What does one do?

Camron Rust · #1 (**permalink**) Mon Jan 03, 2011, 05:27pm

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Originally Posted by Terrapins Fan

Hmmm, my wife went to the hospital when I was at a game, I went there after the game and stayed til midnight, came back the next morning at 7am and she had the baby at 7:30...worked out nicely. BTW, they really don't need us there, we just get in the way.

My first child was delivered less than 1 hour after arriving at the hospital.

Check with your assignor....If the due date is close, I'd either cancel a 2-3 week window or give them back 2-3 days before the game (whatever your assignor is OK with) until the baby is born. There will always be another game but the opporutnity for your wife to throw things at you while she's in labor only happen a few times in a lifetime.

Adam · #2 (**permalink**) Mon Jan 03, 2011, 05:54pm

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Originally Posted by Camron Rust

There will always be another game but the opporutnity for your wife to throw things at you while she's in labor only happen a few times in a lifetime.

Having missed one of those two chances I had, I agree completely.

Scratch85 · #3 (**permalink**) Mon Jan 03, 2011, 06:18pm

"It's unrealistic to think I'm gonna be here every time you have a baby. I'm gonna miss some birthdays and some christenings. I'm gonna miss some births, period!" Dewey Cox

grunewar · #4 (**permalink**) Mon Jan 03, 2011, 08:10pm

Bring your wife and her Dr. to your game. If she goes into labor, have her hold off until half time or between games. She's pretty considerate right?

Just a thought.

Other than that, I agree with the others. Don't risk it - don't take games. Many of us have had injuries, illness, family problems, etc. during the seaon. Basketball will be there when your done tending to personal and family needs. Health and family come first!

Adam · #5 (**permalink**) Mon Jan 03, 2011, 09:02pm

Your assigner has likely had children of his own; or at least a spouse. He'll understand and would rather schedule around you now than at the last minute.

mbyron · #6 (**permalink**) Tue Jan 04, 2011, 07:30am

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Originally Posted by Snaqwells

Your assigner has likely had children of his own; or at least a spouse. He'll understand and would rather schedule around you now than at the last minute.

I thought you were going to say, "...than lose you forever when your wife either kills you or prohibits you from officiating."

BktBallRef · #7 (**permalink**) Mon Jan 03, 2011, 10:50pm

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Originally Posted by Snaqwells

Having missed one of those two chances I had, I agree completely.

I have a better shooting pct. than you. I made two of three.