My Home Birth Story // First Baby Waterbirth // Fast Labor, Pain Levels, Midwife/Doula, & more!

[@ChelseaandNick]

If you haven’t seen the vlog that we reference in this video, here it is!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4jEn5WDfJieq5Y Thank you guys for all the support these past few weeks. It means the world!!

[@josephsvlogs1861]

love you guys

[@Meme-ef8rt]

I've known several babies that like to stare at ceiling fans. Not all babies do, but I have known some that do. Like I've seen others say too, babies like to stare at lights too...especially Christmas tree lights. Sometimes that was the only way to calm one of my nieces down as an infant! Enjoy this time while you can, because it seems like you blink and they've grown so much! Congratulations to you and your families!!! Praying for you all!

[@makaylaboren445]

Awe cute!! I’m due in December so that’ll be so cute to see if she likes the Christmas life!

[@sksfundancesandeditsinrobl3213]

All my prayers are going to your new family

[@ChelseaandNick]

Thank you so much!!🥺♥️

[@leahnash7]

You guys are seriously the sweetest family! Praying for you guys! 💕

[@ChelseaandNick]

Thank you Leah!! 🥺♥️

[@monieksoepboer]

I love your little moment in the bedroom where you Guys prayed over Hudson and Nick speaking a verse over his life. God bless your little family!💛

[@GabiHume98]

To answer the question about what is considered active labour - its when the cervix reaches about 4/5 cm dilated, and that would be the best time to head to the hospital if you aren't already there. And about the no eating during labour at the hospital, (at least where I am from but I assume this is standard practice everywhere) you can eat during early labour but once you get to about 6 cm dilated (I think) they ask you not to eat because if any serious complications arise and they have to take you for emergency C-section there is no time to empty your stomach and that would put you at a higher risk of aspirating on any vomit that might come up your throat while you are on the operating table, especially if you have to go under general anaesthesia and you could get what's called aspiration pneumonitis (a form of injury to your lungs). I am so happy for you both, you have been soo encouraging to me. I am praying for you and your family and I pray that God will give you both the strength to keep sharing and reaching out to others!

[@MoriahRichter]

I went over to the other video and just bawled my eyes out. 🥺🥺 sooo sweet! Y’all are brave and thank you for sharing all of this! My momma had me and 7 of my siblings at home, which is just crazy! So much respect!

[@ChelseaandNick]

Wow she is the incredible one!! Amazing!!

[@12carla4]

The not eat thing is because at the hospital they might end up putting you under full anesthesia and the food that you have in your stomach could come up and choke you!!!

[@ChelseaandNick]

I totally get that! ♥️

[@claireanderson6570]

Can I just say thank you to you Chelsea and Nick? You both inspire me so much. The way you love God, people, and each other is remarkable. You are so strong, and lead with boldness in your lives. I’ve loved all your videos you’ve made, and congratulations on baby Hudson! 💛

[@ChelseaandNick]

🥺thank you Claire

[@Laurendapoz98]

i can tell that two make such a great team and it’s so exciting to see you entering this new phase of life as parents. thanks for sharing this- it’s interesting to hear a man’s perspective through labor and delivery because it’s so much different!

[@kaylamcabee6881]

Yessss! Our baby loves ceiling fans too! He’s 3 1/2 months and he loves to talk to them 😂

[@ChelseaandNick]

That’s so cute!! I’m excited for him to start babbling 🤣

[@nat2057]

Hey Chelsea! Have you heard of Scribbling Grace? She bought a journaling Bible to use as a Bible book which I think is so adorable. She paints and writes prayers inside so that once he's old enough she can give it to him and see all milestone dates and blessings she's prayed over him. I just think it's so sweet. Yes I am only 17 with no plans to have a child any time soon but I'm definitely planning on doing something like this, I thought maybe you might too

[@hari7591]

For parents with a newborn you two are looking fiiiiiireeeeee🔥🔥

[@elliemae5793]

The way Nick looks at Chelsea

[@haileygreen8143]

You’re amazing parents! Even more amazing handling a brand-new baby and a KZbin channel!🙌 mad props to you 2! Live your channel! Chelsea: you’re so strong, and a really wonderful mom! Your birth video was incredible 🙌 congrats on your baby boy!❤️

[@ChoochooseU]

(To answer Nicks question @16:30) 8 centimetres and I’d be calling someone to walk me through a home birth instead of attempting to get to a hospital 🏥 But everyone is different- it takes my body the whole bulk of time getting to 8, then it’s all goes fast!

[@ChelseaandNick]

Haha that’s too good! I would say the same - once you’re at an 8 you’re super close!!

[@samanthayoung6818]

I have an amazing midwife but I’m still scared to have a natural birth. It’s not really like a “I’m scared I don’t want to do it” it’s more or so “I’m scared and I’m super excited do to the anticipation of it” 🤣 I’d love to know how you really prepared for your birth, if you did yoga throughout your pregnancy, what helped you focus through the pain, etc

[@katieodgers]

Blake and I love you three so much! Chels, I already told you this, but you are so STRONG! 💗

[@margaretfunk551]

Love y’all so much! Praying for you!

[@ChelseaandNick]

Thank you! 🥺 we love ya back!!

[@margaretfunk551]

@@ChelseaandNick 🥰💕💕💕💕

[@akshitanirmal283]

I'm a big of you guys from India but wasn't able to watch videos for the past half year becoz of exams and then yesterday I thought of watching your videos again thinking that Chelsea might be pregnant and then I saw videos of you guys becoming parents it was amazing baby Hudson is soo cute. Blessing for him ❤️❤️

[@lindseylewis6144]

You guys are a beautiful family after the Lord! Excited to see you grow 💜 thanks for sharing so much of your life on the internet

[@rebar351]

Y’all are the cutest couple!! Loved your birth video so much how supported you were was amazing!

[@sunshineanddaisies_]

We never had ceiling fans but my son was obsessed with staring at lights! I was always so worried it would hurt his eyes but he would twist and turn to look at them 😝

[@sheebasherly7638]

Love you guys! ❤️❤️ -hugs all the way from India!

[@claraj0hnson]

My midwives call the toilet “the dilation station” Cause a lot of people dilate quickly while on the toilet especially towards the end!

[@ChelseaandNick]

That’s amazing 😂😂

[@katieconfer5858]

Yes, the ceiling fans!! I have a 4.5 month old and she was OBSESSED for the longest time! Not so much now, but they'll still occasionally captivate her :P

[@mdawnk]

You guys are awesome! Looking forward to seeing your journey and watching this sweet boy grow up!

[@Bellecg]

Amazing 😍😍😍 Congratulations Nick and Chelsea! Y’all are goalsssss

[@Menna_Cookson]

Your baby boy is truly so adorable!!! 💙💙💙

[@emily-sharingChrist]

Such a beautiful beautiful beautiful birth story ❤️❤️ way to go Chelsea ❤️

[@luciw8348]

You guys are precious ❤️ watching your birth video was so encouraging and makes me able to look forward to having babies. Also, yes I have known many babies to like ceiling fans😁😁

[@secretforareason5036]

Holy moly I haven’t watched your vids since like 2013 (oop) and wow you’re married and have a baby 😮😮😮 where does the time go 😅

[@isabella2513]

Ahhhh so so exciting! 💗 God bless you all!

[@kelseyassel6569]

Our newborn baby (born 7/31) LOVES staring at ceiling fans, too!

[@makenzie9315]

Watching!!! So happy for y’all!!

[@ChelseaandNick]

Thank you!!♥️☺️

[@AutumnGracebeautywithgrace]

“There’s this thing! Going south…👀.” 😂 Congrats guys! 😍🥰

[@sparklesavior]

My son is about a month older than Hudson and he is also obsessed with ceiling fans!

[@caitmoriah]

Thanks for sharing all of this!! It’s helped me so much 🤗

[@haliemerson5713]

Hi y’all! Love this family! Thanks so much for the video!

[@klimjirrongpharpi3364]

Congratulations nick and chelsea🥰.. Love from india

[@joysjourney19]

I absolutely loved ceiling fans as a baby😂

[@jaymeestahl]

your birth has made me wanna have a home birth one day!!

