Awe you have every right to feel upset. It is so hard when you are in the middle of labor and exhausted to advocate for yourself. I remember my first labor and it was so overwhelming… it's very natural at this stage to feel happy and frustrated. She is precious and healthy, and that is everything. Enjoy this short newborn stage, it is an amazing time! ❤
Oh, I’m so glad everything turned out well-I was beginning to worry! Well done Charlotte, the baby is beautiful! I wish you all the best of luck and happiness and a very merry Christmas ❤❤❤
Your feelings are so valid and you don’t need to ‘get over it’. What I’m learning is women need birthing partners that can advocate them because even though you know what your body is feeling, it’s so hard to articulate when you’re in active labour. Thank you for sharing your experience, I’m sure it will help so many women!
I am crying listening to you , my two kids were years ago, I am a grandma now, but I remember my first one , they two had to induce me. So I am crying listening to to. She is beautiful and so are you. I to this day say my son just did not want to come out. How lucky to have you Mom, my mother passed when I was 16. I had the most beautiful, wonderful pleasure of being with my daughter and her babies, Her two sons were born.❤️❤️
Charlotte, thank you for sharing your birth story. You stand in your truth with vulnerability and honesty. You have helped others with your honesty. Each birth story is amazing. Mine was a C-section ,2 days after moving into our new home, while my mom was dying of breast cancer. My amazing son will graduate from law school in May. Life and death, the cycle continues. It's hard to be here, and welcome new babies into this up and down world; yet it's what we are here for. Your baby is just gorgeous, as are you. You will thrive as a new mama with your dreamy babe! Carry on with love!
Oh my guess was Rose! She’s absolutely beautiful 😍 I think the feelings you’re experiencing about the birth are perfectly normal and probably a lot more common than you realise. My oldest is 9 and I still have those feelings about my labour and birth that you’re talking about. I think it’s stemmed in the feeling of not being listened to, not having control over the situation and feeling like you should have “spoken up” but that’s much easier said than done. Especially when it’s your first and you’re trying to speak up to professionals. But I’m glad you’re both here and healthy 💓💓
Oh Charlotte what a wonderful video . Your emotion crossed over the ether & was so touching . Can empathise with your feelings about labour . Lottie has certainly stolen your heart & such a cutie . Lovely to see Rafi snuggling up too. You’re looking a picture of happiness. Love & best wishes to you all . ❤
OMG Charlotte you poor girl. Giving birth is such an emotional thing even when it goes to plan. As a first time Mum you didn't know what to expect or how it would feel. I have been waiting for this video so thank you. Your wee girl is so gorgeous. So happy for you and Lou. You look fantastic.❤
Your birth story is so emotional, my 1st delivery didn't go as I planned but holding your beautiful girl Lottie will erase all the memories. She is here with you both, healthy, happy and gorgeous. Congratulations. X
Oh you poor darling!! It breaks my heart how often I hear of women having a birth experience that was negative (often traumatic) due to excessive medical interventions. They often create a cascade effect, that whole "one thing leads to another" chain of events. I've had both traumatic and peaceful experiences and the difference was definitely caregivers that did/didn't treat birth as a natural event and having someone who was able to vocally advocate for my wishes when I wasn't able. You have every right to feel upset and definitely don't have to just "get over it." Your feelings are natural and 100% valid. That being said, I'm so thankful that you and Lottie are doing well and that you have the most precious little Christmas gift ever! She's absolutely perfect.
Congratulations Charlotte your little girl is beautiful. My baby was late and when he was born he was 10lb 15oz and the umbilical cord was wrapped around my baby's neck which cut off his oxygen when he came out so there was a lot of panic. Not only was he overdue but now he wasn't breathing. I am telling you all this because you should never put off an induction if they think the baby is overdue. His afterbirth was in pieces so we were very lucky to have our precious 6' 4" handsome son in our lives and I thank god. I have 3 children and loved bringing them up at home. We didn't have much income but we were happy. When Dad came home from work after tea it was a silly time with the kids which they loved. I have some beautiful videos of all this and it always makes us smile. I used to get upset when the kids went back to school in the holidays when most mums couldn't wait for the holidays to end. Having a baby is the most wonderful thing that can happen to a happily married couple and I wouldn't have missed it for the world. Looking forward to seeing little Rose grow up. ❤🧑🤝🧑👶🐕
Many congratulations to you, Charlotte and Lou, on the birth of your gorgeous baby daughter Lottie Rose. She’s adorable and I wish all of you much joy, happiness and good health for the future. The best Christmas gift anyone could wish for! ❤️🥰👶🏻🎄🐾
Congratulations on your little Lottie❤. Honestly, the best part of this video was seeing you put her care before anything else. The "interruptions" made it even sweeter😂
Oh Charlotte, you just never know what could have happened, so how it happened was the way it should have happened because it led to a healthy mom and baby. I was going to say she looks so much like her dad, but she also looks so much like you! The perfect mix of mom and dad. Thank you for sharing her with us!
Thank you for sharing ❤️. You have every right to feel upset. It wasn’t your job to be vocal in that moment, it was their job to examine you when you gave clear a description of the feeling. I’ve never heard of someone not being examined prior to an epidural as some friends I know have been denied an epidural due to how dialated they were. Anyways, please do not hold onto any guilt. I’m so glad she’s here safely and I wish you the best postpartum experience to heal from this birth trauma. I too had similar birth trauma and even 2 years on, it still frustrates me but talking about it and processing it has truly helped ❤️
I feel all your frustration. You are totally justified to feel the way you do and do not blame yourself it’s near on impossible to advocate for yourself when you’re about to birth a baby!! Yes it’s important she’s out safe and healthy but you matter just as much mama! I’ve just had my second baby 6 weeks ago and it’s such a big thing to go through, my first was an induction too and it’s a lot to go through! Take all the time you need to process, I’m in Scotland so not sure if it’s different but most hospitals you can request a birth debrief which might help process x
There is nothing worse than feeling like you weren't being listened to or heard...I completely relate to your frustration. With my first, it was somewhat similar but kind of opposite! I thought that I needed to push, they allowed it, but then later learned that it was too soon for me to be pushing (same kind of scenario- the overnight staff, the people were changing shifts, etc ) but no one did a proper exam on me, and when the doctor finally arrived for delivery, he said I should not have been pushing and using all of my energy they way they allowed me to. I feel like in the end, I had a healthy baby boy but I was also completely destroyed in the process- practically hallucinating with the pain and depletion of all of my resources. Lottie is GORGEOUS like her Mama and Dad! Congratulations Charlotte!!!
