What's In My Hospital Bag and Full Birth Plan as a First Time Mom!
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As a long time subscriber,I describe this acre homestead woman to my husband who isn’t a youtube follower of anyone, “ this is the young woman who can process and can 100 cans of somethin’, then harvest 100 bushels of somethin’ else and freeze 27 full meals for the future because she is 9 months pregnant, all in the same day- so her husband knows he can feed them for years if he has to- kind of woman. Super woman! I am in awe of her drive and ability.
Same! I’m telling my man about Becky, on Christmas, as I’m following her dinner roll recipe. Like straight up bragging about her dedication & passion for her homestead whilst trying to convince my family we could do the same. He didn’t understand my fear of possibly losing her content as they begin to balance growing their family 😆
Same my husband knows all about Becky 😂
I tell my husband about Becky all the time as well. I, go we should try this because Becky does it this way and she does it so well with whatever I am telling him.
My husband also knows who Becky is 😂
She makes use of her time, instead of being on social media 24/7. Disciplined!👍👍👍👍👍
Gosh, it's as if Baby Acre was so in tune with you that once you had everything ready and felt clear, confident and peaceful about everything he was like, "ok, let's do this!" Can't believe he decided to come that very night. Congratulations on bringing your healthy little Newcomer safely into your world.
I thought the same about that!
My last baby was like that… I told her we have to get through Dec 19 because we had dance recitals and school Christmas programs to get through. She waited until the morning of Dec 20 when my water broke and she was born an hour and 20 minutes later. That was the first and last time she was ever patient… lol
Or the spicy chili... LOL
We had a seafood low country boil the day before my grandbaby was born. We ate at 6pm and her water broke later that night/morning at 2am. 🤣
@ShellBells all 3 of mine were born within 12 hours after eating AYCE crablegs, which I still love.
My girls, not so much.🤣
Hi Becky glad your all ready. The thing that amazes me is how fifty years can make such a difference.the only thing I share was the nesting and that didn’t stay nice either.but such is life.I am thinking of you. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🥰🤗
I would love to have a conversation with you about what you found useful in the hospital from your bag, what you wished you'd had, and how your recovery is going! From a professional as well as a personal perspective I find those stories so unique and absolutely fascinating and oftentimes they put a completely new perspective on a birth story. I personally am looking forward to both! Love for you and your family❣️
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Becky, as a 29 year old looking to get pregnant your honesty, courage and positive attitude is really inspiring! Just want you too know that the content you put out there really does help people and we really appreciate you including us on your journey. I always feel encouraged after watching your videos and I think that you have created a really special place here on the internet. So happy you're home and you, Josh and baby are doing well. When I read a comment saying that you had gone into labour I genuinely prayed for you, as I would for any of my friends who go into labour, I held that feeling of prayer in my heart until I saw that picture of you holding his little hand. Once I saw that picture I knew that you were already out there being a spectacular mother! So proud of you! Can't wait to see what the future holds. You're a rockstar! (I'm also a doula and I know this time can be challenging so, just know- you got this and we got you! You are so capable and so awesome you are going to be a wonderful mother but when it gets hard and you feel like you need some help there are tons of people who love you and who would gladly help you out so don't be afraid to ask for what you need.)
Enjoy Baby A. Just remember he has not read any "baby books" and has not read your "Birth Plan". I always tell new moms- "listen to everyone's advice - then do what you want". If you are comfortable then Baby A will be comfortable. Do not compare your baby to other babies. You and Josh will be great parents.
I agree!! That’s what my advice has always been-listen then ignore most of it and do what feels right for you!
Listen, learn from others when and where possible, then do it your way.
This advice is great, congratulations to you and Josh.
Amen ♥
This is how I birthed and raised my child. I soaked in every bit of advice I could get, started with the ones that seemed to work best with our family, and if that "failed", I started going down the list of advice until something finally did work. I'm one of those "you can never have too much help" kind of people. It also made each person in my life feel as if my child was partly their child. By doing so I created a village for my child and it has been a blessing for her and myself many times over the years. She is greatly loved by a whole tribe even as an "almost in 2 mths" adult. This is the old school way of parenting and its been a wonderful blessing for our family!
Becky...I hope you are really resting and enjoying your time with your precious baby boy. I don't think any of us realized how much you were packing into your final days of your pregnancy until these videos started rolling out. WOW JUST WOW!😳 Take all the time you need to rest, recover, and restore...we are not going anywhere. We love you and your precious family!❤️❤️
I just wanted to say thank you Becky. My husband and I have been trying for over two years to get pregnant and I think we might have finally achieved that goal. (fingers crossed :>) I plan on re-watching your baby preparing videos to help get ready for mine as well. You doing all of this has greatly lifted that scary burden of having everything for baby, knowing what is available for pregnancy after care and what to take to the hospital. You inspire me so much. Thank you again.
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Crossing fingers for you!
It’s been 23 years since my last baby, and I’ve found it fascinating at what moms today bring to the hospital and the increase in choices parents can make. Would love to hear what you didn’t use- in my mind I thought more than once “Becky won’t need that…” 😊So happy for you and Josh! Your honesty and transparency is so nice to see!
