preemie question...

so i have incompetent cervix and have been on bed rest since week 16 in pregnancy. I get weekly cervical checks. I am now 23 weeks and 4 days. Today i got my cervical check up and it is between 1.6 and 1.8 (also funneled to the stitch). for the past 2 weeks my cervix has been around the same length and has not shortened drastically, the stitch is also in place where it should be. The funneling is to the stitch though. My Ob told me I have to come in this Tuesday and get the swab test (to see my chances of labor anytime soon). If i am i will be getting the steroid shots done. This is my 2nd pregnancy (1st one ended at week 19) and i have never gotten this far and dont know what to expect. My Ob says my chances of having my son before week 30 are very high but not %100.
My question to you other mammas of preemies, have you ever had a baby before 30 weeks and did he/she survive? does the baby now have any dissabilities (major or minor)? how long was baby in NICU? thanks for anyone that can share their story and shed some light <3 im kind of scared and have a feeling he will be born before even week 27. but i hope im wrong, it could just be my fears getting to me. im hoping i can atleast hold 2 more weeks.

My daughter was a 26 weeker. Born at 2 lbs, 1 oz. Had some issues in the hospital, but has zero problems now. Her speech is fine and she was ahead in all her motor skills at her 18 month check up.

aww shes beautiful , thats awesome that shes good now. ive been reading articles online and they have been scaring the crap out of me. thanks for sharing <3

My brother was born at 28 weeks (this was in 1991 though) and my mum was told that if he didn't die first he would be severely disabled, if not that then he'd be unable to walk and woud be blind. He's now 21 and walking around with almost perfect eyesight. He plays too many computer games  

Quoting Tiffy Spiffy:" aww shes beautiful , thats awesome that shes good now. ive been reading articles online and they have been scaring the crap out of me. thanks for sharing <3"

Having a preemie is scarier than those articles. You just have to hope for the best. I'm lucky that things worked out the way they did for us...

I didnt have my son before 30weeks but exactly 30weeks.He was born 3lbs 1oz ,and 3 years later he is the most smartest,healthiest and perfect 3yr old.Couldnt have asked for a better son.I hope you can hold your baby a little longer an all goes well.

My nephew was born at 25wks and was in the nicu for about 2 months. But he actually got out before his due date. He is 5 years old now and has no medical issues or delays, in fact, he is advanced : ) Just a little small for his age.

my first was born at 24 weeks and did not survive. passed away during surgery.

Hello,
I too have IC, and my cervical lenth was around the same as your at that time even funneled to the stitch aswell & they also said they thought I wouldnt make it full term or even past 30wks, but I did!!! I got induced @ 39w & ended up with a csection because I wouldnt fully dilate (made it to 7-  so dont let that scare you into thinking you will deliver early...anything is possible keep faith! Hope your lil one stays in longer than what the dr.s think!

My sister was born at 22 weeks, she had to stay on heart monitors and a breathing apparatus for sixteen weeks, she is now 24 and does have heart murmurs (holes in her heart) but over all she has been pretty healthy her whole life, I hope all goes well with your little one, every day makes him stronger, my prayers are with you!

Quoting Mrs. Potato Dick:" Having a preemie is scarier than those articles. You just have to hope for the best. I'm lucky that things worked out the way they did for us..."

oh i have no doubt its scary . I lost my first baby she lived 1 hour, she was not viable yet so they could not help her at all. I wish i could get this baby to term but ill have to just hope for the best. I guess im just scared. I dont want to lose him like i lost my daughter. It was and still is extremely hard. Ive been trying to prepare myself for any complications that may happen if born to early, but i do feel a little more hopeful that he has some sort of fighting chance. My daughter didnt. that was the worst feeling for me to go through labor and know she wont make it.

Quoting Karlee's Momma♥:" Hello, I too have IC, and my cervical lenth was around the same as your at that time even funneled to ... [snip!] ... thinking you will deliver early...anything is possible keep faith! Hope your lil one stays in longer than what the dr.s think!"

I hope i can be as lucky as you. Im on super bed rest, and time is going by so slow. It gives my brain too much time to think about all the worries. I pray everyday for my little guy. Thats great that you made it to term, gives me hope. thankyou <3

thanks everyone for sharing your experiences. this helped me alot. im trying to stay positive even though i know alot can go wrong. i guess ill just have to wait, and see, and pray as much as i can.

Quoting Yumiko Hasegawa:" my first was born at 24 weeks and did not survive. passed away during surgery."

  hes a little angel now like my little girl is. I know all the words in the world cant make you feel better, but i truly am sorry for your loss.