Hi all,

My colleagues step daughter has just given birth or is about to give birth to her baby at around 25 weeks. Not good.

My colleague has taken leave from work (not a problem) for a few days to be at the hospital. Her dad, mum and a few other relatives have also headed to the hospital. Her husband is also there.

Maybe this is just me, but I couldn't think of anything worse. I guess I'd be so focused on being with my baby and talking to the doctors that I don't think I'd have the time or the headspace for their presence. Whilst I know they would all be very well meaning and want to offer support, I don't know that I would want them there.

Just my musings. What's your thoughts, either from real experience or hypothetical?

Fiona