My (Scary) Labor and Delivery Story | Sketchbook Storytime | Emily Artful

(Sorry about the blue band at the end of the video. That was NOT supposed to render with the video and I'm not sure why it did. It was for my stabilizer, and it didn't even finish stabilizing! Damn.)
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** There is some verbal TMI in this video! Discussions of bodily functions**
So glad to be back! I don't plan on uploading weekly again until the start of the new year, though. Having a Da Babes is a LOT of work, especially since I'm still working from home full time. I've been working on this video for long time, so I'm finally glad to have it finished. Enjoy!
*If I didn't explain fully, I apologize. Microtia and other craniofacial deformities can sometimes be accompanied with heart, lung, kidney, GI, and brain defects. They kept him in the NICU to run tests on these places to make sure they were fully formed and functional. They also used ultrasound to see if he had an ear canal behind his deformed ear. He does NOT, so he has what is called aural atresia, which means he does not have the canal or an ear drum. This does not mean he won't ever hear in stereo, though. We are currently in the process of getting him fitted with a BAHA device, which will enable him to hear while he wears it. He should be fitted with that by his first birthday! Hope that clears some things up.
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[@emilyartful]

My goodness you guys are all so wonderful. Honestly, I don't think I've ever seen a more positive comment section! You guys make me so happy ;___; Love you all!

[@isopodch.4599]

Emily Artful We 💕 you Emily!!!

[@beetleguese2871]

AH EMILY IS A MOM IM SO HAPPYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY

[@paigedevine5796]

Emily Artful I wonder what will happen when da babe finds the channel also I almost cried on the vid like omg btw he is so cute

[@jaydyboo]

I just want to reach through and give you a big huge hugs. These moments last a lifetime. I get why you feel every emotion you felt. My boy was born blue and not breathing and it was so scay. We were able to go home together but at 4 weeks 2 days he was back in hospital and they found out he only had half a heart. Those months, even to today, are a blur but I also remember every single moment. It's terrifying not knowing what will happen, I get it completely. It's been a few years now but I still every emotion from his birth, the good, the bad and the ugly. Nothing compares.

[@user-bx4ti6ig3i]

This story is crazy similar to mine. 😨

[@blurryink115]

Will forever call him da babes

[@lostmywig6167]

Blurryink he’s our precious da babes

[@louisad6081]

Da babes are precious.

[@paperclipstudio5535]

Da babes is are God

[@brthdygrl6]

I'm you 400th like

[@Medicala]

What name is that

[@jaclynm1509]

Da babes is Nemo the little fin he has just like his ear, it makes him special

[@sarahmarkwilliams88]

Oml i never felt thankful. My life.....IDK WHY LIKE UGHHHHH b u s t e

[@friefrenchie9383]

aww

[@_CorruptCXndy_]

This comment may have been four years ago but I am the 600th like lol. Reply if you still watch Emily!

[@carl3819]

I just realized. NEMO. Nemo has a little fin and da babes has a little ear ･ᴗ･

[@moxiemouse24]

I think the same side too. Isn't it Nemo's left fin?

[@xcherryxxchanx3425]

Yeah it is😊

[@mynecessaryprogram]

I suffered a miscarriage earlier this year. I found out I was pregnant at 6 weeks and had my first ultrasound at 7 weeks and they told me they couldn’t find a heartbeat and even though I had only known for a week I was shattered. Hearing your story made me feel so wholesome and somewhat happy that I did get to know the little bean for that week. I’m so thankful that people like you explain your story in the way you do. Thank you so much.

[@mrsbettycracker]

I've been through this twice, once in my early twenties, and again 2 years ago, in my mid thirties, but with no successful pregnancies. It never stops hurting, but it does get easier. I'm so sorry for your loss, but that positive attitude about the week you had with them will help you so much in healing.

[@mynecessaryprogram]

mrsbettycracker thank you so much for your reply, you’ve made me tear up a little. I was 20 when I found out and I was undoubtedly with the wrong person but I don’t once regret being pregnant and having the love that I did for them. I understand now, 2 months after my first comment, why my little baby wasn’t meant to be. I was in an abusive relationship when it happened and if I did have my baby, I would have been linked to that person forever and it wouldn’t have been healthy for neither my baby nor myself. I thank the higher powers at work for blessing me with that week with my baby and giving me a taste of hope and freedom, and I thank them also for looking out for both of us by taking my bean away. It’s hard to explain why I feel like this now. I am sorry for oversharing, but thank you for listening.

