OHbaby! Forums : Waters breaking @ 31 weeks https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 11 Apr 2026 04:45:56 +0000 Wed, 10 Dec 2008 19:46:44 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=22987 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Waters breaking @ 31 weeks : Congratulations! Glad to hear...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22987&PID=563783&title=waters-breaking-31-weeks#563783 Author: Daizy
Subject: 22987
Posted: 10 December 2008 at 7:46pm

Congratulations!

Glad to hear all is going well.

Welcome to the world wee Callum!!

]]> Wed, 10 Dec 2008 19:46:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22987&PID=563783&title=waters-breaking-31-weeks#563783 <![CDATA[Waters breaking @ 31 weeks : what awesome news ! congratulations!!!!...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22987&PID=563714&title=waters-breaking-31-weeks#563714 Author: caitlynsmygirl
Subject: 22987
Posted: 10 December 2008 at 6:43pm

what awesome news ! congratulations!!!!

welcome Callum ! ]]> Wed, 10 Dec 2008 18:43:42 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22987&PID=563714&title=waters-breaking-31-weeks#563714 <![CDATA[Waters breaking @ 31 weeks : Congratulations!!! Being a mummy...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22987&PID=563668&title=waters-breaking-31-weeks#563668 Author: Shezamumof3
Subject: 22987
Posted: 10 December 2008 at 5:53pm

Congratulations!!! Being a mummy is great huh! Its such a neat feeling when you see your baby for the first time!

Cant wait for piccys!!]]> Wed, 10 Dec 2008 17:53:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22987&PID=563668&title=waters-breaking-31-weeks#563668 <![CDATA[Waters breaking @ 31 weeks : Congratulations. Look forward...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22987&PID=563610&title=waters-breaking-31-weeks#563610 Author: Aprilfools
Subject: 22987
Posted: 10 December 2008 at 5:10pm

Congratulations.
Look forward to seeing pictures.
]]> Wed, 10 Dec 2008 17:10:11 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22987&PID=563610&title=waters-breaking-31-weeks#563610 <![CDATA[Waters breaking @ 31 weeks : Congratulations ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22987&PID=563433&title=waters-breaking-31-weeks#563433 Author: cuppatea
Subject: 22987
Posted: 10 December 2008 at 2:40pm

Congratulations ]]> Wed, 10 Dec 2008 14:40:52 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22987&PID=563433&title=waters-breaking-31-weeks#563433 <![CDATA[Waters breaking @ 31 weeks : Congratulations! ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22987&PID=563183&title=waters-breaking-31-weeks#563183 Author: yummymummy
Subject: 22987
Posted: 10 December 2008 at 10:30am

Congratulations! ]]> Wed, 10 Dec 2008 10:30:34 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22987&PID=563183&title=waters-breaking-31-weeks#563183 <![CDATA[Waters breaking @ 31 weeks : Congratulations! Well done on...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22987&PID=563179&title=waters-breaking-31-weeks#563179 Author: rachelsea
Subject: 22987
Posted: 10 December 2008 at 10:28am

Congratulations! Well done on your little boy arriving safely, and best wishes for your new family ]]> Wed, 10 Dec 2008 10:28:05 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22987&PID=563179&title=waters-breaking-31-weeks#563179 <![CDATA[Waters breaking @ 31 weeks : Congrats All the best ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22987&PID=563172&title=waters-breaking-31-weeks#563172 Author: sno0ze
Subject: 22987
Posted: 10 December 2008 at 10:24am

Congrats All the best]]> Wed, 10 Dec 2008 10:24:03 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22987&PID=563172&title=waters-breaking-31-weeks#563172 <![CDATA[Waters breaking @ 31 weeks : Congratulations on your healthy...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22987&PID=563154&title=waters-breaking-31-weeks#563154 Author: my4beauties
Subject: 22987
Posted: 10 December 2008 at 10:10am

