Thank you for sharing Elin, congratulations on your baby girl!!! And also thank you for adressing the shaming around women supposedly having to " cope" with pain....
The way you accept how your birth didn’t go ‘as planned’ is truly astonishing. It was definitely traumatic!! I admire how you seem to have teased out the brights spots to focus on. Your strength and perseverance amazes me. Congratulations!
Thank you for sharing. I know our medical system has many flaws, but I’m really grateful that it was able to provide you and your baby necessary interventions to keep both of you safe. Much love to your new family of three ❤
Being a fabulous mother has zero correlation with the level pain withstood in the birthing process. So glad to hear a refreshing perspective. Congratulations and WELL DONE !!
Giiiirrrrrllll!!!! That sounds like a traumatic birth story! I’m so thankful your birth team took your pain seriously! I didn’t have anywhere near your level of pain even with three hours of pushing during my unmedicated birth. Even to endure the “ripening” and induction is pretty traumatic. I’m so glad you and your baby are doing well. Breastfeeding is hard even if you’ve had an “easy”, uneventful birth. It took us 2 months to finally get it all sorted. Thanks for sharing your birth story ❤
First, I’m really happy that you are all okay after that experience! My daughter also lost too much weight in her first week. She wasn’t latching but we fixed it. You have had wonderful care! Look at all her hair! Beautiful! Hugs!
Your birth story sounds painfully familiar to me! Wow. I'm so grateful that you pulled through and have your precious baby in your arms! My babies are almost 29 and 31! Time flies! Hold every single moment close to your heart! God bless your sweet beautiful family!
Elin, thank you for telling your story. I’m so grateful you’re on the other side of this birth experience with your sweet baby and husband. The bracelet story with your surgeon was such a beautiful human moment. ♥️
Wow, you are a warrior! I had c-section with both of my kids. 1 unplanned after an induction (full term pregnancy) and 1 planned 2 weeks earlier than planned. I experienced some complications but far from your story. Your feelings of birth trauma are completely normal. I was there too. I have to say that the planned c-section was easier because I knew more what to expect during and afterwards. Anyways, congratulations on your baby girl. Your love for her really shines through your words. Us mommas are truly warriors from the beginning and these babies are so worth it. Much love to you all!
Thank you so much for sharing your stroy. My friend also had 1/2 of her body numb from the epidural and the other half she felt everything. I'm glad you and your baby are recovering well.
I'm so glad to hear you are doing better. C-Sections are hard. Many years ago I was in my 10th month of pregnancy(they used to let you go that long) and went into labor on Sunday Morning. 3 days in a row they would not admit me because I was not dialated. I insisted on the 4th day and they found out my son was sideways and too big to move head down so I couldnt dialate. But the idiot dr on duty had me labor all day, he wanted to stop my labor and start it the next day. An angel nurse leaned down and whispered to me that I could fire him and ask for another Dr because what he wanted to do could kill my baby and me, too. (My doctor left for vacation on Saturday). I fired him but had to wait until the head of OBGYN had finished with his appointments. He got there, took one look at me and said that I could not have my baby naturally and to prep me for an emergency C-Section. As I was on the table and they were pulling out my 10 lb son I heard a nurse say" we're loosing her doctor"! That is the last I remember and I had to be revived because my lungs stopped working and my heart slowed down so much they had to use the paddles on me. Apparently, because I had been in labor for 4 days, I hadn't eaten or slept and the spinal they gave me was too much and it paralyzed my lungs and heart from the neck down and I actually died before they were able to revive me. I spent several days in the hospital and when we went home my now ex told me that he was going camping for 5 days because he was so tired after going thru the birth of our son! I wasn't supposed to do anything once we got home but because he left I had to do everything and I ended up hemorrhaging and ended up back in the hospital. They told me that I shouldn't have any more children because I am not built for childbirth and I should never have had my daughter at 7lbs 6oz naturally. It took me a long time to recover and because they had put me back together so fast it caused a lot of internal damage and I had to have a hysterectomy 3 years later. That little boy is 42 now but I remember his birth like it was yesterday! Congratulations on the birth of your precious daughter. I'm so glad that you are feeling better. Take special care of yourself and cudoos to your wonderful husband fir being such a great husband and father. That us a real man!🙏🥰🙏💖
Congratulations on the birth of your daughter. I knew you weren't going to a video immediately after delivery, but I was pretty happy to see this pop up today. I am sorry that your experience was so complicated, but you seem like you have accepted it as your birth story even with all the chaos and all the pain. Kudos to you and Andy for navigating all this so well.
