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Stressing about care for DS1

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candr · 08/10/2013 15:58

I know many people have to decide what to do with DC1 when having DC2 but it is driving me nuts how much I am thinking about it. When I get up in morning I get DS room ready for bed incase who ever has him doesn't know how he likes room at night. I have left lists all over the place to help whichever adult ends up here and have started writing DS words for things like what he calls his dummy incase they don't understand.

I worry that I will be so stressed that he is coping ok it will take my concentration of DS2. I am actually a very practical parent and know he will be fine and people will muddle through with him ie he will get fed if at a different time etc but can not stop'preparing' for his care.
I guess I am just worried he will feel left out or worried when I am away as it is me that does everything for him including getting him back to sleep in middle of night. He will freak out if he wanders into my room and finds a neighbour in my bed!
Am I the only one being stupidly obsessed by this?

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nextphase · 08/10/2013 20:46

If your that worried, is a home birth an option?
DS2 was an unplanned homebirth, and DS1 took it all in his stride. DH got the brunt of it, juggling me, DS1, ambulance control!

Or, could DH (i'm assuming he's about) stay at home, and someone else come to the hospital with you?

DS will be fine! Little people are very adaptable

FrogsGoWhat · 08/10/2013 21:36

I have booked a doula to look after me, just so DP can look after DD, and I'm planning a home birth so she won't miss me!

So no, you're not the only one...:)

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