Prince Harry's brought another view to giving birth

[Boffing]

I've just realised that my DH of 22 years has never thanked me for going through that (x3).

It was a long time coming but, in the end, Harry's short heartfelt speech and clear awe at the everyday miracle he had just witnessed knocked spots off all those stilted 'nailed-on smiles whilst exiting the hospital' photo calls which other royal couples have felt obliged to undertake in recent times.

“I just find it ironic it is somehow expected that someone says thank you - like you've given them a gift, because no woman, ever had a baby for her own reasons, for her self or because she wanted one. Odd school of thought.”

Not sure many here have said they expected thanks? But it’s A nice thing to say to a woman who has birthed your child anyway

Dp held ds1 aloft lion king style and said ' can't belive something this big comes out of a vagina, fucking hell, if i was a woman id for a virgin to make sure I never have birth he's got the feet of a fucking hobbit'

That's the first thing our son heard.

Beautiful times ,

@Ghanagirl - read your first post. And don't start squaring up to me because you've had a hard day

@OutwiththeOutCrowd

It was a long time coming but, in the end, Harry's short heartfelt speech and clear awe at the everyday miracle he had just witnessed knocked spots off all those stilted 'nailed-on smiles whilst exiting the hospital' photo calls which other royal couples have felt obliged to undertake in recent times
Exactly!

@PristineCondition

Fantastic!

@IsYourGoogleBroken
I wasn’t squaring up to you.
I was just stating why it’s not just a “bodily function”.
I’m tired but had lovely day with my DH and DC’s enjoying the countryside.

@0utwiththeoutcrowd I thought it was lovely too. Warm and genuine.

I got a well done. My husband is the man with many words ha. Even I still think it’s amazing that I can make actual human beings.

I didn't go through labour. Two emergency c sections under a general anaesthetic.
The first time my DH cried at watching a cannula being put in my hand, he thought that was extreme enough!
I never got a push present, one could argue I didn't push! But I woke up both times to what looked like the happiest man in the world, with our babies in his arms and both times he was so happy we were both ok. That was enough for me.

I saw that same happiness in Prince Harry's eyes when he did his interview today.

It was a long time coming but, in the end, Harry's short heartfelt speech and clear awe at the everyday miracle he had just witnessed knocked spots off all those stilted 'nailed-on smiles whilst exiting the hospital' photo calls which other royal couples have felt obliged to undertake in recent times.

I found it cringeworthy. Sappy, cliche, phoney smacking of the smug 'OMG, WE HAVE PROCREATED! as if no one ever has before a la Joe Wicks and all those smarmy celebs. So Velveeta cheesy California gushing and soppy. Dull, dull, dull. They're so corny and phoney it's unreal. Cringe and Ginge.

My ex actually thank me this week via text for making such an amazing person with him, growing him and giving birth to him- ds is 19😊

@IsYourGoogleBroken who said they expected it? We are saying it's a nice acknowledgment.

I loved his awe and enthusiasm.

He looked so pleased and proud. I wish all the tossers on social media would leave him alone though. Some horrible stuff on twitter.

@IsYourGoogleBroken

What the fuck are you blathering on about? Of course ghanagirl doesn’t assume everyone on here is a WASP, not being one herself. She was kindly trying to educate your ignorant ass after you referred to birth to as a bodily function that doesn’t need a thank you.

Tbh, from your comment I would assume you haven’t experienced birth at all. Even in this country, with its sterile hospitals, doctors on hand, and drugs freely available, it’s hardly a walk in the park. Women die, come very close or are left with disabilities or injuries that affect their life permanently afterwards. I don’t know one woman who escaped birth without something changing. A small amount of appreciation is the least a woman should expect.

My DH definitely did say thanks- he was in awe. I think most men are.

@Jammydodger1981
Thank you.
I’m not sure where @IsYourGoogleBroken
Irrational anger is coming from.

It was a long time coming but, in the end, Harry's short heartfelt speech and clear awe at the everyday miracle he had just witnessed knocked spots off all those stilted 'nailed-on smiles whilst exiting the hospital' photo calls which other royal couples have felt obliged to undertake in recent times

I agree but if certain royals, especially William and Kate didn't do the photo call, lots of people would moan so I don't think it's easy for them to do right. Also some people are just more reserved, Harry has always seemed quite an extrovert, more at ease and approachable than William when we see him so it's no surprise his public reaction to being a dad is very natural and warm. I still think William was ecstatic with each birth but he just has a different personality and of course the knowledge that he will be King one day so his actions will be scrutinised for years to come.

Harry looked very happy which was lovely to see

Haha at cringeworthy and like no one else has given birth before

It’s a strange new parent who is blasé about it all! Of course they think it is amazing - it’s a new experience for them and it is pretty incredible. I can remember taking my son home from the hospital and seeing all these people going to work and the supermarket and thinking “don’t you realise I’ve just had the most beautiful baby in the world?!”. It’s like the stop all the clocks poem but for good reasons. Being cheesy and soppy is hardly unusual under the circumstances

He needs to follow it up with diamonds.

I got a Mars bar. It was much appreciated at the time, mind.

It was a long time coming but, in the end, Harry's short heartfelt speech and clear awe at the everyday miracle he had just witnessed knocked spots off all those stilted 'nailed-on smiles whilst exiting the hospital' photo calls which other royal couples have felt obliged to undertake in recent times.

I completely agree. He looked chuffed to bits.

When I had DS1 it was all a bit tense because he needed help with his breathing initially so I can't remember what DH said. However when I had DS2 it was really fast, when I looked at DH he was in tears and said "I can't believe you've just done that. You're amazing!" That was enough for me

It was the head explode gesture that touched me. It was like he actually couldn't comprehend it.

He was so giddy with admiration and excitement.

And no it's not because he's a Royal I feel that. Is have admiration for any bloke that truely admired their partner for birthing their child.