Couple Things | Our Baby Boy's Birth Story
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- Опубліковано 4 чер 2024
- In this episode, Shawn and Andrew give the FULL story on the birth of their son, Jett James East. All the juicy details from, breastfeeding, Drew's reaction to becoming a big sister, Shawn's thoughts on VBAC, deciding on a name, advice for first-time parents, and adjusting to being a family of four!
Here are a few topics that we cover:
0:00 introduction
3:00 emotions leading up to the birth
14:05 medications and surgery prep
17:59 jett's birth
22:50 post-surgery side effects
28:47 comparing births with drew and jett
30:14 the post birth support and set-up
32:27 drew gets sick
35:03 deciding on jett’s name
37:22 postpartum differences with drew and jett
40:55 what drew calls him
41:18 the breastfeeding journey
42:50 how andrew stayed calm
44:06 how drew has adapted
45:17 how to know if you’re ready for kids
47:17 advice for first-time parents
48:45 the transition with two kids under two
49:34 shawn’s thoughts on not doing a VBAC
50:55 how nash is adapting to jett
51:40 shoutouts
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Thanks for your honesty. So many people gloss over the difficult times of having a baby and lead others to believe that it's all roses. It's not. Far from it. Especially after a C-section. My daughters father left us when I was 4 months pregnant, but my family helped me cope. After the C-section, the loneliest place in the hospital is the maternity ward. Everyone had a spouse. I felt so alone. On day 2 another C-section mom was put in my room. It was just what I needed. We cried, we laughed, she got very sick, I helped her, best of all, her husband helped me with silly little things. When he left at night, as he was working, he filled up both our waters, made sure we could reach everything. He was so kind. My Dr ended up saving her life. She was so sick with massive infection but her Dr signed her out to go home. She had a fever, couldn't stand and she was 3 days after an emergency c section. My Dr (head of ob/gyn) came to Check me and I asked him if he would sign her out. Her Dr had gone for the weekend. He examined her quickly and said "no way are you going anywhere". He was furious the other Dr had released her. He made her all better and agreed to release us both at the same time, so neither had to stay alone. It was amazing and I don't know how I would have done it without them. Also breastfeeding, it's hard and not a competition, just like child birth. Everyone is different. You feed your baby your way. Fed baby is healthy baby. And the rash, it's almost certainly adhesive from tape. I have that allergy and it's awful. As others recommended, paper tape is the only relief I wasn't sure what it was either, but after many surgeries on many body parts and IVs, blood tests etc, it happened every time. It could only be the tape as its the only common denominator was the tape. Try to avoid that as it's worse than some of my surgeries, including hysterectomy at age 38 😭. Keep going you two! Love is amazing when there's trust and a true partnership. I never found it again and my daughter is 35 with a hubby and 2 girls of their own. She never met her father. His loss.
I am a certified nanny and its very common for first time mothers to want to do things by themselves. After the first time its easier to ask for help, but its always difficult for first time mothers who don't ask for help especially when they have any kinds of problems. I love your ability to share your problems because it helps others understand their feelings during their births. Thank you so much for being open about your situations. That rash looks very similar to the rash I got from the adhesive they used during my surgeries.
We had the exact same worry about losing our "trio" before our second baby was born...but boy oh boy, the love for the second and your new group of 4 just increases 10 fold ❤.
Shawn, you and Andrew are inspirational and so refreshingly authentic! Thank you for sharing
your life journey with all of us!
Thank you for sharing your journey and congratulations on staying open to your experiences/sharing them with other. Edification and encouragement are so important. Blessings for an amazing 2022!!!!
I appreciate this because it seemed very realistic. You didn’t only highlight the positives and you didn’t only highlight the negatives, which is how I see a lot of content around birth and motherhood portrayed.
My son was an emergency c-section, he was scheduled for the next week, but he scored a 2/8 on his BPP ultrasound. I was very high risk, and was very ill. I walked back for my section. I remember arguing with the anesthesiologist when they were putting in the spinal block because he kept saying to roll forward, and I told him I’d fall. It took him a good minute to realize there was no one there holding me. It was the easiest surgery I’ve ever had. I know that it’s hard for most women who haven’t had a bunch of surgeries. I’ve had so many abdominal surgeries I’ve forgotten , and my c section was the easiest. I think it is because the meds wore off gradually and I had this miracle to hold. Babies are such a blessing!
