Pregnancy Q&A 🤍 huge culture shock of giving birth in Korea, fitness plan, baby name & more

[@sisselab]

Let me know if you have any other questions ! 💚 ALSO, if you’ve given birth here and have different experiences than me, please please do tell! I’m so curious 🫶🏼

[@suzy_han]

How do you feel about the father not being able to be present during birth? That was the main reason I have decided to give birth in Europe instead of Korea ㅠㅠ

[@sisselab]

@@suzy_hanactually all the places I’ve researched so far let’s the father be in the room! I haven’t found a place yet where that wasn’t allowed 💚 but damn if it wasn’t I wouldn’t hesitate going to Denmark to give birth either !

[@marenhumblebee2736]

I dont understand what you need the father in the room for? I wouldn't want the father in the room.

[@user-zt6ws4er9x]

​@@marenhumblebee2736 yh the same goes in africa

[@jkv0408]

@@marenhumblebee2736 for the support? for the comfort of being and going through birth with the person she loves? many women want the father/husband with them during delivery and just bc you wouldn't doesn't not mean someone else feels the same

[@rubyanndrey_]

I still cannot believe that it went from makeup vids TO vlogs from your tinie tiny apartment TO moving from one place to another TO moving in with Jake TO Jake casually announcing you're already married while eating in the market TO you guys having a baby 🥹 so soooooo happy for you both, but esp for you, Sissel (sorry Jake, I'm indeed biased). You're on your way into motherhood, my mind still blown by that. Congratulations again! ❤

[@sisselab]

Life is truly full of wonderful surprises 🙈💚 thanks love!

[@MissJoyceMartin]

such a sweet message! and doesnt it just encourage you to just begin !

[@rachelbel1679]

I'm pelvic floor physio (from Spain) that works with pregnant women before, during and after pregnancy/birth, so I'm going to tell you a couple things in case you don't know it. 1. The tightness down there, is related to muscle strength on the muscles outside and inside your "you-know-what", and those can be trained with squishing & relaxing exercises. What happens during birth is that they have to relax completely to allow the child to pass, and the hormonal storm of giving birth, debilitates every single muscle on the body. But after the 6th week after birth this stops and you can train the muscles back to normal tone (in 2 weeks would be normal - the pelvic floor ones at least, the rest of the body would take longer). 2. Muscle training is key during pregnancy because you'll have more "power" to push the baby, to shorten the labour, SPECIALLY if you train your quads and adductors. 3. To avoid tearing up, you have to train your pelvic floor muscles during pregnancy and around week 36, start doing the relaxing massage of "you-know-what", you can google it. 4.Even tho I am against epidural because of the risk of sticking a needle in the spinal cord, there is now forms of epidural that allow you to move and walk and get on whatever position you want to birth. 5. Focus on training your breathing, is key to a healthy pregnancy and delivery. 6. Once you are delivering the baby, push DURING EXPIRATION, that way your core is tight helping the child to exit, and the pressure of the push would be contain instead for going to your "you-know-what", avoiding tearing up and incontinences. 7. Last but not least, on average, it takes up until 2 years for the body to completely heal and get back to normal. So be patient with your self. Sorry for any spelling mistakes. Edit: I used "you-know-what" instead of the correct anatomic name of the thing, because I know KZbin and other platforms can punish the commenter and/or the creator of the video when those words appear, by eliminating the comment and/or demonetizing the video. There is nothing wrong with using the actual name of the body parts, on the contrary, I just didn't want the comment to be eliminated or undo Sissel's work.

[@sisselab]

Love this!! Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom !! 💚

[@Yeruuuk]

You can just say vagina

[@dawnforlife]

I love this beautiful sharing, it took me 2 years to feel back to original. One thing that seems a bit bothersome is why can’t you just say vagina when you are a pelvic floor therapist? I mean.. it’s not a bad word.

[@rachelbel1679]

@@dawnforlife it's not but KZbin punishes the use of those words, either eliminates the comment or demonetize the video, and I didn´t want either to happen.

[@silviah.4201]

breathing exercises really help. I was so skeptical because i thought its 2022 and all we have for pain management is breathing ???? but there was no time for an epidural for me so i had a natural birth and damn i could really feel the difference when i breathed correctly.

