Running (around, not like, for a mile-long run) is the thing that makes me feel better when I have anxiety attacks. When I NEED to stay home with my kids and I feel it coming on, I just jump up and down and shake my arms out instead...
Abby is ABSOLUTELY right! There is nothing in this world like carrying a baby and giving birth, feeling them kick and move inside. It's an experience like no other! It's incredible, amazing and beautiful. There's really no way to describe it.
C- section mom here, I loved my C section recovery and experience. I only took pain meds for 1 day, after I didn't feel the need to medicate. Hubby mostly brought baby to me for the first 2 weeks. By Week 4, I was honestly back to normal. My scar is really small and it's my little reminder of the special period I shared with my baby. Best of luck :)
Same here I had 3 and my experiences were all wonderful the babies were with me the whole time unless they had to go to the nursery for issues which happened to my 2nd. You will do wonderful !!
This is considered cliche to say about The Unplanned Podcast but you guys make every Wednesday a million times better! I've been following you guys for 3 years now and you are the most genuine and inspiring TH-camrs ever! Love from China❤(I'm moving to Texas in 2 weeks)
Hey Morgan, I've had 6 kids, and I felt exactly the same with my first. I watched HOURS AND HOURS of birth videos on TH-cam in preparation for my birth. The thing I compare labor to is Power Lifting. It's not called "labor" for no reason, but it's a DOABLE labor. And pushing, for me, is always a relief, not worse than the contractions. You can do this!
Ugh I just had my son almost 6 weeks ago, UNPLANNED C-section. I had pushed for 2 hrs, we had such high hopes bc with my daughter I pushed for 2 min & she came out. This baby boy was trying to come out face up & ALSO got stuck on my pubic bone. So after 2 hrs of pushing I had to go in for the C-section. I healed very well but I will say the first 2 weeks were tough. Don’t be afraid to accept all the help you are offered. I had to keep telling myself that bc I’m so stubborn & also not used to feeling sort of helpless not being able to do much. I like to be independent & even now I’m still trying to tell myself it’s okay to accept help.
Omg thinking about how Abby could be having the baby today or tomorrow, crazy!! That went by so fast! So excited for the both of you and for Griffin as well. You guys will be amazing parents of 2! They say the first child is an angel and the second is always a handful! Be prepared for the hard times and know that it is normal. Please reach out to anyone if/when you find the struggles getting worse, we all love you guys and love how real you are while also protecting your family’s privacy. I wish you a speedy recovery and hoping momma and baby are healthy and well! ❤ I’m just so excited for you I’m rambling! Congratulations again, Matt and Abby, Griffin, August, and all the aunties, uncles, grandmas, and grandpas, as I know y’all have an amazing family as well.
This was true for me. My first was an AMAZING baby , toddler, and now 11 year old. My second is 7 now and she has been the no limit soldier since day one. Currently 31 weeks pregnant with my VERY unexpected “oopsie” baby and I can’t wait to see what he is like! I must confess, I hope he’s a little more like his brother than sister 😝
Pay more attention to the older baby. That's why so many children resent the baby try to keep it just like it was before. As a mother of 6 I tried to make sure nothing changed as far as affection and play time
Thank you guys for being such an incredible support system for me. Just watching you two brings me a looooot of joy and happiness. Being home alone sucks but with your podcasts and videos it doesn’t feel like that anymore. It feels like I just had an amazing face to face conversation with my friends. Thank you guys. You are one of the most beautiful couples I’ve ever seen! We love you guys!❤
I’m happy abby can give her perspective on both vaginal and C section deliveries because I am a week behind her and definitely starting to feel the anxiousness of birth. I have also been experiencing the lightening crotch, so it is good to hear that someone else has the same experience! Thank y’all for sharing this video!!
I had 4 unmedicated homebirths, and two c-sections! Please know, you can have a lovely, peaceful delivery no matter what type of delivery you end up having ❤️
I am 37 weeks pregnant with my second child! Love listening to you guys ❤ been a fan for years and being able to go through these journeys with you guys is awesome. And Abby you have kept me in such positive spirits during this pregnancy. Keep it up dudes! 😊😊
As someone who had an unmedicated birth with my daughter, it is STILL a running joke 10 years later about how much of an animal I sounded like. Apparently a mating hyena or lion is accurate 😅 Most positive wishes for your 2nd birth Abby + Matt 🤍
This made me laugh! But hey, whatever helps to get those little ones to get safely into the world right? I mean.. unmediated? That’s a rockstar right there. I know that if I am ever blessed that I will for sure get as much medication as they will give me 😂. Although it will be a c-section for me anyway due to some health problems. It’s safe for baby and for me. 😊
Omg yes! I was pretty silent until I literally roared my baby out. I wasn’t expecting the primal noises cause that was not my experience the first time but that one was medicated so I don’t know if that made a difference
Hahaha that reminded me of my delivery last year. It was my second pregnancy and I felt really good, when the real pain kicked in it was too late. So, I had my baby in the car. I delivered my son while my husband was driving. But the drive there was hilarious. It was summer and hot, so I opened a window and I screamed from the top of my lungs. And my husband closed the window. So I opened it again. And he subtly was closing it. And i really needed that wind. I yelled at him to stop it 😂😂 but I knew he just didnt want to scare the people in the village. Cos, we live in Germany and there are just bunch of villages on the way to the hospital 😂😂 lookinh back it was so funny. None of us knew wtf was going on 😅
This is the perfect video to get me through my nightly pregnancy insomnia 🙃We were due around the same day but I may also need an induction/c-section this week! Hoping for the best delivery and recovery for mamas and babies all around ❤️😘
I’m a pregnant mom with two little boys! 😅😂 This pregnancy has been harder, and it’s definitely different with two little ones running around. But I’m definitely grateful the are 5 and almost 3. My oldest is starting kindergarten! So it’ll be a great few months of just me and my middle baby. 🥰
Please do not give up the “what’s up dudes/peace out dudes.” Congratulations guys! I hope it’s a smooth delivery and speedy recovery. Matt, you do work on this podcast and we are appreciative.
