Kaitlin's Memorial Video

Saturday, January 5, 2008

Survival Rates

  • 21 weeks or less: 0% survival rate

  • 22 weeks: 0-10% survival rate

  • 23 weeks: 10-35% survival rate

  • 24 weeks: 40-70% survival rate <------ Where we are

  • 25 weeks: 50-80% survival rate

  • 26 weeks: 80-90% survival rate

  • 27 weeks: greater than 90% survival rate

About the disabilities:

Physicians cannot predict long-term complications of prematurity and some consequences may not become evident until the child is school--aged. Minor disabilities like learning problems, poor coordination, or short attention span may be the result of premature birth, but can be overcome with early intervention. The risks of serious long term complications depend on many factors including how premature the infant was at birth, weight at birth, and the presence or absence of breathing problems. The development of infection or the presence of a birth defect can also effect long term prognosis. Severe disabilities like brain damage, blindness, and chronic lung problems are possible and may require ongoing care.

Other Websites

There are many sites that have been created at this point that go along with my memorial for my little girl:

Miscarriage Blankets
The site I made to describe the blankets and how to order them from me.

Angel Poems
A place for my poetry along with others.

Kaitlin's Memorial CD
Why I chose these songs and their lyrics