Ok so where to start.... We are lucky
and blessed individuals who are not
used to facing bad luck. The
pregnancy was completely normal, we
are both fit healthy and active
individuals. The 20 week scan was
perfect, as was our little boy that we
had named River rather humorously due
to the surname of Jordan. We had just
really let our hair down and believed
that all would be good and planning
for a family life. Then with no
warning the waters went on Saturday
morning. Although we realised this
was not good we had no idea of the
ramifications, you just dont hear
about these things. We got to the
hospital to find out that this was
catastrophic for the outcome of the
baby. Decisions were to be made. The
doctor was very good but told us that
we could try to keep River but the
likelyhood of anything positive was
slim.
We went home and found this website
which informed us and gave us hope
which even though the outcome was not
positive it was very important at the
time.
By morning labour had started and
nature took its course, River was
delivered on the Sunday at 1205 as
perfect as they get, he had a few
moments before leaving us. I like to
think that he took it on as my
unbelievable partner did with
strength, courage and determination
that I could not comprehend. I think
he is somewhere chatting up the women,
playing golf and football to the
highest level and a Karate
champion.
The reason I have written this down is
to reach out to people who go through
this and understand that there are
many others who have been and will go
through this. It is strange how we
seek solace and somehow seems easier
to take when others have experienced
the same. It is also a testament to
the wonderful bond that can come out
of these horrific situations, and that
you can try to remain positive.
Here is to our son River the fighter
that didn't make it due to just sheer
bad luck and to the medical profession
finding out more and more about PPROM
and how to fix it so that families do
not have to go through this
indescribable pain. STAY POSITIVE,
our hearts are with anyone who has
gone through, going through or yet to
go through this.
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