am i pregnant? no. am I planning on having a baby? no. am I still going to watch every video about Rachel and the baby and cry alongside with her? yes.
For the woman who didnt automatically cry when seeing your baby for the first time.. It is okay. Yes you will love your baby. I know it feels like you wont and cant but you will. When i had my daughter i didnt know but i was depressed and yes i did have ppd and because of that i did not have the "omg i love you" moment with my daughter and i hated myself for a long time but it is okay and i know that now. However i do say get support and dont forget you are beautiful and you created something so beautiful that loves you unconditionally. For the person who is telling the mom with ppd "think about your baby" stop. Just stop. Because we will think "they wont remember me" we think about how they will be better without us. Tell us how you will miss us and how much we bring value to this world..how beautiful we are. Treat us how you would want to be treated if you were sick. (Loved and nurtured)
Cecilia Alcantar I always thought that I would be so emotional when I gave birth to my baby but he came 10 weeks early. when I arrived to the hospital (at 2am) I was 9cm dilated and honestly I had no idea I was going into labor (my water didn’t break and it was my first baby) so when I found out he was coming already, I was so in shock with what was going on. when he was born, I just couldn’t believe he was out. I only got to see him for some seconds because they had to take him to the nicu. all I could say was “I cant believe he’s born” so I never got to experience that first special bond but it’s okay now 😊
I was a absolutely shell shocked after I gave birth. My body was in shock too after losing 40+% of my blood that as soon as my daughter was out I just couldn't believe it was over. No tears at all, just relief that she was out and safe. Every woman deals with birth differently and that's okay ❤
Thank you. I had a rushed emergency C-section where they put me out and baby had to go to the NICU, I saw him before they put him there for a brief second (I woke up as soon as they wheeled me out of the operating room) and I didn't cry. He looked dead and blue and had this huge mask on his face. I didn't cry. And then when I saw him a while later in the NICU I felt like he wasn't mine. I didn't give birth just now, this wasn't my baby. It was really weird and traumatic for me. I love my son more than I could have ever imagined but it took me a few days to realize that he was mine, that I was a mom without "giving birth". Again pregnant now and I'm hoping for a different experience
I didn't cry with either of my kids. My body and brain were so scrambled by all of it I didn't even know up from down. I also didn't get an epidural so I was even more all over the place..
Thank you. I had ppd as well and my literal first thought of my newborn daughter was "why are you so dark?" She was tinted a blueish color and my husband and I are both very white so I was very confused. My second thought was "omg you're so chunky." So any mom's out there thinking my first thought wasnt about how much I loved my baby it's okay, I fat shamed mine.
I just finished my OBGYN rotation today, and I just needed to say thank you on behalf of all medical students for allowing that student to watch your delivery. I am always so grateful to any woman who allows me learn from such a private thing, and I think it's important for you to know how appreciated that is. So sorry that you had a scary experience, but congratulations on your new baby boy! 💕
After having a miscarriage which I then found out was a molar pregnancy in October last year I've found it so hard to watch your pregnancy videos despite being so unbelievably happy for you, but I had to watch this one. I cried with you when you talked about how emotional it was to see your baby. I hope one day I get to experience pregnancy and labour and the newborn magic again - I'm very lucky to have a beautiful, healthy 2 year old, but I am a single Mama so "trying" is not something I have the opportunity to do at present. I'm so incredibly happy for you, Chris, baby boy, Julia and Luke ❤️ congratulations, you deserve all the happiness!
I had 3 miscarriages in the last year, 4 total, so watching it all has been hard as well. Taking a break from trying for a while, but hopefully one day I will have my rainbow. ☺️
I had retained placenta too. Lost 1800ml and had to have a d&c after delivery and a blood transfusion. I’m still left with some pelvic floor damage from the after care. That kind of trauma makes nursing hard and recovery hard. I’m so sorry to hear that happened to you. Talk about it until it feels complete and processed. People kept telling me that it was ok because baby was safe and I got through it. Of course I was grateful for that, but hearing that didn’t help. It’s still a traumatic birth and I needed time to come to terms with it. One doesn’t negate the other. My heart goes out to you and I’m glad you shared your story. Congratulations on the baby!
I had a miscarriage in December of 2018. And I am 32 weeks along and will be having my rainbow baby girl in the next 2 months. I know how upsetting that was for me and thank you for sharing that.
I lost my second baby to a miscarriage in December 2017. January 2018 my rainbow was born. She’s 2 now and I appreciate her in a whole new way from my first. Wishing you a safe delivery and a healthy baby ❤️
I miscarried in May of 2017, and even though it wasn't a planned pregnancy, it was one of the most devastating things I've ever been through. It is a sadness like no other. Then, I gave birth to my surprise rainbow baby boy in August of last year. I'm very happy for you, and wish you all the best!
I’m so proud of you mama!! I know this birth was a rollercoaster of emotions but you did it. And for that you should be beyond proud!! My first delivery was absolutely awful. The doctor never removed the whole placenta. I was alone in the delivery room which just made things even more terrifying. It was also my first birth so I didn’t know what was going on. I was never told that the placenta broke. I was never told that there were parts still in there. I was passing clots the size of golf balls for weeks after birth and almost had sepsis because of it. The level of anger I had is an understatement. I want to commend you for speaking about this topic because it’s something not spoken about. It’s super important because a lot of first time moms may not be aware of the dangers associated with this. So thank you!!
Beauty Beast my first was similar, doc was up to his elbow to remove my placenta, and then the nurse didn’t not kneed my uterus properly. At the time being a first timer I was in love with her, when I was home and both my son and I were sick because I passed the infection to him through my breast milk, I kinda felt like choking her!
I cried along with you... I too miscarried before having my child this year. The birth of my little princess brought so many different emotions. Happiness, sadness all mixed into one, thinking of my angel baby and the current perfect gift I was holding in my arms. Even the doctor got emotional and told me that he could tell that I was a crying both from grief and pure joy.
I’m so glad you’re back and doing well! I can’t imagine what that must have been like for you and Chris! I’d be interested in hearing his side of the story as well! So excited to see the hospital and baby content though! 😃 17.5 weeks pregnant with my first baby and freaking out!
As someone who works in the healthcare field I just wanted to say thank you for sharing what you felt was a positive story with medicine! A lot of youtube is filled with negative hospital experiences and sometimes we are just as frustrated as you with the process, but we really do want you and your family to be healthy and happy. I'm glad you felt taken care of. I'm sorry you had to wait. I'm glad you and baby are OK!
Chris's voice has that effect on all of us!! I love when he sneaks in your videos. Also...I forgive you for making me cry today. Sending your family love and warm wishes
My daughter was born in valentine's day last year. She was our second and came fast and furious, less than 6 hours from first contraction to baby out haha. It was really hard to do it in the hospital where we went through our stillbirth and I'm just very thankful we didn't have the same doctor deliver our rainbow. The nurses and everyone were really great and understood our situation and went out of the way to make it as different an experience as possible from what we went through the year before. I'm really grateful to everyone at the hospital and our ob office for getting me through the insanity of pregnancy after loss. So happy for you and your family, enjoy your newest addition ❤
I’m glad that Rachel had another baby for her and her family, but also because her mom videos are some of my favorite videos to watch. Even though I’m not looking at children for a few years still, I love her mom/lifestyle videos and I’m stoked for a third round!
That was... Intense. the doctor was right, the third one definitely is a wild card! I am so glad you are A-OK and that baby boy is okay. I am so sorry that that was probably traumatizing to you, and I pray that your mind heals :)
These videos always make me cry because Rachel cries. Love you Rachel and so glad that baby and you are doing well. Glad to see you back but also glad you're taking time to adjust and love on new baby.
