OUR BIRTH STORY | unmedicated, empowering & joyful birthing + meeting baby Shepherd | WELL-LOVED

Hi friends! What a way to come back to KZbin after a long break of figuring out this whole mama thing! Here's a fun birth chat with my husband, Peter, dogs, Willow and Porter, and new little family member, Shepherd! Birth is the friggin coolest, and we're so happy he's here!

[@csjkscs]

You just explained the feelings I had when my babies were being born naturally. I have never heard the father’s perspective explained so beautifully! So glad you did the video together. Thank you for telling your beautiful story!

[@WellLoved]

Aww thanks!!

[@susanandriopoulos7243]

The miracle of birth…I’m envious of anyone having their first baby. Mine are 34, 32, and 26 and I still treasure every moment I spend with them! You are blessed.

[@WellLoved]

Aww so sweet! Thanks for watching!

[@bonniesf6719]

Such a little sweetie. You guys sound so happy that you were able to have him the way you wanted to. What a blessing! Now when you go thrifting, you will have another section of the store to browse. That will be exciting!

[@flaxandfibrefarmhouse]

He's absolutely gorgeous! Your husband is so right: birth is holy! It's so important to share these positive birth stories. I was able to have all six of mine at home with midwives. Our eldest is almost 25, but you sharing your story took me back like it was yesterday:) P.s I love your husband's tattoo. Here's the scripture for anyone who's interested: Exodus 14:14 The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.

[@WellLoved]

It was the most holy and beautiful experience we’ve ever gone through! How sweet to birth all six at home! Thank you for sharing the scripture for others to read 🧡

[@lorimecikalski3079]

I had my babies in the 80"s. Lamaze was the prferred method of childbirth at that time. No drugs, just focus and breathing techniques that really worked. Don't know why one doesn't hear of it anymore. The greatest accomplishment of my life was having natural, unmedicated births. Congratulations and God bless, to you and your little family!

[@WellLoved]

I actually considered a Lamaze class but ended up finding other avenues to learn birthing and breathing techniques online! Unmedicated birth is such an empowering experience! Thank you!

[@Mindfulmae]

I so enjoyed watching this! My mom birthed all of her 6 kids naturally/unmedicated and my big sister is a midwife, so I love hearing birth stories!!! This one was especially encouraging with it being your first (I don't have kids yet, so I'm a little nervous!) and I love how excited and in awe you two are about the whole process. Congratulations!

[@WellLoved]

Aww love that!! I was super nervous before birth because it’s just something you can’t really “plan” for or know what to expect, but it was seriously the best thing I’ve ever gone through! I would do it a million times over! Haha

[@sarahkinsey5434]

It really is nice and important to hear the good stories as well as the bad. I get put off and scared about having kids when I hear about bad experiences, even though I know there are good ones too

[@tracyhuckaby5876]

CONGRATULATIONS! It can be done. I am the mother of 4 (38, 35, 29, 26) and had them all naturally, no drugs. My water never broke with any of my kids. The doctor had to break the water. They use an instrument that looked similar to a crochet hook. Three of my kids were born on a Monday, and # 3 my only left-handed child was born on a Sunday almost at Church. I started have contractions during Sunday school and decided to go ahead to the hospital instead of the main worship services. We had her a few hours later. Back labor is awful child # 4. Children and now grandchildren too are a blessing.

[@WellLoved]

How sweet! Thank you for sharing! Back labor is the worsssttttt but so worth it to get him here haha thanks for sharing bits of your story!

[@annmarshall9291]

Congratulations on the birth of Shepherd. He is absolutely gorgeous. Loved hearing your birth story.

[@WellLoved]

Thank you!

[@ericacooper9443]

My first 2 babies were with an epidural and it didnt work either time. I said i wouldn't have another epidural. I had 3 more babies with no epidural and so glad i did! I cant imagine pushing for 2 hours! That is a long time. My first was 40 minutes, and the doctor told me that was long! I also had my water break before any contractions started with my first. Labored for 19 hours with her. Next 2 were 7 hours, number 4 was maybe 5 hours and the last (5th) was a whopping 23 hours! I was also dialated 4 cm for a week with all of them before labor. So happy to finally hear about your wonderful birth story and meet sweet baby Shepard! He is adorable! Cant wait to see new videos!

[@WellLoved]

Thanks for sharing!

