delivery

[leanna81]

After I have my baby should I keep my other two kids out of school?  I am 14 weeks now my due date is February 11, but I always have my kids at least two weeks early which would land around my sons bday January 29th.  Both kids are excited, I have a 9 yr old boy n  a 7yr old daughter.....what would you recommend?

[Kristen425]

I'd say yes for the day you have the baby (day after if it's an overnight birth)...but keep them in school otherwise.  You and baby need your rest and the kids should be in school.  We were taken out of school early the day my brother was born but right back into school routine the next day.

[MaddiesMommie14]

I let my son stay out of school the day my daughter was born. But just that day so he could be one of the first people to meet the newest addition to his family. But he was back in school the very next day.

[cb9587]

My son cannot come to the hospital. He is immune compromised but I don't think I would have him there for the delivery anyway. Coming later in the day or the next day is what I would do. If you already have multiple kids I don't know why they would feel left out anyway.

[leanna81]

Thanks guys that does help.... Leaving bag at home on purpose...never thought of that.

[luka_n_baby2]

I wouldn't take them out of school but that's me. There are ways to make them feel important and not left out. "Forget" babies bag at home and ask them to bring it to the hospital and praise them for saving the day.. They can always visit afterwards. If you don't have anyone to watch them then you have no choice and I'm sure they are old enough to behave well. Good luck, either way I'm sure they can't wait to meet their sibling

[melse]

I completely understand that you got to do what you got to do. My husband always brought the kids to the hospital to meet the baby. But if you end up having to take them with, it's no biggie and I'm sure you wouldn't be the first mom to do it.

[Kelz72312]

I would keep them in school honestly but if u have a baby sitter that can stay with u around the 20 til u have the baby that would be great so just in case u go into labor while the kids are at school somone will be there when they get home

[leanna81]

Ya I just want them to know that they are not being left out. And enjoy their new sibling and know momma is OK,  besides,  my water normally breaks at night so I'll have to have some family members watch them... Hopefully,  but if I can't get a hold of them they will be there with me

[melse]

Personally, I wouldn't. But if you wanted to for a day or two, I wouldn't see the harm in that. I totally understand how excited they must be.