I had lightning crotch with both of my pregnancies and it started at 22 weeks and didn’t go away until I gave birth. It was so painful it was hard to walk! I feel for any woman who also has this! Sending you all the love! ❤
I just want to say I'm so happy you made a space for those of us Matt and Abby viewers who loved your sit down, talking videos. I look forward to this podcast every week. Congratulations on your new little one. Wishing you all the best. (:
I’m 5’8”, have wider hips, and still experienced shoulder dystocia with my almost 9lb baby girl (first baby), just a month after Griffin. Our bodies were made to deliver babies, no matter the size of mom and baby. However, the best place for the mom to deliver her baby is where she is most comfortable! Wether it’s on an operating table or at home🫶🏼🫶🏼
Had a c-section with my son! He’s my first and only right now. He was 10 pound and 1 Oz. Never dilated at all. Had him the day before his due date! Best of luck momma and dada! Congratulations to you two and Griffen’
Good luck with baby August Abby! Matt, hold her hand for all of it. I think the one suggestion I would have to Matt is to please be a little more sensitive with comments about finances to the general public. The “inflation hasn’t been that bad” comment could have been handled better. So many people in communities feel it, especially at the grocery store.
My husband and I are both good at being alone and are not clingy. But I spend a lot of time hoping he’ll be home when I go into labor. Pregnant with baby #4 and I’m convinced he could deliver this baby. He’s a birthing expert now and helps me so much. He’s the dad, the doula, and the ob all wrapped in 1 😂
You had an unmedicated birth? you must be so strong. I’m only 10 so I’ve never been pregnan, but my mom had unmediated birth for me and my older brother and my sister was a c-section at the hospital and she said natural/unmediated birth was why more painful. So you are a very strong person.
@@Karah_Wingfield_Official I actually got an epidural for all 3! And I was glad. But each person has different experiences. My babies were 9#7oz, 10#12oz, and 9#12oz. We’ll see how big #4 is
hi matt and abby, i like listening to your podcast and I am glad you stopped sharing your son. I hope you will continue to move in the right direction, and persuade your friends as well :)
I have had 4 c sections. The first couple of weeks are hard. I think you feel weaker , everything takes longer. Rest and just take care of you and the baby for the first weeks after . Hope you have a healthy baby and a fast recovery .
I was told by the anesthesiologist at the birth of my first child that the epidural is meant for contraction pain, not for “bottom” pain. Women push more effectively if they can feel what they’re doing down there. And Abby, I definitely felt every stitch my first time, too. It was distressing, but not unbearable. I imagine that that pain might have been blunted a little bit, because I don’t think I could do less than jump off the bed if there was absolutely no pain relief. Needles are sharp!
That is wildly incorrect. My firstborn I felt nothing, not even pressure. I pushed maybe 3 times, the baby basically fell out it was so easy. My second baby my epidural wasn’t working right and feeling the pain as the baby descended was something that I hope to never experience again. And pushing that baby out took a lot more time and effort.
Opposite with my cousin. She couldn't push because she felt all the pain down there. At the end my cousin's baby dead because she had a shoulder dystocia and it lasted for more than 5 mins. She couldn't push it out because of intense pain (she told me it was like she couldn't feel waist down and it was like the genital area was ripping and dropping down with a feeling of boiling water pouring down there). And she was kinda dumb to say that epidural would make pushing impossible but at the end she lost her child too. After years she had another baby through vaginal delivery with epidural and she just pushed for less than 10 mins. Not everyone can push without epidural just because the body knows. No hate
Congrats on new baby hope you are healing well Abby .. it’s late Wednesday here in nz when you post and I love the timing ! I watch you while on xtrainer xxx
I have heard baby #1 makes you want to have more, baby 2 makes you crazy, baby 3 surprises you because now it is zone defense, baby 4+ you've got the zone defense down so it's just adding more joy as you go. (I have three, stopped because of medical difficulties but would have loved more).
My last baby 100% natural. Felt it all and the stitching and no loud screaming. No epidurals with any of my babies. I had one csection and its a lot longer recovery. So ive had 5 babies...3 with gas and no epidural , 1 csection and 1 totally natural. Done the gammit
Always ask for an itemized bill and they will delete items off because they know you’ll dispute a $40 Tylenol or that supper you didn’t eat or get the night you delivered.
I'm either also pregnant right now and it isn't showing up for the doctors yet or I have some other medical problem going on pray for me 🤍I hope your delivery goes amazing sending love🤍
My second son was a wild child in the womb & hes a wildchild now! Lol hes 3.5yo & hes exhausting. I had a 3rd boy 4.5mons ago & so far the 3rd was quiet & chill in the womb & hes the same outside of the womb right now.
C-Section advice: try to get off the painkillers sooner than later. And walk as soon as you can. They won’t let you go home if you don’t. The drugs make your mental state unstable and it affects breastfeeding. You will have to rest longer. No picking up your older son. Restrict your cleaning activities the first few weeks home. Trying to remember everything I learned. I had three c-sections.
Absolutely. I had two. And I blame pain killers for messing up with my kid’s stomach. With second kid I asked doctors for no drugs at all, and they kept it minimal. And breastfeeding where much easier with second baby.
Truly THE BEST podcast I have ever listened to!! Wednesdays are my favorite now 😆. Getting to watch you both experience new things in marriage and parenthood is so inspiring to watch, and makes me so so incredibly excited to be a mama one day in the future. Thankyou both so much for all of the hard work that goes into this podcast and all of your amazing youtube videos. I love you both so much thankyou for all you do and for always being so real with us! Praying for your family as little August enters into this world! ❤
If you can be successful at being a single parent, you can do damn near anything. I have a 3 year old and I have been the only parent since she was born. Abby after your c section, get up and start walking as soon as possible. I’ve had 2 c sections and my first one I laid around and it took FOREVER to recover. My second c section my daughter was in the hospital for almost a month and I was forced to get moving and I recovered in a quarter of the time. So just move around as quickly as you can.
