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Hey guys! I'm a trained doula and just wanted to tell you that there is a lot of people that choose to rent an Airbnb close to a hospital to be able to have a "home" birth but in a safer environment in case of an emergency. You might have already considered it, but anyway I wish you the best!!❤
I don't know how it works in Sweden, but can you have an 'independent' widwife with you? I know some hospitals in Belgium allow it, others don't. The midwife has to be an official recognised midwife with all the paperwork/studies, but you probably want that anyway.
NO good if you hemorrhage! Please stick with hospital. You’ve had too many problems, don’t take chances. I hemorrhaged with all 3 my babies and almost didn’t make it with my first baby. - deliver at hospital where a doctor is on duty.
No one should be flirting with someone in a relationship...that is just disrespectful. If someone was flirting with me knowing I am married, I wouldn't want to be with that person. Joking around is one thing, actually hitting on someone is just not right.
Your Cabin is beautiful and full of love . I used to be a baby too, and there was no water or bathroom in our house and everything was fine. They bathed me in a small tub where they brought water from the well and heated it on the stove. We all slept together in one room, parents, brother and I, and what's wrong with that? And we were happy and satisfied. Kalle, good luck with your plans and renovations in the house. I hope you manage to arrange everything on time .Sending lots of love to you .🥰
Every birth is different, I planned on a natural birth but we ended up with an emergency c section after 8 hours of labor. Just stay open to the process as it unfolds. I found the medical staff to be helpful and kind and understanding.
@@KalleFlodinI can smell the onion from here, amazing how strong 2 onions can be! Seriously, mid April means your baby will be an Aries 😂hope you’re ready!! Curious what sun Astro signs you two were born under.
Having the right chemistry with your midwife is so important: with my first birth I had a very horrible midwife for the first half of my labour, who wrote in my notes 'not coping with labour pains'. Thankfully she went off duty and the midwife, who delivered my daughter, was wonderful, she wrote in my notes 'coping brilliantly with labour pains' literally 10 minutes afterwards.....I delivered with no pain relief at all, in part due to the second midwife.
Hey Kalle, What is holding you back? That lady is a treasure!!! For her to say that she trusts you completely is something special and soooo RARE!!! If I were you, I'ld be down on one knee already😁😁 This is such a sweet video🥰🥰 Hugs to you both!!!
Yes ! Please propose Kalle ! It means so much to a woman when a man is capable of taking that step without having to be reminded, pushed or talked to it in any way. Its time ! The spring is coming soon - a perfect time of the year !
I love how you guys have such good compromising to each other and situations that there are 2 people living together, we know its not easy and you guys trying to hold hands more tight and figure out together. Thats very heart warming and so inspired. Whatever that you have decided it always lead you to there where you want to go.
You're both doing so great together! Thank you for this sit down and talk, it was nice to hear more about your story. Wish you good luck ahead in the family life ❤
We love sleeping with our doggy babies too! Wouldn’t trade it for anything!! We have a 7 yr old pug, and a one year old golden doodle. We used to cosleep with our kids when they were little too. Don’t let anyone tell you what to do, love your channel! 💜
I went through natural childbirth here in the States. The hospital nurses were just excellent. They did all the preparatory things then left me to do my job, as you say. They checked on me often until it came time to start pushing. And they basically just caught him when he was born. I did all the work. No drugs, no interference at all. And even though I am an extremely modest person, being the only naked person in the room didn't bother me. I was too busy concentrating on breathing, making oxygen for my baby, and working with the contractions. You'll be surprised how much you don't even think about your naked body. You will do just fine! You guys are such a cute, wonderful, loving couple. I am truly excited for you both! It's such a wonderful thing to bring a brand new tiny life into the world.
You both look a little sad… As a mother of twins, I feel perhaps you are trying to tackle too many scenarios all at the same time. Enjoy this quiet time before baby gets here. Wishing you both only the best 🙏🏻
Having a mutual feeling of calm and trust in a relationship is so very important. Ive never had that. Im so happy you two have that! Every relationship should have that!❤❤❤❤❤Congratulations on the baby and the progress on the cabin!❤❤❤
I understand your fears. Don't let them take away your joy. Believe me I felt the same way. When the time came and they handed me my daughter and my son I had such an intense amount of love I can't put it into words. Love y'all ❤
Hello lovely parents! It is always smart to plan, educate yourself and prepare as much as possible for the birth of your little one. However, every once in a while step back from worry and surround yourself with the pure excitement of welcoming your little one. Mother Nature will ultimately decide exactly how the baby comes into this world. So excited for you!😍🇨🇦
You'll love the cosleeping with the little one. My husband and I coslept with out twins thill they were 3 and half years old. It was beautiful chapter of our lives. Wish you safe delivery🤞🙂 and all the best❤
You two do an excellent commercial for parenthood. The human race needs people like you folks out there showing others how healthy couples cope and move forward into life together, supporting and loving and overcoming difficulties through all of the ups and downs. Well done!
I was disappointed to learn I had to have a hospital birth (because high risk), that killed my plans for a more natural setting. But my sister - a nurse midwife - just laughed and said, “when the time comes you really will not care that there is no lovely wallpaper or pictures on the wall 😁.” And she was right. It’s the people with you that matter, not the location. And there is comfort in knowing IF an emergency happens, it’s no big deal because you’re in the hospital. I ended up having a wonderful hospital natural birth, even with a doctor I’d never met (my midwife was on vacation!). ❤️💁♀️
Totally! We had a hospital birth and couldn’t not have wanted anything else. You feel safe with all the medical staff you need and if there are complications the chances are much higher of no one getting harmed. You are WAY overthinking it, and it’s just trendy right with free birth / home births, especially within hippieish people but if you truly care about the child you do it in an environment where it’s easiest to get help. You have NO idea on how the birth will go. It is gambling with the mothers and the child’s life!
You guys are amazing, so realistic, so focussed and so wonderful - what role models. I do love Christine’s vision of a homestead with animals and the kids running around - just good old fashioned values in a world gone a bit made. Thank you for always grounding us.
I think it's really wise to be in the house. All the practicalities are massive with a baby. But also, in that last trimester the nesting instinct is huge! I was so unsettled about my home and getting things right. It felt so important. I hope you will feel comfortable.
Christine, I have had 4 home births and my first was an unexpected free birth and it was my favorite! Because I knew I was going to have a homebirth, I was prepared with supplies. I was not prepared to be 100% alone, but that's how it happened and as a woman, I knew instinctively what to do. It is part of who we are. You are going to be amazing!
