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Omgoodness, you just described the birth of my first Son. 41 years ago. On my fourth day of active labor they had to perform the c-section, it was to tuff on the babies heart. Cristina you went through regular labor AND c-section, very grueling, I was in hospital for 10 days after, it was a hard recovery. I had two more after, with recommended c-section because they couldn't guarantee that wouldn't happen again. I was told by my doctor I was "very lucky" my son survived that. All my very best to you both, it's forward from here, with new memories to be made.
What a journey with a beautiful outcome! Thank you for making the decision to share these intimate details of your lives as it helps others to understand potential outcomes as well as supporting those who have had similar experiences. Many many wishes that your lives together are filled with the understanding and love that permeates this vlog. Lovely to see that sweet little face.
I have to comment again, my dear young ones. I'm in my 7th decade and had 3 children at home. We were NEVER meant to birth alone. In better days when communities were closer and families lived nearby, Mothers, Grandmothers, Aunties and sisters all came together to help the birthing mother. They boiled the water, they placed cool rags on momma's forehead, they held her hand, they calmed her and helped her breath...and when the baby was born, they fixed meals and cleaned laundry for weeks afterwards. It takes a village. They were the midwives of the day and in service afterwards. I'm so glad you reached out. It's the natural thing to do.
@aryana I am 66 I had 4 children in hospital. I wanted to have my last child at home but the doctors said, if anything went wrong you would never forgive yourself, I was 25 at that time so that scared me. My grandmother and my mother had all their children at home, just myself and my brother was born in the hospital. They should listen to mother's and father's too.
What a beautiful couple your are and I am sure you will rare a beautiful loven adorable young man. I am so so sorry to hear of your experience. You both knew exactly what you wanted and as you said you were a team.. They gave me medication on my first child to speed up my contractions and then when I wanted to push, they made me wait for over 2 and half hour's. My little girl got really bad jaundice and was taken back into the maternity hospital, I was in an annix a good bit from the hospital. She was there for 6 day's under light's I couldn't even hold her. I only had her home and I hermitaged I received 3 pints of blood and I was I hospital for a week. O my goodness it was terrible. That little girl is 46 years old my beautiful daughter she has 2 children by c - session 🙈🙈 it was so traumatic for her. I would not allow them give me any medication on my other 3 children. There is lots of good dulla/ midwife that come to your home and look after you through out your whole pregnancy. As your husband said the woman should not have to leave her home, they should come to her and there is dullas that does. The best of luck, you beautiful family 👍😉🇨🇮☘️Eire /Ireland
Today at least where I live. There are communities that when there is a new baby for a family, all the community is cooking and helping them. and I cooked for already 2 new families, and I think it is not so common in the cities. is it?
Yes!! I would go to the ends of the earth to help care for my grand baby if I am ever so blessed. My adult children know they can always count on me! Im turning 54 soon so getting anxious for it to happen! 🥹🙏💙
I don’t think people realized how intense and serious a cesarean birth is. Thank you for sharing your experience. Blessings for your baby and family. 🫶
Ohh I cried so many times watching this. Thank you with all my heart Kalle and Christine for sharing your journey, both the ups and the downs, so openly with us ❤ This so was so beautiful in every single way!
Oh...as mum of twins, I went thrue c-section too...totally understand you guys. Your story is so touching. Christine is such a fighter!!! Wish you all the best. I cried with you almost the whole video.
My birth went the same way but I don’t have bad feelings or bad memories I chose not to…because I have my beautiful daughter and that’s the point…you have your beautiful baby the rest is history look forward I wish you all the happiness…
I'll tell you what... the love you guys have for each other is what made me cry watching this. You are very blessed to have each other and your beautiful son is lucky to have you.
Calling your mom was so very wise.This made me weep. I am so grateful you all came through this to be rewarded with such a beautiful boy. It takes a village.
The emotion you showed when describing your Mom taking the train to be with all of you was lovely. As a Grandma I can tell you, there is no place on earth your Mom would have rather been than right there with you, Christine, and August!!!
If everything goes well I’ll become a grandmother in january❤️🔥 I really hope mu son and daughter-in-law understand they do not have to do it all alone and they will ask for help or except help from “the village that is needed to raise a child”. I hope i can be there especially in the first 40 days to support them . On mondays I will take care if they start working again, but I do hope I can be support in the important 40 days after birth too🤞 I was very emotional seeing your video ( I had 3 good home births), because I knew this could have happened to me… and I can imagine how you must have felt. But life does not always goes as you intend. I’m happy mom and the baby are healthy, you got the help you needed and you have some unexpected experiences that are treasures too. And I feel love ❤️🔥
I had a scheduled c-section because my son was breeched due to having a heart shape uterus. I was so scared even though i was preparing for it a head of time incase my son wouldn't turn. I wanted a natural delivery so bad because i didn't want surgery. I can't imagine the pain and uncertainty of it all you both must have been feeling having a c-section after 4 days in labor. I couldn't hold my son for 2 hours because i was puking so much. I felt so horrible because i felt that my baby needed me. My husband did the skin on skin contact while holding our son up to me so my son knew momma was with him to. Having a baby is the biggest blessing you can ever have. It's beautiful, scary and rewarding all at the same time. Women are super heros❤
You are so wise to include your little one only minimally as a “You Tuber”, so respectful of his privacy as he grows older. What an amazing vlog to share your experience, your love, your wisdom. Much love!
Many of us do not get the birth experience we planned for or wanted. I’m so glad that you have been able to find sweet memorable moments in the midst of it. I bet your mom was very honored to be able to help you. What a sweet baby you have! I also had to recover from laboring and a C-section. I think I was tired for 9 months!!! Enjoy your little family! I’m glad every thing was good in the end.