Congratulations! A "hits and misses" of hospital prep as well as the reality of postpartum would be welcome for many first-time moms. The real question is, who picked up your Azure order? 🤣
Oh my goodness I was thinking the same thing 😂🤣. Congratulations sending prayers for you and your family 🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️👣
@Lurker Wondering that, myself... LOL
Glad I'm not the only one who speculated about the Azure order! 😂
Yep
Me too!! Lol. Azure and veggie pick up. Lol
As a long-time viewer with zero interest in having children, these videos have been an absolute joy to watch! I started watching for your recipes and gardening skills and I've stuck around because you are so much fun to watch and I love listening to how excited you and Josh are for baby Acre! I'm so very happy for the three of you and I hope you all had a fantastic first Christmas as a family of 3!
I couldn’t have expressed my sentiments better, God’s Blessings!
As the mother and step-mother to five young adults, I commend you for not giving in to peer pressure about children. None of our five want children and it saddens me how people pressure them. My husband and I also get pressured about it ("When are you going to be grandparents?" Constantly). We fully support our children and you, as children are a lot of work, money, etc, and no one should take that on unless they are "all in" for it.
I am in today same boat (not interested in kids and motherhood talk), but with Beckie I have made an exception. I have felt very vested in this pregnancy, and am so happy for the 3 of them abd that baby is home. I am also so friggin impressed and awed at how Beckie kept going right up until her due date. This can't be normal, is it?!
@@UcongoldI worked a 50 hr a week M-F job up until my son was born (this was 22 yrs ago). I think most women do, so that they can have as much time afterwards to spend with their new little one.
"Healthy Baby, Healthy Mama" is exactly what I always put at the top of my birth wishes as well. ❤️
I’ve been watching your videos so long now I feel like y’all are old family friends instead of what we really are which are complete strangers. I would love to hear my “old friend “ tell us all about her son’s birth story. We are proud of you and happy for you both 💙
Becky, as an old woman, I just love the way you fly by the seat of your pants with ingredients, when you are making your recipes. There is always more than one way to achieve your goal! Good job.
As another older lady, I love the fact that she is in control over her ingredients and how to use them. I don’t believe I’ve ever been precise when I am cooking. ☮️💟 Nana
I thought so too. Lol. Her recipes come out good, apparently, though, so she's learned to eyeball certain ingredients.
Absolutely. An eyeball teaspoon more or less. From another senior that loves this young teacher.
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Cassie, I'm an old dog and love Becky's videos.
Love the voice overs updates, hearing that baby Acre was laying on your chest was just so special. I have no doubt that Josh is doing well and enjoying the world of being a new father, please share with him my congratulations.
Becky, I think that it would be a great help to some to have a postpartum video option to begin tough conversations for new moms. I have a professor who focused her research solely on birth experiences of new moms. It is wonderful to hear your voiceover about how well you and Baby Acre are doing.
This is so good, Becky! I can't wait to hear about what you used and what worked for you. I have had 8 children so I know that every birth has it's own story. It was funny that you asked if we wanted to know what worked and what you didn't use, etc. I had already been thinking that same thing. I'm just so excited for you guys and how precious to have precious Baby Acre here for Christmas. Can't wait to hear your birth story! ❤️
Hi Becky - I can speak for myself and probably many others - it would be fun to hear about your hospital time and what you found necessary/not necessary while you were there. Congratulations on your sweet babylove. What a precious, blessed time in your’s and Josh’s lives. Along with you two, I am pretty sure that your mom and Josh’s mom are in babylove heaven also. God’s continued blessings be with all of you! ♥️ From Tennessee 😊
As a jaded grandma of 8, I think your enthusiasm & excitement is adorable! I'm so happy you and baby and Josh are doing well.
It is very sweet. For first baby, we brought a ton of stuff for laboring. I don’t think we used a single item. For second baby, I only brought going home clothes for myself and baby.
I would love to know how your labor and the birth of your baby went…love your videos.
I’m so happy you and Josh finally got your little bundle of Joy. I love watching your videos ❤
I would like to hear what items were necessary for post-partum. Glad to hear your baby arrived to such loving parents.
@@drewram9817did she have the baby???
If you're willing to share, I'd love to hear (and commiserate) about postpartum! Hope everyone is feeling well and adjustments are going smoothly ❤️
I'm a dentist and I encouraged my wife to try nitrous but she was hesitant.She's never done any drugs and doesn't even drink alcohol. She wanted an epidural for sure and once we were there she tried nitrous and LOVED it even after she had the epidural in. I'm excited to hear how it goes for you. We're all so happy for you, Josh and baby Acre. You've got a great plan! And we would listen to you talk about anything at all!
Now do some research on fluoride. Nerotoxin (brain) Read the Fluoride Deception. The brainwashing is deep. I went to three different "dentists" and as soon as I told them no fluoride I was treated like I had the plague.
I'm terrified of getting knocked out, the epidural I resisted until I was 12 hrs into labor....lol. also thoroughly enjoyed it.
Both mine were c sections though, first one emergency, second planned.
