"I thought I was stronger." How real is that. I definitely went into it thinking birth would not break me, but I was quickly humbled and came to realize that the purpose of birth IS to break you. A new life is being birthed for your baby AND for you. I can't think of it without crying, because it's so beautiful and I'm so grateful to have been broken through a process that was designed by God.
My infant health lady told me not to watch these because it could “scare” me but I honestly find birth blogs to be quite beautiful. No one has the same birth and I find that fascinating. You’re a strong and remarkable woman.
Watching these will help you get the right mindset going into it. I’m so thankful that I knew several people who had great birth experiences. I also enjoyed watching hypnobirth videos (with later babies) and other natural calm birth videos. I was told by a nurse after my first that I could teach birth classes. So I guess it helped me! 😁
My mom says the same to me. I'm not even pregnant or have age to have a baby 😅. But I think that even if it's painful (not all births are) it's so beautiful and such a incredible moment. It's so crazy thinking that a little human being will come out of you and will start growing up and with a blink they're already adults, ready to build they're own life 🥲
As a birth doula… I sat and watched and wished how every first time mama could see this. This is such a beautiful and accurate picture of the birthing process when left “unmessed” with by providers. Sometimes labor is very long and there is nothing wrong with that. This shows the grit that is needed. The patience that is needed. The vision. This was beautifully primal. Good job, mama.
I thought with my last that I would not be able to do it with an epidural (anesthesiologist was in a c section) the could not give me anything except this one thing that took like 30 minutes to take effect, they gave it to me but it quickly left, they broke my water, and it quickly progressed my labor, they came in to do epidural but I was too far along, baby was born like 10 minutes later lol.
I completely agree! I’m that weirdo that binge watches birth vlogs and this one is one of my favorites because of how raw it is. Thank you again for sharing this! 💕
Girls, I'm very curious, when did contractions get renamed surges? I'm almost 50, and my daughter just had a baby and I noticed a few times people call it surges so I'm assuming it has to do with some coarse people paid for?? My daughters midwives and doula still call them contractions. Maybe it's regional
Almost 29 weeks pregnant and watching this. Made me cry when you said you thought you were stronger but girl you were right there! Thank you for a realistic and raw birth video. I appreciate it so much and you did such an amazing job! God bless you, baby and dad!
“I thought I was stronger” YOU ARE SO UNBELIEVABLY STRONG! I know in that moment you were so exhausted and frustrated but I cannot believe how incredibly well you handled this entire thing. I was in complete awe the whole time, congratulations to you and your family ❤️ this was so beautiful
Those moments after the baby is finally out are just incredible. The relief, the joy, the wonder. It's an absolute high and makes the entire pregnancy and labor worth it!
This is the most beautiful birth video I've seen. You all were a team of love. Your husband was such a rock, he made me cry. What a loving relationship you both have to welcome your daughter into your lives. May God bless you all.
I am a former NICU nurse who had to retire due to health issues. These videos bring me back to when I was attending birthday parties all the time. They bring me joy. I had both my boys naturally and it was hard, but so worth it. You are strong, beautiful and the best Momma ever!! Great support from Dad!!
I had my first baby at home in December 2021 and it, too, was such a special experience. The way you said, “I did that?” At the end just sums up the whole experience! It really does take you to the end of yourself and beyond. And when you’re holding your baby, you can’t believe you made it to the other side. And the gift is so so sweet. Congrats!
Yes when she said that I was like that’s so true! I remember crying out to God to help me because I couldn’t do it any more and my baby girl was born soon after.
I’ve watched 100s of home births and this by far was the most inspiring. Watching you and your love your husband had for you through the entire experience was admirable. I haven’t cried so much from watching a video and your strength melted my heart.
I had an amazing time watching you and your husband labor the birth of your daughter. You were and are an amazing team. You guys are going to be great parents. Happy Birthday to all of you. and congratulations.
I unfortunately did not have a good experience giving birth to my Only living child a Son who is now 20 years old. I was a very high risk pregnancy and had to have surgical intervention to save my pregnancy at 6 weeks and again at 17 weeks. It was absolutely amazing to watch your video of giving birth in your home surrounded by family and friends. Thank you so much for sharing your birth experience with the World. What a wonderful experience. Your daughter is just precious.
I had 28 hours of labor sweet girl, and 14 hours in I begged for pain meds, and got them. I was able to sleep for an hour. Then got an epidural. Not the kind that makes your legs go numb but helpful nonetheless. I said the words “im tired” at 28 hours with pain meds. You are a rockstar. I envy you and what you were able to do in all the time. My water didn’t break until her head came out, AND the fact that your baby was born in sac. What an amazing gift after all that work!! ❤
I just came on this video out of nowhere. What a wonderful, truthful depiction of birth. How lovely it was to see.how much the husband took part and supported When, by the end, I saw that the baby girl was 9lb 10oz ,nmy respect knew no bounds. I hope she's now a healthy toddler.
“I thought I was stronger” had me in tears right there with you. I labored for 36 hours with my first and it was so long and I was tired by the end. I remember that exact feeling and it is so hard! Good job, mama!!
I was so proud your midwife didn’t rupture the amniotic sac. It helps babies maneuver, wiggle, and turn much better, especially during difficult births!
I’ll never get to have my dream babies or feel my husband with his arms around me while I bring our babies to this world… thank you for allowing me this opportunity to shed tears of joy I can’t imagine. All the best to you and your family. ❤
It’s 4 AM and I’m lying here awake next to my sleeping baby girl, watching your birth video and cry because I feel your pain, your despair, your relief. My birth experience was very similar. Labored for 3 days at home, very intense surges, cervical lip. It was so hard to let go. We did it. Great video. Thanks for sharing. I wish you all the best 🤍💫
9 lbs 10 oz! Mama, you are a warrior! And i cannot find enough good stuff to say about how beautifully your husband supported you through your labor and birth! Your whole team was just wonderful! That baby girl is fierce!
