Dear Carrie: The One When There's a Birth Story...

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  • Опубліковано 18 жов 2024
  • Hello everyone!
    Sorry there was no video last week... I'm slowly getting back into the swing of things though and thank you for your patience! Here's an extra long video instead!! ;-)
    For those who feel like they've no idea what's going on in these 'Dear...' videos - Carrie is my sister in law (Tom's sister) and we post videos to each other on UA-cam - it's a way to keep each other informed on our going ons. Carrie posts on Wednesdays, I post on Fridays and Tom is meant to post on Sundays.
    GO FIND CARRIE:
    UA-cam: / carrie
    Twitter: @CarrieHFletcher
    Instagram: @carriehopefletcher
    GO FIND TOM:
    UA-cam: / tomplicated
    Twitter: @tommcfly
    Instagram: @tomfletcher
    COME FIND ME:
    Twitter: @mrsgifletcher
    Facebook: mrsgifletcher
    Personal blog: www.giovannasworld.com
    HELLO! Online blog: goo.gl/V4Ep85
    Instagram: @mrsgifletcher
    Books on iBooks: goo.gl/e2IssZ
    Books on Amazon: goo.gl/wemx4h
    Music: Monkeys Spinning Monkeys by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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  • @SuperCrazybumblebee
    @SuperCrazybumblebee 8 років тому +17

    What a wonderful story. It all sounds very natural and like it should be. I could listen to you tell stories for ages. I always find your videos quite calming and joyful.

  • @lornmoulinie7103
    @lornmoulinie7103 8 років тому +118

    "its an alright road" best quote ever, god, this is why I love Gi's vlogs

  • @itsrebeccaox
    @itsrebeccaox 8 років тому +23

    Love love love Gi's reaction to being born on the side of a motorway 'you know, it's an alright road' 'should be named after it and A40 Fletcher just doesn't have a ring to it' You crack me up Gi!

  • @melaniebaillie3169
    @melaniebaillie3169 8 років тому +12

    I'm almost 38 weeks pregnant with my first. This video has made me feel alot more confident about giving birth. Thank you Gi. xxx

  • @hannnahtaylorx
    @hannnahtaylorx 8 років тому +2

    awwwwww those baby noises in the background. my favourite sound ever!!!

  • @mariannebell2174
    @mariannebell2174 8 років тому +12

    Please don't say sorry, I've noticed you do that a lot. Everyone on here loves you and your stories. Your personality is infectious and it's like have five mins with you best friend. Thanks for sharing with us xxx

  • @Kiara24
    @Kiara24 8 років тому +6

    Buddy's little noises are the sweetest thing ever! So glad it all went well xx

  • @strangeways4530
    @strangeways4530 8 років тому +2

    You are my favourite. So happy to see a new video. I just purchased all of your books on Amazon. They've arrived and I can't wait to get stuck in! Your little family is so endearing. ❤️

  • @Shizpop
    @Shizpop 8 років тому +3

    I love hearing birthing stories so thank you for sharing yours Gi. I also wanted to express my inner nerd here but commenting about what you said about birthing words but specifically the word 'contractions' and how you said you don't mind them. My first thought was a hermione quote "Fear of a name, only increases fear of the thing itself" and in this instance I believe it's very fitting :) Glad to see you looking so well after a month. Xxxx

    • @Shizpop
      @Shizpop 8 років тому

      *by (not but commenting)

  • @helenmillard3319
    @helenmillard3319 8 років тому +44

    I can see a sneaky 'on the other side ' book in the background:)

    • @Annissina
      @Annissina 8 років тому

      +Helen Millard Was just about to comment that! Can't wait to read it! :)

    • @BELLA-dg8je
      @BELLA-dg8je 8 років тому

      Yeah, I noticed that too ^-^

  • @amberelisabet4688
    @amberelisabet4688 8 років тому +2

    Aw this is the first video I've seen from Giovanna and me oh my is she just the loveliest woman! How sweet and caring. Have subscribed after one video. Which is rare. Haha! :) Best of luck with your beautiful bouncing baby boys and I look forward to seeing more of your videos!