I just birthed my first baby at home in Switzerland- a country with a 1% home birth rate. I spent 9 months researching freebirth and wanted to have one so badly but my partner/mother/best friend all said I should have a medically trained midwife for the first birth present. I had a 42 hour labour and only invited the midwife 3 hours before delivering baby - after 2 hours she said, “you have one hour to get your baby out or else we have to transfer to the hospital”. The heart tones were fine and there was no real reason to transfer - other then the fact that I was very tired. She said this in the transition phase where I had the textbook, “I give up” phrase coming out of my mouth - thankfully my partner and best friend provided a safe cocoon around me and told me they 100% believed I could do it - and I did - within the next 30 mins my baby arrived naturally, in the safety and comfort of my home. Next time I will not be having a medical midwife present at my home birth. Freebirth all the way - you’ve got this women. If you want to learn more, listen to this episode from the freebirth society podcast: open.spotify.com/episode/3h3B9EG9jEPvYVrhTnOsbe?si=myOe_kcLQb2gNp_7aYJ41w
A lovely video, what a great couple you make. Your child will be blessed in your home, and I love how you are adapting to your situation. Building a family and a homestead is hard work and takes time but you will get there, and how exciting it is to look back on what you have built, knowing the tough days you have endured to get there. 🌷💕
You guys should create a baby registry so some of us could bless you with a baby gift( ex: diapers or stuff like that) just a thought I had!! Love listening to you guys!! It is very calming!! Your voices& probably where you live!! I can feel the energy ❤
Oh totally live in the house with your girl. Go to the cabin during the day and work on it anyway labor starts usually at night time so you need to just be there all the time OK
Co sleeping with my babies for the first few months is how we do it. Then after that, start off in the crib IN OUR ROOM and whenever they need to be with me, i scoop them up and put back in bed with me. Greatest decision ever for us. ❤❤❤❤ 3 birth in hospital and 1 at home...wishing i would have done all of them at home. I love your birth plan, always listen to your body.
I am so excited to see this journey unfold for you guys. Just know, that plans change, you can change your mind on decisions you have made or find that something else works better and THAT IS OK. No judgment. You learn as you go! Enjoy it!
It's good to keep busy, looking forward to seeing the progress of the cabin. I would not take anyone's opinion about your living situation to heart. You have a unique life style and also a unique relationship, there is no right or wrong way to do things. As long as you both love each other and love the new child on the way.
I can understand the feeling that you not want to live in the city or close suburban area, we have moved out to the countryside just an hour or so from Stockholm and I just love it out here. We have a big house and a very big garden and it's some sort of freedom just to look out through the window and you see nothing more than farmland. There are some backsides as well that you have to take in to consideration as you have your own water & sewer system, and nobody will remove the snow on your parking lot etc. But the feeling when you have done a long day at the office and you come home to the solitude and nature is worth it every day. I have the possibility to work from home 3 days a week so it helps a lot and I save about 2 hours a day in travel. But I still live so close to Stockholm that I can easily go there if I want or need. Perfect blend for me.. Just a bit more planning when you need to do the shopping. Is it just a small run you go to Rimbo (15-17 min) as it's the nearest place with stores but if you need to get some special things we have to travel a bit longer but 35 min to Uppsala and the same to Norrtälje. Just depends of your needs. / Love and take care up there in the (middle) of Sweden... /Micke
Dearest Ms. Christine! Ok Sunshine- I'm a retired nurse. My first job was labor and delivery. ALL of the what if's, is something that can't be answered until the time comes. I know things seem like they need to be perfect. But they DO NOT. That may sound strange, but, you are missing the glory of carrying the child, and then the next step of being a mother. In the old days, YES babies were born at home, but it was customary that mom, grandmothers, and even neighbors were there to assist . But, we have lost that knowledge in this modern world. Honey, trust me, even if you have the best labor and delivery, you will STILL be more at ease having people around you that can take care of you, and Kalle, AND precious baby boy. Just stop and enjoy this entire experience. Things work out, not always exactly the way we want, but they still do. I will pray for you little Ms. People have been doing this for thousands of years. You too will take your place as well. 🤗sending you a big hug from Florida.
Vill bara säga: Tack för att vi får vara med och följa resan. Riktiga människor som tar riktiga beslut om sitt riktiga liv. Det är uppfriskande perspketiv på livet jämfört med mycket som strömmas på olika plattformar. Önskar er allt lycka till - det kommer bli superbra!
So great to catch up with you guys in the Real Winter. Appreciate the open and mature, wise answers and attitudes to life: lots of food for good though there. Thanks for all the positivity and possibility you put out there in the world, and best wishes with the continuing projects!
You do what you feel like but also just consider all aspects but don’t let people judge you or give you advice that you did not request. I know you will make the right choices when it comes time to make decisions. Thank you for sharing your life…
Hello Christine&Kalle!! I’m so impressed with how you’ve both dealing with your pregnancy & renovations with the cabin!! Take your time with everything- rest as much as you can !! Sending you both lots of love and prayers!!😍😍😍🙏🙏🙏
Everytime i check in w your videos. Ithink back to when you got started on You Tube. To see your journey unfold has been inspirational and Amazing. I run an animal sanctuary on my farm. I currently have 22 dogs, i understand the dogs in the bed. I have several in mine!😆 It all is excruciating work. I also have a Spring water system and totally understand how tough it can be. There is literally a constant repair or renovation needed on the house or elsewhere. You 2 have a great plan, slow and steady wins the race. Do everything to prevent your own burn out and youll be just fine. Lots of Love from Tennessee ✌️❤️🙏
But my experience of Swedish hospitals is that they don´t force you. If you are in the hospital and want to do it naturally you can. But if something bad happens they can help with modern medicine, and save lives. Its not likte the will force you to make a caesarean section. If all goes well and you kan handle the pain it is going to be only You, Kalle and an midwife and maybe a helpnurse present. You can bring music and what you like to the room. (exept the dogs...)
Hello Kalle and Christine, so nice to see you together and being so transparent, makes me like you both even more❤. Christine, take a deep breath 💖 all will work out according to plan in the hospital. One day at a time, that comes from a worrier and control freak 😊 I'm sending hugs to you both. I wish you all the best,soon your family is gonna be complete 😊, it's gonna be the cutest baby ever. ❤❤❤
My wife and I lived in a one-room, slightly renovated building. No running water, no toilet, no bathroom. We moved there when my wife was pregnant with our second son. We lived there for two years. We slept in a large bowl, I carried water from the city, and I cleaned the compost toilet every two days :). It worked ;) It wasn't easy, but now we have water, a kitchen, decent heating, and sewage. Nothing more is needed
As a mama of two, Your life is about to change for the rest of your life, for the better, but find a way to be together during this sweet eve. She is going to need more than 3 weeks of support after the baby is here, there is such an identity shift after baby is here it’s hard to find ourself again.
Sometimes just stepping up and going the right thing, is the thing what brings peace! Growing up and setting yourself aside. It's not about you anymore but about us
This happened to us too when we had twins three years ago, and its not sorted to a way we wish just yet. We lived three hours apart when our company hadn't moved location up north yet(Skåne-Småland) And when we finally moved it up our forever home took way way longer to removate than ever expected. So we live in my parents basement two streets away, bless them. It didnt exactly look how I pictured it but this is how it is and there is so many memories my children have made with their grand parents that we will forever treasure. We had an amazing experience at the hospital with a natural birth, I could sit or stand or do whatever I wanted and feel free. There was six women doctors at the birth (twins) but at that point I had no idea of my surroundings and saw no one, thought of nothing but me and my work that was cur out, I was just in the zone. Hospitals can be great too.
