i'd be inclined to let him decide. Tell him about your concerns etc and then let him make the call because if you put your foot down he might resent you for it in the long run.

And let's face it, being a bloke he'll probably opt to go... then I would be giving myself my employer award... hiring a cleaner for the week; having takeaway whenever we wanted; even hiring a babysitter/nanny for a day or two to give you a break. If the support isn't there with family and friends; then pay for it!

My dh was away from 30 to 39 weeks preg with my 1st child... no support, i wasn't working for the most part and it was horrible. but that was 9 weeks and by 39 weeks preg I was extremely useless to even care for myself and stressed... For 5 days at 35 weeks, should be much more managable... but then i only had me and not little ones to care for too. For DD I didn't let him budge, ever! lol.

Whatever decision you make, just make sure you are comfortable with it and won't regret it.

it does sound like a fantastic opportunity for him, but he might need to modify his plans, like someone else said... we women don't always have to make all the sacrifices you know!

oxoxo