[@amara560]

@@mynecessaryprogram ♡♡♡ so sorry for your loss, I just want to send you love

[@jesstolley7193]

I'm sorry for your loss. Lots of love to you.

[@queerulantin6431]

❤️

[@joyvloedman10]

22:00 actually started crying when she said my baby, omg so cute

[@badindiegamer]

Yup I'm sobbing

[@cortcanart9290]

Same here

[@august6629]

joy vloedman same

[@Lilly-rv1vs]

I did too and my mom was looking at me like 'what happened?'

[@NEOMECHANICA]

Same it's just so beautiful

[@alex951753cute]

You know, I don't care for kids not to mention babies. But something about the way your husband was so supportive and how you described the happiness you felt, it broke me down to tears. Not to mention when you kept saying "my baby" and "mamma's been waiting for you" after you gave birth.

[@jupiter5210]

Exactly!

[@starfaiiry3895]

Im 10 months late but yeah.

[@jaffacake1074]

same here, I've never been a big fan of children, not because I'm an asshole (well I hope lol) but because I just don't know how to act around them. I grew up as an only child and I never did any like baby sitting or anything. I was brought up by my aunt and uncle and I was always told that my mum never really had any motherly instincts so it may be a thing I've had passed down from her. but I can still feel the pure love and care in this video and I did well up a few times too. I hope that if I do ever have children I will feel different because they are my own child that came from me and that me and my partner created.

[@violettofu7450]

One year late don’t care still gonna reply yes that is literally me.

[@de-void1872]

As a teen I'm highly offended

[@selkiesaluki]

"Da Babes made a hunger" That made me so happy inside for some reason

[@asherderosia9496]

Teacher: ok say here when your name is called ..... the.? The babes? The babes: here

[@EarthToMe001]

Dammit, I don’t even want anything to do with spawning a human and you’ve got me sitting here a blubbering mess. I’m so glad you and da babes are home and healthy with his little lucky ear.

[@mr.birdman3364]

Kimra Kieffer well I’m 3 years late but a day after you so... 🤔

[@katiemac4290]

No one: Emily artful: LOOK AT DA BABES!!!!!! PRAISE DA BABES!!!!! seriously though. The stigma around woman getting the epidural is ridiculous (in my opinion). How we choose to bring our children into this world is up to us! Good job mamma!! Love your videos 🥰🥰🥰

[@maplemation1564]

yeah if I give birth I'm not doing it without an epidural there's nothing wrong with it like fr labour is so painful

[@katiemac4290]

@@maplemation1564 working on my second now (I'm 8 month pregnant) and definitely getting the epidural again! It's still painful with the epidural so I can only imagine without 😬😬

[@shenniere]

@@katiemac4290 I hope you're happy with your baby now!!:)

[@coricognitions]

my mom said that after she birthed me she had, and i quote, "the best goddam bowl of scrambled eggs i will ever eat in my years of living". 37 hours of labor and like 45 hours with no food will do that to ya

[@deputydawgoneit]

I had kinda the same thing. I was in labor for about a day and a half and when I finally had the baby I was soooooo thirsty. The doctor went to the docs lounge and brought my a Pepsi. Ice cold and utterly delicious. Made me a strictly Pepsi fan for many years.

[@amayane]

Emily your story was beautiful and heartwrenching. My husband and I have been trying to conceive for a long time now but have had nothing but problems. I have felt depressed and hopeless in the recent months that it will never happen. Hearing your story, and the love you have for your baby and partner, has given me hope to try again.