Congratulations, she is so beautiful. Having a baby is the most overwhelming experience, both wonderful and terrifying. Its a massive change to your life but day by day it all becomes your new normal. You will be a fantastic mum
Oh Charlotte I wish I could give you a massive hug. I have a very similar story from birthing my eight month old boy, he was twelve days overdue and if parts of my labour had been treated differently/info we had during labour was thought about a little harder, we probably wouldn’t have gone from a tranquil birth pool at home to an emergency delivery in theatre with baby in distress. It’s so hard when you have an idea in mind of your preferences that ends so far from that. I believe most hospitals offer a debrief post birth, I did this eight weeks after and found it really cathartic - perhaps something to think about for yourself. Look after yourself. Sending so much love to your little family x
Congrats!! She is absolutely adorable, and I love how smitten you are with her!! Children are such a precious gift from God, and motherhood absolutely becomes you!! Being a mom is the best!
Thanks Charlotte for telling us your birth story, as you would do in front of a friend….❤ When your little baby girl was born I thought to myself, hope they will call her… Rose! Welcome little Lottie, you have one of the sweetest mum (and grandma) in the world!😻. Big kisses from the south of France to the whole community and happy holiday season! 🎄
Oh Charlotte, this story has given me goosebumps and I felt the utmost empathy for your situation but you listened to the healthcare providers - and in a situation like this that’s all you could do. You’ve been so blessed with a healthy baby. Congratulations to your entire family 👨👩👧🎀💖
You did a WONDERFUL JOB birthing your baby!! You DID speak up!!!! I was also trying everything natural, Bradley method… to bag broke and NOT in labor, So difficult! I did have pitocin and it was incredibly painful. You did your BEST!!! And you can hold on to that and your dear new baby daughter! And you both look beautiful 😊
You put a huge smile on my face. Lottie is absolutely adorable, just like her mum. Your mother looks so happy in the photo. Enjoy these precious moments. Being a mom is one of the most rewarding things of my life. I am now a grandmother of four amazing kids. I was fortunate enough to be in the room when my oldest daughter gave birth to her son who is now 4 years old. Giving birth is unpredictable. Thanks for sharing your story.
Delighted you are both alright. I was scanning all the forums for news of your birth and when I couldn't see anything my heart sank. To see you and Lottie together has taken a huge load off my shoulders. Well done Charlotte...sending a big hug to you and yours ...and wishing you a beautful Christmas xx
Oh my goodness, I started to cry as soon as you did Charlotte. You poor thing. You were right and they should have examined you, but it was your first birth so you were unsure. I'm so sorry for you. Definitely a learning experience and you now know to be your own advocate. Always, always trust your gut...anything to do with your baby going forward- always trust your instincts! ❤❤
Charlotte, I am so sorry you had that not so great experience during labor and birth. Your baby girl is so cute and precious. I think she looks so much like her dad. You are going to be a great mom. I know your entire family is excited.
I’ve just watched your lovely vlog about your birth story. First of all, congratulations on your beautiful baby girl, she’s such a beautiful little poppet 🩷 Your emotions are so understandable, and your body was telling you one very powerful thing during labour, without the midwife confirming things. Your heart was set on being in as much control as possible, and it didn’t go to plan. However, your story will help so many others, and you can concentrate now on enjoying little Lottie xxx
Congratulations Charlotte and Lou and of course Lottie. There are definitely similarities to our stories. I was overdue, but was in labor for over 48 hours. I did not want an epidural either, but realized if I didn’t I would not be able to push. There is nothing like childbirth and motherhood . I absolutely agree with you. Lottie is beautiful.
Don't beat yourself up! Every birth is completely different. Having the 'ideal' birth with candles and music doesn't always happen. As long as you and the baby got through it all healthily that's all that counts. I wet through exactly the same, 14daysoverdue, induction, fontuse didn't work and my baby had to be dragged out with forceps! I bet she will be a chilled little human. Well done you!
Bless you for being such an amazing mother right from the get go - and look how precious, she’s so bright eyed and photogenic OMG absolutely perfect! You angels!
I’m so glad you’re all safe and well ☺️ you’re well within your right to be upset and grieve the birth that you didn’t get and to question decisions. I’m a student midwife and my hospital offers a birth reflection service which people find really helpful to come to terms with what happened and why, maybe look into it if it’s something that appeals to you❤ sending all my love x
Congratulations on your beautiful baby! I'm currently 28 weeks with my first and it's so great to hear all sorts of different birth stories. I think it's so common for women not to have the birth they expected and I'm so sorry you're one of them. But the most important thing now is that she's healthy and happy ❤
Thank you for sharing your story with us and for introducing us to little Lottie. She looks so like Lou. 😊 I wish midwives/doctors would listen to us mums, we know instinctively when to push even if it doesn't fit in with their schedule. You'll have learnt from this and will know better next time but don't beat yourself up, she's here and you're both healthy, that's all that matters. Enjoy.
Oh, Charlotte, you experienced poor maternal care in that hospital so common these days, sadly. Understaffed, overwhelmed and trying to cut costs, overlooking mental and physical health of mother and baby. Seems in Uk there is tendency to leave it to nature way to late. In other countries they give induction 7th overdue day and they have less cesareans and less mortality in complications. And they keep mothers unawares of loads at time of discharge. But most importantly she is here and healthy, and you are too. Enjoy being a mum. She is chilled cs you were and are too.
@@suzanablank5809 I'm in the US and I had my induction seven days after my original due date. The doctor didn't want to risk the baby's wellbeing and postpone to later. The oxytocin drip was so painful I begged for an epidural almost immediately. This delayed the labor process considerably and also slowed my son's heart rate. It was a nightmare. It literally took me 8 hours to go from 0 dilation to about 5.5-6cm and then 15 min to go from 6 to fully dilated. I also felt an incredible urge to push poop out and the nurse dismissed my concern saying she had just checked me not too long ago and that I couldn't have gotten full dilation in such a short span of time. But I kept nagging and complaining and threatened to push anyways. At that point, I figured they were getting annoyed with my attitude and decided to check just to indulge me. Lo and behold I was fully dilated and when they asked me to do a practice push they saw the baby's head crowning and these were her exact words: "please hold it, I don't want to have to deliver your baby". All hell broke loose from then on and I literally had to make a massive effort to hold the baby in until the doctor arrived. When he finally arrived, it literally took only 3 pushes to get the baby out.
Aw Charlotte what a lovely video. Sending you all the love. It’s funny how births never seem to go as planned. I had such an easy pregnancy with my son 14 years ago now but the birth was another matter! My contractions completely stopped and I had to push him out I then had a postpartum haemorrhage and lost 4. Pints of blood and ended up having two blood transfusions. It was probably the most traumatic thing I’ve experienced and not what I was expecting at all as a 21 year old mum. I have to say I should probably have got some therapy for it because every Christmas (he was born on Christmas Eve) I get quite low and I think it’s the unresolved trauma. So just to say you getting upset is very valid and natural to be upset. It doesn’t sound like they handled it particularly well but I know they’re under enormous pressure and do a fantastic job. Just go easy on yourself because a trauma is a trauma and you will need time to heal xx sending you and Lottie and all your fam much love 💕 I have missed your videos as you bring such joy and happiness with them xx happy Christmas xx
I just wanted to say I had a very similar labour and it took a long time to process what happened. It was traumatic! There are so many factors that come in to play, you did an incredible job giving birth ❤
Thank you for sharing your story and your beautiful little Lottie. She is adorable! You did everything correctly, the midwife should have listened to you and examined you regardless of fear of infection. You tried to tell her but she didn’t listen. Lottie is a little angel. ❤😊 Congratulations to you and your family and hope all of you have a very Merry 1st Christmas with your baby girl. ❤️🎄🥰
Bless your heart, I'm a mom of five, all natural and unmedicated, so from my experience, I 100% agree with your assumptions. You're such a trooper. And baby is so beautiful.
