Im expecting ym 3rd baby and worryed about who can mind them when i go into labour when i had my second my brother was living with me so i didnt have to worry about it then but now he has moved to the other end of the country and my bf parents are to old to my looking after 2 kids under 5. my midwife suggested having a home birth but even then i have been told you still need someone there to look after them while in labour other then you partner so what am i supposed to do. i live in the uk by the way incase anyone wants to on.
2007-01-12 01:22:50 · 12 answers · asked by bobby 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Would one of your friends be willing to help out? If not, than maybe you could hire a nanny just for a few days.
2007-01-12 01:27:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hiya, i am also pregnant with my 3rd child and have similar problems. Here in Scotland you can get released from hospital the same day as having your baby if you have already had 1 and everything goes alright. I hope you can do this where you are but just make sure your man helps out as much as he can to let you have a rest! Ask your midwife if you will be able to do this or try checking online. I wish you the very best of luck!!!
2007-01-12 11:28:43 · answer #2 · answered by Leanne O 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you should ask your parents to stay with you ,idont think they would like you not asking them to help,could your mum be at the birth while hubby looks after the other kids,would a neighbour help,you will need other people even if you have a homebirth incase of complications stop stressing about it you will work something out ,good luck with your baby i am sooo envious,take care,what about your husbands family cant they help???
2007-01-12 09:33:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you could do what that 1 person said & go to the child ppl services but here in the states if u do they are so FOREVER in your life. so if you absolutely do not have anyone to look after them let them be with you & new baby. my granddaughter of 5 & one of 3 were there when their brother was born. (of course they werent RIGHT there looking at the actual place the baby comes from!)& it didnt bother them & they are really close to him now. if there is no one there just is no one to help & sometimes we all have to make do.i hate having to make do sometimes!but be that be as it may thats the way it is sometimes. i wish u the best of luck& hope & pray your family is okay. congradulations & good luck.
2007-01-12 09:46:01 · answer #4 · answered by ginger 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i understand your concern
could your brother come and stay at your house when yuor nearly due and help out?
a home birth could be the answer but again you dont want two kids under 5 running around whilst your in labour
hope you work something out hun
2007-01-12 09:28:54 · answer #5 · answered by Jemmax 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Firstly, don't have a home birth. There is a very small chance that things could go wrong and wouldn't you rather be in a hospital just in case?
Secondly, how old are your boyfriend's parents? My In-laws are pushing 80 and regularly look after my little ones.
Do you have any friends or relatives close by who could help? I'm sure your mates would be happy to look after the kids for a couple of days, or you could leave the kids with the boyfriend and have one of your girlfriends go to the hospital with you.
2007-01-12 09:29:24 · answer #6 · answered by mark 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Take them with you.If you think their to young then the hospital should have some sort of creche facility's you could also speak to a health visitor they can help you find child care in these situations
2007-01-12 10:04:47 · answer #7 · answered by dee.jackson7@btinternet.com 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Speak to social services. They'll arrange temporary foster care for your children while you're in labour.
2007-01-12 09:33:24 · answer #8 · answered by Away With The Fairies 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What are your neighbours like??? would they be able to imnd them for you or ask your brother to come to you for a few days
2007-01-12 09:27:50 · answer #9 · answered by lorraine f 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well do you have any friends that would be willing to sit with them? aunts or uncles or even your parents??
it will all work out fine, promise!
2007-01-12 09:27:20 · answer #10 · answered by puppy love 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