Wife in Labor Room: Delivering Baby

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The thread discusses the experience of a participant whose wife is in labor, sharing updates and engaging in light-hearted conversation about baby names and the labor process. The scope includes personal anecdotes, emotional support, and humorous suggestions related to childbirth.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant shares their experience of being in the labor room with their wife, who is currently dilated by two inches and resting.
  • Suggestions for baby names are offered by various participants, including "Jimmy" and "Beast," with some humor about naming conventions.
  • Several participants recount their own labor experiences, with varying lengths and complications, highlighting the unpredictability of childbirth.
  • Concerns are raised about the practice of "speeding things up" during labor, with differing opinions on its necessity and implications for mother and child.
  • Participants express excitement and congratulations upon the birth of the baby, named Trisha, and share their thoughts on the significance of the name.
  • Some participants discuss the potential for the newborn to achieve great things, humorously suggesting a future Nobel Prize.
  • Photos of the newborn are shared, eliciting positive reactions and congratulations from the community.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

While participants generally express support and congratulations regarding the birth, there are differing views on the management of labor and the implications of medical interventions, indicating unresolved debates on these topics.

Contextual Notes

Participants reference personal experiences and opinions about labor practices, which may vary widely based on individual circumstances and medical advice. The discussion reflects a range of emotional responses and cultural perspectives on childbirth.

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Individuals interested in personal childbirth experiences, parenting discussions, and community support related to family and newborn care may find this thread engaging.

  • #31


DaveC426913 said:
Sorry. I've been enlightened by my wife.

"Speeding things up" has consequences that last days and weeks and can even last a lifetime of baby and mother.

What insanity posesses doctors to think that their tee off time is more important?
Speeding things up can be required to safeguard the health of the baby and/or the mother, and it certainly lessens the burden on the mother. A nine lb infant on its way to ten lbs in the ~38th week and in no particular hurry, might have to be told to get the lead out, as the female anatomy can only do so much.
 
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  • #32


mheslep said:
Speeding things up can be required to safeguard the health of the baby and/or the mother, and it certainly lessens the burden on the mother. A nine lb infant on its way to ten lbs in the ~38th week and in no particular hurry, might have to be told to get the lead out, as the female anatomy can only do so much.

So you're saying the rationale is "get it out before it gets too big"??

We're talking the hours leading up to labour here, not the week leading up to labour...
 
  • #33


Congratulations jobyts. Get ready for the best time of your life.
 
  • #34


DaveC426913 said:
So you're saying the rationale is "get it out before it gets too big"??

We're talking the hours leading up to labour here, not the week leading up to labour...

Well they do grow fast...:wink:
 
  • #35


Here's couple of pictures the hospital photographer took. (so it doesn't qualify for the "Make me smile" contest :mad:)

Trisha, with her mom...
http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/7427/trisha5.jpg

Trisha, on the safest place on earth, her dad's palm.
http://img200.imageshack.us/img200/1736/trisha7.jpg
 
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  • #36


jobyts said:
Here's couple of pictures the hospital photographer took. (so it doesn't qualify for the "Make me smile" contest :mad:)

Trisha, with her mom...
http://img200.imageshack.us/i/trisha5.jpg/

Trisha, on the safest place on earth, her dad's palm.
[PLAIN]http://img200.imageshack.us/i/trisha7.jpg[/QUOTE][/URL]

Hmm...I don't see any pictures, and if I stick the link straight into the browser, get a 404 error. Guess I'll have to wait for the new dad to get a little more sleep before he tries again. :wink:
 
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  • #37


I had to go to the URL to see them. She's absolutely beautiful...love the shot of her in your palm! A big congrats to you and your wife!
 
  • #38


jimmysnyder said:
Trisha is a shortened form of Patricia and derives from the same Latin word as patrician, or noble. More than likely she will live up to this name and win a Nobel.

We had to rule out the Nobel prize for Peace, after seeing her sleep pattern yesterday night
 
  • #39


dlgoff said:
Congratulations jobyts. Get ready for the best time of your life.
And the worst? :blushing:
 
  • #40


Congratulations pops.
 
  • #41


Andre said:
Congrats Jobyts,

hope all is well. I bet her middle name is Hypevomoonlistsumath

In fact, that idea came to my mind for a second :smile:, but didn't dare to ask my wife's opinion. My wife is not much of a physics enthusiast, so she's not aware of all the top female names in the modern physics world :smile:
 
  • #42


jobyts said:
http://img200.imageshack.us/img200/1736/trisha7.jpg
[/URL]

she's so cute, congrats
 
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  • #43


drizzle said:
she's so cute, congrats

Mom's not so bad either. Such a peaceful shot.
(Not that I'm particularly into peaceful things, but I'll make an exception in this case...)
 
  • #44


Well done!
 
  • #45


Danger said:
Mom's not so bad either. Such a peaceful shot.

you mean it express the essence of secure, calm and beauty, it’s sure a nice one. I just like the other cause it shows how little she is :smile:
 
  • #46


drizzle said:
you mean it express the essence of secure, calm and beauty, it’s sure a nice one. I just like the other cause it shows how little she is :smile:

You are an astute fellow; yes, that's what I meant.

Bye the way, I don't like it when people understand me.

:biggrin:
 
  • #47


Congrats :smile:
 
  • #48


Andre said:
Hope for the best and don't worry everything goes fine almost always.

Almost always, you say?

(There's really nothing to worry about, of course; I'm just having fun.:devil:)
 
  • #49


Congratulations to you and your wife, jobyts. Well done.
 
  • #50


Ditto Jobyts, have a very happy time.
 
  • #51


Congratulations to Jobyts and her Mum, and good wishes for Trisha!
 
  • #52


Thank you all for the well wishes...
just realized that there are almost 4 pages of well wishes from all of you and I didn't thank anyone back :( Too bad from my side. Looks like my brain needs more than 5 hours of sleep every night.

My older one is 6 years and she is the most excited about the baby. But yesterday, she spontaneously started crying loud for about a minute, saying now everyone is talking only about the baby. So we are handling some of the sibling issues too.
 
  • #53


Yes that's a serious issue, at age six it's hard to understand why the little one gets all the presents. It may help if she gets Most Important Jobs (MIJ) about taking care of the baby. For instance:

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  • #54


Ah, yes, it's tough on siblings when a new baby arrives. While Mommy rests and takes care of baby, some special "Daddy time" or "Grandma and Grandpa time," if the grandparents are still around, for the 6 year old can go a long way toward easing that transition. It can be as simple as taking her with you to do some grocery shopping, and sneaking in an extra candy treat that mommy might not usually allow, or stopping for ice cream cones on the way home, or buying a new coloring book and box of crayons as a "thank you" for being a good helper at home.
 
  • #55


jobyts said:
...
My older one is 6 years and she is the most excited about the baby. But yesterday, she spontaneously started crying loud for about a minute, saying now everyone is talking only about the baby. So we are handling some of the sibling issues too.

Andre said:
Yes that's a serious issue, at age six it's hard to understand why the little one gets all the presents. It may help if she gets Most Important Jobs (MIJ) about taking care of the baby. ...
Hearing all the tales of woe about jealous older siblings and infants, when my Mrs delivered the 2nd time, she wisely packed presents along to the hospital for our 4 year old. It paid off hugely I believe.
 

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