10 Things Your Labor Nurse Wants You to Know about Baby #2+

[@beatrixedwards2911]

I was 8 when my sister was born, my mums best friend turned up at my classroom in the middle of the day and announced that the baby was here and took me to the hospital. It was awesome because the whole class was so excited for me and I got lots of attention the next day.

[@prairie4me]

My 10 year old daughter was at camp this summer when her younger sister was born. She got to get up on stage and announce it to over 100 people. She was so pleased with the reaction.

[@BroadwayCat92]

My 1st daughter & the one I’ll be delivering in a few months will be 8 years apart as well. Do you & your sister have a close relationship??

[@Iheartsylvia]

PettyPrincess92 I was thinking the same thing lol. My first daughter is 7 going on 8 in Feb. my second daughter is due end of next month. I have a feeling they will get along great because they are both in different stages of life and don’t interfere with one another.

[@beatrixedwards2911]

PettyPrincess92 we get along fine but we have a little brother who is closer in age to her and they both live at home while I’m married and have been out of home for 5 years so we don’t have a lot in common.

[@kirstyvanwell4024]

@@beatrixedwards2911 That's kinda sad, I'm sorry.

[@kimberlysmith6403]

Just had my second a month ago... this is all so true! Teared up a little when you said it was okay for the toddler to watch tv, haha. Thanks for the validation. I feel like you’re my friend even though you don’t even know who I am 😅

[@Kittyxandra19]

Am I pregnant? No. Do I want to be? No. Do I have any kids? No. Am I going to watch this entire video? Absolutely.

[@Nurse_zabe]

Do I appreciate you watching this video: Yes. Thanks for the support! 💗

[@jumexgurl]

This is literally me! Why am I obsessed with her videos when I don't even want children?

[@Kittyxandra19]

Dodge Collins lol exactly. Well I want children in the future, but it won’t happen for at least a few more years. So for right now I’m gathering the info for later, and passing it onto friends and family members who are currently dealing with it.

[@janinedear-barlow]

Yep you're not alone lol

[@SaltySirenFloriduh]

It would be so cool to see you collab with Mama Doctor Jones!

[@MummaQuan]

Yes. I love her & just found this channel yesterday and love it already too. Would be an awesome collab

[@Natazavrik]

OMG YES!

[@ArielShallot]

Yes!!!!!

[@sitcomchristian6886]

Eh, I don't really care for MDJ. She's too political and I'm so sick of politics being freaking everywhere :/

[@sashaparadowski6021]

I thoroughly agree with this!!!

[@annabean3871]

Since its October and we remember all the babies who haven’t come home and have passed on, could you do a video on pregnancy loss, sids and rainbow babies?

[@saracastanes2574]

I was going to ask the same thing.

[@prairie4me]

I agree!

[@keoramcclain4308]

,I disagree a lot of pregnant moms watch this and seeing about child loss causes anxiety and they become scared that it might happen. I myself am pregnant and every time I see a pregnancy loss I cry and start to worry myself.

[@janinedear-barlow]

@@keoramcclain4308 same. This would seriously effect my sister as she just lost one and is pregnant now. It also effects me.

[@keoramcclain4308]

@@janinedear-barlow yes I love her channel but she needs trigger warnings I had my daughter last November and this stuff still scares me

[@EuropeanDevochka]

I just had a thought about helping the older child connect with and understand their younger sibling. Idk if this would work since I don't have children so let me know but I was thinking that it may help to document your first child's development and everyday life as they grow so that when you have your second child, you can show your older child the pictures of them when they were babies but only showing them the pictures that match your younger child's developmental stage. For example: if you're wearing your 2nd baby, show the older child a picture of when they were that young and when you had to wear them. This way they can see that you also went through the same thing with them. So that they start to understand that you don't love the 2nd child more, it's just that the 2nd child is a baby so they need a different kind of attention. I feel like you can do this with all sorts of daily things like pictures of the older child in their crib, breast feeding, changing their diaper, kissing them, cuddling them, showing where they slept, etc. Of course this would only work if you planned it out before having your first child.