42 years ago everything went wrong for me and I had a long labour then an emergency c section under a general anaesthetic, my partner wasn’t allowed to be there and my son was whisked off to the special baby unit. He was 5 hours old before I saw him and it still upsets me to think about it so I know how devastated you felt. But I can also tell you that he is now a healthy, happy father of 2 and I went on to have a second child 2 years later who was delivered normally so one C section doesn’t necessarily mean you can’t have a better experience in the future. This video was so full of love and we all send our love back to you.❤
I have just found you two. I find your videos to be so peaceful that they calm me. Thank you for that. When I replay the emergency c section that I had to have because the cord was wrapped around my baby's neck 3x, I am humbled by the reality that we both could have died. Many c sections are performed today out of convenience, but for those of us who really had no choice,and the outcome is both mother and baby are alive, the surgery is a blessing. Of course I didn't want it to end up that way,but I'm glad to be living in a time when our lives could be spared. I praise the Most High יהוה for his mercy. I went on to have 3 more c sections (they wouldn't let me try natural delivery), and although I do feel like I missed out on the natural experience with them,I'm fully aware that none of them would be here if it weren't for that first life saving c section.
Every birth has its own story, when I had my son many years ago I would have been so thankful for a c section. We all have different hopes and wishes. What really is important is you have a healthy baby.
Beautiful family and birth he's perfect,i cried because i lost my only pregnancy and i wanted a birth just like this,im now 70 with 4 adopted children and perfect grand children all grown up,but i still cry when i see these stories.
This was so emotional. Christine is a total warrior and did everything she was supposed to do. August is totally gorgeous but you’re right, please protect him from the internet and all the surveillance and weirdos. You just all radiate love. Love and prayers to you ❤️
As a midwife of many, many years, all I can say is that first births are just SO unpredictable regardless of how well-prepared you are. I'm just so delighted that you have such a happy, healthy wee boy who you are both so in love with. He couldn't have a better start in life. Bless you all xx
It must be hard to share something so personal and intimate on UA-cam. Thank you for doing it anyway, for being open and vulnerable, as I find so much value in that ❤
I love the gentleness you both have, so touching to see your emotions, your tears. Your son is adorable. Thank you for sharing your birth story and your beautiful hearts all in your time, when it felt right for both of you. Much love precious, August. ♥
You both moved through your birth experience with such love and grace for each other and your son . Hes beautiful. I'm so happy for you both . Congratulations
Your baby son, August is so very precious. He sure is handsome. You’ve been through so much within your pregnancy, labor and delivery. Truly, both of you have become beautiful parents. Your little family is now flourishing as you’ve dreamt it would. Kalle, your Mother coming to help and care for all of you was such a blessing. Family is everything. Enjoy all your moments, together. Your girls are pretty sweet to see as they meet August. Thank you for sharing your life and your home with us. Congratulations from Las Vegas, Nevada USA
Hello and so THRILLED you have that precious baby! I am a Registered Nurse for almost 46 years and we always are looking out for the safety of both mother and baby and being in active labor that long is not good. Thank God, all turned out well. One day when your son is 16 years old and he’s giving you both a hard time, you can tell him how he owes you! I did that with my son who kept me in labor for 3 days! You have been tested as a couple and have surpassed your own expectations. Congratulations again! You are truly Blessed. And he’s a big boy!!!
Congratulations on the arrival of a beautiful baby boy. I'm sorry his beginning did not go as planned and that you were traumatized. I wish for you to be able to recover completely from a rough beginning. I wish you joy and pride.
You did the most you could for your son to be born the way you wanted. But even it wasn't easy, he is here. Healthy, with loving family around. It is NOT your fault, he has that rought start. You are the best parents for him. Congratulation, he is sweet little guy and wish you all the best. ❤ And big shout out for Kristina. You are a warior.
What an ordeal... but that first cheek against cheek! 💞 ...and the reunion with the girls! 🥰 And August is so cute! 🩵😍 Congratulations and all the best for all ❤️
I'm so glad that your baby is okay and beautiful. I had a lot of problems when my son was born; my placenta had ruptured about a week before he was born and then when I went into labor, they didn't do anything about it, I had to push for about two hours; he wasn't alive when I had him; they had to bring him back, but he lived and he was determined to be here; he's in a wheelchair, he has cerebral palsy, but what a beautiful man he's become. He's 39 years old now and lives on his own with help and we're just so proud of him. He's such a caring soul and he's been such a gift and joy. Sending beautiful thoughts to you both; I'm glad everything is going so well now. August is such a beautiful baby!! (from Sandi)
Now i understand that you are in Denmark. My parents immigrated to Canada from Denmark when they were pregnant with me but I love to see you living and loving family life in Denmark!! I feel the connection ! Blessings from Vancouver Island BC Canada !
I was glued to the screen, smiling and crying with you. Thank you for your honesty, vulnerability and authenticity in sharing this. CONGRATULATIONS to your wonderful family (including your mum, Kalle, your friends who looked after the dogs, etc.) for being such an amazing team!! 🤍
Hi Kalle, Christine & beautiful baby boy!! He’s getting so big!! Thanks for sharing this special time in your lives with us!! Blessings to you all!!😍😍😍🙏🙏🙏
Hey guys, just wanted to tell yoi thay Christine is the sweetest and strongest viking mom that we can imagine! 🤍🤍🤍 We are really proud of you both because raising a human is the toughest challenge in life but you guys nailed it! You rock! Wish you all best in life and forever healthy, happy family 🙏☺️🍀🤍
I'm new to your channel. I'm 45. I'm a mom of 3. My husband and I have a 20 year old son, 18 year old daughter, and 15 year old son. They are a blessing! Congratulations on your handsome little boy!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
I just have to say hurray!! 🥰🥰 Hurray for Christine’s strength and resilience, hurray for Kalle’s unwavering support, and hurray for Kalle’s mom for just being an AWESOME MOM!! ❤❤
You are both such beautiful people & parents! The love you have for each other & your parents is very special! Best video I've seen in a while & definitely the best birth story!