[@bonniefleckenstein2456]

I just found your channel and it's everything I've been needing these days...so, Thank YOU!! Also, I survived natural childbirth with both of my kids - both over 30 hours of labor, 6-8 hours of pushing (and my son was 9.5 pounds...yikes) I wish that rush that you get right after having accomplished such a feat could be bottled up and available to you at the ready. No other feeling I've found so far compares to it. Congratulations and thanks again for sharing your light!

[@hellyeah_ellajane]

Hooray! I’ve been so excited for an update and this is perfect timing… I’ll probably have my baby this weekend!

[@WellLoved]

Yay!! Congratulations to you!! Sending all the goodness your way for a beautiful birth experience!

[@twinnish]

I had awesome babies too. My birth stories were more dramatic but you know what? it’s the end result that matters😊 you have a beloved member of your family that’s in your arms. A true gift. Congratulations. He’s beautiful and you are both beautiful. 🥰

[@WellLoved]

Thanks!

[@LeighMerrydayPorch]

What precious, sweet little cheeks! He's beautiful. And you're glowing. Congratulations! Thanks for sharing your story. And, seriously, thank you for saying it's all about the experience you want. There's no need to taunt people who want to go for an unmedicated birth experience and no need to shame those who believe there's a special place in Heaven for the inventor of the epidural (me! lol). Good for you for getting exactly what you wanted! Welcome back. You've been well-missed! 😊

[@WellLoved]

He’s got the chubbiest little squishy cheeks haha we love them! Thank you!! Ugh yes - I’m so tired of people judging how someone wants to experience their own birth. It’s such a personal and intimate experience and how you and your person want to approach it is all that matters!

[@brigettebell5814]

Shepard is soooo cute. You two will be great parents. I’m so happy for you both.

[@WellLoved]

Thank you!! We’re over the moon!

[@mildreddiaz6435]

Aww, Congratulations!! What a beautiful baby God bless , you all🙏 thank you for sharing your labor story.

[@WellLoved]

Thank you!!

[@catherineb6565]

Been waiting on this official arrival announcement. Congratulations! 🎉 wishing you blessings for a long and joyous life, Shepherd. 🤗💙

[@WellLoved]

Thank you so much!!

[@gloriaguzman729]

This baby is so cute,congratulations kids!you are not alone anymore,your life never will be the same,God bless you!

[@WellLoved]

thank you!

[@fabiana_bdb]

Welcome back! Congrats. Becoming a new family is such a big effort and achievement

[@WellLoved]

It’s such a sweet time! Thank you!!

[@windymcgirr8467]

Aww he is so precious and congratulations to you all❤. I have to boys who are grown, 24 and 20, and I had both of them without any drugs and your right, ANYONE can do it if they stick with it!! Beautiful little family!! What a blessing!

[@WellLoved]

Aww thanks!

[@mattandchelseasmom]

Congratulations!!! Been binge watching your old videos while anxiously awaiting this one!!💙 Shepherd is precious!! 💙💙

[@WellLoved]

Aww how sweet! Thank you!!

[@GlamburgerGlam]

Congratulations! He's so adorable and I love his name! I loved hearing your birth story! I have 3 boys, was induced with all 3, and also didn't do epidurals or anything, so I can absolutely relate. I was so happy with that decision. Once I did it with the first one, I knew I could do it with the other 2. Our bodies are capable of such amazing things! My babies are all grown up now! My oldest will be 25 next month, my middle son is 21, and my youngest turned 18 in October. The time truly does fly. Soak up every moment! God bless your beautiful family!

[@WellLoved]

Thank you!! I love hearing other birth stories and am so glad you had such positive experiences with unmedicated birth! It’s THE BEST and the coolest thing I’ve ever experienced!

[@alishajennings2013]

I was just thinking about you😊. I'm so excited to hear your birth story. I had my 7th child 2 years ago and I showed up to the hospital at 9cm and told the nurse several times I didn't know if I was in labor or not and I was afraid they would send me home. As soon as they did the cervical check and saw I was 9cm they immediately stopped triage and packed me up and straight to a room I went. I was sitting up talking to everyone. It was an amazing birth. My husband dropped me off at the hospital door and left to get the other kids to his mom. I was somehow able to just chill for a couple of hours and wait for him to get back to the hospital. When he got there I called the midwife and she came in and got the squat bar set up and I started pushing and she was born. All the nurses were amazed. They had never seen a calm peaceful birth. I was happy they could see it bc most people watching me carry on a full conversation during contractions would just say I wasn't in labor and not pay me any attention.

