Terrifying NICU Flashbacks as we Rush Infant To Hospital

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  • Опубліковано 16 гру 2021
  • Baby is sick. We’re having terrifying NICU flashbacks while rushing to the Emergency Room. When your infants spent 2 1/2 months in the Nicu when something happens it triggers the old fear. Here’s the story.
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  • @judywrightlott3110
    @judywrightlott3110 2 роки тому +101

    Bri, I am a retired nurse; my specialty was neonatal nursing. I was a neonatal nurse practitioner (NNP). I was known for my work in neonatal infection. I wrote a book about neonatal sepsis that was used by nearly every NICU & Newborn Nursery, as well as in some graduate nursing programs. I wrote books, chapters in other books, and articles about newborn infection. I left the field of neonatal nursing to assume the role of Dean of Nursing at Baylor University in Dallas, Texas.
    I tell you that to tell you that if you would like to talk with me, I’d be honored. However, I think you are doing pretty well on your own. Send a note if you would like to talk.

  • @janw491
    @janw491 2 роки тому +49

    So scary when any baby is sick but having a NICU graduate sick must be devastating. Bri is torn apart needing to be with her, protective baby hormones make is physically painful to be separated and needing to be at home and thank goodness for Art to be able to go to “nurse calm” mode. I know he is just as worried, he can cover it to keep her calmer. Horrible situation.
    My kids used to hate it when I went into that calm mode when they were hurt. They didn’t see the meltdown after all was alright!

    • @annettecarolherbst
      @annettecarolherbst 2 роки тому +8

      @Jan W I know exactly what you mean. My kids always said I didn’t care about them being hurt but it took everything I had to stay calm and get through it. Then came the melt down.

  • @deno.520
    @deno.520 2 роки тому +25

    Oh my heart! When Grace came into the room to scoop Royal from Art's arms so he could attend to Bri. Such maturity and mindfulness. And sweet Wilder in the background "ON THE HOMESTEAD!!". Here's to Truly making a full and uneventful recovery.

  • @cjdflkj
    @cjdflkj 2 роки тому +50

    One thing I learned through my husband's injury was that scar tissue from having throat or nose tubes is common and they can bleed, and also nose bleeds don't always come out your nose, especially in a baby who is probably leaned back a lot. For future reference. Praying for precious Truly. And for emotional healing for Bri.

    • @whitedog0007
      @whitedog0007 2 роки тому +3

      Tea tree oil on the bottom of her feet will help. I know the children love the twin, but have them express that love in a different way than kissing the babies in the face. Praying for you all.

    • @mamamode1312
      @mamamode1312 2 роки тому +2

      @@whitedog0007 especially, during RSV season (late fall to early spring).

  • @marciewhite5368
    @marciewhite5368 2 роки тому +41

    The trauma is so real! I have a child with seizures at night. PTSD of parents with difficult medical experiences is a real thing!

    • @triciaunderwood8101
      @triciaunderwood8101 2 роки тому +3

      Absolutely!! I can't say it ever gets easier. 😔🙏

    • @MrsPink64
      @MrsPink64 2 роки тому +1

      My adult son continues with epilepsy, anxiety and depression. Trauma is real.

    • @MrsPink64
      @MrsPink64 2 роки тому +1

      @Maria yes. He lives it. He does IF too. Helps a lot.

    • @melindajoy779
      @melindajoy779 2 роки тому

      Marcie your not alone. My son who is now 19 also had rolandic epilepsy from the age of 2. It was terrifying for me to sleep at night and even though he grew out of them around the age of 12 I’ve had years of ptsd/anxiety. Sending you hugs, strength and understanding.

  • @donnabeard9344
    @donnabeard9344 2 роки тому +22

    I am so glad that I had good doctors for my children. They always said the parents know their babies and if they think something is wrong then the doctor better listen

    • @theIAMofME
      @theIAMofME 2 роки тому +3

      And that is the way it should be!!

    • @Ms.Byrd68
      @Ms.Byrd68 2 роки тому +4

      As the Sole parent of a lonely only who is Asthmatic, I spent A LOT OF TIME in the Emergency Room when my son was growing up. When you have a child who has legit medical issues you can become OVERLY concerned about anything and everything that feels 'different' when it comes to that child.
      Having said that... GO ANYWAY! Because YOUR NOT A DOCTOR and you could be absolutely correct that something is seriously wrong with your child. Rather to have a 'story' to tell later on in their life than to think...
      *_'If only I had...'!_* (Oh and nothing wrong with getting a SECOND opinion either!)

    • @kathydavie7004
      @kathydavie7004 2 роки тому +2

      @@Ms.Byrd68 you say what I tell everyone with babies and kids!

