My first labour was pre term at 36 weeks. He was a two hour labour and it was a shock to my whole system and the biggest lifetime change I have experienced as for every new parent I am sure. I had my second baby on the side of a highway all alone...that was mind blowing!!
100% here you on the emotional recovery taking longer. My birth was about 8.5 hours from start to my son being born. I feel like I was in shock for weeks. I look back and can tell I was a little disassociated because of the whirlwind of it! 4 years later I am still amazed at what my body was capable of! So glad you’re birth was a positive experience! Congratulations! Motherhood has you beaming with joy!
Ina May Gaskin’s Guide to Childbirth was where I learned the importance of keeping your jaw open during childbirth due to the connection to the sphincters in the body.
Beautiful story! I am 33 weeks pregnant and so curious about everyone's birth stories and I had watched a couple preterm birth vlogs that really scared me to the point where I was fearing going into preterm labor. Your video came up in a search and I was skeptical to click on your video but I am so happy I did. I feel like you alleviated a lot of my worries about going into preterm labor. Also, you have such a calming presence. Thank you for sharing your birth story!!
I'm so glad your husband advocated to wait hours for pitocin and asked the right questions. It's a possibility it would have intervened with the natural flow of your birth. Your birth sounds amazing! ❤ Thank-you for sharing
I'm so happy for you!! After my 27 week placental abruption ended in an emergency csection and stillbirth, it brings me hope to see other people having positive experiences ❤ Wishing you lots of joy
Ahh!! I'm so glad that you shared! I am currently 31+3 weeks and thinking about the possibility of my baby being in here like a month is INSANE! Even just thinking about them coming on time is crazy! 😂 I am planning on having my little one at a birth center with as little intervention as possible, so hearing about your experience is so fun! I'm so glad that you had Dan there to advocate for you!!! I will have my partner but we are also hiring a doula to help with anything and to advocate and educate me if needed. I'm not sure if you're planning on having anymore little ones but maybe next time you could look into a doula or midwife if you want to have another unmedicated birth, although it sounds like you rocked your first one!! 💚💕 I'd love to hear about your postpartum experience and whatever you're comfortable sharing 🥰
Beautiful story! It was too soon to reflect when we were there with you! So glad you recorded this! Now I have more of the missing and amazing pieces…. ❤❤❤ love you and Danny and Nora! ~ Momma
I gave birth to my son at 34 weeks exactly! He had the same birthdate as my husband! I was in a high risk pregnancy, and I broke my water a few days before giving birth. When Inwas admitted they tried and hoped to keep my baby until at least 35-36weeks, but my baby couldnt wait! He came just at 8pm on his dad's birthday! I love being a mom and good luck to all moms to be out there and to all the newmoms!
Wow thanks for sharing your positive story. I somehow happened upon this video (it was recommended since I’ve been watching positive birth stories) and I also happen to live in Columbia (your baby’s MU blanket was a giveaway!!) This made me feel so much better about the possibility of giving birth in the hospital low intervention if needed, as my main plan is to birth at home. The world needs more positive birth stories!!! Thank you again!!! It was a great reminder that even when the unexpected happens, we can still advocate for ourselves and the now intervention route!
Oh my gosh how awesome!!! I go to a mom group where a lot of the moms have had home births and it’s so interesting to hear about. facebook.com/share/g/hiNizh1Kxb3abLE9/?mibextid=K35XfP that’s the group link! Coffee every Friday at 10:30 :) But yes definitely it’s so good to hear positive stories - it eased my anxiety so much. Also, the new low intervention birth suites at MU look incredible!! I hope your birth is also a positive experience ❤️
This Birth Story came out at the right time. My good friend just had a baby at 36 weeks and the baby was 6 lbs. 3 oz. & 19". He was breech so she knew that she needed a C-Section but it was scheduled for August 29th but when her water broke she knew that he wanted to come out. When she got to the hospital they told her that she was dilated to 5 cm already so they needed to move fast the get the baby out so his butt would not come out. Thank God everything worked out for the best. Your story was so beautiful and thank you for sharing this with us. Nora is a beautiful name and she has so much hair. Take good care of yourself and I can not wait for the rest of the baby story. Love your channel.
Love that your husband was such a fantastic advocate for you!!! Such a healthy partnership ❤ currently 30 weeks with my second and it makes me feel so good to hear your story. Thank you for sharing ❤️
Thank you for sharing your birth, your story stood out to me as a preemie mom. I am pregnant with my second but it's been almost 8 years since my last birth and she was born at 29 weeks due to spontaneous labor, water stayed intact even, the doctor ruptured it 20 minutes or so before she was born to relieve some pressure. #2 is cooking well though, and I'm hoping for full term. 👶🏽 Congratulations on your little one 🙏🏽
Thank you so much for sharing! I love birth stories. I had my 2nd child 3 months ago unmedicated and it literally it's a mind blowing experience. So empowering. Definitely want to experience that again.
It was so special to hear this story, Becca (and Nora)! Thank you for sharing 💚 would love to hear more about how you’re all feeling during the postpartum period and beyond!
So so happy for you Becca! I absolutely loved hearing your birth story. It sounds like you had a total dream team & really wonderful birth experience even with the totally blindsiding early appearance - which also makes total sense on the needing to process not being pregnant anymore. I think something really happens in those last couple of weeks where one goes from being anxious about labor to I’m dooooooone so not getting that stage it’s all just “whoa what happened, I wasn’t ready for that”. Congrats again!
I'm 37+5 with our first girl. Every day is exciting wondering when we'll be welcoming our baby! Congrats! 🎉 Hope you are all feeling well and loving every change of the newborn season of life.
