how bad would this suck?

[thebamker]

H's bff's baby was born on Saturday. Ended with emergency c/s and baby was life-flighted to another hospital.

Dad went with baby and has been there ever since. Mom is stuck at original hospital until she is released by her doctor.

I went to visit her yesterday and she seem to be doing ok, emotionally. Then we went to see baby who is doing great, but will be in the nicu for 8 more days (min).

I went back to see mom this morning b/c I can only imagine how much this sucks for her, and she was crying so much. It was awful. I just wanted to throw her in the car and take her to her baby

Also - her mom died a few years ago and, again, I can only imagine how much harder it has to be in a time like this. all you really want is your mom. ykwim :-(

[partiallysunny]

That poor woman.

[julez]

UGH. This sucks so much.

I'm part of a program of birth professionals in my community that put together care packages for moms whose babies are transported immediately after birth. I wonder if there's anything like this in your area...? I don't remember where you live.

I hope that she's discharged soon and can go see her baby.

[eddy]

I can't imagine. I couldn't see Leo for 6 hours after my c section because I was in recovery and he needed to go to NICU until his temp regulated. I felt so detached. Like people showed me pictures of him, H described him and I felt nothing. I needed to hold him and smell him before I could actually believe he was mine. That poor thing!

[softspot]

That blows a big one. Does she know when she'll be released?

[mishap]

Ugh, that must be so heart-wrenching for her. It's great that the baby is doing well, but not being able to hold him/her must be excruciating.

You're a good friend.

[nadasteph]

Ugh, that would be so hard. I couldn't imagine not being able to be with your baby, but hopefully knowing how well her baby is doing is helping her get through it.

[revolution]

how horrible. Is she getting out soon to go see her baby?

[ralphlauren]

Poor lady. That sounds so terrible.

[amberlyrose]

That poor lady! This happened to my aunt and I remembered how hard it was on her. I hope she can go see her baby soon!!

[eb777888]

This was pretty much my worst nightmare when pregnant. This is so sad.

[blueshirt2003]

Oh, that's so rough.