Yay for natural birth! I love that more women are sharing their positive birth stories to educate women and girls about the process and how wonderful and easy it can be ♥️
Love this story!! I so remember that urge to push. I remember the doctor barely making it into the hospital room when my third was born. He told me to stop pushing but "I" wasn't doing it, my body was! My son was born in the amniotic sac, completely intact! So my water didn't break until he was fully born outside the womb!
As a mom of 9, my sixth born in the SUV, I would like to comment that every labor can also be very different. Mine are usually greater than 8 hrs with pretty consistent contractions and progressive labor. His was under 3 hours and contractions I still don’t quite grasp with no progression of labor. Ironically it fits his personality. Thanks for making my story feel more normal, and not the typical response “well what did you expect with that many”.
What do you do about cutting the cord and delivering the placenta when this happens? I want to have my baby unassisted at home but I’m not sure what to do after lol
Incredible story! I love the Bradley Method. I had 5 home births. Amazing experiences, for sure! I wouldn’t choose any other way to give birth. I actually helped birth my friend’s baby in a van with the police escorting us. The baby was born (in the van) on a golf course, with the golfers cheering in the background. It was quite the experience! Good luck, Lisa.
I'm only three minutes in but am absolutely loving the physiological birth info that you are hitting us with!Don't ever hold back. Our girls need to know!
I love birth stories. I’ve had six, my 4 daughters have now given us 13 grands plus 4 more from our sons. And now the greats are coming, 10 so far and one more this summer. Each story is a bit different but all are wonderful miracles! My husband was the only one born in a car! In 1941. And his mother never wanted to tell the story but we begged until she finally did.
Your birth story is beautiful, Lisa! Unfortunately both of my pregnancies were high risk and I was hospitalized both times, and I am so grateful for my amazing hospital team.
Friends of ours gave birth to their first child in the parking lot of their apartment building - made the evening news! Mom and daughter were fine, Dad was kinda freaked out but was a trooper, catching his baby and caring for both of them until the EMT arrived!
Five months ago I had a planned unassisted birth at home! I am so glad that we had planned ahead and ordered everything we needed and didn't have the stress of running around and trying to get anywhere or scrounge for supplies. My labor was two hours and didn't even actively push (fetal ejection reflex)! A midwife wouldn't have had time to come if we had called one! I am so glad that you guys stayed safe during the drive and I hope you have a peaceful and joyous home birth this time ♡
@Brittany P. do you want more information about mine specifically or how to go about an unassisted birth in general? If in general, look up "The Unassisted Baby" on Amazon. A great book! I also recommend reading "Ina May's Guide to Childbirth" and "Childbirth without Fear" by Dr. Grantly Dick-Read. For RUclips information, check out Andrea Mills' channel.
@Brittany P. no ma'am! They can't outlaw birth! Even if it isn't planned, sometimes it just happens! It's a shame when support isn't available or even forbidden. But no one can keep you from educating yourself and being confidently prepared. Sacred Arrows is a great birthing supplies company.
That's an awesome story! My second baby was born in the back of an ambulance... like you, I was 41 weeks and the labor progressed much faster than I expected. You are amazing to have done it unassisted!!
Listen, labor denial is a THING! I was 40 weeks to the day with my second. I did not have a bag packed. I labored mildly all night, didnt think anything of it. My husband was going to go to work and at the time we only had 1 vehicle so I would have been stranded at home alone. I actually told him "go on to work, I'm fine". Luckily he knows me a little better than that and stayed. He bullied me into going in and lo and behold I was dilated to 6, had her an hour later. If I had my way, I would've had a home birth all alone or birthed her in the car on the way. I learned my lesson but it still didn't change my labor denial. I don't think that ever changes. Loved this story, please share more. There's nothing like a good birth story. ❤
Totally a thing! With my sixth (3rd vaginal delivery) all morning I had been in denial that my contractions were “real”, but my husband had been watching and thought we should start getting ready to go. My water broke all over our kitchen floor and STILL I looked at my husband and said, “ I don’t know, I’m still not sure...” 😂 luckily he just practically threw me in the car at that point. It seems so crazy now but totally logical at the time!
It’s a thing alright! I just gave birth to my first born on 7/20/19 at 34 weeks and 1 day gestation. My water broke that morning as I was getting ready for work and I actually tried to go to work! My partner had to talk sense into me to get to the hospital and thank god he did! I had a baby boy in my arms within 4 hours!!!
Same! I was only 38 weeks though! I was having contractions every 4-5 minutes but they werent strong at all like I could talk and walk through them, but when I stood up I felt a hush of blood! So i went into the hospital and they said I was a 5 but told me to go home and labor there because it was 1am, and i only live down the street from the hospital. So I came home, and went to sleep and was having them less frequently the next day. Then the 2nd day my brother came into town and we were doing a bunch of walking getting last minute stuff. Got 2 contractions and then my water broke! So we rushed to the hospital because my first son came out 20 minutes after my water broke. Got to the hospital and my baby was already coming out before we got up to Labor and delivery 🙃
My third was also an unassisted birth, my mum and husband caught baby girl on my bed 😂 By the time the midwife came she was nursing and the placenta was in a bowl next to me (still attached to baby) all happy and heathy and it makes a great story! 🤪
Amazing story! I love telling the story of my 14 yo. Her birth was quite eventful. She was 2 weeks early and 8lb 13oz. I was 41 weeks with my 10 yo and scared he would be huge. But, I listened to my dr and she waited to induce...even tho he was over 9 lbs he was severely jaundice and had to remain hospitalized. Everyone else may “know” what’s best but ultimately your body does. There’s a reason u go beyond 40 weeks and there’s nothing wrong with it. Tfs your story. ❤️
Definitely listen to your body!!! With my first I had nurses and my doctor instructing me on when to push even when my body didn’t have the urge to and I tore and had to get stitches. With my second I had only pushed when my body felt the need to and didn’t tear and the process was much faster and less painful.
