Laboring at Home Vlog | Long labor with fifth baby

[@annapachaclarke2392]

You did right Steff by having control of your labour. My first labour was induced, and I thought I had no choice, so my experience as a very young Mum was just awful. I felt like a slab of meat just poked and pulled around 😢 I was not able to move around as I was wired up to equipment, just terrible. Yet, I realised it should not have been necessary as my son was only 2 days over the due date if that 😢 After that experience, I did not go to maternity until my labours were well progressed. Like you, I did housework and laundry and kept very busy, so my labours progressed and were trouble free 😊 My sons are all lovely young men now ❤ Your family is lovely, and your channel is so very inspiring ❤ Wow, those pies 😊

[@AngieMeeks]

I wished i had your knowledge when I gave birth to my son at age 23. I thought I had to go to the hospital and thought i had to get an epidural. Biggest mistake of my life. They went too far with the needle. It slowed my progression down and I couldn't push because 2nd epidural worked. I had the absolute worst headache afterward and had a blood patch done to seal hole in my spine. It didn't work and had to go to the med in Memphis and have another blood patch. My back hurts in that spot til this day and that was 1988. I wished I had done without epidural and I would have had the perfect delivery!! Congratulations on your new arrival!! Love watching your videos!!

[@ChocolateCheeese]

Watching while in labor 41 & 3 days with my first God willing I will have a baby tonight! Thanks for sharing some of your pregnancy with us ❤️

[@anikamartens9381]

I'm watching this in labor now too! Hope all is well with you and Baby ❤

[@naturaldyer]

Your channel is very soothing and calming to my brain. Thank you for spreading the message that labor is natural and that we can trust our own bodies and selves.

[@2016prettygirl]

I love watching you and your husbands interactions 🥺 so precious

[@popstarbelle]

I'm a teen girl, and I found what you were saying about social media really helpful and insightful.

[@Rodawg708]

My husband and I have been married for 11 years now and I looove trying to impress him with everything 😂

[@bethmitchell6981]

You could really tell that you were in labor. You took on a different look and your tummy was a different shape. I will have to say you look so beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing such a intimate time with us. God Bless

[@StancosStory]

40+2 today as a FTM and your videos are so encouraging!

[@HopewellHeights]

So close!

[@busysahmama]

Girl! You’re making a pie while in labor! You are a super star! I was in early labor with my 5th and I didn’t even want to walk to the car!

[@jtisme]

Was so sick w nausea& vomiting with both my pregnancies for 4 1/2 months+ ..so when I finally started feeling better, I ate everything with gratefulness. Remember my ankles being like watermelons while working w 1st pregnancy..was so glad to be off my feet and barefoot..fyi..30yrs ago ;) P.S. I am clearly old enough to be your mother, yet drawn to your background in Nursing and educating& healing & listening to your body..thru all.. ages in life.

[@jtisme]

Any thoughts on Rh compatibility/incompatibility?

[@RandolCowan]

Congratulations on the new baby boy💙

[@HopewellHeights]

Thank you!

[@ParvatiHumhara]

I absolutely love this it reminds me so much of my labor, that I went through last year in october. I was going through my contractions but I could still talk so I just decided to continue making dinner doing my best to feed my animals and go about my daily life. And feed myself, your tips are the real deal. I wish a lot of women could experience labor like this.

[@melissaevans4396]

My first baby was born 5 weeks early. He stayed in the NICU for a month before I could take him home. He weighed 4 pounds when I took him home and he doubled his weight by his One month exam. My other 2 were a few days to a week late . Praise the lord they’ve always been healthy.

[@Ozarkmountainfarmhouse]

I was 42 weeks and 1 day when my daughter decided to come….. I seriously couldn’t move by the time I delivered her 😂😂

[@HopewellHeights]

She was nice and comfy! 🤣

[@olivia4400]

@@HopewellHeights🤣😂

[@Sarah-psalm127]

I had one that made it that long too. That last week felt like 3 years 😂

[@sanlen1944]

Congrats on the new baby boy , I do believe you are SuperWoman , lol you cooked and cleaned right up until the time you had him . I love watching all your videos .

