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MamatoAlexa

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Thank you ladies!

DH and I are leaning towards Hannah going in with me. Emotionally I think it would wreck me to be away from both girls if onlu for a night or two. Since I have not done home IV's ever I feel more comfortable going in for a night or two and then coming home. The other day DH took off from work and spent the day with Alexa so Hannah and I could stay in bed all day. I felt great after that day. Hannah still sleeps a lot. I am actually getting a good amount of sleep so that is factoring into me feeling the need for IV's. I am getting sleep and bouncing back but not the way I want to, if that makes sense.
So if I get the IV. DH will take at least 7 days off. If I need him for longer he can take more time. My sister is also here 4-5 days a week to help with the girls.
 
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MamatoAlexa

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Thank you ladies!

DH and I are leaning towards Hannah going in with me. Emotionally I think it would wreck me to be away from both girls if onlu for a night or two. Since I have not done home IV's ever I feel more comfortable going in for a night or two and then coming home. The other day DH took off from work and spent the day with Alexa so Hannah and I could stay in bed all day. I felt great after that day. Hannah still sleeps a lot. I am actually getting a good amount of sleep so that is factoring into me feeling the need for IV's. I am getting sleep and bouncing back but not the way I want to, if that makes sense.
So if I get the IV. DH will take at least 7 days off. If I need him for longer he can take more time. My sister is also here 4-5 days a week to help with the girls.
 
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MamatoAlexa

New member
Thank you ladies!

DH and I are leaning towards Hannah going in with me. Emotionally I think it would wreck me to be away from both girls if onlu for a night or two. Since I have not done home IV's ever I feel more comfortable going in for a night or two and then coming home. The other day DH took off from work and spent the day with Alexa so Hannah and I could stay in bed all day. I felt great after that day. Hannah still sleeps a lot. I am actually getting a good amount of sleep so that is factoring into me feeling the need for IV's. I am getting sleep and bouncing back but not the way I want to, if that makes sense.
So if I get the IV. DH will take at least 7 days off. If I need him for longer he can take more time. My sister is also here 4-5 days a week to help with the girls.
 
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MamatoAlexa

New member
Thank you ladies!

DH and I are leaning towards Hannah going in with me. Emotionally I think it would wreck me to be away from both girls if onlu for a night or two. Since I have not done home IV's ever I feel more comfortable going in for a night or two and then coming home. The other day DH took off from work and spent the day with Alexa so Hannah and I could stay in bed all day. I felt great after that day. Hannah still sleeps a lot. I am actually getting a good amount of sleep so that is factoring into me feeling the need for IV's. I am getting sleep and bouncing back but not the way I want to, if that makes sense.
So if I get the IV. DH will take at least 7 days off. If I need him for longer he can take more time. My sister is also here 4-5 days a week to help with the girls.
 
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MamatoAlexa

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Thank you ladies!
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<br />DH and I are leaning towards Hannah going in with me. Emotionally I think it would wreck me to be away from both girls if onlu for a night or two. Since I have not done home IV's ever I feel more comfortable going in for a night or two and then coming home. The other day DH took off from work and spent the day with Alexa so Hannah and I could stay in bed all day. I felt great after that day. Hannah still sleeps a lot. I am actually getting a good amount of sleep so that is factoring into me feeling the need for IV's. I am getting sleep and bouncing back but not the way I want to, if that makes sense.
<br />So if I get the IV. DH will take at least 7 days off. If I need him for longer he can take more time. My sister is also here 4-5 days a week to help with the girls.
 
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JazzysMom

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Hey Annie!

I am sorry to hear you are having troubles. IMHO the biggest factor holding you back is the lack of rest.

That was my biggest problem when Jazmine was little. Even with my hubby & family helping its difficult to get what you need. I couldnt imagine having two of them.

Just remember that the meds can only do so much. Without the rest & nourishment.......its just a bandaide!

HUGS to Geoff, you and the girls!
 
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JazzysMom

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Hey Annie!

I am sorry to hear you are having troubles. IMHO the biggest factor holding you back is the lack of rest.

That was my biggest problem when Jazmine was little. Even with my hubby & family helping its difficult to get what you need. I couldnt imagine having two of them.

Just remember that the meds can only do so much. Without the rest & nourishment.......its just a bandaide!

HUGS to Geoff, you and the girls!
 
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JazzysMom

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Hey Annie!

I am sorry to hear you are having troubles. IMHO the biggest factor holding you back is the lack of rest.

That was my biggest problem when Jazmine was little. Even with my hubby & family helping its difficult to get what you need. I couldnt imagine having two of them.

Just remember that the meds can only do so much. Without the rest & nourishment.......its just a bandaide!

HUGS to Geoff, you and the girls!
 
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JazzysMom

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Hey Annie!

I am sorry to hear you are having troubles. IMHO the biggest factor holding you back is the lack of rest.

That was my biggest problem when Jazmine was little. Even with my hubby & family helping its difficult to get what you need. I couldnt imagine having two of them.

Just remember that the meds can only do so much. Without the rest & nourishment.......its just a bandaide!

HUGS to Geoff, you and the girls!
 
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JazzysMom

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Hey Annie!
<br />
<br />I am sorry to hear you are having troubles. IMHO the biggest factor holding you back is the lack of rest.
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<br />That was my biggest problem when Jazmine was little. Even with my hubby & family helping its difficult to get what you need. I couldnt imagine having two of them.
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<br />Just remember that the meds can only do so much. Without the rest & nourishment.......its just a bandaide!
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<br />HUGS to Geoff, you and the girls!
 
