my birth story | positive induction + things I regret
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 ก.ย. 2024
- this wasn't the original birth story I wanted to tell but this has been the biggest learning experience. pregnancy and birth is a physiological process that we can't always influence and control. being open going into my induction and changing my mindset ultimately led to an amazing experience. you absolutely can have medical interventions and still have a positive birth experience.
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I have been a silent follower for YEARS. To see you glowing like this as a mom and seeing your gorgeous baby girl really tugs at the heartstrings. Congratulations Sarah! We're so proud of you. xo
Same here 😊 I’m so happy for Sarah ❤
She’s absolutely beautiful, her eyes looking around at the world 🥹congrats mom & dad, and amazing job mom!!
I was a C-section baby and a rainbow baby, as well as an infertility baby! It heartens me to see your opinion on inductions and "unnatural" birth change so dramatically. There's many issues with the medical community and its attachments to big pharma, etc, but science really is amazing and we have these options and precautions available to us for a reason!
Congratulations to your family and welcome to the world, Fern!
There is no trophy for giving birth without medical intervention. Totally agree with being open minded with the experience. Congrats to you and Ryan!
Fern!! Sarah just casually presenting the cutest baby ever. She's so precious.
She really is! Most babies that age look weird or even ugly to me. And her demeanor is amazing, you can already see the calm intelligence behind her eyes.
@@pablodelsegundo9502 that's a weird comment
@@PurpleSirens so?
@@PurpleSirens mmh ,a good friend of mine gave these babies the label "baked Potato" and I think its accurate most of the time and not so insulting :D But, yeah a lot of people find fresh newborns ugly.
I am deadly afraid of pregnancy, childbirth and a lot of other stuff that has to do with bringing a human into the world, so I don't think I'll ever have children, but somehow hearing you talk about the whole process in such a realistic and down to earth way felt comforting and reassuring. I hope you and baby Fern are alright and wish you the best ❤️
Pregnancy for me was wonderful ! Granted towards the end u might get swollen feet/legs due to weight but to have a life in you is a total blessing from God Almighty. Delivery can be painful but what I did was put my mind on my Lord Jesus and prayed. I enjoyed all my pregnancies. Just Trust God and remember children are blessings from God🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻
Sarah... I'm not usually a baby person but oh my gosh. You have one of the CUTEST babies I've ever seen. That little sneeze melted my heart 🥹❤️ I'm so glad that the induction went well even though it wasn't what you were hoping for originally. Congrats to you guys, little Fern has such great parents!!
Little Fern! She's so cute. Congratulations to you and Ryan, Sarah! 💜
I took a class on maternal care in the US and the main thing I learned is that if the mom is happy and safe during the birth, that's the most important thing. I'm glad that your birth, although not what you expected, was overall a good experience. You being happy and Fern being here is what matters. Congratulations!
I’m sure the class doesn’t support publicly posting the baby on youtube for creeps of all kinds to see, tho. I hate this era of publicized parenting. The kids literally only grow up to hate the parent.
@@abbyz13 don't like it? Go mind your business and watch something else, Ninny Know-it-all.
@@abbyz13 look, i think Sarah will do what she thinks is best. Creeps can see the baby when shes in the supermarket too. Creeps will always find ways to do whats creepy.
As a medical professional, I really appreciate you speaking about your experience. I don’t work in L&D or with new parents, but so much of what you said is applicable to most hospital stays. You’re so right that you get almost no sleep and it’s extremely overwhelming. Thank you for sharing. And just to tell you again: YOU DID NOTHING WRONG. Glad everyone is safe and healthy ❤
Parasocial relationships are such a strange thing because I feel so much joy about Fern being brought into the world and so so happy and proud of you and Ryan throughout all of this journey!
i smiled so hard when i saw the thumbnail congratulations 🥹👩🍼
Thank goodness for all the medical interventions because these miracles they can do are saving so many babies and mothers. Congrats on your beautiful baby.
Yes medical interventions have brought many babies into this world👍❤
Giiiirl you do not have to explain or justify all the choices you made It is your body! I really hate how women are shamed or made to feel less than for using the medical advantage we have now days for birthing. Giving birth is still extremely painful with or with out an epidural and as long as your child is born healthy and your healthy too that’s all that should matter!
