And this is why I stress about my DS and going into labor...

wheelsonthebus · May 2012

I know that it isn't likely I'll go into labor too much before 40 weeks, but I think it's obviously a good idea to be prepared just in case. My mother is my main contact to watch DS when I go into labor. She lives an hour and a half away. My inlaws have a lot of personal stuff going on right now and I didn't want to burden them with being on call for DS. However, they told my H that they really wanted to be included and to please call and count on them if I need them. They live only an hour away. My mother has been having some recent hip problems and said that it would be good to have a back up for her "just in case" she couldn't get out to us right away. Well, this past weekend my H talks to his parents and they are at their summer house 5 hours away. They didn't even tell us they were going. I'm irked because it feels like I have nobody I can honestly count on to drop everything and come watch DS when the time comes. I know my mom will do the best she can, but it's just stressing me out. It sounds like despite what my inlaws said, they aren't going to wait around for my phone call.

mrsjengle · May 2012

That sucks. I had a similar problem but I put my foot down before my in-laws left. It's so much harder to stay come and labor when you have to plan for a little one at home. GL

Chelsey68 · May 2012

I feel you, I have no family within 1000 miles. I have set up two people to watch DS1 and now one who swore she would be there is starting a new job, and the other one decided to go on vacation out of state for two weeks. Looks like DH will be staying home with DS.