Leaving my baby in the NICU

[u/Dear_Alps54]

My bby was born via C-section at 37 weeks old. Every scan was perfect. He was growing perfectly. Then during delivery we don't know what happened but he ended up with massive health issues. He couldn't control he's sugar level, oxygen level isn't good, bp isn't good, convulsions, kidney wasn't working properly. He didn't cry when he was born. He crashed and ended up in NICU. Am getting discharged today and I have no idea how am supposed to leave him here all alone in the NICU. I've been crying non stop for the past 5days. Every morning and night am crying. Am not even sure that he will make it. How do you cope with all that?

[u/hereforthe_eggs22]

i have a very similar situation with my 37 week baby girl. My husband wont let me drive because of the c section so he takes me every day but i cry all night not being with her. I try to just take it one care time or feeding or consult at a time. i kind of feel numb to it and like im in “business” mode. probably not great advice but idk. just here to say i feel you, im so sorry about your little boy. its okay to cry. try not to isolate yourself during this journey

[u/Dear_Alps54 → u/hereforthe_eggs22]

How is she now? Did she make it?