Gorgeous baby boy thank you for sharing. I have five children, two at hospital, two at home, one in a birth centre - so I can compare those experiences for myself. Each birth is different and I truly feel for you going through the loss of the birth you wanted - it is beyond tough. Speaking just for myself - a home birth is a glorious thing. My favourite births. Yet sometimes circumstances dictate something else. You have your gorgeous son and each other - and a bright future ahead, you are so young and vital. Much goodness awaits. God bless you and your sweet family. X
I cried so hard during this. My birthing experience was very horrific and to hear that someone else's didn't go as their plans...makes my heart hurt bc I know that feeling. And the PURE exhaustion that words cannot even express after having an exordinarily hard labor. 🙏🏽 You are blessed and so is the baby. The world is not perfect but we make do the best we can. Your gentle voices and positive outlook are cherished. What a brave warrior of a woman you are. You all have done so well.
Same here I went through such a horrible birth and none of my wishes were met and then the bond with my baby was not there and I had severe postpartum depression and having nearly died during the birth it was just all too much but I'm so glad Christine got to have that 1 moment with her son and that Kalle was by her side as I was unfortunately without my husband due to him being not allowed to come to my country, but my mother was there and I am so grateful for her.
@Americanmapping44 birthing can be extremely traumatic. The thing I love about this video is their focus on the positivity while still acknowledging the pain but not letting it consume. It is a hard thing.
Oh my goodness, what a precious family! August is so perfect! And what a beautiful relationship the two of you have. I wept for both of you, knowing how difficult it was and how resilient you are. What a blessing that all is well and you are so loving and respectful of each other and your sweet little one.
You went through so much. 😢❤🌸🌻🌞 you are such beautiful people. It was so absolutely heartwarming to see the doggies greet you. Your son August is so precious. He looks like daddy’s boy.
Oh my, I hope talking about this brings you some peace. I’m so sorry. My first birth didn’t go how I imagined either, but yours is on another level. I’m so glad you got help from family and I’m so happy you’re all healthy now. ❤ he’s beautiful!
Your mother, Kalle, must have been thrilled to get ur call to learn that you needed her! A mother's dream! Thank you so much for sharing ur beautifully emotional testimony of ur baby's biirth! Ur both so incredibly strong (Christina, ur amazing) and cutie pie August is the gift u both worked so hard to bring into this world!! Many blessings to you and ur adorable little family! ❤
What a trooper! Oh my love, you are strong!! I have 3 grown sons, and I can't believe you had 4 days of contractions and more!!! Your video made me cry! Tears for the complete miracle of life and the beauty of it. You both are wonderful parents, and your son will be so blessed. Thank you for sharing this wonderful experience. Sending you love from New Zealand! ❤ BTW... the dogs welcoming you home was so adorable!
I am so sorry you had to go through such a tough time in childbirth. It is heartbreaking to see you struggle and suffer once again but thank God you reached out and got some much needed help and love from his grandma. (Us grandma’s are so willing and ready to help wherever we can!) plus it helps us to bond with them too! Congratulations and welcome to the world baby August! May God’s blessings be on you all the days of your life!
Oh my gosh! August is so handsome!!!! I see Kellen in his face. Thank you for sharing his birth story with us. I cried the entire time! So beautiful yet so heartbreaking! I am so thankful that Christine is home safe and is healthy! Enjoy this time with him! They grow up so fast!
Wow, You guys, what a Touching Experience and Wonderful Miracle ! I was just tearing up! Thank You for being strong even though it wasn't easy. You did really great and what A Beautiful Baby you have 🎉🎉! Enjoy being parents, you are already great at it and I wish you all the happiness!
What a beautiful boy... ❤ I teared up right along with you both. I'm glad that painful time has passed. You can now enjoy your August... and the wonderful life you share! Congratulations to you both! ❤❤❤❤❤ (A heart for each of you... including the pups of course!)
🦊 Mercy that y’all had to endure such difficulties of birth. Kalles compassion is priceless and, placing Baby cheek to cheek with Mommy was the sweetest thing ever! Congratulations, August is beautiful!
My heart, love, and deep deep compassion goes to you and Christine 🧡 Everything that you're feeling and experiencing is so valid and understandable. Christine, I hope you know, truly, that you did not fail in any way. Thank you for sharing your story, clearly from the comments, this is medicine for people to know that they are not alone. Huge CONGRATULATIONS you two, may you continue to find healing from this experience and such love with each other. Sending love 💕
Wow. I resonate so much with your story. My water broke at 36 weeks gestation. I never progressed past 4cm despite hours and hours of pitocin and an epidural. I had very much wanted a natural unmedicated birth, but ended up with a C-section. It was terrifying. It took me many years to get over the disappointment of what was essentially a traumatic birth. They kept him away from us for observation for 15 hours and they fed him formula. I was so upset. My boy is a healthy, amazing 14 year old today. I'm so grateful he's here and healthy. We have such a beautiful life and family. Congratulations on the birth of your beautiful baby boy!!!
I watched this and the love between you and the strenght it is amazing. So strong and so vunerable... the part your mum came over.... tears all over. Wishing you all the luck and health in the world. Lots of love.
What a nice little family, i think i once saw a video of you long time ago, and now there is a baby!, our births are very much the same!! Wanted a normal birth but after days contracting scary docters pulling at my daughter than the surgery and than the moment you see your child feeling instant love and al the days with pain are forgotten in a second, only love for a while. And in the recovery room i could not stop crying 😢 And of course the aftermath 😢 needing help, wound is hurting taking a shower on a chair. It took me a long time to process the birth. Thank you for the beautiful video, i am a new subscriber, greetings from Wendy from the Netherlands.❤
Thank you for sharing your birth story and being so vulnerable. Your son is a sweetie pie. He was sucking his fingers toward the end of the video, so he seemed like he was needing to suckle. You two are a beautiful family, congratulations❣️❣️
OMG, I was crying! What a story, fortunately with a happy ending. Thank you for sharing this difficult, vulnerable, yet wondrous and honest story. You guys are each other's rock! Your son is lucky to have you as parents!
