A First Time Mom's VERY Raw and Real Labor and Delivery Story
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Becky you have complete joy all over your face. We usually see you holding something from the garden, or the kitchen or a chicken, but there your are holding a tiny little treasure. Congratulations to you and Josh. You are most definitely living the best days of your life. Blessings!!!
Wow, you described that perfectly lol. I loved that age, the cute soft head you love to plant with kisses. Becky was made for this 💕
Aww what a wonderful day Becky and josh.have a sweet little family.a Christmas present for momma and daddy.plus grandparents and relatives and your extremely large ytube family.we all love y'all and ask god for many love and a hedge of protection for your Christmas baby. I feel I know you both and I'm so happy for the homestead is growing.you did amazing. Your whole world will change..keep this picture. Cause next year u will see time is precious.and a new meaning for it all. Love it.
From Sheila in Alabama
I could not have said it better,
So very happy for you enjoy the most beautiful timer of your life
I don’t can. I’m a terrible gardener. I don’t have children. I am not pregnant. I don’t live in the States. And yet…here I am listening and hanging on to every word Becky says every second day. I hardly watched UA-cam before and now my partner knows to not disturb me when I’m watching ‘My Canning Lady’. Thank you for welcoming all of us into your life and your home and trusting us with your stories. You are appreciated. All the best to you, Josh and Baby Boy Acre xxxx
Yes, my child is 21 and I still watched this and my husband heard it and asked why are you listening to someone’s birth story? I said she is someone I watch and wanted to hear it.❤
That is so sweet. Something about Becky just draws you in. I told my husband I never cared so much about a baby of someone I dont know personally but I am so invested after watching her almost from the start of the channel.
That's the same thing I call her😂🤣😉💞
@@donnabaham9777 ha, love it!!
This is exactly how I feel
I’m not a doctor but I’ve listen to both videos of your delivery and post delivery but you mentioned your anesthesiologist took a phone call during the procedure. Concerning to me only because you had the spinal drip. Not sure if you reported that and you are such a strong woman!! My birth story was scary but wow yours surpassed the level of strength anyone would need to get through that pain. Lots of love! 💕
Not all first times moms r in labor for a long time. i was in labor for about 2 hours for both my kids. I barely even got to the hospital in time LOL. Congratulations!
Hands down, the best "home grown, home made" project you've shared with us so far! Congratulations to you and Josh!
❤ This ^
That was super cute and super sweet 😊😊😊
As a nurse, I love that you were willing to listen to the experienced nurses. We know things that no textbook can teach. Thanks for being so positive! Congratulations to all!!!
came here to say this
I’m not a L&D nurse but as a med/surg/ortho nurse, I agree….no book or professor or lab mannequin can equip a nurse for the job, only experience can !!!
Thank God for good and compassionate nurses !!!
My birth experience back in the 80’s was not pleasant, more like horrific, maybe that’s partly what gave me so much compassion 🤷🏼♀️
When I float up to L&D for a shift, I can clearly see which nurses care about helping a laboring mom and the ones who seem bothered by her needs 😟
They should get canned for that. Our bodies are a product of millions of years of evolution. I'd fire a nurse for that kind of nonsense. The worst are the ones annoyed that some women put intuition first.
My mom was a nurse for 50 years, starting her career in the late 1960s. She was the go-to in our family and so many friends, and members of the community. When I was a kid, we had people come to our house because my mom was their only 'trusted' injector for their shots, or changing dressings, or just advice. Nurses know so much! And like my mom, they aren't as restricted in offering alternatives with tried and true methods and practices.
😂🤣😂🤣🤡
I just want to throw this out there…becoming a mom for the first time is HARD and SCARY. And I found that I was VERY anxious for the first few months until finally, baby was easier and I felt more experienced. I just wanted to encourage you Becky that if you are at all feeling anything similar to my experience as a first time mom, just know, that it is completely and totally normal. And you just have to ride the rollercoaster in this season to the best of your ability and just KNOW that things will get soooo much easier and better, I promise. In no time, you’ll be back to feeling yourself, but until then, give yourself lots of time. Lots of love!
I've been a labor nurse for 23 years. You had some excellent nurses!!!! Sounds like they all took a class on Spinning Babies which tells me they are very committed and caring nurses. They did all the right things. So glad Baby A is here and doing so well. I remember being shocked by the diaper they gave me and all the spray, ice, etc. LOL The good news is second babies usually come much easier and faster!!! Enjoy this time with Baby A...you'll never get it back. Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My sister in laws second baby came in the elevator at the hospital. We were at her mothers. Her husband followed later. They left together in their own cars. She stopped on the side of the ride. He got in her car and drove her to the hospital. Their third baby took much longer, and their last was quicker. All her babies were small 5 - 6ibs. My husband's family are all very tall and skinny. Not sure if that effected her.
