Labor Question-Opinions PLEASE!

LouLou

New member
I realized I didn't mention what I'm doing regarding family in room / waiting room etc. We are calling my parents once I'm in active labor to come on down. They are 5 hours away and will be flying probably not until the next day. They will arrive hopefully either right around when I'm to be released or soon there after. I'm hoping to get out in less than 48 hours but realize this probably won't be allowed. Have I mentioned how much I hate hospitals?

Everyone else will get a call or an email once we feel ready to do so. My priority in those first 24-48 hours after birth are to get back into my cf routine as much as possible, recover and bond with my new baby and love and be doted on by my husband. I also want to utilize all the resources of the hospital while I'm there...lactation consultants, etc. and for my support base to be there for me more for when I return home. I don't really want a lot of visitors poking at my baby before I'm well enough to set the ground rules (no touching his hands or kissing his face are my two biggies and must wash hands before holding).
 

LouLou

New member
I realized I didn't mention what I'm doing regarding family in room / waiting room etc. We are calling my parents once I'm in active labor to come on down. They are 5 hours away and will be flying probably not until the next day. They will arrive hopefully either right around when I'm to be released or soon there after. I'm hoping to get out in less than 48 hours but realize this probably won't be allowed. Have I mentioned how much I hate hospitals?

Everyone else will get a call or an email once we feel ready to do so. My priority in those first 24-48 hours after birth are to get back into my cf routine as much as possible, recover and bond with my new baby and love and be doted on by my husband. I also want to utilize all the resources of the hospital while I'm there...lactation consultants, etc. and for my support base to be there for me more for when I return home. I don't really want a lot of visitors poking at my baby before I'm well enough to set the ground rules (no touching his hands or kissing his face are my two biggies and must wash hands before holding).
 

LouLou

New member
I realized I didn't mention what I'm doing regarding family in room / waiting room etc. We are calling my parents once I'm in active labor to come on down. They are 5 hours away and will be flying probably not until the next day. They will arrive hopefully either right around when I'm to be released or soon there after. I'm hoping to get out in less than 48 hours but realize this probably won't be allowed. Have I mentioned how much I hate hospitals?

Everyone else will get a call or an email once we feel ready to do so. My priority in those first 24-48 hours after birth are to get back into my cf routine as much as possible, recover and bond with my new baby and love and be doted on by my husband. I also want to utilize all the resources of the hospital while I'm there...lactation consultants, etc. and for my support base to be there for me more for when I return home. I don't really want a lot of visitors poking at my baby before I'm well enough to set the ground rules (no touching his hands or kissing his face are my two biggies and must wash hands before holding).
 

LouLou

New member
I realized I didn't mention what I'm doing regarding family in room / waiting room etc. We are calling my parents once I'm in active labor to come on down. They are 5 hours away and will be flying probably not until the next day. They will arrive hopefully either right around when I'm to be released or soon there after. I'm hoping to get out in less than 48 hours but realize this probably won't be allowed. Have I mentioned how much I hate hospitals?

Everyone else will get a call or an email once we feel ready to do so. My priority in those first 24-48 hours after birth are to get back into my cf routine as much as possible, recover and bond with my new baby and love and be doted on by my husband. I also want to utilize all the resources of the hospital while I'm there...lactation consultants, etc. and for my support base to be there for me more for when I return home. I don't really want a lot of visitors poking at my baby before I'm well enough to set the ground rules (no touching his hands or kissing his face are my two biggies and must wash hands before holding).
 

LouLou

New member
I realized I didn't mention what I'm doing regarding family in room / waiting room etc. We are calling my parents once I'm in active labor to come on down. They are 5 hours away and will be flying probably not until the next day. They will arrive hopefully either right around when I'm to be released or soon there after. I'm hoping to get out in less than 48 hours but realize this probably won't be allowed. Have I mentioned how much I hate hospitals?

