3rd Trimester PREGNANCY Q&A (baby is coming soon!)

[@ameliabomgaars]

I love your positive energy around pregnancy/labor/postpartum! It really helped me not to fear having kids. Everyone is always no negative about it, so it’s nice to see someone being so positive!

[@00Mercredi00]

Yes! It’s always so refreshing to see someone that positive! I’m pregnant and it really helps.

[@lollo-cr9vf]

Yeah! and the last labor video helped me a lot with my fear of labour so looking foward to this that can help even more!

[@amelialin6903]

I agree!

[@marie-louiseweerheim4224]

Our oldest is called after my grandmother but her second name is the name she is called. Our second is called after my father's first name(female version), my husband's grandmother's name and my mother's middle name (same name) and is called her third name.

[@michiebutterfly7785]

@@00Mercredi00 there are so few NEW excitements left in life once we are adults!! I found the whole thing so exciting!! All the way til the day my son was bored. I had morning sickness my whole pregnancy but still, there was something new every week! I hope both you and baby are doing wonderfully!! I’m sure you can’t wait to meet them!:)😍

[@atc35012]

I'm female. That said, my older brother and I insisted on sharing a room until I was eight and he was eleven years old. I had my own room and he had his but we didn't want to be apart.

[@tabithaburnette2264]

LOVE your stance on birthing. I’ve heard so many women say that they are stronger than others for opting out of pain meds. That it’s “harder”. I’ve had an epidural that worked with 1/3 kids. So 2/3 I’ve felt every ounce of discomfort. Wish all natural mamas thought like you!!

[@kaylalee7861]

It’s so interesting to hear other people takes on natural labor. Almost everyone in my family has had to be induced and in the hospital during their births because their bodies couldn’t actually naturally do it alone. I think it’s so important to respect other people’s decisions on their birth plan, but I love hearing your ideas so much. Keep killing it as a mom. 🌸

[@emilybethmitchell]

I am planning a natural birth. Prayers everything goes well!

[@hannahelireb]

Me too 🙏🏻

[@maggiehaddock8400]

I’m a labor and delivery nurse. I love natural births. The best advice I can give u is it’s all mental. U have to stay in control and focus on ur breathing. Take it one contraction at a time. U r strong and u got this!!! 💙

[@lmt6672]

You will do great. Im due in 4 weeks with my 4th and im planning a natural birth.. i always mentally prepare myself with biblical words of affirmation or positive affirmations!

[@nattyophelia7879]

I had my 6th baby in Nov and it was natural, after attempting 5 times I finally had my natural. My biggest thing is completely relaxing your body from your chest down. I literally let myself float in the tub for most of my labor and the warm water made it totally doable. You gotta follow your gut and whatever feels best for you- speak up and do it! Your comfort will absolutely make your labor easier and faster. Good luck and prayers!!

[@emilybethmitchell]

@@nattyophelia7879 I plan on using a doula as well as a tub! I'm preparing my body by doing prenatal workouts and also hypnobabies. I'm doing everything in my power to make it a successful birth, but since it's my first baby, I have no clue what to expect. Anything can happen so I want to be prepared for it all!

[@bekad9893]

Pregnancy is a blessing, I’m 46 now and was never able to conceive… You truly are blessed

[@fairytaleviola]

That's one of my biggest fears, sorry for you

[@relizabee]

"If Calvin was a girl he would have been Elizabeth but Calvin was a boy so Calvin was Calvin." lol 😂😂

[@MeganMarie1]

I almost cried when you said Darcy. I lost our sweet boy Darcy Stephen at 16 weeks last week. ❤

[@brittaney3629]

So sorry for your loss ❤

[@meddie99]

So sorry for your loss! I lost my Joel at 17 weeks. I know your pain!

