I've known for most of this pregnancy that it would be very likely i will be on my own when I give birth. I'm 37+3. I was at the hospital today & the enormity of it hit me.
I will have to do this totally on my own. Carry my own bags & car chair. No one to hold my hand or get me a drink. No one to share my fear or joy...
I don't have any close friends here. Exdp doesn't want any involvement with birth, baby or our 3 other dc.
It didn't really bother me until today as Exdp was pretty useless during the other births. I really wanted a hb but it was so difficult to organise care out of the home for the older dc that it makes more sense for me to leave then the dc.
The walk today from the car to the hospital was quite painful & I realised I will do that again whilst in labour with a bag & car chair!
I don't know why I'm posting really as there's no point in being upset as it's the way it is...
It's lonely though. x
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Shellywelly1973 · 10/01/2014 18:11
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