Pregnancy Update (1 1/2 months to go)

[@JordanTaylorVideos]

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[@HPTFan]

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[@j.8678]

Your recommendation to learn French must have been picked up by the algorithm. I just got an ad for learning French on this video, and I do not watch or search anything related to that other than your videos here and on Blimey Cow 😂

[@thenuttyishq606]

My first was a c section. I then went on to have 4 home births. Praying for you all ❤

[@bcrobin4978]

Mourn the loss of the birth you won't get to have. The grief is legitimate. Remember "healthy mom" includes mental too. Praying for all three of you ❤️

[@val_smiling8474]

C-sections are definitely tough!! My first and fifth baby were unplanned C-section because I seem to be similar to you where we call me "the 1%." Like when the doctors say you don't have to worry about a certain side effect because it only happens 1% of the time. But I am the 1% that it happens to! 😂😭 Anyways, I want you to know that you're not alone in grieving the loss of the delivery you were hoping for. It's ok to be upset that it won't work out how you thought and also thankful you can safely deliver your baby. Some advice if you want it, although I'm confident you will work your own way through it just fine! 1. Give yourself grace. It is a major surgery. If you need to take the pain meds, you're not failing. You probably won't need them long. 2. Just because you have one C-section doesn't mean you always necessarily have to have them all that way. Maybe? But maybe not. 3. Tell others how to help. Assume your husband WANTS to help you and the baby, just doesn't know how, so tell him plainly. Don't just assume he doesn't care and that you don't have help. Also assume that your friends and family also don't want you suffering alone, so if there is a way for them to help, reach out! That's all. Just hoping I could share a bit from my experience, as you will do someday as well! God's blessings on your baby's arrival!

[@saraparrish5027]

Hi! I'm another Sara who had full placenta previa. I can definitely relate to people telling you it'll be okay it will move in time. I was put on bed rest since I started regularly bleeding going into my third trimester. And people were still asking me to babysit. Some people just don't understand. My placenta finally gave out and I had to have an emergency C-section 6 weeks before his due date. Obviously I don't know your exact situation, but I would like to encourage you to have your hospital bag ready ahead of his scheduled arrival. Best of luck to all three of you 😊

[@addiewenger1575]

I'm so thankful for doctors and modern medicine! I was induced with my sweet girl 2 weeks early, since she was IUGR (basically means she wasn't growing). Turns out her cord was around her neck twice, arm once, body once, and tied in a complete knot...I praise the Lord that the medical team I was working with chose to induce me, and I know God was with all of us every step of the way. I'm praying this is the absolute best decision for you and your baby, and I'm grateful you have a medical team looking out for you and your baby's best interest!

[@ElleMakesAHome]

I have had 6 VBACs (one was a home birth)so don’t feel like once a cesarean, always a cesarean. My first was breech and wouldn’t move into the right position. I just had our 7th baby 3 weeks ago and it was wonderful.

[@pydepyper]

I had an unplanned C-section for my first and a scheduled C-section for my second. My sister-in-law had a home birth with her first and has to have a hospital birth for her second because of complications. All birth is difficult, different, and emotional for everyone involved! I'll be praying your C-section is everything you want it to be and goes smoothly! The recovery is no joke!

[@catherinehiggins1968]

Jordan: I couldn’t help but notice you’re looking extremely tired recently. Me, awake since 4am from taking my roommate to the airport: 😮

[@catherinehiggins1968]

Luckily though, I’ve already bought a helix because of blimey cow so it’s fine. I will get good sleep😴

[@hopeash1498]

Sara you will be prayed for! I know it has to be weird to have a group of strangers invested in your lives in any kind of a meaningful way, but you have a whole community rooting you on! One of my dear friends had a C-section recently and her and her happy little son are healthy and well taken care of. But the process should not be trivialized. It is a difficult thing to go through and it takes time to heal, physical, emotionally, and mentally. I hope you, and any of the women going through a C-section, never feel burdensome and ask for help when you need it!

[@sarahjayneroe8859]

Praying for you, Sara, for the birth and recovery!

[@eleanorsanon2356]

Thank you for posting an update! I’m sorry to hear that your placenta previa hasn’t moved and that you are not able to have the home birth you were hoping for, I know that’s super disappointing. You’re right in saying that C Sections are major surgery! That said, I’ll be praying for you and the doctor, that their hands are steady and you heal well. Aswell as for your little boy, that he handles the birth well 💕

[@emilywelsh5359]

Thank you for sharing updates with us!! I’m praying for you guys and so excited for you to get to hold him. Praying for your recovery too, Sara!