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tara

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I think the only stipulation your hospital may have (and for good reason) about having Hannah with you is you need to have another adult there to care for her. You may be taken out of your room for xrays or other procedures, as well as showers and bathroom activities so there just needs to be someone there to care for her.

Like you, I'm more aggressive about getting on IVs sooner rather than later, since I've had kids. But I'm also older and have found I don't bounce back (at all) with orals any more. Good luck to you. I hope it's an easy couple of weeks for ya. I'm getting my PICC out tomorrow! I had it in for 2 weeks of home IVs this round.
 
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tara

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I think the only stipulation your hospital may have (and for good reason) about having Hannah with you is you need to have another adult there to care for her. You may be taken out of your room for xrays or other procedures, as well as showers and bathroom activities so there just needs to be someone there to care for her.

Like you, I'm more aggressive about getting on IVs sooner rather than later, since I've had kids. But I'm also older and have found I don't bounce back (at all) with orals any more. Good luck to you. I hope it's an easy couple of weeks for ya. I'm getting my PICC out tomorrow! I had it in for 2 weeks of home IVs this round.
 
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tara

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I think the only stipulation your hospital may have (and for good reason) about having Hannah with you is you need to have another adult there to care for her. You may be taken out of your room for xrays or other procedures, as well as showers and bathroom activities so there just needs to be someone there to care for her.

Like you, I'm more aggressive about getting on IVs sooner rather than later, since I've had kids. But I'm also older and have found I don't bounce back (at all) with orals any more. Good luck to you. I hope it's an easy couple of weeks for ya. I'm getting my PICC out tomorrow! I had it in for 2 weeks of home IVs this round.
 
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tara

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I think the only stipulation your hospital may have (and for good reason) about having Hannah with you is you need to have another adult there to care for her. You may be taken out of your room for xrays or other procedures, as well as showers and bathroom activities so there just needs to be someone there to care for her.

Like you, I'm more aggressive about getting on IVs sooner rather than later, since I've had kids. But I'm also older and have found I don't bounce back (at all) with orals any more. Good luck to you. I hope it's an easy couple of weeks for ya. I'm getting my PICC out tomorrow! I had it in for 2 weeks of home IVs this round.
 
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tara

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I think the only stipulation your hospital may have (and for good reason) about having Hannah with you is you need to have another adult there to care for her. You may be taken out of your room for xrays or other procedures, as well as showers and bathroom activities so there just needs to be someone there to care for her.
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<br />Like you, I'm more aggressive about getting on IVs sooner rather than later, since I've had kids. But I'm also older and have found I don't bounce back (at all) with orals any more. Good luck to you. I hope it's an easy couple of weeks for ya. I'm getting my PICC out tomorrow! I had it in for 2 weeks of home IVs this round.
 
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rubyroselee

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Anne,

I'm sorry that you're having to think about IVs at this time with just having Hannah and everything. I'd be in the same boat as you...just not sure what I'd want to do! I'd probably try to come straight home on IVs if possible, but I think they'd make me stay a night or two to check for reactions, etc. It's really hard! But I'm hoping that you'll feel much better afterwards. Just try to get some rest somewhere in there. Sounds like DH is helping out a lot, so that's great! Just rest as much as you can (I know it's hard with two kids now). But remember, it will get a little easier in the next couple months. Keep us posted.
 
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rubyroselee

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Anne,

I'm sorry that you're having to think about IVs at this time with just having Hannah and everything. I'd be in the same boat as you...just not sure what I'd want to do! I'd probably try to come straight home on IVs if possible, but I think they'd make me stay a night or two to check for reactions, etc. It's really hard! But I'm hoping that you'll feel much better afterwards. Just try to get some rest somewhere in there. Sounds like DH is helping out a lot, so that's great! Just rest as much as you can (I know it's hard with two kids now). But remember, it will get a little easier in the next couple months. Keep us posted.
 
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rubyroselee

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Anne,

I'm sorry that you're having to think about IVs at this time with just having Hannah and everything. I'd be in the same boat as you...just not sure what I'd want to do! I'd probably try to come straight home on IVs if possible, but I think they'd make me stay a night or two to check for reactions, etc. It's really hard! But I'm hoping that you'll feel much better afterwards. Just try to get some rest somewhere in there. Sounds like DH is helping out a lot, so that's great! Just rest as much as you can (I know it's hard with two kids now). But remember, it will get a little easier in the next couple months. Keep us posted.
 
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rubyroselee

New member
Anne,

I'm sorry that you're having to think about IVs at this time with just having Hannah and everything. I'd be in the same boat as you...just not sure what I'd want to do! I'd probably try to come straight home on IVs if possible, but I think they'd make me stay a night or two to check for reactions, etc. It's really hard! But I'm hoping that you'll feel much better afterwards. Just try to get some rest somewhere in there. Sounds like DH is helping out a lot, so that's great! Just rest as much as you can (I know it's hard with two kids now). But remember, it will get a little easier in the next couple months. Keep us posted.
 
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rubyroselee

New member
Anne,
<br />
<br />I'm sorry that you're having to think about IVs at this time with just having Hannah and everything. I'd be in the same boat as you...just not sure what I'd want to do! I'd probably try to come straight home on IVs if possible, but I think they'd make me stay a night or two to check for reactions, etc. It's really hard! But I'm hoping that you'll feel much better afterwards. Just try to get some rest somewhere in there. Sounds like DH is helping out a lot, so that's great! Just rest as much as you can (I know it's hard with two kids now). But remember, it will get a little easier in the next couple months. Keep us posted.
 
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