Our C-Section Birth Story | Sadie, Christian & Haven

Skunks, boogers, a midnight dash to her parents' house and lots of laughter - Sadie and Christian are recounting the hours leading up to their second daughter Haven's birth - and what happened in the days and weeks after. Sadie gets honest about the differences in recovery from her C-section this time around, her postpartum lows, and the unexpected - and hilarious - surprise that really helped alleviate her stress and anxiety just before meeting Haven. Christian and Sadie are SO grateful for the outpouring of love and support they've received for their growing family and share some encouragement for any new or about-to-be parents out there too!
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ABOUT SADIE ROBERTSON:
Sadie Robertson, first introduced to the world as a star of A&E’s Duck Dynasty and ABC’s Dancing with the Stars, recognized she could be a positive voice to those in need of an inspiring presence in their lives. At the age of 24, she’s become one of the most prominent voices of her generation. Sadie’s passion is to speak, to write, and to encourage. She is a sister and friend to more than five million followers on her various social platforms, which she sees as a direct line of communication to her peers.
Sadie’s creative and entrepreneurial spirit has helped her become a 'New York Times Best Selling Author', and launch her Live Original brand, which speaks to millions across her various platforms, including KZbin, social media, the Live Original blog, LO Fam Community, the Live Original tour, and her Whoa That’s Good podcast.
Additionally, Robertson has long poured her heart into philanthropic efforts. She has loved partnering with Roma Boots, Help One Now, World Vision, and the World Food Program over the last few years. To date, Robertson has been able to be a voice and agent of change in many countries, including Peru, Somalia, Moldova, and the Dominican Republic.
Sadie is married to the man of her dreams, Christian Huff, and they have a daughter named Honey James. They look forward to continuing to learn what it means to truly live and celebrate in every moment of life.

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[@lifetutor6995]

Anyone who is worried about Christian in this podcast has never had a newborn. This couple is clearly happy and in love AND in the throes of sleepless nights that can be draining. And Saidie is no wilting violet. She brushed off some of the comments disagreed on others etc. The way she said it wasn't cowering. If there is a discussion to be had it seems to me like they'll have it. This was such a normal back and forth.

[@nikkijoycreations8708]

I had an emergency c section with my one and only kid. His head was too big. It was not on my birth plan so I was so scared as I had only heard horror stories about them. Then once they gave me the numbing meds the rest was fine. I was pretty talkative with all the meds. But God was of course watching over me and everything went smoothly even my recovery was great. My Drs were amazed!

[@billieblake6227]

God bless you! Mine was scheduled but then he was a butt first breach. Our son said the other day he can't believe how many times we've told the story of his birth but for us it was traumatic. (He's nearly a few decades old :)

[@nikkijoycreations8708]

@@billieblake6227 my guy is 12 years old

[@PatriziaBella85]

I had 4 C-sections and each one was traumatizing and recovery was excruciatingly painful. It's major surgery. It's extremely important that you allow your body to fully recover.

[@Mimi65624]

Congratulations!!! I wish someone had told me this before my c-section. I’m so glad and grateful for the new moms who will be helped by your experience. Praise God for your beautiful daughters and husband! I pray for this season of healing and for your continued success in spreading the gospel✝️

[@AmyEnzenroth]

Seeing Christian dispute, and practically argue the way Sadie remembered the events was so alloying! Christian, let Sadie tell it like she wants, and leave it alone!

[@shelleyboggs2527]

I’m just watching this now and I’m like…. Woa. Sadie can hardly say anything! He literally needs to be quiet. Very sad to watch him do this.

[@charleyhough4355]

Thanks for sharing this video. You are really making a wonderful difference, sharing the good with the bad. Sharing the Gospel. Blessings and prayers.

[@stephinini]

Laughed so hard along with you and Christian as you were explaining the booger story!!! Congrats on baby Haven

[@lifewithlogie]

Me too 😂😂 like…… I found that way too funny hahah

[@asigridpreiser4970]

Sadie and Christian. Thank you so much for sharing. Sadie that very last part about not negative parenting needs to be shared across America today. it is great to have a walk with Jesus and be a family. All Moms need that final encouragement. Children are a blessing from the Lord and you certainly shared that. Focus on the positive! Thank you again. Single Mom of 2 and loving being a grandmother of 3 blessed, beautiful health GRANDS!

