By Matthew, Berkshire UK
PROM at 20 weeks + 6 days. Delivery at 21 weeks.
Story added: 2008-03-18

Ok so where to start.... We are lucky and blessed individuals who are not used to facing bad luck. The pregnancy was completely normal, we are both fit healthy and active individuals. The 20 week scan was perfect, as was our little boy that we had named River rather humorously due to the surname of Jordan. We had just really let our hair down and believed that all would be good and planning for a family life. Then with no warning the waters went on Saturday morning. Although we realised this was not good we had no idea of the ramifications, you just dont hear about these things. We got to the hospital to find out that this was catastrophic for the outcome of the baby. Decisions were to be made. The doctor was very good but told us that we could try to keep River but the likelyhood of anything positive was slim.

We went home and found this website which informed us and gave us hope which even though the outcome was not positive it was very important at the time.

By morning labour had started and nature took its course, River was delivered on the Sunday at 1205 as perfect as they get, he had a few moments before leaving us. I like to think that he took it on as my unbelievable partner did with strength, courage and determination that I could not comprehend. I think he is somewhere chatting up the women, playing golf and football to the highest level and a Karate champion.

The reason I have written this down is to reach out to people who go through this and understand that there are many others who have been and will go through this. It is strange how we seek solace and somehow seems easier to take when others have experienced the same. It is also a testament to the wonderful bond that can come out of these horrific situations, and that you can try to remain positive.

Here is to our son River the fighter that didn't make it due to just sheer bad luck and to the medical profession finding out more and more about PPROM and how to fix it so that families do not have to go through this indescribable pain. STAY POSITIVE, our hearts are with anyone who has gone through, going through or yet to go through this.