[@tessaw1013]

“DON’T do a cartwheel in pregnancy. I was not thinking. ALSO I did do a cartwheel in another pregnancy to get baby to flip and it worked, so there’s that for you.” 🤣🤣🤣 I cannot IMAGINE trying to do a cartwheel while pregnant oh my goodness 🤣🤣🤣

[@LizzyTwifehomemaker]

I'm the same. Even before getting pregnant I would watch labor videos for fun....some of my family members think I'm weird to do that, but I don't know, its interesting! I also have learned a lot from watching those videos, and I think they are helping me prepare for labor and delivery myself now that I am in my 3rd trimester.

[@donnacarols8823]

You literally rocked your home birth last time!you made it look so easy. Praying you have another awesome labor! I am 23 weeks and planning on birthing at a birth center but I’d love to try for a home birth ☺️

[@minyonnejoubert2591]

Hoping and Praying baby is healthy✨

[@CaileyElise]

I am currently 35 weeks pregnant with my third baby. I must say it has been so neat to follow along with your pregnancy while I am pregnant too. 😊

[@JanelleMercedes]

Yes same!! (30 weeks here) ☺️

[@christinasmithart5687]

37 weeks here and it’s been fun for me to follow along as well! Especially struggling with SPD and having someone to relate to.

[@elizabethalfson1973]

I love your positivity and your faith! I just found out I'm pregnant with my first. Please pray for me and this little poppy seed! Love your videos! :)

[@sensualnina83]

Congratulations 👏🏾 Preparing mentally is the biggest part. Read all you can and educate yourself! You Got this!

[@MissRikkiKat]

How's your lil bud? 🥰 I'm 7 months currently with my first as well 🤗

[@ThePookiepie98]

I'm named after my mom (her middle name is Natalie) and I've always loved being named after her! Especially in this age, it's always baby boys that are named after their dad and I loved how my mom broke that mold! Always made me feel like I was living my own version of Gilmore Girls! Truly is a special bond.

[@naylima9688]

Man, she's so GREAT. Im 17, being mom is my worse nightmare, im pagan witch and i just LOVE her videos. This shows how kind and friendly she is. She can make people all around the world, from all kind of cultures and beliefs love her and her family. Im send you and your family good energies, Sarah! You are AMAZING

[@MaCkEnZiEcIeRra1]

Oh I’m so excited for you!! I’m due with baby #1 August 12th. So I’ve been so blessed to walk through my first pregnancy with you!! Sending prayer to you, your baby, and your whole family during this journey! Love you sister ❤️

[@mog-gyveroneill2500]

I have had 7 children, 5 were home births, no medical intervention. I loved your last video of your home birth, it was fantastic Edit: first labour was 4hrs..fastest labour 37 minutes..

[@mtheron100]

Oh wow! 37 minutes?! That's insane! 32 weeks with my fourth and my last(natural, non medicated) birth was 6hrs and I thought that was quick. Rockstar Momma!

[@mog-gyveroneill2500]

@@mtheron100 you're pretty rockstar yourself!! Lol....after my 4th I said no more..well, that never happened😆! Edit: Many congratulations on your next lil' sweetie pie, I reckon it'll be sooo quick!

[@mikat688]

Wow ! What a super mama !!!!

[@cassandrahughes2897]

@@mtheron100 my first child took just under 15 min to push out start to finish lol it helps I have ridden horses my entire life so my core muscles have always been amazingly strong. Once the head popped through you literally could see her shoot out the rest the way 🤣

[@jennamarie7147]

Sarah!!!! Thank you so so much for validating c-sections and epidurals! Honestly, I am such a wimp with pain so when I have children, I definitely want an epidural. I follow a lot of “natural”/homebirth moms on social media and I feel like a lot of them get somehow mad at people who have c-sections or epidurals? Idek it’s a weird flex but anyway, thank you. You said it beautifully - as long as the baby is out and mom and baby are healthy, who cares how others give birth? Much love💕💕💕

[@daniellewardd]

😂 The pelvis story was very entertaining, Sarah. Anywho, I can’t wait for new baby 🥳. Time travels so fast 💨; I can’t believe you’re in your third trimester. Godspeed ✨💕

