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You can tell through this video how this experience has matured Gabe so much and honestly it’s so sweet to see, he’s such a natural dad and Ivory looks just like him!
My 1st son was natural-but my twins girls was delivered C-section. I had a rough experience after birth. My incision dehisced and my husband had to pack my wound 3 times a day, help me get a bath. I felt like a young that I had failed due to not being able to care for my babies. You precious baby girl looks just like her mommy, but she could change and look like daddy later. Congratulations to you both from Mt. Sterling, Kentucky 👣👣🩷🩷
The same thing happened to me but I had an up and down incision. 27 staples just unzipped lol. For 3 months it had to be backed. Tried natural labor. From the time my water broke, 29 hours later I had a C-section. That they cut into a hernia during. My spinal wore off, I tried to throw my leg off the table and run. Had to knock me out
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I think she looks just like mom ❤
As a labor nurse this is the most informative birth story a dad has ever been involved in! Great job Gabe for being so involved and advocating for your wife! Congratulations on your new baby ❤
As a postpartum nurse, we love dads like Gabe! Such an amazing support person
Gabe is the goat! He remembered every detail. I think Gabe can delivery a baby now.
Congrats, you two! Thanks for sharing your story. Great job, Drew!
I love that Gabe gives his perspective while allowing Dru to speak as well. 😭
you guys SOUND like such parents now 🥹💗 congratulations on your baby girl god bless that everything went well, despite the bumps in the road you guys faced! She’s beautiful 💗🍼
Post partum nurse here! What a beautiful story! And I can say from my experiences with seeing my patients, you definitely bounce back faster with a smooth, planned c section vs an emergent one (especially after pushing for 2 hours! And that is because your body is already so exhausted and it goes through a major surgery). We also LOVE seeing dads like Gabe being so involved and supportive! It makes a huge difference in recovery as well, too!! Congratulations ❤️
You can tell Gabe is a natural at this! He is so obsessed with her you can tell. He’s doing great with her 😭😭 ❤
as a fellow c section mama your feelings were valid! i felt the same way during my first c section! my oldest also would NOT come out natural! i had an emergency c section and felt the same way you did! But let me tell you us c section mamas are still warriors! we have been cut hip to hip and up walking the same day! i’m so proud of you Drue! ❤❤❤ congratulations!
oh and a planned c section will be A LOT smoother! it’s like night and day! & you can put the in front of a bright lite up window just in a diaper to help with the jaundice color all 3 of mine had it!
Agree 💯 just had my son July 30 2024 at 39 wks via c section because he was breech and felt defeated. In the end we are both happy and healthy and that’s what matters girl.. congratulations motherhood is truly the best adventure 🎉❤️
I wish that was the case but I had to stay in a bed 24 hours before they let me up and move around
I had a c section as well my birth story makes me cry everytime
A new bigger love was encountered not only with Ivory, but for each other!!!! The way you both look at each other is amazing!!!!
I can only imagine how hard it was to open up and share your story. I know there are so many out there or may have had a similar story and you guys are giving them someone to find comfort in. I’m so glad everyone is doing well and home 🩷 baby girl is so precious and it’s so heartwarming to see you guys become parents 🥰 yall are doing an amazing job and i pray God continue to be with you and comfort you always 🙏🏼
To answer your ending: i have two babies, a girl (almost 3) and a son (4months). Both of my babies deliveries were about the same. I went in for induction (my body does not move on its own lol) i had Pitocin and then got the epidural + water broken. About 14 hours in and 2 hrs of pushing my daughter made her arrival but she had something called shoulder dystocia but was okay. My son after about 12hrs and really 5 mins of pushing made his arrival. His was way more painful. I guess the way he decided to come out it cut off my epidural from my lower half so i felt a lot more with his! I felt so bad for other moms that probably heard me yelling lol
Dure,
You literally had your body RIPPED open to bring that baby into the world. You gave your mind, body and soul to bring her into the world. You are NOT a failure, you’re a heckin’ WARRIOR!
