POSITIVE Birth Story - How God Helped Me During My Labor

[@kathyjones5056]

Corrie, I will soon be 62. I wasn’t able to have children. I was heartbroken. God had another plan for me. He gave me an awesome son who need me! I adopted him when he was 18 months old through DSS. He is now 35! He’s been the best gift God has ever given me. You and Katie are so beautiful inside and out! God is good all the time!! ❤️🙏😊

[@JoyceAlgofaidi]

When I gave birth to my first daughter a resident wound up delivering her because my Doctor didn't make it to the hospital in time. I was only in the hospital for about 45 minutes when she started to arrive. I remember hearing a nurse tell the resident in charge that he needed to scrub because he was going to have to do the delivery since my doctor wasn't there yet and he told her he had never delivered a baby by himself before and she said "Well you're going to tonight". Didn't exactly give me a warm fuzzy feeling, but in the end I had a beautiful baby girl who is now 57 and I think the resident that did the delivery was proud because it was his "first" delivery on his own.

[@valerieoberstadt6818]

When I had my twins, they were my first also, but they came 7 weeks early. My labor was 12 hours start to finish, but had to be induced after about 3 hours. My greatest memory was that I could hear someone singing and I asked my husband who was singing. He said there's a lady sitting in the corner in a rocking chair. The doctors and nurses said, there's no one there! However, he saw her and I heard her. We know now it was an Angel. Three days before I went to the hospital, i went to church with my sister, and a lady from my sister's church came up to me and asked if she could pray with me and over my babies. We never told her I was having twins! She prayed and then gave me a word from the Lord and said, "Daughter, do mot fear, I am with you! For I will send YOUR Angel to be with you to give you peace and comfort and to sing over you and over your baby boys!" I never told her I was having boys either! She sang Jesus Loves Me, and Amazing Grace. Everytime my son's heard those songs, after they were born, they melted and would cry. Someone gave me a music box that played Jesus Loves Me, for my Baby shower, I would play it and their bottom lip would pooch out and crocodile tears just welled up in their eyes. The Lord told me that was the song they heard right before they were put into my womb, because they have a calling on them. Even to this day they cry when they hear those songs. So glad for you and Austin. Corie, I think every Mom can tell you stories of their children's births, regardless if it was 2 weeks ago or 30 years ago. In my case it was 30 years ago! 😊

[@thepressleygirls]

Just wow❤

[@LoriCurtiss-xz6xm]

Well after reading this, I have to say I’m with your boys on quivering lips-our God is so awesome and powerful! Praise The Lord for His Hand on you and your boys.

[@SHarrell237]

@@valerieoberstadt6818 Beautiful! What ended up being their calling?

[@jillakison3638]

My Mamaw gave birth to 12 babies. She lived in Kentucky in the Appalachias. All were home births with Granny doctors except the last one which was delivered in the doctors office. All of them lived to be elderly and had good lives. I don't see how she was able to do that. She was a beautiful religious woman and I loved her soo much. ❤🙏

[@darlaf2136]

My mamaw had 16! 😮 All at home as well. And from London KY. 😊 awesome women!

[@jillakison3638]

@darlaf2136 They were tough mothers back in the day. 16 births is amazing.

[@thepressleygirls]

Wow ❤

[@RickKizzia]

Don’t even know if I should even comment on this, cause I’m an old geezer Okie man , but here goes… you 2 identical twin mothers are great examples that every parent would want their daughters or granddaughters to grow up and be like. I spend time with you girls and mom and dad every night , so you guys are family. I give a lot of Credit to those 2 popsicle lick’n yard birds on how you girls turned out to be, “mom and dad”. Lol. Good job Corie, I’m sure this will help a lot of young ladies when the time comes delivering their newborn babies.

[@thepressleygirls]

Thank you friend ❤

[@deborahgross1045]

Giving birth is the hardest thing you'll ever go through but so worth it. Our babies are a gift from GOD. Enjoy him.

[@Scout-bt3mo]

Goodness, I wish it was the hardest thing I'd ever have to go through! Unfortunately, I've been through much harder. At least when a woman gives birth, she's got a beautiful baby at the end of it. Babies certainly are precious gifts from God.

[@carolync6446]

@@Scout-bt3moSadly I agree. Childbirth can be very rough. Losing one of our twin sons in a sudden, unexpected accident when he was 21 was the hardest for me.. but for Gods grace it was not possible to overcome the grief.