Becky I hope your birth went well! And baby is doing great!! I wish you would tell your followers all about your baby! If you had I must have missed that part!! I test my baked goods with wood skewer that you can toss or wash and reuse!! I’m from the south ( Va) and we eat lots of cornbread and always cook it in my late moms cast iron skillet & it turns out great everytime!!
It's natural for us to want to see the baby and find out his name! It also gives us no right at all in the matter! If Becky and Josh keep it private that is up to them! Congratulations to you both on this new part of your lives! Stay healthy and safe! much love! xxx
You sure planned ahead with the videos; baby will be in 3rd grade before we see you in real time again. 🤣🤣 Hope everyone is well, and strong. We are blessed that you are teaching us to be as efficient as you are and appreciate the thoughtfulness that went into making these videos for when you are recovering. Happy New Year!!🥰🥰
As a mom of 3 and a grandmother of 8 I have totally enjoyed your pregnancy journey and would love to hear about your full experience during and after. What I want to know is who picked up your Azure order since you were in the hospital bringing baby Acre into the world? Congrats on the new addition to the family and may you, Josh and baby Acre experience all the good that life has to offer!
I thought about the Azure pickup as well lol. I am sure her mom or MIL went for her as well as pick up veggies.
I'm not the only one that wondered about the Azure haul too!
I also wondered this and hopefully they went shopping for some veggies for her too.
Is the baby’s name Acre?
My 2 births could not have been more different. It’s amazing how our bodies change so much during delivery . Enjoy this crazy ,ever changing thing called parenthood ❤️.
so true. Three babies, each birth was vastly different from the others. I am so excited for Becky and family! That kiddo is coming into an amazing, loving circle.
This is true for me to, it was a night and day experience both with some pros and cons.
Becky I have to say I had 4 babies and I have 4 Grandbabies yet I have listened and watched your journey with my eyes bulging and my mouth open. I have learned so much with you, and even having my own children and grandchildren so much is new. I am so thankful that today woman have choices and so much knowledge going forward on the baby journey. I would love to know the rest of your adventure and all that went with it. But mostly I wanted to thank you for sharing with us. Blessings to you and yours and congrats again on your baby boy.
my youngest is 45 so this has been a joy to see how the young ones do it now. God bless and keep you Becky .
My youngest is 46. I am amazed how much has changed when having a baby! Very interesting and informative.
True! I don’t think I had birth plan? Also who ever even worried about what you’d need after. I was so unorganized. There is a picture of me wearing my husbands clothes because nothing k had fit.
I just went to hospital and was put to sleep and when I woke up, I had a baby. That was that. Birth accomplished 😌 ☺️ 🤗! Pam in South Carolina p.s. with the 3rd and last, they made me stay awake and help. I tried my best to get off of birthing table and leave!!! Being asleep was the way to do it for me! Had no desire to see or be a part of any of it. Boy how things have changed. Pam- I don't mean to sound harsh or uncaring, I lost my Mother in a car wreck 17 days before my 14th birthday. I had no one to help me prepare to be a Mom. I love my kids so much and they are a true blessing to me.
As a 26 year old pregnant with her 2nd, I think about this a lot! It makes me grateful & more confident knowing we have more gadgets & tech nowadays.. yanno, breast pumps, swings, ect. So when I feel like I'm not prepared enough, I think "well if women have been doing this for yeaaaarsss with NONE of these new gadgets, then I will be fine with my modest amount!" Hats off to yall! My mom has similar stories & I'm always wide eyed!
Congratulations again on Baby Acre!! As someone who is 30 weeks pregnant I would love to see a video going over what you used from your hospital bag and what postpartum is really like and what you used. I hadn't thought about postpartum care for me until your last video (which admittedly made me cry and freak out a little but that's hormones to blame too! And I appreciated the heads up!). And I would like to know more so I can mentally prepare for that. I'm so excited for you and appreciate all you do to make these videos. You truly inspire me in all things cooking and homemaking and get me excited to do things in my own home. We just got a house and I can't wait to start planting a garden too! Thank you again 😊❤️
Congrats Becky and Josh! I think many of us would appreciate a follow up vid of things that you found were useful/unnecessary. Hope your holidays are magical as you enjoy this wonderful time of the year with the newest member of the family!
Thank you Becky for including us through your pregnancy journey. It was like we were part of your little family with baby Acre. We aunties will wait patiently to hear for you. Take care of yourself and the little one. Enjoy your sweet time with baby Acre. Again, congrats to you and Josh. Baby Acre is one lucky little one to have both of you as parents. ♥♥♥
Ain't even going to lie, I'm snowed in since Friday and fretting about my youngest whose a Police Officer and has been working continuously since Thursday. My other sons job is trying to make them come in to make freaking cheese. I'm so stressed for them. I needed this video.
I am sorry. Praying for you and your children
We’re snowed in too!