“She’s a blob” had me roaring!!! Oh, sweetheart, look at what you DID and how powerful your body is!!! Thanks so much for sharing❤ btw WOW how incredible to see your partner have such an intimate part in the delivery! Im blown away, how perfect
That was truly beautiful but i loved the end where she wrote those beautiful words to her daughter reading that made me tear up more than watching the birth. May Godbless you all.
Ahhh I cried like a baby through this! I just had my baby at home 4 days ago, a girl too. I felt like I was right there with you, so beautiful, exhausting, intense and so holy. There’s nothing like it. You could see the Holy Spirit all over your birth. And then seeing your husbands face when your babe was born! My heart couldn’t take it. Thank you for sharing such beautiful and raw footage, many women will be blessed by this! God bless your family!
Absolutely beautiful ! That was such a wonderful birth. Your husband was absolutely wonderful in everyway. And everyone around you was so so patient and loving. Made me cry so much watching this! I’m a week passed due with my third and I’m just preparing myself for an in medicated home birth for the first time! God bless you guys and your beautiful family. What a wonderful memory to cherish forever 😭🥹❤️❤️
So so beautiful! Made me cry remembering my home births and watching my daughter give birth to her daughter in the water at home. Thank you for sharing this. What amazing loving beautiful people you all are. ❤
i think this is the most beautiful, raw, stunning birth vlog i've ever seen. your husband laboring along with you, supporting you all the way through, was absolutely wonderful to see. that's how i want my boyfriend to be when we have our kids. your daughter is absolutely precious, and she came into this world so fiercely. i loved seeing how raw this was, nothing was edited to look ~aesthetic~ or perfect. because let's face it, childbirth is not perfect! i bawled at you saying 'i thought i was stronger', and your midwife explaining that childbirth is meant to bring you to your breaking point. you came out of this so much stronger, and with a beautiful daughter to boot. hands down my new favorite birth vlog. god bless you and your beautiful family.
Your sense of humor and the support around you was beautiful to watch. Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful labor and your beautiful baby girl.
I LOVE EVERYTHING about this experience!! As a fellow home birther- way to go mama!!! How absolutely precious and sweet to see your husband right there in the trenches with you, to watch your entire birth team support and encourage you, and to see you power through like such a boss. I hope this video encourages and inspires more women to take on the challenge of home birthing- to really and actually experience labor and delivery, and watch and feel how amazing our bodies were designed so we could do this very thing. What an incredible day for y’all! Welcome to the world, beautiful and chunky Leora!!
What an incredible depiction of labour snd delivery. I laboured for 36 hours, 30 without any analgesia and the final 6 with an epidural. My labour slowed, with stalls, but so little support from my midwife I wasn't given any other options than an augmentation, which resulted in too much pressure being put on my little one. Your support was incredible, you were incredible. Thank you for sharing xxxx
i’m 13 weeks and absolutely sobbing, especially when you said “i thought i was stronger than this” and had everyone validating how strong and how great you were doing, this was such a beautiful birth, im so glad you got to have your dream birth this way, congratulations mama!!
It's been 34 years since my last birth. Still remember like it was yesterday❤❤❤. Still associate gas bubbles for baby movement. Feels the same. Have to remind myself I'm too old now. But I remember..... Thank you for including those of us that miss this beautiful time in a woman's life. It brings back such beautiful memories. I'd do it again if possible ❤❤❤❤
Not me at 1:30 am watching this while bawling my eyes out contemplating a 5th baby. Literally one of the most beautiful birthing videos ever. Thank you for sharing. Congratulations on a beautiful birth, a beautiful baby and a absolutely beautiful family. May God continue to bless you all!!! ❤️
I know this said “emotional” but I’ve watched countless others that claimed to be such with dry eyes but…I just gotta say. I cried. And when your baby finally came out, I cried even harder. I found myself encouraging you along the way like, you’ve got this. You’re almost there. This was beautiful. I wish you and your family the best - I can tell your daughter has parents that love her and that love each other 🥰 I’m so happy for you
29 weeks pregnant with my third, and man this just made me so emotional. What a wonderful calm supportive team you had around you. Your endurance and stamina was unbelievable. Also that birth weight!!!! The birth weight and length of labour would have been handled so differently in a hospital. I am over the moon you got your dream birth.
As a lot of people say, "The hard work comes with something amazing at the end". I love seeing everybody's little baby's because they are just so cute.
Such a beautiful birth video. It's wonderful to see your husband supporting you every step of the way. May God hold you all near his heart. Great team of helpers too.
What a woman! Your birth moved me deeply and I cried a ton watching it. I could relate so much of it. To watch you persist in the hardship even when you wanted to give up was beautiful. To see you overcoming was moving. Thank you for sharing your birth, it was a helpful gift
I feel like this is the most accurate depiction of a labor journey! I remember crying and being so tired just like you were. I'm tearing up right now just thinking about it. But the end is so magical!
This one got me. You labored for so long, as soon as she came fully out tears spilled. So happy for you all and what an amazing team you both were surrounded by
Congratulations 🎉 This is the best birth vlog I’ve watched. Your husband is so supportive and the gratitude you both showed was amazing. The last bit of the video where you thank your entire birth team is heartwarming, made me a little teary.
Wow! This is so beautiful! Men could really learn so much from watching this. Your doula's energy was also amazing. Beautiful birth and divine team of support! I love how in awe you are of yourself and baby at the end. You made me cry! Im saving this one! Thank you so much for sharing.
