Hi Katherine! Just here to say you don’t owe anyone any explanation about your weight. Especially if it’s some random internet troll. The only person who should worry about your body is yourself. It’s nobody’s business but yourself. If you do, however, ever open up about it, I’m here to support you. Love you 💕
I never comment on videos, but I just wanted to say that you are inspiring in so many ways. Thank you for being vulnerable so that your viewers have a comfortable, safe space to realize they’re not alone. In the words of Brené Brown, “staying vulnerable is a risk we have to take if we want to find connection.” Thanks for providing that connection.
I'm so sorry about these comments, you are a beautiful human being inside and out. Thank you for sharing and being so honest and helping so many others! Sending you so many hugs❤️
As a woman who is also your same age and completely terrified about getting pregnant and labor, etc THANK YOU! For sharing your story, for bringing light into subjects that are not always being discussed, and I’m so glad that now you are okay and enjoying life with your beautiful family! ❤️
As someone that is similar in age to you (32 almost 33), I’ve always admired your spirit and just wholeness as a person. I love your passion for God and absolutely enjoy watching your videos here and on the Cimorelli group page. As far as weight, when you’re comfortable the story of your continued journey will come. You are beautiful inside and out. Also I’m a twin and admire hearing a mothers journey with twins. ❤️
I don’t have children and don’t plan to have them, so definitly not a mom, but I think that sharing your traumatic birth story is soooo important. I have a lot of friends that had traumatic birth experiences too and stories like yours helped them so much to feel seen and not alone. So thanks for sharing your truth and for always being your raw, vulnerable and authentic self! You’re beautiful inside and out, and I wish you the best! 🧡
As an l&d nurse I'm so grateful that you shared your story. How that nurse treated you breaks my heart. Your story is going to help me take better care of my patients.
People need to be nice. Everyone is going through things behind close doors. I can’t imagine how you feel when people comment about your body. You’re beautiful inside and out! Love watching your videos!
Katherine I really want to commend you for coming forward and sharing your story so openly and honestly. I’m training to become a postpartum doula and I can confirm that these kinds of stories should be shared much more often as it can feel like such an isolating experience otherwise. Navigating motherhood after having a traumatic birth experience is no easy task and you’ve handled it with such grace! And it is so inhumane for anyone to criticize a woman’s physicality after they’ve the most difficult thing our bodies can do. Those people are a disgrace. You are absolutely beautiful and scale numbers have no bearing on that. Keep being an inspiration, we need people like you!
YOU'RE SUCH AN INSPIRATION. I'm so proud of you for being able to deal with all of this horror while still being the beautiful sunshine to the world you are. You are so strong.❤️
I also had medical staff totally undermine and invalidate my experiences with postpartum preeclampsia. Made me feel “dramatic”. Thank you for sharing your story - it made me feel seen. ❤
Katherine, #1 you owe no one explanation about your body sweet mama. You have a body that praises The Lord, takes care of 2 baby boys, and is a wonderful helpmate to your husband. You’re doing a great job! #2 I know that guilt of having a NICU baby. I also had preeclampsia and it didn’t heal right after birth. This was very healing to listen to and know I’m not alone. My son is 4 now though and we’ve told him his birth story and he loves looking at the photos and hearing it. You’ll get to share that with your boys one day too and hopefully it will be just as healing ❤️ You are strong and the best mama God could’ve given your boys! Thank you for sharing!!!
I have never been through labor and delivery, I've miscarried twice but I have many friends who have their own birth stories and birth traumas and I always find it very brave when someone opens up about their experience. I wanted to thank you personally for this video because I never considered the trauma to hospital link and what you said makes so much sense. My Dad passed away the day after Easter 2016 and the 5 days he spent in the hospital were very traumatic for all of us and for him. Ever since then even the thought of going into the hospital to visit someone who is nearing the end of this earthly life journey gives me panic attacks. I never thought to bring that up in therapy because in my mind it was unrelated, especially after a few years had passed. Thank you so much for sharing your journey, it helped in a completely different way than you probably intended but I'm so grateful I watched this video. You are doing exactly what you are meant to be doing and I thank God for your discernment. Much love to you, Max and the boys.
Thank you so much for sharing your traumatic birth story. I'm an expectant mom and have been watching both positive and traumatic birth experiences online, and I feel like both are so helpful; rather than scaring me away from having children, they're preparing me mentally so that if those things happen I'll be a bit better equipped mentally and emotionally for the experience. This makes me feel safer and like I'm less likely to experience my own trauma, since I'll know that, while these are very very difficult and painful things to go through, I'm not alone and I will get through it. You're giving other moms a gift by having the courage to share. Sending up prayers for you and your family, God bless
Hey Katherine!! 1st off just wanted to say how much I appreciate you being yourself, so open, and kind. It shows through all of your content ♡ I love how this video feels very raw, unedited, and like I'm sitting down with a friend. ❤ Thank you for showing how beautiful being a mama is, and for speaking to YOURSELF with gentleness and kindness in this video ♡
Thank you so much for sharing ❤️ As someone who has also had a very traumatic birth (OB/GYN said it was in her top 5 😅) It is such an important thing to acknowledge and grieve what happened! I also love how you addressed what happened and how you are not letting it define you! Definitely praying for your continued healing as you continue to process the boys' birth ❤
You’re so brave. Hugs and prayers for you! I know God is able to get you through this. I’m so glad you listened to God and shared your story. Even though it’s been a rough journey. I know that it’ll reach the right people to encourage them.
Thank you so much for sharing your story. I'm 21 weeks pregnant with my first. Praying for the best but I also find it very helpful to learn from other people's experiences. Trying to find strength in God now so that I can have peace with whatever outcome. Wishing you the best in your healing journey ❤
You’re going to do amazing!! You got this girl!! So excited for you 💕motherhood is truly the greatest blessing. I wouldn’t change a thing about my birth, as hard as it was.. it made me stronger, and I would do it all again 1000 times to have my twins. 🙏
You are so so beautiful Kath - inside and out. As other people have said you don’t owe ANYONE anything especially not any explanations about your beautiful body.
Thank you so much!! I really appreciate it.. it was triggering for me for sure. I actually filmed this video in December and just had the courage to post it 4 months later 😅
Your feelings and emotions are so valid and I hope you know that. You were so strong and you advocated for yourself when you knew something wasn’t right. I’m thankful that you and your sons are healthy and you are getting the support that you need. I’m expecting my first child and these are things I am also nervous about. I pray that you continue to find your peace and work through this experience. You are not alone at all. ❤️❤️❤️
So thankful for you sharing your story Kath! I really relate to a lot of what you said. I had my daughter via c section at 33 weeks because I had Preeclampsia which turned into Hellp syndrome, and then my daughter was rushed to the Nicu and was in hospital for 3 weeks. (I was there 1 week before having her for my health as well) I had the ongoing blood pressure cuff going off; lots of meds; no sleep, and the magnesium drip!!! It was so bad, just like you described. My daughter was very small 3lbs 5 oz, but otherwise healthy and I felt like I was supposed to just be happy that she was okay. But I felt so disappointed that my pregnancy was cut short and my delivery was not at all what I had expected or hoped for. There was also so much anger towards my body like you said. I was mad that I couldn’t keep my baby inside so she could grow. I felt like I couldn’t protect her like I was supposed to as her mom. So much wondering why my blood pressure was high and my body couldn’t handle the pregnancy. So many feelings, wow I’m crying as I type this. Then on top of all of that, seeing your baby in an incubator, so small and attached to so many wires is heartbreaking. I’m in a Nicu moms group on Facebook, and I also watched so many Preeclampsia birth stories like you did, and other Nicu journeys. It is comforting to hear other people talk about it and know that you are understood. I didn’t know how much this experience would effect me, even though I am now healthy and so is my daughter who is 6 months old. I find myself wanting to be pregnant again so I can have a redo and a positive birth, but I know that’s not going to erase my first experience and that’s not a healthy way to deal with it haha, but maybe some people will relate to that too. Thanks for sharing your story! ❤
Thank you for sharing. I can relate to so many things you said. I too had a traumatic birth experience with preeclampsia, and post partum preeclampsia, magnesium drip with my baby in the NICU. Im 11 months post partum and in therapy for my birth trauma. My son was born at 33 weeks, and I mourned the loss of so many experiences i so badly wanted. It is indeed incredibly lonely, no one knows what its really like being you during that time. I remember being so angry at my body for not doing what it was supposed to do. And it is difficult being a reminder of what people dont want happening to them. The dismissive comment about the baby being healthy was the most important made me angry every single time I heard it. So dismissive of my experience, and the loss of my hopes and dreams and what I'd envisioned. The part about not being able to be in the NICU 24/7 and feeling like a bad mom i relate 100%. Its increadible what we women go through to bring life into this world, I've always said we women are heroes, but twins moms are Superheroes! Im so glad you shared, we NICU mamas gotta stick together.
