what can i do to ease my anxiety.!?
2007-07-18 02:54:54 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
ps: this is my 2nd child, labor went very quickly with my 1st, and i was alone the 1st time, my family lives out of state so now what?
2007-07-18 06:33:57 · update #1
hire a dula? we used one and was very helpful
2007-07-18 02:57:26 · answer #1 · answered by BMW 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Buy him a cell phone. Don't worry, if this is your first baby, when the pains will start there will be plenty of time for your husband to come to you until you actually give birth. Discuss with your doctor and midwife about the whole process (how you should measure the time between contractions, how long you have till you go to the hospital, etc.)
2007-07-18 03:04:02 · answer #2 · answered by cpinatsi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Having back up is always good.
I once broke my arm while my husband was about an hour or two away. So I went and knocked on my neighbors/friends house, and just asked for a ride to the hospital - of course they were happy to help.
I guess my husband must have sped home after I called him, because he was in the hospital with me by the time they took the x-ray.
2007-07-18 03:23:28 · answer #3 · answered by daisyk 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Is there a friend or family member you can call for back up in case your hubby can't get there in time? If not, then show the world and your new child just how strong a woman you can be! You can do this!
2007-07-18 02:57:35 · answer #4 · answered by Lady G 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i was scared as well. my husband didnt go to many appointments with me because he was the only one working. well work was 2 1/2 hours away from the hospital. he'll find a way to make it there. just make sure he has a cell phone on hand at all times and answers it when you call. my husband got stopped by a cop and he told the cop what was going on. the cop just gave him a warning and let him go.
2007-07-18 02:59:56 · answer #5 · answered by david62777 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Chances are by tha when you do go into labor, yu will have plenty of time to get ahold of your husband. Most of the time it takes hours to labor and deliver. Relax.
2007-07-18 02:58:38 · answer #6 · answered by Lynn 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Watch a DVD and take a nap. There is more to this question and you did not tell us where your husband is and what he does. Or you watch Judge shows. Animal planet-- Turner Classic Movies maybe a Jimmy Cagney and Barbara Stanwick movie might be on. When I eat ice cream--I always feel better..
2007-07-18 03:14:18 · answer #7 · answered by Gerald 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Make him come home in case you go into labor early! It's his child, too!
2007-07-18 02:57:52 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
WHY DONT YOU TELL THIS TO YOUR HUBBY,MAYBE HE HE CAN APPLY FOR LEAVE CLOSE TO THOSE DAYS WHEN YOU ARE EXPECTING..BUT ANYWAY IF HE IS NOT INA SITUATION TO BE WITH YOU ATLEAST ASK SOME OF YOUR CLOSE RELATIVE TO BE WITH YOU,ITS NOT DIFFICULT BEING ALONE WHEN GIVING CHILD BIRTH BCOS THEN I 'VE HEARD WOMEN HAVE MORE SELF-CONFIDENCE IN THEM WHEN THEY GIVE BIRTH TO A CHILD ALONE WITHOUT ANYBODY.
2007-07-18 03:11:29 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Stop worrying about your husband not being there when you go into labor and you won't go into labor prematurely due to anxiety.
Sorry... circular reasoning...
2007-07-18 02:58:19 · answer #10 · answered by Joe M 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
make sure if you do go in to labor you have a way to reach him and make sure he gets home asap...or set up a day to be induced...my wife and i did this and it was great.
2007-07-18 02:57:49 · answer #11 · answered by diggerm82 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