I’m an L&D nurse and I tear up at every birth (totally can’t help it, I’m emotional 😅) I cried watching this. It’s such a special moment to see a family meet their newborn for the first time. So glad to hear that you and baby are home, happy, and healthy! I’m sorry that not everything went as planned but that everything turned out to be okay in the end. You’re awesome! ❤️ can’t wait to see little man in your next video!
This is the fastest I've ever been 😭❤ I needed to drop my "post-party" Netflix binging mid cliffhanger as soon as I saw this, ready to bawl and give you all the love Rach ❤❤
I love that you were so kind to all the health care workers and acknowledged how hard they work. My fiancé is in med school and it makes me so sad when people are so harsh on them. They all truly work so hard
I feel like a girlfriend sitting here listening and nodding along lol ... you are so relatable and yet I don't have kids, don't plan on having kids yet...am just here supporting ya girl and crying...lol idk why
I had a miscarriage about 5 years ago. Hubby and I talked about having another, but then about a year ago we started going through issues with our son. He has ADHD and we are trying no meds right now because of his age. I want another, but I'm not strong enough to go through this again. Hearing your story makes me so happy and I am so looking forward to watching your videos in the future. You are my favorite!
Idk if you're interested but an account on insta has some tips that can help lessen the outward and inward expressions of ADHD. her account is called @just.ingredients and some of the things include avoiding dyes and things in products that can be hard on their systems.
As an American, my thoughts through all this was “oh my god I need to send her money, her bills are going to be astronomical” but then I remembered you’re Canadian and have sensible healthcare and it made me more at ease with being overjoyed for you and your family!
Meg Dougherty right?! All I was thinking through this is that this is going to be so expensive! That must be so freeing not being in America when all this craziness is happening
Exactly! Us Canadians get to go in, and leave and go home, with ZERO medical bills. It's mind-blowing to US, that Americans have to worry about being both sick and broke (from said medical bills). Makes zero sense to me!!
Vieve it makes no sense to us either! There’s a movement that’s growing and trying to change the system, but there’s been so much propaganda that has told people that if we get universal healthcare, we’ll be socialist and then end up like Venezuela. Like, there’s a middle ground between medical bankruptcy and communism guys!!!
We are trying this election to get someone in who wanted to reform the healthcare industry finally but I dont think he'll get into office. 😭 so more drowning in bills
Thank you so much for sharing this! As a mom of 2, explaining how different deliveries are is so important - I had one epidural and one 2.5 hour total delivery with no meds! So glad you’re all healthy!
Phew, I was just barely holding it together then you mentioned getting your dad to come back to watch the kids again and him being so worried 😥 glad everyone is okay now!
Am a paramedic and have delivered several babies in the back of the ambulance. Always expect the unexpected is my motto! I’m glad everything worked out! Congratulations on that beautiful baby boy!
Healthcare is a tough job but so rewarding when you hear praise like that #nurselife. Glad to hear your okay and baby is happy and healthy. What an experience to go through but glad you had Chris for support cause that’s so important.
Congrats!! I have 3 kids (twins and 7 years later an oops baby). Both deliveries were beyond traumatic & awful. So traumatic that I ended up with PTSD. I’ve always been a believer that the second you become pregnant, it’s about the baby. Not about you. Yes, you can have a birth plan or want to it to go some way BUT. It not about you. It’s not about your experience. It’s about the baby you chose to have. It’s always refreshing to see women say “it didn’t go the way I want but I have a healthy baby which is the entire point”. You look great, I hope you’re taking care of yourself as well as your little ones. You seem like a great mom-I’m so happy for you. ❤️
I'm so glad your both doing well after all that, Im sorry you had to have surgery on that day. thank you for sharing your birth story! Can't wait to see him.
Omg I'm SO HAPPY for you and your family. I teared up when you talked about seeing him for the first time, thinking back on mine. The best feeling ever! Had a similar situation with my placenta. It was still attached and when they were taking it out I ended up hemorrhaging and didn't get to see my baby for about 12 hours or so. Hope you all enjoy baby boy as much as you can!
When i gave birth in late dec. I needed to have an emergency c-section bc my babys heart rate kept dropping with every contraction. It went from "you should think of maybe going into a c-section" to "we NEED to do one NOW" papers started getting handed to my sister to fill out for me, my husband getting the sergical scrubs on, them wiping me down with disinfected wipes by the nurses, and me walking into the O.R. It was scary and i felt so alone for the 15-20 minutes while they did the anesthesia and laid me down before my husband came in and sit with me while they operated. Them talking to eachother, asking you questions, repeating random things you dont understand is frightening. Thank god that i had a very good anesthesiologist that kept me calm by talking to me, making jokes, and letting me know whats happening throughout the procedure. Baby boy is now healthy and surpassing all his benchmarks so far ☺️❤️. Cangratualtions mama! You were the one who taught me the ins and outs of makeup and im so happy that i got to see you bring one more little one into this world!😊💕
I had a similar situation. I wasn't progressing past 5cm and baby was coming face first. The emotional healing is taking longer than the physical healing. I gave birth february 13th.
angelkitten86 i feel the same. My emotional damage really came from me not even being able to really take care of my baby for the first 48 hours or so bc i was in so much pain. I cried to my hisband telling him i felt like a failure bc i needed him to just do a simple diaper change, which is obviously something i thought i should be able to do.
kaylee P. Sounds exactly like my birth story with my youngest, but at the end of the c section when they started closing me up I started feeling EVERYTHING, like hands inside my stomach just everything! It started with “why can I feel that” to me screaming “ooouuwwww I can feel your hands!” Then I was out, day n half later I finally woke up & in extreme pain! 1st csection I ever had and even though I didn’t have a choice to have one or not idk if I would ever recommend having one, took some precious valuable bonding time from me and my lil one, because of it I wasn’t able to nurse him and it took a little for him to be comfortable with me again, not to mention the healing time sucked, I was in the hospital for an extra week! Thankfully baby was all good and healthy!
Thanks for sharing this! I’m 11 weeks pregnant with my first baby and already starting to get nervous about the delivery process. Really appreciated hearing this ❤️
Thank you so much for sharing your story! I just had a baby girl on 2/2 and also experienced a miscarriage in October 2018. Watching your story made me want to record the birth stories for my two girls. What a treasure this will be for your son!
Glad you have a new healthy baby, congratulations! I remember going through uncontrollable shakes too for about a month, randomly, after my youngest was born. I think it was my body still in shock from childbirth. I wish you a speedy recovery. Women are superheroes for giving birth 💪
I'm so, so glad you and baby are okay. In case you or anyone reading the comments needs it there are some incredible traumatic birth groups on Facebook. They have helped me a lot.
When I heard you said "my placenta wouldn't come out" I was like oh no! My first child, my placenta wouldn't come out as well. I didn't have to go under surgery, but the doctor put half of his arm inside me to get out the placenta. Will never forget that pian. Glad you and baby are well😊
Anna Truong It makes me so sad hearing about this situation :c my sister gave birth to her first in February and she had a piece of placenta inside still and she started hemorrhaging. She told me her and her husband both thought she was going to die. I do love telling her she literally had a doctor elbow deep in her! Lol
Congratulations Rachel & Chris! Watching your story makes me realise how much people who aren't healthcare professionals miss when it comes to information about everything in hospitals. For us, things like being tubed when you go under is a given but obviously normal people wouldn't realise that unless they were told! Just goes to show how much of an advocate nurses have to be for their patients- thank you for the insight
"all those nice things because chris is a nice boy" I laughed so hard at this 😂 sorry to hear you had such a rough delivery...glad you and baby are both doing well ❤
Awe our babes are so close!! My 5 yr old daughter was due Feb 8th and decided to come on... Yep, Valentine's day. She's my little Valentine's gift every year for the rest of my life. 🥰 I'm so happy you have your beautiful rainbow baby. You deserve all the happiness in the world. Congratulations, sending all the love
Karine Verdon you’d be surprised how much you don’t call you’re children by their name... it’s like, anything but their name till they start getting sassy and scolded lol.
