The Pain of Pregnancy. One Man's Thoughts
Watching Hallie in pain was the most heart aching moment of my life. I could not take that pain away, only support her in whatever way possible. Afterward, Hallie said that she can't understand why no one explained the pain accurately. She summarized it as this, "It is like the worst menstrual cramp I have ever had.... times 500." Now I don't know what a menstrual cramp feels like so I can't really offer any meaningful words about the her pain. I can however, offer any man who loves his wife, and is going to have a baby together, some advice: 1. You will cry when you look into her eyes and have an idea of the pain she feels. 2. You will try absolutely anything and everything to help... but it won't really work the way you'd hoped. 3. Your presence is so important and valued. 4. You will be exhausted. Don't use caffeine to help you through this though. It will only put you on edge and possibly make you imagine you have super powers. I had ha...