I love watching your videos because you aren't afraid to show your faith, beliefs and the way you live your lives and raise your children. In a loving character moral driven way! Drew's happy laid back sweet nature comes through to prove it!! I'm sure she's an amazing big sister! I just appreciate that you put the good bad and the ugly unlike some other's that only want to show the ups and good time's so thank you so much for letting me in your lives and follow your journey!! Congratulations on your new precious baby boy!
Thank you so much!
They are so comforting agree. Faith
Agree, we need more people Like that, talking about faith 🙏
I had three c sections in 2.5 years. No idea how you made it without pain medication- you are so strong! Congrats mama, prayers for an easy recovery and an even easier transition emotionally. Love and light to y’all.
I'm so glad you took off some time. I was 35 with my son and had a great experience except that his dad had the post baby depression.
You’re such an honest open couple who don’t profess to be expert parents. You sharing your experiences will surely help others down the right path. Unconditional love alongside discipline of what’s right or wrong. As you say, people have different standards but kids respond to love and discipline just fine. My husband and I made mistakes, it’s impossible not to, but our three children are good human beings. We don’t always agree with their decisions in life but have supported them. They have in turn come to us asking our advice when they feel they could have done things differently. Always tell them the hardest job in life is parenting!
Shawn and Andrew congratulations y'all have a beautiful family. Shawn I applaud you for taking time off and letting your body heal and starting life as a mom of two.There's always so much pressure on women to bounce back after birth. Andrew you're a great husband and father. Stay safe and healthy everyone.
So happy for you! He is a beautiful baby boy! Enjoy your little family!
It’s so nice to see a couple who are both equally excited about the birth of their baby. I would have loved to have had someone be that enthusiastic about the impending birth of our baby; my husband (now ex!) sat & read a car magazine! All water under the proverbial bridge now, 37 years later, of course. But at the time, it just made me sad. I’m so happy when I see you two, and how you are with each other! I want to add that Shawn looks more & more like her mom all the time, and while Drew resembles Andrew so much, I think Jett looks like his grandpa Doug! Love you guys!! ❤️ thanks for sharing your experiences with us! Love you all!
I’m so late. I haven’t been able to watch for a while. This is a favorite subject of mine. I love to hear and talk about birth stories but I don’t get to talk about it often, it makes for great conversation with others who’ve given birth. Everything you’re describing is very much the norm. Hormones cause so many mood shifts in the way we think and feel. Our bodies AND MINDS are affected by the hormones running loose around our bodies, trying to level out. Dad’s feed off of mom’s emotions because they have been so attentive during pregnancy, they can feel many things we are going through. Jett James East, I love it. When you threw it out in the baby name video, Jett stuck with me.
I’m 53 years old and love you guys so much. ❤️ You are both willing to share your true feelings and transparency and are so real. I applaud you for sharing your faith when others are worried what that will do to their image. Drew and Jett are so lucky to have you as their mom and dad. I consider you part of my family and update my husband of 26 years with each post. May God continue to bless your family. 😊
Such a beautiful, amazing story!
Thank you!
Good pod cast. Happy Birthday!
Congratulations!!! Love to you all and thank you for being genuine and open♡
My skin does that with any adhesive applied. I had it after my C section but also had in earlier when I used the patch for birth control. It took a while for it to go away, but the best thing was keeping it clean and dry, and also letting air get to it.
Thank you both for sharing your honestly about your baby
journey.
I believe I suffered from postpartum depression when I had my first son. But it was never discussed or mentioned within my family.
My mom & aunts were always suppose to be strong & manage through from childbirth , newborns, nursing & being the perfect wife.
Thank goodness my husband was always “hands on” .. he also gave me time to take a breath & he would not hesitate to cook .