[@WellLoved]

Aww how wonderful!

[@sarahkinsey5434]

My mom didn't know she was having contractions until she was hooked up to the monitor. Her water broke while she was at work, had to find her boss to get the maternity leave papers in order, and drover herself to the hospital. I'm not sure why she didn't feel the contractions at first

[@lindahughes9573]

How precious! Congratulations. 😊

[@cristingilbert1101]

I had both my children naturally. So good for you for sticking with it. Congrats

[@WellLoved]

Thank you! It was an incredible experience!

[@rosaliemarin421]

So beautiful!! Thank you for sharing your story with us! Shepherd is just perfect. Congratulations Addy & Peter!

[@WellLoved]

Thank you!!

[@denisebennett4155]

love that the next generation is sharing about the empowering experience of birth. I had two homebirths with no meds, and I also "caught" my own baby with our second son's birth. That was 31 years ago and it is still one of the most powerful and wondrous experiences of my life. Blessings for the three of you!

[@WellLoved]

It’s such a wonderful experience!

[@LadyWiggin]

Congratulations 🎉! Babies are so special ! Enjoy all the moments and experiences as you grow together.

[@WellLoved]

Thanks!

[@llamaspitstudios8302]

Thanks so much for sharing!! These positive stories are SO important and special.

[@WellLoved]

Thanks for watching! It’s so important to put all the positivity out there and I’m so thankful I could have such a positive experience!

[@emilyinflowers2898]

I love hearing birth stories ❤ so beautiful! Low key was waiting for you to announce 😂 congratulations 🎊

[@jandeshon8264]

Welcome back. What a joyous occasion.

[@WellLoved]

So joyous!

[@xoxBigHugxox]

Congratulations!! He's a little cutie!! Glad labor went so well for you xxx

[@WellLoved]

Thank you!

[@delainadixon1623]

Congratulations on your beautiful family addition - he is adorable!!!

[@WellLoved]

Thanks!

[@ChasingTadpoles]

Congratulations! He’s beautiful ❤

[@WellLoved]

Thank you so much!

[@miyaiun4723]

Congratulations on your precious sweet wonder. May God bless you all with the best kind of events .

[@WellLoved]

Thank you!!

[@terrim2498]

What a beautiful little boy. Congratulations to the 3 of you! I look forward to seeing all the upcycled baby clothes you create😉

[@WellLoved]

Thank you!

[@lkkubono]

Gorgeous gorgeous baby. Fanfastic birth story, thank you for sharing. It was a (male) childhood friend excitedly telling me he and his wife's birth story that gave me the confidence to have a baby at all - I learned I COULD do it in a way I felt safe, with a mid-wife, without meds. And we did. We had a very similar birth story to you guys, but in Japan, at a water-birth mid-wife clinic. Keep sharing. Your love, confidence and excitement is infectious.

[@WellLoved]

Yesssss 👏🏼 everyone’s experience is so personal and I felt so much safer without all the medical interventions and that’s all that matters!

[@jacquelinecasey1361]

Baby is just precious!

[@WellLoved]

Thank you!

[@adablair2562]

Congratulations, he’s adorable!

[@WellLoved]

Thank you!!

[@kirstenglae]

I’m so happy for you, what a beautiful family!!!

[@carolburden266]

Congratulations! He is adorable!

[@WellLoved]

Thank you!!

[@cemartin3333]

How sweet! A blessing from God!! I’m so glad you had a good birth and shared it. Birth is very holy and special! I’m glad you’re back.

[@WellLoved]

The sweetest blessing!! And the most special experience!

[@stacyblow3420]

Congrats! You all look so happy!

[@WellLoved]

We are just so dang happy! Thank you!!

[@KatMcclen]

Loved hearing your story! Thanks for sharing!🤍

[@WellLoved]

Thank you for watching!

[@sandraokeeffe5826]

Congratulations to you both and welcome to baby Shephard. What a wonderful story. 🤗

[@WellLoved]

Thank you!

[@maryh6696]

Thanks for sharing your beautiful story. I was unable to have a natural birth either time. Two 2 c sections. So glad you both have your beautiful son. Enjoy! Those years go so fast.

[@WellLoved]

Thank you!

[@tedkelly81]

Thank you for sharing Shepherd's beautiful birth story with us! I think it is so important to share all birth stories! I also had a really positive birth with my baby (at home!) she is just over a year older than Shepherd :)

[@WellLoved]

Aww congrats on your little one year old! It’s so important to hear positive birth stories too - the positive ones were really empowering and definitely helped me know I could do it!!

