Did you cry after giving birth?

Crying Baby - Baby in blue is crying
United States
May 30, 2007 2:53pm CST
Did you or your partner cry after the birth of your baby? My Ex and I both cried during the birth of our son. It was such an amazing experience that I couldn't contain myself. What about you?
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@alexsis (2149)
• United States
30 May 07
Yes I cried. They were happy tears. I was just so happy to finally see my daughter. That was the most wonderful day of my life and a day I will never forget.
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• United States
31 May 07
Thanks for your response! I agree, it is a day that I will never forget either.
@emily83 (18)
• United States
30 May 07
I was asleep so I didn't and when I woke up I was in so much pain and on morphine I didn't. My ex said he did but I never saw it.
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• United States
31 May 07
LOL. He probably said it to make himself look good (not sure why).
@nannacroc (4049)
30 May 07
I didn't cry after giving birth but even now that my children are grown with their own children, I still remember the overwhelming feeling of joy and love I had when each of them was born.
• United States
30 May 07
Not everyone cries but i'm sure we all feel that overwhelming feeling of joy. It's an unexplainable feeling unless you've been through it. Thanks for your response!
@disvachic (10117)
• United States
30 May 07
Yes i cried with all three of my children.It really is a joyful and amazing moment.
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• United States
30 May 07
Thanks for your response disvachic. Yes, it was a very joyful and amazing experience.
@ESKARENA1 (18261)
30 May 07
i didnt cry at all, i screamed lol. My husband on the other hand cried all the time throughout my labour, blessed be
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• United States
30 May 07
LOL. Awww, that's cute. I didn't cry during labor. I cried when my son was actually delivered.
@Gorgeous24 (1091)
• United States
31 May 07
Oh my god I cried more than she did when she was born LOL I was in shock after waiting nine months which seemed like forever.. finally I had met the person who would change my life for the better! Its been almost 4 years now and those memories of that day are sketched in my heart and I still sometimes get teary eyed thinking about how tiny she was when she was born and how she is now...AMAZING!
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• United States
31 May 07
LOL. Now it's time for another one Gorgeous24. LOL
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• United States
31 May 07
I would if you couldn't have kids of your own but that's not the case plus I hate being pregnant. LMAO.
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• United States
31 May 07
NOOO!! Unless if my best friend wants to have one for me LMAO
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@rapolu_cs (1184)
• India
31 May 07
I understand your feelings but it was not the same with us and difers in case of every one depending on onmes mood and every one will have different expierences with the parenthood,iwas in uncouncious mood and i saw my kid after 1hr of the delivery as it was sectioned and i kissed him for the 1st time taking him into my laps .
@carlaabt (3504)
• United States
30 May 07
When my son was born, no one said anything for what felt like an eternity. My son's cord was tied in two knots, and wrapped around his neck twice. The doctor was busy trying to get it off, so didn't say anything. Then when my baby cried, and the doctor said "Hello, Elliott!" everything was right again and I cried because I was so relieved that he was okay. They cleaned him up and gave him to me, and told me his apgar score was almost perfect, and the nurse said it was the best that she had seen on a baby with the cord wrapped around him, so I cried again, because I was so thankful that my baby was perfect and healthy.
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• United States
31 May 07
Awwww, that was a wonderful story. I'm sure you felt so relieved that he was OK.
@itkasp (266)
• Australia
31 May 07
I did not cry, but i was so moved and overwhelmed with the feeling of joy holding my baby for the first time. Like you said, it was such an amazing experience
@cynddvs (2948)
• United States
31 May 07
Me and my fiance cried a little when we first saw our little girl. But it all happened so fast I didn't really have time to cry much. But the tears really started to flow when our family started coming in a little bit at a time to see her. I was just so emotional with all of the love surrounding us. It was truly amazing.
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• United States
30 May 07
oh yes. i cried so hard, and my hubby definitely teared up, (may have really let go while i wasn't watching). i had an emergency c-section so he was very emotional as my life and the baby's were in jeopardy, so i think when they finally got the baby out, and he went with them to clean him up and such, i'm sure he cried. but i was crying as they were telling me each step of the c-section, and then when they put my baby in my arms, well oh my, it's something a mother can never forget! so special and such a true blessing, such love!!
• United States
31 May 07
Awww, it is definately a wonderful experience and i'm sure the c-section added to the emotions.
@happymom1 (1179)
• United States
31 May 07
I did not cry and my husband when i gave birth to my son but we are very happy that i am safe and the baby. I agree with you also Melissa528 its amazing experience that you cant imagine its all done that time.
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• United States
31 May 07
I don't think I cried... I was just in such shock and amazement. And I was freaking exhausted -- I only slept 45 minutes before my water broke and I had to go to the hospital, so I was really running on adrenaline. :-P I was too tired to cry.
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@Cassy1976 (796)
• Australia
30 May 07
We didnt cry when our daughter was born but I think when she came out that we were more concerned about what they were doing as she was distressed and I had to get her out in such a hurry and then the doctors quickly took her away. I was warned just before I had her that they would take her away
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• United States
31 May 07
Poor thing. You were probably in shock. My emotions were crazy when I gave birth so I probably would have gave cried then too.