Finding it hard not to get mad at the staff.

Ash123 · October 2008

I think I'm losing my positive attitude. I'm sick of this place. I've worked so hard to establish a routine with DS and it's just being shot all to hell. The nurses won't let him sleep longer than 3 hours because they want him to eat. Fine... I can understand that, but DS is CRABBY because he's used to sleeping 4 or 5 hours at a time. Especially for his morning nap. I asked if we could wait on just this one feeding and let him have his full nap, but they won't. I'm losing my patience. Last night I almost just told everyone to get out of the room, discharge my son, and that I was done being here. Let the kid freaking sleep. He eats just fine, actual eating is not the issue here. *sigh*

Sept0906 · October 2008

I'm so sorry. Not sure what you're going through with DS but it's frustrating when the nurses won't listen.

Good luck!

ABMcKinney · October 2008

Speak up girl! You know him better than anyone, so speak your mind and MAKE the staff listen to you.

Good luck!

pamarshea · October 2008

Can't imagine your frustration, just keep hangin on there, soon you'll be past all of this. Try not to get upset and just know that they are trying to do what's best even if it doesn't seem like it. I am so sorry you are going through all of this and know that I'm still praying for you and your family.

marie580 · October 2008

You should put your foot down! If eating is not the issue, then refuse to wake him. Or at least have them comprimise with you and let him sleep as long as he wants for at least one nap a day. A baby that is being forced to wake and eat when all he wants to do is sleep is not going to eat well anyway. I am a nurse, and will admit that sometimes we get stuck in the rut of following orders, however, nurses should be your and your DS's advocates and really try to do what is best for him both medically and otherwise. You should have a quick meeting with the nurses and voice your concerns. If he is eating well when awake, he needs to sleep. Obviously I don't know the whole story, but you are the mommy and know your son best!

Amrice78 · October 2008

I don't have any advice, just sympathy and ((hugs)). I know it must be frustrating, keep asking them to let him sleep, if there's no medical reason why he needs to eat every three hours, then I say put your foot down and don't let them wake him.

BTW - When I say prayers with DS everynight, we pray for Josiah to get better and strength for him mommy

Ash123 · October 2008

Amrice78:
I don't have any advice, just sympathy and ((hugs)). I know it must be frustrating, keep asking them to let him sleep, if there's no medical reason why he needs to eat every three hours, then I say put your foot down and don't let them wake him.
BTW - When I say prayers with DS everynight, we pray for Josiah to get better and strength for him mommy

Thank you so much. That just brought tears to my eyes. This is by far the longest stay we've had in the hospital. I think I'm just really losing my patience. I want to go home and sleep in my own bed. I want to know what's wrong with my son, and I want it to be fixed. I'm apparently throwing my own pity party today.

racegirl723 · October 2008

Girl, with all you and your LO have been through, you are entitled to throw yourself a huge pity party. If you aren't happy with the nurses waking your DS, then I would speak to the doctor about it so you can either understand why it is necessary to do this or reach a compromise on waking to feed. I really hope Josiah gets better soon. You are doing a great job! Keep fighting for him!

MattsWifey<3 · October 2008

I am so sorry. Hang in there a little more.

You're doing the best thing you can for your child. He's so lucky to have a mom who's so loving and supportive and wants to make sure that he's comfortable.

Hugs.

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