96. Home birth, more kids, Bradley method, pregnant with my 7th baby
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Had all five of my children at home! Never had a sonogram! I love to be surprised! Please Lord just let them have all 10 fingers and toes, a precious smile and a beautiful heart!
I used the Bradley method for my second for as long as I could (never took a class, just read the book), and actually ended up taking three naps through contractions because I was so relaxed!
My grandmother was the tenth baby born in her family. There were five girls and five boys, and she was the last out of 10 children. Had she never been born, my 4 children and my 3 little grand babies would not be here, including me and my 3 siblings, and my father, his sister and her 2 children and their children. It matters. Large families matter. I wish that I had more babies.
That’s beautiful! Currently, 26 weeks with #8 & my husband was considering a vasectomy but kept saying “I just don’t know, who are we not having?” It hit hard. Leaving it to God. ❤️
@@ashjankins960 Congratulations Baby number 8, that's awesome.
@Ash Jankins you inspire me greatly, i hope i can have a big family too one day when i get married, thank you for sharing❤🙏🏻❤😇 God knows what He's doing, babies are so precious. You are so blessed mama :)
So beautiful. Marriage and children are God’s bounty. Modern society tells you they are a burden. Allow God to lavish you :)
I had one child and I'm fine with that. I don't feel the same about large families. My mum was one of 9, my husband was one of six, I was one of 3. It is each to their own, but I do think you can have too many children, and unfortunately due to how we are treating God's earth, humans need to par back a bit. Travelling around the world really opens your mind to what overpopulation looks like.
As a mom of 4 I completely feel you on the minimalism! I don’t need JACK for this fourth baby! 39 weeks and totally like.. diapers, wipes, boobs what else.. towel for burping. What else does a baby need? Nothing lol
Nothing at all! Congrats!!
Yep, diapers, wipes, light receiving blanket, and a boob 😂 36 weeks preggo with #13. I don't even own a diaper bag. Just stick a diaper or 2 with travel wipes in my purse and I'm good to go!!
@@mamabenzing5872 13?😱You are a warrior!✌🏻✊🏻👍🏻
This is so accurate 🤣 😂
This is my third and I totally agree with you 😂 BASICS. Period.
Great info! As a midwife, I'm always glad to see women encouraging other families to look at all the information they can. DO THE RESEARCH. Only you know what is best for your family. And bravo for the support for less crazy baby gadgets! So refreshing-
I am pregnant with baby #3 and with my second I had a high risk emergency C-section and an extension cut that caused an artery to open and bleed out (two and a half years ago now). I’d give anything to be able to have home births but both my labor’s were severely traumatic; I’m hoping that artery has at least healed up quite nicely... I have the option for early induction with epidural VBAC and praying the Lord Will allow at least for a successful VBAC heavily monitored but I also feel so paranoid about it so I’m still weighing between that and a cesarean. I agree that it’s refreshing to see other women remind others that there is always options we need to individually consider.
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@@claudiawangfitnessI don't know why you still trust the medical mafia when they almost killed you.
Such a wise conversation about pregnancy and motherhood. Great job
This conversation is relatable in so many ways. I agree with your baby essentials, One doesn't need much at all! Wishing you and your family a smooth transition, a prosperous healthy abundant life.
My 94 year old mom raised 6 of us: she says the second half are the easiest. That you don’t have the unrealistic expectations. She says if you’re blessed with the wherewithal to get through the day raising a family you naturally mother without the stress of the first 1/2. Elizabeth
After three, it really doesn't matter how many you have.
My husband's grandmothers both had five, my friend with eight, my other friend with seven and I with four all agree with that sentiment
I completely agree with the after 3 thing! That's why people with 3 kids look at me in amazement, because they think I have their stress level X 2. Not true at all!
I love this video! I genuinely believe you have had great pregnancies because of your active lifestyle on your property and the clean, wholesome food you consume! I applaud you for your lifestyle. It always inspires me!
Loved hearing all the baby and pregnancy talk! Brought back a lot of memories from when my children were born MANY years ago! Also, I just checked out your new blog deaign. Love how it's organized now! Great job!
Thank you!
It's such a blessing that this channel just popped up in the recommendations, I love watching your videos in Farmhouse Boone! All the very best!!
