I have a dilemma. I may be too late to do anything about it but if I'm not I think I need to get it sorted out. I moved from Ireland to Wales a couple of months ago for a work contract my husband got and apart from the people he works with we know nobody here and have no support network whatsoever. My parents planned to come over here once the baby was born. My husband figured he could take a week off work from when I went into labour and my parents would then come over for 1-2 weeks so I would have support for the first 2-3 weeks. The only problem we would then have to sort would be what to do with the dogs while I'm in labour. Our garden here isn't secure, so we can't give the dogs access to the outside if we aren't here.
Over time I noticed that my parents' plan to come over seemed to be inching more and more forward. And they were suggesting coming over sooner so they could look after the dogs while I was in labour, which would admittedly be a weight off my mind. I wouldn't have to worry about the dogs being stuck in the house for however long I was in labour and they could take the dogs for a long walk while we bring the baby home, so they'd be more relaxed and find it easier to adjust to the baby. On the otherhand it would mean that my husband and I wouldn't have time to ourselves during the first few days. I wasn't wild at the idea of them coming so early but saw the practical aspect and when I asked my husband his opinion he said he didn't mind.
Now that I have an induction date for next Monday and am showing no signs of movement this morning my parents suggested coming this Friday and staying until the 20th. I said fine and they said they'd book the ferry later today. But I've been thinking about it and if I get induced my husband will be finishing work this Friday and returning on the 19th. So that means that I will only have them here for one day after my husband goes back to work. That seems pretty pointless and feels like they are coming more to see the baby asap (which I understand) than to help me when I'm alone in Wales. They will take care of the dogs. Which is a good thing, especially as induced births take longer. But all in all I think I'd prefer to have them here after my husband goes back to work. Not have everyone here at the same time and then have me alone here each day until the end of the year when my husband's contract ends.
Obviously if they have booked the ferry already the matter is settled, but if they haven't should I suggest they wait a week or two to come over? (They have an event between the 21st and the 25th that they really want to be home for.)
rest of the time it's trackies 
bugger! Hope my bp behaves tomorrow, nearly there and def not willing to get put on bed rest! 
Just need to see in person now!!!
How are you doing whatwillbex??