I'm praying for your son and I'm taking the blood of Jesus over them as I do my own children and theirs rest easy mom the Lord's got this in hand
As a first responder mom I pray for your son❤
@rosekisiel, I am the mom to a first responder, fireman, and our daughter works at a state women's corrections facility. Yep, I know your fear. 🙏🙏🙏🙏
Welcome to the mom club. It’s amazing how someone so small completely changes your life and the overwhelming love!!! Congrats
I bet that Costco trip and Azure delivery took a backseat after the baby was making their beautiful debut! Congrats and I hope you and the whole family are comfortable and resting as much as you can at your new lovely home 💕
When you mentioned all the cleaning and prepping you did I had a strong suspicion that it wouldn’t be more than 24 hours before you started into labor. I have never seen a more prepared Mom! I can’t wait to hear your birth story. Enjoy every moment because the time passes really quickly with a new baby. Hoping that Baby Acre had a wonderful first Christmas 🥰❤️🎄
Agreed. She did a bunch that day and I also said to myself "that baby's coming tonight" lol.
I'm wondering who picked up the Azure delivery and the vegetables she wanted to get the next day. I'm guessing either Josh or her Mom 🙂
@@serena.kunstwerk That happened to me each time.
Also they probably did an internal examination at the Drs which would can move things along. Interesting that she hadn't mentioned Braxton Hicks though.
@@theresebizabishaka7605 maybe she didn't have Braxton-Hicks/or didn't "do:"something to move things along
I love how thoughtful you are for Josh, and thinking of his needs too. That’s very special!
I am sooo glad to hear your "live" voice in this video and know that you are home and safe! I loved going on this journey with you. Early in my nursing career I did a lot of post partum nursing and I remember how many of my patients were more apprehensive *after* child birth than before. And I think (this was back in the 80's; things were changing but not too fast) there was very little talk about the post partum experience and I don't think that helped, in fact I've often thought post partum depression was worse when you didn't know what was happening!
The more we share with each other the less scary it is and we can be more aware when things are going along as they should and when to speak out and ask questions. My number one goal all my years as a nurse was patient education and teaching them how to be in control with knowledge and the help of others.
Take as long as you need to get "back on your feet" but I for one look forward to more of your hindsites of the birth, what went well, what didn't, what helped (like product) and what didn't.
Big hugs to you, Josh and Baby Acre!
I agree with so much of this! I also think that normalizing talk about ppd and ppa is so important. There are many things to do to help but first we've got to acknowledge that it's real and happens!
I'm definitely interested in a postpartum (what you used/enjoyed) video!!! So exciting to hear you went into labor naturally the night you recorded this video :) I hope this means we're that much closer to birth story/vlog and "meeting" Baby A ♥♥♥Also hope you, Josh, Baby A and the family had a wonderful Christmas!!!
Us older lady's are loving your journey and sharing their old time wisdom with you. My old time wisdom from my grandma that worked really good is about breast feeding. She said not to switch sides when feeding unless necessary it only causes the baby to get mad and the resulting crys add too many air bubbles in their stomach that causes more spit ups and vomiting. The first three weeks of breast feeding are the most difficult as you, baby and nature learn to do what needs to be done and a routine is established.
All of mine were natural births and breast fed too. I totally agree with your grandmother. As the sleep deprivation and middle of the night feedings began to blur my memory of which side is next, I used a old fashioned safety diaper pin. When baby was finished I would move the pin to the other side of my top. One less thing to worry about, did I remember correctly or not. My babies also had a preferred side, left for my heartbeat, and I found out that that is normal too. It's not you, it's just that they either like to hear it loudly or softer.
Thank you so much for this advice, ill be adding this to my own notes!
Yep, former lactation consultant and mom of eight. The constant switching makes Mom and baby frustrated and results in baby not getting the rich hind milk in the early days. They'll start switching on their own soon enough!
@@cajbaf I'm childless, by choice, and I'm laughing at all the things. I'm guessing most barely get out of the house with their shoes on...LOL
I breastfed two babies and I agree with your grandma. No switching during a feed. The professionals try to tell you differently.
Grandma to 2 girls here, going to have to google membrane sweeping, that's a new one for me. Hope you and baby Acre are well.
Whether it's gardening,cooking or having a baby. Your positive, let's do this attitude is so infectious. Love it! Congratulations with baby Acre
Welcome little one!!! Blessings abound to you and Josh. As always thank you for including us in this very precious time
in your lives.
Curious how you, Josh, and your little bundle are getting along, Becky. Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas.
@@Caelariel Me too!!!!!!
Love seeing a video from Becky pop up!! I think we’d all love to share in anything you’re comfortable sharing with us on your experience with becoming a new mom. So happy baby Acre is here, hope everyone is doing well Congratulations!!
So happy seeing and hearing how prepared you were when baby boy decided to give you the let's go signal. . . He is perfect I can only imagine how you love him. What a blessed life he has ahead with a Mommy like you and Daddy like Josh. The meals and goodness he will have to nourish his little body as he grows.
At the moment you said you were making CHILI for dinner I told my husband “She’s gonna go into labor not long after eating That!” & sure enough… YOU DID! 🤣
My water broke w/ my first in the restroom of Mexican restaurant 🤪😆🤪
Assuming everything went well & so Thankful!
Yes… video on hospital bag & if baby FIT into outfit.
