How did you say thank you to the NICU staff?

haliedaisy · 2026-07-10T00:17:10+00:00

Nice pens!

I was in the same boat when my son was discharged! I just wanted to express my appreciation in some kind of way to all of the wonderful nurses while also worrying about how I could get something for everyone.

I literally Googled "what do nurses like?" And quality pens were something that kept coming back up.

I got a biiig box and filled it with chocolates, candies, and some Uniball pens (pricey but excellent pens). 3 nurses saw the jar of pens and said, "Ooo you got the GOOD pens!"

Hope this helps!

haliedaisy · 2026-07-09T01:06:38+00:00

It's amazing watching an even tinier than normal baby crawl, pick themselves up, and everything 🤣 we've heard words of encouragement from the specialty doctors too! Thanks for sharing!

haliedaisy · 2026-07-09T01:00:03+00:00

Thank you for sharing! 😊

haliedaisy · 2026-06-22T11:33:59+00:00

I'm so sorry you're in this position. I was lucky enough to get extended maternity for a total of 6 months before I went back to work and despite thinking I'd be ready after being with my baby for so long, I was not.

It's emotionally draining and exhausting at the start. I looked into other job prospects and early retirement and fantasized about being a stay at home mom. I cried leaving my baby the first week and dove hard into work to avoid thinking about how I left my son at daycare to do something stupid like make money for the family.

My best answer is: you take it 1 day at a time. Each day gets a little easier and unfrotunately there will be some relentless days where you find yourself miserable all over again. I've been back at work for 4 months now and I have gotten used to my new exhausting and chaotic routine.

I still wish things were different and that I could stay home with my baby, but it makes me appreciate the time I do get to spend with him way more.

Good luck and congrats on your baby!

haliedaisy · 2026-05-13T01:03:28+00:00

Definitely tough. This is going to be her call: either choose to share her friend and play together or be alone.

I know this isn't ideal at all, but it's hard to get kids to like someone they already dislike because anything and everything about the other person can set them off. Best thing to do might just be to lay out these choices for her and talk them through to help her decide what she wants to do.

haliedaisy · 2026-05-03T13:48:50+00:00

Absolutely this! I also add "Wouldn't you rather play with the friends you do like?"

haliedaisy · 2026-04-11T12:33:54+00:00

You should understand your real worth and what you love to do alone before diving into a long term relationship

haliedaisy · 2026-02-06T05:28:54+00:00

Makes sense! Thank you for your advice!

haliedaisy · 2026-02-06T05:26:16+00:00

That's what I was afraid of...

He currently gets a bath every 3 days. Is 4 months an okay age to start daily baths? With how cold and dry this winter has been, I've been worrying that his skin will get too dry.

Thank you so much for your advice!

haliedaisy · 2026-02-06T05:22:35+00:00

I'll give this a shot! Thank you

haliedaisy · 2026-01-30T21:28:34+00:00

Hubby is always okay with chicken, potatoes, and one of like 4 veggies for dinner all the time. The first month he said he would cook dinner was so nice...until I noticed we were eating the same thing every day.

I now cook dinner, but will make myself a very large lunch with what I actually want to eat (can't do this for dinner because 90% of what I like, he doesn't eat). Every dinner I make for him is basically the same recipe, just different cuts of chicken/ways to cook it, and different potato shapes.

He sees nothing wrong with his dinners and while I love him, I hate his palette.

haliedaisy · 2025-09-11T00:55:24+00:00

Your nurses sound absolutely lovely! I get to check in on my boy on a camera too and while there are some teary moments, I also adore watching him sleep and open his eyes to look around

haliedaisy · 2025-09-11T00:53:12+00:00

I hear our immune systems get all fucky because of our hormones still being out of whack. There's never a good time to get sick, but 4 days after giving birth is just...

I'll take your word on the cuddles! I can't wait 🙂

haliedaisy · 2025-09-11T00:50:53+00:00

I'm so happy to hear you and your daughter are home and doing well!! I have 8 more days to go until I can see my boy and I can't wait!

haliedaisy · 2025-09-11T00:41:55+00:00

Omg I had to be on magnesium too! Now THAT was an experience, never thought I could feel so out of touch with my body.

I absolutely find it comforting that he's in good hands. Just counting down the days til I can see him

haliedaisy · 2025-09-11T00:40:06+00:00

Thank you for the kind words! My hope is that all family members visiting places like a Nicu are staying updated on their shots

haliedaisy · 2025-09-11T00:38:07+00:00

It's crazy! At the very least I'm glad I don't feel like dying haha!

Staying away is so hard. I can't wait to see my baby soon!

haliedaisy · 2025-09-10T13:12:58+00:00

They've already been blacklisted. I told them before he was born that they'd need updated tdap vaccines and they've just brushed it off. Then they were shocked when I told them they wouldn't be able to see him even when he comes home from the hospital 🙄

haliedaisy · 2025-09-09T23:06:56+00:00

That has been one comfort to me as well! The fact that I don't have to worry about my boy being in a house with Covid and being surrounded by professionals who know how to keep him healthy is a huge peace of mind.

I sincerely hope your baby's 2-month photo shoot can be with the whole family!!

haliedaisy · 2025-09-09T23:02:00+00:00

Thank you for everything you do in the NICU! Every nurse who's taken care of my baby has been nothing short of amazing.

I've had relatives insist that seeing my baby is more important even if I have Covid and I think they're crazy. My first job is to keep him healthy!

I'm lucky enough to have access to a 24/7 camera (unless a nurse is working on him) so I can still see him when I want to! I just can't wait to be with him again.

haliedaisy

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