Thank you for sharing the Freya app! I'd never heard of it and just downloaded it, it's exactly what is been wishing I had! I'm 33 weeks but have a feeling this baby will come early. 😊❤
Congrats Becca! You look great I hope you and your family are doing well! Thanks for sharing, I love hearing other birth stories. I’ve had four kids and could say soooo much on this topic. My first and third babies were born 3 1/2 weeks early and my second and fourth were induced on their due dates. All delivered with no epidural. I feel like babies just come when they’re ready and there’s no pattern whatsoever. Everyone said my next would come early then she held on until her due date. Then the first two I delivered quickly after going into labor and my 3rd I labored for 18hours, 4th came quick. Every pregnancy and birth being very different. I guess my advice for your next is to expect anything to happen! ❤
You’re so right, they just come when they come 🤪 I’m going to have to be mindful not to expect anything with the next - I’ve heard from so many that every pregnancy & birth is soo different.
Good job becca!! I gave birth to my first baby via caserean section due to fear of the pain of normal delivery... I admire your courage and endurance👏👏 and your baby being fine despite the preterm delivery!
I’m happy to hear your birth story went well. My first son was early too at 35wks 5.3oz, no concerns either. The positive side is that you get to enjoy them tiny a lil longer!🥰 Looks like she’s gonna have beautiful hair as you.😍 I experience that feeling about the belly after giving birth with all 4 births. I wasn’t aware of ppd until I had my 4th son. Thanks for sharing a tiny bit of her with us!🎀
Wow!! It has definitely felt like stolen time 🥰 we’re so glad she came when she did. & yes her hair was one of the biggest shocks - I was thinking she’d be bald since she was early hahaha. Thank you for sharing your experience(s) too ❤️
Thank you so much for sharing this. I love hearing birthing stories. It takes me right to my own. Many, many years ago. You got this . Trust me it just keeps getting better and better 😊
OMG! What a great story! I had really intense back labor like a minute or two apart with my first one! Ugh! He was 9 lbs! The second child was no back labor and it was a breeze! So happy she is okay and you are okay!!!
Such a beautiful story. I am a mom of 4 and non of the births I had was similar to eachother. It is a new experience each time.I recognized myself in alot of what you was saying. Thank you so much for sharing and congratulation to your beautiful daughter.
Thank you for your birth story, Becca. 💕 Be sure to keep your original copy of this for the future. After I gave birth to my kid, the neonatal nurse for me told me to immediately make a physical note about my birthing experience because it can be such a treasured moment/anecdote to recall.
I’ve been so hoping you would share your birth story! As I’m prepping for my little boy to get here, I’ve been watching lots of people’s birth stories. So happy for you and your little fam. BTW, love your baby girl’s name!Nora was the girl name we had picked ❤
So glad you’re watching birth stories!! Definitely helps to get an idea of all of the possibilities. I’m finding that Nora is a super popular name right now 😂 it’s beautiful so it makes sense!
Congratulations Becca and Dan! Thanks for sharing Nora’s birth story, I’m really happy to hear that her birth was positive and that everything is ok even though she was early!! ❤❤❤
Your birth story sounds sooo similar to mine, right down to the back labor! Unmedicated labor is no joke- Great job, girl! 🫶 Hope you’re adjusting well with your sweet little girl!💕
I swear this is almost exactly like my delivery! So fun to listen to and that fetal ejection reflex is absolutely wild when it kicks in! Congratulations ❤
Thank you for sharing your beautiful story! It sounds like you prepared very well and things flowed just as they should. I wouldn't worry too much about your future labors being super short. They will probably get shorter, but it's not an exponential curve. And they might not get shorter at all. I'm currently pregnant with my fifth, and my first labor was about six hours (possibly a couple hours longer, but six hours of knowing I was really truly in labor), and my second, third, and fourth were about the same. Babies also don't keep getting bigger every time (in case you've heard that). And I'm so glad for you that breastfeeding has gone so well. It can be such a challenge with a premie (though Nora sounds like she was basically ready). Enjoy your beautiful baby!
Ah this is a relief to hear on both fronts! Baby size and labor time 😂 I’d love if my next one was exactly the same as Nora but of course that likely won’t happen lol. & yes thankfully it seems she was just ready and we were able to avoid a lot of the common premie things. Good luck with the rest of your pregnancy! ❤️❤️
Awww Becca! Thank you so much for sharing your birth story... It made me remember details that were fuzzy from my birth story 9 years ago! So happy things are going well, little Norah is the sweetest. 😍
I already listened the episode you talked about Nora’s birth story but I just love listening to you and your happiness around your baby and your husband ❤ I’m so happy for you guys 🤍
Hi, congratulations to both of you and all the best to the little family. My daughter took the pacifier when she was 3 month old, we tried a few different forms and ended on one that is just straight (so feel free to try out different ones). And I agree it´s important to have the partner informed about your plans or concerns, I let mine know I don´t want my mom in the delivery room and that I´m not sure if I want a epidural. He was very supportive and made sure my concerns are head and I get the information I needed. I also had the added trouble of not be in my home country, so I was worried I would not understand something in the stress. But it all went well and my partner was a awesome support. So talk with them before hand and just ask them to do stuff if you need anything and also ask the midwife/nurse/doctor what ever you want to know or if you need something.
Hi Becca, your daughter is so beautiful and so precious. Thank you for sharing your lovely story. Her name is beautiful too. You and your gorgeous family take care. Can’t wait to watch you next week. You’ve been a wonderful and surprising journey. ❤❤❤
This was such an amazing story! My first was an induction at 41+5. I labored unmedicated for 15 hours without progressing and I can totally relate when you said you didn’t know what actual labor would look like even though you were prepared. It ended up being an intervention and medicated labor but I’m praying my next baby (due Jan 2024) can be similar to your experience. Soooo cool to hear about FER!!! Thank you for sharing your story, hopefully my next one is as awesome as yours 😌
@@aab24209 I pray you see this!! My birth was a spontaneous labor and UNMEDICATED delivery on my due date! I even experienced fetal ejection reflex too!! I actually posted my birth vlog and birth story if you’re interested in the full details 🥰
@@mrsdaisymama oh thank you I will check it out!! My baby actually ended up coming on his due date too, spontaneous and unmedicated as well. It was a beautiful birth!! So happy it went so well for you too!
