Comments | ksleepy: Life has been crazy

ksleepy

Life has been crazy

Aug 03, 2009 16:50

Having a new born in the NICU is exhausting. First there is the physical exhaustion of having a newborn. Even though she isn't home I still have to get up every 3 hours to pump. And I'm at the hospital now for the 8am, 11am, 2pm, 8pm, and 11pm feeding, which take at least an hour. So at night I dont leave until almost midnight, I get home, I still ( Read more... )

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secretstiletto August 4 2009, 17:51:46 UTC

This is MORE exhausting than actually having a newborn at home! You are so strong!!! And you seem to be handling the stress of it really well. Remember, though, Kristina, you are human and it's okay to break down sometimes. You don't have to do EVERYTHING. Take care of yourself, too.
I can't wait to meet precious little Fiona!!!!

ksleepy August 9 2009, 05:51:55 UTC

I broke down a fair amount of times. Exhaustion combined with the emotional roller coaster that is the NICU and I think I cried every few days. When Fiona had a bad day normally so did I. Mark was amazing through everything.