Have you ever heard of pPROM? It has nothing to do with range of motion, as most of my PT/OT friends would assume.
It’s a terrifying term…Preterm Premature Rupture of the Membranes. It’s our nightmare, a very scary pregnancy complication.
At 5 am on January 26th my water broke. I didn’t even know that was possible this early. I’m barely in my 2nd trimester and a good 9 weeks away from viability. How did this happen? What does it mean?
It’s a spontaneous occurrence that happens in 3% of pregnancies. 120,000 women experience it every year. 1% of those occur before 20 weeks. That’s us…the 1%.
There is very little amniotic fluid. Baby needs amniotic fluid to develop appropriately.
Most doctors would encourage termination of pregnancy. Our doctor gave us all of the statistics and told us he will support whatever decision we make.
As we sat there, clearly seeing our baby’s heartbeat. I couldn’t help but think, it’s still alive.
Where there is life, there is hope.
Our baby is fighting. The heartbeat is strong.
If the baby can fight, so can we!
We will take it moment by moment, day by day.
The Drs will monitor me closely for infection and the baby for growth and fluid level.
We hope to make it to 23-24 weeks. If we achieve this I will be put in the hospital (in Little Rock) and given steroids to help the babys lungs develop. At this point I will live in the hospital until baby is born.
The statistics of survival for baby are low…very low. But I’ve faced low odds before. They gave me 6 weeks to live, 15 years ago.
We are mindful of the risk to my health.
It’s strange, I have a sense of peace surrounded by fear and anxiety. Do those emotions even coexist?! I know things will eventually be ok, no matter the outcome. But my heart hurts.
It’s truly in Gods hands. We trust in Him.
I am not sure this is the best way to tell the world. But it does seem to be the easiest. Repeating the information over and over is exhausting. I want to be open and honest. I think this platform allows me to do that. If you’re interested, please follow along.
We plan is to update information as it’s available. Our hope is that it will be therapeutic for us and maybe someone else struggling with pPROM will find our journey helpful.
Prayers are greatly appreciated!
You and Kev are so courageous, sister. My heart aches with yours and I pray that God’s work would be seen in the midst of and through this experience. Hoping, loving, praying.
I can only imagine how you must feel. But you are correct, it’s all in God’s mighty hands. Stand strong in your faith and wait upon the Lord. He is with you, your precious baby and your husband. He has a plan. “I can do all things things through Christ who strengthens me”. He will help you during this time. I will send prayers your way and up to Heaven. I would like to know how you are doing and the baby. Please keep me posted so I can pray for your specific needs. JoAnn
Prayering for love, strength, and health for you Kevin and the baby.
Oh Caroline….. Keep breathing…. We are all praying…. No matter, Our God is with you and your baby. We can not know God’s will, just that God has us in God’s loving arms all the time…. I love you….
Caroline I have know you but a short three years, but in that time I have seen what a beautiful, loving soul you are. I know your love for God. No doubt in my mind He has a deep love for you. We are all praying for you, Kevin, and the baby. We love you!
You are strong, Caroline and obviously so is your baby! You have my prayers as well. I love you and am not surprised by your strength at all. You’ve always been strong!! May angels surround you. Thank you for sharing your trial and faith.
Prayers for you Kevin and baby Hugs
Dear Caroline,
I am just finding out, so please forgive my delayed response. You and your husband and your baby are brave! May you and the baby ( and Kevin of course) be blessed with love, light and the best possible outcome. I hope a lot of people hop on that meal train! I am glad you will continue blogging so we can all stay posted. A big hearty hug to you sweetheart!
Thank you 💕