Totally agree about insurance and them being a pain in the butt. We've been having trouble with our daughter's physical therapy and she got put out to collection. She doesn't owe as much as you guys but she owes about $5k. I'm so excited for you guys to have August (Auggie).
I really like the comment made by Matt about putting your baby down. We know people who sadly acted on their stress and overwhelm and it hurt their baby. That’s important! Seems very drastic, but more common than you realize!
I delivered 3 without any meds mny years ago. I didn't scream I squeezed my husband so hard. My daughter delivered her son 2 years ago and he was born with hos intestines outside his body . We were petrified the last half of her pregnancy but she had an amazing team of drs for her and the baby. Now she's 37 and 6 mo ths pregnant and scared she will have to have a c section. God bless you Abby. Keeping you prayers for a safe birth
I just had my first son and unfortunately I had the experience Matt talked about. We wanted to go natural (or as natural as possible while being induced) so I pushed for as long as I could but I had agonizing back pain even with the epidural. We ended up having to switch plans and do a C-section, which went horribly. Healing from them both was definitely hard and I would not recommend it. I wish I had just scheduled a C-section. On a different note, you guys are so amazing and listening to your podcast during my drives to and from work have been so helpful in the transition after my maternity leave!
First like and first comment woop!!! Very excited for a new video. Good luck guys and congratulations! Your little family are so loved 😍 You guys are so down to earth and lovely xx
I hope we have news about baby august soon❤ maybe he is here now 💖 im so excited to meet him , for Griffin to meet his babybrother ❤ and just let ya start living yalls best life with 2 babies
I’m on baby watch 😂😂 Prayers for your sweet family ❤ I love Abbie’s positivity and confidence in herself, and Matt’s ability to keep her laughing, but supported in every way ❤
0:00: 🤰 Abby discusses her excitement and curiosity about the upcoming C-section, the challenges of intimacy during pregnancy, and the pain and joy of giving birth. 6:57: 😍 The speaker is excited about the news of their niece or nephew and discusses pregnancy cravings and challenges. 12:54: 🤰 The speaker discusses the intense and traumatic experience of giving birth, but also the beauty and pride that comes with it. 19:07: 😊 The couple had a spontaneous date night and watched a three-hour long movie, despite missing out on other plans, and the wife is experiencing back pain due to the baby's position. 27:01: 🤰 The speaker gives advice for pregnant women and discusses experiencing lightning crotch. 31:09: 😅 The speaker discusses various topics related to pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum depression. 37:46: 🏃 The speaker discusses the benefits of running and exercise for mental health, as well as the importance of taking breaks as a parent. 43:13: 🤣 The couple discusses their experience with intimacy during pregnancy and what they packed in their hospital bag. 49:21: ! The speaker is excited and a little sad about the end of her pregnancy, and predicts that her baby will look like her firstborn. 55:16: 🤰 The speaker discusses their mixed emotions about body image changes during pregnancy and their excitement for the upcoming birth. Recap by Tammy AI
Im so excited so yall. I hope the delivery goes (or went) smooth. I cant wait to see all the upcoming videos with the grandparents and all the babies. A video I look forward to seeing is hopefully Dallin, Bella, and Story seeing August. I love how yall highlight your help AND single parents. "You are a jerk." I laughed so hard.
Awww I loved this. Abby explaining everything feels so close to all the feelings I just had. I have 2 under 2 as well only 4 months in🤍 I knew my babes personalities before they were born too, so special 🥺
I have 3 kids: a 3 year old, a 2 year old and a 9 month old. I had a traumatic vaginal birth with my first (he was also stuck) and I had to have reconstructive surgery a week after his birth. For the next two babies I had c-sections and they were amazing. Especially the last one. I had a much better experience, so I hope the same for you, Abby.
When Abby asked if she was clingy and Matt answered I about rolled 😂😂😂 Just because I mostly watch you guys’ TikTok’s and reels and to me it seems like Matt, since he’s always recording Abby, seems to be the one that’s always around Abby. Loved his answer. He’s so sweet to Abby. I am the same way towards my husband. I just love being around him.
Honestly you never know who will like the podcast! I never want children but I love how you guys talk and share knowledge about different things and places :)
You guys are just awesome 🥰 Please share your experiences when u guys were in college and how you managed your expenses etc. I feel like it would be really helpful to all the next generation kids who look up to you guys :)
I just had my 4th son. It was my cheapest yet at 4,500. If you do cash payment they take it down. My husband did deliver this one. So maybe they gave us a discount for it. My other cash one was 7,500. We did one through insurance and it was 35,000!!!! And 1,500 a month to have insurance. It's a racquet. I always do cash payment and save up before. Granted I'm so blessed that nothing terrible happened but man insurance is just so so shitty. Women hypnobirthing is life changing. I wish I knew about it on my 1st. Even just for meditation whilst pregnant. It's amazing!!!
I’ve had all different experiences, vbac was soooo much easier for me. Cesarean, vbac, vbac, vbac, cesarean. The last was the hardest. Praying your experience is smooth, don’t forget to rest rest rest! Pushing it prolongs healing.❤️
You can dispute the the validity of the hospital bill with the collection agency for future reference. That way when you are waiting for the insurance company is figuring things out, you aren't paying for something you don't even owe. I hope you have a great birthday and congratulations! ❤
Congratulations so much guys!!!! So happy for you!!! Also can you please tell Matt to apply moisturiser to his knees 😂 I kept staring at the grey knee 😅
Can't wait for you to welcome baby #2! I'm so excited, and wondering which day it will be (if it hasn't already happened) :) I remember crying so hard last year when you announced the birth of Griffin.
Thank you Abby for mentioning the lightning crotch feeling.. I’d been getting those for a few weeks starting somewhere around the end of 1st trimester and couldn’t describe the feeling to the doctor and didn’t know what’s going on.