[@tiffanyvega6319]

For the person that disliked this you have no heart for this couple or babies

[@makaylaboren445]

🙏🏽AMEN! Haters don’t even know

[@makaylaboren445]

Yes! I nannied a baby who loved the ceiling fan. They’re mesmerized by it! Haha

[@blessedbeauty9851]

Congratulations! Beautiful family

[@kelseymartens889]

My question is do home births have the support needed if the birth doesn't go as planned? I ask because I was very close to deciding on a home birth with my daughter but decided to go to the hospital. I'm glad I did, because I pushed for 3.5 hours and almost had to go into an emergency C section. They had to vacuum my daughter out and she had shoulder dysplasia. She was also 9.5 pounds... And I'm a pretty small gal.... So just curious if an in home birth would be able to accommodate all of that.

[@kaylanarron1362]

So do they deliver the placenta after just like in the hospital? What do they do with it? And how much care did you get after? That’s what scares me also. You go mama! You looked like a rock start the entire time!

[@annieroydube]

Of course they do! I’m pretty sure they just dispose of it except if you plan on doing something with it. They take as much care of you as they would in the hospital🥰

[@ChelseaandNick]

We still have my placenta in the freezer just incase I plan on doing something with it! I delivered it on my bed and it wasn’t bad at all 😊

[@manojkumarjmmanojkumarjm6418]

your the best couples guys

[@devonyfabian]

Where was Waldo during your birth?! We have a German Shepherd and are also doing a home birth and I’m wondering how he is going to react! Lol

[@ChelseaandNick]

He was mostly crates but let out several times to potty and hang during lull periods!!

[@brookecarver7]

Could you link your birthing outfit? I'm wanting something similar but don't know where to look for one!

[@xoxellerose]

I wish I peed when I was in labor lol i had other situations 💩 lol but let me just say my husband got major brownie points in that situation !!

[@ChelseaandNick]

I would have had the same situation but got it all out the night before 🤣🤣 Labor felt like a constant tennis ball up the butt tho 🤪😭

[@xoxellerose]

@@ChelseaandNick I feel you! I was induced so my body was going through a lot all at once but I was able to eat my doctor let me even in The hospital which is awesome! But I didn’t have an appetite I had jello and juice lol 😂

[@Life-ll1xs]

Congrats!!

[@ChelseaandNick]

Thank you!!☺️

[@Life-ll1xs]

So motivational!

[@HallieShepard]

When he said about 8cm going to the hospital I was told as a first-time Mom that 5cm-6cm was when you go to the hospital and it's considered active labor.

[@ArmorsArrows]

Congratulations! You did a great job! All of my babies have loved ceiling fans. Snuggle that baby as much as you can! They grow up way too fast!

[@victormclat456]

Love you guys congratulations!!

[@ChelseaandNick]

Thank you victor!!

[@karen_hockaday]

How did you find out about midwives? How did you know that's how you wanted to deliver your son? What steps do you have to take if someone wants to deliver at home?? Details please 😃 love you guys!!!

[@J-W_]

If you call around in your area for midwifery groups, they can direct you to a local midwife. You can consult for free and decide what's best for you and your birth. That's how I got my midwife and I absolutely love her.

[@zebatasuar1068]

Love to see you both i am from India

[@tamarashepherd1123]

Always love to hear what you have to say in your videos, but was truly expecting to SEE Hudson in this one....even if it was a little peak as he slept....awwwe! We missed him in this one, maybe next time. Nick, it was so good to hear you talk a little more. Chelsea always does MOST of the talking in videos, and it was good to hear a little more from you this time (luv ya Chels, no bad juju meant, but you do love to talk girl!!!) I am Soooo excited for you two. Cannot wait to see more of little Hudson in next video, oh, and did I say, I LOVE his name!!!! Great job you two. Nice, Strong, masculine name. This kid is going to be a real good lookin guy! Filled with the Holy Spirit and covered in Love. May God use him strongly in his lifetime to help many other people... God Bless your Family.

[@annieroydube]

Chelsea is suck a rockstar💖

[@laceyhiggins5010]

Congrats!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@AutumnLaMakeup]

Yes! My baby is 3 1/2 months old and he LOVES to stare at ceiling fans!

