Devin, my first two births were all natural, no meds, no induction. Both boys were 9LB babies, and everything was normal. 8 years later, my surprise baby, a girl, 8LBS, I was induced with no epidural because my water broke at 37 weeks and my body did not want to go into labor. I only had two shots of Stadol to help me get through. I thought I was going to die, but the Stadol really helped! Labor was 26 hours, and being induced was MUCH more difficult than natural labor! Believe me! My third baby was definitely more difficult. Being induced is much more painful and difficult than natural labor. So you do you!
I agree! I was induced for 1 of my 5 pregnancies (baby #4) since I was at 42 weeks pregnant I allowed it, I was simply DONE. Biggest regret of my life, I was CONVINCED I was not going to live through that labor, absolutely insane, unbearable pain. Letting your body go into labor naturally is the way to go💪🏼 induction is pure torture🥴
I had a great induction 🤷♀️ Loved every second of it and a very breezy recovery - like, didn't ever use the peri bottle, was immediately fine as soon as baby came out, no tears, no problems. Totally depends on the person. I think scaring people away from inductions is BS because my favourite birth was my induction
@@CL-xyz9987 don’t think we’re trying to scare anyone away from inductions, just telling our experience as you are. Inductions, just as pregnancy and labor is different for every woman. Maybe it will go smooth for her or maybe she might have an experience like we did, it’s always good to know all possible outcomes💕
I had no epidural the first time and I'm due TODAY with my second; and yes you can do it! But just remember we are made to do this in Christ alone. He's all you need. We can endure long, and suffer long. You can do it with His strength. My pastor said to say Don't say: God won't give me anything I can't handle... Say: He will give me things I CANT HANDLE, so I will be prone to run to Him who can! You can physically do it natural threw pain so don't let the world tell you can't. Just look into other things to help you relax for the physical and pray and surrender the spiritual/ mental part ❤
Beautifully put and I wish I read this before having my daughter..it felt like i was being attacked throughout my whole pregnancy and delivery. When I mentioned to my doctor that I did not want an epidural and when he found out I didn't want to be induced him and the nurse kept calling me dr Google and eventually I gave into the pressure and both got the epidural and induced..
I just had my first baby at 21 and I decided to go completely natural. I didn’t let them break my water or anything bc if I didn’t have to do a contraction without my water I don’t want to. We honestly couldn’t afford a doula so my whole pregnancy I educated myself to the best of my ability and trained my mind to know I can do what our bodies were designed to do. I had my baby in a hospital and I had to be a little pushy about not wanting any interventions. I have a great husband who was there to help enforce that but they also said I couldn’t film and we did in fact film bc they can’t really tell you you can’t. I labored for over 12 hours and I had been awake for almost 40 hours by the time I got to sleep and I’ve never in my life been so exhausted but I was so grateful for how smoothly I delivered. My water broke on its own and I started pushing not even 3 minutes later. He was out in maybe 5 pushed and I didn’t really feel a distinct “ring of fire” feeling. The whole thing of pushing him out was pretty painful but the best thing I could have ever done. I was up and walking within 30 minutes and using the bathroom was a million times better than I expected, I would say almost painless. I used a little ibuprofen for after birth contractions but besides that no medication. Just a little story for some encouragement. I loved hearing other women’s good birth stories.
I love this so much!! But I wanted to say my midwife works with insurance, so it could be possible to have that next time! Also Afterease herbal supplement is highly recommended by a couple others and my midwife! Idk yet, I'm not due till the end of July. ❤
The best thing i kept doing during labor was my scriptures affirmations , telling myself that my body is working with me not against me, trust your body relax your body and allow the contractions to happen, and to take deep breaths. It was such a peaceful labor. I was inducted at 39 weeks , no epidural. Pushing was harder as you could imagine but it was so worth it! The pain made it so much better of when i was finally done and they said she was out.
You are so right about the nurses making the experience! I was in labor with my first VBAC- just moments away from being ready to push. A wonderful nurse who came into the room early morning, she puts her hand on my leg and tells me “I said a prayer for you- were going to deliver this baby” I knew God was laying His hands on me through her and was telling me that we will have a successful VBAC (something I struggled with deciding to do for various reason, but believed I should do) That nurses name is MaryAnn, I had learned this after she asked what we were naming our girl which is Annika! She was tickled by the fact that they shared Ann in their name… even more cool… it was also MaryAnn’s birthday! I was very new to faith in Christ then and I consider one of the greatest ways He ever showed up in my life!!
Crazy, my due date with my youngest was August 3 and i wound up getting induced at 36 weeks after a 9 day stay in the hospital and an amniocentesis to make sure her lungs were fully developed, all due to unexplained bleeding that occurred the night of the Fourth of July but only that night it was weird anyway she was born 5 lbs. 13 oz. on July 14. She is now 17 years old just graduated high school and never had any major health concerns her whole life. Thank God! congratulations and good luck to you and baby. Wishing y’all the best.
Just some encouragement that you can do it! First I had an epidural and everything they would give me, then next two in the hospital with nothing, my 4th was at home with a midwife, and I’m pregnant with my 5th. Planning another home birth. In my experience once you feel like you can’t handle the pain anymore you will be holding your baby soon.
My second baby my epidural failed and while I was HATING not getting relief in that moment it truly made the process go sooo much quicker since I could feel everything. Pushed better, felt the contractions coming better, and she came out MUCH quicker. Never thought I could do no epidural but you truly can. Woman are superhero’s
You should definitely wait as long as you can as long as you and baby are healthy and safe! It’ll make everything go so much smoother!❤️ Praying for you!