It is, but nothing terrible and usually it’s quickly gone, sometimes it comes in a few waves… I had it for a few weeks and now it’s gone, expecting it to come back in the 3rd trimester.. the best I could describe it was that it is close to pain during urinary infection, but it was just sometimes, it’s a sharp pain, like a cramp down there.
My brothers wife pushed for 4 hours with nurses and doctors leaving her for an hour at a time not checking her as often as they should’ve. And after 4 hours of pushing and really bad tearing the doctor came in and said that the baby’s head was too big and that she had to be rushed to a c-section. It was a really rough recovery for her.
Abby!! The hospital staff is working for YOU. if you want to wear a bra just say so! I did for my 6 kids and just whipped it off after birth for skin to skin and nursing. You’re in charge! Good luck!
Abby, in the 2nd trimester the baby is smaller and the weight of the baby is almost completely on the pelvic floor and bladder, after the third trimester and as the baby gets bigger the uterus rises up into the abdomen and above the pelvic bone, that’s why there is less leakage!
I suggest asking for the clear drape. They don’t make you watch baby get pulled out but they will move the blue drape and there will be a clear so you can see baby. Other wise it feels like forever for them to being baby over and you don’t get to see them right away ! I did it with my third it was great
Didn't even have an epidural, was at go time while the guy was talking to me about giving me the epidural, but said to everyone, having the baby now, did not believe me either, but they checked and I was. Crazy.
I just had my second and joined the 2 under 2 club! I had pushed for 2 hours after taking forever to get fully dilated. The epidural was wearing off, baby boy wasn't in a good position and his heart rate was all over the place so I had to have an unplanned c-section. I am uneasy with needles let alone surgery. After the c-section, before even getting to hold him, the pediatrician told us they needed to send our boy to a specialty NICU over an hour away. A week at UVA and he was all good to take home. 2 days later I got post partum preeclampsia and spent another 4 days in the hospital. I will be taking a longer break between babies this time lol
I'm currently 34 weeks and 4 days and my husband and I have a newly 3 yr old son. I'm still in denial kinda like I know I'm pregnant... But it's still wild to think we're going to have a baby so soon and it makes me want to cry tears of joy and anxiety whenever I think of it lol. It's been very nice to be able to go through this pregnancy with you abby. I'm 22 and my husband is 25, we feel so nice having a couple at our age being so open about having kids young 💕💕💕💕 Much love from our little town Ethel, WA.❤❤❤❤
I absolutely love this you are both just such an amazing down-to-earth people y'all are so cute and very funny I was cracking up about the part where matt talks in his sleep and Abby's grumpy 😂🤣 I also like how sweet you guys are to each other and so respectful congratulations so excited for you both to have your second baby I had three C-sections with all my girls you got this Abby I think I liked the C-sections cuz it was planned you go in they prep you and you have a baby in an hour the recovery might be a little bit longer but other than that it's not bad ice packs really help and rest as much as you can also with a C-section breast milk takes a little bit longer to get in thank you for sharing your story ❤
“Do people that run know that they don’t have to?” Has never been more relatable 😂
For real. She had me rolling!!
Haha for real. I ran everyday for 10 years and now I regretted doing that that after I stopped due to chronic illness
Running (around, not like, for a mile-long run) is the thing that makes me feel better when I have anxiety attacks. When I NEED to stay home with my kids and I feel it coming on, I just jump up and down and shake my arms out instead...
LOL I ran for years! 4 marathons. I'm now like, why??? 😂
I only run when someone is chasing me 😂
Abby is ABSOLUTELY right! There is nothing in this world like carrying a baby and giving birth, feeling them kick and move inside. It's an experience like no other! It's incredible, amazing and beautiful. There's really no way to describe it.
Being a 22yo girl non pregnant I can only say Abby is freaking smart, I feel like I learned a lot about pregnancies watching this 😂
C- section mom here, I loved my C section recovery and experience. I only took pain meds for 1 day, after I didn't feel the need to medicate. Hubby mostly brought baby to me for the first 2 weeks. By Week 4, I was honestly back to normal. My scar is really small and it's my little reminder of the special period I shared with my baby. Best of luck :)
I can’t wait to see your lil man. And now Bella and Dalton have their baby all these babies so cute
Same here I had 3 and my experiences were all wonderful the babies were with me the whole time unless they had to go to the nursery for issues which happened to my 2nd. You will do wonderful !!
This is considered cliche to say about The Unplanned Podcast but you guys make every Wednesday a million times better! I've been following you guys for 3 years now and you are the most genuine and inspiring TH-camrs ever! Love from China❤(I'm moving to Texas in 2 weeks)
Safe move to the Lone Star State.
@April_Song safe travels to you and your family during this big move
You will be kind of a neighbor we live in Beaumont Texas
@@karenlight566 thank you so much! my family is not moving with me, I'm going for school.😇
Abby I really appreciate how you are becoming more protective of your kids information! Thank you.
I love how up front they are and discussing the personal body stuff without clearly saying it! ❤
Hey Morgan, I've had 6 kids, and I felt exactly the same with my first. I watched HOURS AND HOURS of birth videos on TH-cam in preparation for my birth. The thing I compare labor to is Power Lifting. It's not called "labor" for no reason, but it's a DOABLE labor. And pushing, for me, is always a relief, not worse than the contractions. You can do this!
Who’s Morgan
@@beccaalina4233watch the video all the way through. The person who asked a question about birth
@@beccaalina4233one of the people who asked a question
Morgan is one of the ppl that asked a question! 14:48
I agree with you that the pain really let up when I got to push! It was definitely a relief.
Ugh I just had my son almost 6 weeks ago, UNPLANNED C-section. I had pushed for 2 hrs, we had such high hopes bc with my daughter I pushed for 2 min & she came out. This baby boy was trying to come out face up & ALSO got stuck on my pubic bone. So after 2 hrs of pushing I had to go in for the C-section. I healed very well but I will say the first 2 weeks were tough. Don’t be afraid to accept all the help you are offered. I had to keep telling myself that bc I’m so stubborn & also not used to feeling sort of helpless not being able to do much. I like to be independent & even now I’m still trying to tell myself it’s okay to accept help.