Thank you for sharing your experience. I cried with you ❤️ I also experienced labour trauma and I’m starting to feel better about the experience 10 weeks on. You are an incredible, powerful woman! Mums are warriors 🩷
Charlotte you have every right to feel the way you feel. It’s your story and your feelings. I teared up with you , because I felt your frustration and sadness. You are so adorable with her and real. You did win the lottery, you actually won your Lottie - ry. Congratulations on your beautiful baby. Enjoy every minute, time goes too fast. Blessings. ❤️
She is gorgeous. Congratulations Charlotte on your beautiful baby girl. I understand your emotional birth experience. My son is 36 and his birth felt equally traumatic. It took me a long time to get over it but you do eventually. I loved being a mum too. That first year was so fabulous. Enjoy the time together.nothing beats that feeling. Xx
Ahh you gorgeous girl. Nobody really warns you how tricky birth is and unfortunately even with all the best plans things can go quite differently. I remember 23 years ago going through something very similar and really felt emotional and shell shocked to start with. I hope you take solace in all the love you have for your beautiful Lottie (love the name too) and enjoy every moment it goes in a blink. She’s a pure delight 💗
I’m about 20 minutes in and this story reminds me of when my mom gave birth to my brother. Same thing with her. She was ready to push and absolutely knew my brother was ready to come out, and she kept telling them but the doctor wouldn’t listen to her. He acted like he was busy and couldn’t be bothered and kept telling her she wasn’t ready. They didn’t even give her an epidural! She had a horrible experience and to this day blames the negligence of the doctor. There’s more the the story but I’ll just leave it at that. Here in America, patients have to advocate for themselves as regular doctors often gaslight and downplay the patients problems, but you wouldn’t think you would have to advocate for proper care while giving birth! I’m so sorry to hear this didn’t go as planned but thank god your beautiful baby girl is here and healthy and that is a huge blessing ❤❤❤
Aww she’s gorgeous! I can confirm that your story is very similar to mine- my daughter is now 36 but it was so traumatic I could do it again. My midwife was nothing short of cruel and that made it even worse. Inductions are so brutal on your body too. I hope you eventually manage to process what happened to you, but don’t minimise the impact this has had on you which I did and never really came to terms with it. All my best wishes x
Congratulations! She is truly beautiful! Had tears in my eyes listening, I think your frustration is just your mother instinct! You knew your own child and your body!
My baby girl is five years old now and I was very emotional watching this I had a similar labour story. I couldn’t talk about it for so long without crying. This bought me back to that day. Well done both of you ❤ enjoy every precious moment xx
I went through very similar to you Charlotte's as my son was happy inside and overdue but being induced was hell and afterwards I told them never again and was offered a caesarian instead !! I was left asleep in a bath and after 13 internal examinations and hours of pain no one even knew my waters had broken and I was bleeding a lot. I kept going in and out of consciousness. They then they upped my epidural and got me from 2cm to 10cm in no time. Amazing what they can do when they realise they haven't been keeping an eye on things. I had a bad tear and then 18 months later had to have a Fenton's procedure as well as they stitched me too tightly! The joys of the nhs are very slim. Lottie is a beautiful name. Well done Charlotte for getting through the birth 👶
You are totally right. Your body knew to push. Next time you will know. It's a miracle that children are born at all! A lot goes on. You were so brave, you are a wonderful mother.
Hanks so much for,sharing with us. I am so,sorry you did not have the positive birth you expected but look at this darling Lottie and how pretty she is. It was all worth it. Enjoy. 👶👶👶🥰🥰🥰💕💕💕
Aw Charlotte! The emotions are still so raw for such a long time. You did amazing and you are obviously a great Mum. I had a similar scenario with my first where I was stopping my body pushing because they didn’t believe I was ready. I didn’t realise until after and it made it so much harder when they did actually want me to push. My contractions had stopped and I was just pushing for the hell of it and ended up with a 2nd degree tear. When it came to my second I warned them I’m going with my body this time…and they were like yep you’ve done this before you go with your body! I wish they listened more to first time mothers, we know our bodies! Regardless if we’ve done it before or not. You enjoy all the cuddles, soak it all up. My biggest advice is you know your baby better than anyone else and trust your gut xx
You have every right to be concerned, it could’ve ended very badly. I still cry, thinking about my son‘s birth and that was 38 years ago. I was left for over 4hrs when I had the feeling I needed to push and was told over and over I was nowhere near ready. All of a sudden his heart was dipping it turned out because I was left too long in the last stages, he haemorrhaged. He’s heart stopped it took 17 minutes to revive him. He was left with a lot of complications as he went into shock. Although I was left with over 100 stitches as he was facing up with his hand out. It was nothing compared to what he endured including a broken shoulder caused by the fight to get him out. It broke my heart to see him in so much pain. It was 3mths before he came home. I carried the guilt that I should’ve demanded to be listened to, but given he was my first I eventually came to understand it was the midwife’s fault for she had a duty of care to us both we were totally under her care. I am so glad your sweet angel was delivered safely
@@modelmouth thank you I would have gone through anything for him but to see him suffer and having to live with the side effects for the rest of his life that’s heartbreaking
Listening to your story is MY story with my 1st child my daughter 😢.. 3 days of in & out of hospital same thing wouldn’t dilate and after epidural she came in 40 mins.. I felt so helpless I didn’t speak up as well! God bless you, you’re beautiful baby & family… thankfully she was healthy & happy!..it’s perfectly good to cry ❤🙏
AW Lottie is beautiful Charlotte. Such a beautiful family congratulations to you all. Brought back memories of when I had my daughter 21 years ago(crikey makes me feel old) Love the pic of your mum holding Lottie she looks so proud. xxx
Congratulations! What a beautiful baby! You dont have to apologize for not sending out a video right away! A new child is a lot of work! You need that time with your new joy!
Little lottie is absolutely beautiful and what a content calm little baby, even though her birth was traumatic for you it certainly hasn’t affected her, she is just adorable 🥰 hope you are healing well xxxx
Congratulation to you Charlotte Thank you so much for sharing your story. The maternity unit, and the staff involved, should know how you experienced their care, to review and improve. Send them a link to you video. She is gorgeous!