[@sarahvasquez3919]

I had a natural birth for my first, then I got pregnant 3 months later with twins and had them at 26 weeks and had to have emergency c section. Then for my 3rd pregnancy I tried to do go for a vaginal birth but unfortunately the doctor felt it would be to risky because for my previous c section I was cut higher on my stomach which could make it dangerous to push the baby out. And to add to it, baby number 4 was not coming on his own as quickly as doctors hoped he would. So sadly that didn’t work out but I tried and God gave me an excellent doctor and it worked out the way that kept me and baby safe and alive and I’m extremely grateful!!

[@ralphnsandimartin]

I loved watching Elizabeth being born. Can't wait to see this one born.

[@jaegoodbrand9599]

Love that you talked about the judgement of women looking down on other women for the way they give birth or choose to give birth. None of them is better than the other, its all birth and beautiful! 🥰 Love following you along on your pregnancy journey, I just had my first baby three weeks ago via emergency c-section. I loved being pregnant alongside you and Delilah, and I am so excited for your summer babies! Also love the names that you said!

[@katerichardson1887]

I just found out 2 days ago that I'm pregnant! We have been planning this so I've been enjoying watching your pregnancy videos but now that it's actually happening it makes me even more excited to watch your baby videos!

[@MommaDrake02]

I have birth to my little boy last month. I tried for a natural birth, however I ended up needing to both be induced and getting an epidural. I don't regret either choice, it was such a wild ride of a pregnancy. Prayers for you and your baby!

[@julieannelovesbooks]

all births are valid births. I wish you and your boy all the health in the world

[@something.about.plants2495]

Same here, I didn’t get induced, but I ended up getting an epidural after girl wouldn’t come down and I wouldn’t finish dialating! I realized how freaking tense my muscles are in general, so I’m hoping some relaxation exercises will help me not be so tense next time around haha

[@Ishbelable]

Me too. I had some morphine to get some sleep the night before my daughter was born and the epidural the day of. Induction 'pre-labour' lasted about 40 hours for me were I was borderline active labour for a very long time. Definitely not the pregnancy, labour and birth I was ever expecting for my 1st time. But I made the best choice for me and believe the pain medications were the only reason I had the strength to push her out as quickly as needed when she went into distress at the very end.

[@michiebutterfly7785]

@@Ishbelable I’m so glad both you and baby girl are healthy and safe! I had a similar story as yours but mine ended in an emergency c section (I wouldn’t dilate) it’s crazy how wild it can get!😜🥰

[@clairestandley82]

Planning on having a home birth after a c-section🙏 I was induced with my son and was bullied into a bunch of interventions by my OB and opted for a c-csection when he went into distress cuz of all the drugs he was on.😢 This time around, I feel confident that God knew what he was doing when he created my body and my baby. So I feel good about my chances of having a safe and healthy birth at home if I am left undisturbed!

[@ohdearkaroline]

You are so refreshing to watch, so real. Love all your videos :)

[@NastasiaGrace]

Dude I will click SO fast when that home birth vog goes up lol I've watched her birth of Ellie like 4 times. Is that weird does that make me weird? 😂

[@ajbcreationsmt]

Not to me, she is such a trooper. I loved seeing a mom so in control of herself, especially in comparison to a lot of home birth videos. She makes it look so natural and normal, which it is!

[@nataliasharapovakuzachstav2929]

I watched it a few times for motivation and encouragement for my own labor! "I know this is out of context but 'Come to me all who labor and I will give you rest'" My fave quote from that video lol 😆

[@mckenzielabate2129]

I love watching labor videos, especially while I’m pregnant 😭 They make me emotional every time

[@elliebrooks329]

I'm literally dying laughing at the cartwheel story. 😭 "between my cartwheel, my prenatle chiropractor and my pelvic floor specialist" I love how cartwheel tops that list like the cartwheel has its own medical license. Made my day as I'm laying here with morning (all day) sickness. Thanks Sarah!