😂😂😂 The onion but was hilarious! You guys are so funny together! 😊 Love the cosleeping idea! You dont hear much about that very often so its refreshing to hear! So happy for you guys!
Hello Kaleb and Christine, It's good that you're planning to do all these renovations. Because I think your life will be much better quality for it. And it really is okay to keep the baby's name to yourselves, enjoy that moment when you look at your child. It's so overwhelming and wonderful I know because I've been a mother twice now. Even though my two kids are grown, and have children of their own. But I can remember with each one of my children the moment they were born. My husband and I both looked at each child. And said their names at different points because they are both 3 years apart. A girl first then and a boy. Both of the names fit each one of our children but we savored that moment and it's okay that you savor the moment for the two of you. Before you tell it to the rest of the world if you choose to.
You 2 will be great parents🥰. One thing I would stress to Kalle is that it’s going to be very hard on you to see Christine in pain during the latter stages of delivery, so it’s your job to make sure her wishes are carried out. Christine, I can tell you are going to rock delivery!
Thank you for sharing it about jealousy. This is how it should be! 🙂👏 And thank you for confirming that healthy relationships still exist 😇 I wish you both all the best 💜💙
Hi Christine and Kalle, I love your videos and the way you manage your life out there in the north. I just asked myself why did you two sit out in the cold, freezing and risking your health, for that video? I hope you are fine, cozy and warm right now. I wish you lots of good luck and good vibes and: congratulations for the baby boy to come 🎉 Take care of you, both.❤
This is not the time to be a hero. Just go to the hospital and have your baby. It's tough being a new mom and you have to do what makes you and baby safe and comfortable. No reason to prove anything. Good luck whatever you decide.
Hey great video 🥰 we are living in Northern Norway and also have a baby and a toddler and renovating our house completely 👍 everything will be okay, just go with the flow 💛 Congratulations to both of you and I wish you a lot of happiness and luck 🍀 I share our journey on RUclips too 🙏
Agree about heating with firewood!! We’re up in North Pole Alaska and when it gets down to -15 and below the boiler just can’t keep up. We have to rely on our woodstove at that point
I wonder why people give you advice on what you shoud do or not. Every story is different, every pregnancy has its own way, but most importantly, you are the only ones to decide what's good or not for yourselves. Christine is already a mom and she knows, deep within, what's the best for her and the baby. Lots of love from Southern France
So beautiful how you complement each other. Last week for the very first time I made my own Rugbrod from my own sourdough starter. I was blown away by such delicious bread. It is going to be my default bread from now on.
Thanks for sharing that you went to therapy to learn best ways to communicate with each other. So many think therapy is only for problems. Love you chose it to learn! I want that with my guy, when I find him 😅😊.
My mother inlaw is working in the hospital in Sollefteå. Really nice of you two living there. I moved from that area 25 years ago to Umeå. But i really enjoyed Ångermanland.
Said with love but you are a family. Maybe time to rethink your plans. A family needs to be together daily, if of course, you are able. The distance can slowly grow if you are apart.
Hi Guys, I know this is exciting with the baby, but oh my gosh you need to turn down your freak out level!!! You two are in the extreme panic and just know everything is going to be ok. You’re in a panic about things that you don’t need to be. Guys take a deep breath and breath and relax…
Congratulations, Expecting a baby is so exciting. A note on the birth plan. DON"T over-complicate it. Midwives don't have time to read a ten page document. Mine was so short I didn't even write it out, although my midwife did put it in the notes when I arrived. "As natural as possible, but whatever it takes to get us both through this alive." If you want massage oils, exercise balls, nice music, etc, pack them, but leave it up to Kalle to organise them at the appropriate time, and leave the midwife free to focus on the technical side. Have an ideal, but be pragmatic. No matter how many babies you've had, the next one will be different and things won't go exactly as you expect. Go with the flow and leave yourselves options to be able to adapt to circumstances. Be guided by your midwife's experience but also ask what the realistic options are based on what happens. The bottom line is that you want to bring a baby home. If there are some curveballs along the way you can live with that. From an Australian perspective, home births are allowed (and sometimes happen by accident) however they are unusual. Most women choose to be cared for through the midwife clinic at the hospital. They attend all the pre-natal check-ups there, with the same team of nurses/midwives that will be looking after them during labour, although that's not a guarantee that your midwife during delivery will be one you've met before. My experience is that all are lovely and want the best possible results. Occasionally there will be one you don't click with, but I haven't had one I don't trust. Doctors are on hand if anything goes wrong or if a prescription is required for painkillers, oxytocin drip if labour needs a bit of help, and so on. It's also a doctor who will sew you up if you've torn. (That sounds awful, but with everything going on and the adrenalin you are producing you barely notice it happening.) Most hospitals have the delivery suites set up to feel a bit more like home, but the kitchen cupboards are full of medical supplies and the resuscitation machine is discretely in the corner. I'm very glad it was there. My son did not breathe when he was born and needed it. He's fine now and about to turn 20. There are couches, a kettle, tea and coffee, pictures on the walls, an en suite bathroom so you can have a warm shower (some have a bath too). You always hope for the best, but if things do go very wrong there is an operating theatre just down the hallway, not an hour and 18 minutes down an icy road. Organise to go visit the hospital, see the birthing suites, talk to the midwives about how things usually go. Having seen the rooms and knowing where you're going will make you will feel more comfortable and relaxed. It will also help you plan better as you can picture yourselves in the room and what is there. I'm sure everything will go well, but there is nothing like the peace of mind knowing help is right there if you need it.❤🧡💛💚🌸🌲🌲🌲🍀
I was pregnant, had a 16 month old and a 5 year old and my husband took us to visit his parents in rural Ohio. They had NO RUNNING WATER, my husband knew this but didn’t tell me till we got there. I thought I would die, our visit was so stressful. Now married 47 years, you’ll get through this ❤
I saw your shopping post, but couldn't comment there. Thanks for the info. Have you thought of using a cheap kids' flat-bottom sled for getting the bags home? -- much less work!!! You can also use them transfer items between the house and the cabin. Temporary running water = 20-liter jug + tubing & spigot.