[@mbwilson8592]

Excellent idea 😊

[@tiffmyoung]

Did this and it works amazing!! My daughter (oldest) loves to see the pics of her as a baby and I really feel like it makes her feel better about her baby brother and makes her feel more included in the moment.

[@stellashepherd844]

Irina Mikityuk That sounds like a really nice idea!

[@TenikkaRose76]

I am 35 weeks prego, already started looking at baby pics of her, but will DEFINITELY continue this method after baby brother gets here! Thanks, awesome idea!

[@jessicak7965]

Yes! Also just telling them snippets of when they were the same age. Make it funny if possible but prepare to hear whatever you say repeated at the most random times!

[@honeycynceil6002]

I just want to say that I was actually really curious about your name, so I'm glad you explained it 😂

[@lisajeon8440]

Expecting baby #2 March 2020 and this video is awesome! I have guilt about my 1st not being an only child anymore and I'm crying about it constantly.

[@raerae6964]

Same here!! Also due March 2020 with #2.

[@kirstyvanwell4024]

I remember that feeling! Having a sibling is an amazing experience for the older sibling tho. Look at it that way. My first and second love each other. Sure it's hard the first few months but it is so worth it!! Good luck to you and your family. Y'all will figure it out, just trust that.

[@CozyCruiserr]

Due in 3 weeks. With baby #2 I can't stop looking at my first kid (4) like this is our last moments as us... And crying.

[@raerae6964]

@@CozyCruiserr me too! I am sad that these are the last weeks he gets my full attention. Although I am trying to think of it as he is gaining a friend/buddy and someone to share things with.

[@Dancing4Jesus11]

Same here, I’m due in 7 weeks and I’m so scared and feel guilty. I don’t want my 22 month old to feel unloved 😩

[@margaretmerrick2747]

Thank you for doing this video. I’m weeks away from baby #2 at 40 years old with hypertension and gestational diabetes. I pushed three times with my first daughter. Has me worried about #2. Thank you for the introduction of older siblings recommendations. This will be very helpful. Thank you so much.

[@RKasprzyk24]

Oh my gosh I boo hoo cried the first night after having my second...I was sure my first had thought I abandoned her...in fact thats what i kept repeating over and over again as i sobbed lol now i look back and laugh...she was having the time of her life with grandma! Also I 100% agree about introductions. I was only a few hours out of my c section when I wanted my 20 month to come visit....I realized quickly it was not a great idea lol it was short to say the least. Love your videos!

[@rachelcole8818]

“You might need some narcotics!” 😂😂. Love watching your videos! Baby #3 due in March, so I love watching these as refreshers!!

[@brooklynhayes3358]

Hi Elizabeth!! I am a new LD/postpartum nurse and I love your videos!!! I learn so many things from your videos, that I’ve used for my own patients. They are great for patients to watch and great for new nurses too. One thing that I would love for you to do a video on is different positions for natural labors. I struggle helping with them and I’m sure naturally minded mommas would love a demonstration!

[@negricana858]

I'm due in 3 weeks with my son and I have a 14 month old daughter. I'm glad I been watching your videos

[@skhrider7418]

With my first I had an 8 hour labor that ended with about 2 minutes of pushing and the doctor barely making it, and the first thing he said to me was "please be really prepared when you go into labor with baby number two because it's only going to go faster" 😂 so whenever I have my next it'll be interesting to see how it goes! This video has so many helpful things, I love all your videos!

[@angeladavis128]

With my second I labored at home, so by the time I was in the hospital and they were ready to check my cervix, they told me to spread my legs and immediately told me to close them because I was crowning and they had to call the doctor 🤣🤣

[@destinycochran9960]

Will you make a video on tips for a step mom becoming a first time mom? Ways to include the step kids, exc....please? I love your videos so helpful!

