Will I have to go in alone?

[GBKJ102218]

Hi,

I'm due in two weeks with my second daughter 😁 DD1 is 4.5 and obviously off with us in the current situation.

Our local hospitals have restricted visitors to zero visitors and only one birthing partner allowed whom must leave once baby is born ie; they arent allowed on the ward.

My question is in relation to the latest lockdown rules; the plan was for my parents (under 70) to look after DD1 whilst we are in hospital for the birth however people are telling me that you arent allowed to interchange households now which means we cant take her anywhere and no one can come into our house. This means that my husband would have to stay home with DD1 and basically just drop me off for the birth and pick me up when baby is here and we are ready to go home!

I'm after some thoughts from you all please.... can I still take DD1 to my parents so husband can be with me, or do I have to be strong and do this on my own? I'll do whatever I need to but just need to get my head around it!

Thanks in advance!!!

Thanks so much for the heads-up about the Facebook group - it's just what I needed at the moment.

I find having to make a decision about whether to go it alone or not so hard - in some ways I wish the trust would just say I need to go it alone so I don't have the emotional back and forth of deciding what to do. Due in 3 weeks though so still plenty of time for things to change!

Yes I agree! The facebook group had lots of positivity in it!

I think you'll be fine in a few weeks time. I agree though, part of me wants the hospital to just say that in on my own to make the decision easy!

Keep isolating and to those who plan to look after you're children too as well and as long as no symptoms then I'm sure it will be fine.

Only issue we cant get away from is picking something up from the hospital and bringing it home. So just picking up your child from parents ot whomever could put them at risk. Play it day by day and whatever happens, justvstay positive! There is loads of support from the maternity staff!