My Birth Story (new mum, water birth!)

[@uniquelady1234]

Aw, congratulations again Grace, its been great seeing you from university to now being a mother, so glad your husband was able to advocate for you ❤

[@rebonky]

This video has such a cosy vibe, feels like two old friends catching up with a brew (or a hot water in this case.) I've loved following your journey on YT Grace. From uni life to married life to mummy life, congratulations on it all

[@user-nc7jj7vx2z]

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[@Sophieisherexo]

I can’t believe the nurses told you to get it under control I would of been so annoyed! But Mr Grack sounds like such a good man helping you out. But also so good you got the birth you wanted in a way, like in the bath. Thank you for sharing I know it’s such a private thing but really appreciate hearing your story!

[@jemschofield1295]

I’m normally a silent listener. But I’m so proud of you. I wish you all the best with your little one. ❤️❤️❤️ love you loads.

[@michaelsherck5099]

Wow, this really brings back the memories! (My wife had three.) I've heard it said that if men gave birth the species would have died out ages ago. Your video reinforces the truth behind that. You're very brave to relive this. Kudos to Mr. Grack and congratulations on your new life!

[@lesley1346]

Congratulations on your baby boy and on your extra large placenta! Glad everything worked out well in the end 💜

[@peachy4988]

I was told my baby was gonna be massive, he was barely 7 pounds. Growth scans are so hit or miss. Girl this video is an amazing to hear. You're amazing, I'm 25 weeks pregnant so this just put a pep in my step to watch ❤congratulations again

[@ReginaCoeliJMJ]

❤ ..... thank you for sharing .... I'm so grateful for Mr. Grack taking such good care of you! What a blessing. I had back labor for 3 day! I screamed and hollered thru it all. The nurses told me I was scaring the other mother's trying to give birth, with pain it's difficult to be quiet! So I hear ya! 😊 May God continue to bless you 🙏

[@kaliladenver2884]

Oh my gosh Grace..how exiting is this. I’ve been waiting for this one 🥰🫶

[@clojo368241]

My baby is 14 weeks and have lived going through pregnancy and motherhood with you. We've had one hell of a ride with our feeding journey. No one warns you how hard breastfeeding can be. I would love if you could share your feeding story so I don't feel alone ( all the other mums I've met seem to be bottle feeding)❤

[@jmb2202]

It is hard. Second time around is easier. The thing is that I found though is that breastfeeding is not really supported. Especially in the hospital If you are not saying that you want it and stand on that they have you feeding formula in a moment. With breastfeeding you need to be determined and have good support and know how it works. It is so rewarding but also heavy. But also so easy you never can give to much always have it with you. When they are sick you can give extra. And its always perfect for your child. I just stopped after almost 2 years.

[@gal1l33]

Congratulations!!! Thanks for sharing your experience. I just had my 4th a few days ago. It was our first home birth (planned). So much better than a hospital birth. Your story reminds me of all the reasons I chose to do it at home this time! Yes hospital births can still be wonderful and beautiful, but there can also be so many yucky things about it too. I’m so grateful home birth with an amazing midwife is an option where I live.

[@ellinor9777]

Thank you for sharing this with us Grace. I love hearing birth stories, even though I never want a child myself. I find it so fascinating what the human body can do ❤❤

[@amyschneidhorst1384]

Congratulations! And thank you for sharing your experience with anesthesia. I am not a mother, but as someone who also has has sensitivities to alcohol, caffeine, and otc drugs, I always thought that anesthesia (and feeling out of control on drugs) would have been one of my fears if I had gotten pregnant. So terrific your husband was such a terrific advocate for you both..

[@Flipflopgirl156]

I freaking love your birth story! So beautiful and wild! That was such a quick birth for being a first time as well, you are a superstar. Also gas and air sucks, I felt awful on it too. Counter pressure on my back is what helped me cope - honestly look that up for next time it was so incredibly helpful.And yes amen to advocating for yourself ( and having an advocate)

[@cassiedominic1032]

So proud of you, Grace!! Been watching you for years and so surreal to get to watch this journey. I reached out to you over email some months back but in case you never saw it, I wanted to offer support in any way possible as a pp transition doula :)

[@jenniferpaul437]

Love this video❤❤. You are such a good mommy!! I’m a nurse and I always tell my patients when they feel vulnerable and immodest that for us, it’s another day at the office! We don’t judge and try our best to keep some modesty. Love from Texas!!

[@Krysb107]

Props to Mr. Grack for advocating for you!