And I pushed for 4 hours! I remember thinking I was only gonna push for like 30min and being shook when it had been 4 hours. My dr had to use the vacuum as the last resort before having to do a C-section and that was the only thing I did not want so thank god he finally came out but man was there some tearing 😣
right? those new methods/medicines are there for a reason! I'm tired of people saying mothers have more credit if they birth their childs in the most painful, uncomfortable way. I don't have kids and I think I never would want to have them, but if I change my plans and I end up getting pregnant, you can bet I'm going to use every drug and medicine available and I'm going to get numb as hell. There's just no way I'm pushing a thing the size of a watermelon without assistance
That was the cutest sneeze 🥺 Her eyes are so big and beautiful! Congratulations!
Her eyes are gigantic, she's SO CUTE. Congratsss
I can’t believe you’ve had her already- your birth flew by to me!! Congratulations ❤️❤️❤️
She is one of the cutest newborns i’ve ever seen. Congrats, i’m so happy you had a good experience!
Her tiny head!! 😭💕 sounds like a textbook induction which I’m so glad to hear! You did amazing!! You’re so right you can still have a great birth even with the interventions!
The name Fern suits your energy so well, congratulations to you both 💖
Omg, she is beautiful, just like her mummy. I have to admit I cried a little watching this! Congratulations from Scotland 🏴
Your name made me laugh 😂🏴
It’s so nice to hear such a positive birth story! Fern is so beautiful ❤️🥲
I'm getting induced in 10 days because I'm high risk, I'm nauseated every day as it approaches, this is the first induction story I've seen that was like positive, even though it is such a huge ordeal and there is just pain expected, thank you for sharing
Can’t believe she’s already born. I feel like your announcement was a month ago. Time goes by so fast, I’m already 30 weeks pregnant. Congratulations!!
Congratulations to you and your partner, Sarah! I’ll be sharing your experience with my current doula client!
Seeing you frame this as as positive induction makes me so happy. I felt like my induction was a failure since I was in so much pain, couldn't labor in the tub, and got an epidural. But hearing your story makes me so proud of you and realize that I did have a successful induction. I'm sure you meant it more so that you didn't have to get a c-section, but it's helping me embrace my birth story, so thank you 💜.
As someone who has spent most of my life in and out of hospitals it always baffles me when grown ups haven’t been in the hospital before, or never had to have an IV. Not shaming obviously, so glad people out there are so healthy and living their lives, but it genuinely throws me for a loop lol. A massive congratulations to you and Ryan. Fern is absolutely gorgeous. Those eyes are stunning. Glad you’re all doing well ❤
I decided a while ago that I don't want kids myself (though my mum keeps insisting I'll change my mind but it's just not for me), though I just adore babies and I definitely teared up and squeaked a bit when you brought out Fern and announced her name. She is just the cutest, sweetest little bean and I'm so happy this experience worked out for you in a positive way (also I ADORE the name you chose for her!). I've been watching your updates and vlogs over the past few months and a I'm so happy both of you are safe and healthy and that the nurses were so helpful through your labor process. Congrats to you and to your man on your growing family, I'm so happy for you both!
She is so precious!! She looks so much like you. Thank you for sharing your journey!
I can already tell you're such a natural! You have a daughter, so wild 💜 Fern is unbelievably beautiful and so focused on the world. Bright girl!
I watched your videos a lot while I was pregnant with my daughter 7 years ago. It’s so cool to see you experiencing this now. Congratulations! Fern is adorable.
Sarah, she’s seriously beautiful! What a sweet demeanor too. Congratulations to you all. How exciting! Also, births rarely happen the way you expect them to. All that matters is that your Fern is here and healthy. ❤
I've given birth twice and YEAH. Birth never goes exactly the way you plan! Especially my second birth was such a rollercoaster ride! 4 to 10 centimeters in the span of an hour and a half, and my baby boy was out after like 2 pushes total!
You did such a good job Sarah! I know it's hard when you hope very hard for something and it just doesn't pan out, there's a grieving of what you wish could've been, been there with my sisters. A lot of people say "you ended up with a healthy baby, what could you be upset about?" but it's YOUR body and YOUR labour and recovery experience and you are entirely valid in your feelings.