Another here who cried watching this beautiful video. I really felt both your emotions. Thank you for sharing your story and your gorgeous son August. Totally understand you wanting to protect his privacy and feel honoured we got that wonderful view of him. Wishing you both all the best from Central Scotland ❤
Thank you for sharing your beautiful birth story! So happy for you both. It did bring up many memories. April 1st, 1989 my 8.3 lb baby boy was born - emergency c-section bc after 30 hours of labor, I did not dilate past 5 cm. I live in the US & the surgeons called it right away - the monitors were showing the baby was starting to be in distress & my blood pressure was way up. Everything turned out right perfectly, thankfully. Seven years later, my daughter was born via c-section. Thankful to G-d and the medical team. Blessings upon you both! you both are a very good and loving team! Strong too! 🙂
You both are wonderful parents to this very beautiful child! I had to stop the video more than a few times to wipe away tears. I love his name - August. ❤
I couldn’t and can’t stop crying seeing your beautiful baby boy and the strength you have had to endure Christine throughout your labour and after giving birth! God bless you both with the most beautiful little boy. Shower him and each other with boundless love. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Dear ones, I am so sorry that everything turned out differently than you had hoped. But all that matters is that you got through it and your little boy is healthy! It wasn't easy for me to hear your story because I had almost exactly the same birth with my first child - including a terrible midwife. I can understand your thoughts and feelings - especially Christine's. You are such a strong team! All the best to you and your wonderful little family. ❤
Thank you for sharing your Birth Story, and welcome to the club! Only another parent can truly understand a birth story…we all have them, and sharing our stories renews the bond we all share as parents. Savor each day…you will not believe, or be ready for, how fast they change and grow. ❤️
You are so lovely couple ❤, congratulations, just loved to see how strong and kind you are ❤! Best regards to your mom, she sounds very amazing and the little baby is adorable ❤❤❤! Best wishes to you ❤! And so sweet dogs ❤!
I understand if your mindset was a natural home birth and it ended as a c section and 4 days of labor, it is traumatizing. Keep in mind he is alive, Kristina is alive. A birth can never be predicted. The love you give as parents to your beautiful son is all that matters even though you couldn’t cuddle him right after the birth and wasn’t able to breast feed him right away. The fact you do this now is all that counts and I am sure he will grow up as a happy child with parents like you are. ❤ Love from a mom from the Netherlands ❤
So important to have realistic expectations - and just be thankful that medical help is there when needed. Too many young people are set up for the myth of these 'natural' births and are then more traumatised when things don't go according to their plan.
Wow! What a crazy ride this must have been - I can only imagine. It takes so much courage to step in front of the camera and share this story. Huge kudos to both of you, and congratulations on your baby boy! ❤
I just discovered your channel today from your video piece: Why I Started to Question Everything showing up in my feed. Thank you so much for sharing this segment on the birth of August. He is beautiful, your love for one another is beautiful, and the raw emotions and moments you shared - it’s all priceless. Listening to yours, Christine’s & August’s birth story made me realize how much trauma I’ve held and shoved aside to start parenting right away - and mostly alone, without much support. Thank you. Thank you for sharing. It helped me realize I have some healing to do, as likely does my son, from our traumatic birth experience. We too ended up with Pitocin and then c-section. I’m so sorry for how hard it was for all of you, and I send you all so much love and hugs of gratitude & support. I hope that you guys will work through that trauma that you experienced. If not with a counselor at least through the guidance of UA-camrs, who practice EFT tapping. Wishing you good health & much happiness & love. ❤️ Thank you. 🙏🏽
Oh Kalle and Christine, I hope you can feel the hug I send both of you. I really appreciate how hard it is to share your story, and hope in doing so it helps your healing. 🙏🙏. Your love for each other is remarkable, and your little boy is so fortunate to be able to grow up surrounded by such profound love. Even your dogs know it! August is so adorable….so nice to meet you, August! Wishing each of you much happiness, and a life filled with love, sunshine, and rainbows! Love from Pennsylvania, USA 💕🌷🐻
We’re sharing this video because we believe in being open and honest with all of you ❤ And talking about this is of course also part of our healing process, and we hope it resonates with you. Thanks for being here with us 😊❤
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I absolutely love your openness and honesty. Thank you Christine and Kalle.
Omgoodness, you just described the birth of my first Son. 41 years ago. On my fourth day of active labor they had to perform the c-section, it was to tuff on the babies heart. Cristina you went through regular labor AND c-section, very grueling, I was in hospital for 10 days after, it was a hard recovery. I had two more after, with recommended c-section because they couldn't guarantee that wouldn't happen again. I was told by my doctor I was "very lucky" my son survived that. All my very best to you both, it's forward from here, with new memories to be made.
Thank you for sharing ❤
What a journey with a beautiful outcome! Thank you for making the decision to share these intimate details of your lives as it helps others to understand potential outcomes as well as supporting those who have had similar experiences. Many many wishes that your lives together are filled with the understanding and love that permeates this vlog. Lovely to see that sweet little face.
I have to comment again, my dear young ones. I'm in my 7th decade and had 3 children at home. We were NEVER meant to birth alone. In better days when communities were closer and families lived nearby, Mothers, Grandmothers, Aunties and sisters all came together to help the birthing mother. They boiled the water, they placed cool rags on momma's forehead, they held her hand, they calmed her and helped her breath...and when the baby was born, they fixed meals and cleaned laundry for weeks afterwards. It takes a village. They were the midwives of the day and in service afterwards. I'm so glad you reached out. It's the natural thing to do.
Mother is always love involving bond.You shouldn't show your little treasure on camera.respect his privacy.
@aryana I am 66 I had 4 children in hospital. I wanted to have my last child at home but the doctors said, if anything went wrong you would never forgive yourself, I was 25 at that time so that scared me. My grandmother and my mother had all their children at home, just myself and my brother was born in the hospital. They should listen to mother's and father's too.
What a beautiful couple your are and I am sure you will rare a beautiful loven adorable young man. I am so so sorry to hear of your experience.
You both knew exactly what you wanted and as you said you were a team..
They gave me medication on my first child to speed up my contractions and then when I wanted to push, they made me wait for over 2 and half hour's. My little girl got really bad jaundice and was taken back into the maternity hospital, I was in an annix a good bit from the hospital. She was there for 6 day's under light's I couldn't even hold her. I only had her home and I hermitaged I received 3 pints of blood and I was I hospital for a week. O my goodness it was terrible. That little girl is 46 years old my beautiful daughter she has 2 children by c - session 🙈🙈 it was so traumatic for her.
