Would it be weird to go to this? NICU Related

[soozy87]

If you want to go then go. I don't think it would be weird.

[raangoli]

I would go. The nurses love to keep in touch with the families. I think they would love to see your DD and DS and to see how you are all doing.

[pooh8402]

it wouldn't be weird. I'm sure the nurses would love to see you, and yourfamily. I encourage you to go, but understand if you don't.

[ijack]

Go! I've always wished that our NICU had one and I know without a doubt that his nurses will be thrilled to see you guys!

[lishie]

Go! I'm sure that the NICU nurses would love to see you and your family.

[stealthmom]

I would absolutely go. Of all people they should understand best why you are not there with a NICU baby.

[cmarie11]

I would go. I'm sure lots of nurses/docs would remember your story and love to see you and your family. Not weird at all. Sadly the NICU doesn't always have a happy ending.

[osulori]

Go!

[bananapancakes]

Go! I'm sure the nurses would love to see you. I wish our NICU did something like this.

[simpsongal]

We've been to the NICU reunion - fair warning, ours was HUGE. Like filled an entire elementary school. So not a great chance to speak with the nurses and whatnot. But it was so much fun - definitely go!

[Deleted]

Of course go! No one will shun you for going at all. Sounds like a very nice event.

[kershnic]

If you want to go, absolutely go! I don't think it's weird at all. I suspect that some of the staff actually remember the babies who passed away and their families more than they remember the babies who did well. You built relationships with the staff and they were part of your support team at a time when you needed a support team the most. I'm sure they'd love to meet your younger two.

Our NICU was having a big anniversary year celebration a few months after my kids were born. One of the long time nurses was SO excited about it and telling us stories about the advances in neonatal care over the years. We really intended to go, but then life with two infants caught up with us and we couldn't manage it.

[Deleted]

If you want to go, then go.

[KaraOrNot]

Go! I wish our NICU did this. I would love to follow up with them, but it feels weird to just stop in (which is what they asked us to do).

[bananapancakes]

Aug 11, 2016 13:32:32 GMT -5 KaraOrNot said:

Go! I wish our NICU did this. I would love to follow up with them, but it feels weird to just stop in (which is what they asked us to do).

I bring L up to see the NICU nurses (and bring them treats) everytime we go back for follow up appointments. We only stay a few minutes but it's always been a positive experience and the nurses seem to enjoy seeing us.

[hamster]

Our NICU has a reunion every year and people love it! It's a good chance to reconnect with staff and families, but it's also kind of a carnival and fun family event. Go!

[KaraOrNot]

Aug 11, 2016 13:42:49 GMT -5 bananapancakes said:

Aug 11, 2016 13:32:32 GMT -5 KaraOrNot said:

Go! I wish our NICU did this. I would love to follow up with them, but it feels weird to just stop in (which is what they asked us to do).

I bring L up to see the NICU nurses (and bring them treats) everytime we go back for follow up appointments. We only stay a few minutes but it's always been a positive experience and the nurses seem to enjoy seeing us.

H and I were asked to volunteer in the NICU, so I think it will feel more comfortable to for a visit once we have been back there for a while. And gage how many nurses remember us, lol.

[Muddled]

Not weird at all.

[linz]

I would since they can see how your family is now. We went to the 1st NICU reunion last summer (our hospital does it each year). This year's is coming up and I don't plan to go. Last year was cool, but my kids are almost 2 now. 

[linz]

Aug 11, 2016 13:32:32 GMT -5 KaraOrNot said:

Go! I wish our NICU did this. I would love to follow up with them, but it feels weird to just stop in (which is what they asked us to do).

I donated milk to the nicu and called a couple days ahead so the CNA at the front desk left a staff note that we'd be there. My twins were 6 months I think? One of the nurses teared up when she saw them. They for sure love seeing NICU grads! I've thought about going up to visit again but they're obviously busy and you never know which staff are on that day. 

[ijack]

Aug 11, 2016 13:32:32 GMT -5 KaraOrNot said:

Go! I wish our NICU did this. I would love to follow up with them, but it feels weird to just stop in (which is what they asked us to do).

It's not weird, I promise. I still do this with my 8.5yo and they all remember her and love to see her. I volunteer in the NICU now (different hospital) and the nurses have all told me how much they love seeing babies they took care of. Go see them, it's awesome for everyone!

[BAMFMrsB]

Ours is held at Zoo ATL because DS' hospital is the 'baby factory' and there are a zillion NICU kids in the area.

It's very busy but nice to get DS a fun day and the nurses like seeing their former patients out and about