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I knew my little'un had to have Vitamin K but for the life of me I hadn't given it a second thought as to how it was to be given, so when the nurse said "OK is it alright to give him his Vitamin K now" I casually gave her a nod expecting to her give him pill or a liquid, only to find her jabbing him in the tummy with an injection. I nearly passed out with the shock. Stupid really but it never crossed my mind to ask.
The Gas and Air was a time passer when no-one was around. For those buzzy head moments, nothing more.
Oh and I caught a glimsp of the of her abdomen area during the C-Section, all I can say is stay behind the green curtain/screen up top because what has been seen can not be forgotten.
Eat when you can because with the high room temprture and the lack of food can also lead to passing out, that and the wetting of the babies head as well.
Good luck with it all though.
The Gas and Air was a time passer when no-one was around. For those buzzy head moments, nothing more.
Oh and I caught a glimsp of the of her abdomen area during the C-Section, all I can say is stay behind the green curtain/screen up top because what has been seen can not be forgotten.
Eat when you can because with the high room temprture and the lack of food can also lead to passing out, that and the wetting of the babies head as well.
Good luck with it all though.
maximm said:
Also take an ipod so you can drown out the screems of "I cant f*cking do this......." from other birthing rooms in the ward.
Also if your wife mutters/screams the above sentence don't reply with "well you're going to have to as you haven't got much choice!" it doesn't tend to go down well!Our first was delivered by the trainee midwife with the cord wrapped round her neck. I properly s
t my pants when they asked if I wouldn't mind pulling the emergency cord behind me 
And to those who didn't want to venture down the business end of the birth, I did and it was one of the most fascinating/amazing things I have ever witnessed. Although if you're a bit squeamish probably best not to!
Had 4 - first was natural and consisted of hours (days) of pain, sceaming, stress, blood, etc, etc. Next 3 were C section and were all days filled with laughs, fun, choice of music in the op room and great photos.
I know which i'd have if it were my body!
PS. Dont worry about bonding....i have no time for babies and only really get "into" them when they can start chucking a ball about. My youngest will be 3 soon and, TBH, its only in the last few months that he's been any fun!
I know which i'd have if it were my body!
PS. Dont worry about bonding....i have no time for babies and only really get "into" them when they can start chucking a ball about. My youngest will be 3 soon and, TBH, its only in the last few months that he's been any fun!
As others have said - Poo. Lots of Poo.
Birth plan is only good for giving the mother the impression that she's prepared when she goes into the delivery suite.
Our first was 5 hours from breaking of waters to birth, so don't bank on it being a long drawn out affair.
Be supportive. Read up on pressure points if you haven't already found out about them. The Mrs thought they helped. I thought that my thumbs were going to shatter into a million pieces.
Good Luck
Birth plan is only good for giving the mother the impression that she's prepared when she goes into the delivery suite.
Our first was 5 hours from breaking of waters to birth, so don't bank on it being a long drawn out affair.
Be supportive. Read up on pressure points if you haven't already found out about them. The Mrs thought they helped. I thought that my thumbs were going to shatter into a million pieces.
Good Luck
Just to add, No Poo, but she did piss all down my leg when I rather helpfully helped her onto one of those really big balls supposedly there to help with pain relief, that and me kicking it against the wall by the bed until told not to after getting caught by the first of many midwives.
We have never spoken of the peeing incident again, but no doubt I'll work it into an argument one day.
We have never spoken of the peeing incident again, but no doubt I'll work it into an argument one day.
1st one, 22 hours in the hospital after waiting at home until contractions were lasting 45 seconds every 30 seconds. Seemed like time to go, but still took bloody hours.
2nd one, kinda doing a similar thing at home trying not to get to hospital too early, then the waters broke. 17 minutes later, we had driven 8 miles to the hospital, and I was holding my daughter.
Initial instructions to my wife were "do not push till we examine you". There was that point when the nurse said to me "hold her feet". I protested that my job was at the talking end rather than the grisly end, but it did not register with her, just brought the same words again, but louder and more urgent. Then "ok dear, try a little push now" - and POP - one kid.
It was quite funny as I was standing there holding my daughter, and the staff were bringing all the equipment into the delivery room.
or ..... the Robin Williams way. Can't find a video clip with it on, there are bits of it on youtube but not the entire section so audio only I am afraid.
NSFW - languagehttp://listen.grooveshark.com/#/song/Childbirth/12...
2nd one, kinda doing a similar thing at home trying not to get to hospital too early, then the waters broke. 17 minutes later, we had driven 8 miles to the hospital, and I was holding my daughter.
Initial instructions to my wife were "do not push till we examine you". There was that point when the nurse said to me "hold her feet". I protested that my job was at the talking end rather than the grisly end, but it did not register with her, just brought the same words again, but louder and more urgent. Then "ok dear, try a little push now" - and POP - one kid.
It was quite funny as I was standing there holding my daughter, and the staff were bringing all the equipment into the delivery room.
or ..... the Robin Williams way. Can't find a video clip with it on, there are bits of it on youtube but not the entire section so audio only I am afraid.
NSFW - languagehttp://listen.grooveshark.com/#/song/Childbirth/12...
Child #1 - plan was, i'd be sitting outside while her sister accompanied her during the main event, she buggered off home to make her dinner as nothing seemed to be happening. About 5 minutes later the midwife walked in and announced that it was time to have it. I asked if she could wait until her sister came back and got one of those withering looks only woman can deliver. TBH it was disgusting what with the smell and the screaming and stuff.
Child # 2 - same plan as for #1 only this time i stayed in the house and painted a ceiling and only went to the hospital when i got the phone call to say the job was done.
Child #3 - i was sent home as nothing was going to happen until the next day, just got into bed and got a phone call to say it was going to be an emergency caesarian and to get back, arrived just after #3 arrived.
child #4 - bit more organised, told they'd be doing a caesarian in about an hours time when the theatre was ready, they took her in and i was told to wait outside while they got her ready, they forgot about me until the child was literally being lifted out of her
Child # 2 - same plan as for #1 only this time i stayed in the house and painted a ceiling and only went to the hospital when i got the phone call to say the job was done.
Child #3 - i was sent home as nothing was going to happen until the next day, just got into bed and got a phone call to say it was going to be an emergency caesarian and to get back, arrived just after #3 arrived.
child #4 - bit more organised, told they'd be doing a caesarian in about an hours time when the theatre was ready, they took her in and i was told to wait outside while they got her ready, they forgot about me until the child was literally being lifted out of her
Our first was born about 5 mths ago. Water broke Sunday afternoon & baby boy arrived about 30 hours later
I had read tons of books, but didn't have a clue when it came to it. Just help her concentrate on her breathing and in all seriousness...take an iphone so you can play games/browse the internet!
good luck
I had read tons of books, but didn't have a clue when it came to it. Just help her concentrate on her breathing and in all seriousness...take an iphone so you can play games/browse the internet!
good luck
rhinochopig said:
Don't take a st in the en-suite during the birth. The rooms are too small and not very well sound-proofed. The sound of your arse cheeks flapping together like dumbo's ears approaching take-off speed as you let go one explosive st after another will not be appreciated by your wife, the senior mid-wife, trainee mid-wife, and doctor. And they certainly won't appreciate the smell.
t in the en-suite during the birth. The rooms are too small and not very well sound-proofed. The sound of your arse cheeks flapping together like dumbo's ears approaching take-off speed as you let go one explosive st after another will not be appreciated by your wife, the senior mid-wife, trainee mid-wife, and doctor. And they certainly won't appreciate the smell.
think im going to be in trouble as the boss just asked why im laughing so much!!! :s
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