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Hellobee Boards Topic: Who did you tell when you went into labor? https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 10 Jun 2026 21:55:40 +0000 tequiero21 on "Who did you tell when you went into labor?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/who-did-you-tell-when-you-went-into-labor#post-810360 Sun, 26 May 2013 18:46:18 +0000 tequiero21 810360@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Just my hubby! I went into labor the day of my csec so my parents and in laws were already planning to be at the hospital. lovehoneybee on "Who did you tell when you went into labor?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/who-did-you-tell-when-you-went-into-labor#post-810124 Sun, 26 May 2013 13:56:26 +0000 lovehoneybee 810124@https://boards.hellobee.com/ My mom was my labor coach (with DH, obviously), so she knew, of course. DH called his parents and my BFF SIL when I was admitted, and later (when I was around 7cm), he called my dad and stepmom. My MIL sent an email to our immediate family telling them we were at the hospital (with my okay). anbanan15 on "Who did you tell when you went into labor?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/who-did-you-tell-when-you-went-into-labor#post-810121 Sun, 26 May 2013 13:51:09 +0000 anbanan15 810121@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I was induced so everyone sort of knew when that was goon to happen, but my mom was the only one at the hospital (and in the room) with DH and I. When we checked in I had to list the persons I would allow to into L&D and only the people on the list would be allowed back. I only put DH and my mom. Somehow immediately following DS's birth and before they even cleaned me up or I was able to nurse him for the first time my stupid BIL showed up and got back there. I was so irritated! Otherwise noone else came and vistors arrived the next day (DS was born just after midnight). Pink Champagne on "Who did you tell when you went into labor?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/who-did-you-tell-when-you-went-into-labor#post-810113 Sun, 26 May 2013 13:34:51 +0000 Pink Champagne 810113@https://boards.hellobee.com/ We called my parents, my inlaws and my brother/sister in law when we were at the hospital. My parents live 2 hours away, my brother lives on the opposite side of the country, by my in laws live 15 minutes from the hospital. They originally wanted to come wait in the waiting room, but luckily they were in the middle of Yellowstone when I had the baby, so they didn't even make it to the hospital until the next day! We got about 5 uninterrupted hours to enjoy our baby and bond as a new family, and it was perfect!! I highly recommend telling people to hold off visiting until you get settled after the birth of the baby. bamblm on "Who did you tell when you went into labor?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/who-did-you-tell-when-you-went-into-labor#post-810106 Sun, 26 May 2013 13:29:16 +0000 bamblm 810106@https://boards.hellobee.com/ My husband didn't call our families and tell them I was admitted to the hospital to have the baby until just before I started pushing. Then he turned his phone on silent and put it away until LO was born. Everyone was calling to get more info, but since it was on silent, he could ignore it and be there with me. I am going to do it the exact same way if we have another. Myicitygirl on "Who did you tell when you went into labor?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/who-did-you-tell-when-you-went-into-labor#post-809615 Sat, 25 May 2013 23:21:33 +0000 Myicitygirl 809615@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I decided not to have anyone other than my husband at the hospital when I went into labor. We didnt tell anyone in our families until about an hour after our son was born. I didnt want to deal with half a dozen people hovering out in the hall, waiting for the many hours I ended up in labor (especially because my in laws are fairly advanced in age), and then rushing in to see the baby and passing him around like a football. My husband didnt feel the same but supported my decision 100%. In the end, I was really happy that we were able to spend the first hour alone with our baby. I also was able to take a shower before the first visitors arrived, which was really nice. So absolutely no regrets. Grace on "Who did you tell when you went into labor?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/who-did-you-tell-when-you-went-into-labor#post-809597 Sat, 25 May 2013 22:40:55 +0000 Grace 809597@https://boards.hellobee.com/ My family is an hour away, and I'd perfer to call after LOnis born. I think I'd feel pressure to get the show moving if people were waiting. The ILs are far away, so there's no worry about them showing up, but constant questions drive DH crazy, so he might not want to tell them until it's over either. Weagle on "Who did you tell when you went into labor?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/who-did-you-tell-when-you-went-into-labor#post-809595 Sat, 25 May 2013 22:40:20 +0000 Weagle 809595@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Only our doula knew until we were at the hospital. Then DH called my parents. I don't know who else he told, but I think most people didn't know until after she was born. MrsF on "Who did you tell when you went into labor?