Hmm sorry to all you grandmas but I think childbirth should be between the mother and father only, if they are still around etc..the mother of the young girl seemed to be taking over and slightly possessive over the grand child. Couldn't get into tonight's episode really.
Hmm sorry to all you grandmas but I think childbirth should be between the mother and father only, if they are still around etc..the mother of the young girl seemed to be taking over and slightly possessive over the grand child. Couldn't get into tonight's episode really.
That will probably get some huffy replies!
I agree with you though
Mothers will take over if you let them! Mine was always prone to interfering
I know if I ever had a kid, I certainly wouldn't want my mum at the birth!!!
My mum arrived at the hospital when I was in labour, and I wouldn't let her in the room!
In an ideal world, I would have preferred to be on my own with just the medical staff - it was bad enough the OH being there but I wouldn't have made him miss the birth of his children.
Hmm sorry to all you grandmas but I think childbirth should be between the mother and father only, if they are still around etc..the mother of the young girl seemed to be taking over and slightly possessive over the grand child. Couldn't get into tonight's episode really.
Well, I'll answer seeing as I am a grandma who was at my granddaughter's birth!
My son has a high functioning autism, but finds it very hard to communicate with people other than close family members. I had taken them into hospital twice before during the labour but she had been sent home. On the third occasion I went in, and ended up staying all night! I didn't interfere at all, but was there to support them both, and it was an incredible experience
Hmm sorry to all you grandmas but I think childbirth should be between the mother and father only, if they are still around etc..the mother of the young girl seemed to be taking over and slightly possessive over the grand child. Couldn't get into tonight's episode really.
As a grandma, i agree wholeheartedly! Why would grandma's want to be in there? Leave it to the couple! It's their time!
Hi everyone. Am a few minutes behind (MY baby wouldn't settle). This couple seem to expecting a 5 star hotel. And I feel so sorry for the Latvian lady. How awful, having no one with you to support you during the labour.
Hi everyone. Am a few minutes behind (MY baby wouldn't settle). This couple seem to expecting a 5 star hotel. And I feel so sorry for the Latvian lady. How awful, having no one with you to support you during the labour.
How old is your baby?
I think that couple were expecting something more luxurious than an NHS hospital!
What a contrast between these two (though, that's probably deliberate). Sasha's a trooper, doing it all alone and hardly a peep. Then that couple want to give the rooms their seal of approval before going in. Doing my head in and nothings even happening!
I think that couple were expecting something more luxurious than an NHS hospital!
My girl is 3 months old proper little beauty....just been really unsettled the last couple of nights.
Thought Sasha was amazing. I cried a bit...the thought of being on my own
This couple are a nightmare...would love to see what the midwives said away from the cameras
So glad they showed her with her mum at the end. Makes me feel better that she does have some support.
I couldn't believe her best friend wouldn't go in with her. I guess maybe she had her reasons, but I could never let my friends go through that on their own. The midwives were so kind to her. She seems very strong, but I was so sad for her! Hope she is happier now:)
I couldn't believe her best friend wouldn't go in with her. I guess maybe she had her reasons, but I could never let my friends go through that on their own. The midwives were so kind to her. She seems very strong, but I was so sad for her! Hope she is happier now:)
I agree. I could never let someone go through that alone. The midwives were lovely - but it's not the same as having someone you know there. I loved the story at the beginning about the taxi driver who stayed with the lady he drove to hospital. Amazing! I am sure Sasha will be very happy with baby Rupert. He was gorgeous
I had my first child on my own, with just the nursing staff, but that was before it was fashionable to have a birthing partner - and would probably have been happy to have the other two on my own too, but the second one came very quickly so my husband had no choice but to be there and for the third the midwife insisted on calling my husband (who had been with me earlier but I had sent home as it was a long labour with nothing much happening) and by that time I couldn't have cared less if she had called an entire brass band to accompany me
I thought Sasha was great, her mixture of emotions was so real (this IS reality tv at its best) and loved seeing her with her Mum at the end. I too was a bit impatient with the other couple initially but, when you heard everything they had gone through, it was more understandable that he was so solicitous towards her and she wanted everything right and comfortable and they had a lovely birth, even though she ended up having a forceps delivery - she was very calm.
I was at the birth of my first Grandson Max just before Christmas, I wasn't sure at all when my daughter asked me if I would like to be there, but I stayed all the way through and it was an incredible experience...I don't feel I interfered at all and tried to give my daughter and her boyfriend plenty of time alone!
My mum and sister were with me for my first,although it wasn't really a concious decision that I made,more that I was only 16,my boyfriend and I hadn't been together that long,and we didn't really talk about it,but I had my sister because I couldn't have coped with my mum on my own!!.
For our second,we had a homebirth and wanted it to be just us,but my mum made such a fuss that she had been there for the births of all her grandchildren and sulked so much,we just gave in for a quiet life!.