[@brookeashbaugh702]

I second this. I’m due in April and have really been wondering this. This is my first pregnancy but my two step sons are with us all the time. Thank you.

[@destinycochran9960]

Brooke I am so glad I’m not only in worrying about my step kidos ! It’s so hard, like this is my first child but yet I have children from my husband, and yes I still want advice on how to best include them while enjoying being a first time mommy!

[@NaynaSL]

Since I had a C-section for my first baby (breeched) 2nd baby might feel like a first baby pushing experience 😂 but my third I pray will be fast 🙏🏻❤️

[@lindsaycordova91]

I’m due in February with my second baby. I’m so nervous about being a mom of two!!! This video was perfect timing for me. I’ll definitely try baby wearing with this little baby. Also hoping the labor is faster lol. I didn’t do an epidural with my first baby and don’t want one this time either.

[@esmeramossantana768]

I just found out that I'm pregnant with twins. Can you make a video about giving birth to twins. I already has 3 older children my youngest is 11 years old.

[@melaniegrooms6556]

O my goodness, congratulations! I hope they are doing well.

[@antm1030]

Hey ! I love this channel and I was watching Emily Noel and thought you should know she shouted you out.... so lookout for more subscribers you’re really helping people.

[@Nurse_zabe]

I saw that! So crazy. I’ve been watching her for years. I might have fan girled a little 😂

[@safia6790]

Nurse Zabe that’s how I found you- from Emily’s channel :) new subscriber here ❤️

[@morganhoffman6253]

Thanks for giving me weird signs that we need to have another baby 😂😂 I've been having them a lot and then bam this video!

[@janinedear-barlow]

Did you have one?

[@Mickeymaela]

I thought I was the only one who noticed the name change 😅 love it though! I've truly been enjoying your videos a lot since I found out I was preggo with baby #2 due the first week of January 2020, so this video especially is very helpful!! Thank you for all you do!! And your munchkins are the sweetest 💖💖💖💖💖

[@lesliebrown4386]

It’s like you knew I was pregnant with my second and I needed this video!! Loved this so much!

[@candycandyissodandy]

On the note of the boppy for breastfeeding, I totally agreed with you! Newborns are so small and light, it’s easy to hold them up for the first few weeks. My lactation consultant actually said the boppy was positioning my son too low, and I was having such a hard time keeping him on because of it. It was super helpful once he got bigger and didn’t need that support from my arm behind his back, but like you so said - you really have to hold them up and close (especially at first!) so it’s not a necessity at all.

[@GypsieAsh]

Currently 3 weeks away from delivery (🤞)with baby #7 & this time my husband is taking paternity leave. I was “super mom” with the others & I just want/need a recovery that’s actually restful, this time. I love your videos! You’re such a doll!

[@kcjean008]

If you ever have a chance, I would love to see a video about birthing/breastfeeding/ anything to do with multiples! This is my first pregnancy and my girls are gonna be here December/January. As excited as I am, I’m terrified. We were barely expecting 1 and now we are having 2 little miracles!

[@emilymarieestes6360]

It’s so funny that you mention your old user name! Just this week I went back on your channel and watched your old videos, and I saw that you started your channel in 2015 and I went “ah-ha! That’s why!” Lol Great video as always! I always look forward to your videos! Thanks for taking time out of your day to do these videos!

[@ShufflingYogi]

I have never heard it described as room to mourn the loss of having an only child and wow thats so helpful. thats exactly how i felt and i couldnt quite figure out why. and now I know. just in time for baby #3 :) thanks Zabe

[@Oddsocks99]

Perfect timing, just found out I'm pregnant with #2, and have been experiencing this complicated combo of excitement and guilt for #1 not being the only one.

