I would suggest having a special blanket or teddy of some sort that can always be with your bub. Maybe buy it today and sleep with it for a few nights to get your 'smell' on it. I am not sure if it will be allowed in the nicu so double check that one..

As for recovery. Just take it slow and easy. As much as you will want to get up and see bub just give yourself a few hours then try. I managed to go see my DD when she was 5 hours old. I really over did it but a couple hours rest in bed and I was pretty good then.

My 3 youngest have all been in the SCN for varying times straight after birth as well and it can be tough not having them with you. My Sister went and printed me off some pictures to have with me and to show off to anyone who was interested..

I hope everything goes smoothly