    • @Ms.Byrd68
      @Ms.Byrd68 2 роки тому +1

      @@kathydavie7004 Thank you Kathy! Be blessed!

  • @dianawilliams-coe7747
    @dianawilliams-coe7747 2 роки тому +6

    I love the way the oldest daughter came right in to get the other baby to help out..

  • @lauraklein6405
    @lauraklein6405 2 роки тому +21

    My daughter was life flighted to a neonatal unit for premature birth. 2 years later I was had students at clinical at our local hospital when out of nowhere I heard the sound of an incoming helicopter. Next thing I remember I was clear at the other end of the hospital and no clue how I got there. Certain sounds, odors, smells, etc, can trigger a reaction. Amazing how our mind functions.

    • @lauraklein6405
      @lauraklein6405 2 роки тому +3

      So sorry! I hit the publish button too quick! I will be praying for you and your family. 🙏🙏🙏💕

  • @rebeccalong7524
    @rebeccalong7524 2 роки тому +50

    Oh Bri, I wanted to crawl through my screen and just hold you. Us mommas are a total mess in our safe place at home, but we put on our big girl pants, set our jaw, and take on the whole darn world for our babies when we have to. I'm so glad you and Arthur have each other. It is so obvious you love and trust each other 100%. All us mommas and daddies are there with you in spirit. I hope you feel the 🫂.

    • @jessies3236
      @jessies3236 2 роки тому +2

      Amen!!!

    • @julieb7068
      @julieb7068 2 роки тому +1

      Yup. Same here.

    • @eaccristo
      @eaccristo 2 роки тому +2

      I cried with Bri.

    • @redinthethevalley
      @redinthethevalley 2 роки тому +1

      evonne accristo so did I ♥️

    • @eaccristo
      @eaccristo 2 роки тому +1

      Does anyone else do what I am apparently doing…. Afraid to post a thought because you are afraid of alienating them.?

  • @angelantbf
    @angelantbf 2 роки тому +50

    When Art says "it's been a crazy day"" then Wilder yells " on the homestead!!"

  • @mneraasen224
    @mneraasen224 2 роки тому +80

    Let me start by saying how much I appreciate the doctors and nurses that care and listen. I come from a family of nurses. I have come in contact with many who have no bed side manner or business working in the medical field. Having to learn to advocate for my medical care has been a rough road. When you need treatment and literally have to fight for it, it’s absolutely unbelievable 🤦‍♀️ I know exactly what you mean 😢

    • @jessies3236
      @jessies3236 2 роки тому +9

      And a lot of us dont have the logic or emotional confidence to fight a doctor.... To me it feels we shouldnt have to.. How could you think your trained schooled opinion surpasses a parents instincts!! My best times with a doctor was the ones that heard me out and there was a few times I was spot on!! Granted there was times I was way off...

    • @analarson2920
      @analarson2920 2 роки тому +2

      yes totally agree. Constantly in that battle for me or others.

    • @lindad1195
      @lindad1195 2 роки тому +5

      I’m a nurse as well and I have to fight to be heard when I advocate for myself as well. I have a lot of medical problems and drs don’t like it when you question they’re decisions or care which is wrong! They should at least hear you out.

    • @mneraasen224
      @mneraasen224 2 роки тому +3

      @@lindad1195 I completely understand💗 i urge everyone to not give up and take an advocate even if they have to video chat it. I became ill at age 11 with Primary Pulmonary Hypertension, I am very in tune with my body. So much so that my lung doctor knows if I say something is going on , she listens and takes me seriously. Unfortunately I have had many experiences where i had to go to several doctors just to get the care needed. The last was my gallbladder. I had been ill for 8 months. They kept looking in my throat i kept saying it’s lower. Even had the top doc come in. When I stood up to him, the other doctor laughed. I finally convinced them to at least do an ultrasound. I was sent to the emergency room then They sent me home because they said it was emergent. I found another doctor, who I later found out was the Chief of surgery. He said my bladder was crumpled and stuck to other organs. I just missed getting a colostomy bag🤦‍♀️ I later received a letter that the the doctor that had laughed at me no longer works at that practice.

    • @lindad1195
      @lindad1195 2 роки тому +1

      @@mneraasen224 oh my! I’m sorry that happened!

  • @ladyinthemountains2527
    @ladyinthemountains2527 2 роки тому +37

    Healthcare in the US has deteriorated tremendously in recent years. The technical part may have increased but the care of the patient is dismal.