That is the most natural birth story I’ve heard!! I’m 28 weeks along and first time pregnant (extremely nervous also...). I’m praying that I can give birth as easily!!
Magda Gerber says women than do 100 squats (gentle, not with weights if you haven't built up to it) a day give birth vaginally much easier. Loosens the hip flexor muscles :) (I wish I had done more, apologisies for the unsolicited advice, and good luck hun❤️)
@@lauren8627 you know, I followed your advice! I did all the squats I could the rest of my pregnancy, and had a great labor and delivery!! So I’m very grateful for your advice!! Now i’m 32 weeks pregnant, but I’m finding it really hard to reach the 100 squat per day goal this time…
Denial is most definitely a thing. Even when I was in the hospital with cervical gel on board I didn’t think I was going to have our very overdue baby girl. When I started labor still didn’t believe I was going to have her that day .... 45 minutes from start to finish which was the most weird experience. It’s almost as if you can’t quite believe it’s all over and it has only been an hour!! Very strange trying to get your head around it. Amazing story!! Thank you for sharing. Praying your transverse wee one will settle in head down 🙏🏼
Love your story, Lisa! It's super similar to mine! My van birth was with my third baby (but it was my first natural birth, the first two were induced at the hospital, so I had never had contractions at home before) and I was 9 days late when I went into labor. We also were using a birth center and midwife for the first time. I also called the midwife and was told to wait a little longer because my contractions were still far apart (but super painful). She told me to get in the shower to see if it would speed things along (my BIG MISTAKE). I hit transition as soon I got in the shower and woke my husband with my "vocalizing" (because yes, I'd told him to go to bed because I was also super in denial). Thankfully, he insisted we leave right then, and he also intuitively prepped the van for a birth. We picked up my mom (which wasn't part of the original plan, but again, he knew). We got on the highway (still 20 min from the center) and I told my mom I had to push. She had my husband get off and pull into our local fire dept. She knocked and a paramedic came out and baby was born like 10 seconds later! We went by ambulance to the birth center where I delivered the placenta. That was four years ago, and if we have any more they will definitely be home births! Thanks for sharing your story! ❤️
I also had my 4th baby in a van, 14 years ago today!!! I went to to hospital and they told me I probably still had a few days before anything would happen, and sent me home. Yeah, they were mistaken. So funny that this showed up in my RUclips feed today.
I admire women who get their instincts…. I had none 😅 All natural birth, but never got the urge to push, hemorrhaged, never got the “mom instincts”, I was convinced he was dying for a week or more after his birth but he was perfectly healthy 🤷🏻♀️ Again, I admire anyone who gets those instincts, but without someone telling me what to do I would’ve been absolutely lost the first year of my sons life.
I was sitting on the edge of my chair listening. Interesting how we think back to our own birth stories when listening to someone else's. My births were somewhat complicated... you are such a good narrator.. I thoroughly enjoyed your story!
My 3rd was a VBAC2 in my bathroom floor on all 4's. Home-birth wasn't the plan we had. It was the best experience EVER! So thankful the Lord had a better plan than I ever could've imagined!
Sorry! I was really hoping no one would think that. We don't plan to go anywhere with this one. ;) We've had the last two at home and plan to with thi s one as well.
Loved hearing about your birth story. So glad you can share a positive birth experience here on RUclips. There is so much fear out there about birth and not enough education. Had a birth center birth a year ago and birthed in the pool. It was an amazing experience! I always love the chance to talk about it ;-)
I had two homebirths after my first hospital birth that was a nightmare! I used a midwife but used an ob-gyn for additional prenatal care. Back then I was turned in to social services for child neglect because I felt it safer to have a baby at home than at a hospital. I'm so happy that times have changed and now it is fully acceptable to have a home birth. Fortunately, there were no charges filed from family services; just a home visit to check on the health of the baby. Both the baby and I were in good health. Looking forward to a healthy birth for you; it's so exciting waiting for your little babe.
Lol...I don't know how I stumbled upon this story but It brought back so many memories of my last four (of six) very quick, births. None of which even came close to this type of excitement of course. I did always trust my body and I was always a pretty quick labor. My husband would never let me wait cuz he was always afraid of this very situation. Glad is worked our for you and many blessings to you and your family.
Props to you Lisa! I wish I was as strong as you. My first was breached the minute I went into labor so we had to have an emergency C-Section. I did a V-BAC for my second and it was one of those "horror story" births where there was blood everywhere and I almost needed a blood transfusion - super scary for both my husband and I. So my 3rd was a scheduled C-section with all the bells and whistles. I swear I would have died in childbirth if it wasn't for modern medicine. I admire you so much! I am just one of those women who just needs "assistance" during birth. I still want to have more though (and I am still healthy enough for it according to my docs), but I am getting older so I am not sure if I will be able to. Anyways, I love hearing birth stories! Thanks for sharing with us! 😊💕
And THIS is why I'm thankful for modern medicine. I think the 33% c-section rate is outlandish but for the 1% that would have actually died back in the day, modern medicine is amazing!
Medical intervention is amazing and life saving. MANY (way more than 1%) women (and babies) died as a result of childbirth back in the day. I am also someone who needs medical intervention, I can't have an unmedicated birth due to a heart condition and can't get an epidural or spinal due to spinal tumors, so my only option is a c-section under general anesthesia.
@Dalai Mami the high death rates were mostly infection related (mother or neonatal/perinatal baby). I can't speak for the US, but statistics available for the UK reflect this. I would speculate that it's a similar story elsewhere in the world, but I have not investigated those stats. My Grandad was born my caesarean in 1934, which I find fascinating - no indoor toilets, no electricity, no NHS, a very simple life yet my great grandmother was cut open! She had another child 12 years later, no miscarriages in between as far as we know.
Same! I had mine in the parking lot outside the ED, and they still charged. 🤷🏼♀️ Happy he was healthy. I'd do it again in an instant, tho. Easiest birth ever!