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/who-did-you-tell-when-you-went-into-labor#post-809592 Sat, 25 May 2013 22:37:44 +0000 MrsF 809592@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I had been hospitalized for a few days so people knew it was likely. We called my mom after my induction started. DH told his mom because she had promised not to come to the hospital. She came anyway and we made her wait in the waiting room. I must have called my sister at some point too. birdofafeather on "Who did you tell when you went into labor?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/who-did-you-tell-when-you-went-into-labor#post-809588 Sat, 25 May 2013 22:32:31 +0000 birdofafeather 809588@https://boards.hellobee.com/ My water broke in the morning before I was going on a walk with my neighbor, so we told her and went for the walk. I also texted my doula. On the way home, we called our parents who all live 2-3 hours away. We thought it was no rush so they didn't leave at that point. DH called two hours later to tell them we were going to the hospital and leave when they could. He called 3 hours later to tell them R was born! I didn't want them waiting around either but after she was born, I literally asked DH if he told our parents that we were there! I was so concentrated on laboring! blackbird on "Who did you tell when you went into labor?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/who-did-you-tell-when-you-went-into-labor#post-809543 Sat, 25 May 2013 21:45:39 +0000 blackbird 809543@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I was induced so friends and family knew it was coming, but I asked they keep it off FB. When you're a week last your due date, it's impossible to avoid the question anyways Sapphiresun on "Who did you tell when you went into labor?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/who-did-you-tell-when-you-went-into-labor#post-809487 Sat, 25 May 2013 21:01:00 +0000 Sapphiresun 809487@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Our plan is to tell our parents. Each set lives over 5 hours away, so if they want to come even in time to see us in the hospital, they'll need to start thinking about travel/accommodations as soon as it's confirmed to be the real thing. Koolbreeze on "Who did you tell when you went into labor?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/who-did-you-tell-when-you-went-into-labor#post-809421 Sat, 25 May 2013 20:32:12 +0000 Koolbreeze 809421@https://boards.hellobee.com/ First time, our parents right away. And they told everyone else (we didn't mind). We had a room full of people while I was in labor and I didn't mind it then but it really was tiring. Second time, just my mom. She met us at the hospital to help with DS1. DS2 was born right after 4am so we waited a few hours to tell everyone, didn't wait to wake everyone up. heffalump on "Who did you tell when you went into labor?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/who-did-you-tell-when-you-went-into-labor#post-809415 Sat, 25 May 2013 20:31:08 +0000 heffalump 809415@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Parents and siblings were allowed to know. They already knew they were only allowed in the waiting room though. They came up to say hi for a few minutes then let me be. Dh texted updates. We told them ahead of time that we were doing skin to skin for at least an hour so they already knew it would be awhile before we let them in. HLK208 on "Who did you tell when you went into labor?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/who-did-you-tell-when-you-went-into-labor#post-809340 Sat, 25 May 2013 19:16:31 +0000 HLK208 809340@https://boards.hellobee.com/ All of our families. DH called his family and they told all of their friends. I only told my parents and best friend but then my sisters and grand parents found out through my mom. I hated that everyone wanted in the delivery room minutes after both were born! I told DH that I just wanted my mom to know in case of an emergency but he wanted his family to be there. matador84 on "Who did you tell when you went into labor?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/who-did-you-tell-when-you-went-into-labor#post-809282 Sat, 25 May 2013 18:19:17 +0000 matador84 809282@https://boards.hellobee.com/ No one! I thought my water broke and didn't want to call anyone if it was a false alarm. Sure enough, it did break-I had a precipitous birth though and labored and delivered in barely over 2 hours...from 11pm to 2 am! We didn't even have time to call anyone. Foodnerd81 on "Who did you tell when you went into labor?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/who-did-you-tell-when-you-went-into-labor#post-809277 Sat, 25 May 2013 18:08:29 +0000 Foodnerd81 809277@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I'm interested in this too. We live pretty far from both parents so I'm not too worried about people coming too soon. I think we will call our parents when we get settled in the hospital. I might talk to my sister earlier, depending on what time things start moving. We'll have to tell BIL early on since he'll be watching our dog-- he's the only local family. I'm sure he won't come before we tell him too though. My parents have said they will drive up as soon as I go into labor, but since it's a 5 hour drive I'm OK with it. I'll just tell them not to come straight to the hospital unless I say so, I guess. The inlaws are a cross country flight away anyway. littlepenguin on "Who did you tell when you went into labor?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/who-did-you-tell-when-you-went-into-labor#post-809269 Sat, 25 May 2013 18:01:54 +0000 littlepenguin 809269@https://boards.hellobee.com/ My sister was at our house when we left. I called my parents. We would have called dh's mom but she doesn't answer after 8 pm. No one lives within two hrs of us so there wasn't a worry of people being in the room with us. Adira on "Who did you tell when you went into labor?