I’m due my second at the end of the month with my little girl being just under 2. We’re planning on her staying with my mum when I go into labour and then until baby arrives. It’ll then depend on delivery and what time we leave the hospital to when she’ll come home. If it’s too late in the day and will cause more stress and confusion we’ll have her come home the morning after we get home. My mum has her a day a week for childcare and she’s stayed the night on a couple of occasions if we’ve been unwell. I’m very mindful though that I don’t want her to be away longer than she needs to be as I want my baby at home with me. I want her to know she’s not been replaced and to create a bond with the new baby so the sooner she comes home after the arrival the better. You’ve got to do what feels right for you though xx
I’m due my 2nd in a few weeks and my son turned 2 in December, I plan to keep him with me (depending on how the delivery goes) if it’s too much for me I know I can count on family to help out that n the fact they live a few doors from me, like the other comment says just go with your gut, if you think it’ll help you n you have that support then there’s no harm in doing so do what’s best for you xxx
I’m due my second next week and my little girl turned two in September, my sister will be having her the day I give birth and if I need to stay in hospital but we will be having her back the day we are home
I’m due Sunday, and I also have a 2 year old, my daughter will be staying with grandparents while I go into hospital to give birth and if we have to stay in for whatever reason, but as soon as we’re home she’ll be coming home. Even if I have to stay in I’m hoping she can come and visit us xx
I’m due my second next week & my first is two. I have him a bag packed ready to stay with his great nan for a couple of days. Don’t feel guilty, it will be a big adjustment xx
I’m due my second end of January and my first is under two. He will stay with his grandparents/aunty when I’m in labour and come back home as soon as we arrive! Good thing though my parents and younger sister live next door to mine so hopefully won’t be a hassle. Can’t wait for my boys to meet and bond xx
I’m due my second in the next few weeks, we will have a nearly 2 year old when baby is born. I personally wouldn’t send my daughter to stay with anyone as I think it’s important to build a bond and foundation as a family all together! But I think you just have to do what your gut tells you! I’ve only ever spent 2 nights away from my little girl so she doesn’t often stay out anyway! Xx