[@sarahmentos1311]

amayane My cousin struggled a long time trying to have a baby too, but after years she is now a proud mother! I hope with all my heart the same will happen to you ❤

[@emilyartful]

I have so much faith in you. I know it's rough TTC, not all fun and games like people make it out to be. I'm sending you all my positive vibes. In the meantime, we can share Da Babes! Everyone can share Da Babes :) He likes people

[@vanessafonseca673]

I had a close friend try for years. I kept telling him to stop focusing on getting pregnant. In the end it was more stress than anything. I told him to just have sex and enjoy it. The baby will be sure to follow. Well, it got to the point that trying to conceive turned into arguments instead of actually making love. They gave up after 5 years and discussed adoption. All of the stress of wanting to start a family though just broke them and tore them apart until they ended in divorce. After all that though they were still respectful to one another and tried to keep a friendship with one another. They met up one night and ended up sleeping with each other, and that one time got her pregnant. They got remarried and and are so happy now after having so many disillusions. You know when you are stressed the body can react in ways you may not expect. It can affect your ovulation and that is very important when trying to conceive, also the more enjoyable your intimacy is the higher the chance of conceiving, so don't give up. Just, take a step back, take a deep breath, have some amazing kinky sex with your husband and let nature take its course mama. Best wishes to you and your husband.

[@DarkisArt]

amayane the important thing is not to be hard on your self. For many years I tried to conceive and I thought it would just never happen for me. It’s very lonely and no one around u could ever understand the despair u feel. Finally at age 37 I decided to give up trying and to just focus on my art, I booked my very first art show and focused on that. What do u know? I got pregnant during the art show! My miracle baby was born after I turned 38 and after almost 10 yrs with my husband. I don’t know how it happened but I do know that I read “heal your life” by Louise Hay. The affirmation about ovaries. I also think that maybe taking the focus out of it might have also helped because I wasn’t stressing over it. We also went to a fertility clinic but after all the tests they couldn’t figure out what was wrong with me. I wish you the best and know that ur not alone. Also have an open mind as to what other things, people or activities will help to fill that void. 💜🌸

[@artemisia457]

There's 18 years of age difference between me and my brother. My parents never talked to me about the issue but I knew they wanted another child very much. Nothing helped, though. And then, one day, when we all stopped hoping for a baby, my mom took a test and it turned out she was pregnant. She was 41 at the time. She carried him full term and despite some bumps in the road, she gave birth to a little baby boy. Don't give up hope yet.

[@rumblebumble981]

yayyy bi art Mom has returned

[@drawinglee3184]

I literally started bawling when you played the video after the birth and said "my baby, I've been waiting for you!" This was such a touching story, definitely my favourite of yours!!

[@brigidt.424]

My mom told me that once she delivered me, all she wanted was a cheeseburger 😂 Not affection, not love, a cheeseburger.

[@antisocel]

My mom said the same thing but with cookies. And she got those cookies

[@AnastasiaR]

I was just thinking about you! So glad that you’re back! I had two kind of normal labors and then one scary one. Nothing could have prepared me for that but everything turned out fine in the end. Your baby is GORGEOUS 😍

[@Gemcat]

No worries on the formula vs breast milk. Things happen, it's life. That's why when I was sent all kinds of formula(I looked up baby stuff, cause my cousin was pregnant), I donated all of it to WICK. You do you.

[@sophroniel]

I wasn't breastfed cos my birth was traumatic, and I'm fine; and my mum breastfed my youngest bro for like 18 months. It's all good as long as the bb gets foods

[@mischa2643]

I mean how would she even have breastfed while da babes was in the NICU? The only real notable benefit of breastfeeding over formula is immune, and most formulas supplement for that now. There's a correlation (which is to say nothing of causality) between people who were breast fed for over six months being leaner overall as adults, but again that's just a correlation-not enough research has been done to say one way or the other if nursing is responsible for the lower overall body mass. My family certainly seems to bear it out though.

[@TheFox517]

I was lactose intollerant and formula actually saved me from being that way for the rest of my life. My mom kept me on a strict diet, including that formula of course and now I can eat all dairy products and only get sick when I drink a lot of unprocessed milk. I don't mean your regular grocery store milk, I can eat bowls and bowls of cereal and the worst thing I'll get is some gas.

[@mischa2643]

The Fox that's awesome!

[@CoRLex-jh5vx]

Yea, when I was born, I just didn't seem to want to breastfeed, but aside from my dad having to rush out and buy a bunch of formula, it didn't really cause many problems, aside from just being a bit inconvenient. I turned out (mostly) fine, and it just makes for a funny story now.

