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I completely feel you mama. I had a very much unplanned c-section and I was TERRIFIED. I was on ketamine so I was completely out of it. I felt so robbed of an experience, I didn’t hear her first cry, I didn’t get to hold her, and she went to the NICU and I didn’t get to see her for 24 hours because I had a fever. Your feelings are VALID.
Really appreciate you being so open and raw about your entire experience, thank you Nadine! Elliott is too adorable for words. ❤️ Sending prayers and hugs for continued healing and joy.
Nadine, thank you for being so open about your experience, hearing your experience will help others relate and to feel less alone. I’m so sorry your birth experience went the way it did. Motherhood is such a trip to birth a human(not to mention to have a traumatic experience), then be expected to care for this human while you are trying to heal is wild. Just know YOU are exactly what your baby needs and are doing amazing for him!
The fact that you filmed this video 1 month in...hats off to you. As a mom who's had 2 csections, I totally understand the emotions and everything around the birth plans. You will come through it ALL. Most importantly you and baby are healthy and doing well. God bless your family and keep you safe.
He's beautiful and congrats. I cried your whole video reliving my own didn't go as planned delivery with my first child. I am sorry yours didn't go as planned, but so glad he, you, and daddy are doing well. That first time standing up after a C section is a whole next level, I remember that too well.
Elliott is a great name! Honestly it's so so so great that you're doing better. I can't believe all the crazy things you had to go through. I don't know if I would have been able to keep it together going through all of that.
People need to know that everyone’s experience is different. I know many also that have had a c section and they did so well and most prefer it over natural delivery due to many complications they had with natural. It’s also important to stay positive!
Can I just say well done mumma. You are utterly brilliant. Seeing you teary made my cry, because I know where you are at. It’s hard, it’s not flowing easily, everything is a push, you hurt and you have lost who you are. You will return victorious I promise you will. Allow yourself time, no matter what. As for being good enough, of doing a good job, this is the start of always feeling not enough and mum guilt is unavoidable. Just live with it and it will keep jogging alongside you forever more. My two are 16 & 14, I feel your hurt like they’ve just been born. It’s all going to be ok. Believe in you, because you are wonderful. Much love.
You are so right. It is so important to share birth stories. Sounds like you are getting the hang of Motherhood. Congrats Nadine! I have enjoyed watching your journey for quite a while now. Blessings
I just want to say, THANK YOU for sharing! I had a very similar birth story to yours and not enough people talk about how tough it can be. Again, I really appreciate your openness and honesty!
You’ve made it through the roughest period! There will be ups and downs but the first few months are the hardest. Don’t be tough on yourself, all your baby really needs is food, sleep and love and he’s already getting all of those. Sending positive vibes your way.
Nadine, thank you for being genuine here. You laid it out so simple without politics and it is YOUR story because of that. Wishing you and your little one the best.
Just have to say, every time you teared up I cried right along with you. I'm 5 days out from a very unplanned csection and could relate to a lot of what you said. You seem like a great momma and your baby boy is so precious!
Nadine, you are a mom rockstar already! For only 4 weeks postpartum you look great! Thank you for your honesty in your experience. It really helps others to know they are not alone in their feelings or experiences. Wishing you, Matt and Elliott continued health and happiness!
Oh mama! I feel your emotions though the screen. I’m a year in to motherhood and those first few months are so hard let alone weeks. But just know that you are doing a fabulous job! Elliot is so precious and I hope you have great physical, mental and emotional support during this time! Sending love from California💕
He's so handsome! I'm glad you're talking about these things. My sister had similar experiences with her daughter and it was pretty scary so much love sent your way there.
Thank you for talking about your experience. My baby boy is 1 years old and I still haven't completely coped with it. Everyday I think about how I wanted to be the one to hold him or sorry to be the first to pull him out and hug him especially when I carried and cared for this precious baby for 9 months. But I am very thankful for the doctors and nurses that helped deliver my baby boy they where amazing. Now that I do have him I hug him everyday as if it was my first time I was holding him. Everyday I'm trying to cope with it and look at the positive. I'm grateful that there's other people talking about their experience and the way they feel after a birth. Hey momma's out there your not alone ❤
When I became a Mom the first time, my empathy for my mother, my parents was intense. And for the first month, everyday I was overwhelmed with breastfeeding. I would think everyday, this is the last day, I can't do this... But I breastfed for 10 months. And you will learn to relax, just trust yoursefl. He is ADORABLE.
bless your heart for making this video, my birth was the exact opposite of what i planned or expected. this is exactly what i needed to hear, and that it’s okay to feel this way about it. much love ❤️
Hi, Your so honest and your birth story is actually helping me heal as I had a similar C section experience to yours. Its so nice to see what a fantastic mother you are your doing great. Your a warrior 💪 💙 its so tough recovering from a c section.
Sending you love ❤️ I had an emergency c-section, there was complications with me that led me being separated from my baby for 6 hours after birth. That experience alone had me crying for months. I want to let you know it gets easier to look back on your birth story with time. Stay strong mama!