Thank you so much for sharing your birth story. It’s very important that people realize comparison is so wrong for them so happy you’re all doing well now continue to heal and listen to your body.God Bless you all 😊
Elin...you are truly an inspiration. I am sorry it was so difficult for you. Your daughter is such a blessing and your husband is a ROCKSTAR!!! Thank you for sharing. 🩷
Oh my gosh, Elin- so many happy and sad tears. I’m so sorry that your birthing experience I had to be so scary and tumultuous, especially considering how scary the lead up has been. I am so thankful that you have such great support in your personal life as well as with your care team and it gives me hope that maybe someday I’ll experience the same thing. Thank you for being completely honest and transparent, and your feelings throughout the process as well as giving yourself away to remember all these moments later on as it inspired me to record these moments for myself and others when I experience this. I’ve been following you down here in Rochester (hello hello fellow Minnesotan transplant😊) and it’s so awesome to see your life because it seems eerily similar to my own and inspires me to keep going. Hoping someday we end up crossing paths because you seem so nice and normal. I am so happy for you both your baby is here and healthy and you can begin life part two. Looking forward to the next installment of your journey. -Zoe Grace
Thank you for sharing! I gave birth last week and while my experience was wildly different, your story is helping me process and gain perspective on my more straightforward one. Appreciate you recording your story for us ❤
Thanks for sharing your story! It really brought me right back to my older son's birth... and it was not a traumatic birth like you went through. I feel like you've handled it amazingly well. So happy you're all doing well now!
Oh, Elin, so sorry you experienced such a difficult birthing process. So many different things that you went through. So glad that, at the end of the day, you and your beautiful girl are healthy. Thank you for sharing your story ♥️
Congratulations to your little family! What a journey 😮 I'm glad you're on the mend Elin and thanks so much for sharing your story. What a wonderful team you are ❤
My epidural didn’t work either, so they topped it up then my blood pressure dropped dangerously low and all the drs from everywhere came running. It was scary and traumatic and then they needed to use forceps and that was 31 years ago. My next two births had no epidural and were so much better, a bit of gas with my second and nothing with my third. I got bad post natal depression but it wasn’t talked about in those days so I kept it to myself and somehow made it through. My babies who are now wonderful adults are the best thing that ever happened to me. 💕
Thank you for posting this the morning (literally 12 hours) AFTER I gave birth 😅 my own birth story had a lot of similarities to yours, specifically the long induction process, pain after water breaking and almost needing a c section to finally get baby out (we did need forceps though). You're powerful mama for going through all of that 💪🏻
Wow Elin what an experience for you and Andy. Thank God that you came through and that you guys have your beautiful baby girl. I wish you three the best and that you continue to make progress in your recovery from child birth.
I also had a very traumatic delivery of my son who was born at 33 weeks (premature). I also didn’t get an epidural until I was 10 cm and I had to beg them for it. Once placed, the line was kinked and they had to redo it. They had also given me some narcotic pain medicine which made my eyes roll around in my head like a chameleon. It was awful. So when our son was approaching,my the age of two and three people were having their second baby, and I was still too traumatized to even think about a second child. Traumatic birth PTSD is real.
Wow yes your comment about pain! There's so much emphasis on withstanding the pain. I had a c section for my one and only child and never felt the pain of contractions. I got pre-eclampsia at 35 weeks and the doctor said I could either get induced and likely have an emergency c section, or get a c section straight away. I picked the latter, but yeah I remember after having my son and asking the midwife if I could say I'd really "given birth". She said of course you have. But yeah that societal comditioning that made me feel like I hadn't?! Unbelievable.
