Am 39 + 3 today with first baby. Head engaged but I know now that doesn't mean much in terms of predicting when the baby's going to come. I am now feeling pretty uncomfortable for a variety of reasons but can put up with that.
I am due this Saturday 25th and DH is taking a week of leave, then unpaid leave before the baby turns up (hopefully only a couple of days) then his two weeks paternity leave (so altogether his leave will be 25th Sept to on or after 15 Oct). The prime reason for this is not actually the baby - he has OU finals on 13 and 15 October, the culmination of four years work, alongside holding down a full time job. This will therefore give him time to study. He can go to his mum's down the road for sleep and quiet time if the baby is disruptive! He is on for a first if he does well, and these exams are really really important to his and our future.
So would it be unreasonable to demand (in the nicest way) an induction -from NHS- on say 3 or 4 October if nothing has happened by then? Otherwise if I get to 42 weeks plus that's the week of DH's exams! I am also terrified about increasing risks of stillbirth at 42 weeks plus. What do you think, and what would you do in my situation? thanks v much
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Asking for induction for "convenience" - is this reasonable in the circumstances?
auburnlizzy78 · 21/09/2010 15:37
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