I'm so emotional every time I watch your latest vids, I promise everything gets better! It doesn't matter how he got here, he got here safely 💜 that's all that matters. Sending love xxxx
So sorry to hear you had this experience. It kinda resonates with my experience in regards to postpartum after a c-section. In my case I had to get a c-section coz after 12 hours of labor my daughter was unable to come out! hang in there, you're doing great and just by seeing your LO, he is so happy!
Your feelings are valid ❤️❤️ you are a brave mommy for being so raw and open about your experience. Allow yourself to grieve the experience you wish you had. However long you need. Your doing better then you think by making this video. ❤️ I hope you're not feeling pressured to return back to TH-cam. I am happy that you are here. You are not alone. ❤️❤️
Sending all the love Nadine ❤️ Can relate to the emotions surrounding not getting the birth you wanted, those first few weeks of craziness and sleep deprivation, and also the “work in progress” breastfeeding! My daughter will be two years old next month, and all I’ll say is: it gets easier. But until then, sending all the love! Motherhood is tough ❤️
Thanks for sharing. You'll get through it all. One day at a time. Glad you have Matt and such great support. All the emotions are normal. He's adorable!
I am very glad that you are feeling better.🤗 The stress in your voice may be tempered by your growing confidence, but soon this will all be "back in the day." The daily routine videos are something to look forward to. At least now you have some bonding time before Elliot asks to borrow the car keys!😊
I feel ya. I have postpartum depression pretty bad after the first 2 days. I had a scheduled c section but for me it was the other people that was my problem. People telling me how I was a bad mom for not breast feeding, or if I did this of that he would be happier or healthier or my milk supply would actually come in. I tried breast feeding for 2 days before we realized my milk was not coming in, I was dry as a bone. So then I was mom shamed for formula feeding but I just wanted him to be fed and happy. I was on medicine for awhile because I was just a crying sobbing unhappy mess for weeks. The medicine helped but didn’t take care of it completely. I finally started feeling better after about 6 months. I hope you can start to feel better, it doesn’t matter how they come into the world or how they are fed as long as everyone is happy and healthy
Nadine, it’s okay to be upset about not having things go as planned. You can be happy to have him here and enjoying that, but have trauma from your experience. Both can exist and be true simultaneously. Seeking a support group or therapy can be very helpful in processing your emotions. Crying about it, feeling your feelings, doing whatever you have to do to cope is 100% normal and healthy. Take care of yourself, be kind to yourself. Sending lots of love.
aaawww Nadine... HUGS!!! You made me tear up with you. My Spinals (4) always heated my body up and made my breathing hard and that would freak me out alittle at first. Sorry you had a harder time of it. Coming off the spinal, I got a really bad head ache! Really bad! - I was surprised you got out of the hospital so fast. I was there 5 days every time. - Normal after soreness... For me took 3 months standing up straight. Soreness too. - The wash room, the nurses pushed me to get up and walk the very next day, so you can BM, but they want you me to do both before I could leave the hospital. - Baby blues and doing a good job. You are and you will! I wanted to feel that too and no matter how much someone tells you that, you don't buy into it, till you feel it for yourself and believe it. But you are! Each time my baby blues was different. My 2nd baby, was only 2 weeks. I think its sometimes, mind over matter. I hope yours doesn't last too long. - Good job!! Your here and baby is here, YOU MADE IT!!
Thank you for being so open and raw about everything ❤ I'm not a mom, neither expecting yet but I'm here for this type of content now and this makes a difference 🙏🏻 you are a great mom and Elliot couldn't wish for better parents!
I've been along with you on the pregnancy journey with my own pregnancy and it's crazy how similar my birth was to yours and only a week after. It's terrifying when your baby comes out not breathing from meconium aspiration. I'm glad you are recovering well 💕
Hi nadine, I've just recently stumbled upon your channel (didn't realize you've continued to vlog). I've first seen your vlogs wayyyyy back in mid 2000s, and I'm happy to see you've grown a lot and even had a baby! You don't even look like you've aged that much. Happy for you and best of luck in your journey as a new mom.
I had a vaginal delivery with no tearing and I still had trouble getting in and out of bed and doing anything I can't imagine what you c-section mamas go through!
Just read the comments and I hope you find joy in knowing your not alone and loved. It’s the hardest yet the best of times seeing yourself and Matt grow into parents You are both stronger than you think and I know you will be strong and ask for help if you need it. You have an amazing birth story it is one of strength and courage love and care. You have amazing men in your life Matt and Elliot
Oof. This video hurt, but it’s real and needs/deserves to be heard. There is SO MUCH PRESSURE on birth. Society puts it on us and we put it on ourselves. It’s nine months of such a deep want to bring life in in a way that matches what you dream of and work hard for. Losing this has got to be one of the hardest punches to the gut. Nadine, I am so sorry your experience was different from what you dreamt of. The loss of what you had planned is real and I hope you take the time to mourn it. I am glad you have such a strong support system in Matt, but even so, he can’t ever understand. Know you are not alone and seek help when you feel like you need it. ❤️ all the love and strength to you. Wonderful job with Elliot, he is perfect although the experience wasn’t.
