Giving Birth in Germany Wasn't What We Expected | C-Section & NICU Experience
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- We had planned for a caesarean section (Kaiserschnitt), but the NICU stay afterwards was definitely "unexpected". Come along with us on this very personal birth vlog where we share our story of giving birth in Germany as a foreigner. A special 'Dankeschön' to the doctors, nurses, midwives and support staff for their exceptional care. Our son is happy and healthy today because of your efforts and we will always been eternally grateful for the high quality of universal healthcare in Germany.
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We're glad that you felt so well taken care of with us. Wishing you all the best!
Thank you all SO much 💜💜
Uniklinik Freiburg is the best, they saved my life twenty years ago. And i made a lot of trouble there when i got my temporary wheel chair after i could leave my bed after weeks.
"Das ist keine Rennstrecke" With me on board, it kind of was though. 😂
Thanks for the amazing work you do.
sehr gute Arbeit!
Props to the experienced doctor who HEARD that something was not okay.
Absolutely!! We just happened to catch this on a non-routine ultrasound. Allowed us to monitor the issue for 11 weeks and make the educated decision on when to get the baby early in order to save his life.
Oh, am I ever crying for you. I'm crying with relief and joy both. I'm crying not only for all the normal good things (medical technology and supportive community) but, as an American, I'm crying with relief this happened in Germany where the surgery, your hospital stay, and Theo's NICU stay won't bankrupt your family. I'm so glad financial devastation isn't added to your transitioning to a family-of-four challenges. And my heartfelt congratulations to you all. May kindness swaddle your family in your journey together.
Yes, it helps when the medical complications happen where healthcare is considered a basic human right, and one of the main purposes for the very existence of the government.
@@bazoo513 In America, they do even consider health insurance and cheap health care to be "against freedom": "You don't have the right to demand someone's work." and "You must not be forced by the government to buy something (=health insurance)"
@@MarcLeonbacher-lb2oe Yeah, I know. OTOH, paying taxes for "littoral combat vessels" and "modular" destroyers that go straight from the shipyard to the scrapyard, or half a trillion dollar "joint" fighter that is actually three different planes that have difficulty winning a dogfight against their half a century old predecessor is perfectly all right.
Priorities....
🤦♂
And, BTW, in 1790, the first Congress, in which 20 framers sat, required all ship owners to provide medical insurance for seamen; in 1798, Congress also required seamen to buy hospital insurance for themselves. In 1792, Congress enacted a law mandating that all able-bodied citizens* obtain a firearm. (It appears that _this_ was "well regulated militia" the second amendment refers to.)
*) OK, white, male, non-enslaved, but still....
“Quality of life”
So glad to hear that everything turned out well for you guys !
Thank you so, so much.
27 years ago I was in this Uniklinik and got our second daughter in week 29/6. Also a C-section. It took us 7 weeks to get her home, but without the amazing people there, the nurses and the doctors, it might have been that none of us (my daughter and me) would have come home.
She has become an amazing adult, she is and was healthy her whole life since then and we are so grateful of this - then and now and forever. So even when a start is humbly there will be light.
All the best for you Ashton, your family and your wonderful little Theo🧚♀️
I can relate to it. My sons were both born in Freiburg (Josephs) and my daughter by C-section, too. Congrats and blessings to all of you!
I never thought that the details of such a journey could be turned into a good video. The tour is one I experienced three times (for two living children), so I recognized most of it and could see it from the outside. Congratulations on having come out "successful" on the other side!! Thanks and full credit to your doctors and staff!
Ah thank you so much. For us, the most difficult part of the NICU experience was the unknown. In the beginning, we were told that he would only need "one or two days"... but then it turned into three, four.... and eventually six in total. In the grand scheme of things it is hardly any time at all, but being separated from him was tough. Theo was definitely the man in control and we just had to go with the flow and pace that he needed. So incredibly thankful for the care that we received and the guidance of the doctors, nurses, midwives and staff.