[@Immiadancing]

Girl you're having a pregnancy glow!!!! You look gorgeous 💕💕💕💕💕💕 Blessings for you and your family

[@keirajones5062]

I have five, and my baby days are long over but I still love watching these sorts of videos, brings a lot of memories back. All five of mine were born vaginally, unmedicated, although 4 out 5 I really wanted an epidural. I didn't love childbirth, but that moment you first meet them makes it all worthwhile

[@MMyers-mh4jq]

That is one of the things that is my biggest pet peeve is stating a c-section is the easy way out.. like who is getting cut open through muscle sound easier to anyone... did think this before I had to have not 1 but 4 due to tilted pelvis... 🤯

[@maggiehaddock8400]

Definitely not easy! Not only do most ppl labor first then they have to get major surgery! They get the worst of both. C-section mommas are tough 💪🏻

[@mikescountrygirl]

I was feeling like a total failure, because after pushing for 2 and a half hours I had to get a c section. I'm glad I asked my doctor afterwards if I would have been able to push him out and he said not without damaging his shoulder. My boys shoulder was stuck on my pelvic bone. It was not an easy recovery not being able to get up on my own being so sore just having surgery, and trying to hold my baby too with a catheter, IVs and blood transfusion bags. C sections are not the easy way out. No matter how you deliver your baby the only thing that matters is baby and momma are safe and healthy.

[@something.about.plants2495]

Yeah i haven’t had a csection but no way does that seem “easy”! Major surgery? Uhhh what’s easy about that 🤦🏻‍♀️ birth is birth! You rock, mama.

[@mialoubou]

posted 18 seconds ago! love you Sarah, Kieran and the kiddos (can’t wait to meet number four!) lots of love and luck for your pregnancy from england xxx

[@theharrisonwild7129]

Your labor video with Elizabeth was one of the first I ever watched after I decided on a home birth. ❤️

[@madelynaustin6783]

Having been diagnosed with hyperemesis gravidarum this pregnancy I am so grateful every time I see my belly get bigger and gaining weight. Love these videos and love all your content! It’s kept me sane while I’ve been sick 💜

[@marie-louiseweerheim4224]

I hope you feel better soon!

[@simplystacy5747]

So excited for you guys! We’re due July 8th with our first and are attempting an at home water birth 🤞 watching your last birth video really reassured me to go that route and I’m so so excited! Glad to hear your pelvis is doing better! Pelvic floor specialists are an absolute blessing during pregnancy

[@mandychristiansen8078]

your cartwheel episode 😂 glad you’re feeling better though!

[@britaneelunbeck3011]

I love this so much, your cartwheel story is amazing! I am currently pregnant with my 3rd and due August 4th! I also have pelvic Symphasis disfunction so I feel you on the pain it brings! But thank you so much for all of your information. I was suffering for a while before hearing you talk about the specialists you see and now I am seeing some myself 🥰🥰🥰

[@michiebutterfly7785]

“CARTWHEEL QUEEN”!! The Sarah Therese MERCH we all didn’t know we needed!!😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍I would love that shirt! I would definitely buy the first one!:)

[@rachelemazza8623]

Dear fellow Hippy Mama ... Love your videos, thank you for sharing and love those cute little people you're growing!! I've had 3 .. I remember the midwife telling me as you have more babies, the harder the pregnancy the easier the labor. You got this sister! Thank you for talking about the pelvic floor specialist. I'm almost 58 and need to see one myself. The thought was in the bak of my mind and you talking about it has brought it to the forefront. Making my appt this week! BTW .. thanks also for inspiring with the whole house declutter .. and LOVE the pink trees wallpaper!! - So serene! Hugs Rachele~ (Aug 1 baby!!)

[@sophiesadds1153]

Thanks for saying birth is birth. Get sick of the judgement for c-sections. I have a medical issue (bicornuate uterus) means my kids were all breech and if we had any more they would likely be to- people tell me I took easy was out constantly and I wanna punch them in the face. Thanks for saying birth is birth we all superwoman regardless. ❤

[@florencejoy5209]

C sections can even be harder( with the stitches and prolonged healing. So how can someone say that? ??

