66 Hours in Labor! Callan's Birth Story!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 ก.ย. 2024
- Happy Tuesday! Today I am sharing a story with you that is very near to my heart. My prayer is that by sharing my experience, other Mom's who feel like they were cheated out of the "Perfect birth story" can feel encouraged and reminded that God writes each of our stories specifically for us, special in every way, and PERFECT by His design. Please feel free to reach out to me via Instagram if you ever need to talk :)
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You are just the sweetest thing and such a genuine person. Feels like just sitting down with a friend to hear about their life (except I usually put your videos on while I’m getting chores done 😳) Thank you 🙏🏼 for sharing your birthing story with us. I enjoy your channel and spirit so much.
Since having my children I believe giving birth is the hardest work I’ve ever done but with the greatest reward. Thank you for sharing your story. You are a strong courageous woman.
Thank you for this video! I don't think I will ever be a mom myself, but everytime I hear a story like yours it makes me a little bit more compassionate towards others and that is also important in life. I am sending you all my regards and love all the way from Poland - Maria
You are so right about how the difficult birth , one you had no control over because you didn’t write the story, has given you compassion and understanding for other women . I’ve had 4 , and no two births were in any way alike except for the pain and the beautiful babies that popped out! Each experience added to my store of empathy . And then postpartum depression with two of them was a whole Lot DIFFERENT story. I didn’t even know it was a thing (this was 1989 and not talked about much) so I felt like was just a sad, ungrateful, crazy, terrible mom with four amazing children . Many lessons I learned about how delicate moms are emotionally and how tough we can be on ourselves. Give everyone grace, including yourself. Let the world go by while you adore and snuggle and rest and work and feed and bask in the beauty of that precious baby boy. No one is perfect, BUT Remember this: you are the perfect mom for him and he is the perfect child for you.
Wow! I’m sorry it was so hard but good for you for hanging in there. Giving birth is such a wonderful but difficult experience! I had the weirdest labour both times and they were long- not as long as yours by the sound of it though. I just gave birth to my second child 7 weeks ago so I’m right there with you. The recovery this time has been amazing. I had my second at home and was so much more relaxed. No matter what the experience I can say it does get better and God strengthens you even when it feels like you’re in the deepest valley. All the best as you continue in this wonderful/stretching journey called motherhood! ❤️
God is so good! I’m due with my first baby on November 5th. I’ve heard about easy births and difficult births. Thank you for sharing this! Didn’t discourage me at all, God’s plans for us are good and perfect! May He bless you and your family 💙
Aw girl, I'll keep you in my prayers!
Oh wow my first was due November 3rd😊
The Lord was with you every step of the way, Kim. I also had a really painful and difficult and scary labor with my first child. It ended in an emergency c section, eventually, being transferred from the midwife center where I was. I was so exhausted after the birth that I passed out for the first 6 hours of my son’s life and my husband has to feed him and care for him. It was fairly traumatic for both of us. But I had another baby 14 months later and that was the easiest, stress-free birth experience I think one can have. So the Lord was kind to me in doing that for me, especially with how close the births were back to back. Back labor is the worst, I completely agree.
All of this to say that you are not alone. Many women share your story with difficult births but the Lord is so faithful no matter what our birth experience is! I’m so glad that everything ended up well and you have such a beautiful baby boy 😊
Oh! And I also got that COVID test during contractions with my second 😂 isn’t it awful?! He was born during quarantine so yeah, that happened to me too.
Kim i love how open and real you are. Something i really struggled with emotionally was watching brand new mamas a few weeks after giving birth and seems like they have it all together and in control. After i gave birth ( which was also not how i expected it ) i had a hard time going back into pace emotionally and physically and was probably a good 2 months till i felt like i was myself again and that i had some control over my life. all the struggles of being a new mama adjusting to the new schedules and having a body thats neither pregnant or my normal body 😅 it was really hard but beautiful and im glad to hear stories like yours and totally being able to relate. to every new mama out there you got this❤
He is absolutely precious. Love those blue eyes. I love that we all can share our birth stories. And while they don’t all go as planned, sometimes they are scary; they are our own birth stories. We carried our babies for however long God intended and then they came into this world in there own unique ways. Congratulations! Welcome to the joys of motherhood!