This was my ivf baby as well as my rainbow baby ❤
@@arcadiajayde7349congratulations on your new bundle of joy!
Same here for my fifth, we were going for a fourth HBAC and ended up transferring and got a cesarean. 😢 Honestly still not 100% four months later.
Single mom of 2, 3 and under here! Y’all’s podcast/videos help me get through it for sure!!! Love y’all! ❤
Omg thinking about how Abby could be having the baby today or tomorrow, crazy!! That went by so fast! So excited for the both of you and for Griffin as well. You guys will be amazing parents of 2!
They say the first child is an angel and the second is always a handful! Be prepared for the hard times and know that it is normal. Please reach out to anyone if/when you find the struggles getting worse, we all love you guys and love how real you are while also protecting your family’s privacy. I wish you a speedy recovery and hoping momma and baby are healthy and well! ❤
I’m just so excited for you I’m rambling! Congratulations again, Matt and Abby, Griffin, August, and all the aunties, uncles, grandmas, and grandpas, as I know y’all have an amazing family as well.
This was true for me. My first was an AMAZING baby , toddler, and now 11 year old. My second is 7 now and she has been the no limit soldier since day one. Currently 31 weeks pregnant with my VERY unexpected “oopsie” baby and I can’t wait to see what he is like! I must confess, I hope he’s a little more like his brother than sister 😝
Pay more attention to the older baby. That's why so many children resent the baby try to keep it just like it was before. As a mother of 6 I tried to make sure nothing changed as far as affection and play time
Thank you guys for being such an incredible support system for me. Just watching you two brings me a looooot of joy and happiness. Being home alone sucks but with your podcasts and videos it doesn’t feel like that anymore. It feels like I just had an amazing face to face conversation with my friends.
Thank you guys. You are one of the most beautiful couples I’ve ever seen!
We love you guys!❤
So happy to hear this!!!! Thankful for you!
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I’m happy abby can give her perspective on both vaginal and C section deliveries because I am a week behind her and definitely starting to feel the anxiousness of birth. I have also been experiencing the lightening crotch, so it is good to hear that someone else has the same experience! Thank y’all for sharing this video!!
I had 4 unmedicated homebirths, and two c-sections! Please know, you can have a lovely, peaceful delivery no matter what type of delivery you end up having ❤️
Oh thank you so much! I’m so relieved I’m not alone. ♥️
Another hit out of the park podcast. Thanks for sharing. My baby days are far over but love hearing new experiences.
I am 37 weeks pregnant with my second child! Love listening to you guys ❤ been a fan for years and being able to go through these journeys with you guys is awesome. And Abby you have kept me in such positive spirits during this pregnancy. Keep it up dudes! 😊😊
As someone who had an unmedicated birth with my daughter, it is STILL a running joke 10 years later about how much of an animal I sounded like. Apparently a mating hyena or lion is accurate 😅
Most positive wishes for your 2nd birth Abby + Matt 🤍
This made me laugh! But hey, whatever helps to get those little ones to get safely into the world right? I mean.. unmediated? That’s a rockstar right there. I know that if I am ever blessed that I will for sure get as much medication as they will give me 😂. Although it will be a c-section for me anyway due to some health problems. It’s safe for baby and for me. 😊
Omg yes! I was pretty silent until I literally roared my baby out. I wasn’t expecting the primal noises cause that was not my experience the first time but that one was medicated so I don’t know if that made a difference
Hahaha that reminded me of my delivery last year. It was my second pregnancy and I felt really good, when the real pain kicked in it was too late. So, I had my baby in the car. I delivered my son while my husband was driving. But the drive there was hilarious. It was summer and hot, so I opened a window and I screamed from the top of my lungs. And my husband closed the window. So I opened it again. And he subtly was closing it. And i really needed that wind. I yelled at him to stop it 😂😂 but I knew he just didnt want to scare the people in the village. Cos, we live in Germany and there are just bunch of villages on the way to the hospital 😂😂 lookinh back it was so funny. None of us knew wtf was going on 😅
Oh my goodness! This is gold!!!!
I was unmedicated too and I literally sounded like a cow 😆😅
This is the perfect video to get me through my nightly pregnancy insomnia 🙃We were due around the same day but I may also need an induction/c-section this week! Hoping for the best delivery and recovery for mamas and babies all around ❤️😘
I’m a pregnant mom with two little boys! 😅😂 This pregnancy has been harder, and it’s definitely different with two little ones running around. But I’m definitely grateful the are 5 and almost 3. My oldest is starting kindergarten! So it’ll be a great few months of just me and my middle baby. 🥰
Please do not give up the “what’s up dudes/peace out dudes.”
Congratulations guys! I hope it’s a smooth delivery and speedy recovery.
Matt, you do work on this podcast and we are appreciative.
I had lightning crotch with both of my pregnancies and it started at 22 weeks and didn’t go away until I gave birth. It was so painful it was hard to walk! I feel for any woman who also has this! Sending you all the love! ❤
Yay! Can’t wait for beautiful August to arrive!
You guys are so cut! I am a fan . I started watching when you guys were during a drive through video
I just want to say I'm so happy you made a space for those of us Matt and Abby viewers who loved your sit down, talking videos. I look forward to this podcast every week.
Congratulations on your new little one. Wishing you all the best. (:
I’m 5’8”, have wider hips, and still experienced shoulder dystocia with my almost 9lb baby girl (first baby), just a month after Griffin. Our bodies were made to deliver babies, no matter the size of mom and baby. However, the best place for the mom to deliver her baby is where she is most comfortable! Wether it’s on an operating table or at home🫶🏼🫶🏼
Had a c-section with my son! He’s my first and only right now. He was 10 pound and 1 Oz. Never dilated at all. Had him the day before his due date! Best of luck momma and dada! Congratulations to you two and Griffen’
Good luck with baby August Abby! Matt, hold her hand for all of it.
