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Birth on your own?

Knottie1443220762Knottie1443220762 member
in May 2016 Moms
Has anyone here given birth on their own? Long story short, my parents came in town to help with my oldest but both have decided it's taking too long (I actually have an induction date now but they just don't want to be around anymore - it's as shitty as it sounds). We don't have family or friends who can watch our son, so this leaves me to do this whole thing alone because my husband has to be with our son. Any advice on how to get through it solo?
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Re: Birth on your own?

  • AdorkablePixieAdorkablePixie member
    I don't know if you would want him there, but most hospitals let you bring your child as long as your SO is supervising him/her.

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    Diagnosis: Hypothalamic Amenorrhea

    Treatment: Clomid:  50mg, 100mg, 150mg - not successful and not monitored

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  • Jenly17Jenly17 member
    Do you have a babysitter that he's comfortable with that you can pay extra for a night over? I know my DD's babysitter (who I trust) will do overnights at an extra charge. Maybe now would be a good time to hop on care.com and start looking for someone. 

    I don't know how your hospital staff is, but the L&D nurses at my hospital were incredible, and if for some off chance My H couldn't be there (it would suck) but I would have complete confidence in them to help me through it. 

    I'm sorry you're going through this right now. Hope it all turns out for the best for you!
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  • proudparent2bproudparent2b member
    You might also want to check with neighbors. I've been amazed how great my neighbors have been about reaching out and offering to help even though I don't know them super well yet.

    Additionally, some hospitals provide daycare facilities that you might be able to take advantage of, or even someone at your church (if you are religiously affiliated).  If your oldest is in daycare, you could even check with your provider to see if they'll keep your kid longer (if needed) until you are through labor.

    If you get creative, I'm sure you'll figure something out. The best thing you have going for you is that you know when LO will arrive now.

    If worse comes to worse, you know that you've made it through labor and delivery successfully once before and can do it again! Best of luck! You've got this! :)
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  • mmemartinezmmemartinez member
    You could also look into a doula
    who will stay with you the whole time
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