I am very grateful that you shared your story. Including the scarier parts. My friend passed away from a amniotic fluid embolism after an emergency c section. There are many complications that can occur with childbirth and I am glad that you and baby are okay!
After all you've been through, I'm really happy for you and Chris. The placenta part is such a pain because you don't want to push this after all the good work you've done before. For my second child, my placenta didn't want to come out too... I remember my ObGyn actually jumping on my belly to push it out. It was scary because everybody started buzzing around me. Luckily it came out and I enjoyed my time with baby. Unlike you... Well, I'm happy to see you're better and everything is fine with baby boy 😘
Had to paused at min 11:24 I got goosebumps all over my body I can feel the pain so clear in your voice. But at the same time how strong you are and what an amazing husband you have as well. You both deserve each other
I had never clicked so fast! I was on the edge of my seat with this one, I'm just so over the moon that you and little baby are all healthy and happy! Congratulations to your family! 💕
My first was a breeze, and my second I hardly made it to the hospital with twenty minutes to spare before she came out! Every single labor and delivery is so unique, and that’s what makes them all so special and important. 💕💕
I had the same thing happen but I went in for emergency csection my heart rate was dropping fast then once my son was out I got a really dangerously high fever and was shaking so much I had to stay in the hospital for a month without my son so that he wouldn’t catch anything and had 5 surgeries but it was because I had abscesses in my stomach I am so thankful I am here and that my son is healthy
My baby girl was actually born on 2/12/20 the day before your baby boy! ☺️ And even though it was the toughest thing i have ever done i wouldn’t take any of it back. Hearing your story made me so emotional i as well had a very intense labor/delivery but the moment i saw her i knew it was all worth it. I wanna wish you and your family all the joy in the world. Congratulations!
FYI shaking is a normal side effect of an epidural! It happens with nearly everyone at some level. And WOW, Never heard of them diagnosing a retained placenta after only 10 minutes 😳 usually they give it about half an hour before they decide what to do do. Took about 45 minutes with my 3rd babe. But glad all is well with you and little man ♥️ can’t wait to see pics!!!!
So happy you are both doing well, that moment of seeing and hearing baby after loss is indescribable, seeing our baby boy after 12 years and 8 recorded losses was just so amazing! so glad you had a great team taking care of you both, rest up and take your time getting back into things, enjoy those moments, we will be here when you are ready, lots of love and prayers for the family.
Honestly childbirth is so impressive to me. I've never wanted to have a baby, myself, but my mom is a nanny and doula, so I've been around kids a lot from day one. It always amazes me what the body can do, especially with childbirth! Well done, mama! ❤ Take your time to rest, mentally and physically!
I'm a labor & delivery RN so I'm always fascinated to hear pls stories. Wish u could've called me for the "real" advice for a great labor n delivery. Ok I'm going to watch now. Hope u n baby r doing great 🤗💜🙌🏼✌🏼️
I'm a 25+ year l&d nurse, and I love hearing birth stories! After all these years I am still amazed by what the female body can do. Little humans come out of us......lol
I work in the ER and I’m such a huge support of yours! Word of advice, we get some seriously SICK people in the ER, please avoid bringing your baby to the ER unless you absolutely can’t avoid it. You don’t want to expose your newborn to such intense germs. Love you and I’m so happy you and the familia are safe and healthy!
When my daughter was born, I was so hyped up that the doc caught her and I announced, “It’s a girl!” The doc looked at me and said, “That’s my line.” My husband looked at her and said, “You first.” This one really confused the nurse next to me. I told her, “I’m going to be the scout leader first. If it was a boy, he’d be the scout leader first.” “She’s only 5 minutes old.” “She’ll be a Girl Scout.” In fact, she was a scout for 10 years. And my husband got his turn when my Kris was born 6 years later. There must be something about the name Kris/Chris because he’s very handsome too, just like yours. Congratulations and I can’t wait to “meet” your new baby boy.
Our third son was born, and once confirmed as a boy, husband turned to me and said "You win". He had gambled on the gender to determine last name (baby got my last name). I love silly or stupid bets like that.
Jesse Bergeron, ours was “Who will be a scout leader first?” Hubby is an Eagle and I was a GS for 8 years before my leader years. Honestly we thought our daughter was a boy. Probably because we had a very hard time finding a male name we liked. Robert and John/Jon were out because we had so many of them in our lives. Then there were the names ruled out because I’d had students with them. When Kris finally came along, his sister had already been named for great-aunts on both sides, so I suggested our grandfathers, Peter (mine) and Lyle (his). He refused Peter because of, “you” know”. I informed him that the vernacular at the time was to call it a “Johnson”, not a “Peter”. So I said, “Fine, we’ll use your second middle name. Kristian.” Nope, that will get a kid beat up. I finally said “Okay, we’ll twist it to Kristopher, with a K, because it’ll go with your Norwegian name and my Norwegian family (on Mom’s side).” So he’s Kristopher Lyle.
Gina Søndergaard, I couldn’t get Hubby to go with spelling it as Kristoffer. But it turned out that in high school, he had a Christopher J, Kristoffer J and him, Kristopher M in the same class. What challenged the teachers was if they were all in that class period. They couldn’t say “Kris with a K” because there were two of them. They couldn’t say “Chris/Kris J” because there were two of them. So my Kris just went by our last name and as a joke he had his senior class shirt personalized as Mel-B (“Get it, Mom?” Yes dear, I know all of the Spice Girls.).
I’m happy that you are both well, happy and healthy. My mother always said that she had 3 pregnancies and 3 deliveries totally different, because each of us is different. Take care of you and the baby, we’ll be here when you’re ready to come back. 🥰
So glad you mention what happened with your placenta, the same thing happened to me. I was so exhausted after Labor and delivery, it felt like I held my daughter for 5 minutes and then they were wheeling me away. I felt so scared and unprepared and when I woke up I was so confused. Especially because it was my first time giving birth. I felt so out of it. I wanted an epidural and I did t get one while in labour. It really scared me and I have really struggled to think about having another child. My mum had 7 kids and she one time had her placenta removed but they didn't take her to surgery, she also didn't have an epidural and she said it was so painful, they did not prepare her at all 😩 Thanks for sharing your story I don't feel so alone 🥰
I'm so sorry you had to go into surgery for the afterbirth. I had to have an emergency c-section with my baby and waking up after was terrible. I couldn't control my body for about 2 hours after. I was shaking and I was sweating and sleepy and just really out of it. I hated right after waking up and it apparently was like 2 hours that I was asleep but it only felt like 15 minutes. I'm glad everyone is okay and I'm sorry you had to go through that!
SO glad you and the family are ok! I can't imagine how terrifying it all was. Take your time enjoying this period, feeling better and don't rush. Your fans are here for the long haul! Very much looking forward to seeing Baby Boy and hearing how big brother and sister are adapting!
Congrats!!! That baby is very special … that little one is a rainbow baby. Cherish every moment because he’s the one who gave you hope on becoming pregnant again 🥰🥰🥰🥰🌈🌈
I'm so glad you went into detail about your entire labor and birth experience, even about the placenta part. A lot of labor stories don't really mention that part. I'm currently on my first pregnancy and trying to mentally prepare for it because I don't really know what to expect so I really appreciate this!