[@faith3302]

I just want to say you are Super Woman in my eyes. My dream is to be a mom one day, plus I love health and have gotten into natural/non-toxic living in the past year. Your videos have been super helpful for me and you're such an inspiration!

[@edenelston7668]

Love it. My first home birth was baby #5. I went into labor, cooked dinner, milked our goats, and laughed as my husband came in with dripping shorts from smashing eggs he had collected as he was trying to rush to get our bucks in the barn😂 hilarious. It was my 2nd longest labor, and im convinced that if I'd had to birth in hospital, they would have done an emergency c section. So grateful for that experience and looking forward to #6 in a few more weeks

[@Jana_PalmTree]

Dates help to ripen the cervix 😊. Making it open easily when the time is right. Won’t cause it to open early. I’ve read that traditionally women eat at least six a day for the last two weeks.

[@victoriarussell7799]

1st baby: water breaks at 3 am, start power walking non-stop and regret it 14 hours later when your body is *just* starting to really labor 4th baby: wake up at 3 am with labor contractions, stay in bed and try to go back to sleep because you refuse to wear yourself out before you need to 🤣 This was my experience anyway lol. Resting and keeping busy is definitely key.

[@Sarah-psalm127]

Rest is so important!

[@TheTidyNest]

So fun to listen to. Im 38+3 with my 7th baby but I always have gone early so we are expecting him any day. My last labor was an hour and 20 minutes so I feel a little more jumpy this time around and have pretty severe spd this time so I am barely able to be up walking but am trying to keep moving. So far my labors have all been 3-4 hours but I'm always nervous that one of these times i will have a hard, long labor and you took it with such stride! ❤ Love to hear from other mamas that have such a calm about delivery!

[@Yesyq82]

Congratulation on your baby Fred !!!

[@jojo1234a]

I have had all my babies, you are wonderful. I feel so inspired to cook pies for my husband!

[@AussieAngeS]

I admire you for sharing with us how your days were while waiting for your bundle of joy and also going about your day even while having contractions. You are a super mum and your baby is just gorgeous 😍 congratulations to you, your husband and family.

[@corinataylor5297]

Congrats 2 y'all! What do u do with ur freeze dry bananas?

[@FireLt2017]

It's too bad society has slowly been brainwashing women into thinking their value is outside the home in the workplace. You are such a beautiful example of the immeasurable value of being a stay at home wife, mom, and homemaker!

[@LollipopCandyBoom]

Their value is what they define it as. For some, their value is in the home. For others, it is outside. No one is being brainwashed. We are waking up to the fact that we are no longer second class citizens.

[@lw7240]

Beautiful lattice pie. Your son is so cute. Love to u all Lisa . Uk ❤❤❤hope u had a lovely Easter 🐣

[@HopewellHeights]

Thank you and Happy Easter!

[@mrs.gribble2511]

It's so beautiful listening to your story, I have been following you for some time now and have learned so much from you. I know things are busy right now but I was curious if you'd ever consider doing a video on the cleaners you make/buy. I originally found you by your homemade laundry soap and I have gathered from your videos that you live a clean non toxic life and after your video that you were sponsored by earthy i headed right over to check it out and placed an order! Your videos are so informative and fun and just make my soul happy. Thank you for sharing your way of life it has been such a huge inspiration for me on my spiritual homemaking journey!

[@andreacairns969]

Congratulations from New Zealand 🤗🙏💜 so happy for you and yours. Was lovely to hear your birth story and now to watch baby Frederick grow💜

[@brookemyshalia8232]

Any recommendations for books or resources on holistic prenatal care or diet?!

[@ilonadevries18]

Real for food pregnancy & The first forty days are both really nice. Even to the first forty days is more about postpartum i feel like the recipes are very nourishing and fitter during pregnancy aswell

[@whitneyinthesun]

You inspire me to just keep moving till the very last second!! Loved this video and hope you are doing amazing with your precious baby boy❤️

[@justpatty7328]

Congratulations 🎊, once again. Thank you for sharing your experiences with all of us.