I would not allow them give me any medication on my other 3 children.
There is lots of good dulla/ midwife that come to your home and look after you through out your whole pregnancy. As your husband said the woman should not have to leave her home, they should come to her and there is dullas that does.
The best of luck, you beautiful family
👍😉🇨🇮☘️Eire /Ireland
Today at least where I live. There are communities that when there is a new baby for a family, all the community is cooking and helping them. and I cooked for already 2 new families, and I think it is not so common in the cities. is it?
How sweet 🙏🏼 I never had that and I became severely sick because of not having any help, just my husband but we know when need more than that.
As a 76 year old mom, I will tell you that your moms are glad to be called. I've flown across the USA to take care of a newborn grandchild.
My mom was too busy when I asked for help. You are a gift to those you help. God bless you!
I have too. ❤
Yes!! I would go to the ends of the earth to help care for my grand baby if I am ever so blessed. My adult children know they can always count on me! Im turning 54 soon so getting anxious for it to happen! 🥹🙏💙
My mother is a narcissist, so she was not available.. but better that she was away..
I don’t think people realized how intense and serious a cesarean birth is. Thank you for sharing your experience. Blessings for your baby and family. 🫶
Ohh I cried so many times watching this. Thank you with all my heart Kalle and Christine for sharing your journey, both the ups and the downs, so openly with us ❤
This so was so beautiful in every single way!
Aw, thank you for taking the time to watch it Jonna! I'm so happy it resonated with you ❤️
Sending hugs!
Oh...as mum of twins, I went thrue c-section too...totally understand you guys. Your story is so touching. Christine is such a fighter!!! Wish you all the best. I cried with you almost the whole video.
31 years ago my first birth went the same way as yours and now I can cry for the first time. For you but also for myself and my son
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My birth went the same way but I don’t have bad feelings or bad memories I chose not to…because I have my beautiful daughter and that’s the point…you have your beautiful baby the rest is history look forward I wish you all the happiness…
I'll tell you what... the love you guys have for each other is what made me cry watching this. You are very blessed to have each other and your beautiful son is lucky to have you.
That's sweet of you to say ❤ It's truly amazing how something so tough like this can bring you even closer together ❤
Calling your mom was so very wise.This made me weep. I am so grateful you all came through this to be rewarded with such a beautiful boy. It takes a village.
The emotion you showed when describing your Mom taking the train to be with all of you was lovely. As a Grandma I can tell you, there is no place on earth your Mom would have rather been than right there with you, Christine, and August!!!
Agree🎉🎉🎉❤
If everything goes well I’ll become a grandmother in january❤️🔥 I really hope mu son and daughter-in-law understand they do not have to do it all alone and they will ask for help or except help from “the village that is needed to raise a child”. I hope i can be there especially in the first 40 days to support them . On mondays I will take care if they start working again, but I do hope I can be support in the important 40 days after birth too🤞 I was very emotional seeing your video ( I had 3 good home births), because I knew this could have happened to me… and I can imagine how you must have felt. But life does not always goes as you intend. I’m happy mom and the baby are healthy, you got the help you needed and you have some unexpected experiences that are treasures too. And I feel love ❤️🔥
I had a scheduled c-section because my son was breeched due to having a heart shape uterus. I was so scared even though i was preparing for it a head of time incase my son wouldn't turn. I wanted a natural delivery so bad because i didn't want surgery. I can't imagine the pain and uncertainty of it all you both must have been feeling having a c-section after 4 days in labor.
I couldn't hold my son for 2 hours because i was puking so much. I felt so horrible because i felt that my baby needed me. My husband did the skin on skin contact while holding our son up to me so my son knew momma was with him to.
Having a baby is the biggest blessing you can ever have. It's beautiful, scary and rewarding all at the same time.
Women are super heros❤
You are so wise to include your little one only minimally as a “You Tuber”, so respectful of his privacy as he grows older. What an amazing vlog to share your experience, your love, your wisdom. Much love!
Many of us do not get the birth experience we planned for or wanted. I’m so glad that you have been able to find sweet memorable moments in the midst of it. I bet your mom was very honored to be able to help you.
What a sweet baby you have!
I also had to recover from laboring and a C-section. I think I was tired for 9 months!!! Enjoy your little family! I’m glad every thing was good in the end.
Little August is lucky to have such loving parents. Congratulations 🎉
42 years ago everything went wrong for me and I had a long labour then an emergency c section under a general anaesthetic, my partner wasn’t allowed to be there and my son was whisked off to the special baby unit. He was 5 hours old before I saw him and it still upsets me to think about it so I know how devastated you felt.
But I can also tell you that he is now a healthy, happy father of 2 and I went on to have a second child 2 years later who was delivered normally so one C section doesn’t necessarily mean you can’t have a better experience in the future.
This video was so full of love and we all send our love back to you.❤
I have just found you two. I find your videos to be so peaceful that they calm me. Thank you for that. When I replay the emergency c section that I had to have because the cord was wrapped around my baby's neck 3x, I am humbled by the reality that we both could have died. Many c sections are performed today out of convenience, but for those of us who really had no choice,and the outcome is both mother and baby are alive, the surgery is a blessing. Of course I didn't want it to end up that way,but I'm glad to be living in a time when our lives could be spared. I praise the Most High יהוה for his mercy. I went on to have 3 more c sections (they wouldn't let me try natural delivery), and although I do feel like I missed out on the natural experience with them,I'm fully aware that none of them would be here if it weren't for that first life saving c section.
Every birth has its own story, when I had my son many years ago I would have been so thankful for a c section. We all have different hopes and wishes.
What really is important is you have a healthy baby.
Beautiful family and birth he's perfect,i cried because i lost my only pregnancy and i wanted a birth just like this,im now 70 with 4 adopted children and perfect grand children all grown up,but i still cry when i see these stories.