[@Scout-bt3mo]

@@carolync6446 I'm so sorry that happened to you. 😢

[@carolync6446]

@@Scout-bt3mo Thank you for your compassion. Its deeply impacted our family.. It’s very comforting to know where my Timothy is and that I’ll be with him again one fine day. Until then, I’m walking with Jesus and loving whoever He puts next to me💘💓Bless you

[@eileengidley9428]

Birth is amazing and it's great that you can talk about it...years ago it was never discussed, something secret. I'm so happy that you and Woodrow are well and healthy❤ Thank you! I felt the same having my first son 42 years ago... a long labour and many stitches,I hit that wall too at one stage... Much love to you and all the family.❤

[@gemigirl5521]

Oh my gosh, that little baby grunt he’s making at the end.. I remember that sound so well. My youngest baby is 32 now. You never forget the sounds and smells of your babies.

[@debbieriddle9429]

I birthed 2 babies who are grown now. My first was Natural...my second, C-Section...he too was sunny side up. Never could dilate over 1 cm. After many hours of labor. I was so sick when I went n labor, with an awful cold, could hardly breathe. There's no shame in any birth. One morning about 4 months after my Mama went to Heaven, I was grieving so bad. I walked to my kitchen window, the trees, bushes, ground, looked like a carpet of Red Cardinals...my Mama's favorite bird. I was in Awe. I cried, then I cried and smiled. God Sent those Cardinals to me that morning when I was grieving to Comfort me. To this day, I have Never again seen anything even close to what happened that morning. God has my Mama...what a Blessing. He Cares for whatever we are going through. If it hurts us, it hurts Him. He Is The Comforter. God Bless you, Austin, and Woody.

[@pam7500]

How beautiful! I believe God does help us in times of grief to comfort us. When my daughter passed, I took over the care of her little min-pen. We became very close. When he passed, I couldn't stop grieving. I was very depressed. One evening, my husband and I were leaving for church, and we spotted a little Yourkie in a ditch. Every time a car would pass by, this Yourkie would run out of the ditch like she was looking for the car of the people who dropped her off. We picked her up and brought her home, and, boy, have we been blessed and comforted!😊😊😊 She is such a sweet little thing. God cared about me to send her to us. I praise him for His mercy.

[@carolgray7911]

God blessed you and thank you for sharing this with us, what a loving God we have!

[@barbarasue7191]

Thank you for sharing your experience. I've raised three children. My body only had one. Every woman who has her husband's support when birthing should feel blessed. I should know; I didn't.

[@bessiebrooks7353]

I had twins first was natural the second was c-section.

[@Steph61795]

Yes, God is the comforter.

[@davegoodridge8352]

Nothing is more beautiful than a Mother and her Baby.

[@bobsternvogel5550]

I think it was a blessing to have Katie with you during the process, as the fact that she had not only given birth a few months earlier, but also shares that twin bond with you, meant she knew what you were going through better than anybody else in the world could have.

[@joannwebb3683]

Thank you for your birth story. I am 73 year old woman of 4 daughters, 8 grandchildren and my first great-grandchild was born yesterday! Birthing a child is definitely a miracle. It definitely changes a woman to give birth. I was so touched by your honest and sincere birth story. Amen to all you shared with us. Thank you!!!!

[@sharonhooks9071]

Corie, my first grandson was sunny side up. My daughter like you labored hours on end, he was 6 lbs 6 oz. He absolutely was my heart. When she got pregnant again on birth control she cried and did not want to go through childbirth again . My second grandson was 9 lbs/ 15 oz, she pushed twice and there he was. I didn’t think I could love another the same as my first grandson, but God just increases the size of my heart and they have been our lives for 31 years. Every child birth is different, God is always with you. Sending love and prayers.❤️🙏

[@cathyking8013]

oh little Woody is precious. thank you for sharing your story.

[@benitastevens612]

Thank you Lord for your help in helping Corie to have her sweet baby boy, Woody. Corie is a blessing to so many people in the way she shares her life in being your child and serving you as her savior.

[@Jones2816]

You are a wonderful Momma to Woody. This is the most precious time of your lives.

[@nancysparks6181]

There is no pain even comparable to having a baby, you are so brave and so blessed with your son and Austin

[@benitastevens612]

You girls have loving parents and family that are right there for you!

[@LoriJMarshall]

Being a Mom is the greatest blessing we can receive. God loves you so much. ❤

[@benitastevens612]

Bless Katie God for her sweet spirit in serving you as her Savior., for her serving you in the way she does, we need more young people like Katie and Corie. We don’t have young people today that would take time to sit by a loved one and pray for them…love this family!

