Tell Grace we’ve got her covered!

I'm tearing up!

We are thankful for you, OP. You are a strong and beautiful person.

OP here - I'll always start my posts with thank you!

We can sleep with her now so DH is staying the night and I've come home for the first time, although my sleep schedule is gone. I will take care of myself but in having two beautiful girls they became so much of our life and I'd do anything they need whenever. I'll need to try to not be over cautious with her. I'll be panicking every time she starts sports, is doing something silly.

I've not had chance to say this but I am so proud of Ava, who's handled Mommy and Daddy and Grace leaving her with Grandparents incredibly well. There's been tears but no tantrums. She will also be getting lots of treats for helping us so much by being so brave. She's not spent more than a night without us before. I've caved and allowed her to stick to me tonight.

The turkey is amazing!!! I'm sure another fluffy toy will be more than welcomed by Grace!!

I wanted to add my daughters names here as this post has felt so personal. I'm not sure if I know anyone here. Grace last night said a little prayer of thanks back to every single person posting on or reading this post.

I’m continuing to pray for both your DD and for you. As a fellow mom who has had a rush-to-the-er experience over a rare condition that I wish more than anything I would have called 911 for sooner, be kind to yourself.

If you’re like me, you’ll likely never parent the same again - both my husband and I are overly cautious and take the kids to the pediatrician/er arguably too frequently. Give yourself grace if you find yourself doing the same.

I think this post has to make into the best of 2023 DCUM

Anonymous wrote:I've been following this thread and this is my first post. Op, I don't know you or your child, but I am so relieved that she is on the mend. My child had a medical emergency a few years ago and I experienced post traumatic stress as a result. Just throwing this out: as you help your child recover, you and your spouse should take good care of yourselves, along with your other child. Try to recognize the signs of trauma...replaying the events and decisions, feeling guilty, etc. You were really feeling it and have been through the wringer (and your still there). Happy holidays. Give you child a big hug from dcum.

+1 so happy to hear the positive update OP

Once you're home please take care of yourself as well. You will be processing this for some time to come (speaking from experience). But best wishes for easier days ahead and continuing progress.

Anonymous wrote:I will continue to pray

Amen

I will continue to pray

OP have a wonderful unusual special Thanksgiving having your daughter and husband - maybe spent reading aloud, watching movies, and enjoying takeout out in her room.

So happy for you OP! Hugs to your sweet DD and whole family. Stay strong and hope you will be home soon. Love the squishmallow for thanksgiving

I was born on Thanksgiving! Please tell her that one fellow hospital-on-thanksgiving person sends a big hug. Does the hospital have a maternity hall? Could you wheel her by the nursery and let her wave to the babies? Or even just look online at the new baby announcements or something cheery like that?

That turkey squishmallow is fabulous!

I'm so relieved, OP and I'm glad you went on DCUM to ask for emotional support. For once, DCUM brought out its best.

I hope this is the one and only time in her life your daughter will have a "Hospital Thanksgiving!". Make it fun! I found a turkey squishmallow she might like on that day:
https://www.amazon.com/Squishmallows-Ulana-Turkey-Plush-Thanksgiving/dp/B0BTTXGL2M?th=1

I'm so relieved, OP and I'm glad you went on DCUM to ask for emotional support. For once, DCUM brought out its best.

I hope this is the one and only time in her life your daughter will have a "Hospital Thanksgiving!". Make it fun! I found a turkey squishmallow she might like on that day:

Thank you for the updates, OP. It’s wonderful to see the power of prayer in action and that you have felt supported by the posts here. I can somewhat understand what you have gone through having dealt with a hospitalized child myself, and I know that it can feel isolating and scary. I truly hope that have felt the support here, we all want the best for you and your child!!! Thank God for the healthcare workers who can help children in need in this way with the skills, training and care.

OP, ask the docs there about a good probiotic. When I was in the hospital for sepsis, they started me on Florastor, but there may be something better now. It helped my digestion get back to normal after such powerful antibiotics (for which I am truly grateful, of course).

Big hugs to you and your family. I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving!