WHAT WAS IT LIKE GIVING BIRTH IN ITALY? And Other Questions

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Thanks for watching the video What was it like giving birhth n Italy?

[@lisaneinast4425]

What a beautiful view out of that kitchen window!

[@Chestnut442]

Stunning, isn't it?

[@Queerz4Palestein]

It's fake.

[@KathyLop1956]

Can you tell us about your weddings, please? With pictures!!!!!

[@anneofgreengables1619]

Nikki isn't married.

[@contactsuzi7096]

Honestly Nicki, these chats with Elizabeth are wonderful. Aperitivo was such a great idea on your part because it frees you to talk about anything...and today's chat about giving birth was an eye opener. Bisou to both of you. Suzi

[@kemikemi]

These sit down talks are PHENOMENAL!

[@annslato5210]

❤yes! Very enjoyable

[@heather1778]

I love these girl chats with you two. Elizabeth is such a lovely person and you can tell she’s a true friend.

[@LaReynedeNeige]

Thank goodness for your mum being there, Nicki!

[@janefreda7034]

You're both very good storytellers. My jaw dropped a couple of times when you were telling your story Nicki.

[@deb7518]

Mine, too!

[@aleta5873]

As a retired Registered Nurse in LA area, I am appalled at the treatment you had to endure. I'm so sorry. Thank goodness all the girls were born healthy.

[@antoinetteflaherty3988]

I got an Italian friend and told me all this about the hospital system and that was in 2014 they are due to an update 😮

[@nancybrown-xb1zn]

I had emergency surgery in Milano in 1990. A public hospital. 6 beds in the room. I was shaved with a straight edge razor by a brute of a nurse . Then I was wheeled into the operating room and there was a row of men in scrubs and masks just standing in a line looking at me . I had to crawl naked onto the operating table. I spent 8 days in the hospital. I always thought I would write a book about it! 😅 It was my first experience in a hospital and I am American so it's quite different here. But I survived 😂

[@janefreda7034]

@@nancybrown-xb1zn omg!

[@wendymarshall5549]

This reminds me of my experience giving birth in Genova 41 years ago. The midwife told me off for speaking English to my baby saying "I don't know why you are speaking English to her , she won't understand" as if she was going to understand Italian instead!

[@penelopetoniaccini8783]

You can't beat stupidity!

[@relocatetoEUROPE]

Hilarious

[@almathees3839]

Whoa!!!🤯

[@shervajoseph-kelly2275]

😂

[@intheocean007]

😅😂

[@AnnaBlueStar]

I am literally crying as I hear this awful treatment Nicki. Thank god your mum was there x

[@lizwilliams14]

My sons were born in Canada in the 1970s. Nobody was allowed at the birth. I can’t remember but I think they showed me both of them and then whisked them away. I am pretty sure I had to look through a nursery window to look at them. I can’t remember. All of my sisters and I had almost no labour. With my second son my husband went out and I almost had to call an ambulance. I was only at the hospital about an hour before he was born. The next day another mother said she was mad. I arrived had a baby. Left the room and she was still there! We had a laugh about it.

[@HookyBroadstock]

As a midwife of 40+ years in Australia I am horrified at what you endured Nicki! But Skye has been worth it 🥰

[@Roslyngal]

I gave birth to a daughter in Australia a decade ago, and I’d have been only too happy to swap for Nicki’s experience. Talking to other Aussie mums, it was not a rare situation unfortunately. And I’m a very tough cookie!

[@matthewlynton8915]

It’s Italy , misogynistic and catholic I guess it’s accepted .

[@rosemultari9534]

@@Roslyngal I gave birth in Australia I also had a cesarean He was born at 11.30 at night Around 1am a nurse came in the room handed me my son and said he’s your baby his cring

[@rosemultari9534]

His crying is keeping all the babies awake Than 2 days later another nurse came in and told me I should be up and walking. So there even in Australia I had bad experience.

[@sofiasruk3421]

I had my son in Australia, in Melbourne, at private hospital and wanted to lieve next day ,becouse not enough nurses to help you, ....I was so disappointed.

[@jenny_avocado]

Nicki, that's crazy that Carlo was not allowed to sleep in the private room with you, but your mum was, especially after hearing that the doctor was freely willing to expose your privates to the other husbands. How that was completely fine with the hospital and your husband could not sleep in the room with you...Just nuts. Thank you for sharing your stories. So glad you each had healthy, lovely girls. Sending love from Napa.

[@annlevack8220]

Hi Nicki and Elizabeth thank you for such a lovely chat , please do more together ❤

[@yvonneculley5626]

Elizabeth, what a beautiful heart… going to church and lighting the candle everyday… so beautiful….

[@slapstickdome9797]

Yes and God did answer her prayer, Glory to God 🙌

[@petronellajames8656]

You have just pulled a whole international community of mothers and fathers together. Everybody is sharing their stories and now people from anywhere on earth are even sending a prayer for each other’s welfare during childbirth. Hugs to each and every one of you. Petronella.

[@leeg2252]

Love your chats with Elizabeth!

[@raymondbarry4196]

If you were wondering if your male audience would watch this, I can assure you this guy did. I would love to hear Skye's reaction to hearing about her birth and if she has ever heard this story.

[@davidjames-maddaford4531]

Miss' Nicki and Elisabeth, as a male speaking on such a delicate and special part of a woman's life experience, i believe that I would just crumble to pieces if put through an archaic situation as just expressed. To be clear, the situation of not knowing the processes happening. In the end your children hide no errors (are all fit and healthy) and the two of you seem recovered from the individual events. I could and would not know how to cope with NOT being at the birth for my children... ...This is probably a primal leftover for want/needing to take care and provide. The two of you as a couple talking is just easy to take in and soak-up. Grazie Mille... ❤

[@kerryharding5587]

Good chat ladies. I hope your community get that new hospital soon, it sounds most needed. Till next time 🕊💕🥰

[@Nurseamy257]

I love watching both of your programs on KZbin and am sure I would be great friends if I lived near you! 😊I’m a 60 y/o emergency room nurse in the US and my life is so different but I can escape into both of yours which is great fun! Thank you for sharing.

