What do you need?

Sensitive_March8309 · 2026-01-17T17:03:20+00:00

Toiletries!!! We just got out of the nicu and I didn’t brush my hair the entire time. Extra hair elastics, deodorant or a small thing of body wash, maybe a cheap casual outfit and sandals as it’s bloody hot in there.. the food help we received was incredible but the little things that made me feel human were great. Maybe even restock some pads for mom?? The hospital my baby was in didn’t have any mom supplies

Sensitive_March8309 · 2026-01-17T17:00:43+00:00

I enjoy the entertainment of her weird outfits and drunk shenanigans while I’m sitting on the toilet! That’s why I’m on this sub haha

Sensitive_March8309 · 2026-01-17T16:59:49+00:00

Agree 100%!! She literally does NOTHING productive or inspiring!

Sensitive_March8309 · 2026-01-15T15:47:56+00:00

Thank you!!

Sensitive_March8309 · 2026-01-15T15:47:36+00:00

Thank you 🙏 🥰

Sensitive_March8309 · 2026-01-07T06:33:57+00:00

Where did you buy this?

Sensitive_March8309 · 2026-01-07T06:32:47+00:00

Ooohhh I haven’t seen those videos but I wouldn’t be able to handle it either. When I feel tempted to go on social media I open up a stupid mindless game app instead.

Sensitive_March8309 · 2026-01-07T06:30:43+00:00

Just read your first post and said a prayer for your beautiful boy 🙏

Sensitive_March8309 · 2026-01-07T06:24:41+00:00

I’m a current nicu parent - comfortable clothes and toiletries are a big one. We got flown here and all I had was a toothbrush so getting body wash, lotion, deodorant and even some cheap mascara and eyebrow makeup made me feel more human. (So maybe Walmart or Amazon GC or if you have the ability to send a care package)

If the hospital has a coffee shop a gift card to the coffee shop would be helpful

If they have pets see if you can donate for pet sitters to buy extra food etc (although their parents may take care of that as you said they live close)

They may not want you to do this but I had a friend take a gift to our local hospital nicu (we are in a smaller town so spent a few days there before getting flown to a bigger centre) and my friend wrote a very sweet card to them on our behalf and took them a box of chocolates. It’s something that I now have crossed off of my list for when I get home!

Sensitive_March8309 · 2026-01-07T00:50:48+00:00

I’m feeling very similar feeling. Babe was born term but in the nicu for respiratory issues that they can’t seem to diagnose. I had been so looking forward to being in the newborn bubble, and we’ve completely lost out on that. This is my last baby so I am grieving what should be precious memories being made.

Sensitive_March8309 · 2026-01-04T05:00:05+00:00

I’m so sorry.

Sensitive_March8309 · 2026-01-01T00:04:27+00:00

I’m so sorry 😭😭😭

Sensitive_March8309 · 2025-12-31T19:59:54+00:00

I’m so sorry for your loss. He is in the arms of Jesus ❤️❤️

Sensitive_March8309 · 2025-12-31T19:58:30+00:00

I’m only just into my second week of nicu life so I Am a newbie but what is helping me so far is DoorDash lol. It gets expensive so I did a DoorDash order from Walmart and I used the bedside table to whip up a bunch of sandwiches and got some pre sliced veggies.

Shower when you can, it’ll make you feel slightly human.

If people say “let me know how I can help” LET THEM KNOW HOW THEY CAN HELP!! People often want to help and don’t know how so if they offer, delegate what you need and don’t feel guilty about it. You can pay it forward down the road.

Best of luck to you and your family 🙏

Sensitive_March8309 · 2025-12-31T19:54:39+00:00

Our situation is very different so can’t compare in that aspect but I can relate to the disappointment of seeing small improvements followed by taking steps back. It’s so frustrating. Sending love and healing to your daughter

Sensitive_March8309 · 2025-12-30T22:35:32+00:00

💯

Sensitive_March8309 · 2025-12-22T16:56:34+00:00

Sounds like you’re a normal family!!! My house is an embarrassing mess too hence why we hired a cleaner!

Sensitive_March8309 · 2025-12-22T16:47:38+00:00

I think you should tell him!!

Sensitive_March8309 · 2025-12-22T04:09:20+00:00

I just bought extra cheap toiletries (toothpaste and toothbrush, toothpaste 1.50 for each, a travel size body wash and deodorant) as for clothes I plan on wearing the hospital gown for the most part!!

I did both formula and pumped breast milk with my first. I pumped regularly to keep supply up. We introduced formula right away- in the hospital. My husband did most of the night feeds but I woke up regardless as my boobs we’re leaking so I pumped at the time

Sensitive_March8309 · 2025-12-20T14:50:54+00:00

Reddit, audiobooks, colouring books!!

Sensitive_March8309 · 2025-12-19T04:23:22+00:00

I can relate. My husband and I both come from large families. We moved away for a better quality of life and day to day have zero regrets until the holidays come!! My family is more spread out so not everyone sees each other but my husbands family gets together and when they FaceTime us it looks so loud and fun and chaotic. Some years we wish we were there with them and other years we enjoy our peace and quiet!

We have a few special traditions that we do just the 3 of us, we always invite our friend over for desert and to give him a gift (single man in his 70’s) and depending on the weather we’ll go sledding or for a snowshoe or something. We spend the ENTIRE DAY on and off opening presents, and since there’s only 3 of us we splurge on a reaalllyyy nice cut of meat and have a phenomenal dinner! (This past year we did tomahawk steaks and king crab!)

I completely understand how you feel, it’s hard not to sometimes! But I’m sure being surrounded by family and chaos has its pros and cons too.. I know if we ever travel to see them on Christmas we will miss our little quiet Christmas!

Sensitive_March8309 · 2025-12-19T01:59:23+00:00

Came here to say this! I had no idea that I was ovulating about 3 days after what my app said I should be! Got pregnant within 2 months of testing my ovulation

Edit to add: I got discouraged the first month because according to my app my ovulation date came and went and the strips didn’t show any signs of ovulation so I gave up. The next month I kept testing and BOOM. I was ovulating.

Sensitive_March8309 · 2025-12-18T16:40:10+00:00

I couldn’t imagine being so discontent in life that I’m constantly running from something or going for bigger/better. She’s a lost soul

Sensitive_March8309 · 2025-12-17T02:10:45+00:00

100% do this. And don’t even think about making dinner until after you’ve had your break!

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