Keeping busy on the farm while in LABOR

[@shelleymacdonald3492]

The joy in your face…so beautiful. I am sooo excited for you🩷

[@GridIronHillFarm]

Thank you so much!! ❤️

[@marilynrobertson6265]

I just found you and I’m so glad because I found another sister in Christ. I am praying for you and your family and your birthing story. Know that God has you in his palm of his hands and he will always be there for you no matter what. This grandma wishes you well.

[@GridIronHillFarm]

Thank you so much ❤️❤️

[@beclairful]

You somehow appeared on my feed. I SO enjoyed this!! I love your little farm, your home and your darling family! I’m so excited for your new arrival too! You look great as well! You have so much energy, I used to, lol. I’m 69, supposed to be retired; was a Hairdresser for 48 years. I have a really nice salon in the lower half of my home and still do a little hair. I also took a part time job as a Driver’s Ed Instructor. I love it! I work 3 days a week right now, but will increase to 4 after the first of the year. I love working with the kids and have been driving since I was 13. (Alone I might add) 😂 I’ve wanted to drive since I was 7 years old. So I guess I was meant for this job, who’d of known. ❤️🙏🏻👍🏻 So that’s a bit about me. 🥰

[@GridIronHillFarm]

Oh my goodness how fun! Well, if there is one thing I absolutely cannot do, it’s anything with hair LOL. I cut bangs on my daughter once and my husband gently and kindly asked that I never do that again 🤣 it was so bad we laughed hard enough to make ourselves cry. My goodness you are brave being a driving instructor. I’m so glad you enjoy being here. Welcome!! ❤️❤️🥰

[@OZARKMEL]

Praying for a safe delivery and a healthy baby and Mama.

[@GridIronHillFarm]

Thank you ❤️

[@karenfleming1500]

I love that I found you my only son just turned 40 and you have brought back so many memories!!!

[@GridIronHillFarm]

🥰

[@TracyLister-u8d]

Watching you I find myself breathing with you , it brings it all flooding back even though my last birth was 35 years ago 😂 I hope everything went well for you and looking forward to the forthcoming videos to see that precious bundle , love to you ❤

[@GridIronHillFarm]

Isn’t that funny how all those feelings come rushing back? Hopefully I can get my birth story out within the next few days

[@CarolsCreativeCooking]

I am really enjoying your family and pregnancy journey. I had acupuncture done to help with some accident injuries and I didn't do so well with it because I felt trapped with the needles. I never could have fallen asleep. WOO! I can't wait to see your baby.

[@GridIronHillFarm]

Oh wow, that’s so interesting. I will say, the second time I got treatment I had a back spasm and it was a bit rough. Once it relaxed I was fine. I’m so glad you are enjoying the videos. 🥰🥰

[@lauriekerze3461]

What a lovely farm. Coming from a family of 7 kids, please carve out individual time with each child. Once the bsby is settled. One thing I missed.

[@GridIronHillFarm]

Such WONDERFUL advice!! This is something I know we need to do better with. We try but it’s so spontaneous and I worry it’s not often enough. Thanks for the nudge ❤️

[@meganrodriguez2880]

I love your tent!! How dreamy 😍

[@SusanHayes-vx2dq]

What a wonderful time in your life!! Thank you so much for sharing it with us. Wishing you continued love and joy as your family life progresses!

[@GridIronHillFarm]

Thank you for such kind words ❤️

[@susanling9386]

I found ur channel 4 first time; I am in awe woth ur patience.

