With my first child, when labor started we went to the hospital and they sent us both home saying the baby was not ready yet. They did not suggest that Mr. Howtheduck go home by himself, rest, and have a shower. That seems crazy to me. Did doctors say that to the husband back in the day?
John sucked at this. He rather be at home while Elly was in labor. He did not want to be there to comfort her. He only wanted to meet his new child. I am thankful my husband was nothing like John. I was in the hospital all day with my older son, my contractions did not process as they should and he stayed with me the whole time. When my Gyn broke my water, he stayed at my side the entire 3rd stage of labor and delivery which took around 3 hours after breaking the water. With my younger, the labor was brief and he stayed at my side, walked with me in hallways to use gravity to help speed things up. I don’t understand husbands like John.
I know this would be me. I’ve always said that I wouldn’t want my husband in the room while I gave birth – I just know I’d spend the whole time cussing him out.
That’s what happened to me (late ’70s) they sent my husband home at midnight certain that the OB would have to come in at 8 and induce labor. HA! Things got moving just after 3 and baby arrived 90 minutes later. He did come back, but refused to be in delivery room because I might yell at him! That was the beginning of the end.
As to those claiming that birth was ALWAYS something between the woman and her doctor – that was not the case until doctors began actively pushing midwives out of the business. Home births with midwives in attendance was de rigueur until a bit more than a century ago. Husband was in the background, playing a supportive role, not necessarily in the room when the birth happened, but nearby.
I was AT THE HOSPITAL for all three of the births of our daughters—mostly in the waiting room—the Mother of our children would NOT allow me to be in delivery room ! ! ! !
On the day in 1966 when our first was born, my wife woke me up at about 7:30AM to say “Guess what!!” We rushed to the hospital, then not much happened for hours. Eventually, the doctor and I went to the hospital cafeteria for supper together. Finally, our new daughter arrived at about 8:00PM.
Lol at least he’s honest. These days some dad’s are more than willing to stay with the wives during this time. Without nagging or force or any thing. My dad sure did :)
My dad was not allowed to be in the delivery room with my mom – and he was a DOCTOR! By the time my first nephew was born, though, the dad and mom had a choice. Brother, with her approval, chose to be there during her 17-hour labor and also at the birth. I was thrilled twice when a sister and a sister-in-law allowed me to be in at the birth of a nephew and a niece. I have never had a child (and never will, now, at 63, ha!) and it was truly wonderful to be able to see it happen! I think that it should be the choice of the parents. If the father really is squeamish, he should not be forced to be there. If the mother really doesn’t want him there, she should have that prerogative. And nobody should be called names for their opinions, on this or any forum!
I went into labor at midnight on a Wednesday and delivered at 9:26 a.m. Saturday. I was a week late, my doc was supposed to be out of town that weekend, it was a full moon, and it was a big football rivalry weekend (the ONLY game for which we had tickets). My husband brought a radio so we could listen to the game in the labor room.
I am sure we saw this before; when Elly told Michael he had to make his own decisions as to whether or not to quit trumpet practice, only for Elly to screech “Over my dead body” when Michael gave the “wrong” answer. Lawrence then said to Michael it was probably on account of Elly being forced to take music lessons when she was a little girl…“If they had to suffer, we have to suffer”.
Templo S.U.D. almost 6 years ago
Are we sure there was no duck in the hospital behind the doctor back then?
howtheduck almost 6 years ago
With my first child, when labor started we went to the hospital and they sent us both home saying the baby was not ready yet. They did not suggest that Mr. Howtheduck go home by himself, rest, and have a shower. That seems crazy to me. Did doctors say that to the husband back in the day?
capricorn9th almost 6 years ago
John sucked at this. He rather be at home while Elly was in labor. He did not want to be there to comfort her. He only wanted to meet his new child. I am thankful my husband was nothing like John. I was in the hospital all day with my older son, my contractions did not process as they should and he stayed with me the whole time. When my Gyn broke my water, he stayed at my side the entire 3rd stage of labor and delivery which took around 3 hours after breaking the water. With my younger, the labor was brief and he stayed at my side, walked with me in hallways to use gravity to help speed things up. I don’t understand husbands like John.
Rosette almost 6 years ago
I know this would be me. I’ve always said that I wouldn’t want my husband in the room while I gave birth – I just know I’d spend the whole time cussing him out.
jaxxxon58 almost 6 years ago
What the heck is with all the history lessons today?
dorotheac928 almost 6 years ago
That’s what happened to me (late ’70s) they sent my husband home at midnight certain that the OB would have to come in at 8 and induce labor. HA! Things got moving just after 3 and baby arrived 90 minutes later. He did come back, but refused to be in delivery room because I might yell at him! That was the beginning of the end.
dorotheac928 almost 6 years ago
As to those claiming that birth was ALWAYS something between the woman and her doctor – that was not the case until doctors began actively pushing midwives out of the business. Home births with midwives in attendance was de rigueur until a bit more than a century ago. Husband was in the background, playing a supportive role, not necessarily in the room when the birth happened, but nearby.
IndyMan almost 6 years ago
I was AT THE HOSPITAL for all three of the births of our daughters—mostly in the waiting room—the Mother of our children would NOT allow me to be in delivery room ! ! ! !
dgmiller almost 6 years ago
On the day in 1966 when our first was born, my wife woke me up at about 7:30AM to say “Guess what!!” We rushed to the hospital, then not much happened for hours. Eventually, the doctor and I went to the hospital cafeteria for supper together. Finally, our new daughter arrived at about 8:00PM.
Mijo94 almost 6 years ago
Lol at least he’s honest. These days some dad’s are more than willing to stay with the wives during this time. Without nagging or force or any thing. My dad sure did :)
finnygirl Premium Member almost 6 years ago
My dad was not allowed to be in the delivery room with my mom – and he was a DOCTOR! By the time my first nephew was born, though, the dad and mom had a choice. Brother, with her approval, chose to be there during her 17-hour labor and also at the birth. I was thrilled twice when a sister and a sister-in-law allowed me to be in at the birth of a nephew and a niece. I have never had a child (and never will, now, at 63, ha!) and it was truly wonderful to be able to see it happen! I think that it should be the choice of the parents. If the father really is squeamish, he should not be forced to be there. If the mother really doesn’t want him there, she should have that prerogative. And nobody should be called names for their opinions, on this or any forum!
Kim Roberts almost 6 years ago
I went into labor at midnight on a Wednesday and delivered at 9:26 a.m. Saturday. I was a week late, my doc was supposed to be out of town that weekend, it was a full moon, and it was a big football rivalry weekend (the ONLY game for which we had tickets). My husband brought a radio so we could listen to the game in the labor room.
Dragoncat almost 6 years ago
So much for “following doctor’s orders”, eh, John?
Dragoncat almost 6 years ago
“You helped put this kid in here… You’re going to help bring it out!”
USN1977 almost 6 years ago
I am sure we saw this before; when Elly told Michael he had to make his own decisions as to whether or not to quit trumpet practice, only for Elly to screech “Over my dead body” when Michael gave the “wrong” answer. Lawrence then said to Michael it was probably on account of Elly being forced to take music lessons when she was a little girl…“If they had to suffer, we have to suffer”.
pshapley almost 6 years ago
Strange how nobody commented on the colorist putting the third panel in full color rather than pale yellow like the rest of the flashback.