[@rebeccaholsapple2650]

I have had 5 c-sections, I would have never chosen that, but my body wouldn't have it any other way. C-sections are hard, but I feel like you might have an advantage having gone through major surgery, and prepared for a long recovery. Holding a sweet baby in your arms really makes recovery much easier somehow.

[@katieboyum]

At least it's planned. I've heard planned c-sections are an easier recovery than unplanned ones. I had an unplanned one with my first after 36 hours of labor and 3 hours of pushing, it was a tough recovery. I recommend getting a velcro adjustable belly band. It seems like it would be something that would hurt after a c-section, but it actually lends a lot of support where your muscles were cut and feels good. I'd say at least have it handy. Also, if you're not wanting to stay for 4 days, see if you can leave earlier. I left the hospital about 36 hours after my son was born via c-section, which I thought wasn't possible, but they cleared me for everything. Of course only if Sarah is feeling up to leaving early.

[@blackadder1859]

I was an emergency preemie c-section back in 1984 when c-sections weren't as common; Sara do great! Medicine has come so much further since then and my name is Sarah, too, so I know she will definitely do well!

[@karamarie7646]

I'm really sorry about the change! I will pray for you three. I really hope you are still able to breastfeed! Lactation consultants are typically covered be insurance, don't be afraid to call one up- ahead of time, even ❤️

[@j.8678]

Totally relate to the uncomfortable awkward baby position! Lol My second baby was absolutely crazy. He would push and stretch so much it hurt. I said it felt like he was trying to stand up in there 😂😂 He was also breech up until the last little bit. My obgyn sent me to a chiropractor to try to loosen things up enough to encourage him to move, and with that and a boatload of prayers, we were able to go into labor naturally and not be induced or have a c-section. I say it was an indicator of his personality as he is a bit too rambunctious and adventurous sometimes 😂 There are always pregnancy discomforts, but none of his 3 siblings did like that before birth. Just be encouraged that even tho this pregnancy is rough, each one is different! If y'all choose to try again and are blessed with more kiddos, next time may be a breeze comparatively. Either way, praying for a safe and healthy pregnancy, delivery, and recovery for both Sara and the baby and strength for both Sara and Jordan on this journey 🙏🙏

[@ktsls82]

My C-Section was a wonderful experience. My last baby (#8) was my only C-section and I was so scared, but it was so much easier than I expected. Hugs for not getting the birth you wanted but don't worry, it can still be easy and beautiful. Praying for you.

[@dhatch04]

Sarah, you are taking this so well. (I’m sure you have harder times with this some days more than others.) I’ll be praying for all of you and the entire situation.

[@JaciStarr]

I’d pray for you but I’m not really a believer to be honest! But thinking of you and sending positive hopes/thoughts/vibes your way - I hope your recovery is speedy and your baby is healthy! You guys are going to be amazing parents and your son is going to be the coolest 😎✌🏻

[@ElizabethSantay]

My baby came 2 months early and was in the NICU for a month. He is now 15 months and does not sleep more than 2 hours at a time, and has to have mom. We would visit him 12 hours a day in the NICU, but never at night. If your baby has to be in the NICU because it is early, be there as much as you can and at night is probably better for the kid. The NICU can cause these issues that I now face. Avoid it! Good luck with the surgery and the baby 🙂💪🏻

[@abbynall7740]

It sounds like you have a great medical team, which is encouraging. No mom I know is "whatever, how can you not want a c-section" about them: most moms I know who have had them struggle with guilt and feelings of failure about it. So don't do that to yourself. This was God's plan for your family, and only He knows why, but He's with you through it. Praying for peace, medical wisdom, and a safe, smooth c-section with simple recovery.

[@meaganwillis3289]

I absolutely enjoyed the Helix intro. I was sitting here like yeah, i look like I haven’t slept in years… i had a baby a week ago and just escaped the NICU yesterday. Im freaking exhausted.

[@EveryPeachInReach]

I had to laugh when you segued into the helix ad and said I looked tired recently. Give me a break, Jordan, I'm 39 weeks pregnant 😂❤

[@avabearden9867]

I had a c-section (unplanned) and the recovery was brutal but doable! I was just able to do my first plank and sit up. My 4 month old baby can even stand on my scar now and it doesn't hurt too bad

[@PookysMom6]

Healthy mom and healthy baby are more important than how baby arrives into the world 💙 Praying for a smooth delivery and easy recovery

[@KT-rk6fn]

It will be okay! God already knows how this baby arrives in the world. Take heart knowing HE has the prefect plan for you and your baby ❤

[@breenarnianwarhorse5051]

Praying for all 3 of you tonight! ❤️ The Lord knows, and we can’t wait to see how beautifully He builds your growing family!

