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What a jerk of a boss. My husband has been travelling Internationally as well, and his boss totally understood that he needed to be here after 37 weeks. I think his job could be covered under FMLA. If he works for a company that has at least 50 employees in a 75 mile radius and has worked for the company for at least 12 months - and you do not work and are not taking FMLA (I think only one of you would qualify)- he should be able to take off up to 12 weeks to take care of you and the baby. Granted it is not paid, but he CANNOT be fired for it. Your doctor would just have to fill out the paperwork that you are pregnant and you are expected to deliver during that time. You can read more about FMLA at: http://www.dol.gov/esa/whd/fmla/

That would be very hard. Even though it is your third child you still need and want him there. It is not even a something you can change as in this economic climate and as you will be a family of five I imagine his paycheck is very much needed. Do you have another support person who could be there with you. Does your husband have a mobile/cell phone with a video link on it that you could communicate through at various stages throught out the labour. Just remember the most important thing is for you to be relaxed and calm - to help have a relaxed calm labour, and a relaxed calm healthy baby. Good luck. from this mum of three to you!

I do believe under FMLA your husband has the right to request that time period off without threat of losing his job or demotion due to his absence. You might want to research the specifics. He should be eligible for Paternity Leave if the company has more than 50 employees and he has been employed there for 12 months +. But I could be wrong. Good luck!

Is the job replacable? If so, maybe he should check into finding another job.



If not maybe you can talk to your doctor about having an induction 1 week earlier so that he could be there. I know that this isnt ideal since he would still be gone during your recovery, but maybe you could have family come over to help you with the kids?



Hope it works out!

Firstly if your husband chooses to be at the brith and gets fired he can sue his boss for unfair dismissal. secondly if he chooses to go then make sure you have family to watch your kids and help once the bubs come sout i know it sucks but you may not have any other choice if your husband chooses to go!

I would consider hiring a doula. She is there primarily to support you and keep you comfortable. Also, take any help emotionally/physically for the time he is gone. You'll need it, and you'll definitely appreciate it. Good luck, I'm so sorry he'll miss out on such a special moment.

You should look into the laws regarding the FATHER getting time off work when the baby is born. I think like maternity leave for women, husbands/daddys legally have some rights like that as well...

I'd look into it and see what you can find! Hopefully I'm not mistaken.

So maybe you'll go overdue. Get family to help you, or hire a sitter to watch the kids while you are delivering. Get lots of pictures and remember that at least its only 2 weeks.

thats hard because he needs the job but if my husband cold request time off from the army he should be able to do the same what about one of ur parents i know its not the same but it would give you some support hope all works out

Maybe see if you can get induced by your doctor. I'm sure they will understand that you need your partner there for the birth.

Also maybe while he's gone see if a family member can help you out.

He has just as much right as a father as you do as the mother. Look into the laws..hope everything works out for you! That would really suck..*hugs*