He is so cute!! You doing just fine, is ok to be emotional. Take one day at the time, step by step. You will feel much better later on. Keep spending time with baby as much as you can .....they grow too fast!! And Everything is going to be okay 💕💗
Many weeks of love and support and the emotions will fade as you process the experience,the mental and physical injuries will heal by November, you'll be fine Nadine 💗💗🇬🇧👍
This is so emotional to watch , ( maybe my pregnancy hormones ) I can totally understand you and wanted to thanks for sharing your story , you are an amazing woman, and know that your son and husband and all of us are here for you. I have follow you for many years now and wish you the best on your Mami journey , you have a beautiful family . And loves is all we need . Blessings
Elliot is very handsome and I am so grateful that we live today and not in a time when childbirth was so very very dangerous. Enjoy . The days weeks years pass quickly. You’ll be a great mom. Follow your instincts. Your heart knows. And don’t let other expectations cloud you. Baby doesn’t need perfect parents. He needs real people.
Hey Nadine, wishing you a rapid recovery! 💛 Thank you for sharing your story so that other mamas can relate in similar situation. Sending you much love from Damanhur 🙏
Hey Nadine, I'm Jade the new subscriber to your channel and it's nice to meet you! You're Canadian right? I'll enjoy your videos and I hope I'll enjoy the rest of your videos hope it's very entertaining.
Sometimes life doesn’t always work out the way we want it too! Thank goodness u have a loving husband and a beautiful new son and oh the excitement and adventures u guys are going to have! U are truly blessed! Being a new parent is the hardest job ever!! Take care of u and get lots of rest and just relax and things will come together ! Sending lots of positive vibes for a speedy recovery ❤️!
I totally feel you about your c-section I had scheduled induction that failed. I am little over 1 month postpartum. I don't feel totally normal mentally yet. Physically I am feel better.
Love hearing your story Nadine! I think a lot of expecting mamas love these videos on hearing other stories! I’ve currently been TTC for almost a year and these videos just give me a lot of comfort. I hope the 3 of you are doing well. 💕
Congrats mama!!! I'm sorry that you had a few hiccups but its important to get those feelings out and cry about it. Elliott is so adorable. Sending you, daddy and baby so much love and positive thoughts ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Nadine, thank you for being so honest. I'm sorry to hear things didn't work out as you expected. It's hard, but try to stay positive and things will get better, you'll see. You're doing great job. Eliott will soon sleep through the night, your life will get back to normal eventually. It will never be the same as was before, but it will be amazing, you'll see. Life with babies and kids is though, but so rewarding. I'm shocked you only stayed in hospital for only 3 days after the C-section? That's crazy short. I gave birth (vaginal birth without complications) to my son in Switzerland and stayed 4 days. Crazy how different are post-birth practices in different countries. Take a good care of yourself! Sending you and little Elliott big virtual hug!
My water broke with my first contraction at 38 weeks. I was 1cm dilated when I got to the hospital and 4cm just under an hour later when the ob came in (2 hours from first contraction). I asked for IV pain meds to try to get rest. They did an ultrasound and found baby had flipped since my appointment day prior and was breech. I was already having contractions 2 minutes apart and ob believed I was in rapid labor so i was in OR for emergency c section and baby was born 45 minutes later. The spinal did not work on me so they put me under general anesthesia. I did not get to hear his first cry, do immediate skin to skin. The 45 minute wait in post op while I came off the anesthesia was brutal. Fortunately when I got to the room we did skin to skin and he latched and fed right away. The realization I had some trauma first hit me when I had to watch a 20 minute video about how great and important the golden hour is before discharge. Basically cried through the entire video.
Hey! Big hug. The first bit is the roughest. But you are doing an awesome job, momma! How lucky is your son to have such amazing parents that love him so deeply. 🥰 And all the things you are feeling is so normal. 💜 You are doing a great job! 🥰🥰🥰
I am so so sorry that you went through so much pain… thank you for sharing and being strong and brave enough to do that. It’s great that Elliot is doing well and Matt is a supportive dad. If I was near you I’d cook for you or help you with cleaning so you wouldn’t have to think about it :) :) I’m not a mom, but I’d like to be one day and it’s great to hear real stories so that when the day comes, I know that it’s normal that not everything goes according to plan. I’m sending you lot of love ❤️❤️❤️❤️
I think you are doing amazing, he's a beautiful little boy. Thank you for sharing your story, they more different birth stories out there helps new/soon to be Moms know that what they are experiencing isn't unique to them. They have others out there that understand what they are going through. Hugs
Sending ❤️❤️ It's a tough job!! This really brought back a lot of memories and feelings from when my daughter was born in January. I couldn't handle the pain of the induction and was a bit loopy on pain meds when she was born and she needed help starting to breath which was terrifying and I didn't get to see her for a bit or do skin to skin for an hour or so after she was born.. it's still so foggy. I also felt that intense "empathy" feeling that you described and had quite a bit of baby blues. I didn't truly start to feel myself again once in a while until about 2 months pp and then by about 5 months I was more or less feeling like myself. The breastfeeding gets easier too, we even had a couple nursing strikes which were stressful but since she was 5 months old the breastfeeding has been super easy and worth it for us. Gobble up all those newborn snuggles, trust your instincts, and give yourself some love too ❤️
Post c-section plus explore laparatomy here. Still doesn't feel well even after 3 weeks.. It is tough emotionally and physically. But I knew this worth it.