So sorry to hear you had a C-Section. That's gotta be hard. I know wayyyyyyyyyy more women in c-section births these days than ever before. All mine have been vaginal, but my epidurals never worked either and my first also went in one leg and that was annoying since my husband had to lift my leg for me during that birth haha. I always feel it all but am okay with it as long as it is slightly less pain felt. My last baby fell out of me though so that was the easiest. Loved your pre-eclampsia song. so cute. I always had constant contractions too. Always for all three of my kids. I don't feel them. I have a high pain tolerance though. I only get epidurals so I can sleep. haha. I was only asked if I wanted an epidural for my first baby (but he was born 17 years ago compared to my last 14 months ago). They had to break my water too. I am sorry you had so much pain. The spinal fusion on top of it sounds terrible!! I am so sorry. I don't understand. How sweet about you holding your baby. Losing half of your blood is scary! A second surgery sounds really scary when you just want your baby to be held. My word. What a story! Thanks for sharing it. Great job to your husband helping you out as much as he did. Glad that everyone is doing well now!!
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Thank you for sharing Elin, congratulations on your baby girl!!! And also thank you for adressing the shaming around women supposedly having to " cope" with pain....
The way you accept how your birth didn’t go ‘as planned’ is truly astonishing. It was definitely traumatic!! I admire how you seem to have teased out the brights spots to focus on. Your strength and perseverance amazes me. Congratulations!
I teared when you mentioned Andy walking in with your baby once you woke up. 🥹 I'm such a crier!
Thank you for sharing. I know our medical system has many flaws, but I’m really grateful that it was able to provide you and your baby necessary interventions to keep both of you safe. Much love to your new family of three ❤
Being a fabulous mother has zero correlation with the level pain withstood in the birthing process. So glad to hear a refreshing perspective. Congratulations and WELL DONE !!
Giiiirrrrrllll!!!! That sounds like a traumatic birth story! I’m so thankful your birth team took your pain seriously! I didn’t have anywhere near your level of pain even with three hours of pushing during my unmedicated birth. Even to endure the “ripening” and induction is pretty traumatic. I’m so glad you and your baby are doing well.
Breastfeeding is hard even if you’ve had an “easy”, uneventful birth. It took us 2 months to finally get it all sorted.
Thanks for sharing your birth story ❤
Thank you for your honesty. It will truly help a lot of people. Congratulations on your beautiful little girl. ❤️
Congratulations! You have such a beautiful little girl! I am so happy for you but saddened that it was such a hard birth for you.
I’m so glad that you are doing better. Please take care. LYNN
First, I’m really happy that you are all okay after that experience! My daughter also lost too much weight in her first week. She wasn’t latching but we fixed it. You have had wonderful care! Look at all her hair! Beautiful! Hugs!
Your birth story sounds painfully familiar to me! Wow. I'm so grateful that you pulled through and have your precious baby in your arms! My babies are almost 29 and 31! Time flies! Hold every single moment close to your heart! God bless your sweet beautiful family!
Tu es si courageuse, félicitations à vous et bon rétablissement ! Quelle belle leçon ❤
Elin, thank you for telling your story. I’m so grateful you’re on the other side of this birth experience with your sweet baby and husband. The bracelet story with your surgeon was such a beautiful human moment. ♥️
Oh, Elin, poor honey. What an experience. Congratulations on your daughter. Andy is such an amazing husband. ❤
Wow, you are a warrior! I had c-section with both of my kids. 1 unplanned after an induction (full term pregnancy) and 1 planned 2 weeks earlier than planned.
I experienced some complications but far from your story. Your feelings of birth trauma are completely normal. I was there too. I have to say that the planned c-section was easier because I knew more what to expect during and afterwards. Anyways, congratulations on your baby girl. Your love for her really shines through your words. Us mommas are truly warriors from the beginning and these babies are so worth it. Much love to you all!
Thank you so much for sharing your stroy. My friend also had 1/2 of her body numb from the epidural and the other half she felt everything. I'm glad you and your baby are recovering well.
