Question for 2nd time moms

[sleepless_mom]

I'm in a panic, I'm a SMBC so no partner. I just realized my brother and SIL (my birth coach and baby sitter for my 4 year old) will possibly be out of town on a 2 week Disney World cruise when I deliver! Plus, my best girlfriend moved to SoCal a few months back. Due to health reasons my parents are not able to watch my son. What should I do?!

It looks like I'll probably be driving myself to the hospital and going it alone (eeeekk!!!) Also, I don't have anyone to leave my son with that I know well enough or can depend on to be there in a flash when I need to get to the hospital. Ideas?

So my question is this how many moms with their second babies delivered early and how many lasted the whole 40 weeks? I'm due on July 5th or 6th. My brother and SIL are gone from June 17th -29th! So if I'm 1-2 weeks early they won't be around.

[tahariel]

AFP blood tests have a very high rate of inaccurate results. My doctor no longer does the AFP blood test because of this.

Best wishes that everything works out for the best. Good luck.

[sleepless_mom]

I'm talking to the little tiger everyday and telling him he has to wait! I just can't imagine having no one around when I deliver :0(  

My son was 5 days early, this little guy has a really slow heartbeat, which scares me a little 120-130. Plus I'm facing an uncertain genetic outcome 1:84 NT+Afp or 1:74 Quad results. Of course this brings up a whole other batch of concerns in case the baby needs medical attention!

Thanks for the good thoughts.

[pcarsey]

I am kind of in the same position as you, My DH works 2 hours away and although he is planning on taking time off close to the due date, I always seem to go early, with my son it was a month early. So I have arranged, or DH has arranged with the neighbors that if they get a call from me *possibly in the middle of the night* it could mean that I need a ride to the hospital. Our closest neighbor is fine with it, he's a cop and told me he would have me there at top speed but very safe!! I sure hope so!

How far are you from the hospital? Maybe you could arrange to be induced on a certain date?

[tahariel]

I hope the timing works out well for you. My 2nd baby was only 3 days early. My first baby was born on her due date, 40 weeks on the dot. Both on a Sunday. This baby has a Sunday due date too, so I'm expected the full 40 weeks this time too. Good luck.  (26w4d)

[Tennesseegirl]

wow... they picked a heck of a time to leave !!!

I know our Church is a perfect place to go and meet people. You would be surprise on how many people would love to help you in time of need.
maybe your 4 year old can go with them to Disney World cruise ? those cruise lines have wonderful care for littleones.
I would go to a neighbor and ask them for help. perhaps one that is home all day. You have between now and then to strike a friendship up with and get to know them on a personal bassis.

you are in a tough spot. I guess you can even talk with your OB and perhaps have it scheduled. was your first at 40w? alot will determin your progress while carrying. I have read with age,  is another  factor of dilervering earlyer too.

Good luck.. I hope this get worked out so you can have peice of mind.