Everyone else will get a call or an email once we feel ready to do so. My priority in those first 24-48 hours after birth are to get back into my cf routine as much as possible, recover and bond with my new baby and love and be doted on by my husband. I also want to utilize all the resources of the hospital while I'm there...lactation consultants, etc. and for my support base to be there for me more for when I return home. I don't really want a lot of visitors poking at my baby before I'm well enough to set the ground rules (no touching his hands or kissing his face are my two biggies and must wash hands before holding).
 

LouLou

New member
I realized I didn't mention what I'm doing regarding family in room / waiting room etc. We are calling my parents once I'm in active labor to come on down. They are 5 hours away and will be flying probably not until the next day. They will arrive hopefully either right around when I'm to be released or soon there after. I'm hoping to get out in less than 48 hours but realize this probably won't be allowed. Have I mentioned how much I hate hospitals?

Everyone else will get a call or an email once we feel ready to do so. My priority in those first 24-48 hours after birth are to get back into my cf routine as much as possible, recover and bond with my new baby and love and be doted on by my husband. I also want to utilize all the resources of the hospital while I'm there...lactation consultants, etc. and for my support base to be there for me more for when I return home. I don't really want a lot of visitors poking at my baby before I'm well enough to set the ground rules (no touching his hands or kissing his face are my two biggies and must wash hands before holding).
 

rubyroselee

New member
Hi Christian,

Well, I can tell you from my own experience what happened. My partner/wife was pregnant with our son. I wanted nothing more than to experience the birth of our first child alone, just the two of us. I have a nursing degree and specialized in postpartum/delivery, so I felt very confident that I could handle the entire pregnancy and support her.

Her mother (who is a nurse) wanted to be at the labor and insisted that she be there. I was completely upset and did NOT want her in the room during the delivery at all! I wanted the birth to be a special moment just for the two of us. Plus...I did not want my mother to feel bad because the MIL was there but not her (my mother is too anxious/panicky anyways).

A few days before the induction (and several arguments with my wife), I decided to give in and let the mother-in-law be present during the labor...especially since it didn't bother her any if her mom was there. My mother took it very well and was not upset that we did not want her in the room.

The labor went completely NOT as planned. The epidurals failed and labor lasted 47 hours. I was run down and completely exhausted. Thank goodness her mother was there!!!!!! I would have never made it that entire time without her. It was the best experience to have her in the room with us.

You never know, maybe your mom will take your decision better than you think. But I know it must be difficult with your mom's mental health issues.

Having said that...you have to do what's right for <b>YOU.</b> You dont' ever want to regret something.

Best of luck!
 

rubyroselee

New member
Hi Christian,

Well, I can tell you from my own experience what happened. My partner/wife was pregnant with our son. I wanted nothing more than to experience the birth of our first child alone, just the two of us. I have a nursing degree and specialized in postpartum/delivery, so I felt very confident that I could handle the entire pregnancy and support her.

Her mother (who is a nurse) wanted to be at the labor and insisted that she be there. I was completely upset and did NOT want her in the room during the delivery at all! I wanted the birth to be a special moment just for the two of us. Plus...I did not want my mother to feel bad because the MIL was there but not her (my mother is too anxious/panicky anyways).

A few days before the induction (and several arguments with my wife), I decided to give in and let the mother-in-law be present during the labor...especially since it didn't bother her any if her mom was there. My mother took it very well and was not upset that we did not want her in the room.

The labor went completely NOT as planned. The epidurals failed and labor lasted 47 hours. I was run down and completely exhausted. Thank goodness her mother was there!!!!!! I would have never made it that entire time without her. It was the best experience to have her in the room with us.

You never know, maybe your mom will take your decision better than you think. But I know it must be difficult with your mom's mental health issues.

Having said that...you have to do what's right for <b>YOU.</b> You dont' ever want to regret something.

Best of luck!
 

rubyroselee

New member
Hi Christian,

Well, I can tell you from my own experience what happened. My partner/wife was pregnant with our son. I wanted nothing more than to experience the birth of our first child alone, just the two of us. I have a nursing degree and specialized in postpartum/delivery, so I felt very confident that I could handle the entire pregnancy and support her.