[@Nurse_zabe]

As Daniel Tiger would say “sometimes you feel two feelings at the same time, and that’s ok!” (Can you tell I have a 3 year old 😂)

[@Oddsocks99]

😂

[@moniquebarraza8750]

Thank you so much for this video! I'm due with baby #2 in march. I already had a plan on how I'd have my 2 year old stay and cuddle with me and new baby all day long. But now realizing, I'll most likely be in pain and overwhelmed....not the best idea to keep a 2 year old at a hospital all day long. Lol I totally appreciate your advice! Thank you again! Love all your videos!❤

[@thehinar]

Yes thank you!! My second is due in November, I’m 33 weeks today. I am having a VBAC and hardly labored last time and hardly directly breast fed (mostly pumped). These are great tips ❣️

[@amyvanrijn1116]

Howd you vbac go? I'm trying for one in June

[@ashleybows5289]

this must be hormones, i'm crying as your describing the only child no longer being an only child. My daughter just turned 4 and I prayed so long for her and after 2.5 yrs I was blessed getting pregnant. It only took 6 mos for me to get pregnant with this little guy, im going to miss my alone time with my daughter.

[@Nurse_zabe]

It will be different, but good. I promise! 💗

[@MummaQuan]

I’m pregnant with my third & have been watching your videos. I just found your channel yesterday. Thank you for these videos, you’re awesome 😊💕

[@BroadwayCat92]

I so needed this video. I’m due Jan 4 with baby number 2 but everyone around me is betting I’ll deliver closer to Christmas. It’s been 8 years since I had my 1st & I’ve been trippin out about everything. Hubby & I haven’t decided whether or not this will be our final baby but just in case she is, I want to do everything differently. Last time I had a medicated birth, this time I want unmedicated. Last time I never did baby-wearing, this time I want to.

[@crysta6863]

I am due with baby 2 in about 6 weeks and I have had awful anxiety especially around how to handle my lo not being my only baby anymore- this video was much needed! Thank you

[@MamaWearsManyHats]

1st - Unmedicated, 12 hour labor, about 35-40 min pushing and done. 2nd - unmedicated, 13 hour labor, 30 min pushing 3rd - we will see lol. Tip for introducing kiddos-we told our first that we were getting him a baby from the time we started introducing the concept to him. So when he came to the hospital he was stoked to see his baby! Doing the same for the third as well :) and they are both obsessed (almost 4 and almost 2).

[@cassykershaw2735]

My older kids I was either feeding or change the new baby. They still got up on the bed n got loves from me. When I was done with baby I gave them to dad. Also I unwrapped them to show the the baby all my kids were happy with the baby then they wanted to hold them.

[@katiegraczyk5759]

You may not know how to do graphic design but you know medicine and baby stuff which is pretty cool! :)

[@melanied165]

Your videos are genuinely sooo helpful! I’m a new mom and my son is two months old and I was figuring after he’s a year try for our second but I never realized how big of a change that really would be. Not saying change is bad but it’s good to realize that it would still be a change. And love the new name change of the channel 😊

[@celestestratton5463]

I can only hope and pray that my labor and delivery nurse(s) will be as awesome as you when I have kids!!!!

[@mommybug3262]

It really does take a village to raise a baby. I was always too “prideful” to ask for help when I had my second and I wish I hadn’t been.

[@JessicaGarcia-yy4pb]

9th kiddo coming September 2020. Coming home is still a big adjustment. And thank you for acknowledging the fact that the postpartum cramping gets worse with each delivery. No one bothered to tell me that until baby number 8. Although, I do get really nice pain meds now without any arguements from anyone so... bad news/good news scenario.

[@emilybates9208]

Currently, 37 weeks pregnant with my second baby! I SO needed this video!!

[@Nurse_zabe]

Good luck, mama!

[@stephanieburket7899]

This could not have come at a better time. I’m two weeks pp With my second, and our oldest is having a hard time with the transition and so am I. I feel so guilty that I can’t give her the attention she needs, but I’m doing my best even with a newborn that needs me all of the time. Thank you so much for such wonderful content.