[@BeckyTucker2010]

Thanks for sharing Grace, we are SO proud of you! ❤

[@mixelle_0]

I’m 30 and have zero interest in giving birth or having kids BUT I love listening to birthing stories. Idk it’s so fascinating. So glad you and Tiny are healthy and doing well and props to mr. Grack for being a great advocate for you two 🫶🏽 Congratulations 🩵

[@TS-eo9uf]

Same age and same - I love birth stories!

[@lynneleverton8825]

Aww Mr Grack sounds wonderful. So happy for you Grace! I'm sure you'll both be the best parents ever!

[@BT-bv1or]

This was great, you told it so well! And a very good idea to have this vid to look back on, a lot of the details definitely fade with time! I love this new stage for you, I think you have completely changed but in a wonderful way ❤

[@juliecorby7794]

My last daughter ended up stuck and they had to break her collar bone and a paralysis arm to get her out which they did not know they had done until 3 days later so this video did make me cry as it brought back all those memories. I’m so glad your birth was so much better than mine. Congratulation Grace, it has been a joy to see you become a mother.

[@meriambenouis5318]

I first started watching you at the start of covid a little while after having my first baby. Now 3 pregnancies later, 4 kids all together. I love that we were pregnant at the same times, my twin girls are 6 months now. I love listening to birth stories, this was amazing! But I'm with your mum and sis, gas and air was a MUST. I loved it all 3 times i gave birth and for me it helped numb that apkie of real pain you get at the end of a contraction. Then again, my sister hated that whoozy feeling. Do what works for you! CONGRATS AGAIN❤❤❤

[@pandemmonium]

super excited to listen to this story, you may get some new eyes on your videos from this and i hope everyone is kind in the comments. love ya ❤

[@EmJW98]

Ah I was so not expecting to hear these stories because I know some things are meant to be private… so thank you Grace for sharing your experiences with us! Happy Holidays ❄️🎄

[@zakirah1587]

You tell the story so well! Also made me remember my own birth story, seems like ages ago but it was only last year😂 congratulations Grace❤

[@meursaultscourtroom8886]

It's very true that you are not able to have very much control over your birth, a very hard thing for most people. But once the baby is there the joy replaces any angst. It really does help to talk about your birth experience to help process all the feelings you go through. Best wishes to you, Dad & baby.

[@wanderlust3292]

Congratulations, Grace! From one mum to another ❤️

[@sandyk8523]

Congratulations Grace! I have been watching your videos since you were a baking student, now you are a mum! You have achieved a lot and really bring happiness and joy to your viewers. Thank you!

[@aTheoryofFlight]

I have been watching for a long time and always think of you as being too young to have a baby and husband so this is just amazing to hear. And when I say young I mean that in a good way, like you seem always to have young and fun energy that I love. I am impressed that your hospital has a water birth option. This story also just sounds like you were so brave.

[@bellajohansson_1]

Thank you so much for sharing Grace, you are so brave! I hope the journey is a little easier from here on out. God bless you xx

[@Jeddieco]

Ok very excited for this video! Congrats on your baby! I'm 5 mins in and I just wanted to say that I gave birth 10 days ago at 35+3 weeks to my first baby. So i am Very excited to hear your story!

[@outoftheklosset]

Congratulations!!!!💐

[@spaghettioh9424]

Omg I haven't watched you in a while and just got this notification for your video and YOU HAD A BABY???? CONGRATULATIONS 🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻🍼

[@snugglepuss5557]

Love a good Birth Story, me! Excellent…you will never forget it. I love that you can share these things. We love ya and Tiny is the luckiest boy 💞You are the sweetest glad to have found you on You Tube years ago

[@TwinkleKaur05]

Congratulations again girl, you did well ❤ your story just reminds me of mine 😂 honestly you will forget all about the pain and just the memories of Tiny will take over ❤ sending love to you and the family ❤

[@mellsbells6075]

What a warrior Grace!!! You’re an amazing mama!!! 😊😊😊

[@jeansmith4615]

Thanks Grace. Appreciate you sharing. Thrilled you got through with such positivism. ❤

[@TallulahMorgana]

Only a couple of minutes in, but I love the way that Mr Grack was speaking to you and the hospital. I get kind and comforting vibes. ❤ I'm so happy for you (having followed your journey since university days). I'm excited for Baby Grackle to have what I imagine to be a lovely family. xx I was born via C-section. I was what I think they call an incomplete footling breech? So Head up, one foot down and doing the splits so my other leg was up with my head! Apparently, the first thing that I did when I was pulled out of the womb was a big poo down the surgeon's scrubs haha, although I obviosuly don't remember it! x

[@1964Potter]

Thank you for sharing your story. I could listen to you speak all day.

