This is Alpha, the first-born, when he was 2YO.
This is Beta, the second-born, when he was about 2YO.
This is Gamma, the third-born, when he was about 18MO.
Tips for the Recovery Room
Jul
6
2011
I’ve already listed tips to be prepared for a trip to the maternity ward. But what about after the baby has been born? That’s what today’s list will cover.
- Pack a zip-up fleece or warm sweatshirt. And warm socks. They keep those rooms pretty cold. These items are not for you – they are for your wife. And it must be a zip-up shirt thingy. The pullover types do not play nicely with the IV lines.
- Don’t get flowers before you go to the hospital, but do get them before she leaves the hospital. The sooner after the baby is born, the better. One trick is that, since the hospital doesn’t feed the dad, you have to go out and get your own meal. While you’re out getting your food, buy some flowers and bring them back to the room. With some extra fries.
- Make sure your wife has her own pillow. The hospital pillows are not comfortable. If you’re going to sleep on the rocking chair or couch or whatever furniture the hospital has in the recovery room, then make sure you take your own pillow too.
- Don’t forget the baby’s name. This is not a problem for the first child, but I kept calling Delta by Gamma’s name. I have corrected this by calling all my children “Buddy”.
And one more thing:
- Right after the baby is born, it’s best to focus your attention on the baby. Get some pictures, etc. You really do not want to see what the doctor is doing anymore.
Any other things for dads to know about post-delivery?
I have been in labor and hardship, through many sleepless nights, in hunger and thirst, often without food, in cold and exposure.
2 Corinthians 11:27
This little article thingy was written by Some Guy sometime around 11:10 pm and has been carefully placed in the Life category.
July 7th, 2011 at 7:15 pm
I don’t really want to see what the doctor’s doing at all!
Thanks for the tips – I think I’ll print them out and tape them to the walls in the delivery room.
July 8th, 2011 at 11:23 am
Glad I could help. At least I hope the tips help.
And make sure you don’t absent-mindedly leave these printouts on your co-worker’s chair out of habit. That might be a bit awkward.