Congratulations!! I’m glad you listened to your body and that Daniel stood up for you. I really regret letting the doctors intervene so much when I gave birth to my son, it ultimately became dangerous for him when there was no reason to give me pitocin in the beginning… hoping to have low intervention for my next one 🤞🏼
I have heard this a lot - it’s so easy to get wrapped up in interventions because we just want our babies to be okay. Completely understandable and I hope your next birth is exactly how you want it ❤️
Thank you for sharing your story,I have been hanging out to hear it! ❤ I’ve had 3 children and each birth was so different from the other. First was very long and painful as I had a back injury 2 years before that,used gas ( don’t know the name of it) for pain,2nd had an epidural and that went really well for pain and recovery, 3rd had a C Section as I had placenta Privia,that was the worst of all 3,very long and complicated recovery and severe depression for a long time afterwards, she just turned 35 years old and back then it wasn’t recognized. Your little Angel looks beautiful and so much hair like Momma! 🎉🎉🫶🏼❤️❤️
This is so beautiful! We were in the same due date group, so I have been anxiously awaiting this😂😂❤️ I think that mourning period of being pregnant is really interesting, I wonder if that closure comes with when you cross the threshold to actively trying to get labor to happen, rather than needing to keep the baby in longer.
Omg! Hahaha so cool 👋🏼 I did a little researching when I was feeling it and found that it’s a pretty common experience for premie parents for that exact reason. We’re still in the “keep them in” mindset when they’re born and never had the chance to hope for them to be out hahaha
Beautiful ❤ My son was born 6th June 23. I found hypnobirthing so helpful and also listened to that book as well as using the positive birth company. I had a reasonably relaxed early labour. I then progressed from 5cm to birthing my son in just over an hour so the breathing definitely went out the window at that point. I remember the relief when I felt the urge to push that the transition was over. The fetal ejection reflex is the craziest sensation! It felt to me like trying to throw up out the other end 😂 My midwife didn't make it back in time (home birth) so he was caught by my husband with my mum helping. He was in a rush and was birthed completely in one push after only a few 2nd stage contractions. Everyone was healthy and we stayed home. A positive experience once I got over the shock 😂
Oh my gosh!!! That must’ve been the craziest hour of your life 😂 it really is the biggest relief when it’s time to push. Finally get to do something with all of those contractions! So glad everything ended up being okay for you and how cool that your husband caught the baby!❤️
My first baby at 36 and 1 day. I've had two other babies since and it was definitely different then going to full term like i did with the other two. My third was at 37 weeks and even that few extra weeks gave me a little bit more closer on pregnancy. When it ends so suddenly there can definitely be some emotional support needed to heal.
Thank you for sharing your story ❤ It certainly brought back memories for me - my son was born at 34/6 and was also delivered quite fast. I went through the mourning phase too. I remember crying in the shower before I went into the hospital because I wasn’t finished with being pregnant. I hadn’t even finished work! Thank goodness my water didn’t break 24 hours later or I would have been sitting at my desk in the office 😂 Unfortunately my post-birth experience wasn’t great. I didn’t get the golden hour, because my son was taken to NICU after about 10 minutes, and then I haemorrhaged and ended up having emergency surgery. But it was all worth it. My son is now 16 years old and 6 feet tall. Much taller than his mama 😅
That was exactly how I felt, like I missed out on a part of pregnancy and wasn’t ready to be done! & wow that sounds really scary - you are incredible! So much respect for mothers and what they do to deliver their babies.❤️
@@BeccaDeLaCreations Thank you! All mamas are amazing 😍 I was so mad I missed out on my four weeks of sitting with my feet up saying “I want this baby out!”, lol. And I missed all the pre-natal class lessons on how to care for baby 😢 I actually bumped into my class members doing their pre-birth tour of the hospital while I was in NICU., which was jarring. But all that fades in time and those feelings of loss are replaced by wonderful memories ❤️
Oh Becca you had a really beautiful birth story. And I really love her beautiful name it is so gorgeous. Both of my children were very short births from start to finish. My water never broke it had to be started when I went into labor. My daughter was due on the 10th of June and was born on the 7th, from the start to finish I was in labor with her for 4 hours total, and she weighed 5lbs 12 1/2 ounces, and was 18 1/2 inches long. I had a natural birth and no drugs. My son was born in less than 2 hours, and was due on the 20th of January and was born on the 14th, 7lbs 4ozs, 20 1/2 inches long. No drugs with him either, both of my children were easy to have and the only pain I had was in my lower back and I used rubber balls on my lower back to help with the pain. I am sure that your next baby will be a shorter birth time. Thanks so much for sharing your birth story and it is so wonderful to see her, she has a lot of hair that is dark like yours. Both of my kids had a lot of hair also. Enjoy the rest of your day, sending love and hugs, bye! 😂😍🤗👨👧👩👧👶👶👋💜💜💜
Thank you for sharing your story! Daniel sounds like a great husband to know when to step in and ensure your guys' birth plan went the way you intended. 😊 I wish I could've had my daughter naturally, but after hours and hours of pushing, my doctor realized my cervix is curved which required me to be rushed into having a c-section. 😔 I did reach the same conclusion as you during that experience, I don't care who is in here and who sees what, lol...at that point it really doesn't matter and they've seen so much more than we can possibly know. 😊 Glad to hear things have been going well with your sweet addition. Nora is a beautiful name. ❤
Ohhhh my word I can so relate to losing control during the ring of fire!!! I’ve had two babies at home, both were 16.5 hour labors, and I pushed for 2.5 hours with both. I kept my vocalizations really controlled nearly the whole time, but then came the ring of fire, and I LOST IT. 😂 I was so determined to be quieter the second time around, but nope! 🤣
Hi , happy to hear everything went well again congratulation to you both i'm so happy to hear story how new life has been welcome every mother have a story to tell as always enjoy the video your the best Becca thanks give Nora a kiss❤❤❤
I agree that back labor is the worst part about it. I wish I could have had a decent break between contractions like you were mentioning though 😅 by the time I was 7 cm, they were coming every minute and I wasn’t able to rest at all. I’m so happy for you and your family! Loved hearing your story ❤
Thank you for sharing your positive birth story! It’s so great to hear non-scary birth experiences. My baby girl is 6 months, I was thinking of sewing a quiet baby book. Would you possibly be interested in doing a video on it? It seems like right up your alley😊
Definitely, I’m so glad I had a positive experience to share ❤️ I have pinned about a million of those on Pinterest so I definitely will be making one! I’ll show the process for sure :)
I too live in Columbia, MO! Do you mind sharing the doctor's name you had? I want to have it on my list for when my fiancé and I decide to start our family sometime next year.
