I have a 22-week appointment today. DH has had to take a lot of time off already for medical issues so I'm wondering if he really needs to be there for this appointment. They did the big u/s last appt, so I doubt they are doing anything major this time, just a check up.
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I see my Peri every two weeks (it was every week in 1st tri) and since she is a high risk specialist, there is always some emergency that is being squeezed in. So, I wait at least 1-1.5 hours each appointment. By the time I get put in a room, have my ultrasound, and go over anything with my Peri, it has been 2.5 - 3 hours. He simply cannot take that much time away from his job every other week.
My husband went to the first appointment because we got an ultrasound, the second because we got to hear the heartbeat and the last one because we had the anatomy scan. I had my monthly appointment today and he did not go because we knew this one would be short and sweet! Which was fine with me, I was only with the Dr for a few minutes anyway.
Nope. He only goes to u/s appts. My doc doesn't do them in her office, so there are no "surprise" u/s.
He went to the first one with me. I thought it'd be helpful to have a 2nd set of ears there. But my doc didn't tell me much. And the little she did tell me, H didn't retain. So there's no reason for him to go anymore. He's been dismissed. Ha!
My dh has never been to a doctor's appt- including the 20 week u/s or my amnio. Would it be nice? Sure. But he would stress out so much because of his job and I'd rather not deal with him when he's stressed. He was there at the delivery and he's a great dad- that's what is more important to me.
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He came to the dating ultrasound and won't come to another until the Level II ultrasound.
But during my last check up, I called him so he could hear the heartbeat. The midwife held the doppler speaker thingie up to my cell phone. He really liked that.
He really doesn't need to come for some of those little appointments, although it would be nice for him to hear what the OB or Midwife has to say....but then again, I'm glad he's not there to hear some "recommendations" - you know what I mean ?!
He simply cannot take that much time away from his job every other week.
This. I have a regular OB appt. and a peri appt...plus he works very long hours and takes a train ride into the city and all my appts. are near home. His commute is about an hour each way so unless it is an important one, he sits it out. And I can assure you he feels "it's his baby too" and he loves our baby just as much as the dad who is lucky enough to have the flexibility to attend appointments (sorry Bump pet peeve response to this question).
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We're part of a childbirth centering group that meets for 2 hours a month. We do all our prenatal care during this time as well. Spouses attend these group appointments/meetings as well.
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Nope. Hubby only goes to the ones with ultrasounds. Other than that, my visits are pretty much pee in the cup, draw blood (if needed), take vitals, hear baby's heartbeat, measure tummy and then I'm done. He really doesn't need to be there for any of that.
Yes, because I am still neurotic that something could go wrong. And when we got the horrible news with our first pregnancy, he was about the only reason I got my two legs to move again so that I could get home.
That and the banter between him and my OB are hilarious. He's always pointing out things that I don't do that I should be doing and then she yells at me for it.
Mine has come to every appointment. Even though it takes away from his work day - he loves hearing the heartbeat even if it is only for a minute.
The midwives where I go have been wonderful and always show / tell DH different things how to help me stretch, things he can do to make me more comfortable, or just talks about birth or whatnot - so it makes me happy happy!
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with DD, he was able to come to a lot more. But this go around, he isn't, as his work day begins over an hour away from the ob's office. I was going every two weeks until 12 weeks. He came to the first couple where I had u/s, but won't come again until our big u/s.
My DH went to the first u/s appt but hasn't been to any since. Because of the nature of his job and the location of my OB, he just cant be there. Sometimes it bothers me but I'm just glad he was able to switch his training schedule to be there for the birth in October.
Nope...we had to work around his schedule so he could be there when we had our u/s. Usually I am only there for about 5 minutes with the dr, so it would not really be worth him using up the limited vacation time he gets.
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My DH doesn't go to every appt but he does go to the "important" things. He has made every u/s and exam but he doesn't come when they just weigh me, listen to the hb, and make me pee on a stick.
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J has come to every appointment so far, I try to schedule them so he can come too. Thankfully his work schedule is pretty flexible. This is our first though so I'm not sure if subsequent kids would have the same attention. It's nice having him there for everything.
DH goes to every appointment. Our 20 week (not the big u/s) appt was only about 10 mins. However he doesn't care if it is 1 min or 2 hours. It's our first baby and he wants to be a part of everything
Depends on which one it is, if it's just a quick check up then no. If it's a specialist appointment where we are learning how the pregnancy will be handled or it's the NT scan then yes.
My DH has so far, but he's not going to the one Monday since he already has to take Wed off for his dad's heart surgery. But I assured him he wasn't going to miss anything on this one. There not doing anything special.
It took two of us to make the baby and I am stuck carrying it - the least he could do it come to the doctor with me. Kidding! My husband wants to be at every appointment becuase even if there isn't an u/s that day you never know what the doctor might find/say/suggest - he doesn't want me to be alone if something serious happened.