[@GridIronHillFarm]

Welcome ❤️❤️ I try, I try. My kids will be the first to tell you my patience runs thin 🤣 my solution is usually “ok! Everyone go play outside!” 😆😆

[@brendariley1303]

You have a beautiful farm.i loved the music you were playing

[@GridIronHillFarm]

Thank you 🥰 It can be difficult to enjoy the farm sometimes when all you see is work 😆

[@annemariepratt4480]

New to the channel has not been well. Watched your videos all night long. Just love you. Congratulations. See of your little bundle. Sending hugs your❤❤

[@GridIronHillFarm]

Oh I hope you are enjoying them 🥰 Thank you so much ❤️

[@Jennifer35678]

Hi Leigh! This video really pulls the short films and your prep videos together. Your tent looked so peaceful and inviting. You did a great job planning this out as well as all the food and farm prep. I found myself tearing up a few times and getting excited with you as you got through these last few days. The preciousness of this time really came through. I have never heard of another woman talk about birth and pregnancy like you, and that is a total compliment. 😊 I’m very grateful to have found your channel a few months ago. Thanks for sharing this special time. BTW…your hardwood floors are beautiful! Take care, enjoy your rest, and God bless your whole growing family and you inside and out. ❤😊🙏🌻🌼

[@GridIronHillFarm]

I’m so glad to have you here ❤️❤️ You always have very encouraging things to say and I really appreciate that so much. The short videos I was able to turn out quickly and these long videos take me so dang long to edit 🤣 Thankful it all makes sense now.

[@Jennifer35678]

@@GridIronHillFarm Love your videos. You do a great job! I think you have a gift for it. 👍😁 And thanks for saying what you did. It means a lot to me too. ❤

[@janetclemente1287]

Beautiful video and family! Oh my gosh I wish I had your beautiful hair!!!

[@GridIronHillFarm]

Thank you so much 🥰

[@bettymadden3615]

My first time here and I am enjoying your calm and pleasant demeanor. I hope to see the birth when your baby is ready! Best wishes for a safe and tolerable labor.

[@GridIronHillFarm]

I’m glad you are here ❤️ I’m hoping to get my birth story out this week 😊

[@bettymadden3615]

@@GridIronHillFarm Don’t overdo it. We will all be here anxiously but patiently waiting.

[@nicecatholicgrl]

I'm always glad to see,mom's get to have their births the way they want ! To be in total control must be heaven! I could not with any of my five kids ! And ever so wished I could! I always deliver about 35 weeks. And my last birth I was in my mid thirties and considered a senior mom . I look forward though to being part of all .y grandkids birth if possible now ! Just a wonderful! Congrats!!

[@GridIronHillFarm]

Oh my goodness I’m so sorry. I cannot imagine how frustrating that must have been. But, they were born safely and ultimately that’s what matters. I sure hope you can enjoy the birth of grandchildren ❤️❤️

[@sharonsysol899]

Such a lovely video Blessings to all ❤

[@GridIronHillFarm]

Thank you ❤️

[@Sunjoy1]

This is the first video on your channel I've seen.. you're on your hands and knees scrubbing your floor...I didn't do that when I wasn't pregnant 😂😂 God bless you and your family

[@GridIronHillFarm]

🤣 One does some crazy things when trying to get into active labor!

[@vivianking8143]

Prayers for you all. In Joy

[@GridIronHillFarm]

Thank you 🥰

[@dawnrobinson4451]

Sending best wishes from England ❤

[@GridIronHillFarm]

Thank you 🥰

[@marvettejohnson5029]

Your videos just came up in my feed. Love your humor; great voice overs.

[@GridIronHillFarm]

Thanks so much 😁 We all need a bit more humor in our lives 😉

[@marvettejohnson5029]

@@GridIronHillFarm Absolutely. I just subscribed. Please don't change; you come across as so genuine.

[@GridIronHillFarm]

@@marvettejohnson5029I really appreciate that. It’s actually very terrifying putting myself and my family out to the public like this so it makes it worth while when I can bring joy and positivity to people’s lives and they don’t judge too harshly ❤

[@SuchAClassicGirl-dx2ip]

Gosh I love watching this so much!