Can’t wait to meet this little guy! Y’all bring me so much JOY & encouragement these days. (Tending to “Dementia Dad” w/ Hospice rn.) Thank you for Your Light! You’re Amazing. 💙🤗😘💙
With my first child (my son Christopher) I went to my last Dr visit after working half the day and got sent to the hospital, I was in labor!! 27 hours later, natural birth (all of mine were natural) I saw my baby for the first time! So happy for you to be a first time mom! I have 4 now they are 27 (son Christopher) 21 (daughter Lauren), 19 (daughter SeaAnna) and 17 (son Collin). The postpartum care is VERY important and I think you’re prepared. We love watching your videos!! My youngest is graduating high school in May and on his way to Culinary School!!
I went in for a stress test, and they kept me! I didn't have my bag or anything, but I DID have our only car! My ex-husband had to get a ride from work to the hospital. Best laid plans and all that!
Amazing job Momma!!! I wish you and your beautiful family the best and success in everything they do ♥Hope Christmas was wonderful!!!
Personally, when my baby was first born I didnt eat foods that typically cause gas (ie bean chili, peppers) to reduce the chance of baby also being gassy (via my breastmilk).
I didnt want to give tips before because I thought it would be annoying but in this video you said thanks to all those who did so I decided to add mine.
I hope this tip helps! God Bless baby Acre!
my tip for more complexity in chili: either put very dark chocolate (at least 70%) in or strong coffee/espresso. very delicious!
A tip when cooking, if you can’t taste the flavors very well, put a small pinch of nutmeg, not too much you don’t want it to over power anything, but a little amount will help bring out the other flavors
Becky I am so happy that you are talking about these things, I couldn't agree with you more that if we talk about these things they become normalized and then they don't seem weird or uncomfortable to talk about. I would love videos on the things you used and the things you didn't. That would be interesting. I'm so happy for you and Josh, baby A sure got lucky in the parents department. 💜💜💜
It's common for women to go into labor after their last visit to the doctor, especially since you were so far along. So glad you are well enough to do the voice overs. Hoping that you all are getting to know each other in his external world. So happy for you and Josh! ❤
It's also very common for first time mother's to go up to 2 weeks overdue.
One of my son’s was 3 weeks late 8lb 10z and other son 31/2 years later 10 days late. 10 lbs 3oz. Dec 30th. My babies loved being inside and toasty warm.
@Danny Walls Sometimes the exam from the doctor can cause labor is what I am trying to say. Many doctors even try to "strip the membrane" at the patient's last scheduled visit.
@@frances4309 my doctors office did no exams besides one due to any risk of infection -/ hospital was the same way
@@frances4309 This is true!! My water broke right in the middle of my last (internal) exam. Thankfully my doctor had a great sense of humor!! Yikes!
I think it’s a great idea to talk about postpartum. When my kids were born 24 years ago, no one talked about it, not even my mom. I really had no idea, it would have been nice to have had an idea what to expect so I didn’t have to be anxious about what was normal while dealing with two newborns and hormone fluctuations. Hope you and baby are well and finding your new rhythm.
I’d love to see a video on what you used and what you didn’t. I love seeing first time moms pack their bags. There excitement is contagious. But I know a majority if items brought never get touched lol I love how real and honest you are about everything.
I am way past my childbearing years, I had a daughter and son way back in the early 1970’s! You were so prepared! There are so many more products out there for new moms these days! I would love to hear all about your birthing experience and what things you found useful. Blessings upon your little family in the new year!
Exactly! Breast pumps? What are those? Post partum things for mom? What would that be? Not wearing a hospital gown? Oh, no! I am so happy for you new mothers today and glad you have all the new and improved ideas. Much more peace and comfort. Would love to know what was useful to you and what was not and how you felt about the atmosphere you created.
@@KathyW5 I am amazed at the new products and procedures!! Disposable underwear?!?! Brilliant! 😂
As a BFPC, I do not recommend ANY breast/nipple creams. Use water only to clean, and breastmilk/colostrum as lotion, and air dry. Allergic reactions to some breast creams can be severe, and no cream works as great as your own milk. Hope this helps!! Congrats on your baby!
Becky, as an anesthesiologist and the wife of an obstetrician, I love your attitude towards birth and your plan! I have seen so many women come in for delivery with very stringent ideas and very little flexibility in their plans and it often led to friction and/or less safe deliveries! Being open with a provider who you trust, engaging in informed consent and being willing to shift plan as baby and circumstance demands ALWAYS makes for a more satisfactory experience! The most important goal: healthy mama, healthy baby. 100%. So excited for you and Josh as you continue to get to know your sweet little man!
As a postpartum/baby nurse, I agree with everything you said. A positive attitude is important.
Yes Becky, please let us know what you actually found useful in your hospital bag and what products worked for you for postpartum care. That information would be so helpful!
As an old retired Memaw of 5 all I can say is I just love how you are open and honest about your life. My first was born was a boy in the late 70's and very dramatic as I had to walk the (no insurance) hospital halls for 29 hours while in horrible labor which ended in a C-Section and was very scary. My second was my daughter and a piece of cake and planned for 2nd c-section as my uterus was too curved to deliver naturally. This Memaw was also asked by my daughter and her husband for me to be present for two of their children and I had a role to play (leg holder on one side). God Bless you, Baby A, and Josh on your new growing family. Just remember, always keep your chin up during postpartum and let others help you a tad to help your mindset if you need it. Hugs to all of you.
I am a former Doula and I am so happy that you had a Doula and that you had someone to walk you through especially when complications came up. ❤️❤️❤️
How ironic that you went in to labor right after nesting! Never fails! I realize everyone is showing such patience in waiting to hear all about the new baby and how everything went, but....
I'm soooo impatient and excited to see his little face, know his perfect name, and hear your story!
My first two gave me no chance to be as organised as you. The difference between England in the 60’s and now is unbelievable, so much better. Congratulations to you and Josh on your baby boy
Having had my last baby 31 years ago, I must tell you that we didn't need half of what we packed and we didn't have half the products that you do. And we still made it through so I kind of smile when I see all the new gadgets and things. But bless your little soul!
It blows my mind how differently people prepare now! I brought an old ugly pair of slippers - and threw them away at the hospital after they got ruined. There is more on the table than I pack for a weekend away. It’s not good/bad; just massively different than 33yrs ago.
Packing and being prepared for different things can put some first time moms at more ease. Being relaxed and confident is good for the birth.
The way you had a birth plan and discussed it with your doctor ahead of time speaks volumes about how things have changed since the days when I had my babies. I'm sure the nurses back then thought I was one cranky woman in labor, but I wasn't about to let them tell me how my birthing experience was going to go.
Congrats to you and Josh on the arrival of your baby boy!
If you haven't already done so, you might want to check with your insurance company, as most will provide, either free or very inexpensive, a breast pump kit. My daughter, now a mother herself, got one through her insurance company that is super nice (nothing like the little manual things we had back in my day).
So happy for you all! After having 3 girls, now grown and now being a "Gram", the journey is so grande through every phase! Enjoy that sweet face and tiny hands! I can see him toddling in my hearts eyes in your videos already! Here's to healthy , strong Momma and baby! You've got this! Hugs from Kentucky!!
I'm not pregnant (yet) but watching these videos made me so excited for this milestone in my life. I will definitely re-watch these videos when that happens to see what went well, what could have gone better, and so on. Thanks a million for you being you!
I just wanna say that I'm happy with any baby related content you feel like sharing with us 😆
I’m always curious how many momma’s birth experience followed their birth plan. I remember laboring (haha) over my plan for months only to wind up chucking it out the window when I dilated from a 3 to a 10 in an hour. It was like my body was a bouncer and my baby was the obnoxious drunk. It was a complete sh*t show! 😂 With my second child, I didn’t make a plan because clearly my body has its own ideas. Hubby and I still laugh about it. It was a great plan, too.
My only plan was get an epidural.... Almost missed the window with number 1 as I was 7cm at my Dr appointment, my water broke at 3cm with #2 but only half the epidural worked... The left side was today it numb and was still very uncomfortable on the right. #3 I got to the hospital triage at 4cm and she was born 15 minutes later, I didn't even get hooked to the monitors or an IV. The nurse was just starting to get everything set up when my water burst and I started going through transition ... It was the worst thing I've ever experienced, but it was very short.
I went from 3 centimeters to delivery in 9 months. Sometimes plans don’t work lol
Remember to sleep when baby sleeps. Don’t be shy to say no visitors when you must. Rest is so important to help heal. Congratulations Mama!
I can’t wait for the birth story video Becky! Just to hear how little sprout arrives is gonna be so fun! It makes me reminisce on our 2 sons’ brith!!! Thanks for sharing your lives with YT and us! So happy for your growing family sis! ❤ Kristy (again 😂) in Missouri 😃🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Merry Christmas! It’s so exciting seeing this knowing you already had baby A. I look forward to hearing about your experience and expectations vs. reality. Sending healing vibes and hope you are staying warm. ❤
Love seeing and hearing about your preparations, and I would love to hear about the experience you had. As an L&D and post- partum RN, I love to see the patients side of the experience. It helps me to do my job better and understand what things I need to teach more or watch out for. I can't wait to hear about your experience. I have worried about all that could go wrong, hoped for the absolute best for you and family, and love hearing your voice-overs saying that things are well now.
Thank you for being a good nurse who wants to improve her experience for future patients!! As a mama who has had many complications and hospital stays with my two daughters, having a wonderful nurse was a godsend so many times. Please don't underestimate the power that a nurse has on a scared and overwhelmed mama. I wish Becky could have been your patient!
The hospital gown thing makes total sense. I wish I had been able to wear my own clothes back then. In my mind hospital gowns make me think of sick/weak or even family members who passed. It’s hard for me to feel strong, physically and mentally, when I’m not comfortable. I was induced though so I needed a catheter for a majority of my stay so the gown was easiest. There’s no way I could wear pants and be hooked up to those tubes haha. That first post baby shower though is amazing. I am shy, modest, independent but the nurse that helped me in that shower was beyond sweet. She gave me my independence but stood nearby and chatted while giving me privacy. She asked if I needed help, would pass me items from the counter if I needed, and would also chat with my family in the room. I was still hooked up to some machines so I couldn’t be alone or unsupervised standing up but she made sure I felt good. She knew a shower snd my own clothes was what I needed and it’s crazy the difference in pics. I can see my mood totally change. I wasn’t upset or anything, but birth is traumatic, it’s hard, it’s exhausting. I was beyond tired. But adrenaline and new mom nerves wouldn’t let me sleep. With all that change happening, of course it makes sense you want that 1 comfort. I hope you’re able to labor in whatever makes you comfortable and confident.
As I watched this I kept thinking, “Becky is definitely nesting!” Funny that baby made his appearance so quickly after! Can’t wait to hear the whole story. 💙
I had 6 kids, and the first one was not what I expected. I think your birth plan is fantastic.
I am very interested in hearing about your birthing experience. I do know from previous chats on your videos that you experienced some problems and I hope you are mending from all of that.
My daughters are 42, 40, and 38. When I had babies in a small town hospital using a GP doctor, I wasn’t given any options. So when I hear how very different Mamas have it now I’m excited for all of you. I’m so happy for you and Josh to be spending time with Baby Acre and I know that when you are ready and able, you will tell us as much or as little as you want. Your privacy is most important. 👶🏻
I’m expecting kiddo #2 after 13 years of infertility so I would definitely love to hear your tips and tricks on hospital bag, post parting and birth story, if you don’t mind sharing! 🙏❤️
Congratulations!
I appreciate you being open and honest about what you are going through and have gone through with your pregnancy. I too have felt that the harder parts of pregnancy, delivery and learning to take care of your baby(ies) are not talked about. So important to share. I would love to hear your thoughts on how your experience went. I am so glad you are both healthy and safe and am excited to hear what you want to share with us all 😊
My last baby was born 24 years ago... WOW have things changed!! LOL I would LOVE to hear your experiences (that you are comfortable sharing) to see how reality compared to planning. My heart gave a little squeeze when you said Baby Acre was lying on your chest.... I adored having my babies snuggled against me... now they would squish me!!! Sooooo happy for the 3 of you..... your lives will never be the same... but it will be soooooo wonderful!!!! ❤❤❤ (PS---Hope someone got your Azure for you!!! LOL )
You cannot imagine how much we appreciate you taking the time to show us all the things you do so well. It encourages us every time. God bless you three
50 years ago I took nothing with me times have changed
Becky, I am hoping you’ll do a birth story sharing as much as you are comfortable sharing! I’ve had two drastically different hospital births and I love hearing different stories so that I can tweak my birth plan for next time with new insight. I can’t wait to hear more about baby acre and how you’re doing! I hope you had an amazing first Christmas with that little guy💕
I absolutely agree! My sil is having her first baby in the next week or two and we're only 30 miles from Becky's town. I'd love to know how every thing went and what she'd do different in the future. Love you Becky!
I think it was josh that put up on the community page that she will be putting up a video saying what happened
Yes please, to all your content ideas Becky!
My heart melted to hear baby was snuggling with you while you spoke xoxo
Had to smile to myself when you asked if anyone rearranged their dishwasher to get more in because I had just done that. So anxious to hear about and see the baby. Thought you might surprise us on Christmas. I know you don’t plan on having the baby as part of you videos, but I do hope we get a peak. You are so right about being up front about normal parts of life. Love your videos.
I felt a disturbance in the force and checked my feed and here you are "posted 19 seconds ago" 🤣 I hope you had a wonderful first Christmas with baby acre ❤️❤️❤️ love you!!
I’m so happy for you and Josh. I started watching you a few videos before you found out you were pregnant. Then I binge watched a bunch of other ones. You always have such a calm level headed approach to everything. I’m so excited to maybe get to see a small glimpse of baby. I’m sure you’re gonna be pretty private about him. But hopefully we will get a peek every once in a while. Congratulations
Yes! I understand the privacy, but after following since almost the beginning of the channel, I know I'm not the only one who would like to see the 'family', not just gardening and cooking since we've come to "know" Becky.
I love how babies have their own timing lol. Just when you have stuff to do, baby decides it’s time 😂
Enjoy all those warm baby snuggles!
Ohmygoodness! I wouldn't share this earlier because I didn't want to make you nervous. With my first baby (1986), the dr came in and checked me. I had already been once and they sent me home. Anyway, he broke my water and then he and my hubby went downstairs to the cafeteria and had breakfast together. When they got back, they found out that they had almost missed the delivery! It's very funny to us now, but wasn't quite so funny to me then. I can say this now because I know that Baby Acre is already here 😍. Hope you are all doing well.
I'd definitely be interested to see a video about what you actually used. As a fellow first-time mom (had my daughter in July) it was interesting to see what I *actually* ended up using vs what I thought I needed. I WAY over packed!
Congratulations, to you both and welcome Baby A!!
@@cajbaf Nope! About a day and a half. If I have another I will be taking A LOT less.
So happy you pre recorded all these videos for us to watch. Hope you are enjoying a lot of baby time. They grow so fast.