You have so much wisdom! “The cascade of interventions” that led to my c-section is the same reason I’ve done my own research & plan to do a home birth! I had a vaginal hospital birth the first time which was an overall positive experience but after a traumatic unnecessary c-section with my 2nd I’m not going to a hospital for birth again unless it’s an actual emergency
Great video Lisa! You’re amazing as always. Great topics, especially on the Bradley Method! Looking forward to part two.
I admire you Lisa. If only I had had access to this kind of wisdom as a young mum (Aussie grandma here). Your measured and thoughtful approach and advice helps countless women. My four children are in their forties, and have blessed me with eight grandchildren. Sadly, all my births were Caesareans (you would call C-section) under general anaesthetic, however I do love to hear how you and other young mothers take charge, so to say, of your birthing stories. I especially agree with your one week, post partum lying-in advice - so important for bonding, healing, adapting to post-pregnancy, and so much more. You are a champion in every sense of the word (excelling at mothering, championing *choice* and *no judgment* for mothers). Have a blessed birth.
Great podcast video! I also really worked on mentally and physically preparing to stay calm and relaxed all over while pregnant and my second labor went so well... up until transition, all “pain” was more of lots of pressure and it was very simple and easy to get through. Once active pushing began I was able to push her out in 5 pushes in a really smooth way because unlike my first I wasn’t so tense and fighting it.
Also, love the new website design!!
You're so precious! So happy about your new baby on the way. I'm glad you're feeling better. When I am in pain or sick, I like to be alone like you do. God bless you and your family ❤🙏❤
I really appreciate this video as I recently got married and am really excited to have children soon but feel like I know nothing, and this video is such a positive not scary, but informative resource. Thank you.
Don’t worry about having enough space! :) that’s an American idea :)
Oh my goodness, I 100% agree. ❤😊
I’ve had two in the hospital, two at home and will soon have my second birth center birth. The center is my favorite because it is least stressful for me. I know that all the ‘things’ are taken care of and I don’t have to worry that I forgot something. I also get to go, have baby and come home, not worrying about anything but baby and me.
Thanks for the video! It’s always nice to hear good birth stories, reasons not to fear and a healthful approach!
Love this!! I'm currently expecting #5 and am also due in October! I had a homebirth last time & we LOVED it, the care you get from a home birth midwife was just so amazing compared to the OBs & hospital births we had before, we are planning on another homebirth this time ♥️
LOVED that you mentioned having that having a positive hospital birth is 100% achievable. I gave birth to my second child 2 weeks ago and I loved my unmedicated hospital birth! Some tips I would recommend are:
-adapt a mindset that you can do it
- hire a doula OR researching and having a very supportive/educated birth partner to advocate for you
-labor at home as long as possible but trust your instincts when to leave. Second births DO happen much faster
-Work with a midwife that can deliver at your chosen hospital
I 100% agree, I had the same experience with my first!
I had 2 positive hospital births. I wanted to experience a 100% natural childbirth before I died; that was most important to me. I only utilized one mantra, and that was "The pain is not greater than me, for it is in me." My first birth was medicated w doctors and nurses, and the other was a completely natural water birth with midwives. My medicated birth was still a positive experience at the time; even though I had tried to get a midwife but was too late into the second trimester. My second and last birth was the absolute best! I wish I had a midwife for both, as first birth probably would have been natural too. All things considered, I still regard it as going the way it was supposed to go under the care of doctors and nurses, who are not on the same level as midwives, as far as I'm concerned. 100% Midwifery recommendation over here!!
I’m pregnant with my first baby (11weeks) and we’re planning on doing a home birth unmedicated. You are so wise, I will definitely grab that book at 20 weeks. I’d love to hear more info on being a first time mom, no one in my life has ever done a home birth so it’s hard to find trusted info on it.
I love this, thank you. I'm trying to find out all the information, doing all my own research, and hopefully I will be as prepared as possible when I get blessed with children and I can have home births!
How are you doing 😊😊😊👋☺️
I love the minimal mentality! I have developed the same outlook over the years. I have also pretty much let cloth diapers go with my brand new baby #4.
Thankyou so much for your video about the Bradley method.