Women's bodies are so strong! I gave birth 5 times completely natural but only because every labor was under 1.5 hours. You do what your body tells you as you welcome that beautiful, perfect, baby boy. 💙 💗
I had 3 naturally. However, it’s not just the pain of the contractions, but the pain of pushing baby out ! I do think, when it’s all said and done, labor goes more quickly and recovery is easier!! God bless you all ❤
I was induced with pitocin and having my water broke at 38 weeks due to gd. This was my 3rd baby, first natural labor and delivery, I was nervous if I would be “able” to, and I am now a full believer that if you want to go without pain medicine you can do it! Anyone can do it, I highly recommend hypnobirthing but start practicing listening and meditating as soon as possible if you want to do that! But you can do this, you were made to do this and it is the most empowering thing I’ve ever done! AND from my perspective is the pain didn’t get worse but the pressure did!! Also, by the time I was crowning and would feel the ring of fire, that was the least of my concerns, like my brain didn’t register what my body was doing and it was like after you cross a line, it doesn’t get worse than that. Of course that’s just my experience but don’t be fearful, if that’s what you want for your birth plan you will do amazing!!
Awesome! Wanted to let you know i was able to go without an epidural for both of my boys birth. But due to my blood pressure needed to be “induced” both times. I had pitocin the first time to start my labor. The second time: My midwife said because it was my second child they might be able to kick start my labor by having me use a breast pump and walk. It worked and defiantly was a less painful labor without pit. Just thought i’d pass it along in case you could talk to your provider about that as an option. You got this, Mama!
I’ve had three kids and 100% do NOT agree that “once you get to 6cm it doesn’t get worse.” With my last baby I was literally 8-9cm before I was in active labor. And with my first two, it 100% got worse after 6cm. P.s. I don’t say any of this to worry you. Just want you to have a heads up that what you were told wasn’t super accurate.
I don't think she was trying to say that's how it is for everyone. She was just saying after a certain point the pain can't get any worse than it already is. Everyone has a different pain tolerance.
I absolutely adore your family so much! ❤ I love to see another Mother out there doing her best each day in life. Your such an inspiration to others and I'm glad to be here.
I'm "due" August 1st, however knowing I have BP issues the doctors are wanting to induce around 38 weeks....with my first birth I waited until 38 weeks and 6 days because I wasn't ready and my baby wasn't. I started having contractions the day I let them induce. With this one I'm definitely gonna wait as long as I can but I delayed pitocin for 18 hours in my first, and I'm definitely more open to starting it sooner. Having a doula is AMAZING! No matter what happens its your story and its the one God planned. It's so freeing knowing that no matter what it's the Lord's will that prevails.
I'm so excited for yall! Going from one baby to two is the most amazing feeling! I'm so glad that the hospitals are allowing visitors again. My second baby was born in 2021 and his big brother wasn't allowed to come to the hospital. I missed him so much and couldn't wait to get out of there and have my family together. ❤
I had a bad experience with the epidural my first time as well, for my second I did it without the medication. I am now expecting my third and am planning to go without the epidural again. Its really all a head game, you have to stay in the right frame of mind and not think about how long everything is going to take, but only think about the contractions one at a time. I found that really helped a lot, and just focusing on my breathing and thinking about how God made our bodies to be able to handle this and go through this and just not doubting my ability for a second. You've got this girl ❤
Ive had both my kids completely natural and it was a beautiful experience both times! I highly recommend Hypnobirthing, I used the CD's to practice. Also Chiropractors produce 'butter births'. :) I went to the chiropractor twice a week at the end to align my body and to get baby into an ideal position. If you can get in the shower or bath warm water helps tremendously. Remembering that our bodies are made to do this and think of the birth waves (contractions) as pressure, not pain is key!! You are going to do great, and know that whatever happens, its your special birth story and whatever ends up being was meant to be and is a beautiful and be proud of it!! 💙💕
I love watching your videos . My 40 week official date is August 20th. But I’m also being induced . It’s nice to hear you talk about stuff because this is my first baby !
My best delivery was an unmedicated birth. Technically, I got iv meds and an epidural, but the meds did nothing! I was in transition and a 8cm arriving at the hospital via EMS. The ring of fire is a real thing!! Thank you for sharing your life with us. Y’all are my favorite channel! I feel like we would 100% be friends. Lol
My first two kids, I had the epidural, but I have a curve at my lower spine, which made it very difficult for them to get the needle in the right place. My third and last child ,I went au natural and it was THE best experience! Now, my baby is 41, so back then, we didn't have all the fancy stuff, but it was still the best! You can do it, Devin! ❤
Awwww... I carried my"baby weight" the same way. You look amazing!!! I didn't have G.B. with all 5 pregnancies, but I was SOOOO close every checkup that I had to follow a VERY strict diet and bed rest. I love that you're sharing this for all the new moms. Epidural was my best choice 4 outta 5 kids. Natural was NOT FOR ME. Sending love n blessings to ya'll. ❤
Understanding your situation I don't know what group you were in but i had four children and in MY EXPERIENCE It did hurt more after expanding from 7. I can totally respect how you would not want any pain blocker but just remember and relax! Good luck!
I pray you have such a beautiful birth experience! I was induced with my daughter and didn’t have an epidural. I didn’t really experience the ‘ring of fire’ you hear about 😂 once I started pushing it genuinely felt like a relief because my body was doing it on its own. I did need stitches though so that was just very uncomfortable. You can totally do this!!!!
Devin you can do it!!! I had three with epidural’s and my last one with out an epidural and it was Amazing! it does get worse at the end but not more than you can handle! You can definitely do it!
I absolutely love you guys and I’ve never even met you! I’d love to have you guys as friends because I feel me and my husband have the same personality as both of you. I’m so happy for you guys and Ivy getting to be a big sister 🤗🤍 I’ll be praying for you both 🙏🏼🤍
Yes you can do it!!! You got this girl!! Angela and Sadie are incredible I know they’ve been amazing support! I was so shocked at how I powered through Zuzu’s birth unmedicated since I had the epidural with atlas! And the logic of 6cm feeling no different than 10 is so true 🤣 MIND OVER MATTER
Have her come meet the baby at the hospital if possible! Having my first born meet the baby in the hospital was absolutely the most moving moments and I have a picture of my son that instantly climbed in the bed to hug me and met baby brother for the first time and it's my most treasured picture!