[@isabellatetreault1282]

WHEN SHE SAID “mamas been waiting for you” I CRIED

[@violetwolfgang]

My baby fever wasn't ready for this. I'm binging all your videos and now I'm crying with my cat wanting a baby.

[@CydoniaOS]

I like how you maintain your sense of humor and is the same Emily we know and love. Congratulations to you and Mr Artful for Little Artful!

[@brthdygrl6]

CydoniaOS I'm your 100th like

[@sinisterbutterfli]

Aww now we need flying Da Babes in all videos :) He's so cute!

[@floressa3504]

Having an artsy mother who is very much skilled? Your baby is gonna have the best, creative childhood compared to other children. You don't have to commission anyone to draw a portrait of your baby, and I think that's a cool upside for having an artsy mommy. Thanks for sharing your story with us!

[@Jay-ql4gp]

When my daughter was born, my wife opted for the epidural. And had a reverse reaction. She went numb from the waist up. She said her lungs were numb and she's asthmatic. Fun times. Our daughter was overdue by two weeks. She had passed meconium and swallowed part of it before she was born. So she was groggy and unresponsive. After they cleaned her and took her for vitals we all went back to the room. We knew something was wrong so they took her to check her out. Later the first nurse came in and told us she might not live because they thought she had some condition that I can't remember the name of now. After the shift change the next nurse came in and was shocked at the first one and said what had actually happened and that they were working on her. We barely slept. We barely ate. A lot of prayers were said. Some quietly. Some through tears. They were all through tears actually. We had to leave her there too. And it hurts. It hurts hard. But she got better. And she's fine.

[@SleepyKitten626]

Omg ur babys such a cute little smol been.

[@izthistaken]

Emily you are so strong, and this video really made me realize just how beautiful that kind of experience is. I always thought births were strange and kind of gross, but I actually cried seeing the footage of your baby crying and taking his first breaths. It was so surreal and I can't imagine the pain you had to have felt those days afterward. Thank you for this video. You have my love and respect, god bless you and your family!

[@angeliki5135]

When she started to describe what it feels like to deliver a baby, your own baby of your own flesh and blood, into this world.... I started thinking to myself that if that time comes, I want to experience that. Originally I wanted to do a water birth with allot of eperidemal because I am very weak in my current state, but I'd be lying if I didnt say she inspired me. She inspired me to workout, get myself to a point where things wont hurt me like they used to, so that I too can deliver a baby. Thank you Emily. This video was very heart warming and many blessings to you, your husband and family, and the babes. ^-^

[@brunobucciarati834]

@TheDoge 777 get out

[@cake226]

That video of you holding your baby for the first time made me tear up, and I'm not even fond of babies. It must've been such a wonderful moment in time to hold him. 💖

[@TheRealMythril]

My baby was in the nicu for 4 weeks, before I got him home. He was early and tiny, now he is 6'4". He had a serious infection at 2 weeks old and we nearly lost him, I have never been so scared. He has had other issues along the way, but we have got through them all. I understand how hard it was for you, and you never stop worrying about them, or getting upset about all the scary things that happen, but it's all worth it.

[@kamariav1231]

My mom got an epidural when she gave birth to me, everything was fine and I was fine, she wanted a natural birth with my brother. She said, of the two births she has had, she said she regretted not having the epidural

[@janenordmann3633]

“how I blasted a baby out of me” ok emily 😂

[@Karmiraa]

Holy fuck, I was crying with you woman! Hearing his first cries and then you crying just got me. Congratulations on your beautiful boy, loving your strength ♥

[@meekomar5312]

ALL HAIL DA BABES! And so good to hear from you again, I was missing your art and fun commentary! So happy that your little one is healthy and happy and that everything went well for you in the end! You have a lovely family and are an abolustely adorable momma.(loved your poo poo song at the end XD)

[@swarner3470]

I've never wanted to have children but I am SO glad your baby is okay! I was born over a month prematurely and I too had problems with my ears (I was deaf for the most part of my childhood) and I can't imagine my mom's pain (especially since my father abandoned me at the time of my birth) but now watching your video I think I do. You and your baby are amazing and I hope you continue to make art and be healthy.