[@RestorationAcresTN]

Watching at 40+6 today. My oldest daughter turns 4 tomorrow, so baby will probably steal the show. 😂 Thankful for your perspective on going longer in pregnancy.

[@MarcinDancewicz]

That's amazing!!! So brave!! ❤❤❤ Beautiful life!! :)

[@amandab.6815]

I really love the advice talking through the stages of labor. I am 39 weeks and 2 days. My youngest is 5.5 years old, and I have forgotten how things progress. I find myself questioning- is it starting? How will I know it's time? So your commentary is so helpful as I wait for baby to come at any time.

[@nicolamoore9037]

My midwife told me that dates are naturally good for oxitocin and that towards the end of pregnancy to start eating 7 a day as it would help to prepare for labour. It worked for me as i had both my babies at home with pretty short labours.

[@drk218]

Your little boy in the back seat with the cowboy hat on is SO ADORABLE! Cutest little boy ever. You have such a sweet family. Ok now to watch the rest of the video. Just had to say that. Lol. 😊😊

[@ToriWeader]

You are increasing my confidence in my body’s ability to birth. Thank you so much for your videos & may God bless you & yours! ❤️🙏🏼

[@HopewellHeights]

Thank you! ❤️

[@jenfa582]

My respect! ❤ I am also pregnant with baby number 5, but I can't be so productive because of a hip problem since I was born. But I do what I can 🎉

[@HopewellHeights]

Hope you have a peaceful and smooth labor!! ❤️

[@jenfa582]

@@HopewellHeights Thank you! ❤️

[@NanaDianna]

Congratulations to you all! What a beautiful family and Pie! 😊

[@HopewellHeights]

Thank you!

[@NaturallyAstin]

Congratulations on your baby many blessings and healing. I’m so excited for your family

[@HopewellHeights]

Thank you!

[@Credo8]

Loved hearing how you spent your time in labor. It’s so helpful to stay busy and distracted throughout it! I didn’t think I was in labor this last time around (Feb 24) because it was just lots of pressure for most of the day with some mild and sporadic contractions every now and then. I was just going about the day like any other, and I thought I was in for a long haul. I realized by about 7pm things were probably going to gear up, and we got to the hospital at 8:06pm, still not convinced I was close to delivering. 10 minutes later I knew baby was coming! I pushed her out at 8:31pm. So fast and smooth, it was beautiful 🤩 So glad your birth was smooth and enjoy that gorgeous little boy ☺️💙

[@cathykillion6544]

Enjoyed your labor stoty

[@HopewellHeights]

How amazing!!

[@Sarah-psalm127]

Due with my 9th in a little more then a month. That's exactly how I hope my labor goes! Sounds like a beautiful birth.

[@Credo8]

@@Sarah-psalm127 This was my 9th delivery as well. Many prayers for your upcoming delivery! May it be smooth for both you and baby! 🩷

[@deliciouscolours]

Hi! I'm pregnant at the moment and feeling so ugly in everything I wear. I love those dresses, I know they are from Neuflora. May I ask whay size you get them in? Thanks!

[@HopewellHeights]

Hi! I’m 5’9 and size 8 when not pregnant and I wear a medium in all of their dresses

[@deliciouscolours]

@@HopewellHeights that's really helpful, thank you so much. God bless you and your family.❤️

[@rlae2006]

Yes love expressing my husband too 😆. It's nice to see how they respond to the love. ❤️

[@annetteclarke6372]

I've loved listening to your birth story. It's so positive. I've had 2 c sections. My first had a little meconium at 38 weeks. I was admitted, and within a few hours, they put me on the artificial hormone. Soon after that, they broke my water. Less than 24 hours later, I was told it's dangerous for baby having no fluid this long, and I was only 2 cm, so I had to have a csec. My second, I wanted a vbac but once I hit 40 weeks, they told me they won't let me wait longer because it's too dangerous and was scheduled for a csec. Was then told I could never have a natural birth. But listening to women who have had a vbac after multiple csecs and listening to you, I really want to try again and just let my body do it's own thing

