mbcasey Forum Posts (16,449)

RE: Tonight's dinner

I'll bring the flatwear. I have to make a trip to a local restaurant first....

RE: Please we pray for him...

Any news on Caspatch?

Childbirth...What Is It Like Ladies?

Thank you but the post I made above yours explains why it probably won't happen for me.

I have always been good with kids too. My own niece and nephews love Uncle Ken (mainly because I spoil them rotten) and always respected each other.

I dated women with children and the kids really took to me quickly. I just feel like a large part, an important part of life is missing. But just as important is having a wife there with me to love and nurture children.

Sorry for the whining...

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But what a precious one indeed. To hold her before they cut the cord...I don't know how any mother can be closer to her child than at that moment.

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So well described...it must be incredible to see the years of parenting your lil ones turn into the people they are today about to venture out on their own.

Keep posting everyone!!

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Thanks to all who have posted. It has been a very emotional experience for me personally to read your stories and descriptions.

I do not have children myself and never witnessed a childbirth. I am turning 47 next week and I realize it probably will never happen for me. I always wanted to be a dad, either having my own child or adopting someone elses child when I married. But marriage has escaped me also.

Those who know me here understand why I never married or have kids. It is something I always wanted and dreamed about, but like I said, it looks like it won't happen for me. Because I have bipolar disorder, I may not be able to adopt a child, which I have also considered.

I wanted to hear how wonderful it was. I hear about the terrible pain you go through, but I also wanted to experience through you what it was like emotionally. You have certainly come through for me and I very much appreciate the time and effort you took to post.

Again, thank you all for sharing your experiences.

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Such a wonderful experience. I am glad to hear each time was just as special. I guess after 9+ months, you can't help but feeling overwhelmed with what is inside you. And when you finally see him/her, that feeling is transformed into a beautiful reality.

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My gosh...2 days of labor with straight contractions? Unbelievable!!

A kid on Christmas Day...that seems to be a very fitting description. Thank you...

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SuzyJ used the same words...primal and ancient when she posted on this thread. It has to be the most wonderful emotional experience anyone could ever go through.

I was wondering, women with more than one child. Do the deep feelings regress with each birth, or is each subsequent child's birth just as special as the first one?

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I give you applause for being there with her, despite the beating you took...

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There was a post earlier from Earl who said he delivered a baby on a helicopter. It must be incredible to have a new life just fall into your waiting hands.

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That's right, you said that earlier...it's like you get to the hospital, have a baby and you are ready to go home before the nurse can wash her hands...

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That's so fast compared to most women who have posted.

Did you even go to the hospital, or did you have them on the beach playing volleyball?....

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Thanks for that wonderful description...it must be so incredible it is surreal.

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Same thing happened to my sister...

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27 hours....sheez.

Babies just don't want to leave home, do they?

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I have actually done that, so it didn't help....

RE: Gratitude.

Nice thread CJ...

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That's great Arlene...

25 hours of labor, and 18 years old by yourself in the hospital. You are very brave....and your husband goes home because he was tired...

Men are wimps...

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What a wonderful moment for each of you individually, and a beautiful shared moment together.

I hope all men have the chance to see their child born. Many cultures do not even allow for this, but it would be a moment I would certainly love to have.

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The only birth I will have is a birthday next week, or a hemorroid, whichever comes first...

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I would like to hear more thoughts about what women felt when they saw the father pick up and hold their child for the first time.

Thanks Sommer....

RE: How long has it been?

It doesn't matter how long it has been. It matters if I meet the right person in the future.

RE: Would you stay with someone ,that loved you more, or loved you less......

I agree 100% with the birthday chick

RE: I'm opening a new driving school

Those guys are NUTS!!!!

That was so funny Tom. The baby carriage was a little over the top, but hilarious!

The guy could really drift though...the terrorist celebrating was funny too...

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Great story Earl about the helicopter birth.

I am sure your feelings and emotions watching your children being born were just incredible. I guess the emotions would jump around alot during that time. It's funny how you went back to sleep after her water broke for the 2nd child... But your instincts were right. I would be running around like a fool if my wife woke me up saying her water just broke.

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Joanne, I will say prayers for you and Eric. I hope it will happen for you!!

If you were hungry afterwards, I bet the baby was hungry too...

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Thanks for opening up like that. It gives a real insight to what happens before and after birth. Your example has very strong emotional feelings. I never heard of feeling a loss for one's bump after the baby is born. But it makes so much sense that you would feel a loss because for 9 months you were talking, protecting and loving your bump.

Thank you so much for posting...