[@Nurse_zabe]

Mama, you are doing great! And you are enough for two! 💗💗

[@threeoftrees9286]

My first baby I pushed for ten minutes, if I have another I wonder how fast it could come. It'd be nice to have a shorter labor than 27hours though

[@k-Did]

Same here

[@mdbtptblw]

No tips but thought I'd share a little funny story from when I was born. My brother is 13 yrs older than me, so he didn't really have any attention issues when I was born, in fact when my parents woke him up to tell him they were going to the hospital to have me, he threw a pillow at my mom. Technically her threw it at me too. He loves to tell that story. We have a great relationship and I LOVED having an older brother that could pick me from kindergarden! I felt like such a cool kid! 😎❤

[@maymaya7551]

Just had my second baby this week and I can definitely say I was in labor for only 3 hours and didn’t have time for an epidural. Everything went soooo much faster!

[@4everMrsB]

This was a perfect video för me with Only 25 days left for my induction with my third miracle Thank you 💖💖

[@rebeccaeinoris5940]

When I went to visit my new baby sister at the hospital (I was almost 3), my parents had a present for me from my baby sister. I know of other parents who have done this for big brother/sister. It is a positive connection between the big sibling and the new baby as all kiddos love getting a gift and it can keep the sibling occupied while everyone is busy with the new baby. Also, regardless of the gender of the big sibling, giving him/her a doll to care for. I have given a doll to big brothers (preschool or below) before and the parents have appreciated it and didn't have a problem with their boy having a doll.

[@mindy-mouse]

I would like to see a video on the same topic if your 1st and 2nd are 10+ years apart. My oldest will be almost 12 when baby #2 arrives. Really curious about labor in this situation.

[@RosesandBlingPapercrafts]

Just had my second 7 weeks ago at 40 years of age. My first was 15 years ago had a natural birth with an epidural, 9 1/2 hour labour from waters breaking until arrival. Was expecting another natural labour except this baby had other ideas and was footling breech so I had to have a c section. The after birth cramps were nothing compared to the c section experience. I ended up with a migraine caused by the spinal block so I had to have an epidural spinal patch to fix the hole and get rid of the migraine ☹️ Our 15year old loves his sister no jealousy whatsoever 🙂 I took my breastfeeding pillow to hospital thankfully as I used to it to feed bub and support with my c section. The nurses really liked my pillow here in OZ. I wore my baby for hours yesterday as bub would not settle, my back is so sore today. My older child is a big help and helps me with the vacuuming as I had really bad sciatica and during the recovery the past 6 weeks. Big age gaps are awesome!

[@ruthtown5257]

I’m pregnant with my second one but it’s been 23 yrs since my first child. Does that count in terms of having shorter labor? Thank you Zabe for sharing this video. I watch your videos a lot😊

[@rayannasir2069]

don't think is will be like your fast .😂😂😂am only joking my both kids c section 11 years gap

[@manatilove1]

I am wondering the same thing... I well have a 14 year age gap between my two and I'm nervous lol

[@Ironic_Kiwi]

lorimar matos same I’ll have a 12 year age gap when this One is born in January or February! I wonder if this timing still applies.

[@manatilove1]

@@Ironic_Kiwi i feel like its the first tike all over agian... Although this has madebme remember all the details of the first pregnancy this pregnancy is really a whole new thing... My body is so different now, or at least i understand my body more....

[@TenikkaRose76]

Allll of your videos are sooo informing and helpful. I strongly feel your energy!! Anyway, this video has been extremely helpful as I will utilize the introduction strategy(s) you mentioned! This is my 4th (and final) baby. I have two sets of children- girl, boy; and girl, boy, both sets being 4 years apart, and a 12 year gap between the 2nd and 3rd child (are you following me??, lol). Once again, thanks bunches!! Blessings

[@christinavazquez4560]

My 2 were 6 years apart so I was induced with both and labors both lasted same about of time 24 ish hours and pushed for 15 and 10 minutes. My 3rd I’m pregnant with will be 19 months younger than my second. Hopefully my body remembers and i go into labor naturally!

