Oh god, what are we going to do???

[katzone]

I am going in thursday to be induced and DS will go to school as usual in the morning but we have no-one able to pick him up in the afternoon, everyone works until 5pm so have a 2 hour gap and no-one to look after him!!

Seriously, no-one!

 

[xprincessx]

does his school not have an after school club he can do for the afternoon or some activities they can provide him with until someone is able to pick him up. Some schools will do this if you explain your situation to them x

 

[spacecadet]

Hi I was gunna suggest afterschool club type thing as well, but can the person who is going to be looking after her explain the situation to their boss and maybe leave work a couple of hours early on that day? My SIL is 'on call' and works full time and has already cleared it with her boss that she may need to leave work early or have a day or 2 off..
Induction may take a couple of days anyway (or longer)
good luck!! xx

 

[newbie]

Or perhaps a child minder? Or could he go home with a friend? It would only be for a couple of hours - and for a very good reason!!
xx

 

[I<3paul]

Yeah you could ask one of his friends mums if you know them. What about your families?is no one able to book half a day or leave a bit early?? Xx

 

[kellis]

Can't someone finish work early, due to exceptional circimstances?

 

[sherple]

Couldnt he go home with one of his friends for a short while, if you explain to some of the mums im sure they'd be more than willing to help. You can always repay the favour once your back on your feet.

 

[Mrs Liamxxs]

If it comes to the point that you really cant find anyone to look after him (which i think it sounds like) why not let him have the day off from school, it might make it a bit easier to find someone to look after him, hope you find something that works soon, and good lck on the induuction xx

 

[katzone]

Problem is I want my mum with me so that rules her out.
My dad lives 200 miles away (visits us once a month) so hardly seems fair to ask him.
BIL has recently got a staffordshire bull terrier that is snappy so don't want to ask him for fear of DS getting bitten.
Other BIL has got serious issues with his daughter constantly having nits and now fleas - yes FLEAS so I don't want him either.
My FIL isn't the nicest of people at the best of times so that is a no.
Last option is MIL who always said she will have him but as long as she isn't at work I have said to DH now can he ask him mum to please leave work early or pull a sickie if needs be (she is never ill so not like she does this frequently) and we'll cover her wages, I'd much rather pay out than have the worry... personally I'd do it anyway if it was my son and daughter-in-law but I know what MIL is like, all about the money!
Will have to see tomorrow what she says. FX'd.

 

[sarafused]

I woud suggest you actually get your mum to take him for the few hours until someone else is ready. Inductions generally take some time to get going so I doubt she would miss anything in that time.

 

[gemabee]

I woud suggest you actually get your mum to take him for the few hours until someone else is ready. Inductions generally take some time to get going so I doubt she would miss anything in that time.

i agree... then when ur mil has finished in work she can take ur son nd ur mum can come to hospital.
inductions can take forever! i know if i have to get induced i've told my mum to stay at my house (preferably cookin nd cleaning ) until i ring her nd tell her things are pickin up speed... i am more than happy doin things by myself tho!
xxx

 

[katzone]

Lol, yeah I went 31 hours when I was induced with DS, just scared this time being second baby it might end up being quicker and she misses it.
Think it will have to be last resort if MIL won't help, not fair though that I should have to miss out on having my mum with me if MIL won't take a few hours off.

 

[sarafused]

I had a quick birth with an induction for my first but it was still a case of going in at 9am and baby born 10pm. Your mum could also use the time to refresh and get some dinner as its not always easy to eat at hospital.

 

[gemabee]

i'm assumin u have an oh seeing as u have a mil... so can he not help at all?
xx

 

[katzone]

i'm assumin u have an oh seeing as u have a mil... so can he not help at all?
xx

Lol, I want him with me too! Guess that might be a bit fussy wanting DH and mum there the whole time.

 

[gemabee]

i'm assumin u have an oh seeing as u have a mil... so can he not help at all?
xx

Lol, I want him with me too! Guess that might be a bit fussy wanting DH and mum there the whole time.

maybe
lol... as my mum always says... beggars can't be choosers!
but if ur oh is there too then surely ur mum can pop out for a few hours??
xx

 

[sarafused]

Im sorry, but I do think its slightly unfair to ask your MIL considering you have your OH and mum in with you. Personally Id rather know my child was happy and well looked after rather than have 2 people with me that cant help beyond support and maybe sitting twiddling their thumbs.

We actually dont have a single person around to help us. I have one friend we can go to for an emergency but she has some serious problems to deal with at the moment. We have my mum coming over from the UK when Im 37 weeks and just praying I dont pop earlier. Id rather do the birth on my own and be happy to know that my son is safe and well looked after.