the same thing happened to my baby cousin when he was born he was so big / "overcooked" and breathed in the poop and was in the nicu for a few days- he's 20 now and all good never had any problems after that! welcome baby Eliot!!
Oh Nadine! I wish I could just hug you so hard ❤ it is so incredibly difficult to come to terms with not having the birth experience you had anticipated and dreamed of. It took me MONTHS and even still it's hard to believe that I can't have another shot at it (complications leading to mandatory future c-sections) Just know that you are not alone in this and if ya just need to vent or a shoulder to lean on we're here for you ❤
Oh man Nadine. Baby is exhausting and c-sections make life so much more difficult when you are trying to figure things out as a parent and just get sleep. Hang in there! You got this and will get better. Have 2 babies and didn't get "normal" experiences with either of...but we got experiences for sure. Neither were easy. Elliott seems like he's a champ already and be confident that you can be and already are an amazing mom. Keep up the great work.
so happy you are sharing your experience, Well done on your sharing experience ,no doubt I have no idea what it is like. I really want to thank you for sharing your experience. You are a rock star.
So many influencers I've followed for so long are all going through the same thing! If you don't follow her, Samantha Ravndahl is from Vancouver area and talks about postpartum in her recent video
It's so interesting how times have changed. I was Frank Breech as well, waaaaay back in 1979. They didn't even offer a C-section to my mother. She had me, folded in half bottom first, no epidural. I still feel bad for her, lol.
C sections suck. Never wanted any but birth plans don't always go as planned. I have had 3 and my 4th in a few weeks. Not looking forward to recovery but the babies are worth all the pain.
I just had a emergency c section my first one that was my second pregnancy and I’m 3 week’s postpartum and I can say I’m still not coping with it makes me tear up every time I think of whole situation of why I had to get it.
hi Nadine, hope you can do a video on breastfeeding with c-section please! thanks for ur honest sharing! having a scheduled c-section in less than a month due to placenta previa and i am so scared
Congratulations again. Thank you for sharing your experience. It is nice to hear different perspectives on birth and it does seem like many birth plans get thrown in many people's cases. As time goes on, i am think you'll cope more and more as baby boy grows up health and well 😉
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I completely feel you mama. I had a very much unplanned c-section and I was TERRIFIED. I was on ketamine so I was completely out of it. I felt so robbed of an experience, I didn’t hear her first cry, I didn’t get to hold her, and she went to the NICU and I didn’t get to see her for 24 hours because I had a fever. Your feelings are VALID.
Really appreciate you being so open and raw about your entire experience, thank you Nadine! Elliott is too adorable for words. ❤️ Sending prayers and hugs for continued healing and joy.
I'm happy to share! the more info there is out there the better it is for women to not feel so alone
Nadine, thank you for being so open about your experience, hearing your experience will help others relate and to feel less alone. I’m so sorry your birth experience went the way it did. Motherhood is such a trip to birth a human(not to mention to have a traumatic experience), then be expected to care for this human while you are trying to heal is wild. Just know YOU are exactly what your baby needs and are doing amazing for him!
Thank you for the kind words ❤️
The fact that you filmed this video 1 month in...hats off to you. As a mom who's had 2 csections, I totally understand the emotions and everything around the birth plans. You will come through it ALL. Most importantly you and baby are healthy and doing well. God bless your family and keep you safe.
The first step off the bed to walk after a c- section sent chills all over my body with excruciating pain
Me too 😭
A big hug to you Nadine and thank you for sharing your experience with us. ❤️
He's beautiful and congrats. I cried your whole video reliving my own didn't go as planned delivery with my first child. I am sorry yours didn't go as planned, but so glad he, you, and daddy are doing well. That first time standing up after a C section is a whole next level, I remember that too well.
Elliott is a great name! Honestly it's so so so great that you're doing better. I can't believe all the crazy things you had to go through. I don't know if I would have been able to keep it together going through all of that.
People need to know that everyone’s experience is different. I know many also that have had a c section and they did so well and most prefer it over natural delivery due to many complications they had with natural. It’s also important to stay positive!
Can I just say well done mumma. You are utterly brilliant. Seeing you teary made my cry, because I know where you are at. It’s hard, it’s not flowing easily, everything is a push, you hurt and you have lost who you are. You will return victorious I promise you will. Allow yourself time, no matter what. As for being good enough, of doing a good job, this is the start of always feeling not enough and mum guilt is unavoidable. Just live with it and it will keep jogging alongside you forever more. My two are 16 & 14, I feel your hurt like they’ve just been born. It’s all going to be ok. Believe in you, because you are wonderful. Much love.