I am amazed by all the ways things have changed and products there are now. When I had my kids we took an outfit for mom & the baby to come home in and maybe a camera. The baby's outfit was either one dad went out to buy, a gift someone brought to the hospital or a neutral color as we usually didn't know the sex of the baby ahead of time. Seeing your excitement brought back fun memories!
Becky, thank you for recording these ahead of Baby Acre's arrival. Each one has been a treat to watch, even knowing he had made his entrance into the world, like seeing or hearing a bit about your favorite binge-worthy show before you've seen that part. 😉
I would love to hear more about your birth experience and the items you found most useful. I'm trying to gather the info in the event we have babies in our immediate family, so I know what's a likely good investment and what is likely not so helpful. All three of my children were C-section for various reasons, but none started out with that in the birth plan I had ahead of time! I love how open you are to the learning and flexibility of it all, as that can be the toughest part of pregnancy and delivery. (At least it was for me!) I was able to breastfeed all three of mine, but notices each was very different in their habits and even how readily they latched. It hammers home the point that each child and parent is different and all are blessed to have each other! Thank you again, Becky for sharing your time, thoughts, and vunerability with us. Here's to a healthy and contented Holiday Season 💖
Congrats on Baby Acres first Christmas, I sure it was amazing. It's been a blessing to catch little glimpses of him on Instagram, thanks for sharing.
I over prepared for both my babies. But you know, it's better to over prepare than to not be prepared. Every birth is different. I liked having my own clothing as well to labor in and give birth in. I wish I had brought my own two blankets and pillows to the hospital, but we were just fine. I'm so happy to see that this is the last video before you gave birth to baby Acre. So excited to hear how it all went for you. Hope post partum is foing smoothly. 🤱❤
I just recently started to follow Acre Homestead and really enjoy the wholesome, respectful content. I was raised on a farm and have grown up cooking from scratch and preserving so I can relate to this site. Big congratulations to you on the birth of your new sweet babe. As far as day to day you will get enough support and advice from loved ones but for the long haul take in Every moment you can. It goes by way too fast. I now have little grandchildren and I soak in as many moment as I can get.
Girlfriend, you are amazing! That baby is going to have a great Mom!! Best wishes, have a blessed day!
So much for the Costco and azure pickup next day!😂. I’d love to hear everything you want to share, and can’t wait to see baby!
Omg I laughed when I heard that but then I thought who picked up the order??! Haha!
@@farmer-red488 I wondered the same thing!
It's truly amazing to me how different birth plans are today. I had my first baby at 27. The doctor said I was an "elderly" first-time mom! That comment was a bit painful. I'm a tall woman who has a borderline acceptable pelvic size for a natural birth. Unfortunately for me, I needed over 100 stitches after delivery. The only reason I bring this up is that in 1981 so many of today's products were not available. I would have given anything to have had a bupivacaine spray. I never had that issue again with my other 2 children. I'm just so happy for today's moms. I have one grandchild who was born on October 30th. (My daughter is 41) Congratulations Becky, Josh and baby Acre. Hopefully the 3 of you had a fantastic first Christmas. Debbie Lavigne
Congrats on baby arrival❤️ I delivered my baby boy on December 6th, after being in the hospital for three days with Covid, they had baby boy being monitored 24/7 I was about to be released when they said they wanted to induce me befor I went home. They set my induction for Wednesday, when Tuesday rolled around baby boy started to go in to distress. His heart rate was dropping and would come back up they rushed me in for a C-section, baby boys cord was wrapped around his neck, I was alone in the operating room since I had Covid, it was traumatic but I’m just happy my baby boys okay, I was at the right place at the right time ❤ couldn’t be more greatful for the swift actions of the doctors and nurses ❤❤
Nothing wrong with talking about baby birth and all the things that go along with it. Cant wait to catch a glimpse of Baby Acre sometime. Glad you all are doing well. Relax, soak up those baby cuddles as much as possible. 💜. Congratulations again to you guys. 🤱👶
I camt wait to hear your birth story and "meet" Baby Acre!!! So thankful you are both healthy and doing great!
I'm a mom of eight, so I chuckled at the first time bag one brings to the hospital. Sometimes you make it the same for the first two. Then you bring about 1/4 or less of what you packed :) Made me smile though, and yes, on your own pillow. That's still a must for me.
The funny thing is, when you're in labor, you don't "NEED" anything except... THAT BABY, OUT OF YOU!!! Comfort and confidence really go right out the door and you really don't give a shit or even remember what you are wearing while you are laboring. I had my parents, my sister, and my best friend in the room when I gave birth! They all saw my whooha and that baby coming out and you know what?, It didn't matter what I had together and ready for that baby, he was going home safe no matter what and we all had lasting memories!
You’ve made me laugh out loud!😂 I was the same. When I did a hospital tour the curtains over the doors had been removed for cleaning. I was obsessing over whether they’d be back when I delivered for privacy reasons. When I went into labour, I wouldn’t have cared if the entire hospital staff had filed through to help 😮😂. My modesty went out of the window. Must be mother natures way maybe!
@@Chrissyhappy Yep. That and having a baby is REALLY hard, so it's pretty much all you can focus on.