[@pen9213]

S Warner I was born ten days early 😕 and the doctors had to slap me to stop laughing because I was born laughing

[@flameproductions8313]

The ending footage just warmed my heart immensely (of the baby and Emily saying “Oh my baby my baby!”)

[@cupcakemenace2036]

Omg I swear up and down I don't wanna be pregnant but videos like these just turn up baby fever. Like even after all that pain and being tired Emily was so excited to see Da babes. "My baby! My baby!" UGH IT GIVES ME CHILLS.

[@christelsampson6391]

ALL HAIL DA BABES

[@treestout9270]

I’m back almost a year later and I can’t believe your babes is almost a year! (Almost) happy birthday babes!

[@katiehempelman6007]

I'm 16weeks pregnant today and this made me cry! This is the first thing I've seen that's has made me feel so excited about what I'm creating 🖤🖤 thank you

[@whatjustinawhat]

I don’t want kids ever, but this story is just so sweet and wholesome. You made me cry with you. I’m glad da babes is okay and that your husband was so supportive. This made me happy. You’re a frickin badass, and a wonderful momma.

[@plaxy4412]

is this what loving and having a baby is like?

[@emilyartful]

Yes :3

[@plaxy4412]

Emily Artful i personally am going to adopt, but i’m really happy that your baby is here❤️❤️

[@marshmoved3794]

@@plaxy4412 good luck with adoption!

[@kristinak.4183]

Yes it is.... it truly is one of the hardest and most rewarding things you can ever experience. It’s like having your heart walk around outside of your body 💕

[@amychi_]

@OkayishCreations bro do you even know the responsibility and expenses that comes with raising kids

[@wendybrice4855]

Dang, your good at singing! and da baby is so CUTE!

[@DorothyCallahan5]

my older sister’s bday is also 21 sept! how cute!! i love how disney-esque this hardcore mother is. this juxtaposition of rock n roll and disney is kind of the best thing ever.

[@renawinde1581]

I realize this video is 4 years ago but oh my goodness I can tell you are such amazing mom

[@shawnariley3518]

My heart had so many feels listening to your story, its definitely one of the hardest things to go through having to leave without your baby, it just doesnt feel natural but somehow i swear it strengthens the bond you have with them even more... I had toxemia and my son was 31 weeks but he was so tiny they said he was more like 27 and je was born 1 lb 11oz we had to wait for 3 weeks to bring him home now hes 5 and hes so strong hes the best thing in my life, he is my life he uas taught us and brought so much joy and loves into our lives... You cant describe that love/bond till you feel it for yourself, your son is beautiful you'll enjoy every moment and never go a day without being happy congrats on being a momma 😊

[@vanessafonseca673]

What a little fighter

[@Smooburticus]

I am so glad everything is well and I am sending my blessings for you all and your beautiful son! My brother and sister-in-law are due for their first baby for December 17th so the excitement is in the air for my family as well!! Best wishes!

[@madeline6004]

Each time a picture of da baby came up my heart literally did a little skip I’m so so so happy for you and I really just cannot express my admiration for you. So just thank you and CONGRATULATIONS 🥳

[@hal.___.6842]

Awww little da babes is going to be such a heartbreaker when he get older!!!

[@pameladobbins1844]

Oh how I've missed you and so happy for you and your family. I know that pain of leaving your child in the NICU. Had to do it with twins for 9 days and again with my youngest for 7. It's unfathomable. Many blessings darling! Thank you! And the art was totally kick-a**!

[@kaytelynnthompson6330]

I just realized that you posted this video on my da babe's birthday 😍👶

[@emilyartful]

Oh!! Wonderful! Give your Da Babes a smooch for me!

[@miadelarosa2584]

I'm not much of a crier, and I only cry when I'm really angry (which is a lot), but when I heard her voice towards the end, it was one of the most heartbroken voices I've ever heard. ALMOST made me shed a tear.

[@Aimz360]

This is why i don't watch "One born every minute". Man i was in tears. I'm glad to hear he is fine and no doubt he is still driving everyone mad with his cuteness. LLoved the song at the end.