I went with epidurals for my first 2 kids and then without it with my 3rd. I felt like the pain was the worst at transition, so around 8cm. That’s when I thought I couldn’t do it. It was a total of 11 hours in labor. But I do think my postpartum was better. I had gestational diabetes with my 3rd as well. Look into gentle birth! I definitely think that helped my labor to go better and faster.
I gave birth to my first child with no epidural. I was very, very young and didn't even really know what I was doing. Fast forward 9 years and I'm having my 2nd child. I absolutely took that epidural. Lol It did completely numb me up but they actually punctuated through the space in my back when giving it to me & I was leaking spinal fluid and had the worst headaches I'd ever had in my life! They got me all fixed up though once we realized what was going on. 2 years later, I was pregnant with #3 and got that epidural. I was a little nervous because of my issues with my 2nd baby but girl it went great! #1. I labored 12 hours (boy) #2. Induced & labored only 4 hours. (boy) #3. I labored 12 hours Each pregnancy was so different. (girl) I can't wait for your little guy to arrive & hear about your birth with him. 💕
I active labored for 16 hours until I got an epidural. I love that you're keeping it flexible! Give yourself grace. A doula will be so helpful! You've got this Mama🩷
I had my second son in 2020 and no one was allowed to come to the hospital it was honestly such a great experience because we got to bond with him without people coming un and passing him around. My oldest son got to meet him first when we came home and we scheduled days wbere people came to meet him! We done the same with our daughter! 😊
I got an epidural at 9cm with my first, I got to the hospital at 7cm. It was definitely a difference however I really wanted to not get an epidural but I did because I had the worst back labor. But girl you can do it!!!! I believe in you!
I was at a 6 with my second and had literally no idea until my scheduled check up and he said "uhm, you're going to the birth center now." I would more so believe pain level is dependent on the person as well as the length of the labor. Fun stuff!
I’m happy I wasn’t alone with the epidural I had a bad reaction to it with my first birth with my blood pressure and then again with my second but thankfully they just stopped giving it to me because they couldn’t get my blood pressure to stable so I felt all of it as well and 100% the nurses make the experience! My first was very traumatic and my second was so amazing
I think the contractions between 6-10cm are crazy but nothing compares to the pushing and ring of fire, I asked for epidural so many times 😂 never got it but either way our bodies are made for this and can do amazing things, you’ve got this!! ❤
My first baby my water broke and I was crowing when I arrived and didn’t have time for anything they pulled my pants off and I started pushing. That was my best birth experience! Way less painful than my other two. I had a c section with my second and 3rd and another c section here in September. I’d much rather have a baby naturally! Get it girl! You got this! ❤💪🏻
The SAME thing happened with me during my first delivery with the epidural. I got another one with my second baby and it didn’t work at all. The ring of fire is quick and over as soon as his head is delivered! You’ve got this!!
We're due at the same time!!! I had the exact same thing happen with the epidural with my son that you did, so weird. My first one didn't fail, but giiiiiirl I think they gave me too much or something. I was numb! I wasn't the biggest fan of being induced but I will be this pregnancy as well but because of size, I do have gestational diabetes this pregnancy and it's been exhausting. Personally I need the drugs lmao not for contractions but for that push part, girl I know I couldn't. This video got me thinking if I want my mother in law in with us. This whole time I just said only husband without much thought but I'm starting to think maybe an extra person would be nice, and the experience of her only son having his little baby. Best of luck girl!
Hear me out.. WATER BIRTH! If you go natural, that is the way to go. The water believe it or not helps with tearing and the pain. My babe was almost 9 pounds. However, being induced does cause more pain
We planned "natural childbirth" for our baby's birth. Lamaze childbirth classes. Great experience! Heard so many scary stories about epidurals(including my own Mom, with my one of my older brothers). We would have had natural again of we had had a second, but never did, in the midst of planning, bought our son a baby doll and everything, my husband was diagnosed with Non-Hotchkins Lymphoma. He passed away a year and five days later at 43 yrs young when our son was 4 yrs old. This year will be 26 years since my soulmate, the love of my life passed away. His Chiropractor never referred him for tests, etc. just interested in getting their money, talking to him about buying a pillow. Folks if you have constant pain, do not listen to a chiropractor, seek real medical help!
My first birth ended in Csection, labored for 24 hours and HATED the epidural. My second birth - i did it 100% unmedicated and it was so empowering! Like you said, it’s not really about the pain, it’s the exhaustion. It was around 3:00 AM when I was pushing and I had been in labor at home for most of that day, so girl, I was TIRED 😅 I remember everybody trying to be so encouraging but I was so tired that I literally laid my head on the bar in front of me and said “I just need to take a nap real quick” I look back and just laugh. Because immediately after she was born, I was WIDE AWAKE and couldn’t sleep 😂
I had my august 3 due date baby on July 31! Did you get induced last time? I’ve heard the contractions are worse with pitocin but have had friends still do it without the epidural
My first child came naturally at 36 weeks. He was Itty bitty 5 lb baby. I was able to withstand contractions until about a 6 and then I got an epi. With my second, she was a hardheaded Lil girl and didn't want to come so I was Induced with petocin and GURRRRRL, because petocin is FORCING you to be in labor, the pain threshold is NOT the same. I could only stand it till 3 cm and I was like, nerp. Give me the drugs. So, but, like.. good luck to ya. Lol whatever choice you make is the right choice as long as you're comfortable with it. Praying it all goes safely and quickly for you!
A beautiful baby is all ya'll need! And I know that God has his hand over this situation in every way, you are covered.. baby will be here in a healthy happy way in Jesus' name❤
My due date was Aug 3rd! I had my son the day I hit 38weeks on July 20th! I credit evening promise oil for going into labor naturally! It was recommended by my OB when I hit 37weeks.