[@catherinegardner7876]

I had 2 homebirths with a midwife. It was certainly not pain free, but I did find it comforting to be in my own home and bed. My midwife told me of a woman who she had helped birth her 6 children. She called the midwife to come. When she got there, they sat on her porch, drank lemonade, and talked. After about an hour, the woman said, “ok, I’m ready to push.” They went inside, the woman was fully dilated, and pushed the baby out without a sound! Amazing!! Yours is a lovely birth story. ♥️

[@Friggsdottir]

Sounds like my second birth. Chatted with the doula in between contractions. Wasn't intense until the last 2 hours.

[@sharonbrown9577]

Absolutely beautiful. My oldest son came 6 weeks early . I was in a car wreck flipping my car end over end. He was born on Christmas Eve morning by C-section. They knicked an artery and I didn't learn how dangerous a predicament I was in until later . My sister ( a labor and delivery nurse was in on the delivery as my support) . They ended up putting her to work as she told me she was worried about the amount of blood lost. All I could think of was the thought of christmas and Jesus birth and how miraculous that was and how he saved me and my son at this time and how miraculous that was too. Many many many years later and This child is now living with me helping to take care of me in my old age. God knows how it will all play out. We give Him the glory always in the good and the bad for his timing and plan is always perfect. Thank you for sharing. .... And for Katy.... I was going through a divorce at this time. Husband decided he did not want kids...I had moved back home started my life over .......I was a single mom too . God gives grace immeasurable!!! Proud of you both !!!

[@thepressleygirls]

Wow ❤

[@marybethbowers5620]

Back in 1958 I came in early Oct instead of mid Dec and my parents were almost 40 my daddy slept with his arm through the crib rails to feel me breathing so I think every parent has worries they have to give to God love ❤️

[@marybethbowers5620]

Birth is hard ,God is in control .You look beautiful and I know stitches are scary ,but trusting God knowing He has given you a great doctor is a blessing. Woody is so sweet and handsome. God bless you all and your family. Because He Lives

[@Jacabiem]

Three children here. All three weee different birth experiences. God is good. He teaches us.

[@garybrunet6346]

Thank you Corie! It’s incredible how much trauma a baby goes through during a natural birth. My wife delivered twin girls, without an epidural that did not work, after a very difficult pregnancy! I admire all the women that go through pregnancy and subsequent birth!🙏❤️🇨🇦

[@thepressleygirls]

Wow, she’s one tough lady! ❤️

[@gemigirl5521]

Such a blessing to have a precious baby. You have a very beautiful maternal instinct and will be the best momma for little Woody.

[@ttsweetie]

You amaze me Corie!! Blessings to you, Austin,and Woody! Thank you Katie for praying for your sister as she labored. There is no greater gift you could have given her at that time. ❤️

[@chattan3018]

I think you describing Woodrow's birth is very helpful for those expecting for the first time to hear. You described so well the stages leading up to the moment of birth. So glad God held you so closely and rewarded you with such a precious prize Corie and Austin. Love that Katie was there praying over you too!

[@joycewilson3787]

Having a baby can be a scream.. So glad God was there with you. Woody is a little doll .

[@aliciapritchard9394]

Motherhood looks great on you! Your baby boy is born into one of the best families in the world. Truly blessed.

[@RobinBlocker]

My mom was one of 11 babies that survived. My grandma would be working in the field and go in have the baby, get it situated and make sure it is OK. Strap it to her and back to the field Momma once said as a child she would be thinking, dang, we gonna have another kid. Grown she was very happy about it, but as a kid the most attention she got was bad attention when she needed correcting. Grandma was a hard woman for sure. Not sure she ever loved me. Grandpa did. I think we do no service to women putting them to bed for labor. They have to use the vacuum too much. That can cause cerebral palsy. So thankful Woodrow made it through that well. God bless

[@lueValentine]

Women (like ur gmaw) back then working in the field then giving birth and back to it were made of tough stock. No epidural, no meds…they just pushed till they couldn’t push no more.

[@RobinBlocker]

@lueValentine Yeah, they laid newspapers all over the bed to catch the mess. So she had to clean that up before going back to the field, too.

