If you have a good relationship with your nurses, lean on them.

Here you gotta be tough. Ignore the text message until you are done...tell them you were just not in a position to respond to the text message. Trying to get in touch with you during that time is just plain problematic, and it's easier for them to get in touch with you when you aren't there.

And if they have a habit of coming by without planning, let your nurses know and they will probably help you run interference.

Ryan & Megan
GGG Born 8/9/10 28 weeks 5 days
Lily Ann 2lbs 12oz. 54 days in NICU
Emma Grace 2lbs 6oz. 55 days in NICU
Abigail Rose 2lbs 7oz. 55 days in NICU
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