I also had to use pitocin, and my daughter’s heart rate kept dropping, I had to have the monitors on her head, and had 19 hours of labor!!! My OB was also not at the hospital, My bed was literally taken off the brakes and I was about to be rolled back for an emergency C section just like you but last second my OB showed up and had me push with the tugging sheet and 30 minutes later she made her appearance into the world. We almost had the same experience.
I appreciate when content creators are real and raw. So thank you and continue to be real. Who cares what people have to say. Just know someone appreciates it!
Never feel like you were a failure. Everyone’s delivery is different. You are a warrior you raised a baby inside of you which makes you a great mama from the start. And to have to go through what you did takes a strong woman. Congratulations 🎉
Drue you are a true warrior, don’t ever think you have failed. You brought a little beautiful baby girl in the world and that right there proves how strong you are. I think we can all say as fans that we are so proud of you! Good job momma ❤
You really don't know how amazing your spouse is until they save you when you're at your most vulnerable and don't hesitate to do so.
I’m pregnant with my first and seeing Drue relive the trauma made me so emotional. You did it though Mama, look at that beautiful baby girl! 💗
I last gave birth 21 years ago and it made me emotional. My story wasn’t like this but it was traumatic in it’s on way. My babygirl was a Godsend to my family. Drue, you did great and you should be proud. And at the end of the day, no matter what the birth story looks like, you and Gabe are Ivory’s parents and the birth is just a second in time in the life of Basham Family, party of 3.
Gabe you're the man!!! Drue & Ivory are lucky to have you! Definitely the true definition of in sickness & health. And Drue you're not a failure! You did what was needed to deliver Ivory. Way to go mamma!! Ivory is beautiful!! Best wishes to you all!
How many times I cried during this video is crazy. Gabe’s love for you both is so apparent and beautiful. Congratulations❤
Let me just say….the way you two love each other is truly amazing!!! Baby Ivory is absolutely gorgeous! You two are the most precious parents! ❤
C section mama here! I totally feel you. Saw my baby for 2 seconds before she was transported to a different NICU 30 minutes away.
Finally got to the same hospital via ambulance around 3 am. Couldn’t hold my baby for the first 4 days. She wasn’t eating the first 3 fourth day nurses were feeding her plus sending nutrients she needed through her IVs.
Finally now feeling like I can talk about it. (She will be 10 months tomorrow) but i definitely understand the traumatic experience. Felt awful because I wasn’t progressing, felt awful because I couldn’t hold her, felt awful because i couldn’t feed her. After 7 days in the NICU we were able to bring her home and it was the biggest blessing.
This right here had me in tears. Birth has scared me. My whole life I said I wouldn’t have kids because of birth. I had my boy 9/15/23. And it was the most perfect experience. But having that experience and it going so smoothly makes me more empathic towards mamas who have a traumatic experience. I feel your pain when telling this story. And I’m here to remind you, Drue, you ARE a good mama. You have prioritized Ivory since day one and will continue to do that. Praying for a smooth transition for your sweet family.
Momma you are not a failure. You did great. Gabe is awesome telling this story and a great person for helping Ivory and Drue. Cannot wait to watch more videos of you guys becoming parents. You are already amazing parents and Ivory is absolutely beautiful ❤️❤️
Gabe is such a champ! I love how he was explaining this. Absolute husband goals
Gabe so in love with his little girl! It’s so cute to see yall become parents! Yall are gonna be the bestt
I’ll be honest, I was not the biggest fan of Drue and Gabe. But hearing this story, man I feel for them. I feel like Gabe matured so much through this experience and I grieve for Drue and her birthing experience. Drue, you’re not a failure. You tried you very best and literally had a major surgery to birth your baby. She knows who her momma is and you two will be best friends. You have to remember to take care of yourself and give yourself time to heal so you can be the best momma you can for her. Use your village so you can rest and recover. I can’t imagine not getting to hear my baby’s first cry and not hold her right away. It’s okay to grieve the birth you wished you had, there’s nothing wrong with that and it doesn’t make you a bad mom. You truly did all you could to get her here. You are still a great mom!
you’re not alone in your feelings! with time, we accept the birth story God gave us and the most important piece, our babies, are here. 💛💛 congratulations drue and gabe!!
