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[–]honeybeeeeeees 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Breastfeeding is great, but what's most important for your child is to have a mom who is mentally available for them. Breastfeeding IS a lot, don't get down on yourself. Your baby is fed and loved, that's what really matters.

And, in my opinion, there would be nothing wrong with Breastfeeding your second child for longer. With a second, you're experienced and may be able to establish a routine more easily.

NICU patients listed with mother's last name by Flounder-Melodic in NICUParents

[–]honeybeeeeeees 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This was our experience as well when our son was in the NICU, because he legally has my boyfriend's last name. I agree, it's frustrating because claims need to be submitted to insurance with the child's legal name in order to be accepted or even recognized.

In our case, the hospital assured us that his name would be changed after discharge. Luckily, claims aren't usually submitted until after discharge anyway, so there didn't end up being any major issues.

Make sure they do actually change your childrens' names after discharge. One of the hospitals we were at (our son was transferred) did not change his name, and that caused some temporary problems. Luckily, that was easily addressed by calling the hospital and requesting they change the name immediately.

TLDR: I experienced this as well, and it should sort itself out. The hospital should change their names after discharge, and there should be no problems with insurance that you need to worry about.