[@WildFlowersNWildMustangs]

I went 43 weeks with my daughter (first child) she was measuring healthy and her heart was strong so my midwife told me to just let her decide when to come. She was perfectly healthy when she was born but all my non crunchy friends think I was crazy. Haha no regrets.

[@GridIronHillFarm]

It’s definitely scary when people express their concern of you waiting. Once I got the results of the scan I knew I was good to wait longer. If there was ANY sign that things could have been concerning I would never have felt comfortable waiting. And I remember that God is sovereign and I should not fear.

[@WildFlowersNWildMustangs]

@@GridIronHillFarm I was the same way. I knew my baby was fine so I just waited it out.

[@beverlyhendricks9456]

Strange. I only had four but the last three I had natural. I found that I labored gently. I stayed home until they got into a pattern and then we rushed to the hospital. #3 was born in the elevator going up to delivery. # 4 I had appointment at 5 pm. Told Dr I was in labor. He said no but let’s check. Then he said well maybe tomorrow. I said “Don’t go home for dinner. I’ll be back in an hour”. He went. I went across the street from the hospital and shopped. I went to hospital at 6 pm. She was borne at 6:30pm. He missed it. Basically I just had 3-4 hard pains and pushed. I always went 2 weeks over my due date.

[@GridIronHillFarm]

Oh my goodness those are amazing birth stories!!! I love it!!! It’s crazy how we sometimes have no idea we are so close until we are at those transition and pushing contractions 🤣

[@Beepinsqueekin]

This was a fun video! Im 67 years old and we're parents to 14 children ( now all grown with children of their own). My labors were all lengths, 2 babies labors were under 2 hours. I honestly preferred the longer labors. 😂

[@GridIronHillFarm]

Wow that’s so beautiful! What a wonderful legacy ❤️❤️ Funny you say that bc I start to wonder if the longer labors are more manageable. These fast and furious ones can be rough! 😆

[@55carolann]

Love and prayers to all 💕💕💕

[@Suebearish]

They are quick, those kitties

[@tyraailakimble1994]

What a wonderful family! Really enjoy watching your videos. You really have beautiful hair! I'm very curious about what you wash and care for it with? Would really appreciate it if you could share that. Enjoy your little one, fantastic job! love 🥰

[@GridIronHillFarm]

Thank you! I'm so glad you enjoy them ☺ I have used a combination of different shampoos and hair washes over the years. I'm currently using a shampoo and conditioner from doTERRA. I make SURE to use hair products with clean ingredients. I also only wash my hair about once a week. During the summer months when I'm sweating a lot I'll rinse my hair without shampoo. I also don't brush my hair very often either. I use leave-in conditioner to keep it from tangling too badly. I'm getting ready to write that I don't fuss over it much but as I'm thinking I realize there is more than I thought LOL. I'll try to get a short video out on it since I have a bit more to say and I can explain it better that way.😄

[@tyraailakimble1994]

Thank you very much for your explanation. How thoughtful and nice that you think about that and want to give an even better and detailed explanation in a video. I hope it will work and if so, thank you very much in advance for the time and effort you take. Have a nice day today. Love🥰

[@lauriekerze3461]

If you can afford it in the future, get a cub cadet push weed wacker. The best.

[@GridIronHillFarm]

I’ll have my husband look into that for sure

[@sandiolsen5564]

What are the names of the songs you are playing? My husband and I love it

[@carriehoward7843]

Yes I would love to know also

[@GridIronHillFarm]

❤️ The songs are: Ben Potter- Thank You. Cristof Walters- Father Son & Hold Me

[@Eph1-4]

New to your channel (this is my second video). His timing IS perfect🙌🙌 Enjoy💞

[@GridIronHillFarm]

Thank you ❤️

[@glorygracek.1841]

Though women do need to understand not to over work near their time or while they are in early labor, or they will be too exhausted to have the baby. I know someone who does that. And it's very dangerous. Her husband even once left her to do all the farm evening chores (they have sheep, goats, and chickens) so he could go play video games with his brother, one week before she was due. And they have absolutely no medical help except for her mother-in-law who was, for a short time and a long time ago, was an EMT. We know her and she had admitted to my Mom that she didn't really want to, (it can put her in jail if something went wrong) but was worried if she wasn't there something would happen.