Congratulations on your healthy little boy!  Sounds like he's doing really well!]]> Wed, 10 Dec 2008 10:10:28 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22987&PID=563154&title=waters-breaking-31-weeks#563154 <![CDATA[Waters breaking @ 31 weeks : Awww congratulations to the proud...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22987&PID=563122&title=waters-breaking-31-weeks#563122 Author: Troods
Subject: 22987
Posted: 10 December 2008 at 9:41am

Awww congratulations to the proud mum and dad, and welcome wee little Callum. Well done to you for breathing on your own .]]> Wed, 10 Dec 2008 09:41:41 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22987&PID=563122&title=waters-breaking-31-weeks#563122 <![CDATA[Waters breaking @ 31 weeks : congratulations what a great...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22987&PID=563101&title=waters-breaking-31-weeks#563101 Author: razzmatazz
Subject: 22987
Posted: 10 December 2008 at 9:31am

congratulations
what a great early xmas pressie.
]]> Wed, 10 Dec 2008 09:31:27 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22987&PID=563101&title=waters-breaking-31-weeks#563101 <![CDATA[Waters breaking @ 31 weeks : Congratulations and welcome to...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22987&PID=563079&title=waters-breaking-31-weeks#563079 Author: Leelee
Subject: 22987
Posted: 10 December 2008 at 9:13am

Congratulations and welcome to the world wee one]]> Wed, 10 Dec 2008 09:13:10 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22987&PID=563079&title=waters-breaking-31-weeks#563079 <![CDATA[Waters breaking @ 31 weeks : Congratulations, that is awesome...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22987&PID=562976&title=waters-breaking-31-weeks#562976 Author: KH25
Subject: 22987
Posted: 10 December 2008 at 7:49am

Congratulations, that is awesome news! Welcome to little Callum and what a star, breathing well on his own    All the best for your NICU ride, feel free to ask away if you have any questions, there are a few of us now who have been there ]]> Wed, 10 Dec 2008 07:49:35 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22987&PID=562976&title=waters-breaking-31-weeks#562976 <![CDATA[Waters breaking @ 31 weeks : Wow congratulations kiwisj!!!...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22987&PID=562974&title=waters-breaking-31-weeks#562974 Author: Bel
Subject: 22987
Posted: 10 December 2008 at 7:47am

Wow congratulations kiwisj!!! Awesome that he is doing well - good luck with the next few weeks.]]> Wed, 10 Dec 2008 07:47:47 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22987&PID=562974&title=waters-breaking-31-weeks#562974 <![CDATA[Waters breaking @ 31 weeks : Aww Congrats! Great weight and...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22987&PID=562964&title=waters-breaking-31-weeks#562964 Author: tishy
Subject: 22987
Posted: 10 December 2008 at 7:23am

Aww Congrats! Great weight and delighted he's doing so well.

]]> Wed, 10 Dec 2008 07:23:24 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22987&PID=562964&title=waters-breaking-31-weeks#562964 <![CDATA[Waters breaking @ 31 weeks : Well, he stayed in for a week...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22987&PID=562943&title=waters-breaking-31-weeks#562943 Author: kiwisj
Subject: 22987
Posted: 10 December 2008 at 1:07am

Well, he stayed in for a week but in the end he just couldn't wait to join us on the Outside...

Callum Michael arrived at 3.06pm this afternoon weighing 1.92kg. DH and I are bouncing off the walls at the moment, all very surreal.

Callum is in NICU at the moment but breathing on his own and I'm allowed to try breastfeeding tomorrow. Omigosh I'm a mum!!!!]]> Wed, 10 Dec 2008 01:07:48 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22987&PID=562943&title=waters-breaking-31-weeks#562943 <![CDATA[Waters breaking @ 31 weeks : Also, well done for keeping bubs...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22987&PID=562420&title=waters-breaking-31-weeks#562420 Author: my4beauties
Subject: 22987
Posted: 09 December 2008 at 1:43pm

Also, well done for keeping bubs in for this past week!  You must be keeping to Dr's orders and doing nothing but bedrest.]]> Tue, 09 Dec 2008 13:43:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22987&PID=562420&title=waters-breaking-31-weeks#562420 <![CDATA[Waters breaking @ 31 weeks : I loved being connected to the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22987&PID=562166&title=waters-breaking-31-weeks#562166 Author: tishy
Subject: 22987
Posted: 09 December 2008 at 9:49am

I loved being connected to the monitor, listening to the bubbas heartbeats and kicking.