I had to laugh when you said you kept watching Friends. I actually pushed my son out during the "We were on a break" episode (The One With the Morning After). My contractions were pretty spaced out at that point so I would push then watch, push then watch. It is just a fun fact that I hope I never forget.
I’m so sorry that your delivery wasn’t a smooth as you probably had hoped. I hemorrhaged after my c section with my daughter and had to have surgery too. I definitely remember that light headed feeling and losing most of your feeling. Also the throat pain and cough was soooo awful. I’m so glad you all are healthy now💕
Missed you!! So glad you are back! The newest addition is absolutely precious🥰 So sorry you had a bit of a chaotic experience but glad you and baby are okay!
Rachel, watching this video I felt like I was hearing one of my friends' delivery experience, I've been feeling so emotional. That's because I follow you since ages and I do really feel so good every time I watch one of your contents. You are special and I am so glad that you and your little one are healthy. I wish, when my pregnancy time will come, to have an amazing journey with a not so difficult delivery experience and a supportive person next to me. Congrats, darling!
Hey I am part of the team that works in operating theatres in the uk, the epidural can cause alot of shaking, fainting is also common from the epidural as it can also drop your blood pressure a bit, I'm glad you and baby are healthy and enjoying life❤
Love hearing about other mama’s labor and delivery stories. Recovery has been really hard on me, and idk why but these types of videos just make me feel a little better. So thank you for sharing your story, I’m so happy for you and your family! Thank you for your channel, I hope you know that you make a positive impact on people. :)
The midwife that delivered my son in January was the same one that I saw for my miscarriage on February of 2019. Over the past year I had developed a really good relationship with her and i was able to view the experience as closure but the first few appointments with my second pregnancy were really tough and I struggled with anxiety for most of the pregnancy. Congratulations on your new addition!
Desiree Fryman Yep! My L&D was more on the terrifying side but I’ll keep my story to myself because I don’t want to scare expecting mothers. My daughter and I are fine and that’s all that matters in the end.
I had a miscarriage in Feb 2006 and got my rainbow baby in Jan 2008. The minute I heard her cry I started crying. My husband asked if I was okay and I said "She's alive!" Best moment ever. Congratulations! I am super happy for you and your family.
i admire you so much for explaining everything, whether it was good or bad!❤️ the energy you give out amazes me and makes me want to be like you when i grow up🥰 thinking of you and your family!
I’m due to give birth on the 30th, I’ve been following your pregnancy and found comfort in your videos. Thank you for being so honest and open about your labour and delivery💖 I know it must have been super hard for you. Take all the time you guys need before rushing back to TH-cam x
My labor story is almost like yours. My daughter was due on the 19th of June then they changed it to the 17th. Well then I wake up on Friday 10 a.m. went to the bathroom and lost my plug. I called my doctor because I was a high risk pregnancy and didn't know why or what it was. She said to monitor any contractions and come in when they start. An hour after losing my plug. I have just ONE hour of regular contractions. Then had back labor. so I called her and she told me to come in they would hook me up to that monitor and when they checked me I was to centimeters dilated and 60% effaced. Which is that opening you were talking about that shifts. So they told me to go home and come back when the pain was unbearable. Went home. Contractions gotten worse Saturday. Went back. 2 ½ cm dilated. 65% effaced. I swear we went to the hospital about 5 times and we lived 30 mins from it. Midnight Sunday morning I couldn't take it anymore. Hadn't slept since I got up at 10 am that Friday. Called her and said I need something for sleep. Went to the hospital and was only 5 cm!!!! 70% effaced. I refused the epidural because I have back issues. I was afraid of bein paralyzed. They gave me some medicine that only last about an hour but it makes you relax. Feels like you drank a bit. So I got to rest for an hour. After it wore off. Oh man those back contractions were crazy. I started pushing at 3 a.m. I had my daughter at 7:39 a.m. I probably shouldn't have been in labor that long but this hospital was meh. Me being a high risk pregnancy you would think I would have had more than two ultrasounds. I have one at 20 weeks to know the sex and 1 at 25 because my Dr didn't know how to measure right (different Dr. He was a male) I had a female near the end and she delivered my baby girl. I have her 7 years ago. I would do it all over again. No epidural at all.
I watched your miscarriage video right after you put it up, while I was sitting in my hospital room nursing my newborn. I cried so heavily that night. I can't explain how happy I am that both you and baby boy are doing well!!! Always in my prayers!!
am i pregnant? no. am I planning on having a baby? no. am I still going to watch every video about Rachel and the baby and cry alongside with her? yes.
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“Because Chris is a nice boy” 😂 😂😂
Yes he is!
I was just about to comment that 😂😂 😂😂
TheTfroggy912 HAHAHAHAHAHA that’s my favorite part of the whole video
OMG! I laughed so hard at this! 😂😂😂
For the woman who didnt automatically cry when seeing your baby for the first time..
It is okay. Yes you will love your baby. I know it feels like you wont and cant but you will.
When i had my daughter i didnt know but i was depressed and yes i did have ppd and because of that i did not have the "omg i love you" moment with my daughter and i hated myself for a long time but it is okay and i know that now. However i do say get support and dont forget you are beautiful and you created something so beautiful that loves you unconditionally.
For the person who is telling the mom with ppd "think about your baby" stop. Just stop. Because we will think "they wont remember me" we think about how they will be better without us. Tell us how you will miss us and how much we bring value to this world..how beautiful we are. Treat us how you would want to be treated if you were sick. (Loved and nurtured)
Cecilia Alcantar I always thought that I would be so emotional when I gave birth to my baby but he came 10 weeks early. when I arrived to the hospital (at 2am) I was 9cm dilated and honestly I had no idea I was going into labor (my water didn’t break and it was my first baby) so when I found out he was coming already, I was so in shock with what was going on. when he was born, I just couldn’t believe he was out. I only got to see him for some seconds because they had to take him to the nicu. all I could say was “I cant believe he’s born” so I never got to experience that first special bond but it’s okay now 😊
I was a absolutely shell shocked after I gave birth. My body was in shock too after losing 40+% of my blood that as soon as my daughter was out I just couldn't believe it was over. No tears at all, just relief that she was out and safe. Every woman deals with birth differently and that's okay ❤
Thank you. I had a rushed emergency C-section where they put me out and baby had to go to the NICU, I saw him before they put him there for a brief second (I woke up as soon as they wheeled me out of the operating room) and I didn't cry. He looked dead and blue and had this huge mask on his face. I didn't cry. And then when I saw him a while later in the NICU I felt like he wasn't mine. I didn't give birth just now, this wasn't my baby. It was really weird and traumatic for me.
I love my son more than I could have ever imagined but it took me a few days to realize that he was mine, that I was a mom without "giving birth".
Again pregnant now and I'm hoping for a different experience
I didn't cry with either of my kids. My body and brain were so scrambled by all of it I didn't even know up from down. I also didn't get an epidural so I was even more all over the place..
Thank you. I had ppd as well and my literal first thought of my newborn daughter was "why are you so dark?" She was tinted a blueish color and my husband and I are both very white so I was very confused. My second thought was "omg you're so chunky." So any mom's out there thinking my first thought wasnt about how much I loved my baby it's okay, I fat shamed mine.