All nurses are awesome but postpartum nurses are life changing!!!! I will NEVER forget them cleaning my blood and helping me walk, teaching me to swaddle, they were angels and I am beyond grateful.
Oh my goodness sweet Drue! So glad you and the baby girl are well and everything turned around! 🩷🩷🩷 You are so strong!
The way Gabe loves you is truly beautiful! I hope my daughter finds a good man like this in her life when she is old enough. ❤
And congratulations on miss Ivory!
Thank you for sharing your story it’s so honest and real and much needed to support moms out there who have a similar story to you ❤️
This was comforting because I didn't hold my baby until 36 hours after his birth and I felt all the same things. Momma, we are amazing, I'm so happy for you guys ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
y’all are so strong and i’m so glad you have gabe. having a good daddy & husband is a GAME changer!
I'm. 2x c section mama. My first was emergency fully put under and I felt sooo robbed and had to grieve for a long time. Takes a strong mama every birth is beautiful ❤️
Same experience for me the first time. It was so traumatic.
Second was a scheduled c section and it was SO healing for me.
Definitely takes strong mamas 🥰
When your spouse comes to your aid when you're at your most vulnerable and doesn't think twice about it, you truly do not realize how wonderful they are.
So amazing how much Gabe took ahold of the reigns and rocked it in dad mode! I can only imagine how scary this was for you Drue. I just had my second baby on August 6th and he had heart decelerations during labor as well. If I didn’t reach 10cm so quickly and push him out in literally a minute and a half (very quick coached pushing, yes I tore 2nd degree) they were going to take him via c section. Both of my births were fine but I would still describe the experience as traumatic honestly. Even my first birth where nothing “went wrong” I would still cry talking about it for weeks. I too couldn’t have done the postpartum recovery without my husband. I see women whose husbands don’t even stay the night at the hospital and I’m like HOW.
Thank you for sharing your story. I loved watching. Will be cheering y’all on through parenthood. Ivory is a lucky girl!
Ugh when he said he heard her cry I busted out crying! So proud of you Drue, you too Gabe! You both made a beautiful baby girl!🥲
Me too😩 I’m crying so much
Being a new mom and recovering from having a surgery is so hard and it’s okay that it toke some time. Gabe did a great job stepping up and taking care of Drue and baby. I’m so happy you guys have a healthy baby girl now!!
Ivory definitely has Daddy's dark hair, but has Mommy's most beautiful looks
This was so sweet! The love you two have for each other is so evident. I ended up having a c-section with our daughter in May, too.. I had a terrible car accident at 11 weeks pregnant and actually broke my back(from T8-L2 so I have rods and screws in my spine), 8 ribs and my cervical collar. I had to learn to walk again and everything and have permanent nerve damage in my right leg so I can't feel it. Long story short, I had to have a c-section due to my injuries. It wasn't what I had originally planned, but I wouldn't trade it for the world. Our experience with it was truly a blessing and I would do it 1000x over for her. Thank you for sharing your real, raw story with us! You ARE strong, brave, and a wonderful mama! So thankful for a healthy mama and a healthy baby!!! God is good!
You did not fail, Drue! You kept ivory safe for 9 months, it was Gabe’s turn to take care of her AND you. Ivory is lucky to have you both!
Our baby also did the 24 hour jaundice treatment, we had to laugh and say he needed a tan after being in hibernation for 9 months . that was the most miserable night of our lives but we look back and realize how far we’ve come! My babies heart rate also kept dropping during labor and I will always remember the fear it brought everytime they said it.