[@eyespylife]

My second baby is 12 days old. I love this video! Every thing you said is so true and helpful! Thank you for giving us some great tips.

[@rachaelgabriel8249]

Soo love this video! I just had my second two months ago, and then started watching another 11 month old a month afterwards. Talk about crazy adjustments- thank you for your insight & reminders! 💕

[@TheWinterFrost]

Thank you so much for this video! I’m pregnant with baby #2 due in February of 2020. She and her little brother will be super close in age (10-11 months) and I’ve been so worried about how my daughter will react.

[@RAiDERETTE5150]

Baby number 2 is due in February. Thank you for the tips.

[@wiseoneedarra593]

I'm about to have my third baby and the only tip I have for having baby #2 or more is Don't Worry About It. Don't try to plan out how you're going to handle everything or how your schedule is going to change. For one, that's practically impossible to do anyway. Every baby is different with different sleeping and eating habits, plus those habits change every couple months anyway as the baby grows. Learning to let go of my tightly controlled schedule and letting the schedule form and adjust naturally was hard for me. (This, BTW, is true with the first as well.) But for the second reason to not worry about it, is it's just unnecessary stress. Like I said, you can't plan every moment out so just trust yourself. You're not going to let your children starve. Every day may not be perfect, but that's ok, you'll figure it out as you go.

[@LadySakure]

My son was a crazy shock for me. 5 hours of labor from start to finish woth only 5 minutes of pushing. My first pregnancy. Everything I was preparing myself for was thrown out the window. I suppose him chilling out for the last month pre-engaged at my cervix helped a lot. 😒

[@veronicatemplin3622]

Thank you so much for this channel! The content is great and you have such a gentle, calm personality. Love it.

[@meganpeep3266]

I’m growing biological baby #2 right now, which is actually baby #4 (two of my kiddos are adopted). I’m very nervous, I’m so glad you posted this today!

[@TheFantasticMsFOX]

I LOVE your videos!! I feel like you cover so many things that I find myself wondering as a mother. Thank you!!

[@chelsealauren5880]

Thank you so much for making this video! I am seven months pregnant with my second. My son is three and will be almost 4 by the time my daughter is born. Everybody keeps asking me if I wanna have more kids after this and my response is always I don’t know because I’m not sure what it’s like to actually have two children. But this was definitely a lot of helpful information and I’m so excited to try for a natural VBAC with my daughter :)

[@kittybubbles85]

This is so well timed for me - currently pregnancy with number 2! Great video.

[@SaltySirenFloriduh]

My second is due in March and my first is already 5 😭 so this video was so helpful!

[@ashleighflood6262]

I went into labor on my own with my daughter, lost my mucus plug at 3am November 15 2018, I also had some contractions but they went away after two hours. 12 noon I had my bloody show. Everyone was saying stay home don't go to work but I was like naw i could be days like this.. this is my first baby. At the end of my shift 7pm I had strong contractions but was still in denial. I drove home and I told hubby let's just go get checked but I doubt it's anything. On way up to L&D my water broke and when I finally got checked they confirmed it indeed did break but I was only 1cm dilated. They had to augmentate my labor because I was strep b positive. I had my daughter the next day around 1:40 in the afternoon November 16 2018. In total my labor was 18 hrs 40 mins. I pushed for 1 hour and 20 mins, needed a vaccum last ten mins because I was to tired to keep going with no sleep and little food. Is there still a chance my second labor will be half the time even though I needed pitocin to augmentate my first baby? I hate that I had to have it but it was only because my waters were broken being strep b positive. I don't know if I could of processed without but I'll hopefully find out if everything goes smoothly with this baby. Also what are chances of Amniotic fluid Embolism with induction or regular vaginal birth? I know it's rare but I feared this with my first and especially my second. I hope this delivery goes smoothly

[@amandab6034]

Loving this.... baby 3 in 19 weeks!!!

