Ronald McDonald house

[flakin]

I'm just curious if anyone has stayed in a Ronald McDonald house.. Our baby will be having surgery soon after birth.. We have the option to stay in a Ronald McDonald home , I'm just curious to hear others experiences .

[flakin]

Thanks for all of y'all's responses :) I leave 2 and a half hours away! She's having surgery for gastroschisis (intestines outside of her body) . On average infants stay 40 days in the NiCU give or take a few days..

[ajgmommy1228]

My husband and I stayed in a Ronald McDonald house when our son was born 6 weeks early at 34weeks and 2days. He had to stay in the NICU for 2weeks. It was wonderful you can come and go as you please

[thirdandlastbaby]

My uncle and his wife stayed in one here in ky for 2 weeks when their newborn had surgery and some complications, they really liked it and it was little to jo cost because it is funded from donations.

[mumma2bee]

How far from the hospital do you live?  Very sorry your baby will need surgery.  What for? (If u dint mind me asking) ...  I think it's a great way for you to be closer if you don't live close enough to the hospital to be with your child.  I have never stayed in one but when my first child was born she was premature n I could only stay in the hospital for 8 days with her,  then had to stay at my house n drive 1 1/2 hours to see her every day.  I spent 10 hours a day in that hospital n wish I could have stayed closer by.  Finally after a month she came home with me:) good luck with whatever you decide♡