[@tedkelly81]

@@WellLoved I agree! And thank you!

[@plantbasedpisces5755]

So so happy for you guys! Thanks for sharing your story! That moment in between is definitely difficult!! Omgsh! I'm glad you were able to stick to your plan though, your body knew.."I got this" . He is just the most precious lil thing 😊 Congrats! 🎉

[@WellLoved]

Thank you!

[@danicahill503]

This was so much fun to watch. I'm due with baby #4 any day and it made me so excited. Congratulations! You did it. It really is a miraculous journey.

[@WellLoved]

EEP how exciting!! Sending all the love for a beautiful birth!

[@kathibarnard5223]

Congratulations! He is beautiful but you already know that. I have been wondering if he was here yet. Thanks so much for the update. I look forward to watching him grow up.

[@WellLoved]

Thank you!!

[@LADMofTexas]

Thank you for sharing your story. I particularly enjoyed it because of how many parts echoed mine!

[@WellLoved]

Aww sweet!

[@cynthiamarble1232]

Shepherd is adorable, congrats to you both, so happy for you.

[@WellLoved]

Aww thanks!!

[@andread.3958]

Awww!!!😊 Really a cool and sweet birth story!! Congratulations to the happy parents!! And welcome to the well love baby Shepherd ❤❤❤❤🎉🎉

[@WellLoved]

Thank you so much!

[@dorlevanos3480]

As a very proud grandmother (Omi) of 4 boys I wish you guys and dear Shepherd, a wonderful life journey together. Congratulations to you all and much love from Oz, cheers! 🤗👶❤️

[@WellLoved]

Thank you so much!

[@JanetLHasselblad]

Thank you for sharing your beautiful birthing story. I'm grateful you are all doing so well. ❤️

[@WellLoved]

Aww thank you!!

[@edithdimuro101]

The baby is ADORABLE/

[@WellLoved]

Thank you!

[@MissEricaCourt12]

❤ Congrats! He‘s so sweet. I‘m glad you had a positive birth experience. Thanks for sharing.

[@WellLoved]

Thank you!

[@rethawilson6289]

He'd so handsome. Great story

[@WellLoved]

Thanks!

[@karenmiller6229]

Very happy for you both, he is adorable!

[@WellLoved]

Thanks!

[@eileencollazo5243]

Awww!!! Your baby is precious!!!

[@WellLoved]

Aww thanks!

[@anacolombiamunoz8243]

He is so cute!! Thanks for sharing ❤

[@WellLoved]

thank you!

[@hmr1504]

I'm so happy to see you, and your beautiful family. Shepherd is so adorable. He's just the cutest . Thank you for sharing him with us. Enjoy the journey of raising your "little man". Congratulations 🎉

[@WellLoved]

Thank you!

[@user-vc8dy3kj5m]

❤❤ so in love, thank you for sharing!

[@WellLoved]

Thank you!!

[@sydneygarlington8962]

Huge congrats to your family! ❤️ I was just wondering about you yesterday. Shepherd is so beautiful!

[@WellLoved]

Thank you so much!!

[@bettyhowatt8167]

Congratulations! What an absolute sweetie!!!

[@WellLoved]

Thank you!!

[@karen_hockaday]

I just started watching this. I think I'm going to love this!

[@WellLoved]

Yay!

[@doloresnash287]

He's beautiful!! Thanks for sharing!!

[@WellLoved]

Thank you!

[@10kayya]

I love sharing my birth story with fellow moms or soon to be moms I have 2 children 7 and 9 and I don’t remember much of the hospital time with my first because the epidural made everything very foggy and I had some complications after my second was so magical with no meds it was a night and day experience from first to second. Your baby boy is absolutely perfect and I’m so happy for yall

[@WellLoved]

Thanks for sharing! I’m so glad you got to experience a birth you loved with your second!

[@dorisamstutz5888]

Congrats and thanks for sharing!

[@WellLoved]

Thank you!

[@joyfurnish8412]

Congratulations on your son😊 Shepard, he is gorgeous.

[@WellLoved]

Thank you!

[@thekeptkind]

So very happy for you all! Congratulations ❤

[@WellLoved]

Thank you!

[@carolyngrotaers4454]

This is a beautiful story. Thank you for sharing. 😊

[@WellLoved]

Thank you!