If only all humans were this gentle with one another. You two, now three, are beautiful! ❤️ Thank God for Moms
This was so emotional. Christine is a total warrior and did everything she was supposed to do. August is totally gorgeous but you’re right, please protect him from the internet and all the surveillance and weirdos. You just all radiate love. Love and prayers to you ❤️
As a midwife of many, many years, all I can say is that first births are just SO unpredictable regardless of how well-prepared you are. I'm just so delighted that you have such a happy, healthy wee boy who you are both so in love with. He couldn't have a better start in life. Bless you all xx
It must be hard to share something so personal and intimate on UA-cam. Thank you for doing it anyway, for being open and vulnerable, as I find so much value in that ❤
It's actually both really scary and a privilege, to have a community being so supportive when you share something like this ❤
I love the gentleness you both have, so touching to see your emotions, your tears. Your son is adorable. Thank you for sharing your birth story and your beautiful hearts all in your time, when it felt right for both of you. Much love precious, August. ♥
You both moved through your birth experience with such love and grace for each other and your son . Hes beautiful. I'm so happy for you both . Congratulations
Your baby son, August is so very precious. He sure is handsome. You’ve been through so much within your pregnancy, labor and delivery. Truly, both of you have become beautiful parents. Your little family is now flourishing as you’ve dreamt it would. Kalle, your Mother coming to help and care for all of you was such a blessing. Family is everything. Enjoy all your moments, together. Your girls are pretty sweet to see as they meet August. Thank you for sharing your life and your home with us. Congratulations from Las Vegas, Nevada USA
Welcome August! May your life be filled with joy, health, and great adventures.
Hello and so THRILLED you have that precious baby! I am a Registered Nurse for almost 46 years and we always are looking out for the safety of both mother and baby and being in active labor that long is not good. Thank God, all turned out well. One day when your son is 16 years old and he’s giving you both a hard time, you can tell him how he owes you! I did that with my son who kept me in labor for 3 days! You have been tested as a couple and have surpassed your own expectations. Congratulations again! You are truly Blessed. And he’s a big boy!!!
Three days!
Three days is too long!
Beautiful story🪷🌷🌺🌹
It made me cry with the scene where Kalle put him cheeky to cheek.
So brave all three of you!❤
Yes, that is so powerful moment. I guess there was some personnel to help it to be in camera?
Congratulations on the arrival of a beautiful baby boy. I'm sorry his beginning did not go as planned and that you were traumatized. I wish for you to be able to recover completely from a rough beginning. I wish you joy and pride.
He is beautiful, and he has been given to wonderful parents. Bless you all.
You did the most you could for your son to be born the way you wanted. But even it wasn't easy, he is here. Healthy, with loving family around. It is NOT your fault, he has that rought start. You are the best parents for him. Congratulation, he is sweet little guy and wish you all the best. ❤ And big shout out for Kristina. You are a warior.
What an ordeal... but that first cheek against cheek! 💞 ...and the reunion with the girls! 🥰 And August is so cute! 🩵😍 Congratulations and all the best for all ❤️
I'm so glad that your baby is okay and beautiful. I had a lot of problems when my son was born; my placenta had ruptured about a week before he was born and then when I went into labor, they didn't do anything about it, I had to push for about two hours; he wasn't alive when I had him; they had to bring him back, but he lived and he was determined to be here; he's in a wheelchair, he has cerebral palsy, but what a beautiful man he's become. He's 39 years old now and lives on his own with help and we're just so proud of him. He's such a caring soul and he's been such a gift and joy. Sending beautiful thoughts to you both; I'm glad everything is going so well now. August is such a beautiful baby!! (from Sandi)
Now i understand that you are in Denmark. My parents immigrated to
Canada from Denmark when they were pregnant with me but I love to see you living and loving family life in Denmark!! I feel the connection ! Blessings from
Vancouver Island BC Canada !
I was glued to the screen, smiling and crying with you. Thank you for your honesty, vulnerability and authenticity in sharing this. CONGRATULATIONS to your wonderful family (including your mum, Kalle, your friends who looked after the dogs, etc.) for being such an amazing team!! 🤍
Such a beautiful baby boy! Christine you are glowing, Kalle you are also! Congrats!!! This is one lucky boy to have you two as his parents!
Oh my goodness. You poor things. What an experience. I wish you and your family all the best, happiness and healing. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Hi Kalle, Christine & beautiful baby boy!! He’s getting so big!! Thanks for sharing this special time in your lives with us!! Blessings to you all!!😍😍😍🙏🙏🙏
Christine is SO beautiful this autumn. I'm so happy that she has recovered
Hey guys, just wanted to tell yoi thay Christine is the sweetest and strongest viking mom that we can imagine! 🤍🤍🤍 We are really proud of you both because raising a human is the toughest challenge in life but you guys nailed it! You rock! Wish you all best in life and forever healthy, happy family 🙏☺️🍀🤍
I'm new to your channel. I'm 45. I'm a mom of 3. My husband and I have a 20 year old son, 18 year old daughter, and 15 year old son. They are a blessing!
Congratulations on your handsome little boy!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
I just have to say hurray!! 🥰🥰 Hurray for Christine’s strength and resilience, hurray for Kalle’s unwavering support, and hurray for Kalle’s mom for just being an AWESOME MOM!! ❤❤
You are both such beautiful people & parents! The love you have for each other & your parents is very special! Best video I've seen in a while & definitely the best birth story!
I think this is the most beautiful UA-cam video I have ever watched. Your relationship is very healthy, beautiful family, very beautiful family❤❤❤
I’m so glad you have a healthy baby and August has a happy family! You have been blessed.
Awww I had tears rolling down my face. He’s absolutely gorgeous and so happy you’re enjoying being parents. Love to you all and see you soon xxx ❤
Thank you Rob, hope to see you soon 🥰❤
Gorgeous baby boy thank you for sharing. I have five children, two at hospital, two at home, one in a birth centre - so I can compare those experiences for myself. Each birth is different and I truly feel for you going through the loss of the birth you wanted - it is beyond tough. Speaking just for myself - a home birth is a glorious thing. My favourite births. Yet sometimes circumstances dictate something else. You have your gorgeous son and each other - and a bright future ahead, you are so young and vital. Much goodness awaits. God bless you and your sweet family. X
I cried so hard during this. My birthing experience was very horrific and to hear that someone else's didn't go as their plans...makes my heart hurt bc I know that feeling. And the PURE exhaustion that words cannot even express after having an exordinarily hard labor.
