I wanted to wait until 8 weeks to tell my mum and dad, everyone else I was going to wait until 12 weeks but I ended up telling my parents at 5 weeks
but think we will still wait til 12 weeks for everyone else
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but think we will still wait til 12 weeks for everyone else
I rang my mum in a panic the second my test went positive 
but I knew I’d need her support, and I told a couple of close friends for the same reason. First trimester is tough and can be lonely so definitely make sure you’ve got some support @chickenwingpls 
but I knew I’d need her support, and I told a couple of close friends for the same reason. First trimester is tough and can be lonely so definitely make sure you’ve got some support @chickenwingpls did you tell his parents later or is that not in the equation. i wouldn’t want to but obviously i’d he wants to i can’t stopI wanted to wait until 8 weeks to tell my mum and dad, everyone else I was going to wait until 12 weeks but I ended up telling my parents at 5 weeks
I personally think with this, if something again were to happen, you have to think who he'd also want support from.
Which in my partners case, would be his Mum. So he told her when we found out.
I always think it is both of our baby and it wouldn't be fair at all if I were to tell my parents and say no he can't tell his. Or I tell my friend and say he can't tell his.
No he wants to wait! I just wanted to tell mine because I’m really close to them
It’s so stupid because it’s not even really the section or anything I’m scared of. It’s the thought of my partner leaving at night and having to sleep in the hospital that’s freaking me out. I don’t know why or where this has come from lol, I just want to come home 
Does your partner definitely have to leave? My local hospital trust tells partners to bring a pillow so they can try to make themselves comfy in a chair at night, although maybe that's just during labour itself? It'd be worth asking in case he's allowed to stay overIt’s so stupid because it’s not even really the section or anything I’m scared of. It’s the thought of my partner leaving at night and having to sleep in the hospital that’s freaking me out. I don’t know why or where this has come from lol, I just want to come home
I was told today he could stay until 9pm! It feels like such a silly thing to be stressing about hut every time I picture him leaving I burst into tears lolDoes your partner definitely have to leave? My local hospital trust tells partners to bring a pillow so they can try to make themselves comfy in a chair at night, although maybe that's just during labour itself? It'd be worth asking in case he's allowed to stay over
That's understandable, you'll have just been through a huge experience and the thought of him leaving is bound to be upsetting! Can you discuss in advance how often you'd like to text/call him while he's gone, and maybe plan something nice to distract you after 9pm e.g. watching something on Netflix on your phone, or reading something? I've been in hospital overnight with no visitors a couple of times and it's strange but not as bad as you think
That’s a good idea. The signal at the hospital is really bad so I’m pre downloading some episodes of stuff on Netflix and some podcasts. I should probably try sleepThat's understandable, you'll have just been through a huge experience and the thought of him leaving is bound to be upsetting! Can you discuss in advance how often you'd like to text/call him while he's gone, and maybe plan something nice to distract you after 9pm e.g. watching something on Netflix on your phone, or reading something? I've been in hospital overnight with no visitors a couple of times and it's strange but not as bad as you think
Good luck. If its any reassurance at all, you get given a button you can press for help whenever you need.
Not the same as your partner at all! Of course!
With my first birth, i was pressing it constantly because I didn't even know how to feed him
Oh I’d have been the same if my partner had to leave. Press that button for anything you need, don’t stress yourself just focus on you & baby. They will do everything else for you. Sending you loads of love for today! I hope time flies so you can get to meet baby soon!
Just done a night in hospital alone so totally feel your pain - I was more upset about my partner leaving than I was at the thought of my baby arriving 7 weeks early!
It wasn’t as bad as I expected. The midwives are in and out all night anyway, but they started coming round more frequently and doing checks from about 7am. I took a book with me but wish I’d taken my iPad too.
Won’t be long until you have your baby in your arms! Remember to ask for help whenever you need it. You’ve got this, Mamma🤍
Baby nosy born yesterday at 12.24pm. Absolute whirlwind of a day. Spontaneous labour lasting just short of 12 hours, I'm so over the moon. We were home the same day. What a dream
Not stupid at all I had the exact same worry and raised it with my midwifeIt’s so stupid because it’s not even really the section or anything I’m scared of. It’s the thought of my partner leaving at night and having to sleep in the hospital that’s freaking me out. I don’t know why or where this has come from lol, I just want to come home
if it’s making you anxious definitely speak to them about it, my midwife said it was hospital policy for them to go but sometimes after a c section or if someone is really anxious they are more lenient but it depends on the unit. My friend gave birth at a different trust and he was allowed to stay all night just in the chair it’s so annoying how it varies from trust to trustI’m next in line. Been a long day of waiting and I’m absolutely starving but a couple hours and it’ll be over 🫠
I’ve been lurking. I’m due my third. Due date end of this week. I hate the waiting!! Just needed to say that out loud on here!
I’ve been sent home because they’ve ran out of time today 🫠
I'm so sorry, that must be so stressful after preparing for it
I hope you can have a relaxing evening and enjoy being in comfortable surroundings before you have to go back My husband was sent home after birth as it was covid times. I honestly pressed that button so many times for help and literally asked then to just check in on me every 30mins. If he can't be with you, then definitely ask as many times as you need for help or support!It’s so stupid because it’s not even really the section or anything I’m scared of. It’s the thought of my partner leaving at night and having to sleep in the hospital that’s freaking me out. I don’t know why or where this has come from lol, I just want to come home
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