Would you or did you have your other children in the delivery room?

Is this appropriate? At what age? Does the sex of the child matter?

What is your opinion?

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Asked by amazinggrace83 at 12:12 PM on Dec. 4, 2012 in General Parenting

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I think I'd have a daughter there, maybe 12 and up? Probably never going to be in that position so I haven't given it much thought.

But I'd never have one of my sons in there, though...

Answer by FreeForAll at 12:13 PM on Dec. 4, 2012
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Nope not appropriate unless I had a daughter who was at least 16 or older.

Younger children don't belong there. I think its a terrible way to introduce a new sibling. "This little creature is causing MY mommy pain, and I'm supposed to like the thing? I don't think so!" is what I would imagine would be the thought process of a young child.

Answer by Ginger0104 at 12:14 PM on Dec. 4, 2012
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But I'd never have one of my sons in there, though...
Answer by FreeForAll a minute ago

I agree, but what makes you feel this way? I have a friend that thought (delvering her 3rd) that both of her boys should be present, I think they were 3 and 4 at the time.

Comment by amazinggrace83 (original poster) at 12:16 PM on Dec. 4, 2012
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I did not and would not, no matter their ages.

Answer by idareyou at 12:16 PM on Dec. 4, 2012
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Younger children don't belong there. I think its a terrible way to introduce a new sibling. "This little creature is causing MY mommy pain, and I'm supposed to like the thing? I don't think so!" is what I would imagine would be the thought process of a young child.
Answer by Ginger0104 2 minutes ago

This is what I think too... I think it would be scary for them.

Comment by amazinggrace83 (original poster) at 12:17 PM on Dec. 4, 2012
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My opinion is unless the children are 17 or older & REALLY REALLY want to be there then Absolutely NOT! I think it's ridiculous to have small children there EVER.

Answer by ILovemyPaulie at 12:17 PM on Dec. 4, 2012
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I HAD to have my 2 yr old DD is the room. I was living in a state with no friends or family when I went into labor. When my then husband got there he was able to find a way to get her in the base daycare for a few hours while I had my son.

Answer by LostSoul88 at 12:18 PM on Dec. 4, 2012
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^^^^That is definitely an exception. You have to do what you have to do!

Answer by ILovemyPaulie at 12:20 PM on Dec. 4, 2012
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OMG, I would NEVER bring children that young in!

And I'm not sure about the boy thing, grace. I'm just not comfortable with it.

Answer by FreeForAll at 12:20 PM on Dec. 4, 2012
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And I'm not sure about the boy thing, grace. I'm just not comfortable with it.
Answer by FreeForAll a minute ago

I get it... I think my feeling is that is something they should experience with their wife, having THEIR OWN children, not seeing their brother born. If that makes sense. I just think my boys would freak out and that the situation is just uncomfortable.

Comment by amazinggrace83 (original poster) at 12:24 PM on Dec. 4, 2012
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