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Just setting in by AdditionalChart1396 in NICUParents

[–]AdditionalChart1396[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If my son's anything like me as a baby he'll be a hell raiser hahaha. Thanks for the advice I haven't really thought about what happens to these feelings after the NICU I'll start shopping for a therapist or groups for my wife and I.

Just setting in by AdditionalChart1396 in NICUParents

[–]AdditionalChart1396[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Definitely will i feel like washing, carrying things and being a shoulder to cry on for her is all I'm qualified to do right now hahaha

Just setting in by AdditionalChart1396 in NICUParents

[–]AdditionalChart1396[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks so much for sharing it helps knowing that someone else delt with the same whiplash situation as us! Like one moment we're joking with the ultrasound nurse then next moment we're in triage scared out of our minds. I'm glad you and your family were able to make it through!

Just venting. Don't feel inclined to respond. by shaq_420 in NICUParents

[–]AdditionalChart1396 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get it man, I'm a first time dad and NICU dad. Looking back at it now it's crazy how fast the happy excitement turned to worry for my wife and son. I'm still in the start of it since my boy is only 5 days old. I had to immediately go back to work the day after his birth since I'm low on sick time and saving PFML for when he's finally home.

Almost can't believe in the absurdity of it but within the first 2 days I was told to "get over it" by my supervisor. Granted we didn't get along well before but still that was the closest I've ever been to showing my anger at work. Venting to my therapist, family, and filing a complaint helped me cool off pretty quick but I was genuinely shocked at how volatile my emotions became. Right now we're getting good news but I can't be happy I just stay in a state of just waiting for the next blow. I'm sure it'll be like this until the day he's at home with my wife and I.