[@ShabnoorMaved]

My first two I was listening to the hospitals and ended up with c sections 3rd one, I educated myself and stayed at home .. Laboured for almost a week as it was tge first time my body ever experienced preparing for birth.. Delivered my baby through natural birth by God's grace

[@MomOfMany]

Congratulations on Fred! What a cutie! Idk how you move so much during labor, I never want to do anything, your amazing

[@katelynpaige2559]

girl what gym do you go to that there’s something. for all your babies???

[@kadoshlife]

How do you prepare for your water breaking in your bed? I remember my doctor measured my amniotic fluid with my first and told me I had twice as much amniotic fluid as I should have. Everybody thought I was having twins for sure. I ended up having to have a C-section, when I was trying to have a natural birth… She got stuck Sunnyside up and of course they wouldn’t do anything at the hospital to help things move along. They won’t allow you to drink and then they didn’t even offer me IV fluids, knowing I was dehydrated. Anyhow… when the doctor broke my water, he was leaning over to dodge town because he was so worried it was going to go everywhere because I had measured double fluid. I spent those last few weeks a little worried about ruining my brand new Tempur-pedic mattress. I think I just put down a waterproof mattress cover. But I know at the end of my pregnancies… That was one thing that always bothered me was worrying that I was going to ruin my mattress or furniture. So I’m curious how you protect and deal with that mess? Luckily, I was able to have 2V back babies. I know I’m going to have a round two even tho my kids are all older now.

[@Musical_Magic2023]

My first child was 37 hours hard labor. I was told that if I didn't get an epidural 33 hours in that I'd have to get an epidural and a c-section because I was losing too much fluid. Now I truly question this after hearing about your labor...but every time I'd contract I'd tense up and couldn't get past 1 cm dilated. As soon as I got the epidural I had her 4 hours later. With my second they induced me because my water broke but I wasn't having contractions. I didn't like the feeling of losing water everywhere so I chose to have him right away. From the time I was induced to the time I had him was 12 hours. My first born was 1.5 hours of pushing, my second was half a push. The doctor joked with me and said not to laugh, sneeze, or even breathe because he was going to fly out of me. When it came to pushing she said, I want HALF a push, nothing big. Didn't take much to get him out. The first was by far the worst!

[@gunther13101]

I’m so glad all went well…..you are such a strong woman💕 I loved watching you do the lattice on the pie. I’ve recently made a couple of those myself (so fun!) Yours was so pretty….I need to buy one of those “cutters” that make the design on the edge……I only have a pizza cutter…. I will now get one like yours😛

[@أسهلمعآيه]

As for dates ... in my religion t was said that when the Saint Mary was giving birth she was told from God and angels to push the palm so she can eat the dates falling around her to help her with labor so yes they do help as they have sugar fibers and iron 😊 so good for you and the baby that you like them ❤

[@ashleycallahan5188]

I do the same I pick one skill and I try to learn it.

[@kadoshlife]

Please tell us what that drink concoction you were making there at the end was… Recipe, please?

[@SarahsOctoberHome]

Lovely vlog.🫶🏻

[@Caitlinabcdefg]

Ugh! I wish I watched these videos before my labor with my daughter. I expected it to be a shorter labor than my son and I was trying to help her engage and I danced around and bounced on the ball for hours and hours hoping it would help me progress. But it didn’t and it just exhausted me. When I finally went to the hospital I was only 4 cm and I was already tired lol but then I had to go through all the stressful talks with nurses about what I wanted and being checked in on every 10 minutes and not being left alone and I think the stress made it worse and I still tried to squat and move around as much as possible trying to get her to engage and get out lol but nope. By the time it was time to push I was so scared and stressed because I was literally falling asleep between contractions I was so tired and I did finally get her out but I pushed too hard because I was so frustrated and worried they’d try to use interventions on me if I didn’t get things going that I tore worse than my first. She also got stuck and It was just all so miserable until I finally got to hold her of course then everything is immediately better 🥰 But now I know, next time I have a baby I will be resting as much as possible through labor! I have long labors too and my son was 16 and my daughter was 18 hours. And next time I will stay more fit and exercise through the pregnancy, and then rest rest rest when labor starts!

