Another prayer request....

[MaryL]

My sister has had a very difficult pregnancy....her membranes ruptured prematurely...and she's been on bedrest for the past four weeks. Yesterday, they decided to deliver the baby...based on some fetal movement tests, etc. She was only at 24 weeks gestation. Baby Emily Rose was born at 2:00pm...weighing 1 lb. 2 oz. She is 11 inches long. Emily will have a long fight ahead of her....and I know that she could use your extra prayers, as could my sister and her dh (and their two dd's). Thanks everyone!!!!!

[darlene]

I hope Baby Emily is a fighter. Best wishes to her and her family.

:)

[RCT]

congradulatons on your nieces birth, and I will keep Emily Rose and her family in my thoughts and prayers....please keep us posted as to her progress....:tinysmile

[Diane]

Congratulations... I will definitely say a prayer for little Emily Rose... (what a beautiful name) and her mommy. Please keep us informed as to her progress. :)

Diane... :wave:

[kat]

I know that babies delivered at 24 weeks have survived. Modern medicine is amazing. Sending up prayers for all of you.

[Linda/NE]

Mary,
Sending prayers immediately.

My sister's little girl was 3 months premature and weighed less than 2 lbs. She was in the hospital for 3 months. Once she got home she was on oxygen and they had to find in home care for her. She was probably 2 years old before they could bring her to Grandma's house. Now she is a healthy 9 year old and developmentally I don't think she is behind other kids her age.

Medical technology has advanced so much!! I hope everything turns out fine!!

[KarlaB]

Congrats on the birth of your niece. I will definitely keep her (and the family) in my prayers. I, too, hope she's a little fighter. Please keep us updated!!

[Amy]

Congratultions Mary! Im sure baby Emily is in the best hands. I'll pray for her to be a fighter!

[Leigh]

Emily Rose and your family will definetly be in my prayers and thoughts. I am sure that she will be a fighter.

[JAK]

I'll say a prayer for little Emily Rose.

[Rae]

How's Emily Rose doing today? This has to be so hard for you all but keep the faith! I worked in a NICU and the baby I remember most was a little guy who was 24 wks and was 1lb 12 oz. He made it and that was 15 years ago! It's a long road and takes time but it is possible :) Be sure to keep us posted!

[Leigh]

Still thinking and praying for Emily Rose and her family. Let us know how she is doing.

[Ryleigh]

My prayers go out to little Emily Rose and her family. What a scary thing to go through. My cousins son was about 24 weeks when he made his presence known. He weight 1 lb. 3 oz and was 10.5 in. long. He came home when he was about 10 weeks old. He has had no noticable delays and is now a strong health 15 year old that measures 6'3 and 170 lbs.

[MaryL]

Wow, Ryleigh! I am going to tell my sister about your cousin's son.....sounds similar to her baby's stats. Went home at 10 weeks....That would be so wonderful! I'll start an update post!

[sugarfrankie]

I will remember baby Emily in my prayers. I will also ask God to keep her family strong.

I am new here, hope I am not imposing!

[Leigh]

Frankie, you are not imposing. Just jump on in and welcome to the board. There are alot of great people here. I hope you enjoy.

[MaryL]

Frankie,
Thanks for the prayers.....I truly appreciate them!!!!! I'll pass along your well wishes to my sister. I should get her into this board! She's be addicted just like me! LOL Welcome to our group.