[@ellawells4401]

when are you guys bringing back the podcast?

[@ChelseaandNick]

This next month!!

[@paulasmith2326]

Hope everything goes well with you and Hudson Nick asked why baby's look at fans it's the motion they just like looking and seeing it move my newest nephew is into that he likes to see them move

[@Calledtocarryon]

Would you do a postpartum Q&A?

[@ChelseaandNick]

Just did! It’s already up ☺️

[@suziewiggins95]

Love y’all. 🙏❤️💕❤️🙏💕🌸

[@MrsMcGee-tu3oe]

My aunt and I had babies with in a month of each other and both of our babies love ceiling fans

[@amourashari]

Sending all prayers but " I'm a big follower when it comes to makeup lol 😆 😅 😂

[@naadiajuneja3160]

Mashallah ❤️

[@markgregoryrugman7136]

Babies like things that move

[@val_14k]

💙💙💙

[@ChelseaandNick]

☺️♥️♥️

[@oliviabarton8244]

Active labor is 5 or 6 I think

[@melaniedemattia661]

Hi

[@LifeeeWithhTieraaa_]

Hey💙

[@ChelseaandNick]

Heyo!!

[@joymartin1083]

You two need to go tan in the sun 😎

[@ChelseaandNick]

Lol will do 😂

[@joymartin1083]

@@ChelseaandNick 😀🌅

[@anthonyalba1238]

Hopefully you didn't have him circumcised.

[@bellavita3097]

So endearing for your husband to run to target while you’re in labor to get your outfit not to mention you had 39 weeks to get this outfit but what a nice man. How old are you? You look so young, I know not everyone’s going to agree with me but I wish everyone would wait until they’re at least 30 before they get married and 35 for they have a child you don’t have to be married to be complete you don’t have to have a child to be complete but your birth story is beautiful and I wish you all the best! Best line ever from a new parent ‘babies are a different breed’ lol yeah think!? Mom of twins💝💝

[@tijanavranic5062]

Why do you care so much about how other people live their lives? Your comment comes across as judgemental and rude but you’re masking it with saying you are happy for them lol.

[@bellavita3097]

Not masking anything, a genuine true statement spoken from pure experience in every single 40+ year old man I’ve met has the same story they got married right out of college 22 23 24, now both mom and dad have to work mom see somebody that strikes your fancy at work and there’s another family of divorce more children of divorce I speak from experience who you are at 20 is not who you are 30 who you are 30 is not who you are at 40 so on, It’s my opinion that your 20s should be made to explore and travel and not be tied down to the same person because who you are in your 20s is not who you are in your 40s etc. don’t you judge unless you’ve walked a mile in my shoes.

[@tazmin5020]

Their child wasn't planned, but they embraced and appreciated it. You clearly haven't watched any of their other content, so I'd recommend you explore their channel before judging their family. I think they're doing a fantastic job, especially because this was unexpected, and I know you may not have meant it but your comment really comes off as horribly judgemental.

[@mdawnk]

And I wish everyone just respected other people's decisions. What works for you won't necessarily work for someone else :)

[@tej4143]

@@bellavita3097 You got to understand God demands purity you telling people to wait till 30 is basically saying you have to be a virgin till 30. The Bible says in Hebrews 13:4 (KJV ) - Marriage is honourable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge. As well as Proverbs 18:22(KJV)- Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the LORD.

[@ladybuglover95]

Don’t you feel a little too young to have a baby? You all are just babies yourself and this lifestyle seems very rushed.

[@tazmin5020]

Not that it should matter, but their baby wasn't planned, but extremely appreciated clearly. They didn't intentionally rush their family but it happened and they're doing a great job.

[@rebekahwoods98]

You’ve literally commented on multiple of their videos talking about how they’re too young. Do you not have anything better to do with your life other than try to hate on people who don’t even know you. Just mind your own business, they’re clearly doing a really good job and were financially and mentally ready for this child. And prepared a lot. It’s sad you’re letting someone else’s decision to start a family affect you so much. Seems like you’re the one who’s being a baby. Grow up.