  • @taylorehardt4821
    @taylorehardt4821 2 роки тому +5

    I'm therapist and she's got postpartum

    • @sheripoland4742
      @sheripoland4742 2 роки тому

      I had that with 2 of my babies. Everyone knew it but me 😔

  • @jlrbhj
    @jlrbhj 2 роки тому +56

    Such courage in sharing this. Our "healthcare" system can do such great things, yet is so broken at the same time.

    • @milliewilkie1969
      @milliewilkie1969 2 роки тому

      is childcare free for children in USA? how does it work if you have no health insurance ..

    • @jlrbhj
      @jlrbhj 2 роки тому +4

      @@milliewilkie1969 I'm noticing a lot of similar comments on various videos. Wondering about the agenda behind that. Nothing. Is. Free. Everything uses resources - time, energy, money. Every. Single. Thing. Food. Shelter. Clothing. Medicine. None of that is free.

    • @lindakurtz2653
      @lindakurtz2653 2 роки тому +1

      Makes me wonder what our health care could do if it wasn’t so broken.....

    • @alindasue
      @alindasue 2 роки тому +2

      @@jlrbhj You are correct. Nothing is free. In countries where they have a national health care system, people pay for that system with their taxes. The thing is that it is better for families to pay an extra $10 or so in taxes every payday than to have so many families stuck unable to afford needed medical care. A few dollars extra a month in taxes is a lot easier than having to pay exponentially larger sums out of pocket unexpectedly every time a family member gets sick or hurt... usually just when the family can afford it least.

    • @jlrbhj
      @jlrbhj 2 роки тому +1

      @@alindasue I see an agenda across many of the channels I view. People are pushing this "pay more taxes and everything will be better." I don't think this is an accident and is likely a deliberate campaign. FWIW, I don't think that these high tax systems have better outcomes. The most important things any of us can do are turn to God, follow the Commandments, be chaste and once married stay married, eat whole foods, grow food as we are able, get outdoors every day and move our bodies every day. The US healthcare system deals with accidental injuries quite well. It's the chronic conditions brought on by lifestyle (food and the misuse of the body) that are the problem.

  • @kathydavie7004
    @kathydavie7004 2 роки тому +7

    Use your parent instinct..
    40 years ago my husband had to threaten to come after our pediatrician if he didn’t act. I had my five year old twice to office that week! That action saved Jesse’s life

  • @janellehansen4340
    @janellehansen4340 2 роки тому +8

    Please keep speaking about your trauma experience! It's been years of ongoing medical stuff for my family and I feel like the trauma of going to the doctor never really goes away.

  • @sherriah4
    @sherriah4 2 роки тому +7

    I appreciate that you are able to become a Nurse and switch back to a Husband so quickly. I have been told I do this, but seeing it is amazing. You’re a Rockstar!❤️❤️❤️

  • @shellyh4467
    @shellyh4467 2 роки тому +5

    This was exhausting to watch, Art has the patience of a saint.

  • @Gardendreamsforme
    @Gardendreamsforme 2 роки тому +52

    I could see yesterday that Bri was worried about Truly. Bri checked her cheeks and said she felt warm and then cooed to her asking Truly if she didn’t feel well. I knew Bris instinct was spot on. Prayers from my house for yours. 🙏🏻

    • @quraibawentzel4143
      @quraibawentzel4143 2 роки тому +8

      Do the vinegar cloths on her legs.I don't think it would harm,it should cool her down.I did that remedy a lot for my 8 children.

    • @quraibawentzel4143
      @quraibawentzel4143 2 роки тому +7

      And don't worry,trust your gut ,observe her and try to relax because they are acutely affected by tension.you're doing fine and your baby will fine soon.

  • @alison9337
    @alison9337 2 роки тому +7

    Art, you are a nurse and I know you know your wife needs help, you see the red flags and were even worried how she would be when out. Trauma is devastating and needs addressing. Please, I know you see it from how you reacted and your training, get her help, she needs to heal for her children.

  • @maryjohudson8059
    @maryjohudson8059 2 роки тому +7

    We care for our son who was disabled from a traumatic brain injury. When doctor's DISMISS the concerns of observant parents who know the signs and signals of ill health, it is frustrating. Prayers for all of you as you deal with the adrenal rush that automatically rises with emotional trauma. We understand it. Our experience is from different circumstances but the emotional trauma still exists and we are 17 years post injury.

  • @sharonhernandez3555
    @sharonhernandez3555 2 роки тому +11

    I believe breastfeeding helps them heal. My son had a fever at 3 months and Dr sent us to the ER where they diagnosed pneumonia. But he was completely breastfed and nobody there could believe he was even sick. Please keep an eye on her.