You are so right. It is so important to share birth stories. Sounds like you are getting the hang of Motherhood. Congrats Nadine! I have enjoyed watching your journey for quite a while now. Blessings
Thank you , and thank you for following along all this time
I just want to say, THANK YOU for sharing! I had a very similar birth story to yours and not enough people talk about how tough it can be. Again, I really appreciate your openness and honesty!
You’ve made it through the roughest period! There will be ups and downs but the first few months are the hardest. Don’t be tough on yourself, all your baby really needs is food, sleep and love and he’s already getting all of those. Sending positive vibes your way.
Thank you 😊
Nadine, thank you for being genuine here. You laid it out so simple without politics and it is YOUR story because of that. Wishing you and your little one the best.
Just have to say, every time you teared up I cried right along with you. I'm 5 days out from a very unplanned csection and could relate to a lot of what you said. You seem like a great momma and your baby boy is so precious!
Nadine, you are a mom rockstar already! For only 4 weeks postpartum you look great! Thank you for your honesty in your experience. It really helps others to know they are not alone in their feelings or experiences. Wishing you, Matt and Elliott continued health and happiness!
Omg! It sounds like my 1st c-section experience. I totally relate to your pain, phisycally and emocionally, even that it happened 3 years ago.
Oh mama! I feel your emotions though the screen. I’m a year in to motherhood and those first few months are so hard let alone weeks. But just know that you are doing a fabulous job! Elliot is so precious and I hope you have great physical, mental and emotional support during this time! Sending love from California💕
Thank you! Right back at you mama!
He's so handsome! I'm glad you're talking about these things. My sister had similar experiences with her daughter and it was pretty scary so much love sent your way there.
Thank you for talking about your experience. My baby boy is 1 years old and I still haven't completely coped with it. Everyday I think about how I wanted to be the one to hold him or sorry to be the first to pull him out and hug him especially when I carried and cared for this precious baby for 9 months. But I am very thankful for the doctors and nurses that helped deliver my baby boy they where amazing. Now that I do have him I hug him everyday as if it was my first time I was holding him. Everyday I'm trying to cope with it and look at the positive. I'm grateful that there's other people talking about their experience and the way they feel after a birth. Hey momma's out there your not alone ❤
When I became a Mom the first time, my empathy for my mother, my parents was intense. And for the first month, everyday I was overwhelmed with breastfeeding. I would think everyday, this is the last day, I can't do this... But I breastfed for 10 months. And you will learn to relax, just trust yoursefl. He is ADORABLE.
bless your heart for making this video, my birth was the exact opposite of what i planned or expected. this is exactly what i needed to hear, and that it’s okay to feel this way about it. much love ❤️
Hi,
Your so honest and your birth story is actually helping me heal as I had a similar C section experience to yours. Its so nice to see what a fantastic mother you are your doing great. Your a warrior 💪 💙 its so tough recovering from a c section.
Sending you love ❤️ I had an emergency c-section, there was complications with me that led me being separated from my baby for 6 hours after birth. That experience alone had me crying for months. I want to let you know it gets easier to look back on your birth story with time. Stay strong mama!
I’m sorry to hear. Hoping everything is okay now ❤️❤️
I'm so emotional every time I watch your latest vids, I promise everything gets better! It doesn't matter how he got here, he got here safely 💜 that's all that matters. Sending love xxxx
Sorry for making you emotional ❤️ ❤️❤️ and we are so happy he’s here
@@heynadine aww makes me emotional in the nicest way possible as I've just been through it 💜
So sorry to hear you had this experience. It kinda resonates with my experience in regards to postpartum after a c-section. In my case I had to get a c-section coz after 12 hours of labor my daughter was unable to come out! hang in there, you're doing great and just by seeing your LO, he is so happy!
Your feelings are valid ❤️❤️ you are a brave mommy for being so raw and open about your experience. Allow yourself to grieve the experience you wish you had. However long you need. Your doing better then you think by making this video. ❤️ I hope you're not feeling pressured to return back to TH-cam. I am happy that you are here. You are not alone. ❤️❤️
Sending all the love Nadine ❤️
Can relate to the emotions surrounding not getting the birth you wanted, those first few weeks of craziness and sleep deprivation, and also the “work in progress” breastfeeding! My daughter will be two years old next month, and all I’ll say is: it gets easier. But until then, sending all the love! Motherhood is tough ❤️
Thanks for sharing. You'll get through it all. One day at a time. Glad you have Matt and such great support. All the emotions are normal. He's adorable!