[@Emma-oc5dt]

As a pregnant mama, I love hearing others adventures/scares because it helps Edit: fuck you for adding da babes after you delivered him that shit made me cry he sounded so strong

[@plsunsubscribe1019]

My mom didn’t abort me even thought the doctors thought I had Down syndrome.💞

[@jackystar5099]

Same with my little sister. One doctor even tried forcing her to get an abortion because my mom almost miscarried. It's weird to think your kife would change if that had happened

[@skyelorspacex]

Your mom is a hero. Hope you are doing good

[@sarahthemuppetwonderstrumpet]

WHEW. My oldest kid is 22, and I still feel all of their births like it happened yesterday.

[@majoruiz1943]

I never thought I’d cry this hard watching a speed paint video

[@eva-lota9701]

I am 15 and I don't plan on having a baby for at least the next 10 years and I don't like children that much atm. Every now and then though, I come back to this video just because it's a really sweet story and I love having it be in the background while I study or do art.

[@vanessafonseca673]

Girl, I am in tears. I was high risk with both my babies, and had to be induced a month early because my babies were at risk of sitll birth the farther I was in my pregnancy. I understand the ups and downs we go through as mothers when it comes to the well being of our children. Your video was beautiful and thank you for sharing something so personal, significant, and meaningful about your life. Your son is absolutely adorable and congratulations sweetie. There is nothing like pregnancy, especially the day our babies come into our lives. I couldn't live without my kids mama and I know that feeling all to well of fearing what if something happens to my baby. So glad to see your little one is healthy and home with his family. God bless and much happiness.

[@ghouligan3045]

Watching this and listening to Emily talking about her son and you can hear how raw her emotions are. Makes me think of my mum and how she cared for me and my brother. I genuinely cried. I'm so happy for Emily and her family!!

[@ritarichardson4211]

This is a beautiful story. When you have the moments where you recognize your husband's support and how in love you were when you felt the baby for the first time, I cried. Thank you so much for sharing. And I'm a huge fan of your art.

[@disgruntledgrocerybag5673]

S H E B A C C ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

[@rylei4719]

aaa i teared up when you showed the video of seeing him for the first time and holding him and it's so precious

[@ammyfatxolotl9822]

THE BABES IS GOOOOD *wheezing*

[@katmonkey03]

Hearing you talk to your newborn in that clip made me so emotional. You really really love your child and its incredible

[@strangebirdillustration7934]

I’m so happy for you 💕 I’m so glad baby artful is healthy! I loved hearing this story (I cried with you btw). You’re baby is so handsome and the cutest thing I’ve ever seen 💕💕

[@mfowl677]

I know this video is a year old. But I recently found your channel. And this video helped me so much through my day because my husband and I recently decided to try for a baby and I'm so scared because of so many reasons. But hearing your story and watching you with your baby just kind of pushed all that worry away and made me feel much more assured. Thank you for sharing this story and all of them!

[@squirrmine4843]

Wish you the best!!

[@hannaftw3684]

I've always thought that I don't wanna have children but you make me think pregnancy and having a kid sounds so wonderful. I just love you and your family to bits, you know the non weird internet kind of love haha.

[@ellie.squewith]

Da babes is so cute 🥰🤧🤱🏻 also when you were saying “my baby” I was literally crying ;_;

[@katiethedumb3719]

You saying "my baby" Over and over sent me in TEARS.

[@abbyhuss7625]

i love your pfp

[@IndependentOreo]

I’m just scrolling through and I see your profile picture- the first thing I thought was just her saying “I dOn LiKe iT”

[@MeepM33p]

Yayyy, welcome back Emily!

[@rosequartzreptiles1118]

My Da Babes spent 54 days in the NICU when he was born 9 weeks early. I can no longer drive down the road we used to get to the hospital without having a pretty major panic attack. All moms are so, so special, but I like to think us NICU moms are a little extra strong after all we've been through. You did great, momma! You are an amazing woman! Thank you for showing the clip from the delivery. It was so beautiful.

[@rainandsolace7485]

this video brought me to tears. love you Emily

[@sjsjdjfjf5116]

I’m so happy that i have notifications on welcome back

[@leilaniward7699]

I loved this so much❤️ thank you for the beautiful story Emily

[@April0503]

Im crying with you Emily! And im so happy that da babes ok!