  • @nancygriffith7026
    @nancygriffith7026 2 роки тому +13

    My goodness my heart goes out to you. When my oldest was very young about 9 months I took him to the local Dr. because he was not vocal like my girl-friends son born 1 week before him. I had concerns that he wasn't hearing well. Long story short, I was told I was an older first time Mom and I was giving him everything he needed so he had no need to talk. I had another friend who interperts for the deaf who said he thought he was indeed not hearing well. He recommend a great Dr. to see. It turned out that he was deaf but if was something that could be fixed. Dr. need to listen to Mom's ( no matter their age I was 32)

  • @murrrriel
    @murrrriel 2 роки тому +6

    Sending you the biggest hugs. My daughter spit up blood at 1 week old, at what was supposed to be her baby shower (she was 3 weeks early). Turns out, I had a small burst milk duct. Kid was fine, I was fine, we called the midwife to talk through it. But that was a heckuva curveball.

  • @bonniedugle1763
    @bonniedugle1763 2 роки тому +3

    Art, watching you patiently allow Bri to work through her fear & heartbreak knowing she would make the right choices was so touching. It is the best of you. It's what makes you a wonderful dad, husband, son, brother & friend. I also think Grace has this too. Blessings & prayers for your family

  • @susanclark3517
    @susanclark3517 2 роки тому +14

    Hang in there. You’re a family of warriors, you will make it. 💚

  • @tracycriswell3037
    @tracycriswell3037 2 роки тому +35

    You two did the right thing. Listen to your gut. Take her for a second opinion. I have had to do this on multiple occasions for our four children.

  • @heatherk8931
    @heatherk8931 2 роки тому +15

    I noticed on yesterday's film that Truly was flushed compared to Royal; so fortunate that Art is a nurse! It seems Bri is over tired. The unknown and all the imaginations are often way worse than what we find out.
    I'm wondering if the mouth kisses the little one gives may have transferred a bug from something to Truly. Praying all is going to quickly come to normal. ❣

  • @beery4farms617
    @beery4farms617 2 роки тому +15

    I am so sorry you have to go through this. This is heartbreaking. I pray she is ok, and prayers for you all.

  • @dixsigns1717
    @dixsigns1717 2 роки тому +7

    Trauma is so crushing. Emotional trauma is so unnerving. My heart goes out to you two. Prayers for a good outcome. 🙏🙏

  • @vigpugyt8055
    @vigpugyt8055 2 роки тому +8

    Thank you for this video.
    PTSD can be caused around any trauma event, even birth etc.
    My child is 10 now and I still blame myself, and have PTSD with regards to the birth and trauma we went through afterwards.
    Until you have been through it, someone can’t possibly know how life changing and awful it can be.

  • @LiveGrowRescue
    @LiveGrowRescue 2 роки тому +7

    Can't always trust an ER doctor. My son was severely sick when he was 2 years old, the ER kept discharging him saying it was a virus. After going to the ER for the 3rd time and our pediatrician called the hospital saying it's not a virus, she decided to run tests herself and found out that he had salmonella poisoning! I wanted to sue the hospital but his father works for a neighboring hospital and didn't want to start the drama but they could have killed my son with their negligence!!!

  • @donnakytle6595
    @donnakytle6595 2 роки тому +4

    I come from a family of nurses,who are very compassionate.I was a nurse for 40 years in operating room.My daughter is a nurse for 20 years and for last 5 years have been battling metastatic breast cancer.She has not missed a day of work except when she had her surgery.My son and son - in - law are nurses.God calls nurses to their profession,someone gifted in Caring Serving,Sharing,and Showing Mercy.God pour your blessings out on this family. Pray for Truly.Lord lay your hands upon her and heal her.God give her family strength. God cover them with your Love,Grace,and Mercy.

  • @maryalice8507
    @maryalice8507 2 роки тому +11

    ER doctors aren’t always the sharpest tools in the shed. My father recieved a new set of hearing aids and told his dr one hurt a little. He told us to let him wear them for a couple of days and if it still bothered him he might have to do a new mold for a better fit. 3 days later we went back. The dr took the hearing aid out of my dads ear and looked at it and then in his ear. One of the tiny filters from his old set was in his ear, he tried to get it out and couldn’t so he sent us down to the er. That dr tried several different things couldn’t get it and said we were going to have to get an appointment with a specialist. I looked at him and said “ it’s a tiny piece of plastic can’t you just flush it out with water?” He smacked his head and said you would make a better er dr than me because that was the first thing i should have done and i didn’t even think of it. Flushing it out worked right away. I hope Truly is feeling better.