I just finished my OBGYN rotation today, and I just needed to say thank you on behalf of all medical students for allowing that student to watch your delivery. I am always so grateful to any woman who allows me learn from such a private thing, and I think it's important for you to know how appreciated that is. So sorry that you had a scary experience, but congratulations on your new baby boy! 💕
I lost my grandfather Tuesday, so hearing about this new life brought into the world warms my broken heart. Thank you.
I agree with the placenta talk 💯! That needs to be talked about more!
After having a miscarriage which I then found out was a molar pregnancy in October last year I've found it so hard to watch your pregnancy videos despite being so unbelievably happy for you, but I had to watch this one.
I cried with you when you talked about how emotional it was to see your baby. I hope one day I get to experience pregnancy and labour and the newborn magic again - I'm very lucky to have a beautiful, healthy 2 year old, but I am a single Mama so "trying" is not something I have the opportunity to do at present.
I'm so incredibly happy for you, Chris, baby boy, Julia and Luke ❤️ congratulations, you deserve all the happiness!
Blissfully Crafted same here... I had a miscarriage 2 years ago and I just had to skip all videos with pregnancy updates...😔 Sending love and light💕✨
You can be happy for her and sad for yourself. It’s ok to own yours feelings ❤️ I had a hysterectomy 2 years ago and it’s a little painful still
also had a miscarriage oct 2019 and it made it hard watching any videos or media but i was so happy for her
I had 3 miscarriages in the last year, 4 total, so watching it all has been hard as well. Taking a break from trying for a while, but hopefully one day I will have my rainbow. ☺️
I had retained placenta too. Lost 1800ml and had to have a d&c after delivery and a blood transfusion. I’m still left with some pelvic floor damage from the after care. That kind of trauma makes nursing hard and recovery hard. I’m so sorry to hear that happened to you. Talk about it until it feels complete and processed. People kept telling me that it was ok because baby was safe and I got through it. Of course I was grateful for that, but hearing that didn’t help. It’s still a traumatic birth and I needed time to come to terms with it. One doesn’t negate the other. My heart goes out to you and I’m glad you shared your story. Congratulations on the baby!
This sounds alot like what my mom went threw with me. She reminds me of the this every year on my birthday:)
I had a miscarriage in December of 2018. And I am 32 weeks along and will be having my rainbow baby girl in the next 2 months. I know how upsetting that was for me and thank you for sharing that.
Prayers that your delivery goes well!
Sorry for your loss huni! Congratulations on your rainbow baby xx
I lost my second baby to a miscarriage in December 2017. January 2018 my rainbow was born. She’s 2 now and I appreciate her in a whole new way from my first. Wishing you a safe delivery and a healthy baby ❤️
I miscarried in May of 2017, and even though it wasn't a planned pregnancy, it was one of the most devastating things I've ever been through. It is a sadness like no other. Then, I gave birth to my surprise rainbow baby boy in August of last year. I'm very happy for you, and wish you all the best!
What does a rainbow baby mean?
I’m so proud of you mama!! I know this birth was a rollercoaster of emotions but you did it. And for that you should be beyond proud!! My first delivery was absolutely awful. The doctor never removed the whole placenta. I was alone in the delivery room which just made things even more terrifying. It was also my first birth so I didn’t know what was going on. I was never told that the placenta broke. I was never told that there were parts still in there. I was passing clots the size of golf balls for weeks after birth and almost had sepsis because of it. The level of anger I had is an understatement. I want to commend you for speaking about this topic because it’s something not spoken about. It’s super important because a lot of first time moms may not be aware of the dangers associated with this. So thank you!!
Beauty Beast my first was similar, doc was up to his elbow to remove my placenta, and then the nurse didn’t not kneed my uterus properly. At the time being a first timer I was in love with her, when I was home and both my son and I were sick because I passed the infection to him through my breast milk, I kinda felt like choking her!
I'm myself 29 weeks pregnant now, and when you say how you felt when you see your baby boy I was crying. I can't wait to see my baby boy in may :)
Joanna Ostrowska same!!! I’m almost 24 weeks with our little man and I started crying too when she said that!!
I'm 32 weeks and can't wait
💗💗CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU BOTH!!!💗💗
@@teiat3583 lot's of love for you and your baby ❤😘
@@mlchris lot's of love for you and your baby 😘❤
Every girl needs a Chris in their lives. I cannot imagine going through this alone but I know some women do .
Too many women.🙁
"A little bit longer." Girl! It's not even been a month, be easy on yourself! Much love to you and your family.
I cried along with you... I too miscarried before having my child this year. The birth of my little princess brought so many different emotions. Happiness, sadness all mixed into one, thinking of my angel baby and the current perfect gift I was holding in my arms. Even the doctor got emotional and told me that he could tell that I was a crying both from grief and pure joy.
I’m so glad you’re back and doing well! I can’t imagine what that must have been like for you and Chris! I’d be interested in hearing his side of the story as well! So excited to see the hospital and baby content though! 😃 17.5 weeks pregnant with my first baby and freaking out!
Elizabeth N I agree! Chris was probably terrified. Holding their newborn while watching his wife be whisked away for surgery 😕
Congratulations!! ❤️🥰
I hope you have a smooth, happy ans healthy pregnancy and delivery! Congratulations on your first little one!!! That's so exciting!
Aw congratulations!!! Its such a great experience being pregnant, wishing
You the best!
Im 30 weeks with our second!
Congrats! Wish you and baby the best!! 💕
As someone who works in the healthcare field I just wanted to say thank you for sharing what you felt was a positive story with medicine! A lot of youtube is filled with negative hospital experiences and sometimes we are just as frustrated as you with the process, but we really do want you and your family to be healthy and happy. I'm glad you felt taken care of. I'm sorry you had to wait. I'm glad you and baby are OK!
Chris's voice has that effect on all of us!! I love when he sneaks in your videos. Also...I forgive you for making me cry today. Sending your family love and warm wishes
My daughter was born in valentine's day last year. She was our second and came fast and furious, less than 6 hours from first contraction to baby out haha. It was really hard to do it in the hospital where we went through our stillbirth and I'm just very thankful we didn't have the same doctor deliver our rainbow. The nurses and everyone were really great and understood our situation and went out of the way to make it as different an experience as possible from what we went through the year before. I'm really grateful to everyone at the hospital and our ob office for getting me through the insanity of pregnancy after loss. So happy for you and your family, enjoy your newest addition ❤
i am a labor and delivery nurse and i love hearing the perspective of the pt. I am happy you and your baby boy are doing so well!!
I’m glad that Rachel had another baby for her and her family, but also because her mom videos are some of my favorite videos to watch. Even though I’m not looking at children for a few years still, I love her mom/lifestyle videos and I’m stoked for a third round!
That was... Intense. the doctor was right, the third one definitely is a wild card! I am so glad you are A-OK and that baby boy is okay. I am so sorry that that was probably traumatizing to you, and I pray that your mind heals :)
Luna O My doctor told me the same thing! The 3rd baby is always the wild card. Which terrifies me because this is my 3rd and I’m due next month 😳😩
Luna O well said! My sentiments as well ❤️
These videos always make me cry because Rachel cries. Love you Rachel and so glad that baby and you are doing well. Glad to see you back but also glad you're taking time to adjust and love on new baby.
“Probably shouldn’t be picking up heavy things, or humans” 😂 that part got me lol!!!! Congratulations!!!! 💗💗💗💗 can’t wait to meet baby boy!
I’m an L&D nurse and I tear up at every birth (totally can’t help it, I’m emotional 😅) I cried watching this. It’s such a special moment to see a family meet their newborn for the first time. So glad to hear that you and baby are home, happy, and healthy! I’m sorry that not everything went as planned but that everything turned out to be okay in the end. You’re awesome! ❤️ can’t wait to see little man in your next video!
