My kids in care

[Trillian]

The other posters have all given you wonderful advice I hope that you get your babies back with you soon. It is hard on them now, but they will understand when you tell them you need a little more time to be better

[starangelk]

My heart breaks for you.......I am so sorry you are going through this. Please take the advice of the other posters. Xx

[~*Niadalla*~]

I can't give you any advice, and the ladies in here hve been wonderful. I just wanted to give you so many hugs. xxoo

[nickle730]

You have done the right thing asking for help. Are you able to express milk for your DS2? I would hope that delivery of your milk can be facilitated if you are able to provide it. There are plenty of AD's you can take whilst BF or expressing. I hope your boys are home soon.

[AnyDream]

I'm so sorry to hear you've been in such a bleak and hard place.

[Artechim]

Concentrate on getting yourself better. Healing yourself from such a low place takes longer than 6 weeks in hospital. Please make sure you are fully well before you get them back. I can't imagine how hard it is to be away from them, but you need to be in a better place to be able to care for them properly.

[Starfish]

What the others have said - work with DOCS and other professionals you are dealing with. It may feel like everything is taking a really long time, but hang in there. I have known of some mums in your position who have gotten their children back sooner than they expected because of all the work that they did with DOCS and on getting themselves better. So do all that you can. You will get there.

Ask about getting EBM to your little one. Ring the ABA Helpline if you need help with this, as unfortunately some professionals and DOCS workers don't understand the importance of breastmilk for a young baby, and may not think this is a priority, but if you can do this, then I recommend that you do. Actually, if you are able to, expressing BM may help with your recovery because of the hormones that your body produces during let down.

GL.

[RhiChiChi]

I don't have any advice about being reunited with your little ones. Only what Divvy & the OP's have suggested. Make sure you get well yourself, I hope you don't have to wait too long to be back with your boys.

I was going to suggest what Starfish said, can you provide EBM?

Best of luck, I feel so sad for you

[Gigi]

What the others have said - work with DOCS and other professionals you are dealing with. It may feel like everything is taking a really long time, but hang in there. I have known of some mums in your position who have gotten their children back sooner than they expected because of all the work that they did with DOCS and on getting themselves better. So do all that you can. You will get there.

Ask about getting EBM to your little one. Ring the ABA Helpline if you need help with this, as unfortunately some professionals and DOCS workers don't understand the importance of breastmilk for a young baby, and may not think this is a priority, but if you can do this, then I recommend that you do. Actually, if you are able to, expressing BM may help with your recovery because of the hormones that your body produces during let down.

GL.

i had a similar response to your post - apart from the obvious, i am so sorry you are going thru this.

If you know your LO is having trouble with formula, i would research milkbanks (donated breastmilk) in your city, and ask whoever has care of him, if your bub could be given donated breastmilk (or yours, if you are able to do EBM).

Your post, you are obviously holding it together in extremely horrible conditions, my heart goes out to you. I hope the BS redtape gets cut soon.

[fromscratch]

My thoughts are with you.
I hope you are well again soon and the speedy return of your babies oh and the person doing the paper work gets a wriggle on.

[feeb]

Oh hugs hun so sorry things have got so bad for you. Keep doing all you are asked by them and take care of yourself to show them you can do it. Well done on keeping expressing that is a big effort xoxo

[Lolly]

I am very sorry that you have found yourself in this position. As a parent I can imagine how difficult this must be for you.
The only other suggestion I would make is that you attend every single scheduled visit.

[damprye]

I'd never miss the chance to see my babies Only time a contact had to be cancelled was when I was in court fighting for them

[M D]

Just wanted to check in and see how you are going?

[damprye]

Sorry I haven't updated in ages. Reunification is finally starting. They wanted to see me mentally stable for 6 months before returning my kids. It's stupid as the problem was pnd but nothing can be done about that. At least they are finally starting to come home. First visit at home will be Monday.

[AwesomeFoursome]

I'm glad you are finally getting your babies back . I don't know how they think taking your kids would improve PND, it doesn't make sense. hope they are back with you full time asap .

[beansbeans!]

Yay thats awesome news Damprye!