I have never set my notifications to “on” before. But there’s something about this family. I have four sons. Gave birth to three of them. The fourth was a gift from a woman who couldn’t take care of him. I always tell him his delivery was the easiest. No complications at all. 😛 and I never gained an ounce haha.
Right! I kinda wanna stay in the chat till it starts to not miss a thing! lol I know i could watch it later but its LIVE so its different. She is going to have so much love in this live, I'm sure. 😊
I have 2 babies that gave me stretch marks and 2 that didn't.
I never set notifications either but I did for this.
Labor and delivery, labor of paperwork
Seeing a new mom's baby takes all of us old mom's back to our moment. Mine was 26, 25 and 23 years ago. Welcome to the club.
Ditto!! Ours are 26&24 😳😃🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Mine was 38 and 37 years ago. And I have tiny babies too.
18 years ago for me. It really does take you right back. Wish UA-cam was about then so i could immortalise the whole experience. Im sure there's plenty I've forgotten
Yup! Mine was 35 and 26 years ago. That moment in the wheelchair rolling away when he went to go park the car....TOTALLY REMEMBER THAT MOMENT. LOL
Same! Mine are 30 and the “baby”, 25 is about to get married. Congratulations sweet Becky.
I know you probably hear this alot from everyone in the world but seriously cherish every moment with your first born because they really do grow up way too fast
Yes sweetie it is scary and very hard work to bring forth a child. Cry if you want. Most importantly rest, restore, and nourish your body and mind. Good work Mama!
Becky holding an oven fresh "bun"; her best ever, 100% organic creation!!! Congrats to you & Josh!!! 🎉🐣🎉
I love birth stories! And yes, Becky holding the baby just made my day! I am glad he is healthy and hope Becky is too.
I'm so excited! My 6 year old son came running in to tell me "Becky has a new video coming and she is holding THE BABY!" Congratulations! You are an inspiration!
That's so cute :)
Thanks for normalizing those scary birth feelings. This is important. My first birth was super scary, traumatic c-section and my baby was hospitalized for over a week. It took me the longest time to talk about my birth story without crying. Three years later I had another baby and it was a beautiful c-section birth. Take care of yourself.
I had a similar experience. Very traumatic experience! I really didn't want to get an epidural, but once I got to about 6 cm & told them I was scared of the pain got worse, I wouldn't be able to take it. (I had back labor & every contraction felt like my back was being crushed in a cardboard baler! & I had been in labor for 40 something hours at this point) I didn't find out until afterward that a LARGE % of the people that give birth in that hospital are told "you need an emergency c-section, your blood pressure is getting too low" & I truly think they are telling g women thos just to be able to rush the process... 😔
I didn't find out until after (from other women) that I could have had them put the needle in, but not give me the epidural medicine right way- I could have asked for it if I was in too much pain. Smh.
So anyways, they tell me I had to have an emergency c section (& like 15 minutes before that the doctor had checked me & said I was still only 5cm, so we assumed it be several hours before I delivered, so my husband had left to go get something for me from the house!?! & he had left his cell phone at the hospital, he only had his work phone, which has horrible service & just kept going straight to voicemail, so I was FREAKING OUT, so scared to be cut open all my myself!
We got ahold of him in time, though, thankfully! )
Then, the next day, I kept complaining that my stomach was hurting REALLY bad near the Incision-like worse than it had all morning! & they just kept treating me like I was just wanting narcotic pain medicine. "We can't give you anything stronger." I was like thats not what I'm asking for- can you have the doctor look at it, like something is WRONG!?! Come to find out- no one had emptied my frickin CATHETER BAG aince the night before & it was so full it had no where else to go so my bladder & stuff was so full it was making my incision hurt!
Yea it was a VERY traumatic experience!
I spent hours and hours doing so much research but nothing prepared fine for that! For a long time It really really aggravated me that I didn't know what to do or dlsay or ask to prevent those things, until I finally realized it's not MY fault! THEY are supposed to be the professionals... but it still really bothers me! But I'm thankful to have a beautiful, healthy baby!
@@ElderandOakFarmI think often the first can be traumatic, I was just the opposite, they’d left me so long and I really needed a C section, but there wasn’t time to transfer me to a larger hospital, the baby needed to come, but I was badly torn and needed loads of stitches, and what I didn’t realise till later I had to have another operation when my son Was 10 months, because all the back passage muscles had been torn and caused massive haemorrhoids, so the first year after birth was very traumatic. My second birth was much better with no damage, but I was even more frightened going through with the second time after what had gone before.