Congrats ❤
Hi 👋 Elon
Thank you for sharing your story and congratulations on your baby girl! So happy for you! ❤
I'm so glad to hear you are doing better. C-Sections are hard. Many years ago I was in my 10th month of pregnancy(they used to let you go that long) and went into labor on Sunday Morning. 3 days in a row they would not admit me because I was not dialated. I insisted on the 4th day and they found out my son was sideways and too big to move head down so I couldnt dialate. But the idiot dr on duty had me labor all day, he wanted to stop my labor and start it the next day. An angel nurse leaned down and whispered to me that I could fire him and ask for another Dr because what he wanted to do could kill my baby and me, too. (My doctor left for vacation on Saturday). I fired him but had to wait until the head of OBGYN had finished with his appointments. He got there, took one look at me and said that I could not have my baby naturally and to prep me for an emergency C-Section. As I was on the table and they were pulling out my 10 lb son I heard a nurse say" we're loosing her doctor"! That is the last I remember and I had to be revived because my lungs stopped working and my heart slowed down so much they had to use the paddles on me. Apparently, because I had been in labor for 4 days, I hadn't eaten or slept and the spinal they gave me was too much and it paralyzed my lungs and heart from the neck down and I actually died before they were able to revive me. I spent several days in the hospital and when we went home my now ex told me that he was going camping for 5 days because he was so tired after going thru the birth of our son! I wasn't supposed to do anything once we got home but because he left I had to do everything and I ended up hemorrhaging and ended up back in the hospital. They told me that I shouldn't have any more children because I am not built for childbirth and I should never have had my daughter at 7lbs 6oz naturally. It took me a long time to recover and because they had put me back together so fast it caused a lot of internal damage and I had to have a hysterectomy 3 years later. That little boy is 42 now but I remember his birth like it was yesterday! Congratulations on the birth of your precious daughter. I'm so glad that you are feeling better. Take special care of yourself and cudoos to your wonderful husband fir being such a great husband and father. That us a real man!🙏🥰🙏💖
Congratulations on the birth of your daughter. I knew you weren't going to a video immediately after delivery, but I was pretty happy to see this pop up today. I am sorry that your experience was so complicated, but you seem like you have accepted it as your birth story even with all the chaos and all the pain. Kudos to you and Andy for navigating all this so well.
Thank you so much for sharing your birth story. It’s very important that people realize comparison is so wrong for them so happy you’re all doing well now continue to heal and listen to your body.God Bless you all 😊
Elin...you are truly an inspiration. I am sorry it was so difficult for you. Your daughter is such a blessing and your husband is a ROCKSTAR!!! Thank you for sharing. 🩷
Thank you for sharing your birth story. Congratulations to you and Andy on the birth of your beautiful baby girl. My prayers are with you all.
Elin congratulations to you and your husband on your baby girl.❤️🙏
Oh my gosh, Elin- so many happy and sad tears. I’m so sorry that your birthing experience I had to be so scary and tumultuous, especially considering how scary the lead up has been. I am so thankful that you have such great support in your personal life as well as with your care team and it gives me hope that maybe someday I’ll experience the same thing. Thank you for being completely honest and transparent, and your feelings throughout the process as well as giving yourself away to remember all these moments later on as it inspired me to record these moments for myself and others when I experience this. I’ve been following you down here in Rochester (hello hello fellow Minnesotan transplant😊) and it’s so awesome to see your life because it seems eerily similar to my own and inspires me to keep going. Hoping someday we end up crossing paths because you seem so nice and normal. I am so happy for you both your baby is here and healthy and you can begin life part two. Looking forward to the next installment of your journey. -Zoe Grace
Thank you for sharing! I gave birth last week and while my experience was wildly different, your story is helping me process and gain perspective on my more straightforward one. Appreciate you recording your story for us ❤
Congratulations! I’m glad you are doing better! 💕
Thanks for sharing your story! It really brought me right back to my older son's birth... and it was not a traumatic birth like you went through. I feel like you've handled it amazingly well. So happy you're all doing well now!
