@LuLiLaEv. I know a divorced dad who left his 4 year old alone to run to a grocery store to get milk. Ex-wife coincidentally came by at that time and discovered kid alone. CPS was involved after that. They were really young parents and ultimately CPS left him alone after a few months, but it was bad.
*tw* My friend just told me a horrible story about leaving a kid alone. Sadly her son was sick and stayed overnight in the hospital in a room with 2 other kids. One of the girls there stayed overnight all alone with no parents or guardians. And she was like a one year old. Very sick. Kept having nurses come in and administer tests. So she's all alone, sick and people she doesn't know do unpleasant things to her and there is no one to comfort her and she's just a clueless baby. My heart broke hearing this. My friend and her husband were there all night so this is a first account of the story, it's not made up. I don't know the situation and maybe the girl's mom is a single parent with other kids or something but that is still so awful. I feel really bad for that kid.
Ugh, heartbroken to above story. I hope to someday be a volunteer in a hospital who holds sick babies when their parents can't be there. Or just read the babies stories.
I can't speak for other parents but it's really not that sad that the girl was by herself in a hospital - she was being taken care of. That is not like leaving your child in the car or at home while you go work out.
I can't speak for other parents but it's really not that sad that the girl was by herself in a hospital - she was being taken care of. That is not like leaving your child in the car or at home while you go work out.
Have to disagree. When you are 1 year old, getting IVs and blood draws and having to be held down and screaming because there is noone there yoh know to comfort you, that gets very traumatising very fast. Friends 2 year old was just in the hospital for RSV that turned into pneumonia and her mom was there with her the whole time, and her first hand account was that Paisley became terrified everytime anyone she didn't know came into the room, because everytime they did, it seemed they were always poking her to test serum levels.
I am lucky to have never had to make that kind of decision but I have known people who have had to leave their child or baby in the hospital overnight and it sucks. But it's not endangerment and a comment like "oh so sad I would never"must really sting when you have to make that decision.
I am lucky to have never had to make that kind of decision but I have known people who have had to leave their child or baby in the hospital overnight and it sucks. But it's not endangerment and a comment like "oh so sad I would never"must really sting when you have to make that decision.
I second this. It's easy to say "I would never..." when you're in a situation that allows you to be able to say that. My philosophy is don't judge until you have been put in that situation yourself. That mom may have been doing the best she could in the situation she was given.
I am lucky to have never had to make that kind of decision but I have known people who have had to leave their child or baby in the hospital overnight and it sucks. But it's not endangerment and a comment like "oh so sad I would never"must really sting when you have to make that decision.
Couldn't agree more. I have been a nurse on a pediatric unit and can tell you first hand that there are so many reasons people have to leave their children in the safe hands of medical staff. Other children need to be cared for and medical bills need to be paid by keeping your job. I just pray we never have to be in that situation and be forced to make these really tough decisions.
Completely agree with the PP! I was also a nurse in the PICU and most parents don't leave their children overnight because they want to. Frequently, it's single parents, father or mother is out of town or sick themselves, or parent needs to go to work for insurance reasons. Luckily, pediatric nurses are amazing and are frequently able to pay more attention to these children. I remember a few nights of rocking infants and toddlers because there parents HAD to leave. It's a terrible situation to be put in as a parent!
I'm *not* speaking for everyone, but my post was specifically for those that were comparing the hospital situation to the baby home alone while the parents were at the gym. Yes, it is a sad situation and I would never wish that decision on anyone, but comparing the two situations is shameful.
@PurplePoppy424 I think I might have worded it poorly. My friend told me this yesterday and I related it to the to the gym discussion. I was really shocked by it. I understand that it's not done lightly, but perhaps my tone was more accusing than I thought or realized. I don't judge people who are in that position. I have never thought about situations like this before, my one kid thankfully never needed to be in a hospital, so hearing this for the first time just tore me up.
Since I'm home visiting, I decided to drive around town purchasing onesies in various sizes of my sports teams. For some reason, the Red Sox onesie eludes me so I had to settle for a bib.
I sent this to my three really close friends today. This probably won't be our official announcement since I doubt DH will let me refer to our baby as a "Masshole." hahaha.
I just found a double bob on Craigslist for $350 and it's practically brand new- SCORE. FX it doesn't sell in the next two weeks because I can't drive down to pick it up until then.
I just found this on Facebook. How absolutely adorable and so amazing. Be warned, may cause tears even in non-pregnant women.
Hubby and Me Friends since 2008 Started dating: July 1st, 2013 Engaged: July 1st, 2014 Married: July 1st, 2016 R born: July 8th, 2017 N born: June 30th, 2019 Baby #3 Due: July 7th, 2022 (maybe I only ovulate in October XD)
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ETA: just my opinions I'm allowed to have. To me, it's heartbreaking for all parties involved.
eta: Damn mobile typing. I left out a word.
I sent this to my three really close friends today. This probably won't be our official announcement since I doubt DH will let me refer to our baby as a "Masshole." hahaha.
I just found this on Facebook. How absolutely adorable and so amazing. Be warned, may cause tears even in non-pregnant women.
Friends since 2008
Started dating: July 1st, 2013
Engaged: July 1st, 2014
Married: July 1st, 2016
R born: July 8th, 2017
N born: June 30th, 2019
Baby #3 Due: July 7th, 2022
(maybe I only ovulate in October XD)