  • @GioGrillo04
    @GioGrillo04 8 років тому +5

    Oh I just love these maternity videos so much ❤️ Please post some more! Really glad to hear it all went well :)

  • @aliceinanderland
    @aliceinanderland 8 років тому +16

    You know you're obsessed when you recognise Carrie's book that hasn't even been released yet on Gi's shelf...

    • @EmilyCooper-cf1qj
      @EmilyCooper-cf1qj 8 років тому

      Yeah, keep fangirling everytime I see it in Tom and gi's vids

  • @KallyBlueEyes
    @KallyBlueEyes 8 років тому

    Buddy was born the same day that I completed my year of therapy - I find it kind of poetic and lovely really. Videos with Buzz in this past year had kept hope alive for me telling me there was something still to live for and precious in this world and then here came Buddy so it was like another Fletcher had popped into the world to say well done to me.
    I had my final group that day as did my friend there and it was so weird because we were talking about you, Tom and Buzz and saying how Player Number 2 was almost in the game...then I came home to find that Buddy had arrived in the world and it made me so happy for it to happen on that day too.
    Congratulations Gi and Tom on two beautifully inspiring children :) x

  • @jennybeckett4043
    @jennybeckett4043 8 років тому

    Love hearing birth stories, thanks for making this video. I had my second daughter in December and it happened so quickly for me too. I didn't make it to the hospital though and had her in the living room, we had moved into our new house less than 2 weeks before! I remember that feeling that you described, she literally came out after 3 pushes. Massive difference considering with the first one I was pushing for an hour and 20 mins. You are doing an amazing job and you look brilliant. Having two is challenging but I wouldn't change it for anything. I love being a mummy and watching my two little ones grow up, feels like a great achievement x

  • @stevie8702
    @stevie8702 8 років тому +3

    You're absolutely GLOWING. x

  • @IzzyInMiami
    @IzzyInMiami 8 років тому +9

    Don't be sorry! it was a beautiful story. so happy all is well in the Fletcher home ^_^ welcome to the world Buddy ^_^

  • @chrissygravitt9196
    @chrissygravitt9196 8 років тому +14

    Wonderful how each birth is different isn't it? All three of mine were the same way and got easier as well the last one I had in 30 mins. Amazing! Glad everything and all of you are well!

    • @ripmyfictionalfriends
      @ripmyfictionalfriends 8 років тому +1

      I think I was born much faster. But I wasn't born naturally. I sat upricht and bc they were worried it would go wrong if my mum had me at home the hospital made an appointment for me to be born. The whole process ofc took much longer. But I was out of her wom really fast at the end

  • @freakygirlish
    @freakygirlish 8 років тому

    Don't apologies for rambling, I like all your little stories from you guys' everyday life. There is just something insanely likable about you and Tom, and I always find myself wishing you guys all the best in life. When you tell stories it is like listening to one of my friends talk, with all the little side stories that contains, and I really like that. Thank you for also sharing this part of your life with us :) Have a lovely weekend!

  • @lydiashorey6221
    @lydiashorey6221 8 років тому +5

    Even your "Mum look" is stunning Gi

  • @xxxellies18xxx
    @xxxellies18xxx 8 років тому

    Gi, you are one of the most incredible and inspirational women I know. Your family is your number one which you can see on your face as you light up every time you speak of them. Massive congratulations on becoming a mum again.

  • @LivingSoloful
    @LivingSoloful 8 років тому +14

    Why did this make me cry??? I'm guess I'm just happy everything went so well and I love new babies!