[@Sammy02031]

The pregnancy glow.. omg Sissel you keeping looking prettier everyday!!!..❤😭🧿

[@sisselab]

Omg girl you’re making me blush, thank you for saying that 💚

[@annaluciaschmitz]

@@sisselabGirl it’s like you bathed in the youth fountain ⛲️ and the glow of your skin 😩✨slay✨💖

[@shirazamek]

The thing is. I can reallyyyyy see you as a girl mum, doing girly things with your daughter, but for some reason I just can’t shake the feeling that you’re having a cute little boy🥺

[@sisselab]

I feel the exact same way! 🙊💚

[@alinasel1681]

YES OMG

[@valarya]

Children soak up languages like sponges! There are plenty of studies showing that full immersion is the best way to learn and as early as possible - so you guys are NAILING it with your approach! So excited for all the content upcoming 😊

[@sisselab]

It’s actually so fun learning about different methods of language learning for kids, I’m so excited for that journey 💚

[@olgal-j1579]

They do. I would only say: stick to it, do not give up. It will pay off later on and your children will appreciate it. Speaking 3 languages (probably even more) it will be something natural to them. My DD speaks 3 and wants to learn more (Korean one of them!)

[@ulqulqu]

10:37 I'm Turkish, both my parents are, but I was born in the Netherlands, in a city at the German border. I grew up speaking Turkish, Dutch and German (aaand now I'm a language teacher :)) Learning multiple languages is not difficult for children, as long as they have sufficient exposure. They figure it out pretty quickly

[@sisselab]

Yeah kids are so adaptable ! It’s impressive 💚

[@lowkeyconvert8971]

even with adult humans. you learn more from speaking with locals, rather than reading from books and in an academic setting. hell, people even learn other languages from movie/tv subtitles, etc...

[@lizzien5846]

I had 3 babies vaginally without an epidural. You’re much stronger and healthier than I ever was so I have no doubt you can do it. ❤

[@sisselab]

Wow amazing job momma!! 💚

[@rosariorose]

You are going to be an amazing mom! I hope your pregnancy goes smoothly and your baby to be healthy ❤

[@sisselab]

Awww thank you so much love 😭💚

[@Polaris0613]

You are your best advocate. Do not let others try to control your birth experience. That antiquated birthing experiences sounds like a nightmare. So happy for both of you.

[@Noattentionplz]

It's so interesting to hear your pov on pregnant and birth and about Korean culture surroundings these topics. You look angelic, wish you a healthy, happy pregnancy!

[@sisselab]

Thanks love 💚

[@thislifeisconfusing]

I love how attached you are to self identity. I think it's very important to stay in touch with yourself and to realize you are yourself before you are a mother. I often see people lose themselves in parenthood completely and while understandable for such a huge shift it's also very unfortunate. It's really important for a child to see that their parents have their own identity and hobbies. I think it's very beneficial for development. I'm really excited to see this not turning into a 'mommy channel' but just Sissel+ basically, you are just adding onto your growth.

[@sisselab]

Yes I agree! I wasn’t ready to take the step and try to get pregnant before I felt like I knew myself and my identity first 💚

[@KendallM0219]

I think we put a lot of focus on not losing ourselves in motherhood. For me personally it was something I feared. But honestly it’s one of the most beautiful things to be lost in. It’s so special. I would say honestly lose yourself because the woman that emerges after is such a pleasure to be.

[@Shirumoon]

@@KendallM0219 Umm it depends on how you define losing yourself. If you end up with no friends afterwards and a severe depression once your child/children have moved out, that is extremely unhealthy. Also this can lead to helicopter parenting which harms both the parents and the child mentally. Being lost in parenthood may be nice during the first few years but if you can't let go after that and accept that both you and your little one are seperate entities, it's gonna be rough.

[@user-tz9ic1zj7u]

It's so tough to create a multilingual home but it is so worth it. I am so grateful that my father was adamant about teaching us and speaking with us in Spanish in the home despite what teachers at the time were saying because we were learning English and French at school (example: it will confuse them, they will fall behind). Instead, our parents stayed aware of our language journey and supported us through the ups and downs of it. I'm so grateful to them now. I feel so connected to myself and I feel like access to these language played a huge role in it.

[@sisselab]

That’s amazing, huge applause for your parents to stay persistent ! 💚

[@patriciateague8677]

The gift of multiple languages is one of the best gifts you can give your child. Starting from a young age will definitely be an advantage.