[@CocoCamcourt]

So precious…. Brings back my memories of having my 4. I am now a grandmother of 2 baby boys. My mom would always say… “it’s just one day for so much wonderful.” Bless baby Woodrow.❤️🙏

[@mrsintense1974]

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me amen❣Thank you for sharing your birth experience.

[@mamawfrancy]

Corie, In 1972 which was over a half century ago i can't say I had a wonderful experience with our first son as my labor was long & somewhat of a nightmare. Our second son born in 1978 in a different hospital was a much easier birth but I did have significant tearing with both deliveries. Our first son weighed 8 lbs 15 oz & our second 9 lbs 4 oz. It took years for the memories of my first pregnancy to fade and I PRAYED that my second delivery would be easier & thankfully it was. TY for sharing your personal birthing experience but especially your strong faith in prayer. Love U Corie.

[@marybethbowers5620]

I fully believe God planned for you and Katie to do these pregnancies together just like you all have always done

[@thepressleygirls]

I do too ❤

[@FrancesWooten]

Thank you for your testimony. I recently lost my husband of 50 years. Your story of strong faith has been very helpful as I have to make my way without the love of my life.

[@thepressleygirls]

Praying for you friend so sorry for your loss ❤

[@sherylpruitt9785]

Oh, honey! Your video was definitely a blessing to ME!! You reminded me that although I love the mountaintop experiences of life, it is in the valleys of life that I grow!! I grow closer to God when I really NEED Him, when I really seek Him, when I have nothing & no one to rely upon but Him, that’s when my faith & trust & dependence upon God really grows!! He wants us to give Him our all, just like a little child loves, trusts, depends on their parents. Makes me think of the song that says, How I trust Him more & more! He truly is faithful to His word & to us, His children! Praise God!! Thank you for sharing your beautiful testimony of our living God being with you & Austin & your precious baby boy! And I could just bawl over your dear sister praying for you. What a comfort she was! I’m sure Austin, your Momma, Daddy, Granny, and your entire family we’re praying as well as we were. God bless you 31:39 all! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@thepressleygirls]

❤❤❤

[@rondahoward5341]

My first born was breach. The dr tried to turn her only to discover she was 2 footling breach and no turning. She was delivered via c-section the next Monday morning. When she was 7 mos old, we discovered we were pregnant again! While we didn’t plan for that, he was still a blessing who has now made us Mimi and Pa to Mae. My 4yo granddaughter. I struggled with my pregnancy and eventually confided in my nanny that there was no way I could love him like I loved my first. She giggled at me and said Honey, when you give birth, God will make more room in your heart, youll see. And she was soooo very right! Yes, I had 2 babies in diapers and cribs but we made it through with the help of our amazing families and God! Our prayers to all of you and those precious gifts! God bless!

[@JBS1987]

Thanks for sharing your birth story. I think all mothers are interested as each is unique. My daughter was “sunny side up” too, born with her eyes open and the umbilical cord wrapped around her neck three times. I’m so glad you weren’t induced. I was. Being induced makes the contractions strong and hard from the get go, no slow buildup. After 21 hours of hard labor and 3 hours of pushing, our sweet baby girl was born healthy and happy. May God bless little Woody throughout his life. God is so good!

[@thepressleygirls]

Wow that’s tough ❤

[@fields-n-feathers]

The confirmations of His love, mercy, and grace are more valuable to me than diamonds. Thank You for sharing all this and praise You, Jesus for orchestrating it all!❤️🙌🏼🙏🏼

[@thepressleygirls]

❤️

[@janetjohnson2426]

What a blessing!! I'm 60 yrs old...my two sons are grown. Love your faith and wisdom about our God. Watching from Gulfport, Mississippi 💙😘 Congratulations on your new bundle of joy

[@coopie624]

Hearing Woody’s little coos is so precious!

[@LoriCurtiss-xz6xm]

I’m 53 with no children and the testimony of your experience was a blessing-definitely can be inserted into many circumstances. I love that you see the length of labor and the issues at the time could appear as a “burden” (for lack of better words) was actually an answered prayer of wanting to grow in your faith. Katie praying by your bedside overwhelmed my heart-to hear family praying for each other is powerful and shows the true love only God can give someone. My prayers for all of you will continue until I leave this world. Love and hugs sent your way ❤

[@Maggies87]

Beautiful momma story with healthy sunny side up sweet Woody ❤️ Wow, I feel so lucky, looking back. 1st baby 8 Lb 13 Oz sunny side up 6 hours medium labor, 3 hours hard no meds (too late), Doc broke water just before pushes. I believe the trick was to relax with each contraction, breaths, really sink like a rag doll into that bed so contractions could do their job…and squeezing a soft Tweety bird toy in my hand. Hubby up close to focus & help with breathing was amazing.