And dearest Fern, she's so teeny tiny but so alert! All of the babies in my family have been potatoes the first three months, constant "can we please see your eyes, just for a minute?? 👀" 😄 And Fern is such a lovely, simple, timeless name, and combined with a lovely middle name it sounds like something out of a storybook 🌿💚
OH!! You holding Fern brought such a smile to my face! It’s so sweet!! I LOVE her name!!! Everything botanical is gorgeous! Although, I have to admit I expected her to be named Samara 😂😂
Lol me too!
You're not biased, she is a perfect angel! Congrats to you and Ryan! Thank you for sharing your experience.
She is so BEAUTIFUL. Her cute big blue eyes, she’s literally your TWIN 🥹💗 I’m so glad this process was positive for you, you’re gonna be a great mommy!!
girl her name isn’t Samara? I kid - she is actually the cutest baby I’ve ever seen and I am so happy for your family ❤️
Hahahaha imagine being named after a horror villain
I just had my baby, I had to have a c section because he was breech. It was such a weird feeling scheduling when my baby would come. It wasn’t how I thought things would go but I watched your video during my pregnancy and saw how you remained positive even though things didn’t go exactly how you hoped and that helped me realize that I need to stay positive and accept the things I can’t control. I was sooo scared but everything went fine and my baby boy is here!! I will say I find it odd when people say I didn’t have a “natural” birth.. as if it is UN natural? Idk lol my baby and I wouldn’t have survived a “natural” birth so I’m very thankful for the other medical interventions
Congratulations, Sarah 🥰 so happy for you!!!
As someone who is looking at quite possibly an unplanned induction tomorrow. This made me feel better. Thank you
Oh my goodness she has the biggest eyes! She's adorable, im so happy for you sarah 🥺 you'll be such a good mom 💕
i had my daughter 11 years ago, but my birth story was so much like yours. i was induced at 38 weeks from pre-e. the epidural saved me and helped my labor progress.
She was almost a Friday the 13th kid! I was born C-section on December 15th, my mother had to have it done because her 2 previous births were dangerous and needed C-section as well. I am so happy for technology, from the 1980s to now a lot has changed!
41 weeks today and being induced tomorrow - so scared! Thank you for sharing your positive story ❤ x
Have been a silent viewer for 10 years (since I was 14) and it feels like I’m growing up with you! Congrats to you & Ryan ❤❤ Welcome Baby Fern!
Congratulations on your new baby girl, Sarah, and thanks for sharing your birth story. She's absolutely adorable. 💞
She's so awake and aware for 5 days old! Congrats, she's a beauty!
And labor never goes how you plan!
Fern is such a cute name😭
OH MY GODDD !!! FERN CHANNEL DEBUT 😭😭😭😍 I LOVE YOU GUYS SO MUCH !!!!!!!
Aaahhh! So excited for this video! Congratulations Sarah!
Women who have babies are so freaking brave. I could just never. I’ve never wanted kids, luckily, so I don’t worry about facing all the crazy things your body goes through. I just want to give a shout-out to all the women who decide to do it. You’re crazy strong and I couldn’t do it!
Her big eyes are soooo cute, I can’t. So happy for you. Congrats!!
Okay I just finished watching so now I have to comment again, I really applaud your honesty about it all! The pain, the accepting of medicine, how they treated you post-partum, the pooping. I've heard so many times that older mothers will purposely lie/exclude details about their birthing story to make it sound 'not so bad' as to not scare off any young people from trying for a family. So I'm glad to have that refreshing point of view!
She looks like Mom! Adorable and I just love her name♥ Congratulations!
They way you set up this video made it feel like we were just sitting and catching up, I realized a couple times I was nodding along in understanding with you. I have 2 boys who are now 10 and 6 and I still remember those days. Congratulations to you and Ryan on your gorgeous gorgeous little girl, Fern is the CUTEST lil thing. Being a mom is the hardest but most rewarding thing you’ll ever do!
I love her face through out this she’s like , mom this is so embarrassing also I’m hungry so let’s go.
