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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) 😢

ferry23 Tue 11-Aug-26 18:23:35

Great news Cossy. He's definitely a little champion!

With the help of Mummy's best, here's to him growing stronger by the day.

Sending lots of good wishes and flowers to all of you.

Maremia Tue 11-Aug-26 18:36:16

Thanks Cossy, for letting us know. We will keep sending good wishes. 🙏

crazyH Tue 11-Aug-26 18:41:38

Great news - little champ ❤️

Rosie51 Tue 11-Aug-26 19:58:11

'Hooray Henry' takes on a whole new meaning 😊Well done little man, you're putting up a great fight!Thanks for the update Cossy each day really is a step in the right direction. x

Parsley3 Tue 11-Aug-26 23:05:11

Thank you for the update Cossy. These small steps are precious. 💐

Moth62 Tue 11-Aug-26 23:50:08

Sending lots of love and strength to wee Henry ❤️

Cossy Wed 12-Aug-26 00:26:29

So, things change in a heartbeat.

Here I am at Homerton NICU, trying to support my own DD, as DiL’s mother came straight up, as at 10:00pm the decision was made to move Henry for emergency surgery, at this moment the mums cannot explain exactly what he needs, but from what we can gather it’s something to do with digestive gases. So here we are waiting for an ambulance to arrive to transport baby Henry to The Royal London for his op.

Just here, just waiting.

Please send all your inspiration positive vibes 😢😢

Moth62 Wed 12-Aug-26 00:38:07

I am praying for his safe path through the operation. Never give up hope. I am also praying for the people who already love him so much xxx

Rosie51 Wed 12-Aug-26 00:40:42

Oh Cossy I'm so sorry for this latest development. Praying hard that little Henry has a positive outcome, you've all had so much to contend with. Please take care of yourself while you're being the support for your daughter and her wife. Such a worrying time xx

MissAdventure Wed 12-Aug-26 01:08:42

Sending as many positive vibes as I can to all of you, especially Henry.
I hope this too, passes, and he can carry on growing strong and big.
'Enery, come on little laddy.
The whole of gransnet is holding you in it's arms x

SueDonim Wed 12-Aug-26 01:10:19

Wishing you all strength to get through this hurdle, Cossy. flowers

BlueBelle Wed 12-Aug-26 03:37:32

I ve only just seen this thread not sure how I missed it but a belated good luck to Henry and Mums
❤️

Usedtobeblonde Wed 12-Aug-26 06:14:05

So sorry Cossy that things are not so good at the moment.
My prayers are with you all.

NotAGran55 Wed 12-Aug-26 06:24:20

Praying for little Henry and your family Cossy 🙏

Jaxjacky Wed 12-Aug-26 06:42:07

Everything crossed x

GrannyGravy13 Wed 12-Aug-26 07:02:10

Thinking of you, your family and little Henry 🙏🏻

kittylester Wed 12-Aug-26 07:12:26

I've been following this thread and am sending Henry, his mums and grandparents love and best wishes.

Chocolatelovinggran Wed 12-Aug-26 07:12:41

Oh Cossy, what a nightmare. Sending you all lots of healing wishes.

dragonfly46 Wed 12-Aug-26 07:13:40

Oh gosh I have just caught up with your news. My thoughts are with you all.

Magenta8 Wed 12-Aug-26 08:03:37

You are all in my thoughts. Sending positive vibes.

Ladyleftfieldlover Wed 12-Aug-26 08:16:08

Prayers for Henry and his family. 💐

Parsley3 Wed 12-Aug-26 08:22:09

Sending you all the most positive vibes for the best outcome for baby Henry. 💐

Whitewavemark2 Wed 12-Aug-26 08:25:29

Oh I haven’t seen this thread.

cossy it is over 6 hours since your last post, so by now I hope baby is safely in the hands of the London team and getting the treatment that will finally put him on the road to a good recovery.

You must be exhausted. But once you know that baby is doing well, then it will be time for sleep.

My very best wishes to you.

ixion Wed 12-Aug-26 08:41:47

In the very best professional hands, remember that💐

Love and prayers as you start this next journey x

paddyann54 Wed 12-Aug-26 09:44:36

Its hard when your control is in someone else's hands.Just be confident these doctors are amongst the best and will care for your boy as they would their own.
Wishing all well and an easier road ahead .