Aww Honey, have your feelings! EVERY SINGLE ONE of them!~ Both my girls are miracles! I almost lost my first one during delivery, because her heart stopped. (Emergency C-Sect) She is now 42, with 5 kids of her own:) My youngest, I almost lost at 6mo carrying her. I was flat on my back from 6mo on, until delivery. She is now 39 :) She is going through fertility treatments, but she's doing well :) . . We all have our stories. . Just remember, there isn't ANYTHING we wouldn't do for our kids. . All the trials and tribulations that we, as mom's go through, to make sure our babies are born healthy. You done good mama! :) I'm so happy for you and Josh :) And as Lela Eubank says, We love you Becky. . . and we already love that baby too! :)
Already teary eyed!!! So good to see you and that fuzzy little baby head in your arms. Sorry you had many complications. But I'm happy you can say it was a good experience. Your going to be a very big help to others by sharing and being open. You just don't hear enough of good explanations and teaching instead of drama and click bait. I'd also like to know how your weather is. I'm glad you got home with baby before the crazy stuff started.
I feel 98% of the world will be tuned in for this 🥂🍾❤️🙏💕we have all been waiting for this moment. You are so loved by this community/followers... your parents must be over the moon with the lovely, strong young woman they raised. Congratulations to you, Josh and your families! Looking forward to this episode 💕See you tomorrow. I remember in the beginning when I left you a message that said you were going to reach 100,000 followers in no time and look at you! Be proud of yourself Becky you so deserve it! You've worked very hard for it!!!
Well said… 🙌🏼😘
@@pagirl913. Amen
And amen
I started watching Acre homestead she had less than 1,000 wow.. she is kicking it. And think she is so deserving because I have seen other youtubers go big very fast. And they change. Money changes their life, and the person became so high class she put her husband down beneath her. And that's one thing I like about Becky she always considers her husband. In every way and loves him for who he is.. God bless their little family!!
Yeah, I'm pretty sure that it's going to be 💯% tuning in! 🙂😀😉
My 2nd boy was a little baby. 5 lbs 6 oz. I too had pre eclampsia, but was known for a few months. By the time he was 2, he was caught up in size. He's a 6 ft 1 adult now.😊
The 38 week weight from the ultrasound could have been as much as 20% wrong. Don’t have any guilt that you might have done anything or not caught something that impeded his growth. You are amazing and you make my life better, Becky. Thank you for being you and congratulations to you and Josh on your baby boy!
This is often true of these scans, no matter how advanced the equipment. They did the most advanced scan on one of my sister’s babies during her pregnancy saying he was small for her dates… within 1-2 weeks he was born a completely normal size! 😊
"Premieres in 5 hours" - 3.6K likes - 918 Comments...wow! It's easy to see that we're all so happy and excited for you and Josh. We love you, Becky - and we already love little Baby Acre, too!
agreed!!❤💙
Yes!
Well said, I could not agree more!!! Thank you
Very much
Absolutely!
I know how important to you the privacy of kids in your family and seeing that you are willing to share just a glimpse of baby Acre’s back and head with us is such a privilege!! Congratulations Becky and Josh! Feels just like yesterday when you announced your pregnancy with the community!
@@bowler8???
What does that mean???
@@bowler8 snarkiness at its best. Go away troll.
@@bowler8 I don't think they were showing hypocrisy at all.
@@bowler8 agreed...
Congratulations, for something so natural it’s is hard, scary and mostly beautiful! My mom also went into an eclampsia, she was 3 days in labour, I was under 6 Ibs. 64 yrs ago. All three of mine were hard labour, epidurals for first two, back labour with my girl 9lbs! I’m 5’2” just started digestible diabetes. I was 22. After the first I got staphylococcal infection in my uterus 1979, it changed my health forever. Endless antibiotics and separation from a week from my newborn baby. Things sound so much better now. I’m so happy it all turned out. Your husband sounds amazing, ready to be a wonderful dad. I remember my husband driving so slow back home with all of our new precious cargo’s. Boy, girl, boy. It’s hard on husbands in a different way, but unites us in our appreciation for each other.❤
2 pushes on a first baby, incredible! I bet that 30 minute wait while you relaxed really helped. Good job! I pushed 4.5 hours on my first 😳. I am so glad to hear your nurses were doing all that. Truly special! Praise God for all you've shared! Congratulations!
Oh Becky, you look absolutely radiant!! Welcome Baby Acre to the most incredible family.
Thank you so much!!
Is the baby's name really Acre?