[@GridIronHillFarm]

Yes totally agree!!!! I was really good about taking a break before my due date and then got really restless when he took his time 🤣 Goodness that’s sad about your friend. I’m so blessed to have lots of support around here.

[@raynonabohrer5624]

Praying for you 🙏🏻 and baby 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@GridIronHillFarm]

Thank you ❤️

[@bettyf5682]

I'm sure you have seen, but Becky from Acre Homestead freezes her garilc in small pucks and utilizes those in her cooking

[@GridIronHillFarm]

Ooooh thank you ! and I forgot so does Jessica at ThreeRiversHomestead. Thanks for that reminder!!

[@Ready2takeFlight]

I love the music you’re playing. Who is it?

[@carlafawcett6494]

What a beautiful channel! First time viewer here. Blessings on you and baby. I imagine baby is here now ❤ Your house! ! When was it built? Absolutely gorgeous

[@GridIronHillFarm]

Thank you. The stone portion was built in 1778 by a lieutenant in the Revolutionary war. The farmhouse portion was mid 1800’s.

[@carlafawcett5667]

@@GridIronHillFarm so amazing. I’d give anything for an farmhouse ❤️

[@patsyhelms1102]

First time watching your channel. Love the farm .Laughted when the cats were returning in the house while you were cleaning the floor. You are amazing How many cats do you have and what are the ages of the children?

[@GridIronHillFarm]

🤣 They are so bad! We’ve got 9 cats at our home farm and 3 at our horse barn across the street. Kids are 17,14,10,8,6,4, &2weeks.

[@patsyhelms1102]

@ Thanks for the reply. Take care of those beautiful children .❤️

[@pamlunsford8546]

I’m surprised they let you go this far beyond your due date!

[@GridIronHillFarm]

Nowadays it’s very rare. My midwife has decades of experience, and after the great results from the ultrasound she was very comfortable with allowing baby to come when ready.

[@karencatalano4349]

Hi. My first baby girl. She was 13 days beyond my due date. The wait was very nerve racking. And she was born when there was a fool moon. She weighed 9,5lbs. And 21 inches long. She was so beautiful,I did end up having a c-section.

[@GridIronHillFarm]

Aw, it is SO nerve racking waiting. The moon definitely seems to help get them out 🤣 Based on Theodore’s little cone head it seems as if he was really trying 🤣🤣🤣

[@raynonabohrer5624]

The cat's no , you're getting ready to have a baby. And they are there to guard you and protect you. Lady , I almost went 3 weeks over when I had my baby girl..

[@GridIronHillFarm]

Sheesh!!! You poor thing 😭 I couldn’t imagine another week onto that. I commend your patience bc most people would never be able to last that long. ❤️❤️

[@TheSwissChalet]

You got this!

[@GridIronHillFarm]

🙌🏼 ❤️

[@carriehoward7843]

I'm a new subscriber. I'm enjoying your channel. Who's the artist singing the song in this video? Looking forward to watching you in the future

[@GridIronHillFarm]

Welcome!❤️ The artist is Andrew Word and I have two of his songs in this video. All That Breathes & Unfailing.

[@meganrodriguez2880]

Love that you got to treat yourself. I just found you with this video, and love it! Honest question that I’m struggling with… how do you go and get your nails done and do lunch with friends? Do you just tell your husband “hey I’m doing this. The kids are yours to watch for a while.”? Or how does that work? I can’t seem to do things like that without feeling so guilty for some reason, and I know it’s something I really need. 🤷🏼‍♀️ lol #momguiltstinks

[@GridIronHillFarm]

Weeeeeellll, it is different for different seasons. This particular week all my children were gone with my parents, so that’s why I took full advantage of being a childless mom 😁. Before my oldest daughter was old enough to babysit I didn’t do much, if any, “time away”. Occasionally I’d meet a friend for dinner at Panera when our husbands got home from work and could keep the kids, but other than that I didn’t do much. Of course now that I have 2 older daughters who babysit I have more flexibility to get out alone. If you are in the thick of littles just hang on, those are the tough years. BUT, they do go by so so fast when you look back.