The co-sleeping will work out great. My youngest of my 3 kids, I took him in our bed, and he nursed at night and we both slept all night. My first 2 kids, I was exhausted and didn’t sleep hardly. I recommend the family bed, until you want to make it a special celebration with the little fellow and his own room, someday. You will be a wonderful mom and dad! All 3 kids were natural births, and we survived. You lose your inhibitions when your in labor. 😊
I am a mom to 2 boys. I wanted to have a natural birth, but in the end I decided to do it at a hospital to take less chances of having to rush to a hospital in a case of some emergency or complications. It gave me a peace of mind to know that I had all the support I could possibly need. Both of my births in the hospital were very positive experience, the doctor receiving the baby was the same obstetrician who was caring for me through the pregnancy. And all medical personnel was very supportive. As far as being naked in front of other people and such -- that will be the LAST thing on your mind by the time you contractions start. :) Christine, you probably already know -- prepare broth for the birth day, it will give you strength, but you don't want to have a lot of solids pushing out when it comes to it. :) It's a crazy business, yeah, but I promise you, you won't care during or after! :) And once baby arrives -- having someone to help cook and clean is priceless. Also, I slept with my babies. I think it is absolutely unnatural for them to be away from mama. My husband is very deep sleeper, so I ended up setting up a mattress on the floor by our bed where I could sleep with the baby to feel less concerned about him rolling over the baby. The last thing I wanted to share is something I wish someone shared with me -- breastfeeding is the one trick mama needs. Baby is tired, cold, hungry, upset -- breastfeeding calms them and makes them so happy. It's cozy, it's beautiful. It's the best. Oh, and I also practiced holding my babies over a little bucket after nursing and after they wake up starting few days after birth -- eliminates a lot of poop dippers, and with with my second child I had no poop dippers at all! It was awesome. :) Kids could challenge relationship, as the woman's attention changes focus to be all about the baby, naturally. So don't forget to have dates with each other! :) Best of luck to both of you.
Whew! When I read the title I briefly felt very sad thinking you broke up. Glad you are being smart about what is best for your baby, even though it’s hard to be apart. Love your videos!
No no Christine, they will let you do your job. Don't consume yourself with that worry in the hospital. They are there for you. Kalle is right he will make sure to help balance the situation. You're going to do great. ❤
Even though this is not an ideal situation as a couple, you are truly lucky to have the option of living in a house so close to your cabin project. 😊 This baby is going to be so cozy with you all in the same bed. Co-sleeping is the best.
"Nesting" is an important part of pregnancy. It gives the mom and dad a sense of security, It ins't the time for big changes. The baby will show up when it will. If you have friends and family close, that's great. Many people do not but they can still try to make a "nest". Love, best wishes.
You are to adorable ❤I have always had my children in my bed, between my husband and me, I gave breastfeeding and they thrived on that and it was so nice to have that when my baby’s wanted to drink, I didn’t have to go out of my bed, they drank whenever they want. My son, the youngest had three years breastfeeding. I had two homebirths, because in the Netherlands that was what almost everyone did. My children are now 27 and 24🎉
GLAD ALL IS OK ....however, I gotta say, a lot of RUclipsRS, ....love to use "clickbait" caption titles to your content ... "Why We're Not Living Together Anymore..."..definitely will grab attention....and CONGRATS..it WORKED!!! Js
Hi! My wife had two births at the hospital in Umeå and some thoughts that might make things easier: You can do things to make the space more comfy and homely, we brought battery powered candles the second time for example, small things to make a cosier experience will help. If Kalle is up for the task (not every partner is, some of them are useless or overwhelmed or just don’t know what is needed of them) you can basically rely on him for everything that isn’t medical. With our second child in particular the midwife would check in on us periodically but I had everything so under control that she basically came in and promptly left again. Until things got to the main event we were largely in the room by ourselves except for the bit where the midwife was prepping her equipment for the birth. The midwives will consult you with everything so you’ve still got a lot of control. I recommend getting those wheat warmers you can pick up from clas ohlsen. Basically the bags that you put in the freezer or microwave and then put on your muscles to help them relax. My wife used those extensively during labour and the hospital had a microwave for that purpose. She also did not care about her nudity whatsoever in the situation and generally she’s a very private person in that regard. I hope those are things that are helpful!
Following your story is like watching a prince and princess. You are both so sweet and adorable. I wish you all the best of health and happiness with your new baby boy! Thank you for sharing your story with us! You are a delight ! What a refreshing change! The cabin looks beautiful too! Great job!
Congratulations to you for your upcoming birth of your baby boy! I can see the excitement in your faces. Your child will be loved and will grow up in the country learning life, needed skills. Children need to be out in the fresh air and learning how to survive day by day. The chance to watch your child grow, experiencing ups and downs of everyday life, to comfort and love your son, is a true blessing from God! Kalle & Christine, May God continue to watch over your family, protect you all and help you to accomplish your needs. Blessings to the three of you! CarrieJo/USA ❤❤❤
Var noga med att vänta en timme INNAN de klipper av navelsträngen efter födseln, detta kan ni kräva. Barnet behöver det sista som kommer via strängen och det är galet att den ska klippas så fort. Viktigt 🙏🏻🧡
Remembering what it was like to be pregnant, I would want my husband staying with me in that house through the whole pregnancy. I hope Christine is doing ok by herself!
Makes sense to me! 😊 Due to certain circumstances my husband and I lived in different locations for many years….not to our preference but sometimes you have to do what you have to do. We were married 33 years…so living in different locations is not necessarily a bad thing……life evolves and situations, preferences and expectations change…..Good luck to you.
I love that you brought up you're going to cosleep. All this new age bs: don't kiss your baby, roll them up in a blanket so tight they can't hardly move, don't cosleep with them, etc is just so awful. Cuddle away! Love it!
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I've had to step outside that circle for a little while now whilst I sort some stuff out, but hope to be back in soon!
She sounds sincere but very hard on his dream, really sometimes love for someone makes you abandon dreams and you later accept it.
You guys are great ❤
Hey guys! I'm a trained doula and just wanted to tell you that there is a lot of people that choose to rent an Airbnb close to a hospital to be able to have a "home" birth but in a safer environment in case of an emergency. You might have already considered it, but anyway I wish you the best!!❤
Yes we have actually talked about that as a alternative as well 😊Thank you ❤
I don't know how it works in Sweden, but can you have an 'independent' widwife with you? I know some hospitals in Belgium allow it, others don't. The midwife has to be an official recognised midwife with all the paperwork/studies, but you probably want that anyway.
Great idea!!!
NO good if you hemorrhage! Please stick with hospital. You’ve had too many problems, don’t take chances. I hemorrhaged with all 3 my babies and almost didn’t make it with my first baby. - deliver at hospital where a doctor is on duty.
Yes, scare the beedjeebies out of her…😳
No one should be flirting with someone in a relationship...that is just disrespectful. If someone was flirting with me knowing I am married, I wouldn't want to be with that person. Joking around is one thing, actually hitting on someone is just not right.
Your Cabin is beautiful and full of love . I used to be a baby too, and there was no water or bathroom in our house and everything was fine. They bathed me in a small tub where they brought water from the well and heated it on the stove. We all slept together in one room, parents, brother and I, and what's wrong with that? And we were happy and satisfied. Kalle, good luck with your plans and renovations in the house. I hope you manage to arrange everything on time .Sending lots of love to you .🥰
Every birth is different, I planned on a natural birth but we ended up with an emergency c section after 8 hours of labor. Just stay open to the process as it unfolds. I found the medical staff to be helpful and kind and understanding.
You're handling this difficult situation great! 😊 Sending lots of love to you! 🥰
That's sweet of you to say, thank you ❤🙏
Full agreement! I have so much confidence in you both, Christine and Kalle!