I'm from Australia, never heard of it before. But I saw your video before I had my 1st baby and I had such a peaceful labour.
Although I did still have the whole episiotomy and forceps situation. It allowed me to last at home until I was 7cm and I didn't need any pain meds.
Can you make about the topic "baby's sleep"? How do you handle ist with your kids, especially with your youngest son? And how did you weaned your baby's? That's so interesting for me to know as a mom of a 10 months old baby!
Praying for you during this pregnancy. Love your outlook on things and enjoy your blogs, etc.. God Bless!
Thank you so much!
Thank you this was such amazing to listen to! Such a blessing 💕
I agree with you on everything you said! 💯
Happy to have found your vlogs and podcast. 😊
LOVE the videos about pregnancy, labor, and birth! Thank you!
My 3rd is 2 months old. I dreamed of a big family like yours but I just don't think I can do it all over again. I hemorraged 2 times. The lack of sleep, the healing, the breastfeeding. We also don't use alot of the typical baby stuff. I'll be watching for updates you strong momma!
How are you doing 😊😊😊👋😊
We were pregnant at the same time with our last babies, as well. Adorable! Currently, 26 weeks with #8.
that is amazing mama!!!😍🥰🥰 God bless you and your loved ones! will pray for you to have a safe pregnancy, as well as labour and delivery❤🙏🏻
@@djina3141 Thank you so very much! God bless you and yours, as well. ❤️
I’m 26 weeks with #2!! 😊
Congrats!!
My best wishes for you and your family
I really appreciate you talking about the group B strep!
what's the time stamp for when she talks about that?
Congratulations Lisa! I was very excited to hear you are pregnant again since I am too! Daniel and my son are about the same age (he’s sept 27th) so I loved following along with you last go round. I am also due this October so ready to follow along this time around too!
Congrats!!
Love how you're keeping it real with diapering. I decided to try cloth with my ninth or tenth child (I can't remember). I found it so difficult. Granted, that was after having used disposable for all the kids before. In either case, I find that our family has had to learn to change or give up some expectations and past preferences because they just don't make sense with a larger family. I'm expecting my 12th in Nov. and it's nice to hear another mom be realistic about family life with a growing family. Thanks for sharing your thoughts! I also loved the comments about advocating and researching for yourself. After being diagnosed with an auto-immune disease as well as being pregnant on top of that, I've learned that no one will care about my health as much as I will. Investing in your own health with research, alternatives, and allowing yourself to change your mind as you grow and learn, is invaluable. I had a trusted midwife who retired and sometimes having a trusted relationship with a medical provider allows you to ease up on being assertive about preferences in your care and treatment because they know you so well, but after she left, I've had to (re)learn to "speak up" about pre-natal and postpartum care. I appreciate that you encourage that as well.
Wishing you love and blessings as you prepare for babe #12.
@@chrissiec5915 Thank you 😊
That's amazing! Congratulations 🎉
With my first two pregnancies I came back positive for Group B. My midwife had me take oil of oregano capsules towards the end of my second pregnancy and within a couple weeks I was able to test negative. This current pregnancy (8 weeks) I did the group b test early and came back negative 🎉If I come back positive later on in this pregnancy I have my go to, it’s very effective 🙌🏼
I’m so happy this has all worked for you and your pregnancies. You sound very informed on your decisions. The only thing that makes me weary of lack of at least one ultrasound is the risk of birth defects such as cardiac. Not knowing baby is coming with some sort of medical issue that can require immediate attention can make for a really scary delivery at home. I’m also a bit jaded since im a picu nurse and see a lot of sick babies. Sending love.
I can understand and respect that position. Very well said. Also, Thank you for taking care our our most fragile! ❤️
I would be most worried about placenta previa going into a home birth without a single ultrasound.
Ultrasound is radiation. Intense radiation aimed at your baby for how many hours?
My first birth was in an Army hospital (1971) w/an epidural and my labor was only 4 hours, but I hated the epidural. My other two (1976, and 1978) was in a hospital/birthing center, natural childbirth and it was amazing. I never feel my contractions until I am dilated to 7 centimeters, for whatever reason. I think it's because I had Braxton/Hicks contractions for so long before birthing my healthy babies. I was in active labor (that I could feel) for 3 hours w/my second and 2 hours w/my third. I had great pregnancies and births. Having babies is such an awesome time. I loved it. Great video. Congratulations.