Hi Charlotte What a perfect name, I love it. Thank you for sharing your emotional birth story. Sadly most births don’t go to plan and the emotion of it is untestable. Lotte is evening and I’m happy for you all. I hope Raffie’s nose isn’t too out of joint bless him ❤
Bless you, you’ve had a time of it. I also had a really bad labour and ended up with an emergency caesarean. I felt I wasn’t listened to and have lost confidence for having baby no2. I sympathise. Labour is hard mama!! Well done, she’s absolutely gorgeous. Have been looking forward to this vid! Take care xx
I also get emotional when you tell your story, and It's not strange at all with all your hormons after having a baby. When I had my girl, 20 years ago, I also had epidural... I regret it so much, I also felt numbed in my legs and the labor stayed up because of that. Our girls heart rate also was a bit critical and I couldn't push since it all had stopped. The doctor said that they must use the vacuum extraction because of it all had took so long time, 23 hours, and they, we also, were worried about the baby. Finally she came out😍. Its afterwards that you start thinking about everything and what could go wrong. When we later had our boy, I refused to have epidural and instead everything went soooooo much smoother with having nitrous oxide (=laughing gas?), it was wonderful and I could fell my hole body and push as I needed. Congratulations to your beautiful Lottie🥰
It’s ok to get emotional. You definitely ready to push when you felt it. But you know what… you have a healthy baby girl and I believe God orchestrates things in our lives for a reason.
46 years after giving birth I still remember feeling like you did. . The pain was such a shock. and no one understood. Thankyou for sharing your story.
Welcome to motherhood -she is gorgeous - ur such an authentic person , that’s why I follow u - I’m glad u waited to tell ur story - for u it’s so important you dictated that - I’m glad all the listeners didn’t put pressure on u . Btw it’s a perfect entry to the world - every mum has a story and the unplanned rattles every mum -u did a wonderful job- I felt ur frustration ,don’t worry ur story will help others I’m sure !
Charlotte, Lottie Rose is truly so beautiful and I can see Lou in her. As I watched and listened to your birthing story I unexpectedly was reminded of how I had described my daughter Holly’s arrival 40 years ago. I have always described her arrival as she just slid right out. You’re the first woman I’ve ever heard say the same thing. My daughter had been 16 days early when I went into labor but I just wasn’t dilating so I was given the pitocin then everything happened so hard and quickly. She weighed in at 7lbs 11 ozs. Seeing your raw emotions brought me to emotional tears and just admiring your love for your gift so warms my heart. Thank you so much for sharing your precious gift to us all❣❣❣
My love, you are angry and it’s the most natural feeling. This was your baby’s and having a third degree tear as well as lots of blood loss?! Time is great healer and I think itll help you come to terms with what shouldn’t have happens, arrange a meeting or write a letter to the hospital and get it off your chest. My heart melted when I saw your tears. I understand believe me I do. Thank god 🙏♥️ your little angel 👼 is safe and sound. Also , how aware she is, wow 🤗🤗🤗🤗. My gosh that photograph of your mum holding her and you husband too♥️♥️ Your puppy is so protective. There is so much love 🥰 Congratulations to all of you. I wish you all the best 🧿🧿🧿🧿♥️♥️♥️♥️
Oh Charlotte you brought me to tears. You poor thing. I completely understand everything your struggling with. I do believe they should have been examined you as well before the epidural since so much time had passed and hard contractions were happening while waiting for the doctor. You absolutely could have went from a 2 to a 10 with that hard of contractions. I did in 20 minutes with both my deliveries. I know how important it was for me to have a natural birth so I completely understand. This would have made me very upset as well. Im so thankful everything in the end baby was absolutely fine, god bless! I went 10 days and 12 days pass my due date with both my deliveries. I as well strongly believe in letting baby come when they are ready and don’t believe in induction unless obviously baby is at risk. Having them in the tummy a little longer makes for such a healthier looking baby as well. They have more fat on them and their skin coloring is beautiful. Mine were 9 pounds and 10 pounds. Really surprised you going that many days she wasn’t bigger but it did her well. She would have been in the 6 pound range. My great Grandmother was Charlotte and she went by Lottie. She is absolutely beautiful Charlotte and I love her name.💕
Oh beautiful Mama and child! You did so good! As a mother of five my first three labors didn’t feel right to me but I listened to the doctors. The last two I trusted my own body and did the research that gave me the confidence I needed. I pushed when I felt like it not when someone told me too. I had the most wonderful natural births. Your sorrow is valid as is the gratitude that all went fine. ❤
Oh aww ia ao ao precious! You look radiant as well. Congratulations on your beautiful daughter. I have four children and have enjoyed every minute of being a mum. There is no greater joy in life. Hold her tight and and never let go!
You have every right to be upset. I am a nurse practitioner myself and have been through 3 labors and deliveries too. They are all different and many many are complicated and do not go as you would have liked. I think you should have been educated better by these nurses and someone should have been there to explain everything better. In the end it truly all worked out and that's what really matters the most. It wasn't as you expected but the outcome is just beautiful. Your hormones are still really not in control and it makes you very sensitive and emotional, this subsides slowly. She is absolutely beautiful and I love the name Lottie Rose. You will be an amazing mom. How did Lou do through it all?
No birth story is perfect. You have nothing to be ashamed of that it did not go to plan. Congrats on the beautiful addition to your family! She is adorable!!!
Awe you have every right to feel upset. It is so hard when you are in the middle of labor and exhausted to advocate for yourself. I remember my first labor and it was so overwhelming… it's very natural at this stage to feel happy and frustrated. She is precious and healthy, and that is everything. Enjoy this short newborn stage, it is an amazing time! ❤
Oh, I’m so glad everything turned out well-I was beginning to worry! Well done Charlotte, the baby is beautiful! I wish you all the best of luck and happiness and a very merry Christmas ❤❤❤
Congratulations,such a beautiful precious daughter.Happy Christmas to you all ❤️
Aww she is so beautiful
Congratulations ❤
Your feelings are so valid and you don’t need to ‘get over it’. What I’m learning is women need birthing partners that can advocate them because even though you know what your body is feeling, it’s so hard to articulate when you’re in active labour. Thank you for sharing your experience, I’m sure it will help so many women!
I am crying listening to you , my two kids were years ago, I am a grandma now, but I remember my first one , they two had to induce me. So I am crying listening to to. She is beautiful and so are you. I to this day say my son just did not want to come out.
How lucky to have you Mom, my mother passed when I was 16. I had the most beautiful, wonderful pleasure of being with my daughter and her babies, Her two sons were born.❤️❤️
Charlotte, thank you for sharing your birth story. You stand in your truth with vulnerability and honesty. You have helped others with your honesty. Each birth story is amazing. Mine was a C-section ,2 days after moving into our new home, while my mom was dying of breast cancer. My amazing son will graduate from law school in May. Life and death, the cycle continues. It's hard to be here, and welcome new babies into this up and down world; yet it's what we are here for. Your baby is just gorgeous, as are you. You will thrive as a new mama with your dreamy babe! Carry on with love!