The way you can hear Gabe’s pain when he talks about not being able to be in that room with you after experiencing everything you went through. It was said so beautifully and you did an amazing job Drew. The way us mamas will do anything over again for those babies no matter how traumatic. Your story is amazing and she’s so lucky to have you guys as parents. God is so good- you guys are all healthy and home and able to tell your story to the world. I had a c section in May and I know recovery is brutal so take this time to rest and take things slow. Use all the help you can and ask for help even when you know you can do it on your own. Hormones are wild after birth so cry when you need to and pray all the time. You will get through this beautiful season you’re never alone. 🤍
Drue I know you probably won’t see this, but I just want to tell you I had almost the EXACT same birth experience with my first. I labored for over a day and a half, ending in a c section as well, needing general anesthesia too. I just want to tell you, it is possible to have a positive birth experience after this one. Getting to pick a day, and go in without laboring that long, and getting your epidural, is such a different experience. It is so exciting, and your healing will be night and day after your body not being exhausted before even starting surgery. My second and third CS were a breeze! You are NOT a failure. Just don’t forget to take care of you!! You guys are adorable, and such good parents already! Congrats ❤️
So proud of you guys! You’re not a failure! You done something so beautiful! 💕 Ivory is beautiful! Can’t wait to watch her grow up!
Fellow C-section mama here. My oldest (28yrs) C-section 5 1/2 early and breach, my second(26yrs) was V-back, my 3rd (20yrs) was C-section after 48hrs labor with no progression, my last baby (17yrs) was a C-section because I had already had two previous C-sections. Your feelings are valid sweet girl. She looks just like you Drue, definitely your mini me. Congratulations on your beautiful baby.
You guys are wonderful story tellers!! Such great detail!! I’m glad everyone is doing well ❤ you two are going to be AMAZING parents, anyone can see from your videos even before she was born!! Congratulations!! I don’t know you but I’m so proud of you both!! ❤❤
You never know how great your husband is until they have to help you out in your most vulnerable moment and not thinking anything negative about it.
so happy to see y'all on the other side of this with your sweet baby :) she's beautiful and you CRUSHED it mama!!
Drue, the level of trauma you experienced is more than anyone should ever have to deal with. It is very fresh right now, and it will take a long time to process. There is a whole grieving process you will go through, and the trauma will sneak up on you when you least expect it (I say this from personal experience). But please know, you did NOT fail, you are a warrior. You are so unbelievably strong. And you are an amazing mama.
You are so strong!! I had a similar traumatic experience, but wouldn’t change it. I was losing a lot of blood and wasn’t able to hold my daughter and she was born. My husband had to jump right in, just like Gabe. I was on bed rest for 5 days after an infection. Dad was doing absolutely everything for me and our daughter. I was in awe! Both you and Gabe are amazing parents! Ivory is going to be so proud one day to have you as a momma!
Not me being 39 weeks pregnant crying seeing this 😭😭
Congratulations 🎉 so happy to hear your all doing well 🤍✝️
I’m 15 weeks and cried too!!
Awwww congratulations to the both of you 😢❤ thank you for sharing and I hope you have a speedy recovery
I clicked so fast!!!! Congratulations to you both!!!! Being parents is the most wonderful blessing in the world!!!! You both are going to be amazing mommy and daddy to Ivory girl!!!!
Meeee too!!! I love them! They are so great! What a blessing
Yes!! Mee too!! They are ALL precious!! 💝💝💝
Amazing job mama. And amazing job Gave for stepping up for your girls and being the best husband and daddy. Blessed girls. Birth is a roller coaster! Nothing you can 100% control mama! ❤
Gabe just talks to the camera so natural as if we’re sitting right in front of them! Congratulations! She’s perfect!
I had my second c section (after my first being an emergency) on 8/23 (our babies are so close in age!) and let me tell you, it was such a redemptive experience. So much less scary + so much more peaceful. Don’t let it scare you from more kids, it can be so much better next time. ❤
Congratulations to you both! You are great parents I can tell already. Drue, you absolutely did not fail. You done everything you could. God had other plans that day. I hope your recovery goes well. She’s a beautiful baby girl.
