NICU Baby

I wasn't sure where to post so I went here. The word suffering is what pulled me in.

Gabriel James was born on the 8th at only 24 weeks and 3 days. He is at the NICU right now fighting for his life. I am so proud of him! But coming home was the worst feeling in the world, I feel empty. No baby inside of me kicking and growing and no baby to hold and soothe at night. I am in no way trying to say I have it any worse than those who have lost forever, but pain is pain and this hurts. Please pray for my baby and my family, we have no control over what is happening. There is a 60% he will die, I feel panicked just thinking about it.

I'm sorry for your baby.I will pray for him.

I had to leave my son at the hospital and came home I went right back up there and stayed.I couldn;t leave him.I know how you feel.

oh honey! I am so sorry to hear that! I hope he makes it through!

I know its hard I just had my baby girl Malia April 13 @ 25weeks an she is doing its hard @ first but it gets better belive me it do.An Happy Mother's Day

I am so sorry. I went into early labor at 22 weeks and the doctor hopped i would get to 24 weeks because he would have a better chance of making it. I hope everything goes well and I will keep you in my prayers.

Aww sweetie! I know its hard but don't give up! Preemies are such fighters!

We have a part of the forum here called "Parents with Preemies" that you can go to, there are a lot of great NICU mommies there that have been through it all.
http://forum.baby-gaga.com/forum-30.html

But anywhere you go on this forum you will get great support.

Stay strong mama and you and your family will be in my thoughts.

my daughter asperated breast milk and stopped breathing at the hospital. This was the day we were scheduled to go home. I had to leave her in the NICU and even though she was breathing and seemed to be fine I was so worried I'd never see my baby again. I didn't sleep that night and called the hospital every few hours. Thankfully, she was just fine and just needed to be observed and get some antibiotics incase she had an infection (at first they weren't sure why she stopped breathing) 48 hours later She was home where she belonged.

I can only imagine what mama's who have to leave their babies longer go through. You all must be the strongest woman on the planet.

I'll keep my fingers and toes crossed for your baby boy.

Stay strong, mama he'll be home before you know it.  

oh i'm so sorry!! i will pray for your little fighter and your family, hang in there mama, there's always hope! happy mother's day!

I'll be praying for your baby hun!! try to stay strong! My two nephews were nicu babies..both of em being born before 30 weeks.

Thanks everyone for the support! I don't reply as often as I used to in the forums, I spend most of my time at the hospital. And I didn't know there was a place for premies, THANKS!!!

Best of luck for you and your little one. We'll be thinking of you! Please keep us updated.

sweetie just remember that there is a 40% chance of survival!!!!! keep your head up! you are in my prayers

Hope your baby is doing well.

hey just wondering if we can get an update???