I have a question that I wanted opinions about...please

[Burnt Out, ASN, RN]

Do many of you have parents whose babies have died come to NICU reunions?

I received an invitation to a 2 year reunion party for all the babies born in 2002. I was upset that I received the invite since Blake died and I probably will not go, but I was just curious as to what bereaved parents do at other hospitals.

TIA

Ginger

[babynurselsa, RN]

We typically had separate reunions. One of the facilities that I worked at had a very active RTS program and each December we would have an angel tree ceremony. We would invite all of the families that lost little ones and have a memorial service to commemorate the lives of their little one.

[SURFnNURSE]

We also have the RTS program. Ours keeps in contact with the families that have lost an infant up to the 2 year anniversary. Of the parents that i have talked to, They like the opportunity to get together with others that are going through what they have.

[fergus51]

We have some who do and some who don't. Some of the bereaved parents were in there for a long time and made friends with other parents, so they go to see those parents more than anything. If you were upset, I would suggest sending a letter to the hospital asking them to take you off the mailing list. I am sure they don't want to upset you.