[@anagautreaux108]

Wow, their birth story is similar to Matt and Abby’s with shoulder dystocia and then a c-section!

[@life_is_dope]

i watch them too!

[@thelovelykat1384]

I love matt and abbys channel

[@israeliana]

Just came after that video

[@jck6920]

Yes, I realized that too. Some information regarding shoulder dystocia: inductions and epidurals (both of which are very common nowadays) increase the risk of shoulder dystocia. Food for thought when making decisions about birth plans…

[@2malsahm59]

Having a family is the best time you guys have explained it well. The older sibling changes/grows up so much when the baby is born❤ much love. Love your family , podcast, ministry .

[@libbydominguez3177]

Y’all have to remember that you do not know them personally. I won’t disagree that there were multiple instances of “correction” in this episode, but what if Christian is just a literal and forward person who tends to “tell things as they are” and because he’s so close to Sadie, who may be someone who kinda just tells information generally, he feels more comfortable to just add in his perspective? But, I don’t know them personally so this might not be what’s going on either, but I don’t think he was intentionally disrespectful to her. Also, maybe you are someone who doesn’t take literal/forwardness well so you feel personally offended by what he’s saying or doing, but it doesn’t come across like Sadie is offended. Those instances of correction came across like a married couple who have different communication styles and aren’t bashful to bring both styles into the conversation. But again. I don’t know them personally, these were just my thoughts of not trying to dig deep into it. I think some people read too deep into things without actually having a lot of information to back it up because they don’t know the people personally.

[@wendymtzc]

I would agree if this was only a matter of words but his whole body language speaks to a bigger problem, you can see her constantly smiling and laughing to tone down his bad attitude, also one thing is correcting and other is trying to bring someone down

[@annettejarvis2653]

@@wendymtzcmy husband, love him with all my heart. But he used to, and still sometimes now, will correct me when I am telling a story of how I seen it. Just as Christian is doing Sadie. It drove me crazy. It also made me feel like people thought I was lying, which made me feel angry.. it was the way I remembered things… Then on top of it, when he would tell a story to his friends, or whoever, there were some exaggerations. The difference was, I did not correct him in front of people… Finally, I had talk to him about it. And how it made me feel… He didn’t realize that he was doing it. Or that he wasn’t meaning to upset me… Sometimes, people just see things from a different perspective. Idk. He apologize to me, once I brought it to his attention… communication is necessary.

[@anal.mendoza]

May the Lord bless this lovely family from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic! Haven is a cutie!

[@Melmelba]

Christian you are good even without demanding being introduced. You’ve been on this show. People know you. Peace and joy. 😅

[@marsha.m6357]

He makes me nuts....she is so patient with that man-child...🥰

[@amberelrod]

@@marsha.m6357how is he a manchild? They are a sweet Christian couple. What is everyone hang up on her husband. This seems like a normal couple storytelling

[@dsssnails]

I’m 32 weeks pregnant (I’m high risk pregnancy, I have 3 13cm fibroids) my OB has booked at 37 weeks for a c-section so I SO needed this! Already went through 3 false labours and was placed into hospital for a whole month then now this last month on bedrest at home tho …now we wait 🙄😩 God got me. I know. 🥲🥹 Thank you for sharing your beautiful miracles story that we know that’s all only God can do all this. ❤️💞 We having a girl. And we are (God told me to name her Gabriela…give her name a google meaning…interesting) ❤ Thank you again. 💞 God bless and keep your whole family healthy and blessed ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@lindam2090]

Looks like Christian would like a bigger roll in the video. I think your personality is bubbly and talkative but you run him over. Give him a chance to talk without correcting or interrupting. Sorry but he doesn't look happy at all.

[@amberelrod]

This seems like a normal interaction. Everyone so jaded in the comments. They are in love and have great chemistry.

