This may be late, but: I highly recommend looking into hiring a doula, and, if that looks like something you think would be helpful, talking with the pbmom about it. A doula is someone who supports the delivering mom during labor and delivery.
I'm not sure if you've ever been to/seen a labor and delivery, but DS's was INTENSE. If we do adopt in the same manner next time, we won't be going to the hospital, at least not for the entirety of the process.
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The hopital experience is very emotional as a paparent. Things are so up in the air....we don't really know what is expected of us...and we really don't know how things will work out in the end.
It is really important that you keep in mind that you are a guest at the hospital. This is her time, her delivery, her recovery and her baby...I know that can be SO hard, but really you must keep it in mind..
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That is so true. Being there was probably the most emotional experience of my life, and not in a good way. (And my grandfather had just died after a hospital stay.)
I don't mean to be negative, I'm just giving my experience. Many people have good hospital experiences. We just didn't.
Good luck & God bless,
-R