SARAH!! TH-cam wasn’t showing me your videos and this was the first one recommended in 5 months! I was so confused when i saw this pop up! You’re glowing mama, and baby fern is such a light! I’m so happy for you!!!
Super Big Congrats ! Every woman I have spoken to says having your first baby is the most special moment in life, Hope you and the baby are doing well, Time to start the college fund now for the future!
I absolutely love your story. I had two c-sections. The first was an emergency the second was scheduled but ended up being an emergency as well due to pre-eclampsia. Your daughter is lovely and her name suits her well. Enjoy this time with your partner! ❤️❤️❤️
Omg I’m so freaking happy to hear that you had a good experience overall 😊 I was hoping that everything turned out well
I never thought I would want to really watch something like this. I never thought much about pregnancy and child birth other than the fact that I'm terrified of it. It's only after seeing my best friend become a mother that it became more real to me, like more relatable in a way, even though I haven't gone through it. In the past few years I've been on my own journey of embracing femininity and embodying it within myself. Now I'm fascinated by pregnancy and child birth and motherhood but I still don't think it's for me. I'm still terrified of it and I just don't think I could handle any of it. So big props to you and my dear friend and all the moms out there, no matter how the childbirth is performed. It's really beautiful and empowering even just watching from afar.
Burst into tears when she sneezed 😅 I’m so happy for you guys! Been watching your videos for so long ❤❤ so wonderful seeing your life change!
i love that you were so accepting despite all the suprises that came your way! she is so precious 😭😭😭😭 congrats!!! ❤
I’m so glad things worked out and you had a positive experience!! Sending positive vibes for postpartum and baby and recovery! Welcome to the world, Fern ❤️
tiny birthday twin!! congratulations, sarah and ryan
She has such a cute face, love how she looks at you! Congratulations!
So happy for you! ❤ I agree that your story sounds like a positive experience, I don't think medical intervention downgrades your situation at all - it's all for the sake of protecting you and your baby and I think that's amazing ❤ She's so cute, congrats!!!!
been eagerly awaiting this video since you announced the induction! she’s honestly the most beautiful baby, and a lovely name 🥰
I'm so glad you had a positive experience in the end, Sarah! Fern is lovely. I wish your now bigger family all the best!
Congratulations ☺️🤍 she's so cute! The little sneeze! Birth stories are frightening but amazing lol
As a long term follower of yours, it feels like I’m on a FaceTime with a friend. I am absolutely terrified of giving birth, and you describe it so real, and honest, but calmly. Congratulations on your beautiful baby girl!
People with uterus’s are so incredible !!! It truly blows me away how much bodies go through to give birth. I just hope every person who’s the partner of someone who’s given birth really appreciates what they have done for the family.
Fern is actually the cutest baby I have ever seen! Congratulations Mama.x
FERN!!!! What a cute name 😭
Is her middle name Samara though LOL
Okay I’ve never said this before in my life, but that’s a cute baby !!!
It’s interesting to me how parallel birth stories sound to my brachytherapy experiences. Brachytherapy is an internal radiation therapy for cancer. I went through cervical cancer treatment this year and received brachytherapy four times. From the epidural, to the fentanyl drip, to the drifting in and out of sleep while nurses come in and out of the room, the cramping, the pressure… ironic since treatment has now left me infertile. Don’t worry, I never wanted children to begin with!
I’ve just found this such an interesting similarity. Friends have warned me about cancer scenes in movies but they don’t bother me - but I can’t watch birth scenes! Strange.
Congratulations Sarah and Ryan. I’m so happy you had a positive birth experience, and as always I appreciate your honesty and transparency! Enjoy baby Fern !! Sending you lots of love !
I SO appreciate you sharing your story. I'm currently 38 weeks and getting induced in exactly one week from today. It's my first baby and wasn't expecting to experience so many pregnancy complications such as gestational diabetes and group b strep. Like you, I was planning on laboring very naturally and now it's looking like a lot of things are changing in such a short amount of time. I'm really trying to not be disappointed in my body, as I'm hoping still for a vaginal delivery at this point in time. You sharing your story is so helpful for me right now! I finally feel like someone else understands what I'm going through.
dude her little faces are priceless 😂 she's so cute and you are absolutely glowing.
