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To not be happy about my husband going over 3 hours away the day after i've had a stretch and sweep???

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nannyjo · 02/07/2008 19:39

40 weeks pregnant, got possible complications so to try and bring on the labour i have been given a stretch and sweep today. Dh has known about this arrangement for a few days but still booked a meeting for a distance of 3 1/2 hours away (with no traffic or hold ups).

This is baby no.3, 2 and 1 were very quick labours!!! I know the chances are nothing could happen but if it does he's not going to make it back possibly and even so i don't feel comfortable with the idea of calling him up and saying it's started cos he'd drive like a pillock (more so then he already does!!!) and that isn't going to make me feel very good waiting to see if he gets back in one peice!!!

His arguement is he can't stop doing his job for a 'just in case' reason. He makes his meeting as he wishes in order to get his job done. He can happily arrange them to suit himself when he needs (as in near to some mates on a friday pm so he can go out on the piss after!!!!!)

I don't think it is his company being demanding but if it is where would we stand if he did say no???

Sorry for long rant

OP posts:
Klaw · 05/07/2008 15:21

"They want to induce on monday"

Nannyjo, they may well want to induce on Monday but you don't have to agree

Why don't you state that you want Expectant Management and to wait for Spontaneous Onset of Labour?

By the souds of it you will be in labour soon anyway. Make you get plenty of rest, eat and drink regular and stay warm

I also suggest a hilarious comedy tonight, as a good belly laugh is good for opening up your orifices

FrannyandZooey · 05/07/2008 15:29

YANBU
He is your birth partner, right? Your birth partner shouldn't be going anywhere 3.5 hours away at any time when you are full term, unless absolutely unavoidable

i would be looking for another birth partner as back up, tbh

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