By Bellinda, Olney, MD UsaHello, here is my story:
PROM at 23 weeks + 1 days. Delivery at 23 weeks + 5 days.
Story added: 2004-09-18
In April 2004, I discovered that I was pregnant with twins at 41 years old! I have an 11 years old boy. One morning in July, while putting lotion on my legs I felt a sharp pain in the lower right side of the abdomen and wetness in my underwear. I thought it was just urine and didn't think anything about it. I continued to leak a little for the next 3 weeks. During my monthly visit (a couple of days after), I told my doctor who told me not to worry that it was the pressure of the babies on my bladder. 2 weeks after I had an amniocentesis on a Thursday, the following Sunday I noticed spotting. Called my doctor who told me to lie down and come to the office next morning if I continue to bleed. Early the next morning, while still in bed I felt a gush of water, I knew right away that my water broke. At the hospital, they confirmed that one of the babies had no amniotic fluid. I was told that I would probably loose my babies but the doctor said that he will not induce the labor: We were going to try to save the pregnancy. I was put on antibiotics. Unfortunately, that same evening I went into labor and 6 hours later, my first girl was born alive (less than on 1lb). She died in my arms 20 minutes later. I was devastated! An ultrasound showed that the 2nd baby was ok (strong heartbeat, fluid intact etc), my cervix closed back.. I had hope to keep the 2nd baby despite the fact that I was told that I would more likely loose the 2nd one within the next two weeks. I stayed at the hospital under antibiotics.
4 days later, one morning the 2nd baby's water broke. I delivered after 5 hours of labor. My second daughter died after 45 min. I cannot describe the pain I was and still in. I re- lived each delivery every single day. I wished I had insisted on being checked when the liquid started leaking instead of moving around for 3 weeks. Doing the amniocentesis didn’t help either. Always listen to your inner voice !!!