Wow! Amazing story! I just was talking to my friend last week about how when you go past your due date it feels like you are just going to be pregnant forever. So surreal.
This definitely was entertaining! I giggled through the whole thing 😁 It was like pregnancy brain up until the blue lights, then it was like a movie 😁 Praise God all turned out well ❤❤❤
I agree completely! It is impossible not to push ... when they decide to come, there is no stopping it! I am 6 months pregnant with my fifth and have had all normal deliveries without pain medication. You sound incredible though... all my labours, I found the pain to be excruciating... couldn't quite calm myself even though my brain kept reasoning with me.
Very interesting story. I was hoping to have my 6th baby at home but luckily for me my labor stalled until I got to the hospital because she had a shoulder Dystocia birth. So glad everything went perfectly for your little one. Congratulations on #6
What a fabulous story! Thank you for sharing. You look pretty rested today and .... you have your nails polished..nice! Glad you have had some "me time". You deserve it.
Could you do a video on pros and cons, differences between hospital and home birth? Maybe tips you have for mamas while in labor? Things you’ve found helpful? 🤗
Ah this was quite funny to watch and also brought back memories! I had my 2nd in the car, although we only have a small family car with 2 car seats in the back, it was not comfortable. My waters went and immediately I was pushing. I had the placenta in the car too, that was a bit messy. But an amazing memory. We have a rather funny selfie of the 3 of us just after she was born.
Awesome story! Love that it was easy and to be honest, I love when I've been in that "denial stage" of labor...its like when you finally realize that you are actually having this baby, you are almost done!!🙌🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
LOVED listening to your story. My third was also very fast: 28 Minutes after my first contraction I was holding my baby. Most intense half an hour of my life - but worth every second!
Thank You so much for sharing your sons birth story, Birth stories are my favorite!! Home IS the place to have babies IMHO also! Although my babies were all born at the hospital because of insurance too. Have you ever read Birthing From Within by Pam England? The Bradley method is really good.
What a great story! Ha, "from the sound of your voice..." when you are really good at relaxing through contractions -- no one thinks you're really in labor! Also, the midwife was very particular to tell me that 4-1-1 is for first-time mamas. 3rd and any subsequent births, strong and regular-ish is good enough - you may not make it to 4-1-1. We actually had a very similar precipitous 3rd labor, although not in a van. Our easiest yet!
I just came across this video and your story made me giggle! I am currently 32 weeks pregnant with my first baby, and this honestly is pretty helpful! Thank you for sharing :)
What an amazing story! I had my first 3 babies at home and all of my labors were under 4 hours total, so I was so happy that I didn’t have to travel anywhere. With my 4th baby, I went into labor at 34 weeks and had to rush to the hospital because I was in denial that I was really in labor that early. We brought a bunch of towels just in case, but we were thankfully about 15 minutes from the hospital and had the baby an hour after arrival. I was so sad to have my 4th baby in the hospital after 3 home births, but they were so respectful and kind, they allowed me to catch my own baby and he still only had my milk while in the NICU for 5 days.
My mom got escorted back in the 1980's and thankfully made it to the hospital just in time. My dad ran out to the officer, too. I never heard if he had his hands up. :D I am laughing my way through this whole video!
Hi, That was a very interesting and exciting birth story. In fact, it makes me think you should be writing a diary, and then write a book on your life. It would make a great movie. I'm very happy everything worked out for you and that your first baby boy was a quick but safe enough birth. You're obviously a strong woman and the fact you weren't upset about having a baby could have helped you to deliver quickly too. So many women get so anxious and upset that it tightens up muscles that need to relax. It probably has helped a lot of women who are contemplating home birth. Love your channel. 🎉❤
What a story Lisa ☺️. Glad everything worked out. This next baby is going to fly out 😂. I think after a first baby, they tend to come out easier. Especially if your kids are close in age. So this is going to be #6 and you’ve had them pretty close together, so be ready for this one to be quick. Thanks for sharing your story. God bless you and your family. ☺️🤰🏼
I almost had our 2nd child in the car. I had him shortly after we got to the hospital. My labor with him was precipitous too, not what I expected after a 29 hour labor with our daughter. Thank God we didn't get pulled over like you did!! What a wonderful story!!
I had my 4th in the front seat of our Altima June 15, 2018! He ended up having Down Syndrome, we didn’t know. 24 days in the NICU and 2 surgeries later, he came home with a colostomy bag which we had reversed in December 2018.
I had my 3rd in our kitchen about 90 minutes after the hospital sent me home. 🌸And our 5th ended up having Down Syndrome and being in the NICU for 80 days 💙💛
I love this story! My friend had her son in a cop car. i never was lucky enough to get past 1cm. So at 19 I just thought I was going to be like my mom who had 6 easy births, barely made it to the hospital. I ended up going 24 hours, and had a c-section. I had never read about c-sections, never thought I would need one. Because you know my mom . :) I would of loved to experience pushing and all that. But I am grateful that I had 5 healthy c-section babies. I just love your family!
Almost crying at 9:37 when you tell us that you didn‘t even had packed your hospital bag at 41 weeks. My intuition in my first pregnancy told me at around the 6th month to pack my bags and I ignored it. Then with 30 weeks I had to rush to the hospital with a baby that was way too small for its stage and almost needed a c-section in the middle of night. I wish I had such a relaxed and long pregnancy🥲
Amazing Lisa, you're always inspiring and full of gleaning knowledge through your experiences you share no matter what the subject or topic. Appreciate you♡ thank you for sharing expressively♡ God's blessings to your hubby in daddy mode♡ praying for a wonderful continued pregnancy and uneventful but exciting birth in October for you guys and family♡ hugs
My first two were in the hospital and my third was a home birth. Hands down the home birth was the best! It was also the easiest labor and delivery. Definitely the way to go if possible. ❤️
Haha it is so true that it always seems the baby will never come and even when it's obvious labor is upon us, we still deny it! My babies also come quick. Out of 4 births, my longest was 5.5 hours active labor to baby being out. I'm expecting baby #5 with my due date less than 3 weeks away, planning a home birth like my last 3 were. Completely natural birth with no cervical checks or interventions is so amazing and I'm excited to experience it again. Blessings to your family!