@@KalleFlodinI can smell the onion from here, amazing how strong 2 onions can be! Seriously, mid April means your baby will be an Aries 😂hope you’re ready!! Curious what sun Astro signs you two were born under.
Having the right chemistry with your midwife is so important: with my first birth I had a very horrible midwife for the first half of my labour, who wrote in my notes 'not coping with labour pains'. Thankfully she went off duty and the midwife, who delivered my daughter, was wonderful, she wrote in my notes 'coping brilliantly with labour pains' literally 10 minutes afterwards.....I delivered with no pain relief at all, in part due to the second midwife.
Hey Kalle, What is holding you back? That lady is a treasure!!! For her to say that she trusts you completely is something special and soooo RARE!!! If I were you, I'ld be down on one knee already😁😁 This is such a sweet video🥰🥰 Hugs to you both!!!
Yes ! Please propose Kalle ! It means so much to a woman when a man is capable of taking that step without having to be reminded, pushed or talked to it in any way. Its time ! The spring is coming soon - a perfect time of the year !
they have a unconventional life, Chris seems easy going with the whole marriage proposal.
@@majamladenovic3398 I so agree!! 🤗
I love how you guys have such good compromising to each other and situations that there are 2 people living together, we know its not easy and you guys trying to hold hands more tight and figure out together. Thats very heart warming and so inspired. Whatever that you have decided it always lead you to there where you want to go.
You're both doing so great together! Thank you for this sit down and talk, it was nice to hear more about your story. Wish you good luck ahead in the family life ❤
We love sleeping with our doggy babies too! Wouldn’t trade it for anything!! We have a 7 yr old pug, and a one year old golden doodle. We used to cosleep with our kids when they were little too. Don’t let anyone tell you what to do, love your channel! 💜
I went through natural childbirth here in the States. The hospital nurses were just excellent. They did all the preparatory things then left me to do my job, as you say. They checked on me often until it came time to start pushing. And they basically just caught him when he was born. I did all the work. No drugs, no interference at all. And even though I am an extremely modest person, being the only naked person in the room didn't bother me. I was too busy concentrating on breathing, making oxygen for my baby, and working with the contractions. You'll be surprised how much you don't even think about your naked body. You will do just fine! You guys are such a cute, wonderful, loving couple. I am truly excited for you both! It's such a wonderful thing to bring a brand new tiny life into the world.
You both look a little sad… As a mother of twins, I feel perhaps you are trying to tackle too many scenarios all at the same time. Enjoy this quiet time before baby gets here. Wishing you both only the best 🙏🏻
Having a mutual feeling of calm and trust in a relationship is so very important. Ive never had that. Im so happy you two have that! Every relationship should have that!❤❤❤❤❤Congratulations on the baby and the progress on the cabin!❤❤❤
Hi guys, Kalle should stay with you in your parents home, if there's an emergency, you have someone to rely on. Lots of blessings 💐💐💐
I understand your fears. Don't let them take away your joy. Believe me I felt the same way. When the time came and they handed me my daughter and my son I had such an intense amount of love I can't put it into words. Love y'all ❤
Hello lovely parents! It is always smart to plan, educate yourself and prepare as much as possible for the birth of your little one. However, every once in a while step back from worry and surround yourself with the pure excitement of welcoming your little one. Mother Nature will ultimately decide exactly how the baby comes into this world. So excited for you!😍🇨🇦
You two are so great together. Very happy for you. Sounds like your plan is a good one. He's going to be a beautiful child, I'm sure! 🥰
You'll love the cosleeping with the little one. My husband and I coslept with out twins thill they were 3 and half years old. It was beautiful chapter of our lives. Wish you safe delivery🤞🙂 and all the best❤
You two do an excellent commercial for parenthood. The human race needs people like you folks out there showing others how healthy couples cope and move forward into life together, supporting and loving and overcoming difficulties through all of the ups and downs. Well done!
I enjoy this type of conversation you share with us! 😁
Thank you both!
Just joined on Patreon too❤️
@@Smiling_mike I'm so happy you like our talks 😊 Aw, thank you so much for supporting on Patreon, that really means a lot! ❤
@@Smiling_mikeit was a great conversation! Greetings from Poland 🇵🇱 and mindful life by Agnes 😀 (my channel) and countryside 🏡🐕
I was disappointed to learn I had to have a hospital birth (because high risk), that killed my plans for a more natural setting. But my sister - a nurse midwife - just laughed and said, “when the time comes you really will not care that there is no lovely wallpaper or pictures on the wall 😁.” And she was right. It’s the people with you that matter, not the location. And there is comfort in knowing IF an emergency happens, it’s no big deal because you’re in the hospital. I ended up having a wonderful hospital natural birth, even with a doctor I’d never met (my midwife was on vacation!). ❤️💁♀️
such great point. When the time comes -- the outter world disappears. It's just you, your body and that baby.
Totally! We had a hospital birth and couldn’t not have wanted anything else. You feel safe with all the medical staff you need and if there are complications the chances are much higher of no one getting harmed.
You are WAY overthinking it, and it’s just trendy right with free birth / home births, especially within hippieish people but if you truly care about the child you do it in an environment where it’s easiest to get help. You have NO idea on how the birth will go. It is gambling with the mothers and the child’s life!
You guys are amazing, so realistic, so focussed and so wonderful - what role models. I do love Christine’s vision of a homestead with animals and the kids running around - just good old fashioned values in a world gone a bit made. Thank you for always grounding us.
I think it's really wise to be in the house. All the practicalities are massive with a baby. But also, in that last trimester the nesting instinct is huge! I was so unsettled about my home and getting things right. It felt so important. I hope you will feel comfortable.
Christine, I have had 4 home births and my first was an unexpected free birth and it was my favorite! Because I knew I was going to have a homebirth, I was prepared with supplies. I was not prepared to be 100% alone, but that's how it happened and as a woman, I knew instinctively what to do. It is part of who we are. You are going to be amazing!
I just birthed my first baby at home in Switzerland- a country with a 1% home birth rate. I spent 9 months researching freebirth and wanted to have one so badly but my partner/mother/best friend all said I should have a medically trained midwife for the first birth present. I had a 42 hour labour and only invited the midwife 3 hours before delivering baby - after 2 hours she said, “you have one hour to get your baby out or else we have to transfer to the hospital”. The heart tones were fine and there was no real reason to transfer - other then the fact that I was very tired. She said this in the transition phase where I had the textbook, “I give up” phrase coming out of my mouth - thankfully my partner and best friend provided a safe cocoon around me and told me they 100% believed I could do it - and I did - within the next 30 mins my baby arrived naturally, in the safety and comfort of my home. Next time I will not be having a medical midwife present at my home birth. Freebirth all the way - you’ve got this women. If you want to learn more, listen to this episode from the freebirth society podcast: open.spotify.com/episode/3h3B9EG9jEPvYVrhTnOsbe?si=myOe_kcLQb2gNp_7aYJ41w
Wow you are so strong.@@celesteberdinner
as somebody in a relationship .. this was really great to listen to :) so open and honest and helpful
A lovely video, what a great couple you make. Your child will be blessed in your home, and I love how you are adapting to your situation. Building a family and a homestead is hard work and takes time but you will get there, and how exciting it is to look back on what you have built, knowing the tough days you have endured to get there. 🌷💕
You guys should create a baby registry so some of us could bless you with a baby gift( ex: diapers or stuff like that) just a thought I had!!