[@maggiehaddock8400]

C-sections r major surgery! This drives me nuts too. No one says that any other recovery from surgery is easy. I hate when my patients work so hard then are heart broken because they ended up with a c-section. I do my job because I love encouraging the strength inside each woman. ❤️

[@tamiraking9965]

It feels like you guys just announced that you’re expecting. TIME IS FLYING! ❤️

[@laurac4576]

I love your answer to the growing belly Q. It is truly a privilege.. we have had four miscarriages in a row. 3 D&Cs. 6 weeks, 10.5 weeks, 9.5 weeks, 12.2 weeks. It’s crazy! We had 2 “easy” pregnancies and live births before these last 4 babes. Anyway, thank you for being you.

[@annetteelder-clark505]

I don't even know you, but I keep getting more and more excited for you. How are those sweet kids feeling about sharing you with a new baby? Hope everything continues to go smoothly and thanks so much for sharing your journey. 😊

[@shiyyymg]

I literally wait for you to upload I actually truly love your videos even your controversial ones. I love how outspoken you are plus the amazing marriage, motherhood, and life advice you give!!! Love ur channel

[@rmashers]

Yes all the way to the tub! I am so sure that’s what helped me not need an epidural during my birth! It got me from 7-9 ish centimeters in so much less pain!

[@rebekahsummers4953]

The cartwheel story is killing me 😆🤣 I’ve rewatched that story too many times 🤣

[@jennyanderson9357]

Thank you for what you said about cesarean birth. I wanted to be completely natural but I was really naiive and wound up induced, horrible back labor, she never dropped and was born emergency cesarean with a big bruise on the back of her head. I wish I had done more classes and researched more and I felt less than for so many years. I feel so much better about it but I hear a lot of women putting down cesareans and sometimes it gets to me.

[@tamtnj3444]

I can’t wait for the little baby 😍 Sarah I really love you

[@tamtnj3444]

@@SarahTherese OMG OMG She replied 😍 Omg sooo happy 💋💋💋💋💋💋 III LLLlllllloooooovvvvvveeeeee yyyyyyyooooU

[@MC-bm2ph]

Sarah, your hair is soooo cute!! You are glowing and beautiful.

[@clairebyrd4684]

Thérèse is such a sweet name! I took it as my confirmation name, after St. Thérèse of Lisieux who helped me understand what Matthew 18:3 means in a whole new light. Praying for you and your sweet little one!

[@SewwithLiebe]

Your cartwheel story literally made me LOL! 😂 SARAH! You’re hilarious. Glad it turned out for the best. 😁 Loving these pregnancy vids ❤️

[@ismia6113]

I was always planning for a natural birth. I arrived at the hospital and was ready for this. I prepared myself for months… but then i was in labor for 38 hours… I could handle the pain but I was so tired i felt myself slipping away. The doctors gave me a choice, an epidural to have an opening for the baby cause I just couldnt get to the 10cm. Then it went so fast in 1h the baby came out. I felt everything cause the pain numbing came after the birth 😂 then I was out and could not walk around. It was my first and unfortunatly not everything goes as planned, but I was so proud of myself and felt so blessed. Now honestly I am not afraid to do it all over again if God is willing to bless us with another baby. You are such an inspiration! My regards from Belgium!

[@alicia4899]

I’m 19 weeks today and Lord willing, will be able to have a natural labor and delivery again for the third time. Thanks for sharing your journey

[@alexacahill400]

SARAH besides for my fiance you are EASILY my favorite person on this planet. You are such a role model for me :)

[@OasismyParadise]

I'm the eldest and a girl in a family of 3 brothers! The age range from me to the youngest is 5 years and we (all 4 of us) shared a room until I was 15! It always felt special because we would all go to bed around the same time, took turns saying goodnight to each person and knew how one another fell asleep. It definitely brought us close together and I never regret having to share my room with them!