My first daughter was a 10 hour labor with epidural, and my second was a 3 1/2 hour labor unmedicated on my birthday. My water broke first with both of mine
I’m glad that you had such a wonderful experience , especially with your first baby ! Nora is a beautiful name. A heartfelt congratulations to you and Daniel ! 🌺💚🙃
Thanks so much for sharing! 😊 I would like to hear about your postpartum experience and if you need any ideas for future videos on this channel, I would love an updated "me mades" 😊
Postpartum period can go on for a longgggg time 😭 just to normalize that we can actually stay depressed for a year or so after. It’s so common and so hard
My first labour was pre term at 36 weeks. He was a two hour labour and it was a shock to my whole system and the biggest lifetime change I have experienced as for every new parent I am sure.
I had my second baby on the side of a highway all alone...that was mind blowing!!
Holy crap! I’d love to sit down for coffee and hear the detailed stories of both of these births 😂 you are incredible!!!!
100% here you on the emotional recovery taking longer. My birth was about 8.5 hours from start to my son being born. I feel like I was in shock for weeks. I look back and can tell I was a little disassociated because of the whirlwind of it! 4 years later I am still amazed at what my body was capable of!
So glad you’re birth was a positive experience! Congratulations! Motherhood has you beaming with joy!
Ina May Gaskin’s Guide to Childbirth was where I learned the importance of keeping your jaw open during childbirth due to the connection to the sphincters in the body.
So cool!!
I just started this book! I’m about 5 months along. Looking forward to reading more of it.
Like the chef? 👩🏻🍳
@@TheMessCalledJess oops-corrected the last name. Ina May Gaskin is a midwife.
I am reading this book right now. Just got done with that chapter. Sphincter’s law!
Beautiful story! I am 33 weeks pregnant and so curious about everyone's birth stories and I had watched a couple preterm birth vlogs that really scared me to the point where I was fearing going into preterm labor. Your video came up in a search and I was skeptical to click on your video but I am so happy I did. I feel like you alleviated a lot of my worries about going into preterm labor. Also, you have such a calming presence. Thank you for sharing your birth story!!
I'm so glad your husband advocated to wait hours for pitocin and asked the right questions. It's a possibility it would have intervened with the natural flow of your birth.
Your birth sounds amazing! ❤ Thank-you for sharing
I'm so happy for you!! After my 27 week placental abruption ended in an emergency csection and stillbirth, it brings me hope to see other people having positive experiences ❤ Wishing you lots of joy
Oh wow, thank you for sharing that part of your story - big big hug ❤️
Ahh!! I'm so glad that you shared! I am currently 31+3 weeks and thinking about the possibility of my baby being in here like a month is INSANE! Even just thinking about them coming on time is crazy! 😂 I am planning on having my little one at a birth center with as little intervention as possible, so hearing about your experience is so fun! I'm so glad that you had Dan there to advocate for you!!! I will have my partner but we are also hiring a doula to help with anything and to advocate and educate me if needed. I'm not sure if you're planning on having anymore little ones but maybe next time you could look into a doula or midwife if you want to have another unmedicated birth, although it sounds like you rocked your first one!! 💚💕 I'd love to hear about your postpartum experience and whatever you're comfortable sharing 🥰
Beautiful Birth Story!!! Love her name!! Becca…you just radiate JOY!! ♥️♥️♥️
Aww! 🥹🥹 I definitely feel so joyful!
Beautiful story! It was too soon to reflect when we were there with you! So glad you recorded this! Now I have more of the missing and amazing pieces…. ❤❤❤ love you and Danny and Nora! ~ Momma
I gave birth to my son at 34 weeks exactly! He had the same birthdate as my husband! I was in a high risk pregnancy, and I broke my water a few days before giving birth. When Inwas admitted they tried and hoped to keep my baby until at least 35-36weeks, but my baby couldnt wait! He came just at 8pm on his dad's birthday!
I love being a mom and good luck to all moms to be out there and to all the newmoms!
Wow thanks for sharing your positive story. I somehow happened upon this video (it was recommended since I’ve been watching positive birth stories) and I also happen to live in Columbia (your baby’s MU blanket was a giveaway!!) This made me feel so much better about the possibility of giving birth in the hospital low intervention if needed, as my main plan is to birth at home. The world needs more positive birth stories!!! Thank you again!!! It was a great reminder that even when the unexpected happens, we can still advocate for ourselves and the now intervention route!
