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What is your experience with the NICU? Give & Get Support

Intensive Care (ICU) | Last Active: Jul 21 12:31pm | Replies (19)
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@maritfraune

Wow, @stephmingus, 142 days is a long time to be in the hospital! What are some ways you have felt that have helped reduce your symptoms of anxiety since delivering Ella? Have you been able to connect with other parents of infants in the NICU?

@TonyHart87, @lisa0713, @slpb, do you have any lingering symptoms of anxiety from your NICU experience? If so, what has been the most helpful for you?

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Tony Hart | @TonyHart87 | Nov 6, 2020

The anxiety has gotten better over time but it's definitely still there (and probably always will be). It's that sinking feeling that something else is bound to go wrong. I try to take a step back when I'm feeling anxious and realize that all kids have issues of some sort, not just preemies. Have to focus on what we can control. It does come back in full force if they need to be hospitalized though. We're doing the best we can to avoid COVID, especially because of her weaker lungs. She's almost 4 and is amazing at keeping her mask on when do have to be in a public space.

@lisa0713 , @slpb: do either of you still have that feeling that the other shoe is just waiting to drop and something go wrong with your preemies?

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