Home Birth Story Time | Meet Our Son

Hey #DekuFam,
If you haven’t watched our birth vlog, you can find it here: • Our Positive Home Birt...
As we settle into life as a family of four, we reflect on the profound impact of our journey and the overwhelming gratitude for a positive and successful vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) experience.
In preparation for the VBAC, we conducted extensive research and created a birth plan to communicate our wishes to our healthcare team during her labour and the birth of our son, Kanaan.
If you would like our birth plan, you can DOWNLOAD IT HERE: www.gabesandan...
Creating a birth plan gave us confidence and empowered us to go through the process of understanding our options during labour and to communicate our preferences to those caring for Anna clearly.
We hope you find it helpful.
Peace and love,
Gabes and Anna.
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[@GabesandAnna]

Hey DekuFam, download our birth plan here if you’re interested: www.gabesandanna.com/birthplan Also, if you haven’t watched the birth vlog, you can find it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/maq4qWqurLB4p7c Lastly, let us know your questions for the birth Q&A we are recording ✌🏾🤎

[@BY-uu1bh]

Thank you for sharing such a personal experience with us. It was beautiful to see and has been a learning experience. Congratulations on your baby boy! My questions for the Q&A: 1. How much did the home birth cost in total? 2. Who did the follow up care and ultrasound while baby was still in utero ? 3. How has your postpartum recovery been both in general and when compared to the c-sec? Thank you and keep up the great work with your channel!

[@Naturallyme.]

Maybe the screaming was your way to manage through the pain, but you kept going. I love how your husband said screaming doesn't mean you're not in control of whats going on. It was just your way to express the pain. Either way you did AMAZING!

[@ayomidetikare9142]

When I first subscribed 8 years ago, I didn’t know that I was being blessed with an example of a beautiful and loving marriage. I thank God for blessing me with you both as mentors. I thank God for your relationship and His hand over it. I pray that God continues to bless you both with all of His beauty and love 🩷 Thank you.

[@ciciamour3265]

Congratulations! So happy that you had the birth you wanted! 💕

[@GabesandAnna]

Thank you so much 🙏🏾🧡

[@dn9ellis]

God is faithful! Congratulations on your beautiful baby boy!🙌🏾🙏🏽💙

[@GabesandAnna]

So faithful! Thank you 😘

[@fs6688]

I think Gabes underestimates the pain of childbirth. When you’re in that much pain it is hard to follow instructions or concentrate on anything else but the pain, it is extremely overwhelmingly. Of course until you’re in that position you wouldn’t understand that simple things like change position become a lot harder.

[@emmas9928]

First of all, congratulations on the birth of your beautiful, healthy baby boy. Kaanan or Canaan? I'm so happy and relieved that everything went well. You had the birth the way you wanted it: vaginal and in the comfort of your own home. My entire household have been praying for you throughout this pregnancy even though a certain man is squeamish!. We celebrate with you. The midwives sound very professional. They encouraged, they guided, they praised, they weighed and they stayed! Then they cleaned up too? Sounds fantastic. Any details about that home birthing package? Please and thanks. The best part is when you said you got into bed as a family of four afterwards. So precious. Again, hearty congratulations. God Bless you all, Jere will be a great big brother. He's already a great big brother! Anna, you're a trooper and you look absolutely radiant and flawless post birth. Gabes, take your crown for being a loving, involved and supportive husband throughout this pregnancy. You're setting a great example for other expectant fathers/husbands to follow. (I didn't say baby fathers!) God bless the Deku family of 4.

[@eulinjames9403]

Congratulations on your second son, god bless your family. To god be the glory.

[@GabesandAnna]

Thank you - God is sooo good!

[@3littleheartbeats]

Congratulations! So encouraging!! Going for a VBAC as well. Baby due early July! Will try laboring on the toilet- I heard 1 contraction on the lou is equal to 2 or 3 elsewhere because of the natural relaxing and body position 😊 My munchkins (son and twin girls) are 2 years apart as well and are the best of friends! I hope your boys will be the same way! Praising the Lord with you all!

[@christaphinebob-ray253]

Congratulations Fam! You did incredibly well Anna! You had a great team too!

