Prayers from Seattle...this is a tough bit for a family to go through but newborns can thrive, even with this kind of entry into our world. My husband's daughter was born at 26 weeks (over 20 years ago) and is very, very healthy. Sure there were milestones to pass and medical procedures to get through but she had a strong will to live and so she made it! At the time of her birth she was the smallest surviving baby born in a U.S. military hospital -- 15.5 ounces.

I hope this encourages you and your family. We are all behind you, Astrid, hoping and praying for the best outcome possible. Thank the Lord they got medical help when they did!

Your family has my prayers and best wishes! Please keep us posted.

Thank you all for your prayers and thoughts. It's looking good, the first testing they did looked good and her mum will probably be soon out of intensive care.

Manidipa, that's so true. She had her first child with a cesarean because of medical reasons, but I've also read an article last year I think who discussed how more and more women choose one when it isn't necessary at all and why this isn't a good development.

Vildy, that's interesting, I didn't know that.

Thinking of you, Astrid. My twin sister and I were born 7 weeks early, and we turned out fine, I think. I hope your cousin's wife recovers quickly and the little mite continues to thrive.

I hope they both recover well, Astrid. Thank goodness your cousin listened to his intuition on this one.

Prayers sent, so glad your cousin called the ambulance!

Sending my love and support from all the way out here in California! XXX OOO

Definitely, Astrid! Prayers for mom and babe. FWIW, my son was also born at 34 weeks and he's a very healthy, happy, brilliant (if I do say so myself) 6 year old now. He's hanging out in the other room with his little sister reading to her right now, in fact. Telling her to be brave. Dragons, you know. He was in the neonatal intensive care for a week or two after he was born, but came home at 36 weeks. It was very scary at the time, but that quickly fades. I'll pray that they are both home soon, enjoying the beginning of a new life and expanded family!

Prayers and positive thoughts coming your way.

Very scary, Astrid. I'm praying and glad that your cousins took action on their own.

What a scare, Astrid! Sending good thoughts and healing vibes to both the mother and the baby. It is really terrifying that doctors did not check for the abnormalities when she came to the hospital for the first time! Good for her husband for taking an action and saving both their lives!

My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Best wishes for mom's smooth recovery and may baby Hannah keep thriving and bring everybody lots of joy.

I am thinking of you and the entire family, Astrid! What a terrifying situation-((( I'm glad there was some good news over the weekend. How are Mum and baby doing now?

Again, thank you all for your postive thoughts and for sharing your own stories.

Inge, it looks good. Mum is out of the intensive care and baby's doing well. It's looking very good under the circumstances! So glad about that.

Goodness, how scary! Glad to hear things are looking up.

That is most excellent news, Astrid, I'm so glad, and thank you for letting us know.

How scary!! Saying a prayer and glad things are looking better for both.

Glad that there is good news so far. You know the other great thing is that preemies in Germany get great healthcare and therapy, even if she needs some extra help along the way.