I’m the 3rd of ll children, first girl. I became my moms mother/daughter 😫. 6 boys, 5 girls. There was always someone to play with! I remember my mom so much loving a new baby. The oldest now is 70 and we are all a couple years apart. We moved into a turn of century farmhouse 4 miles out of (small Oregon coast) town when I was 9. You are so creative and such a hard worker. I really enjoy learning from homesteaders! Thanks for sharing so Much!
Did the Bradley method in 92 with my son.It was the best of my births.(Had two certified Bradley teachers that taught me.)-Had twins in 99 and it was a totally difference experience because I had Hellp syndrome.
We had our three at home, and it is the most magical and beautiful experience to be in the comfort of simply being home. 😊❤
This video popped up in my feed. We think so much alike. I had a homebirth for my last baby (my fifth). But what pushed me to do it was the fact I had group B strep. I chose to do natural methods to get rid of it and I did. I researched heavily that pregnancy and was able to have a wonderful homebirth experience. I kinda wish all my kids were birthed at home. I did have twins and they wouldn't have let me birth at home. I also studied the Bradley Method and it worked well for me and was able to avoid meds as well. I love hearing women talk about childbirth as we have so much that we can learn and share.
Lisa, have you ever heard about the copper component to having proper iron levels in the body? You cook on cast iron & eat red meat, so you don’t have an iron deficiency, your liking copper deficient. Bioavailability copper is in beef liver or beef liver capsules, and there’s some iron too. Many women with iron problems in pregnancy will take beef liver capsules & their iron levels will be most fine. Our bodies cannot properly utilize iron if we aren’t consuming bioavailable copper of som kind. Copper is also in oysters, bee pollen, oranges or orange juice, and other fruits.
Thank you! I will look into this.
@@Simplefarmhouselife I learned about this from Morley Robbins... he has many videos on RUclips or podcast episodes where he delves into the science of it. Very fascinating!
Sending all the best to you and your family!
I'm one of 7 :). Blessings to you and your beautiful fam.
How are you doing 😊😊👋😊
I am pregnant with my 3rd and have had 2 natural births. My first was terrible and unexpected. I transition VERY quickly. My water breaks and I am ready to push! I could not make it to my hospital and delivered my first at a local hospital. I was freaked out and resisting so hard. I was given an episiotomy (unmedicated) for no reason. I ended up passing out after delivery but luckily my sweet girl was very healthy and arrived safely. With my next delivery, I prepared. I took a lot of my method of birthing from the hypnobirthing philosophy and I just spent weeks doing sort of like you. Focusing on tension and learning to relax all the muscle groups. My mantra going in to labor was just let it happen and my hands are open and my jaw is soft. The birth went so smoothly! There is always overwhelming pressure for me but it is day and night when you have your head in the game. We made it to the hospital to have my son and he was born in 45 minutes. Once I am ready to push baby out, I have struggle to breathe through. A nurse focused me last time by saying the only way he gets air is if you breathe and that was helpful. Loved hearing your thoughts and appreciate thinking of and hearing all sorts of birth scenarios. For me, I am very resistant to interventions of any kind unless there is some kind of extenuating circumstance.
Your birth with Daniel sounds exactly like my first birth (at a birth center). All in all it was an amazing experience, but long because of her head being off kilter! 42 hours but I was free to eat, drink, walk, nap, which made all the difference. I didn't do anything to prevent GBS with my first, took the antibiotics, and there was NO END to my poor baby's skin problems. Second baby, I took all the garlic, grapefruit seed extract, probiotics galore, and tested negative. Not a single diaper rash or skin issue! Yay!
My sister just had her third at home, was struggling, asked everyone to stop yapping, and from there on out she had a pain free birth! She said she didn't believe in pain free birth until she had one and didn't even know he was coming out during pushing (and he was face up!). Congratulations Lisa on a beautiful new life!!
So proud of you and proud for you. You make me happy to be alive.
Lisa you look beautiful always, but especially glowing today. Congratulations and best wishes for your 7th baby💕
Thank you so much!!