[@crazyleaf257]

I appreciate your honesty about not thinking about the cartwheel that's so me

[@jankaaishakovacs7714]

I shared room with my brother until I was 8 and he 10. It was so much fun :D

[@melcb7027]

Hi Sarah! Love your channel and would be funny to see "Marco" do the pregnancy challenge..! Haha 😆

[@elliebartlett9064]

Yes!!!!

[@elizabethcolledge5635]

Right there with you with the gallstone pain. It makes pregnancy way more tricky. I had 5 gallbladder episodes in one month and the labor and delivery staff was blaming me even as I’ve been on the appropriate diet. My gallbladder issues is the biggest thing that scares me to be pregnant again along with pelvic problems (but I’m working on therapy for this problem).

[@nataliasharapovakuzachstav2929]

Wow, I can't believe you are about to have 4 kids! So proud of you mama! I just had my first 3 months ago and had ridiculous back labor. I literally thought "I don't know if I could do that again" it was so bad. But then, baby changed my mind. Lol 😆 I would do it again. 🤣 But gotta prepare more! Love you sister!

[@shammah4374]

Do you squat throughout your pregnancy? Or only from a certain amount of weeks ?

[@AC-iw5mv]

Please make the prepping for labour video soon!!!!!!!

[@mags7815]

I am loving your positive attitude towards labor and Postpartum i love you Sarah

[@hannahrehm2614]

Your skin is glowing!! Please do an updated skincare routine?? 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@amelialee9438]

I planned on a natural birth with my daughter. My ideal birth would’ve been a water birth… But she loved her womb apartment so much she did not want to come out even at 42 weeks. I had to be induced. After 4 days of labor, I asked for epidural- and it failed. I still went on and finally got to pushing for 5 hours. Baby did not descend, so I had to have an urgent cesarean surgery. It was traumatic, but both my daughter and I are healthy! I’m still grieving the loss of my desired birth and processing through what happened. But I’d do it 10 times again for my baby daughter. It amazes me how we are made so strong as women. In the end, we just have to leave it all to God and have faith. I’ll be praying for you that God will assist you in every step of your birth!

[@christinacottrell6505]

I got the epidural with my first at 9cm. I did a completely pain med free births with my second and third babies. Honestly the pain was Almost unbearable for me and I felt out of control during transition. I’m not sure I can do it again. I would probably consider an epidural if I got pregnant with a 4th baby.

[@HollehhMarie]

If you have back labor, it’s body ripping apart pain in my experience. And tummy labor is a DREAM in comparison!

[@emilymack6283]

100% this!

[@AC-iw5mv]

Yes. How does one prevent back labour?????

[@blueirishcougar]

Yes! C section is not the easy way out. I have had 1 emergency, 1 scheduled and have another one coming in December. My 1st got stuck in my pelvis. I thought I was going to die on the table during the c-section. 2nd one went better but the pain.... so intense... doesn't help that I am allergic to the common pain meds given for c-sections.. 🤦‍♀️ I am terrified for my next one.

[@Μαρίνα.Β]

Oh that sounds terrifying😣 Stay strong friend, you have what you need even if you have to go through trouble. Those are really really hard things, so you 'll be in my prayers too❤️ You're truly a fighter!

[@brenna5202]

I’m 4w3d with my 3rd and I’m planning on a natural birth. First daughter I had an epidural, second daughter I didn’t have time for one so I had her natural, now that I know I can do it naturally, I’m planning that route again!

[@annazilar8932]

Hey due date buddy! My little one is (my first) coming on August 8th(: im planning on going to labor with an open mind too ! I feel you on that pelvic pain!! Your videos have helped me alot, your awesome I'm glad you and baby are doing great(:

[@thayerwilliams905]

You've talked about how much pelvic pain you have during pregnancy. Do you think it'd equal to your labor pain, or which one hurts you more?