@Barbara Silva I don't think she is planning to share the baby's real name for privacy reasons. So they're just referring to him as Baby Acre as a nickname.
@@andreaf5497 Thank you, I wasn't sure.
I was crying laughing at your wanting to empty the dishwasher while you're in labor!! Oh Becky, I'm so glad you're okay and that you had Josh to support you. He seems like a solid man and husband. Congrats on Baby A!
Me too! Hubby was in another room, like what are you doing?! I said, Becky is finally telling us about the baby! And she is so stubborn its funny! Yeah, he knows who Becky is... Lol
I can't believe it's been a year already! I opted to watch this again today and I'm glad I did! I've not heard any baby updates lately... is little man walking and doing all those fun things now? Bet he's a sweet boy!
My son is 11 & I still remember my nurse Meredith, she listened to what I wanted, she did everything she could to make me feel comfortable & she was totally fine with all of my girlfriends coming to the hospital to labor with me. I had to do this delivery without an epidural so I wanted to stay up on my feet & I'm a makeup artist & have some experience selling hair straighteners so I was doing everyone's makeup & straightening & curling everyone's hair so I'd be busy. I was able to do that up until I was dilated 6 cm & then I had to stop because my knees were buckling. She was just incredible & even when I wanted to quit & get C-section she told me I could do it & I got through it.
Watching Becky get emotional made me tear up and I have had three babies of my own. You're a great storyteller and I am glad this story had such a beautiful ending. Good for you Momma!
Becky, we've seen you smile dozens of times....but THIS smile is a different smile!! Congrats, girl. Glad to see you so happy!
Becky your hospital and L&D nurses sound AMAZING. I can’t say I’ve heard any hospital birth stories that went this well with such support and willingness to try different things to help you labor on your own. I’m so glad that with all the things that happened during your labor that you got the support you did! Congrats y’all.
Not every L&D nurse does as much as yours did. I'm so thrilled for you that those nurses were attentive and invested in their craft in such a supportive way. We definitely need lots and lots of those nurses in hospital
What a beautiful picture of the two of you. You look SO happy!!! I am happy for the 3 of you and your family as well.
Thank you so much!
that is a beautiful pic
@@AcreHomestead I know i cant wait to see the 3 of you in your first family photos congrats Becky and Josh you guys are gonna be amazing parents...
Becky, I remember delivering my son last October and feeling just like you! When I heard your voice crack I related so much to you and knew I was feeling just the same. I want you to know that the emotions and feelings even 3 weeks after delivery are so so tough and they feel so invalid at the time BUT you wouldn't believe how many people feel the same. Just know that even though many people are glamorizing the process and it makes us question ourselves, whatever you are feeling and going through with your new family and dynamic are valid. Please never feel like you need to keep up with this channel if you are dealing with hardships or need rest. We respect you and your need for recovery. All my best wishes for speedy recovery and I am so happy for your son's healthy delivery.
I’m so happy to hear you had wonderful labor nurses and did not feel the need to call your labor coach back. We labor nurses sometimes get a bad reputation; so it warmed my heart to hear that you appreciated their years of experience in the field. I prayed you would have amazing nurses who would bless you with great care. Laboring and delivering these moms and babies is a true labor of love for us. Many of us feel it is a vocation to serve women instead of a job that we clock in for. Congrats on your precious little baby. Waiting to hear about part 2. God Bless!
I feel guilty that all 5 of my deliveries were so easy and no issues. I’m very nearly 70 and I have never, ever heard all that you’ve been through. Wow! But you came out the other side with a beautiful baby boy! So happy for all 3 of you. Love love love your channel.
Hello Linda
How are you doing today?
My 4 year old will be so excited to watch this as she continually asks me “mom, when is Becky’s baby going to be out of her belly?” 🙃 I love that she speaks of you like a friend and that we are both learning so much from you! ❤❤❤
How sweet!
🥰 awe how cute
@@RobinMarconeCassidyRN Thank you! We don’t let her watch much tv, but one of the things I’m okay with is her watching Becky and some gardening videos. 🙃
@@sunshinebakery_melinda Thank you! We’ve been making many of her recipes and it’s so cute to hear her say “we made this just like Becky did!” 🥰
That is beautiful
Congratulations, Becky and Josh becoming new parents!! 😊🧡😊🎈🎊
My 18yo daughter just had my first grandbaby in October. She had high blood pressure during delivery but no protein and didn't need any medication. A week after delivery, we landed in the ER with her in hypertensive crisis. Thank God nothing bad happened but she was diagnosed with postpartum pre-eclampsia. I'm glad you and baby are both OK.