[@thisjoysparks]

I’m usually a quiet viewer for 3 years now 😊 but I just want to express how happy and inspired I am by you Sissel and I truly wish your lil family all the best in this parenthood journey 🤍✨

[@sisselab]

Aww thank you so much !! 💚

[@mividapas]

my husband is Italian and I'm Venezuelan he speaks Italian and I speak Spanish with our daughter, it's very helpful and so good for them to hear so many languages in the first 6 months and continue to. You are going to do it so well! but you have to let them speak in whatever language they feel or want to respond because can be more harmful than good for the kid. the first year for the kid the language is all the same like different ways to say the same thing

[@Emi-eh1et]

I agree, in the beginning they'll end up mixing it up quite a lot, but the more they grow they start to understand that mum = Danish, dad = Korean

[@mividapas]

@Emi-eh1et yes later when they grow old, they do the separation from languages.

[@emilylbrdr]

Otra venezolana aquí💜

[@mividapas]

@@emilylbrdr que bien 😊👋

[@sisselab]

Oh yes in the beginning obviously we won’t be pushing any responses, but as they start to develop speech we will be teaching them to respond accordingly. My cousins are bilingual and this was not something my aunt did so now they only understand Danish but don’t speak it 💚

[@hannahsaskia]

Some Nordic/Scandinavian names which could work in Korean💚: Boys Names🩵: - Loki - Eino - Krister - Klaus - Kai - Stellan Girls Names 🩷: - Elsa - Lena - Freja/Freya - Sanna - Lisa/ Mila - Peony

[@Nakiimushi]

I love Kai as a boy name!

[@marygee3981]

❤ Kai. (Earth)

[@marygee3981]

🦋💕Sanna

[@olgal-j1579]

Erik, Kai for boys. Maia for girls

[@juliab3326]

Personally, I wouldn´t choose "Klaus" for a newborn. In Germany, it´s a name for old men or grandpas. A child named Klaus would definitely get made fun of. It may be different in other countries though!

[@shanaselesful]

Boy names that are Scandinavian and Korean friendly: 1) Mika (미카) 2) Saga (사가) 3) Kian (키안) 4) Liam (리암) 5) Nico (니코)

[@sisselab]

Actually only Saga is Scandinavian, and I’ve only ever hear it as a girl name 😯 and out of these unfortunately only Liam and Nico sounds the same in Danish and Korean 😭 but thank you so much! We actually have Liam on our list already and it’s placed very highly up! 🙈💚

[@SpirituallyAbstract]

I can definitely see you having a boy named Liam !

[@Amy_lase]

How about Conrad? I think it’s a beautiful Danish name and international “friendly” 🫶🏻

[@a.sarlove]

@@sisselab What about Emil or Tony ?

[@suya6649]

@@Amy_lase I think it might be too long in korean

[@bellasara1233]

Hi Sissel, I have been a follower of yours since very early days (podcast included haha) and I have to applaud how in tune with your body you seem to be, you are going to be an amazing mom ❤️ I am also from Europe and seeing the way koreans treat pregnancy seems mind-boggling, given that we as women have been doing this for thousands of years! Listen to your body and trust your instincts, I think is the best advice. Also,how you plan on treating your child in the online space is really smart, I think lots of moms forget the dangers of internet and start focusing on mommy content, even though we as followers still want to know about you mainly! Hope you have a great pregnancy and excited for new videos to come 💕

[@sisselab]

Thank you for saying that, that’s very nice of you! 💚

[@vlogbarbaraweinzierl6686]

Remember: your child will come out having it’s on mind and personality from the beginning. It’s not an empty vessel that you fill with your ideas of culture or language. This will come over time. So be adaptive to this new person in your life. Getting to know your child and listening to their thoughts is the best part.

[@ellathompson2067]

I'm currently 18 weeks pregnant and I found this video to be so interesting and informative. It's really nice to hear other expecting moms' experiences, especially in other countries. I would love to see more videos like this one ❤

[@sisselab]

Congrats love !! Best of luck to you 💚

[@ellathompson2067]

@@sisselab oooh, thanks so much! 🥰

[@madrigalv5302]

Congrats on your pregnancy!! I’ve been here since you lived in that tiny apartment and it’s amazing to see your journey - I just want to say that I think mor being mom in danish is so so so cute, “mor” is used in Portuguese as a short form of the word “amor”, which means love, and I think that’s so beautiful!