Oh Kim, he is absolutely precious! I had Covid and spent 9 days in the hospital. So, I’ve been recovering from that among other things. I have severe iron deficiency anemia and have been having infusions for that. Please say a prayer for me and hubby. 🙏 Now, back to Callan and your beautiful family. I can’t wait to catch up on your videos! I’m so thankful he is healthy and I’m excited to watch your family grow in the videos you share. Much love! 💙
That glow is still on your face girl😍 This is just another example of the greatness of God. God knew what your heart needed when He chose Callan for you and your husband.. Keep shining dear!!!!
He's adorable, Kim!!! Congratulations. Children truly are a gift from God.
Thanks!! They truly are!
I think, after watching many births and attending several, that it is much harder for the body to push out a small baby versus a bigger one. Congratulations on your perfect son! Your genuine appreciation for your birth story is beautiful 😍
Welcome to the club! Youre a parent. My daughter is my greatest accomplishment. You and Daryl will love it. 💖 Bless your family.
You are so humble and full of grace. It's a beautiful birth story when you give God the Glory for it all even though it didn't go as you hoped. He is beautiful. God Bless all of you!✝️
I'm soo blessed by hearing how positive you are after a rough birth... not a mom yet but you really encouraged me once again!!!
Kim your birth story is so similar to mine… I wanted to have a water birth. Unfortunately I tested positive for Covid and they would not allow me to use the tub. After 24 hours of not sleeping, I was 6 cm dilated. They offered me fentanyl and said it would not go through the placenta to the baby. I was too tired to really think about it and said yes. I regret it because I ended up feeling similar to how you did, could still feel every contraction but feeling high, eyes crossing, and incoherent. So after the fentanyl wore off I was begging for an epidural because I was exhausted. Once I took the epidural, I slept for only 30 minutes. When I awoke 30 minutes later they checked me and I was 10 cm. I would still like to try a water birth for next baby, Lord willing, but I’m grateful for the epidural.
He is so adorable! And you are correct! Everyone has a different baby story, I have 2 boys, so I have 2 different stories! You take your time with your posts! Enjoy every minute with your baby!!! 💙
What is it about another Mother sharing her birth story makes Everyone else think about their own stories and even share them?😄 I have 7 children and every birth has a different story. So thankful that your baby arrived safely!! We are blessed!
I love it though, I love how moms have this one thing in common, that binds us all together...giving birth
Kim, your positive attitude and honesty is inspiring. I am sure many young women and moms respect you and relate to your experiences. Your baby is so cute! So happy for you and your husband! ❤️
So glad you did this , not for us but for you.you think you will always remember every detail , but you won’t, so here you are telling your story, and it was a beautiful one with great lessons and a gorgeous baby boy as well . Congratulations Kim, and Daryl.
You are a brave strong mama, and you look so young and little to have gone thru all that! It's encouraging to me how you accept your story and are thankful, even tho it was so not how you would have chosen. So glad your baby is here and doing well!
You're very pleasant to listen to. You speak very well, and tell your story very engagingly 💖
Oh, girl!
You entered my thoughts, earlier today.
These memories are treasures. Your perceptions of them will soften and wrinkle - just as we do- and make them even more valuable.
You are everything your son needs. He chose you. Enjoy all of it! 🤗
What a beautiful story of Gods faithfulness. Such an adorable baby! Congratulations!
Awwww.. bless you... God knew best for you and baby.. he is precious. And he saw you through it all. This will truly make you strong. Love all your videos and thank you so much for sharing your special story. With love 💞
I like the way you speak. I feel the humor
Thank you so much for sharing your birth story with us, Kim!!! Grateful that you are both healthy and well!!! Congratulations and Many Blessings!
66 hours! And I thought mine took long when my first son was born, it took 23 hours. For the birth of my second son, I was just in time in the hospital. The taxi-driver was a bit in panic, he thought I didn't make to the hospital. :-D But congratualtions with the birth of your beautiful son, I love his name.
Aww!! I'm so glad that even though it was a a tough labour, mamma and baby are well. I also had a really long labour with my first baby, grew so tired and got the epidural, and about an hour later was ready to have her. With my fourth child, I got the epidural right away, and only laboured for 6 hours total, and he was out in one push. Usually the first is the hardest. Congratulations!!! He is so cute!!!