Before our youngest was born, we knew things would be "complicated." But nothing prepares you for the moment they call you over and tell you they're taking your newborn to the Intensivstation (in our case, before my wife had even held him). It was almost a month, including my first trip riding with blue-lights and sirens when he was transferred to another hospital, before we finally got to bring him home. But the joy when you finally get home is all the better for it. Wishing you all the best.
So you lost one. Really sad. 😢
@@susannabonke8552 Thank you for the empathy. That was very rough - but now lies in the distant past.
First of all congratulations. Much love to all of you. Secondly, I fully get that feeling of gratitude. My son developed severe epilepsy at the age of eight. It was sudden and dramatic. For years now he has had a team of people working so hard to care for him. Not just the doctors and nurses who themselves are incredible but family, the staff in his schools, neighbours, friends and even complete strangers who have rushed to help in emergencies. You can say the words 'thank you' as many times as you want but I doubt they really understand just how deeply, deeply grateful you are when people help the child you love. He is doing much better now thanks to some new treatment and again I'm so grateful to the people who worked to develop the latest drugs. I should say we live in the UK so are also deeply grateful for the NHS. We've never had a medical bill.
I wish your family all the happiness in the world and look forward to your future videos.
We are so, so grateful for "our village" of friends. Being so far away from family is always tough in situations like these. We can't just call grandma or grandpa to help babysit when we need to rush to the NICU (and unfortunately, Jack was not allowed to visit in the NICU). We really are so grateful for our friends in the same way you are to yours. It makes a world of a difference.
just a shame our current government is ideologically against universal healthcare and wants a privatised profiteering system.
Dear Black Forest Family, congratulations for and welcome to Theo!
Ashton, you made me tear up when you told us about the complications in your pregnancy and with Theo. I am so happy that Theo and you are both well now! And thanks to Jonathan for your reporting.
Love, health and happiness to you five (I am counting the dog as family member)! ❤
Herzlichen Glückwunsch! Und Kleiner, mit dieser Familie sollst Du ein tolles Leben haben!
I was in the NICU for my first days (I think it was two weeks with the first three days being very critical) as well, also lung related issues, and today I'm going to be 38 this year and doing very well, so your little guy will be just fine 😊 Congratulations ❤
I was surprised at how common it was! The doctors told us that 20 percent of preterm babies born via csection develop wet lung. Thankfully he's fully recovered now. ♥️
@@TypeAshton first of all congratulations and may the happy outcome continue all your lives. About the wet lung - it is quite common for c-sections in general, reason being - the child does not have to pass through the birth canal where it is squeezed and therefore water in the lungs is squeezed out - so this complication is linked to c-section
@@labelmail Frankly, I was surprised he cried so soon after birth, usually that takes longer after a C-section, due to the liquid in the lungs, which has to be massaged out.
Dear Theo, I welcome you and wish you all the happiness in the world. It's so good to see a story with a little happy ending. Thank you also, Ashton, Jonathan and Jack, for sharing these not so easy moments with us. Enclosed is a little welcome gift....
Looking forward to new content and wishing you all the best.
Best regards from Berlin.
Oh wow thank you so, so much! That is so incredibly kind of you and we sincerely appreciate it. ❤️❤️
Blessings to you all from an American-German family of 4 from Berlin. Our children and 4 and 1 so the experience of the second birth and the introduction to the older sibling are very relatable to me. Just as the level of care and attention we also received throughout the pregnancies and at the hospital. I will continue watching and appreciating you videos. Cheers to you four.
Hello Ashton, hello Jonathan,
great to hear that you all are home and doing well!
I wish all four of you just the best for the future, espacially health and happiness! Best regards Ralf
Thank you so, so much. We are VERY happy to be at home and are adjusting well to life as a family of four.
Hi,
I guess the "real fun" starts when the boys are around the age of 7 or 8 years. 😉 Best regards Ralf
wow, that was emotional, phew. Theo is the most beautiful name I could have imagined. If he only knew what wonderful parents he got. For now, take good care of yourselves, enjoy the summer, don't work too much and rest together. Im glad for you.
Thank you so much. We really think the name fits him perfectly and are so thankful to have him with us. ❤❤
Congratulations! Don't worry! My eldest son came in 29th week of pregnancy and had a weight of 1.085gramm. Now he is 24 years old and way more tall, strong, healthier ....