My goodness. You freaking go, mama! My 3 year old constantly asks to “watch babies come out of mamas bellies” as we prepare for homebirth with number two. Out of the many videos we have watched yours is by far my favorite. I laughed and cried and felt proud of a woman I’ve never met. You are so strong. Thank you for letting us in on such an intimate, vulnerable piece of your life.
Gosh that was absolutely incredible. Flooding with tears with how touched I am sitting here 36 weeks pregnant and preparing for my own birth. THank you thank you thank you for so generously sharing this.
Hands, head, and feet down, best birth vlog ever! Thank you for inviting us in to your beautiful birth story. I love the support everyone gives each other. I love how the two of you are in the whole process together. What a beautiful daughter you have. Thank you for sharing her birth with us! How sweet and fitting your husband caught her. God bless you all!
I can’t thank you enough for sharing such a vulnerable experience with us. I cried the whole way through watching you bring life into the world. It’s the most beautiful thing I’ve ever seen. God bless.
I’m 33 weeks pregnant and planning to have my little girl at home. This made me cry, it was so raw and beautiful and the trust, love and support you had from your birth team was just magical. It gives me such reassurance and confidence in women’s bodies and my own. We can do it ❤ Thankyou so much for sharing ❤
I have seen much…Nothing compares to your courage and your support team. MyGOD smile down on HIS blessing to you and your husband for all eternity. Well done Momma .
As someone who likes watching these videos because i want to be a Labor and Delivery nurse, out of all the tons of laboring videos ive watched yours has been by far, the most difficult and teedius one ive ever seen. You are so incredibly strong. Lol even after watching all of these i stull want 4 kids😂❤.
Everything about this video was emotional and so beautiful. Your so strong momma, congratulations! And I must say you have an amazing husband, you can see the unconditional love he has for you.
This was the most beautiful birth story. Your strength, the love between you and your partner, your amazing team, and your beautiful baby. Thank you for inspiring this mama to be!
What a beautiful birth. I’m pregnant with our 8th baby after an 8 year gap and this brought me to tears. Birth is so incredibly powerful and raw and reconstructive and transformative. I am anxious and eager about meeting our little guy in just a few weeks. Thank you for the reminder of how beautiful even the hardest labors and births truly are.
Just came across your channel. Have to say one of the most beautiful labor and deliveries I’ve ever seen. The support from your husband truly was inspirational. You reminded me of how amazing us women are and how strong we are. To be trusted to grow and deliver a human being what an honor. Thank you for posting this. It was beautiful💜
Thank you for your kind words 🖤 He was and is an amazing husband and father! And yes, the female body and what it’s capable of is incredible! Thanks for watching🖤
I started crying with her when she got tired 😫 then when she said "I thought I was strong" I yelled you are strong lol I literally watched the whole thing and enjoyed every bit you go momma and she's beautiful just like you 💓
I never comment on videos, and I have watched hundreds of birth videos, the last five years and having two babies myself. This is by far most raw and genuine birth I have ever watched. AMAZING ❤❤ Inspirational for my next baby.
I don't know you, and just stumbled across your video. This was such a beautifully documented birth story that had me crying all the way through. You were strong and amazing, as was your very supportive husband. Congratulations on the birth of your beautiful daughter. Thank you for sharing your experience. ❤
By far the most powerful and inspiring birth video I have ever seen. Thank you for your willingness to record and share the most intimate experience a family can have. You are incredible!
Minunata naștere...fabulos...emoționant...am născut 8 copii natural,dar din păcate în spital...ce mult mi-aș fi dorit să am curajul de a naște acasă,dar din păcate în România nu te susține nimeni..decât dacă o faci singură...Am plâns efectiv de bucurie cand a ieșit fetița voastră...am retrăit acele momente sublime❤️God bless You🙏❤️
I have to say, you are amazing mama! I also have to give major props to your hubs! That was so incredible how he was there the whole time and so involved! Congrats!!
I worked Maternity for nearly 7 Years . The best job I ever had I loved it ,but that was 44 years ago . I still watch these videos and it takes me right back there .
SO beautiful and inspiring. You are an absolute rock star. You had such an amazing support system around you and you labored for SO LONG. Unbelievable sometimes what our bodies can do. Got so emotional watching the end. Congratulations to you and your family. She's perfect ❤
I'm a complete stranger, but I have tears of joy for you, Mama ❤ I had both of my children in the hospital, but I have SO MUCH admiration for the strength and courage of the women who choose home births! Just beautiful - yes, so unspeakably hard and so painful, and yet so, so beautiful. Wishing your family so much joy!
First time on your channel and I REALLY don't know why YT suggested me this vid. But I'm so glad I watched. I'm going through a deep depression since a couple of months. This has been the first time since, I can't remember when, that I've smiled. Thank you so much for sharing this extraordinary experience! Congratulations to you. May God bless your family.
Thank you for taking the time to comment. You’ve been on my heart this week and I pray that you know you’re not alone and you are so loved. My husband and I have also had our stents of depression and let me tell you this little girl is the light of our life. Being her parents is such a gift. This season will pass, and you will be stronger for it. Get your feet in the grass and I hope to hear from you again! 🖤
@@AileeahColganMusic Thank you so much for replying (I missed your first one) and asking how I'm doing! Things are a little better. I've been off work and visiting my parents. They live in a really quiet place and are being super sweet and supporting. This quiet time is helping me to slow down, unwind, think, but more importantly, spend time with Jesus. I'm not out of the woods just yet, but I'm positive. I hope your little one is fine and growing. May God bless your family ❤️💋 Btw... What's the name of your beautiful baby girl?