Thanks, for sharing I had 2 natural hospital births(as natural as they allow ;) & 4 natural homebirths with a midwife(the last one was a waterbirth). Love homebirths & midwives :)
I just came across your video but the part about not packing your bag even at 41 weeks made me laugh. With my first baby I never packed a bag either. I didn't pack my bag my bag at 37 weeks after spending an evening in L&D, when I was diagnosed with pre eclampsia, I declined induction repeatedly and still never packed a bag. I didn't pack after I had my membranes stripped and I didn't even pack at 42 weeks 😂 When I finally developed more severed PE at 42 weeks and needed to induce immediately, I informed my OB that I needed to go home to pack my bag lol The look on her face was priceless.
That's so awesome, I was a post term baby and would totally be willing to wait as long as baby needed, but am not ready for unassisted and midwives in my state are only licensed for term births, so 37-42 weeks. As soon as you hit 42, if you aren't in labor, they are supposed to transfer your care to an ob, so I'd be stuck with a hospital birth instead :(
Great story! I'm due with our 5th at the end of this month. My first two were hospital births and they were just horrible experiences. With our first, they sent us home because i "sounded fine" during contractions and my husband almost delivered her on our bathroom floor. Third was with a midwife in the hospital and it was a world of difference. 4th was at a birth center with a midwife and it was the best experience I ever had! She listened when we told her that, I'm up talking/walking right before the baby comes out. I don't think she expected it to be quite as fast as what it was, but she listened! Our 5th, we are planning a home birth with the same midwife, though we all don't think she is making it in time. Our 4th was less than 2 hours including placenta and my placentas are always stubborn and worry them. So, I'm planning on delivering our 5th 😂🤣😂
I love your story! I would love a home birth but I have a high hemorrhage risk because of my 3rd and 4th babies so the doctors don't want to OK that, and I am OK with that. My 5th I was in denial. My husband pushed me to go in after my water broke at my parents and contractions were still 7 minutes apart. No birth is the same! I actually used the breast pump method with my 4th as I was 13 days over and the doctor suggested it. Had her 5 hours later, but those contractions were so weird. I am due with my 6th in a month. Congratulations on your pregnancy!
Thanks for this story, car birth has always been one of my biggest fears! My first came less than an hour after arriving at the hospital and I was very “calm” so no one was getting in a hurry till it was really close. I think this is why the next three had to be induced…. But I’m not as nervous about a car birth now.
I had my third in the car! And we only live 15 minutes away from the hospital🙈. 4-1-1 definitely doesn’t work for me. I went from having a mild contraction once every 40 minutes to back to back, nonstop contractions for twenty minutes before baby arrived!
I'm 60 and never had the joy of giving birth. These stories fill my heart with love.
Such a sweet comment
What a sweet human being you are my dear.
me too !!
Yay for natural birth! I love that more women are sharing their positive birth stories to educate women and girls about the process and how wonderful and easy it can be ♥️
Love this story!! I so remember that urge to push. I remember the doctor barely making it into the hospital room when my third was born. He told me to stop pushing but "I" wasn't doing it, my body was! My son was born in the amniotic sac, completely intact! So my water didn't break until he was fully born outside the womb!
As a mom of 9, my sixth born in the SUV, I would like to comment that every labor can also be very different. Mine are usually greater than 8 hrs with pretty consistent contractions and progressive labor. His was under 3 hours and contractions I still don’t quite grasp with no progression of labor. Ironically it fits his personality. Thanks for making my story feel more normal, and not the typical response “well what did you expect with that many”.
What do you do about cutting the cord and delivering the placenta when this happens? I want to have my baby unassisted at home but I’m not sure what to do after lol
@@ashleycerullo1456You can buy home birth kits online, $50 and comes with sterile clamp and all that ❤️
Incredible story!
I love the Bradley Method. I had 5 home births. Amazing experiences, for sure! I wouldn’t choose any other way to give birth.
I actually helped birth my friend’s baby in a van with the police escorting us.
The baby was born (in the van) on a golf course, with the golfers cheering in the background. It was quite the experience!
Good luck, Lisa.
Meegan Makes I’ve had 5 home births too! 😊
Laughed so hard over the "you just finally decide they're never coming out" phase! It's so true!
“Home is the place to have babies.” I couldn’t agree more ❤
I'm 40 weeks today and I completely believe this baby will not come. Thank you for your story. ❤️
I'm only three minutes in but am absolutely loving the physiological birth info that you are hitting us with!Don't ever hold back. Our girls need to know!
I love birth stories. I’ve had six, my 4 daughters have now given us 13 grands plus 4 more from our sons. And now the greats are coming, 10 so far and one more this summer. Each story is a bit different but all are wonderful miracles! My husband was the only one born in a car! In 1941. And his mother never wanted to tell the story but we begged until she finally did.
Oh wow!
Your birth story is beautiful, Lisa! Unfortunately both of my pregnancies were high risk and I was hospitalized both times, and I am so grateful for my amazing hospital team.
Yes me too! I definitely would have died, my baby too, if I didn't have an emergency c-section. (Survivors guilt is real though).
What a beautiful story! All three of mine were C-sections. I envy mamas who can go through births like you do. You are so blessed!
Friends of ours gave birth to their first child in the parking lot of their apartment building - made the evening news! Mom and daughter were fine, Dad was kinda freaked out but was a trooper, catching his baby and caring for both of them until the EMT arrived!
That’s crazy. You are so brave. I had traditional hospital birth and hated it. Glad everyone is healthy.
Five months ago I had a planned unassisted birth at home! I am so glad that we had planned ahead and ordered everything we needed and didn't have the stress of running around and trying to get anywhere or scrounge for supplies. My labor was two hours and didn't even actively push (fetal ejection reflex)! A midwife wouldn't have had time to come if we had called one!
