Bennett is home!

ErinAnthony

Bennett came home on Friday night.  So this will be night 3 for us.  It has been tiring, but great.  He had a home health nurse visit today that went really well, no issues.  The only problem we've had so far is that he only wants to take around 35 ml, and we need him to take 45-50 ml.  He did gain an ounce since Thursday, so that's good.  He sees the pediatrician tomorrow.  So glad to have him home.

On another note, I've been dealing with a lot of emotions.  My best friend died in an accident the same day Bennett was born.  I haven't quite dealt with it.  I was also diagnosed with thyroid cancer in March, and now in about 3 weeks I will be having treatment.  Part of this includes being away from Bennett for about a week to a week and a half.  I'm off my normal thyroid meds...so I have been a rollercoaster of emotions.  I've cried almost everyday, and feel super overwhelmed with everything.  My husband, mother and doctor are all aware of these things.  Just taking it one day at a time.  Prayers would be appreciated

stevenkramer48

Glad he is home:)

As for the Thyroid I had many issues, and I had treatment and couldn't be around any pregnant people or babies for a week. It really sucked. But you could try Skype while your gone, so you can see the baby etc. I am sorry you have to go through this. Thyroid issues SUCK big time!

 

Sending you thoughts and prayers!

njdcgirl

Congrats on bringing him home, and best of luck with your upcoming treatments.  ((HUGS))

Irishsapphire

That is really wonderful that Bennett is home.  My home health nurse visited us at the end of July.  It was nice to talk to her about how Aidan was doing. 

It is okay to cry.  II am still getting used to taking care of my LO full-time.  And when our baby would not go to sleep one night, I really wanted to ground him (everyone at work laughed that I was already grounding my baby).  It is like you are discovering what kind of mother you want to be and seeing what works and what does not work but at the same time you are still dealing with the other realites in the world. 

If you need to take a break, let the people in your life know that you need some time for yourself--for me, just a 2 hour nap--which keeps ending up being 4 hours later, but at least I am more rested and able to take on the world and everything that being a mother is all about.

ougrad1

Your plate really is full.  Congrats on having Bennett home.  I'm sure that's a huge relief.  Now it's time to let people take care of you.  Please keep us updated on you!!!

FisMom

Congratulations on Bennett's homecoming! I'm sorry about the other issues. Cancer sucks, and losing friends sucks! I hope that you have a good support system. I don't know what I would do if I had to be away from DD for a week. T+P for you!