I know I am very late to this party but first of all I want to congratulate all three of you. So beautiful! Amazing couple and support team! I loved the conversating and joking between the intense moments. I can only imagine the buzzing energy in this moment. This is why I love watching and supporting births
That... was... amazing. That last comment from the midwife "you made your dream come true!", you really did momma! You worked so hard n so long and you pushed through it came out the other side so graciously! N can we just give dad some serious props! He was so amazingly encouraging. N those tears when babe was born... heart strings totally pulled! And born in her vail at that! How increadibly special! That girl is gonna have some serious gifts n with parents like you shell grow very wise and caring. So fantastic
Thank you! It’s wonderful to see which little nuggets people notice - that’s one on my favorite parts when Shannon says “you made your dream come true”, it was such a beautiful experience. Dave, my husband was INCREDIBLE! This video should be a prerequisite for all men before their wife’s go into labor so they know that this is the bar they need to meet 🤣
"...HOW DID YOUR BIG ASS HEAD COME THROUGH MY TINY HOLE?!..." - THANK YOU for this words, it makes me feel so much better in so many different ways... Much love from Germany ♡♡
Your husband pukering his lip and choking back tears was so incredibly precious! I'm so happy you had such support and love around you. It was my dream my husband would be in the tub like yours was. Sending so much love to your family and precious little one!
This whole video was so emotional but the tribute to your birth team and then to your daughter in the end was so awe-inspiring and beautiful. You said may she live her life as boldly and on her own terms as her labor ugh the tears just FELL from that. I’m sure with a strong mama like you she will live up to every expectation and then some that you never thought of. I’m expecting my first soon as well congratulations ✨❤️
I’m not able to have kids unless there is a miracle, I’m absolutely bawling! You were so incredibly strong through the whole process! You little one is now likely in or nearing the 2 year mark and she is beyond lucky to have ya’ll as her parents
@@relizabethj5114 I’m so sorry to hear that. I don’t know you or your situation but the TH-cam channel called “the fertility homeopath” really helped me and I recommend it all the time. God bless you 🖤
A baby's first cry is the purest song on this earth and baby Leona sang for the heavens. She was NOT amused Mommy! Lol congrats on your baby she is absolutely gorgeous and you were such a fierce queen during the whole process!
This was such a beautiful experience, I felt like I was right there with you, encouraging and praising you along your journey. I am in awe at your strength, at how supportive your hubby is, and how amazing all your team was. Your birthing experience is what I would want for myself whenever that time comes for me, but unfortunately where I live home births aren't allowed, and in the hospital you can't have anyone with you. It is terrifying to think about going through it surrounded by strangers, but your video brought comfort and joy. I wish you & your family all the best!
@@lala-gg4dg in the public hospitals no, the partner does not go past the waiting room until everything is over, afterwards you are allowed 1 visitor at the time and it's the same for the private ones with very few exceptions where the partner is allowed to be with you, but it is very expensive. It's worth noting that in theory, the law allows the partner to be present, but few know about it and none apply it, with those few exceptions that consider it a "premiun birth experience" and charge for it accordingly.
This was amazing I cannot imagine the physical and mental strength this took I only labored for a short time before my emergency c section and even that was hard this is so beautiful you’re truly a super woman
Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful birth with us. I'm 37 weeks pregnant and set to deliver out of hospital at a birth house when my little girl decides it's time. Watching stories like yours leaves me feeling inspired and better prepared. Congratulations you your sweet family 💗
Amazing!! Melted my heart. It’s such an wonderful time to be able to have your memories recorded. Great job, Aileeah and Dave. You had an awesome birth team. Welcome to the world, Leora!!💗💗
I LOVE that he is in the tub with you! He cried, comforted you, kissed you, hugged you, hugged the baby... Girl, you chose right.
Me too Labor and delivery is hard don mama so glad papa there being so supportive of her and the baby
"I thought I was stronger." How real is that. I definitely went into it thinking birth would not break me, but I was quickly humbled and came to realize that the purpose of birth IS to break you. A new life is being birthed for your baby AND for you. I can't think of it without crying, because it's so beautiful and I'm so grateful to have been broken through a process that was designed by God.
I adore this comment. So beautifully said.
Oh no I just started this video and your comment already has me bawling😭 so beautiful
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We *all* thought we were stronger, until we realized that strength comes through surrendering. Wonderful birth story. ❤
My infant health lady told me not to watch these because it could “scare” me but I honestly find birth blogs to be quite beautiful. No one has the same birth and I find that fascinating. You’re a strong and remarkable woman.
Yeah, she cray! 🤣 I found watching videos like this SO helpful! Thank you for the kind words!
I would not trust someone who tried to fear a mother out of watching normal birth
Watching these will help you get the right mindset going into it. I’m so thankful that I knew several people who had great birth experiences. I also enjoyed watching hypnobirth videos (with later babies) and other natural calm birth videos. I was told by a nurse after my first that I could teach birth classes. So I guess it helped me! 😁
Congrats🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤
My mom says the same to me. I'm not even pregnant or have age to have a baby 😅. But I think that even if it's painful (not all births are) it's so beautiful and such a incredible moment. It's so crazy thinking that a little human being will come out of you and will start growing up and with a blink they're already adults, ready to build they're own life 🥲
Her husband is the most amazing I’ve ever seen in assisting a wife during birth. Actively involved. Awesome!!
As a birth doula… I sat and watched and wished how every first time mama could see this. This is such a beautiful and accurate picture of the birthing process when left “unmessed” with by providers. Sometimes labor is very long and there is nothing wrong with that. This shows the grit that is needed. The patience that is needed. The vision. This was beautifully primal. Good job, mama.
I thought with my last that I would not be able to do it with an epidural (anesthesiologist was in a c section) the could not give me anything except this one thing that took like 30 minutes to take effect, they gave it to me but it quickly left, they broke my water, and it quickly progressed my labor, they came in to do epidural but I was too far along, baby was born like 10 minutes later lol.
I completely agree! I’m that weirdo that binge watches birth vlogs and this one is one of my favorites because of how raw it is. Thank you again for sharing this! 💕
Hall! God bless!