Oh my gosh how awesome!!! I go to a mom group where a lot of the moms have had home births and it’s so interesting to hear about. facebook.com/share/g/hiNizh1Kxb3abLE9/?mibextid=K35XfP that’s the group link! Coffee every Friday at 10:30 :)
But yes definitely it’s so good to hear positive stories - it eased my anxiety so much. Also, the new low intervention birth suites at MU look incredible!! I hope your birth is also a positive experience ❤️
Nora is SUCH a blessing! And that pic of skin to skin with Daniel. The LOOK in his eyes!
This Birth Story came out at the right time. My good friend just had a baby at 36 weeks and the baby was 6 lbs. 3 oz. & 19". He was breech so she knew that she needed a C-Section but it was scheduled for August 29th but when her water broke she knew that he wanted to come out. When she got to the hospital they told her that she was dilated to 5 cm already so they needed to move fast the get the baby out so his butt would not come out. Thank God everything worked out for the best. Your story was so beautiful and thank you for sharing this with us. Nora is a beautiful name and she has so much hair. Take good care of yourself and I can not wait for the rest of the baby story. Love your channel.
Love that your husband was such a fantastic advocate for you!!! Such a healthy partnership ❤ currently 30 weeks with my second and it makes me feel so good to hear your story. Thank you for sharing ❤️
So happy to hear everything went as well as it could have. Shout out to Daniel for knowing what you wanted and being your advocate!
Just found out I’m pregnant yesterday and your vid made me feel a bit at ease about things. Thank you Becca!
You’ve got a lot of time to mentally prep! And when it comes you’ll be ready ❤️❤️ hope your pregnancy is a smooth journey!
@@BeccaDeLaCreations thank you so much ❤️
Thank you for sharing your birth, your story stood out to me as a preemie mom. I am pregnant with my second but it's been almost 8 years since my last birth and she was born at 29 weeks due to spontaneous labor, water stayed intact even, the doctor ruptured it 20 minutes or so before she was born to relieve some pressure. #2 is cooking well though, and I'm hoping for full term. 👶🏽 Congratulations on your little one 🙏🏽
currently 30 weeks pregnant. thanks for sharing your story
Me too hope your last trimester goes well
Thank you so much for sharing! I love birth stories. I had my 2nd child 3 months ago unmedicated and it literally it's a mind blowing experience. So empowering. Definitely want to experience that again.
It was so special to hear this story, Becca (and Nora)! Thank you for sharing 💚 would love to hear more about how you’re all feeling during the postpartum period and beyond!
Thank you so much! Will definitely be sharing ❤️
your hospital sounds AMAZING and so open to unmedicated birth!
So so happy for you Becca! I absolutely loved hearing your birth story. It sounds like you had a total dream team & really wonderful birth experience even with the totally blindsiding early appearance - which also makes total sense on the needing to process not being pregnant anymore. I think something really happens in those last couple of weeks where one goes from being anxious about labor to I’m dooooooone so not getting that stage it’s all just “whoa what happened, I wasn’t ready for that”.
Congrats again!
Yes I definitely think that’s why I was feeling that way - I didn’t get to the “get this baby out of me!!!” stage lol 😅
I'm 37+5 with our first girl. Every day is exciting wondering when we'll be welcoming our baby! Congrats! 🎉 Hope you are all feeling well and loving every change of the newborn season of life.
I loved your story! Thank you so much ❤ You seem so positive and nice. I'm currently 32 weeks pregnant with a baby girl 🥰
Thank you!! Hope the best for you in your last month/weeks of pregnancy 💛
Thank you for sharing the Freya app! I'd never heard of it and just downloaded it, it's exactly what is been wishing I had! I'm 33 weeks but have a feeling this baby will come early. 😊❤
Best of luck to you ❤️❤️
Did baby come early?? :)
Congrats Becca! You look great I hope you and your family are doing well! Thanks for sharing, I love hearing other birth stories. I’ve had four kids and could say soooo much on this topic. My first and third babies were born 3 1/2 weeks early and my second and fourth were induced on their due dates. All delivered with no epidural. I feel like babies just come when they’re ready and there’s no pattern whatsoever. Everyone said my next would come early then she held on until her due date. Then the first two I delivered quickly after going into labor and my 3rd I labored for 18hours, 4th came quick. Every pregnancy and birth being very different. I guess my advice for your next is to expect anything to happen! ❤
You’re so right, they just come when they come 🤪 I’m going to have to be mindful not to expect anything with the next - I’ve heard from so many that every pregnancy & birth is soo different.
Good job becca!! I gave birth to my first baby via caserean section due to fear of the pain of normal delivery... I admire your courage and endurance👏👏 and your baby being fine despite the preterm delivery!
I’m happy to hear your birth story went well. My first son was early too at 35wks 5.3oz, no concerns either. The positive side is that you get to enjoy them tiny a lil longer!🥰 Looks like she’s gonna have beautiful hair as you.😍 I experience that feeling about the belly after giving birth with all 4 births. I wasn’t aware of ppd until I had my 4th son. Thanks for sharing a tiny bit of her with us!🎀
Wow!! It has definitely felt like stolen time 🥰 we’re so glad she came when she did. & yes her hair was one of the biggest shocks - I was thinking she’d be bald since she was early hahaha. Thank you for sharing your experience(s) too ❤️
Thank you so much for sharing this. I love hearing birthing stories. It takes me right to my own. Many, many years ago. You got this . Trust me it just keeps getting better and better 😊
Thank you so much ❤️❤️
OMG! What a great story! I had really intense back labor like a minute or two apart with my first one! Ugh! He was 9 lbs! The second child was no back labor and it was a breeze! So happy she is okay and you are okay!!!