[@sisselab]

Awww that’s so beautiful 🥹💚🫶🏼

[@dsdsds2011]

Damn giving birth in Korea sounds very scary because I wouldn’t want to be so estranged from my child after giving birth to it. Bonding is so so so important and there are a million other reasons, scientifically proven, why giving birth naturally is so much better. Giving birth vaginally is even proven to help strengthen the baby’s immune system. Our bodies are so amazing and I wouldn’t want my child to miss out on very important health benefits and the emotional bonding. Fingers crossed everything will turn out the way you guys plan to 🥰🙏🏻

[@sisselab]

Absolutely !! 💚

[@anni4683]

You are glowing! I love your approach to pregnancy and birth so much. One think I would like to add about showing your child online: it's not about the face, it's about the whole body. Future employers will be able to see them as babies. I am very, very glad my employers can't do that. And also, people really really really underestimate the darknet. I can't believe people don't understand that videos and photos of babys/children are so very likely to land in the darknet. Once there, you have no control over what is done with those videos and photos.

[@Mariam-do6jq]

I don't know if you need this but a tip from my mom for an easier delivery is working on your pelvic muscles and choosing the most comfortable position (doctor's should be the ones adapting to your need not the opposite)

[@sisselab]

Love this tip, thank you to your mom! 💚

[@debbiecrum7585]

Your absolutely right on everything you said regarding birth. I have heard about having a baby in Korea. Being from the USA, most of your thoughts are spot on.

[@debbiecrum7585]

There is also postpartum doulas. They are also terrific teaching you about the care of the baby and care for the mother.

[@h3lnia]

i definitely recommend to keep on exercising ! i completely stopped when i got pregnant (excluding walks here and there) and now almost 4 months postpartum i’m in a super bad shape. literally never been worse than this and it makes me feel so bad.

[@sisselab]

I’m sorry to hear that love, you got this! 💚

[@001maui111]

Beenzino and Stephanie just announced they are pregnant too! You are gonna live the process with your BF that's amazinggg

[@sisselab]

We’ve been in baby heaven together! The husbands are also just so happy chatting away together about it and have someone to walk the journey with them 💚

[@Mie-el5li]

Dear sissel, I was so excited when you told us that you were pregnant!! I wish you and your new little family all the best!! I've just given birth, m'y son is now five months old, and like you I think that giving birth is such an exciting and powerful experience, same goes for pregnancy and motherhood. This little soul chose you and jake go grow up with and because of that, I really think that both of you should trust your intuition and stay in charge instead of letting doctors or others control everything. Sissel, your energy in the Video is so beautiful, I'm sure your baby feels your big smile, your love and your connectedness ❤

[@CryptovsMetals]

One thing I’d also recommend is researching and looking into the NICU options at the hospitals or birthing places you are considering giving birth at. For my first pregnancy I was considered low risk but then out of nowhere my water broke at 25 weeks. I had planned to do a natural birth and all the plans I made went out the window. My baby had a long stay at the NICU of about 4 months. It was quite an emotional journey but he is a little fighter. He’s now almost a year old and does have a few developmental physical delays but is healthy. I’m now pregnant with my second and he is going to be delivered via c section in about 2 weeks. I was hoping to give birth naturally but because of the way I was cut and my first baby being so premature I can’t ever do it. I’m at peace with that though because I just care about the health of the baby. I hope you have a good healthy birth.

[@MissRubiness]

It will feel like a twitch or butterflies at around 18 weeks. It doesn't feel like there is a baby until weeks later. Eventually, kicks and twists and the belly gets big and that's when the amazement that there is a baby inside starts. Crazy and amazing at the same time.

[@MsKieu]

I completely agree with how you feel. That's very sad for the baby and mom. It must be so scary. They say the baby believes that they are one with their mother. There's no separation.

[@minasorrell6085]

So supportive about showing your kids but keeping the focus on you! Moms are people too with hobbies and jobs, having a baby shouldn’t make you a whole new person😂 just new responsibilities and new experiences to enjoy with a little nugget at you side🤍🤍🤍

[@minetteottogalli4267]

I speak exclusively Afrikaans with my children and my husband exclusively German with them and its been incredible.. my now 4 year old is fluent in both and ofcourse english also ❤❤

[@sisselab]

That’s amazing! 💚

[@nora_doy]

I watched almost all of your vlogs recently and you channel became my comfort place. I learnt a lot of thing about myself and who I want to be while listening to you insights. I never knew a person that you met online unexpectedly can be like an older sister 💞. I want to say thank you for being such an awesome and inspiring woman. You are going to be amazing mother ❤. Good luck with your pregnancy and hope to see more vlogs in the future 😊.