Nursing for me was very isolating-it triggered more sadness & depression. My cousin & pediatrician told me it was good idea to pump & allowing to take that pressure off. I breast feed my first born 6 months… my middle son only 4 weeks ,my 3rd son 2 weeks. With my youngest son, we had to play the “find the right formula game” as he had stomach issues, even when I breast feed . Once we found the right formula-soy (He was lactose intolerant ) he was happier,like to be fed.
Something I went through was when I had my 2nd son, I felt guilty for having another baby. That somehow it wasn’t fair for my firstborn. I thought how could I have done that to him.(give him a sibling without him knowing)!
I read the baby books to prepare if the firstborn doesn’t except the new baby, how firstborns might be mean or try to hurt the newborn. My firstborn son was happy & a great big brother.. he actually was only mean towards me a few times. Once when I was breastfeeding, he walked outside our house -told me he was going to run away. Another time, while breastfeeding he walked by me & threw some water down my back.
My firstborn was 4 years old when I had my 2nd son. Another thing I was worried about was, my firstborn was born on February 17th, my due date was February 21st for my 2nd baby. Thank goodness 2nd baby boy was born February 3rd.Then with our 3rd baby , due date was February 11th. Our 3rd son was born on February 7th.
Yes all my sons are February babies … not planned. I was just told that most women are most fertile during their birthday month.
As moms , we carry guilt for many reasons when it comes to our babies & husbands.
Mom’s are truly made out of
Steel, sugar & flowers.
#ImAlwaysAMommaBear
I can totally relate to your experience. My c section in March was because my baby was small/early, but I had gestational hypertension and pre-e. All the epidural and c-section meds had me so out of it, I don't think I could hold up my arms and needed help to hold and nurse the baby. I vomited at least 6 times DURING the surgery, not to mention after. Such a tough experience.
Watching on 9/18. Happy Birthday Andrew
Thank you for sharing your story! You have a beautiful family!
Best video I’ve seen! Thank you. Congratulations!!
Missed you guys! Congratulations 🎈🍾
You are both awesome, your family is awesome. Thank you for sharing so much.
Right on point Andrew it is hard to walk into another Chapter of life because you are unsure of the unknown 💛 We are walking the same path as you both-we welcomed our second little one 7 weeks ago.
You 2 are beautiful parents, with 2 beautiful babies. So proud of you both!!
Thank you so much!
I love and enjoy you two as partners and parents... I subscribed after watching you and Andrew have him wear the baby bump and he was so good and was so understanding with your situation. You guys make marriage and parents such a blessing becuz your a praying family. I love it!!
So happy for you and your family! God bless!
We’ve found that I can use a patch, typically used on cruises, behind my ear to combat the nausea for any surgery. What a blessing😮
Congratulations on baby boy jetT!
Love y’all so much!! Thank you for sharing the beautiful, the easy & hard and just being YOU!! Happy Birthday Jett 💙 You did good Momma!! ✨ Nash, we love you too, sweet boy!! Keep loving and protecting the babies!! I hope your tooth is feeling better 💙
so happy for you guys and your growing family, also shawn what hair wave crimper do you use? lookin good mama!!!
Excellent video. I had three C-sections to be able to bring my three children into this world. Each was a different experience. One was emergency and the other two were scheduled surgeries.
Your rash looks a lot like my husbands rash from clear surgical tape. Only clear tape is he allergic. It's weird but it broke out all over his body like tiny chicken pocks almost.
Love that you are so caring and loving and open to each other. Communication is such an important part of life/marriage/children. Thank you for sharing your experience and love those babies as they are the greatest gift. To bring children into this world with the husband and wife you adore is such a blessing.........it is magical and blessed experience, nothing words can even explain.......it's a feeling you share between you both for life.
God Bless
You two are so great! Such cute banter and positive energy! I don’t have kids yet, but I’m so excited for that chapter of my life and you two make it sound so fun! I like the livestreams (:
I love these videos and love all your videos I’ve had three miscarriages years ago and found out I actually can’t have kids in general so I thank you both for your videos cause you have helped me so much mentally.