[@hannahb.2984]

I think dates are for softening your cervix, which it may have helped with. The long labour seemed to have possibly been because the triple nuchal cord made it difficult for baby to tuck his chin for ideal positioning (someone in your other video mentioned that and I thought it made sense). Anyways, after 2 c-sections and no vaginal deliveries (heartbroken over this) I'm just living vicariously through you ❤

[@sitcheyr9352]

I have a question……Do you have a full refrigerator on one side and a full stand up freezer on the other? To where they’re not combined at all? If so, when did you get them?!

[@LadyTresureLive]

I relate to true nesters! Inspiring video. Thx 4 sharing!

[@rose7896]

Have you heard of Gentle Birth by Mountain Meadow hurbs? I've took it with my last baby, and it went the fastest and easiest

[@annasaludes8937]

Congratulations to you n you beautiful family. I prayed for a healthy great birth. I admire your strength you got me gonna try baking sourdough n other of recipes thank you so much❤

[@sydneychannelmaxwell]

Okay I need to know about the cutie oranges please??

[@kimwatsonhillcountrygirl9481]

Do you have your coffee recipie you make?

[@tommygobbler4471]

Congratulations on your baby boy and god bless you. Can we get the recipe for your beautiful pie?

[@fzleadventures173]

I’m pregnant with baby #5 and it’s a boy. I’ll have 4 boys 1 girl same as you! Congratulations

[@daniellevilloria227]

Somewhere between 41-42 weeks with #5 right now! Wondering every night if this will be it? But also finding that space to have a deep rest. What an adventure!

[@scarrier4535]

Thank you for sharing! Your knowledge and attitude towards birth is so empowering. I would love to hear more of your thoughts about newborn and baby care. Curious if you’d be willing to talk about vitamin k protocols. Intuitively I haven’t felt like it’s necessary but have allowed an oral administration for both my babies so far but I might make a different choice next time. Congratulations again on your sweet baby!

[@Sarah-psalm127]

We stopped giving the vitamin k for our 7th and 8th babies. My opinion, why would God intend it to be this way and what are we screwing up by doing otherwise? Baby's in the Bible were to be circumcised 8 days after birth. That's right after they've started to produce clotting agents. And the amount of vitamin k administered is staggering. Why do they need that much?

[@ediitzz9741]

We have been married almost 32 years and i still try to impress my husband with food.

[@HopewellHeights]

Love this!

[@Jfkdabombk]

Congrats!

[@samanthahohl191]

I love this and the rest of the videos so much. Thank you so much for sharing this. If you'd like to share more on diet and nutrition, that would be awesome, too! Like more on how your diet and physical nutrition differed now vrs. Your first. Obviously, keeping in mind that maybe it didn't make a difference. But if you think it did. I'd like to hear about it.

[@briannapeters4936]

It seems you have so much knowledge on birth and labor. I’m so curious what you would think about someone who has had 4 c sections trying to labor and have a baby naturally? Because… that’s me. Haha I just had my 4th in December. I’m not pregnant.. but I know I would like more kids. And I hate c sections.

[@ashleyoneill4156]

Looking for advice. As a former nurse, would you take antibiotics if you were GBS positive? I feel like I’m being scared into taking antibiotics. I don’t want to ruin my baby’s gut before they’re even born. I’m a first time mom and have had a super healthy pregnancy. Thanks in advance for!

[@Italianbarbie2711]

You can test positive for gb one day and negative the next, the nice thing to remember about gb is that it’s a bacteria that lives in your gut and gets into your vagina , non pregnant women can get this as well , men can also get uti and yeast infections. You can take vitamin c and garlic capsules they also help with blood sugar and pressure. You can eat a probiotic yogurt , harmony acres online has really good yogurt , I’d look for a raw one because it has the bacteria that can feed your gut , you can insert the yogurt and garlic into your vagina then rinse in the morning , drink lots of water, and fermented foods , then ask to be tested again .