🙏🏽 You are blessed and so is the baby. The world is not perfect but we make do the best we can.
Your gentle voices and positive outlook are cherished.
What a brave warrior of a woman you are. You all have done so well.
Same here I went through such a horrible birth and none of my wishes were met and then the bond with my baby was not there and I had severe postpartum depression and having nearly died during the birth it was just all too much but I'm so glad Christine got to have that 1 moment with her son and that Kalle was by her side as I was unfortunately without my husband due to him being not allowed to come to my country, but my mother was there and I am so grateful for her.
@Americanmapping44 birthing can be extremely traumatic. The thing I love about this video is their focus on the positivity while still acknowledging the pain but not letting it consume. It is a hard thing.
Oh my goodness, what a precious family! August is so perfect! And what a beautiful relationship the two of you have. I wept for both of you, knowing how difficult it was and how resilient you are. What a blessing that all is well and you are so loving and respectful of each other and your sweet little one.
You went through so much. 😢❤🌸🌻🌞 you are such beautiful people. It was so absolutely heartwarming to see the doggies greet you. Your son August is so precious. He looks like daddy’s boy.
Oh my, I hope talking about this brings you some peace. I’m so sorry. My first birth didn’t go how I imagined either, but yours is on another level. I’m so glad you got help from family and I’m so happy you’re all healthy now. ❤ he’s beautiful!
Thank you for sharing August with us. It’s a beautiful name. 🙏❤️
Your mother, Kalle, must have been thrilled to get ur call to learn that you needed her! A mother's dream! Thank you so much for sharing ur beautifully emotional testimony of ur baby's biirth! Ur both so incredibly strong (Christina, ur amazing) and cutie pie August is the gift u both worked so hard to bring into this world!! Many blessings to you and ur adorable little family! ❤
So wonderful to meet August! I definitely understand how it was hard to talk about his birth with us, sounds like you both went through so much.❤
What a trooper! Oh my love, you are strong!! I have 3 grown sons, and I can't believe you had 4 days of contractions and more!!! Your video made me cry! Tears for the complete miracle of life and the beauty of it. You both are wonderful parents, and your son will be so blessed. Thank you for sharing this wonderful experience.
Sending you love from New Zealand! ❤
BTW... the dogs welcoming you home was so adorable!
I am so sorry you had to go through such a tough time in childbirth. It is heartbreaking to see you struggle and suffer once again but thank God you reached out and got some much needed help and love from his grandma. (Us grandma’s are so willing and ready to help wherever we can!) plus it helps us to bond with them too! Congratulations and welcome to the world baby August! May God’s blessings be on you all the days of your life!
It takes a family to help! How wonderful! Cheek to cheek and the soothing was beautiful! What a precious family!
Oh my gosh! August is so handsome!!!! I see Kellen in his face. Thank you for sharing his birth story with us. I cried the entire time! So beautiful yet so heartbreaking! I am so thankful that Christine is home safe and is healthy! Enjoy this time with him! They grow up so fast!
Wow, You guys, what a Touching Experience and Wonderful Miracle ! I was just tearing up! Thank You for being strong even though it wasn't easy. You did really great and what A Beautiful Baby you have 🎉🎉! Enjoy being parents, you are already great at it and I wish you all the happiness!
What a beautiful boy... ❤
I teared up right along with you both. I'm glad that painful time has passed.
You can now enjoy your August... and the wonderful life you share!
Congratulations to you both! ❤❤❤❤❤ (A heart for each of you... including the pups of course!)
🦊 Mercy that y’all had to endure such difficulties of birth. Kalles compassion is priceless and, placing Baby cheek to cheek with Mommy was the sweetest thing ever! Congratulations, August is beautiful!
After all the hardships and all the difficulties, August came out the very best thing happened in your life guys. I cried too with your stories❤
Congratulations 🍾🎉🎈🎊 he’s beautiful. Thank you for sharing your story ❤. I cried with joy when you called your Mom for help.
My heart, love, and deep deep compassion goes to you and Christine 🧡 Everything that you're feeling and experiencing is so valid and understandable. Christine, I hope you know, truly, that you did not fail in any way. Thank you for sharing your story, clearly from the comments, this is medicine for people to know that they are not alone. Huge CONGRATULATIONS you two, may you continue to find healing from this experience and such love with each other. Sending love 💕
August is gorgeous! I actually wept when you wept. Thank you for sharing!❤
Wow. I resonate so much with your story. My water broke at 36 weeks gestation. I never progressed past 4cm despite hours and hours of pitocin and an epidural. I had very much wanted a natural unmedicated birth, but ended up with a C-section. It was terrifying. It took me many years to get over the disappointment of what was essentially a traumatic birth. They kept him away from us for observation for 15 hours and they fed him formula. I was so upset. My boy is a healthy, amazing 14 year old today. I'm so grateful he's here and healthy. We have such a beautiful life and family. Congratulations on the birth of your beautiful baby boy!!!
Beautiful 😢❤❤❤
He is one lucky boy!
I wish you all the world of luck and love ❤️
Blessings to your family!❤
I watched this and the love between you and the strenght it is amazing. So strong and so vunerable... the part your mum came over.... tears all over. Wishing you all the luck and health in the world. Lots of love.
What a nice little family, i think i once saw a video of you long time ago, and now there is a baby!, our births are very much the same!! Wanted a normal birth but after days contracting scary docters pulling at my daughter than the surgery and than the moment you see your child feeling instant love and al the days with pain are forgotten in a second, only love for a while. And in the recovery room i could not stop crying 😢
And of course the aftermath 😢 needing help, wound is hurting taking a shower on a chair. It took me a long time to process the birth.
Thank you for the beautiful video, i am a new subscriber, greetings from Wendy from the Netherlands.❤
What a lovely, emotional story. Thank you so much for sharing it with us. The three of you are such a beautiful family.
