Having baby at 32 weeks

Due to complications, I have been told I'm delivering on Tuesday. I will only be 32+4. Looking for positive 32 week and NICU stories to get me through.

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Hi Tash, I had my twins at 35 weeks but my small twin was measuring 30 weeks the day before we gave birth. They were very accurate on her measurements and she was 3lb 2oz. She was completely healthy and just needed to be in the NICU to grow big enough for a car seat. She was released last week after 25 days!

My bro in law had his daughter delivered at 27 weeks due to complications. Literally on the boarder of viability. She is now a thriving happy & healthy 8 year old ❤️ Im sure your baby will be nice & tough & get through this time. You stay strong too mama!! Prayers for a happy healthy journey for you and yours ❤️

My brother was born at 32 weeks and was 4lb 3oz and home within 3 weeks 💙
Good luck & wishing you all the best xx

Good luck and I'm sure everything will be fine. Xx

Not me but my sister has my nephew at 32weeks
She went into spontaneous labour he was born at 3lb and only had to spend 4weeks in scbu
He is now an absolutely amazing 8 year old and other than being a little smaller than some 8 year olds you would have no idea he was prem xx

Niece was born at 32+1 weeks around 3 months ago. Was home within 12 days. All was well

No stories from me I’m afraid, just sending lots of love and positivity!

My dad was born 1949 around that time (2 months early). Small enough to fit in a shoebox but grew very healthy and tall, no issues! Hope all goes well for you and your little one

Good luck to you hope all goes well for you & baby.
My first baby had to be delivered via C-section bang on 32 weeks due to restricted growth and severe preeclampsia. He weighed 3lbs 4oz and did really well in nicu he was born 21st November and was discharged 26 December x

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