Child-Birth classes - help a nervous man here!.
Feb 13th 2006, 7:07 am
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Re: Child-Birth classes - help a nervous man here!.
Originally Posted by snowbunny
Yeah, they cut every single layer and have to be careful to NOT nick or cut the bladder or bowel. It's highly invasive abdominal surgery, and just because it goes right most of the time doesn't make it any less invasive. In fact, because of the size of the incision needed (6") and the fact that most surgery these days uses microscopes and endoscopy, you could have just about any abdominal procedure done and it would be less cutting going on than with a c-section.
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Feb 13th 2006, 7:10 am
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Re: Child-Birth classes - help a nervous man here!.
Originally Posted by Celtic_Angel
okay a vag, a section ...erm...what was the 3rd?? 
1. Vaginal - epidural - DRUGS, I RECOMMEND DRUGS.
2. Natural - also vaginal - literally 15 mins from start to finish of first onset of contractions - 0cm to 10cm and out in 15 mins.
3. C-Section - bugger turned two weeks before he was due and I went into labor with him feet first - emergency C-S, and here I was expecting a quickie after number 2.
Feb 13th 2006, 7:10 am
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Re: Child-Birth classes - help a nervous man here!.
Originally Posted by Celtic_Angel
okay a vag, a section ...erm...what was the 3rd??
..err.. nasal!?
Feb 13th 2006, 7:15 am
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Re: Child-Birth classes - help a nervous man here!.
Originally Posted by izibear
and here I was expecting a quickie after number 2.
Feb 13th 2006, 7:16 am
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Re: Child-Birth classes - help a nervous man here!.
Originally Posted by gruffbrown
You don't hang around...
Carl, you'll be fine. It will probably be tough on you watching the missus go through it, but trust me, she'll forget all about it once they put the bundle into her arms
Feb 13th 2006, 7:18 am
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duh! reading too fast.
Actually........
Actually........
Feb 13th 2006, 7:24 am
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Re: Child-Birth classes - help a nervous man here!.
If you must be in the delivery room - and trust me, Evoal2003 has given you the best advice so far - then look into her eyes and nothing else.
Oh and try not to think about why you are wearing wellies.
Oh and try not to think about why you are wearing wellies.
Feb 13th 2006, 7:32 am
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Re: Child-Birth classes - help a nervous man here!.
Originally Posted by izibear
2. Natural - also vaginal - literally 15 mins from start to finish of first onset of contractions - 0cm to 10cm and out in 15 mins.
Feb 13th 2006, 7:34 am
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Keep going ladies, I'm having fun imagining Rays face
Feb 13th 2006, 7:36 am
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Re: Child-Birth classes - help a nervous man here!.
Originally Posted by izibear
Carl, you'll be fine. It will probably be tough on you watching the missus go through it, but trust me, she'll forget all about it once they put the bundle into her arms
If a mother doesn't feel that, she might have postpartum depression...... it's hard to welcome someone new into your life when you're physically exhausted and feeling blue.
support support support
after my first I was so overwhelmed with the new demands on me I broke down and cried cos I thought I couldn't do all the care. I could have been reassured with offers of hired help or leave from work or or or ..... just that you (Carl) will do whatever it takes to get through those first few tough weeks.
Feb 13th 2006, 7:51 am
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Re: Child-Birth classes - help a nervous man here!.
Originally Posted by izibear
The middle kid popped out of my mouth
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Feb 13th 2006, 7:55 am
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Re: Child-Birth classes - help a nervous man here!.
Originally Posted by CarlM
Well folks, with only 7 weeks to go, Mr and Mrs M went to childbirth classes yesterday. Gone are my illusions of Mrs M having some slight discomfort and no mess - in came lectures of blood, bowel movements and hours of agony.. (how attractive)
This is a first for me - is it really as bad as i'm thinking??? We watched 3 videos of babies being born, and now im a big advocate of Caesareans!
This is a first for me - is it really as bad as i'm thinking??? We watched 3 videos of babies being born, and now im a big advocate of Caesareans!
You don't want a C-Section. It is more painful recuperating from having your stomach and uterus cut opened and stitched then having a child naturally. There are always drugs if she wants.
Why did you ever have those illusions in the first place?
Feb 13th 2006, 8:03 am
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Re: Child-Birth classes - help a nervous man here!.
Originally Posted by Rete
You don't want a C-Section. It is more painful recuperating from having your stomach and uterus cut opened and stitched then having a child naturally. There are always drugs if she wants.
Why did you ever have those illusions in the first place?
Why did you ever have those illusions in the first place?
She was out of the hospital in 2 days and 80% with in 3-4 days...and 100% in 10.
Feb 13th 2006, 8:19 am
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Re: Child-Birth classes - help a nervous man here!.
Originally Posted by izibear
The middle kid popped out of my mouth
1. Vaginal - epidural - DRUGS, I RECOMMEND DRUGS.
2. Natural - also vaginal - literally 15 mins from start to finish of first onset of contractions - 0cm to 10cm and out in 15 mins.
3. C-Section - bugger turned two weeks before he was due and I went into labor with him feet first - emergency C-S, and here I was expecting a quickie after number 2.
1. Vaginal - epidural - DRUGS, I RECOMMEND DRUGS.
2. Natural - also vaginal - literally 15 mins from start to finish of first onset of contractions - 0cm to 10cm and out in 15 mins.
3. C-Section - bugger turned two weeks before he was due and I went into labor with him feet first - emergency C-S, and here I was expecting a quickie after number 2.
Feb 13th 2006, 8:28 am
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Re: Child-Birth classes - help a nervous man here!.
Originally Posted by Rete
You don't want a C-Section. It is more painful recuperating from having your stomach and uterus cut opened and stitched then having a child naturally. There are always drugs if she wants.
Why did you ever have those illusions in the first place?
Why did you ever have those illusions in the first place?
I know the rough dynamics of the thing.. i just got the full warts 'n all experience for the first time yesterday!