[@sisselab]

Thank you so much love 🥹💚

[@woahskiess]

I’m so happy for you Sissel! I can’t wait to continue being part of your pregnancy journey and supporting you and Jake as you both blossom into becoming parents! 💜🥰

[@sisselab]

That’s so sweet, thank you love, your support is so greatly appreciated 💚

[@cheeseoreos493]

Omg first ( kind of) I was so excited to hear your story with this. You are very inspiring to me. You are like an older sister to me who lets me see what being brave , courageous and adventurous looks like. As I am living in a very shy phase at the moment and I am looking to make a big move in my life. And I always watch you when I'm needing some encouragement to get out there in life and go get it! Girl power and sisterly love is what I get from watching you ❤so thank you for that

[@sisselab]

Girl nothing about actively wanting to make a big move and seek inspiration is shy in life, you got this!! Thank you for saying that, I wish you the best 💚💚

[@destinationseoul]

It’s wonderful to hear your thoughts on the Korean labor experience. I had a similar thought process and I am very happy that there are - not many - but at least some options for natural birth in Seoul. It’s also my first pregnancy but I think it’s so important to feel comfortable and not anxious about the experience. So excited to follow your journey 😊 I feel like you’ll have a cute baby boy 🧡

[@jacquelinegreen9505]

i’ve been watching you for so many years now and it so surreal that your little family is expanding! i resonate a lot with your perspectives on birth and the human body ~ i’m wishing you a healthy pregnancy! ❤️

[@sisselab]

Thank you so much 💚🫶🏼

[@aliciagg93]

So excited for the pregnancy content, it's sooo interesting and listening to your point of view and the experience in Korea makes it even more so! You really are glowing Sissel! I've been following you for soooo many years (thanks to one of your videos I got my apartment in Seoul when I lived there in 2019), and it makes me so emotional and proud for how far you've come and how happy you are. You and Jake are going to be amazing parents 🥺

[@sisselab]

Awww you’re so sweet, thank you so much 💚🥹

[@thecr1686]

Love your view on birth culture in Korea and I am happy someone is talking about it! After giving birth in Europe (which also has its pros and cons like everywhere), I could not imagine giving birth in korea, even the fact that men/the fathers cant come into the some hospitals emergency rooms is sad :( . You will be a wonderful mor and also this giving virgo energy haha. Sending positive vibes 😊

[@sisselab]

Actually far most places do allow the father in! Most places didn’t during Covid but it’s different now 💚 thank you love!

[@debbiecrum7585]

Babies can learn languages very quickly. I think your idea to teach all three languages to the baby is awesome.

[@chrissy9141]

I am soo happy for you ♥️♥️ you are GLOWINGGGG! And I think it’s so strong of you listening to you intuition and your body and not letting anyone else tell you how to deal with birth 🙏🏻♥️ much love to you

[@mariaaaxotiny]

I love u so much Sissel, you talk and I just feel the love, you are one of the few people I genuinely enjoy listening to💗 I hope to see you thrive on this new upcoming big change and journey!

[@elaineq9565]

Please do a part 2😊. I love hearing real information and tips like these of being a pregnant foreigner in Korea ❤

[@eirarnneberg3272]

Wishing you a healthy pregnancy 💚 so excited for you, Jake and the little baby

[@sisselab]

Thank you so much 💚🫶🏼

[@sinceresafa]

I'm so proud and happy for you Sissel! It feels like my older sister is pregnant, I've been subscribed to you since the first Korea apartment tour!! I hope and pray you have a smooth pregnancy. I predict the baby will be a boy

[@sisselab]

That’s so sweet, thank you so much 😭💚

[@miniipekka]

i hope the baby will born healthy, love you sissel 🤍

[@sisselab]

Thank you so much 🥹💚

[@nettebudgets]

You are glowing so much! I am so happy for you and Jake 💖

[@sisselab]

Thank you love 😭💚

[@89shenanigans]

Hi Sissel! Here a new mom (my little one is 9 months old). I recommend doing something like Pilates for pregnant women to work the pelvic floor (it helped me a lot) and walking a lot. Also, I think it is important to prepare in advanced for postpartum (doing therapy helps) because this is something nobody tells you about and it is really really hard, especially during the first months. Everything changes a lot and getting used to it is a difficult process. Enjoy your pregnancy ❤

[@sisselab]

Congrats on your little one and your new beautiful title of mom! 💚 yess actually the program I’m doing have Pilates once a week as well as daily pelvic floor exercises 💚 and it’s such a good tip with therapy!