[@hannahveatch3095]

Can you tell me where you get bulk flour from? i remember you talking about it in another video but i can’t figure out which one. thank you in advance

[@Sarah-psalm127]

Likely azure standard. I can tell she gets her dish soap from there because I have the same ones and they are made by the company.

[@rosecapudo9235]

Your so brave! Love your story and your home birth video. Did you see a provider at all through your pregnancy? Just curious

[@HopewellHeights]

I didn’t but I know who I would see if something came up! I do think it’s important to find someone you trust if you do need help! ❤️

[@rosecapudo9235]

@@HopewellHeights Amazing ♥️

[@janegrey9]

Why don’t you make your own almond butter? So much healthier and cheaper. Congratulations as well!

[@themaumela_homestead]

Thanks for the video. Q: could you please show us your workout routine and clothing you wear? Do you wear modest.gym clothes?

[@MostPowerfulPMofIndia]

What a beautiful house Dream house peaceful beautiful lovely glamorous

[@annasaludes8937]

Oh almost forgot the baby with cowboy hat so sweet❤

[@nadiarodriguez4385]

Yo estoy en la espera tengo 39 semanas pero aun así sigo con los labores de la casa!! Tenía riesgo de parto prematuro desde las 30 semanas pero seguí como de costumbre sin parar con los labores de la casa!! Espero las contracciones pero seguir hasta que pueda con mis tareas 😅...

[@gaby-cs3sm]

Hey:) I have a question because I love your approach on pregnancy, I’m a first time mom & plan on a home birth. I’m 40weeks+ 4 days however the “due date” seems so confusing but I was wondering my midwife wants to do a membrane sweep. I’m not so against because I want to meet my first baby but I worry that’s an unnecessary and rushed procedure. What do you think about these? Congratulations on your beautiful #5 baby! Thank you for your informational videos and knowledge about birth!

[@emmanuelbraswell9726]

Hi! For what it's worth, I went 43 weeks and 6 days with my first baby, and had a natural healthy birth. I went 42 weeks and 5 days with my second baby and had a natural healthy home birth. (Posting through my husband's YT account, so ignore the guy name lol).

[@gaby-cs3sm]

@@emmanuelbraswell9726 wow that’s incredible! Thanks for sharing:) ended up not having the membrane sweep and he came 2 days after we declined the sweep!

[@tiffanyboyce6844]

I'm very interested in your prenatal supplements and tea. I'm 15 weeks and 38 years old. I'm super interested home birth this time around. 3rd baby

[@tiffanyboyce6844]

Oh and that yummy coffee

[@marietheresa1709]

God bless!

[@janeharden1163]

Do you have a sister named Lisa who is also a KZbinr?

[@samcolville8538]

There is nothing wrong with wanting to impress our husbands! So called feminists will frown at that, but honestly many people today are too selfish to understand what it means to be married to someone. I am always thinking about what mine wants and needs and find great joy in that. The beautiful thing is, a man will do the exact same thing for their wife, just in different ways.

[@designsbydriedgers]

❤❤

[@letthelightshinein]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@adelegower834]

Maybe number 6....will be easier....lol

[@HopewellHeights]

Haha I hope so!!

[@Imogen-up1om]

I love you

[@deannabrock5951]

💐💐💐💐

[@RemaRema-tc4sm]

زوو🎄🎫🎟🎈🎏🎈⚽🎃🎟🎾

[@bintlooda]

In our Islamic book ( the Quran ) it’s recited that the mother of Eissa ( Jesus) was command to eat dates while she was laboring to help her give birth. So we know that’s a really accurate thing u said there 😊❤

[@pamelaarias5586]

Your having a boy

[@moonandmountain]

Wait are cuties unhealthy lol

[@Imogen-up1om]

I love you