This is the most beautiful birthing story you told. ❤️ thank you❤
Thank you for sharing your birth story and being so vulnerable. Your son is a sweetie pie. He was sucking his fingers toward the end of the video, so he seemed like he was needing to suckle. You two are a beautiful family, congratulations❣️❣️
Quite moving....I'm crying with you.....❤
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OMG, I was crying! What a story, fortunately with a happy ending. Thank you for sharing this difficult, vulnerable, yet wondrous and honest story. You guys are each other's rock! Your son is lucky to have you as parents!
Another here who cried watching this beautiful video. I really felt both your emotions. Thank you for sharing your story and your gorgeous son August. Totally understand you wanting to protect his privacy and feel honoured we got that wonderful view of him. Wishing you both all the best from Central Scotland ❤
He is absolutely beautiful. It would be lovely to see the baby from time to time. This was a very emotional video with a very happy ending.
I’m so sorry about this terrible experience. August is beautiful, so cute thank you for sharing him with us
Thank you for sharing your beautiful birth story! So happy for you both. It did bring up many memories. April 1st, 1989 my 8.3 lb baby boy was born - emergency c-section bc after 30 hours of labor, I did not dilate past 5 cm. I live in the US & the surgeons called it right away - the monitors were showing the baby was starting to be in distress & my blood pressure was way up. Everything turned out right perfectly, thankfully. Seven years later, my daughter was born via c-section. Thankful to G-d and the medical team. Blessings upon you both! you both are a very good and loving team! Strong too! 🙂
Congratulations, and thank you for respecting your son's privacy.!!!!
Thank you 🥰 Of course ❤
You both are wonderful parents to this very beautiful child! I had to stop the video more than a few times to wipe away tears. I love his name - August. ❤
I couldn’t and can’t stop crying seeing your beautiful baby boy and the strength you have had to endure Christine throughout your labour and after giving birth! God bless you both with the most beautiful little boy. Shower him and each other with boundless love. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Family means so very very much! Enjoy yours Enjoy this chapter in your young lives. God Bless You
Dear ones, I am so sorry that everything turned out differently than you had hoped. But all that matters is that you got through it and your little boy is healthy!
It wasn't easy for me to hear your story because I had almost exactly the same birth with my first child - including a terrible midwife. I can understand your thoughts and feelings - especially Christine's. You are such a strong team!
All the best to you and your wonderful little family. ❤
What a beautiful baby that is blessed with such loving parents ❤❤❤
August is so precious. Thank you for sharing your story with us. He is so cute. Enjoy these days as they grow up so fast. Blessings to you all
welcome to earth little August, you have chosen very sweet parents, that you may grow into a loving person ❤️🥰
Thank you for sharing your Birth Story, and welcome to the club! Only another parent can truly understand a birth story…we all have them, and sharing our stories renews the bond we all share as parents. Savor each day…you will not believe, or be ready for, how fast they change and grow. ❤️
He is beautiful!! What a journey you went on to have him. Stay healthy and thank you for sharing the ❤ with us!
It was worth it. Beautiful bundle of joy! ❤
Thank you so much for your heartfelt sharing of precious August's birth...blessings to the three of you.
You are so lovely couple ❤, congratulations, just loved to see how strong and kind you are ❤! Best regards to your mom, she sounds very amazing and the little baby is adorable ❤❤❤! Best wishes to you ❤! And so sweet dogs ❤!
What a Beautiful Baby Boy!!! He is sooo Precious!!!
August what a beautiful baby. Thanks for sharing your story.. Blessings to each of you.
Thank you so much for sharing your birth story and your tears! And I am so sorry you had to go through this!
Beautiful beautiful boy, thank you for sharing and showing us your wonderful, healthy baby.
I understand if your mindset was a natural home birth and it ended as a c section and 4 days of labor, it is traumatizing. Keep in mind he is alive, Kristina is alive.
A birth can never be predicted. The love you give as parents to your beautiful son is all that matters even though you couldn’t cuddle him right after the birth and wasn’t able to breast feed him right away. The fact you do this now is all that counts and I am sure he will grow up as a happy child with parents like you are. ❤
Love from a mom from the Netherlands ❤
So important to have realistic expectations - and just be thankful that medical help is there when needed. Too many young people are set up for the myth of these 'natural' births and are then more traumatised when things don't go according to their plan.
Wow! What a crazy ride this must have been - I can only imagine. It takes so much courage to step in front of the camera and share this story. Huge kudos to both of you, and congratulations on your baby boy! ❤
Thank you for sharing the story of your son's birth, but most all of, thank you for sharing him in the video! How kind of you❤. And awesome name!❤❤
I just discovered your channel today from your video piece: Why I Started to Question Everything showing up in my feed.
Thank you so much for sharing this segment on the birth of August. He is beautiful, your love for one another is beautiful, and the raw emotions and moments you shared - it’s all priceless.
Listening to yours, Christine’s & August’s birth story made me realize how much trauma I’ve held and shoved aside to start parenting right away - and mostly alone, without much support. Thank you.
Thank you for sharing. It helped me realize I have some healing to do, as likely does my son, from our traumatic birth experience. We too ended up with Pitocin and then c-section. I’m so sorry for how hard it was for all of you, and I send you all so much love and hugs of gratitude & support. I hope that you guys will work through that trauma that you experienced. If not with a counselor at least through the guidance of UA-camrs, who practice EFT tapping. Wishing you good health & much happiness & love. ❤️ Thank you. 🙏🏽
Such a beautiful story. You guys are amazing for eachother ❤
Oh Kalle and Christine, I hope you can feel the hug I send both of you. I really appreciate how hard it is to share your story, and hope in doing so it helps your healing. 🙏🙏. Your love for each other is remarkable, and your little boy is so fortunate to be able to grow up surrounded by such profound love. Even your dogs know it! August is so adorable….so nice to meet you, August! Wishing each of you much happiness, and a life filled with love, sunshine, and rainbows! Love from Pennsylvania, USA 💕🌷🐻