My second boy made it to the 34th week and had 2.400 g. Which is also not much. No ICU was needed.
Nowadays i am a proud father of two strong, healthy boys. Capable living in their own.
Everything will be good!
As a father of twins I know how it feels if they come earlier. Welcome little man. You chosen great parents.
Congratulations with Baby Theo Jack was just so cute meeting him for the first time 😊
Ashton hope your recovering well .Enjoy your time as a family of 4 💕
Hi there! Anaesthesiologist and ICU physician here, working at a hospital with lots of OB&GYN cases so I know things can get a bit hectic in such situations. Congratulations and all the best to you, glad everyting worked out eventually. Cheers!
Gosh, watching this video triggered so many memories. Our kids are now 9 and 10. This taking the punches as they come, feeling helpless and just generally the stress of it all... Seeing the toll of the pregnancy on Ashton's face, seeing Jonathan prepare for attending the surgery, going back and forth between home and hospital. For me these are all distant memories, like the endless number of diapers, the mess of it all, the question how to hold the baby and make sure the head is supported.
I'm so happy for you guys that everything went well. Also happy for you (and a bit envious) for this awesome time when the little ones start exploring the world, the first walk and talk.
The good thing about being a parent is that you mostly remember the good things and forget the stress and scare. Wonderful memories in the making.
Herzlichen Glückwunsch zur Geburt eurern Sohnes.
Alles gute für die Zukunft und bleibt gesund 🤞🍀🍀
I had to stay in hospital for weeks pre birth, had a cesarian and the kids had to stay in nicu for a week... Very thankful for the wonderful staff. Kids are fifteen now and doing great.
We didn't share a lot about the weeks pre-birth but we are so thankful for the care we received. Very much one of those situations where 30, 40 years ago... we would have likely lost Theo, but today he is happy and healthy because of their efforts. So, so grateful.
When my mum was pregnant with me, she had to be admitted 100 days before I was born and still I was 5 weeks early. It’s especially crazy for me to think that not too long ago probably my mum and I would have both died. It’s amazing how medicine has developed
Herzlichen Glückwunsch Euch 4 en ❤ . Alles Gute für die Zukunft 🎉.
I have followed you guys for such a long time and kind of had this family feeling - so when your new boy came I cried tears of happiness for you. Please take good care of this fantastic little boy and his big brother. Kids are our future!
Thank you so, so much ❤️
so glad for you... enjoy every minute
As a dad of two boys just about 1 year older than yours, watching this brought tears to my eyes. That’s an experience no parent ever wants to go through. I’m so glad everyone turned out to be fine.
Congratulations and all the best to you!
Enjoy the time of getting to know the new family member. It’s incredibly amazing and equally exhausting. At least it was for me 😉
Our little one just learned to walk. It’s the greatest thing in the world watching the two little boys holding hands and walking together. You’ve got great times ahead!
This must be the same hospital in which I was born some 50+ years ago. And where they saved my life a couple of months later. Still a good team working there.
Welcome to this world, little Theo, and congratulations to the whole family!😊
This is the 4th or 5th birth vlog I have watched here on TH-cam. None of these births went completely smoothly, yet all of the babies and mothers were fine after some time. Modern medicine is really a miracle.
I am so incredibly sorry for Ashton and your baby to be going through such difficult circumstances, so I'm really happy to hear they are both doing well so far. Health is always the most important thing in life. I always look forward to yours Videos and I'm glad if you share something with us. I wish you all the best as well as lots of happiness, health and love. I will think of you.
Thank you so, so much. We are happy to report that we are all healthy and recovering well at home. ❤ Feels great to be a family of four.
It's so beautiful to see your kids finaly together. ❤
So happy for you all, congratulation, best outcome :D
I am so thrilled everyone is well and healthy and pulled through ok! Congratulations and I wish you all as much sleep and rest and family time as possible!
Hello Theo! All the best to you on your life journey and all the best to your wonderful parents and your proud big brother.
