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Unexpected Arrival at 27 weeks: Christopher’s Story

January 29, 2018 By Shann 11 Comments

27 weeks

Welcome to another Micro Preemie Monday! Today, you’ll meet an amazing fighter who was born at just 27 weeks.

His birth, and the circumstances leading up to it, were completely unexpected. As a first-time mom, Jessica, didn’t know what to do or what would happen. Luckily, she got some great care, and gave birth to one strong boy.

I’m so happy to introduce you to Christopher, as told by his mom, Jessica.

#27weeks #prematurebirth #micropreemie Born at just 27 weeks, meet an amazing fighter

Christopher

1. Tell us about your baby.

Christopher Jason was born at 27 weeks. He weighed 1 lb 13 oz and was 13 1/2 inches.

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2. How long was your NICU stay? What was the hardest part?

Our NICU stay was 78 days. He came home exactly 2 weeks before his due date.

At 3 days old, they put in a chest tube because of an air pocket in his chest preventing his lungs from fully expanding.

They sent us home on a heart monitor, but was told to only use it during “high risk times”  (sleeping, car rides)  after a month of being home.  Before that it had to be on 24/7 besides bath.

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3.Do you know what caused your premature birth?

At 26 weeks, I was in a car accident. I went into the hospital to make sure the baby was OK.  My blood pressure was 200/100. They got it down and sent me home.

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The next morning I woke up with a severe headache, so I went back and my blood pressure was super high again. They started doing all types of tests and found protein in my urine. I had preeclampsia.

It was out of nowhere because my blood pressure had always been normal. This was my first pregnancy, so I didn’t know what to do.

4.How are you and your baby doing now?

My son is doing amazing. He is 18 months tomorrow.

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Christopher is ridiculously smart.  He has literally been totally healthy since coming home. He was cleared from cardiology, pulmonology, audiology, and ophthalmology doctors. We’re just trying to learn to walk.

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5. What advice would you give to a new preemie family?

Every day is a new day. Some days will be good and others will be bad. Always fight for your baby. Never give up and the baby won’t give up. They’ll fight harder.
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Such great advice! Thank you so much to Jessica for sharing her sweet boy with us. Please leave any supportive comments or questions below.
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Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: 27 weeks, blood pressure, chest tube, due date, hospital, micro preemie, micro preemie monday, Milestones, NICU, preeclampsia, preemie, premature birth

Comments

  1. Lynette says

    January 29, 2018 at 8:13 am

    Such an inspiring story! Thank you for sharing this moms story!

    Reply
  2. Emily Anne says

    January 29, 2018 at 9:56 am

    What a scary time for both mom and baby but so glad to see how well he’s doing now!! Thanks for sharing this story!

    Reply
  3. Jennifer Dockey Seislove says

    January 29, 2018 at 10:20 am

    What a precious little gift!

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  4. Shybiker says

    January 30, 2018 at 1:08 am

    What a lovely story. Glad he’s doing well.

    Reply
  5. Natural Beauty with Baby says

    January 30, 2018 at 6:24 am

    What an amazing story of this little fighter! So glad he’s doing so well. Isn’t it amazing?

    Reply
    • Shann Eva says

      February 5, 2018 at 8:04 am

      Yes! Thank you!

      Reply
  6. Shell says

    January 30, 2018 at 6:55 am

    Your story touches my heart because I’m also Mama to a preemie baby… We were in the NICU for several months and so I very much relate to you… 💙💙💙

    Reply
    • Shann Eva says

      February 5, 2018 at 8:04 am

      I hope your baby is doing OK now.

      Reply
  7. Jasmine Hewitt says

    January 30, 2018 at 7:37 am

    this is so scary but I’m so glad you guys are doing well! he’s beautiful!

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  8. Jennifer Brock says

    January 30, 2018 at 2:53 pm

    So glad your little on is doing well! He is so precious

    Reply
  9. Shann Eva says

    February 5, 2018 at 8:05 am

    Thank you for all your support Charlotte. And I completely agree about the technology…and the amazing doctors and nurses 🙂

    Reply

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