  • @ALittleBitBiscardi
    @ALittleBitBiscardi 8 років тому

    LOVED hearing your birthing story! I'm going on 38 weeks this Sunday and everyday is a waiting game of when/if I go into labor, and with it being my first time,hearing other peoples stories helps a lot :)

  • @MsWorld
    @MsWorld 8 років тому

    I showed my mum some of your videos, she said she loves you as you are so down to earth. Couldn't agree more with her! :) xx

  • @jazzyrobot
    @jazzyrobot 8 років тому +4

    You're amazing. So much joy and it's so great that you're willing to share these amazing experiences! :)

  • @emilyshort8271
    @emilyshort8271 8 років тому

    That's fantastic, thanks Gi! sitting here at 35 weeks, was so lovely to hear that, it's made me feel a little more calm, with this one being my second, I'd love to labour naturally this time, no induction fingers crossed. Can't believe how well you remembered everything. xx

  • @istolemikeysunicorn
    @istolemikeysunicorn 8 років тому

    I love how personal you make your vlogs. It just feels like you're talking to us as if we're there, which is lovely. You are so lovely and it's wonderful hearing how you're doing and what your pregnancy was like. Well done to you and Tom, happy birthday to Buzz and I hope are all doing well! ❤️

  • @ClariceSarmento3
    @ClariceSarmento3 8 років тому

    Loved it! Had goosebumps when you were talking about the inexplicable sensation when Buddy was born! Beautiful!!

  • @janis17656haris
    @janis17656haris 8 років тому

    I adore the phrase "I grew this little "human"" so cute and your doing so well xxx

  • @amyhanson9687
    @amyhanson9687 8 років тому

    I find it so fascinating listening to birth stories, it's truly incredible what our bodies can do!

  • @emilyware6726
    @emilyware6726 8 років тому

    This way lovely to watch - I had my first 8 months ago, and I actually LOVED my labour. I had no stomach pains whatsoever, just intense aches in my hips and thighs with each contraction, and a feeling of being really constipated.
    I didn't practice Hypno Birthing, but breathing through the contractions is the best pain relief, you feel in control and so proud of yourself once bubba has arrived!
    Like you, things progressed quickly. I was already fully dilated when they examined me (I had been in the pool for 10 minutes before this but it made my aches SO intense I had to get out)
    I had to have some Gas and Air when pushing, that stung! I was pushing for quite a while as well but at 22:28 on 05/07/2015, my gorgeous Daughter, Bonnie Rae Compton was born. It was the best day of my life, and the most amazing experience.
    I love watching your videos,
    I wish you and your incredible family the best and happiest times life can give xx

  • @emtabby
    @emtabby 8 років тому

    Lovely to see your video pop up 👏🏻 beautiful birth story. Totally agree, I've had three births, each one completely different. I love how down to earth you are. What a beautiful family.

  • @KnuffyWuff
    @KnuffyWuff 8 років тому

    So lovely of you to share this! Huge month-old, congratulations! :)

  • @78cmills
    @78cmills 8 років тому

    This Vlog made me so happy! You didn't ramble on at all, it was said perfectly! Lots of love to the fletcher family from an Australian subscriber xxx

  • @MadDirectionerGirl
    @MadDirectionerGirl 8 років тому +4

    Ahh! I can see in the background that Gi has gotten her hands on a copy of On The Other Side before any of us! Lucky! I can't wait to read it!

  • @hannahbarnes5038
    @hannahbarnes5038 8 років тому

    Thank you so much for sharing your story! You certainly didn't need to, but it was lovely to hear it! Congratulations again 😊

  • @kelliannawebb5738
    @kelliannawebb5738 8 років тому

    Great birth story. I am so happy it went actually smoothly for you. It is good to hear you have been taking care of you and that makes life a whole lot better. Happy 2nd Birthday Buzz! Also Happy 1 month Birthday Buddy! Such blessings your little ones are. You look terrific by the way.