[@meganrodriguez2880]

@@GridIronHillFarmThank you! Yes, I’m definitely in the thick of it. I’m 36 with a 3.5 year old and 2 year old. lol We’re making it, but some seasons are just more difficult. 😊 I’m so excited for y’all and new baby. Prayers for your family. 🥰

[@Commonmomhomeschooler]

Ugh sitting here 40.3 weeks pregnant and I’m terrified to make it to 42 weeks and I feel like this will be me!!! lol 😂 but I don’t think my midwife can deliver me past then so hopefully not.

[@GridIronHillFarm]

If I knew I was going to go to 42 weeks I would have died 🤣 Taking it one day at a time was at least in bite sized pieces as opposed to “oh let’s just tack on TWO MORE WEEKS!” 🤣🤣

[@AZJH8374]

They all said when l worked L & D. Your pregnant 40 weeks. Give or take 3 weeks.

[@GridIronHillFarm]

That’s SO true 🤣 and I KNEW going into this that’s the case… I just didn’t think it would happen to me 🤣🤣

[@moda78z]

It might be here now! How’s it going? Do we have a baby yet? 🥰❤🇸🇪

[@GridIronHillFarm]

😉 I’m sitting in bed with a little extra time (and baby) on my hands 😁

[@moda78z]

@@GridIronHillFarm no you’re not! Congratulations!!! Woohoo!! Welcome to the world, buttercup! 😘😘😘

[@beanieweanie58]

You have pretty hands!

[@GridIronHillFarm]

Aw thanks❤️ I picked all the polish off my nails so maybe not so pretty now 🤣🤣

[@AZJH8374]

Peel your bananas from the bottom. No strings!!

[@GridIronHillFarm]

Oooo, I’m totally trying that!

[@carolyngregory9354]

Hi from Mississippi

[@GridIronHillFarm]

Hi there!! How far from Cleveland? We have friends there.

[@carolyngregory9354]

I live in North Mississippi close to Tupelo, and Cleveland is 150 miles from me.

[@suzanneford1571]

No way I could do farm work while in labor

[@GridIronHillFarm]

It was a great way to keep my mind busy 😁 Plus the movement was good.

[@patriciakwast2817]

Where is your husband

[@GridIronHillFarm]

He works off the farm.

[@DavidPate-i5e]

Do hope he’s there to help with the birth and after with the care of the children and you

[@karlaschaffner6592]

" homemaking in labor". Man, people sell the strangest things now days....did you ever think you would sell such intimate details of your life!?

[@GridIronHillFarm]

Well knowing HOW much to share is definitely my biggest concern when sharing my life with others. I pray about it and take it very seriously. I simply pray people are not too harsh in judging us and give grace if they don’t like what they see. I know I was greatly blessed by watching other mommas sharing their labor stories, and what kept them busy, so it’s my desire to do the same in encouraging other mommas as well. ❤️

[@ariannafree]

👀😅 🎉

[@patriciakwast2817]

Why didn't your husband take the kids

[@AudleyAudrey]

I’m sure he still has to work.

[@GridIronHillFarm]

He can’t take kids to work with him and they have to be home to do their school. And honestly, at no point did I need them gone.

[@kaycholick9993]

😅​@@GridIronHillFarm

[@sketter4063]

Nobody needs a houseful of kids. It's ridiculous.

[@GridIronHillFarm]

That’s like saying “nobody needs a house full of love”. 🤣 To each his own.