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Elisha's Birth Story: A Dad's Point of View
There's a head sticking out of my best friend. This is insane. Anybody who says this moment is the most precious wonderful thing in the world is delusional. This isn't a miracle, it's assault. I'd call 911 but we're already in a hospital.
I didn't know it would be like this, not even the day before. After Elise's water broke in the morning we went for a walk. Elise's belly was poking out from her small body like a melon. We hiked up in the hills and looked out at the San Francisco Bay shimmering in the distance. In the afternoon we drove to the hospital and were given a room with a view of the Oakland hills, and backless gowns. This was nice, I thought.
We walked the halls kicking a ball of tinfoil in an improvised game of soccer. As Elise's contractions increased we stopped playing soccer and just did laps, my arm on her waist. We'd pass the door with the male doctor inside reading O, The Magazine and Elise would not say much and a minute later when we passed the same door (the doctor a few pages further along in O) another contraction would hit, right on time.
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This was absolutely stunning and beautifully written. Thank you for sharing in such an eloquent way =)
2/11/2012 04:59:15 PM Report AbuseGood story with a great insight of how men really feel
10/13/2011 11:30:45 AM Report AbuseI like this story, very cute. Although I'm actually a bit terrified about labor, I'm not a pain fan, and to think a tany baby is coming out of me is a weird felling, I guess my husband would be like the man in this story, even though he seems pretty calm right now. It's our first child too, but we're exited about it.
10/6/2011 01:31:14 PM Report AbuseGreat story! I wondered what went through a man's mind during labor and delivery. I am due in three weeks and we are both excited and anxious.
7/20/2011 09:36:10 AM Report AbuseI am due to have my first child in 2 weeks and I can't wait for that moment when I get to see my baby girl! This story made me feel that, while it is going to be painful and long, labor will definitely be worth it! I have a feeling that her father is going to be similar to the man in this story because he has been to all the classes and done everything with me but I think he will feel helpless when it all comes down to it! Great story!
5/12/2011 02:56:31 PM Report AbuseThat was a very cute story. It had me laughing at times and smiling the next. I can't wait to have my baby boy! It will be my first child!
4/13/2011 12:30:32 PM Report Abuse