8 April 2014

The story of Hamish

Little Hamish was born at just 27 weeks weighing 774 grams.  Here is his journey so far, as told by his mum.

"Our story thus far is I have previously had a premature baby at 32 weeks. A girl who is now a healthy 3.5 year old.

On Thursday the 27th March, a routine scan picked up my placenta was being deprived and the cord blood was not flowing through properly. Had I not gone in that day we would of lost our little boy.

I was quickly prepped for theatre and put to sleep for his delivery.

All had been going relatively well considering his gestation and size but on Saturday morning, we were told he had a pneumothorax (1). This along with some other problems and we were told by doctors the weekend was to be one tough one for our little boy and that there was nothing else they could do.

To hear those words, the words you never ever want to hear, the words that you find yourself shaking just writing them now, is devastating.

So far he has somehow pulled through, he is a fighter for sure.

Our son Hamish, 774g, 32cm length.


We know Hamish is meant to be here.  We named him the day after he was born. His middle names Tobias (after my grandad) and Michael (after my husbands granddad). When we returned to the ward, we got a call to say my husbands grandad had a fall and shortly after the fall had passed away. We were devastated but do believe Michael is helping Hamish through.

There is so much more to this story and Hamish's journey that we would love to share with you. This is just a snippet of our journey thus far."


(1) Pneumothorax in an Infant

Pneumothorax is the collection of air or gas in the space inside the chest around the lungs, which leads to a lung collapse.

A pneumothorax occurs when the tiny air sacs (alveoli) in a baby’s lung burst, leaking air into the space between the lung and chest wall (pleural space).
The most common cause of pneumothorax is respiratory distress syndrome, which occurs in babies who are born too early (premature).
  • Because the baby's lungs lack the slippery substance (surfactant) that helps them stay open, the tiny air sacs are not able to expand as easily.
  • If the baby is put on a breathing machine (mechanical ventilator), there is extra pressure on the baby's lungs, which can sometimes burst the air sacs.
Meconium aspiration syndrome is another cause of pneumothorax in newborns. As the baby is being born, he or she may breathe in the first bowel movement, called meconium. This may cause breathing problems and the need for a breathing machine.
Less commonly, an otherwise healthy baby can develop an air leak when he or she takes the first few breaths after birth. This occurs because of the pressure needed to expand the lungs for the first time.
Pneumothorax is more common in boys than girls.
Thank you for sharing Hamish's story Simone and we wish you and little Hamish all the best for his road ahead.  He is just delightful and he is such a little fighter.  We are also very sorry for the loss of your husbands grandad.
The Dream A Little Dream Team x

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