I’m expecting my first at the end of January 2022…. So nice to hear you and baby boy are both healthy! I’m still unsure if I wanna birth in the hospital or at home 💗 praying on some guidance and education!
Oh, Kim!! A tough story to be sure, but a beautiful one. Ty for sharing it. I love your attitude towards it all, and you look so happy. Love and blessings to you and your new family of three 👨👩👦❤
Just found your channel, my first baby was born on April 28th, I also had a long hard labor and can relate so much to your perspective and heart toward God and other women who have difficult births! Also you are adorable and so sweet and I am so happy to find your channel ❤️
Congratulations on your new little one. He is so beautiful. Every child is a miracle. I also was in awe that God would entrust me with them. God blessed me with 3 sons and 1 daughter, who are all grown up now. I am now an Oma. Enjoy your little one, they do grow up too fast 😀❤️🙏🏻
When you brought Callan into the video I was grinning from ear to ear! He is so precious. Birth stories…. Boy, have I got some.
Ain't he a heartbreaker!!??🥰
@@Kim_Martin for sure!!
I appreciate you sharing your story! Our birth experiences teach us so much, often about surrender, letting go, that we can do really hard things, and that we are so much stronger than we think we are. I really identify with what you said about your experience giving you the gift of expanded compassion for those who have difficult births. I see that compassion expanding to include all kinds of difficulties. Sometimes gifts come in oddly shaped packages. And it’s ok that it takes time to process. Some days we rock the gratitude, other days we grieve the feelings of loss/disappointment/anger/frustration. It’s all ok. It’s all part of growing our hearts to hold all that motherhood will call us to carry. A song comes to mind that I’m sure you probably know already… it’s been really helpful for me during time of suffering and surrender, might be a good one for you on those hard mama days? Lay it all Down by Will Reagan. Keeping your sweet family in my prayers!
Oh my goodness, your story sounds so similar to mine with my first son! Progressed to 9.5 cm, then stalled there for 4+ hours! This is after being in labor for 24 hours. Got the epidural, took a nap, woke up at 10 cm, and pushed baby out soon after! My body just needed to relax as well!
What a beautiful birth story. And what an adorable little guy you have!
That was a wonderful birth story! Shows just how strong you are and how much of a team you and your husband are. 💕🙏
You are so sweet and such a sincere person...I don't understand God or the Mennonite religion, but I appreciate your sharing it's sense of family, serenity and unity...Congratulations on your little boy..he's lovely!
All of my births were different. Some were easy and one was very traumatic. Knowledge will help in case it does not go as your birth plan goes. I liked being prepared for the just in case it definitely took a lot of the anxiety out of it knowing other women had gone through what I was. Thank you for sharing your story and for those who are pregnant knowledge is power. Many blessings.
Congratulations! Your son is looking great! My first birth story 20 some years ago did not turn out how I hoped but about half the time of your labor...actually ended up with a c section but that all went well and we were blessed with a healthy son too! GOD BLESS YOU !
I was given Stadol during my labor with my first and I agree it was awful. Aside from still feeling all the pain I also experienced hallucinations. So for my next two deliveries I refused it both times.
Thank you for sharing your birth story, they are all unique in their own ways and baby Calan looks like just the sweetest babe.
Thank you for sharing! It's so remarkable to me that you can be so positive about the whole thing! Its very clear that God's love dwells inside of you❤ Callan really is a charmer🥰
Staydol did the same thing to me! I felt like I had no break cause I'd fall asleep in between contractions. So I thought I had about 7 contractions with no break before I got my epidural. I appreciate your story! Thanks for sharing
Hod bless you, your husband and your gorgeous little boy!! Your birth story reminds me of mine when I had my first child. What an experience!
What a beautiful story mama. I’m so glad you have a wonderful husband to do it with.
I'm proud of you!!! You have a graceful way of sharing a hard time. I love your surrender heart! God bless you!!
Love your story! You are so good at story telling.
Don't know but here in my country they don't let you plan out your birth, so it pretty much goes as the doctor wants/availability . I had three vaginal births all different from each other. None lasted more than 8 hours from when I started contracting. And once I got to the hospital I pushed them out fast. Am thankful for that, after I hear so many stories that go other wise.❤️
You are amazing. Your birth story is a special one. Your son is so handsome. Thank you for sharing your birth story.