I hope bubs stays put for another while.]]> Tue, 09 Dec 2008 09:49:42 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22987&PID=562166&title=waters-breaking-31-weeks#562166 <![CDATA[Waters breaking @ 31 weeks : Wow kiwisj, this bubs is determined...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22987&PID=562155&title=waters-breaking-31-weeks#562155 Author: my4beauties
Subject: 22987
Posted: 09 December 2008 at 9:42am

Wow kiwisj, this bubs is determined to come early, isn't it!  Lets hope you can make it to Thursday appt!]]> Tue, 09 Dec 2008 09:42:41 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22987&PID=562155&title=waters-breaking-31-weeks#562155 <![CDATA[Waters breaking @ 31 weeks : Ha! Well the little rascal has...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22987&PID=562004&title=waters-breaking-31-weeks#562004 Author: kiwisj
Subject: 22987
Posted: 08 December 2008 at 10:12pm

Ha! Well the little rascal has given us another scare this afternoon ... I started feeling contractions, really far apart but definite tightening.. probably since I woke up this morning but took me a while to realise what was going on, they were that vague.

Anyhoo, off we traipsed to the hospital where they strapped me onto the monitors, laughed at how much bubs likes kicking away (the noise was deafening!) and gave me more drugs to slow the contractions again. They actually sped up (naughty baby) but then slowed enough for the nurses to decide that it was OK for me to come home.

So I am still having pretty mild contractions but looks like bubs is staying put for now at least. Next doctor's appointment is Thursday, let's hope the baby doesn't get too impatient before then!]]> Mon, 08 Dec 2008 22:12:13 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22987&PID=562004&title=waters-breaking-31-weeks#562004 <![CDATA[Waters breaking @ 31 weeks : Good luck hun, keep those feet...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22987&PID=561967&title=waters-breaking-31-weeks#561967 Author: Natalie_G
Subject: 22987
Posted: 08 December 2008 at 9:32pm

Good luck hun, keep those feet up and keep bubs in there as long as possible.]]> Mon, 08 Dec 2008 21:32:14 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22987&PID=561967&title=waters-breaking-31-weeks#561967 <![CDATA[Waters breaking @ 31 weeks : Mine is not quite the same story...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22987&PID=561938&title=waters-breaking-31-weeks#561938 Author: yummymummy
Subject: 22987
Posted: 08 December 2008 at 9:01pm

Mine is not quite the same story but here it goes anyways. I had Emma at 30w 6d gestation - I went into labour at 11pm and she was born at 3am the next morning. By the time we arrived at the hospital, I was too far into labour for it to be stopped. She was born naturally, waters broke at birth and she was quite a healthy weight - 2.23kg. She spent 4 weeks at NICU before she was discharged. She did really well and has done really well since too.
She's crawling at doing very well.
Having a prem is scary but at 31+ weeks the outsomes are generally really great.
Anyways, fingers crossed that bub stays in for you. Take it easy & look after you both

ETA to correct numbers

Edited by yummymummy]]> Mon, 08 Dec 2008 21:01:55 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22987&PID=561938&title=waters-breaking-31-weeks#561938 <![CDATA[Waters breaking @ 31 weeks : My DS was induced 4 weeks early...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22987&PID=561536&title=waters-breaking-31-weeks#561536 Author: josephnia
Subject: 22987
Posted: 08 December 2008 at 2:05pm