Congratulations to all of you . Sometimes, the beginning is a little " holprig" but then it will be a wonderful life. It was a hard start and heartbreaking, I can imaging. Have now fun with your two boys and stay healthy. Best whishes
Congratulations and prayers
First of all, congratulations. I'm glad you all did so well.
Over 30 years ago, our son was born premature in Germany. He also had to deal with complications and had to stay in the incubator for several weeks. I can still remember that roller coaster ride of emotions. It was probably the most stressful experience of my life.
It's an overwhelming experience at times. On the one hand, we were so thankful he was getting the care he needed... but also a bit heart broken that we couldn't be there 100% of the time.
Dear parents, Congratulations with the birth of your little boy! What a cutie pie and look at all that hair! Big brother is an adorable child too. What a beautiful family…. enjoy what God has provided you. ❤❤❤❤CarrieJo/NC,USA
Congratulations Ashton, Jonathan and Jack! Theo is a beautiful baby ❤ the NICU is a hard experience no doubt about that, so glad he’s home now! It’s amazing what medicine can do for us to help save our babies ❤
Did not expected to hear from you so soon and not with such a intense experience. Congratulations and my best wishes for all of you.
Congratulations and all the best for the four of you!
Awww, may you all be blessed all the days of your lives!
I’m shocked at how this vlog brought me to tears. I was the one in the ICU after the birth of my second child. And yes, the village, the hospital staff everyone here in Germany was a Godsend.
And I’m a double boy mom and it is more than I ever could have wished for. Standing between my two boys and looking up at them now (16 and 18 years old), I feel so blessed and loved. I wish your family all the best!
Theo - the gift of God! What a fitting name! Welcome! And congratulations to you, Ashton and Jonathan! With the unexpectedly bumpy start in life, things can only get better from now on.
Thank you so much. He is definitely a gift to our family and fits in perfectly.
Hello Black Forest Family,
First, glad everyone is healthy and at home.
Congratulations to Theo for making a grand entrance into this world. You are beautiful boy! You enter a world where your family’s love for you is so evident. May you drink in that love as you grow. ❤️
I was truly moved by this video. Thank you to the proud parents for letting us into these moments. It is so glad to hear that your “village” is there for you and Jack.
Thank you so, so much. ❤️
I'm tearing up watching this video. I'm happy for you and your family that the little man was ok. Thank the technologies, the wonderful team, and the magnificent village you have that we get to hear good news at the end. ❤
Births are really the place where to expect the unexpected. My second was born during the first covid lockdown, so I had to go in alone. It ended up being an emergency c-section where they couldn't get him out for a few minutes which means he got my drugs because I was put under (the epidural didn't quite work), so his first apgar was 4. I lost 2 litres of blood because it took so long to get him out and they had to use the vacuum. So he also spent some time in the NICU and I was pumping in my room. But we were ok in the end and it seems like he didn't suffer any brain damage either. I'm also very grateful for all the care we got.
I had twins in Athens, Greece, both went directly into the ICU. One had Wet Lung I did not even get to hold him until he was 7 days old. Our other son was only in observation & We got to hold him at each feed. They both came home after 10 days & thrived. It was heart wrenching & upsetting at the time but all was well, thankfully. Good luck to you & congratulations.
Ah I am SO happy to hear that both of your twins are happy and healthy today. We were also quite shocked to hear how common wet lung is (I honestly hadn't ever heard of it prior to this).
Having a baby in the NICU is tough. On the one hand, you are grateful/thankful for the care and know that it is the best place for their health. But it's SO difficult to be a new mama and not have your baby by your side. ❤️❤️❤️
@@TypeAshton Thank you so much for your fast reply I am grateful to you. It is gut wrenching but as you rightly say, you tell yourself they are in the best place, which is true, but even better would be next to Mama. Our son who had wet lung came out one day before our other son we took him home first & left our other one, unbeknown to me for one more day, I burst into tears as we left the car park I looked at the huge hospital & imagined my tiny baby all alone, (which of course he was not) the next day I went there to feed him & they said you can take him home. The adrenaline rush I got was astonishing. I ran around trying to get a signal to phone my husband to get here quick, he left our other son with the baby sitter/cleaner & zoomed the 25km. We were elated. So from tears of distress to tears of elation in 24 hours. Congratulations again.