[@amygoodwin1941]

Hearing you describe your birth story brought back so many memories of when I birthed my son. He is 17 now and my only child, but that experience and those feelings stay with you a lifetime. I’m so glad you both did well and Woody is so precious! You are a wonderful mama already - embrace what the Lord made you to do! ❤. Love and hugs from WV 💕

[@thepressleygirls]

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[@DonnaHarper-lg9pw]

Corie, birth is such a miracle. Even though I’m a grandmother I still remember each of my births and praise God for giving me the strength to give birth. This video was such a sweet blessing. God bless and keep little Woodrow, you and Austin. Love you sweet girl. 😊❤😊🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@bronwynblack9572]

Corrie, I was a childbirth doula and I love, love LOVE your description of Woody's birth. When you felt you were done, finished and over, that you could do no more. THAT'S when God (or the Light, or Grace,, or Spirit) cares for you and delivers you and honestly, there's nothing lovelier or more powerful. Thank you SO MUCH for your amazingg telling. Your experience is why I chose to be a doula, why I chose to go into homes and be helpful wherever I could. There are few times in life when Spirit speaks clearly and powerfully an dI was always honored to be at that event. Welcome, Woody, what a fine mama you have, and such a beautiful family to be born into.

[@thepressleygirls]

❤️❤️❤️

[@jonathonsmith5638]

What a beautiful story. My lit One who is now 18 was born at 29 weeks and weighed 2lb 10 ounces. He was in the NIC unit for 8 1/2 weeks and was delivered via c-section. He was the best thing that ever happened to me and I remember singing the song “Jesus take the wheel cause I can’t do this on my own”. Still brings tears to my eyes how awesome the experience was.

[@RuthCollins-g1g]

I gave birth to five and all was natural no pain meds at all and they were all breach but God was there and everything was fine

[@Steph61795]

Corie you are precious and so is your baby boy. God is with you every step of the way.❤️

[@lauraleebaird9729]

This reminds me of the words to the song "Goodness of God". All my life You have been faithful...all my life You have been so, so good!!!! God is so good to us. I remember waking up one morning and praying for you. I didn't know if you had had the baby or not, but God laid you on my heart. You are such a sweet mama, Katie too. God bless ya'll!

[@debbieriddle9429]

My favorite song.

[@thepressleygirls]

Thank you so much ❤

[@janh519]

I’m very thankful that your sweet baby boy is there with you and his daddy now! It’s great knowing that all went well, thank God! I’ve always heard that first babies are more difficult giving birth to and that was true with our two. The first, our daughter, took awhile, but her brother was born almost as soon as I got to the hospital! You will certainly enjoy your little one. It’s amazing that they grow so fast!

[@annereidy7981]

You are a good, strong Woman! Always accept that you are an amazing soul.

[@oliveoil2x]

Thank you for sharing your special experience of bringing your sweet son into this world! It’s truly a miracle. Your praise to God for his love and trust is beautiful. He really is trusting us with his children and it’s such an honor to become a parent through our God’s patience, trust, and guidance. Our children truly make us into better people if we will let them - which is what I think becoming a parent is all about. God is truly great! My son is 16, working, driving his truck, and looking toward his future. Just a few short years left under this roof. I think back on those late nights/early mornings that I sat up with him as an infant - just comforting, rocking and becoming right alongside him. I wouldn’t trade a minute. Every stage- every phase, every struggle, every triumph- I thank God daily for his wonderful plan for us to grow in love & closeness with him through family. May the Lord bless you & yours ♥️ Love from idaho.

[@louiserogers352]

Woody’s little grunt was so sweet. Sounded like he was talking to momma. Birthing a child is definitely a testament that there is a God and yes He will be there through your journey of raising your precious one! Prayers for you and Austin to know of your child’s needs and how to meet them. God bless your family!