Her mother (who is a nurse) wanted to be at the labor and insisted that she be there. I was completely upset and did NOT want her in the room during the delivery at all! I wanted the birth to be a special moment just for the two of us. Plus...I did not want my mother to feel bad because the MIL was there but not her (my mother is too anxious/panicky anyways).

A few days before the induction (and several arguments with my wife), I decided to give in and let the mother-in-law be present during the labor...especially since it didn't bother her any if her mom was there. My mother took it very well and was not upset that we did not want her in the room.

The labor went completely NOT as planned. The epidurals failed and labor lasted 47 hours. I was run down and completely exhausted. Thank goodness her mother was there!!!!!! I would have never made it that entire time without her. It was the best experience to have her in the room with us.

You never know, maybe your mom will take your decision better than you think. But I know it must be difficult with your mom's mental health issues.

Having said that...you have to do what's right for <b>YOU.</b> You dont' ever want to regret something.

Best of luck!
 

rubyroselee

New member
Hi Christian,

Well, I can tell you from my own experience what happened. My partner/wife was pregnant with our son. I wanted nothing more than to experience the birth of our first child alone, just the two of us. I have a nursing degree and specialized in postpartum/delivery, so I felt very confident that I could handle the entire pregnancy and support her.

Her mother (who is a nurse) wanted to be at the labor and insisted that she be there. I was completely upset and did NOT want her in the room during the delivery at all! I wanted the birth to be a special moment just for the two of us. Plus...I did not want my mother to feel bad because the MIL was there but not her (my mother is too anxious/panicky anyways).

A few days before the induction (and several arguments with my wife), I decided to give in and let the mother-in-law be present during the labor...especially since it didn't bother her any if her mom was there. My mother took it very well and was not upset that we did not want her in the room.

The labor went completely NOT as planned. The epidurals failed and labor lasted 47 hours. I was run down and completely exhausted. Thank goodness her mother was there!!!!!! I would have never made it that entire time without her. It was the best experience to have her in the room with us.

You never know, maybe your mom will take your decision better than you think. But I know it must be difficult with your mom's mental health issues.

Having said that...you have to do what's right for <b>YOU.</b> You dont' ever want to regret something.

Best of luck!
 

rubyroselee

New member
Hi Christian,

Well, I can tell you from my own experience what happened. My partner/wife was pregnant with our son. I wanted nothing more than to experience the birth of our first child alone, just the two of us. I have a nursing degree and specialized in postpartum/delivery, so I felt very confident that I could handle the entire pregnancy and support her.

Her mother (who is a nurse) wanted to be at the labor and insisted that she be there. I was completely upset and did NOT want her in the room during the delivery at all! I wanted the birth to be a special moment just for the two of us. Plus...I did not want my mother to feel bad because the MIL was there but not her (my mother is too anxious/panicky anyways).

A few days before the induction (and several arguments with my wife), I decided to give in and let the mother-in-law be present during the labor...especially since it didn't bother her any if her mom was there. My mother took it very well and was not upset that we did not want her in the room.

The labor went completely NOT as planned. The epidurals failed and labor lasted 47 hours. I was run down and completely exhausted. Thank goodness her mother was there!!!!!! I would have never made it that entire time without her. It was the best experience to have her in the room with us.

You never know, maybe your mom will take your decision better than you think. But I know it must be difficult with your mom's mental health issues.

Having said that...you have to do what's right for <b>YOU.</b> You dont' ever want to regret something.

Best of luck!
 

rubyroselee

New member
Hi Christian,

Well, I can tell you from my own experience what happened. My partner/wife was pregnant with our son. I wanted nothing more than to experience the birth of our first child alone, just the two of us. I have a nursing degree and specialized in postpartum/delivery, so I felt very confident that I could handle the entire pregnancy and support her.

Her mother (who is a nurse) wanted to be at the labor and insisted that she be there. I was completely upset and did NOT want her in the room during the delivery at all! I wanted the birth to be a special moment just for the two of us. Plus...I did not want my mother to feel bad because the MIL was there but not her (my mother is too anxious/panicky anyways).

