Dads in delivery room
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I'm not expectant anymore... a little "procedure" has taken care of that.
But I was present for both of my kids being born. Our firstborn was just the typical delivery and our second was a c-section. Now it probably makes a difference that my wife is a nurse and I am a trained first responder, so medical stuff doesn't affect me to much. Honestly, I can't describe how cutting my son's cord was a bonding experience. There was something about it that I will always remember and it made me a small part of his birth. (And I'm glad that's all the part I had to play! LOL!)
The c-section, my wife told me that I had to watch and give her the "play-by-play" of what was going on. The doc and the anesthesiologist were both impressed by the fact that I stood up and watched the entire procedure and didn't pass out. Unfortunately, they wouldn't let me cut the cord on my daughter.
I'm glad I was able to be there for both. My wife also appreciated the support. Her mom was also in the room for our firstborn, but that was it for support.
But I was present for both of my kids being born. Our firstborn was just the typical delivery and our second was a c-section. Now it probably makes a difference that my wife is a nurse and I am a trained first responder, so medical stuff doesn't affect me to much. Honestly, I can't describe how cutting my son's cord was a bonding experience. There was something about it that I will always remember and it made me a small part of his birth. (And I'm glad that's all the part I had to play! LOL!)
The c-section, my wife told me that I had to watch and give her the "play-by-play" of what was going on. The doc and the anesthesiologist were both impressed by the fact that I stood up and watched the entire procedure and didn't pass out. Unfortunately, they wouldn't let me cut the cord on my daughter.
I'm glad I was able to be there for both. My wife also appreciated the support. Her mom was also in the room for our firstborn, but that was it for support.
I was there!
Expectant fathers, just go for it. Don't pass out! The real benefit is in telling the story to your kids when they've grown up. They would love to hear the story in your one-on-one chat.
I was inside the delivery room when my second kid was born. It was unforgettable. Now we have a video of our daughter as she was being cleaned up right after getting out
Expectant fathers, just go for it. Don't pass out! The real benefit is in telling the story to your kids when they've grown up. They would love to hear the story in your one-on-one chat.