[@ANN-ri8zp]

Glory to God for a healthy, delivery, Mom n Baby...💚🙏🏾💛🫶🏾🙌🏾💪🏾💜💙

[@BeverlyBlackStar]

Congratulations to you all! A massive well done, Anna. Real MVP🎉 Watching the last few videos has brought a calmness to my thoughts/fear of going through labour. So thank you! I tap into smooth labour blessings. Questions 1) Would you recommend a home birth for first time mum? 2) You mentioned spending time and money on preparing and ensuring you have the highest chance for home birth. Do you mind expanding on the steps you took? & was it NHS or private? 3) Do the midwives bring all the kit you need including the pool, machinery etc? 4) What hairstyles do you recommend for prepping for labour and weeks after? 5) Did you squat a lot in preparation for labour? Thank you both for taking us through your journey and keeping it real always🎉💕

[@florenceenemchukwu1101]

Congratulations 🎊. To God be the glory.

[@julielove8932]

Absolutely Beautiful...Congratulations 🎊 🎉

[@hazelmiller9007]

May God bless u guys, watch ur wedding and still watching

[@keedee1529]

Congrats! Glad all went well. God Bless 🙏🏾

[@GabesandAnna]

Thank you! God bless you too 🤎

[@ugommaokorie1660]

Such a beautiful story! Really happy for you guys! He’s so cute! 🥰

[@GabesandAnna]

Thank you!! 😊

[@joycewells1530]

Aw…. Congratulations guys! What a beautiful family you have ❤

[@GabesandAnna]

Thank you Joyce! Grateful for our little family x

[@gdjwarren2]

I had nightmares the night after watching the birth vlog. It really was intense. Congratulations on the safe delivery.

[@JustWorship_]

You did amazing! Very inspiring ❤️

[@GabesandAnna]

Thank you 🙏🏾

[@beatricechoute8784]

Congratulations strong woman.

[@Dr.KatendiFwalanga-gu2yd]

Congratulations to you guys. God Bless you and family.

[@cataylor83]

Amazing!!! 🎉congrats Dekus!! Anna, mate you're a momma! Big thumbs up the way you handled the pain👍 WOOOW!!! you rock girlfriend 🎉'well done good and faithful servant,' it can't have been easy but YOU DID IT! You can conquer anything in this life!amazingggg Question for Q& A: What sciptures did you and Gabes focus on throughout the pregnancy to birth? X

[@gorgeouskatega1333]

Amazing testimony! Congratulations, super team. Hongera sana sana sana ❤❤

[@marigoldbeam5475]

Many congratulations! What a beautiful blessing. May the Lord pour abundant blessings, grace and protection on him and your entire family.❤❤🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@keisha1997]

God is so good . Congratulations, again 🎉

[@GabesandAnna]

Be sure is! Thank you

[@gracekiplimo7496]

Congratulations The Dekus ❤🎉🎉

[@yolandawilson6619]

I screamed with my last one! I still cringe at the pain of that delivery. My epidural didn't work.

[@cillae8119]

Beautiful! God is good

[@simpsonnakeia]

Congratulations guys!!!❤

[@LaToniaLivesOnPurpose]

Love you guys. God Bless each of you!

[@bridelamb2000]

Beautiful family❤

[@leonaxlily]

1:25 so proud of you both 🥺❣️

[@GabesandAnna]

Awwwww thank you 🤍🤍🤍

[@rlae2006]

I had my daughter at home. It's best to let the mom do what feels best to her. The moves you learn before the labor are tools. Your body will tell you what to do in the moment, so Anna shouldn't have to take yall instructions. Actually yall are her support. Lol. I know that sounds funny but God put it in us to do it and the way get through it may look different for every woman. Sounds like yall had a beautiful experience.

[@HerDangLife]

Boy mom😊😊😊

[@GabesandAnna]

I give boy mum energy too don’t I? 🙌🏾🥳

[@claireakurut9918]

Been tracking my pregnancy with you. Gave birth on 29th May. I got a bad 3rd degree tear which makes me envy your birth and also wonder if u got any tears necessitating stitches

[@sia.n5906]

Congratulations guys❤. How much roughly would you advise we put aside for a Doula in London?

[@GabesandAnna]

Thank you!! In London we’d say between £1,500 - £2,500

[@DearTemi]

Congratulations sisss!

[@anthoniaokatahi4815]

Congratulations, dear. may the name of the Lord forever be glrorified in Jesus' name, 🙏 ❤🎉

[@GabesandAnna]

AMENNNNN! Thank you 🤎

[@georginasiaw6605]

❤❤❤❤

[@aaugus91]

❤❤❤❤

[@GabesandAnna]

🤎🤎🤎