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HI ALL.. I DO NOT HAVE MANY FRIENDS, :sad: SO I JUST NEED TO TO EXPRESS SOME THINGS AND ASK FOR SOME PRAYERS. :( ALMOST 5 YEARS AGO MY SON AND DAUGHTER IN LAW LOST THERE BABY GIRL AT BIRTH. SHE HAS 3 OTHER CHILDREN LIVING WITH THERE FATHERS OR GROWN AND OUT ON THERE OWN, THAT WOULD HAVE BEEN MY SONS FIRST AND MINE TOO.. :wub: THEY GAVE UP TRYING AND THEN OUT OF THE BLUE, SHE WAS PG AGAIN. :thumbup: ANOTHER GIRL, BUT SHE IS HAVING COMPLICATIONS, HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE AND SUGAR PROBLEMS, :mad: THEY NOW HAVE HER IN THE HOSPITAL AND ON BED REST TIL SHE DILIVERS, SHE IS NOT DUE TIL NOV, SHE IS 29WKS RIGHT NOW AND THE BABY IS ABOUT 3 :sad: POUNDS, THEY HAVE BEEN GIVING HER STEROIDS TO GET THE BABIES LUNGS STRONGER AND DEVELOPED, THEY WANT HER TO GO A FEW MORE WEEKS, BUT IF THEY CANT GET BLOOD PRESSURE TO STAY DOWN, THEY WILL NEED TO TAKE HER NEXT WEEK. SHE IS SO SMALL..AND SHE ALSO HAS, CANT REMEMBER WHAT ITS CALLED, :blink: BUT IT IS WHERE YOUR INTESTINES GROW ON THE OUTSIDE, SO THEY WILL NEED TO DO SURGERY ON HER SMALL BODY WHEN SHE IS BORN. I AM REALLY SCARED FOR MY SON AND HIS WIFE, I DONT KNOW IF THEY CAN TAKE ANOTHER LOSS. MY SON WANTS THIS SO MUCH. I AM TRYING TO BE STONG AND BE THERE FOR HIM. WE CAN USE SOME EXTRA PRAYERS. :thumbup: I DID THIS SURGERY SO I CAN BE AROUND FOR MY KIDS AND BE ABLE TO CHASE MY GRAND KIDS AROUND. PLEASE ASK GOD TO BE WITH US ALL ..WE CAN USE THE XTRA PRAYERS FROM YOU ALL :tt1:

THANKS FOR LISTENING AND LETTING ME SPEAK, I FEEL BETTER, AND I KNOW GOD IS LISTENING AND WILL DO WHAT HE FEELS BEST. :tt1:

T-ROSE..DEE

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You have come to the right place for friends. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. Please keep us informed and let us know how things go. Good luck!

Joan

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I will definitely keep your family in my prayers. I don't have a lot of friends either and it's always helpful to have someone to talk to, even if it's not face to face. Lean on God and he'll get you through this difficult time. Before you know it you'll be chasing that little grand baby around. :wub:

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I will definitely keep your family in my prayers. I don't have a lot of friends either and it's always helpful to have someone to talk to, even if it's not face to face. Lean on God and he'll get you through this difficult time. Before you know it you'll be chasing that little grand baby around. :wub:

THANK YOU BOTH FOR YOUR KIND WORDS AND SUPPORT..IT IS NICE TO HAVE FRIENDS, AND I WILL ALWAYS BE HERE FOR YOU AS WELL..ANYTIME YOU WANT TO VENT..I WILL EVEN GIVE YOU MY PERSONAL EMAIL FOR PRIVATE CONVERSATIONS. I LOVE EMAILS AND NEW FRIENDS, I WILL BE POSTING PICS AS SOON AS THAT TINY LITTLE ONE COMES..

T-ROSE:thumbup:

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Praying for both Mom & Baby and I'm believing they will be just fine with your love and your son's love.

Many are praying now that you've posted - all won't post... but prayers are certainly going forth!

Be Blessed

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I will be praying for your family. Hope all goes well and you have your baby grand daughter here safe and sound.

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Sending positive thoughts and prayers your way!

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I just wanted to let you know that my cousin's daughter was born premature and with her intestines on the outside of her body. They did the surgery pretty soon after her birth and all went well. She is now a senior in high school, on the honor roll, and is outgoing and bubbly!!! :wub:

Lots of love and prayers are being sent your way:wub:

When that baby girl arrives, give her a hug from me!

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i have said a prayer for u and ur family..i hope all goes well keep me posted..and good job on ur lap band..

susan

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We are here for you. I know it's tough but our thoughts our with you. Keep us informed and stay positive!

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Texas_Rose,

Your son, DIL, and baby are in my prayers. I just wanted to say that the doctors can do so much now. I was on bedrest for 4 months and had a premature baby who is now a happy healthy little monster! the risks of complications from prematurity drop significantly with every week baby is inside. Hopefully they can control that BP for just a while longer but if not, have confidence in your medical team. Good luck.

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You and your family will be in my prayers. Stay positive, the baby and mom will be just fine. My cousin had 3 preemies, one who was only a pound and a half..Today you could never tell, she's 13 and healthy. We will definitely keep your family in our prayers.

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My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!

My nephew is 10 now after having been born nearly 3 months premature. He's a healthy/active kid!

A good friend of ours gave birth to her daughter with exposed intestines. She had surgery and is fine now. She's 20 and getting married soon!

There are amazing medical advances with the preemies every year! Don't lose hope. Keep you Faith strong and what will be, will be. I can't promise that everything will be okay but know that I'm praying for the best possible outcome!

Keep us up to date!

(((HUGS!)))

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