Wow things have changed a lot in the last 30 years when I had my babies. So happy for you! ❤
Lol! Thank you ❤️
Such a beautiful story. I am a mom of 4 and non of the births I had was similar to eachother. It is a new experience each time.I recognized myself in alot of what you was saying. Thank you so much for sharing and congratulation to your beautiful daughter.
That is so fun to hear! Makes me excited to do it again and see what it’ll be like the second time around ❤️
Thank you for your birth story, Becca. 💕 Be sure to keep your original copy of this for the future. After I gave birth to my kid, the neonatal nurse for me told me to immediately make a physical note about my birthing experience because it can be such a treasured moment/anecdote to recall.
Thank you! I will definitely save it ❤️ there is so much I have already almost forgotten - I need to also write it down!
Congrats! I am in tears, I am so happy for you and Daniel
Aww thank you so much for watching ❤️❤️
Amazing birth story! So happy for the both of you 🤍 I’m currently 34 weeks + a FTM. Thank you for sharing your story!!
Wishing you all of the best in your delivery!! ❤️
I’ve been so hoping you would share your birth story! As I’m prepping for my little boy to get here, I’ve been watching lots of people’s birth stories. So happy for you and your little fam.
BTW, love your baby girl’s name!Nora was the girl name we had picked ❤
So glad you’re watching birth stories!! Definitely helps to get an idea of all of the possibilities. I’m finding that Nora is a super popular name right now 😂 it’s beautiful so it makes sense!
Thank you for sharing, I’m preparing for my pregnancy and this was so beautiful to listen to! ❤
Congratulations Becca and Dan! Thanks for sharing Nora’s birth story, I’m really happy to hear that her birth was positive and that everything is ok even though she was early!! ❤❤❤
Thank you so much, it was such a relief when we knew everything was okay with her! ❤️
Your birth story sounds sooo similar to mine, right down to the back labor! Unmedicated labor is no joke- Great job, girl! 🫶 Hope you’re adjusting well with your sweet little girl!💕
I swear this is almost exactly like my delivery! So fun to listen to and that fetal ejection reflex is absolutely wild when it kicks in! Congratulations ❤
My water broke and I didn’t start having contractions for 48 hours!! It’s actually totally okay as long as you keep clean and safe🙏🏼
Wonderful job 🥰 it seems like you were really able to follow the plan and ideas you had. You had a great partner and birthing team! Congrats :)
Definitely! Super glad it worked out this way ❤️
Congratulations! I’m so excited for your new, healthy, happy family!
Thank you for sharing your beautiful story! It sounds like you prepared very well and things flowed just as they should. I wouldn't worry too much about your future labors being super short. They will probably get shorter, but it's not an exponential curve. And they might not get shorter at all. I'm currently pregnant with my fifth, and my first labor was about six hours (possibly a couple hours longer, but six hours of knowing I was really truly in labor), and my second, third, and fourth were about the same. Babies also don't keep getting bigger every time (in case you've heard that). And I'm so glad for you that breastfeeding has gone so well. It can be such a challenge with a premie (though Nora sounds like she was basically ready).
Enjoy your beautiful baby!
Ah this is a relief to hear on both fronts! Baby size and labor time 😂 I’d love if my next one was exactly the same as Nora but of course that likely won’t happen lol. & yes thankfully it seems she was just ready and we were able to avoid a lot of the common premie things. Good luck with the rest of your pregnancy! ❤️❤️
Awww Becca! Thank you so much for sharing your birth story... It made me remember details that were fuzzy from my birth story 9 years ago! So happy things are going well, little Norah is the sweetest. 😍
Aww :)) so glad it brought back memories for you! Thanks for watching ❤️
Beautiful story, thank you for sharing xxxx congratulations xxxx
I already listened the episode you talked about Nora’s birth story but I just love listening to you and your happiness around your baby and your husband ❤ I’m so happy for you guys 🤍
Aww thanks for hearing the story twice! ❤️❤️
Definitely a higher than 1% risk with pitocin thats for sure
I loved hearing your story. Thanks for being so open and honest. Congrats on Nora and I wish you guys health and happiness. ❤
Of course! Very happy to share ❤️❤️
Beautiful story! Thanks for sharing. ❤
Hi, congratulations to both of you and all the best to the little family.
My daughter took the pacifier when she was 3 month old, we tried a few different forms and ended on one that is just straight (so feel free to try out different ones).
And I agree it´s important to have the partner informed about your plans or concerns, I let mine know I don´t want my mom in the delivery room and that I´m not sure if I want a epidural. He was very supportive and made sure my concerns are head and I get the information I needed. I also had the added trouble of not be in my home country, so I was worried I would not understand something in the stress. But it all went well and my partner was a awesome support. So talk with them before hand and just ask them to do stuff if you need anything and also ask the midwife/nurse/doctor what ever you want to know or if you need something.
Great advice!! So glad your partner was also a great advocate for you☺️
Hi Becca, your daughter is so beautiful and so precious. Thank you for sharing your lovely story. Her name is beautiful too. You and your gorgeous family take care. Can’t wait to watch you next week. You’ve been a wonderful and surprising journey. ❤❤❤
Thank you so much ❤️❤️☺️ really appreciate your kind words!
Omg Becca I am crying!!! Thank you so much for sharing ❤❤ congrats again to you and your husband!
Thank you for sharing! Congratulations! I had my baby girl at 35 weeks and 6 days in April! I can definitely relate!