I am so glad that you guys stayed safe during the drive and I hope you have a peaceful and joyous home birth this time ♡
@Brittany P. do you want more information about mine specifically or how to go about an unassisted birth in general? If in general, look up "The Unassisted Baby" on Amazon. A great book! I also recommend reading "Ina May's Guide to Childbirth" and "Childbirth without Fear" by Dr. Grantly Dick-Read. For RUclips information, check out Andrea Mills' channel.
@Brittany P. no ma'am! They can't outlaw birth! Even if it isn't planned, sometimes it just happens! It's a shame when support isn't available or even forbidden. But no one can keep you from educating yourself and being confidently prepared. Sacred Arrows is a great birthing supplies company.
@Brittany P. some states have outlawed fathers from catching the baby, which is ridiculous, but you can choose to have whomever you want or don't want
@Brittany P. you're welcome! And congratulations 🥰
I find myself in tears so often as I watch your videos. God bless you.
That's an awesome story! My second baby was born in the back of an ambulance... like you, I was 41 weeks and the labor progressed much faster than I expected. You are amazing to have done it unassisted!!
Listen, labor denial is a THING! I was 40 weeks to the day with my second. I did not have a bag packed. I labored mildly all night, didnt think anything of it. My husband was going to go to work and at the time we only had 1 vehicle so I would have been stranded at home alone. I actually told him "go on to work, I'm fine". Luckily he knows me a little better than that and stayed. He bullied me into going in and lo and behold I was dilated to 6, had her an hour later. If I had my way, I would've had a home birth all alone or birthed her in the car on the way. I learned my lesson but it still didn't change my labor denial. I don't think that ever changes. Loved this story, please share more. There's nothing like a good birth story. ❤
I remember being 41w+5 and thinking "oh well, I guess I'll never have a baby." and literally believing it
Totally a thing! With my sixth (3rd vaginal delivery) all morning I had been in denial that my contractions were “real”, but my husband had been watching and thought we should start getting ready to go. My water broke all over our kitchen floor and STILL I looked at my husband and said, “ I don’t know, I’m still not sure...” 😂 luckily he just practically threw me in the car at that point. It seems so crazy now but totally logical at the time!
It’s a thing alright! I just gave birth to my first born on 7/20/19 at 34 weeks and 1 day gestation. My water broke that morning as I was getting ready for work and I actually tried to go to work! My partner had to talk sense into me to get to the hospital and thank god he did! I had a baby boy in my arms within 4 hours!!!
Same! I was only 38 weeks though! I was having contractions every 4-5 minutes but they werent strong at all like I could talk and walk through them, but when I stood up I felt a hush of blood! So i went into the hospital and they said I was a 5 but told me to go home and labor there because it was 1am, and i only live down the street from the hospital. So I came home, and went to sleep and was having them less frequently the next day. Then the 2nd day my brother came into town and we were doing a bunch of walking getting last minute stuff. Got 2 contractions and then my water broke! So we rushed to the hospital because my first son came out 20 minutes after my water broke. Got to the hospital and my baby was already coming out before we got up to Labor and delivery 🙃
you are AMAZING - I knew you could do many things - but now I learn you delivered your son on your own!!!
Oh my, I love this story. I am totally nodding. I’ve had 6. Three home births. And when they are ready, they seriously pop! 👍
My third was also an unassisted birth, my mum and husband caught baby girl on my bed 😂 By the time the midwife came she was nursing and the placenta was in a bowl next to me (still attached to baby) all happy and heathy and it makes a great story! 🤪
Yeah girl! :-D
Did you all cut the cord on your own?
Amazing story! I love telling the story of my 14 yo. Her birth was quite eventful. She was 2 weeks early and 8lb 13oz. I was 41 weeks with my 10 yo and scared he would be huge. But, I listened to my dr and she waited to induce...even tho he was over 9 lbs he was severely jaundice and had to remain hospitalized. Everyone else may “know” what’s best but ultimately your body does. There’s a reason u go beyond 40 weeks and there’s nothing wrong with it. Tfs your story. ❤️
Definitely listen to your body!!! With my first I had nurses and my doctor instructing me on when to push even when my body didn’t have the urge to and I tore and had to get stitches. With my second I had only pushed when my body felt the need to and didn’t tear and the process was much faster and less painful.
That is the most natural birth story I’ve heard!!
I’m 28 weeks along and first time pregnant (extremely nervous also...).
I’m praying that I can give birth as easily!!
Laura Silvera it’s such a surreal experience. Enjoy every minute of the labour experience.
Magda Gerber says women than do 100 squats (gentle, not with weights if you haven't built up to it) a day give birth vaginally much easier. Loosens the hip flexor muscles :) (I wish I had done more, apologisies for the unsolicited advice, and good luck hun❤️)
Hopefully that's helpful for me, I spend most days squatting weeding and planting in the garden and this is my first pregnancy ☺️
@@lauren8627 you know, I followed your advice! I did all the squats I could the rest of my pregnancy, and had a great labor and delivery!! So I’m very grateful for your advice!!
