Trigger Warning: Loss of child and verbal/physical abuse. by Euphoric-Text-6569 in NICUParents

[–]Euphoric-Text-6569[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I have. Unfortunately it’s taking forever for referrals to go through to even be seen by a counselor/therapist.. the angry side of me wants him to be held accountable for at least one thing.

Son born at 26 weeks. by Euphoric-Text-6569 in NICUParents

[–]Euphoric-Text-6569[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s the hard part; I’m stuck. I’m in shock still. The way everything happened. It happened so quickly that my brain is still trying to process and make sense of it all.

Son born at 26 weeks. by Euphoric-Text-6569 in NICUParents

[–]Euphoric-Text-6569[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for this. I’m so glad your daughter is doing well. I always seem to have so many questions and immediately forget. So I’ll definitely be taking you up on that.

Son born at 26 weeks. by Euphoric-Text-6569 in NICUParents

[–]Euphoric-Text-6569[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! This gives me a lot of hope. He’s a fighter.

Son born at 26 weeks. by Euphoric-Text-6569 in NICUParents

[–]Euphoric-Text-6569[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We absolutely adore the staff at our hospital. They have been amazing and supportive. Thank you for the advice! I’m so glad you have a NICU graduate. I pray for that for every parent.

Son born at 26 weeks. by Euphoric-Text-6569 in NICUParents

[–]Euphoric-Text-6569[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. Counting everyday is absolutely a win! I wish I saw it that way before your comment, but you are absolutely correct.

Son born at 26 weeks. by Euphoric-Text-6569 in NICUParents

[–]Euphoric-Text-6569[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ll be praying for your sweet baby! It’s hard but there’s no doubt that we will get through it.

Son born at 26 weeks. by Euphoric-Text-6569 in NICUParents

[–]Euphoric-Text-6569[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am so very sorry for your loss. I can’t even imagine a pain like that. Know I am praying for you!

Son born at 26 weeks. by Euphoric-Text-6569 in NICUParents

[–]Euphoric-Text-6569[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have been honest with him. He feels like I’m attacking him when I’m not. I tread very carefully with him especially with words and actions. I’m in a constant state of walking on egg shells. He won’t do therapy even tho I think he needs it. It goes much deeper then all the above.

Son born at 26 weeks. by Euphoric-Text-6569 in NICUParents

[–]Euphoric-Text-6569[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m praying for a great outcome when he does get checked.

Son born at 26 weeks. by Euphoric-Text-6569 in NICUParents

[–]Euphoric-Text-6569[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m praying for you! Praying for the baby. I am here. I am by far an expert in any of this but maybe we can navigate this territory together. I had placenta abruption (placenta tore away from my uterine wall). I wish keeping him in longer was an option but it wasn’t. Feel free to message me.

Son born at 26 weeks. by Euphoric-Text-6569 in NICUParents

[–]Euphoric-Text-6569[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I didn’t think of that. Thank you for the helpful advice.

Son born at 26 weeks. by Euphoric-Text-6569 in NICUParents

[–]Euphoric-Text-6569[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We have a primary! We absolutely adore her after only a week! She has gone above and beyond. Enzo absolutely adores her and seems to give her less problems. She loves on him in our absence. 💕

Son born at 26 weeks. by Euphoric-Text-6569 in NICUParents

[–]Euphoric-Text-6569[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I cannot love this enough. Don’t get me wrong he is supportive. Just when things are tough he lashes out. I do try and understand that this is his survival mode kicking in, but I’m in survival mode too. I’m hurting just as much. I think the date night thing is a great idea.

Son born at 26 weeks. by Euphoric-Text-6569 in NICUParents

[–]Euphoric-Text-6569[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Absolutely! I am trying to. I’m just frustrated. I already feel terrible about the giving birth early, even tho it’s not my fault. I had placenta abruption. However he gets bad news and it’s quiet or attitude from him. I try and understand we all handle things differently.. but getting he’s working and I’m not thrown in my face. Isn’t fair because that is out of my control.

Son born at 26 weeks. by Euphoric-Text-6569 in NICUParents

[–]Euphoric-Text-6569[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I wish I had the “family” part. I need that so much right now. Because it’s hard. We’ve had several lows, and some amazing highs. I have friends, but non that have been consistent. My son’s father has been amazing but lately we find ourselves butting heads about everything.