[@89shenanigans]

@@sisselab thanks for your words sweetie 🥰 btw...very sad the way of giving birth in Korea...I'm glad you are looking for something natural and beneficial for the bonding between you and your child❤️ Also, I'm very happy for you! I have been watching your videos from the beginning and it is like we are family in a way! 🥰 A huge hug from Spain

[@jasiannadeleon]

Love that you are sticking to yourself and your channel while introducing this new chapter ! I've watched you for years and watched you grow into an amazing woman, I am so excited to watch you grow into an amazing mother. I am so happy for you and Jake and wish you a healthy and loving pregnancy. Thank you for all that you do !

[@sisselab]

That’s so sweet of you, thank you love 💚

[@tamsinfrostmusic]

aww sissel!!! you are such a breath of fresh air! in the way you honour our human bodies as wise and whole and sharing these opinions is so important and valuable 💛and also in a culture where motherhood and children are increasingly being portrayed as 'inconveniences', you are showing how wonderful and pure it is! 'For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb...Your eyes saw my unformed body; all the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be. ' Psalms 139:13,16

[@annasan0196]

It makes me so happy to see you this excited and happy 💓

[@sisselab]

Aww🥹💚

[@ann_lee91]

My husband is also Korean, I’m from Austria and we live in Austria. We recently had a daughter and called her Juna (유나) 🥰 The name is not that common yet for German natives but it’s a beautiful name in my opinion and works well in both countries. Other names we liked but didn’t make it were Emma, Sarah, Lilly or (H)Anna Sending you lots of love from Europe and all the best for your pregnancy journey ❤

[@justinfelt748]

This is a miracle, Sissel! You're gonna become a mom someday! Congratulations!😀😙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙🇺🇸🌷🇰🇷💚🎇💚🎇💚🎇💚🎇💚🎇💚🎇💚😊⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐👍. And I hope that my best friend Angelina is so surprised about this. She's gonna be so thrilled! AHHHHH!😀😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@fullbloomandco]

I have two bilingual kiddos and it's so CUUTE to hear them mix and match words in Portuguese and english. You ware going to be such a sweet mama, congratulations 💕 I look up to the Danish culture in raising kids and would love to hear you talk more about that in the future.

[@Jade_Shorts]

Ahh! I’m so excited for the baby. I’m so happy that you got pregnant and I know the baby will be taken care of very well. ❤

[@sisselab]

Aww thank you 💚🫶🏼

[@nidadonmez2857]

Sissel you're glowing! Makes me happy to see you two so happy! 💚

[@sisselab]

Thank you so much 💚

[@nani1kanobi]

I want to say you guys will have a baby boy, but something is telling me it's a baby girl! I'm so happy for you guys! And thanks for sharing the pregnancy culture in Korea! I didn't realize how different it was from my country!

[@scotttan6377]

Sissel is so in-tuned with her body , I'm going with her hunch in terms of what gender the baby is .

[@sisselab]

🥹💚

[@shgd7665]

I am so happy for you!! This video is full of light, a reflection of you and this time ❤️ so beautiful! Just want to share as someone who has had IVs in their hand before- you’ll totally be okay. It might hurt for a second but is over so quick. And the labor pain will distract you, you probably won’t even feel it! You have nothing to fear, I promise ❤️

[@sisselab]

Hahaha thank you, that’s good to hear. I’m terrible with needles 🤣💚

[@glamberkitten]

Your complexion is glowing - you are more beautiful than ever before! ❤

[@Fernflexen]

Such a nice and positive view of pregnancy! I love how you approach the mental aspect of birth. Like having skin contact after birth, natural birth (if possible) and going with your intuition. ❤ sending lots of love to your little family from Germany❤ I kind of think it will be a little boy.😊 How has your family and friends reacted to the pregnancy news? Have you filmed their reactions?🥰

[@sisselab]

Thank you love 💚 all families and friends are so happy, but I didn’t film it as we wanted to keep that intimate 💚

[@Fernflexen]

@@sisselab totally understandable 😘 🥰

[@gerryryan1372]

I had all my children natural. Hypnobirthing is really good ❤❤

[@sisselab]

Something I’ll definitely look into to! 💚

[@niveshaefliger6786]

What about the following names? And congrats on your pregnancy!

[@aw9381]

Congratulations ❤ I hope you pregnancy is well. And do what feels best for you!

[@sisselab]

Thank you so much ! 💚

[@akatona79]

I wish that everything goes as you wish and you will find the place you feel comfort during giving birth. I follow you with any content - following your life, your experiences - so put the content out that makes you feel excited to shoot.