  • @kulickfamilyfarm4333
    @kulickfamilyfarm4333 2 роки тому +24

    Praying for sweet Truly. She looks so beautiful, even when she isn’t feeling well. Please keep us updated. Praying for you Too Bri. It is so hard to see your little one not feeling well, and then to feel as though your concerns aren’t being taken seriously by the doctors… I cannot image the frustration you were feeling. You are such a strong Mama, to push through all that fear because your sweet baby needs you! You are an amazing woman!
    And I just love that Art captured Wilder telling that story. My 3.5 year old does the same thing. And they both just beam when they are in the spotlight. You can tell that he felt so special having Daddy and big brothers listen so intently to his (long) story.

  • @anna7118
    @anna7118 2 роки тому +9

    So scary! Every time one of ours has had to go to the ER my husband took them because I knew even though I could brave it and put on a good front my brain wouldn’t process the information I was receiving quickly enough to be able to ask all the necessary questions. My husband is so much calmer in these situations and can easily take charge.

  • @theIAMofME
    @theIAMofME 2 роки тому +6

    Prayers for you guys! I can't imagine. Just keep doing what you're doing and we'll keep praying. GBY

  • @cassandramarrelli3363
    @cassandramarrelli3363 2 роки тому +19

    Oh my! Thank you so much for sharing your family's experiences with us. Real life makes the best stories. On the edge of my seat! Thank you Art and Bri!

  • @cindyblackburn277
    @cindyblackburn277 2 роки тому +9

    I am so glad Art was holding it together. When children get sick it goes so quickly from good to bad. If there are concerns, go get help or conformation there is no infection in the blood, (blood cultures). Much easy to have all equipment available than working against the clock at home. Thank you Art for being a nurse and even though they are your children also, thank God you were holding it together. I remember running a code with no time to fall apart, that came after all that was done. Praying for you and the children. God Bless!

  • @19queenbee55
    @19queenbee55 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much for posting! I wondered all night and day what happened. I had to cry with Bri, it was gut wrenching. I hope bri finds someone to talk to that has had preemies. God bless you all. The sacrifices you are making for the sake of the babies will not always have to be.

  • @aleset1
    @aleset1 2 роки тому +4

    Prayers for the beautiful Miss Truly and for the rest of the family as well. It is so hard to be isolated for so long and not to have our usual support system. You are all loved by so many of us and we are all rooting for you. I could not help but notice how gentle and helpful Justice was to help his dad with the twins. He is going to turn out to be a strong, kind, gentle man like his daddy.

  • @articuno75
    @articuno75 2 роки тому +1

    I have legit PTSD from 3 of my child births. My youngest was on the brink of death from a severe staph infection after an emergency C-sect. He spent 2 months in NICU. I was so traumatized that sleep was not an option. It took me months to gradually roll into normalcy. My body took a huge toll and recovery for me took even longer due to stress and anxiety. It does get better! My boy is now 6 yrs old and thriving! Have faith, stay strong, and sending prayers.

  • @mneraasen224
    @mneraasen224 2 роки тому +27

    Sending prayers for Truly and you and Bri and you other babies 💗 Trauma is real, it is okay to show your emotions and how to work through them💗 May God surround all of you with light and love 💗

  • @alisonsmith5536
    @alisonsmith5536 2 роки тому +1

    Therapy has helped me so much and I encourage you to seek help! I have loved your channel for years and hope to continue to do so. Sending you healing and positive vibes!

  • @angelacopacetic
    @angelacopacetic 2 роки тому +7

    Praying for Truly’s full recovery. I was born premature at 6 1/2 months weighing 3lbs2oz and in 1955 there were incubators and so was brought home in a day or two after birth in shoe box (lol) ! I made it with no problems and I was the first born. Can you imagine?

  • @danaspetrini8338
    @danaspetrini8338 2 роки тому +2

    I love watching how you interact with each other. So clear and so concise. Bless you Art for being the calm to Bri's storm. Bri...I'd probably feel like same way you did! Glad she's ok

  • @pennyheisler7500
    @pennyheisler7500 2 роки тому +3

    I’m so glad that Truly is ok! The trauma is real-I love how compassionate you are with each other.n. God be with you!

  • @oldsusanna
    @oldsusanna 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you for posting an update of Truly! I prayed and will continue to do so for her and your family. Merry Christmas!

  • @Lucky_5090
    @Lucky_5090 2 роки тому +3

    That is so hard and scary. You guys have been through alot, and our experiences leave imprints on us for sure. Praying for peace in your hearts🙏 and for Truely to recover soon💕

  • @christinedehn3257
    @christinedehn3257 2 роки тому +5

    Your girls are a real blessing, the way they just step in to help. Babies, cooking, chores, etc. The boys are pretty good at managing each other too. Bri, you and Art must be doing something right. Hope Truly bounces back quickly. Remember to breath.