I think the one suggestion I would have to Matt is to please be a little more sensitive with comments about finances to the general public. The “inflation hasn’t been that bad” comment could have been handled better. So many people in communities feel it, especially at the grocery store.
My husband and I are both good at being alone and are not clingy. But I spend a lot of time hoping he’ll be home when I go into labor. Pregnant with baby #4 and I’m convinced he could deliver this baby. He’s a birthing expert now and helps me so much. He’s the dad, the doula, and the ob all wrapped in 1 😂
You had an unmedicated birth? you must be so strong. I’m only 10 so I’ve never been pregnan, but my mom had unmediated birth for me and my older brother and my sister was a c-section at the hospital and she said natural/unmediated birth was why more painful. So you are a very strong person.
@@Karah_Wingfield_Official I actually got an epidural for all 3! And I was glad. But each person has different experiences. My babies were 9#7oz, 10#12oz, and 9#12oz. We’ll see how big #4 is
Woah that’s pretty big. But still your so strog and hope #4 goes well
woohoo!!! i wish you the best during this transition to being mama of 2!
hi matt and abby, i like listening to your podcast and I am glad you stopped sharing your son. I hope you will continue to move in the right direction, and persuade your friends as well :)
I have had 4 c sections. The first couple of weeks are hard. I think you feel weaker , everything takes longer. Rest and just take care of you and the baby for the first weeks after . Hope you have a healthy baby and a fast recovery .
Said a prayer for Abby and baby that they have a healthy and wonderful delivery🤍
I was told by the anesthesiologist at the birth of my first child that the epidural is meant for contraction pain, not for “bottom” pain. Women push more effectively if they can feel what they’re doing down there. And Abby, I definitely felt every stitch my first time, too. It was distressing, but not unbearable. I imagine that that pain might have been blunted a little bit, because I don’t think I could do less than jump off the bed if there was absolutely no pain relief. Needles are sharp!
That is wildly incorrect. My firstborn I felt nothing, not even pressure. I pushed maybe 3 times, the baby basically fell out it was so easy. My second baby my epidural wasn’t working right and feeling the pain as the baby descended was something that I hope to never experience again. And pushing that baby out took a lot more time and effort.
Opposite with my cousin. She couldn't push because she felt all the pain down there. At the end my cousin's baby dead because she had a shoulder dystocia and it lasted for more than 5 mins. She couldn't push it out because of intense pain (she told me it was like she couldn't feel waist down and it was like the genital area was ripping and dropping down with a feeling of boiling water pouring down there). And she was kinda dumb to say that epidural would make pushing impossible but at the end she lost her child too. After years she had another baby through vaginal delivery with epidural and she just pushed for less than 10 mins. Not everyone can push without epidural just because the body knows. No hate
Abby & Matt, I am praying for you, the delivery, and for your recovery. I am so happy for you all. God bless and congratulations!
Congrats on new baby hope you are healing well Abby .. it’s late Wednesday here in nz when you post and I love the timing ! I watch you while on xtrainer xxx
I have heard baby #1 makes you want to have more, baby 2 makes you crazy, baby 3 surprises you because now it is zone defense, baby 4+ you've got the zone defense down so it's just adding more joy as you go. (I have three, stopped because of medical difficulties but would have loved more).
My last baby 100% natural. Felt it all and the stitching and no loud screaming.
No epidurals with any of my babies. I had one csection and its a lot longer recovery. So ive had 5 babies...3 with gas and no epidural , 1 csection and 1 totally natural. Done the gammit
Which was your favorite? I tried for natural but had to get a c section. I’m going to try for a vbac for our second though.
@@emilyahler5396 id say natural. It was hard but recovery was better. Plus my last was a vbac. All went well.
Good luck and hope all turns out well.
Always ask for an itemized bill and they will delete items off because they know you’ll dispute a $40 Tylenol or that supper you didn’t eat or get the night you delivered.
Yes and also technically you can ignore these bills in collections too. Not advising that but I know people that have done it
I'm either also pregnant right now and it isn't showing up for the doctors yet or I have some other medical problem going on pray for me 🤍I hope your delivery goes amazing sending love🤍
My second son was a wild child in the womb & hes a wildchild now! Lol hes 3.5yo & hes exhausting. I had a 3rd boy 4.5mons ago & so far the 3rd was quiet & chill in the womb & hes the same outside of the womb right now.
Good luck with your delivery. Praying for you all ❤
C-Section advice: try to get off the painkillers sooner than later. And walk as soon as you can. They won’t let you go home if you don’t. The drugs make your mental state unstable and it affects breastfeeding. You will have to rest longer. No picking up your older son. Restrict your cleaning activities the first few weeks home. Trying to remember everything I learned. I had three c-sections.
Absolutely. I had two. And I blame pain killers for messing up with my kid’s stomach. With second kid I asked doctors for no drugs at all, and they kept it minimal. And breastfeeding where much easier with second baby.
I used to absolutely hate running too. But I can attest to pushing through and learning to love it. It’s so rewarding and makes you feel great!
You are both amazing! Thanks for sharing and being so open with your listeners! ❤
Truly THE BEST podcast I have ever listened to!! Wednesdays are my favorite now 😆. Getting to watch you both experience new things in marriage and parenthood is so inspiring to watch, and makes me so so incredibly excited to be a mama one day in the future. Thankyou both so much for all of the hard work that goes into this podcast and all of your amazing youtube videos. I love you both so much thankyou for all you do and for always being so real with us! Praying for your family as little August enters into this world! ❤
I just woke up in the uk and I’ve just started watching when u should be getting ready
So excited for y’all! Praying the C-Section goes smoothly and your baby boy arrives safely earthside❤ Congratulations on baby number 2!!!!🎉
If you can be successful at being a single parent, you can do damn near anything. I have a 3 year old and I have been the only parent since she was born. Abby after your c section, get up and start walking as soon as possible. I’ve had 2 c sections and my first one I laid around and it took FOREVER to recover. My second c section my daughter was in the hospital for almost a month and I was forced to get moving and I recovered in a quarter of the time. So just move around as quickly as you can.