Love your story and everything about your channel and what you do but natural is what it sounds like sister. NATURAL.. on its own no human interference. You helped induce labor. Just wanted to clarify for anyone wanting to really go natural.
I got emotional with you. I had a traumatic birth experience, but that was 22 years ago and it is amazing how fast our bodies recover and how quickly we forget the scary stuff. You are so lucky to have Josh and you 3 will make for a beautiful little family. Thank you for sharing your story and for being authentic.
As a labor and delivery nurse I love how much you loved your nursing staff during labor! I also love how proactive they were in helping your body do what it needed to get Baby Acre here! I hate to hear you were readmitted but can't wait to hear your postpartum story too! Congratulations again!
Couldn't have said it better. You're doing a splendid job, both of you. ❤️
After having 4 live children and 3 miscarriages I learned all plans and every pregnancy is different lol experiences, symptoms, cravings etc are completely different. The Joy's of pregnancy 😍 the main thing is healthy baby and healthy mama no matter how many times you go through it!!
Pushing is scary. To get to that moment and have trepidation or fear is normal. Josh sounds like a rockstar partner. Congratulations 🎉
Omg. Tears. And I am 60! I just love all that you do and your relationship with Josh! Sending blessing to you.
I had my seventh baby on the 12th!!!! ❤️ congratulations on your first and I can tell you right now that the nurses who are with you for labor, delivery and recovery are almost always more a part of your story than your OB or Midwife. I always pray that I am in the right place, at the right time, with the right people. I have had seven wonderful labors and deliveries ❤️
Congratulations!
Congratulations 🥳
Thank you for being vulnerable, informative, and honest. Thank you for sharing your story. With all the negative birth horror stories this puts me at peace. Not everything goes as plan during pregnancy or labor and delivery but you sharing your story does not cause fear but awareness of what could happen and how to handle it. 💛
Becky my children are in their 30s and hearing you tell this precious story of your son and the delivery of him took me back 30 years. As you're talking you can see the joy in your face and your heart is still in that moment. There is nothing more precious than the birth of a child. I am truly so glad that you shared this with us what a blessing. May God bless you and your precious little boy. With your love and guidance I'm sure he's going to grow into a fine young man just don't forget to enjoy each and every moment, I do mean every moment because they grow so quickly. Your heart is so kind and I'm sure his is going to be the same especially when his father has a heart just as big as his mother's. Once again congratulations on your precious BABY "A"
I admire your attitude! Even with complications you view it as a positive experience. After each one of mine (4) I said "I'm so not doing this again!" And then I'd forget and we'd decide to have another one.
I'm not at all surprised by Becky's attitude. Watching her gardening and cooking and preserving for a couple of years, I know Becky will ALWAYS look for the best in every experience.
I’m so glad you’re giving your wonderful nurses this amazing praise and recognition. I’m an accountant, but most other females in my family are nurses and they are so knowledgeable and at times, under appreciated, so thank you!
Congratulations on this little blessing! ♥️🎉
When I had my daughter, they told me "push like you're taking a big poop!" 🤣 Labor was all natural, 3 hours from starting contractions until she was born. 9pounds, 4ounces, 21.5" inches long. I tore, and also hemorrhaged. They, Mill Plain "St. Joseph's", never told me I lost blood, or had a transfusion, her collar bone was broken from them shoving her back IN, after her head and one shoulder was out!! Imagine that one! 😮 I was told these things at check out day, and her shoulder healed in two weeks time. 👍
Now, the hard part starts, but it's so worth it!
Happy new year to you all♥️🎉☺️
Becky you are such a savvy and smart business woman! Click bait wouldn't exist if everyone took notes from you. The way you completely engage me at a down to earth level, I'm never disappointed and I've never been so excited for anyone's next video to come out - and I'm not even a mommy and I never will be, by choice. I literally pushed my chair back, stood up, and loudly interrupted my partners tv time exclaiming how you still have me on pins and needles, and that there is more to come. Your openness and now your advocacy based on your experiences, just makes me smile. You are a genuine lovely human being, I so appreciate you, and I am so happy that you are flourishing with the Acre Homestead channel as your full time career, but mostly I'm glad that you, Baby Acre, and Josh are well.
That is the best thing you have baked in your oven to date. You look delighted. Congratulations on the successful delivery of your new baby. You and Josh must be over the moon.
I have a WHOLE new appreciation for L/D nurses!!!! I had an emergency C-section so my experience was not the same but I can tell you the NICU nurses are also complete ANGELS 😇
Congratulations!! ❤ Mom of 2 boys under 3 here. Keep an eye out on Post partum anxiety and depression it makes a WORLD of difference when you mention these to a MD.
