What's it like for the father to experience their child being born?

Question

Like...what goes through a new Dad's head? How does he feel about watching his significant other birthing his child? I'd just like to understand as I know what the women goes through but you never hear much from the guys.

Answer 1

judging from having them in the room (first husband 22yrs ago, current bf 15mo ago):

"--------------------------------   !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

right before they black out.

Answer 2

scary, will i be a good father? thrilling, i helped bring another life in to being.

Answer 3

it makes you hungry. all those juices remind you of a steak.