I agree a thousand percent
Girls, I'm very curious, when did contractions get renamed surges? I'm almost 50, and my daughter just had a baby and I noticed a few times people call it surges so I'm assuming it has to do with some coarse people paid for?? My daughters midwives and doula still call them contractions. Maybe it's regional
Almost 29 weeks pregnant and watching this. Made me cry when you said you thought you were stronger but girl you were right there! Thank you for a realistic and raw birth video. I appreciate it so much and you did such an amazing job! God bless you, baby and dad!
Thank you so much! God bless you & your baby 🖤
“I thought I was stronger” YOU ARE SO UNBELIEVABLY STRONG! I know in that moment you were so exhausted and frustrated but I cannot believe how incredibly well you handled this entire thing. I was in complete awe the whole time, congratulations to you and your family ❤️ this was so beautiful
Thank you, Emily! 🖤 I am SO proud of myself now, but in the moment - oh boy!
Those moments after the baby is finally out are just incredible. The relief, the joy, the wonder. It's an absolute high and makes the entire pregnancy and labor worth it!
This is the most beautiful birth video I've seen. You all were a team of love. Your husband was such a rock, he made me cry. What a loving relationship you both have to welcome your daughter into your lives. May God bless you all.
Thank you, Mary!
I am a former NICU nurse who had to retire due to health issues. These videos bring me back to when I was attending birthday parties all the time. They bring me joy. I had both my boys naturally and it was hard, but so worth it. You are strong, beautiful and the best Momma ever!! Great support from Dad!!
I had my first baby at home in December 2021 and it, too, was such a special experience. The way you said, “I did that?” At the end just sums up the whole experience! It really does take you to the end of yourself and beyond. And when you’re holding your baby, you can’t believe you made it to the other side. And the gift is so so sweet. Congrats!
Another home-birther! Congrats mama!
@@AileeahColganMusic Congrats!🎉🎈🎊🍾
@@abbykuusisto6417 thank you!
Exactly what I said after my first. I felt amazing that I just did that!
Yes when she said that I was like that’s so true! I remember crying out to God to help me because I couldn’t do it any more and my baby girl was born soon after.
I love how the dad got in the bath tub with his wife what a caring guy😇🥰
I’ve watched 100s of home births and this by far was the most inspiring. Watching you and your love your husband had for you through the entire experience was admirable. I haven’t cried so much from watching a video and your strength melted my heart.
Thank you so much! 🖤
I had an amazing time watching you and your husband labor the birth of your daughter. You were and are an amazing team. You guys are going to be great parents. Happy Birthday to all of you. and congratulations.
I unfortunately did not have a good experience giving birth to my Only living child a Son who is now 20 years old. I was a very high risk pregnancy and had to have surgical intervention to save my pregnancy at 6 weeks and again at 17 weeks. It was absolutely amazing to watch your video of giving birth in your home surrounded by family and friends. Thank you so much for sharing your birth experience with the World. What a wonderful experience. Your daughter is just precious.
I had 28 hours of labor sweet girl, and 14 hours in I begged for pain meds, and got them. I was able to sleep for an hour. Then got an epidural. Not the kind that makes your legs go numb but helpful nonetheless. I said the words “im tired” at 28 hours with pain meds. You are a rockstar. I envy you and what you were able to do in all the time. My water didn’t break until her head came out, AND the fact that your baby was born in sac. What an amazing gift after all that work!! ❤
I just came on this video out of nowhere. What a wonderful, truthful depiction of birth. How lovely it was to see.how much the husband took part and supported
When, by the end, I saw that the baby girl was 9lb 10oz ,nmy respect knew no bounds. I hope she's now a healthy toddler.
“I thought I was stronger” had me in tears right there with you. I labored for 36 hours with my first and it was so long and I was tired by the end. I remember that exact feeling and it is so hard! Good job, mama!!
Her husband deserves a award and she also needs one for not giving up I'm proud
Not me sitting here crying, especially when your husband started breathing with you at the same time. He was a good supporter the whole time 🙌
I was so proud your midwife didn’t rupture the amniotic sac. It helps babies maneuver, wiggle, and turn much better, especially during difficult births!
I’ll never get to have my dream babies or feel my husband with his arms around me while I bring our babies to this world… thank you for allowing me this opportunity to shed tears of joy I can’t imagine. All the best to you and your family. ❤
It’s 4 AM and I’m lying here awake next to my sleeping baby girl, watching your birth video and cry because I feel your pain, your despair, your relief. My birth experience was very similar. Labored for 3 days at home, very intense surges, cervical lip. It was so hard to let go. We did it. Great video. Thanks for sharing. I wish you all the best 🤍💫
9 lbs 10 oz! Mama, you are a warrior! And i cannot find enough good stuff to say about how beautifully your husband supported you through your labor and birth! Your whole team was just wonderful! That baby girl is fierce!
“She’s a blob” had me roaring!!! Oh, sweetheart, look at what you DID and how powerful your body is!!! Thanks so much for sharing❤ btw WOW how incredible to see your partner have such an intimate part in the delivery! Im blown away, how perfect
That was truly beautiful but i loved the end where she wrote those beautiful words to her daughter reading that made me tear up more than watching the birth. May Godbless you all.
Ahhh I cried like a baby through this! I just had my baby at home 4 days ago, a girl too. I felt like I was right there with you, so beautiful, exhausting, intense and so holy. There’s nothing like it. You could see the Holy Spirit all over your birth. And then seeing your husbands face when your babe was born! My heart couldn’t take it. Thank you for sharing such beautiful and raw footage, many women will be blessed by this! God bless your family!
