Staying alone at the hosp

Is anyone else staying at the hospital by themselves. And by that I mean overnight. The last time I was in the hosp (anti-partum care for triplet pg) my dh stayed with me almost every night. This time around he will have to be at home with the kids. I am a tad nervous about being in a room by myself. I know I can always press the nurse call button, but they are always SO busy, I hate bugging them. I am worried about having to get out of bet a lot at night to use the bathroom. On the other hand....I am REALLY looking forward to having a break from the kiddos. I know that's horrible to say, but they have been driving me absolutely NUTS lately and I am looking at my hospital stay as Mommy's little vacation. Jen Pre-op 340

i'll probably be alone after the first night which is may 13th. i know its recommended, by other nurses even, that we have someone with us but its just not always possible...................... i'm getting excited especially since i told a few of the gals in the office about the upcoming "festivities" today. all, so far, have been very supportive. i know there's one gal who will have some "anti" comments but i'm prepared. good luck to us!! gail

I will be by myself. It's a piece of cake. You will do fine. Think about it, you won't have to share the tv, if you want to read you can w/o being disturbed or you can sleep when you want. Doesn't sound to bad. Good luck

I feel a lot like you do when thinking about my kids and the hospital. I would not want to stay there alone either. Luckily my husband will be there with me. All I can think of to tell you is you are paying a lot for the nursing staff and you should use them. Don't be a marter this time is for you and they can find time for you. I hope your surgery goes well.

My husband will also be staying home with the children, but my mother will be at the hospital with me. I don't know if she plans on spending the night every night, but after the easy time I had with both c-sections I don't know if it will be necessary to have any more help than the nurses can provide. Then again, I suppose I always push myself too hard. LOL

I will be by myself most of the time, as we live an hour an half from where I'm having the surgry done, and my dh has to take care of the kids and work too. So I am packing books, and a walk man to keep me company. Little worried, but I'm sure I will be fine.

I am staying alone as well and will be my little vacation as well. It's okay to feel like that shooot don't apoligize anyone with kids feels your pain and it is pain for those who have no clue. We sacrafice alot am I right or what? My kids have it all but I sure love a break so Monday the 10th will be my little vacation also Jen. No worries. This are going to be home and still need to go to school. I don't want to disrupt there lives and worry them with me. I will be fine and I hate them to be worried out there minds. They know but I don't want them scared. You'll do great.. Enjoy hey bring a cdplayer you know headphone and pretend like your in veniece or madrid...!!

My DH will be with me but I'm sure we will sleep most of the time so it will seem like I am by myself. This will probably be HIS little vacation! You'll do great! ~ * Alice Ann * ~

I will be alone at the hospital and at home after the surgery as well. just know that I will be walking the halls with ya! michele

Hey Jen, my surgery is the same day as yours. I will not be alone as I am very lucky that my Mom is coming in town and of course my hubby will be with me. I thought my mom would insist on being with me so I was still worried about what to do about getting the kids to school and she said she would that she was here to help. I love her so much. As to being alone, I am a clinical coordinator (formally known as charge nurse lol) at the hospital where I will be having surgery. You need to call for assistance whenever you need it and yes sometimes they are busy or even understaffed but there is always someone to help. If you have any problems I suggest you ask to speak to the Charge Nurse. If the hospital cares at all about patient care and satisfaction they will respond positively to any problems you experience. Again God bless and see you on the losing side. Kristi