Were you men present for the birth of you child/children ?

[colly]

I am happy to say I was present for numbers 1, 2, and 3.
I almost missed number 2. I had worked the night and day before the lad made an appearance at just after midnight. I was sent out at one stage and when nursey came to collect me I was sound asleep. She had to go back and ask Mrs Colly what I looked like and what I was wearing.
Simon was in a rush to enter the world and I arrived, bleary eyed, just in time to witness his big entrance.
Tbh I dont recall much about it.

 

[mickle]

Nope. I'm a stepfather. Thank god.

 

[Accy cyclist]

No, I missed my daughter's birth in 1997 intentionally, agreed to by me and my then wife. She wasn't keen on me being there and neither was I. I got to the hospital as soon as our daughter arrived, helping the nurse to clean up as in mop the floor etc, which was my way of 'being there' I suppose.🤷 My wife's sister's husband filmed his four sons being born, on a video camera. I think there's something slightly creepy about that.🙄 I wonder if they show the videos at family and friends Christmas Day gatherings, after their Christmas dinner?! 🤔 😏

 

[Accy cyclist]

Yes, present for both, I also had a go at the gas & air, I can confirm why most ladies swear by it, it's good gear!

It is! I used to love inhaling lots of the stuff while on my way to hospital after cycling hip and leg breaks! 🤪 😬

 

[Accy cyclist]

No, I missed my daughter's birth in 1997 intentionally, agreed to by me and my then wife. She wasn't keen on me being there and neither was I. I got to the hospital as soon as our daughter arrived, helping the nurse to clean up as in mop the floor etc, which was my way of 'being there' I suppose.🤷 My wife's sister's husband filmed his four sons being born, on a video camera. I think there's something slightly creepy about that.🙄 I wonder if they show the videos at family and friends Christmas Day gatherings, after their Christmas dinner?! 🤔 😏

I've just found the photo, taken a few hours after our daughter was born. I'm glad I found it as I've kind of been searching for it since I posted the above in July.

 

[SuperGalactian]

Present for both. The plan had been to have both at home (rural cottage), but after a long labour the first was born in hospital,, but naturally. The second was born at home, and as we had parked our 2yo daughter with a friend, I was the only one present (apart from my wife, whose presence was mandatory of course). So I did the honours. Slippery little chap he was, I almost dropped him. The midwife arrived half an hour later, and as she came up the stairs she called up cheerfully, “Sounds like I’m too late!”

 

[Drago]

I've just found the photo, taken a few hours after our daughter was born. I'm glad I found it as I've kind of been searching for it since I posted the above in July.

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I see Accy rushed straight there still his Cambridge Boat Club gear.

 

[Mad Doug Biker]

No, we went to the shelter and there she was! 😆:

 

[Dave7]

No, we went to the shelter and there she was! 😆:

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Who does she take after ?

 

[Gunk]

I was present for both, daughter 24 years ago yesterday, and my son who was born 22 years ago in February.

 

[Mad Doug Biker]

Who does she take after ?

Maisie? I'm not entirely sure actually, she's a quiet and chill little thing - My parents brought her up the right way!

That picture was when she was 3 months old and still to grow into her ears!

 

[Mad Doug Biker]

Who does she take after ?

She's now 8 and three quarters (my Dad is always very keen to emphasise the three quarters bit! 😆).

Anyway, enough of our 'Fur Baby'.

 

[Gunk]

How on earth did peoples pets enter the discussion?

 

[Mad Doug Biker]

@Gunk just a light hearted joke - We were not present, we just went to the shelter!
@Dave7 and yes, her face can be best described as having been 'dipped in a coal bucket'.

She looks much better in real life, because her 'resting face' makes her look nervous, etc, so you can get some odd pictures of her at times!

Anyway, back to 'People Pups', sorry Gunk! 😆

 

[Big John]

Present for both. Right bloody mess, both of them. Never got to try the gas and air. Never got to try the pethidine either but, going by the speed it hit her system, it must have been exceptionally good stuff. Recommend a mop and bucket for those contemplating being present.