It was a Holy experience! Beautiful comment! Thank you so much ☺️
Me too I'm still crying 😭🤣😂😭 Baby due March 1st, I know I can't do that without my Father Jesus! No way, I CAN'T!
Absolutely beautiful ! That was such a wonderful birth. Your husband was absolutely wonderful in everyway. And everyone around you was so so patient and loving. Made me cry so much watching this! I’m a week passed due with my third and I’m just preparing myself for an in medicated home birth for the first time! God bless you guys and your beautiful family. What a wonderful memory to cherish forever 😭🥹❤️❤️
So so beautiful! Made me cry remembering my home births and watching my daughter give birth to her daughter in the water at home. Thank you for sharing this. What amazing loving beautiful people you all are. ❤
I cried like a baby watching this!! Giving birth and meeting your baby for the first time there is no other experience like it! ❤🎉
Just look at daddy's face. Pure joy and love. Such pride.
One of the most beautiful labor and deliveries I’ve ever seen. Wow. Praise God! Y’all did amazing. What a beautiful girl!!!
i think this is the most beautiful, raw, stunning birth vlog i've ever seen. your husband laboring along with you, supporting you all the way through, was absolutely wonderful to see. that's how i want my boyfriend to be when we have our kids. your daughter is absolutely precious, and she came into this world so fiercely. i loved seeing how raw this was, nothing was edited to look ~aesthetic~ or perfect. because let's face it, childbirth is not perfect! i bawled at you saying 'i thought i was stronger', and your midwife explaining that childbirth is meant to bring you to your breaking point. you came out of this so much stronger, and with a beautiful daughter to boot. hands down my new favorite birth vlog. god bless you and your beautiful family.
Thank you so much 🖤
Your sense of humor and the support around you was beautiful to watch. Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful labor and your beautiful baby girl.
This mother is so so beautiful. I live watching momma and daddy during labor, such love
I LOVE EVERYTHING about this experience!! As a fellow home birther- way to go mama!!! How absolutely precious and sweet to see your husband right there in the trenches with you, to watch your entire birth team support and encourage you, and to see you power through like such a boss. I hope this video encourages and inspires more women to take on the challenge of home birthing- to really and actually experience labor and delivery, and watch and feel how amazing our bodies were designed so we could do this very thing. What an incredible day for y’all! Welcome to the world, beautiful and chunky Leora!!
Dad deserves so much credit! He literally delivered the baby himself!
What an incredible depiction of labour snd delivery. I laboured for 36 hours, 30 without any analgesia and the final 6 with an epidural. My labour slowed, with stalls, but so little support from my midwife I wasn't given any other options than an augmentation, which resulted in too much pressure being put on my little one. Your support was incredible, you were incredible. Thank you for sharing xxxx
i’m 13 weeks and absolutely sobbing, especially when you said “i thought i was stronger than this” and had everyone validating how strong and how great you were doing, this was such a beautiful birth, im so glad you got to have your dream birth this way, congratulations mama!!
Thank you so much!!
It's been 34 years since my last birth. Still remember like it was yesterday❤❤❤. Still associate gas bubbles for baby movement. Feels the same. Have to remind myself I'm too old now. But I remember..... Thank you for including those of us that miss this beautiful time in a woman's life. It brings back such beautiful memories. I'd do it again if possible ❤❤❤❤
Not me at 1:30 am watching this while bawling my eyes out contemplating a 5th baby. Literally one of the most beautiful birthing videos ever. Thank you for sharing. Congratulations on a beautiful birth, a beautiful baby and a absolutely beautiful family. May God continue to bless you all!!! ❤️
I'm lmao cause I'm due with#5 any day now watching this at midnight😂
Same here🤣🤣
I can´t stop crying, this is the most beautiful video I´ve ever seen. Thank you for sharing this precious moment.
“I wish I was stronger” babes your super woman! You brought me to tears! God bless you and your family ❤️
I know this said “emotional” but I’ve watched countless others that claimed to be such with dry eyes but…I just gotta say. I cried. And when your baby finally came out, I cried even harder. I found myself encouraging you along the way like, you’ve got this. You’re almost there. This was beautiful. I wish you and your family the best - I can tell your daughter has parents that love her and that love each other 🥰 I’m so happy for you
Thank you so much! It was the best and hardest day of my life 🥰
What a beautiful story to have for your daughter. You definitely showed the world what a strong powerful woman can do with grace and love.
I loved seeing a snippet of your journey from positive test to labor. So beautiful and emotional
29 weeks pregnant with my third, and man this just made me so emotional. What a wonderful calm supportive team you had around you. Your endurance and stamina was unbelievable. Also that birth weight!!!! The birth weight and length of labour would have been handled so differently in a hospital. I am over the moon you got your dream birth.
Congratulations! 🎊 thank you so much for your kind words 🖤
The most beautiful birth I’ve seen❤ Your husband helping you through every step of the way was powerful. Congratulations to both of you!
"I thought I was stronger." Hits me in the gut. I remember getting to that point in each one of my five births. Thank you for sharing!
As a lot of people say, "The hard work comes with something amazing at the end". I love seeing everybody's little baby's because they are just so cute.
Such a beautiful birth video. It's wonderful to see your husband supporting you every step of the way. May God hold you all near his heart. Great team of helpers too.
What a woman! Your birth moved me deeply and I cried a ton watching it. I could relate so much of it. To watch you persist in the hardship even when you wanted to give up was beautiful. To see you overcoming was moving. Thank you for sharing your birth, it was a helpful gift
I feel like this is the most accurate depiction of a labor journey! I remember crying and being so tired just like you were. I'm tearing up right now just thinking about it. But the end is so magical!
This one got me. You labored for so long, as soon as she came fully out tears spilled. So happy for you all and what an amazing team you both were surrounded by
Congratulations 🎉
This is the best birth vlog I’ve watched. Your husband is so supportive and the gratitude you both showed was amazing. The last bit of the video where you thank your entire birth team is heartwarming, made me a little teary.
