Prayers and pixie dust needed please...

[acename]

I don't post here a lot, but I read this board almost everyday and feel like I know people from their posts.

My SIL (husband's sister) is living in Singapore with her DH and she's 25 weeks pregnant. She's had problems the last 5 or so weeks with her baby not gaining enough weight. Today we learned that the blood flow is virtually stopped between her and the baby, and she'll deliver in the next few hours. According to her growth scans, the baby is only 13oz, so things don't look good. Even though she has her Dh and his family there, it's still really hard on her without her mom and family there and she feels kind of alone.

On top of that I'm about 30 weeks pregnant and have had zero issues. While I know that I've done nothing wrong, I feel...guilty for lack of a better word. Not that she would ever wish any problems on me or my baby, I just feel awful that I've had nothing go wrong and she's had EVERYTHING go wrong.

Anyway, just wanted to ask for a bit of prayers and pixie dust for our family and baby Taylor.

 

[Xanthe]

Oh no! I'll keep her my thoughts. Keep us posted, ok??

HUGS
Xanthé

 

[Iggipolka]

OMG. I'm so sorry.
You are right in that you did nothing wrong. What a very sad situation. Please take care of yourself and your baby through this stressful time for your family.

 

[catycatcat4]

 

[cathie1327]

Keeping her and baby and the entire family in my thoughts/prayers.

 

[acename]

Thanks everyone.

Just found out she's going in for a c-section as we speak. Not only is the baby having problems but she is too. It's so hard not having all the information because of the distance. We just know it's an emergency and her husband can't be in there with her.

 

[CinderellasSister]

Her, the baby and the entire family are in our thoughts and prayers. Please let us know as you get updates.

 

[BeamsofLight]

That must be very scary for both (all) of you. I'll keep you and your family in my thoughts. I hope everything works out.

 

[*NikkiBell*]

Please keep us updated. Hugs and PD to you both

 

[SamSam]

Prayers and positive thoughts to your SIL and family. Take care of yourself too through this trying time.

 

[sc9500]

Keeping your family in my prayers

 

[Cruz Family]

I am keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.

 

[beachwarmer]

Thoughts and prayers.

 

[adsrtw]

Oh no! Keeping your family in my thoughts and prayers.

 

[pklein09]

prayers.....

 

[acename]

Thanks again everyone.

So SIL is fine. Baby Taylor was 14.1 oz and 10 inches long so she is very very tiny. She was breathing on her own at first, but now she is on a ventilator. Her chances of survival aren't good, but right now we're just taking it hour by hour. My SIL did get to see her and she held her hand.

Still not a ton of info, but they're doing some brain scans. Anyone know what that might be for? Just to see how active her brain is? It's so frustrating not to know what's going on.

 

[kafitty]

oh! that's so scary!! glad your SIL is doing okay, sending positive vibes for the little one...

i think you're right about the brain scan, but i really don't know.

i agree - it's definitely hardest when you just can't get the info.

 

[chirurgeon]

Thanks again everyone.

So SIL is fine. Baby Taylor was 14.1 oz and 10 inches long so she is very very tiny. She was breathing on her own at first, but now she is on a ventilator. Her chances of survival aren't good, but right now we're just taking it hour by hour. My SIL did get to see her and she held her hand.

Still not a ton of info, but they're doing some brain scans. Anyone know what that might be for? Just to see how active her brain is? It's so frustrating not to know what's going on.

I believe the brain scans are because pre term babies are prone to brain bleeds causing brain damage. They need to know what is going on in there. Prayers for your new little niece and her parents and your entire family.

Kim

 

[alebisi]

Oh!I hope everything goes fine, and the baby grows well in this days, keep us update please. Lots of pixie dust in the way.

 

[belle41379]

I just lifted prayers for you and your family, especially your SIL and the baby. I understand what you mean about feeling guilty, but try and remember that you SIL does not blame you for anything. Hang in there, and please keep us posted. It's amazing that she was breathing on her own for a while! Must be a strong little girl!