Popular Post MedicMom Posted May 31, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted May 31, 2015 He is doing so so well. He's over four pounds, no oxygen and is starting to feed some with a bottle. He would only be 33 weeks gestation now so he's really doing awesome. After a year and a half worker's comp finally approved my husband's shoulder surgery. It will be extensive and take him out of work for three months...and is scheduled for the week we sort of expect the baby to come home(four weeks). I am really at the point I just laugh. 72 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 Yay!! and (Hugs) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 Wonderful to hear about the baby's progress! And while things with your dh's shoulder will be rough, I am glad that he's getting surgery finally. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 :hurray: Wonderful news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJosMom Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 :hurray: on the baby update. :scared: on the surgery schedule. :grouphug: for all! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 :hurray: I'm very happy to hear you little one is doing so well. :hurray: Timing for you husbands surgery isn't that great, but I hope it all works out in the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekland Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 I know, I know! I bet the folks at Workman's Comp saw/knew that you'll have a new helper coming home, so thought that would help you with your hubby! I mean, kids are supposed to help care for their folks, right? ;) Otherwise, glad things are going well and hope you have real help around you for the upcoming time period. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 I'm so happy to hear your update about the baby. I hope he continues to make great improvements so he can come home on schedule (despite the surgery timing...eek). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ottakee Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 Love the great update Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraidycat Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 Good news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneStepAtATime Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 Thanks for the update. So glad about the baby. At least your DH is FINALLY getting the shoulder surgery. As for laughing, I REALLY think you have the makings of a great sitcom. Or reality show.... :) ETA: As a drama it would be too painful to watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 :grouphug: Thanks for sharing your update; I'm so happy the little one is doing well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 He is so beautiful! I follow on FB. So lucky! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 Thanks for sharing the great news about the baby -- and maybe having your dh at home for a while when the baby comes home will turn out to be a good thing for your whole family. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithManor Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Wonderful news about your precious little one. (((HUGS))) for you because you have been, dog-piled with stress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 :hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasider Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Rejoicing with all on Caden the Strong's great progress! I hope you are also feeling on the road to recovery, mom. How's the sibling adjustment going? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FO4UR Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Wonderful!!! and, start enlisting help for that time period now...all 3 of you are going to be in a recovery of some sort. There is a website to help organize help (laundry, meals, etc...), and I think this situation calls for something like that. :grouphug: And, perhaps your dh should start practicing doing baby care one-handed. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedicMom Posted June 1, 2015 Author Share Posted June 1, 2015 Wonderful!!! and, start enlisting help for that time period now...all 3 of you are going to be in a recovery of some sort. There is a website to help organize help (laundry, meals, etc...), and I think this situation calls for something like that. :grouphug: And, perhaps your dh should start practicing doing baby care one-handed. :lol: My mom actually set up one of those when the baby was born....we had three people bring meals and that was it. I'm not expecting a lot of practical help. DH won't be able to move his arm at all for at least two weeks and of course it's his right arm. I used all my vacation time on bedrest and my six weeks of disability following a birth is up in a week and a half. Fortunately my coworkers are amazing and donated vacation time and enough cash that I can take a month off when the baby comes home with no worries even if DH isn't working. Worker's comp only goes so far. We will be fine, I think. I will just be very very glad when it's all over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekland Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 My mom actually set up one of those when the baby was born....we had three people bring meals and that was it. I'm not expecting a lot of practical help. DH won't be able to move his arm at all for at least two weeks and of course it's his right arm. I used all my vacation time on bedrest and my six weeks of disability following a birth is up in a week and a half. Fortunately my coworkers are amazing and donated vacation time and enough cash that I can take a month off when the baby comes home with no worries even if DH isn't working. Worker's comp only goes so far. We will be fine, I think. I will just be very very glad when it's all over. Kudos to your co-workers! It sounds like a great group of people to have in your life. If there's a church/religious group you're involved with, someone there might be able to coordinate things. When we've had needs, co-workers (both my side and hubby's side), church friends, and neighbors pinched in. Many more offered to than we ended up needing. The key though, was that they had to know there was a need. Someone had to fill them in (specifically). Many feel uncomfortable asking, but don't mind helping at all. I suspect there will be a need in your near future. It's time now to be thinking about who's out there and what niche they might be able to fill (mowing lawn, fixing meals, helping with ???). Then whichever way works to communicate best - FB/personal talks/asking or similar. I had a contact at school I could count on and two really, really priceless neighbors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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