Thank you so much! 🖤
Wow! This is so beautiful! Men could really learn so much from watching this. Your doula's energy was also amazing. Beautiful birth and divine team of support! I love how in awe you are of yourself and baby at the end. You made me cry! Im saving this one! Thank you so much for sharing.
My goodness. You freaking go, mama! My 3 year old constantly asks to “watch babies come out of mamas bellies” as we prepare for homebirth with number two. Out of the many videos we have watched yours is by far my favorite. I laughed and cried and felt proud of a woman I’ve never met. You are so strong. Thank you for letting us in on such an intimate, vulnerable piece of your life.
Gosh that was absolutely incredible. Flooding with tears with how touched I am sitting here 36 weeks pregnant and preparing for my own birth. THank you thank you thank you for so generously sharing this.
Hands, head, and feet down, best birth vlog ever! Thank you for inviting us in to your beautiful birth story. I love the support everyone gives each other. I love how the two of you are in the whole process together. What a beautiful daughter you have. Thank you for sharing her birth with us! How sweet and fitting your husband caught her. God bless you all!
I can’t thank you enough for sharing such a vulnerable experience with us. I cried the whole way through watching you bring life into the world. It’s the most beautiful thing I’ve ever seen. God bless.
What a sweet daddy, helping the while time. He worked almost as hard as she did. It was so sweet seeing him crying when she was born.
I’m 33 weeks pregnant and planning to have my little girl at home.
This made me cry, it was so raw and beautiful and the trust, love and support you had from your birth team was just magical. It gives me such reassurance and confidence in women’s bodies and my own. We can do it ❤
Thankyou so much for sharing ❤
Oh my gosh! Congratulations! We absolutely can.
I have seen much…Nothing compares to your courage and your support team.
MyGOD smile down on HIS blessing to you and your husband for all eternity.
Well done Momma .
Amazing. Such a supportive husband. Way to go Mana.❤
Respect all mothers out there, they go through a lot ❤❤❤
Happy 2nd birthday to Leora Jae!
This is the only video of yours that I've watched!
Sitting here 4 months pregnant with my second crying my eyes out because that was such a beautiful birth experience for you
Wow mom is a beast. And dad is such an amazing dad.
As someone who likes watching these videos because i want to be a Labor and Delivery nurse, out of all the tons of laboring videos ive watched yours has been by far, the most difficult and teedius one ive ever seen. You are so incredibly strong. Lol even after watching all of these i stull want 4 kids😂❤.
Everything about this video was emotional and so beautiful. Your so strong momma, congratulations! And I must say you have an amazing husband, you can see the unconditional love he has for you.
Thank you so much Taylor 🖤 He’s my bestie 🥰
This was the most beautiful birth story. Your strength, the love between you and your partner, your amazing team, and your beautiful baby. Thank you for inspiring this mama to be!
Thank you so much!❤
What a beautiful birth. I’m pregnant with our 8th baby after an 8 year gap and this brought me to tears. Birth is so incredibly powerful and raw and reconstructive and transformative. I am anxious and eager about meeting our little guy in just a few weeks. Thank you for the reminder of how beautiful even the hardest labors and births truly are.
So amazing!!! And daddy’s face and baby crying I couldn’t handle! So precious!
This is by far my favourite birth vlog. That’s what you call team work ♥️
Wow. That means a lot! Thank you! 🖤
Just came across your channel. Have to say one of the most beautiful labor and deliveries I’ve ever seen. The support from your husband truly was inspirational. You reminded me of how amazing us women are and how strong we are. To be trusted to grow and deliver a human being what an honor. Thank you for posting this. It was beautiful💜
Thank you for your kind words 🖤 He was and is an amazing husband and father! And yes, the female body and what it’s capable of is incredible! Thanks for watching🖤
@@AileeahColganMusic your birth video is amazing
I started crying with her when she got tired 😫 then when she said "I thought I was strong" I yelled you are strong lol I literally watched the whole thing and enjoyed every bit you go momma and she's beautiful just like you 💓
Thank you so much! 🖤
I never comment on videos, and I have watched hundreds of birth videos, the last five years and having two babies myself. This is by far most raw and genuine birth I have ever watched. AMAZING ❤❤ Inspirational for my next baby.
Thank you! I’m grateful our experience is able to help and encourage others!
I don't know you, and just stumbled across your video. This was such a beautifully documented birth story that had me crying all the way through. You were strong and amazing, as was your very supportive husband. Congratulations on the birth of your beautiful daughter. Thank you for sharing your experience. ❤
Thank you so much, Debi!
By far the most powerful and inspiring birth video I have ever seen. Thank you for your willingness to record and share the most intimate experience a family can have. You are incredible!
Thank you, tori!
Minunata naștere...fabulos...emoționant...am născut 8 copii natural,dar din păcate în spital...ce mult mi-aș fi dorit să am curajul de a naște acasă,dar din păcate în România nu te susține nimeni..decât dacă o faci singură...Am plâns efectiv de bucurie cand a ieșit fetița voastră...am retrăit acele momente sublime❤️God bless You🙏❤️
Thank you, Sisi!
I have to say, you are amazing mama! I also have to give major props to your hubs! That was so incredible how he was there the whole time and so involved! Congrats!!
You had the best husband ever , I have never seen a new DAD be so overjoyed and brought to tears,
He’s the absolute greatest! 🖤
I worked Maternity for nearly 7 Years . The best job I ever had I loved it ,but that was 44 years ago . I still watch these videos and it takes me right back there .