[@amycpaine]

Congratulations! I just had my first baby 10/21 unmedicated in the hospital, induced because my water had been leaking for days. Birth is WILD and it is so fun to hear other people’s stories :) thank you for sharing. I also labored in the tub for hours and my husband said my feet were extra pruny

[@WellLoved]

Birth is SO WILD!! Congrats to you for bringing your little one into the world! And praise the Lord for tub labor haha

[@deemayhew4211]

Congratulations 🎊🍾🎈🎉!!!!! I have missed your videos something fierce!!! Hope all is well with you and baby

[@WellLoved]

Aww thank you! Happy to be back!

[@user-gu2js9zp7g]

Omg, so so glad too see you. Congratulations to you and your husband. I love love your talent and your vibe ❤❤❤❤❤

[@WellLoved]

Thank you!!

[@ravenblack2262]

Welcome to the world little one .xx

[@CalAdv]

Congrats! Miss Y'all so much!

[@WellLoved]

Aww thanks!

[@abrilbedoya9274]

I love birthing stories! Everyone is so different! Congratulations!!

[@WellLoved]

Me too!! Thanks!

[@edithdimuro101]

Congratulations! You look as beautiful as ever.

[@WellLoved]

Aww thank you!

[@Brajesvari_108]

Congratulations, much love and many blessings to your family

[@WellLoved]

Thank you!

[@taylorhamilton6567]

Crying happy tears for your beautiful lil fam 😭❤️❤️❤️ congratulations!!

[@WellLoved]

Aww thank you so much!!

[@priscillagrey]

YAY❤❤❤❤ Thank you for sharing. I love you guys!🎉🎉🎉

[@WellLoved]

Aww thanks Priscilla!

[@cassandrahammomd1436]

He’s gorgeous!!! Congrats!

[@WellLoved]

Thank you!

[@nicolehubbard3536]

Hi Shepard! So nice to meet you. Congratulations!! ❤

[@WellLoved]

Thank you!!

[@jacquijackson592]

Congratulations. Missed you though. Congratulations 🎉🍾🎊🎈 ❤

[@WellLoved]

Thank you! So sweet!

[@deniseramirez9706]

So Well-Loved Family, you guys are awesome 🥰♥🤗.. Happy to meet Shepherd and looking forward to seeing him many more videos 🥰 ..

[@WellLoved]

Thank you!!

[@deniseramirez9706]

@@WellLoved You're most welcome🤗✨

[@rebekahstein1791]

This was so beautiful

[@WellLoved]

Aww thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed it!

[@daisyrae1543]

Hello!!! Missed you! Congratulations you guys!!! Shepherd is so cute!!☺️

[@WellLoved]

Hiiii! Thank you!

[@amrheinfamily]

A real joy!! Thank you for sharing ❤

[@WellLoved]

Thank you!!

[@dianehorton8704]

Congratulations! I love your birth story, thank you for sharing!❤️

[@WellLoved]

Thank you!!

[@cindyreynolds4230]

Beautiful family of 3!

[@WellLoved]

Thank you!

[@alynicrespilho7934]

Congrats!!!

[@WellLoved]

Thank you!!

[@hopealdridge1134]

So happy for yall ! Precious Family ❤

[@WellLoved]

Thank you!!

[@pnargulerkohlmeier6530]

Look at this boy🎉such good times, enjoy it as much as you can! Cheers❤

[@WellLoved]

I’m already loving it so much! Thank you!

[@ClosetLady]

Congratulations!🎉he is precious!!

[@WellLoved]

Thank you!!

[@susansharp112]

Congrats. What an adorable baby boy. Look forward to you channel returning with more well loved content.

[@WellLoved]

Thank you!

[@michele8083]

Congratulations! ❤

[@didulanid.jayasinghe9858]

Congratulations both of you!!!! ❤

[@WellLoved]

Thank you!!

[@suewilson3044]

Congratulations to you both, hes absolutely gorgeous and perfect. Very unusual first name with the traditional 2nd name...love it!

[@WellLoved]

Thank you!! He’s so perfect! And his name is a mix of classic family names and an interesting name that felt like him, we love it too!

[@elizabethfrederick2434]

I was waiting and waiting to see Shepard and you after he was born. I was so excited for you. And I want more videos of your life and clothing dreams.

[@WellLoved]

Thank you!!

[@judykastner6425]

Congratulations! Such a cutie!

[@WellLoved]

Thank you! He’s the cutest!!