Oh my goodness. My baby was delivered 45 years ago. Three days of hell, no sleep, no food. No drugs available, rips and tears. You young girls are so blessed. I cant imagine no labour pains. However, after it was over - it was over apart from a week sitting on a rubber tube. Lol.
I know it’s hard to share your story when so many are judgmental and have an entitled attitude. What you decide to share is up to you! I appreciate your openness and how you make us all feel included. Congratulations to you all and welcome to motherhood! 💕
After all the pain and worry it is just so worth to hold the baby in your arms...as a mom u will never experience such a profound love ...Congratulations for both of you and many many many blessings for the baby and the new parents.
Labor seems so primal and scary. I appreciate you sharing your journey for those of us who are very scared to get pregnant and go through labor and delivery. I don't know if it will change my mind necessarily, but you being honest about your anxiety and experiences has helped validate my own anxieties. It's good to know that you can have that fear of the process and still make it through. I hope you are doing better now ❤️
To encourage you- if the Lord allows you to get pregnant - then He WILL bring you through! The anxiety behind pain is always worse than the pain itself. Just like if you have to give yourself an injection, of insulin or something- the injection itself isn't going to hurt more than a cat scratch. But the anxiety and fear behind it amplifies the 'pain'. Knowing that 'pain' during labor and delivery is by design (God allowed women pain in childbirth because of our sin) and that it can very well just be something you have to go through. I've had one c section (unmedicated to 10cm- doctor insisted the c section was necessary though) 11lb baby. And then a vbac home birth with a 10lb 14oz baby. The pain is temporary - that's all I can say. But if you have an amazing SUPPORT team it can almost be fun and so memorable in a way. But This is just my experience! Don't be afraid!!
Congratulations to you and Josh. A baby is such a blessing. I think a tear is avoidable, an episiotomy could have prevented all that blood loss and discomfort. Thank goodness you are ok.
Sweet Mama Becky!!!.....Your birth story was filled with Love, support from your husband who gently cared for you along with the nurses, your dula and your doctor and they used their wisdom of labor and delivery procedures to bring about the birth of your little boy who is healthy and strong; your health was monitored closely during the entire process and I appreciate your open conversation about different aspects of after the birth concerning your healing......I know that Part II will contain more content of your birth story and it is a story to be told and I am amazed at your strength as you relay the events. God truly had His Great Physician Hands upon you and Baby Acre little boy and Josh.....
I can't wait!!!! There hims is!!!! :) Sooo happy for you and Josh!
Becky you are amazing and now your special baby A is 6 months old and I can imagine you to be a natural mother. I've seen a few birth story videos but you have included so much detail about your feelings and what surprised you as well as the step by step of the whole experience. I think this will help a lot of first time Mums.😊
I loved hearing your story so far! I remember when I was pregnant with my first one and I would go to my OB for appointments. These ladies who had been down the labor road a few times would tell these horror stories and it scared me so bad! I had a pretty long and intense labor but I wanted it to be natural so I did no pain meds or anything. They kept asking me if I wanted them and I said no way. After about 28 hours I finally delivered and the pushing was no big deal at all. All of my births were two pushes except for baby 5 who was a premie and only took one push. Each labor was different and i did them all natural. My grandma had 16 at home so she was my true inspiration. I am so happy for you that you finally have your precious gift with you at home and you and baby acre have good health and happiness!
See...you worried for nothing. The mother instinct kicks in automatically. Congrats to all!
@@cajbaf I really can't see how your complaint of my comment has anything to do with my comment to her. Puzzling.
As someone who is scared to have babies in case complications happen, but desperately want to be a mom, I’m so excited for this video. It’s really encouraging and I’m grateful that you’re sharing your experience with us ❤
Totally 💯 agree
I used to be scared too, but know our bodies were made to do this. Your body is more than capable! 💙 just do what you can to educate yourself on labor and birth, that will help too
I used to be afraid to have babies too, but I found great comfort in taking a wonderful Bradley Method birthing course. I felt so empowered knowing the process front & back! I felt so much more confident in my body and it’s ability to do its thing. I’ve since birthed 4 babies naturally & un-medicated 💛
TV makes labor & delivery look horrible and super painful. Very few are as traumatic.
Had to unlike this comment so i could like it again, its THAT relatable
My birth plan with all 4 of my kids was get the baby out. I felt that if I had expectations that didn't go as planned it would stress me out. Labored at home as long as possible then went to hospital for epidural and pushing. Done.