I was induced for 2 out of my 3 babies, 3rd was emergency c-section at 32 weeks. First induced at 37 weeks, 4hr labour with no epidural, only gas & air and a pethidine shot. He was 4lb 10oz. 2nd induced at 36 weeks, 40 min labour with no epidural, just gas & air, had the pethidine shot too late so was woozy after she was born 😂 She was 4lb 5oz. I have nothing to compare an induced labour to but although intense I didn’t find it unbearable. Try to stay calm and I’m sure you’ll be fine ❤ xx
Side note… oldest daughter is type 1 diabetic, has been since age 11. She is 28 now and had her first baby last year. She found pregnancy so hard because of the diabetes that she doesn’t think she will do it again. Her baby girl was born at exactly 37 weeks with planned c-section due to daughter only being 4ft 10, they thought labour would be too risky given she already had complications. Thankfully all went well and her diabetes is now finally stable again xx
My epidural didn’t work with my first, I chose to have an epidural with my second and had my 3rd and 4th all natural! I always felt that was was scared into getting the epidural but all natural birth was what I wanted and what I loved. So you do what you want to the best of your ability!
My labor started with my water breaking which is apparently pretty uncommon. By the time I got to the hospital they insisted I start pitocin since they don’t want you to labor too long with your water broken. The pitocin contractions were unreal. After 20 hours of labor I got an epidural. At the end of the day I had a positive experience with a healthy baby and I’m so happy I had a vaginal delivery. I do hope if I have another baby I can go unmedicated, but if labor starts with my water breaking again who knows 🤷🏼♀️
It's funny the reaction men have to the question "are you looking forward to the birth" after the first. I was really looking forward to giving birth for the second time. Even though the first time wasn't very smooth and lasted 3 days. I couldn't wait to dobit again. My partner however, thought I was insane. He did not enjoy the birth at all 😂 however the second (a home birth) cured all trauma he had from the first time. 😂😂 he still refused to cut the cord and doesn't understand why anyone would want to. ❤
I can't remember how much I was dialated when I received the epidural, but as soon as they laid me back after giving it to me, I was like "I need to push" and she was out 30 mins later. I was glad for the epidural though, because I got a 2nd degree tear and I would've felt them sowing me up and they used 3 sew packs on me, sooo thank God for epidural LOL
I had an unmedicated birth center birth with our first and it was amazing. Almost didn't make it in time because I thought it was supposed to be harder than it was. Highly recommend the podcast pregnancy and birth made easy and the book Ina May's Guide to Natural Childbirth. I'm 34 weeks with our second and planning the same.
I was all natural with both my kids and they were both 8 plus pounds, if they will let you have a water birth then that helps so so much you won’t have the ring of fire the water helps with the pain as well.
Just some helpful diabetes info, my daughters friend has diabetes and he said every time he drank the sugar free creamer for his coffee his numbers spiked really high. He was referring to the store bought creamer. Just wanted you to know that.
I had my 3rd baby with no epidural and what I noticed was that when you have no epidural you can almost feel where the baby is which makes you know when to push and how to stand/lay/squat to get the baby out. I was half on the bed and half off the bed and that's how she came out haha! I did not feel a ring of fire- her head came out and I thought... "oh that was easy!" THEN out came those boney shoulders and knees and feet! And FAST! I remember screaming "OW!" when all of those little baby bones hit every vaginal wall on their way out LOL! I almost perferred pushing out the round head over all those boney limbs. It was worth the pain though. It is amazing what our bodies can do. I'm excited to hear your experience!!! To God be the glory that so many women are doing this now!!! My daughter was almost 9 pounds and it was still an amazing experience. When I have more babies I would 100% do it natural again!!!
Devin, my first two births were all natural, no meds, no induction. Both boys were 9LB babies, and everything was normal. 8 years later, my surprise baby, a girl, 8LBS, I was induced with no epidural because my water broke at 37 weeks and my body did not want to go into labor. I only had two shots of Stadol to help me get through. I thought I was going to die, but the Stadol really helped! Labor was 26 hours, and being induced was MUCH more difficult than natural labor! Believe me! My third baby was definitely more difficult. Being induced is much more painful and difficult than natural labor. So you do you!
yeah that is what i am always imagining because your body should know when ready... But I have been never pregnant so
I agree! I was induced for 1 of my 5 pregnancies (baby #4) since I was at 42 weeks pregnant I allowed it, I was simply DONE. Biggest regret of my life, I was CONVINCED I was not going to live through that labor, absolutely insane, unbearable pain. Letting your body go into labor naturally is the way to go💪🏼 induction is pure torture🥴
I had a great induction 🤷♀️ Loved every second of it and a very breezy recovery - like, didn't ever use the peri bottle, was immediately fine as soon as baby came out, no tears, no problems.
Totally depends on the person. I think scaring people away from inductions is BS because my favourite birth was my induction
I’ve heard being induced is both more painful and more difficult. God bless you!
@@CL-xyz9987 don’t think we’re trying to scare anyone away from inductions, just telling our experience as you are. Inductions, just as pregnancy and labor is different for every woman. Maybe it will go smooth for her or maybe she might have an experience like we did, it’s always good to know all possible outcomes💕
I had no epidural the first time and I'm due TODAY with my second; and yes you can do it! But just remember we are made to do this in Christ alone. He's all you need. We can endure long, and suffer long. You can do it with His strength. My pastor said to say
Don't say: God won't give me anything I can't handle...
Say: He will give me things I CANT HANDLE, so I will be prone to run to Him who can! You can physically do it natural threw pain so don't let the world tell you can't. Just look into other things to help you relax for the physical and pray and surrender the spiritual/ mental part ❤
Praying for a safe delivery for you sweet girl! Enjoy your time with baby, it goes fast💨 ❤
Praying for a safe delivery for you and baby!!!! ❤
Beautifully put and I wish I read this before having my daughter..it felt like i was being attacked throughout my whole pregnancy and delivery. When I mentioned to my doctor that I did not want an epidural and when he found out I didn't want to be induced him and the nurse kept calling me dr Google and eventually I gave into the pressure and both got the epidural and induced..
