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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]When my child was hospitalized, I was staying the night with him.  Having someone switch off with me early in the morning was helpful.  I liked going home quickly and showering and getting morning coffee at home, cuddling with my other kids while they were rested and happy - and that helped me feel rejuvenated to return by the afternoon.  I never slept well at the hospital so that switch off was fairly early, like 7 am.[/quote]

This is good advice. My daughter was in the hospital for 6 days, I couldn’t really leave because she was an infant and still breastfeeding. I was able to shower at the hospital, but it would have been so nice to go home and take a normal relaxing shower and have a decent cup of coffee and take a walk. We weren’t allowed to leave the room and walk to floor to stretch my legs. If I could, I would have loved to been able to go to the hotel, shower, nap and have a coffee. 
Maybe something to work out with DH. He comes to the room after rounds, and stays until the afternoon. You can go to the hotel and do what you need to. 
I would suggest not trading places until after rounds. If you are there over night, it would be helpful for you to also give feedback and updates to the day shift team. 
I hope the surgery goes well, and your family finds peace and love during this time. [/quote]

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