Totally agree about insurance and them being a pain in the butt. We've been having trouble with our daughter's physical therapy and she got put out to collection. She doesn't owe as much as you guys but she owes about $5k. I'm so excited for you guys to have August (Auggie).
No matter how a child comes to you it is a gift that is amazing beyond words! 💜 Best wishes for your 2nd little blessing & a very healthy recovery!
Couldn't agree more!!
I really like the comment made by Matt about putting your baby down. We know people who sadly acted on their stress and overwhelm and it hurt their baby. That’s important! Seems very drastic, but more common than you realize!
I delivered 3 without any meds mny years ago. I didn't scream I squeezed my husband so hard. My daughter delivered her son 2 years ago and he was born with hos intestines outside his body . We were petrified the last half of her pregnancy but she had an amazing team of drs for her and the baby. Now she's 37 and 6 mo ths pregnant and scared she will have to have a c section. God bless you Abby. Keeping you prayers for a safe birth
I just had my first son and unfortunately I had the experience Matt talked about. We wanted to go natural (or as natural as possible while being induced) so I pushed for as long as I could but I had agonizing back pain even with the epidural. We ended up having to switch plans and do a C-section, which went horribly. Healing from them both was definitely hard and I would not recommend it. I wish I had just scheduled a C-section.
On a different note, you guys are so amazing and listening to your podcast during my drives to and from work have been so helpful in the transition after my maternity leave!
I've been waiting 3 1/2 hours for this and now it's 2am😭😭 it's gonna be worth it tho!
Same literally 2 am And watching this so worth staying up! Can’t wait for baby august to be here!
First like and first comment woop!!! Very excited for a new video. Good luck guys and congratulations! Your little family are so loved 😍 You guys are so down to earth and lovely xx
I hope we have news about baby august soon❤ maybe he is here now 💖 im so excited to meet him , for Griffin to meet his babybrother ❤ and just let ya start living yalls best life with 2 babies
Attentive, sharp husband and a funny, adorable wife. Amazing podcast ❤
I’m very much like Matt in the sense of like to be alone and independent/independence, but also enjoy being social with someone.
I’m on baby watch 😂😂 Prayers for your sweet family ❤ I love Abbie’s positivity and confidence in herself, and Matt’s ability to keep her laughing, but supported in every way ❤
My kids are 40 and 38. I still have meltdowns. Taking a break is important. Our code word is giraffe ❤❤❤
Love that
0:00: 🤰 Abby discusses her excitement and curiosity about the upcoming C-section, the challenges of intimacy during pregnancy, and the pain and joy of giving birth.
6:57: 😍 The speaker is excited about the news of their niece or nephew and discusses pregnancy cravings and challenges.
12:54: 🤰 The speaker discusses the intense and traumatic experience of giving birth, but also the beauty and pride that comes with it.
19:07: 😊 The couple had a spontaneous date night and watched a three-hour long movie, despite missing out on other plans, and the wife is experiencing back pain due to the baby's position.
27:01: 🤰 The speaker gives advice for pregnant women and discusses experiencing lightning crotch.
31:09: 😅 The speaker discusses various topics related to pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum depression.
37:46: 🏃 The speaker discusses the benefits of running and exercise for mental health, as well as the importance of taking breaks as a parent.
43:13: 🤣 The couple discusses their experience with intimacy during pregnancy and what they packed in their hospital bag.
49:21: ! The speaker is excited and a little sad about the end of her pregnancy, and predicts that her baby will look like her firstborn.
55:16: 🤰 The speaker discusses their mixed emotions about body image changes during pregnancy and their excitement for the upcoming birth.
Recap by Tammy AI
Thank you Tammy AI! May I know where I can sign up for Tammy AI?
With both children I didn’t use any medication. With my son while in labor I was yelling out I want my kitty. Congratulations
Im so excited so yall. I hope the delivery goes (or went) smooth. I cant wait to see all the upcoming videos with the grandparents and all the babies. A video I look forward to seeing is hopefully Dallin, Bella, and Story seeing August. I love how yall highlight your help AND single parents.
"You are a jerk." I laughed so hard.
Prayers for a safe delivery and healthy boy! Looking forward to seeing your birth story.
Awww I loved this. Abby explaining everything feels so close to all the feelings I just had. I have 2 under 2 as well only 4 months in🤍 I knew my babes personalities before they were born too, so special 🥺
I have 3 kids: a 3 year old, a 2 year old and a 9 month old. I had a traumatic vaginal birth with my first (he was also stuck) and I had to have reconstructive surgery a week after his birth. For the next two babies I had c-sections and they were amazing. Especially the last one. I had a much better experience, so I hope the same for you, Abby.
Having the same issues with insurance and my wife is due in November and I have epilepsy its just crazy how many hoops you have to jump through
When Abby asked if she was clingy and Matt answered I about rolled 😂😂😂
Just because I mostly watch you guys’ TikTok’s and reels and to me it seems like Matt, since he’s always recording Abby, seems to be the one that’s always around Abby. Loved his answer. He’s so sweet to Abby. I am the same way towards my husband. I just love being around him.
Honestly you never know who will like the podcast! I never want children but I love how you guys talk and share knowledge about different things and places :)
You guys are just awesome 🥰 Please share your experiences when u guys were in college and how you managed your expenses etc. I feel like it would be really helpful to all the next generation kids who look up to you guys :)
Abby you are soo grateful for everything! I love y’all so much!
I just had my 4th son. It was my cheapest yet at 4,500. If you do cash payment they take it down. My husband did deliver this one. So maybe they gave us a discount for it.