Nurses can make or break so much of birth trauma. It’s so awful how they treat women when we are in the most vulnerable position of our lives. I’m so sorry this happened. I’ve had six kids and bad obgyns and nurses played a role in multiple birth traumas for me and so many people I know.
I’m so sorry you’ve been getting mean comments. No one should ever comment on someone else’s body!! Period! You are doing amazing to be healing from so much at once. Healing is hard and exhausting. You are a warrior woman ❤❤
I feel like I can relate, although our stories aren't the same. It's hard when you don't get what you imagined. It's hard having a baby in the nicu, and trying to navigate that experience when you're still recovering yourself. It's hard having one baby with you and having to leave your other baby. Of course you love your babies and are super blessed to be a mom of multiples but there is a feeling of missing out on snuggles and dividing your time, especially in the nicu and early newborn stage. ....thank you for telling your story! You are a champion
Katherine, you are so strong. Motherhood is not easy let alone when you have twins. I am so happy you are feeling better and more confident! Don't let the comments get you down - they don't matter at all... they are just bored people with nothing else to do. You are really an inspiration to other people with your positivity and kindness!
I'm so sad you get gross comments bout your weight and I know that not much can fix that. You are TRUELY beautiful outside and inside. GORGEOUS! Thank you also for sharing your experience. I'm going to give birth to twins soon and it is interesting to here about other people's experience. I'm also so sorry you had to deal with such a nurse :( Thank you again for what you provide in this world, beautiful person!
I just wanted to say that you inspire me greatly in my own ED recovery. It breaks my heart that you get mean comments. I know words don't always help, but those comments are truly just a reflection of those people's own insecurities. By talking about your recovery and journey toward body positivity, you are helping make the world a better place for women and everyone else who has been traumatized by diet culture. It's such important, amazing work. Thank you so much :)
Thank you so much for sharing your story ❤ If people have nothing nice to say about what a lovely person or a wonderful mother you are, and only want to pick on you about your weight, that says a lot more about them than in does about you. They are not worth your time! In terms of sharing your story; I was also one of those pregnant mamas who wanted to surround myself with positive vibes and got really annoyed with women who told me all about their traumatic experiences or pushed unsolicited advice on me. Pregnancy is such an emotional, fragile time, and I want to stay mindful of that. My recent birth experience did not turn out the way I wanted, and although I would share the details if someone asked, I think I would wait for that invitation. I guess that's what you've done here, and I'm sure there are a lot of women watching this who identify with your experience and feel less alone because you've been brave enough to tell your story!
Hi Katherine! Thank you for being vulnerable and sharing your story, really appreciate it. You are an inspiration ❤ I'm so sorry you had to go through all that. But I hope you know a whole bunch of us girls in their 20s appreciate you and are learning from you. You are a blessing! Rooting for your family ❤
I had a nurse abuse me physically and verbally when I was recovering from open heart surgery in the ICU. It's been 5 years and I still cannot get over the way she treated me. I wish I had it in me to file a formal complaint, but my body was so broken and I needed everything in me to recover. I had her for the 5 days I was in the hospital. My mother is not shy about standing up for patient rights, but she was run down and coming down with severe pneumonia (that she almost died from) that she would just stand there appalled at watching the nurse interact with me.
I am so so sorry you had to experience that 😣 that sounds incredibly traumatic. It’s so hard when we’re so vulnerable and trying our best to trust professionals. I know there are many wonderful nurses, but when you get a bad one it can be so scarring. I hope you are healing from this!! You deserve it!
Long time Cim fan, big time Kath fan, and a healthcare worker here....just want to give you the biggest hug. So sorry for all you have went through, the way that nurse treated you was not ok and I'm truly sorry you had to deal with that during such a stressful time. So glad you are doing better and that you continue to be such an incredible example of being a wife, mom, and woman of pure class and strength.
Thank you for sharing your story. I also did not know at the time that you can ask for a different nurse. I had a rude nurse and still remember her tone 10 years later. I'm glad you're doing better health wise and I already know you're the best mom to those sweet babies..
We had very similar situations around the same time. It was my 3rd baby and I have since had a 4th and final lol. You had the twins months after I had my 3rd and the little bit you shared on Insta I was CHEERING you on from the sidelines because pre-e is HARD. I think people think it goes away after the hospital stay but I didn't feel like myself with 3&4 until at least 10w pp. And then even after that you still have life long complications. I was one of those people with 1&2 that probably just brushed it off. It's no joke, and was super traumatic. Even months after when you shared, was healing and validating for me, even now. You doing good things sharing your story mama! ❤
Im sorry this happened to you, i really admire you Katherine for your vunerablity and strength to share this video with us talking about your traumatic birth experience although it was hard for you. You had TWINS, life treatening complications, emotional conflicts and trials, this is admirable and inspiring also. ❤❤ i love you and your sisters, the podcast is my favourite to watch
I know it is easier said than done but do not let those comments get to you. You are inspiring and so brave. I pray God blesses you for obedience openness and vulnerability. It’s so much bigger than just you. May He continue to use you.
I also had a traumatic birth -developed HELLP syndrome/preeclampsia after 38 weeks of a totally healthy pregnancy and had to have an emergency c-section under general anesthesia, so I was alone and asleep when my daughter was born and didn’t meet her until almost 2 hours after her birth. I’ll just say I can relate to so many of your feelings you shared ❤
Thank you so much for sharing this.. I have heard of HELLP and it sounds incredibly scary. I am so sorry you had to experience this and I hope you are finding healing 💕
@@KatherineCimorelli Thank you ❤️ Thankfully I had a much better experience with the nurses; they were all incredible (two of them were actually friends of mine!). I’m so sorry that you had such an awful nurse! I’m also fortunate that my condition did get immediately better after giving birth -although I still had to do a mag drip and it truly is the worst 😅
I’ll also say for anyone who may be pregnant and watching videos and reading comments with stories like these -although my story may seem like the worst case scenario, and obviously I wouldn’t wish HELLP syndrome on anyone, there was a lot of joy and positivity in my birth experience as well. The hospital staff was AMAZING and I felt so loved and supported by them the whole time, especially when my husband couldn’t be in the OR with me. My daughter was thankfully perfectly healthy and thanks to my wonderful care, everything went as smoothly with me and my own health as it could have. The day my daughter was born was still such a happy and incredible day, despite everything else that happened. I just want pregnant people out there to know that even if your birth is traumatic (and hopefully it won’t be!) there can still be moments of joy. My birth experience was both terrifying and wonderful -all kinds of feelings can exist together at the same time.
Same situation here with general anesthesia emergency c-section, I had to be resuscitated once & my newborn twice. We weren’t cleared to meet each other until almost 6 hours later. My husband witnessed it all & still struggles the most years later.