[@shaylee.luvs.jesusss]

Thanks for being an example of a Godly couple. with all of the hate that comes with social media just know you are making a difference in my life✝️💜💜

[@ruthj.4845]

When the second baby is born, the firstborn usually goes through a dethroning season. God bless your sweet family!

[@bnicd3]

I hope you guys are getting regular professional counseling together. 💗 Babies can put a lot of stress on the relationship and the way Christian is talking to you isn't healthy, sis. Deep breath, reset. Cheering you guys on!

[@g.t.7362]

Is there a timestamp of him talking to her a certain way? I’m halfway through I don’t hear anything necessarily rude from him

[@tabathabrown6508]

I'm crying. Thank you for the cry laugh about the boogey. I needed that. Lol 😂

[@daleclark8872]

Wow, there were sure a lot of rude comments! Sadie and Christian were simply talking like husband and wife. She speaks in general terms and he states the facts. If she did not like his comments she would have deleted them in the editing process or not post the video at ll. I am sure the rude comments hurt Sadie more than anything Christian said. Sadie and Christian, I hope that you and Christian can ignore the rude comments and just enjoy the beautiful family that God has given you! You are such a light in this dark World! 🙏🙏❤️❤️🙏🙏

[@wendymtzc]

Or maybe she just doesn’t see the warning signs just like you, I agree there are some rude comments but most aren’t.

[@hopecollective9816]

Love seeing y’all in this season. Praying for continued joy, love and peace over your family! 💗

[@sabrinaramsey7663]

These two fight so much. They're always fighting.

[@jennymassengill8319]

Very annoying. I had to turn it off.

[@ladylee8364]

I really enjoyed this video when i had my first child i had a C section and you exsplained it so well and my next it was a natural birth having the two different births it was unreal to feel the differences i also think its a great way for you to reach people about what you went threw thats awsom and the most important thing is congradulation to you both enjoy motherhood its the best

[@lindseyatkins3251]

Haven is beautiful! Love her name! So glad she is a great baby. I know that helps a lot when you are running around after sweet Honey. My second son was a really good baby too. His personality is still easy going, and he is going to be 12 soon.

[@pamelaguzman7516]

Girls all look like their dads, boys all look like their moms. Congratulations on yet another baby girl. May God bless you and your family as y’all continue to grow and expand. Enjoy everything, big and small.they will grow up quickly . Love you all.

[@janvan4424]

Not true at all

[@vonnie.]

I’m literally crying with laughter at the booger situation 😂😂😂

[@kimtruong5782]

I want to say thank you so much for sharing your birth story.

[@kimmcnatt6301]

Congratulations! She’s a perfect sweet angel that God blessed you with. 💝

[@lisapersino2729]

Congratulations for your beautiful family . God bless you all !

[@Emily-y3j6y]

Sadie you’re videos are great. I think you and Christian are both very cute and I am happy for you both. The boogie story was hilarious. Ya’ll have beautiful kids!

[@girlwithadopelife]

This episode made me laugh so much🤣 thank you guys l for being real! And for encouragement to motherhood and parenting ❤

[@gloriaakinyode3279]

God is great.. Beautiful family, Sadie

[@brookeb429]

the jimmy neutron comment had me crying lol what an eventful birth story lol

[@managing_the_motherload]

Aww so sweet. ❤ congratulations on the new edition.

[@BeeApple-sr3db]

I had two C-Sections don't lift heavy things. Watch your incision. Go to sleep when the baby sleeps.❤❤❤❤

[@joankgillette]

I had an emergency csection with my first after 18 hours of active labor. I had a planned csection with my second and what a difference! It was so smooth and chill. I also had the dry heaves and barfs after my second.

[@mbabaziguma]

Congratulations!!!! Glory to God!!! Amen!!

[@zya6674]

I am crying laughing at this video! 🤣 What an eventful way to deliver a new life into this world! Congrats Sadie & Christian 🥰

[@sjeanie7733]

Congratulations you guys!! 🥳🎉❤️

[@saciascott8783]

Congrats God bless your beautiful little family ❤

[@gloriaakinyode3279]

Yes😂Epidural! You both were so much fun to watch.. Epidural was no fun to me 20 yrs ago. God is faithful!

