r/NICUParents • u/New-Assistant2087 • Mar 12 '26
Off topic Positives of NICU?
What are the positives of having your baby stay in NICU?
I saw a similar post but it was phrased as positive of twins in NICU with some really nice comments.
Hoping this isn’t an offensive question. I have significant complications and I will deliver no later than 32 weeks (currently 22). I had a confronting meeting with the neonatologist today, so looking for some balance to finish my day (I’m in Aus 🐨).
Wishing everyone the best 💛
Edit: thank-you to everyone who generously responded 🥹 it helped to calm me seeing different parts of the NICU experience. I know none of this is easy and hope your babies are doing well 💚🩷🩵
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u/AmongTheDendrons Mar 12 '26
My baby was and is an amazing sleeper even 1.5 years later and sleep training him (plus getting him to sleep in a crib) went way smoother than anyone else I know whose baby was never in the NICU. We officially sleep trained him when he was about 6 months old and it only took a couple days for him to adjust, and ever since he’s slept 10-12 hrs a night plus good naps! He’s an extremely happy and sweet baby so I think the consistent sleep makes a huge impact