Drue…. Our stories are so similar. I was crying with you because there’s no words to explain when they tell you C-section after you made it that far. My boy is 3 months old and you’ve brought back so many little memories that hit that mama spot 🥺 God bless you and your family. ❤️
As a 38 year old, this warms my heart. You guys both are amazing parents. And I do not know you all personally, but I believe you two are amazing human beings. All the love from the Netherlands
Congratulations! She's perfect and Drue you delivered your baby through fear and anxiety and put her first. You were a Mom even when you feel you weren't. Cant wait to watch her grow! Thank you for sharing.
This video made me cry!!! It made me recall my labor/trauma and how upsetting and how bad you feel because you can't help and do anything for your baby!!! My daughter was in the NICU for almost two months and had to be under the lights and hated the glasses as well!!! I am so glad Ivory and you are doing so much better Drue!!!
Just wanted to mention how great the way you two love each other is! Ivory the baby is so beautiful! As parents, you two are the most precious!
Congratulations Basham Fam! I'm so happy for you guys!! Ivory is so precious ❤
I love how Gabe is so involved 💕 Parenthood looks amazing on both of you 🥰
Hope your healing well and I can say I know what you went through our story's are literally almost exactly the same. She is a beautiful little girl and you guys will be amazing parents.
I’m so glad everyone is happy and healthy!! You did amazing Mama & Dad!!
Tha k you for sharing your story so openly. You are so strong and brave! My first, I was induced at 39 weeks. Labor for 36 hours. Pushed for 2. C section. I was awake and got to hold him that day. My hips are also too narrow. I had trouble bonding with him at first. He's almost 5 and I love him so much! My 2nd is 18 months. Planned c section. Sooo much better. I got to hold her before my husband, he held our oldest first, and it was so sweet ❤ praying for you through your post partum journey. You got this. All 3 of you! So excited for you.
Omg you both were amazing! What a blessing to have such a beautiful little girl and you both are going to be such amazing parents!
you guys are doing AMAZING. god has a plan and you guys are going to be so so much stronger after this!
I just wanna start by saying you aren’t a failure you’re a strong/ brave mommy!! I had my daughter at 36 weeks 0 days I had gotten induced due to preeclampsia & high blood pressure I got two epidurals and still felt everything I pushed for 2 hours and baby girl finally came in to this crazy world at 5 pounds!
As a fellow emergency c section mom, your feelings are 1000% valid! I had all of those feelings! I had my second baby in April with a scheduled c-section and I was scared to death to have another c section because my first one was so traumatic but my scheduled c section was such a healing moment for me. It was a night and day experience! You got this mama! And way to go, Gabe!
wow, seeing the absolute love and the way you guys look at each other... ❤ I've watched your content for a while but this one hits different.
I had both boys unmedicated and very fast labors but I have the most respect for women who go through hours of pushing and then end up with c-section because you all experience it all. Don’t feel like a failure cuz you had to have a c-section. Your a Badass
I had such a similar experience with my second pregnancy I went into labor and my daughters heart rate dropped they were flipping me around every which way! Next thing you know I’m heading into an emergency c section my fiancé couldn’t be with me, I was put to sleep and woke up screaming for him (not even aware I had a baby in that moment) she was rushed into the NICU I didn’t get to see her for 24+ hours. So scary but now she’s a healthy 6 year old 🥹 I have 3 kiddos and each labor was SO different. You did great! & don’t ever think you failed YOU created that precious life and you are no less because of how you brought her into this world. Sending lots of light and love 💗 ✨
You two are incredible parents, baby girl is so lucky! ❤️ Gabe you are an incredible husband, Drue you are an amazing mama🥰 what an amazing team you both are ❤ as a postpartum CNA dad’s like Gabe are our favorite ❤
It’s so amazing what our bodies can do. You are so strong Drue. I had my daughter March 2023. I planned for and wanted a water birth SO BAD. My water broke at the end of my night shift at 6 am and I drove myself to the hospital where my husband followed me also leaving from work. I was on pitocin from like 8 am or so until 10 am the next day with like no progression. I had A SECOND WATER. So crazy. After it broke it was game on. Night and day pain wise. Got my epidural went to sleep at a 4 and woke up at a 10. Again so amazing what our bodies can do. My daughter ended up being face up as well. I pushed for 4 HOURS GIRL. Insane. I had the most supportive team thankfully a safe delivery for mom and baby. Moral of the story is every situation is so different and every mom is so strong. Congratulations on your beautiful baby girl ❤
So proud of you Dru, you brought such a beautiful healthy baby girl into this world, you’re not a failure at all!!🤍 Gabe your level of detail and knowledge of the whole situation is incredible. Congratulations to you both!
