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[quote=Anonymous]OP I'm so sorry these posters are treating you like this. I have lived here for 8 years and still can count on one hand the people I would be able to count on in situations like this.

I don't think the posters commenting have ever actually had to deal with this, they probably all have family in the area.

Asking someone to watch your kid who is not a regular babysitter(like someone you hire) is a really big deal. You don't meet someone at the park, become friendly and then text them the next day asking if they will watch your kid.

The church thing is probably true. All the people I know involved in church have very active mom groups associated with them and I do think that is a supportive environment. If that is not an option I think hiring someone is probably your best bet. I think you will probably have to pay more money than a typical babysitter because you will need them last minute.  You can also ask on your community listserv for recommendations for reputable babysitters. Have them babysit your kid a few times to establish the relationship so it's not weird. Have a few 3-4 that you have. That way you have a better chance of one of them being available for the birth versus having to hire someone new.

For the record, I have about 4 really good friends and I still wouldn't ask them to do this unless it was an actual true emergency (as in it wasn't just about wanting my husband with me-it was a very true emergency).

Good luck and congrats![/quote]

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