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I think you should go for the tape just in case later on he feels like he missed out then you can just pop that in and he can go through it like if he was there. of course though you can avoid having them tape directly down there until the head comes out and even then just make it so it doesn't show so much if that is the part that would bother you. I think seeing the expression and reactions you are going to have will make it good enough for him to feel like he was there.

thanks Ma... I was thinking that to.. just have it filmed from a different point of view so its not pointed at my lower half the whole time lol. Im also worried about saying something stupid lol.. I was watching so "baby stories" on the discovery health channel and stuff and those women will scream "get it out of me!" "just pull it out!" and I laugh and think "god, I hope I don't scream something dumb while Im being taped.

Yeah i've seen that too, are you going all natural or with meds?

Make sure the hospital allows video taping, here in my state no taping the birth just up to and after. Sounds crazy but that's what they told me.

I dunno yet about meds ma, Im leaning towards the epi though. Keya, I'll ask next week when I go to my first birthing cla__s at the hospital, thanks fr the heads up.

yeah, tape it and then you at least have it in case you want it later. I just helped a friend tape hers and she had her camera behind her on a shelf and had it positioned so that you could see the baby come out but could avoid all the "details". Or you could have someone taping from the other end...but it's hard with all the nurses and dr in the way. Take pics too! Behind the mom is best - no one is in your way. I've been at two births besides my own and it's the best position. I MIGHT tape mine this time, but not sure yet. :)

thanks fefer.. I didnt even think of just having the camera sitting somewhere like that, I had it in my mind that someone would he manually taping it and that bothered me a bit but I dont think I'd mind if it was just sitting there.. I doubt I would even think about it at the time. you guys were a big help, very rea__suring. thanks!

If your hospital doesn't allow taping, then just turn the camera on and point it away form you until the baby comes out. That way you still get the first cry, and all the other excitement. That is what we had to do with our first.

I say tape it, sorry to hear he is being deployed...I just wanted to make you aware of a non-profit org that helps take care of lawns where one of the spouses is overseas...the website is projectevergreen/com (take out slash and put dot) and it is called GreenCare for Troops. Good luck with everything!

thanks ejmeskan... thats a nifty site but when he left I flew back to arizona to stay with my mom and here inthe desert theres not suh thing as a lawn LOL so unless they wanna come mow the rocks and dirt...

Heather - I wanted to thank you and your family. I have a great deal of appreciation for our troops and their families for the sacrafices you make to keep our country safe. Have a great pregnancy.

Hah! That is funny...I am sure they could try mowing the dirt! I agree with marianne...thank you to your husband for fighting for us and thank you for being such a great example!

I would DEFINITELY get someone in there to videotape it for you. He may not realize now how important it is, but he'll watch it with tears in his eyes when he does get to see it. He'll really be thankful that you taped it afterward! I also think you should get someone else to tape it rather than having your mom do it. If she's your support person, you'll want her attention without the camera, and plus she'll want to focus on you rather than filming. Get a friend or other relative to do it. Sorry you husband can't be with you for it!

thanks guys.. I'll pa__s on the appreciation, that means a lot to me :) looks like I'll be taping it, now I just need to figure out who I want to do it.

I have a spouse in the military as well and I think that sounds like a wonderful idea to tape it. I however never pa__s when people like to express their appreciation for the troops and my husband really likes when people take the time to aknowledge our sacrifice Especially at a time like This!

LOL 1_4_The_Road I wasnt saying I was pa__sing on their thanks I was saying I would pas the thanks on to my husband!