This was such an amazing story! My first was an induction at 41+5. I labored unmedicated for 15 hours without progressing and I can totally relate when you said you didn’t know what actual labor would look like even though you were prepared. It ended up being an intervention and medicated labor but I’m praying my next baby (due Jan 2024) can be similar to your experience. Soooo cool to hear about FER!!! Thank you for sharing your story, hopefully my next one is as awesome as yours 😌
If you don't mind my asking, how did it go? I'm 35 weeks and also had a medicated induction (at 41+2) with my first.
@@aab24209 I pray you see this!! My birth was a spontaneous labor and UNMEDICATED delivery on my due date! I even experienced fetal ejection reflex too!! I actually posted my birth vlog and birth story if you’re interested in the full details 🥰
@@mrsdaisymama oh thank you I will check it out!! My baby actually ended up coming on his due date too, spontaneous and unmedicated as well. It was a beautiful birth!! So happy it went so well for you too!
Congratulations!! I’m glad you listened to your body and that Daniel stood up for you. I really regret letting the doctors intervene so much when I gave birth to my son, it ultimately became dangerous for him when there was no reason to give me pitocin in the beginning… hoping to have low intervention for my next one 🤞🏼
I have heard this a lot - it’s so easy to get wrapped up in interventions because we just want our babies to be okay. Completely understandable and I hope your next birth is exactly how you want it ❤️
Thank you for sharing your story,I have been hanging out to hear it! ❤
I’ve had 3 children and each birth was so different from the other.
First was very long and painful as I had a back injury 2 years before that,used gas ( don’t know the name of it) for pain,2nd had an epidural and that went really well for pain and recovery, 3rd had a C Section as I had placenta Privia,that was the worst of all 3,very long and complicated recovery and severe depression for a long time afterwards, she just turned 35 years old and back then it wasn’t recognized. Your little Angel looks beautiful and so much hair like Momma! 🎉🎉🫶🏼❤️❤️
This is so beautiful! We were in the same due date group, so I have been anxiously awaiting this😂😂❤️ I think that mourning period of being pregnant is really interesting, I wonder if that closure comes with when you cross the threshold to actively trying to get labor to happen, rather than needing to keep the baby in longer.
Omg! Hahaha so cool 👋🏼 I did a little researching when I was feeling it and found that it’s a pretty common experience for premie parents for that exact reason. We’re still in the “keep them in” mindset when they’re born and never had the chance to hope for them to be out hahaha
Beautiful ❤ My son was born 6th June 23. I found hypnobirthing so helpful and also listened to that book as well as using the positive birth company.
I had a reasonably relaxed early labour. I then progressed from 5cm to birthing my son in just over an hour so the breathing definitely went out the window at that point. I remember the relief when I felt the urge to push that the transition was over. The fetal ejection reflex is the craziest sensation! It felt to me like trying to throw up out the other end 😂
My midwife didn't make it back in time (home birth) so he was caught by my husband with my mum helping. He was in a rush and was birthed completely in one push after only a few 2nd stage contractions.
Everyone was healthy and we stayed home. A positive experience once I got over the shock 😂
Oh my gosh!!! That must’ve been the craziest hour of your life 😂 it really is the biggest relief when it’s time to push. Finally get to do something with all of those contractions! So glad everything ended up being okay for you and how cool that your husband caught the baby!❤️
thanks for sharing your positive birth story! ill be using the freya app to labor! thank you again
Absolutely beautiful birth story. You're doing amazing!! ❤
Thank you for watching ❤️
Thank you for being so open and vulnerable for your fans. We truly appreciate you 🙏
My first baby at 36 and 1 day. I've had two other babies since and it was definitely different then going to full term like i did with the other two. My third was at 37 weeks and even that few extra weeks gave me a little bit more closer on pregnancy. When it ends so suddenly there can definitely be some emotional support needed to heal.
Beautiful story , thank you ! I’m 38:2 and I’ve been practicing hypnotherapy which has helped me tremendously! 🤞🏾
Congrats on you baby!! Enjoy her while she's young!
Absolutely!! ❤️
What a beautiful story 💞! Thank you for sharing such a monumental event in your life. 💓She is beautiful! Great job Momma! You are radiating 💖💖
So happy to share, thank you for watching❤️
Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience ❤
Great story! Love the name Nora!
Thank you! ❤️
Thank you for sharing your story ❤ It certainly brought back memories for me - my son was born at 34/6 and was also delivered quite fast. I went through the mourning phase too. I remember crying in the shower before I went into the hospital because I wasn’t finished with being pregnant. I hadn’t even finished work! Thank goodness my water didn’t break 24 hours later or I would have been sitting at my desk in the office 😂 Unfortunately my post-birth experience wasn’t great. I didn’t get the golden hour, because my son was taken to NICU after about 10 minutes, and then I haemorrhaged and ended up having emergency surgery. But it was all worth it. My son is now 16 years old and 6 feet tall. Much taller than his mama 😅
That was exactly how I felt, like I missed out on a part of pregnancy and wasn’t ready to be done! & wow that sounds really scary - you are incredible! So much respect for mothers and what they do to deliver their babies.❤️
@@BeccaDeLaCreations Thank you! All mamas are amazing 😍 I was so mad I missed out on my four weeks of sitting with my feet up saying “I want this baby out!”, lol. And I missed all the pre-natal class lessons on how to care for baby 😢 I actually bumped into my class members doing their pre-birth tour of the hospital while I was in NICU., which was jarring. But all that fades in time and those feelings of loss are replaced by wonderful memories ❤️
🎉 you're a beast! Def wanna hear the 4th trimester story
Thank you for sharing Becca ❤ she’s so precious❤
Thank you so much!! 💛
❤I am so happy things went so smoothly, even though she was a bit early. Such a sweet story ❤
Thank you so much ❤️ she’s the biggest blessing
Hi Becca and Nora!! Such a wonderful story and I thank you for sharing it with us. P.S., my son weighed in at 10 POUNDS AND 11 OUNCES!!