@@trinityharpham6978 Wow, I'm so sorry that sounds terrifying. Glad you made it through. And yeah my husband feels the same way --I think in a lot of ways it was a lot harder on him than on me, because he had to just sit there and watch it happen and wait by himself during the surgery hoping everything would be okay.
I find Katherine so endearing as a person and her mentality , storytelling, talent, and adorable face is all I can focus on......weight is not even in my radar
You are beautiful! Thank you for sharing your story! I went into HELLP syndrome at 34 weeks & needed to have an emergency c-section. I also had covid so they immediately separated me from my baby. It was so devastating, especially as a first time parent 😭
Hi Kath! You are a very strong mother! God be with you :> Also for maybe a future video idea, I’m very curious on how you make your summer journals! No pressure. Stay safe and take care and may you make many good memories with Max and your boys 🧡🌈
Thank you for sharing your story ❤ I have my own birth trauma as well and I almost didn't watch. But it was nice realizing that I'm not alone. I had a healthy pregnancy and all of a sudden my son stopped growing because of a placenta issue. He was at risk of being stillborn. I wasn't able to attempt an induction. They did and emergency c-section and he was in the NICU for 3 days. I felt so bad seeing him attached to all the monitors in the NICU and I felt like I must have done something wrong during my pregnancy to cause this. But I worked through that with a counselor and I realized I didn't do anything wrong. Sometimes complications come up in pregnancy and it's not our fault. I had some anxiety when we got home and I was worried my son would have health issues again. I am thankful to say he's a completely healthy 21 month old ❤
Thank you for sharing this! I’m so sorry for what you went through. That’s so real to worry about their health when you get home, I did the same thing. Such a blessing your son is so healthy now!!!🙏
I'm sorry that you had to pass through all of that Kath. I feel you when you said about the gaslit about the nurse because i pass through this with part of my family that dont think that i have some mental health issues or think that is bullshit. We, the cimfam are here for you❤ Hope you're doing well now and shrug all this hate. Thanks for sharing your story here❤
Thank you so much! It has been hard and painful to go through weight gain kind of in the public eye. However, even just in the 4 months since I filmed this video I feel stronger. I appreciate your kindness!!
I had preeclampsia with my first and I had to be induced at 37 weeks but everything went fairly smoothly but I did also have one nurse who just was not taking care of me like she should have but I also had the magnesium drip but I had it while I was being induced before I had my baby and it was rough 😕I’m so sorry people are being so rude and mean about your weight, you are literally a super mom! You birthed two babies! You are so incredible ❤️❤️
Katherine I’m sorry about your dismissive and hurtful nurse. It is so so hard to feel picked on by someone meant to be helping you in such a vulnerable state. I think that is what makes it so hurtful, you are so vulnerable both physically and emotionally to be in hospital, so for someone to be unkind in that situation just hurts so much more and stays with you a long time.
as someone with chronic illnesses i have experienced several nurses that have been like this i have been called a drug addict and attention seeker and lots more. i have serious anxiety when i have to go into hospital for anything because of experiences i have had with nurses. its so heart-breaking when your vulnerable and been told this. i have had to learn the hard way to not listen to them you knew what you were feeling and it was real. sorry you experienced this.
Oh man...I am so sorry about that nurse! Birth in itself can be traumatic, and all that you went through post birth should have been met with compassion and understanding. 😢❤
I am pregnant for the first time and I am 30. I have gained so much weight more than recommended...the whole pregnancy weight gain journey has been a massive experience. So much is not talked about and I think women are incredible and should be supported way more through the TTC, Pregnancy and Postpartum journeys.
Oh my goodness! DEFINITELY take a wheelchair if you're feeling dizzy after birth! I tried to walk to the bathroom and fainted back into the bed, taking down the IV pole with me. 😅 Everything was fine but I was sure to get wheeled out after that
You had the right to feel those things the way You felt. I remember being in the hospital with extreme back pain and Doctors trying to force me to move... Not everyone deserves this job
For people to go so hard not to body shame and then do that, it's horrible! I found you and your sisters from the anti hero song, my little girl loves music and y'alls videos are a great thing to play throughout the day to have something on and that she can enjoy also. I went back, being a new mom at home with a lot of time, and have caught up on you and your sisters journey on TH-cam 😅 Seeing everything so quick, even though it's a lifetime for you, I can say that you seem so much more fulfilled and beautiful these days after having kids. You seem to appear more natural to your features. I know you may not be where you want to be, but you do look happy and healthy for coming from having an eating disorder AND TWINS!! Whenever I think about rereading the following books I always think of a cimorelli book club and want to share bc you love reading also! -The Story Of A Soul - Biography of St. Therese of Lisieux (THIS, if you haven't already) -Mutant Message Down Under and Mutant Message From Forever (not about aliens, but the aborigines in Australia and how they live by their creator and His gifts to them and the second is about a childbirth experience) -Letters To A Young Poet by Rilke 💗 -Sophie's World (not choice! Haha) a novel on the history of philosophy, it's really well done with the story! (Great twist at the end) -Memoirs Of A Geisha (for a "lighter" read but the story and nuances is so much deeper than what the movie shows) My stepmom is currently experiencing issues with her beta blockers after heart surgery, that is a really tough thing when you need them but your body doesn't want them. I'm praying for you and you family in whole, all the best and thanks for letting me come here and ramble! 😅❤ After finishing the video, and from seeing other videos, you're such a sweet and sensitive soul, and that doesn't mean you can't be mean or fiery, but it's usually from a place of purpose and what you do and how you share, don't ever doubt yourself or your abilities for too long, you were not a failure, and are not a failure! Even though that is such a traumatic thing to experience, God truly will not give you what you can't handle and what won't lead you straight to Him everytime. I know hindsight is 20/20 and at the moment it never feels that way, but your spirit and heart are so big and warm and I hope you never ever change that!! ❤❤❤
@@KatherineCimorelli The visual and spiritual fruits of Truth, whether bitter or sweet will never fade away, no matter how rough the moment or day! Thank you for being exactly you for so many people 💓
you never have to justify your weight to anyone the people being haters are insecure themself if they are being keyboard warriors. you are beautiful and amazing, your body created 2 lives go mama 💜💜
I had a magnesium drip for 4 days straight. I couldn’t see straight that entire time and for a whole day after coming off of it. It was awful. I had an emergency c-section at 34 weeks and I am still on blood pressure medication 13 weeks later.
Preeclampsia is scary I had it twice the second time it was sudden and onset. The first time was the scariest I was life flighted to another hospital so my child could be in a NICU. My Preeclampsia caused her also to be IUGR. My second was big boy they told me if I would have had him in longer he might of been 10 pounds. I remember most everything that happened but my husband is the one who saw my high numbers. I joined a group on Facebook after my first it helped me so much to see that others have been through it too. Something I have never heard about till my severe preeclampsia issues.
