It's important to remember that you are the expert in parenting Jeffrey, more expert in that role than the nurses, or physicians, or child life therapists, or any other of the health professionals that you meet. You serve a crucial function in this parenting role. You are his guide, and the best of all comforters. The nurses consider part of their role to be helping you in this parenting challenge, so don't hesitate to ask for their assistance. When you bring Amy to the hospital, you may have a myriad of emotional responses.
Most parents do.
Fear, anger, guilt and sadness are all normal, albeit difficult reactions to her hospitalization. Come to the next page to take a look at some strategies that might help you to deal with those feelings.