@@TypeAshton Sorry, I did not answer your reference to "Wet Lung", I, Like you, had never heard of it. The gynie said our son swallowed water on his way out during the C-section procedure. I did not know that could happen. My husband asked the Gynie if that would affect his brain? But all is well. No problems anywhere. Your wife can cuddle your son which of course is beneficial for mother & baby. All we could do was stroke his legs through the incubator.
OMG thank you for this honest and emotional video! I feel you all the way! Been there. I could not stop crying with you 🙈 We have seven children and 5 of them only live because we received modern medical care. I am so happy you're at home now. All will be ok. ❤ thank you for sharing these emotional and challenging moments with us! Welcome Theo! 🌻🍀
Herzlichen Glückwunsch an die Eltern und dem neuen Erdenbürger "Theo" .👍
Dankeschön ❤️❤️❤️
congratulation you two for your second child - I whish You all the best
Felicidades, Bendiciones, GOD BLESS, watching from Puerto Rico.
Hello Ashton, Jonathan, Jack and little Theo! What a roller coaster of emotions, even on video for me. Thank God everything went well. Your whole family is truly a gift to us.❤
Thank you so much Arno ❤❤ We certainly feel the love.
Wish you all strength and positive for you all.
Congrats from the heart! You are brave parents! It is wonderful that you both survived rhis birth and are being so grateful. Try to write diary if you can, as you still remember details. You are a great mom and Jonatan is a great dad! It will be fine, but just for safety's sake - you might (!) be getting some degree of posttraumatic stressyndrom, and then do ask for help and support, and then have your diary tohelp you remember. Both kids are so extremely cute. A mother and her feelings and her ups and downs are also important. Do cry and laugh, both are so vital. All the best wishes, to the whole family!
In Germany a midwife comes to your home after giving birth. That’s standard . There is plenty of help because the healthcare system is wonderful.I am from Germany living in Florida .Here you are kicked out fast and you do not get help:,unless you hire someone privat
@@korneliacevasco9939 I hope everything will be perfectly handled by all the system and friends and relatives - after surprising procedures there can be feelings that are surprising and mixed, too. Not only relief and gratefulness and happiness over the saved, woderful baby. But what do I know. I just wanted to give a hint, that a caesarian is not just an OP, it can be existential. I feel that Germany provides good care, and that knoelwdgw and insight is growing all the time. I'm not directly worried, but the words "crying on camera" made me a little concerned. I'd just want to add, crying, and telling, and remembering, and marvelling are all good thing. I didn't want to come too close. But I felt really close and sisterly. I wollte nicht auffdringlich sein oder zu nahetreten. Alles, alles Gute für die ganze Familie.
@@DNA350ppm I worked in the medical and social field in Florida . I think I know what emotions and overwhelming can happen when you are having a baby . I myself had a very traumatic experience , so bad , that I needed psychological help and a surgery after six month to repair what was ripped so badly .
@@korneliacevasco9939 I feel so much empathy for you. Have you now gotten what you need to be at peace? I know the road can be long! The more persons we are, who know what women might need post-partum, the more we can support individual women, and the more we can vote for the best mother&child&parents care and rights. That has never been won without a political fight. I hear that Florida is doing very poorly these day and I hope it will not last for years. All the best and much strength to you, Kornelia!
@@DNA350ppm Thank you for your kind words. My daughter is grown up but often I think about how hospitals force women into a way how to deliver a baby . It should be every women’s decision on how they want their birthing experience. I know many women feel sad and feel like failure. I say every woman who is giving life to a baby deserves a medal ,no matter how the delivery happened
Congratulations to you guys and Gottes Segen.
Thank you ❤❤
@@TypeAshton More than welcome.
Thank you guys for being so real and honest. Congrats with the family of 4 and introducing us to Theo. All the love.
