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Just wondering, is it normal for the guy to go into the doctors office with wife/girlfriend at their OB/GYN appointments during pregnancy? I feel like the doctors are weirded out by me being back there with her, but she really wants me there so I keep going back. I just feel weird about it.
Totally normal and quite cool if that is what you both want. My husband accompanied me about half the time. Some visits are pretty boring, others bring more news (heart beat...).
It is kind of a good way to get used to the whole goings on before the big delivery date.
Congratulations and good job being an involved Dad!
I say it is great that you are being there in support of her and your child. It may be you that is a bit uncomfortable, but please don't fret over the situation. The doctors are professional people and are more often appreciative of the fact that the contributing party is there. It is quite normal in todays society.
My husband came with me to my appts with my first when he was able to get out of work... with my second, if he was not working, he was watching our toddler! I think it's pretty common! Congratulations on your baby!
Cool, thank you all for the reassurance. I enjoy going and get excited about it (though the appointments are usually rather uneventful), but you're most likely right, I am probably the one with the problem. I guess I just feel like a kid going into the girls bathroom
Completely normal and a wonderful thing for you to do. When I was pregnant this time last year, I took dh with me as often as his schedule allowed. A few times I had to go alone - one was for an ultrasound - and I was very uncomfortable without him.
I am not sure about the docs in your area, but the ones around here are used to a trail of family, as it is not just the hubby, but usually parents and friends as well. My OB's office was always packed, moreso with family members than patients, andit was not unusual to see three or four people get up and go back when the patient was called.
I commend you for your attentiveness, and as long as your dw is ok with it, keep going. It is an adventure that can sometimes be a little scary, and we need all the support we can get! Plus, you do not want to miss a minute of the little one's life - which you are watching evolve with every visit. Nothing like hearing that strong heartbeat and watching the belly move!
Congratulations and good luck to all three of you.
Cool, thank you all for the reassurance. I enjoy going and get excited about it (though the appointments are usually rather uneventful), but you're most likely right, I am probably the one with the problem. I guess I just feel like a kid going into the girls bathroom
I love how you put that....As I read your post I remembered at my last appointment there was a young guy in the hallway with his pregnant wife and looked like he wanted to be anywhere but there!
You are great to be sharing all of this!
Congrats, you're going to make a wonderful Dad!
Totally normal and wonderful! Now, having the two of them (DH and Dr.) discussing football scores, while I was in labor (between pushes), over the wide open spaces of my hoo-ha was a little weird! Evidently, though, only for ME.....as the two of them saw nothing wrong with this...............!!
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