My DH has been to every appointment because he LOVES hearing the heartbeat. To me, it's a waste of time for him. It's always the same thing - pee in a cup, blood pressure, etc.
I secretly like my husband there - he listens better to what the doctor says than I do. lol
We're part of a childbirth centering group that meets for 2 hours a month. We do all our prenatal care during this time as well. Spouses attend these group appointments/meetings as well.
My clinic is staring up thier first Centering Group. Do you like it? Is it worth it if you have the two hours to spend? I'm still undecided on whether or not to participate.
He comes to each and every one, but it makes me feel bad that he has to take off of work. Thankfully I can use medical leave, but he doesn't have that option. I've tried to tell him that he doesn't have to come to all of them, but he insists.
Tod has been to all of mine. I am only 13 weeks and I go every 2 weeks due to medical issues and having preemies. I love the fact that he loves going! We have already had one US and he cant wait til the next!
Yes, my DH goes to every appointment. He is very involved with the whole pregnancy/baby process and doesn't want to miss anything. Fortunately, he has the time to take for this.
Yup Hubby goes with me to each one. This was a surprise baby and our first so the whole process is still pretty new, also he takes notes for me on what the Dr I kind of forget stuff so he goes to make sure I do everything I am told.
We are both able to make up the time at work, so that is not too bad. But maybe a few more months in he will change his mind about every appointment. We will see
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LOVE YOU. This is awesome.
He did with PJ, but this one, no. He'll only come to the major ones.
No he doesn't.
I see my Peri every two weeks (it was every week in 1st tri) and since she is a high risk specialist, there is always some emergency that is being squeezed in. So, I wait at least 1-1.5 hours each appointment. By the time I get put in a room, have my ultrasound, and go over anything with my Peri, it has been 2.5 - 3 hours. He simply cannot take that much time away from his job every other week.
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Nope. He only goes to u/s appts. My doc doesn't do them in her office, so there are no "surprise" u/s.
He went to the first one with me. I thought it'd be helpful to have a 2nd set of ears there. But my doc didn't tell me much. And the little she did tell me, H didn't retain. So there's no reason for him to go anymore. He's been dismissed. Ha!
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He came to the dating ultrasound and won't come to another until the Level II ultrasound.
But during my last check up, I called him so he could hear the heartbeat. The midwife held the doppler speaker thingie up to my cell phone. He really liked that.
He really doesn't need to come for some of those little appointments, although it would be nice for him to hear what the OB or Midwife has to say....but then again, I'm glad he's not there to hear some "recommendations" - you know what I mean ?!
This. I have a regular OB appt. and a peri appt...plus he works very long hours and takes a train ride into the city and all my appts. are near home. His commute is about an hour each way so unless it is an important one, he sits it out. And I can assure you he feels "it's his baby too" and he loves our baby just as much as the dad who is lucky enough to have the flexibility to attend appointments (sorry Bump pet peeve response to this question).
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Broad Street 10 Mile Run 05/06/12 - Philadelphia, PA 1:30:44
Rock and Roll Half Marathon 09/16/12 - Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia (Half?!?) Marathon 11/18/12 - Philadelphia, PA
For me, unless it's a big appt, there's no reason for both of us to be out of work.
He came to one of my first prenatal appts to hear stuff from the doc, the hb appt, and any u/s appts.
This...
Yes, because I am still neurotic that something could go wrong. And when we got the horrible news with our first pregnancy, he was about the only reason I got my two legs to move again so that I could get home.
That and the banter between him and my OB are hilarious. He's always pointing out things that I don't do that I should be doing and then she yells at me for it.
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Mine has come to every appointment. Even though it takes away from his work day - he loves hearing the heartbeat even if it is only for a minute.
The midwives where I go have been wonderful and always show / tell DH different things how to help me stretch, things he can do to make me more comfortable, or just talks about birth or whatnot - so it makes me happy happy!
J has come to every appointment so far, I try to schedule them so he can come too. Thankfully his work schedule is pretty flexible. This is our first though so I'm not sure if subsequent kids would have the same attention. It's nice having him there for everything.
My DH has been to every appointment because he LOVES hearing the heartbeat. To me, it's a waste of time for him. It's always the same thing - pee in a cup, blood pressure, etc.
I secretly like my husband there - he listens better to what the doctor says than I do. lol
My clinic is staring up thier first Centering Group. Do you like it? Is it worth it if you have the two hours to spend? I'm still undecided on whether or not to participate.
He comes to each and every one, but it makes me feel bad that he has to take off of work. Thankfully I can use medical leave, but he doesn't have that option. I've tried to tell him that he doesn't have to come to all of them, but he insists.
Yup Hubby goes with me to each one. This was a surprise baby and our first so the whole process is still pretty new, also he takes notes for me on what the Dr I kind of forget stuff so he goes to make sure I do everything I am told.
We are both able to make up the time at work, so that is not too bad. But maybe a few more months in he will change his mind about every appointment. We will see