Love listening to you guys!! It is very calming!! Your voices& probably where you live!! I can feel the energy ❤
I just stumbled onto your channel and I love you guys!! You both are very authentic, open, confident and honest! Thank you
Oh totally live in the house with your girl. Go to the cabin during the day and work on it anyway labor starts usually at night time so you need to just be there all the time OK
Co sleeping with my babies for the first few months is how we do it. Then after that, start off in the crib IN OUR ROOM and whenever they need to be with me, i scoop them up and put back in bed with me. Greatest decision ever for us. ❤❤❤❤
3 birth in hospital and 1 at home...wishing i would have done all of them at home. I love your birth plan, always listen to your body.
I am so excited to see this journey unfold for you guys. Just know, that plans change, you can change your mind on decisions you have made or find that something else works better and THAT IS OK. No judgment. You learn as you go! Enjoy it!
It's good to keep busy, looking forward to seeing the progress of the cabin. I would not take anyone's opinion about your living situation to heart. You have a unique life style and also a unique relationship, there is no right or wrong way to do things. As long as you both love each other and love the new child on the way.
I can understand the feeling that you not want to live in the city or close suburban area, we have moved out to the countryside just an hour or so from Stockholm and I just love it out here. We have a big house and a very big garden and it's some sort of freedom just to look out through the window and you see nothing more than farmland. There are some backsides as well that you have to take in to consideration as you have your own water & sewer system, and nobody will remove the snow on your parking lot etc. But the feeling when you have done a long day at the office and you come home to the solitude and nature is worth it every day. I have the possibility to work from home 3 days a week so it helps a lot and I save about 2 hours a day in travel. But I still live so close to Stockholm that I can easily go there if I want or need. Perfect blend for me.. Just a bit more planning when you need to do the shopping. Is it just a small run you go to Rimbo (15-17 min) as it's the nearest place with stores but if you need to get some special things we have to travel a bit longer but 35 min to Uppsala and the same to Norrtälje. Just depends of your needs. / Love and take care up there in the (middle) of Sweden... /Micke
Kalle, why don’t you live in the house full time during the pregnancy? You can still continue to work on the cabin during the day.
That’s what I have wondered also. So he can be a daily part of the pregnancy.
I’m wondering about that as well, and frankly a little concerned
Kalle explained his reasons for this. It's in the video!
@@fatgrandmafindswhy do you think he made her? She looks comfortable, Pregnancy isn’t a disease! 🙄
I agree. I think down deep, Christine doesn’t really want to live in the cabin.
Thank God for parents who are willing to make room for you. Its a little bit of inconvenience for them as well. You have motivation
Dearest Ms. Christine! Ok Sunshine- I'm a retired nurse. My first job was labor and delivery. ALL of the what if's, is something that can't be answered until the time comes. I know things seem like they need to be perfect. But they DO NOT. That may sound strange, but, you are missing the glory of carrying the child, and then the next step of being a mother. In the old days, YES babies were born at home, but it was customary that mom, grandmothers, and even neighbors were there to assist . But, we have lost that knowledge in this modern world. Honey, trust me, even if you have the best labor and delivery, you will STILL be more at ease having people around you that can take care of you, and Kalle, AND precious baby boy. Just stop and enjoy this entire experience. Things work out, not always exactly the way we want, but they still do. I will pray for you little Ms. People have been doing this for thousands of years. You too will take your place as well. 🤗sending you a big hug from Florida.
Vill bara säga: Tack för att vi får vara med och följa resan. Riktiga människor som tar riktiga beslut om sitt riktiga liv. Det är uppfriskande perspketiv på livet jämfört med mycket som strömmas på olika plattformar. Önskar er allt lycka till - det kommer bli superbra!
Håller med!
So great to catch up with you guys in the Real Winter. Appreciate the open and mature, wise answers and attitudes to life: lots of food for good though there. Thanks for all the positivity and possibility you put out there in the world, and best wishes with the continuing projects!
may god bless you and baby with all the happyness and good health now and always, uk
You do what you feel like but also just consider all aspects but don’t let people judge you or give you advice that you did not request. I know you will make the right choices when it comes time to make decisions. Thank you for sharing your life…
Hello Christine&Kalle!! I’m so impressed with how you’ve both dealing with your pregnancy & renovations with the cabin!! Take your time with everything- rest as much as you can !! Sending you both lots of love and prayers!!😍😍😍🙏🙏🙏
Everytime i check in w your videos. Ithink back to when you got started on You Tube. To see your journey unfold has been inspirational and Amazing. I run an animal sanctuary on my farm. I currently have 22 dogs, i understand the dogs in the bed. I have several in mine!😆 It all is excruciating work. I also have a Spring water system and totally understand how tough it can be. There is literally a constant repair or renovation needed on the house or elsewhere. You 2 have a great plan, slow and steady wins the race. Do everything to prevent your own burn out and youll be just fine. Lots of Love from Tennessee ✌️❤️🙏
But my experience of Swedish hospitals is that they don´t force you. If you are in the hospital and want to do it naturally you can. But if something bad happens they can help with modern medicine, and save lives. Its not likte the will force you to make a caesarean section. If all goes well and you kan handle the pain it is going to be only You, Kalle and an midwife and maybe a helpnurse present. You can bring music and what you like to the room. (exept the dogs...)
What a wonderful discussion! You are going to be wonderful parents❤
Hello Kalle and Christine, so nice to see you together and being so transparent, makes me like you both even more❤. Christine, take a deep breath 💖 all will work out according to plan in the hospital. One day at a time, that comes from a worrier and control freak 😊 I'm sending hugs to you both. I wish you all the best,soon your family is gonna be complete 😊, it's gonna be the cutest baby ever. ❤❤❤
My wife and I lived in a one-room, slightly renovated building. No running water, no toilet, no bathroom. We moved there when my wife was pregnant with our second son. We lived there for two years. We slept in a large bowl, I carried water from the city, and I cleaned the compost toilet every two days :). It worked ;) It wasn't easy, but now we have water, a kitchen, decent heating, and sewage. Nothing more is needed
Wow so impressed what you have gone through
As a mama of two, Your life is about to change for the rest of your life, for the better, but find a way to be together during this sweet eve. She is going to need more than 3 weeks of support after the baby is here, there is such an identity shift after baby is here it’s hard to find ourself again.