[@angien.6236]

That was a very clever transition to the sponsor and you called me out so...good job 👏 👏 👏

[@colbysnook7430]

I'm a C section baby! My mom said it's not fun but I turned out to be just fine! Praying for you!

[@val_smiling8474]

You look so little! He is right! You seemed to have only gained weight at the belly, so can't really tell you're pregnant until you stand up! You are so beautiful!

[@lisaroper421]

My sister-in-law had placenta previa just like yours for her fourth. She actually loved her c-section! And since she'd had 3 kids before-- I guess she knew the comparison. 🤷‍♀️ We'll be praying for you, since it is a big deal.

[@rachelthebroken1031]

Oh, Sara, I’m so sorry that you can’t have the birth you wanted! It is definitely a big change to your plans, but I will be praying for a good recovery for you and a healthy baby for you both.

[@mykaelaorwig9646]

I’m so sorry, I know this is a tough thing to adjust to when you really wanted a natural birth. 😢 I’m excited for you to have a precious little guy to love on, and praying that your surgery and recovery are much smoother even than you think possible! ❤️❤️

[@Keenestofbeans]

Sarah, sending you so much love. It can be super shocking and unexpected to be told you need a c section for your first baby. I went through similar feelings when I was told the same with my firstborn. Thankfully everything went well , baby was healthy at the end and that's all that matters. Shut out the noise and comments from everyone else, just focus on yourself, your baby, and God and everything will be fine.

[@leahs7024]

I had my daughter's head pressed against my left ribs for sooo long, it was incredibly uncomfortable (she was breech, but she moved last minute). I felt amazing relief when she finally moved, but I still had to have a c-section. Don't worry, it will be completely ok!

[@AdarableKitten]

so since the placentae is over the opening it sounds like the baby is instinctively confused on how they should be positioned as normally the placenta would be out of the way and the baby would naturally typically goes the right way around

[@Farmerk3547]

You guys are going to be amazing parents! God bless you and your baby!!!

[@katiewiesner4588]

I had placenta previa that we thought had resolved, but ended up not being completely resolved and ended up in an emergency C section due to abruption. Obviously it was scary and not what we wanted at all, but also made us super thankful to have modern medicine when we need it!

[@tessaatwater3808]

Don't let anyone make you feel bad, you're not getting the birth experience you want, and that's not fair, C-sections are a big operation, and don't let anybody tell you they're not. praying for your family!

[@carriecooper5332]

I grieved a long time after my first birth turned into an unexpected csection due to fetal malpresentation. My 2nd was a wonderful VBAC experience and I’m hoping for another VBAC with my third due this Fall.

[@jonathannerz1696]

Praying for a safe delivery! 🙏

[@stephaniebuehler8485]

Praying for healthy Mom and Baby!

[@asies2023]

We'll be praying for you, Sarah.

[@rosedotco]

Praying for y'all!😊🤍🙏

[@NikkiSchumacherOfficial]

I had placenta previa with my first and bled the whole time. So sorry you are dealing with that. But I never had placenta previa with any of my other babies. If you end up with the c section this time, you may not the other times. I have had 1 midwife/birthing center births, 1 miscarriage, 2 homebirths and 1 c section. The c section baby only lived 3 months. Five babies total and only 1 with previa. Be blessed and I pray for a healthy delivery and recovery!

[@micahinmaine]

We just had a baby via C-section 3 weeks ago he was frank Breech. I never thought we would do a C-section but everything went well spent 3 nights in the hospital.

[@alexakemmann88]

I have my 20-week anatomy scan coming up in June. I am doing dual care with an OB and midwife with plans to give birth at home, so I am really hoping there are no concerns with the ultra sound. I feel the same hesitations and potential disappointments or concerns about having a C-Section. It is a major surgery.

[@marcywhitesell497]

She looks gorgeous

[@kelseylash23]

Lol at the ad "you look like you haven't slept in years" Me laying on the couch at 12:30 in the afternoon because I honestly do feel and look like I haven't slept in years. 40weeks pregnant and have had insomnia the whole pregnancy 😂

[@brittanyberrien664]

If it's any consultation, my 1st was an unplanned c-section while my 2nd was a VBAC. I praise God for the VBAC, but I will be honest, the c-section recovery was much much easier and less painful than vaginal birth. I know everyone has different experiences, but that was mine.

