Still struggling after 2 years
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My 24 weeker is now 4 years old, and doing great. I get it. I am very grateful for his survival and his recovery. But it doesn't change the difficulties he went through and the trauma that came with it. It doesn't change that we may still mourn the pregnancy and newborn experience we didn't get. You can send me a message if you want to vent some more x
Sometimes only a mom can relate fo the pain you would've felt witnessing your child's struggles so it's worth finding a therapist that's able to more compassionately empathise with your journey like a mom.
there should be a different kind of therapy for nicu parents, as like you said a 60year old man is not going to understand the feeling of not being able to keep your baby safe in your tummy, that’s traumatic alone not even getting to the nicu rollercoaster which is honestly more than traumatic.. you’re doing amazing mama
yeah i can understand this feeling. i have 25 weekers (twin boys) who are now 9 months (6 months corrected) and they had to be resuscitated within their first few minutes of life. my twin b went through a lot of respiratory issues when they were in the nicu and i’m honestly traumatized from the entire experience. i was trying to find a way to describe the feeling & this post was perfect. i’m very blessed and amazed at how great they look and are doing. but i do feel like i’m still stuck in the dark part of the experience.