Any pooportunities? I've been rooting for baby and your bowels.
Ditto (this is definitely the weirdest thing I've ever ditto'd!). I'm so glad he's doing well but please also take care of yourself! You are important too!
I'm so happy to see a great update! I will continue to keep you and baby caterpillar in my thoughts and prayers.
Please don't hesitate to reach out and accept help from anyone and everyone who offers. Take some time now to think about things that you might like help with when you get home (meals, cleaning, someone to watch baby so you can rest, errands, etc). That way when someone offers to help, you can give them an idea of what you would appreciate help with. Even if you don't NEED it, every little thing helps, and makes your recovery go faster and more smoothly. Accepting help is difficult and humbling, but so rewarding...for the helper AND you!
Please find someone for post natal care tomorrow. Ask the nicu Doctor/nurse if you have to. Maybe they can pull strings to get you in quickly. I hate to think of you with no follow up care.
@hungarycaterpillar CONGRATULATIONS on the pooping! You should feel like a rockstar. Seri souls, the postpartum poop is one of the most mentally challenging things I've ever had to do!
So glad to see this update! I'll continue praying for both of you to make a quick recovery.
And macmars45 leaving my son in the NICU was the hardest thing I've ever done. It's been 15 months and I still cry and get panicky if I think about it in too much detail. I hope your son is doing well!
He is doing well; growing like a weed and eating like a champ.