  • @rebeccai6517
    @rebeccai6517 8 років тому +7

    You look great!!! Congrats! Xx

  • @jean040465
    @jean040465 8 років тому +1

    I am so excited for you all! All happiness and health for The Fletcher's! 😊☺

  • @creativereindeer
    @creativereindeer 8 років тому

    This was a lovely telling of a great story! Crazy days that was quick!!

  • @vitaminea2500
    @vitaminea2500 8 років тому

    Lovely video; thank you for sharing your story and congratulations on the new baby.

  • @sandracoleman8525
    @sandracoleman8525 8 років тому

    I abs love yours and Toms video blogs! Congratulations and welcome back. Iv missed watching both of you xx

  • @emmahancox3640
    @emmahancox3640 8 років тому

    You are wonderful! Congratulations on your new son Buddy and also Buzz turning 2. I love your positivity and honesty and wish you the best of luck with your growing family! xxx

  • @summargarland6445
    @summargarland6445 8 років тому

    I literally love her sooooo much, she's a bundle of joy 💗

  • @sophieballard8611
    @sophieballard8611 8 років тому +4

    I had such a similar birth experience where my body took over and did the pushing and that feeling you described is exactly what I had... It was so bizarre but very efficient at evicting my son x

  • @karenlee9510
    @karenlee9510 8 років тому

    jst wait till they reach 18 & 16 ! I cried massively. But they're my best friends & my pride & joy. well done you, 2 kids are hard work but so worth it x

  • @charlottesreadsthings211
    @charlottesreadsthings211 8 років тому +2

    I guess it shows that no matter how much you prepare whether from hearing other people's story or comparing it to what happened with your first born, that you can never really know what's going to happen!

  • @mamalina
    @mamalina 8 років тому

    what a gorgeous story

  • @aprilcash1461
    @aprilcash1461 8 років тому

    Thats sounds like the most magical expeirence your description is very soothing! Two very different births is a good thing I guess. Makes me less worried about having a baby when I listen to your experience. thank you x

  • @nilimaaakhtar7852
    @nilimaaakhtar7852 8 років тому

    Glad to see you back Gi X
    Buddy is just too adorable 😘😘

  • @laurynhopkins2853
    @laurynhopkins2853 8 років тому

    Awesome story Gi, hope you're doing well!! Really enjoyed this video on my birthday!! Love you a lot!❤️

  • @001Burgess
    @001Burgess 8 років тому

    love it when I see you that you have uploaded Gi. You are such an amazing mum x

  • @sharnamcdonald1761
    @sharnamcdonald1761 8 років тому

    You're such an incredible mum/wife! Love watching your vlogs and loved meeting you in Manchester last year! That's just bizzar how it was last year! ❤️

  • @dawnstone6967
    @dawnstone6967 8 років тому

    Congratulations! Beautiful story to hear, as a midwife I love hearing positive and empowering stories 💗

  • @PolyBiBadger
    @PolyBiBadger 8 років тому

    When Gi said "mum look" I still think she looks beautiful and both Buddy and Buzz are just adorable. Happy late birthday Buzz

  • @martagorgulho4508
    @martagorgulho4508 8 років тому +7

    You look beatifull and remind me of Ginnifer Goodwin (who plays Snow Wite in Once Upon a Time) - both lovely ladies! xx from Portugal

  • @loobyloo1914
    @loobyloo1914 8 років тому

    Been eagerly watching and waiting for this video :) love your family ways and values.. X

  • @lidespinkparty
    @lidespinkparty 8 років тому

    Thank you for posting about your birth story and earlier about hypnobirthing. I've always been too scared to carry a child because of the birth, rather planning to adopt. But after watching your videos I'm genuinely considering being pregnant for my future children. I just rewatched the videos with my partner and now he's in full on research mode to find out more information!