Loved listening to your story! I feel too many times ladies have this vision of how it’ll go and somehow things don’t go as planned and they’re hard on themselves for not being able to do it. I’m pregnant with my 4th. I had a rough home birth for my first one. I ended up at the hospital after she was born and decided to do the hospital for the second one since I got pregnant when my first born was 10 months. I had an epidural with my last two and it’s the best thing ever. Your body needs to relax somewhat to be able to do what it was created for. And after all, birthing a baby wasn’t created to be painful:) we’re planning to do hospital and epidural with the 4th, since going from so much pain with the first one, to zero painful contractions with the last two, it’s not hard to choose :)
Women are so strong. You did amazing and had an absolutely beautiful baby.
Congratulations on your healthy baby boy!
Side note: please be advised, castor oil COULD potentially do more harm than good if you take it to induce labor. Aside from causing "cramps" that are not contractions, they can also cause bowel movements in the baby. This is especially dangerous if the baby aspirates the meconium (first baby bowel movement) as it can cause respiratory infections. I realize for many its a common practice, I just wanted to throw that bit of info out there just in case someone wasn't aware of some of the risks.
He is precious! Congratulations to you both!
Happy for you, every child birth experience is different, but each one special in its way. Blessings!
Omy I felt all of that pain with u..it was the same for me for a week finally they gave me something to speed it up and pushing was half hr...so thankful that everything is okay for u and baby now.
Thanks for sharing! I have some difficult birth stories as well. What a great appreciation you have for the experience! Makes me rethink about my own. Thank you! ❤️
Thank you for sharing~it will bless many women that have had difficulties during labor.
Wow the little one is growing so fast ,he is so beautiful and adorable ❤🙏
I LOVE THIS! I got the tingles as you spoke about him being born. What a beautiful story, and you are incredible!!! What a strong mama! I love your dependence on the Lord, it’s such a beautiful example. Thank you for sharing, that precious baby of yours brightened my day!
I'm so glad! He brightens ours everyday 😍
Congratulations! He was worth every second, of every minute, of every hour, he is God's gift to you and you handled the birth story God gave you with Grace. Bless you all 🙏 🤗 👶
Thank you for sharing. This is beautiful. You did such a good job, momma.
Aw thanks girl.
Wow! Way to go!!! You are a trooper! God bless you! 🙏😊
Thank you for sharing your story. Had my experience not have been rushed along by an intervention hospital, mine most likely would have been the same as yours. I planned for a home birth and at 24 hours in I went to the hospital because I was only 3 cm dilated. If I would have stayed home it probably would have went out for days as well. So glad everything turned out well and you both were healthy. ❤️
So happy for you two, every birth is unique But God is in control. What beautiful baby boy you both have. Praise the LORD
Wow! Enjoyed hearing your story and Callen is adorable. Beautiful family! Of course all birth stories are unique and funny thing, I fell asleep in-between each contraction but was also wide awake during the contraction. They say 20% of the population do this. Anyway, its all worth the difficulty in the end! ❤️
Oh momma I felt so much of your story I gave birth June 10th and had to have an unplanned c section after 20 hrs of labor after I had been induced. I cannot imagine how you handled so many hours of labor.
On the staydol I TOTALLY felt the same way it was MISERABLE
My baby was too big so he never came down so that’s why I needed the c section he was 9 lbs 21 inches 😭😅
Thank you for sharing your story so that I could learn more about the amazing woman you are but also learn about birth stories like I've never imagined. I recall earlier videos where you mentioned in passing you had checkups and there was a concern but hopefully things would work out. I don't recall that you said much more than that. Regardless, so happy for the outcome! Distinguished name, too! And, your best friend must be so thrilled for you.
Thanks for sharing your story!!!❤ Every story is beautiful!
Such a beautiful testimony of a difficult event ❤️ Congratulations on your adorable boy ❤️❤️
Hes just precious!
Thank you so much for sharing your experience and your story with us 🥺 Much love! ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you for sharing!! Callan is absolutely adorable 🥰
Wow, I admire your positivity Kim! You really inspire me. I’m expecting in October. And no, you didn’t scare me. Trusting Jesus with whatever birth story he has for me.🙏🏼 Mercy love and peace to you and yours.❤️
Love your videos Kim!💕. Your baby is so cute 🥰. May God Bless You and your family.