Now i’m 32 weeks pregnant, but I’m finding it really hard to reach the 100 squat per day goal this time…
Denial is most definitely a thing. Even when I was in the hospital with cervical gel on board I didn’t think I was going to have our very overdue baby girl. When I started labor still didn’t believe I was going to have her that day .... 45 minutes from start to finish which was the most weird experience. It’s almost as if you can’t quite believe it’s all over and it has only been an hour!! Very strange trying to get your head around it. Amazing story!! Thank you for sharing. Praying your transverse wee one will settle in head down 🙏🏼
Love your story, Lisa! It's super similar to mine! My van birth was with my third baby (but it was my first natural birth, the first two were induced at the hospital, so I had never had contractions at home before) and I was 9 days late when I went into labor. We also were using a birth center and midwife for the first time. I also called the midwife and was told to wait a little longer because my contractions were still far apart (but super painful). She told me to get in the shower to see if it would speed things along (my BIG MISTAKE). I hit transition as soon I got in the shower and woke my husband with my "vocalizing" (because yes, I'd told him to go to bed because I was also super in denial). Thankfully, he insisted we leave right then, and he also intuitively prepped the van for a birth. We picked up my mom (which wasn't part of the original plan, but again, he knew). We got on the highway (still 20 min from the center) and I told my mom I had to push. She had my husband get off and pull into our local fire dept. She knocked and a paramedic came out and baby was born like 10 seconds later! We went by ambulance to the birth center where I delivered the placenta. That was four years ago, and if we have any more they will definitely be home births! Thanks for sharing your story! ❤️
I also had my 4th baby in a van, 14 years ago today!!! I went to to hospital and they told me I probably still had a few days before anything would happen, and sent me home. Yeah, they were mistaken. So funny that this showed up in my RUclips feed today.
I love your channel. Its very calming. Something we don't have in this world anymore. You're a BADASS, woman! Much love & respect. God bless yall. ❤🙏
How was that car cleaning detail job after that?? 🙈🤣 What a fun story! Thank you for sharing!
Burkies827 that’s all my husband really remembers of this whole ordeal. 😆
WOW, WOW and more WOW! Amazing story.! Thanks for sharing. ❤
Women need to learn to trust their instincts more. My first birth was so much harder because of interventions.
Same here..
As soon as I walked into the hospital the magic was gone!
Same here! 2 natural VBACs after ❤️
I admire women who get their instincts…. I had none 😅
All natural birth, but never got the urge to push, hemorrhaged, never got the “mom instincts”, I was convinced he was dying for a week or more after his birth but he was perfectly healthy 🤷🏻♀️
Again, I admire anyone who gets those instincts, but without someone telling me what to do I would’ve been absolutely lost the first year of my sons life.
I was sitting on the edge of my chair listening. Interesting how we think back to our own birth stories when listening to someone else's. My births were somewhat complicated... you are such a good narrator.. I thoroughly enjoyed your story!
My 3rd was a VBAC2 in my bathroom floor on all 4's. Home-birth wasn't the plan we had. It was the best experience EVER! So thankful the Lord had a better plan than I ever could've imagined!
I taught the Bradley Method for 12 years. Good stuff. Congrats on baby number 6.
Who else thought she had given birth already because of the title?!...🙋♀️ love ya Lisa!
Sorry! I was really hoping no one would think that. We don't plan to go anywhere with this one. ;) We've had the last two at home and plan to with thi s one as well.
Briana Kessler yep! I was like, “I didn’t think she was that far along yet!”
Lisa isn’t due until October! I know this because her due date is around my son and granddaughter ‘s birthdays
Yep, not until October! We would have some serious problems if this baby was here already.
Briana Kessler me!
I had one baby. All natural, by choice but…I’ve mentioned it before. I’ll just leave that here. Great story Lisa!
Loved hearing about your birth story. So glad you can share a positive birth experience here on RUclips. There is so much fear out there about birth and not enough education. Had a birth center birth a year ago and birthed in the pool. It was an amazing experience! I always love the chance to talk about it ;-)
What an amazing story!!! You are a strong woman!!! Thanks for sharing 🍼🍼🍼
I had two homebirths after my first hospital birth that was a nightmare! I used a midwife but used an ob-gyn for additional prenatal care. Back then I was turned in to social services for child neglect because I felt it safer to have a baby at home than at a hospital. I'm so happy that times have changed and now it is fully acceptable to have a home birth. Fortunately, there were no charges filed from family services; just a home visit to check on the health of the baby. Both the baby and I were in good health. Looking forward to a healthy birth for you; it's so exciting waiting for your little babe.
Oh my, that's horrible! What state?
Lol...I don't know how I stumbled upon this story but It brought back so many memories of my last four (of six) very quick, births. None of which even came close to this type of excitement of course. I did always trust my body and I was always a pretty quick labor. My husband would never let me wait cuz he was always afraid of this very situation. Glad is worked our for you and many blessings to you and your family.
Props to you Lisa! I wish I was as strong as you. My first was breached the minute I went into labor so we had to have an emergency C-Section. I did a V-BAC for my second and it was one of those "horror story" births where there was blood everywhere and I almost needed a blood transfusion - super scary for both my husband and I. So my 3rd was a scheduled C-section with all the bells and whistles. I swear I would have died in childbirth if it wasn't for modern medicine. I admire you so much! I am just one of those women who just needs "assistance" during birth. I still want to have more though (and I am still healthy enough for it according to my docs), but I am getting older so I am not sure if I will be able to. Anyways, I love hearing birth stories! Thanks for sharing with us! 😊💕
And THIS is why I'm thankful for modern medicine. I think the 33% c-section rate is outlandish but for the 1% that would have actually died back in the day, modern medicine is amazing!
Medical intervention is amazing and life saving. MANY (way more than 1%) women (and babies) died as a result of childbirth back in the day. I am also someone who needs medical intervention, I can't have an unmedicated birth due to a heart condition and can't get an epidural or spinal due to spinal tumors, so my only option is a c-section under general anesthesia.
@Dalai Mami the high death rates were mostly infection related (mother or neonatal/perinatal baby). I can't speak for the US, but statistics available for the UK reflect this. I would speculate that it's a similar story elsewhere in the world, but I have not investigated those stats. My Grandad was born my caesarean in 1934, which I find fascinating - no indoor toilets, no electricity, no NHS, a very simple life yet my great grandmother was cut open! She had another child 12 years later, no miscarriages in between as far as we know.
I love this story. My second one was born in the hospital lobby. I'm still pissed that they charged us for a labor/delivery room. :-)
That's messed up.
Wow
Same! I had mine in the parking lot outside the ED, and they still charged. 🤷🏼♀️ Happy he was healthy. I'd do it again in an instant, tho. Easiest birth ever!
