Well, I made it another week! We made it another week. Me, baby girl, baby boy, husband, the whole fam. Sometimes I wonder how we are really making it through this and the answer is because we have no choice. You do what you have to do. I love my family more and more everyday that we go through this. Especially my husband. He’s my hero.
One more week and we will be in the third trimester – the time when the survival rate of newborns jumps to 90%. We’re inching our way closer and closer to a healthy baby girl. As difficult as all of this is and continues to be, it is nothing compared to the life we will live with a struggling two-pound baby fighting for her life in the NICU. Not to mention the months, if not years, of heartache and stress of taking care of a high-needs baby. Everyone is working so hard to avoid those scenarios and keep her safe and sound where she needs to be, in my belly.
My fingers are crossed and my hands are clasped in prayer that next week I’m writing a 28 week post and we are focusing in on a new goal.
Sher Bailey has been a dedicated voice for the Love and Marriage blog for over a decade, sharing practical advice on everything from stretching a grocery budget to finding the best homeschooling resources. She writes from the unique perspective of a full-time traveler, living and working on the road in her motorhome alongside her husband and their two cats. Sher’s diverse body of work is fueled by her belief that with the right tools and a little creativity, any challenge can be turned into an opportunity for growth and adventure.
Shannon Sentences says
Congratulations on another week, and here’s hoping that there are many more weekly updates to come! I admire your spirit and resolve through these difficult times.
Ashley says
Yay for 27 weeks! Praying with you for many more weeks of pregnancy updates!
~The Neaves Nest~ says
So happy you made it another week! Continuing to follow your journey and lift you up in prayer.
Devin's Mom says
I’m so happy you made it another week! I’ll keep my fingers crossed that there are several more weeks as well.
Zookeeper Jess says
Woohoo!! Here’s to 28 weeks!
Sher says
You are doing it! I’m very proud of you.
Ashley Paige says
Another week down! Another huge milestone.. We continue to think of you guys and pray that P bakes longer and longer.. Hugs to you! 😉
Lindsey says
My niece was born emergently at 28 weeks 3 days. At 1 pound 15 oz., she is now a thriving 4 year old! Hang in there girl. 27 weeks is amazing!
Cindy says
You look great! I may have mentioned this, but my daughter was born at 30 weeks, 5 days (vbac) and she was in the hospital for 4 weeks even. She was off oxygen in 24 hours, and never had any issues, whatsoever. Other than learning to eat, which she caught onto really fast, learning to maintain her body temp, and not having irregular heartbeats (apneas or bradycardias) she was totally fine. Even if she comes super early, she has a great chance of having ZERO complications. My daughter’s body temp was too low to come home – that’s the only reason she was there so long. Hang in there, Paityn will be here (and healthy) before you know it!