My baby had MAS (Meconium Aspiration Syndrome)
 

Just wanna share this to you fellow mums and mums to be. This syndrome never crossed my mind. I was extra careful, no- super careful during my pregnancy. No matter how well we take care of ourselves and our unborn babies during pregnancy, unexpected things will still happen- we have to face them and deal with them courageously! Being our first one, I was anxious, paranoid and happy all at the same time, haha!

Our baby boy came to the world last June 30. 5cm, 4 kg. Casey came overdue and had to be admitted for 5 days due to MAS or Meconium Aspiration Syndrome. :( Meconium being an infant's first stool, it was seen in my baby's lungs. My amniotic fluid has a dark greenish color too is it's a sign. Casey had difficulty in breathing so they had to suck out the meconium in the fluid from his lungs. Gave birth by C-Section and had to stay for 3 days in the hospital. Had to go home on the 4th as it's more practical to eliminate hospital expenses. Had to leave Casey at the hospital for a couple of days. :( So sad. But I know it's for his own good. He needed to undergo treatment through IVd antibiotics to cure his MAS. Things were very difficult. The emotional and physical pain that my husband and I had was never expected. I almost stayed half a day in the hospital just to be with my baby.

It was a feeling of happiness when Casey was discharged from the hospital. Ecstatic!! :)

I am extremely thankful to God for making our baby healthier than ever. Now it's as if no MAS has happened. Casey is one talkative, playful and active boy!!! Thank God for saving our baby and for taking care of us ever since. We love you so much Casey! You're indeed a gift from up above that validates our happiness! :)
God is good!!

Re: My baby had MAS (Meconium Aspiration Syndrome)
 

Heartwarming! Congrats for having Casey and we're happy to hear that he's ok now. We all have our fair share of these sad stories and thankfully God has never left our side and made things even better. Have a blast with your motherhood! :)

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I'm so happy for you for being able to surpass that ordeal. Proud of you, one strong momma you are indeed! Casey and your hubby are both fortunate to have a strong family foundation- it's you! :)

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It's sad to know that you and your hubby had to experience that heartache on your first baby, let alone Casey getting admitted at the hospital just minutes after he came out to the world. But God is indeed good. He has given you a strong and brave baby!! Way to go for a strong family! God bless you all sweetie... :)

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Oh Edda, I'm so sad to hear of what happened. But I'm also very happy that things are getting better for Casey and for the rest of your fam. I agree with Abana, each of us has our own story to tell and that of yours inspires us in many ways. We need to get up and be strong to strengthen our family.

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Glad that everything's going well with you all especially with your new bundle of joy! Sounds like the active boy is also a charmer! :)

Re: My baby had MAS (Meconium Aspiration Syndrome)
 

Honey, with your faith, hope and love, a successful family life is ahead of you. Cliche it seems but it's the truth that keeps us mums going on and trying to be the best that we could be.

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Just learnt about MAS, this is effing scary. :( But it's a very good news to your family that you're all able to overcome all of it! Inspirational! So happy for you Edda! :)

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Wow, I never thought that I'd get a lot of feedback and views for a mere 3 weeks. It only goes to show that you Pregnancy Forum ladies are just awesome! Thank you so much for your kind comments lovelies. I really, really appreciate it. All for Schuyler. Cheers! :)

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I am so glad that Schuyler is doing great now and seems like everything's getting better for you and your fam. Of course, we're always here for you!