congratulations on your healthy boy! i have a similar story (6 weeks post partum) and i know how hard it is! one day at a time, we got this 🥰
We got this 💪
I am very glad that you are feeling better.🤗 The stress in your voice may be tempered by your growing confidence, but soon this will all be "back in the day." The daily routine videos are something to look forward to. At least now you have some bonding time before Elliot asks to borrow the car keys!😊
I feel ya. I have postpartum depression pretty bad after the first 2 days. I had a scheduled c section but for me it was the other people that was my problem. People telling me how I was a bad mom for not breast feeding, or if I did this of that he would be happier or healthier or my milk supply would actually come in. I tried breast feeding for 2 days before we realized my milk was not coming in, I was dry as a bone. So then I was mom shamed for formula feeding but I just wanted him to be fed and happy. I was on medicine for awhile because I was just a crying sobbing unhappy mess for weeks. The medicine helped but didn’t take care of it completely. I finally started feeling better after about 6 months. I hope you can start to feel better, it doesn’t matter how they come into the world or how they are fed as long as everyone is happy and healthy
I’m so sorry to hear of your struggles. Mom shaming is real! You did 100% what’s best for baby. As momma needs to be her best as well ❤️
By now you are a mother and the little one will call you mama. That is a great feeling no matter what. Congratulations Nadine
Nadine, it’s okay to be upset about not having things go as planned. You can be happy to have him here and enjoying that, but have trauma from your experience. Both can exist and be true simultaneously. Seeking a support group or therapy can be very helpful in processing your emotions. Crying about it, feeling your feelings, doing whatever you have to do to cope is 100% normal and healthy. Take care of yourself, be kind to yourself. Sending lots of love.
aaawww Nadine... HUGS!!! You made me tear up with you. My Spinals (4) always heated my body up and made my breathing hard and that would freak me out alittle at first. Sorry you had a harder time of it. Coming off the spinal, I got a really bad head ache! Really bad! - I was surprised you got out of the hospital so fast. I was there 5 days every time. - Normal after soreness... For me took 3 months standing up straight. Soreness too. - The wash room, the nurses pushed me to get up and walk the very next day, so you can BM, but they want you me to do both before I could leave the hospital. - Baby blues and doing a good job. You are and you will! I wanted to feel that too and no matter how much someone tells you that, you don't buy into it, till you feel it for yourself and believe it. But you are! Each time my baby blues was different. My 2nd baby, was only 2 weeks. I think its sometimes, mind over matter. I hope yours doesn't last too long. - Good job!! Your here and baby is here, YOU MADE IT!!
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Thank you for being so open and raw about everything ❤ I'm not a mom, neither expecting yet but I'm here for this type of content now and this makes a difference 🙏🏻 you are a great mom and Elliot couldn't wish for better parents!
🥰❤️❤️❤️🥰 you are too kind
I've been along with you on the pregnancy journey with my own pregnancy and it's crazy how similar my birth was to yours and only a week after. It's terrifying when your baby comes out not breathing from meconium aspiration. I'm glad you are recovering well 💕
Wow, I hope you are doing well now mama! ❤️❤️
Hi nadine, I've just recently stumbled upon your channel (didn't realize you've continued to vlog). I've first seen your vlogs wayyyyy back in mid 2000s, and I'm happy to see you've grown a lot and even had a baby! You don't even look like you've aged that much. Happy for you and best of luck in your journey as a new mom.
I had a vaginal delivery with no tearing and I still had trouble getting in and out of bed and doing anything I can't imagine what you c-section mamas go through!
I think you and Matt are amazing. Elliott is lucky.
Just read the comments and I hope you find joy in knowing your not alone and loved. It’s the hardest yet the best of times seeing yourself and Matt grow into parents You are both stronger than you think and I know you will be strong and ask for help if you need it. You have an amazing birth story it is one of strength and courage love and care. You have amazing men in your life Matt and Elliot
Thank you, I couldn’t agree more 🥰
Oof. This video hurt, but it’s real and needs/deserves to be heard. There is SO MUCH PRESSURE on birth. Society puts it on us and we put it on ourselves. It’s nine months of such a deep want to bring life in in a way that matches what you dream of and work hard for. Losing this has got to be one of the hardest punches to the gut. Nadine, I am so sorry your experience was different from what you dreamt of. The loss of what you had planned is real and I hope you take the time to mourn it. I am glad you have such a strong support system in Matt, but even so, he can’t ever understand. Know you are not alone and seek help when you feel like you need it. ❤️ all the love and strength to you. Wonderful job with Elliot, he is perfect although the experience wasn’t.
He is so cute!! You doing just fine, is ok to be emotional. Take one day at the time, step by step. You will feel much better later on. Keep spending time with baby as much as you can .....they grow too fast!! And Everything is going to be okay 💕💗
Many weeks of love and support and the emotions will fade as you process the experience,the mental and physical injuries will heal by November, you'll be fine Nadine 💗💗🇬🇧👍
Bless your heart for going through all of that. In the frustrating moments just try & remember deep breaths & this isn’t a crisis✌️❤️🌞
This is so emotional to watch , ( maybe my pregnancy hormones ) I can totally understand you and wanted to thanks for sharing your story , you are an amazing woman, and know that your son and husband and all of us are here for you. I have follow you for many years now and wish you the best on your Mami journey , you have a beautiful family . And loves is all we need . Blessings
Congrats mama ❤️
❤ You're doing great and your little one is adorable!