You guys are so amazing, I totally understand how Drue felt when told she had to have a C-section. I went through the same thing with my daughter. Lots of hugs and love to you guys….love watching your videos and following your story ❤️
with my first i stopped feeling her kicking & ended up having to have an emergency c section at 25 weeks due to a placental abruption, both my girl and i were hours away from death, shes 4 now and thriving.. i finally felt ready for another child 4 years later and made it to 33 weeks and had to have an emergancy c section… 1st was in the nicu for 106 days & the second for 48 days ! i felt like a failure too but let me tell you, you are SO strong drue and you did not fail! youre amazing for enduring that & everything you went through ! youre an amazing momma already💖💖💖
We have such a similar story. every thing you said i feel so deeply, but you did so amazing momma and I’m so happy you are both safe and y’all are home taking care of that sweet baby girl!🫶🏼
You guys r doing so good Ivory is a lucky lil girl to have such sweet parents like you guys Love ya's❤
I went through infertility for 14 years. 6 unsuccessful rounds of treatment, no treatment in 7 years and got pregnant with TWINS with no medical intervention! I had in my head what I wanted my birth to be, and then knowing it was twins threw me for a loop. Fast forward to July (I was due in October) I was admitted for the remainder of my pregnancy.
I was due in October!!!
Long story short, I made it to 28 weeks to the day and went in for an emergency c section and my girls were born at 2lb 5oz and 2lb 7oz.
They spent 60 days in the nicu and they are now thriving happy and healthy. Just turned 2!
Ivory is perfect 🎀
I have had 3 c sections. My first one being an emergency. I will say, for me, my 2nd c section was a BREEZE. I had my catheter out and walking down the hall to get pudding 6 hours afterwards and I have a low pain tolerance. The difference in the chaos of an emergency vs the planned was sooo different. You done great MAMA and Gabe, way to go for being SO involved in her birth story!
We had an unexpected labor/delivery. At 37w5d, I started getting sick, I couldn't keep any solid food down. I could drink anything with no problems, but solid food came immediately right back up without even getting nauseous. My husband took me to the ER on the second day of this happening. I had severe right upper quadrant pain for like 3 weeks before this, and had to start my maternity leave early bc of it. So we get to the ER, they take me to L&D, hook me up to baby monitors, get a urine sample, draw blood, all that. The Dr on call (who originally told me to stay home bc I had a stomach bug), told me my potassium was critically low and it was possibly my gall bladder, so they admitted me for overnight potassium, but this "did not warrant an induction". This was during shift change and they realized no one checked my BP. They checked it, and checked it about 5 times. They put the stroke team on standby and the Dr runs back in with meds because my BP was 200/100, and she said they were inducing me immediately and gave me a second iv for BP meds and magnesium. That meant I had to get a catheter. I was on a heart monitor with like 6 leeds/wires, belly monitor, ivs in each arm, and a catheter. I was MISERABLE! They did 12hrs of cervadil, the next morning they took it out and I was only 1cm but like 70% effaced. They decided to do cytotec. About 4 hours later, I felt a warm feeling on my thigh. I reached down and my hand was covered in blood! My placenta detached. Nurses rushed in, had to throw away a pillow and strip the bed down to the bare mattress bc I passed a clot the size of a soft all. The dr comes in, checks me, I'm still at 1cm and 70% effaced. She breaks my water, puts the monitors on baby's head. They start pitocin and immediately call anesthesia for my epidural. He was there within 10 min. Got the epidural, didn't hurt bc I was so swollen and miserable. Still have all the wires and leeds and tubes. I feel drunk and hungover from the magnesium, but Dr comes in and says "this is a marathon, not a sprint, get some rest this baby will probably be born tomorrow morning. It's about 8pm, so been in the hospital almost 24 hours at that point. I was out of pain, I was so tired bc I was 3 days of no sleep, no food, etc. Well, urine output stopped, which they thought maybe the magnesium was shutting down my kidneys. They rush in, mention an emergency c-section but decide to check me. I'm at 10cm. I start pushing, only pushed for 30 min. But baby gets stuck crowning in my pelvis. His stats plummet, so they give me an episiotomy and he's out the next push. He has a giant bruise on his head from being stuck for so long. He was born at 10:22pm on 2/9. I hold him for 2 hours, then the nurses pick me up and clean me up, and wheel me to post partum. I had to be on the mag for 24 more hours, which meant I couldn't get out of bed, couldn't even turn or sit up on my own, and could not eat. Finally about 26 hours after delivery, they let me eat and stand up. Hubby has to undress and bathe me, puts me in a diaper. Our son developed jaundice and his levels kept going up, so a full 24 hours under the lights at 4 days old finally helped enough to get us home. I was in the hospital 7 days, he came home at 5 days old. It was extremely traumatic, but our son is a happy, healthy, smart, and strong 2 year old now!
