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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) 😢

MissAdventure Mon 17-Aug-26 14:18:41

Sending best wishes for courage and strength, difficult times, but you're all supporting each other beautifully.
Little, brave Henry, tiny tot, keep on keeping on.

latedecember1963 Mon 17-Aug-26 14:10:23

Thank you for the update, Cossy.

Bet your DH can't wait to see his feisty little grandson.
Keeping all of you and the wonderful neonatal staff in my prayers. 🙏💕

merlotgran Mon 17-Aug-26 13:03:32

Thanks for the update, cossy. Everything crossed for brave little Henry and his mummies and you of course.
🙏

Mollygo Mon 17-Aug-26 12:13:36

Thanks for the update Cossy
Love to Henry and his mummies and you too. He’s in a good place to deal with all these problems. Stay strong.

Galaxy Mon 17-Aug-26 11:54:22

Cossy, again thoughts and love to you all. Hang on in there and much love to the family.

Magenta8 Mon 17-Aug-26 11:26:03

Update appreciated Cossy. I am sure I am not alone in wishing you all, the best of all possible outcomes. Stay strong.

AGAA4 Mon 17-Aug-26 11:07:25

Thanks for the update Cossy. The team are well prepared for the problems that may arise.
The mummies are doing so well and are giving Henry the strength to fight.
He has a lot of love around him.

ferry23 Mon 17-Aug-26 10:50:11

Thank you Cossy. Your DD and DIL sound like very strong and sensible girls, who are now very special Mummies. And Henry has certainly proved himself to be a real little fighter. I hope he and Grandad enjoy each other.

Thoughts with you all.

nanna8 Mon 17-Aug-26 10:31:41

Thanks for the update Cossy and so good that little Henry is hanging in there and is receiving good care. Hope the girls are managing the stress and my thoughts are with you all.

Cossy Mon 17-Aug-26 10:27:15

Morning lovely people

I hope you all have the best week possible.

Update on Baby Henry

Today, hopefully, is the day that DH finally meets his new grandson. We are travelling up this evening.

Henry didn’t have the best night, the bleeds on his brain are worsening, but GOSH are all over it and it’s pretty normal for a baby this premature, but it does mean the likelihood of serious difficulties and disabilities will rapidly increase.

The girls are completely prepared for this, they just want their baby to survive.

Long journey ahead, but I’m blown away by our girls courage and resilience and the care this dear sweet baby is getting from GOSH.

Thanks so much again, for your support and kind, compassionate wishes.

Xx 🩵

blue14 Sun 16-Aug-26 08:07:27

Henry is having the best care and his mums are surrounded with support and love.

I continue to keep you all in my thoughts and, Cossy, please continue to update us.

Moth62 Sun 16-Aug-26 07:08:05

Thank you for continuing to update us. He sounds impressively feisty. Our son was the same, kept trying to pull his tubes out. (To this day, he still knows his own mind!) My prayers go out to all of you.

Parsley3 Sat 15-Aug-26 21:27:23

Have just read your update, Cossy and am sending very positive thoughts to you and the mums for baby Henry.

NotAGran55 Sat 15-Aug-26 21:21:08

Such good news Cossy. Baby Henry is in the best possible place, and surrounded by love and prayers 🙏

Whitewavemark2 Sat 15-Aug-26 19:50:01

Meant to say ever onwards. Best wishes to the mums.

Whitewavemark2 Sat 15-Aug-26 19:48:26

My nephew was premature ( I don’t remember the week) but he weighed 2lb and his head was the size of a tennis ball.

He got a first class degree and has worked for the homeless since.
He is now expecting his first child (not official yet, but DS couldn’t wait to tell me)

Chocolatelovinggran Sat 15-Aug-26 19:43:13

Thank you for the update, Cossy. Your little grandson is in the safest hands at GOSH. They are taking very good care of him.
Take care of yourself and his mummies.

Cossy Sat 15-Aug-26 19:13:17

MissAdventure

My girl was premature by three months, and weighed 2lbs 9oz.

I've been hesitant to say, as well, you know (maybe)
Onwards amd upwards for the little lad. smile

I do know and I thank you thanks 💕

ixion Sat 15-Aug-26 18:59:42

Another one here eagerly awaiting your evening updates.
Thrilled that all is going well thus far.
Love and prayers to you all.

MissAdventure Sat 15-Aug-26 18:57:05

My girl was premature by three months, and weighed 2lbs 9oz.

I've been hesitant to say, as well, you know (maybe)
Onwards amd upwards for the little lad. smile

JenniRen Sat 15-Aug-26 18:52:33

Thanks for the update, Cossy.

I'm glad Henry is showing positive signs and obviously has a mind of his own 😀

The very premmie baby in our family became a Mum herself not long ago. The baby was born a little early, not as small as she was as she was just 2lbs. He was lower than average birth weight but doing well now.

MissAdventure Sat 15-Aug-26 18:52:21

Thank you, Cossy
All sounds cautiously good, long may it continue.
Looking forward to when he can have his mum's milk again.

merlotgran Sat 15-Aug-26 18:49:19

Just checking in and so happy to see another positive update, Cossy 🙏❤️🤞

AGAA4 Sat 15-Aug-26 18:38:08

Please keep us updated Cossy little Henry is in my thoughts every day. Getting stroppy is probably a good sign. Showing he's not a boy to be messed with ☺️

Grammaretto Sat 15-Aug-26 18:37:27

Thankyou Cossy for the update which sounds so positive.
Thinking of you all and praying for this little chap.