[@katelyn1384]

I just had my first son unmedicated at home in January and I had to push for 4 hours after 68 hours in labor...I would love my next to just come in a few minutes of pushing!! 😅😂 Praying blessings over your labor and delivery, Sarah. You're going to be amazing! 🙌

[@kellyncapps5033]

My little Eliana was born last year on August 10th! We call her Ellie all the time! So excited for you! ❤️

[@oliviagiordano5987]

Aww I share a birthday with your daughter! I love her name. :)

[@bethanyhenderson8686]

I figured out what labor pains were sort of like. If you ever had a charlie horse, like in your calf muscle, its literally a charlie horse. IN YOUR UTERUS. Because that entire muscle and surrounding area tightens up uncontrollably during a contraction, just like that muscle in your leg. Only....think about that large area holding that baby.... So yea. A contraction is a massive charlie horse in your uterus. BTW also had a water birth with my second, and am praying you have a peaceful home birth!!! xoxo

[@nikeishaharriott8545]

Praying for ur bundle of joy to shed a miracle upon your household.

[@sarahb9439]

I also had intense back labour with my baby. I know I felt contractions in my stomach, too, but I don't remember them as much -- I only remember the feeling I got in my back. I remember thinking afterward that if I had only laboured in my belly, labour would have been easy, haha! I later found out (after the birth of my daughter, when I went to see a chiropractor for the first time in my life) that my pelvis was totally unaligned! I'm positive that's what caused my back labour. Next time, I will be seeing a chiro AND a massage therapist throughout my whole pregnancy!

[@chrtycpr]

I'd love to see a video about how you prepared mentally & spiritually for birth. It's something I've been pondering alot and trying to do myself.

[@jamesfv1]

I LOVED your last birth video, it was beautiful. Really hope you get to experience that again. 💜

[@daniya01kamal]

I dont know why i have this feeling that the baby is a boy! But it doesnt matter as long as they are healthy 💙

[@irinastraistean1884]

I have three children and I genuinely believed I'd die when I was I labour. It was very very painful. Everybody's pain threshold and tolerance is different and that's why epidural is totally ok (I didn't have epidural because apparently it hindered my dilation). I used gas with my third birth, but honestly it did not help significantly.

[@acornsandhoney2763]

Aww, girl! I feel for you! Sounds like my experience. 4 years later, the pain still comes to mind often, and when i try to decribe it, even just to myself, i say that all i could think at the time (i say 'think' even though i was long past logical thought) was "I wanna die." It was like everything i was as a person had ceased to exist, all there was was pain, and i was just ready to die.

[@mariebambelle7361]

Exactly what I experienced too... i also have three children and my best delivery was my last : induced labor with epidural from the start... and still, i found it very painful despite the epidural...but i didn't want to die (contrary to the first two), so it was OK 👌

[@irinastraistean1884]

@@mariebambelle7361 I was induced all three times

[@arbretree5463]

Thanks for spreading positive energy through your channel 🤗! Stay blessed.

[@throughtheglassfilms2278]

Yay for home births! I’ll be having my first one any day now! 🤗 I’m almost 39 weeks pregnant with our first currently. 🤰🏼

[@klpartydecor]

I had an emergency csection 2 weeks ago. It is by no means the easy way out. The recovery is really hard!!! Just get the baby out healthy.

[@larissafauss2579]

I am about 23 weeks pregnant with my third. I am the opposite when it come to labor. Both of my babies went to 41 weeks and 1 day and I had to be induced with pitocin (and elected to have an epidural with both half way through due to the intense pain). 😅 My birth goals are to go into labor on my own (I have been practicing relaxing because I’m usually tensed up) and to not tear. I did not tear with my second child and recovery was much better. With my first I tore a little bit and bleeding was heavy and long for me. I hope you have a good third trimester!! 😄

[@TMelkk]