So I work in healthcare and currently 18 weeks with didi twins. Hearing about that nurse....if any of my patients ever told me a nurse or staff member treated them like that, I'd lose my mind. I'm so sorry you dealt with that. It kind if sounds like you are dealing with shame and guilt associated with that experience and I just want you to know that the nurse was completely inappropriate and unprofessional. I'm glad your doctor kept you in the hospital and monitored you so carefully. I hope that you considered putting in a complaint so that that nurse is not able to traumatize other women. It's not too late. Wishing you all the positive stuff for you and your family ❤
Wow, thank you so much for sharing this and for validating my experience. It truly means so much!! And congratulations on your twins!! I’m so excited for you!! Having twins is truly such a blessing!! 💜💜
My birth trauma was similar to yours I had my daughter at 36 weeks, ended up with post birth pre empclampcia to the point my blood pressure jumped up to over 200 I also had the magnesium drip which was horrible xx
Thank you so much for sharing this part of your story Katherine! Love you!🌷♥️💙 The Lord loves us regardless of our weight. Please don't let it get you down.😃 God bless you and your beautiful family. "You will keep him in perfect peace, Whose mind is stayed on You, Because he trusts in You." Isaiah 26:3
There was one nurse I had who made me feel absolutely CRAZY postpartum. I definitely wish I knew getting a different nurse was an option. I'm so sorry you had to deal with a not great nurse was well 😭😭
I didn't experience birth trauma but have had 2 twin pregnancies. During my first twin pregnancy, I was rear-ended by a drunk driver and ended up going into preterm labor at 28 weeks. In the emergency room, I was given a dose of magnesium to try and slow down the contractions with the hopes of stopping labor. It was really strange and very uncomfortable feeling like my insides were burning up. That first night, I was given my first steroid shot to help the babies develop their heart and lungs just in case they couldn't stop the labor. That shot was so painful and I had to get another one 24 hours later. I ended up in the hospital for a week but was finally able to go home on strict bed rest. I was sent home with a t-pump and uterine monitor to keep track of my contractions. The t-pump game me a dose of Terbutaline every 4 hours and if I had more than 6 contractions an hour, I would have to give myself an extra bolus of the medication. I had to learn how to inject myself to attach the pump and it had to be changed out every 4 days and also change out the syringe every 2 days. I was in constant contact with the company that monitored my contractions. I was weak from bed rest. Oh, and I had a 9 month old baby at home that I couldn't care for. With all of that, I got lucky that when my water broke at 35 weeks, I was able to get to the hospital, had a fairly easy labor and vaginal delivery. And because of the steroids, the babies didn't even end up in the NICU. It was tough though and very traumatic. I would have nightmares of all of the things that could have gone wrong. I never wanted to seem as if I didn't enjoy being pregnant with my girls but sometimes its just nice to admit that some parts sucked like, a lot, lol.
Thank you, Katherine, for sharing your story. I'm not a mom yet, but at some point of my life I want to be. And, for some reason, listening to your experience makes me think I can be a mom as long as I have faith in God. Being human and experiencing suffering isn't easy, you know it very well, but once you realize you can offer all of it to ease Jesus's sufferings at the Calvary for the humanity, suddenly it's no longer pointless, at least that's what I've learned visiting the Carmelite nuns who live by it. I'm united in prayer for you and your family, thank you again.
Hi Katherine, I just wanted to say that I’m sorry that you had to deal with that nurse. I have six kids and I 100% agree with you that her behavior was inappropriate. It’s not her place to diagnose and it’s even worse that she’s telling patients that the doctor is wrong. I also think you’rea great mom. I also just wanted to say that you are a beautiful woman. I’ve heard you say that you are focusing on being a healthy person and not focusing on your weight because of the unhealthy relationship that you had with food in the past, and I think that’s awesome, but I guess you don’t hear that opinion much because people don’t speak out if they understand what’s going on.
I had mag drip while in labor and 24 hours after due to hellp (preeclampsia). I declined the bolus and just went with the maintenence dose and I'm so glad I did. The maintenence does was horrible enough and I handled it pretty well I think. My son was also in the NiCu due to being 35 weeks and it's such a hard experience, I can't imagine having twins not both in there. I had a nurse in the nicu make me feel bad for not being there a lot when it was literally the day I got discharged after having Hellp and I was like girl I just almost died and gave birth and I'm trying to heal too..? The other thing you mentioned was that people don't understand how serious preeclampsia is and I can't agree enough. So many people just say haha yeah I had preeclampsia so I got induced when they just had mildly high blood pressure. Not invalidating that, but people wouldn't realize how serious what I just went through was because they have that pictured as preeclampsia.
Thank you for sharing this. Pre-eclampsia is very scary and I agree, from what I’ve heard HELLP is very very serious. It’s so good to learn about these conditions and educate ourselves. It is sad sometimes people don’t take pre-eclampsia seriously but it can be life threatening.
I work in ICUs and I would have completely forgotten that you can “fire” your nurse post delivery- that is such a vulnerable time and I wasn’t even on strong of meds but when you’re a patient the power dynamic is so different
Can't believe people are bringing up your weight .. I'm sorry..that nurse sounds terrible I have had four babies and I did not know you could request a different nurse. I wish they would let women know I pray healing for you and wish you the best..thanks for sharing
Hey Katherine! Thank you so much for sharing your story. I’m 26 and just had my first baby two months ago and also had a traumatic (to me) birth. It’s so nice to have someone to relate to. I sent you a DM on Instagram sharing a little of my story as well❤️
From experience, the magnesium drip is AWFUL. You are so brave. Also, the nurse was emotionally blackmailing you. Please don’t feel bad for not asking for a different nurse. You were a vulnerable person trusting these ‘professionals’ to treat you, and do so with care and respect and you didn’t get that. Your vulnerability maybe meant that you didn’t feel you could speak up? I’m so sorry you had to experience this. It is traumatic. Your feelings are so valid and I hope you don’t need any comments to tell you that ❤
I’m so sorry that people pick on you❤I don’t understand why it’s necessary for people to be mean ❤ you are a beautiful young women ❤ don’t ever listen to the trolls ❤
You look gorgeous honey. I've gotten comments from everyone and their mother and I am finally in a headspace to actually make the changes for myself and not just for others to stop being rude. I've lost 5 pounds and planning on making it 50 (and more hopefully lol)!
I had the wrong postpartum nurse with my 2nd. She was a new grad and didn’t have her time management down so since my baby was in the NICU, I was her last priority. My birth was traumatic (trigger warning), I delivered at 32 and 5 after being hospitalized on bed rest for 2 weeks because of PPROM. During delivery the doctor said she was going to feel by baby’s head and within seconds 20 people rush into the OR and my husband was being kicked out. I was put under general anesthesia. After I woke up, I found out baby had cord prolapse and their heart rate dropped to 40 at one point. The doctor said the prolapsed cord was caused by placenta abruption. She acknowledged my birth was traumatic and I appreciated her words. My husband would go and see baby in the NICU and the nurses kept saying “we need your wife to do skin to skin and try to breastfeed,” but belittle did they know my PP nurse was my obstacle. She didn’t want to bother with having to wheel me down to the NICU so I pushed myself to walk down to the NICU by myself. The day I was discharged was a happy day because I could see my baby whenever I wanted. I delivered on a Monday morning and was discharged Wednesday morning.
Hi Katherine! Just here to say you don’t owe anyone any explanation about your weight. Especially if it’s some random internet troll. The only person who should worry about your body is yourself. It’s nobody’s business but yourself. If you do, however, ever open up about it, I’m here to support you. Love you 💕
I never comment on videos, but I just wanted to say that you are inspiring in so many ways. Thank you for being vulnerable so that your viewers have a comfortable, safe space to realize they’re not alone. In the words of Brené Brown, “staying vulnerable is a risk we have to take if we want to find connection.” Thanks for providing that connection.
I'm so sorry about these comments, you are a beautiful human being inside and out. Thank you for sharing and being so honest and helping so many others! Sending you so many hugs❤️
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As a woman who is also your same age and completely terrified about getting pregnant and labor, etc THANK YOU! For sharing your story, for bringing light into subjects that are not always being discussed, and I’m so glad that now you are okay and enjoying life with your beautiful family! ❤️
As someone that is similar in age to you (32 almost 33), I’ve always admired your spirit and just wholeness as a person. I love your passion for God and absolutely enjoy watching your videos here and on the Cimorelli group page. As far as weight, when you’re comfortable the story of your continued journey will come. You are beautiful inside and out. Also I’m a twin and admire hearing a mothers journey with twins. ❤️
Isn’t she so lovely? ❤
I don’t have children and don’t plan to have them, so definitly not a mom, but I think that sharing your traumatic birth story is soooo important. I have a lot of friends that had traumatic birth experiences too and stories like yours helped them so much to feel seen and not alone. So thanks for sharing your truth and for always being your raw, vulnerable and authentic self! You’re beautiful inside and out, and I wish you the best! 🧡
As an l&d nurse I'm so grateful that you shared your story. How that nurse treated you breaks my heart. Your story is going to help me take better care of my patients.
