Sitting here in the hospital...

lstaylor73 · January 2009

Hi ladies,

I just wanted to say thank you all so much for your kind words, prayers, love, hugs and support for us. The boys have been admitted to Univ. of MD hospital as of 6pm tonight and it's been miserable. They refuse to eat and missed a feed. It took two hours after their physical intake exam to calm them both down and convince them to sleep. The only way they will sleep is either in their car seats or their bouncies (which I'm so glad I brought with me).

We are waiting for the nurses to come in and put in a NG tube down their noses for a continuous feed and we will stop all the bottle feedings until further notice. I have issues with this already, but the actual GI doctor won't see them until tomorrow morning. I'm also not happy with the way the residents aren't thinking because they didn't realize the formula room isn't open and no one told us what to bring so I only made one set of bottles because I thought the whole purpose of this admission to the hospital was to feed them and observe. They actually asked us to drive home 45min one way and get our cans of formula to use. CRAZY! In the end they've decided to use a different formula all together, Alteminuium (sp?) because they have it on hand, but I'm so pissed that they wanted us to go and get our cans. And the stupid resident didn't realize that the formula we've been switched to is prescription only so we'd have to get it from a pharmacy anyway. And they assigned two residents to us both working on both babies, but they did their own physical exam individually so the whole process took twice as long and freaked Evan out so that he was inconsolably hysterical. I had to demand they stop and give me a chance to calm him down.

I also have major issues with this hospital. They have a very bad security process, basically non-existent. The security guard is just one guy, but the lobby is huge and really crowded all the time. They made my DH get a badge after we'd already been admitted but never asked to see his ID and gave him one for me when he asked without even trying to verify if I was a real person. There's no buzzer or sign in station to get into the Peds department either. There's nothing to stop someone from waltzing in here at all. And while the boys have ankle bracelets, they are just paper and I accidentally pulled it off once already.

It's going to be such a long night. A long 4 days. At least that's all I hope it is....

TriciaJoy · January 2009

ah hell.. I hate to hear it's not going well. They're talking about doing the same thing for Robbie next week so this really sounds crappy.

ugh ugh ugh.

ijack · January 2009

THings sound like a mess, I am so sorry It sounds like the hospital doesn't know WTF they are doing. I hope they can get things figured out without causing the boys anymore stress. I can't even believe that they want you to bring your own formula, crap most hospitals won't even let you take your own meds if you ask, thye need to get their crap together!

We're thinking of you guys and praying that you'll be home soon, hugs!

RubyRed7 · January 2009

A rocky start to say the least! I hope tomorrow is better, I really do. I hope you don't have to leave their side for a second. I will be thinking of you...

here4u · January 2009

You & your poor boys

That really sucks. Is that the closest/best hospital to you? stupid residents! UGH. At least you are there with them and you can monitor who comes in the room.

AviatorJJ · January 2009

i miss nesting for like two days and i miss all kinds of news! wow, i didn't know the boys were admitted. oh no! that stinks for you and them. don't be afraid to speak up L! please make sure you see everyone wash their hands before they touch the boys? good luck! and hugs.

*KatieH* · January 2009

Hey !? I wrote you back in email too...but how about transferring them to Hopkins or Childrens?? ?Maybe tomorrow that place will get their act together.?

kcswifey · January 2009

How aggravating! Just keep being an advocate for those sweet little boys!
Those dumb residents. You should d efinitely file a complaint about the security...ridiculous!

FutureMrsDenman · January 2009

How incredibly frustrating! The last thing they should be doing is stressing the boys out. I can't imagine them asking you to bring your own formula and the breakdown in communication that had to occur somewhere between the boys' doctor and the hospital that made that situation possible is inexcusable. I was in a hospital in Costa Rica once and was SHOCKED that I had to supply my own toilet paper and soap. You're in a highly developed country with a sophisticated medical system and they want you to bring your kids' own food. That's insane!

purplepuggles · January 2009

ugh - i am SO sorry! i wish you lived close to boston so they could come to children's or one of the hospitals up here - we have had such good luck with the hospitals. i would even let you stay here if need be *HUGS*

i hope things improve for you and the boys - i am thinking of you

millbug · January 2009

It sounds like you're doing everything right - can you get a hold of the attending? If you give them the what for, s/he should be able to make the residents get their acts together. I would also keep your ped updated. I'll be thinking of you and hoping that you are able to keep the boys calm despite the chaotic situation!

pmkmp · January 2009

I hope they get their sh!t together there! Stay strong mama!

SBMBride406 · January 2009

I'm sorry sweetie. Can your transfer to another hospital? When DS was in the PICU they had the automatic door locked at all times and you had to sign in with the nurses after they buzzed you in.

Do you have anyone there helping you?

((BIG HUGS))

gymrat · January 2009

I'm sorry you have to deal with idiots when things are already stressful enough. Your boys are in my prayers and I hope they are putting on the poundage.

mhop · January 2009

I'm sorry that it's not going well. I hope it gets better soon! Keep us posted.

vanna326 · January 2009

I am so sorry to hear that things are not going well. Speak up no matter what anyone tells you. I hope everything works out for you and the boys real soon. Hugs ...

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