Yay!! So glad I found your channel :) I’m due in October with my 4th :)
Congrats!
I love the minimal stuff for the baby! I am having my 4th and I have way to many clothes for either gender. I need to just purge a bit!
Yes, I want to be left alone in labor too. I’m glad it’s not just me. I had natural births at the hospital and some family felt put out that we don’t invite them to sit in the waiting room asking for updates/popping in to say hi. To me, that adds stress and I would rather not have everyone’s attention on my labor. My husband was in charge of dealing with hospital staff, taking my socks on and off, sneaking me snacks, and not touching me. Haha.
Some people are in my world I thought I was the only one.😂😂😂😂
I also hated being touched during labour and we never told anyone I was in labour until baby was here.
Knowing that people are all waiting down the hall can stall labor, I never called anyone until after the birth because they were natural, came really fast, and that was the only place we could focus our energy, had family not too happy, but oh well
Hhhmmm, that would so be me.
Lisa, I just love listening to you talk about birth. I guess I must think similarly to you, because I’m like, why would any of this be controversial 🤪! And then I remembered what mainstream thought is. I never did have a home birth, but my last two were hospital births with a midwife, and the last one has also a hospital water birth. It was amazing!
Same 😊
We have birthing tubs in the hospital where I live too.
I’m 8 weeks with our first. I got decaf beans when we were trying for a long time. I must say, the coffee was not half as bad as expected. All the best to you and your family.
I'm 23 with 0 kids. I love the idea of a big family but where I live most guys are focus on careers before anything else. And I'm also single because I'm yet to find someone with similar family goals as me.
Thank you for making these videos. I just subscribed to your podcast channel!
Very interesting about the group b strep. I also avoid antibiotics at all costs and was looking into a way to make sure to test negative for group b strep. I have also faught off mastitis by swallowing raw garlic and taking probiotics. Thank you for sharing your wisdom!
Ive only tested positive for GBS with my first baby. The last 6 babies, Ive taken Apple cider vinegar, garlic & probiotics starting at 34 weeks with negative GBS since.
@@ashjankins960 thanks for the advice! I tested positive with my first and negative with my second... And am praying for a negative this time around also.
Thank you!
@@ashjankins960 All by mouth? How much ACV and raw garlic daily? Ty ❤️
Please share more about your GBS regimen- I will likely need that, I've been positive with my 2 kids but I want to try your tips!
Congrats! I’m due with baby#6 at the end of October!
We have so many similar views!
Congrats to you!
I'm glad garlic, a natural antibiotic properties root, work for your group-B strep condition. My daughter died 11/1/1987 in a hospital in SE Florida. I worked pediatrics for years. So, she was the case that set precedence in testing and treating. Once the diagnosis was made, the 2 blood banks in the SE Florida area were so overwhelmed with the number of people wanting to donate for my daughter, they started taking appointments 2 weeks out stating that they needed room for blood not slated specifically for Brandis. I like that you suggest communicating and listening to the health care provider. Congratulations on your pregnancy!
I've never been pregnant(been trying for 3 years), but I do believe in what you are saying about some women having a pain free birth. I've suffered from extreme menstrual pain with vomiting, fainting (resuöting in multiple concussions) and sincerely believing that I am about to die. The only thing that ever worked would be for me to lie down and go into my own mind, and relax, just shutting every thing out. Some times I felt like I was able to completely get rid of the pain, and I think it might be the same way with the pain in labour ( but of course I can't know because I have never been through it)
Wilhelmina Horn… my granddaughter suffers like you, my daughter bought these patches that take away all the pain associated, it is her third month using these and my granddaughter is pain free. I don’t know the name of them, but it’s very safe to use, and rave reviews about this product. If your interested let me know I can find out the exact name, my granddaughter used to have pain similar to labor, and she is pain free
Yea I struggled with first two pregnancies with iron even though I was eating super healthy. Then I tried eating liver and had liver smoothies almost daily for the last two months of pregnancy. When I had a blood test done the nurse said my blood looked great, really thick and dark and she assumed I’d been eating lots of greens. When the results came back my iron levels were really good. I was so surprised, the only change I had made to my diet was the liver and I took no supplements or iron tablets like for the previous pregnancies.
