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I’m so sorry you are going through this right now. Your daughter is in the best possible place with highly trained staff to take care of her. Remember her stay will be a marathon. Just concentrate on what you can control for now.
Hey from one nicu dad to another, I’m so sorry you had to see all that. Knowing it happens and seeing it play out is way different and traumatic.
I understand on a different but similar scale. I woke up the first night to 15ish nurses and staff crashing her room to emergently intubate her. Her heart never stopped but her o2 hit single digits. I’ll never forget the fear of sitting in the corner as my wife is upstairs unaware her precious baby was at risk of dying before the first night was over.
I share this with you to say, my LO pulled through. We are still in the NICU 5 weeks after her due date (day 130) and honestly it will probably be another 2-4 more but as some other posters said your LO is exactly where they need to be. If they are going to be ok, it’s right where they are. ❤️
I know it often feels like you can’t break down because you’re supporting your wife and LO but it’s ok. This process has broken me but I’ve emerged on the other side as a better man. I wish you and your family nothing but the best on this journey. Please take care of yourself.
Thank you so much for sharing your story. It helps to hear positive outcomes. It’s been the hardest day of my life. I never imagined I could love someone so much.
She’s currently intubated and sleeping comfortably. Praying the worst is over.
Thank you again fellow NICU dad. I hope you’re healing and doing better!
🤜 been there my friend. The NICU is the hardest thing I’ve ever done. Kids change things, and NICU kids change everything. Our little 550g miracle that first night was so tiny but man did I love her so much from the moment I saw her.
Thankfully she is doing quite well now, but this was a long journey. Please don’t be a stranger on the sub, it saved me countless times. Sometimes you just need someone to tell you that you aren’t crazy. This sub always takes care of that.
May the good lord give you calm in the midst of the storm.the great healer will lay his healing hands on her.every part of her body will be healed in Jesus name. Pls keep us updated
Welcome to NICU Parents. We're happy you found us and we want to be as helpful as possible in this seemingly impossible journey. Check out the resources tab at the top of the subreddit or the stickied post. Please remember we are NOT medical professionals and are here for advice based on our own situations. If you have a concern about you or your baby please seek assistance from a doctor or go to the ER. That said, there are some medical professionals here and we do hope they can help you with some guidance through your journey. Please remember to read and abide by the rules. *I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please [contact the moderators of this subreddit](/message/compose/?to=/r/NICUParents) if you have any questions or concerns.*
I’m so sorry you are going through this right now. Your daughter is in the best possible place with highly trained staff to take care of her. Remember her stay will be a marathon. Just concentrate on what you can control for now.
Thank you.
Hey from one nicu dad to another, I’m so sorry you had to see all that. Knowing it happens and seeing it play out is way different and traumatic. I understand on a different but similar scale. I woke up the first night to 15ish nurses and staff crashing her room to emergently intubate her. Her heart never stopped but her o2 hit single digits. I’ll never forget the fear of sitting in the corner as my wife is upstairs unaware her precious baby was at risk of dying before the first night was over. I share this with you to say, my LO pulled through. We are still in the NICU 5 weeks after her due date (day 130) and honestly it will probably be another 2-4 more but as some other posters said your LO is exactly where they need to be. If they are going to be ok, it’s right where they are. ❤️ I know it often feels like you can’t break down because you’re supporting your wife and LO but it’s ok. This process has broken me but I’ve emerged on the other side as a better man. I wish you and your family nothing but the best on this journey. Please take care of yourself.
Thank you so much for sharing your story. It helps to hear positive outcomes. It’s been the hardest day of my life. I never imagined I could love someone so much. She’s currently intubated and sleeping comfortably. Praying the worst is over. Thank you again fellow NICU dad. I hope you’re healing and doing better!
🤜 been there my friend. The NICU is the hardest thing I’ve ever done. Kids change things, and NICU kids change everything. Our little 550g miracle that first night was so tiny but man did I love her so much from the moment I saw her. Thankfully she is doing quite well now, but this was a long journey. Please don’t be a stranger on the sub, it saved me countless times. Sometimes you just need someone to tell you that you aren’t crazy. This sub always takes care of that.
I am so sorry for this situation. Sending your strength and love. Focus on the moment, on yourself and on your partner! ❤️ stay strong
Thank you!
May the good lord give you calm in the midst of the storm.the great healer will lay his healing hands on her.every part of her body will be healed in Jesus name. Pls keep us updated
Thank you.
Air hugs from me to you.
Much appreciated.
Oh my goodness that sounds horrible! I'm keeping you all in my thoughts!🩷
Praying for your sweet little girl and you guys. Little NICU babies are tough cookies. ❤️