[@simple_naildesigns]

Congrats again on your new addition 🥰💕

[@freddykagin]

Congratulations 🎊 all of you. You both are amazing, and a true inspiration and blessing of Jesus Christ. Honey and Haven . We know about colic. Having two children. Thank you both for sharing. Love Freddy.

[@brookebales2931]

The booger story 😂 thanks for the laugh!! Teehee.

[@chloehead577]

Loved this!! And love you guys!

[@Zoe_6]

yesssssss Sadie we love u! It's Zoe and Josh from england

[@erhardtharris8727]

"I need to be introduced." 😁Great intro. I saw the thumbnail and hey - welcoming the youngest!

[@brittneyrenea210]

Congrats Yall!!!!❤

[@unapologeticallyromel7096]

Congratulations ❤ God bless

[@emilygreifzu]

Congratulations you guys!

[@amclaudet]

Sweet episode!!

[@raynaroy157]

It makes me really sad that people really think that the best option is a C-section at that point… The doctors are just trying to have an easier quicker surgery that’s at a certain timeframe so they don’t have to be on call at 3 o’clock in the morning they make a whole lot more money, and now your body is absolutely destroyed. They sliced through everything including your uterus… For anybody that thinks that’s a good idea it’s not. It should be an emergency only situation. And to simply say that they’re doing it so that your birth may be easier on the less than 1% chance that you would have another problem… From somebody who’s seen the medical side of things and who has worked in that area… Please stop letting people lie to you. They are ruining women’s bodies.

[@paris8868]

i’m happy you’d want to risk your child’s life for that 1%. that 1% CAN happen. and it did to sadie last pregnancy. her child almost died her shoulder almost broken. but i’m happy you’d want to risk your child again. and for the record, lottery winners do exist, so even if it was less then 1%, the risk is still there. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@paulinacardiel8709]

As a 2x csection mama I feel like potential shoulder dystocia is a poor excuse for a planned major surgery. On the Dr's part, not Sadie's. SD is mostly due to wrong birthing position.

[@raynaroy157]

Thank you. This is exactly what I’m saying. I wish the best for you and your kiddos

[@raynaroy157]

Feel free to never comment to me again. If you bring my kids into anything, you’re too low for conversation. Have a good one.

[@raynaroy157]

^

[@leylina9770]

I hope you dont take this the wrong way but maybe involve your husband in conversations by asking him how he felt or thought as well. I see he wanted to talk but could also see he felt fustrated. Im a big talker too im just saying this with love

[@zahkarii7933]

I love watching these podcast between you and Christians experiences! And of course I'm always ready for that 4:8 Men podcast. God bless y'all !

[@hannahyoder3114]

Can't wait to listen to this! Have been wondering how you are doing!

[@itshannahlee]

🫶🏻🫶🏻 love this family!

[@patriciasheehan5734]

What happened to the skunk stink? Was it gone by the time you got home after birth?

[@michaela4252]

When he looked to see if she got snot on his sleeve. LMAO

[@PinkOwl31]

Right. So self centered! Smh. I couldn't be with someone like this. That explained his entire personality.

[@yvettesegovia4370]

Sadie wow I knew u had the one baby....but what a surprise to have another baby Heaven ❤️! I had been following duck 🦆 Commander and you when you were growing up and traveling with your folks

[@sandrajackson-brown5374]

Love her, but am upset by how rude and argumentative he was to her throughout the video. Pls show some respect for the woman who is birthing your children.

[@PinkOwl31]

She chose to marry him. AND have his kids. Smh.

[@phyllisvincent6345]

My first pregnancy I labored 16 hours and the fetal monitor indicated the baby was loosing oxygen because he turned and it was too late to turn him. They immediately took me to surgery to have a C section. This is very traumatic for me because I didnt know what was going to happen and I was unprepared. He was born healthy praise God but it wasn't the childbirth I anticipated.