[@RuthCollins-g1g]

Giving birth is very painful i was always told it's death pains but when it's over most beautiful thing in the world Woody is so beautiful God bless you all

[@lauragriffin6214]

Thank you for sharing Woodrow with us. He’s so beautiful!😍

[@sourlemons5168]

Labor is very tough I was in labor eight days and my water head broke and I thought they have to take the baby but they didn’t and I don’t dilate it was very hard and he was a preemie too on top of it and after I delivered him they found out I had cancer but it’s 32 years later and we’re still both here God was with us the whole timeWomen need to know that they’re very strong it’s the most hardest thing to do in our lives is to give you first but it’s so rewarding it’s such a blessing that God chose me to have this child children are truly blessings and gifts from the Lord may the Lord continue to watch over you and Woody and Austin and bless yous 🙏❤️✝️

[@thepressleygirls]

❤

[@bethstaggs2369]

Thanks to Eve for giving us pain in childbirth . I have 3 children and even though it was hard , as soon as they were born, I would have gone through it again for the miracle of a brand new baby!

[@RM-of3bo]

What you said about that moment at the end when God helped you so much, brought a song to mind from years ago: When I come to the end of myself, O Lord you’re there. When I come to the end of all that I have and I fall on my face before Thee, I will always know that You will meet me there.

[@thepressleygirls]

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[@debrasusan73]

That was a beautiful, God-glorifying testimony! I love all his little sounds towards the end, too! So happy for you!

[@maryjemisonMaryjay1936]

Corie your Little Gift From God is so Beautiful and Precious 🙏🌟😘

[@thepressleygirls]

Thank you so much!

[@elofamily7241]

Rejoicing with you in Woody's safe arrival!! What a precious gift from God.

[@thepressleygirls]

Amen! I couldn’t imagine a c-section. I would way rather do what I did again than have a c-section. You are one tough lady to do it 8 times. And you’re right it’s absolutely right it’s not a failure at all, I believe it’s even harder. 😁

[@Julie-u2z]

Corie your words are a blessing to me. God draws near and helps us through it all. God bless you and Austin and Woodrow. Have a blessed day

[@thepressleygirls]

❤️

[@markcraig7250]

Well once again you have knocked it out of the ball park. When you can take an old man and bring tears to his eyes talking of child birth and giving a testimonial on how our savior and Heavenly Father was so important and so real , to the point that I could actually see in my minds eye him standing beside you in that hospital room. Thank you for all you do for me, tell Austin mark says hey! And give little sunnyside a kiss for me.❤

[@thepressleygirls]

He surely was there standing beside me ❤

[@AnneQ-bk6wi]

My son was born sunny side up. His labor was my shortest, which is interesting considering his position. Each labor is different. I’m so glad you had your sister with you, what a blessing.

[@smc130]

Corie, as a retired L&D RN I can’t tell you how proud I am of how you coped with the pain of labor. God is good and you knew it would be all right, and it was. Faith moves mountains and little boys who get stuck in OP position!! Hallelujah !

[@thepressleygirls]

Thank you 😊

[@nancyjackson3273]

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[@jessicamccain1000]

I had four babies, and I'm an old woman now. I want you to know how your video on your birth experience touched my heart. What a wonderful testimony! You're a precious young woman and your baby is a fortunate boy to have you. Continued blessings to you and yours.

[@thepressleygirls]

Awe, thank you friend ❤️

[@NancyWright-b8y]

What a testimony for the Lord!! Today just happens to be the birthday, 24 years ago, my daughter gave birth to her first baby. The similarities. She was sunny side up… mama strep b positive… but ended up being a c section. My daughter was at a 9 for 4 hrs. Talk about tough. The bonding time with her was so special. And I kept reminding her when she would start the contraction that it was coming. She slept in between. She was so scared the contraction would overtake her and she was too tired to watch the monitors. So I was there to say.. okay sweetie, it’s time so she could get her breathing prepared and when contraction would start easing she would fall back asleep. I would say… that’s as bad as it will be and she knew she could handle it. God was so real. Right there…… your story just happened to be on this special day for me. I was one praying for you. I would check my phone periodically to see if you were in labor. And all through the time I would just ask God to be with you, protect you, and give you a healthy child. Many many times. I think birth first of all is a miracle that I experienced 3 times. So this 75 yr old Grannie is so happy for you and Austin, and the rest of your family, Katie and little Ira. I watch all your programs, your parents gardening together. I live in NC as well near TN border. Brings memories of me being able to do things….. I’m disabled now and live my life through others. It helps me hang on. Your faith and love for God, how you see Him in all things really shows and makes me so happy. May God continue to bless Austin and you with Woody. You’re in for the most precious journey. And responsibility to raise that child to honor Him. Love all you guys. You really feel like family. I do identify with y’all. God bless you

[@thepressleygirls]

