Going for induction in 2 hours. Emotional wreck about leaving DS1 at home.

[fashu]

Yesterday I went to the hospital because of a lot of braxton hicks. Basically none stop for 48 hours. The monitor showed I was pretty much having a braxton hicks contraction every 2 minutes. The doctor said they would like to induce me because I'm on 3 days off my due date anyway. I was 2cm yesterday so hoping they won't even have to induce me by the time I get there.
It was a big shock, but a relief since DH works nights and I was always scared something would happen in the middle of the night and he wouldn't be able to get a taxi. (We don't have a car)

But since I got home last night I'm just an emotional wreck thinking I'm going to have to leave my DS1 at home for a few days with his dad. I'm sure he's going to have a great time, he will get away with all kinds whilst I'm away, but I can't stop feeling guilty that I'm just going to go and come back with a new little person who will need a lot of my attention.
DS is 2 and a half so kind of understands, but I don't think he gets its completely obviously.
We've had lots of cuddles and watched some movies together and we've played with his toys but I've just put him down for his nap and he will probably still be asleep when I have to leave in an hour and I just can't deal with leaving him.

Not really asking a question just need to get this off my chest kind of thing so I'm not crying my eyes out to the midwives ahaha!

Also, really wish you could have 2 birth partners now, my mum will be with me because DH was petrified the first time and she's just a bit more supportive,but he still wants to be there when his baby is born 😢

Aww bless you. Try not to get yourself too worked up. Like you said he will enjoy some time with daddy and get away with far too much 😂
I was kept in hospital for a few days earlier in my pregnancy and cried every day because I missed my little girl. She was absolutely fine and we spoke and facetimed every night after school.
Hope youre okay

Good luck, op. You are giving your DC an amazing gift of a sibling. Hope everything goes smoothly and quickly for you.

Just want to say I understand, I started crying reading your post thinking of when I will need to leave DC1 to go and have DC2. It's something I think about a lot, I can't wait for baby number 2 to arrive but just love DC1 so much I feel really emotional about it.

It just shows what a lovely mummy you are, he will be absolutely fine and you are giving him an amazing gift. Thinking of you!

@fashu I literally could have written this myself, I’m 38+5 and have a 2.5 year old. I think it’s normal to feel this way when the birth of your second is imminent. You’ll be fine being away from him and he’ll be fine with his dad for a few days. You’ve had a lovely last day together before his world changes and he’ll adjust to the new little person coming into his life. Think of how much he’ll flourish as a big brother too when baby is here.
I hope your induction goes well and you’re home with your family soon 💐