I have an amazing children's book and its about a homebirth from a child's perspective. And what happens to mummy, and how frustrating it is when she's screaming all the time. And how it hurts etc etc. I personally think it depends on the level of education your children currently have (about the concept of birth and what happens etc) and how comfortable they are with you and whether or not you screaming/panting/looking distressed would affect them. I personally think its subjective to each child and each parent. I often throw the idea around in my head alot. A part of me thinks its too much for a little brain to cope with, but then the other part of me thinks what a beautiful and amazing experience it would be. And quite honestly if Paris was part of it I would want her along with daddy to be the first to touch the new baby. My BIL's GF was present at her mothers last two labours and she said it didn't bother her one bit, she said she thought it was the most amazing and interesting experience and it didn't scar her emotionally at all.

But getting back to the original topic, Michelle I agree with everyone else, if you are having a planned c/s and your DH is going to be there with DD I don't think it would be a problem. I don't think it would be a problem even if Kimberly was with a friend or relative waiting outside.

Goodluck!

*hugs*
Cailin