Congratulations ❤️. And yes, encountering medical issues makes you feel humble and enormously grateful, for living in 2023 😘
Congrats Ashton and Jonathan on the birth of your precious baby boy, Theo. Congrats to Jack on his new baby brother! He's adorable!!! Jack was so cute when he was holding Theo and saying "baby" and "cute". That's wonderful to have friends who helped and supported you during this stressful time. I'm glad everything turned out well and Theo is home with you. Sending love to you all!♥
congratulations! Wish you all the best!
Congrats on the good news. It is nice to hear how helpful your community was in helping you in all the various ways they did, it confirms what a great choice you made in where to live.
Welcome to them World, welcome to germany little Theo...
and my best wishes, that you Theo never need the german health care system as you had in your first days.. but rest asured we (all the germans that pay for the system) have your back if need be... for you, your brother, your mom and dad, because all of you are members of "our community"
Herzliche Glückwünsche zur Geburt euren Sohnes .Es kamen mir die Tränen, ich hatte auch einen Kaiserschnitt. Gut zu wissen in einer Topklinik zu sein !! Freiburg gehört zu den Topkliniken in DE !! Alles, alles Gute und Gottes Segen !!
Vielen Dank! Das Team des Universitätsklinikums Freiburg ist wirklich fantastisch.
Congratulations Black Forest Family to your beautiful baby boy.
Wishing you love and happiness and lots of rest.
My very best wishes for your Baby and Greetings from Recklinghausen.🙏🍀🎈❣️👍🤞
Congratulations. He is adorable and Jack is such a handsome boy.
This made me cry from joy as it made me remember when our second was born. I really hope you where fully satisfied with the help you guys had and all the best of energy for the weeks and years❤❤❤ ahead.
Congratulations! I am so glad you were able to bring this new life into the world. We had a similiar experience last year, when our little boy was taken straight from the c-section into the NICU and remained there for 11 days. It's humbling and (for me) kind of scary, but I am so glad we live in this day and age in which doctors and nurses are able to take care of these babies who need a little extra help in the beginning of their life. Greetings from NRW!
I teared up when I saw the thumbnail, cause well, babies just make me cry. Tears came again during the delivery footage. Then when baby Theo went to the NICU, I cried. Then I cried because you had so much gratitude! I've never cried through a whole youtube video before 😅 Congratulations! 🎉❤
Awe thank you so much - we very much had tears of joy rewatching a lot of this footage as well.
Just wiping a little tear off my face to say CONGRATULATIONS !!! It's been an uncomfortable journey for you but in the end everything turned out to be fine just as you predicted, Ashton ! I hope you will be able to forget the hard part soon and give space to pure love and joy with your family . I'm so glad you experienced good professional care and felt safe during your stay at the clinic and that your friends supported you in such a helpful way. I'm sure there will be a wonderful party as soon as you all have recovered from the stress.
Welcome Theo! So glad to see everyone is doing well after a bit of a rough start, and that you have such a wonderful support system with family, friends and doctors/hospital staff! He’s beautiful! Congratulations!
OMG, that made me cry all the way through. I am so happy that you are all ok and together at home. Enjoy those firsts! Alles, alles Gute!
Congratulations to both of you! Hope Theo is well. Thank you for taking us on that journey with you!
Good Sunday morning.
Congratulations. Good to hear that both mother and child are well.
Herzlichen Glückwunsch. Euch und dem neuen Familienmitglied alles Gute und eine schöne Elternzeit. 👨👩👧👦
My hometown 😊 had a surgery in that clinic a decade ago. Was very positive
Congrats to the four of you! Glad everybody is doing well now, very cute to see the brothers meet! We've had a similar experience here in Germany, it was such a relief to have great medical care (also NICU for us) without having to worry about the aftermath (&cost).
I am really glad your son is fine today. :)
Alle the best for all of you! ❤
A very heartfelt congratulations to you all! I think your story is incredibly important, not the least for us working in obstetrics, which I have done for 40 years by now, that everyday life experiences for us is a unique experience for you. All the feelings you were able to convey, about having a baby not feeling perfectly ok at the beginning, you took us all on a very emotional journey here...