  • @liswhetstone6567
    @liswhetstone6567 2 роки тому +8

    When my twins were in fever I put cool, wet face cloths on their foreheads and the back of their necks. I would not put blankets on them. The fever would drop faster. My twins were two month preemie. They stayed seven weeks on the hospital. They were so very small when they came home. I also had a three year old.who was hyper. Fun times!

  • @jenniferarcher3323
    @jenniferarcher3323 2 роки тому +3

    My mama heart was breaking for you Bri and Art. I am so happy that you have each other to lean on. I pray with you that Truly is healed quickly and uneventfully. Thank you again for being so raw and real with us in everything you do.

  • @paulpetro652
    @paulpetro652 2 роки тому +2

    Prayers for Truly to be healthy & happy again. Strength and comfort for you,
    Bri & the family during these trying times.
    😊🤗❤

  • @dianaobrien2589
    @dianaobrien2589 2 роки тому

    Thankyou for sharing this very personal and private experience..
    I really love your video blogs.
    A true snapshot of life.
    Wishing you all the best for your beautiful family.

  • @karencatalano4349
    @karencatalano4349 2 роки тому +12

    PRAYERS TO YOU BOTH AND THE BABY

  • @stanleygallman7800
    @stanleygallman7800 2 роки тому +9

    Mother, Bri trust your instincts, over the years you have proven that you are a very good Mother and parent. I believe that you will seek the best information so that everyone can rest assured that all of your babies will be okay especially the youngest. I think that you all are an amazingly wonderful and caring family. Continued prayers for everyone and Merry Christmas and happy holidays to you all.

  • @MayraRodriguez-id5rm
    @MayraRodriguez-id5rm 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you for sharing. I have been worried and praying for Y'all. I'm glad things seem to be stable. God willing all will be ok. I love you guys, God Bless Y'all. I appreciate you so much 💖

  • @donnadunlop
    @donnadunlop 2 роки тому +3

    Going to the ER can be frustrating and i have had to fight for my children when in ER. My son was 15 and he fell from a climbing wall and dropped 15 feet to the ground on his heel so i took him to emergency. The Dr there was not even going to x-ray because his heel was not swollen nor discoloured and said it was just bruised. I had to fight for the x-ray because i knew he did not swell or bruise with injuries, he patted my shoulder and told me he would do an x-ray to make me feel better. In the end he did have a broken heel with complete separation from the rest of his heel. He did apologize for not believing me but i was so angry at his attitude, bedside manners are important in a physician. I am happy to hear baby is home and praying she will be better soon.

  • @felicityhollis4613
    @felicityhollis4613 2 роки тому +4

    Wilder looks bigger every time I watch! He's becoming such a great big brother, you can tell that he really loves the twins and I can't wait until they're all playing together. So excited for the future

  • @fionatierney1318
    @fionatierney1318 2 роки тому +1

    Bri, i believe we all feel disconnected from our friends and family in these crazy days, but what an inspiration you are to all of us, a great mother to those 7 babies, know you are not alone, we got your back with prayer and love. thanks for sharing

  • @cjbrown5137
    @cjbrown5137 2 роки тому +2

    My grandson was born at 27 weeks and addicted to pain meds which my daughter had to have to function because of her health issues. He was in NICU for about 2months. After getting out he had multiple trips to ER. Where we live was 5 hours from his dr. Her insurance at the time didn't cover out of state. We had a wonderful hospital about 2 hrs away but her insurance wouldn't pay. We were stuck with local ER. He had difficulty any time he was congested. He's now 6 yrs old. Very active and healthy. If I can tell you anything, you know your child better than anyone and soon all of this will be past. That doesn't help much during these times but it gives hope for the future. Many prayers have and are continuing to be said on behalf of you and those precious babies. God's got this. What a blessing y'all are to me and many others. Merry Christmas!

  • @marygruhn2981
    @marygruhn2981 2 роки тому +4

    Two of my sons were preemies. For the first year their pediatrician always adjusted. Whenever I had to deal with an ER doctor, I had to argue about their adjusted age. Also, they were very small. You are the best judge. I really understand how dismissed you must have felt. This was 40 some years ago. Now my boys are over six feet tall and very healthy.

  • @mikkileon6380
    @mikkileon6380 2 роки тому +6

    You Two Are SOoooooo Not Over Reacting Parents!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    You are Extremely Experienced Parents in which one is also an RN.