People need to be nice. Everyone is going through things behind close doors. I can’t imagine how you feel when people comment about your body. You’re beautiful inside and out! Love watching your videos!
Katherine I really want to commend you for coming forward and sharing your story so openly and honestly. I’m training to become a postpartum doula and I can confirm that these kinds of stories should be shared much more often as it can feel like such an isolating experience otherwise. Navigating motherhood after having a traumatic birth experience is no easy task and you’ve handled it with such grace!
And it is so inhumane for anyone to criticize a woman’s physicality after they’ve the most difficult thing our bodies can do. Those people are a disgrace. You are absolutely beautiful and scale numbers have no bearing on that. Keep being an inspiration, we need people like you!
YOU'RE SUCH AN INSPIRATION. I'm so proud of you for being able to deal with all of this horror while still being the beautiful sunshine to the world you are. You are so strong.❤️
I also had medical staff totally undermine and invalidate my experiences with postpartum preeclampsia. Made me feel “dramatic”. Thank you for sharing your story - it made me feel seen. ❤
You are beyond beautiful!! When people are awful, I always tell myself "hurt people, hurt people!" and pray for them to find peace and kindness.
Katherine, #1 you owe no one explanation about your body sweet mama. You have a body that praises The Lord, takes care of 2 baby boys, and is a wonderful helpmate to your husband. You’re doing a great job!
#2 I know that guilt of having a NICU baby. I also had preeclampsia and it didn’t heal right after birth. This was very healing to listen to and know I’m not alone. My son is 4 now though and we’ve told him his birth story and he loves looking at the photos and hearing it. You’ll get to share that with your boys one day too and hopefully it will be just as healing ❤️
You are strong and the best mama God could’ve given your boys! Thank you for sharing!!!
I have never been through labor and delivery, I've miscarried twice but I have many friends who have their own birth stories and birth traumas and I always find it very brave when someone opens up about their experience. I wanted to thank you personally for this video because I never considered the trauma to hospital link and what you said makes so much sense. My Dad passed away the day after Easter 2016 and the 5 days he spent in the hospital were very traumatic for all of us and for him. Ever since then even the thought of going into the hospital to visit someone who is nearing the end of this earthly life journey gives me panic attacks. I never thought to bring that up in therapy because in my mind it was unrelated, especially after a few years had passed. Thank you so much for sharing your journey, it helped in a completely different way than you probably intended but I'm so grateful I watched this video. You are doing exactly what you are meant to be doing and I thank God for your discernment. Much love to you, Max and the boys.
Thank you so much for sharing your traumatic birth story. I'm an expectant mom and have been watching both positive and traumatic birth experiences online, and I feel like both are so helpful; rather than scaring me away from having children, they're preparing me mentally so that if those things happen I'll be a bit better equipped mentally and emotionally for the experience. This makes me feel safer and like I'm less likely to experience my own trauma, since I'll know that, while these are very very difficult and painful things to go through, I'm not alone and I will get through it. You're giving other moms a gift by having the courage to share. Sending up prayers for you and your family, God bless
This is almost my exact situation.. pre-eclampsia is so scary and I also struggled with my birth trauma for 9 months after. You're not alone! 💕
Hey Katherine!! 1st off just wanted to say how much I appreciate you being yourself, so open, and kind. It shows through all of your content ♡ I love how this video feels very raw, unedited, and like I'm sitting down with a friend. ❤ Thank you for showing how beautiful being a mama is, and for speaking to YOURSELF with gentleness and kindness in this video ♡
Thank you so much for sharing ❤️
As someone who has also had a very traumatic birth (OB/GYN said it was in her top 5 😅) It is such an important thing to acknowledge and grieve what happened! I also love how you addressed what happened and how you are not letting it define you! Definitely praying for your continued healing as you continue to process the boys' birth ❤
Thank you for sharing this!! I’m so sorry you had to experience birth trauma as well but I hope you are finding the healing you deserve 🙏
You’re so brave. Hugs and prayers for you! I know God is able to get you through this. I’m so glad you listened to God and shared your story. Even though it’s been a rough journey. I know that it’ll reach the right people to encourage them.
Thank you so much for sharing your story. I'm 21 weeks pregnant with my first. Praying for the best but I also find it very helpful to learn from other people's experiences. Trying to find strength in God now so that I can have peace with whatever outcome. Wishing you the best in your healing journey ❤
You’re going to do amazing!! You got this girl!! So excited for you 💕motherhood is truly the greatest blessing. I wouldn’t change a thing about my birth, as hard as it was.. it made me stronger, and I would do it all again 1000 times to have my twins. 🙏
You are so so beautiful Kath - inside and out. As other people have said you don’t owe ANYONE anything especially not any explanations about your beautiful body.
I only started watching the video, and I just want to say, thank you for opening up to us about this! I doubt it's easy, so, thank you!
Thank you so much!! I really appreciate it.. it was triggering for me for sure. I actually filmed this video in December and just had the courage to post it 4 months later 😅
Your feelings and emotions are so valid and I hope you know that. You were so strong and you advocated for yourself when you knew something wasn’t right. I’m thankful that you and your sons are healthy and you are getting the support that you need. I’m expecting my first child and these are things I am also nervous about. I pray that you continue to find your peace and work through this experience. You are not alone at all. ❤️❤️❤️
So thankful for you sharing your story Kath! I really relate to a lot of what you said. I had my daughter via c section at 33 weeks because I had Preeclampsia which turned into Hellp syndrome, and then my daughter was rushed to the Nicu and was in hospital for 3 weeks. (I was there 1 week before having her for my health as well) I had the ongoing blood pressure cuff going off; lots of meds; no sleep, and the magnesium drip!!! It was so bad, just like you described. My daughter was very small 3lbs 5 oz, but otherwise healthy and I felt like I was supposed to just be happy that she was okay. But I felt so disappointed that my pregnancy was cut short and my delivery was not at all what I had expected or hoped for. There was also so much anger towards my body like you said. I was mad that I couldn’t keep my baby inside so she could grow. I felt like I couldn’t protect her like I was supposed to as her mom. So much wondering why my blood pressure was high and my body couldn’t handle the pregnancy. So many feelings, wow I’m crying as I type this. Then on top of all of that, seeing your baby in an incubator, so small and attached to so many wires is heartbreaking. I’m in a Nicu moms group on Facebook, and I also watched so many Preeclampsia birth stories like you did, and other Nicu journeys. It is comforting to hear other people talk about it and know that you are understood. I didn’t know how much this experience would effect me, even though I am now healthy and so is my daughter who is 6 months old. I find myself wanting to be pregnant again so I can have a redo and a positive birth, but I know that’s not going to erase my first experience and that’s not a healthy way to deal with it haha, but maybe some people will relate to that too. Thanks for sharing your story! ❤
Thank you for sharing. I can relate to so many things you said. I too had a traumatic birth experience with preeclampsia, and post partum preeclampsia, magnesium drip with my baby in the NICU. Im 11 months post partum and in therapy for my birth trauma. My son was born at 33 weeks, and I mourned the loss of so many experiences i so badly wanted.
It is indeed incredibly lonely, no one knows what its really like being you during that time. I remember being so angry at my body for not doing what it was supposed to do. And it is difficult being a reminder of what people dont want happening to them.
The dismissive comment about the baby being healthy was the most important made me angry every single time I heard it. So dismissive of my experience, and the loss of my hopes and dreams and what I'd envisioned.
The part about not being able to be in the NICU 24/7 and feeling like a bad mom i relate 100%.
Its increadible what we women go through to bring life into this world, I've always said we women are heroes, but twins moms are Superheroes!
Im so glad you shared, we NICU mamas gotta stick together.