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/who-did-you-tell-when-you-went-into-labor#post-809209 Sat, 25 May 2013 16:46:46 +0000 Adira 809209@https://boards.hellobee.com/ We called our parents, but told them not to come until after the baby arrived and we called them again. I also told my best friend. And, of course, Hellobee! :) Smurfette on "Who did you tell when you went into labor?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/who-did-you-tell-when-you-went-into-labor#post-809199 Sat, 25 May 2013 16:36:30 +0000 Smurfette 809199@https://boards.hellobee.com/ We called parents, that was it. The next morning, my parents told my siblings. That afternoon I texted some good girlfriends and DH told his BFF since he had happened to call and wanted to know how things were. Boheme on "Who did you tell when you went into labor?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/who-did-you-tell-when-you-went-into-labor#post-809145 Sat, 25 May 2013 16:00:00 +0000 Boheme 809145@https://boards.hellobee.com/ We are only telling our doula, my parents, and the neighbor who will be caring for our dogs. Need to know basis only! :) @regberadaisy: the passes idea is AWESOME. People just showing up at the hospital is a big fear of mine. tlcbaby on "Who did you tell when you went into labor?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/who-did-you-tell-when-you-went-into-labor#post-809133 Sat, 25 May 2013 15:49:21 +0000 tlcbaby 809133@https://boards.hellobee.com/ We are only planning to tell DH's Aunt because she is going to be watching our dogs so we want her to be prepared. We aren't telling anyone else until we are on the way to the hospital and even then it will only be immediate family. They have all been alerted not to come to the hospital until we tell them we are ready for visitors. Bao on "Who did you tell when you went into labor?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/who-did-you-tell-when-you-went-into-labor#post-809119 Sat, 25 May 2013 15:28:26 +0000 Bao 809119@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Just my sister and no one else knew until she was born. We wanted it that way but it made for lots of drama during my pregnancy. Beehive on "Who did you tell when you went into labor?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/who-did-you-tell-when-you-went-into-labor#post-809115 Sat, 25 May 2013 15:25:39 +0000 Beehive 809115@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I called my mom and I think DH told his mom, but our families aren't local, so they wouldn't have ended up waiting in the hospital - we just thought they would be excited to know (and they were!). runsyellowlites on "Who did you tell when you went into labor?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/who-did-you-tell-when-you-went-into-labor#post-809108 Sat, 25 May 2013 15:12:26 +0000 runsyellowlites 809108@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @Pepper: Well they can sit in the waiting room if that's their prerogative. Lol Bookish on "Who did you tell when you went into labor?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/who-did-you-tell-when-you-went-into-labor#post-809081 Sat, 25 May 2013 14:43:06 +0000 Bookish 809081@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @Pepper: I've been wondering who/when to tell as well. I don't want anyone but DH in the room, period. Even though all of our parents have at least a 2-hr drive to get to our town, I know they will leave like ASAP, so I was thinking of waiting to call them for a while, so I don't have too crazy of a crowd in the waiting room. I don't want visitors right away!! Pepper on "Who did you tell when you went into labor?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/who-did-you-tell-when-you-went-into-labor#post-809078 Sat, 25 May 2013 14:38:46 +0000 Pepper 809078@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @runsyellowlites: This is what I'd prefer... no visitors until the next day (if I were to go into labor in the evening). However, I know the minute we tell our families that I'm in active labor, they're going to want to sit at the hospital and wait. Running Elley on "Who did you tell when you went into labor?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/who-did-you-tell-when-you-went-into-labor#post-809074 Sat, 25 May 2013 14:34:07 +0000 Running Elley 809074@https://boards.hellobee.com/ My water broke at midnight. Once we got to the hospital and it was confirmed that it was actually my water we texted our parents, siblings, my best friend and 2 of the HB ladies that I'm close to :) katsupgirl on "Who did you tell when you went into labor?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/who-did-you-tell-when-you-went-into-labor#post-809071 Sat, 25 May 2013 14:31:07 +0000 katsupgirl 809071@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I told my doula first. Then I told my fam cause I needed someone to come over and stay with the dog. Other than that I waited till there was a baby. I wasn't sure how long it would be and didn't want to answer "is she here yet?" questions. . runsyellowlites on "Who did you tell when you went into labor?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/who-did-you-tell-when-you-went-into-labor#post-809070 Sat, 25 May 2013 14:29:28 +0000 runsyellowlites 809070@https://boards.hellobee.com/ We only told my mom until I was in active labor (at 5cm) then we told my dad, IL, and siblings. We announced her birth to family about 2 hours after her arrival & to everyone else in the morning. We didn't' have visitors until the next day (P was born just after midnight & our first visitor was around lunch time)