Oh my guess was Rose! She’s absolutely beautiful 😍 I think the feelings you’re experiencing about the birth are perfectly normal and probably a lot more common than you realise. My oldest is 9 and I still have those feelings about my labour and birth that you’re talking about. I think it’s stemmed in the feeling of not being listened to, not having control over the situation and feeling like you should have “spoken up” but that’s much easier said than done. Especially when it’s your first and you’re trying to speak up to professionals. But I’m glad you’re both here and healthy 💓💓
She's an angel; thank you for sharing her with us. Major congratulations!
Oh Charlotte what a wonderful video . Your emotion crossed over the ether & was so touching . Can empathise with your feelings about labour . Lottie has certainly stolen your heart & such a cutie . Lovely to see Rafi snuggling up too. You’re looking a picture of happiness. Love & best wishes to you all . ❤
OMG Charlotte you poor girl. Giving birth is such an emotional thing even when it goes to plan. As a first time Mum you didn't know what to expect or how it would feel. I have been waiting for this video so thank you. Your wee girl is so gorgeous. So happy for you and Lou. You look fantastic.❤
Congrats on ur new arrival she is gorg enjoy x
Your birth story is so emotional, my 1st delivery didn't go as I planned but holding your beautiful girl Lottie will erase all the memories. She is here with you both, healthy, happy and gorgeous. Congratulations. X
Oh you poor darling!! It breaks my heart how often I hear of women having a birth experience that was negative (often traumatic) due to excessive medical interventions. They often create a cascade effect, that whole "one thing leads to another" chain of events. I've had both traumatic and peaceful experiences and the difference was definitely caregivers that did/didn't treat birth as a natural event and having someone who was able to vocally advocate for my wishes when I wasn't able. You have every right to feel upset and definitely don't have to just "get over it." Your feelings are natural and 100% valid. That being said, I'm so thankful that you and Lottie are doing well and that you have the most precious little Christmas gift ever! She's absolutely perfect.
Congratulations Charlotte your little girl is beautiful. My baby was late and when he was born he was 10lb 15oz and the umbilical cord was wrapped around my baby's neck which cut off his oxygen when he came out so there was a lot of panic. Not only was he overdue but now he wasn't breathing. I am telling you all this because you should never put off an induction if they think the baby is overdue. His afterbirth was in pieces so we were very lucky to have our precious 6' 4" handsome son in our lives and I thank god. I have 3 children and loved bringing them up at home. We didn't have much income but we were happy. When Dad came home from work after tea it was a silly time with the kids which they loved. I have some beautiful videos of all this and it always makes us smile. I used to get upset when the kids went back to school in the holidays when most mums couldn't wait for the holidays to end. Having a baby is the most wonderful thing that can happen to a happily married couple and I wouldn't have missed it for the world. Looking forward to seeing little Rose grow up. ❤🧑🤝🧑👶🐕
Many congratulations to you, Charlotte and Lou, on the birth of your gorgeous baby daughter Lottie Rose. She’s adorable and I wish all of you much joy, happiness and good health for the future. The best Christmas gift anyone could wish for! ❤️🥰👶🏻🎄🐾
Your baby Rose is absolutely gorgeous and beautiful. Congratulations Charlotte
She's so beautiful and perfect... Congrats... Welcome to parenthood 🙏❤️
Crying along with you! So so so so pleased for you and your partner Charlotte. Well done you did it!!!! xxxxx
Thank you Darling 🥰❤️😘
Congratulations on your little Lottie❤. Honestly, the best part of this video was seeing you put her care before anything else. The "interruptions" made it even sweeter😂
Always ❤
Oh Charlotte, you just never know what could have happened, so how it happened was the way it should have happened because it led to a healthy mom and baby. I was going to say she looks so much like her dad, but she also looks so much like you! The perfect mix of mom and dad. Thank you for sharing her with us!
Thank you for sharing ❤️. You have every right to feel upset. It wasn’t your job to be vocal in that moment, it was their job to examine you when you gave clear a description of the feeling. I’ve never heard of someone not being examined prior to an epidural as some friends I know have been denied an epidural due to how dialated they were. Anyways, please do not hold onto any guilt. I’m so glad she’s here safely and I wish you the best postpartum experience to heal from this birth trauma. I too had similar birth trauma and even 2 years on, it still frustrates me but talking about it and processing it has truly helped ❤️
I feel all your frustration. You are totally justified to feel the way you do and do not blame yourself it’s near on impossible to advocate for yourself when you’re about to birth a baby!! Yes it’s important she’s out safe and healthy but you matter just as much mama! I’ve just had my second baby 6 weeks ago and it’s such a big thing to go through, my first was an induction too and it’s a lot to go through! Take all the time you need to process, I’m in Scotland so not sure if it’s different but most hospitals you can request a birth debrief which might help process x
There is nothing worse than feeling like you weren't being listened to or heard...I completely relate to your frustration. With my first, it was somewhat similar but kind of opposite! I thought that I needed to push, they allowed it, but then later learned that it was too soon for me to be pushing (same kind of scenario- the overnight staff, the people were changing shifts, etc ) but no one did a proper exam on me, and when the doctor finally arrived for delivery, he said I should not have been pushing and using all of my energy they way they allowed me to. I feel like in the end, I had a healthy baby boy but I was also completely destroyed in the process- practically hallucinating with the pain and depletion of all of my resources. Lottie is GORGEOUS like her Mama and Dad! Congratulations Charlotte!!!
Congratulations, she is so beautiful. Having a baby is the most overwhelming experience, both wonderful and terrifying. Its a massive change to your life but day by day it all becomes your new normal. You will be a fantastic mum
Oh Charlotte I wish I could give you a massive hug. I have a very similar story from birthing my eight month old boy, he was twelve days overdue and if parts of my labour had been treated differently/info we had during labour was thought about a little harder, we probably wouldn’t have gone from a tranquil birth pool at home to an emergency delivery in theatre with baby in distress. It’s so hard when you have an idea in mind of your preferences that ends so far from that. I believe most hospitals offer a debrief post birth, I did this eight weeks after and found it really cathartic - perhaps something to think about for yourself. Look after yourself. Sending so much love to your little family x
Congrats!! She is absolutely adorable, and I love how smitten you are with her!! Children are such a precious gift from God, and motherhood absolutely becomes you!! Being a mom is the best!
Thanks Charlotte for telling us your birth story, as you would do in front of a friend….❤
When your little baby girl was born I thought to myself, hope they will call her… Rose! Welcome little Lottie, you have one of the sweetest mum (and grandma) in the world!😻. Big kisses from the south of France to the whole community and happy holiday season! 🎄
Congratulations Charlotte and Lou! Lottie Rose is adorable! The joy and love you feel is coming through the screen! ❤
Oh Charlotte, this story has given me goosebumps and I felt the utmost empathy for your situation but you listened to the healthcare providers - and in a situation like this that’s all you could do. You’ve been so blessed with a healthy baby. Congratulations to your entire family 👨👩👧🎀💖
Charlotte, I don’t know how I missed this! Congratulations, she is absolutely beautiful ❤. Enjoy every moment xxx
You did a WONDERFUL JOB birthing your baby!! You DID speak up!!!! I was also trying everything natural, Bradley method… to bag broke and NOT in labor, So difficult! I did have pitocin and it was incredibly painful. You did your BEST!!! And you can hold on to that and your dear new baby daughter!