I love your story. I too had a very scary delivery of our beautiful 9 lb 14 oz baby girl, our 1st and only baby, and had my heart set on a natural birth and ended up with a c-section which also required suction as she was stuck against my pelvic bone. I didn't get to see her except for her face as they let me kiss her cheek and they took her away. I didn't get to touch her for a couple of hours after I had her. It was excruciating! I felt that everyone got to see her but me. It ended up being for my health reasons and am grateful for my care team but it is a very emotional experience.
Missed the live.. but excited to listen while I play with my toddler lol
HAHA!! We're glad you were able to watch while playing with your little one!!
wow! I feel you I had an 11bls Baby 2 weeks before due date! To this day he's in 100th percentile in many categories. Congrats!
Happy Birthday Andrew!!!
I’m watching this and sounds like my post op but I had general, preeclampsia, also no pain medication but I was told that affects the blood pressure etc. lesson learned for me
I had a reaction from the iodine or where the tape was placed for my epidural too! It was itchy for 2 weeks and it left a burn-looking mark on my skin for at least 2-3 months.
I'm glad you took some time off for your family!!!
I do enjoy watching you both. My son and his wife are 28/26 and no babies yet. Your family is beautiful…congratulations.
You explained exclusively pumping and nursing very well. I had to EP for 12 weeks because my son wouldn't latch. Finally he latched on and we haven't looked back. But the loneliness with nursing is spot on.
Such a beautiful story.
A beautiful birth story. Your both wonderful parents. I love your show.
I had a very similar c section experience and I will say the throwing up from the meds was awful!
Love you both ! You are both doing an awesome job ! I had my kids 10 years apart same husband just didn't happen till 20 years later!
This is always so interesting. We're from South Africa, my brother was in the theater when my sis in law got her spinal block. He had to hold her still. Its always interesting to hear that it's different in the US
So glad you took off time to be with your new bigger family. So sorry you were SO sick...
Had 7 c-sections and each was different than the last one. Each well worth the blessings I received ❤
Wow! That's amazing! What was your experience like? How was your recovery with each of them?
@@familymade They were all different. My 1st one I went 2 weeks late and over 24 hours in labor and ended up with an emergency section. My 2nd 1 was 2 weeks late and then our heart stopped, So ended up with an emergency section. My 3rd was 4 weeks early and no problems whatsoever with my c-section. My 4th schedule c-section at 37 weeks. 5th was by far the worse. I started out awake and then they had to put me to sleep, The whole thing took 3 hours to fix me backup. My 6th (37 wks)was like a cake walk...lol. And my very last one was my little peanut (37wks). All of them but one came with their complications. And all but 2 were in the Nicu. Recovery came over time. All 7 were within 11 years, body took along Recovery.
Seven? Wow! I had four in five years and the doctors said no more. Our kids are 29,30,32,34. I’m loving being a grandma to three so far😊
I had three C-sections due to having a small pelvis. My babies were 7.6, 7.10, and 7.1. My blood pressure is just like yours, very low on a normal day. My second delivery went just like your second. My blood pressure tanked and I felt myself blacking out on the table in the middle of the delivery. She was also stuck in my pelvis and I felt like they were pulling me off the table to get her out. It was so scary. I threw up every day of that 9 months carrying her too. It was a mess! I am so happy that you and your babies made it through okay. Congratulations!
I have had 6 children the biggest 7lbs 6ozs. The smallest 5lbs 3 ozs. I can not imagine a almost 10lb baby. God bless your beautiful family!!! I am from Iowa also.
I love watching your content! You both are so real and relatable. Congrats on bringing little man into the world! My husband and I just hit two years trying to start our family and this year has been a tough season with two early miscarriages, but I'm hopeful for what God has in store for our future! Thank you for being so easy to listen to! You guys are great!
Such a cute and sweet family!! Love you guys!!!💙💙💗💗
Shawn Check and see if the Chlorhexidine isn’t what is causing the rash. I’m allergic to it and I bet those same rashes if it is used on dressing change are the same issues I have. It hurts so much.
Beautiful birth story and of course you have a beautiful family! I just wanted to add that my son’s name is Griffin and he was a February 2020 baby. I was so excited to hear that you had that name as a possibility for a boy. It’s such a fun name, but Jett suits your little one so nicely. Hugs to you guys!
