Am I Going to Make it Through This Delivery?

[Nortechnorth]

I have had some pretty grueling BOAT deliveries in the past. But next month, I've got a BABY delivery. I am not much for looking at blood and guts and the such. However, my wife wants me in the delivery room. I'll be there. I asked my brother what it was like and he said "nobody needs to see that."

From the guys who've done this, two questions:

1:How bad is it, really?

2:How mad is the doctor going to be when I barf on him?

[phragle]

it's not pretty, but it's not that bad..

Drs. nrses etc...we are used to seeing people turn green and puke, you wouldn't be the first, and definitly won't be the last.

She will be draped, so if you stand next to her and hold her hand, you wont have see anything untill they place the baby on her chest.

[insanity]

... I asked my brother what it was like and he said "nobody needs to see that."

Never done it myself, but I'd say that probably sums it up pretty well. I'd say stay north of the waistline, you don't need to see your wifes fun stuff getting destroyed when kid comes out man. Just sayin...

[fund razor]

You'll be all full of adrenaline and daddy juice. I have 5 bucks on you not barfing.

[Wrinkleface]

You'll be all full of adrenaline and daddy juice. I have 5 bucks on you not barfing.

I'll take that bet!!!! U'll do fine Peter, congratz & GOOD LUCK!!!

[Airpacker]

piece of cake Peter. Now, the things she'll be calling you :O

[Nortechnorth]

Cool. Thanks guys! That sheet should help. Guess I should worry about her more than me. Looks like I get the easy part.

[Airpacker]

You already did the easy part

PS, sleep LOT now! You won't be soon enough.

[clayinaustin]

You'll be fine! Congrats!

[Chris]

It depends on you. The excitement and anticipation pretty much makes the yucky parts disappear. The only problem I had was when they gave her the epidural. They pulled out a needle that looked like a sharpened piece of 1/4" pipe about 6" long and shoved it into her spine (The event obviously exaggerated the perception) It kinda freaked me out.

Our first was at a big hospital on a busy night. They put her in a room and we pretty much didn't see anyone for hours at a time. I had to do just about everything. The second one we went to a private delivery center at a different hospital. They had a "birthing suite". It was like a high-end resort hotel. Much better experience.

Like everyone says, the birth is the easiest part. Making sure they navigate the best path through life is an all-encompassing, never-ending job.

[DAREDEVIL]

I have had some pretty grueling BOAT deliveries in the past. But next month, I've got a BABY delivery. I am not much for looking at blood and guts and the such. However, my wife wants me in the delivery room. I'll be there. I asked my brother what it was like and he said "nobody needs to see that."

From the guys who've done this, two questions:

1:How bad is it, really?

2:How mad is the doctor going to be when I barf on him?

CONGRATS,,, and if it does not fall off the trailer u be fine !

[Wrinkleface]

CONGRATS,,, and if it does not fall off the trailer u be fine !

Ouch!

[Chris]

One other thing- if you're going to a teaching hospital, get used to everyone in the place coming in to take a look up your wife's skirt. A janitor came in to grab the trash can once and I expected him to give it a check.

[fund razor]

One other thing- if you're going to a teaching hospital, get used to everyone in the place coming in to take a look up your wife's skirt. A janitor came in to grab the trash can once and I expected him to give it a check.

Am I the only one who pictured the janitor from scrubs when they read this?

[Wobble]

Ive been there for all four of mine. Each and every one is the most exciting thing I can remember. Wouldn't have missed it for anything.

Biggest problem I had was remembering to take a breath.

[CDOWNS]

You've got to cut the cord.....

[Wobble]

You've got to cut the cord.....

that's optional and definitely not for wussies

[BY U BOY]

I thought I was going to barf to, but when I saw his head and the tears filled my eyes I didn't care about anything else. The doc even came and gave me a big hug all bloody and everything.. Just ask the dock for a daddy stitch if it is a vaginal birth

[Knot 4 Me]

Am I the only one who pictured the janitor from scrubs when they read this?

Nope!

I passed out in college watching a childbirth video in a first aid class. In my defense, I was extremely hung over. No such problem in the delivery room. The "unkindest cut" was a bit disturbing. I asked the doc for an extra stitch or two for the wife. The doc was female and not amused! You will do fine!

[VetteLT193]

I am not a fan of any kind of blood, guts, etc. but it is different being your kid.

Still pretty gross but not pass out gross. Honestly the birth is the easy part at least for us guys. The sleep deprivation they put you through will kill you later.

Just kidding. good times. Good luck to you!