Due to give birth in a couple weeks

Depending on the type of birth you have, you could be out after 4-6hrs so no need!

@Rachel I have strep b, and they've said that I may need to stay in for 48 hours

I dont think there's a right or wrong way to do it but but I can only share my experience. My husband went to collect my son (then 2.5) from grandparents the day after his sister was born. He brought him home and he had the loveliest first meeting with her in his own home. x

I’m going for meeting baby at home. She had to come to a scan with me as childcare fell through and she was so upset seeing me be touched. Literally didn’t want the lady to touch me, despite distractions like biscuits and my phone. Beside herself. I’m having a caesarean and I know that seeing me uncomfortable or not understanding why I can’t get up and run to hug her will upset her. Best for us to let her be in her environment and bring baby to her. I asked my obstetrician too and she said most don’t bring siblings to the wards.

Aw congrats! It’s complete personal preference but for me I was excited for my toddler to come to the hospital and meet baby sister. I was really glad we planned it because I ended up staying 3 days + 3 nights and that would have been too long not to see him anyway

My 2.5 year old came to the hospital to meet her baby sister. She’d already been away from me for about 4 days at the point, I was having to stay in for at least another 2 and we both missed each other so I asked my husband to bring her if she wanted to come. She didn’t stay long but it was such a lovely half hour ☺️ cheered me up as well because I was lonely on the ward when my husband was home looking after her and everyone else had their partners!

I’m giving birth in another city (an hour from home). I’m currently staying at a family members house with my 5 year old until I give birth (less than 2 weeks). When I go into labor, he’s staying with my second sister. He eventually will have to come to the hospital regardless which I think is fine.

My son was the same age when I had my little girl in Feb he came to see me as I was sat waiting to be induced then he was brought as we knew we had to stay in and I had already been apart for a few days. It was a bit soon my room was a mess and I was being canulated due to blood loss so he got upset but the day after when I was up and dressed he was fine. I was worried about him being seperated for so long he was so excited to see his baby sister. But it's personal choice x

There definitely is no right or wrong way. My son was 1.5 when we had our daughter. I only stayed 2ish days probably a little less I hated the hospital I gave birth in and wanted to go home. But we chose to have him meet her at home. He is/was in a very curious phase and I figured he’d be touching stuff and it might be overwhelming for him to meet her in that setting. When we go home I sat on the couch after I gave him solo snuggles and held her and he climb up into my lap and touched her hand a little and then went about his day lol I don’t think we would’ve got that moment in the hospital. Also some hospitals don’t allow kids onto those floors.

idk if this will make any difference to you but i think wait until you’re home so your 3 year old feels more comfortable in their surroundings when meeting their new sibling. i’m not sure if this is helpful or not but i wish you best of luck with your birth!!! ❤️

My little girl was only 14 months old when we had our second baby and going to the hospital at 5am in labour was the longest I’d been away from her so I was desperate to see her, even though I gave birth 2 hours after arriving at the hospital 😅 I also felt “guilty” that she was missing out so I let my mum bring her when we got moved to the ward. It was really special for us to have her there! We were discharged a couple of hours later and it was nice to leave the hospital all together. But it will depend on your delivery/recovery so I’d say just see how you feel and if you’re up to it let her come in!

I have strep b aswell and nobody told me i would need to stay at hospital longer 😱 glad i read ur comment lol

Hospital if you are over night and well enough. I think it helps their mind understand when they see things / where you’ve been etc.

@Sarah even once home you will be uncomfortable and unable to run and hug her though? Recovery takes weeks

@Emmo I know, it’s not my first section but she’s not a fan of hospitals and me being touched by people. I just know seeing a cannula will freak her out. At home it’s her space, I’ll be 3 days pp (last time I took the train home and was at Costco on day 5 so it’s wasn’t too bad for me) so I will be more mobile and less high 😂

As the oldest of 4kids, I always loved go to the hospital and meet baby and mommy, I even have a memory of my 1st brother who is 17months younger than me. I feel like it helps the kid to understand where mommy was and the difficulty, and the process! But at the end, it is not a big diff, it is more about yourself how you gonna feel !

Thank you all, ladies, for your opinions. My little girl is 3, and she's really switched, and she can't wait to meet her baby brother 💙 I was thinking of my partner and daughter coming to the hospital and my partner really loves the idea of that too as he's going to take her to the shops first to buy baby a soft Teddy and mummy some flowers 💐 😢 but then I started over thinking and thinking what to do for best. Xx

I would wait. I always do.