My DS was induced 4 weeks early but was IUGR so only 2.08kg at birth and he was fine, we had 2 weeks in SCBU, the first day or two in an incubator. He is a strapping 7kg now and doing so well, really healthy - I'm sure your wee one will do just fine

Oh, and enjoy the bedrest while you can!]]> Mon, 08 Dec 2008 14:05:23 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22987&PID=561536&title=waters-breaking-31-weeks#561536 <![CDATA[Waters breaking @ 31 weeks : nictoddie, yup I&#039;ve had 2...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22987&PID=561471&title=waters-breaking-31-weeks#561471 Author: kiwisj
Subject: 22987
Posted: 08 December 2008 at 1:03pm

nictoddie, yup I've had 2 steroid injections while I was in hospital, it was one of the first things they did. OUCH it freaking hurt though!

Thank you all SO much for the positive stories, one of my biggest fears is that my wee boy wouldn't be OK but *logically* I know the odds are on his side now.. it's just great to get reassurances from people who have been there with early bubbas, so thanks ]]> Mon, 08 Dec 2008 13:03:51 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22987&PID=561471&title=waters-breaking-31-weeks#561471 <![CDATA[Waters breaking @ 31 weeks : My waters broke at 24 weeks and...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22987&PID=561231&title=waters-breaking-31-weeks#561231 Author: nictoddie
Subject: 22987
Posted: 08 December 2008 at 7:50am

My waters broke at 24 weeks and 28 weeks and my daughter was born at 30 weeks 3lb1oz she is now a healthy 3.5 year old was little and skinny for ages but sure made up for it now! Good luck I'm sure you will be fine, did they give you steriod injection? I had two both times.
Her story is in the community section along will Kelly's daughter when babies are born too soon.]]> Mon, 08 Dec 2008 07:50:52 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22987&PID=561231&title=waters-breaking-31-weeks#561231 <![CDATA[Waters breaking @ 31 weeks : Oh I thought I would just add...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22987&PID=561226&title=waters-breaking-31-weeks#561226 Author: cuppatea
Subject: 22987
Posted: 08 December 2008 at 7:37am

Oh I thought I would just add that him being breech was an extra complication as they were worried about prolapsed cord if I did go in established labour, that is why I stayed so long and was readmitted so quickly at the slightest hint of a tightening. Also we are about 30 mins from the hospital, longer at rush hour and they took that as living far away.
So I wouldn't worry about them letting you go home, especially with being so close.

Edited by cuppatea]]> Mon, 08 Dec 2008 07:37:39 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22987&PID=561226&title=waters-breaking-31-weeks#561226 <![CDATA[Waters breaking @ 31 weeks : Hi, sorry to hear things aren&#039;t...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22987&PID=561224&title=waters-breaking-31-weeks#561224 Author: cuppatea
Subject: 22987
Posted: 08 December 2008 at 7:34am

Hi, sorry to hear things aren't wonderful but I think I have a story that will help.
At 34 +6 I was hanging some washing out and had what I thought was a show, went to the loo and it was fluid. Phoned mw (got back up as mine was having weekend off), she saw me and warned me I could go into labour etc etc and to take it easy and that my midwife would probably refer me to the hospital on the Monday to be checked out. I went to bed that night and started having mild contractions, then they got annoying so I decided to get up and have a walk around fully expected them to disappear but instead they got worse, I had to rush to the loo (tmi) and after doing my business I had another contraction and my waters broke completely. By 2am we were at the hospital where we then found out he was also breech. I was prepped for surgery and then all of a sudden the contractions just tailed off and stopped of their own accord. I was kept in hospital for 8 days, and 2 days into that stay contractions started, i was prepped again for surgery but it never happen and the next morning I was transferred back to the ward. I was then allowed home on bed rest but got admitted twice again because of more contractions (both times they started whilst at the hospital for monitoring. I got pretty sick of the birthing suites I can tell you.
In the end Spencer was evicted at 38 weeks exactly and had shown no real attempt to get out, he was just being a nuisance

I leaked water for the whole 3 weeks but the fluid level around him was at near normal levels at every scan. The fluid replenishes every 3 hours so the trickle that comes out with yours and babies movements isn't too much to worry about.

