I am 34 weeks pregnant with #2. I had DS at 29 weeks...I was in hospital for the 2 weeks prior to his birth. He was in the NICU for 2 months....we were very fortunate that he didn't have any major problems and has had no developmental issues.
I would never say that I wanted to have a preemie....there was lots of guilt that I didn't carry him as long as I was supposed to and that he had to work so hard in his first days. But at the same time, it was an amazing experience. I knew from the moment he was born that he was going to be okay. We had scary moments for sure. But for the most part I just felt SO BLESSED and I learned so much from the experience....I treasured every moment and every little thing about him and took nothing for granted. He inspired me and gave me strength.
This is so crazy, but I'm finding that I'm feeling a little anxious as I get further in this pregnancy. On the one hand there is huge relief. But there is a bit of nervousness when I think of bringing a baby home right away!!! We had so much support and teaching when DS was in hospital--by the time he came home, I knew exactly what I was doing. This will be so different!!
Am I crazy???