And you both look beautiful 😊
You put a huge smile on my face. Lottie is absolutely adorable, just like her mum. Your mother looks so happy in the photo. Enjoy these precious moments. Being a mom is one of the most rewarding things of my life. I am now a grandmother of four amazing kids. I was fortunate enough to be in the room when my oldest daughter gave birth to her son who is now 4 years old. Giving birth is unpredictable. Thanks for sharing your story.
Delighted you are both alright. I was scanning all the forums for news of your birth and when I couldn't see anything my heart sank.
To see you and Lottie together has taken a huge load off my shoulders.
Well done Charlotte...sending a big hug to you and yours ...and wishing you a beautful Christmas xx
Oh my goodness, I started to cry as soon as you did Charlotte. You poor thing. You were right and they should have examined you, but it was your first birth so you were unsure. I'm so sorry for you. Definitely a learning experience and you now know to be your own advocate. Always, always trust your gut...anything to do with your baby going forward- always trust your instincts! ❤❤
She is so beautiful ❤ Congratulations to you and Lou!
Charlotte, I am so sorry you had that not so great experience during labor and birth. Your baby girl is so cute and precious. I think she looks so much like her dad. You are going to be a great mom. I know your entire family is excited.
I’ve just watched your lovely vlog about your birth story. First of all, congratulations on your beautiful baby girl, she’s such a beautiful little poppet 🩷
Your emotions are so understandable, and your body was telling you one very powerful thing during labour, without the midwife confirming things. Your heart was set on being in as much control as possible, and it didn’t go to plan. However, your story will help so many others, and you can concentrate now on enjoying little Lottie xxx
Congratulations Charlotte and Lou and of course Lottie. There are definitely similarities to our stories. I was overdue, but was in labor for over 48 hours. I did not want an epidural either, but realized if I didn’t I would not be able to push. There is nothing like childbirth and motherhood . I absolutely agree with you. Lottie is beautiful.
Don't beat yourself up! Every birth is completely different. Having the 'ideal' birth with candles and music doesn't always happen. As long as you and the baby got through it all healthily that's all that counts. I wet through exactly the same, 14daysoverdue, induction, fontuse didn't work and my baby had to be dragged out with forceps! I bet she will be a chilled little human. Well done you!
So Glad u posted this Video… I’d been wondering if u had the baby yet …. She’s Beautiful & Precious, enjoy every minute of this stage 🥰
Bless you for being such an amazing mother right from the get go - and look how precious, she’s so bright eyed and photogenic OMG absolutely perfect! You angels!
I’m so glad you’re all safe and well ☺️ you’re well within your right to be upset and grieve the birth that you didn’t get and to question decisions. I’m a student midwife and my hospital offers a birth reflection service which people find really helpful to come to terms with what happened and why, maybe look into it if it’s something that appeals to you❤ sending all my love x
Congratulations, Lottie she's here safe and sound. Well done. Thank you for sharing ❤ love from Rosie O from Devon England 🏴 😊
Congratulations on your beautiful baby! I'm currently 28 weeks with my first and it's so great to hear all sorts of different birth stories. I think it's so common for women not to have the birth they expected and I'm so sorry you're one of them. But the most important thing now is that she's healthy and happy ❤
Thank you for sharing your story with us and for introducing us to little Lottie. She looks so like Lou. 😊
I wish midwives/doctors would listen to us mums, we know instinctively when to push even if it doesn't fit in with their schedule. You'll have learnt from this and will know better next time but don't beat yourself up, she's here and you're both healthy, that's all that matters. Enjoy.
Oh, Charlotte, you experienced poor maternal care in that hospital so common these days, sadly. Understaffed, overwhelmed and trying to cut costs, overlooking mental and physical health of mother and baby. Seems in Uk there is tendency to leave it to nature way to late. In other countries they give induction 7th overdue day and they have less cesareans and less mortality in complications. And they keep mothers unawares of loads at time of discharge. But most importantly she is here and healthy, and you are too. Enjoy being a mum. She is chilled cs you were and are too.
@@suzanablank5809 I'm in the US and I had my induction seven days after my original due date. The doctor didn't want to risk the baby's wellbeing and postpone to later. The oxytocin drip was so painful I begged for an epidural almost immediately. This delayed the labor process considerably and also slowed my son's heart rate. It was a nightmare. It literally took me 8 hours to go from 0 dilation to about 5.5-6cm and then 15 min to go from 6 to fully dilated. I also felt an incredible urge to push poop out and the nurse dismissed my concern saying she had just checked me not too long ago and that I couldn't have gotten full dilation in such a short span of time. But I kept nagging and complaining and threatened to push anyways. At that point, I figured they were getting annoyed with my attitude and decided to check just to indulge me. Lo and behold I was fully dilated and when they asked me to do a practice push they saw the baby's head crowning and these were her exact words: "please hold it, I don't want to have to deliver your baby". All hell broke loose from then on and I literally had to make a massive effort to hold the baby in until the doctor arrived. When he finally arrived, it literally took only 3 pushes to get the baby out.
Congratulations on the birth of beautiful Lottie! What a sweetheart she is! You are just glowing as a new mum and I'm so happy for you and Lou.
Aw Charlotte what a lovely video. Sending you all the love. It’s funny how births never seem to go as planned. I had such an easy pregnancy with my son 14 years ago now but the birth was another matter! My contractions completely stopped and I had to push him out I then had a postpartum haemorrhage and lost 4. Pints of blood and ended up having two blood transfusions. It was probably the most traumatic thing I’ve experienced and not what I was expecting at all as a 21 year old mum. I have to say I should probably have got some therapy for it because every Christmas (he was born on Christmas Eve) I get quite low and I think it’s the unresolved trauma. So just to say you getting upset is very valid and natural to be upset. It doesn’t sound like they handled it particularly well but I know they’re under enormous pressure and do a fantastic job. Just go easy on yourself because a trauma is a trauma and you will need time to heal xx sending you and Lottie and all your fam much love 💕 I have missed your videos as you bring such joy and happiness with them xx happy Christmas xx
I just wanted to say I had a very similar labour and it took a long time to process what happened. It was traumatic! There are so many factors that come in to play, you did an incredible job giving birth ❤
Thank you! That was just beautiful! You are so genuine Charlotte! Little Lottie is so precious! Congratulations to Lou and Raffie as well ❤
Thank you for sharing your story and your beautiful little Lottie. She is adorable! You did everything correctly, the midwife should have listened to you and examined you regardless of fear of infection. You tried to tell her but she didn’t listen. Lottie is a little angel. ❤😊 Congratulations to you and your family and hope all of you have a very Merry 1st Christmas with your baby girl. ❤️🎄🥰
Bless your heart, I'm a mom of five, all natural and unmedicated, so from my experience, I 100% agree with your assumptions. You're such a trooper. And baby is so beautiful.
