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WIBU to not visit my SIL is hospital after spinal surgery?

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HarderToKidnap · 30/11/2011 13:28

My SIL (DHs sis) had intense spinal surgery yesterday, 7 hours in theatre. This is for an ongoing condition and will necessitate a 7 week ish minimum recovery time, in a back cast. She has very mild LDs and absolutely adores me. She is 32. She is in a specialist spinal unit about 90mins drive away round the North Circular. Her mum, dad, cousin, and boyfriend are by her bed more or less constantly so she is not short of visitors.

I am 38 weeks pg with first baby. Have had a great pregnancy and overall feel fab. I am supposed to be leaving at three to drive over to see her, my DH is meeting me there after work. Had a show yesterday and today, have been niggling and cramping and tightening all day. I am absolutely exhausted, haven't slept well for weeks as am up every hour or so for a wee and I have a dribble problem whilst pregnant Blush which means that inbetween wees I suddenly startle awake with a sopping wet pillow and face! Anyway, I'm tired, crampy and I just don't want to go. I want to curl up at home, I don't to drive round the miserable North Circ on my own and sit in traffic.

Can I get away with waiting until Friday and if I feel better visiting then? Its just I know she is so looking forward to seeing me, also her stepmum is visiting today specifically because I am and her stepmum can feel a little awkward amongst the wider family group. My DH would still go today, I think, although I am not sure how he would get back.

You have until 3pm to cast your votes.

OP posts:
valiumredhead · 30/11/2011 15:09

Thanks for clarifying that! :)

Bartimaeus · 30/11/2011 15:14

your ILs sound lovely

good luck with the imminent arrival of your LO!

Angelswings · 30/11/2011 15:19

Please update when any thing happens, expect you to be on MN between pushes!

Hope you SiL makes good progress and DH gets home in time

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