  • @pamelalittlechild2923
    @pamelalittlechild2923 2 роки тому +2

    Bless you both, you had a really traumatic birth and NICU stay so you will probably always have that worry about the babys every time they are sick x

  • @gwackamoley
    @gwackamoley 2 роки тому +9

    So glad Truly is doing better! Its interesting to see the dynamics of your relationship. It reminded me of my hubs and mines; Im the emotional one and my hubs is the calm one. Glad you were able to reel it in Bri to make that ER visit…. 💗

  • @nancycowan6109
    @nancycowan6109 2 роки тому +6

    I know you are a UA-cam channel and I’ll never, ever know you but this much is true. I very often think of you and your family and babies. I’ve laughed and learned. And I’ve worried a lot - so this video was heartbreaking in so many ways. The pain and fear is real, the PTSD is really real. While I’m not a very prayerful woman, for what it’s worth, I pray for you all. ❤️

  • @frantracey8737
    @frantracey8737 2 роки тому +1

    By sharing your emotional journey, I'm sure you are helping others realise they are not alone. My babies all had fevers at times, they were all active & that was about the only time I got to cuddle them.

  • @quackersplatfarm
    @quackersplatfarm 2 роки тому +3

    My daughter was in the NICU after birth, on a ventilator, and barely hanging on to life. She's 12 now but I still have trauma and anxiety with doctors and medical things. Watching this made me cry so hard because this is me. It forever changes you. My heart goes out to you.

  • @pippaseaspirit4415
    @pippaseaspirit4415 2 роки тому

    PTSD is a very real thing. Nobody who hasn’t experienced it can really understand. Much love to all of you.

  • @mccormickshiddenhomestead1147
    @mccormickshiddenhomestead1147 2 роки тому +1

    Oh mama. Your mama heart cry brought me to my knees. Praying for you.

  • @hannahfield1498
    @hannahfield1498 2 роки тому +12

    I also had an experience with an ER doctor that was very interesting. I had to take my 4 day old to the ER because she stopped breathing. He told me I just needed to burp her more. Thankfully this was two months ago and she's doing just fine now.

    • @cynthiafisher9907
      @cynthiafisher9907 2 роки тому +2

      Ugh! I had the ER tell me the medication they gave me made me throw up because the pill was too big! Sometimes....

    • @sabine3769
      @sabine3769 2 роки тому +1

      Crazy

  • @maryjillfernandez7136
    @maryjillfernandez7136 2 роки тому +1

    Sending love and prayers for Truly and to both of you , Art and Bri🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼❤️❤️❤️

  • @dollyperry3020
    @dollyperry3020 2 роки тому +1

    Bri, My heart goes out to you! I'm so sorry you have had to go through this. Prayers! Big cyber hugs!

  • @hollykelley2295
    @hollykelley2295 2 роки тому

    I totally get how you feel like you need to be with the babies. I am so sorry you were so torn. What an emotional time.

  • @barbkenney5843
    @barbkenney5843 2 роки тому

    Thanks for sharing your humanity and helping us see our own .

  • @lesleyharris525
    @lesleyharris525 2 роки тому

    Praying fo sweet Truly, you are a great mum and dad and hopefully someone who has been a preme parent will get in touch, sending prayers and love to you.💖

  • @barbseverino1278
    @barbseverino1278 2 роки тому

    Prayers for Truly. Merry Christmas wonderful family.

  • @jfarm8854
    @jfarm8854 2 роки тому

    God bless Truly and all of you in this beautiful family

  • @karinbfrombavaria3909
    @karinbfrombavaria3909 2 роки тому +5

    Your kids are adorable , how they care about their littles. Dont worry, god is always with you . All will be good. ❣ love and hugs from Bavaria in Germany ❤❤❤🎄🙋🏼‍♀️

  • @beverlyclayton1244
    @beverlyclayton1244 2 роки тому

    Blessings and prayers for a speedy recovery for your little one!
    Merry Christmas to you all!

  • @crochetcatcrafty
    @crochetcatcrafty 2 роки тому

    Bri, having gone through so much, I'm glad you are letting us know how you feel. Crying gets the "hurt" out. I also agree with you that your twins are 2 months old. My husband has very fragile health. I cry too. You are such a loving mom.

  • @enosyodermattieyoder4298
    @enosyodermattieyoder4298 2 роки тому

    Bree you are such a hero!! You're a REAL mother. You can be sad because of the child being sick and you can suck it up if you need to. And you dig in and research and take care of your family well! God bless you and your family! And Art I'm so proud of you, being so understanding and patience and loving Bree well in her time of trauma.

  • @darlenethompson6738
    @darlenethompson6738 2 роки тому +6

    Prayers and concern for your baby girl.