This is the fastest I've ever been 😭❤ I needed to drop my "post-party" Netflix binging mid cliffhanger as soon as I saw this, ready to bawl and give you all the love Rach ❤❤
I love that you were so kind to all the health care workers and acknowledged how hard they work. My fiancé is in med school and it makes me so sad when people are so harsh on them. They all truly work so hard
I feel like a girlfriend sitting here listening and nodding along lol ... you are so relatable and yet I don't have kids, don't plan on having kids yet...am just here supporting ya girl and crying...lol idk why
I had a miscarriage about 5 years ago. Hubby and I talked about having another, but then about a year ago we started going through issues with our son. He has ADHD and we are trying no meds right now because of his age. I want another, but I'm not strong enough to go through this again. Hearing your story makes me so happy and I am so looking forward to watching your videos in the future. You are my favorite!
Idk if you're interested but an account on insta has some tips that can help lessen the outward and inward expressions of ADHD. her account is called @just.ingredients and some of the things include avoiding dyes and things in products that can be hard on their systems.
As an American, my thoughts through all this was “oh my god I need to send her money, her bills are going to be astronomical” but then I remembered you’re Canadian and have sensible healthcare and it made me more at ease with being overjoyed for you and your family!
Meg Dougherty right?! All I was thinking through this is that this is going to be so expensive! That must be so freeing not being in America when all this craziness is happening
Exactly! Us Canadians get to go in, and leave and go home, with ZERO medical bills. It's mind-blowing to US, that Americans have to worry about being both sick and broke (from said medical bills). Makes zero sense to me!!
Vieve it makes no sense to us either! There’s a movement that’s growing and trying to change the system, but there’s been so much propaganda that has told people that if we get universal healthcare, we’ll be socialist and then end up like Venezuela. Like, there’s a middle ground between medical bankruptcy and communism guys!!!
It is so sad, you Americans need to worry about hospital bills. I'm from Denmark, and we are a great example of free hospitals but not communism.
We are trying this election to get someone in who wanted to reform the healthcare industry finally but I dont think he'll get into office. 😭 so more drowning in bills
Thank you so much for sharing this! As a mom of 2, explaining how different deliveries are is so important - I had one epidural and one 2.5 hour total delivery with no meds! So glad you’re all healthy!
Missed you so much. I’ve come to turn on a playlist of yours just to hear your voice while I work. But yay for baby boy!!! 😘
I love hearing your birth story! I’m a labor and delivery nurse and it’s so cool to hear it from the patient’s perspective!
Congratulations on baby boy! Sorry you had to have a D&C to get your placenta out and had to be under general anesthesia
Phew, I was just barely holding it together then you mentioned getting your dad to come back to watch the kids again and him being so worried 😥 glad everyone is okay now!
Am a paramedic and have delivered several babies in the back of the ambulance. Always expect the unexpected is my motto! I’m glad everything worked out! Congratulations on that beautiful baby boy!
You look stunning Rachel!! Thank you so much for telling your story, can’t wait to meet the sweet boy 💙💙
Healthcare is a tough job but so rewarding when you hear praise like that #nurselife. Glad to hear your okay and baby is happy and healthy. What an experience to go through but glad you had Chris for support cause that’s so important.
I’m just really really curious... who is hitting the dislike button on a birth story?!? 🤯
Right???
Congrats!! I have 3 kids (twins and 7 years later an oops baby). Both deliveries were beyond traumatic & awful. So traumatic that I ended up with PTSD. I’ve always been a believer that the second you become pregnant, it’s about the baby. Not about you. Yes, you can have a birth plan or want to it to go some way BUT. It not about you. It’s not about your experience. It’s about the baby you chose to have. It’s always refreshing to see women say “it didn’t go the way I want but I have a healthy baby which is the entire point”. You look great, I hope you’re taking care of yourself as well as your little ones. You seem like a great mom-I’m so happy for you. ❤️
I'm so glad your both doing well after all that, Im sorry you had to have surgery on that day. thank you for sharing your birth story! Can't wait to see him.
Omg I'm SO HAPPY for you and your family. I teared up when you talked about seeing him for the first time, thinking back on mine. The best feeling ever! Had a similar situation with my placenta. It was still attached and when they were taking it out I ended up hemorrhaging and didn't get to see my baby for about 12 hours or so. Hope you all enjoy baby boy as much as you can!
When i gave birth in late dec. I needed to have an emergency c-section bc my babys heart rate kept dropping with every contraction. It went from "you should think of maybe going into a c-section" to "we NEED to do one NOW" papers started getting handed to my sister to fill out for me, my husband getting the sergical scrubs on, them wiping me down with disinfected wipes by the nurses, and me walking into the O.R. It was scary and i felt so alone for the 15-20 minutes while they did the anesthesia and laid me down before my husband came in and sit with me while they operated. Them talking to eachother, asking you questions, repeating random things you dont understand is frightening. Thank god that i had a very good anesthesiologist that kept me calm by talking to me, making jokes, and letting me know whats happening throughout the procedure. Baby boy is now healthy and surpassing all his benchmarks so far ☺️❤️. Cangratualtions mama! You were the one who taught me the ins and outs of makeup and im so happy that i got to see you bring one more little one into this world!😊💕
I know all those feels. I’m pretty sure I cried from the moment they told me that I needed one until like and hour after they were done.
I had a similar situation. I wasn't progressing past 5cm and baby was coming face first. The emotional healing is taking longer than the physical healing. I gave birth february 13th.
angelkitten86 i feel the same. My emotional damage really came from me not even being able to really take care of my baby for the first 48 hours or so bc i was in so much pain. I cried to my hisband telling him i felt like a failure bc i needed him to just do a simple diaper change, which is obviously something i thought i should be able to do.
kaylee P. Sounds exactly like my birth story with my youngest, but at the end of the c section when they started closing me up I started feeling EVERYTHING, like hands inside my stomach just everything! It started with “why can I feel that” to me screaming “ooouuwwww I can feel your hands!” Then I was out, day n half later I finally woke up & in extreme pain! 1st csection I ever had and even though I didn’t have a choice to have one or not idk if I would ever recommend having one, took some precious valuable bonding time from me and my lil one, because of it I wasn’t able to nurse him and it took a little for him to be comfortable with me again, not to mention the healing time sucked, I was in the hospital for an extra week! Thankfully baby was all good and healthy!
Thanks for sharing this! I’m 11 weeks pregnant with my first baby and already starting to get nervous about the delivery process. Really appreciated hearing this ❤️
Oh Rachel my heart goes out to you for such a crazy delivery. We are so happy you are doing well!
Thank you so much for sharing your story! I just had a baby girl on 2/2 and also experienced a miscarriage in October 2018. Watching your story made me want to record the birth stories for my two girls. What a treasure this will be for your son!
Glad you have a new healthy baby, congratulations! I remember going through uncontrollable shakes too for about a month, randomly, after my youngest was born. I think it was my body still in shock from childbirth. I wish you a speedy recovery. Women are superheroes for giving birth 💪
La Belle Mel same here with the shakes. It’s no fun!
I'm so, so glad you and baby are okay. In case you or anyone reading the comments needs it there are some incredible traumatic birth groups on Facebook. They have helped me a lot.
When I heard you said "my placenta wouldn't come out" I was like oh no! My first child, my placenta wouldn't come out as well. I didn't have to go under surgery, but the doctor put half of his arm inside me to get out the placenta. Will never forget that pian. Glad you and baby are well😊
Anna Truong It makes me so sad hearing about this situation :c my sister gave birth to her first in February and she had a piece of placenta inside still and she started hemorrhaging. She told me her and her husband both thought she was going to die. I do love telling her she literally had a doctor elbow deep in her! Lol
Congratulations Rachel & Chris!
