Heart is breaking

So been in hospital for six days today. Following an uncomplicated childbirth, which I thought would be straightforward discharge home. Every time I expect to be going home Something else crops up.
My four year old son is at home with Dad but I feel so guilty and missing him loads. After being told baby’s jaundice levels haven’t improved and he needs yet another heel prick test my heart is breaking and I can feel my mental health deteriorating. Just can’t stop crying. I have also been started on blood thinners now due to extended stay and can’t leave the ward with baby so stuck in these four walls. Literally going insane!
Don’t really know why I’m writing on here guess it’s just a rant.

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Hey mama, first of congratulations on the birth of your gorgeous baby boy. I hated being in hospital too so I fully empathise with you. Remember, everyday must end and everytime a day ends you’re one step closer to being at home with your beautiful family! Keep strong, eat lots of good snacks and enjoy some 1:1 time with the new bubba. Feel free to dm if you just want someone to rant to! Sending you lots of love xxx

I'm in the same boat. Looking at another 2 days minimum but most likely longer and woke up this morning and immediately started crying as I my daughter was supposed to go to a party today and I have no one to take her and she will miss out on trick or treating. The mum guilt is a lot. Xx

Could you ask for another opinion from the doctor or consultants?

I had an extended stay with my first before and after birth and found that there were massive differences of opinion.

It doesn't seem right to be in that long for jaundice??

I’m in the exact same boat, I’m day 5 was hopeful about going home today, but something else is stopping us. And I’ve got a 2 year old with my mum and he doesn’t understand. It breaks my heart

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Heart is breaking

So been in hospital for six days today. Following an uncomplicated childbirth, which I thought would be straightforward discharge home. Every time I expect to be going home Something else crops up.
My four year old son is at home with Dad but I feel so guilty and missing him loads. After being told baby’s jaundice levels haven’t improved and he needs yet another heel prick test my heart is breaking and I can feel my mental health deteriorating. Just can’t stop crying. I have also been started on blood thinners now due to extended stay and can’t leave the ward with baby so stuck in these four walls. Literally going insane!
Don’t really know why I’m writing on here guess it’s just a rant.

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How do I get my 14 month old to sleep past 5am?

He doesn't sleep well anyways but when it hits 4:45/5am he wakes crying. I manage to get him back to sleep (he's rocked/bounced) but minutes after transferring back into his cot he wakes crying again then he's up for the day from 5:30

He used to sleep till 6/6:30 sometimes even 7!

How do I stop this? I'm tired 😅 he wakes multiple times anyways then he's ready to be up from 5!!

This has been happening before the clocks went back so I don't think it's that.

TIA

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