Elliot is very handsome and I am so grateful that we live today and not in a time when childbirth was so very very dangerous. Enjoy . The days weeks years pass quickly. You’ll be a great mom. Follow your instincts. Your heart knows. And don’t let other expectations cloud you. Baby doesn’t need perfect parents. He needs real people.
Hey Nadine, wishing you a rapid recovery! 💛 Thank you for sharing your story so that other mamas can relate in similar situation. Sending you much love from Damanhur 🙏
What a wonderful little boy you have! Being a parent is HARD work. You are doing great. Try to relax as much as you can and keep enjoying him!❤️
Hey Nadine, I'm Jade the new subscriber to your channel and it's nice to meet you! You're Canadian right? I'll enjoy your videos and I hope I'll enjoy the rest of your videos hope it's very entertaining.
Thank you!!
Hey Nadine?
You're doing a good job.
Sometimes life doesn’t always work out the way we want it too! Thank goodness u have a loving husband and a beautiful new son and oh the excitement and adventures u guys are going to have! U are truly blessed! Being a new parent is the hardest job ever!! Take care of u and get lots of rest and just relax and things will come together ! Sending lots of positive vibes for a speedy recovery ❤️!
Thank you 😊
I totally feel you about your c-section I had scheduled induction that failed. I am little over 1 month postpartum. I don't feel totally normal mentally yet. Physically I am feel better.
Thank you for sharing this personal delivery moment. You are amazing and wonderful and I send well wishes.
Love hearing your story Nadine! I think a lot of expecting mamas love these videos on hearing other stories! I’ve currently been TTC for almost a year and these videos just give me a lot of comfort. I hope the 3 of you are doing well. 💕
Wishing you the best, sending all my positive vibes ❤️❤️❤️ i know how hard that road is
Congrats mama!!! I'm sorry that you had a few hiccups but its important to get those feelings out and cry about it. Elliott is so adorable. Sending you, daddy and baby so much love and positive thoughts ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Wow.
I just love how honest you are.
You are a great mother to your baby.
Nadine, thank you for being so honest. I'm sorry to hear things didn't work out as you expected. It's hard, but try to stay positive and things will get better, you'll see. You're doing great job. Eliott will soon sleep through the night, your life will get back to normal eventually. It will never be the same as was before, but it will be amazing, you'll see. Life with babies and kids is though, but so rewarding.
I'm shocked you only stayed in hospital for only 3 days after the C-section? That's crazy short. I gave birth (vaginal birth without complications) to my son in Switzerland and stayed 4 days. Crazy how different are post-birth practices in different countries.
Take a good care of yourself! Sending you and little Elliott big virtual hug!
Indeed, we are ready for change :) also interesting hearing how different it is in other countries
If American hospitals could they would kick you out in 2 days. They want you there as short as possible even if it's at your detriment.
@@rickyayy That's so sad. :(
My water broke with my first contraction at 38 weeks. I was 1cm dilated when I got to the hospital and 4cm just under an hour later when the ob came in (2 hours from first contraction). I asked for IV pain meds to try to get rest. They did an ultrasound and found baby had flipped since my appointment day prior and was breech. I was already having contractions 2 minutes apart and ob believed I was in rapid labor so i was in OR for emergency c section and baby was born 45 minutes later. The spinal did not work on me so they put me under general anesthesia. I did not get to hear his first cry, do immediate skin to skin. The 45 minute wait in post op while I came off the anesthesia was brutal. Fortunately when I got to the room we did skin to skin and he latched and fed right away. The realization I had some trauma first hit me when I had to watch a 20 minute video about how great and important the golden hour is before discharge. Basically cried through the entire video.
He is so cute!!! Enjoy every moment, being a parent is the best ever!!!
Hey! Big hug. The first bit is the roughest. But you are doing an awesome job, momma! How lucky is your son to have such amazing parents that love him so deeply. 🥰 And all the things you are feeling is so normal. 💜
You are doing a great job! 🥰🥰🥰
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So happy for you Nadine! It sounds like you & Matt are a great team!
Thank you for sharing your experience. Love your honesty about this new part of your life ❤️
I am so so sorry that you went through so much pain… thank you for sharing and being strong and brave enough to do that. It’s great that Elliot is doing well and Matt is a supportive dad. If I was near you I’d cook for you or help you with cleaning so you wouldn’t have to think about it :) :) I’m not a mom, but I’d like to be one day and it’s great to hear real stories so that when the day comes, I know that it’s normal that not everything goes according to plan. I’m sending you lot of love ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thank you for the offer!! If only we could just get food delivered daily, that would be the dream! Lol
I guess I never could thoroughly realize until now how much courage and effort it takes to become a parent.
