10 Thoughts I had watching my son's birth.

With my son Taiga, about 5 minutes after his delivery.

So recently, (April 12th, 2015), I had the exhalted pleasure of welcoming my son, Taiga (大我）into the world. He was kind enough to arrive healthy and strong on exactly his due date, and all things considered, he arrived relatively smoothly. (At least from my perspective- after 18 hours of serious pain, my wife might would argue otherwise).

In any event, as this was also my first opportunity to observe a live childbirth,  I thought this might also be an interesting opportunity to share my thoughts on the process with other fathers to be.

Here are the top ten (private) thoughts I had during the process.






During the first few hours of labor

10. Damn, the Wifey's a beast. Don't know how she hasn't passed out yet. RESPECT.

(While she's yelling in pain)
9. I wonder if everyone else on the this floor of the hospital can hear this.

(After asking her a simple question).
8. Woah, quick temper. I better chose my words carefully for the next few hours.

7. Schadenfreude.

Once Delivery Began

6. WTF???!!! This sh*t is crazy!!

5. Jesus, that's a lot of blood.

4. Yep. I totally understand why a lot of dudes pass out when they watch this sh*t.

3. Yep. I totally see how this process could kill someone.

2. It looks like her sh*t is trying to cough up a giant hairball.

After delivery when seeing my son for the first time. 

(Teary eyed).
1. That wrinkly little bloody mess is simply the most beautiful thing I have ever seen.