A few days before the induction (and several arguments with my wife), I decided to give in and let the mother-in-law be present during the labor...especially since it didn't bother her any if her mom was there. My mother took it very well and was not upset that we did not want her in the room.

The labor went completely NOT as planned. The epidurals failed and labor lasted 47 hours. I was run down and completely exhausted. Thank goodness her mother was there!!!!!! I would have never made it that entire time without her. It was the best experience to have her in the room with us.

You never know, maybe your mom will take your decision better than you think. But I know it must be difficult with your mom's mental health issues.

Having said that...you have to do what's right for <b>YOU.</b> You dont' ever want to regret something.

Best of luck!
 

rubyroselee

New member
Hi Christian,

Well, I can tell you from my own experience what happened. My partner/wife was pregnant with our son. I wanted nothing more than to experience the birth of our first child alone, just the two of us. I have a nursing degree and specialized in postpartum/delivery, so I felt very confident that I could handle the entire pregnancy and support her.

Her mother (who is a nurse) wanted to be at the labor and insisted that she be there. I was completely upset and did NOT want her in the room during the delivery at all! I wanted the birth to be a special moment just for the two of us. Plus...I did not want my mother to feel bad because the MIL was there but not her (my mother is too anxious/panicky anyways).

A few days before the induction (and several arguments with my wife), I decided to give in and let the mother-in-law be present during the labor...especially since it didn't bother her any if her mom was there. My mother took it very well and was not upset that we did not want her in the room.

The labor went completely NOT as planned. The epidurals failed and labor lasted 47 hours. I was run down and completely exhausted. Thank goodness her mother was there!!!!!! I would have never made it that entire time without her. It was the best experience to have her in the room with us.

You never know, maybe your mom will take your decision better than you think. But I know it must be difficult with your mom's mental health issues.

Having said that...you have to do what's right for <b>YOU.</b> You dont' ever want to regret something.

Best of luck!
 

rubyroselee

New member
Hi Christian,

Well, I can tell you from my own experience what happened. My partner/wife was pregnant with our son. I wanted nothing more than to experience the birth of our first child alone, just the two of us. I have a nursing degree and specialized in postpartum/delivery, so I felt very confident that I could handle the entire pregnancy and support her.

Her mother (who is a nurse) wanted to be at the labor and insisted that she be there. I was completely upset and did NOT want her in the room during the delivery at all! I wanted the birth to be a special moment just for the two of us. Plus...I did not want my mother to feel bad because the MIL was there but not her (my mother is too anxious/panicky anyways).

A few days before the induction (and several arguments with my wife), I decided to give in and let the mother-in-law be present during the labor...especially since it didn't bother her any if her mom was there. My mother took it very well and was not upset that we did not want her in the room.

The labor went completely NOT as planned. The epidurals failed and labor lasted 47 hours. I was run down and completely exhausted. Thank goodness her mother was there!!!!!! I would have never made it that entire time without her. It was the best experience to have her in the room with us.

You never know, maybe your mom will take your decision better than you think. But I know it must be difficult with your mom's mental health issues.

Having said that...you have to do what's right for <b>YOU.</b> You dont' ever want to regret something.

Best of luck!
 

rubyroselee

New member
Hi Christian,

Well, I can tell you from my own experience what happened. My partner/wife was pregnant with our son. I wanted nothing more than to experience the birth of our first child alone, just the two of us. I have a nursing degree and specialized in postpartum/delivery, so I felt very confident that I could handle the entire pregnancy and support her.

Her mother (who is a nurse) wanted to be at the labor and insisted that she be there. I was completely upset and did NOT want her in the room during the delivery at all! I wanted the birth to be a special moment just for the two of us. Plus...I did not want my mother to feel bad because the MIL was there but not her (my mother is too anxious/panicky anyways).

A few days before the induction (and several arguments with my wife), I decided to give in and let the mother-in-law be present during the labor...especially since it didn't bother her any if her mom was there. My mother took it very well and was not upset that we did not want her in the room.

The labor went completely NOT as planned. The epidurals failed and labor lasted 47 hours. I was run down and completely exhausted. Thank goodness her mother was there!!!!!! I would have never made it that entire time without her. It was the best experience to have her in the room with us.

