As you can see, my due date is in 6 days. I'm dilated 2 cm (as of monday) I've been having contractions on and off, nothing major. Here's my problem. DH goes back to work on Thursday morning. He will be gone for 2 weeks and then a 10 hr drive home. Which will put him home on Friday morning. I will then be 41 weeks and 6 days.
WTH am I supposed to do? If I go into labor while he's gone there's no telling if he will make it back in time for the birth. A 10 HOUR DRIVE. I have been talking to MW, it's been my plan to do all natural, but since DH's schedule got changed from 7/7 to 14/14 AND he got moved so far away, I am freaking out.
ETA: Thanks for letting me whine. I feel a little better now
Re: I'm starting to freak out.
Fvck.
I'd say you need to count on the very real possibility that he may not be there for it. What's your backup plan? You can't control labor, you just can't.
I wish I could swoop in with my Richie Rich helicopter and bring him home in time for delivery!
I'll come help! I'm not far!
Also, in my experience the 2nd time around was way faster, but also way easier.
I'm sure I could *possibly* find someone last minute, I've looked into doulas. I'm not real big on strangers being there. My mom lives near me, but she FREAKS out in situations and she would stress me out really bad. When I had DD she was telling the doctor to give me a c-section so she could come out faster because "it was taking too long" so there's no way I'm inviting her in.
ETA: not that c-sections are horrible, it just wasn't necessary in DD's birth.
Holy crap, do not bring your mom!
Maybe a doula would be the answer? I wish we could come down there and help!
Mmmm...cake!
Baby # 2 edd 11/26/08 - Ezra Jacob born 11/29/08, 9 lbs 6 oz., 21 3/4 in
Baby #3 edd 05/04/13 - Titus Jude born 05/01/13, 9 lb 5 oz. 21.5 in