[@raquel_loves_her_dog]

Literally saying "yesss" to all your answers 💚 I just had my first baby non-medicated at home (I planned on hospital but wouldn't have made it on time 😅) and the way natural hormones take over in labour is absolutely an amazing experience 💕 Birth used to be my #1 fear, but now on the other side I cannot wait to experience it again~ I hope you find the ideal place to give birth in Korea and are able to have your dream birth! ✨

[@sisselab]

That’s soooo beautiful !! Congrats on your wonderful birth love 💚💚💚

[@alisagorzhii]

You are glowing!!! It feels so emotional to in some way be with you on this journey, thank you for sharing it with us💗 I truly wish all the best for your growing family🥹

[@serafinavalkauskas8517]

I think its either a boy or twins (boy+girl mostly) I wish for your baby to be healthy and I'm 100% sure it's gonna have all the love and support in the world! So excited!! 🥰🥰

[@sisselab]

Thanks girl! Although, it’s 100% not twins, we are 14 weeks along and have had like 7 scans 🤣💚

[@SpirituallyAbstract]

I’m team girl all day! Can’t wait to see your journey! It’s going to be lovely 🤎

[@peachy_mimie]

I'm so happy for you both and that your family is growing❤️ For nordic boy names here's a few suggestions: Aatu - 아투 Eero - 에로 Emil - 에밀 Johan - 요한 Soren - 소렌

[@gabriellebluemarine4463]

Aww, Mamas, thanks to your mor for the vitamin d supply. Congrats on the pregnancy, my daughter was pregnant last year, baby born in November. It's a dream come true. Lots of love xx

[@iga7888]

i’m so happy for you guys and wish you all the best❤️❤️ you both will be absolutely amazing parents

[@sisselab]

You’re so sweet, thank you 💚💚

[@alinegreen7266]

Its so surreal hearing you talk about pregnacy, motherhood etc, I still remember you introducing Jake to us🤭😍 Again, huge congratulations💚💞 Absolutely love your approach on this new chapter in your life! I myself live in germany and will likely give birth here (as for now, who knows what the future holds), and hearing about the huge cultural differences about pregnacy, birth etc is so interesting🧐😲 I wish you all the best and that your birth experience will be a good one! Also love the way you guys want the child to teach his mother tongues! (am I the only one who doesn't like the word?) I grew up biligual and had a way easier time learing new languages, may it be in school or privatly, than my class mates, though its not always a criteria, a lot of my biligual friends also had the opposite experience... Personally I think its a boy, you glow so much, and if we go after the old tales, than a boy makes the mother even more beautiful, but who am I to say that? All pregnant women glow so much during their pregnancy!🥰

[@We2Short]

Amen, I am currently pregnant and also trying to go for a non-interventional birth (in the US, so it’s easier to accomplish but still I’m looked at as a weirdo). I’m honestly so excited to experience it and I know the pain will be fleeting, but the joy will be for forever 💕

[@sisselab]

Best of luck to you! 💚

[@chibishi3343]

Don't be scared of tearing! I gave birth to my daughter in the birth bath on my knees and still had a few fears. But you simply do not feel or experience this in the moment, because pushing out the baby funnily hurts enough to cover this other pain haha!

[@sisselab]

Yeah I’ve heard about that actually 💚 congrats on your little one ! 💚

[@nanaisloved2736]

I don't even know why I am watching this as I could never imagine becoming a mother (I'm doing bodybuilding and not being able to control how my body changes would scare me out like crazy) but you are definitely going to be a great mother, and it's really interesting to see how you're dealing with the new situation!

[@sisselab]

Thank you 💚💚

[@dreammore1589]

it's crazy how i am so excited about your pregnancy journey, i heard this before it's also easier for doctors when you get c-section, it's a sad thing because no matter how much time or effort it takes doctors should do the best for the mother thats a natural birth

[@sisselab]

It really is the preference of the mothers, not the doctors 💚

[@Zeddoeseverything]

Your videos got me through my pregnancy - you and Jake are so deserving of all this joy coming your way! Congratulations once again ❤

[@sisselab]

Aww that’s so cute! Hope you had a wonderful birth experience and that you’re enjoying life with your little one 💚💚

[@beabookworm]

I love that you are keeping this channel for you. Excited for you and your family. Your baby is gunna be so stylish. ❤

[@woozlex]

Being trilingual will greatly benefit on your children and their futures. Im bilingual and i am greatful for it.

[@sisselab]

I hope so 🥹💚

[@joesuzanelao3407]

Sissel where is your shirt from?

