Going into labor can be a crazy experience for parents. Especially when it’s unexpected, it can suddenly flood Mom and Dad’s minds with a million thoughts. Where is the hospital bag? Do we have a babysitter to watch our older kids? Did I remember to put on shoes?
While expecting parents can’t know the exact moment when labor will begin, it’s important to have a plan in place for when it does. Otherwise, you might end up banging on your neighbor’s door at 3am, only to be told that she won’t watch your children. Below, you’ll find the full story that one mother posted on Reddit detailing how she almost got stuck watching her neighbor’s kids, as well as some of the replies invested readers left her.