  • @atlhiocmeson
    @atlhiocmeson 8 років тому +2

    The A40... which is an alright road, but not the best... AHHAHHAHAHAH :'D

  • @LoveSmerch
    @LoveSmerch 8 років тому

    It was lovely hearing Buddy, don't you worry about that Gi! And great to hear of someone who's had more than one positive birthing experience - I feel like you only ever get to hear the terrible ones and that just makes me dread having to go through it at some point!
    All my love to you and your three gorgeous boys! xx (Oh and once again a happy birthday to the world's most adorable Big Boy Buzz!

  • @laurenmetcalfe1659
    @laurenmetcalfe1659 8 років тому

    I loved your little story! I'm hoping to study midwifery so I love listening to stories like this :) congrats and take care :) x

  • @AmyLouiseHazelRoseLoves
    @AmyLouiseHazelRoseLoves 8 років тому

    Such an incredible story Giovanna .. Thank you so much for sharing something so personal .. Really amazing for women expecting .. So happy for you and your family ... Love and light to you all always xxxxxxxxxxxxx

  • @Ashyrose7
    @Ashyrose7 8 років тому

    I felt exactly the same with my twins then when I had another baby. You're so inspirational xx

  • @kaytnick1982
    @kaytnick1982 8 років тому

    Totally feeling the unpredictability! 4 months in on my first and I still don't know where I am 😆 great videos, thank you!

  • @Khaleesi_Tess
    @Khaleesi_Tess 8 років тому

    Sound's like you've had a truly amazing time. Really interesting to hear about your different experiences with the two births :) And Buddy's snuffles are the cutest!! Xxx P.S. you're looking radiant, great mum look.

  • @MsMoem
    @MsMoem 8 років тому +1

    Aww sounds like the perfect arrival! :-)

  • @MaireadCahalan
    @MaireadCahalan 8 років тому

    Loved this Gi! Thanks so much for sharing xx

  • @missmaisiedaisy
    @missmaisiedaisy 8 років тому

    I could not stop laughing after 9:06
    congratulations on your beautiful family

  • @PyromaniaFreebird
    @PyromaniaFreebird 8 років тому

    Talking about your emotions towards Buzz growing up reminded me of my mum, I can tell you that you'll feel the same way for so many years. My mum felt that that with me last week when we were talking about me moving out this month. She got a bit emotional about her 'baby girl growing up' 19 years later haha

  • @graytaylor10
    @graytaylor10 8 років тому

    Aww hope all is well Gi! Love watching your videos. All my love too you, Tom, Buzz and Baby Buddy! ❤️❤️ xxxx

  • @courtenaicox305
    @courtenaicox305 8 років тому

    I quite like A40 Fletcher 😂😂 too funny, congratulations you guys are perfect xxx

  • @PinkCherryLemonade
    @PinkCherryLemonade 8 років тому +3

    You look beautiful Gi, you are my role model for when I get a kid.

  • @hopefulsimmer8067
    @hopefulsimmer8067 8 років тому

    Hypnobirthing sounds so relaxing and calming

  • @bubblegumbabe21
    @bubblegumbabe21 8 років тому

    Wow sounds like an amazing experience! My dad was actually born in the back of a bus on the way to the hospital! Can't even begin to imagine how strange that experience was for my gran! Hope you and family are doing well! Xx

  • @PanicUpYerMaw
    @PanicUpYerMaw 8 років тому

    Haha that's so funny! My little girl was born at the side of the road in an ambulance. I'd left it too late to get to the hospital on time. Had a very speedy delivery 😂

  • @hollieshirley7295
    @hollieshirley7295 8 років тому

    buddy gurgling in the background - heart melts/ovary explodes 💓

  • @jackiebrown2856
    @jackiebrown2856 8 років тому +1

    Aw well done you you sound on top of the world.xx😀

  • @courtneylovesu
    @courtneylovesu 8 років тому

    We have 3 under 5, and doesnt get any easier those milestones!
    We find out our youngests schools mid april, and not prepaired to let them go and be all grown up fully inderpendent little people.
    My births were the complete opposites, same with my pregnancys, its strange with how your body prepairs to cope each time is so unique :)

  • @JC11118
    @JC11118 8 років тому +1

    aaaw! I wish we could have seen Buddy too! But what an incredible story!

