I'm a first time grandma! - update baby is sick.

[dagmar88]

wow, what a sad news!
Hope they will both be fine...

 

[soapbuddy]

I told DS that he needs to make "waves" at the hospital and he did. He got a supervisor to come in and she agreed the DIL can get her iron through an IV. Her MD is in surgery, so I hope they she can Ok it when she's done.

Son works for a TV station, so I told him this would make for an interesting story, which would not show her MD in a positive light. Apparently her doctor is brand new, just got her license and she seems to think she knows it all.

 

[dagmar88]

Apparently her doctor is brand new, just got her license and she seems to think she knows it all.

Oh right, really nice when you practice a profession where listening to patients is the most important thing to do and where mothers and babies are in danger very often...

Glad your son stood up for his family! I've experienced multiple times the only way to get proper help is to get really angry at doctors... Isn't there any way you can get another one?

 

[Deda]

So sorry, I'm sending good mojo for all of you.

 

[soapbuddy]

Since I am a Holistic Health Practitioner with some experience, I suggested to my son that he talks with his nurse and suggest either an iron injection or through an IV. The nurse supervisor agreed. DIL's MD is in surgery, so the doctor will need to ok this. I find it really ironic that her MD didn't suggest this already. I am not a doctor, nor do I play one on TV, but her MD should have known that.

 

[Guest]

Wow , I sure hope everything works out fine for mom and baby and dad .Sending healthy mojo and prayers for all to get better fast.

 

[soapbuddy]

My son is back at the hospital to be with the baby. One parent must be with him at all times. I've never heard of such a thing. It seems they don't have baby nurseries any more. They will not let baby Ivan into my DIL's room. I don't know why.

 

[ChrissyB]

Irena, I am so sorry that things have taken this turn.
I'm sure over the next few days things will work out and mum and bub will be home safe and sound.
The hardest part is the waiting.
I would be asking for another dr.

 

[soapbuddy]

Thank you and you are so right ChrissyB. I told my son to look for another ob. gyn. (if the need ever arises). Nothing was being done til my son complained. I'm glad I pushed him into talking to someone at the hospital. I just cannot imagine if the hospital let my DIL come home today and she got dizzy or fainted and dropped the baby.

 

[ChrissyB]

Why can't the baby be in the same room as his mum? How is she meant to feed him? All four of mine had jaundice when they were born, and the most important thing they told me to do was feed them often.
I am thinking of you and hoping that your new little family will be home. Things will be better from then on in, it's not very nice being in hospital with all the strange noise, and people and lights....
A newborn baby is the most precious thing in the world, it's sad that some dr's are just there for the job, this is someone's wife and baby, someone's son and grandson, someone's daughter...that they are giving their under average care to.
And about the $5000, yep great pay the bill if it's fantastic care that they have received, but I wouldn't pay diddly squat for substandard care.
Lucky for them you've got the knowledge behind you Irena to make the right suggestions.
They'll all be home soon and you'll be able to spoil them all silly!!
Your DIL is going to be relying on you a lot over the coming weeks and months!

 

[soapbuddy]

Talked to son today. DIL has been discharged. They hope baby Ivan can go home tomorrow.

 

[Bigmoose]

My wife and I will keep baby Ivan and his family in our prayers.

Bruce

 

[soapbuddy]

My wife and I will keep baby Ivan and his family in our prayers.

Bruce

Thank you Bruce.

 

[dagmar88]

Be sure to inform us when Ivan's home! I'm so glad this will get an happy ending.

 

[soapbuddy]

No news yet.

 

[ChrissyB]

Irena, still thinking of you all. I am glad that your daughter in law has been able to come home, but it must be so hard to be sent home without your baby. It's not exactly how you envision things to go is it?
Keeping precious baby Ivan in my prayers, lucky he had that little bit of extra weight, it's probably providing a bit of strength. Is it still just the blood infection that they are concerned about?

 

[soapbuddy]

Baby Ivan is home! He also has a web page thanks to his daddy.
http://www.pmcswest.com/Ivan/Welcome.html

 

[Guest]

That is awesome news Irena , he is a beautiful boy , I love those chubby legs . I am so glad they are all home together now.

Kitn

 

[soapbuddy]

Thank you. I hope I get to see baby Ivan tomorrow.

 

[Deda]

He's beautiful! I'm really happy to hear that everyone is ok. Enjoy your visit with your newest family member! Take pics! Show us!