Comments on: Birth Intentions, Birth Prep Aids, + Hospital Essentials.

By: Chelsea Wagenaar

Chelsea Wagenaar — Tue, 27 Aug 2019 01:45:11 +0000

I always have to have a milkshake within a few hours after delivery!! There is nothing like that first postpartum feast. Praying for your and so excited to see who this new little gift will be.

By: Charlotte

Charlotte — Mon, 26 Aug 2019 03:40:53 +0000

In reply to Anna Liesemeyer. Yep! I was induced at 41+1 and once things got going it went from me watching Netflix hanging out on a yoga ball wondering if the cramping I was feeling was actually labor starting around 5:30pm to holding baby girl around 7ish.

By: Anna Liesemeyer

Anna Liesemeyer — Sat, 24 Aug 2019 23:56:50 +0000

In reply to Lindsay. That sounds like my birth with Rocco! It was pretty smooth and peaceful!

By: Anna Liesemeyer

Anna Liesemeyer — Sat, 24 Aug 2019 23:55:39 +0000

In reply to Noelle. I love this Noelle, thank you so much for sharing it! x

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Fri, 23 Aug 2019 11:51:13 +0000

We have baby number 5 coming in the next couple weeks and I agree so much with all you’ve shared, from a pretty pared down hospital bag to your birth mindset being so important! I also have a doula sister, who will hopefully make it to the birth (she lives about a 5 hr drive away). I have had 4 very positive births, thanks in large part to my amazing, calm, confident doctor. She has a pretty hands off, “your body knows what to do approach” which in itself is really empowering, especially when she says it out loud to you during labor! All of my births were unmedicated and part of why I ended up loving that is because I really felt in charge the whole time. I said when I would feel a contraction coming, so I said when I was ready to push. I knew as it got closer to the end that it would be one or two more and I was about to meet my sweet baby. That helped me finish strong with each labor. I’m much less nervous about this labor and know it is in God’s hands. He will lead the way, guide us and protect us. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. They have been helpful and inspiring. Praying for a smooth labor, delivery, and transition for you. Xo

By: Chelsea

Chelsea — Fri, 23 Aug 2019 02:19:26 +0000

I induced with my first son, and when it came time to push – – 10 minutes and my 9lb 3oz baby was here! When I began pushing with my second son, things were not moving as quickly as with my first, so I asked to stop pushing after 30 minutes. My doctor said sure, if I could do it. To me, pushing is HARD work, and I would rather let contractions and gravity do as much as possible before me. Haha. When I couldn’t wait anymore, we pushed again for 15 minutes, and my ELEVEN POUND baby boy came on out to meet us! I always encourage moms to ask if they don’t think something is good or working well. You can try different things. Or in my case, take a break!

By: Anna Liesemeyer

Anna Liesemeyer — Fri, 23 Aug 2019 01:29:30 +0000

In reply to Ashley Smith. Oh I sure hope so. Excited for you Ashley!