  • @lynzholmes2550
    @lynzholmes2550 8 років тому

    Aww cute buddy noises in the background 👶🏼

  • @jadeallan3000
    @jadeallan3000 8 років тому +4

    love this i adore other peoples birthing stories :)

  • @elizabeths1052
    @elizabeths1052 8 років тому

    Glad you and Buddy are healthy and doing well!

  • @lowlywurm1320
    @lowlywurm1320 8 років тому +1

    love it when you 'rabbit' on, never stop

  • @Micahlee_19
    @Micahlee_19 8 років тому

    This is was really good :) Glad everyone is healthy and doing well!

  • @girlenchanted
    @girlenchanted 8 років тому +2

    I find these birth stories so interesting haha

  • @GailsFace
    @GailsFace 8 років тому +3

    You're looking really well, so glowy and happy :)
    How did the placenta encapsulation go? Do you find they're helping? 🙂

  • @superdancethe2012
    @superdancethe2012 8 років тому

    Honestly Gi your skin looks amazing! If I look that good when I have 2 young children I will be very happy

  • @victorialagden506
    @victorialagden506 8 років тому

    💙💙💙 love this. You make me giggle x

  • @justme8725
    @justme8725 8 років тому +3

    Awww what a lovely birth story :)

  • @faviolahernandez6049
    @faviolahernandez6049 8 років тому

    so happy to hear that everything went beyond well! and so happy to hear that Buddy won't be the last baby Fletcher 😁

  • @hollybrewer8405
    @hollybrewer8405 8 років тому

    I hope you and you're family are doing well! He was born on my birthday and i was delighted when I found out I could share a birthday with little Buddy! Xx

  • @Estimpson98
    @Estimpson98 8 років тому +100

    Anyone else spot carries book in the background?

    • @mariebang5400
      @mariebang5400 8 років тому

      Yes and I can't wait to read it

    • @phoenixvaughn5995
      @phoenixvaughn5995 8 років тому

      +Monchele Jedwardian i was freaking out when i saw it !!!

    • @lilly-pop1047
      @lilly-pop1047 8 років тому

      And all of Gi's 😁

    • @zeetay8234
      @zeetay8234 8 років тому

      +Monchele Jedwardian yep

    • @mzzbeehaven
      @mzzbeehaven 8 років тому

      +Monchele Jedwardian Good eye, I had to pause and have a gander.

  • @amykelly5851
    @amykelly5851 8 років тому

    Wow!! That's crazy and wonderful how it all happened so fast and smoothly!! My mum had my little sister (2nd child) quick too. She said she kind of popped out and was almost born in the new car! 😄 Xxx

  • @googleit0
    @googleit0 8 років тому

    Man Gi, your hair looks awesome!

  • @rosiegrace7953
    @rosiegrace7953 8 років тому +2

    Spotted carrie's new book in the background

  • @charlygame8087
    @charlygame8087 8 років тому

    My daughter was also born at 2:26 am after a super fast labour too! Congrats x

  • @samanthasmithers2121
    @samanthasmithers2121 8 років тому +2

    Gi why does the background constantly go in and out of focus its driving my eyes mad. Also love looking at your selection of books. I see twilight new moon 😄 one of my favs. Also congrats on your new arrival.

  • @lambykins1471
    @lambykins1471 8 років тому +3

    My sister in law had twins in the summer- at that point they had three under two!

  • @egnieannie
    @egnieannie 8 років тому +1

    What a beautiful mum-look

  • @NEVERwillIletUgo
    @NEVERwillIletUgo 8 років тому

    anyone else see Carrie's new book on the shelf in the back? lol that was the main thing I noticed. but I do really love the story you told us :)