[@OSB911]

Birth #7 in December. There was no rhyme or reason to my labor lengths. The only thing that has been certain is the cramps get SO much worse. Like, Can I get an epidural after the birth? I tried baby wearing with every child until my last, tried every wrap there was, and never was successful. None of my kids were every content. I would have a happy baby turn into a monster by attempting to wear them, every.single.time. My back sure wishes I could figure it out, but I have given up.

[@Pinkfeathers31]

Amy Francesca I'm having baby number 7 in December too!! And I feel you on the after cramps, I'm already dreading it. Labor is the easy part but that day after I'm in agony.

[@raerae6964]

Thank you for this!! Expecting baby #2 in March and been looking for videos and advice and haven't found much. This is amazing and I love your take on how to handle things 💖 I feel better about it all, thank you!!!!

[@marie-kristinekramer6998]

Not a mom yet but a thought I had about babywearing is that it also keeps baby safe. I think when the older sibling get excited they try to be too involved and will try to pick baby up out of their swing or bassinets which could be very dangerous.

[@chelseascarborough729]

I’m due with baby #2 this November and there’s so much I want to do differently. I don’t really regret anything from my first birth, but your epidural comment really hit home. I got an epidural earlier on and by the time I was being told to push my husband was literally having to shake me awake while I pushed our daughter out.

[@robynburge3289]

This video made me feel a whole lot better. I’m due with baby #2 in March, my little girl will be about 21 months old then. I was worried about how to introduce her to her new sibling. And this gave me a few ideas that I think can work. Thank you so much.

[@SaltySirenFloriduh]

Robyn Burge I’m due in March too! When’s your due day?☺️

[@marcopratto1]

Baby #2, after 9 years. So this feels new to me, and my daughter is excited for her sister but little does she know it's sharing time!! With my 1st, i was in labour for 3 hrs and 30 mins or less of pushing. So I do hope this is faster and shorter because I'm so anxious to meet her.

[@karinnavas5368]

I’m about to have my second child after 7 years and I’m so emotional with my oldest and the guild or mourn of the only child

[@phyllischaussee4713]

I had a baby backpack for my toddler's when it was a god-sent!

[@MrsWill-wd3mb]

Love the name change! I was curious but figured I'd missed it at some point. There are plenty of nurses that also include other aspects of life. Love your content either way. We're TTC #2 so I'm excited about this video!

[@lilmissNancyPants]

Thank you for this video! I really needed this today. Baby #2 due in 3 weeks.

[@MrsCitlalimarin]

Can you talk about the difference between a pudendal block and epidural

[@tashanutland9138]

as someone who had baby number 1 petty much by themselves on the bathroom floor because she came so quick the idea of number 2+ being faster is vaguely terrifying because in all honesty it's not an experience i want to repeat

[@reka6762]

Hi Elizabeth, in case you didn't know the beauty youtuber, Emily Noel linked you channel as an amazing source of info in her last update video on her pregnancy :-) Nice that you are getting even more recognition!

[@heatherrichardson8027]

This made me feel so much better ... this is baby 4 for me and my other 3 are all 3 years apart ... this one will be 6 years from my current youngest ♡♡♡

[@BrittanyLJMundy]

My first labor was 8 hours, my second was 3, my third? 15 flippin hours! I’m having my 4th in August and I’m hoping it goes better than the third!

[@maddieheartsmakeup1]

Babywearing is a total game changer! It’s also great for when you have to chase your toddler around places.

[@Nurse_zabe]

Yes! I love, love babywearing. So good for mama and baby!!

[@ashleybellerose7104]

I am on baby #2 having a lil boy.I have a 5 year old boy right now :) very excited for the arrival of baby boy March 15th 2020

[@makevmeadowfarm]

Sadly, it seems that siblings meeting their new baby in the hospital may end up being a thing of the past in COVID and post COVID times.

[@inalaska1208]

Our hospital rooms in its never been a problem having me holding the baby when they come in. We always tell them how much they will love the new baby how excited everyone is ECT. We have never had our kids get angry or jealous over the baby.