  • @MelissaMalzahn
    @MelissaMalzahn 2 роки тому +3

    It sure is scary whenever you have to rush to the ER with a child but after being in Nic unit after birth it is scarier for sure.

  • @lindal5303
    @lindal5303 2 роки тому +6

    I admire your courage Art, you had two tramas to care for!

  • @tammysarrazin7078
    @tammysarrazin7078 2 роки тому +1

    i remember the crisis you had with Brighten and both of you had a very rough time with him it just brought that memory back 2 fold hugsssssssss

  • @victorian377
    @victorian377 2 роки тому +1

    I cried with Bri. It brought back memories of my sons when they were babies. The love we have for our children is so deep it hurts. But I’m so very thankful she’s doing well. ❤️😘🙏

  • @karenhernke281
    @karenhernke281 2 роки тому

    Prayers sweet Truly. Hugs to all of you during this trying time. Merry Christmas! Greetings from Wisconsin. Karen 🙏❤🙏

  • @lindakurtz2653
    @lindakurtz2653 2 роки тому +1

    Yup! It’s so easy to judge others motives without knowing their context. We have a different context but need to be vigilant and very careful with our high risk family members. It’s isolating, lonely and hard mentally. Thank you for being vulnerable enough to share this with us- it might not be very helpful but there are lots of us out here dealing with the same kind of issues. Blessings on you all, prayers for a TRUELY speedy recovery. ( couldn’t resist it!)

  • @marshamercer
    @marshamercer 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you all For sharing this truly heartbreaking time! I gave birth to my child at 32 weeks. surgery the day he was born for intestinal detachment issues. we spent almost 3 months in the NICU until he was 5lbs. We also had to go see many Drs over the next months of being released from the NICU. It was all traumatizing and now that he is 13 I still check his poop. It is just what you do after going through so much! one day I hope to not have this need to ensure he is pooping well. I know it sounds silly but once you have gone through all the trauma, you just take more precautions. I will be praying for you all! God Bless you all!

  • @stephaniechavez9422
    @stephaniechavez9422 2 роки тому

    you're right art. emotional trauma is i think the hardest thing to get through and over. my personal opinion, you don't ever get over it you just learn to live with it and not allow it to rule you. i got a phone call oct 2012 that my oldest son had died. he was 43. i slid into a dark closet and was there for 3 years. i was slowing dying. then i was blessed for some reason to find this psychiatrist who specialized in grief-depression. it is a real thing. it is emotional trauma. he helped me. god bless you guys. always praying in my soul for you.

  • @farmermom
    @farmermom 2 роки тому +1

    You are echoing my same experience with our preemie twins - from the isolation to the disconcerting medical personnel. And the emotions come back so fast and hard - it caught me off guard when it happened. My twins are now 13 and I still feel that strange fluttering panic when I get doctors who contradict each other.
    My prayers for Truly's speedy recovery and also for your mama's & daddy's hearts.

  • @jeannamaynard5037
    @jeannamaynard5037 2 роки тому +2

    I'm so sorry you had to go through such a scare. I have experienced our frustrating medical system first hand more than once. Hopefully, it was just a mild food allergy or some other small issue you will be able to understand when she is older.

  • @ljmike5519
    @ljmike5519 2 роки тому +1

    Prayers sent. Blessings.

  • @SandraRamirez-og7gf
    @SandraRamirez-og7gf 2 роки тому +2

    Sending Truly all the hugs and prayers. Also to Bri. 💕🙏💕. I wanted to just hug you. Your such a great loving Mom. 😘🙏😘

  • @belieftransformation
    @belieftransformation 2 роки тому

    Many blessings to your family for continued good health, happiness & prosperity in all it’s forms. Prayer for Miss Truly to be back to normal. 🤗❤️🇨🇦

  • @suebadger92
    @suebadger92 2 роки тому +3

    With 10 blessings....wait and see became our motto if it wasn't a life threatening situation. We were even known to hang out in the ER parking lot for a while to see if we needed to go thru the doors or just go home. Glad baby is OK!

  • @graceleland3921
    @graceleland3921 2 роки тому

    I see you, Bri! Those real valid emotions. You and those babies have been through so much. You are brave and strong and take one step at a time with the right decisions for that moment. What a Grace to have Truly sent home! Luckily it seems to be the right call.

  • @heathersullivan8494
    @heathersullivan8494 2 роки тому +1

    How frustrating! I’m sorry you are dealing with this. I am a mother of six and I would be a bit baffled if I were in the same situation. I’m glad she is ok for now, and I’m sending my prayers for her. God bless you all.

  • @thuff1947
    @thuff1947 2 роки тому

    You guys are going a terrific job. Bri, you are a warrior.