I do not usually comment and actually feel strange commenting due to the fact that I am 59 years old and my daughter (my baby) is first moving out at the age of 27. First let me say that it does not matter how old they are they are your babies. When you started to tear up , I became a blubbering idiot because I was thinking back to when my babies were born. It went so fast these years with them. Cherish every single second you have with them because one day you will look back and realize that You blinked and they are moving on starting their own families. Thank you for sharing your life with us. You are a gem. I especially love the videos of you and your mom. Reminds me of my daughter and I. thanks again.
Becky, all your prior adventures and accomplishments will pale in comparison to parenthood. The bond, joy, ups, downs, pride, worry, exhaustion and gratitude will forever fill your soul with peace and love. I’m so excited to see you in this video. As others have said, you have become a part of my life as I watch, learn and sometimes smile at your uniqueness. Congratulations to you and Joshua. And congratulations to Baby Acre for hitting the parents lottery!!
What a beautiful comment...confession I cried 😢
Such a beautifully written comment ❤
My favorite part of your story is when you told Josh you were going to have this baby at home, and he said No sorry honey, not this time. Reminds me how you always say you are very go with the flow, and Josh is very methodical. Love how that was also a part of your birth story
I love how respectful they are to each other. Not that they are perfect or something, but it feels like it's rare these days to see relationships that have both partners loving and respecting each other through hard times.
I did the opposite. I was at the hospital and said I was done, didn't want to do it anymore and was going home. My husband looked at me almost nose to nose and calmly said we were going to stay. I calmed down and agreed with him.
When I went in to be induced with my son he had a bad reaction to the pitocin where they kept losing his heart beat and I ended up having a non emergency-emergency c-section. Talk about scary! Congrats!
Congratulations to y'all! So glad to hear all are healthy and well now. Thank you for your honesty! I got to be there when my niece was born and her nurses were SO WONDERFUL!! At their hospital, the nurse you start with is the nurse you deliver with, unless you request another nurse. So, she stayed and was awesome. I believe you having the courage to share the good, bad, ugly and awesome, helps all those who listen, be a better support unit for new moms! Hugs to everyone from AZ
Oh my gosh, watching you tear up over the fear at the moment of pushing is SO relatable. My oldest is almost 5 and I remember that stark fear SO clearly. It was like someone flipped that switch as soon as they told me I was fully ready to push. You’re not alone in that! Congratulations on your beautiful new journey ❤
I totally relate as well with this. My only kiddo is 18 and when her emotions flared it reminded me. She’s such a trooper.
I love that you included Josh in every decision. Including the membrane sweep, I don’t think I would have even thought to include my husband in that decision but that really touched me.
Darling I knew you would do well. You have been active your whole pregnancy with standing, walking and all your garden work. This helped your muscles strengthen for labor and delivery. I was lucky and did not hear horror stories before I had my first baby. I also walked or biked everywhere and was limber. Went into labor very late at night. Stayed home 2 hours till I was 5 minutes apart. Went to hospital and baby was delivered 30 minutes from arrival into hospital. I had 4 hours from when I figured I started contractions till baby was born. Looking back thank goodness I headed to hospital when I did. I had two more pregnancy’s which all resulted in 4 hour labors. My biggest fear my first pregnancy was having the baby in a German hospital and I spoke very little German.
As you were sharing the rawness of your feelings as you’re about to push, I couldn’t help but tear up as well because those were valid fears and I’m sure it was overwhelming to process that this is where things can go wrong and you have waited so long to finally meet Baby A. I look forward to part two and thank you for opening up your house to us strangers that feel like family. ❤
You are such a beautiful person 💛 very sweet
My first 3 babies were boys. There is nothing like the bond of a mother with her son. Congratulations on your new blessing ❤️ My oldest son gets married in 2 weeks, so hold on, it goes by fast.
“My” Dearest Becky, and Josh,
A big Congratulations to you both on the birth of your son! So many wonderful years ahead of you to enjoy and be very joyous .
So when you start getting those “blues” from
Postpartum depression, just think of the 407k bunch of people out here who we call family and we got you covered. SO DON’T EVER THINK YOU OR JOSH ARE ALONE !! You have questions ask away. One of us will have an answer for you.
We love ❤️ you Becky, and now we open our hearts and arms to our “new” love, Baby “A” Bless you all
Sweet Becky, be glad you are living in an age of advancements that made things easier for you. Remember a lot of things can happen during labor and delivery that are unpredictable. The only flaw your delivery plan revealed was the lack of constant monitoring of the baby. Things can change so quickly with the baby that the monitor is one of the best tools for keeping baby safe during labor and delivery. Ask your doctor to check your choline and institol vitamin levels. Prenatal vitamins usually don't include these vitamins and a woman becomes deficient in them toward the end of the pregnancy and is one of the reasons woman get red swollen feet and ankles. Be thankful your doctor had you drink raspberry tea to help with internal stretching and reduction of tearing.