[@stephyLynn7]

4 c section mom here…get a good belly binder for support for getting out of bed and walking around. And also a haaka pump pumped as much as an electric pump for me and was easier… Give yourself GRACE while healing, and don’t overdo it! Your body is recovering while you are caring for baby… try and not stress and get as much sleep as possible. You’ll do great! 😊

[@angarielthalion7867]

I hear about everyone having complications these days.. and I marvel more and more at my own mother, who birthed all 9 of us at home. Like she really must be the luckiest woman I know! I hope I inherited whatever she’s got. 😂

[@hycynth82828]

Sarah looks so beautiful

[@ForeverFashionGirl21]

I will say a couple things- 1 a planned c section is a way better than unplanned or emergency! You can get an epidural so you can be awake for it! This means you can see baby right after! You can also say no to them doing things to baby until you are in recovery. You also can say no to shots- just know there will be some pushback. And two you can have a home birth next time! You don’t have to have another c section. Find people that support and encourage you! You also will need a lot of help. You can still have a beautiful breastfeeding journey. Which is amazing. There is hope. I also want to say I’m sorry. As a c section is like the worst case scenario for myself. Big hugs and prayers.

[@Eclair330]

As a c-section mom, I think I know why people act like c-sections are no big deal. The people that have never had one don’t understand how big of a deal it is. I’ve heard a lot of people calling it the easy way. Sure, the actual effort involved in delivering the baby is less, but then the recovery is way more difficult than a vaginal birth. But then the moms that have had c-sections may make light of it because there is no price too high to pay for a healthy baby. I had a very traumatic experience. My son is pre-term (27weeks) and I had to have an emergency c-section due to cord prolapse. It was the most difficult and painful thing I’ve ever done, but I would gladly do it a thousand times to bring my son into this world. Once you hold your baby in your arms, you realize that a c-section is a small price for such a wonderful privilege as motherhood.

[@rachelw3533]

God bless your family! 😊

[@Michamerr]

There is grief that comes with your birth plan looking different than your wishes. I had three intervention-free births in the hospital but one birth I needed to be induced as I got near the 42 week mark for a medical reason. That came with a lot of baggage (and tears) and fear it would cause more interventions and as Jordan joked, I felt a certain way about having my hand in technically “picking the birthday.” What I will say is that God was felt so deeply in all my deliveries, including (and maybe especially?) the induction birth. This may be a choice out of your hands but there are so many more choices in the details before, during, and after you still have to make your birth look closer to what you wanted. It took me a while to understand that. And for every friend, family member, or medical personnel who do not understand why a c-section or other medical intervention would be a “big deal” to you, there are tons of women who get it. The eye rolls and “you don’t get a trophy” comments never stop, in child birth or in child raising. I think it means you’re doing a great job 😂❤. Praying for you guys to have a healthy delivery for both mom and baby. 🙏

[@joyfitz]

Jordan: You look extremely tired recently... Me literally waking up from a rare afternoon nap 30 minutes earlier that i took for no apparent reason...

[@Happytown7523]

Hey guys, I would look into Delilah Loeppky's fourth birth story to her vbac baby. She was given no other option than a repeat c-section due to placenta previa, but she kept pushing for ultrasounds late into her pregnancy and it moved just enough millimeters so that she could have a natural vaginal delivery. They cannot determine whether or not you have complete placenta previa at your 20 week ultrasound, because it may move just enough. I would do ultrasounds late into your third trimester because it might because a low-lying placenta instead. That's what I would do.

[@cheri1567]

Wow. People who have said oh you are having a baby you should be excited about this, even though it’s a major surgery are just insensitive to your feelings and that’s not right. I’m so sorry. I hope that everything goes well for the birth and surgery

[@taliaward8789]

🙏🏼🙏🏼❤️

[@andyramirez6721]

My mom said she had to have a C-section with me because I never turned. Apparently, I was sitting up and until the last day, I never turned around. I don't know about her placenta history, but as far as I know, I was the problem 😅

[@hycynth82828]

Sarah is beautiful

[@TheMennomilist]

"Are the 70s coming back or something." HAHA. You look lovely pregnant, Sara! I feel like most women I know these days have C-Sections. I am not saying this is your situation, but most of the stories I have heard from these women show that they are pressured into having them and they cost more money so doctors/hospitals get more out of it. All three of my births were vaginal, but I did not have the placenta previa issue, so I don't know. I do know a handful of women who had home births and they had breech babies that were turned at birth without issue and most of the women I have known to have C-Sections said they had breech babies. Anyway, I hope that Sara has a very successful and beautiful birth. May your healing go well too. The healing process for C-Section takes a while longer. You can do it! We are cheering for you and praying for you and that sweet baby!

[@TheDebater94]

Best birth is live birth