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2nd Trimester
Who will be in delivery room??
My step-mom asked me if she could be in the delivery room with us the other day. I told her no but I'm curious, is this normal? I thought it was only supposed to be me and DH. I don't think I'd feel very comfortable with a ton of people being in there and seeing all of me lol.
Related question: Do you have a back-up coach in case DH faints or can't handle it etc? I've heard that you should have someone in mind as a back-up.?
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Re: Who will be in delivery room??
DD2 8.22.13
MMC 1.4.17 at 16w
Expecting #3, EDD 1.29.18
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Ditto.
I asked my friend if I can skype into her delivery. She said it's a "game time decision"
Just my husband.
He wasn't here the first time (deployment). My mom and best friend were with me.
I don't have a back up plan. If he passes out, he can lay on the floor until I deliver, then I'll throat punch him!
It's normal to have whatever you want. Whether it's just DH or some close family too. However, it's not right for someone to invite themselves... that's pretty rude. I plan on having my mom in there assuming she makes it in time, but that was mine and DH's decision. She would never ask.
As far as coaches, I have no concerns that DH can't handle it. I wouldn't worry too much about it. If that happens it probably wouldn't be until the last second and you'll be in good hands with the doctor and nurses.
With my DD my dad drove DH from work to the hospital and so dad was their but not during the actual pushing or checks. My mom and older sister came up to keep DH company. During the acutal delivery it was only my DH and a whole lot of nurses and doctors in the room. My mom and dad came in once the rushed DD off the NICU because DH went with her. Then I remember my sister coming in and saying how pale I was. The next thing i knew I was being wheeled away they kicked my family out of the room Dh was somewhere but I couldn't see him. My family was great support for DH while I had surgery. I am so glad they were there.
This time around I asked my older sister who was there with DD and my younger sister to be at the hospital with DH and I. My parents will be watching DD.
Just my DH...my SIL is a nurse at the hospital where I will be delivering so I have to make sure I put it in my birth plan that ONLY DH should be there in case she wants to stop in and "see how things are going"...thank you but NO thank you!
DH and my mom during delivery. Thats ALL!
Sara
agree
Just DH. As a backup, I may ask one of my sisters, or even let them decide amongst themselves. My mom isn't that kind of person and although she would do it if I asked her to, I don't think she would really want to do it. MIL may want to be there, but I can't deal with her in general, so that is out of the question.
Just DH. To me, the birth of our child is a very special moment that I only want shared between us and our new baby.
I know DH can handle it because he did it last year
Other than medical personnel, the only people there for the delivery are those that were there for the conception. It's a very special moment and I really want it to be just DH and I. My mom hasn't asked (and I highly doubt my MIL will) but I'm prepared to tell them no.
No, I'm not planning to have a backup coach. DH is a wildlife biologist, grew up on a farm, and sees crazy stuff every day. The only person who I'm worried about fainting is me
Just DH....when baby is ready to come out....the whole room fills up with nurses, nurse for the baby, nurse for me, nurse to help my doc and the nurse who was holding one leg....that is enough people for me!
Going home a few hours after giving birth!!!! Yikes! I cannot even imagine doing that! I couldn't even walk for hours and I collapsed when they made me try or pee for 2 days! There is no way I'd want to go through that and figure out a new baby by myself at home!
My husband and my mom will most likely be there with me. That is who was with me for my first. If the hospital would let me, I would have my dad, inlaws and sister there too-although I would like them standing at my head. It is a special moment, but that is why I would like to share it.
I was there with my sister when she gave birth and it was an amazing experience to share with her.
I am only allowing DH in during the actual delivery...possibly my mom...but that's still undecided. Mom can stress me out, and that's the last thing I want during delivery. Everyone else will have to wait outside...or preferably at home so I don't have to think about them being there waiting.
I am a really private person, and would actually prefer that people not come to visit while I am in the hospital, but wait until I get home (won't be there very long anyway). The only people who can come to the hospital are immediate family, and that's about it.