I don't think its right or wrong for Brooke to want to be there Debby. Its YOUR choice, you are the one who is going to be in labor. So if YOU want her there, good, if you don't then don't. Your husband shouldn't have a say since he's just going to be coaching you, and its not actually him that will be in pain.
As far as him being squeemish. Well, David didn't want to "look" either, I don't think most men actually look. But his being there for support and comfort is the most important thing. And its a moment that you and he will cherish forever. I can still remember the split second after each of my babies were born where my husband and I made eye contact. It was like there was nothing else in this world except he and I. Its a look I'll remember till I die, and I hope you and your husband are able to experience that as well. Mine is embedded in my brain, I think of it everytime we disagree and it makes me forget whatever it is we are arguing about and remember how much I love him.
Having a baby is a miracle in itself, but hopefully it will make your marriage stronger as well.
As far as him being squeemish. Well, David didn't want to "look" either, I don't think most men actually look. But his being there for support and comfort is the most important thing. And its a moment that you and he will cherish forever. I can still remember the split second after each of my babies were born where my husband and I made eye contact. It was like there was nothing else in this world except he and I. Its a look I'll remember till I die, and I hope you and your husband are able to experience that as well. Mine is embedded in my brain, I think of it everytime we disagree and it makes me forget whatever it is we are arguing about and remember how much I love him.
Having a baby is a miracle in itself, but hopefully it will make your marriage stronger as well.