Missing my toddler while I'm in the hospital with Newborn . . .
- July 10, 2008 at 12:31 AM by Senae
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Alright, I'm having my baby boy in a week from today. I had not been worried about this til now, somehow. I guess I had so many other things to think about. But I'm going to be in the hospital 2 days. I had planned for my daughter to stay the night with my MIL Tues night since I'll be leaving at 4am Wednesday morning for the hospital & don't want to get my daughter up that early. Then my MIL is supposed to bring my daughter to the hospital when they wake up. I will have had my baby by then & Ella will get to meet her new baby brother! So exciting!!
But then I have arranged for her to stay with my MIL Wednesday night & Thursday night as well. I'll be coming home from the hospital on Friday. That's 3 nights staying with my MIL!!!!!!! I am so stressed now. I can not stand the thought of my daughter being away from home & away from me that long. I want her to be with me, but I know a hospital is no place for her to be spending her days & nights. And I want my husband to be in the hospital with me to help with our baby & to be there for me. I don't want to stay in the hospital by myself!! Oh what do I do????
I am going to miss my daughter so much, and I worry about her. I don't want her to feel neglected by us, and I know it will be hard for her to be away from us that long. I'm sure my MIL will bring her up each day, but I am just stressing out. Please share with me your stories. THANKS!!
Tags: newborn, new baby, toddler, siblings, childbirth, hospital stay
- Written by Senae on July 10, 2008 at 12:31 AM
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Awww! She'll be ok. A thought that came to mind is maybe having your MIL stay at your house, that way Ella won't feel neglected and she would be in the comfort of her own home and bed. You definitely need your hubby to be with you, as we all know giving birth is not easy, you will definitely need the extra help.
I hope all goes well for you! Congrats on the new baby and keep us posted!
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Awwwww, I think your daughter will be okay with your MIL. I really think that you will need this time to rest and bond with your newborn.... while your MIL can bond with her grandaughter. UNLESS you have a fear of something you're MIL may or may not do. I mean, do you TRUST her to care for your daughter? If not, I would definitely have ur hubby stay home with her and have him take her up to the hospital when she wakes up. It's only for a couple days. And I'm sure your daughter will have a good time with her grandmom :-) It'll be a good experience for her.
Take care and keep us posted on the delivery!! Congrats on your new baby, that's so exciting! I cant believe you are having your little boy next week! Time sure does fly.
taliarosesmommy Jul. 10, 2008 at 8:36 AM