Hahaha yeah, I think I had to see the video 3x already, because she‘s so cute and is looking like that „👀“ 50% of the time. So cute!
The ring of fire is real and when they tell you not to push....you kind of don't have a choice. Your body totally does it's own thing. In the end, you have a beautiful baby to love and it is ALL worth it. Much love to you guys and Fern is a gorgeous lil girl!
I had such a strong feeling her name would be Fern! So happy for you and your partner, and your new little star is gorgeous.
You popped into my memory super randomly today. I watched a lot of your thrifting videos a couple years ago. I didn’t have a youtube account, so I wasn’t subscribed. I don’t know why, but today I thought to myself, “remember that alt red-head girl who made thrift videos and psychology videos?” I remembered your first name is Sarah and found you again.
Watching this video felt like a sign for me. I’ve always wanted kids, but during the pandemic - and its accompanying nightmarish altered-reality - I started seriously questioning the ethics of bringing a life into this world. I’ve been grappling with this inner conflict for almost three years now. Watching this video, hearing your story, seeing you hold your (shockingly beautiful) newborn child… it reminded me that I can be a good parent, even when complicated, unplanned, non-ideal circumstances happen. I feel so much more hope. Thank you for sharing your story with such candor. Wishing health, joy, and peace for you and your little family ✨
Congratulations!!! She’s beautiful! Love her name!!! And yayyyy she’s a Sagittarius!!!! ♐️
FTM here and i’m 38 weeks, scheduled for induction the day before my due date.. i love how real you are !! thank you for sharing your experience with the world
Never been this early for a Sarah video but I’ve been thinking about you for the past week and hoping you’ve been doing alright
Also: fern is an adorable name !! So sweet 🥰
literally crying you’re going to be the best mother
Oh wow! Congratulations!!
Congratulations!!!! She’s beautiful and you are radiating love and joy. She was born into the best family possible💚 Love her name, loved the story, loved everything about your journey from start to now! I would love mommy content, baby content, anything you feel like sharing with us! It always feels like I’m sitting down and catching up with a friend. Enjoy your little girl and rest while you can 💚💚💚
I had a horrific pitocin experience, but my second birth was so redeeming and beautiful! Virtually medication free, natural and it was just the best. I really felt like all my birth trauma disappeared. The ring of fire without epidural is really intense!!
Congratulations on your beautiful baby Fern. She is absolutely precious and you've officially made me have baby fever (and my youngest is 8 months old!). 💖
The most beautiful baby. So happy for you & can’t wait to see the baby related videos!!!
Aw congratulations, I’ve been eagerly waiting for this.❤❤❤
You sound like a trooper Sarah! you did great we are all so proud of you. Looking back a year later ❤
I was soooo sure you were gonna name her samara😂😂 but fern is such a cute name!! she's absolutely precious sarah, congrats mama!
Congratulations!! I JUST found out I was pregnant the day I got married. I'm looking forward to going back and rewatching all your pregnancy videos! I'm due on July 31st! (Praying that the due date is accurate as both my now husband and I are July babies!)
Congratulations, Sarah! She's so precious!😍
She’s a complete doll and so alert!!! Omg congrats Sarah 🎉 this is like having a sister have a babyy
I loved her name! My name is Fernanda and some people nickname me Fern haha she’s so cute! Congratulations momma 💜🥰
Congrats on baby Fern! Thank you for sharing your birth story, it will really help other women not be afraid of inductions and to form a collaborative care plan so you can get as many wishes as you can! Very different induction process here in Australia! Well done mumma! From an Australian midwife/nurse ❤️
Congratulations!🥰
Literally the cutest newborn I've ever seen. You are just glowing too! Fern is one of my favourite names ever.
I am so incredibly happy for you all!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤
I laughed, I cried and I just am so proud of you! You did it!!! 🎉🎉🎉 I knew you could! She’s just the sweetest babe- girls are so fun!
You have the PRETTIEST BABY!!!! Omg!!! She’s absolutely angelic ❤️
I just found your video because of the algorithm. The last time I remember seeing your stuff was from 5 years ago. And now look at you! It’s so amazing