Again, thank you Kim for sharing especially regarding experiences that aren't really talked about yet people go through. On a lighter note, I'm loving the pink Christmas and Happy Holidays to you and your family.
Hi Kim! I also had a C-Section and I took Tylenol for three days and everything was fine. It’s not always a horror story… 😉 I ‘m behind on your videos, I’ll be catching up during the Holidays.
I’m not a shopper either Kim 😬 in and out, that’s me! I have so many friends and family who have all different types of birth story, good and bad, and you realize no one is the same and that as long as mother and baby are healthy it’s a successful birth! I feel for all those who have a traumatic experience. So looking forward to Fire in the Blood, let me know when you want to start this week and we can section it up!
It will be sobering when your grandchild is more enamoured with the wrapping paper, box and/or ribbons, but Christmas is so much more fun with a grandchild. Happy holidays Kim.🎄
Oh Christmas is so magical when there is a little one, eyes wide in amazement-marveling at the fact that Santa really, really came! Warms my grinchy heart!❤️. No more little ones in our family, so I’ll enjoy your experience after Christmas. Thank you for sharing your personal experience. Your clicker monitor is doing a great job on the commercials. Familiaris is calling me. I loved Edgar Sawtelle.
Hi. I did not have children but I think your stories will be helpful for others. I agree with other posters that these stories need to be shared esp now the information might go underground as roles for women are redefined again by men. ugh. TY for bringing Fire in the City to my attention. That sounds like a book I would enjoy reading!
My philosophy with shopping ( too many people) comes 4:23 from Linus from the Peanuts. “I love humanity it’s people I can’t stand” I don’t like shopping I am a get in and get out type of person. And I am not a yard sale/garage sale person either due to childhood trauma of going from one sale to another 😂
Your Christmassy goings on sound so fun! I know a family who had a tradition to do the all day mall thing on Christmss Eve - they did ALL their shopping on that day. I can't even imagine. As someone who also had a severe, unexpected childbirth complication (AFE), I get really annoyed by people who have highly opinionated concepts about "best" birth practices. So many things can happen, as you attest to. So sorry about your rough postpartum with your first daughter. That book sounds like a dud!
Thank you for sharing your experience. I have two C sections and was born through a C section, and I remember when I was in Med school, our obstetrics teacher said that a C section was an obstetric failure and I was so personally offended because I was born that way 😂😅
I always love your personal medical stories! Thank god, I was very lucky with three non- traumatic births (2 natural and 1 cesarean) in Zurich and Cape Town😊!
Hi Kim. I loved Edgar Sawtelle. I wasn't even aware of Familiaris. I will have to investigate. Your granddaughter is adorable! Gareth is an absolute gem.
I had to have both my kids by C section. First one was emergency. Not a good experience. Second one was scheduled and was wonderful. But I am one hundred percent for C Sections when needed!
Christmas is wonderful when you are around kids - one of the things I miss about teaching in schools! Gareth is great - I have yet to actually buddy reqd with him but we were in a Voxer group listening to Bowie's back catalogue together and have been bookshopping with him on the meet-ups. Such a fun and kind person.
Thank you for sharing your experience. I don't think people (some medical professionals, society, etc) don't understand how traumatic childbirth can be.
The author's birth story is probably a very valid experience to talk about. But, one experience doesn't make you an expert on every experience. I've been pregnant 5 times and vaginally gave birth 5 times. Each pregnancy and birth experience was different, as were the babies. Some of it depended on my doctors, the hospital, and just whatever my body was doing. Sounds like a book to avoid. Thanks for sharing your story as a counter-point.
I can definitely understand the need for a more balanced book. I have personal c-section horror stories, but am well aware that is not every case. Thanks for the review. (BTW, you're the second person who's mentioned their ambiance video having ads. I'm not sure about you, but the other person is NOT monetized!)
I listened to gregorian chants on youtube, also an 11 hour video supposedly without ads. Trying to fall asleep with soothing music and suddenly ads blasting in your ears 🤦🏽♀️😠
Your daughter in the background always makes these videos extra special. Tell her we thank her. 😂
@@gemgerm I definitely will! 🤣
Aren’t grandchildren the absolute BEST?!
@@janethughes7661 yes!!! ❤️
It was special when bookstores were available in the malls. Made it all worth it.
@@dianesellepedrosa1876 yes! Borders and Waldenbooks! ❤️
Thank you for sharing your birth stories. These experiences need to be talked about more.
Again, thank you Kim for sharing especially regarding experiences that aren't really talked about yet people go through. On a lighter note, I'm loving the pink Christmas and Happy Holidays to you and your family.
@@tealorturquoise thank you! 🥰
Hi Kim! I also had a C-Section and I took Tylenol for three days and everything was fine. It’s not always a horror story… 😉 I ‘m behind on your videos, I’ll be catching up during the Holidays.
@@julieg_quebec-julesselivre8641 🥰🥰🥰
You look so happy with your life Kim, I am so happy for you and yes having a toddler at Christmas makes for a very very Merry Christmas ❤🎉
@@premadimauro2691 thank you so much! ❤️
I did look up episiotomy. Bless your heart! 🤗
I’m glad you have lived to tell your tales. I’m eager to hear about Savonarola vicariously - not to mention Ellison’s _Man._
@@davidnovakreadspoetry thank you! I predict both books to be amazing!