Wow! Amazing story! I just was talking to my friend last week about how when you go past your due date it feels like you are just going to be pregnant forever. So surreal.
This definitely was entertaining! I giggled through the whole thing 😁 It was like pregnancy brain up until the blue lights, then it was like a movie 😁 Praise God all turned out well ❤❤❤
Thank you Lisa for sharing this story with us. ❤😊
I had contractions every 3 minutes to start..3 hours from first contraction to birth. Loved your story..I actually made it to the hospital! ☺️
I agree completely! It is impossible not to push ... when they decide to come, there is no stopping it! I am 6 months pregnant with my fifth and have had all normal deliveries without pain medication. You sound incredible though... all my labours, I found the pain to be excruciating... couldn't quite calm myself even though my brain kept reasoning with me.
Very interesting story. I was hoping to have my 6th baby at home but luckily for me my labor stalled until I got to the hospital because she had a shoulder Dystocia birth. So glad everything went perfectly for your little one. Congratulations on #6
thank you!
HaHa! Never buy a used van! Great story and I'm so glad it worked out perfectly! Thanks for sharing your exciting story!
What a fabulous story! Thank you for sharing. You look pretty rested today and .... you have your nails polished..nice! Glad you have had some "me time". You deserve it.
Could you do a video on pros and cons, differences between hospital and home birth? Maybe tips you have for mamas while in labor? Things you’ve found helpful? 🤗
Congratulations!!!
I had all 6 of mine at home.
DEFINITELY PRAY ABOUT IT!
IF IT DOES NOT FEEL RIGHT GO TO THE HOSPITAL!!
I loved this Lisa.... An amazing story...Thanks for sharing!!!
Ah this was quite funny to watch and also brought back memories! I had my 2nd in the car, although we only have a small family car with 2 car seats in the back, it was not comfortable. My waters went and immediately I was pushing. I had the placenta in the car too, that was a bit messy. But an amazing memory. We have a rather funny selfie of the 3 of us just after she was born.
Oh and I was overdue with both, in the UK unless you are an older mother or have other problems they don't recommend induction till 41+5 ish.
Can you go more in depth about how to do the Bradley method and how to prepare for a Bradley birth?
I have that here: ruclips.net/video/aEVIR9j1JpM/видео.html
Awesome story praise the Lord everything was fine may your blessings overtake you
Awesome story! Love that it was easy and to be honest, I love when I've been in that "denial stage" of labor...its like when you finally realize that you are actually having this baby, you are almost done!!🙌🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Wow!! You are amazing! Love all of your birthing stories
God bless you dear mama! I bet the boy loves his birth story!
Oh your van story is so incredible, sacred, beautiful and hilarious!!!! 💙
I'm maybe your last commenter...on this video. Loved it! Thanks for sharing. I'm excited now for your 7th! I'm on my third grandchild!
LOVED listening to your story. My third was also very fast: 28 Minutes after my first contraction I was holding my baby. Most intense half an hour of my life - but worth every second!
Thank You so much for sharing your sons birth story, Birth stories are my favorite!!
Home IS the place to have babies IMHO also! Although my babies were all born at the hospital because of insurance too.
Have you ever read Birthing From Within by Pam England? The Bradley method is really good.
Great story!!! So glad you decided to share it. Thank you! Great job!!
What a great story!
Ha, "from the sound of your voice..." when you are really good at relaxing through contractions -- no one thinks you're really in labor!
Also, the midwife was very particular to tell me that 4-1-1 is for first-time mamas. 3rd and any subsequent births, strong and regular-ish is good enough - you may not make it to 4-1-1. We actually had a very similar precipitous 3rd labor, although not in a van. Our easiest yet!
I just came across this video and your story made me giggle! I am currently 32 weeks pregnant with my first baby, and this honestly is pretty helpful! Thank you for sharing :)
This is such a great story! Praying for a safe arrival of the newest babe ❤️
What an amazing story! I had my first 3 babies at home and all of my labors were under 4 hours total, so I was so happy that I didn’t have to travel anywhere. With my 4th baby, I went into labor at 34 weeks and had to rush to the hospital because I was in denial that I was really in labor that early. We brought a bunch of towels just in case, but we were thankfully about 15 minutes from the hospital and had the baby an hour after arrival. I was so sad to have my 4th baby in the hospital after 3 home births, but they were so respectful and kind, they allowed me to catch my own baby and he still only had my milk while in the NICU for 5 days.
My mom got escorted back in the 1980's and thankfully made it to the hospital just in time. My dad ran out to the officer, too. I never heard if he had his hands up. :D I am laughing my way through this whole video!
Hi, That was a very interesting and exciting birth story. In fact, it makes me think you should be writing a diary, and then write a book on your life. It would make a great movie. I'm very happy everything worked out for you and that your first baby boy was a quick but safe enough birth. You're obviously a strong woman and the fact you weren't upset about having a baby could have helped you to deliver quickly too. So many women get so anxious and upset that it tightens up muscles that need to relax. It probably has helped a lot of women who are contemplating home birth. Love your channel. 🎉❤
Thank you so much!
What a story Lisa ☺️. Glad everything worked out. This next baby is going to fly out 😂. I think after a first baby, they tend to come out easier. Especially if your kids are close in age. So this is going to be #6 and you’ve had them pretty close together, so be ready for this one to be quick. Thanks for sharing your story. God bless you and your family. ☺️🤰🏼
Great story..im new..Hi from Ontario Canada
I almost had our 2nd child in the car. I had him shortly after we got to the hospital. My labor with him was precipitous too, not what I expected after a 29 hour labor with our daughter. Thank God we didn't get pulled over like you did!! What a wonderful story!!
I had my 4th in the front seat of our Altima June 15, 2018! He ended up having Down Syndrome, we didn’t know. 24 days in the NICU and 2 surgeries later, he came home with a colostomy bag which we had reversed in December 2018.