[@Nurse_zabe]

That's awesome!

[@DivineLoveLAD]

I love your videos! So real and encouraging as a new mommy of 2! 💖

[@JustCailyn]

I’m due with my second in March and this has been sooo helpful! My first labor was induced after my water started to leak and he was born 8.5 hours later so I’m really curious how my second labor will go!!

[@cathyd.9597]

JustCailyn congrats! I’m having my 1st in FEB!

[@mikaylatipton9257]

Hi! I just got accepted into college and will be starting to work on my BSN next August. I plan to be a L&D Nurse. Can you make a video of tips, tricks, insights, and anything else relating to being a L&D Nurse? As in, how to be good at the job? I LOVE your positivity💛

[@sabrinagonzales5884]

Thank you for this video. My son is 4 and I’m due in 8 weeks with a baby girl. He’s so excited but I’m feeling sad it won’t be just him anymore. I know I will get over it but i just feel bad for him! To top it off my hospital won’t allow him see his baby sister while I’m in hospital since it’ll be flu season. Hopefully I have this baby quick and recover quick so I can be with my son and he can finally meet his sister 😩

[@Nurse_zabe]

That stinks about your hospital not letting your son in. How heartbreaking. Could you skype or FaceTime him?

[@ashleybows5289]

my first labor was 12 hours, now im worried how fast this one will go. Can I just say your body is amazing go you momma sending me some motivation for after I give birth.

[@HeavenSamm]

I was so backwards. I woke up with contractions at 9:30am with my first and he was out at 12:28pm my second labour was so long, started late the night before and he wasnt out until midnight the next night. I'm pregnant now, I hope this one isnt longer!! Hahaha. I love your videos, theyre great!

[@amyannshipyor4096]

My first born is 18 months old today. And my youngest is 3 months old today. They are 15 months apart and I could not be happier. 😃

[@emilysheer4296]

Had my first baby 2 months ago and was in labor for only 10 hours. I got an epidural after 9 hours because I figured it was going to be a lot longer!! Only pushed for about 15 minutes. Hopefully with my second it will be just as fast if not faster and I will be able to have a natural birth!

[@alishajennings2013]

My sil pushed for 3 hours with both her children but she's 5'4 and sort of petite and her kids were 9lbs 2oz and 9lbs 3oz. She didn't tear or require an episiotomy with either of them though.

[@Xo_jazzz]

Love the video! Would you be able to talk more about VBAC’s pros & cons and csections

[@heatherwinter1009]

I have to say my scenario was different than what you mainly addressed because my older kiddo was almost 6 when his sister was born but he did come and stay with us in the hospital for much of the time we were there. For our family it worked really well, we had some amazing bonding time, the nurse put him in charge of being number one helper for his sisters first bath, he got to access the 24hr snack room with his dad and we all felt better being closer. Obviously this isnt the case for everyone but I wanted to mention it because I felt this pressure from everyone that I wouldnt want my older there, and kind of made to feel crazy for wanting him there.

[@Nurse_zabe]

That’s a great point. It’s definitely a kid-by-kid basis kind of thing. Especially with older ones!

[@shannonworthington1872]

I was only in labour start to finish for an 1 hour 45 mins With my first I’m now pregnant with my 2nd wonder how long I’ll be in labour for!

[@jessicagiacometti9012]

Your words always warm my heart... thank you

[@ailynaucar3402]

Hey Zabe. Thank you for this video my due date is October 20 😯 and is my first baby. So, thanks for calm my anxiety with your videos 👍

[@MummaQuan]

My 7 year old has been so amazing with my almost 2 year old. He loves to help out and play with her so I can sneak a quick shower or get dinner ready. It’s also much easier to go grocery shopping with both of them because they keep each other amused at the store. But I’m a little worried about the one on the way (due in may) I’m sure my older one will be wonderful with the baby again but my toddler is deff going to be jealous and I’m not sure how to expect her to act. Hoping it won’t be as hard as I’m imagining.