I have had three babies, all unmedicated, uncomplicated pregnancies and births, and pushing has scared me EVERY single time 🤣 in retrospect it's always so funny to me that I can do marathon labors with no anesthesia, but pushing is terrifying lol. I get it girl!
Tomorrow can't come fast enough, excited to meet the baby and to hear your delivery story! Congratulations Becky and Josh and welcome to the world Baby Acre!
Congrats on your new little bundle of joy!💕
So happy for you &Josh & glad all went well!
Congratulations to you and Josh - All the troubles get forgotten once you see that sweet face.
Every year for the past soon to be 41 years, on my daughter's birthday, I've told her, "The story of your birth". I tell her everything, where we lived, the doctor's name, the hospital name, how I felt while pregnant, how I just knew I was having a girl and crocheted a pink blanket, and every detail of labor and delivery including having to stay in the hospital an additional day because of "Siberian Express" (lots of snow and extreme cold) that arrived when she did. This was Jan 1982, I saw some of the rescue efforts for survivors of the plane that went into the Potomac while I was in the hospital. No matter where she was, she got the reciting of her...our story. She even heard it every year while serving in the military. For her 40th birthday, I presented her with a written copy of, "The Story of Your Birth" so she would have it even after I'm gone. Until then, I continue to tell her it myself. When she was young, she'd sit on my lap and later she'd protest and say she was too old for the story. Now she says she just humors me but I know she loves it. One year I was late in calling and she called me worried that I had forgotten. I'll never forget............and you won't either. Anyway, congrats and enjoy every moment. It goes by so fast.
Sad Becky never connected with her son like you during her pregnancy let's hope it happens after.
My Mom always told me my birth story every year. So I carried on the tradition with my sons.
Love love love your enthusiasm about the epidural! I too was so shocked at how well it worked and honestly very thankful it was an option! Labor and delivery is a one of a kind experience for sure. And thank you for the honesty! I think all new moms should now the gritty details!! We love our babies but there are certainly some hard times as well 😊. Can’t wait for part 2!! And to officially meet Baby Acre!! Congratulations!
Thank you so much for sharing your story with us Becky, I'm sorry you had to go through all of that scary stuff and I'm so happy that everything came out okay! Sending lots of hugs !
Congratulations, Becky and Josh becoming new parents!! Gods blessing to the world!
How exciting was it to call family members and facetime? They slept through the night while you were bringing your miracle into the world! I'll bet Josh and your grins were huge while that phone was ringing to announce your news! Thank you so much for sharing this private, special time with us.Yes, we feel like family after spending so much time with you in the kitchen and garden. I cannot wait for the 2and part.
Me too🥰❤💫❣
Agree!🎉
So far it sounds like a combination of both my labor and deliveries. I am glad to hear your positivity. Congratulations momma (and papa!)!
I'm so happy you've taken us along this journey with you! My partner asks if I'm watching my friend when I watch your videos, and this truly felt like a friend telling me her birth story. Your thoughts and insights are so valuable! I'm thankful for your honesty and your storytelling abilities.
Sweet Becky and her bundle of joy. Love to all.
Congratulations this brings tears to my eyes what a beautiful photo. Congratulations Becky what a joy. Just beautiful!! Thank you for letting us be a part of your life. ❤
I’m so glad you had a great crew at the hospital! And so glad you’re all home and healthy!
Hi Becky❤congratulations from the bottom of my heart ❤️ You Josh and Acre are in it now, for a wonderful life filled with love joy and many memorable moments. What an experience you’ve had! I’m happily waiting for part 2. You do you! That’s what I, and THOUSANDS of your viewer friends want. I thoroughly enjoy ALL you do.
Congratulations Becky and Josh! i laboured alone for 29 hours before being rushed into surgery for an emergency c section. I now have a healthy 4.5 year old boy and hes my world! rocking this world as a solo mumma is probably the proudest thing i've done in my life.
Motherhood definitely agrees with you. You look fantastic! So happy for you and Josh on your precious little bundle of joy. Such a blessing.
Prayers for you ,baby, and Josh. I believe you guys are going to be awesome parents!
Oh I’m so happy to see our Baby A! Congratulations to you both!!!!!🎉
When my son was born almost 13 years ago my best friend in college was going through nursing school and just happened to be doing clinical classes at the hospital where I gave birth. She was shadowing another L&D nurse the day my son was born and at shift change got to be part of my post labor care as well as helping me with my son. It was such a great experience dealing with a familiar face in that time. And to this day she is an L&D nurse now. 😊❤