Congrads. You are my favorite gymnast. I watched every event of the Olympics gymnastics just to see you perform.i even have your photo on my wall you signed for me in Minnesota years ago. I literally flew from Alaska to Minnesota, just for your autograph. God bless you and your family.
I walked myself down to the c-section. I think it just depends on the standard practice at each hosptial. Congrats on your little babe!!
Hi to you both ,love watching you guys and your family. Your a great family,
My daughter had three c-sections and they thought they were done. She was scheduled to have a tubal ligation, but they took a trip to Disney and along came baby #4 six years after #3. We couldn’t imagine life without him and he was c-section #4.
Wonderful episode also that's an adhesive rash, I'm allergic to all kinds of adhesive the rashes are crazy.
You have such a beautiful family, just amazing. Love and prayers ❤❤❤❤❤🙏😊🌞
I also got that rash following my c section. It was honestly the hardest part of my recovery. Mine was caused by whatever was in the surgical prep.
Just found this chat; thanks for making it a available. Praying that your family stays strong and in the Lord. Love❤️❤️ your gym! Would like to see more! Love seeing the kids! So cute!🙃🐕
Great show! My baby girl, I was in labor for 34 hours before they detected a ship in her heartbeat so they did an emergency c-section. She weighed 8 lbs and was 20” long.❤
Hello, great show
I work in the dermatology field. There is a new PCR test that is a cheek swab that can check for many medication allergies through GTI. It would be interesting to see if it’s a drug rash from the csection.
You both are so amazing
Respect your celebrities and that you are real people too.🐕🙃❤️
For the rash!! - I didn’t ever see that rash until I was pregnant with my first. I have TONS of pics where it would mostly appear on my thighs, lower belly. And I blamed it on pregnancy, but it continued throughout my life since then. And I noticed it only pops up in times of extreme stress. Even when I didn’t know I was under stress, my body knew. Super itchy, uncomfortable, u pleasant to look at. If I could post pics on here I would, but it’s identical! And that’s just my experience, it could be an allergic reaction as well.. But that’s what I observed. Keep an eye on it if it ever comes back! And take into consideration what is going on in current life. Love you guys! 💜
Allergic reaction to the adhesive. I have extremely sensitive skin. Thank fully I found out before I was pregnant with my son. My skin broke out into a nasty lesion, Congratulations, with Jett, you are truly blessed with your gorgeous babies. Btw, I love your podcast - you are doing a good hubby. Keep on doing what you love!💞💞💯💯✅✅
I love your podcast and following your family on Instagram.
I love you all so much !! Always put the Lord first and you 2 can work through anything !!
I also had a 9lb 14oz boy c-section. I am not 4 ft 10, so its not the same but my waist was 42 inches. My son is now 6 ft 4 in. May your family always be happy and healthy. The rash is contact dermatitis (I am an RN who suffered from it after my c-section) it is from adhesive tape (most likely-its a common allergen, much more common than you would think) from now on ask for papertape it is made with a non-allergic glue. Use paper tape foe any taping- IVs, blood draws, everything. To ease the rash -California baby Calendula cream is awesome in healing it and reducing itch. Apply 2-4 x a day. Amazon or Target infant
Way to go Shawn!
You two are so sweet and special! 😘💗😻🙏🏻
My 1st child weighed 9lbs 10 oz and was an enormous 23" long! Adam was a beast! 3 years later we had boy/girl twins at 38 weeks that weighed 5.15 and 6.15. 18" long each! They were great sizes but so teeny tiny! Both were sections. 1st after 12 hours of labor.
Shawn have you ever tried Arnica for pain? It's a homeopathic and works AWESOME in replace of medicine.
Beautiful family! God is so good!! 🙏❤️❤️🙏
It’s clorraprep. The stuff they use to clean your belly with. I have the same thing
I had major abdominal surgery 4 years ago. Had a bad reaction to iodine. Red, itchy rash nearly drove me insane. Hospital gave my anti-itch cream which worked a treat but I had to use it for 4 weeks.