Aww she is adorable 🥰
Loved the fact you paused to feed her 💗
I absolutely love motherhood too, it’s been the best thing I’ve ever done. Pregnant with number 2 now and can’t wait to do it all again ❤
Awww sweet blessings! Lottie is one of my favorite names ❣️ you look amazing… such a pretty mommy. God bless 😊
Thank you for sharing your experience. I cried with you ❤️ I also experienced labour trauma and I’m starting to feel better about the experience 10 weeks on. You are an incredible, powerful woman! Mums are warriors 🩷
So happy to see baby Lottie she’s gorgeous. Many congratulations to you both.x
Charlotte you have every right to feel the way you feel. It’s your story and your feelings. I teared up with you , because I felt your frustration and sadness. You are so adorable with her and real. You did win the lottery, you actually won your Lottie - ry. Congratulations on your beautiful baby. Enjoy every minute, time goes too fast. Blessings. ❤️
She is gorgeous. Congratulations Charlotte on your beautiful baby girl. I understand your emotional birth experience. My son is 36 and his birth felt equally traumatic. It took me a long time to get over it but you do eventually. I loved being a mum too. That first year was so fabulous. Enjoy the time together.nothing beats that feeling. Xx
Ahh you gorgeous girl. Nobody really warns you how tricky birth is and unfortunately even with all the best plans things can go quite differently. I remember 23 years ago going through something very similar and really felt emotional and shell shocked to start with. I hope you take solace in all the love you have for your beautiful Lottie (love the name too) and enjoy every moment it goes in a blink. She’s a pure delight 💗
I’m about 20 minutes in and this story reminds me of when my mom gave birth to my brother. Same thing with her. She was ready to push and absolutely knew my brother was ready to come out, and she kept telling them but the doctor wouldn’t listen to her. He acted like he was busy and couldn’t be bothered and kept telling her she wasn’t ready. They didn’t even give her an epidural! She had a horrible experience and to this day blames the negligence of the doctor. There’s more the the story but I’ll just leave it at that. Here in America, patients have to advocate for themselves as regular doctors often gaslight and downplay the patients problems, but you wouldn’t think you would have to advocate for proper care while giving birth! I’m so sorry to hear this didn’t go as planned but thank god your beautiful baby girl is here and healthy and that is a huge blessing ❤❤❤
Thank you for sharing and God Bless!
Congratulations Charlotte on precious baby girl! 🥺🥺🥺Welcome to the world baby angel, wishing you all the greatest adventures & magical moments!
Aww she’s gorgeous! I can confirm that your story is very similar to mine- my daughter is now 36 but it was so traumatic I could do it again. My midwife was nothing short of cruel and that made it even worse. Inductions are so brutal on your body too. I hope you eventually manage to process what happened to you, but don’t minimise the impact this has had on you which I did and never really came to terms with it. All my best wishes x
She’s absolutely beautiful and I’m so happy everyone is happy and healthy❤
Winning the lottery with Lottie. Congratulations! How wonderful. I’m so happy for you all.
Congratulations! She is truly beautiful! Had tears in my eyes listening, I think your frustration is just your mother instinct! You knew your own child and your body!
Your daughter is precious and I'm so sorry about your experience, you have every right to be upset, they absolutely misjudged the situation.
Gorgeous little Lottie. Congratulations to all. Your Mom looked so happy holding her. Thanks for sharing and Merry Christmas. 🎄🎅🎄
My baby girl is five years old now and I was very emotional watching this I had a similar labour story. I couldn’t talk about it for so long without crying. This bought me back to that day. Well done both of you ❤ enjoy every precious moment xx
I went through very similar to you Charlotte's as my son was happy inside and overdue but being induced was hell and afterwards I told them never again and was offered a caesarian instead !! I was left asleep in a bath and after 13 internal examinations and hours of pain no one even knew my waters had broken and I was bleeding a lot. I kept going in and out of consciousness. They then they upped my epidural and got me from 2cm to 10cm in no time. Amazing what they can do when they realise they haven't been keeping an eye on things. I had a bad tear and then 18 months later had to have a Fenton's procedure as well as they stitched me too tightly! The joys of the nhs are very slim. Lottie is a beautiful name. Well done Charlotte for getting through the birth 👶
It’s been 25 years since my last birth and I still get very emotional listening to birth stories. In a good way🥰
You are totally right. Your body knew to push. Next time you will know. It's a miracle that children are born at all! A lot goes on. You were so brave, you are a wonderful mother.
Aw bless you just sending you lots and lots of love. Try to let the feelings go. She is beautiful and healthy and perfect xxx
Hanks so much for,sharing with us. I am so,sorry you did not have the positive birth you expected but look at this darling Lottie and how pretty she is. It was all worth it. Enjoy. 👶👶👶🥰🥰🥰💕💕💕
Awww she’s absolutely adorable and beautiful! She’s arrived into a very much loving family. Congratulations 🩷🩷🩷xxx
Aw Charlotte! The emotions are still so raw for such a long time. You did amazing and you are obviously a great Mum. I had a similar scenario with my first where I was stopping my body pushing because they didn’t believe I was ready. I didn’t realise until after and it made it so much harder when they did actually want me to push. My contractions had stopped and I was just pushing for the hell of it and ended up with a 2nd degree tear. When it came to my second I warned them I’m going with my body this time…and they were like yep you’ve done this before you go with your body! I wish they listened more to first time mothers, we know our bodies! Regardless if we’ve done it before or not. You enjoy all the cuddles, soak it all up. My biggest advice is you know your baby better than anyone else and trust your gut xx
Congratulations on the arrival of Lottie Rose, a beautiful bundle of joy. Enjoy every precious minute ❤
You have every right to be concerned, it could’ve ended very badly. I still cry, thinking about my son‘s birth and that was 38 years ago. I was left for over 4hrs when I had the feeling I needed to push and was told over and over I was nowhere near ready. All of a sudden his heart was dipping it turned out because I was left too long in the last stages, he haemorrhaged. He’s heart stopped it took 17 minutes to revive him. He was left with a lot of complications as he went into shock. Although I was left with over 100 stitches as he was facing up with his hand out. It was nothing compared to what he endured including a broken shoulder caused by the fight to get him out. It broke my heart to see him in so much pain. It was 3mths before he came home. I carried the guilt that I should’ve demanded to be listened to, but given he was my first I eventually came to understand it was the midwife’s fault for she had a duty of care to us both we were totally under her care.
I am so glad your sweet angel was delivered safely
How scary for you, so sorry you went through all of that ❤
@@modelmouth thank you I would have gone through anything for him but to see him suffer and having to live with the side effects for the rest of his life that’s heartbreaking
Listening to your story is MY story with my 1st child my daughter 😢.. 3 days of in & out of hospital same thing wouldn’t dilate and after epidural she came in 40 mins.. I felt so helpless I didn’t speak up as well! God bless you, you’re beautiful baby & family… thankfully she was healthy & happy!..it’s perfectly good to cry ❤🙏
AW Lottie is beautiful Charlotte. Such a beautiful family congratulations to you all. Brought back memories of when I had my daughter 21 years ago(crikey makes me feel old) Love the pic of your mum holding Lottie she looks so proud. xxx
She is beautiful! Enjoy every minute ❤
Congratulations! What a beautiful baby!