[@wdestrempsmecke]

Congratulations Grace! Thank you for sharing these details bc 20 years ago when I had my daughter, NOBODY told me about any of this and we had a very similar birth experience.

[@leeza_danielson]

Much congratulations!! You are so fun. Thanks for sharing your birth story!! I loved hearing it, and hearing a bit about midwifery in the UK! I'm a midwifery student in the US, so it was really interesting to hear some of what it's like there. I also just had a baby boy a few months ago, and definitely agree with you about holding the balance of being open to whatever happens, but also being an advocate for yourself (or making sure your birth partner knows what you want so they can be the advocate for you). Enjoy your sweet little dude!!

[@JodieRogers]

Thank you so much for sharing! I'm due in April and realised recently I need to allow myself to be open to all possibilities, it's so helpful hearing your experience ❤

[@felicitydowns6651]

“Would not recommend to a friend” 🤣🤣🤣 grace you crack me up xx

[@louisedurrant1804]

Awwww…lovely vlog, I still remember the meal before the birth of my two children…such lovely memories ❤xxxx

[@amyjones8791]

Congratulations! My grandson is about the same age as yours and Mr Grack's Tiny. He loves to talk with his mommy and squeals and laughs while talking with her ❤ just like your precious baby boy 😍

[@paulawhittaker3538]

I've never given birth but I definitely agree that having someone able, capable & can advocate for you is such blessing so Mr Grack sounds like an amazing partner to have by your side. My husband is sadly not built that way.

[@Cat-sw3jn]

Congratulations, Grace! I don't think anyone has like a wonderful birth story but we all take it in stride! With my second, I had a pre-labour emergency c-section, I was told there was something really wrong with him but they didn't know what, that he would go to the NICU and that they didn't know for how long, that the biggest thing they were hoping for was that he was going to come out alive. You can only imagine the stress! Especially that my first was also premature and was in NICU for 6 weeks. Turns out his umbilical cord was knotted and hadn't fed through the placenta for a month. He was very skinny but he was fine! Oh and my first was measuring small and turns out she was way bigger than they had predicted. The growth charts are complete lies!

[@Geeeee217]

Wow crazy that happened on your due date! Yes please part 2 on the first few weeks and breast feeding

[@isabelle8836]

Congratulations on being a new mom Grace! Love this type of video! Love from NYC

[@yuyi_tv]

Hi new mum, this is the first time I saw your lovely vlog. Congratulations sweet Grace💗You are so so brave!

[@chrissydoesthings2841]

Literally been watching you since you were a fresh KZbinr. Crazy that you’re a mom and wife now. Congratulations Grace! May the Lord bless you and your little family ❤

[@AmberleyWalton]

as a student midwife and a watcher of 4 years this story has been so lovely to hear. tinys so lucky to have you as his mummy

[@ellexpress111]

Thank you for sharing what is indeed the miracle of life so lovely Grace

[@outoftheklosset]

Thank you for sharing your birth story. That was a ride for sure! I am curious about epidurals as in the US many women have them. I've never heard of anyone having gas for laboring. In my experience gas is used at the dentist for some but not at the hospital. That's so interesting!

[@TheUrbanFamily1]

I'm cold, tired and very emotional after a kong hard week, but clicked on your video as soon as I saw it. wow what a journey... I love how Mr Grack was with you, knows you and fighting for you. blees you all ans tiny

[@LisaCarmen92]

Been waiting for this one …I’m currently 29 weeks pregnant and have gathered all the snack and juice to watch on the couch 🤣🤩

[@jacquelinewatt1241]

Congratulations 🎉😊, bless you ❤

[@nonamerooster5413]

I don’t think I would have kids at this point in my life, but thank you for the information about different stages of labour…that’s interesting! Oh and Congratulations to you and hubby!

[@michaelalittle3622]

Loved this, thanks for sharing Grace 💕

[@lucylocketsthinkingpocket]

Awwww thanks for sharing. Which song were you singing in church when your waters broke? That would be a great story for Tiny to hear in the future!

