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Cossy Wed 05-Aug-26 16:37:53

Yesterday my daughter and daughter-in-law were busy grumbling about how slow their first house purchase is taking and wishing it would speed up as they signed their contract 5 weeks ago.

Today my sweet DiL, who’s carry DD baby went into spontaneous labour and after waters broke and baby was upside down with umbilical cord separating, she had an emergency C section and then at 13:00 baby Henry was born at 24.9 weeks, weighing 1lb 6oz.

We are all hoping for a good outcome in the end, please pray to whatever God or spiritual being or keep your fingers crossed that baby Henry comes through this.

DD and DiL in shock and baby about to be transferred to a Neonatal Unit in a hospital nearly 40 miles away. This is their first baby and first try at IVF. He’s so tiny (I couldn’t see him but DD sent photos) 😢

crazyH Fri 25-Sept-26 23:11:04

Just caught up - great news -keep up the good work, Henry ! 👏

Aveline Sat 26-Sept-26 06:53:26

Wow he's turning into a whopper! Great news.

latedecember1963 Sat 26-Sept-26 07:51:23

What a little star Henry is! Good to hear he's doing well, Cossy. 💕🙏

Moth62 Sat 26-Sept-26 08:37:25

Lovely news. Thank you for taking the time to update Wee Henry’s Fan Club of Aunties ❤️

AGAA4 Sat 26-Sept-26 14:52:03

Team Henry cheering him on. Another 4 Oz. Come on Henry!

ixion Sat 26-Sept-26 15:51:24

Proper bruiser your boy's getting now, Cossy, excellent weight gain!
Continuing love to you all😍

dragonfly46 Sat 26-Sept-26 16:23:38

That’s wonderful news Cossy hoping he gets stronger and stronger.

MartavTaurus Sat 26-Sept-26 18:05:58

Very good news. Onwards and upwards!

Cossy Fri 02-Oct-26 16:25:19

update

Nothing much has changed, we had a great breakthrough yesterday when little Henry was moved off his ventilator, only to be put right back on it a couple of hours later.

He’s stable, but simply not strong enough to take enough breaths on his own.

He’s growing very very slowly, he is very gradually gaining strength.

That’s about it. He’s now just over 8 weeks old, around 32 weeks in gestational terms. He’s still our little warrior. thanks

I’m not due to visit until a week tomorrow, been a bit unwell and not taking any risks.

GrannyGravy13 Fri 02-Oct-26 17:12:55

Thank you for the update cossy

Henry seems to be a little warrior x

merlotgran Fri 02-Oct-26 17:19:27

Slow and steady wins the race, Henry. 👏
Thanks for the update, cossy.

Moth62 Fri 02-Oct-26 17:19:27

Lovely update, thank you. Our wee boy was three months before he came off the ventilator, so don’t worry, it will happen. ❤️

Rosie51 Fri 02-Oct-26 17:24:29

Slow and steady wins the race. He must be getting ever closer to coming off the ventilator for them to even try. Bless him he's done so well, amazing he's 8 weeks old already. Thanks for the update Cossy and sending very positive vibes to all. x

ferry23 Fri 02-Oct-26 17:56:51

Growing slowly and gradually gaining strength sounds just right. Testament to the loving care of his family and the wonderful NHS.

Bless his little heart, he's a determined little champ.

I hope you are feeling a bit better Cossy, it's been a heck of a time for all of you.

NotAGran55 Fri 02-Oct-26 18:19:04

Keep going little man x

blue14 Fri 02-Oct-26 18:20:41

Pleased to read this update.
Taking his time - slow and steady - well done Henry!

Hope you feel better soon Cossy.

Grannybags Fri 02-Oct-26 18:22:07

Thanks for the update Cossy

I hope you feel better soon

Chocolatelovinggran Fri 02-Oct-26 21:05:55

Excellent news, Cossy. Look after yourself.

Maremia Fri 02-Oct-26 21:32:10

Great to hear this.
Everyone is rooting for you and the Family.

Parsley3 Sat 03-Oct-26 08:09:42

Thank you for the update. Slow but steady progress is the way to go. 💐

V3ra Sat 03-Oct-26 08:32:47

Two hours off the ventilator sounds like a big achievement at his tender age!
Lovely words of support from Moth62.

Hope you're feeling better soon and can visit again Cossy.

LifeOfBriony Sat 03-Oct-26 09:12:28

Pleased to see this update. Keep going, Henry! Lots of people are rooting for you ❤️

keepcalmandcavachon Sat 03-Oct-26 09:22:30

Ah, well done Henry, slow but sure x. I can't believe its been 8 weeks, what a little fighter. You are all going through such a tough time Cossy it must be exhausting, do try and get some rest if you can flowersx

Ziplok Sat 03-Oct-26 09:29:46

Pleased to see the update Cossy. Little Henry really is a fighter, and is doing well. As many say, slow, steady progress is good.
I hope you soon feel better, too. 💐

Cossy Sat 03-Oct-26 10:39:34

As always, thank you all so much for all your comments, positive stories, reassurance, support and love.

It really bolsters us and we all so appreciate it. 🩵