Thanks for asking. I would say coming home with Finleigh was definitely much scarier than Kayson. I think I was most anxious at night. Just not knowing what to expect and for three months, I never took care of the night shift. Getting up once or twice to pump and go back to sleep is a lot different than caring for a crying baby, feeding, pumping and being sleep deprived!
I left feeling confident I could care for her, just anxious in the evenings. It eventually passed, but took time. Lucky for me, we have family close by, so they were just a phone call away!

I also was lucky my employer agreed to giving me an extended leave. I did work part time after delivery for three months while she was in the nicu, then a full 12 weeks at home. I know not everyone’s as lucky. Financially, it is tough though. My leaves were unpaid.

You are right, my care in the nicu was nothing short of fantastic!