(Off the record...!) Do most men REALLY like to watch...? - even of their own child being born...?
But I certainly don't... and I don't think many other men do, either.
Let's see how many there are here...!
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I'm with you on this one. Most men pretend to like it because they feel it is expected of them and it is the thing to do.
I would not want my man to watch me give birth. It is degrading, undignified and highly unattractive.
The man can come in when I am sitting up in bed after a shower and with make up on and with baby wrapped up in my arms with both of us looking serene!
Not me. I would be in the room for support.
I'm not going to answer this one as it is not "off the record". IT'S A TRICK EVERYONE. DON'T ANSWER
Honestly? I didn't WANT to be there... I felt I needed to.
I am so glad I did.
My husband thought he did but when the doctor said I had to have a C section he went into the bathroom and threw up.
I loved it when my wife was carring our children and enjoyed going to the birth of my two kids.
We don't have children yet, but while I'm pretty sure my husband will be in the HOSPITAL for the births of our children, I'm willing to bet it will be my MOM in the delivery room with me. We'll see...
thiers no other happiness can do, when you are the first to see your child. Right?.?
I am not a guy, but this is a fantastic question! nice one!
I was ready, willing and able to watch it.
I was not going to be one of those stupid TV fathers that sees a drop of blood and passes out, or paces aimlessly in the waiting room.
As to being keen about EVERYTHING, morning sickness is no fun from either side of the equation, nor the volatile mood swings.
The wording of the title makes it sound perverted!! I think many do like to be there. I'd want him to be there but he can stay up by my head!!
The day my daughter was born was the greatest day of my life and i was there from start to finish.
I was present at the birth of both my sons, wouldn't have missed it for the world. And I'm not afraid to admit I shed a tear or two. The most beautiful thing in the world. They are now 17 and 19, both well over 6 foot, keen sportsmen, but we still have the odd hug. Changed nappies too, get in there and be a real man. You were there at conception, (I assume!) see it through!!
Nope! Is truly a magical thing but I prefer the talking end thanx!
Then there are many women who are very glad that you aren't their husband.
A woman needs her husband's love, support and care during this time.
My husband was at the birth of both our children. The first was a c section and he got to hold the baby for an hour while they stitched me up! He was given the job of dressing the second one within minutes of her birth while I was stitched up again (in a slightly different place). I'm not saying he enjoyed it but there was no way he wasn't going to be there, and it's two experiences he'll never forget!
Hmm, let me see. I was there at the birth of my son, to support my wife and newborn as much as I could. The birth itself was more than a little wierd and not really what i'd call good viewing, and I can quite understand why in the old days the father would pace up and down outside, (or play golf). Nowdays fathers are pressured to be there as much as possible. On balance I think I'd rather be there, but If the Mrs would rather I wasn't, then all hospitals have a local pub that need your support.
I was there for my daughter being born. I think I was more worried than my (now ex) girlfriend.
Thankfully I didn't have to see anything, but boy did my hand and ears hurt! Yeowtch. It was all worth it.
I was at the birth of both of my sons, actually caught the first because he shot out like a rocket and covered me in gunk, first time around i felt a little useless, that's why the midwife asked if I would like to stand at the business end. Second time because i was aware of what was going to happen was a lot easier but I wouldn't have missed either time for the world it's amazing and I would recommend that any father to be doesn't miss it.
Mind you there have been quite a few times over the years when I would have liked to put the little beggars back where they came from.
Both of my children's fathers were there, even though I had c-sections and though they honestly asked and begged to get out of it the first time, afterwards they were glad they were there to see their child making his entrance into the world.
i wanted to be there
i was there
i cut the umbilical cord of both children
i'm glad i was there
but, it's up to you
My husband didn't want to watch. I didn't want him to watch, just sit there and hold me hand if needed.
My daughter was a vaginal birth:
My husband was thrilled about the birth part. He thought it was neat to watch the head come out. Now as far as giving the epidural and the clinical stuff, he didn't want to be in the room. He WAS because he wanted to support me, but he told me that part was difficult to watch.
My son was an emergency C-section:
He was with me for that, but he didn't watch them cut. I don't blame him for that, I wouldn't be able to see that either, but what was important was he was there to support me for the birth of both of our kids, whether he was comfortable with it or not. That's important.
(He cut the umbilical cord for both kids too)
I was there at the birth of both my sons. Beforehand I wasn't sure I wanted to be but I have to say I am so glad I was there. Nothing compares with that moment. Would I make a video of it? Never!! It's far too special a moment and anyway, who would you ever show it to?
when my son was born 10 months ago I was there for the whole procedure, she had a c-section and her tubes tied, and I do it again
Of course I wanted to be there!
You're a coward.
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