Can you please update us after you give birth? Hope for a fast safe memorable delivery and labor! Congratulations! I’m due august 6
I just had my first baby at 21 and I decided to go completely natural. I didn’t let them break my water or anything bc if I didn’t have to do a contraction without my water I don’t want to. We honestly couldn’t afford a doula so my whole pregnancy I educated myself to the best of my ability and trained my mind to know I can do what our bodies were designed to do. I had my baby in a hospital and I had to be a little pushy about not wanting any interventions. I have a great husband who was there to help enforce that but they also said I couldn’t film and we did in fact film bc they can’t really tell you you can’t. I labored for over 12 hours and I had been awake for almost 40 hours by the time I got to sleep and I’ve never in my life been so exhausted but I was so grateful for how smoothly I delivered. My water broke on its own and I started pushing not even 3 minutes later. He was out in maybe 5 pushed and I didn’t really feel a distinct “ring of fire” feeling. The whole thing of pushing him out was pretty painful but the best thing I could have ever done. I was up and walking within 30 minutes and using the bathroom was a million times better than I expected, I would say almost painless. I used a little ibuprofen for after birth contractions but besides that no medication. Just a little story for some encouragement. I loved hearing other women’s good birth stories.
I love this so much!! But I wanted to say my midwife works with insurance, so it could be possible to have that next time! Also Afterease herbal supplement is highly recommended by a couple others and my midwife! Idk yet, I'm not due till the end of July. ❤
Your relationship is beautiful ❤
Sometimes the intervention are more painful for recovery but pain free during delivery.
The best thing i kept doing during labor was my scriptures affirmations , telling myself that my body is working with me not against me, trust your body relax your body and allow the contractions to happen, and to take deep breaths. It was such a peaceful labor. I was inducted at 39 weeks , no epidural. Pushing was harder as you could imagine but it was so worth it! The pain made it so much better of when i was finally done and they said she was out.
You are so right about the nurses making the experience!
I was in labor with my first VBAC- just moments away from being ready to push.
A wonderful nurse who came into the room early morning, she puts her hand on my leg and tells me “I said a prayer for you- were going to deliver this baby”
I knew God was laying His hands on me through her and was telling me that we will have a successful VBAC (something I struggled with deciding to do for various reason, but believed I should do)
That nurses name is MaryAnn, I had learned this after she asked what we were naming our girl which is Annika! She was tickled by the fact that they shared Ann in their name… even more cool… it was also MaryAnn’s birthday!
I was very new to faith in Christ then and I consider one of the greatest ways He ever showed up in my life!!
Crazy, my due date with my youngest was August 3 and i wound up getting induced at 36 weeks after a 9 day stay in the hospital and an amniocentesis to make sure her lungs were fully developed, all due to unexplained bleeding that occurred the night of the Fourth of July but only that night it was weird anyway she was born 5 lbs. 13 oz. on July 14. She is now 17 years old just graduated high school and never had any major health concerns her whole life. Thank God! congratulations and good luck to you and baby. Wishing y’all the best.
Just delivered with the same doula and let me tell you, you are in THE BEST HANDS. Praying for you guys and for a smooth delivery!!! 🩵
Just some encouragement that you can do it! First I had an epidural and everything they would give me, then next two in the hospital with nothing, my 4th was at home with a midwife, and I’m pregnant with my 5th. Planning another home birth. In my experience once you feel like you can’t handle the pain anymore you will be holding your baby soon.
My wife accidentally had our second baby unmedicated. She has always kept firm on the opinion it was the best birth and postpartum experience
My second baby my epidural failed and while I was HATING not getting relief in that moment it truly made the process go sooo much quicker since I could feel everything. Pushed better, felt the contractions coming better, and she came out MUCH quicker. Never thought I could do no epidural but you truly can. Woman are superhero’s
You should definitely wait as long as you can as long as you and baby are healthy and safe! It’ll make everything go so much smoother!❤️ Praying for you!
Women's bodies are so strong! I gave birth 5 times completely natural but only because every labor was under 1.5 hours. You do what your body tells you as you welcome that beautiful, perfect, baby boy. 💙 💗
My babies are 15 mos.apart, both natural births, no meds. You do what's comfortable for you Devin. That's the bottom line, love! ❤
I had 3 naturally. However, it’s not just the pain of the contractions, but the pain of pushing baby out ! I do think, when it’s all said and done, labor goes more quickly and recovery is easier!! God bless you all ❤
I was induced with pitocin and having my water broke at 38 weeks due to gd. This was my 3rd baby, first natural labor and delivery, I was nervous if I would be “able” to, and I am now a full believer that if you want to go without pain medicine you can do it! Anyone can do it, I highly recommend hypnobirthing but start practicing listening and meditating as soon as possible if you want to do that! But you can do this, you were made to do this and it is the most empowering thing I’ve ever done! AND from my perspective is the pain didn’t get worse but the pressure did!! Also, by the time I was crowning and would feel the ring of fire, that was the least of my concerns, like my brain didn’t register what my body was doing and it was like after you cross a line, it doesn’t get worse than that. Of course that’s just my experience but don’t be fearful, if that’s what you want for your birth plan you will do amazing!!
Awesome!
Wanted to let you know i was able to go without an epidural for both of my boys birth. But due to my blood pressure needed to be “induced” both times. I had pitocin the first time to start my labor. The second time: My midwife said because it was my second child they might be able to kick start my labor by having me use a breast pump and walk. It worked and defiantly was a less painful labor without pit. Just thought i’d pass it along in case you could talk to your provider about that as an option. You got this, Mama!
