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kitlong Fri 24-Feb-17 14:39:56

First time I've written a post and I'm a first time Gran!
My Son and his partner were expecting twins in May but as the Mum had health issues we knew they would be early. There is early and there is early! They arrived on Wednesday 22nd February at exactly 28 weeks. A little boy who weighs 1 lb 11oz and a little girl who weighs 2lb. Teeny tiny. We don't know their names as Mummy isn't able to see them yet and they don't want to name them until she does. The boy is breathing on his own but the girl isn't and they are both on antibiotics as they have slight infections, but apart from that they are "as well as can be expected". I panic every time my phone rings or bleeps with a message and there is a very weird mix of feelings going on. 12 weeks early is so early all we can do is keep our fingers crossed.

Grandma2213 Sat 25-Feb-17 01:08:23

Congratulations kitlong to you and your family and wishing you all the best. My first DGS was born on the same date as your two, 6 weeks early, and though not as tiny as your precious twins it was still very worrying. We have just celebrated his 10th birthday and he couldn't be fitter. He is clever, fun and a gifted footballer and athlete. He now wears clothes that would normally fit a 12 year old. No matter what he became we would have loved him just the same. flowers

Lynnebo Sat 25-Feb-17 06:57:17

Many congratulations!! Positive thoughts and prayers that all the news is good news x

grannyqueenie Sat 25-Feb-17 07:19:06

Congratulations from me too, what a mixture of emotions you will be feeling. Sending good wishes to you all.

grannypiper Sat 25-Feb-17 16:55:37

Welcome and congrats kitlong we too had a little one, well she was huge compared to your little ones and 9 years on she is so robust and active you would never know she had been born so early. Goodluck flowers

merlotgran Sat 25-Feb-17 17:16:34

Wishing you, your family and the little ones all the best, kitlong flowers

Elrel Sat 25-Feb-17 17:35:10

Sincere good wishes to you all, especially the little babies. My first GS was born, 22 years ago, 10 weeks early, weighing 2lb, so I have some idea of how you might feel at present. Thinking of you all and wishing you well.

kitlong Mon 27-Feb-17 15:23:20

Thank you so much to everyone for the good wished and especially those of you who have been through it or have known someone who has. Its a great help to read of the other tiny babies that have made it! My Grandchildren (from zero to plural in one go!) are actually doing really well but its been up and down, gaining ground then going back, and we know it will be like this for a very long time to come. They are so beautiful though, we have now seen them and are so proud. Thank you all again

Newquay Mon 27-Feb-17 16:38:03

Many congratulations Kitlong. Sincerely hope all goes well for all.?

grandma60 Mon 27-Feb-17 18:30:31

That's lovely news Kitlong smile

kitlong Fri 05-May-17 12:59:32

The babies have left hospital! Such a long 10 weeks with lots going on but they finally got there! The staff at St. Thomas' and then Queen Elizabeth Hospital have looked after them so well we will be forever grateful - thank goodness for our wonderful NHS!

cornergran Fri 05-May-17 13:19:02

Welcome home to the babies and congratulations to you all.

Greyduster Fri 05-May-17 13:30:41

Bless your little ones, kitlong and may you have wonderful times together. Tiny they may be now, but you will be amazed at the progress they will make. Post us a photo on their first birthday! ??

nanaK54 Fri 05-May-17 13:47:10

Oh what lovely news! flowers

silverlining48 Fri 05-May-17 15:45:43

Hope all goes well kitlong, wonderful but probably scary too, to have them both home. Good to see you yesterdsy. See you next month.

grannypiper Fri 05-May-17 15:54:05

What great news Kitlong enjoy your lovely little ones flowers

Maggiemaybe Fri 05-May-17 16:24:21

Fabulous news, and best wishes to you all. flowers

ElaineI Fri 05-May-17 18:53:44

Fantastic news and congratulations x

Grannyben Fri 05-May-17 19:25:46

What wonderful news, so pleased for the whole family xx

Cherrytree59 Fri 05-May-17 19:58:32

How wonderful
Two bundles of joysunshine
My best wishes to you and your family x

Mapleleaf Fri 05-May-17 22:14:23

Congratulations. flowers

Nana3 Fri 05-May-17 22:37:38

Such good news. Congratulations to all the family. flowers