[@gladwaite1719]

This was absolutely a beautiful story! Thanks for sharing!

[@j.shin1119]

My god it’s good to see you again, good luck raising the child Em!

[@E61171]

Wow, first of all congratulations on Da Babes! I have been looking forward to this since you announced on Twitter that a video was in the works! Thank you so much for sharing this with us. I don't think I've cried so much in a long time (especially when I watched you hold da babes for the first time I was bawling). The raw emotion and excitement from your story really got to me haha. Once again, congrats to you and Mr.Artful on the arrival of your son. You are so wonderful and we're sending lots of love your way.

[@jaynehood5085]

I'm so happy for you and da babes. It's a beautiful thing x

[@artfulaud]

i broke down crying from this video.this is so heartwarming.

[@Aulith]

I absolutely cried at that footage.

[@kra_hme]

I will never give birth...It scares me so much and its such a big responsibility to take care of a child. Id rather adopt and give a kid a second chance

[@vanilla_cream4305]

thank you so much for sharing this story with us and im so happy for you

[@juicebox9404]

I’m not crying you are! This is so cute omg

[@jade-mariejones9453]

Emily, I thought I loved your videos enough already.... then I watched this one. I didn't even have a youtube log in until 3 minutes ago.. but I made one and am leaving this comment to tell you just how much I LOVE your content. I have never laughed and cried so much at one video. I have my own Da Babes, who is 9 months younger than yours, and this video hit hard. In the best way. Keep being you.

[@brikhouse22]

omg lmaooooooooooooooooooooo I lost it @ "two Christmas hams"

[@Sirlordnoob]

Here I am crying at that clip. So raw and beautiful ❤

[@koda4957]

I have two kids and this video has made me cry because I understand so so fully that change that comes with having a baby, that baby, who you've known for 5 seconds is the most important thing in the entire universe

[@ohnositsrose]

I realise this is about a year old, bit I had a similar delivery experience and good on you for getting through it.

[@meganw1355]

Da Babes is beautiful! You did good Emily! So sorry you had to spend 13 days in the NICU and miss out on all that special time in those first days. My best friend didn't get to hold her first child for five days and it was so hard on her. I can't imagine 13 days. Anyone wanting to yell about formula.....there is nothing wrong with formula! I've known plenty of people that couldn't for one reason or another breast feed even though they wanted to. Their kids are just fine and grew up to be great, smart, wonderful and amazing kids, just like Da Babes will. Emily, he looks so happy and I love that little smile, you know a baby's first laugh is supposed to turn into a fairy, keep an eye out for that special fairy that will watch over him. You look radiant holding him. Wishing you a great holiday season and enjoy every moment. Firsts only happen once. I am so happy for you.

[@gocanadayayyy]

Girl you got me full on weeping over here, this is such a beautiful story. thank you for sharing this

[@ArtsiRosi]

Huge late congrats! Da Babe's arrival is da best story!!

[@stephanie-]

I'm so happy for you, Emily! Congratulations and we're all wishing you the best of luck. :) Question: 5-10 years ago, did you think you would be a mother today? How does your past self compare to your current self? Just curious!

[@emilyartful]

Stephanie Raines Absolutely not! I would have thought I'd be in my mid thirties when I had my Da Babes! I was also in a very dark place about 5 years ago and I wasn't a very happy person. So glad I ended up making better choices and turning myself around. I worked hard to get here and it's all been worth it! Love ya!

[@GiingerWolf]

I was a C-Section baby, 3 months early and my lungs hadn't developed. Born on Halloween but came home Christmas Eve. I was 1 whole pound.

[@boredartist225]

Oh snap. I caught the feels hard. Thank you for sharing your beautiful story.

[@oracles5519]

Soo happy to cry along with you Emily. Thank you for doing your Sketchbook Storytimes. Watched every one soo far.

[@bree8583]

"god blessed the broken road that lead me straight to you"

[@stohandmadejewelrycraftcorner]

I had four children. You will always feel the pain no matter what skills you learn unless you have a C-Section. Real talk. Congratulations on the baby. Many blessings to you and your new family.

[@alirosenbusch151]

She is so strong!!! Love you Emily!😊❤️

[@kikki815]

I'm in tears...so wholesome Loads of love