SO beautiful and inspiring. You are an absolute rock star. You had such an amazing support system around you and you labored for SO LONG. Unbelievable sometimes what our bodies can do. Got so emotional watching the end. Congratulations to you and your family. She's perfect ❤
I'm a complete stranger, but I have tears of joy for you, Mama ❤ I had both of my children in the hospital, but I have SO MUCH admiration for the strength and courage of the women who choose home births! Just beautiful - yes, so unspeakably hard and so painful, and yet so, so beautiful. Wishing your family so much joy!
First time on your channel and I REALLY don't know why YT suggested me this vid. But I'm so glad I watched. I'm going through a deep depression since a couple of months. This has been the first time since, I can't remember when, that I've smiled. Thank you so much for sharing this extraordinary experience! Congratulations to you. May God bless your family.
Thank you for taking the time to comment. You’ve been on my heart this week and I pray that you know you’re not alone and you are so loved. My husband and I have also had our stents of depression and let me tell you this little girl is the light of our life. Being her parents is such a gift. This season will pass, and you will be stronger for it. Get your feet in the grass and I hope to hear from you again! 🖤
Checking back in on you, friend. I hope you’re doing well ❤
@@AileeahColganMusic Thank you so much for replying (I missed your first one) and asking how I'm doing! Things are a little better. I've been off work and visiting my parents. They live in a really quiet place and are being super sweet and supporting. This quiet time is helping me to slow down, unwind, think, but more importantly, spend time with Jesus. I'm not out of the woods just yet, but I'm positive. I hope your little one is fine and growing. May God bless your family ❤️💋
Btw... What's the name of your beautiful baby girl?
I know I am very late to this party but first of all I want to congratulate all three of you. So beautiful! Amazing couple and support team! I loved the conversating and joking between the intense moments. I can only imagine the buzzing energy in this moment. This is why I love watching and supporting births
That... was... amazing. That last comment from the midwife "you made your dream come true!", you really did momma! You worked so hard n so long and you pushed through it came out the other side so graciously!
N can we just give dad some serious props! He was so amazingly encouraging. N those tears when babe was born... heart strings totally pulled!
And born in her vail at that! How increadibly special! That girl is gonna have some serious gifts n with parents like you shell grow very wise and caring. So fantastic
Thank you! It’s wonderful to see which little nuggets people notice - that’s one on my favorite parts when Shannon says “you made your dream come true”, it was such a beautiful experience. Dave, my husband was INCREDIBLE! This video should be a prerequisite for all men before their wife’s go into labor so they know that this is the bar they need to meet 🤣
"...HOW DID YOUR BIG ASS HEAD COME THROUGH MY TINY HOLE?!..."
- THANK YOU for this words, it makes me feel so much better in so many different ways...
Much love from Germany ♡♡
Hahaha thank you for watching ❤
Your husband pukering his lip and choking back tears was so incredibly precious! I'm so happy you had such support and love around you. It was my dream my husband would be in the tub like yours was. Sending so much love to your family and precious little one!
I love how present and positive your man is! Amazing experience for all 3 of you ❤️
This whole video was so emotional but the tribute to your birth team and then to your daughter in the end was so awe-inspiring and beautiful. You said may she live her life as boldly and on her own terms as her labor ugh the tears just FELL from that. I’m sure with a strong mama like you she will live up to every expectation and then some that you never thought of. I’m expecting my first soon as well congratulations ✨❤️
I’m not able to have kids unless there is a miracle, I’m absolutely bawling! You were so incredibly strong through the whole process! You little one is now likely in or nearing the 2 year mark and she is beyond lucky to have ya’ll as her parents
@@relizabethj5114 I’m so sorry to hear that. I don’t know you or your situation but the TH-cam channel called “the fertility homeopath” really helped me and I recommend it all the time. God bless you 🖤
A baby's first cry is the purest song on this earth and baby Leona sang for the heavens. She was NOT amused Mommy! Lol congrats on your baby she is absolutely gorgeous and you were such a fierce queen during the whole process!
Thank you!! 😊
This was the very best birth video I’ve ever seen! And her husband!!! Don’t ever let him go!!! And he will be an absolutely wonderful Dad!!! 😊🥲
What a BEAUTIFUL BLESSING and LOVE story all in one. Thank you so much for sharing such an amazing love with us all.❤❤❤
This was such a beautiful experience, I felt like I was right there with you, encouraging and praising you along your journey. I am in awe at your strength, at how supportive your hubby is, and how amazing all your team was. Your birthing experience is what I would want for myself whenever that time comes for me, but unfortunately where I live home births aren't allowed, and in the hospital you can't have anyone with you. It is terrifying to think about going through it surrounded by strangers, but your video brought comfort and joy. I wish you & your family all the best!
you cant have anyone with you?! not even your partner?!
@@lala-gg4dg in the public hospitals no, the partner does not go past the waiting room until everything is over, afterwards you are allowed 1 visitor at the time and it's the same for the private ones with very few exceptions where the partner is allowed to be with you, but it is very expensive. It's worth noting that in theory, the law allows the partner to be present, but few know about it and none apply it, with those few exceptions that consider it a "premiun birth experience" and charge for it accordingly.
@@ccleca this is beyond awful. is it 'covid policy?' what country are you in?
Where do you live?
This was amazing I cannot imagine the physical and mental strength this took I only labored for a short time before my emergency c section and even that was hard this is so beautiful you’re truly a super woman
Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful birth with us. I'm 37 weeks pregnant and set to deliver out of hospital at a birth house when my little girl decides it's time. Watching stories like yours leaves me feeling inspired and better prepared. Congratulations you your sweet family 💗
Amazing!! Melted my heart. It’s such an wonderful time to be able to have your memories recorded. Great job, Aileeah and Dave. You had an awesome birth team. Welcome to the world, Leora!!💗💗
Thank you!
Ahh I love your personality. The jokes and playfulness is great. Great job. ❤