My other cash one was 7,500. We did one through insurance and it was 35,000!!!! And 1,500 a month to have insurance. It's a racquet. I always do cash payment and save up before. Granted I'm so blessed that nothing terrible happened but man insurance is just so so shitty.
Women hypnobirthing is life changing. I wish I knew about it on my 1st. Even just for meditation whilst pregnant. It's amazing!!!
I’ve had all different experiences, vbac was soooo much easier for me.
Cesarean, vbac, vbac, vbac, cesarean. The last was the hardest. Praying your experience is smooth, don’t forget to rest rest rest! Pushing it prolongs healing.❤️
I love watching y’alls videos, they make my day a lot better. Y’all are such amazing parents. God loves y’all so much❤️
***** there you go....another 5 star episode in the books ....good job dudes
You can dispute the the validity of the hospital bill with the collection agency for future reference. That way when you are waiting for the insurance company is figuring things out, you aren't paying for something you don't even owe. I hope you have a great birthday and congratulations! ❤
Hey don't see it as your love is divided for little man your love will be multiplied! 🥰🥰🥰🥰
For migraines, if you take excedrin, my doctor recommended excedrin Tension headaches! You can take it while breastfeeding 😊
Wishing you a safe labor and delivery ❤
Abby is so sweet 😭 she is going to be a top mom for both of them 🥺
Congratulations so much guys!!!! So happy for you!!! Also can you please tell Matt to apply moisturiser to his knees 😂 I kept staring at the grey knee 😅
I heard that having your newborn skin to skin can reduce postpartum depression. Baby wearing and keeping them close should help some.
Can't wait for you to welcome baby #2! I'm so excited, and wondering which day it will be (if it hasn't already happened) :) I remember crying so hard last year when you announced the birth of Griffin.
Thank you Abby for mentioning the lightning crotch feeling.. I’d been getting those for a few weeks starting somewhere around the end of 1st trimester and couldn’t describe the feeling to the doctor and didn’t know what’s going on.
Is it painful and or does it hurt?
It is, but nothing terrible and usually it’s quickly gone, sometimes it comes in a few waves… I had it for a few weeks and now it’s gone, expecting it to come back in the 3rd trimester.. the best I could describe it was that it is close to pain during urinary infection, but it was just sometimes, it’s a sharp pain, like a cramp down there.
@@Felicja_17 thanks for responding
Who else has been waiting at least 20 minutes before this for this episode. I know I was waiting a lot longer❤❤❤
Me!!
You guys are so sweet and genuine. So happy for you. Love all your content. ❤❤❤
My grandpas birthday and my birthday were one day apart!! It was wonderful sharing our birthdays and memories together
My brothers wife pushed for 4 hours with nurses and doctors leaving her for an hour at a time not checking her as often as they should’ve. And after 4 hours of pushing and really bad tearing the doctor came in and said that the baby’s head was too big and that she had to be rushed to a c-section. It was a really rough recovery for her.
Abby!! The hospital staff is working for YOU. if you want to wear a bra just say so! I did for my 6 kids and just whipped it off after birth for skin to skin and nursing. You’re in charge! Good luck!
Abby, in the 2nd trimester the baby is smaller and the weight of the baby is almost completely on the pelvic floor and bladder, after the third trimester and as the baby gets bigger the uterus rises up into the abdomen and above the pelvic bone, that’s why there is less leakage!
I am so excited for you guys!!! Praying for a safe birth!!!! You guys are so sweet and I can’t wait!! So excited to see baby August!! ❤
I suggest asking for the clear drape. They don’t make you watch baby get pulled out but they will move the blue drape and there will be a clear so you can see baby. Other wise it feels like forever for them to being baby over and you don’t get to see them right away !
I did it with my third it was great
Didn't even have an epidural, was at go time while the guy was talking to me about giving me the epidural, but said to everyone, having the baby now, did not believe me either, but they checked and I was. Crazy.
I just had my second and joined the 2 under 2 club! I had pushed for 2 hours after taking forever to get fully dilated. The epidural was wearing off, baby boy wasn't in a good position and his heart rate was all over the place so I had to have an unplanned c-section. I am uneasy with needles let alone surgery. After the c-section, before even getting to hold him, the pediatrician told us they needed to send our boy to a specialty NICU over an hour away. A week at UVA and he was all good to take home. 2 days later I got post partum preeclampsia and spent another 4 days in the hospital. I will be taking a longer break between babies this time lol
I have been getting back into the work out game too!! Mostly doing strength training and stretching
Wishing u both the best of luck and that all goes well!! Hope recovery goes well for u Abby!!!! 😊❤️
I'm currently 34 weeks and 4 days and my husband and I have a newly 3 yr old son. I'm still in denial kinda like I know I'm pregnant... But it's still wild to think we're going to have a baby so soon and it makes me want to cry tears of joy and anxiety whenever I think of it lol. It's been very nice to be able to go through this pregnancy with you abby. I'm 22 and my husband is 25, we feel so nice having a couple at our age being so open about having kids young 💕💕💕💕 Much love from our little town Ethel, WA.❤❤❤❤
You guys should have the bucket list family on your podcast they are one of my favorite TH-cam
Ahhh congrats! I laughed when Abby said boys favor mom and girls favor dad, because my boy looks EXACTLY like his father 😂😂😂
I absolutely love this you are both just such an amazing down-to-earth people y'all are so cute and very funny I was cracking up about the part where matt talks in his sleep and Abby's grumpy 😂🤣 I also like how sweet you guys are to each other and so respectful congratulations so excited for you both to have your second baby I had three C-sections with all my girls you got this Abby I think I liked the C-sections cuz it was planned you go in they prep you and you have a baby in an hour the recovery might be a little bit longer but other than that it's not bad ice packs really help and rest as much as you can also with a C-section breast milk takes a little bit longer to get in thank you for sharing your story ❤
I love you guys💗
You make me laugh continually. Through everything, these videos calm my days.
Thanks for the smiles on so many of our faces :)
I have so much respect :)