Nurses can make or break so much of birth trauma. It’s so awful how they treat women when we are in the most vulnerable position of our lives. I’m so sorry this happened. I’ve had six kids and bad obgyns and nurses played a role in multiple birth traumas for me and so many people I know.
I’m so sorry you’ve been getting mean comments. No one should ever comment on someone else’s body!! Period!
You are doing amazing to be healing from so much at once. Healing is hard and exhausting. You are a warrior woman ❤❤
I feel like I can relate, although our stories aren't the same. It's hard when you don't get what you imagined. It's hard having a baby in the nicu, and trying to navigate that experience when you're still recovering yourself. It's hard having one baby with you and having to leave your other baby. Of course you love your babies and are super blessed to be a mom of multiples but there is a feeling of missing out on snuggles and dividing your time, especially in the nicu and early newborn stage. ....thank you for telling your story! You are a champion
Katherine, you are so strong. Motherhood is not easy let alone when you have twins. I am so happy you are feeling better and more confident! Don't let the comments get you down - they don't matter at all... they are just bored people with nothing else to do. You are really an inspiration to other people with your positivity and kindness!
I'm so sad you get gross comments bout your weight and I know that not much can fix that. You are TRUELY beautiful outside and inside. GORGEOUS! Thank you also for sharing your experience. I'm going to give birth to twins soon and it is interesting to here about other people's experience. I'm also so sorry you had to deal with such a nurse :(
Thank you again for what you provide in this world, beautiful person!
I just wanted to say that you inspire me greatly in my own ED recovery. It breaks my heart that you get mean comments. I know words don't always help, but those comments are truly just a reflection of those people's own insecurities. By talking about your recovery and journey toward body positivity, you are helping make the world a better place for women and everyone else who has been traumatized by diet culture. It's such important, amazing work. Thank you so much :)
Thank you soo much wow! This means a lot!!
You're a hero and a very inspiring woman! Thank you so much and one day I'd like to be as strong as you were 💕 God bless you!
your emotional vulnerability is very inspiring to me, thank you for sharing your story.
Thank you so much for sharing your story ❤
If people have nothing nice to say about what a lovely person or a wonderful mother you are, and only want to pick on you about your weight, that says a lot more about them than in does about you. They are not worth your time!
In terms of sharing your story; I was also one of those pregnant mamas who wanted to surround myself with positive vibes and got really annoyed with women who told me all about their traumatic experiences or pushed unsolicited advice on me. Pregnancy is such an emotional, fragile time, and I want to stay mindful of that. My recent birth experience did not turn out the way I wanted, and although I would share the details if someone asked, I think I would wait for that invitation. I guess that's what you've done here, and I'm sure there are a lot of women watching this who identify with your experience and feel less alone because you've been brave enough to tell your story!
Hi Katherine! Thank you for being vulnerable and sharing your story, really appreciate it. You are an inspiration ❤
I'm so sorry you had to go through all that. But I hope you know a whole bunch of us girls in their 20s appreciate you and are learning from you. You are a blessing! Rooting for your family ❤
I had a nurse abuse me physically and verbally when I was recovering from open heart surgery in the ICU. It's been 5 years and I still cannot get over the way she treated me. I wish I had it in me to file a formal complaint, but my body was so broken and I needed everything in me to recover. I had her for the 5 days I was in the hospital. My mother is not shy about standing up for patient rights, but she was run down and coming down with severe pneumonia (that she almost died from) that she would just stand there appalled at watching the nurse interact with me.
I am so so sorry you had to experience that 😣 that sounds incredibly traumatic. It’s so hard when we’re so vulnerable and trying our best to trust professionals. I know there are many wonderful nurses, but when you get a bad one it can be so scarring. I hope you are healing from this!! You deserve it!
Long time Cim fan, big time Kath fan, and a healthcare worker here....just want to give you the biggest hug. So sorry for all you have went through, the way that nurse treated you was not ok and I'm truly sorry you had to deal with that during such a stressful time. So glad you are doing better and that you continue to be such an incredible example of being a wife, mom, and woman of pure class and strength.
Thank you for speaking up ❤ so important to talk about those things and help others ❤
Thank you for sharing your story. I also did not know at the time that you can ask for a different nurse. I had a rude nurse and still remember her tone 10 years later. I'm glad you're doing better health wise and I already know you're the best mom to those sweet babies..
God bless you and your honesty! It’s refreshing… You are a great role model !
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We had very similar situations around the same time. It was my 3rd baby and I have since had a 4th and final lol. You had the twins months after I had my 3rd and the little bit you shared on Insta I was CHEERING you on from the sidelines because pre-e is HARD. I think people think it goes away after the hospital stay but I didn't feel like myself with 3&4 until at least 10w pp. And then even after that you still have life long complications. I was one of those people with 1&2 that probably just brushed it off. It's no joke, and was super traumatic. Even months after when you shared, was healing and validating for me, even now. You doing good things sharing your story mama! ❤
This means so much Sarah!! Thank you for your encouragement!! 😭🙏
Im sorry this happened to you, i really admire you Katherine for your vunerablity and strength to share this video with us talking about your traumatic birth experience although it was hard for you. You had TWINS, life treatening complications, emotional conflicts and trials, this is admirable and inspiring also. ❤❤ i love you and your sisters, the podcast is my favourite to watch
I am so so sorry that people feel the need to make comments on your weight. Prayers for your healing in all ways. ❤
Katherine, you are so beautiful. Inside and out. I mean it from the bottom of my heart. ❤️
I know it is easier said than done but do not let those comments get to you. You are inspiring and so brave. I pray God blesses you for obedience openness and vulnerability. It’s so much bigger than just you. May He continue to use you.
I also had a traumatic birth -developed HELLP syndrome/preeclampsia after 38 weeks of a totally healthy pregnancy and had to have an emergency c-section under general anesthesia, so I was alone and asleep when my daughter was born and didn’t meet her until almost 2 hours after her birth. I’ll just say I can relate to so many of your feelings you shared ❤
Thank you so much for sharing this.. I have heard of HELLP and it sounds incredibly scary. I am so sorry you had to experience this and I hope you are finding healing 💕
@@KatherineCimorelli Thank you ❤️ Thankfully I had a much better experience with the nurses; they were all incredible (two of them were actually friends of mine!). I’m so sorry that you had such an awful nurse! I’m also fortunate that my condition did get immediately better after giving birth -although I still had to do a mag drip and it truly is the worst 😅
I’ll also say for anyone who may be pregnant and watching videos and reading comments with stories like these -although my story may seem like the worst case scenario, and obviously I wouldn’t wish HELLP syndrome on anyone, there was a lot of joy and positivity in my birth experience as well. The hospital staff was AMAZING and I felt so loved and supported by them the whole time, especially when my husband couldn’t be in the OR with me. My daughter was thankfully perfectly healthy and thanks to my wonderful care, everything went as smoothly with me and my own health as it could have. The day my daughter was born was still such a happy and incredible day, despite everything else that happened.
I just want pregnant people out there to know that even if your birth is traumatic (and hopefully it won’t be!) there can still be moments of joy. My birth experience was both terrifying and wonderful -all kinds of feelings can exist together at the same time.
Same situation here with general anesthesia emergency c-section, I had to be resuscitated once & my newborn twice. We weren’t cleared to meet each other until almost 6 hours later. My husband witnessed it all & still struggles the most years later.
@@trinityharpham6978 Wow, I'm so sorry that sounds terrifying. Glad you made it through. And yeah my husband feels the same way --I think in a lot of ways it was a lot harder on him than on me, because he had to just sit there and watch it happen and wait by himself during the surgery hoping everything would be okay.
I find Katherine so endearing as a person and her mentality , storytelling, talent, and adorable face is all I can focus on......weight is not even in my radar
You’re beautiful katherine
In ways that I can’t even describe
You are worth it
You are wonderful kath
Don’t let the haters get you down 🙂
I also experienced superficial preeclampsia after the births of both of my boys! And it was very interesting to hear your story!