My heart broke seeing you cry...Big hug my sis from another mother..it will be well 😊
I think you are doing amazing, he's a beautiful little boy. Thank you for sharing your story, they more different birth stories out there helps new/soon to be Moms know that what they are experiencing isn't unique to them. They have others out there that understand what they are going through. Hugs
you are putting a lot on yourself, you did a great job! hope you'll feel better
Sending ❤️❤️ It's a tough job!! This really brought back a lot of memories and feelings from when my daughter was born in January. I couldn't handle the pain of the induction and was a bit loopy on pain meds when she was born and she needed help starting to breath which was terrifying and I didn't get to see her for a bit or do skin to skin for an hour or so after she was born.. it's still so foggy. I also felt that intense "empathy" feeling that you described and had quite a bit of baby blues. I didn't truly start to feel myself again once in a while until about 2 months pp and then by about 5 months I was more or less feeling like myself. The breastfeeding gets easier too, we even had a couple nursing strikes which were stressful but since she was 5 months old the breastfeeding has been super easy and worth it for us. Gobble up all those newborn snuggles, trust your instincts, and give yourself some love too ❤️
Sending love back at you mama ❤️
Babies are the cutest! 😍 Thank you for sharing your story. I'm sure it will help others. Hugs! ~Christine
Post c-section plus explore laparatomy here. Still doesn't feel well even after 3 weeks.. It is tough emotionally and physically. But I knew this worth it.
Nadine congratulations, Elliott is beautiful! The birth stress will pass, baby is your main part of life. Have fun with him, they grow up so fast.
Privet! Electrifying i find I see you have new fun stuff. Never tired of these. ! Satisfying! Very well. see you again
the same thing happened to my baby cousin when he was born he was so big / "overcooked" and breathed in the poop and was in the nicu for a few days- he's 20 now and all good never had any problems after that! welcome baby Eliot!!
Oh Nadine! I wish I could just hug you so hard ❤ it is so incredibly difficult to come to terms with not having the birth experience you had anticipated and dreamed of. It took me MONTHS and even still it's hard to believe that I can't have another shot at it (complications leading to mandatory future c-sections)
Just know that you are not alone in this and if ya just need to vent or a shoulder to lean on we're here for you ❤
I’m sorry to hear that ❤️ sending you love and will do :)
Beautiful baby and a beautiful mom. Best of luck to your family!
Oh gosh post pardum is so hard! Sending lots of ❤ You are doing amazing!
Oh man Nadine. Baby is exhausting and c-sections make life so much more difficult when you are trying to figure things out as a parent and just get sleep. Hang in there! You got this and will get better. Have 2 babies and didn't get "normal" experiences with either of...but we got experiences for sure. Neither were easy. Elliott seems like he's a champ already and be confident that you can be and already are an amazing mom. Keep up the great work.
Thank you ❤️❤️❤️ we are hanging in for sure
Elliott is beautiful, you are a fantastic Mom and Matt is a great Dad and husband. You all are going to do just fine.
Sending all the positive thoughts your way
so happy you are sharing your experience, Well done on your sharing experience ,no doubt I have no idea what it is like. I really want to thank you for sharing your experience. You are a rock star.
So many influencers I've followed for so long are all going through the same thing! If you don't follow her, Samantha Ravndahl is from Vancouver area and talks about postpartum in her recent video
I feel you 🥺I went through that 5 days ago .
God bless you and your family.❤️
It's so interesting how times have changed. I was Frank Breech as well, waaaaay back in 1979. They didn't even offer a C-section to my mother. She had me, folded in half bottom first, no epidural. I still feel bad for her, lol.
Just so you know you are doing good and you are good mom! I always needed to hear this when I had my son
Thank you 🙏🏻
I hope you are on the mend, great to see Kelowna is being modernized so Elliott will see a modern city as he grows,much love, take it easy 💗💗😘🇬🇧
You are amazing …. Lovely and Honest …. One day at a time 💙💙💙 Sending love to all 3 of you
C sections suck. Never wanted any but birth plans don't always go as planned. I have had 3 and my 4th in a few weeks. Not looking forward to recovery but the babies are worth all the pain.
Sending you so much love and health. 🤍🤍🤍 thank you for sharing your experience!
we love you and little Elliot❤ love from India
I just had a emergency c section my first one that was my second pregnancy and I’m 3 week’s postpartum and I can say I’m still not coping with it makes me tear up every time I think of whole situation of why I had to get it.
Thank you so very much for sharing. He is so adorable 🥰 ❤️
You look very beautiful after having a baby. Congratulations to you and Matt. Welcome little Elliot! ❤
Sending hugs through the screen !!! You got this, Mama !! 🙂💛
2 days?! I was in the hospital for 4.5 days after both of my c sections!! I couldn’t imagine being sent home after 2 days.
This was so helpful ❤
hi Nadine, hope you can do a video on breastfeeding with c-section please! thanks for ur honest sharing! having a scheduled c-section in less than a month due to placenta previa and i am so scared
Congratulations again. Thank you for sharing your experience. It is nice to hear different perspectives on birth and it does seem like many birth plans get thrown in many people's cases. As time goes on, i am think you'll cope more and more as baby boy grows up health and well 😉
Thank you 😊