Love From Alberta Canada
Congrats . Every birth story that ends with healthy baby , and healthy mama is beautiful.! Also thank you Jesus for epidurals. ❤️
Good God Girl -- wow, glad everything worked out amazing. Incredibly long labor. Congratulations on the blessed outcome.
Thank you for sharing. Y’all have a beautiful bay boy and motherhood definitely agrees with you! They do grow so fast and there personality grows too. Take care and I love when you said this is a hobby not a job!
Aw thanks...sometimes I let youtube pressure get to me but then I remind myself I am a wife & mother before I am a youtuber😊
Enjoyed hearing ur story! And o my that little stud🥰🥰 u wld never guess by looking at him he gave you such a hard time!! So so adorable!!
He knows he's the main character, that's for sure🥰
Congratulations momma you did amazing job. Your baby is beautiful
Your story is very similar to my first birth. I kept on murmuring to myself, "Oh, girl. Oh, girl. I know, Hon." LOL ❤ I'm so happy your both healthy and happy! {Hugs}
My baby was 10 1/2 pounds and my experience was very similar because he was pretty much wedged so I thought your son was going to be big too! But he’s just a little love bug!! God bless him!
He is so adorable!!
I also got the epidural just to get some rest, and it was honestly one of the best decisions.
Ohmygoodness! He’s just precious! ❤️❤️❤️
Such a positive birth story, even as hard as it was. You’re a light! (Also, Stadol is rough! I had the same experience - I felt completely knocked out!)
I'm hearing SO MANY people saying that they had a similar experience with stadol...🤔
Congratulations on your new baby! Even though it wasn’t your plan, it was Gods plan and it’s perfect! I can relate a lot with my first delivery and then my second delivery was so much better! I’m hoping my third delivery in October will be just as good if not better! ♥️♥️
Bless your heart,that was hard! Baby is just precious 😍. Hugs from Missouri 🤗
Thnx so much for again m sharing your story! So glad he's here safely! Hugs!❤
Oh Kim, you are amazing! I know exactly what you were talking about the whole time. I gave birth at home in the water (I agree that water is incredible during labor!!) in January to my first (a boy too!) and I was in labor for 72 hours, including 4 hours of pushing. Honestly, even though the contractions were so hard (mine were 3-6 minutes apart for like 36 hours) it was the lack of sleep that was the hardest! By the third day I just kept saying "I'm so tired, I'm so tired". The only thing I disagree with you about is that I (obviously) think my husband is the world's greatest birth partner, but I'm sure Daryl was awesome too. 😉 My son was 8 lb 8 oz and almost 23 inches long. I can so relate to what you said about God giving you the birth story you need - I wanted a different one before, haha, but I know now that mine is the one I needed. ☺️ Also, YES, birth is so miraculous!!! My experience was hard but I would do it again and again to have that sweet moment of seeing him for the first time and feeling my midwives place him on my chest. There are no words for that. 💞 Congratulations on your beautiful birth and beautiful boy! You're an amazing mama. 🤍🥀
Thanks for sharing your story!!
Beautiful story blessings to you and your family
That's amazing you are a strong woman God Bless you and your family 🙏💞
Awesome birth story! God bless you
Congratulations!!!! He’s adorable.
Wow, your baby is growing up so fast. Love y’all
ugh I am so sorry they did your covid test DURING a contraction..there was no reason for that. I just gave birth 3 months ago and had to have one and they waited for no contractions.
also, you are so strong! I know it didn't go as planned but you did amazing!
Thank you for sharing your birth story! God bless you and your beautiful family. 💚💙💚💙
Aw thank you!
Thanks for sharing - so important. Beautiful boy!
Woah! So glad y’all are safe and well!
EXCELLENT JOB EXPLAINING YOUR BIRTH STORY AND YOUR BABY IS ADORABLE…
HOW PRECIOUS HE IS 🙏♥️😇 YOU AND DARYL WILL BE SUCH GOOD PARENTS, GOD TRULY “BLESSED” ALL THREE OF YOU 🙏
THANK YOU FOR SHARING…
MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS EACH OF YOU EVERYDAY…
:) Diane