You did such an amazing job. Not seeing. Her for that long is so saddening! I am so sorry for that! You are a bad as!! Thank you Gabe for being so amazing.
To the Basham family,
Congratulations on your beautiful little angel! Ivory is truly a blessing from God. Drue, I've watched you handle social media challenges with grace and faith, and your content reflects wholesome values we can all admire.
My daughters adore your channel, and you’ve been a remarkable role model. Now, as a mother, your wisdom and love will be passed on to your own daughter. We look forward to watching your family continue to grow. May God bless you with His finest blessings.
Lord, thank you for keeping mom and baby safe. Bless Drue with a speedy recovery and guide both Drue and Gabe as they embark on this journey of parenthood. May they continue to grow in strength, love, and wisdom, raising Ivory with faith and joy.
Welcome to the world, Ivory Amelia. You are already so loved and blessed with incredible parents. We look forward to seeing you grow as much as your parents allow. May God continue to bless you, sweet baby girl.
drue, you have no idea how comforting this video is to me and i hope you find comfort in knowing you are not alone! my water broke in the middle of the night too & while i did not have to have a C section or be put under, my daughter was rushed to the NICU for fluid in her lungs right after i gave birth. my husband went down with her while i recovered from the epidural. i wasn’t able to hold my daughter until about 5 hours after she was born. like you and gabe, we also had to stay an extra night for my daughter to be under the blue light (she hated the eye mask too!). my mama stayed with me the last night because my husband had to go back to work (he’s a houston fireman). i hated not having my golden hour experience. i hated watching my daughter have to sit under a blue light instead of being in my arms. i hate that my husband wasn’t able to bring my daughter home from the hospital with me due to having to work (i am very thankful my mama was there though).
I just want you to know that you are not alone! thank you, Jesus, for a healthy mama, daddy and baby Ivory! I am so excited for y’all! being a girl mama is the best!
Gabe loves you in a really lovely way! When my kid is old enough, I hope she meets a wonderful man like this.
Thank you for sharing your birth story! Ours is very similar, I pushed for 3 hours and turns out my pelvis was too small as well and ended up having to get a c section with my baby girl as well! It’s nice to know I’m not alone! You have such a beautiful baby girl! I’m praying for healing for you mama! Congratulations!! 🩷🥰
Our babies are only a few days apart!
I went in for an induction, started with two rounds of cytotec one at midnight and one at 6, water broke on its own at shift change, doctor came in and finished breaking it around 8, started pitocin at 10, epidural at 11ish, baby here at 5 after a total of 3 hours pushing!
As someone who had an emergency c section the first time 6 years ago… I’m sorry. I know that it was so hard and your a great momma. You will grieve those moments you lost. But it gets better and easier. I’m also here to tell you a planned c section is soooo much better and it will be better. Enjoy your beautiful baby. ❤❤❤
Oh my goodness I cried the entire video! ❤ yall did so good congratulations!
