Being a nicu parent is something your never prepared for!
My baby girl was born at 35 weeks & 3 days .. via emergency c section .. i was not feeling her one day at all not after cold drinks or sweets. i called the doctor right away & he told me to come in for an NST when i got to the hospital i thought she would just start moving & everything would be okay. Before i knew it, i was getting a catheter in, and being wheeled back into a room. On my way to the room a nurse came to my side & said “get her prepped she’s going in for an emergency c-section” when i say i didnt even know what to do, i didnt even have enough time to freak out or cry, i’m not even joking. By the time i knew it, i was walking down to the OR to have my baby girl .. at 1:23am she was born, it was such an amazing feeling hearing her cry & my boyfriend saying how cute and small she was. I knew she was going to have to stay in the nursery due to her being early, IUGR & measuring only 3lbs. She was born 3lb 2.3oz 16.5in long, she has been such a fighter these past 3weeks but being a nicu mom has been sooo stressful!!! The first week i would cry everytime i went into the nursery, i would look at her and just cry .. i’d hear not so good news followed by great news & still cry thinking my baby wasn’t ever going to get better. Here we are 3 weeks later & she’s kicking butt !! We are still here at the hospital, and the only thing we are waiting for is for baby girl to maintain her temps to come out of the isolette & into a big girl crib 🥺 She now weighs 4lb 7.8oz … im hoping we will be home sooner than later, and i have to keep reminding myself that maybe she just ain’t ready yet .. i’m so ready to find some nicu moms because being a nicu mom is something nobody will understand except another nicu mom!
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My bay was born 34 weeks and 6 days with multiple health issues. He was in for 63 days and it was the fastest but slowest days. It’s normal to be sad and upset this is a very stressful situation. You guys got it!
Congratulations Mama! She is precious. 💕 Our nicu stay was thankfully short but still very stressful and emotional. I’m here if you want to chat. Many blessings to you and that gorgeous little girl, I hope she’s home with you soon. 🫶🏼
My little guy was born at 32 weeks 3 days. Also IUGR (1.98 lbs) and by c section. We were also blindsided! My OB wanted to get an ultrasound done because she couldn’t tell where baby was and there they saw he was super small and the tech sent me to the hospital to get checked again. Next thing I know I’m being sent via ambulance to a high risk hospital! I didn’t have my hospital bag fully packed nothing. He was born at 5:50am. The cry is the most amazing thing ever. I have it on tape. He was in nicu for 45 days. I understand the feeling of shock truly. She’s a little fighter and she’ll be okay! My little guy is 16.5 lbs now and he is deaf in one ear but otherwise completely happy and healthy. He’s the smiliest little guy and you’d have no idea how far he’s come now. It’s a long, tough road but it does get better and she’ll be home in your arms before you know it! Skin to skin is great for temperature regulation so as much as you can spend that time with her 💕
Congratulations!!! Remember that you are still healing too! And all of the emotions are okay. My baby was also in the NICU after being born early and IUGR. The days are so long and stressful. It’s so hard when you hear amazing news and then something changes. But baby girl will come home when she’s ready. The nurses can see the light at the end of the tunnel and she will be home soon! Sending you good thoughts and strength. It’s tough but you’ve got this. I always saw the silver lining in knowing my baby girl was in the best place that she needed at the time, and I was so grateful for the lessons and schedule that was put in place while there as a first time mom. I think it has helped me be calm and patient in the weeks since she has come home. But you’re doing amazing and exactly what she needs you to do. You’re closer each day!
Congratulations mama! My son was born at 26+3. We just came home after a long 6 month stay of so many ups and downs. I know how isolating it can be in the NICU
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