Dads tweeting in the delivery room - The DIS Discussion Forums

browneyes106 · 07-26-2009, 09:42 PM

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By Joe Burris

The micro-blogging site Twitter has given an increasing number of expectant dads something to do while their wives are giving birth: Provide the world a real-time account of what may be the most intimate experience of their lives.

http://www.baltimoresun.com/features...3.story?page=1

HelenePA · 07-26-2009, 09:55 PM

I dont know how I feel about this... I needed his attention during my delivery not him telling everyone what was going on... there was plenty for him to do for me. He wasnt sitting there watching TV or being bored!

LuvCuteBoys · 07-26-2009, 09:57 PM

I think it's awesome. The women I know who have given birth appreciated the moral support, but didn't honestly need the "help" of the father.

justhat · 07-26-2009, 11:13 PM

2 women I know who had babies this year were the ones on Facebook while laboring. Both were inductions with epidurals from the start, so a minimum amount of pain involved, but I still can't imagine. My SIL was texting, emailing, etc. from her phone and we actually have a photo were she fell asleep typing on her phone. Other friend changed her Facebook status (as did her husband) each time she progressed. So i knew exactly when the epi went in, when she started dilating, when she was ready to push, etc. It was honestly a little freaky both times.

And me, I can't imagine wanting to do any of that while in labor! I had one kid with an epi so I wasn't in excruciating pain after that, but still had no desire to pull out the laptop.

JessicaR · 07-26-2009, 11:26 PM

I don't care what new technology is out. There is NO freaking way that sending a message to anyone is more important then the here and now of your child being born. No way would that fly with either of us.

I can see it now, looking back and what do they recall, their husband looking down at his phone/PC, no thanks!

So impersonal and so removed. So sad really.

HelenePA · 07-26-2009, 11:38 PM

Maybe with the epidural I wouldn't have minded him doing it but no way in hell was he able to do it during my last delivery! Transition is a witch I need him to fan me because I was so hot even with the air turned down to 60. He was able to text everyone 5 min after Anthony was born and in my arms. The updates wouldn't have been that exciting any way.

funatdisney · 07-27-2009, 01:35 AM

Now this is a bit too much! The modern age has to have it's limit. I think this would be it!

powellrj · 07-27-2009, 05:26 AM

I guess I am just old fashion, but I think sometimes you need to turn off the technology and focus on each other.

PatsGirl · 07-27-2009, 09:01 AM

When laboring with DD, her father who was rarely off his cell phone, was standing outside the room gabbing away when my midwife came to check on me. She took his phone away and told him if he wanted to be there he should BE THERE and if not, he could wait in another part of the hospital

She really tore him a new one and he was mortified. I felt a little bad for him (although his constant need to be in contact with EVERYONE at all times drove me crazy) until I realized he was making arrangements to go to a Bruins game that night

I loved my midwife

raysnkaysmom · 07-27-2009, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by powellrj

I guess I am just old fashion, but I think sometimes you need to turn off the technology and focus on each other.

GeorgiaPeach8 · 07-27-2009, 09:15 AM

I was in "labor" with DD for 26 hours. I had an epi and was completely out of pain. I could have tweeted, Fbed..whatever. It was 6 1/2 years ago so that stuff not in fashion yet. However, the whole tweeting, status update gives me evidence to support my theory that these are not social networking sites but are really 21st century outlets for narcissism. I think there is more networking going on with discussion boards.

wendy46001 · 07-27-2009, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by powellrj

I guess I am just old fashion, but I think sometimes you need to turn off the technology and focus on each other.

I agree...

and also have to add...why do people think we care???
If i truly wanted to know i'd be at the hospital waiting

just clean the baby and take a pretty photo...then i'll say congrats...

C.Ann · 07-27-2009, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by powellrj

I guess I am just old fashion, but I think sometimes you need to turn off the technology and focus on each other.