Your stance on epidural is refreshing. When I was expecting my first baby, people felt like telling me how they delivered babies without an epidural... made me feel like getting one would be a failure. Not cool. As it turned out, I got an epidural, but the epidural itself failed and numbed only the left half of my body, despite the anesthesist trying to fix it a couple times. So I’ve had both experiences :)

[@naturalmama_of_5]

I'm not sure if you read your comments or not... I wouldn't have time to lol BUT I always have my kids home when I give birth!! They're welcome to come and go as they please. 4th baby was overnight so they slept through that (it was a little traumatic so it worked) we turn a favorite tv show on when it's TIME to keep the toddler busy. And this time my aunt took them for a few hours while I was laboring but they came home and my oldest got to be in the room when baby was born. It's nice to just keep things super casual and just part of our life lol

[@hannahfoster7941]

I'm almost exactly a month behind you, my baby is due September 10th. Loving all the pregnancy content! We are also not finding out the gender and planning for a home birth. Glad to hear your pelvis is doing better! Love from Ontario (we are originally from BC and my husband is from Mission, so not far from you - hoping to move back soon!)

[@laylamorgan4018]

Hello from Scotland 😊love watching your videos love a good declutter lol... So happy your pregnancy is going well. Love to you and your family x

[@heathers7960]

Scotland 😍

[@samanthamccoy15]

Praying your labor goes smoothly and baby and mama are healthy 💗

[@serenitymattingly]

I send your birth vlog with Elizabeth to everyone! It's so empowering! I how you do another one with this baby 👶

[@angelagarcia7093]

OMG someone let her adopt more children, she's going to have more kids anyway. She has already brought 4 (almost) babies to this world, she has done enough!

[@shelbys2750]

I had my 4th baby at home with a 6year old, 4year old, and 2year old. It worked out that I went into labor after the kids went to bed and baby was born before they woke up, except that the 2year old woke up and was very concerned but interested and sweet about seeing me in labor.

[@nancymillet8210]

I always say if you’re pushing a baby out of your body whether you have pain meds or not it’s natural.

[@makingamama]

Back labor is no joke. One of my labors was entirely back labor and the other ended in back labor.

[@MsNubiansoul]

All three of my children were back labor. Ugh it’s terrible. Lol

[@sarahgrace4473]

Oh I love your hair! you're looking beautiful! And boy I love seeing that baby bump!!

[@taralorraine9814]

I started using youtube because of your videos 💜 be well 😁😁🌸

[@saltinlight8267]

It is so refreshing to hear someone hold vaginal and cesarean delivery up on the same level. With my first I wanted vaginal delivery so badly. I was in labor for 27 hours and pushed for over an hour and they couldn't figure out why he wouldn't come out. During the pushing his heart rate plummeted along with mine and my blood pressure and they rushed me to emergency cesarean. After, the doctor looked at me and said, "Honey, your pelvis wouldn't allow you to give birth to a golf ball." 😂😂😂 Lucky baby and I were okay and my daughter was just straight cesarean. But what really hurt is a few years after my daughters birth someone actually said to me that because I didn't have a vaginal delivery that I'm not a mother, that I don't love my kids, and that they should be taken from me. This was completely shocking to me that someone could have that mindset. She didn't even know that I medically can't give birth vaginally. People should be sooooo careful about what they say.

[@saltinlight8267]

Also wanted to add that I so admire how much you love Jesus. I'm right there with you! And, at least where I'm at, I simply can't find a lot of women who share that same love and devotion. It's so great when I can find another sister even if they are far away! Also also...did NOT want to freak you out with my birth story. You have had successful vaginal deliveries. I never have. So you are A OK and I know you will be through this babe too. I was just reflecting on my comment and like....mmmmmm she doesn't want to hear that in her third trimester😂😂😭🤦🤦🤦

[@themasterbower]

I pushed for 2 hours but it was by choice! I wanted to have my body gently stretch as baby made her way out. No tearing, no stress, baby’s heart rate was fine and it was an awesome birth! I know what you mean though, having a stuck baby is no fun for anyone.