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rainbow · #1 August 8th, 2009, 10:27 PM

I just heard that my grand niece gave birth prematurely at 27 weeks to her first born. He only weighs 2lb 9 oz and will be in neo natal care for the next few months. I hope he makes it.

hazelrunpack · #2 August 8th, 2009, 10:29 PM

for baby and a

for your grand niece!

MyBirdIsEvil · #3 August 8th, 2009, 10:31 PM

Wow, that is really little. I hope he does well

14+kitties · #4 August 8th, 2009, 10:32 PM

All the

I can handle winging your way from this end. They can do amazing things with preemies these days. Let's hope this little one is a fighter.

rainbow · #5 August 8th, 2009, 10:37 PM

Thanks Hazel, MBIE and 14+

.....I hope little Spencer is a fighter too.

hazelrunpack · #6 August 8th, 2009, 10:40 PM

Spencer! I love the name!

rainbow · #7 August 8th, 2009, 11:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hazelrunpack

Spencer! I love the name!

Thanks ...I like it too.

I'm going to email my sister in a couple of days after things settle a bit to ask for pics

although he probably looks like a scrawny little thing right now.

growler~GateKeeper · #8 August 8th, 2009, 11:08 PM

Many many

for wee Spencer

Winston · #9 August 8th, 2009, 11:13 PM

Rainbow it is amazing what they can do today! Hugs to you mf! Little Spencer has lots of people watching over him!

rainbow · #10 August 8th, 2009, 11:27 PM

Thank you Growler & Winston

I know lots of babies this small pull through just fine and I hope that he gets added to that list.

lUvMyLaB<3 · #11 August 9th, 2009, 01:11 AM

my prayers will be with your damily and the baby. My daughter was not much bigger when she was born at 3.3. She is turning 10 in a week, now a days it is amazing what they can do i am sure in no time he will be strong and into mischief, take care

rainbow · #12 August 9th, 2009, 01:22 AM

Yep, to console my sister I said ....he'll probably grow up to be a linebacker on a football team.

Love4himies · #13 August 9th, 2009, 08:54 AM

It is amazing what doctors and nurses can do with these wee babies, Rainbow.

Sending some

and

for him.

JanM · #14 August 9th, 2009, 09:01 AM

My prayers are with little Spencer, his family and you too! May all be well..

Golden Girls · #15 August 9th, 2009, 09:20 AM

Rainbow

for baby Spencer, grand-niece and family

ancientgirl · #16 August 9th, 2009, 10:37 AM

Rainbow, my prayers and thoughts are with your family and little Spencer.

There have been so many advances in medicine for pre-mature babies. I've no doubt he'll be okay.

Bailey_ · #17 August 9th, 2009, 11:02 AM

So sorry to hear this Rainbow!!! Many hugs & well wishes to your and your family.

for little baby Spencer!!

clm · #18 August 9th, 2009, 11:08 AM

Tiny baby for sure. My sister was only 2lbs when she was born. She was 3 months early. Spoiled rotten by the hospital staff by the time mom and dad could bring her home too.

I hope little Spencer is as tough and strong as his wonderful name. I can't wait to see some pics of him.

Cindy

rainbow · #19 August 9th, 2009, 01:33 PM

Thank you everyone.

I know they get amazing care nowadays.

It's just that one of my sister's other daughters gave birth prematurely to a tiny one and he ended up with cerebral palsy and I know that is weighing heavily on their minds.

onster · #20 August 9th, 2009, 01:40 PM

Little spencer and the whole family are in my prayers

Dee-O-Gee · #21 August 9th, 2009, 02:00 PM

Sending

's

's and

to Spencer, your grand niece and your entire family rainbow.

rainbow · #22 August 9th, 2009, 02:03 PM

Thanks so much onster and klm.

Smiley14 · #23 August 10th, 2009, 01:30 PM

Oh my goodness, he's so tiny! Sending out lots of prayers for baby Spencer and for your grand niece too!

cpietra16 · #24 August 10th, 2009, 02:04 PM

Rainbow, I'm sending your grandniece

.
My friend had triplets, all at 1 pound. They are all 11 years old now and healthy....Doctors are amazing these days.

Frenchy · #25 August 10th, 2009, 02:13 PM

Any updates on little Spencer Rainbow ?

I agree with the others , doctors can make miracles happen now a days.

Golden Girls · #26 August 10th, 2009, 03:20 PM

Rainbow like CPietra's friend my son was born at 28 weeks 1 lb - in neo care for 3 full months, not only did he survive he's over 6' played football, baseball, hockey you name he's so awesome ... that was 23 years ago miracle absolutely - combined with today's technology baby Spencer could very well be a quaterback

please keep us posted in the meantime we will

kandy · #27 August 10th, 2009, 03:42 PM

I also had a friend who had her baby almost 3 months early - although I don't know exactly how much she weighed, I know she was in the neo-natal unit for 4 months. She is now a healthy and beautiful 19 year old.

Good vibes and prayers going out to tiny Spencer and all your family!