[@jeanettenfreeland1408]

Hello Sadie I am a duck dynasty fan and I enjoyed watching you and your family grow how is your brother with your kids

[@freddykagin]

May sin went through what your baby went through, with the cord around his neck. But the Lord Jesus Christ, brought Josh through, it . Alissa made it too. What a true blessing Christian. And Sadie. I am reading another book of yours. What a true blessing, the Holy Spirit is using it. 😊🇺🇸🙏😎🔥🥳

[@freddykagin]

It’s Great to be a Robertson in my family and my Heart because of the lord Jesus Christ did from my birth. ❤

[@Iam_laurenthrasherrr]

I love you guys lol this was chaotic

[@angelamaisch1]

I understand that it's not intentional and a result of conditioning to believe that the medical system knows best. It is disturbing how much Sadie brushes off this traumatic experience and does not acknowledge the drugs causing the euphoric feelings that also affect baby. I would have never ever signed up for a C-section after something as minor as shoulder distocia which many homebirth midwives are capable of dealing with at home with no issue AND many mother's birthing unassisted have the intuition to change positions to help the baby out (not usually possible in a hospital setting where they have you on your back - one of the worst positions for birth). The C-section birth is more than scary and should not be taken lightly. It is life threatening and disturbs the connection between mom and baby hormonally which Sadie eluded to. I just hope that people learn more about birth, how to advocate for yourself and make an educated decision on how to birth rather than just trusting the "professionals". The US has one of the worst maternal mortality rates of any developed country. We also have the highest percentage of hospital births.

[@abigailguy5077]

a shoulder distocia is not minor, in any way shape or form. it's one of the scariest things you could experience in the delivery room, her decision is valid and she was doing what she felt was best.

[@angelamaisch1]

@@abigailguy5077 I agree it would be scary in a delivery room and she did what she knew was best. I wish women would educate themselves on physiological birth rather than trusting doctors who have learned pathologized birth. There are many women who birth babies with shoulder dystocia at home either with the care of a midwife or unassisted where they are able to maneuver intuitively and reposition to get the baby "unstuck". (None of this involving anyone pulling the baby out in any way shape or form). Mammals have been successfully giving birth outside of hospitals for thousands of years. God designed our bodies to give birth. What happens in a hospital is so far from God's design, it's strange to me that Christians take part in it so regularly. I don't blame the women, I blame th le medical system who has created a "procedure" out of birth and the education system that has taught women how to be a boss babe but hasn't taught them how their own body works.

[@JJ-ss4rq]

Let’s be thankful our doctors can perform C sections

[@abigailguy5077]

@@angelamaisch1 while i agree women were made for child birth, there are some cases that would have poor outcomes if modern medicine would not be what it is today. i agree some things are not helpful in delivering at a hospital today, and it is a business, but most doctors have the best interest of their patients and do what's safest and more guaranteed to be safe. a c section is risky, but a shoulder distocia is much more risky if you think about it. i am a nicu nurse and i see both sides, i just want women to support women and their decisions. if they want to deliver a certain way for peace of mind at their doctor's advice, i feel like that's to be supported.

[@billieblake6227]

Christian, as a momma of adults, if you were my son, i might suggest being slightly less contrary. There's no point in challenging the small points like vomiting dry or chunks or vlogs; Perhaps There's something beneath those comments? Are you over tired? Worried? God bless

[@themockingjay132]

Totally agree!! So unnecessary

[@christianbrown5192]

Yupppp

[@Baxfam1]

Yeah he’s rude

[@gayt9237]

It seemed like he was trying to one up Sadie😭 All physical aspects of their beautiful daughter’s birth involved only Sadie and Haven. Almost quit listening due to his need to be right over any little part.

[@mariiasamohrad2632]

For real!!!!

[@camc4879]

He seems so dismissive of her experience! Super annoying

[@madiwilliams6701]

Late to the party but congratulations!!

[@katiedoyle1902]

Come to Batesville AR ❤

[@sierrajoy5825]

He had a booger…😂😂😂😂😂that had me in tears

[@brookebales2931]

Around Bentonville/Rogers Arkansas is my “2nd home”, family there ❤ love to hear you were there!