I’ve had three kids and 100% do NOT agree that “once you get to 6cm it doesn’t get worse.” With my last baby I was literally 8-9cm before I was in active labor. And with my first two, it 100% got worse after 6cm.
P.s. I don’t say any of this to worry you. Just want you to have a heads up that what you were told wasn’t super accurate.
I agree with this. I felt nothing until after 6cm. Lol
Transition is the worst part and that is when you are 8 to 10cm and yelling you can’t do it. I’ve never heard that from 6 onwards it is the same.
Strongly agree!!! But it’s possible and you can do it!
I don't think she was trying to say that's how it is for everyone. She was just saying after a certain point the pain can't get any worse than it already is. Everyone has a different pain tolerance.
Agree with this also! I didn’t feel much until 8-10cm!
I absolutely adore your family so much! ❤ I love to see another Mother out there doing her best each day in life. Your such an inspiration to others and I'm glad to be here.
I'm "due" August 1st, however knowing I have BP issues the doctors are wanting to induce around 38 weeks....with my first birth I waited until 38 weeks and 6 days because I wasn't ready and my baby wasn't. I started having contractions the day I let them induce. With this one I'm definitely gonna wait as long as I can but I delayed pitocin for 18 hours in my first, and I'm definitely more open to starting it sooner.
Having a doula is AMAZING! No matter what happens its your story and its the one God planned. It's so freeing knowing that no matter what it's the Lord's will that prevails.
I'm so excited for yall! Going from one baby to two is the most amazing feeling! I'm so glad that the hospitals are allowing visitors again. My second baby was born in 2021 and his big brother wasn't allowed to come to the hospital. I missed him so much and couldn't wait to get out of there and have my family together. ❤
I had a bad experience with the epidural my first time as well, for my second I did it without the medication. I am now expecting my third and am planning to go without the epidural again. Its really all a head game, you have to stay in the right frame of mind and not think about how long everything is going to take, but only think about the contractions one at a time. I found that really helped a lot, and just focusing on my breathing and thinking about how God made our bodies to be able to handle this and go through this and just not doubting my ability for a second. You've got this girl ❤
Guys yes! The nurse makes every single thing great or not so much good! ❤❤❤❤ hopefully your team will be AMAZING ❤
Hunter was so extra funny in this video, I’m here for it, he had me crackin up.
Ive had both my kids completely natural and it was a beautiful experience both times! I highly recommend Hypnobirthing, I used the CD's to practice. Also Chiropractors produce 'butter births'. :) I went to the chiropractor
twice a week at the end to align my body and to get baby into an ideal position. If you can get in the shower or bath warm water helps tremendously. Remembering that our bodies are made to do this and think of the birth waves (contractions) as pressure, not pain is key!! You are going to do great, and know that whatever happens, its your special birth story and whatever ends up being was meant to be and is a beautiful and be proud of it!! 💙💕
I love watching your videos . My 40 week official date is August 20th. But I’m also being induced . It’s nice to hear you talk about stuff because this is my first baby !
"She's a vocal girlie."
Loved when Hunter said that 🥰
My best delivery was an unmedicated birth. Technically, I got iv meds and an epidural, but the meds did nothing! I was in transition and a 8cm arriving at the hospital via EMS. The ring of fire is a real thing!! Thank you for sharing your life with us. Y’all are my favorite channel! I feel like we would 100% be friends. Lol
You could ask to do the foley bulb or Cytotec instead of having Pitocin! It’s a much easier/natural way to get things going:)
Yall bounce off one another so we'll. I love it!!
My first two kids, I had the epidural, but I have a curve at my lower spine, which made it very difficult for them to get the needle in the right place. My third and last child ,I went au natural and it was THE best experience! Now, my baby is 41, so back then, we didn't have all the fancy stuff, but it was still the best! You can do it, Devin! ❤
Devin, you are so beautiful during your pregnancy. Best wishes for an empowering labor and delivery.
Awwww... I carried my"baby weight" the same way. You look amazing!!! I didn't have G.B. with all 5 pregnancies, but I was SOOOO close every checkup that I had to follow a VERY strict diet and bed rest. I love that you're sharing this for all the new moms. Epidural was my best choice 4 outta 5 kids. Natural was NOT FOR ME. Sending love n blessings to ya'll. ❤
Understanding your situation I don't know what group you were in but i had four children and in MY EXPERIENCE It did hurt more after expanding from 7. I can totally respect how you would not want any pain blocker but just remember and relax! Good luck!
I pray you have such a beautiful birth experience! I was induced with my daughter and didn’t have an epidural. I didn’t really experience the ‘ring of fire’ you hear about 😂 once I started pushing it genuinely felt like a relief because my body was doing it on its own. I did need stitches though so that was just very uncomfortable. You can totally do this!!!!
I went 2 full nights in labor and finally got it well after 48 hours of laboring because I just wanted sleep. I hope you dont have a lengthy labor!
I watch this whole video I love y’all relationship you 2 are such great parents !!
Devin you can do it!!!
I had three with epidural’s and my last one with out an epidural and it was Amazing! it does get worse at the end but not more than you can handle! You can definitely do it!
I absolutely love you guys and I’ve never even met you! I’d love to have you guys as friends because I feel me and my husband have the same personality as both of you. I’m so happy for you guys and Ivy getting to be a big sister 🤗🤍 I’ll be praying for you both 🙏🏼🤍
“other than the ring of fire” 😂 we love a well informed dad!
Due for my baby 2 in sept these comments are amazing and really helpful! I am going in for all natural this time.
So excited for you guys!!💛 Baby Brewer is going to be so cute!!
so excited for you guys!!! baby brewer is going to be so loved!!!
Yes you can do it!!! You got this girl!! Angela and Sadie are incredible I know they’ve been amazing support! I was so shocked at how I powered through Zuzu’s birth unmedicated since I had the epidural with atlas! And the logic of 6cm feeling no different than 10 is so true 🤣 MIND OVER MATTER
Have her come meet the baby at the hospital if possible! Having my first born meet the baby in the hospital was absolutely the most moving moments and I have a picture of my son that instantly climbed in the bed to hug me and met baby brother for the first time and it's my most treasured picture!
