u/BetterPersonProject

Dads, we made it!

a couple weeks ago after an appointment with our OB we were pretty disheartened and went through a roller coaster of emotions. OB told us without a doubt the baby would arrive in 24 hours as my wife was fully effaced and 5cm. Packed the car. Got groceries. cleaned the house. And then 7 days no baby. it was a whirlwind I’ve never seen my wife cry that much.

I came to r/daddit for reassurance and advice and you all came through in a big way.

happy to announce our son is here, my wife and him are happy and healthy and I’m officially a dad.

thank you for the support!

u/BetterPersonProject — 15 hours ago

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Brethren, I need advice

Gents, wife is 39 weeks and 4 days with our first. at the appointment Wednesday the OB said “you’ll have this baby in the next 24 hours”. she was 4cm dilated and 100% effaced. she’s having regular contractions but they're not intense at all. labour and delivery said just wait at home til contractions start to take her breath away.

we are both going crazy. I haven’t slept. she thinks she’s doing something wrong. I have no clue what to expect or do to help her. Doctor at labour and delivery said on a call yesterday “you’re in labour it’s just developing slowly”.

I don’t know if I’m here to vent or if someone has a similar experience but any advice/support is appreciated.

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u/BetterPersonProject — 7 days ago