You never know, maybe your mom will take your decision better than you think. But I know it must be difficult with your mom's mental health issues.

Having said that...you have to do what's right for <b>YOU.</b> You dont' ever want to regret something.

Best of luck!
 

rubyroselee

New member
Hi Christian,

Well, I can tell you from my own experience what happened. My partner/wife was pregnant with our son. I wanted nothing more than to experience the birth of our first child alone, just the two of us. I have a nursing degree and specialized in postpartum/delivery, so I felt very confident that I could handle the entire pregnancy and support her.

Her mother (who is a nurse) wanted to be at the labor and insisted that she be there. I was completely upset and did NOT want her in the room during the delivery at all! I wanted the birth to be a special moment just for the two of us. Plus...I did not want my mother to feel bad because the MIL was there but not her (my mother is too anxious/panicky anyways).

A few days before the induction (and several arguments with my wife), I decided to give in and let the mother-in-law be present during the labor...especially since it didn't bother her any if her mom was there. My mother took it very well and was not upset that we did not want her in the room.

The labor went completely NOT as planned. The epidurals failed and labor lasted 47 hours. I was run down and completely exhausted. Thank goodness her mother was there!!!!!! I would have never made it that entire time without her. It was the best experience to have her in the room with us.

You never know, maybe your mom will take your decision better than you think. But I know it must be difficult with your mom's mental health issues.

Having said that...you have to do what's right for <b>YOU.</b> You dont' ever want to regret something.

Best of luck!
 

rubyroselee

New member
Hi Christian,

Well, I can tell you from my own experience what happened. My partner/wife was pregnant with our son. I wanted nothing more than to experience the birth of our first child alone, just the two of us. I have a nursing degree and specialized in postpartum/delivery, so I felt very confident that I could handle the entire pregnancy and support her.

Her mother (who is a nurse) wanted to be at the labor and insisted that she be there. I was completely upset and did NOT want her in the room during the delivery at all! I wanted the birth to be a special moment just for the two of us. Plus...I did not want my mother to feel bad because the MIL was there but not her (my mother is too anxious/panicky anyways).

A few days before the induction (and several arguments with my wife), I decided to give in and let the mother-in-law be present during the labor...especially since it didn't bother her any if her mom was there. My mother took it very well and was not upset that we did not want her in the room.

The labor went completely NOT as planned. The epidurals failed and labor lasted 47 hours. I was run down and completely exhausted. Thank goodness her mother was there!!!!!! I would have never made it that entire time without her. It was the best experience to have her in the room with us.

You never know, maybe your mom will take your decision better than you think. But I know it must be difficult with your mom's mental health issues.

Having said that...you have to do what's right for <b>YOU.</b> You dont' ever want to regret something.

Best of luck!
 

rubyroselee

New member
Hi Christian,

Well, I can tell you from my own experience what happened. My partner/wife was pregnant with our son. I wanted nothing more than to experience the birth of our first child alone, just the two of us. I have a nursing degree and specialized in postpartum/delivery, so I felt very confident that I could handle the entire pregnancy and support her.

Her mother (who is a nurse) wanted to be at the labor and insisted that she be there. I was completely upset and did NOT want her in the room during the delivery at all! I wanted the birth to be a special moment just for the two of us. Plus...I did not want my mother to feel bad because the MIL was there but not her (my mother is too anxious/panicky anyways).

A few days before the induction (and several arguments with my wife), I decided to give in and let the mother-in-law be present during the labor...especially since it didn't bother her any if her mom was there. My mother took it very well and was not upset that we did not want her in the room.

The labor went completely NOT as planned. The epidurals failed and labor lasted 47 hours. I was run down and completely exhausted. Thank goodness her mother was there!!!!!! I would have never made it that entire time without her. It was the best experience to have her in the room with us.

You never know, maybe your mom will take your decision better than you think. But I know it must be difficult with your mom's mental health issues.

Having said that...you have to do what's right for <b>YOU.</b> You dont' ever want to regret something.

Best of luck!
 
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