Bless you friend, thank you so much for the prayers I could feel them. Praying for you too. Thank you for sharing, sorry she had to go through that too ❤

[@KILO-uv2wi]

Hi Corie, I have to be honest, I’ve spent a few days skipping over this video. I’m a 58 yo momma of three and a mimi of 9 beautiful grandchildren, so I know all about labor and delivery lol. After watching your video I’m impressed upon by the Lord to let you know how much this video has blessed me. The words spoken, the verse’s referenced have hit my head and my heart in a most profound way. I am 16 days out from a lymph node excision to be tested for possible lymphoma. Two previous biopsies were inconclusive. I’m trying so hard to be brave and of course am trying to stay in control of my thoughts, emotions and feelings, but I know I don’t have to! You are so right! I only have to surrender and call on my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ and He will be with me. He will calm and comfort me. He will help me to be strong through this process of the procedure, the waiting, and the possible extremely difficult diagnosis. I DO trust Him and I DO surrender to Him. I pray Jesus goes before me and guides me through, no matter what the future holds. Thank you so much again for blessing me through your words and may God continually bless you, Austin and precious baby Woodrow. ❤

[@thepressleygirls]

Friend, first of all I will be praying for you. I am so glad the video was a blessing, all Glory to God ❤️. Two things can be true at the same time, you can feel nervous but also Trust in God. I believe one can have Faith but also feel nervous at the same time, all that matters is that the Faith overrules the feelings if that makes sense. He will go before you and guide you and hold you in the palm of his hand friend. I believe based on 1 John 4:4, there is no task greater than us, because we have God in us ❤️

[@KILO-uv2wi]

@@thepressleygirls thank you Corie!!! I appreciate your prayers and words of encouragement so much. Yes, God is in us and all around us. No weapon formed against us shall prosper. 💕

[@DonnaAnders-w4d]

Oh my goodness Corrie how I needed to hear this message. You are such a blessing and a wonderful teacher. What a precious baby Woodrow is and I am so happy for you and Austin. I am 65 years old and facing a very serious difficult back surgery and I am so afraid 😳 there are so many things that can do wrong. I have a 100 degree curvature of my spine so I am bent over terribly, I look like a crooked old woman and they are going to try and straighten my spine by removing vertebrae and placing lots of hardware and screws so I can stand again. I have gone from 5’7 to 4’11 and in constant pain. Surgery is scheduled for July 31 and as it gets closer I just get so sick to my stomach. Your message just hit home to me this morning, everything you said seemed meant for me. Please pray I can get through this and tolerate all the therapy after. I have prayed for you and Katie and your whole family so much. God Bless your new sweet family. ❤️❤️❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@thepressleygirls]

Oh I’m so happy this video was a blessing friend ❤️. We will definitely be praying for you. God will be right there with you the whole time, and that includes now. He will bless the doctor’s hands and your recovery. Psalms 23 tells us The Lord is my Shepard and I shall not want. I believe we can claim that promise and say we lack nothing when we have Jesus and that means you’ll have the strength for this surgery and recovery. Bless you friend ❤️😁

[@RM-of3bo]

Such a beautiful testimony. It’s so awesome how you always let God’s love shine through you.

[@nenab6335]

So precious to hear sweet Woody's coos. Corie, your testimony is beautiful..warms this grandma's heart. I have told my grandson's in the hard times, all you need to do is say"Jesus". He never fails. Much love to all of you.

[@s.c.2424]

As someone who had 3 out 4 births(1st was a csection) with zero pain meds I always tell mamas get your head to the top of the hospital headboard and let gravity do the rest. It saved me each time and dilated faster. Staying calm and yes, God built you to do this. I'm totally teary-eyed. View it in a positive mind set but lord, I wish more youtube channels would stop with pain-free births. It isn't reasonable and birth is going to hurt. Drives me crazy. I'm so happy for you. Woody is such a blessing and for a first time mom, you went in there with some serious strength. I'm in awe.

[@SiblingsAJgarden]

JESUS! AMEN ! Corie GOD BLESS YOU FOR THE UPLIFTING WORDS.😇😇

[@maryjanelemon2531]

A gift from God, precious Woody. Love to you all ❤💙💙

[@Tricia1969]

Congratulations Corie. The birthing process can be a rough journey but look what the results are: A beautiful baby boy from the Lord. May God bless you, Austin and Woodrow.