[@doudou0998]

CONGRATULATIONS Sissel 🎉🎉 so happy for both of you ! Thanks for sharing this beautiful journey with us 🥰

[@PreciousNweze-tx9lp]

Male names: Carl 칼, erik 에릭, Felix 펠릭스. Female names:cassidy 캐시디, Ella 엘라, Clara 클라라, katrina 카 트리 나. I hope you love the names❤❤❤❤

[@annacg1000]

you are definitely making the right decision by using your knowledge and common sense

[@slatsinhi]

So so happy for you and your husband! Take time for yourself and remember to enjoy your pregnancy!

[@laradavis1771]

I have been to 호움산부인과의원 many times over the last year. I have been for my own illness, but I have never given birth there. So I can't speak from a birthing perspective but all of my experiences have been excellent. The doctors and staff all speak English, are very informative and friendly.

[@sisselab]

Visiting them tomorrow 😍💚

[@TifaHeart]

I am so excited! I cant waaaait for all the baby vlogs! Sissel you are glowing! Congrats! I wish you the best health.

[@sisselab]

Thank you so much 🥹💚

[@jamielove179]

I love this so much! Thank you for this! I love that you are so sure and sticking to your natural birth wants! I didn't look into natural birthing enough before birthing my daughter and now I wish I had. The tear I got from birthing on my back was really bad, and the epidural barely worked and I have had nerve pain in my low back ever since.

[@sisselab]

Oh gosh I’m so sorry to hear about that!! 💚

[@aurorag1572]

Congratulations!! It’s so weird having watched you channel for years and now seeing you begin a new chapter as a mother, but I’m so happy for you💕 For baby names I was going to recommend Aurora, i´ve also heard Rora 로라 in korean. Another good name that could fit the criteria might be Lea 레아. I unfortunately do not have any boy names. Again congratulations!!

[@Nagusame]

I’m so excited to see this new journey of yours and here to send lots of love! I wish you a happy and healthy pregnancy 💕

[@sisselab]

Thank you so much!! 💚

[@womenarehealing]

Sissel, we yearn for happy stories! In this world full of hate, thank you for bringing simplicity, tenderness, beauty and most of all kindness and love. I know we all have our dark sides, but acting more on the kind ones are what we need. Congratulations! Happy to be part of your journey as you will see it fit to document it 💌 (also lovingly watching you Virgo and Pisces from Bucharest - I am an astrologer and love how your signs intertwine!)

[@sisselab]

Beautifully said !! Thank you love 💚💚💚 how’s it matching with a potential Scorpio baby? I’m curious 🙈

[@womenarehealing]

@@sisselab ha, we need to make an analysis based on your natal charts, starting from the Ascendant. Scorpio Suns bring transformation and depth to a Virgo and a more solid activation to a Pisces. So you will have a fixed energy in a very mutable house hold 🏘

[@sweet_zoe]

idk why but since you uploaded the video announcing the pregnancy my intuition told me it's a boy, and every time I see you I still feel that baby boy energy!! haha 💙 congratulations again!

[@sisselab]

Aww I feel the same way tbh! 💚

[@sireis116]

TYSM for this video! So happy for both of you! Stay safe, healthy and happy 💚

[@sisselab]

Thank you! 💚💚

[@JustSheik]

Sounds like Europe and America have a similar birth process. It’s interesting to hear all these questions answered because although I’m not planning to be pregnant anytime soon… it’s good to be aware of all that goes into it. ❤

[@user-ge6cm8eq8f]

As a Swede, here are some of my name suggestions :) Girl names: Moa (모아) Hanna (하나) Mina (미나) Elsa (엘사) Nova (노바) Lilly (릴리) Anna (안나) Boy names: Emil (에밀) Liam (리암) Noah (노아) Olle (올레) Johan (유한)

[@Maya-Mellisa]

To be part of your channel for so long and now to this next life adventure is so exciting 🥹congrats sissel 💚

[@sisselab]

Thank you so much love, I’m so grateful to have people with me on this journey 💚

[@andie-chan]

Wah I'm so excited to follow this journey! I think you'll be having a girl for sure and I cant wait to see the cute cozy baby clothes shopping videos! I'm so excited!!!

[@sisselab]

Awww that’s so exciting 🙊💚

[@andie-chan]

@@sisselab you are one of my favorite KZbinrs who has made a home in Korea and I'm really happy for you and Jake! I've watched you for a few years and you bring me so much joy! Actually I wanted to ask you what books I should get into, seeing you so happy and excited over books made me wanna rekindle my reading habit