I’m not a shopper either Kim 😬 in and out, that’s me! I have so many friends and family who have all different types of birth story, good and bad, and you realize no one is the same and that as long as mother and baby are healthy it’s a successful birth! I feel for all those who have a traumatic experience. So looking forward to Fire in the Blood, let me know when you want to start this week and we can section it up!
@@josmith5992 how about we start today!
It will be sobering when your grandchild is more enamoured with the wrapping paper, box and/or ribbons, but Christmas is so much more fun with a grandchild.
Happy holidays Kim.🎄
@@nathanfoung2347 thank you Nathan! 🌲🥰🌲
Oh Christmas is so magical when there is a little one, eyes wide in amazement-marveling at the fact that Santa really, really came! Warms my grinchy heart!❤️. No more little ones in our family, so I’ll enjoy your experience after Christmas.
Thank you for sharing your personal experience. Your clicker monitor is doing a great job on the commercials.
Familiaris is calling me. I loved Edgar Sawtelle.
@@vickicoleman2474 clicker monitor! 🤣🤣🤣 She had to do it again today while I was filming!
Enjoy the info about books, stay for the Pediatrics. 👶👶🚼🚼
@@Tetsujin-28 hey I warned you! 🤣🤣🤣
Hi. I did not have children but I think your stories will be helpful for others. I agree with other posters that these stories need to be shared esp now the information might go underground as roles for women are redefined again by men. ugh. TY for bringing Fire in the City to my attention. That sounds like a book I would enjoy reading!
@@krc5210 you’re welcome! 🥰
Christmas shopping for grandkids is the BEST!
@@myreadinglife8816 my daughter is going to kill me! 🤣🌲🤶
@ I feel you!! Same here! 😂😂
My philosophy with shopping ( too many people) comes 4:23 from Linus from the Peanuts. “I love humanity it’s people I can’t stand”
I don’t like shopping I am a get in and get out type of person. And I am not a yard sale/garage sale person either due to childhood trauma of going from one sale to another 😂
@@krzysamm7095 🤣🤣🤣
Hi Kim 👋🏽. Enjoy all the holiday fun! I need to start the gift wrapping. 😅
@@books_and_bocadillos me too! 🤣🤣🤣
Your Christmassy goings on sound so fun! I know a family who had a tradition to do the all day mall thing on Christmss Eve - they did ALL their shopping on that day. I can't even imagine.
As someone who also had a severe, unexpected childbirth complication (AFE), I get really annoyed by people who have highly opinionated concepts about "best" birth practices. So many things can happen, as you attest to. So sorry about your rough postpartum with your first daughter. That book sounds like a dud!
@@readandre-read good point about people who judge best practices. As long as people end up healthy and thriving that’s all that’s important.
Thank you for sharing your experience. I have two C sections and was born through a C section, and I remember when I was in Med school, our obstetrics teacher said that a C section was an obstetric failure and I was so personally offended because I was born that way 😂😅
@@nataliaweissfeld7478 wow! That’s so extreme and untrue. 😵💫
I always love your personal medical stories! Thank god, I was very lucky with three non- traumatic births (2 natural and 1 cesarean) in Zurich and Cape Town😊!
@@azu_rikka thanks! 🥰
Love a good birth story. Always love your comments and this special Xmassy close out. Greetings from Ontario, Canada
@@Tatsgalore thank you! 🥰
I hope there are some bookish presents under the tree for you too🎄
@@Ali-AvidReader I do believe there are! 🤣🥰
Hi Kim. I loved Edgar Sawtelle. I wasn't even aware of Familiaris. I will have to investigate. Your granddaughter is adorable! Gareth is an absolute gem.
I’ve heard great things about FAMILIARIS. It’s on my list because I loved SAWTELLE.
I had to have both my kids by C section. First one was emergency. Not a good experience. Second one was scheduled and was wonderful. But I am one hundred percent for C Sections when needed!
@@myreadinglife8816 me too! People have to stop demonizing them.
I call it s clicker too..Enjoyed interesting.. Happy Holiday..
Christmas is wonderful when you are around kids - one of the things I miss about teaching in schools! Gareth is great - I have yet to actually buddy reqd with him but we were in a Voxer group listening to Bowie's back catalogue together and have been bookshopping with him on the meet-ups. Such a fun and kind person.
@@spreadbookjoy he really is!
Thank you for sharing your experience. I don't think people (some medical professionals, society, etc) don't understand how traumatic childbirth can be.
Lol. That dough boy! How rude.
@@noteworthyfiction 🤣🤣🤣
The author's birth story is probably a very valid experience to talk about. But, one experience doesn't make you an expert on every experience. I've been pregnant 5 times and vaginally gave birth 5 times. Each pregnancy and birth experience was different, as were the babies. Some of it depended on my doctors, the hospital, and just whatever my body was doing. Sounds like a book to avoid. Thanks for sharing your story as a counter-point.
I can definitely understand the need for a more balanced book. I have personal c-section horror stories, but am well aware that is not every case. Thanks for the review. (BTW, you're the second person who's mentioned their ambiance video having ads. I'm not sure about you, but the other person is NOT monetized!)
I listened to gregorian chants on youtube, also an 11 hour video supposedly without ads. Trying to fall asleep with soothing music and suddenly ads blasting in your ears 🤦🏽♀️😠
@@eiketske so irritating!
Hey I think we are meeting earlier in January-the 3rd?
@@michellemorrill888 oh no! I totally lost track!!! 😵💫
@ 🤣 I was like, I don’t thing that’s right…it’s gonna come up on us fast!
@ I gotta send the names out today!!! I’m so sorry!!!