I went with epidurals for my first 2 kids and then without it with my 3rd. I felt like the pain was the worst at transition, so around 8cm. That’s when I thought I couldn’t do it. It was a total of 11 hours in labor. But I do think my postpartum was better. I had gestational diabetes with my 3rd as well. Look into gentle birth! I definitely think that helped my labor to go better and faster.
Look at Hunter with all his personality and jokes on this vlog. He really is blooming into his influencer self, lol!
I gave birth to my first child with no epidural. I was very, very young and didn't even really know what I was doing. Fast forward 9 years and I'm having my 2nd child. I absolutely took that epidural. Lol It did completely numb me up but they actually punctuated through the space in my back when giving it to me & I was leaking spinal fluid and had the worst headaches I'd ever had in my life! They got me all fixed up though once we realized what was going on. 2 years later, I was pregnant with #3 and got that epidural. I was a little nervous because of my issues with my 2nd baby but girl it went great!
#1. I labored 12 hours (boy)
#2. Induced & labored only 4 hours. (boy)
#3. I labored 12 hours
Each pregnancy was so different. (girl)
I can't wait for your little guy to arrive & hear about your birth with him. 💕
We have the same exact due date August 3! ☺️ hopefully hes a healthy boy and you have a safe birth😌
You guys are so funny and you are the cutest couple ever. I love you all.
I active labored for 16 hours until I got an epidural. I love that you're keeping it flexible! Give yourself grace. A doula will be so helpful! You've got this Mama🩷
I had my second son in 2020 and no one was allowed to come to the hospital it was honestly such a great experience because we got to bond with him without people coming un and passing him around. My oldest son got to meet him first when we came home and we scheduled days wbere people came to meet him! We done the same with our daughter! 😊
I've had 9 and one on the way in about 7 weeks. I have been induced with all 9 because of BP and had no epidural. You got this. 🙂
I got an epidural at 9cm with my first, I got to the hospital at 7cm. It was definitely a difference however I really wanted to not get an epidural but I did because I had the worst back labor. But girl you can do it!!!! I believe in you!
I was at a 6 with my second and had literally no idea until my scheduled check up and he said "uhm, you're going to the birth center now." I would more so believe pain level is dependent on the person as well as the length of the labor. Fun stuff!
I’m happy I wasn’t alone with the epidural I had a bad reaction to it with my first birth with my blood pressure and then again with my second but thankfully they just stopped giving it to me because they couldn’t get my blood pressure to stable so I felt all of it as well and 100% the nurses make the experience! My first was very traumatic and my second was so amazing
I think the contractions between 6-10cm are crazy but nothing compares to the pushing and ring of fire, I asked for epidural so many times 😂 never got it but either way our bodies are made for this and can do amazing things, you’ve got this!! ❤
My first baby my water broke and I was crowing when I arrived and didn’t have time for anything they pulled my pants off and I started pushing. That was my best birth experience! Way less painful than my other two. I had a c section with my second and 3rd and another c section here in September. I’d much rather have a baby naturally! Get it girl! You got this! ❤💪🏻
The SAME thing happened with me during my first delivery with the epidural. I got another one with my second baby and it didn’t work at all. The ring of fire is quick and over as soon as his head is delivered! You’ve got this!!
DEVIN WE ARE THE SAME PERSON!!!! Literally ❤😂
We're due at the same time!!! I had the exact same thing happen with the epidural with my son that you did, so weird. My first one didn't fail, but giiiiiirl I think they gave me too much or something. I was numb! I wasn't the biggest fan of being induced but I will be this pregnancy as well but because of size, I do have gestational diabetes this pregnancy and it's been exhausting. Personally I need the drugs lmao not for contractions but for that push part, girl I know I couldn't. This video got me thinking if I want my mother in law in with us. This whole time I just said only husband without much thought but I'm starting to think maybe an extra person would be nice, and the experience of her only son having his little baby. Best of luck girl!
Devin you look so freakin beautiful girl. Jist glowing like a queen!
love love love you guys!!
Hear me out.. WATER BIRTH! If you go natural, that is the way to go. The water believe it or not helps with tearing and the pain. My babe was almost 9 pounds. However, being induced does cause more pain
Awe wow I will just die if you have the baby on my birthday!!! July 2nd is my birthday omg now that's so cool
lol Hunter! He kills me!! Unnatural
We planned "natural childbirth" for our baby's birth. Lamaze childbirth classes. Great experience! Heard so many scary stories about epidurals(including my own Mom, with my one of my older brothers). We would have had natural again of we had had a second, but never did, in the midst of planning, bought our son a baby doll and everything, my husband was diagnosed with Non-Hotchkins Lymphoma. He passed away a year and five days later at 43 yrs young when our son was 4 yrs old. This year will be 26 years since my soulmate, the love of my life passed away. His Chiropractor never referred him for tests, etc. just interested in getting their money, talking to him about buying a pillow. Folks if you have constant pain, do not listen to a chiropractor, seek real medical help!
My first birth ended in Csection, labored for 24 hours and HATED the epidural. My second birth - i did it 100% unmedicated and it was so empowering! Like you said, it’s not really about the pain, it’s the exhaustion. It was around 3:00 AM when I was pushing and I had been in labor at home for most of that day, so girl, I was TIRED 😅 I remember everybody trying to be so encouraging but I was so tired that I literally laid my head on the bar in front of me and said “I just need to take a nap real quick” I look back and just laugh. Because immediately after she was born, I was WIDE AWAKE and couldn’t sleep 😂
I can't wait for baby Brewer!!!