This time,I'm older,much more assertive and when this little chap eventually decides to make his entrance,it will be just me and my husband,I told my mum straight that it was our time,our choice and that is what is happening,that I understood she would be disappointed,but she'd get over it!!,she took it better than I expected.
My best friend would really like to be there,but I just dont feel comfortable with that.I was there for the birth of her last child,I didn't want to be,but she had lost her son to cot death and was so scared to be doing it again,I couldn't of said no,it was an amazing experience,made me cry!,and I will never forget it,but I can honestly say its not something I have any desire to repeat,I'd much rather be at my end!!
Did anyone see the nurses writing on the whiteboard "a woman is like a teabag..."
I'm sure the older one of them had their retirement party in the last series...
On another point, I am enjoying today's episode though I wish they featured more couples like they used to.
The Mexican/Columbian couple are so lovely, it must be very difficult being so far from home and family
And tears dripping from dad's face, always finishes me right off
They were a lovely couple,and I thought tonights episode was much better than the previous ones,its nicer when the man isn't moaning,useless or just a general arse!!.
My dh cried both times tonight,bless him.He wouldn't normally even watch with me,but as we are due this month,he has been,and he's cried more than me!
I didn't with the first couple,although the husband was lovely,but when poor Dan lost it on the phone,it tipped me over:)
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That will probably get some huffy replies!
I agree with you though
Mothers will take over if you let them! Mine was always prone to interfering
My mum arrived at the hospital when I was in labour, and I wouldn't let her in the room!
In an ideal world, I would have preferred to be on my own with just the medical staff - it was bad enough the OH being there but I wouldn't have made him miss the birth of his children.
Evening Gilly- how is the divine Erica?
My son has a high functioning autism, but finds it very hard to communicate with people other than close family members. I had taken them into hospital twice before during the labour but she had been sent home. On the third occasion I went in, and ended up staying all night! I didn't interfere at all, but was there to support them both, and it was an incredible experience
Gorgeous thank you! She's almost 15 months and walking now
As a grandma, i agree wholeheartedly! Why would grandma's want to be in there? Leave it to the couple! It's their time!
How old is your baby?
I think that couple were expecting something more luxurious than an NHS hospital!
My girl is 3 months old
Thought Sasha was amazing. I cried a bit...the thought of being on my own
This couple are a nightmare...would love to see what the midwives said away from the cameras
So glad they showed her with her mum at the end. Makes me feel better that she does have some support.
I couldn't believe her best friend wouldn't go in with her. I guess maybe she had her reasons, but I could never let my friends go through that on their own. The midwives were so kind to her. She seems very strong, but I was so sad for her! Hope she is happier now:)
I agree. I could never let someone go through that alone. The midwives were lovely - but it's not the same as having someone you know there. I loved the story at the beginning about the taxi driver who stayed with the lady he drove to hospital. Amazing! I am sure Sasha will be very happy with baby Rupert. He was gorgeous
I thought Sasha was great, her mixture of emotions was so real (this IS reality tv at its best) and loved seeing her with her Mum at the end. I too was a bit impatient with the other couple initially but, when you heard everything they had gone through, it was more understandable that he was so solicitous towards her and she wanted everything right and comfortable and they had a lovely birth, even though she ended up having a forceps delivery - she was very calm.
Gorgeous thank you! She's almost 15 months and walking now
Precious!
My first oooh i know you spot- the student midwife who carried Sasha's car seat in! Jenni. Used to work with her. Lovely lass.
For our second,we had a homebirth and wanted it to be just us,but my mum made such a fuss that she had been there for the births of all her grandchildren and sulked so much,we just gave in for a quiet life!.
This time,I'm older,much more assertive and when this little chap eventually decides to make his entrance,it will be just me and my husband,I told my mum straight that it was our time,our choice and that is what is happening,that I understood she would be disappointed,but she'd get over it!!,she took it better than I expected.
My best friend would really like to be there,but I just dont feel comfortable with that.I was there for the birth of her last child,I didn't want to be,but she had lost her son to cot death and was so scared to be doing it again,I couldn't of said no,it was an amazing experience,made me cry!,and I will never forget it,but I can honestly say its not something I have any desire to repeat,I'd much rather be at my end!!
Did anyone see the nurses writing on the whiteboard "a woman is like a teabag..."
I'm sure the older one of them had their retirement party in the last series...
On another point, I am enjoying today's episode though I wish they featured more couples like they used to.
And tears dripping from dad's face, always finishes me right off
They were a lovely couple,and I thought tonights episode was much better than the previous ones,its nicer when the man isn't moaning,useless or just a general arse!!.
My dh cried both times tonight,bless him.He wouldn't normally even watch with me,but as we are due this month,he has been,and he's cried more than me!
I didn't with the first couple,although the husband was lovely,but when poor Dan lost it on the phone,it tipped me over:)