[@cassthomas9115]

The way I grinned when I saw this thumbnail - I feel like a very proud Aunty 💕 You did amazingly Grace! Re: birth stories, my first baby arrived 11 days late, took 94 hours between first contraction and him finally being out, and ended up being 9lb 12oz and super long (I’m only 5’ 2 on my tippy toes, so he was BIIIIIIIIIIG). He got himself a bit stuck as he tried to exit as he was presenting with the back of his neck, instead of the top of his head; so after all that time, he eventually came out his emergency c-section. It was a whole ordeal, but he is amazing and totally worth every second (he’s nearly 10 now, but I honestly don’t know where that time has gone 😮) Second baby took less than 6 hours from first contraction to having her in my arms. She caused all sorts of damage down there as she zoomed out (4th degree tears 😭), but again, totally worth every stitch 💕. She was pretty average in length, but still weighed 9lb 9oz 😳. Baby #3 was a planned c-section as I didn’t want any more trauma lol. She did attempt to come the day before, mind you; but she wound up being the smallest and dinkiest of all of my kids. Still 9lb 3.5oz, but very curled up and cute 💕. Long story short: apparently my body is good at growing big babies in my belly 🤪

[@LouiseFranklin-k2q]

Childbirth is a painful, scary yet memorable experience, congratulations and well done momma you did great xx

[@cassidybailey2376]

Congrats on your gracklet!!! 🫶🏻

[@hefferwaldron]

I was cut like a jacket potato when I had my daughter (episiotomy)💀😂 because my birth was so bad I’ve requested my maternity notes to read. I’m so glad everything worked out in the end and you’re both safe and healthy xx

[@brewsterkits]

Thanks for sharing, glad you got through it all and had your special little boy💙💙💙🤗😍💙💐

[@brionyhall4250]

My mum, when pregnant with me (1990) went to a scan and was told I had downs. She spent the next month debating whether to abort. Then they did another scan and went "oops, sorry, we were wrong" 😂😂😂. She said she likely wouldn't have aborted, anyway, but having to think about that option was stressful.

[@jessicamayne3394]

I can’t believe I’m hearing your birth story. This feels so grown up. I had the option to labor in the water but I was so sweaty I knew the water would get me overheated too fast. Plus I really wanted to move around the room. Pretty much same exact birth as you. Baby was sideways so I had sooo much back pain. Went for the epidural but dilated to 10 before they could get me set up 😂. The epidural dulled the back pain though (for me it was like someone squeezing my spinal cord. Very fun) but kept the other pains, which felt fine compared to the back pain. They had to use the vacuum because baby’s head did the same thing as Tiny’s, just going in and out and apparently she was stuck on my tailbone 😂 Also had to stay an extra night at the hospital because I had my baby at 11 pm. My hospital bill would have been so much less if they just allowed me to leave the next day, but they have a 24 hour rule at my hospital. My oldest had a great time having multiple sleepovers with our friends who were watching her for two nights lollll Thanks for sharing your birth story!!

[@zaramitchell7746]

Stopppp🥺🥺from a silent watcher congratulations on Tiny and congratulations on becoming a mummy! You will never look at scrambled eggs on toast the same way ever again🤣🙌🏼🫶🏼

[@emmamenzies3904]

I was a back labour gal... it was so painful. I had gas and fentayl blocker. Congratulations Grace and Mr Grack

[@mirjamrettig1977]

Thanks so much for sharing Grace!!❣️

[@gayleygayleycook7970]

Hi Grace - thank you so much for sharing. So interesting to hear your birth story and so took me back to having mine (even though that was a gazillion years now) Hope you, Tiny and Mr Grack are doing well. Have missed your vlogs so much. Sending virtual hugs 🤗 xx

[@cheekykitten25]

Grace congratulations 🥳 After all those growth scans how much did he actually weigh?? Your birth story sounds very similar to mine! My daughter was playing hide and seek for ages 😅 it was only at the mention of forceps I gave it my all for once and all!! 😅😅😅

[@JennyPenny1980-]

I have always known about the placenta birth because my mom told me about nearly dying after having my brother when I was ten years old. It is so weird for me to hear when people are not told about the afterbirth and the procedure. Thanks for sharing your birth story with Tiny ;) Happy Christmas.

[@Kari_B61ex]

Amazing! When I had my first daughter (40 years ago) It was a boiling hot May day, I was in labour and watering runner beans!

