2nd Trimester

Delivery Room Question

Ok so I know 3 tri would know but I will get flamed, so...

Heres the thing I told MIL and Mom no one but DH in delivery room, well my BFF is a nurse and I want her there to translate whats going on when the nurse is not around. How do I break this to everyone else?

Re: Delivery Room Question

  • I think I would flat out thell them or wait until your in there and ask for her? Then you could say you had questions and needed her help.
  • thats a tough one... maybe if you explain your reasoning behind why you want her there they will understand... i know my hospital limits it to 3 ppl in the room which will be mh dh mom & sister but my bff wants in and i don't know how to tell her cause she so excited

    aren't you almost in your 3rd tri? they shouldn't flame you.

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    thats a tough one... maybe if you explain your reasoning behind why you want her there they will understand... i know my hospital limits it to 3 ppl in the room which will be mh dh mom & sister but my bff wants in and i don't know how to tell her cause she so excited

    aren't you almost in your 3rd tri? they shouldn't flame you.

    Long story on the flaming thing. Our hospital only allows 2 ppl other than me so that helps but she is my back up coach if my DH isn't around for whatever reason. DH knows this but we don't know how to tell everyone else.

  • I flat told everyone that only the DH is in there :)
  • The nurses in the delivery room are very used to working with 1st time Moms and will have no problem getting you the information you need. I think I'd just say DH only (no BFF) and be done with it as to not cause confusion. What does DH think about all this? Does he really want BFF in there too or does he want this to be your's and his moment??

  • Just tell them. It's a big moment for you and I'm sure they'll understand. Or you could just wait until it's time for everyone to leave the room and then ask your friend to stay.
  • I would tell them just what you wrote. It your body and you can have who ever you want there. Sometimes you need to put your foot down and remind people who is actually having the baby. Especially when it comes to Grandmas. (At least in my experiences)
  • So its just gonna be me, DH and my coach.  I too want someone to help translate what is going on.  Commmunicate with DH.  There are other reasons also.  I am lucky have said this from get go and family is cool with it.  Good luck to you.

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  • Call her the back-up coach or doula and leave it be.

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