Really hope bubs hangs in there a bit longer for you.
Had Spencer been born at 34+6 they said he should have been able to breathe on his own but may have needed help with keeping warm and feeding.]]> Mon, 08 Dec 2008 07:34:38 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22987&PID=561224&title=waters-breaking-31-weeks#561224 <![CDATA[Waters breaking @ 31 weeks : Hi there. At 30 weeks it was...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22987&PID=561203&title=waters-breaking-31-weeks#561203 Author: Troods
Subject: 22987
Posted: 07 December 2008 at 10:39pm

Hi there. At 30 weeks it was apparent Emily was going to be born early, so I had the steroid injection to help mature her lungs. She was born at 31 weeks (for other reasons) weighing only 1.35kg but did really well. Was on CPAP for a few days, and spent 4 weeks in NICU. She was discharged at only 2kg because she was doing so well and there was no reason to keep her in NICU any longer. Your bub has a good weight so it sounds like he will be fine if he has to be delivered now. My SIL was living in Singapore when her waters broke at 34 weeks. She had the steroid injection and he was born a few days later. Was on CPAP and oxygen for a few days and in NICU for (I think) 10 days. He did really well too and no problems. The hospital/NICU unit my SIL and nephew were in in Singapore were really good so it sounds like you'll be in good hands. ]]> Sun, 07 Dec 2008 22:39:30 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22987&PID=561203&title=waters-breaking-31-weeks#561203 <![CDATA[Waters breaking @ 31 weeks : tishy wrote: And I hear ya...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22987&PID=561202&title=waters-breaking-31-weeks#561202 Author: kiwisj
Subject: 22987
Posted: 07 December 2008 at 10:36pm

Originally posted by tishy tishy wrote:


And I hear ya on the the laptop & internet. Also I read all the Harry Potter books in the month before I had the twins


Snap! I am halfway through HP & the Deathly Hallows already (having reread the entire series since Wednesday). Luckily I have great girlfriends who are bringing books round all the time ]]> Sun, 07 Dec 2008 22:36:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22987&PID=561202&title=waters-breaking-31-weeks#561202 <![CDATA[Waters breaking @ 31 weeks : Mine were born at 35weeks, Aoife...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22987&PID=561199&title=waters-breaking-31-weeks#561199 Author: tishy
Subject: 22987
Posted: 07 December 2008 at 10:32pm

Mine were born at 35weeks, Aoife was 1.6kgs and Eimear was 2.2kgs (Aoife is now 300gs bigger!). Eimear had CPAP (helps the lungs breathe) for 3 days but other than that we were allowed home once we had feeding established.


And I hear ya on the the laptop & internet. Also I read all the Harry Potter books in the month before I had the twins ]]> Sun, 07 Dec 2008 22:32:29 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22987&PID=561199&title=waters-breaking-31-weeks#561199 <![CDATA[Waters breaking @ 31 weeks : Thanks girls Italiah, I&#039;m...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22987&PID=561195&title=waters-breaking-31-weeks#561195 Author: kiwisj
Subject: 22987
Posted: 07 December 2008 at 10:21pm

Thanks girls

Italiah, I'm not sure how long they'll try keep the baby cooking ... I'm hoping we can keep him in there till Christmas .. that would be fantastic! But when they did a scan a few days ago he was 1.9kg and the doctor was saying once he's over 2kg that's brilliant.

I guess he *could* have arrived on Wednesday morning, so every day he stays put at the moment is a bonus! So good to hear positive stories, especially about early babies doing really well

We're really close to the hospital here so can be there in minutes, definitely helps put my mind at rest a little bit more.