I wrote before that I counted weeks and days, and this video was some kind of relief! I am so happy for all of you. Take good care, and welcome to this troubled world, little Theo!
congratulations, dear family! I don't know you but your story is so touching. and beyond all the excellent medical stuff I am so thrilled to get to know how much real good friends you found here in Germany. it is so good to know that we're still people that help and come forward with support to someone in need, without much words. ❤
I've been through this twice (though arguably with more complications), I know how this completely turns you upside down & inside out. Congratulations for getting out of this with everyone being healthy, that's really all that counts!
Oh dear, I was so afraid of the black hole at @9:08 minute, time lapse Day 2 wet lung, 3, 4, 5, Day 6, quite heavy hearted. No shortcuts, not knowing how you come out at the other side of the tunnel. That's now 3 weeks behind. Many thanks God and all your people around you. Speedy recovery. Con-Gratulation, Welcome Theo!
gald you feel at home enought that you "extended" your family ☺
Liebe Grüße und herzlichen Glückwunsch zur Geburt von Theo. Thank you for sharing some moments with us.
Congratulations to the new parents and big-brother❣️ This video brought back so many memories from 30 years ago with unplanned emergencies and separation from our newborn right after birth to finally coming home together. A real emotional roller coaster…. Much love to the four of you! Cheers, Doc.
Wünsche euch alles gute! Ihr schafft das😊
Congratulations on the birth of your son, and a speedy and full recovery, Ashton! Wishing little Theo a long, healthy, and prosperous life.
A big hoorah to your family of four!
Happy that all is good now. Take care there
This video makes me so emotional. Awe dear! Congratulations to your whole family. Take care and all the best wishes for Theo!
you picked one of the best Hospitals in Germany, good choice.
Congratulations and good luck.
Moved to tears. Congrats and God Bless!
This was really an emotional roller-coaster for you. Congratulations that all turned out fine. And welcome to this world, Theo!
Congratulations, dear Family. Welcome in this world, little Theo. You are so lucky, since you 'landed' in such a wonderful, loving family. Thank you Ashton for being so open to all of us. So vulnerable. Is was 'nice' to get to know this side of you. You are both amazing people. God bless!
Moving video. It's truly a miracle.
good luck for the new one and a great time in germany. greets from duisburg, nrw. love your channel an the us and german sight on daily problems and situations.👍👍👍
Gratuliere und schön zu sehen dass es euch allen gut geht. :)
Hi! a very moving video, and rightfully so. Am so pleased for you all that you got such good care and support all around. Off to new adventures you go! ...and perhaps we will still be a part of some of them. Congratulations once again. What a lucky boy Theo is!
Thank you so much. We really are so thankful for all of the care and support we received from the medical staff and our friends back home. It's always a struggle in situations like these to not have family close by. This entire experience make us so thankful for our friends and colleagues that helped "fill in the gaps" when Theo needed us at the hospital.
Congrats! I'm growing ass man and i had cry too! BY from a german living in the states
I'm so happy for you that everything went well!
Meine herzlichen Glückwünsche zur Geburt eures Sohnes! Genießt diese nächsten Wochen, lasst alles liegen , nichts ist so schön und so wichtig, wie diese Intimität, die da wächst und eure kleine Familie für immer zusammen schweißt. Und liebe Ashton, schone dich, das war ein "heißer Ritt", und du siehst sehr erschöpft aus. Alles, alles Liebe für dich!
Congratulations to you!🎉 Glad to hear everything went well in the end. Enjoy your time together and most of all: REST! The emotional strains on you must have been huge. So, take your time and recover as a family of now four.
And thank you for sharing that experience with all of us.
Congrats, guys! Wonderful to see that everything went fine and everyone involved is doing well!!
Enjoy those precious next few weeks! In spite of the lack of sleep, some of my fondest memories are from the weeks after our children were born. So special to care for, and get to know, a new human being!
All the best!!
First, Congratulations on your second son! Second, I am so grateful that all of my children have been problem free except for one. He also turned out fine. Thirdly, thanks for taking us with you on this journey. It has been and continues to be illuminating in so many ways. Give both the little men in your lives a hug for us. Then the two of you hug each other for us. Thank you so much for your channel and we wish you 4 the best as the future unveils it self to you.