Sometimes just stepping up and going the right thing, is the thing what brings peace! Growing up and setting yourself aside. It's not about you anymore but about us
This happened to us too when we had twins three years ago, and its not sorted to a way we wish just yet. We lived three hours apart when our company hadn't moved location up north yet(Skåne-Småland) And when we finally moved it up our forever home took way way longer to removate than ever expected. So we live in my parents basement two streets away, bless them. It didnt exactly look how I pictured it but this is how it is and there is so many memories my children have made with their grand parents that we will forever treasure. We had an amazing experience at the hospital with a natural birth, I could sit or stand or do whatever I wanted and feel free. There was six women doctors at the birth (twins) but at that point I had no idea of my surroundings and saw no one, thought of nothing but me and my work that was cur out, I was just in the zone. Hospitals can be great too.
😂😂😂 The onion but was hilarious! You guys are so funny together! 😊 Love the cosleeping idea! You dont hear much about that very often so its refreshing to hear! So happy for you guys!
Hello Kaleb and Christine, It's good that you're planning to do all these renovations. Because I think your life will be much better quality for it. And it really is okay to keep the baby's name to yourselves, enjoy that moment when you look at your child. It's so overwhelming and wonderful I know because I've been a mother twice now. Even though my two kids are grown, and have children of their own. But I can remember with each one of my children the moment they were born. My husband and I both looked at each child. And said their names at different points because they are both 3 years apart. A girl first then and a boy. Both of the names fit each one of our children but we savored that moment and it's okay that you savor the moment for the two of you. Before you tell it to the rest of the world if you choose to.
You 2 will be great parents🥰. One thing I would stress to Kalle is that it’s going to be very hard on you to see Christine in pain during the latter stages of delivery, so it’s your job to make sure her wishes are carried out. Christine, I can tell you are going to rock delivery!
Kristine😔 I don't know what it is but your expressions tell more than what you say on camera
Kalle: " That's terrifying." 😄 Love your honesty. Kristine, I just love your laugh.
Thank you for sharing it about jealousy. This is how it should be! 🙂👏 And thank you for confirming that healthy relationships still exist 😇 I wish you both all the best 💜💙
The onion part was so funny to me. 😂 I love to see real life things like that on here. Thanks for not editing that out
compared to Talasbuan, neither one of you really seems suited to the off grid lifestyle, Christine for sure not.
Hi Christine and Kalle, I love your videos and the way you manage your life out there in the north. I just asked myself why did you two sit out in the cold, freezing and risking your health, for that video? I hope you are fine, cozy and warm right now. I wish you lots of good luck and good vibes and: congratulations for the baby boy to come 🎉
Take care of you, both.❤
This is not the time to be a hero. Just go to the hospital and have your baby. It's tough being a new mom and you have to do what makes you and baby safe and comfortable. No reason to prove anything. Good luck whatever you decide.
Hey great video 🥰 we are living in Northern Norway and also have a baby and a toddler and renovating our house completely 👍 everything will be okay, just go with the flow 💛 Congratulations to both of you and I wish you a lot of happiness and luck 🍀 I share our journey on RUclips too 🙏
Good decision on co-sleeping. We've done that with all three of our boys and couldn't imagine doing it any other way.
Agree about heating with firewood!! We’re up in North Pole Alaska and when it gets down to -15 and below the boiler just can’t keep up. We have to rely on our woodstove at that point
I wonder why people give you advice on what you shoud do or not. Every story is different, every pregnancy has its own way, but most importantly, you are the only ones to decide what's good or not for yourselves. Christine is already a mom and she knows, deep within, what's the best for her and the baby. Lots of love from Southern France
So beautiful how you complement each other. Last week for the very first time I made my own Rugbrod from my own sourdough starter. I was blown away by such delicious bread. It is going to be my default bread from now on.
Thanks for sharing that you went to therapy to learn best ways to communicate with each other. So many think therapy is only for problems. Love you chose it to learn!
I want that with my guy, when I find him 😅😊.
My mother inlaw is working in the hospital in Sollefteå. Really nice of you two living there. I moved from that area 25 years ago to Umeå. But i really enjoyed Ångermanland.
Let energy renew it self. 🍀
Said with love but you are a family. Maybe time to rethink your plans. A family needs to be together daily, if of course, you are able. The distance can slowly grow if you are apart.
Hi Guys, I know this is exciting with the baby, but oh my gosh you need to turn down your freak out level!!! You two are in the extreme panic and just know everything is going to be ok. You’re in a panic about things that you don’t need to be. Guys take a deep breath and breath and relax…
Congratulations, Expecting a baby is so exciting.
A note on the birth plan. DON"T over-complicate it. Midwives don't have time to read a ten page document. Mine was so short I didn't even write it out, although my midwife did put it in the notes when I arrived. "As natural as possible, but whatever it takes to get us both through this alive." If you want massage oils, exercise balls, nice music, etc, pack them, but leave it up to Kalle to organise them at the appropriate time, and leave the midwife free to focus on the technical side. Have an ideal, but be pragmatic. No matter how many babies you've had, the next one will be different and things won't go exactly as you expect. Go with the flow and leave yourselves options to be able to adapt to circumstances. Be guided by your midwife's experience but also ask what the realistic options are based on what happens. The bottom line is that you want to bring a baby home. If there are some curveballs along the way you can live with that.
From an Australian perspective, home births are allowed (and sometimes happen by accident) however they are unusual.
Most women choose to be cared for through the midwife clinic at the hospital. They attend all the pre-natal check-ups there, with the same team of nurses/midwives that will be looking after them during labour, although that's not a guarantee that your midwife during delivery will be one you've met before. My experience is that all are lovely and want the best possible results. Occasionally there will be one you don't click with, but I haven't had one I don't trust. Doctors are on hand if anything goes wrong or if a prescription is required for painkillers, oxytocin drip if labour needs a bit of help, and so on. It's also a doctor who will sew you up if you've torn. (That sounds awful, but with everything going on and the adrenalin you are producing you barely notice it happening.)
Most hospitals have the delivery suites set up to feel a bit more like home, but the kitchen cupboards are full of medical supplies and the resuscitation machine is discretely in the corner. I'm very glad it was there. My son did not breathe when he was born and needed it. He's fine now and about to turn 20. There are couches, a kettle, tea and coffee, pictures on the walls, an en suite bathroom so you can have a warm shower (some have a bath too). You always hope for the best, but if things do go very wrong there is an operating theatre just down the hallway, not an hour and 18 minutes down an icy road.
Organise to go visit the hospital, see the birthing suites, talk to the midwives about how things usually go. Having seen the rooms and knowing where you're going will make you will feel more comfortable and relaxed. It will also help you plan better as you can picture yourselves in the room and what is there.
I'm sure everything will go well, but there is nothing like the peace of mind knowing help is right there if you need it.❤🧡💛💚🌸🌲🌲🌲🍀
You made a good decision and I know your cabin will be completed soon!
Lovely sharing in this video. Thank you!❤
I was pregnant, had a 16 month old and a 5 year old and my husband took us to visit his parents in rural Ohio. They had NO RUNNING WATER, my husband knew this but didn’t tell me till we got there. I thought I would die, our visit was so stressful. Now married 47 years, you’ll get through this ❤
I saw your shopping post, but couldn't comment there. Thanks for the info.
