God bless your little girl. My son, who is now 19, was in the ICU for 4 months when he was one for three heart surgeries. On the last surgery they sedated him for seven days so everything could heal. And then he woke up and has been great since then. Prayers for your daughter and the positive effect she has on us all.It's just amazing how for almost seven years it was just me, my wife, and my son. Tonight we were getting him ready for school, gonna watch GoT (need the distraction), going through our normal nighttime routines, and yet there is a huge hole in my heart knowing our baby girl is in the hospital right now.
She's been sleeping for three straight days. They say it's a combination of the seizure and the medication. Anyway, my wife changed her diaper yesterday and she opened her eyes briefly and gave us both the stink eye. We talk to her and read her books. I'm taking this week off definitely. I can't even imagine focusing on work right now. We get four weeks parental leave at work so I'm definitely lucky there.
Take it now cause you'll regret not being with her. I would hope work would understand cause this is not a broken arm. This is a bit more serious. For the six year old, any family near by that could be of assistance? Again, you'll regret not being there and your six year old will understand later.No clue when she's getting out of nicu. I feel bad leaving her but have a six year old I have to take care of too. NICU nurses are amazing and I know she's in good hands. I have parental leave available at work but not sure if I should save it for when she comes home or just take it now to be with her in NICU.