You are beautiful! Thank you for sharing your story! I went into HELLP syndrome at 34 weeks & needed to have an emergency c-section. I also had covid so they immediately separated me from my baby. It was so devastating, especially as a first time parent
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Hi Kath! You are a very strong mother! God be with you :> Also for maybe a future video idea, I’m very curious on how you make your summer journals! No pressure. Stay safe and take care and may you make many good memories with Max and your boys 🧡🌈
We love you so much kath !!
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@@StarletNikes YESSS I LOVE HER SO MUCH
Merry Christmas 😁 But also, so sorry for the medical trauma you experienced! It really is amazing what women go through.
Thank you for sharing your story ❤
I have my own birth trauma as well and I almost didn't watch. But it was nice realizing that I'm not alone. I had a healthy pregnancy and all of a sudden my son stopped growing because of a placenta issue. He was at risk of being stillborn. I wasn't able to attempt an induction. They did and emergency c-section and he was in the NICU for 3 days. I felt so bad seeing him attached to all the monitors in the NICU and I felt like I must have done something wrong during my pregnancy to cause this. But I worked through that with a counselor and I realized I didn't do anything wrong. Sometimes complications come up in pregnancy and it's not our fault. I had some anxiety when we got home and I was worried my son would have health issues again. I am thankful to say he's a completely healthy 21 month old ❤
Thank you for sharing this! I’m so sorry for what you went through. That’s so real to worry about their health when you get home, I did the same thing. Such a blessing your son is so healthy now!!!🙏
I'm sorry that you had to pass through all of that Kath. I feel you when you said about the gaslit about the nurse because i pass through this with part of my family that dont think that i have some mental health issues or think that is bullshit. We, the cimfam are here for you❤ Hope you're doing well now and shrug all this hate. Thanks for sharing your story here❤
You are absolutely beautiful, no matter your weight! Don’t let the haters get you down ❤
You’re such an inspiration Kath! Must be so good to be your friend❤
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Thank you so much! It has been hard and painful to go through weight gain kind of in the public eye. However, even just in the 4 months since I filmed this video I feel stronger. I appreciate your kindness!!
@@KatherineCimorelli That's amazing! I'm glad you're doing better now than you were :) stay strong!!
You are so pretty. Some people say things that are hurtful. Ignore them. Enjoy each day to the fullest. Hugs to you.
I had preeclampsia with my first and I had to be induced at 37 weeks but everything went fairly smoothly but I did also have one nurse who just was not taking care of me like she should have but I also had the magnesium drip but I had it while I was being induced before I had my baby and it was rough 😕I’m so sorry people are being so rude and mean about your weight, you are literally a super mom! You birthed two babies! You are so incredible ❤️❤️
Katherine I’m sorry about your dismissive and hurtful nurse. It is so so hard to feel picked on by someone meant to be helping you in such a vulnerable state. I think that is what makes it so hurtful, you are so vulnerable both physically and emotionally to be in hospital, so for someone to be unkind in that situation just hurts so much more and stays with you a long time.
Love you Kath, thank you so much for everything you share 🤍 very inspiring !
as someone with chronic illnesses i have experienced several nurses that have been like this i have been called a drug addict and attention seeker and lots more. i have serious anxiety when i have to go into hospital for anything because of experiences i have had with nurses. its so heart-breaking when your vulnerable and been told this. i have had to learn the hard way to not listen to them you knew what you were feeling and it was real. sorry you experienced this.
Oh man...I am so sorry about that nurse! Birth in itself can be traumatic, and all that you went through post birth should have been met with compassion and understanding. 😢❤
I am pregnant for the first time and I am 30. I have gained so much weight more than recommended...the whole pregnancy weight gain journey has been a massive experience. So much is not talked about and I think women are incredible and should be supported way more through the TTC, Pregnancy and Postpartum journeys.
You’re such an amazing mom ❤
Thank you for this video
Oh my goodness! DEFINITELY take a wheelchair if you're feeling dizzy after birth! I tried to walk to the bathroom and fainted back into the bed, taking down the IV pole with me. 😅 Everything was fine but I was sure to get wheeled out after that
I'm sorry for what you went through.
I also have postpartum trauma after my second birth because of the nurses😢
I want to give you the biggest hug! Thank you for sharing your story! As a mom also this was so hard to hear!
You had the right to feel those things the way You felt. I remember being in the hospital with extreme back pain and Doctors trying to force me to move... Not everyone deserves this job
I'm so sorry about these comments. 😢 We love you Kath. ❤
sending you love ❤ you are amazing!
For people to go so hard not to body shame and then do that, it's horrible!
I found you and your sisters from the anti hero song, my little girl loves music and y'alls videos are a great thing to play throughout the day to have something on and that she can enjoy also. I went back, being a new mom at home with a lot of time, and have caught up on you and your sisters journey on TH-cam 😅
Seeing everything so quick, even though it's a lifetime for you, I can say that you seem so much more fulfilled and beautiful these days after having kids. You seem to appear more natural to your features. I know you may not be where you want to be, but you do look happy and healthy for coming from having an eating disorder AND TWINS!!
Whenever I think about rereading the following books I always think of a cimorelli book club and want to share bc you love reading also!
-The Story Of A Soul - Biography of St. Therese of Lisieux (THIS, if you haven't already)
-Mutant Message Down Under and Mutant Message From Forever (not about aliens, but the aborigines in Australia and how they live by their creator and His gifts to them and the second is about a childbirth experience)
-Letters To A Young Poet by Rilke 💗
-Sophie's World (not choice! Haha) a novel on the history of philosophy, it's really well done with the story! (Great twist at the end)
-Memoirs Of A Geisha (for a "lighter" read but the story and nuances is so much deeper than what the movie shows)
My stepmom is currently experiencing issues with her beta blockers after heart surgery, that is a really tough thing when you need them but your body doesn't want them. I'm praying for you and you family in whole, all the best and thanks for letting me come here and ramble! 😅❤
After finishing the video, and from seeing other videos, you're such a sweet and sensitive soul, and that doesn't mean you can't be mean or fiery, but it's usually from a place of purpose and what you do and how you share, don't ever doubt yourself or your abilities for too long, you were not a failure, and are not a failure! Even though that is such a traumatic thing to experience, God truly will not give you what you can't handle and what won't lead you straight to Him everytime. I know hindsight is 20/20 and at the moment it never feels that way, but your spirit and heart are so big and warm and I hope you never ever change that!! ❤❤❤
Thank you for your kind words!! This means a lot!! 💕
@@KatherineCimorelli The visual and spiritual fruits of Truth, whether bitter or sweet will never fade away, no matter how rough the moment or day! Thank you for being exactly you for so many people 💓
Amen, agree with and love this comment
you never have to justify your weight to anyone the people being haters are insecure themself if they are being keyboard warriors. you are beautiful and amazing, your body created 2 lives go mama 💜💜
I had a magnesium drip for 4 days straight. I couldn’t see straight that entire time and for a whole day after coming off of it. It was awful. I had an emergency c-section at 34 weeks and I am still on blood pressure medication 13 weeks later.
Preeclampsia is scary I had it twice the second time it was sudden and onset. The first time was the scariest I was life flighted to another hospital so my child could be in a NICU. My Preeclampsia caused her also to be IUGR. My second was big boy they told me if I would have had him in longer he might of been 10 pounds. I remember most everything that happened but my husband is the one who saw my high numbers.
I joined a group on Facebook after my first it helped me so much to see that others have been through it too. Something I have never heard about till my severe preeclampsia issues.