Have you thought of using a cheap kids' flat-bottom sled for getting the bags home? -- much less work!!! You can also use them transfer items between the house and the cabin. Temporary running water = 20-liter jug + tubing & spigot.
❤❤you guys are so precious togerher, live in Texas, and can't believe you are setting out side!😊
ah you guys are sooo speciall
"should i get naked" HAHA that comment made me laugh so hard, you guys are funny!
The co-sleeping will work out great. My youngest of my 3 kids, I took him in our bed, and he nursed at night and we both slept all night. My first 2 kids, I was exhausted and didn’t sleep hardly. I recommend the family bed, until you want to make it a special celebration with the little fellow and his own room, someday. You will be a wonderful mom and dad!
All 3 kids were natural births, and we survived. You lose your inhibitions when your in labor. 😊
Just come across your channel, absolutely fantastic and the best of luck for your first child your both going to do an amazing job
Do what is good for you but I hate to something go wrong during the delivery I hope there is medical close good luck
An extra shout out to the parents, your lucky to have that kind of support. Good job you guys. Take it all slow.
I am a mom to 2 boys. I wanted to have a natural birth, but in the end I decided to do it at a hospital to take less chances of having to rush to a hospital in a case of some emergency or complications. It gave me a peace of mind to know that I had all the support I could possibly need. Both of my births in the hospital were very positive experience, the doctor receiving the baby was the same obstetrician who was caring for me through the pregnancy. And all medical personnel was very supportive. As far as being naked in front of other people and such -- that will be the LAST thing on your mind by the time you contractions start. :) Christine, you probably already know -- prepare broth for the birth day, it will give you strength, but you don't want to have a lot of solids pushing out when it comes to it. :) It's a crazy business, yeah, but I promise you, you won't care during or after! :) And once baby arrives -- having someone to help cook and clean is priceless. Also, I slept with my babies. I think it is absolutely unnatural for them to be away from mama. My husband is very deep sleeper, so I ended up setting up a mattress on the floor by our bed where I could sleep with the baby to feel less concerned about him rolling over the baby. The last thing I wanted to share is something I wish someone shared with me -- breastfeeding is the one trick mama needs. Baby is tired, cold, hungry, upset -- breastfeeding calms them and makes them so happy. It's cozy, it's beautiful. It's the best. Oh, and I also practiced holding my babies over a little bucket after nursing and after they wake up starting few days after birth -- eliminates a lot of poop dippers, and with with my second child I had no poop dippers at all! It was awesome. :) Kids could challenge relationship, as the woman's attention changes focus to be all about the baby, naturally. So don't forget to have dates with each other! :) Best of luck to both of you.
Whew! When I read the title I briefly felt very sad thinking you broke up. Glad you are being smart about what is best for your baby, even though it’s hard to be apart. Love your videos!
No no Christine, they will let you do your job. Don't consume yourself with that worry in the hospital. They are there for you. Kalle is right he will make sure to help balance the situation. You're going to do great. ❤
Even though this is not an ideal situation as a couple, you are truly lucky to have the option of living in a house so close to your cabin project. 😊 This baby is going to be so cozy with you all in the same bed. Co-sleeping is the best.
"Nesting" is an important part of pregnancy. It gives the mom and dad a sense of security, It ins't the time for big changes. The baby will show up when it will. If you have friends and family close, that's great. Many people do not but they can still try to make a "nest". Love, best wishes.
You are to adorable ❤I have always had my children in my bed, between my husband and me, I gave breastfeeding and they thrived on that and it was so nice to have that when my baby’s wanted to drink, I didn’t have to go out of my bed, they drank whenever they want.
My son, the youngest had three years breastfeeding. I had two homebirths, because in the Netherlands that was what almost everyone did. My children are now 27 and 24🎉
GLAD ALL IS OK ....however, I gotta say, a lot of RUclipsRS, ....love to use "clickbait" caption titles to your content ...
"Why We're Not Living Together Anymore..."..definitely will grab
attention....and CONGRATS..it WORKED!!!
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How is it click bait when it is true? That is a problem with your brain, not his video title.
@ahoward3819 stfu... l hate nobody's who try to troll clapbacks when it wasn't about you...sit down!...and look up the word clickbait.
I agree with you with the list it is your life not theirs
Hi! My wife had two births at the hospital in Umeå and some thoughts that might make things easier:
You can do things to make the space more comfy and homely, we brought battery powered candles the second time for example, small things to make a cosier experience will help.
If Kalle is up for the task (not every partner is, some of them are useless or overwhelmed or just don’t know what is needed of them) you can basically rely on him for everything that isn’t medical. With our second child in particular the midwife would check in on us periodically but I had everything so under control that she basically came in and promptly left again. Until things got to the main event we were largely in the room by ourselves except for the bit where the midwife was prepping her equipment for the birth.
The midwives will consult you with everything so you’ve still got a lot of control.
I recommend getting those wheat warmers you can pick up from clas ohlsen. Basically the bags that you put in the freezer or microwave and then put on your muscles to help them relax. My wife used those extensively during labour and the hospital had a microwave for that purpose.
She also did not care about her nudity whatsoever in the situation and generally she’s a very private person in that regard.
I hope those are things that are helpful!
Following your story is like watching a prince and princess. You are both so sweet and adorable. I wish you all the best of health and happiness with your new baby boy! Thank you for sharing your story with us! You are a delight ! What a refreshing change! The cabin looks beautiful too! Great job!
Congratulations to you for your upcoming birth of your baby boy! I can see the excitement in your faces. Your child will be loved and will grow up in the country learning life, needed skills. Children need to be out in the fresh air and learning how to survive day by day. The chance to watch your child grow, experiencing ups and downs of everyday life, to comfort and love your son, is a true blessing from God! Kalle & Christine, May God continue to watch over your family, protect you all and help you to accomplish your needs. Blessings to the three of you! CarrieJo/USA ❤❤❤
Var noga med att vänta en timme INNAN de klipper av navelsträngen efter födseln, detta kan ni kräva. Barnet behöver det sista som kommer via strängen och det är galet att den ska klippas så fort. Viktigt 🙏🏻🧡
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Remembering what it was like to be pregnant, I would want my husband staying with me in that house through the whole pregnancy. I hope Christine is doing ok by herself!
Yes i too ❤
Also you should put a couch in the living room as that's where you'll spend the first few years with a baby toddler. Get a large fire guard too.
This was great,really enjoyed it. Go inside and get warm now. Wishing you all the best 😊
Makes sense to me! 😊 Due to certain circumstances my husband and I lived in different locations for many years….not to our preference but sometimes you have to do what you have to do. We were married 33 years…so living in different locations is not necessarily a bad thing……life evolves and situations, preferences and expectations change…..Good luck to you.
I love that you brought up you're going to cosleep. All this new age bs: don't kiss your baby, roll them up in a blanket so tight they can't hardly move, don't cosleep with them, etc is just so awful. Cuddle away! Love it!
Rolling tightly I think is what our mothers did also 30+ years ago...at least in my country