I had a c section and I was feeling great as soon as they moved me out of the operating room the same thing happened I was puking so much our baby had to go to the nursery the room was spinning and that lasted for hours omg
When I had both my boys, I had to have epidurals. The surgical tape they used to hold the I.V. caused a horrible, painful, extremely inflamed and itchy rash that lasted for days. Cortisone cream helped some.
I’m as old as hell but I love the two of you.
But congratulations on both of your beautiful children! You have a beautiful family!
My mothers' paternal uncle was 15 pounds at birth, and her dad was 10...and this was at the turn of the 20th century...without anesthesia! My great grandmother was 18 the first time, and around a size two. She said the birth of the 15 pounder was so terrible it took her ten year to have the second, the ten pounder; as said, my moms' dad. I recognize the rash: it's combo adhesive/latex.
I had a reaction like that to colloidal silver that they put on my incision
God bless your beautiful family 🙏
I am allergic to the sterile drape they used for my 1st c section. I had hives all over my stomach in the shape of a square. My daughter was kinda on the side so the drape wasn't placed in a straight square on me. Which is why it was so obvious what caused it. So when I had my second section, I reminded every single person on my care team to make sure they knew I was somehow allergic to the drape. So they used something else and I didn't have the rash this time.
I believe the rash is from the tape. I had the same thing after lung surgery.
Hey east fam . our family love’s watching you so much over the years an enjoy all your content, just wanted to hopefully give y’all some d
Advice about the rash part of drew an jets birth . I have three children myself an the last two were c- sections but I also have cancer but this was diagnosed after I have had all three of my baby girl an sons , but just hope this will help answer this for you because my children are now 19,14,&16. I got a huge rash wherever they use the adhesive tape it took them once I went to Mayo Clinic to figure this out for my port an I just couldn’t take it with the rash mostly being the worst an the burning,itching, an most of the time blood mainly from wherever they directly put the adhesive tape they told me it was they use a much stronger tape that what you buy over the counter is why I never looked into seeing if I was maybe allergic to it somehow but not my 19 year old daughter has had the same issues with it for a long time now . They just have me tell them anytime I’m going into a hospital or to get an Iv or anything involving that tape just to let them know your allergic a they will put a red band on you so no one makes a mistake an puts it on you by accident they can use paper tape . I hope this helped in someway or another I didn’t understand or know for a long long time as well an didn’t really understand why the doctors didn’t have any idea but yeah like I said I hope this helps in the future. I just got done watching the episode been in treatment so no phones allowed but again your family is so beautiful an your both such amazing people an have the most adorable children an oh can’t forget Nash he’s precious as well brings me laughter an smiles when I get to see your episode’s . Sorry this comment was so long I have her wrote one to anyone in my life but you two are so amazing an putting out so much positivity but also keeping it real for the good the bad an ugly an like me still try to find the blessings in all the madness so I know that was not much advice I just know that’s exactly what it has done to me every time an now every day I have to go in for treatment. Love you both an god bless.❤️🙏😇
Rash: I had the SAME THING! I thought I was allergic to the pain meds so I stopped taking them. I went to a different hospital to have my second c-section and no rash! I talked to the doctor about it throughout my pregnancy and they said it was probably from what they clean you with before surgery!
My opinion.. I think people over think having a child in their lives, it’s a very natural way of life, breathe people and just enjoy for crying out loud!! Trust your instincts and God 💗🙏🏻💗
I did not know it was called the shock shakes, totally had those after my first c-section. I never had a name for it.
There are parts of my labor during my first C-section that I don't remember. We had a rocking chair in the room. I remember talking about sitting in the rocking chair, but I don't remember actually sitting in it. There is a picture of me in it and I look sooooo drugged.
We recorded my first C-section, back rehab you could do that. During my second C-section, I had them set up mirrors so I could watch the operation. They started recording once they started pulling my baby out.
I get that same rash, the Dr's have told me a reaction to the adhesive.
You all explained this so perfectly, but one of my greatest fears being pregnant for the first time has been wondering what my husband and I’s relationship will look like after birth. It is such a transition with so many emotions involved!
That rash to me looks like shingles. Loved this beautiful story of your new family addition!
Shingles is only on 1 side though & Shawn said it was across her entire abdomen. I had shingles in 2007.