Fri 22 Jun 2007
Re-entry
Posted by Jane under Updates
[16] Comments
It’s 3:30am. I’ve given up sleeping. Ramona is crying out and waking up about every 15 minutes.
I can see why they were in a big hurry to send her home, she’s completely insufferable at night. I wonder if we can take her back so I can get some sleep. I’m kidding of course. Kind of.
I’m not sure if she’s in pain from her incision, if it’s the narcotics withdrawal or if she’s just making up for all the times she didn’t have enough oxygen to cry before, but I sure hope she gets it out of her system soon.
The daytime hours haven’t been a picnic either. She seems to be suffering from separation anxiety. For a better part of the day she’s been unwilling to be put down. And if I am able to put her down I better not try and leave the room. Or her line of sight. So reconnecting with Simon, who I’ve missed terribly this past week, is pretty much out of the question.
So pray that our little fuss-budget will settle down. And pray that if she doesn’t we won’t come completely unhinged. Pray that our fatigue won’t overwhelm the gratitude we feel to have her home again.
Jane.
Oh sweetie. Hang in there. The tide soon will turn and she will have the typical toddler fire in her belly that says “Mom, Dad. Leave me alone. I can do this by myself.”
Look on the bright side (I hate that saying)…I think Ramona just hit a developmental milestone. It’s called “don’t leave me mommy!!” Sounds like she’s right on track.
Jane
You are in my prayers, that things will settle down for all of you. I will be in prayer all day for you, Ramona, Andy and Simon.
Love
Ro
Praying, of course . . . with love.
Oh sleepy Jane. You go from having to stay mentally strong while riding out the unknowns of the surgery to having to be physically strong to survive on no sleep (and still survive the mental component of your baby’s endless cry). Your brain and heart must have awesome six packs and rippling muscles by now…
oh geez, yes, much sleep and rest for yous. as for the separation anxiety, i like to think of it as a sign that you’ve been doing all the right things all along, that she trusts and loves you so much and she wants to be with you to show her gratitude and to let you know she feels safe and secure with you. . . peace. sep
Jane,
I have empathy. I had the suckiest night (kind of a pun in these circumstances) in a long while. Nights are like a circus.
Wren can now go to sleep on his own and resettle on his own but feels that he might be about to nurse anytime.
I fear he is growing another tooth.
It must be very hard to know what to do with Ramona still in recovery/withdrawal. I guess you just comfort her for now and hope you can catch up a bit when you get some help.
Am praying this morning! Love you.
She definitely knows and loves her mamma! Hang in there Jane!
I’m sorry it’s so hard to tell what she needs. Hopefully you can ask for some weekend assistance? We are all praying for you
I am so sorry to hear it is so hard. Like having a newborn all over again. You are in our prayers.
Now, Ramona, you have got to understand sweetie that you need to sleep to feel better and so do your Mom and Dad. They want to play with you and see your smiling face but if they fall asleep in their coffee cup it will not be much fun for anyone.
Perhaps Simon can take a night time shift?
I will pray for sleep for all and peace and patience. Love you all
Jen
Hi Jane,
So sorry you are having such a difficult time. It is always hard to come home because you suddenly lose your 24 hour doctors and nurses that can answer your every question and concern. I can hardly blame Ramona for not wanting to be put down, she loves and trusts you and her experiences without you have not been loving and gentle. Be good to yourself, take naps during the day whenever possible and leave the dishes and laundry for later. I know you miss Simon, but just as Ramona won’t remember her surgery, Simon won’t remember a couple of weeks that you couldn’t spend as much time with him. Especially if he’s having fun going to the park with friends! I’m praying for peace in your household and strength to get you through. When I’m having an overwhelming day I pray Philippians 4:13 (“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me”). I find comfort in that and maybe you will too. Call me anytime!
Love, Andrea
Good momrning sweet Ramona and semi-sweet Jane,
I prefer semi-sweet chocolate so I say that with much love and empathy Jane) –
Jen, you made me laugh and Andrea, I don’t know you, but know Philippians 4:13 and it is a grand verse. Will pray that for you today Jane –
Much love,
Jackie
when izzy comes home from the hospital we go through this too. it is very trying and pulls you in many ways. I have found that music helps sooth her and now play music in the hospital and at home to help her with the transition to and from so that she has something that is the same. she does much better with music or the same book being read. I hope that this helps. some really fun cds are the ones by Sandra boyton simmon would probably have fun with these too! I hope she feels better soon and calms a bit too.
Oh…wow…you know, my kids all started busting teeth out at 5-6 months….ack…hate to throw that into the mix but you know, it’s possible.
Oy…praying for you guys and for at the VERY least…really awesome moments…rest, joy, laughs, tears, hugs…all the good stuff.
love you all
Ang
Thinking about you today…with love, and prayers…for all that you need…to not only endure, but thrive. (Miss you, too.)