Our Broken Leg Birth Story - "Honey, hop in the wheelbarrow!"

It's been a wild couple weeks around here! We recap all of our adventures of Joelle breaking her leg and then delivering a healthy baby a week later.
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Thank you so much for your support!

[@TheCatholicHomemaker]

That is truly an amazing story! You went through so much and I am in awe that you went through a natural birth with a broken leg and in so much pain. God bless you!

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

I'm definitely glad to be able to look back and laugh at it. Makes for a memorable story!! Thank you!

[@rootedreliance9463]

Praying for healing in your leg and for ease of all Mommy/wife/homesteader things!!! Can't wait to get into that book!!! You are truly an inspiration!

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thanks so much for your encouragement!! And enjoy it - such a great resource!! :)

[@beverly3397]

Congratulations on the new family member. Many Blessings for a healed leg. Many Blessings for a wonderful life forward.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thanks, Beverly! :)

[@dlgrilli]

OMG! Bless your heart! I cannot imagine what this experience was like for you but what I did see is that the two of you are smiling at each other. And when you look at each other you can see the love you share! Congratulations on your new little girl!

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

It's been a wild ride but we are in full agreement that in times like these, laughter can really be the best medicine. Thanks for your encouragement! :)

[@chantalfoucher547]

Awww congrats❤❤❤

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thank you! :)

[@rootedreliance9463]

And congrats on the new little one!!! What a blessing they are and what a faithful God He is!

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Yes - we've seen God's faithfulness so intricately woven throughout this whole journey!

[@minab7390]

Congratulations on your beautiful new baby girl! 👩‍🍼

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thanks you!!

[@sunflower-sm4hr]

Welcome to the world little Clara!! We can't wait to meet you♡♡♡♡

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Yay!! She's so excited!

[@russtripp8202]

Beautiful story. Beautiful baby.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thanks, Dad! ❤️

[@kimdowning8736]

You're so brave. Congrats to you both.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thank you!

[@user-ur2uk4fu8y]

Beautiful, bless you all😊

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thank you!! ❤️

[@janejohnson852]

Congratulations, I am glad you are all doing well. Sorry about the leg, I am glad you are a close family.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thank you!!

[@joescott3393]

Wow!!! That is an amazing story. Baby will truly have a story to tell everyone. God is so wonderful. Enjoy your new bundle of joy. Prayers are so happening. God bless all, especially baby. Joe Scott Muddy Dog Ranch

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

It will be quite the story!! Thanks so much for watching and your encouragement!

[@elenacdelac]

You are such a brave woman! God surely gave you a great blessing with your baby after that much pain. Congratulations to you all as family! ❤❤

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thank you! We are so grateful!!

[@birgitelisabeth9661]

Congratulations! You are a brave woman. I've had three children and am currently recovering from knee surgery. I can't imagine doing both at the same time but this shows you that, if you're determined enough, many things are possible.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thank you!! I’m sorry about your knee..hope it heals quickly! It’s so true, that mental piece is huge!

[@carriezastoupil2764]

Wow! What a birth story. I am so glad all went well. I’m so excited to meet her.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Yay! She can't wait!

[@EdibleGoddess]

You are resilient and so strong mama! And, nothing is put in front of us that we cannot handle - you just proved that to yourself! Holding you in my prayers and that this postpartum & adjustment time is full of ease and peace ✨💖✨

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thanks so much for your kind words and prayers!! I totally agree with you about being able to handle so much more than we could imagine! :)

[@wocoranch]

Congratulations on your beautiful new baby!!! She loves listening to your voice so much she was out like a light mama! ❤ cool thing on the e-book deal! I missed out but I'll check back for more deals! I love that you were walking in the field to initiate labor 😍 that's beautiful in itself.. hahaha the wheelbarrow is a story to remember that's for sure!! What a memory! Congratulations again!!!!

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thanks so much!! Such a wild ride - definitely will be one we won't forget!

[@mr.1up932]

I'm glad God had his hand over you guys. Glad for the healthy baby

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

So grateful! Thanks for watching!

[@user-ff2bm5gi9w]

Congratulations!! your story is so amazing and funny (the wheelbarrow!) and optimistic! you are both amazing and i was really moved by your story. Joel you are incredible

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

It was quite the experience! Thank you!

[@kathleenmead9259]

congratulations! thank you for sharing

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@ejais]

Congratulations....she is beautiful. All that gorgeous hair...all I think of is the ol wives tale of heartburn city. The wheel barrel story just kills me. That is one story the kids will tell their grandbabies.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thank you! And yes, it definitely makes for quite the story!

[@goodvikey]

4.44 guys always hold baby neck, the neck part is fragile for crucially 5 to 6 months. See how the neck is hanging without support. The baby head has to start to stand stiff without any rubbery moment that's when you hold like. Just precaution before sometime happens

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

I appreciate your concern! You can check out my reply to similar comments. Thanks for watching!

[@laurieivanchuk5587]

awe congratulations

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thank you! ❤️

[@heyjasminelomax]

Congratulations 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thank you! ❤️

[@renatasikora3243]

Here is what shocked me while watching your video: in one of your previous episodes you share the health insurance cost. I remember it was very very high. And than I learnt from the video that you had to wait several hours for your leg check. Sorry for you 🎉 Waiting with all this pain must have been really hard.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thanks for watching!! Unfortunately that's just the emergency room near us, it's always just super slow - regardless of insurance!

[@minab7390]

I wish the book was in printed form as well.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Yes! We do know people who printed it all and put into binders but it would have been really nice to have a ready to go printed version too!

[@kellykirton2557]

Poor you

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Always an adventure! :)

[@CasitaQuetzal]

Congratulations ❤ can you share videos how you budget with a new baby ? Like must buy items on a budget.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Another great idea! Thank you!

[@momslife4191]

I also broke my leg fibula and tibia bone too and now I'm 7th month pregnant really worried what to do 😢

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Oh my! I'm so sorry that happened to you!! Your body is SO strong and resilient!! You can do this!

[@lynnpalfi4322]

Beautiful family! Great videos. Maybe support baby’s head or change her position.?.?.?

[@southernlady67]

Yes! Support baby's head, please!

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thank you! ❤️ When we were editing this video, I told Jim - "Oh no, people will definitely not like how I held her head!" Honestly, because babies spend so much time in supported positions, on occasion I like to hold her while allowing her to also begin building strength and muscle tone in her head and neck. She would have let me know if she was uncomfortable and I definitely would have changed my position and supported her more. The work of Katy Bowman over at Nutritious Movement has really changed how I view the positions that we are in as well as kids and babies! Anyways, I totally hear where you are coming from and appreciate your concern! Thanks for watching!

[@robinbowman2464]

Support her head! or change how you hold her

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

When we were editing this video, I told Jim - "Oh no, people will definitely not like how I held her head!" Honestly, because babies spend so much time in supported positions, on occasion I like to hold her while allowing her to also begin building strength and muscle tone in her head and neck. She would have let me know if she was uncomfortable and I definitely would have changed my position and supported her more. The work of Katy Bowman over at Nutritious Movement has really changed how I view the positions that we are in as well as kids and babies! Anyways, I totally hear where you are coming from and appreciate your concern! Thanks for watching!

[@wocoranch]

Actually it's more beneficial for them to build on neck strength and keeping an open airway when this new and precious ❤ a lot of mama's tuck the chin down with newborns and while this may look more "comfortable" it's really horrible for their neck support, alignment and breath work. 😀 i pray you have a wonderful day, i believe you need it.

[@carolwhisenhunt7504]

You guys are amazing.