You dont have to apologize for not sending out a video right away! A new child is a lot of work! You need that time with your new joy!
Little lottie is absolutely beautiful and what a content calm little baby, even though her birth was traumatic for you it certainly hasn’t affected her, she is just adorable 🥰 hope you are healing well xxxx
Congratulation to you Charlotte Thank you so much for sharing your story. The maternity unit, and the staff involved, should know how you experienced their care, to review and improve. Send them a link to you video. She is gorgeous!
Hi Charlotte
What a perfect name, I love it.
Thank you for sharing your emotional birth story. Sadly most births don’t go to plan and the emotion of it is untestable. Lotte is evening and I’m happy for you all. I hope Raffie’s nose isn’t too out of joint bless him ❤
You are right and should have been listened too. You have every right to be upset. Keep talking about it to help come to terms with it.
Bless you, you’ve had a time of it. I also had a really bad labour and ended up with an emergency caesarean. I felt I wasn’t listened to and have lost confidence for having baby no2. I sympathise. Labour is hard mama!! Well done, she’s absolutely gorgeous. Have been looking forward to this vid! Take care xx
I also get emotional when you tell your story, and It's not strange at all with all your hormons after having a baby. When I had my girl, 20 years ago, I also had epidural... I regret it so much, I also felt numbed in my legs and the labor stayed up because of that. Our girls heart rate also was a bit critical and I couldn't push since it all had stopped. The doctor said that they must use the vacuum extraction because of it all had took so long time, 23 hours, and they, we also, were worried about the baby. Finally she came out😍. Its afterwards that you start thinking about everything and what could go wrong. When we later had our boy, I refused to have epidural and instead everything went soooooo much smoother with having nitrous oxide (=laughing gas?), it was wonderful and I could fell my hole body and push as I needed. Congratulations to your beautiful Lottie🥰
What a gorgeous mother and daughter. Blessed Charlotte. Thought that was a brown shaggy cushion until the cutie pup moved. xxx
lol same!
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Absolutely adorable the final photo, and the inset picture of pup and baby at 33:30! Bet your mum has shed some tears too! xx @@modelmouth
It’s ok to get emotional. You definitely ready to push when you felt it. But you know what… you have a healthy baby girl and I believe God orchestrates things in our lives for a reason.
46 years after giving birth I still remember feeling like you did. . The pain was such a shock. and no one understood. Thankyou for sharing your story.
Welcome to motherhood -she is gorgeous - ur such an authentic person , that’s why I follow u - I’m glad u waited to tell ur story - for u it’s so important you dictated that - I’m glad all the listeners didn’t put pressure on u . Btw it’s a perfect entry to the world - every mum has a story and the unplanned rattles every mum -u did a wonderful job- I felt ur frustration ,don’t worry ur story will help others I’m sure !
Congratulations to mother and father! Beautiful baby! Wish you the very best.❤
Precious❤️ Such a special little girl. Congratulations and enjoy every single moment🥰💕❤️
Bless you. I am feeling upset for you. Congratulations to you and Lou on your beautiful baby girl ❤
Arh she's lovely and you are going to be such a brilliant mum, love that fact you can't stop Smiling ❤
Charlotte, Lottie Rose is truly so beautiful and I can see Lou in her. As I watched and listened to your birthing story I unexpectedly was reminded of how I had described my daughter Holly’s arrival 40 years ago. I have always described her arrival as she just slid right out. You’re the first woman I’ve ever heard say the same thing. My daughter had been 16 days early when I went into labor but I just wasn’t dilating so I was given the pitocin then everything happened so hard and quickly. She weighed in at 7lbs 11 ozs. Seeing your raw emotions brought me to emotional tears and just admiring your love for your gift so warms my heart. Thank you so much for sharing your precious gift to us all❣❣❣
My love, you are angry and it’s the most natural feeling. This was your baby’s and having a third degree tear as well as lots of blood loss?!
Time is great healer and I think itll help you come to terms with what shouldn’t have happens, arrange a meeting or write a letter to the hospital and get it off your chest.
My heart melted when I saw your tears.
I understand believe me I do.
Thank god 🙏♥️ your little angel 👼 is safe and sound. Also , how aware she is, wow 🤗🤗🤗🤗.
My gosh that photograph of your mum holding her and you husband too♥️♥️
Your puppy is so protective. There is so much love 🥰
Congratulations to all of you.
I wish you all the best 🧿🧿🧿🧿♥️♥️♥️♥️
I am soooooo happy for you Charlotte, you are a wonderful mum and I wish you all the joy and happiness you deserve.
Oh Charlotte you brought me to tears. You poor thing. I completely understand everything your struggling with. I do believe they should have been examined you as well before the epidural since so much time had passed and hard contractions were happening while waiting for the doctor. You absolutely could have went from a 2 to a 10 with that hard of contractions. I did in 20 minutes with both my deliveries. I know how important it was for me to have a natural birth so I completely understand. This would have made me very upset as well. Im so thankful everything in the end baby was absolutely fine, god bless! I went 10 days and 12 days pass my due date with both my deliveries. I as well strongly believe in letting baby come when they are ready and don’t believe in induction unless obviously baby is at risk. Having them in the tummy a little longer makes for such a healthier looking baby as well. They have more fat on them and their skin coloring is beautiful. Mine were 9 pounds and 10 pounds. Really surprised you going that many days she wasn’t bigger but it did her well. She would have been in the 6 pound range. My great Grandmother was Charlotte and she went by Lottie. She is absolutely beautiful Charlotte and I love her name.💕
Oh beautiful Mama and child! You did so good! As a mother of five my first three labors didn’t feel right to me but I listened to the doctors. The last two I trusted my own body and did the research that gave me the confidence I needed. I pushed when I felt like it not when someone told me too. I had the most wonderful natural births. Your sorrow is valid as is the gratitude that all went fine. ❤
Oh aww ia ao ao precious! You look radiant as well. Congratulations on your beautiful daughter. I have four children and have enjoyed every minute of being a mum. There is no greater joy in life. Hold her tight and and never let go!
You have every right to be upset. I am a nurse practitioner myself and have been through 3 labors and deliveries too. They are all different and many many are complicated and do not go as you would have liked. I think you should have been educated better by these nurses and someone should have been there to explain everything better. In the end it truly all worked out and that's what really matters the most. It wasn't as you expected but the outcome is just beautiful. Your hormones are still really not in control and it makes you very sensitive and emotional, this subsides slowly. She is absolutely beautiful and I love the name Lottie Rose. You will be an amazing mom. How did Lou do through it all?
No birth story is perfect. You have nothing to be ashamed of that it did not go to plan. Congrats on the beautiful addition to your family! She is adorable!!!