[@midwestleigh]

so cool you had the same room as your sister. hearing your story i just kept thinking. GOD is good

[@thepressleygirls]

❤️

[@johnmonty1976]

It is all a part of the story of the world he made and set up. Happy for you and your baby and family. You will never be alone.

[@lindavido7245]

Birth is definitely a miracle. Thank you for sharing your little miracle

[@susiewietelman9321]

Beautiful testimony. Keep giving God all of the glory in your life. Even in the valley God is good and faithful. 🙌🏻💕

[@thepressleygirls]

Amen 💙

[@CindyAlexander-ue3ud]

I think this video will help many new moms and others. Blessings!

[@wandagordon6453]

Woodrow is so adorable! Continuing to pray for your sweet, precious family! God bless y’all! 😀❤️🙏🏻

[@thepressleygirls]

Thank you so much!

[@Trey-Jones]

Y’all are always in our prayers. God bless you

[@RoseSiebenthal]

Little Woody is so adorable and precious. Thank you Corie for sharing your experience with labor and delivery. God bless ya'll. I love ya'll ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@terimckay4128]

You were so calm about the contractions, with him being your first baby! I think I would have been at the hospital with the tiniest twinge! A long labor can wear you down. I remember that I overheard a nurse say that it looked like we'd be all day & I burst into tears! And you went through all that with no epidural, like a warrior! I had one with my first, nothing with my second, and recovery was so much faster without it.

[@deborahhopper2682]

One of my babies was born sunny side up! Birth is hard work I couldn’t imagine going through it without the Lord in my life! Thank you for sharing your experience women need to hear and know they can depend on the Lord for anything! Love y’all and your family! Woodrow is so precious and adorable! Love and Prayers Always

[@kathylane5934]

I think women have a hard time all the time. He has taught us alot of things so we will be able to handle their life and our life. After all the pain you forget and ready to have another one soon They are worth it. Thank you Corie. Bless you both

[@gigievans395]

Thank you for sharing. I was a first time mom, overseas in Germany in 1985, 45 min away from any hospital military or civilian. I had taken Lamaze and was SOOOO TERRIFIED. It's wonderful to HV a forthright, honest, heart felt God fearing person sharing the truth. Bless u and your baby❤

[@kimdockery5803]

My first baby, I had an episiotomy so that I wouldn't tear. Not my choice, just what my doctor did. With my second, I tore. I feel that I healed better tearing. Congratulations.

[@shoji...]

Thank you so much, Corie, for sharing your testimony of the birth of your precious baby boy. God Bless your family abundantly! ✝️💜

[@thepressleygirls]

Thank you so much!

[@ccharried5440]

Absolutely beautiful. Wonderful job!! You just made Jesus proud.

[@dennisbauer2670]

First child in labo4 36h hours in the hospital, in a ward with other laboring women , some screaming 😢😢 I was so afraid it was going to get horrible listening to them 😢😢 they moved me and delivered a beautiful beautiful daughter ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ no spinal Pain relief back then ,, wouldn't trade that experience for anything had 2 boys later .. this is the job God prepared womanhood for ,, congratulations on you're beautiful, blessed son ❤❤❤❤❤

[@jessicamccain1000]

And thank you for letting us hear the sweet singing Woody did while you were talking! Sweet sweet baby sounds are so lovely!

[@tracycassel2903]

I feel honored that you would share the story with us. We appreciate your channel greatly. (It is one of my favorites.) Blessings on your little family.❤

[@thepressleygirls]

❤️

[@pioneervintagetreasures5436]

I know exactly what you are saying. My son was sunny side up. They called it star gazer. I was in labor 36 hours. God delivered us. ❤

[@kippykate9905]

Genesis tells us women we will experience pain in childbirth. God doesn’t lie. Woody is beautiful & those glorious baby sounds! One blessed mama!! God is good.

[@melissafriedrichs4716]

Thanks for sharing! Thank you especially for your encouragement in the Lord. Currently 19 weeks pregnant with my first at 42 years old. Really having to trust in the Lord moment by moment. But I totally agree with what you said about how that doesn't really change once they are born. I have an adopted daughter i have helped raise since she was 8(now 24). I've had to trust Him the whole way. Great scripture you shared also.

[@thepressleygirls]

Congratulations! You can do it, don’t let the enemy cause you to doubt or be nervous, you were made for this Mamma, and God will go before you 😁❤️

[@lynnclark4208]

Sharing the story to give GOD the GLORY due HIM.

[@jacquethirlkel3001]

Thank you for sharing your baby’s birth story with us! God bless!!