Does anyone else feel like this?

Does anyone else cry looking at photos off their baby in the nicu with wires the feeding tube and all of that stuff. Even just remembering their nicu journey. I get really emotional/cry thinking about it and even though my baby is out it’s still in my mind. The nicu nurses were all so amazing but honestly the whole think was quite traumatic

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Yes. Looking at my babies’ nicu pictures break my heart. I remember all of the poking they had to endure. And all the time missed being in my arms. It definitely tears me up. But I also feel a sense of pride because of hard they fought and how far they’ve come.

I’ve recently been diagnosed with ptsd after my baby was born at 29 weeks and just recently started emdr therapy. My boy is 2 in June and my feelings never went away even after giving it time.. hoping this therapy will help 🫶🏼 definitely speak to someone about how you feel, you’re not alone 🤍

@Shardae it’s honestly the most heartbreaking thing 💔 they are so strong but witnessing everything they’ve been through is so hard! And yes all those missed cuddles😢

@Rheanna I’m really hoping it works for you and I’m so happy you’re being supported❤️ because being a nicu mum is so traumatic

I struggle to look at photos of my daughter’s NICU journey. I know what a fighter she is after being born at 23+4 but I can’t help but cry also. It is a traumatic experience probably one none of us anticipated. Be kind to yourself.

YES, my LO was discharged from NICU a month ago and the memory of NICU is vivid

I can't even think about that first few weeks without tears forming x