Yep, keeping busy on OB - thank goodness for laptops and wireless internet!!]]> Sun, 07 Dec 2008 22:21:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22987&PID=561195&title=waters-breaking-31-weeks#561195 <![CDATA[Waters breaking @ 31 weeks : I haven&#039;t experienced it...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22987&PID=561185&title=waters-breaking-31-weeks#561185 Author: tishy
Subject: 22987
Posted: 07 December 2008 at 10:05pm

I haven't experienced it myself but when I was admitted @ 33 weeks another lady in my room had this happen to her. She was allowed go home as she lived in Wellington city so could be at the hospital very quickly if anything happened.
Also this was her second child and had similar happen with her first.

Oh it also happened to an ex-colleagues sister as well and she went home for another month before her bubs was induced! Actually she went home to Tauranga when she would have to travel to Hamilton to have the baby.

Stay positive, rest and concentrate on cooking the bubba. Every day bubs stays in is worth 3 days in NICU, or so I was told before anyway. ]]> Sun, 07 Dec 2008 22:05:19 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22987&PID=561185&title=waters-breaking-31-weeks#561185 <![CDATA[Waters breaking @ 31 weeks : Sorry Kiwi, I haven&#039;t experience...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22987&PID=561169&title=waters-breaking-31-weeks#561169 Author: my4beauties
Subject: 22987
Posted: 07 December 2008 at 9:46pm

Sorry Kiwi, I haven't experience this, but wanted to say how scary for you!  But clearly you are obeying Dr's orders and have your feet up, as I see you've been busy on OB tonight!

 

How long will they try and keep baby "cooking", before they let you deliver?

]]> Sun, 07 Dec 2008 21:46:41 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22987&PID=561169&title=waters-breaking-31-weeks#561169 <![CDATA[Waters breaking @ 31 weeks : Hey chick, I can&#039;t help...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22987&PID=561158&title=waters-breaking-31-weeks#561158 Author: Danaj
Subject: 22987
Posted: 07 December 2008 at 9:37pm

Hey chick,

I can't help personally but I lived with my sister and similar things happened with all three of her kids. One was born around 32 weeks and the others not far off that either.

She had to have a C section (other reasons so don't stress) . She had the steroids etc for the lungs and it was very very stressful for her.

All three stayed put for the steroids to work and the kids are now 15, 12 and 10 years old. They spent time in NICU but were healthy from the get go.

31 weeks is early but just try to relax and get as much rest as possible. Bubs will be just fine. Your body is the best incubator possible and 31 weeks is well past the viable point.

Sending warm fuzzies your way.]]> Sun, 07 Dec 2008 21:37:07 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22987&PID=561158&title=waters-breaking-31-weeks#561158 <![CDATA[Waters breaking @ 31 weeks : So ... not quite as exciting as...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22987&PID=561143&title=waters-breaking-31-weeks#561143 Author: kiwisj
Subject: 22987
Posted: 07 December 2008 at 9:27pm

So ... not quite as exciting as when it happens at the "right" time I've found!

My waters broke on Tuesday night, we rushed off to hospital (thankfully only 5 mins from our house) where my obstetrician met us and I (and the baby) was monitored for 4-5 hours till my contractions (!) slowed right down. Luckily they never got a chance to get going and I only needed these tablets to slow them rather than a drip. They also gave me steroid injections to mature the baby's lungs just in case.

I was discharged home on Friday afternoon, but with strict instructions to stay in bed at all times except to go to the loo and shower. The doctor says to take things one day at a time and hope we can keep bubs in as long as possible, so fingers crossed.

[TMI ALERT] I've still got very intermittent leaking of fluid but the baby's been checked and there's plenty of fluid around him and his movements are good, heartbeat strong..

Has anyone else experienced anything similar? Was the outcome OK?? I'm trying to be positive and see each day he stays in as a bonus for getting bigger, but sometimes I get a bit freaked out that it's OK to be at home!]]> Sun, 07 Dec 2008 21:27:47 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22987&PID=561143&title=waters-breaking-31-weeks#561143