I take freeze dried liver in capsules daily, pregnant or not. Makes a huge difference in my iron and energy levels!
I did liver in my third pregnancy, and still couldn't get it to improve enough.
16:30 so true, I originally was going to have a hospital birth with my First... then I did more research in preparation for birth in general, and unintentionally learned more about home birth-and it just make sense to me, I felt anxiety thinking of giving birth AT the Hospital, but thinking of a home birth gave me such a warm feeling. So we made the choice to switch at 31 weeks 😂... and don’t get me wrong, it was painful, but I wouldn’t change a thing, I loved being in my home and in my own bed right after giving birth. It was peaceful. So all that to say, yes do your own research and go with what gives YOU peace. Happy mom= better birth experience.
Same sister. I had a baby in 2019 and pregnant again. Both about a month behind you. 💕
Congrats!
Simple is best! Even with home births, people always ask me what things i needed for my home birth and i never know what to say 😂 i literally just used my bath and a few old towels. That was it lol
So good and encouraging dear Lisa! Sending greetings from Germany 😘👋
I wish you would share more details about the GBS regimen you do. I'm strongly considering declining the antibiotics w/ the next pregnancy(after much research!) but testing negative would be even better!
Look into taking a probiotic and a herb called echinacea. It's what my midwife a few pregnancies ago would tell her patients to take, they would test negative every time, even mamas that always would test positive in the past.
I took garlic pills as well as drank a small shot of kombucha two weeks prior to my GBS test! You’ll also want a good probiotic. If you test positive as for a retest a week before due date! Our bodies change constantly and one minute you could test positive and the next negative.
My second was an accidental unassisted birth (was only in active labor for an hour!) and i would actually consider it a pain free birth! It was "intense" during the surges, but in between i had such euphoria it was amazing 💕
10th baby here. Loved hypnobirthing techniques. And my pool. I had no pain.
I used the Bradley method for all four of my children years and years ago. Natural child birth with no pain relief but, my mind and focus. I went through self defense classes and instructor hit my pressure points on top of my shoulders. I used the Bradley method to focus. I smiled and he said let me try that again. You should be in pain. I told him it is mind over pain. He didn't it again with the same results..
Liver has been excellent for keeping my iron up. Since it’s a whole food, it comes with all the necessary cofactors for absorption. My hgB the pregnancy has been hovering around 14!
Liver is pretty high on Vitamin A which is not a good idea in pregnancy so I would recommend to avoid liver.
Congratulations. I'm 18 weeks with baby #7. I'm due dec 4th.
My essentials are very minimal also. I don't want my house to explode baby or kid stuff. I already have everything pulled out, washed, and put away for this baby. I have an arms reach cosleeper, nb cloth diapers, nb sleepers (zipper mandatory), car seat, swaddle blankets and that's about it. I do have a breast pump and bottles but they are in the box bc I didn't use them last time so not sure I will this time either.
Have you tried megafood’s Blood Builder for your iron? I struggled with anemia in all 6 of my pregnancies; with baby #4 I had to be admitted to the hospital for iron infusions several times. The only iron supplement that has ever kept my levels in the normal range is Blood Builder, I wish I had found it sooner. And it’s a way smaller pill than their prenatal and only one per day.
I used this too and it was the bomb! I always recommend it. I have had 9 children.
I'm almost 20 weeks pregnant with #5 and we plan to have #6 very quickly after! Our youngest will be 9 andnour oldest will be 17 before this baby is born. We are so excited to continue to grow our family ❤💝
Congrats!
Floridex is faster than tablets, I am a midwife and used to track levels when we were under pressure to get numbers up, but you need to take what you can handle and check levels frequently, it insures a much easier postpartum also!
I second this!! I’ve been low iron every pregnancy and with my twins severely so! This time I’ve used floradex and man it’s been awesome for my iron levels! I’m 39 weeks and still have tons of energy which is unheard of for me in pregnancy. It’s been a total game changer!
@@MommyBee1589 don’t forget to keep taking and checking postpartum!!
Healthy baby, healthy mom and a successful safe birth is the goal. Labor is not for the weak. Birthing is hard work- 1,2 or 10 but so rewarding.