07-26-2009, 09:55 PM	#2
HelenePA I could use a cupcake now I'm a tetris addict! I have a secret obsession with turkeys Yep I am Cat Stupid Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: NE PA Posts: 7,288	I dont know how I feel about this... I needed his attention during my delivery not him telling everyone what was going on... there was plenty for him to do for me. He wasnt sitting there watching TV or being bored! __________________ 9 7 4 1

07-26-2009, 09:57 PM	#3
LuvCuteBoys Doing good is not a competition Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,006	I think it's awesome. The women I know who have given birth appreciated the moral support, but didn't honestly need the "help" of the father. __________________ Please see the Hidden Mickey for Haiti thread

07-26-2009, 11:13 PM	#4
justhat DC DISer pick one night and stay up later for Wishes Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Washington DC Posts: 6,059	2 women I know who had babies this year were the ones on Facebook while laboring. Both were inductions with epidurals from the start, so a minimum amount of pain involved, but I still can't imagine. My SIL was texting, emailing, etc. from her phone and we actually have a photo were she fell asleep typing on her phone. Other friend changed her Facebook status (as did her husband) each time she progressed. So i knew exactly when the epi went in, when she started dilating, when she was ready to push, etc. It was honestly a little freaky both times. And me, I can't imagine wanting to do any of that while in labor! I had one kid with an epi so I wasn't in excruciating pain after that, but still had no desire to pull out the laptop. __________________

07-26-2009, 11:38 PM	#6
HelenePA I could use a cupcake now I'm a tetris addict! I have a secret obsession with turkeys Yep I am Cat Stupid Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: NE PA Posts: 7,288	Maybe with the epidural I wouldn't have minded him doing it but no way in hell was he able to do it during my last delivery! Transition is a witch I need him to fan me because I was so hot even with the air turned down to 60. He was able to text everyone 5 min after Anthony was born and in my arms. The updates wouldn't have been that exciting any way. __________________ 9 7 4 1

07-27-2009, 01:35 AM	#7
funatdisney DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 759	Now this is a bit too much! The modern age has to have it's limit. I think this would be it! __________________

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07-26-2009, 11:26 PM	#5
JessicaR DIS Veteran I wanna shoot aliens in the AM too! The Grinch is rude in a funny sorta way run to the hams! Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 7,264	I don't care what new technology is out. There is NO freaking way that sending a message to anyone is more important then the here and now of your child being born. No way would that fly with either of us. I can see it now, looking back and what do they recall, their husband looking down at his phone/PC, no thanks! So impersonal and so removed. So sad really.

07-27-2009, 05:26 AM	#8
powellrj I am wide awake and on the dis boards My db and I usually fight over the turkey bones It was so bad, it was funny Note to self, never make anyone suffer with thirst Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Central Indiana Posts: 11,976	I guess I am just old fashion, but I think sometimes you need to turn off the technology and focus on each other. __________________

07-27-2009, 09:01 AM	#9
PatsGirl Kids will write the darndest things I'm a fan of the Red Sox and anyone who beats the Yankees I can't believe my parents lived through my shenanigans Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South of Boston, Very north of Magic Posts: 3,093	When laboring with DD, her father who was rarely off his cell phone, was standing outside the room gabbing away when my midwife came to check on me. She took his phone away and told him if he wanted to be there he should BE THERE and if not, he could wait in another part of the hospital She really tore him a new one and he was mortified. I felt a little bad for him (although his constant need to be in contact with EVERYONE at all times drove me crazy) until I realized he was making arrangements to go to a Bruins game that night I loved my midwife __________________ Last night my sister and I were sitting in the den and I said to her, "I never want to live in a vegetative state, dependent on some machine and fluids from a bottle to keep me alive. That would be no quality of life at all. If that ever happens, just pull the plug!" So she got up, unplugged the computer, and threw out my wine. Brenda , Jacob 19 and Alexandra 12 We booked Boardwalk Villas for April ~ three weeks after my Girls' Trip to Isla Mujeres

07-27-2009, 09:15 AM	#11
GeorgiaPeach8 Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central Kentucky Posts: 261	I was in "labor" with DD for 26 hours. I had an epi and was completely out of pain. I could have tweeted, Fbed..whatever. It was 6 1/2 years ago so that stuff not in fashion yet. However, the whole tweeting, status update gives me evidence to support my theory that these are not social networking sites but are really 21st century outlets for narcissism. I think there is more networking going on with discussion boards. __________________ (me-39) (DH-38) (DD-6) (TwinDS-3) (TwinDS-3) (Choc. lab-8)

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