We are in the same situation as you! I'm due in March & our little one is 28 months. As others have said, she's pretty bright & inquisitive & I can't see her sitting quietly at the hospital! Besides, I really don't want her there, she gets concerned enough at the obstetricians when I lie up on the couch! Although DH thinks we should bring her, and he can take her out when he needs to... (what about me?!)

Both our families are overseas, most of our local friends have small children of their own/ will be at work etc. For the daytime it wouldn't be too bad as she goes to daycare 3 days and could get casual care if it was one of the other days. My first choice friend who has minded her lots before lives in the city & doesn't drive- so if it's the middle of the night, she has said she'd just get a taxi down ( we live in Berwick). Another friend locally has said she'll call in sick to work if need be, but she has 2 little ones of her own & I hate feeling like I'm imposing on people...

Sorry, that's not a lot of help but just to say you're not alone in this!!

Big hugs,
Ash.xx