Just found your channel. Great video! Since I was going to be 35 when giving birth, my midwife pushed for a level 2 ultrasound, since I could not find a place local that would perform it so I finally said give me the same one you give the 34 year old and that was fine! I had a hospital birth but because we used a midwife, my husband was able to pull our baby boy out, he said it was awesome, I just wanted baby out. 😁 We didn't find out the sex either, so exciting and I agree, you don't need much for a newborn. We in the U.S. tend to over buy!
That is my fav book on natural labor too! I had my husband read it too and I'll never stop hearing about the vaginal barrel LMFAO.
I LOVE your simplistic, minimalistic approach & it inspired me to downsize SO MUCH with my 2nd born... I will say, the only other thing that’s a must for me is a BOUNCER!!!! Both my kids lived in that thing. (Whenever they weren’t in the carriers). This is coming from another momma who not only despises baby “gadgets” & “stations” & entertainment centers & swings but I also had the mamaroo & it was a giant waste haha. BUT... a bouncer..... is a MUST👌👍 They’re portable, CHEAP, compact, baby can sit upright & see around even before they’re able to actually “sit” but it’s not an awkward seat positioning torture device lol... just a basic safe place that comes in handy whenever you need to just sit them down quickly or for whatever reason can’t carry them that moment, also nice during showers so they can just chill in it next to the tub & see you. That really might be my #2 essential next to a carrier. You should consider getting one! Even 2nd hand
Congrats on #7! I'm also expecting #7, due in late September and #6 was November of 2019, so similar ages to your younger ones.
Congrats!
I am 33 weeks with my 4th. I have developed some pretty bad varicose veins. My midwife recommend taking CoQ10 and a a bioflavonoid: Rutiin, for strengthening the vien walls and shrinking the bulges. I am waiting for the supplements to arrive, so I have yet to see if they help. Just thought I throw that out there.
We have so much in common! You got a new subscriber! Can’t wait to learn from you, my new friend
Oh my God, your first labor is what mine looked like except for the episiotomy. I definitely prepare myself differently for this birth.
I had the auto-rock n play with my first but it was recalled. He did enjoy it though. It was nice to have a spot to set him sometimes in the tiny infant stage off the floor. This time I’m trying the Mamaroo for baby girl coming very soon. I figured if she hates it , it has good resale value. I do love baby wearing. I loved my wrap around the house and Ergo carrier. I did decide to treat myself to the Ergo Embrace this time. It’s like a hybrid between a wrap and structured carrier. I figured it would be easier when out and about then the wrap. Have you ever struggled with additional health issues while pregnant besides iron and Group B while pregnant?
And varicose veins. Other than that, very smooth sailing.
I did buy a Bobby Newborn Lounger (without the hole) and that was the only thing my 2 babies let me put them down in (they both hated the swing and the pack and play, so I got rid of those). Otherwise I had to wear them.
Can you include the GBS regimine you shared? I'm pregnant with our first and planning to do the Bradley method at at birthing center. At my appt last week the midwife was kind of scaring me talking about if you get it/have it, and then harming the baby. If I did have it I would want to avoid antibiotics if possible! Currently 31 weeks and getting so excited to meet our baby ❤️ Thanks for your input Lisa!
I’m the same with birth. I want to be left quietly, knowing support is close by. I always think we’ll
Invite the kids in, but I never tell anyone the baby is coming until I’m pushing. That being said, I’m also the eldest, like you. I wonder if that independence of
Growing up as the oldest weighs in.
I’m not planning on doing any ultrasounds this pregnancy, either. I’m only using fetascopes for checking on baby at my midwife appts 🙂 I feel very empowered making my own choices!
Me too ❤
Awesome. So good to sit down and hear a good mama talk 😊 Yes totally don’t need much for babies. I was freaked out with my first while pregnant and my husband a student and me not working because every website I looked at said a baby cost $20,000 in its first year! I recorded everything I spent, including pregnancy craving food and it was just $1000NZ by the time she was one. That’s about $500 USD. And definitely a lot less for next babies. 😊👶
How are you doing 😊😊😊👋☺️
What a lovely video. Thank you.
I would love to know your approach to infant care. Do you follow sleeping and feeding schedules? How do you transition your babies from cosleeping to their own crib/bed?