[@MooreV14]

Would love to have heard what she weighed and how long she was! I remember Honey being a big baby like my daughter so I was curious what number 2 looked like for you.

[@alliepen]

I think she said toward the end of the video Haven was 6 lb 11 oz and Honey was 9 lb 5 oz.

[@MooreV14]

@@alliepen You’re so right, I just went back…. I don’t know how I missed that! Thank you!

[@ruthfoss8463]

Yep God said Sadie needs to lighten up and relax so I’m going to place a big ole crusty booger on the anesthesiologist’s face! Lol🤣😂🤣😂

[@awest4901]

LU is in VA 😊

[@texashmarnunghak3367]

Give him a chance to talk!!! 😳

[@PinkOwl31]

All he did was mumble. I had to turn the captions on to understand what he was saying.

[@phyllisthompson6086]

My oldest had shoulder distosia it is scarry

[@miladytorres]

That is to funny lol…. I peed and farted on the nurse lol

[@juliahart____]

" i needed him to have a booger"

[@catcat9582]

Why is he being so off and weird

[@savanahbbb]

Did the spinal hurt?? Wondering for myself! Lol 😂 Wondering if the spinal or epidural is more painful

[@mackenzieking3644]

So I had an epidural with my first c section and a spinal with my second c section! I would say neither of them hurt but I think the spinal was better because I felt more tugging and pulling during my c section. You can only get an epidural though if you have a vaginal birth.

[@emmamargason]

“I needed him to have a booger”💀

[@cathylewis8194]

I feel for you and the skunk story. I live out in the country with the little "devils"!

[@needbooks234]

Who counts the amount of times you throw up? Such an odd thing.

[@simple_naildesigns]

Some ob/gyn’s will want to know these details. It can help them know whether or not it’s time to prescribe nausea medication.

[@pattibaranek]

God loves u all sm God bless any prayer requests or any questions? God sent his only son to die for u so live for Him (not trying to force) Gods got u and is in ur corner always, fighting for u, and the best way for u to fight is on your knees, praying. Start with journaling, prayer, worship, turn off bad music, verses, living like the fruit of the spirit each day. Nobody is perfect except Jesus. Its okay to make mistakes, we all do. Feel free to reach out nd talk for anything. ask God for wisdom in every situation. God loves u and so do i. Have a blessed day friend. Some of my fav verses: Matthew 19:26, John 3:16, Isaiah 30:21. Pick 1 fruit of the spirit today, and practice and live by it in all areas. Invite God into your life, every aspect and area. Trust the story because you know the author. If there is any prayers I can pray for y'all pls lmk!

[@VickiTheCraftAttic]

Just noticed how Christian resembles a young Jim Edmonds (MLB)

[@cynthiawoolet7099]

Maybe Christian needs to get a job.

[@eviesabo4871]

It’s annoying the way he nit picks every thing she says. He is a sweet guy and I know they love each other, but let her be right about something, without correcting her.

[@kendellewis9416]

I'm 18 and I've had hiccups all the time since my mom was pregnant with me!

[@jeanettenfreeland1408]

Do you want twins as a twin??

[@Daina-g3x]

Jesus died and rose again for your sins. Believe in him and you will be saved and go to heaven!

[@alexarodriguez8524]

They argue a lot

[@deniseellis5918]

Good job Trace! You should have put the baby carrier over the watermelon.😂

[@branzfactor81]

Honey?? 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@HeyN0w]

Anyone else didn’t know that Sadie husband was the father of her baby raise of hands ✋🏻✋🏻✋🏻✋🏻

[@lilyjanet1]

She needs to not monopolize the conversation all of the time. It must get annoying to him.

[@Cloud550vv]

John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that He gave His One and Only Son so that whoever believes in Him, shall not perish but have eternal life” God loves you no matter what, never forget that!😊😊%…

[@latashajackett]

😂😂😂😂 a booger

[@Genevii]

Dangg do you ever let your husband talk ? Just going on and on