[@gracie1x]

thank you for sharing this special moment with us ❤

[@christine4670]

Thank you for actually being honest lol! Really honest! I'm 50 now and I remember my daughter's birth (and only) like it was yesterday lol God bless us all❤

[@emmabeevers6469]

Thanks for sharing Grace ❤ I had a similar experience in that you have no idea with your first and what you can and can’t say and looking back I’m still annoyed I didn’t stick up for myself. My second i laboured in the bath at home to 5cm, went to the hospital and had the perfect hypnobirthing water birth. If you do consider another baby in the future I recommend the hypnobirthing book by Siobhan Miller, it changed my entire experience xx

[@juliebrooke6099]

Personally I loved the gas and air and particularly when I had to have stitches. I’d also thoroughly recommend a tens machine which worked brilliantly for my second delivery which accidentally happened at home. I’d hired one and started using it soon after the contractions started. I wasn’t really sure if it was making any difference until I accidentally unplugged the wires and noticed instantly. So happy for you that all was well in the end.

[@catherinescanlon1465]

My first it was like a trickle, can’t remember the second but the 3rd it was a gush.

[@susanwhite1450]

Congratulations and thank you for sharing your story.

[@aqilaali2354]

Glad you got the birth you wanted, it’s never easy to advocate especially if you hate causing a faff but glad it all worked out! Xx

[@katiebwheeler]

Thanks for sharing! I had the same experience with my first baby going from like 6-10cm in a few minutes then did a “practice” push and there was baby it was crazy! Also had some not fun tearing…. I knew about the contractions with the placenta but no one told me about the cramping with breastfeeding!!! That threw me for a loop! Also no one told me that those get worse and more intense with each kid.

[@successgoalsIINAcademy]

Grace grace grackle grace, we are so excited. Tan tan emotionados por ver este video

[@vikkistacey1290]

That comment of ‘I either just peed myself or my waters have broken’ are the exact words that came out of my mouth when my waters broke for my first baby 😂

[@mummymoomoomummymoomoo8443]

Sounds like a not too bad birth, my boy was a day early, ventouse delivery, stitches etc and epidural, the ward was awful as it wasn’t very clean, couldn’t wait to be discharged. Breast feeding was not easy, I had mastitis, walked around with just cabbage leaves on me boobs 😂 in the end called the nct breast feeding specialist who came to my house and took the time to help me, she was amazing. I don’t think I was prepared for the contraction pain, I howled mayday down, I didn’t enjoy being pregnant either hence why I have an only child. Anyway glad baby is healthy and well 😊you have new mum glow, nothing beats your baby needing you xx

[@kerryjames6312]

People should keep their opinions to themselves and let mum's to be to have their own birthing experiences

[@melissafraser4984]

11:30 I would have absolutely lost it.

[@mirjamrettig1977]

Yep. Like what the hell

[@angelika_munkastrap4634]

Thankyou so much for sharing this with us love

[@beccaviljoen]

Big congratulations!!!!

[@ItsGraceOrlando]

Where did you meet your husband? Would love to know the background to how you met mr grack! ❤

[@Amyking2303]

How did you decide on your birthing plan! I am not sure what I want as I am just so nervous!!

[@Kimllg88]

Great story! congrats

[@TheJosephKnight]

Glad you've been able to keep a bit of privacy and detachment from the audience. Last thing you need is a load of unsolicited advice during pregnancy and postpartem. It can get a bit much. Congrats on everything. It's been lovely following your journey.

[@sweet102dolli]

Part 2 Please!!❤❤❤❤

[@bridgwll]

One of mine. I was already in the shower when my waters broke.

[@princesstwobuns8506]

You should do more sit-down chats like this. I feel like we got to know you a bit better and I just loved the whole vibe! Congrats again on your precious miracle!

[@gabriellehayes4324]

bless you! ❤

[@jacquelinesherlock2274]

I've had four children. The first was 6 weeks early, second was 4 weeks early, third was 2 weeks early, and the fourth was exactly on the due date. 😊

[@brionyhall4250]

Don’t have a fifth or they’ll be 2 weeks late! 😂😂

[@Mrpig605]

Aww well done.. No pain like it. I stayed at home with my first as long as possible because I really didn't want to go hospital 🙈. Think I was shell shocked it was actually happening. I was 7cms when I got there. My second was a different story, he decided to come early and I was bleeding a lot so had to go in straight away. Amazing how we even contemplate going through it again 😂. The end result is all worth it. Ps please ignore the Mr pig name. Somehow my son did this and I'm useless with technology.

[@Tracey2719]

How much did baby boy weigh and what did you name him ❤

[@ellislily]

She isn't telling his name