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This is the story of our daughter’s premature birth in week 27.

Annabelle was born 1.6lbs and 11 inches. Seeing her for the first time was emotional, scary and yet happy at the same time. She had all these tubes and wires around her. But it was love at first sight for both me and my husband.

The Premature Birth in Week 27 of Our Daughter

Labor suddenly started

When I was 27 weeks pregnant I started to go into labor. I didn’t understand it at first, but when I did, I went to the hospital. The hospital was able to somewhat stop the contractions, but I had to remain in the hospital.

I thought things were going well until my water broke. It happened in the middle of the night. After I called for a nurse, they quickly came in and gave me an ultrasound. They could find no heartbeat.

Rushed to the operating room

I was terrified especially since my husband was home asleep. I was rushed to the operating room.

I awoke several hours later to find my husband next to me.

When they took my daughter out she had had the umbilical cord wrapped around her neck several times. They were able to resuscitate her and she was in the NICU on oxygen.

It was all a nightmare.

Our Daughter Made It

Annabelle was born 1.6lbs and 11 inches. Seeing her for the first time was emotional, scary, and yet happy at the same time. She had all these tubes and wires around her. But it was love at first sight for both me and my husband. I swear she smiled at us when we said hello! :-)

She was so small she could have fit into our hand. In fact, our wedding ring fit on her arm as a bracelet!

At first, we wondered why God would do this to our little girl. Premature birth in week 27 is no joke.

We soon realized why. We celebrated every milestone that most parents took for granted, such as gaining an ounce, being able to breathe more on her own when the oxygen is turned down, and her body being able to handle one more cc of formula.

She has helped to build a strong relationship among family and friends. Everyone prayed together for what her doctors said would be a miracle!

I am so very grateful for our little daughter!

Kristi (FL)


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  1. Ellie Augustin

    My youngest was also born at 27 wks VERY scary indeed as I had been already had an almost 2 week stay then had gone again for a day stay and then went home only to have to return in labor to get an emergency C-Section as she was breech…did I mention we wanted an home birth.. HA our Isy had totally different plans… She was born at 3lbs (exact) and 14 inches. and had a 59 day NICU stay. Today with our Lord’s amazing Love & grace is a very funny summer smart and Sassy 3 1/2 yr old and runs her siblings and daddy! (and mama too lol) As a matter of fact we are getting ready to celebrate her 3rd coming home date in two weeks!

    1. Paula @easybabylife

      Thanks so much for sharing, Ellie! Wonderful that it went so well! ❤