Going to the hospital with your child is hard. Going to the hospital far from home with your child adds several layers of difficulty to your stay. No popping home for forgotten items. No friends to come keep you and your child company and stave of boredom or distract from worry. Less time for both …
When you are in an intense situation like having a child in the ICU, that child becomes your priority as it should be, but your other children still need support (see Blog Caring For Your Other Children While Your Child Is In The Hospital). There is only so much you as a parent can do, …
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If you have a child in the hospital and other children at home, you know without a doubt you will need help. Hopefully you are in a community with strong ties of family or friends or a church community. Depending on the age of your children, you may need round the clock presence at home …
My very first blog. Wish me luck! Here are a few things to consider when packing for a hospital long stay. The first things you will need are favorite comfort items. My son, Gavin always brought his stuffed animal “Sharky”, a fleece poncho (the first prototype I made for what would become CapeIvy.com) and his …
