What to do with 15 month old while giving birth?
I am really concerned about what to do with my daughter while I am in the hospital. I still have a few weeks left until my due date, but have been panicking so much because I do not want to leave her. My mother-in-law is planning on watching her while I am at the hospital. She is very attached though and I am worried about her not sleeping or eating well while I am gone. I was debating about whether or not I should have my mother-in-law bring her to the hospital after delivery or not. I am worried if she sees me and has to leave to return home that she will be very upset. I also thought about just sending my Husband home to spend some time with her for a bit. What do you think? (particularly those of you who have been in a similar situation) I know I am worrying to much over this, but I cannot help it. I am not used to being away from her for very long. She has gone to a babysitter before, but not for a long period of time, usually just a few hours. Any advice is appreciated. Thank you in advance.
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@michellebelle I think it would be so hard to have her at the hospital with me. I would love her being there, but with all the noise and distractions I think that would be trouble. I definitely would like to have her come up and visit for a bit. Not sure what to do. I really want my Husband to be there too.
@excitedforoctober I am glad I am not alone. I have been worrying about this nonstop for the past few weeks.
@2600wifey I am afraid that will happen with my daughter. I do not want her schedule to get messed up to much. My mother-in-law has babysat her a few times and it always seems that she doesn't do everything the way we would like, but I guess it is better than having no one at all.
@denois That is how I feel, sort of. I don't think she will feel replaced, but I do not want her to think I abandoned her or something. I feel so guilty just having to go to the hospital and leaving her. I am dreading it. I hope she doesn't remember it at all. I am so scared she is going to be traumatized.
@lilloulou I am in the same boat about night time. She stayed over night one time when she was around 3 months old. She does great at night, but sometimes wakes up once to be comforted and than falls back asleep. I am worried that whoever watches her will not know what to do.
@mrswright08 That sounds like me. I am sure she will be okay for a little while, but I definitely don't feel ready to leave her for a long period of time.