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You guys are too cute together 😭💗
I had my august 3 due date baby on July 31! Did you get induced last time? I’ve heard the contractions are worse with pitocin but have had friends still do it without the epidural
My first child came naturally at 36 weeks. He was Itty bitty 5 lb baby. I was able to withstand contractions until about a 6 and then I got an epi.
With my second, she was a hardheaded Lil girl and didn't want to come so I was Induced with petocin and GURRRRRL, because petocin is FORCING you to be in labor, the pain threshold is NOT the same. I could only stand it till 3 cm and I was like, nerp. Give me the drugs.
So, but, like.. good luck to ya. Lol whatever choice you make is the right choice as long as you're comfortable with it. Praying it all goes safely and quickly for you!
A beautiful baby is all ya'll need! And I know that God has his hand over this situation in every way, you are covered.. baby will be here in a healthy happy way in Jesus' name❤
Every labor is different! I didn't get an epidural with my last 2 and I'm so glad I didn't! 🙂
My due date was Aug 3rd! I had my son the day I hit 38weeks on July 20th! I credit evening promise oil for going into labor naturally! It was recommended by my OB when I hit 37weeks.
The best advice I ever had was getting a present for the sibling from the baby
Oan: after my 1 st baby! I had my sister bring her right up after I had my son so they could meet each other! I hated being away from her! ❤😂
I was induced at 38 weeks due to hypertension with my first (6 weeks PP right now) and did it unmedicated!
I was induced for 2 out of my 3 babies, 3rd was emergency c-section at 32 weeks. First induced at 37 weeks, 4hr labour with no epidural, only gas & air and a pethidine shot. He was 4lb 10oz. 2nd induced at 36 weeks, 40 min labour with no epidural, just gas & air, had the pethidine shot too late so was woozy after she was born 😂 She was 4lb 5oz. I have nothing to compare an induced labour to but although intense I didn’t find it unbearable. Try to stay calm and I’m sure you’ll be fine ❤ xx
Side note… oldest daughter is type 1 diabetic, has been since age 11. She is 28 now and had her first baby last year. She found pregnancy so hard because of the diabetes that she doesn’t think she will do it again. Her baby girl was born at exactly 37 weeks with planned c-section due to daughter only being 4ft 10, they thought labour would be too risky given she already had complications. Thankfully all went well and her diabetes is now finally stable again xx
My epidural didn’t work with my first, I chose to have an epidural with my second and had my 3rd and 4th all natural! I always felt that was was scared into getting the epidural but all natural birth was what I wanted and what I loved. So you do what you want to the best of your ability!
RING OF FIRE 😂 cannot deal
My birthday is July 2nd. We love July babies!!!
You two are adorable
love you guys
My daughters birthday is august 4th that would be so cool ! I hope everything goes well love!
Can you share more with doula information for husbands. We don’t have many doula here in KY where I’m at
My labor started with my water breaking which is apparently pretty uncommon. By the time I got to the hospital they insisted I start pitocin since they don’t want you to labor too long with your water broken. The pitocin contractions were unreal. After 20 hours of labor I got an epidural. At the end of the day I had a positive experience with a healthy baby and I’m so happy I had a vaginal delivery. I do hope if I have another baby I can go unmedicated, but if labor starts with my water breaking again who knows 🤷🏼♀️
It's funny the reaction men have to the question "are you looking forward to the birth" after the first. I was really looking forward to giving birth for the second time. Even though the first time wasn't very smooth and lasted 3 days. I couldn't wait to dobit again. My partner however, thought I was insane. He did not enjoy the birth at all 😂 however the second (a home birth) cured all trauma he had from the first time. 😂😂 he still refused to cut the cord and doesn't understand why anyone would want to. ❤
I can't remember how much I was dialated when I received the epidural, but as soon as they laid me back after giving it to me, I was like "I need to push" and she was out 30 mins later. I was glad for the epidural though, because I got a 2nd degree tear and I would've felt them sowing me up and they used 3 sew packs on me, sooo thank God for epidural LOL
I had an unmedicated birth center birth with our first and it was amazing. Almost didn't make it in time because I thought it was supposed to be harder than it was. Highly recommend the podcast pregnancy and birth made easy and the book Ina May's Guide to Natural Childbirth. I'm 34 weeks with our second and planning the same.
July 30th 🎉 I’m calling it
I was all natural with both my kids and they were both 8 plus pounds, if they will let you have a water birth then that helps so so much you won’t have the ring of fire the water helps with the pain as well.
Def get stronger after. 6. Thats when it started for me.
Devin, will you pain of going natural mess up your blood sugar as well? Kind of like stress does will the pain? Sorry may be a stupid question.
I can’t believe how close it is! I can’t wait!
No it’s not a dumb question at all lol.
@@angelamcpherson8283 thank you for saying that. Sometimes I wonder if some questions I ask if it’s common sense.
Aww that would be so cool if he was born on July 3rd! That’s my birthday!💙
Just some helpful diabetes info, my daughters friend has diabetes and he said every time he drank the sugar free creamer for his coffee his numbers spiked really high. He was referring to the store bought creamer. Just wanted you to know that.
We have the same due date!!
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I had my 3rd baby with no epidural and what I noticed was that when you have no epidural you can almost feel where the baby is which makes you know when to push and how to stand/lay/squat to get the baby out. I was half on the bed and half off the bed and that's how she came out haha! I did not feel a ring of fire- her head came out and I thought... "oh that was easy!" THEN out came those boney shoulders and knees and feet! And FAST! I remember screaming "OW!" when all of those little baby bones hit every vaginal wall on their way out LOL! I almost perferred pushing out the round head over all those boney limbs. It was worth the pain though. It is amazing what our bodies can do. I'm excited to hear your experience!!! To God be the glory that so many women are doing this now!!! My daughter was almost 9 pounds and it was still an amazing experience. When I have more babies I would 100% do it natural again!!!
The video where he spray tans her it's funny
I’m not gonna post anything horror birth related. Just know that you can do anything and whatever you decide to do is always right.