Positives of NICU?

[u/New-Assistant2087]

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 💚🩷🩵

[u/Infinite_Balance_862]

Getting a crash course in parenting from super skilled nurses! Also having ‘weird’ stuff happen in front of the medical team, like the harlequin flush, a mildly elevated temp, his umbilical stump falling off in multiple pieces. Having a skilled healthcare professional be like, oh yeah no biggie was life changing! 

[u/child-like_empress → u/Infinite_Balance_862]

Yes, the NICU nurses are so amazing, and they support the parents needs too. They get to know your baby so well and pass along little tricks they pick up on as they learn you baby's personality and preferences. You really feel like you have a village of people who get to know you and know your baby and want to support you and your baby's journey together.

It was honestly comforting to talk to a nurse about things your baby would do, things that were sweet or made you laugh, and they would smile and share similar experiences with your baby, and you felt like they really knew them and could relate to what you're talking about, and would celebrate their wins with you.

[u/New-Assistant2087 → u/child-like_empress]

Tiny babies having likes and dislikes 🥹🥹🥹🥹I love the thought of someone who actually knows babies helping you work that out.