I want to know too!
My midwife told me the first baby is hardest because it essentially teaches your body how to give birth. After that, your body is able to go through the steps a little easier because it knows what to do.
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Love your videos and listening to you discuss your pregnancies. You do not have to answer this question if you do not want to, but I was wondering if you have ever experienced a miscarriage? I've personally been through 2 this year... Daniel and my daughter were born a couple weeks apart and it made me wonder if you had ever experienced that before. Thanks so much for sharing so much about your life and pregnancies.
Yes, I had one between my 3rd and 4th babies. It was such a devastating thing to go through. So sorry.
Supernatural Birth was amazing for me! Mother of 6 ages 2-22 years old.
You don't need much. With my first baby we lived in Hawaii and were planning a homebirth. I did not have any ultrasounds. I bought a three pack of onesies (white) and some newborn diapers. I also bought a cloth carrier and we borrowed a carseat. We had some baby blankets, probably used or homemade and that was it. No swings, no pacifiers, etc. People gave us gift of clothing and we really didn't need anything.
Hey Lisa, love all your videos. I think the new Mega Food Baby and Me 2 vitamins it’s only 2 a day now. I just ran to check mine, thinking OMG have I only been taking a half dose this whole time 😱. I don’t know if there are different doses on the market, but the one I have is just 2 a day. Sending good vibes for you and your upcoming birth. Thanks for all you do!
Yes, I totally mixed this up!!
With my twins I had so much stuff and I used it often cause there was 2 of them but with my son,3rd, I really only used a rocker and a playpen. I did have to bottle feed all 3. With my twins they were early and my body was just not ready to produce and I ended up drying up no matter what I did. With my 3rd my milk didn’t come in till 3 days after and I just couldn’t keep up with his appetite. All 3 disposable diapers. Now I’m pregnant with #4 and I plan on only getting a used swing and doing cloth diapers during the day when at home and I’m preparing to bottle feed but I’m going to try to pump. Hopefully I have better luck this time.
I hear you about feeding. I'm a large family mom and up until about my 6th I didn't really care to know about or pursue breastfeeding, especially since I was working at the time. I've since, succesfully nursed 5 babies for at least a year. My last two children had latching issues (both had tongue and lip ties), and with COVID-19, my last son never had his released (he was born around lockdowns). They weren't extremely horrible, but his latch was poor and his suck inefficient, making breastfeeding miserable for both of us. I loved my experience breastfeeding, and pumping can work (I did it for a while with the last one that couldn't get his ties released), but eventually I went to bottle feeding formula. Just wanting to encourage you. I had built up expectations about breastfeeding that made me feel like a failure when I quit. So, I guess what I'm saying is, I encourage you to do what you have to and be realistic and give yourself a break if you don't live up to your ideal. Congrats on baby #4. I'm expecting #12 in the fall. :) I found a lactation consultant to be such a gem in working out any issues. I nearly quit my first go round with baby number 6, but having met with her, I was able to breastfeed at home and pump at work until my daughter was over a year old. So definitely get some help if you need to.
Ahhhh, the Bradley method. I did the same thing. I got the book. Read it. Practiced it. Husband participated. Well, it did not go well at all. I was screaming at the top of my lungs. When we got to the hospital I was such a floppy fish that one of the poor nurses got stuck with a needle. (I don't even remember them giving me anything.) The pain was so intense (this was my second so I was not unprepared) that there was no chance of doing their position. That being said...I'd read it again and try it again if I had another. Maybe the problem is that I had a precipitous labor under 3 hours. The method makes a lot of sense so I would try it again. I did have a successful VBAC with a natural birth...but I was unable to do the method at all. Still, perhaps it mentally prepared me somehow.
My second was 2.5 hours and posterior! So I was a screaming mess too 😂 I'm not usually like that (I've had 5) so those things can really throw you off 😅
Aaaah, the Bradley Method.... the first five lines of your comment read exactly like my own birth stories. Let me just say I still blush whenever I have to step foot in that hospital. My screams could be heard in all surrounding counties. In the end, both my babies were born completely drug free. I'd do it all over again for them.
My Bradley method birth was my best labor and it was only 2.5 hours long and painless :)
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