So I work in healthcare and currently 18 weeks with didi twins. Hearing about that nurse....if any of my patients ever told me a nurse or staff member treated them like that, I'd lose my mind. I'm so sorry you dealt with that. It kind if sounds like you are dealing with shame and guilt associated with that experience and I just want you to know that the nurse was completely inappropriate and unprofessional. I'm glad your doctor kept you in the hospital and monitored you so carefully. I hope that you considered putting in a complaint so that that nurse is not able to traumatize other women. It's not too late. Wishing you all the positive stuff for you and your family ❤
Wow, thank you so much for sharing this and for validating my experience. It truly means so much!! And congratulations on your twins!! I’m so excited for you!! Having twins is truly such a blessing!! 💜💜
You're amazing and beautiful and i love you ❤ and everything is going to be okay, be happy !
My birth trauma was similar to yours I had my daughter at 36 weeks, ended up with post birth pre empclampcia to the point my blood pressure jumped up to over 200 I also had the magnesium drip which was horrible xx
Thank you so much for sharing this part of your story Katherine! Love you!🌷♥️💙 The Lord loves us regardless of our weight. Please don't let it get you down.😃 God bless you and your beautiful family.
"You will keep him in perfect peace,
Whose mind is stayed on You,
Because he trusts in You."
Isaiah 26:3
There was one nurse I had who made me feel absolutely CRAZY postpartum. I definitely wish I knew getting a different nurse was an option. I'm so sorry you had to deal with a not great nurse was well 😭😭
I didn't experience birth trauma but have had 2 twin pregnancies. During my first twin pregnancy, I was rear-ended by a drunk driver and ended up going into preterm labor at 28 weeks. In the emergency room, I was given a dose of magnesium to try and slow down the contractions with the hopes of stopping labor. It was really strange and very uncomfortable feeling like my insides were burning up. That first night, I was given my first steroid shot to help the babies develop their heart and lungs just in case they couldn't stop the labor. That shot was so painful and I had to get another one 24 hours later. I ended up in the hospital for a week but was finally able to go home on strict bed rest. I was sent home with a t-pump and uterine monitor to keep track of my contractions. The t-pump game me a dose of Terbutaline every 4 hours and if I had more than 6 contractions an hour, I would have to give myself an extra bolus of the medication. I had to learn how to inject myself to attach the pump and it had to be changed out every 4 days and also change out the syringe every 2 days. I was in constant contact with the company that monitored my contractions. I was weak from bed rest. Oh, and I had a 9 month old baby at home that I couldn't care for. With all of that, I got lucky that when my water broke at 35 weeks, I was able to get to the hospital, had a fairly easy labor and vaginal delivery. And because of the steroids, the babies didn't even end up in the NICU. It was tough though and very traumatic. I would have nightmares of all of the things that could have gone wrong. I never wanted to seem as if I didn't enjoy being pregnant with my girls but sometimes its just nice to admit that some parts sucked like, a lot, lol.
Thank you, Katherine, for sharing your story. I'm not a mom yet, but at some point of my life I want to be. And, for some reason, listening to your experience makes me think I can be a mom as long as I have faith in God. Being human and experiencing suffering isn't easy, you know it very well, but once you realize you can offer all of it to ease Jesus's sufferings at the Calvary for the humanity, suddenly it's no longer pointless, at least that's what I've learned visiting the Carmelite nuns who live by it. I'm united in prayer for you and your family, thank you again.
Sorry you’re getting all the hate you don’t deserve that.
Hi Katherine, I just wanted to say that I’m sorry that you had to deal with that nurse. I have six kids and I 100% agree with you that her behavior was inappropriate. It’s not her place to diagnose and it’s even worse that she’s telling patients that the doctor is wrong. I also think you’rea great mom. I also just wanted to say that you are a beautiful woman. I’ve heard you say that you are focusing on being a healthy person and not focusing on your weight because of the unhealthy relationship that you had with food in the past, and I think that’s awesome, but I guess you don’t hear that opinion much because people don’t speak out if they understand what’s going on.
I had mag drip while in labor and 24 hours after due to hellp (preeclampsia). I declined the bolus and just went with the maintenence dose and I'm so glad I did. The maintenence does was horrible enough and I handled it pretty well I think.
My son was also in the NiCu due to being 35 weeks and it's such a hard experience, I can't imagine having twins not both in there. I had a nurse in the nicu make me feel bad for not being there a lot when it was literally the day I got discharged after having Hellp and I was like girl I just almost died and gave birth and I'm trying to heal too..?
The other thing you mentioned was that people don't understand how serious preeclampsia is and I can't agree enough. So many people just say haha yeah I had preeclampsia so I got induced when they just had mildly high blood pressure. Not invalidating that, but people wouldn't realize how serious what I just went through was because they have that pictured as preeclampsia.
Thank you for sharing this. Pre-eclampsia is very scary and I agree, from what I’ve heard HELLP is very very serious. It’s so good to learn about these conditions and educate ourselves. It is sad sometimes people don’t take pre-eclampsia seriously but it can be life threatening.
I work in ICUs and I would have completely forgotten that you can “fire” your nurse post delivery- that is such a vulnerable time and I wasn’t even on strong of meds but when you’re a patient the power dynamic is so different
Can't believe people are bringing up your weight .. I'm sorry..that nurse sounds terrible
I have had four babies and I did not know you could request a different nurse. I wish they would let women know
I pray healing for you and wish you the best..thanks for sharing
Thanks so much for sharing ❤ you are prettier than ever a glowing mother of two, sorry about those hate comments you received😊
Hey Katherine! Thank you so much for sharing your story. I’m 26 and just had my first baby two months ago and also had a traumatic (to me) birth. It’s so nice to have someone to relate to. I sent you a DM on Instagram sharing a little of my story as well❤️
I’m so sorry to hear you experienced birth trauma :( I will look for your message! I pray you get the healing you deserve 🙏🩵
I was a twin and was born at 34 weeks. I can’t imagine what my mom went through.
From experience, the magnesium drip is AWFUL. You are so brave. Also, the nurse was emotionally blackmailing you. Please don’t feel bad for not asking for a different nurse. You were a vulnerable person trusting these ‘professionals’ to treat you, and do so with care and respect and you didn’t get that. Your vulnerability maybe meant that you didn’t feel you could speak up?
I’m so sorry you had to experience this. It is traumatic. Your feelings are so valid and I hope you don’t need any comments to tell you that ❤
I’m so sorry that people pick on you❤I don’t understand why it’s necessary for people to be mean ❤ you are a beautiful young women ❤ don’t ever listen to the trolls ❤
You look gorgeous honey. I've gotten comments from everyone and their mother and I am finally in a headspace to actually make the changes for myself and not just for others to stop being rude. I've lost 5 pounds and planning on making it 50 (and more hopefully lol)!
How's the relationship between Dom a Leo? ❤
I had the wrong postpartum nurse with my 2nd. She was a new grad and didn’t have her time management down so since my baby was in the NICU, I was her last priority.
My birth was traumatic (trigger warning), I delivered at 32 and 5 after being hospitalized on bed rest for 2 weeks because of PPROM. During delivery the doctor said she was going to feel by baby’s head and within seconds 20 people rush into the OR and my husband was being kicked out. I was put under general anesthesia.
After I woke up, I found out baby had cord prolapse and their heart rate dropped to 40 at one point. The doctor said the prolapsed cord was caused by placenta abruption. She acknowledged my birth was traumatic and I appreciated her words.
My husband would go and see baby in the NICU and the nurses kept saying “we need your wife to do skin to skin and try to breastfeed,” but belittle did they know my PP nurse was my obstacle. She didn’t want to bother with having to wheel me down to the NICU so I pushed myself to walk down to the NICU by myself. The day I was discharged was a happy day because I could see my baby whenever I wanted. I delivered on a Monday morning and was discharged Wednesday morning.
You radiate beauty!
You are great
When is Katherine solo single coming
And some solo collabs with other singers you tubers
Solo covers on this channel
Hi you are beautiful don't let people tell you other wise,you are awesome!!