Watching your story makes me realise how much people who aren't healthcare professionals miss when it comes to information about everything in hospitals. For us, things like being tubed when you go under is a given but obviously normal people wouldn't realise that unless they were told! Just goes to show how much of an advocate nurses have to be for their patients- thank you for the insight
"all those nice things because chris is a nice boy" I laughed so hard at this 😂
sorry to hear you had such a rough delivery...glad you and baby are both doing well ❤
Awe our babes are so close!! My 5 yr old daughter was due Feb 8th and decided to come on... Yep, Valentine's day. She's my little Valentine's gift every year for the rest of my life. 🥰 I'm so happy you have your beautiful rainbow baby. You deserve all the happiness in the world. Congratulations, sending all the love
Kind of amazed you didn’t accidentally slip up his name once... or if you edited it it was really well done 😂
Seriously though i was hoping instead of baby boy his name was going to slip
Karine Verdon you’d be surprised how much you don’t call you’re children by their name... it’s like, anything but their name till they start getting sassy and scolded lol.
Karine Verdon I was literally thinking the same exact thing 😂
Audrie MacKenzie oh yes I don’t think I called my daughter by her first name till she was 3 months old. She was always known as baby hahah
Tays P what is his name?
I am very grateful that you shared your story. Including the scarier parts. My friend passed away from a amniotic fluid embolism after an emergency c section. There are many complications that can occur with childbirth and I am glad that you and baby are okay!
After all you've been through, I'm really happy for you and Chris.
The placenta part is such a pain because you don't want to push this after all the good work you've done before.
For my second child, my placenta didn't want to come out too... I remember my ObGyn actually jumping on my belly to push it out. It was scary because everybody started buzzing around me. Luckily it came out and I enjoyed my time with baby.
Unlike you...
Well, I'm happy to see you're better and everything is fine with baby boy 😘
Had to paused at min 11:24 I got goosebumps all over my body I can feel the pain so clear in your voice. But at the same time how strong you are and what an amazing husband you have as well. You both deserve each other
I had never clicked so fast! I was on the edge of my seat with this one, I'm just so over the moon that you and little baby are all healthy and happy! Congratulations to your family! 💕
My first was a breeze, and my second I hardly made it to the hospital with twenty minutes to spare before she came out! Every single labor and delivery is so unique, and that’s what makes them all so special and important. 💕💕
I had the same thing happen but I went in for emergency csection my heart rate was dropping fast then once my son was out I got a really dangerously high fever and was shaking so much I had to stay in the hospital for a month without my son so that he wouldn’t catch anything and had 5 surgeries but it was because I had abscesses in my stomach I am so thankful I am here and that my son is healthy
Every time she says "Chris in a nice boy" in her videos my heart gets so happy! It's just so cute
Thank you for sharing your story! I’m so glad you and baby are happy and healthy🤍 So glad you’re back!
My baby girl was actually born on 2/12/20 the day before your baby boy! ☺️ And even though it was the toughest thing i have ever done i wouldn’t take any of it back. Hearing your story made me so emotional i as well had a very intense labor/delivery but the moment i saw her i knew it was all worth it. I wanna wish you and your family all the joy in the world. Congratulations!
Yay! So glad to see you back. Hope you had a good break smelling those amazing new baby smells. 😍🥰❤❤
I’m a new nurse and I hope to one day work in L&D. Love hearing your story. I hope to be able to take care of awesome mommas like you some day 🤗💕
"JAZZ HANDS"!! I should just comment all the friends references in all your videos, I love them!!!
FYI shaking is a normal side effect of an epidural! It happens with nearly everyone at some level. And WOW, Never heard of them diagnosing a retained placenta after only 10 minutes 😳 usually they give it about half an hour before they decide what to do do. Took about 45 minutes with my 3rd babe.
But glad all is well with you and little man ♥️ can’t wait to see pics!!!!
I love hearing labor and delivery stories!! I can wait to deliver in about a month 😁
Good luck!! My due day is after 4 days 😳
So happy you are both doing well, that moment of seeing and hearing baby after loss is indescribable, seeing our baby boy after 12 years and 8 recorded losses was just so amazing! so glad you had a great team taking care of you both, rest up and take your time getting back into things, enjoy those moments, we will be here when you are ready, lots of love and prayers for the family.
Who cares how long it takes... Girl you enjoy that baby and rest and we will see and support you when your ready😘❤😘
Honestly childbirth is so impressive to me. I've never wanted to have a baby, myself, but my mom is a nanny and doula, so I've been around kids a lot from day one. It always amazes me what the body can do, especially with childbirth! Well done, mama! ❤ Take your time to rest, mentally and physically!
I'm a labor & delivery RN so I'm always fascinated to hear pls stories. Wish u could've called me for the "real" advice for a great labor n delivery. Ok I'm going to watch now. Hope u n baby r doing great 🤗💜🙌🏼✌🏼️
Jill A peanut ball does amazing things ! Lol
I'm a 25+ year l&d nurse, and I love hearing birth stories! After all these years I am still amazed by what the female body can do. Little humans come out of us......lol
I work in the ER and I’m such a huge support of yours! Word of advice, we get some seriously SICK people in the ER, please avoid bringing your baby to the ER unless you absolutely can’t avoid it. You don’t want to expose your newborn to such intense germs. Love you and I’m so happy you and the familia are safe and healthy!
When my daughter was born, I was so hyped up that the doc caught her and I announced, “It’s a girl!”
The doc looked at me and said, “That’s my line.”
My husband looked at her and said, “You first.” This one really confused the nurse next to me.
I told her, “I’m going to be the scout leader first. If it was a boy, he’d be the scout leader first.”
“She’s only 5 minutes old.”
“She’ll be a Girl Scout.” In fact, she was a scout for 10 years. And my husband got his turn when my Kris was born 6 years later. There must be something about the name Kris/Chris because he’s very handsome too, just like yours.
Congratulations and I can’t wait to “meet” your new baby boy.
Our third son was born, and once confirmed as a boy, husband turned to me and said "You win". He had gambled on the gender to determine last name (baby got my last name). I love silly or stupid bets like that.
Jesse Bergeron, ours was “Who will be a scout leader first?” Hubby is an Eagle and I was a GS for 8 years before my leader years. Honestly we thought our daughter was a boy. Probably because we had a very hard time finding a male name we liked. Robert and John/Jon were out because we had so many of them in our lives. Then there were the names ruled out because I’d had students with them. When Kris finally came along, his sister had already been named for great-aunts on both sides, so I suggested our grandfathers, Peter (mine) and Lyle (his). He refused Peter because of, “you” know”. I informed him that the vernacular at the time was to call it a “Johnson”, not a “Peter”. So I said, “Fine, we’ll use your second middle name. Kristian.” Nope, that will get a kid beat up.
I finally said “Okay, we’ll twist it to Kristopher, with a K, because it’ll go with your Norwegian name and my Norwegian family (on Mom’s side).” So he’s Kristopher Lyle.
this is so cute 💘
Gina Søndergaard, I couldn’t get Hubby to go with spelling it as Kristoffer. But it turned out that in high school, he had a Christopher J, Kristoffer J and him, Kristopher M in the same class. What challenged the teachers was if they were all in that class period. They couldn’t say “Kris with a K” because there were two of them. They couldn’t say “Chris/Kris J” because there were two of them. So my Kris just went by our last name and as a joke he had his senior class shirt personalized as Mel-B (“Get it, Mom?” Yes dear, I know all of the Spice Girls.).
