NICU Christmas

[jandksmommy]

I am feeling terrible this Christmas. We have decided to give our twins a wonderful Christmas here at home but that means that our little Reese will spending her first Christmas in the NICU without us (she is 3 hours away). Logically, I know that she won't know the difference and that it is important to give our other children a happy holiday but my heart hurts that I can't be with her too. I know there is no solution to this and that I just have to deal with it... It just hurts.

 

[GenYsuperlady]

I hope you can feel solace in knowing that the NICU nurses and staff will be extra festive and loving to your little one on Christmas. I work in pediatrics myself, and on holidays we always give a little extra love and attention to the babes stuck in the hospital. It may not be holidays at home, but it won't be a normal, boring day either. Sending hugs.

 

[bumpsmum]

Reese will be well looked after and will prob sleep thru Xmas, my lo was in last Xmas, we made a point of only staying an hour to give our toddler as normal a day as we old. The staff reply do make it special, we were surprised to see babies first Xmas stocking with little gifts and a handmade card from the baby waiting on us. Rest up and enjoy the twins xmas a break may help xx

 

[jandksmommy]

Thanks so much for your kind words. We made the trip up to see her today and I got to snuggle for a few hours, give her a 'bath' and weigh her. It was so hard to leave but I know she will be loved even if I'm not there. An extra special Christmas gift is that, at 2 months old, she has finally reached 3 lbs!!! 2 more months and she will be coming home to us.

 

[bumpsmum]

Fab weight Hun, she will quickly pile it on xx

 

[GenYsuperlady]

Hope Christmas was lovely