Oh Becca you had a really beautiful birth story. And I really love her beautiful name it is so gorgeous. Both of my children were very short births from start to finish. My water never broke it had to be started when I went into labor. My daughter was due on the 10th of June and was born on the 7th, from the start to finish I was in labor with her for 4 hours total, and she weighed 5lbs 12 1/2 ounces, and was 18 1/2 inches long. I had a natural birth and no drugs. My son was born in less than 2 hours, and was due on the 20th of January and was born on the 14th, 7lbs 4ozs, 20 1/2 inches long. No drugs with him either, both of my children were easy to have and the only pain I had was in my lower back and I used rubber balls on my lower back to help with the pain. I am sure that your next baby will be a shorter birth time. Thanks so much for sharing your birth story and it is so wonderful to see her, she has a lot of hair that is dark like yours. Both of my kids had a lot of hair also. Enjoy the rest of your day, sending love and hugs, bye! 😂😍🤗👨👧👩👧👶👶👋💜💜💜
Thank you for sharing your story! Daniel sounds like a great husband to know when to step in and ensure your guys' birth plan went the way you intended. 😊 I wish I could've had my daughter naturally, but after hours and hours of pushing, my doctor realized my cervix is curved which required me to be rushed into having a c-section. 😔 I did reach the same conclusion as you during that experience, I don't care who is in here and who sees what, lol...at that point it really doesn't matter and they've seen so much more than we can possibly know. 😊 Glad to hear things have been going well with your sweet addition. Nora is a beautiful name. ❤
You are so cute. I watched this video preparing for my first baby and now again with my second! I thought you looked familiar 😂❤️
Aww how exciting!! :’) glad this video was helpful the second time around too!
She has so much hair!! Sooo cute
Thank you 🥹❤️
Congratulations 🎉 you did great and she’s beautiful.!!!❤
Ohhhh my word I can so relate to losing control during the ring of fire!!! I’ve had two babies at home, both were 16.5 hour labors, and I pushed for 2.5 hours with both. I kept my vocalizations really controlled nearly the whole time, but then came the ring of fire, and I LOST IT. 😂 I was so determined to be quieter the second time around, but nope! 🤣
Thank you sharing your beautiful experience! ❤
Hi , happy to hear everything went well again congratulation to you both i'm so happy to hear story how new life has been welcome every mother have a story to tell as always enjoy the video your the best Becca thanks give Nora a kiss❤❤❤
Thank you so much for watching ❤️❤️
I agree that back labor is the worst part about it. I wish I could have had a decent break between contractions like you were mentioning though 😅 by the time I was 7 cm, they were coming every minute and I wasn’t able to rest at all. I’m so happy for you and your family! Loved hearing your story ❤
Gosh i can’t imagine! You’re a trooper. Thank you so much ❤️
Ekk ive been waiting for this girl how exciting
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Beautiful birth story ❤️
Congratulations, what a wonderful birth story.
Thank you so much ❤️
Thank you for sharing your positive birth story! It’s so great to hear non-scary birth experiences.
My baby girl is 6 months, I was thinking of sewing a quiet baby book. Would you possibly be interested in doing a video on it? It seems like right up your alley😊
Definitely, I’m so glad I had a positive experience to share ❤️ I have pinned about a million of those on Pinterest so I definitely will be making one! I’ll show the process for sure :)
Beautiful story thanks for sharing God bless you three ❤❤❤
Thank you so much ❤️
Good for you for advocating for yourself! Congrats 🎉
Yess!! It was hard but I’m so glad we did. Thank you ❤️
Super helpful, thank you so much for sharing! ❤❤❤
Congratulations!!!!!! Nora is beautiful 😍 ❤❤❤❤
Thank you so much 🥹🫶🏼
I too live in Columbia, MO! Do you mind sharing the doctor's name you had? I want to have it on my list for when my fiancé and I decide to start our family sometime next year.
Dr. Lombardo! She’s amazing.
My first daughter was a 10 hour labor with epidural, and my second was a 3 1/2 hour labor unmedicated on my birthday. My water broke first with both of mine
I’m glad that you had such a wonderful experience , especially with your first baby ! Nora is a beautiful name. A heartfelt congratulations to you and Daniel ! 🌺💚🙃
Thank you so much Judy ❤️
Thank you so much for sharing and for your vulnerability and transparency. You’re a total bad 👏🏼 ass 👏🏼
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Thank you so much!! 🥹❤️
Congratulations! You seem so happy ❤ Is this the tulum nail polish from BKIND? If so, I am the on who sent it to you 💕
Yes it is and I LOVE it. 💛💛
Beautiful birth story! Just one thing I'm confused about. Did they put you on pitocin, or were you able to labor without it?
Thank you :) I did not need pitocin! Labor progressed without it quickly.
@@BeccaDeLaCreations wow!! That is amazing! Congratulations! 😊
Thanks so much for sharing! 😊 I would like to hear about your postpartum experience and if you need any ideas for future videos on this channel, I would love an updated "me mades" 😊
Oh great idea! I’ll be making lots more clothes as soon as I have a bit more time :) hehe
Had my water break at 38 weeks similar to you!! Our baby will be 2 weeks Tuesday ❤
Congrats to you!!! Best surprise ever :)
THANK YOU FOR SHARING THIS 🥹🌷💐🌸
Absolutely!! Thank you for watching ❤️
Postpartum period can go on for a longgggg time 😭 just to normalize that we can actually stay depressed for a year or so after. It’s so common and so hard
This was so interesting, and I don't want kids 😅 thank you for sharing, I loved seeing her with you as well. Adorable, congrats again! ❤
Aww thanks for watching ❤️❤️