Also a lot of what u went thru was somewhat true for me too! It’s so scary but also so wonderful ❤
Y’all are doing a great job as being a parents and she’s so beautiful. I had emergency c-section with my son. He laid on his umbilical cord so he stopped breathing. I was asleep and I gotten woken up by doctors around my bed and they helped me move into my back and they told me that my son laid on his umbilical cord and he stopped breathing. But I enjoyed listening to yalls story about giving birth and what happened to you while in labor. I love yalls videos so much. N congratulations ❤❤❤❤❤❤
My heart is so full. Thank you for sharing your birth story Gabe and Drew. I'm sorry things were difficult but you both handled it the best you could. God was with you every step of the way and the blessing of baby girl is proof of His love. Congratulations family! Drew, please don't be hard on yourself. That was a lot and you're an amazing mom already. I see it 💖. Gabe so very well done husband and dad!!!! Continued blessings Basham Family ❤
Fellow emergency c section mama I totally felt the same way as you, but we did not fail we are strong & all that matters is our babies arrived into the world safely! We are warriors! My daughter also had jaundice & had to do light therapy…Ivory is so beautiful congratulations 💕🥳
As a mom of two I feel like our birth stories are never how we envision. She is beautiful and y’all are a beautiful family ❤
Awwww my first c section was planned and my second was a crash c section as well and do not let it ruin you having more babies a planned c section is so much easier on you❤️ It took so much longer to heal for me after being in labour for so long before surgery my entire body hurt. I choke up every time I see someone give birth naturally still and understand that failing feeling but you certainly did not fail and Gabe is so good to you❤ you did amazing.
I went to my 36 week appointment and I had to be induced that night. My baby was in the NICU for a couple of days. I love watch your videos and tik toks. You are one of my favorite tik tok family. Congratulations.
You are the most amazing mama for Ivory. I went thru almost the exact same thing with my first son. Labored 18 hours. My son would not drop far enough in my pelvis. We ended up in a c section. I was awake but my reaction to the anesthesia caused me to have the most terrible shakes and I couldn’t hardly hold my baby after birth. We dealt with jaundice too. He stayed yellow for a week or two and is now a thriving 2.5 year old. You endured the largest form of labor and recovery. We had 7 layers of our body cut for our babies to come in this world. You did what was safest for you and Ivory. Do not doubt your worth because you did the most selfless thing for her.
I never post on videos lol but this one…
My hubby and I struggled to get pregnant for 10 years and finally last year at the beginning of December I found out I was pregnant! The most surreal, incredible, most amazing feeling in the world! About a week later I seen your post about being pregnant! I was so excited for you! Idk if it was my hormones but I cried when I seen your post! The feeling of trying and trying and watching everyone around you have babies and finally after it feeling like it will never happen… It happens! I couldn’t help but cry tears of joy for you guys! I followed you throughout your whole pregnancy while also going through mine! You felt like my pregnant bestie lol!
I just recently gave birth to my baby boy about a month early.. and I also had to have a c-section… most traumatic experience I’ve ever gone through! Watching this video made me relive my whole experience because it was so similar! So many people say having a C-section is the “easy way out”… NO WAY! Worst and best experience of my life! And the pain after!!!!! Yes girl!! I agree the pain I was in was the worst pain I ever experienced in my life!
The feeling of being a failure is so normal. I felt like the biggest failure and constantly blaming myself for having to have a C-section… but we are not failures.
We did this for our babies! We did what we had to do to get our precious babies here safely! God got us through it all and kept his hands upon our babies! We are super mamas 💗
I thank God for my hubby as well! He did everything the first 2 nights! You talking about Gabe and how his dad instincts kicked in so fast and naturally is exactly how I felt about my hubby! They were made for this! God definitely blessed us with such great men.
I’m so happy for you both! Congratulations on such a beautiful baby girl 😍
Welcome to parenthood ❤ I’ll definitely continue to follow and watch you guys as we experience all these new adventures we are about to experience! 😊🩵