Going into labor can be a chaotic experience for many parents. Especially when it’s unexpected, it causes a million thoughts to suddenly flood the mom’s and dad’s minds. Where is the hospital bag? Do we have a babysitter to watch our older ones? Did I remember to put on shoes?
Even though parents don’t know the exact moment when labor will begin, it’s important to have a plan in place for when it does. But according to one mom, her neighbors didn’t thoroughly consider where their children would go while they were at the hospital until it was too late. Below, you’ll find the full story that this mother recently posted on Reddit, as well as some of the replies readers have shared.