Thank you for sharing and thank you for showing the photo's, they are beautiful 🥰
I am so happy for a happy ending to a traumatic birth story. Congratulations on your baby girl. 🙏🏻❤️
Oh, Elin, so sorry you experienced such a difficult birthing process. So many different things that you went through. So glad that, at the end of the day, you and your beautiful girl are healthy. Thank you for sharing your story ♥️
Congratulations to your little family! What a journey 😮 I'm glad you're on the mend Elin and thanks so much for sharing your story. What a wonderful team you are ❤
My epidural didn’t work either, so they topped it up then my blood pressure dropped dangerously low and all the drs from everywhere came running. It was scary and traumatic and then they needed to use forceps and that was 31 years ago. My next two births had no epidural and were so much better, a bit of gas with my second and nothing with my third. I got bad post natal depression but it wasn’t talked about in those days so I kept it to myself and somehow made it through.
My babies who are now wonderful adults are the best thing that ever happened to me. 💕
Congrats!!
Praying for you and your sweet family. That was a traumatic birth you experienced. Take time to process and recover.
So excited to watch! I just gave birth to my first baby 13 days ago 😊 congrats again!❤️
Thank you for posting this the morning (literally 12 hours) AFTER I gave birth 😅 my own birth story had a lot of similarities to yours, specifically the long induction process, pain after water breaking and almost needing a c section to finally get baby out (we did need forceps though). You're powerful mama for going through all of that 💪🏻
YOU ARE. Thank you for sharing! Don’t forget what you got through and that youre strong!!
Wow Elin what an experience for you and Andy. Thank God that you came through and that you guys have your beautiful baby girl. I wish you three the best and that you continue to make progress in your recovery from child birth.
Thank you for sharing your story. 💕
I also had a very traumatic delivery of my son who was born at 33 weeks (premature). I also didn’t get an epidural until I was 10 cm and I had to beg them for it. Once placed, the line was kinked and they had to redo it. They had also given me some narcotic pain medicine which made my eyes roll around in my head like a chameleon. It was awful. So when our son was approaching,my the age of two and three people were having their second baby, and I was still too traumatized to even think about a second child. Traumatic birth PTSD is real.
Congratulations! God bless 🙏🏻✝️💖
In my second trimester - I’m a doctor and I am getting an epidural the first second it’s offered
Interesting! So good to know!
i thank God you got through and your ok
Wow yes your comment about pain! There's so much emphasis on withstanding the pain. I had a c section for my one and only child and never felt the pain of contractions. I got pre-eclampsia at 35 weeks and the doctor said I could either get induced and likely have an emergency c section, or get a c section straight away. I picked the latter, but yeah I remember after having my son and asking the midwife if I could say I'd really "given birth". She said of course you have. But yeah that societal comditioning that made me feel like I hadn't?! Unbelievable.
Thank you for sharing! I've been wondering that same question!!!!
@@ElinLesser bizzare eh?! your little girl's here so you must have given birth! 💗
A c-section followed by labor is also usually a harder recovery than a planned c-section.
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Beautiful and brave.
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So sorry to hear you had a C-Section. That's gotta be hard. I know wayyyyyyyyyy more women in c-section births these days than ever before. All mine have been vaginal, but my epidurals never worked either and my first also went in one leg and that was annoying since my husband had to lift my leg for me during that birth haha. I always feel it all but am okay with it as long as it is slightly less pain felt. My last baby fell out of me though so that was the easiest. Loved your pre-eclampsia song. so cute. I always had constant contractions too. Always for all three of my kids. I don't feel them. I have a high pain tolerance though. I only get epidurals so I can sleep. haha. I was only asked if I wanted an epidural for my first baby (but he was born 17 years ago compared to my last 14 months ago). They had to break my water too. I am sorry you had so much pain. The spinal fusion on top of it sounds terrible!! I am so sorry. I don't understand. How sweet about you holding your baby. Losing half of your blood is scary! A second surgery sounds really scary when you just want your baby to be held. My word. What a story! Thanks for sharing it. Great job to your husband helping you out as much as he did. Glad that everyone is doing well now!!
Oh my goodness thanks for sharing because I haven't heard of others not having the epidural work! That's incredible you did it for 3! What a story