First night alone with a newborn

My husband has just asked me how I’d feel about him staying away one night for work as he has an early morning meeting 3 hours away.

Our baby will be 2 weeks old. He hasn’t arrived yet, so I’ve got no idea how I’ll cope parenting as a duo, let alone by myself!

What would you do in this situation? Unfortunately it’s not possible to have anyone come and stay with me to help.

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It’s more about how you feel in yourself? Are you recovering well?
I know you said you’ve got no one to stay but could they be there on stand by in case you need help? X

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Because you don’t know baby’s age, your recovery, your health, your mental state… I agree it’s so hard to say. If it was me, I think I’d have to go for a really honest chat that it makes you nervous because there are still so many unknowns. Would a compromise at this point be to try and book somewhere with no deposit/cancellation fee and work towards that as a goal? Obviously don’t know your husband but would he be the type to recognise if you need help and not leave you when the day comes if you’re struggling? With any luck you’ll be well and confident but as someone who hasn’t had their baby yet either… it’s a lot to think about!

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