@@ItsJustLisa that is so funny! I love personal name stories and yours is particular great 😊 thank you for sharing!
I’m happy that you are both well, happy and healthy. My mother always said that she had 3 pregnancies and 3 deliveries totally different, because each of us is different. Take care of you and the baby, we’ll be here when you’re ready to come back. 🥰
Rach!!! So glad you're back, missed you so much!! Glad to hear about your new little bundle of joy!
So glad you mention what happened with your placenta, the same thing happened to me. I was so exhausted after Labor and delivery, it felt like I held my daughter for 5 minutes and then they were wheeling me away. I felt so scared and unprepared and when I woke up I was so confused. Especially because it was my first time giving birth. I felt so out of it. I wanted an epidural and I did t get one while in labour. It really scared me and I have really struggled to think about having another child. My mum had 7 kids and she one time had her placenta removed but they didn't take her to surgery, she also didn't have an epidural and she said it was so painful, they did not prepare her at all 😩
Thanks for sharing your story I don't feel so alone 🥰
I'm so sorry you had to go into surgery for the afterbirth. I had to have an emergency c-section with my baby and waking up after was terrible. I couldn't control my body for about 2 hours after. I was shaking and I was sweating and sleepy and just really out of it. I hated right after waking up and it apparently was like 2 hours that I was asleep but it only felt like 15 minutes. I'm glad everyone is okay and I'm sorry you had to go through that!
SO glad you and the family are ok! I can't imagine how terrifying it all was. Take your time enjoying this period, feeling better and don't rush. Your fans are here for the long haul! Very much looking forward to seeing Baby Boy and hearing how big brother and sister are adapting!
congrats on your new baby boy! how do Julia and Luke feel about having a new brother ? 🤍🤍
Congrats!!! That baby is very special … that little one is a rainbow baby. Cherish every moment because he’s the one who gave you hope on becoming pregnant again 🥰🥰🥰🥰🌈🌈
When you forget she lives in Canada and you worry about the cost of the ER visits. hahaha #Merica So glad everything worked out!
I'm so glad you went into detail about your entire labor and birth experience, even about the placenta part. A lot of labor stories don't really mention that part. I'm currently on my first pregnancy and trying to mentally prepare for it because I don't really know what to expect so I really appreciate this!
I had to laugh when you said you kept watching Friends. I actually pushed my son out during the "We were on a break" episode (The One With the Morning After). My contractions were pretty spaced out at that point so I would push then watch, push then watch. It is just a fun fact that I hope I never forget.
I’m so sorry that your delivery wasn’t a smooth as you probably had hoped. I hemorrhaged after my c section with my daughter and had to have surgery too. I definitely remember that light headed feeling and losing most of your feeling. Also the throat pain and cough was soooo awful. I’m so glad you all are healthy now💕
I got so excited when I saw this pop up! I was YES!!!!!!!! Baby’s here! Woohoo 🎉 Congratulations to both you and Chris!
I know Rachel did all the work, but I have to applaud Chris too! Good job Daddy being all calm, cool, and patient each step of the way!
Missed you!! So glad you are back! The newest addition is absolutely precious🥰
So sorry you had a bit of a chaotic experience but glad you and baby are okay!
Rachel, watching this video I felt like I was hearing one of my friends' delivery experience, I've been feeling so emotional. That's because I follow you since ages and I do really feel so good every time I watch one of your contents. You are special and I am so glad that you and your little one are healthy. I wish, when my pregnancy time will come, to have an amazing journey with a not so difficult delivery experience and a supportive person next to me. Congrats, darling!
AHHHHHHHH!!! Been anxiously awaiting this video!! ❤️😭 congrats love!!! 💕
Hey I am part of the team that works in operating theatres in the uk, the epidural can cause alot of shaking, fainting is also common from the epidural as it can also drop your blood pressure a bit, I'm glad you and baby are healthy and enjoying life❤
I’m due in 6 weeks with my second thank you for always sharing your stories!!
Love hearing about other mama’s labor and delivery stories. Recovery has been really hard on me, and idk why but these types of videos just make me feel a little better. So thank you for sharing your story, I’m so happy for you and your family! Thank you for your channel, I hope you know that you make a positive impact on people. :)
Hi Rachel! I’m here to love and support you! ❤️
The midwife that delivered my son in January was the same one that I saw for my miscarriage on February of 2019. Over the past year I had developed a really good relationship with her and i was able to view the experience as closure but the first few appointments with my second pregnancy were really tough and I struggled with anxiety for most of the pregnancy. Congratulations on your new addition!
Labor and delivery is so emotional and scary and wonderful and terrifying!
Jeska Shook yep that’s exactly how it is lol there is no one feeling you just feel all the feels
Desiree Fryman Yep! My L&D was more on the terrifying side but I’ll keep my story to myself because I don’t want to scare expecting mothers. My daughter and I are fine and that’s all that matters in the end.
I had a miscarriage in Feb 2006 and got my rainbow baby in Jan 2008. The minute I heard her cry I started crying. My husband asked if I was okay and I said "She's alive!" Best moment ever. Congratulations! I am super happy for you and your family.
i admire you so much for explaining everything, whether it was good or bad!❤️ the energy you give out amazes me and makes me want to be like you when i grow up🥰 thinking of you and your family!
I’m due to give birth on the 30th, I’ve been following your pregnancy and found comfort in your videos. Thank you for being so honest and open about your labour and delivery💖 I know it must have been super hard for you. Take all the time you guys need before rushing back to TH-cam x
My labor story is almost like yours. My daughter was due on the 19th of June then they changed it to the 17th. Well then I wake up on Friday 10 a.m. went to the bathroom and lost my plug. I called my doctor because I was a high risk pregnancy and didn't know why or what it was. She said to monitor any contractions and come in when they start. An hour after losing my plug. I have just ONE hour of regular contractions. Then had back labor. so I called her and she told me to come in they would hook me up to that monitor and when they checked me I was to centimeters dilated and 60% effaced. Which is that opening you were talking about that shifts. So they told me to go home and come back when the pain was unbearable. Went home. Contractions gotten worse Saturday. Went back. 2 ½ cm dilated. 65% effaced. I swear we went to the hospital about 5 times and we lived 30 mins from it. Midnight Sunday morning I couldn't take it anymore. Hadn't slept since I got up at 10 am that Friday. Called her and said I need something for sleep. Went to the hospital and was only 5 cm!!!! 70% effaced. I refused the epidural because I have back issues. I was afraid of bein paralyzed. They gave me some medicine that only last about an hour but it makes you relax. Feels like you drank a bit. So I got to rest for an hour. After it wore off. Oh man those back contractions were crazy. I started pushing at 3 a.m. I had my daughter at 7:39 a.m. I probably shouldn't have been in labor that long but this hospital was meh. Me being a high risk pregnancy you would think I would have had more than two ultrasounds. I have one at 20 weeks to know the sex and 1 at 25 because my Dr didn't know how to measure right (different Dr. He was a male) I had a female near the end and she delivered my baby girl. I have her 7 years ago. I would do it all over again. No epidural at all.
I watched your miscarriage video right after you put it up, while I was sitting in my hospital room nursing my newborn. I cried so heavily that night. I can't explain how happy I am that both you and baby boy are doing well!!! Always in my prayers!!
We are so very happy all is well and we can’t wait to “meet” baby boy. God Bless you and your family.
Baby boy is your rainbow baby 💙 Because he’s the rainbow after a rainy day. You’re angel baby is always with you’re family ❤️