Down syndrome babies are the most precious gifts! I'm sure he brings alot of joy to your life now.
@@joymorrison6614 every child born with or without Down syndrome are the best blessing. Watch what you say.
I had my 3rd in our kitchen about 90 minutes after the hospital sent me home. 🌸And our 5th ended up having Down Syndrome and being in the NICU for 80 days 💙💛
I love this story! My friend had her son in a cop car. i never was lucky enough to get past 1cm. So at 19 I just thought I was going to be like my mom who had 6 easy births, barely made it to the hospital. I ended up going 24 hours, and had a c-section. I had never read about c-sections, never thought I would need one. Because you know my mom . :) I would of loved to experience pushing and all that. But I am grateful that I had 5 healthy c-section babies. I just love your family!
Entertaining! Informative! Endearing! Happy about the new baby!
Almost crying at 9:37 when you tell us that you didn‘t even had packed your hospital bag at 41 weeks. My intuition in my first pregnancy told me at around the 6th month to pack my bags and I ignored it. Then with 30 weeks I had to rush to the hospital with a baby that was way too small for its stage and almost needed a c-section in the middle of night. I wish I had such a relaxed and long pregnancy🥲
Thanks for sharing your experience.
Great story!
Omg woman that's crazy! God bless you!!
Amazing Lisa, you're always inspiring and full of gleaning knowledge through your experiences you share no matter what the subject or topic. Appreciate you♡ thank you for sharing expressively♡ God's blessings to your hubby in daddy mode♡ praying for a wonderful continued pregnancy and uneventful but exciting birth in October for you guys and family♡ hugs
What an awesome story! I also had a van birth. My daughter is my 4th baby and I had her in the car on the way to the birth center.
Awesome story!
What an amazing story! Thank you for sharing! God is good!!
Beautiful story!!
My first two were in the hospital and my third was a home birth. Hands down the home birth was the best! It was also the easiest labor and delivery. Definitely the way to go if possible. ❤️
What an amazing story! I love hearing positive birth stories 💙 thank you for sharing.
This story is crazy! Love it!! Planning my third baby & second home birth!
Loved this video- I’m sure I’ll enjoy your others- I’m subscribing!
Haha it is so true that it always seems the baby will never come and even when it's obvious labor is upon us, we still deny it! My babies also come quick. Out of 4 births, my longest was 5.5 hours active labor to baby being out. I'm expecting baby #5 with my due date less than 3 weeks away, planning a home birth like my last 3 were. Completely natural birth with no cervical checks or interventions is so amazing and I'm excited to experience it again. Blessings to your family!
Audio sounds very good in this video!
Thanks, for sharing I had 2 natural hospital births(as natural as they allow ;) & 4 natural homebirths with a midwife(the last one was a waterbirth). Love homebirths & midwives :)
My fourth birth was a waterbirth. It was an amazing experience
I was like oh my gosh... oh no too soon, too soon! I am so glad to know this video was about your PAST pregnancy! Love to you and yours! 🤗😘❤️
now that is a birth story! I love that you have experienced almost everything..
All births have stories. Just because some are like this does not mean fully medicated hospitalized ones are less.
I just came across your video but the part about not packing your bag even at 41 weeks made me laugh.
With my first baby I never packed a bag either. I didn't pack my bag my bag at 37 weeks after spending an evening in L&D, when I was diagnosed with pre eclampsia, I declined induction repeatedly and still never packed a bag. I didn't pack after I had my membranes stripped and I didn't even pack at 42 weeks 😂
When I finally developed more severed PE at 42 weeks and needed to induce immediately, I informed my OB that I needed to go home to pack my bag lol
The look on her face was priceless.
Both my children were born at 42 weeks 🤷♀️ just saying. Super healthy and content 🙏
That's so awesome, I was a post term baby and would totally be willing to wait as long as baby needed, but am not ready for unassisted and midwives in my state are only licensed for term births, so 37-42 weeks. As soon as you hit 42, if you aren't in labor, they are supposed to transfer your care to an ob, so I'd be stuck with a hospital birth instead :(
Wow! What a story. So glad you shared. Sounds like a movie... the cops pulling you over. So glad it all ended up good.
Great story! I'm due with our 5th at the end of this month. My first two were hospital births and they were just horrible experiences. With our first, they sent us home because i "sounded fine" during contractions and my husband almost delivered her on our bathroom floor. Third was with a midwife in the hospital and it was a world of difference. 4th was at a birth center with a midwife and it was the best experience I ever had! She listened when we told her that, I'm up talking/walking right before the baby comes out. I don't think she expected it to be quite as fast as what it was, but she listened! Our 5th, we are planning a home birth with the same midwife, though we all don't think she is making it in time. Our 4th was less than 2 hours including placenta and my placentas are always stubborn and worry them. So, I'm planning on delivering our 5th 😂🤣😂
How did it go?
I hope your birth went beautifully!
Love this story ❤️ Sounds exciting, haha😄
I love your story! I would love a home birth but I have a high hemorrhage risk because of my 3rd and 4th babies so the doctors don't want to OK that, and I am OK with that. My 5th I was in denial. My husband pushed me to go in after my water broke at my parents and contractions were still 7 minutes apart. No birth is the same! I actually used the breast pump method with my 4th as I was 13 days over and the doctor suggested it. Had her 5 hours later, but those contractions were so weird. I am due with my 6th in a month. Congratulations on your pregnancy!
Thanks for this story, car birth has always been one of my biggest fears! My first came less than an hour after arriving at the hospital and I was very “calm” so no one was getting in a hurry till it was really close. I think this is why the next three had to be induced…. But I’m not as nervous about a car birth now.
I had my third in the car! And we only live 15 minutes away from the hospital🙈. 4-1-1 definitely doesn’t work for me. I went from having a mild contraction once every 40 minutes to back to back, nonstop contractions for twenty minutes before baby arrived!
I enjoy your videos. Blessings