[@barbarawillingham9980]

I feel the same but I’m 65 and retired. I love escaping into your very full lives. Thank you.

[@deb7518]

Wow! I'll bet that, as an American nurse, you found these stories VERY interesting!

[@jenniferbrumfield3871]

I agree, I think of them both like friends-I thoroughly enjoy hearing these chats.

[@Ellierua]

Poor nicki, what an experience.. The treatment was aeful. Also Imagine being checked in a room full of people.. Glad your mother was there..

[@mircat28]

Do you not see the irony! Those other women checked in and your mother just made it a room full of people for them because your mother was there!

[@brendazolli3059]

I did part of my midwifery training in the UK. It was such a great experience. Mothers were never left alone during labor. Fathers could be present at the birth. Children visited on Sundays to see their new sibling. The babies stayed by their mum in a bassinet in the day and went to the nursery at night They were brought out for breast feeding only. We had about 90% breast feeding rate. There were enforced rest periods for each mother during the morning and a shorter one in the afternoon. The ward was closed to visitors, doctors lab techs etc. and those women all went right to sleep. We did lots and lots of baby care teaching, especially for first time mothers, so once they went home they were proficient in feeding, and bathing that precious little one. I might add that this was a Christian Hospital and many of my fellow pupil midwives were headed into the mission field. 😊We always knelt around the delivery table after the safe delivery and thanked God for this new life. No mother ever rejected this and that included non Christians and atheists! Then a bell was rung out of a window to let the community know a new child had been born. I know the hospital was closed after a few more years. But it was a shining example of how humane and well run a hospital can be. Everything was done with love and great respect for the mothers and babies. I will never forget my experiences there. I did not receive anything like such care in American hospitals where my three sons were born. To get a sense of my experience watch the TV series ‘ Call the Midwife’ . I cried watching the first episode, as it brought back a wonderful time in my life.

[@lindagrimmett6564]

My goodness Nicki! Your story was incredible! When I had my son 35 years ago, we knew he was in a breach position but a C section was not scheduled. My water broke early so I went in for the operation and my husband did also. My son was very tiny, 5 lbs, so we both had to stay in the hospital 5 nights. Thank God the doctor realized my son was breach because the umbilical cord was around his neck 3 times! Otherwise he would not be here today. Great talk ladies!

[@hilarywatts1547]

❤ You guys are the best ❤ more please ❤

[@Beatriz-cu6lz]

Love Elizabeth ❤, the view is so Beautiful in the kitchen 🩵

[@abqresident4461]

I have been working on my family tree for over 20 years. While the older people are still alive, somebody needs to do the family tree. Lots of great software for doing so is out there. I very much regret not having my mother and grandmothers anymore; they would have been great fonts of knowledge and very surprised who we are related to. Careful though, genealogy is addictive. Love and hugs to you all from me in New Mexico USA.

[@Feedyourhead369]

Yes!! I have been working on my tree for years. Stories are important! Your work will be appreciated one day!

[@friendlhi]

thanks so much for whoever sent those interesting questions - and thanks a lot for the lovely funny answers ❤🙏👍🙂

[@cinwells7]

Every experience is different! Thank you for sharing your experiences in such a comfortable and open way. Nicki, you are correct, it’s all worth it in the end! To have these beautiful children to love and adore is the true miracle! I won’t get into the nightmare of my first birth that rendered me infertile… until God miraculously healed my body 14 years later. After the first, we adopted two children. Then surprisingly had two birth children late in life. None of my births (all c-sections) were the same. Our two oldest daughters have given birth beautifully (so far, so good). All three grandchildren’s births were so very different. 4th grand baby due March 4.

[@petronellajames8656]

How wonderful that you got your fertility back, could give two children a great life with your love, and then get two more babies! What a blessing for everybody. Many hugs for you and your family and I will send a prayer for a good delivery of your new grandbaby on March 4.

[@cinwells7]

@ thank you so much! My daughter is more than ready to have this baby so your prayers are appreciated greatly!

[@lisabiesterfeld9925]

You both are such lovely women and mothers. Thanks for those stories so interesting.

[@mrsb_96]

I feel like I'm sitting with my female friends comparing our experiences of giving birth. Some were straightforward, some life threatening. What women have to go through! Childbirth remains a risky business even in this day and age. Thank God for the safe arrival of your 3 girls, and for friendships where these tales can be told, acknowledged and processed. Thank you for sharing your stories. Big hugs to both of you.

[@marybing6448]

I had my second child at the Ospedale Civile di Pordenone in 1978. My family was stationed at Aviano Air Force Base in the Friuli Venezia Giulia Region of Italy. There were three midwives (ostetriche) in the delivery room with me. Our typical stay in the hospital after delivery was five days. As an American military wife, I stayed in a room for two women. Their practice was to put two American women together, so we could communicate with each other. There was a glass-enclosed nursery next to my room where our babies stayed during the day. On the other side of the nursery was a room for two Italian mothers. We could see our babies all day long. It was a very pleasant experience for me.

[@RedKittieKat]

I feel like I'm having coffee/tea with the girls. What a lovely chat 🥰

[@amyfaith2350]

I was having a cuppa with them :)

[@rachelgates509]

Those corner windows in her kitchen are BEAUTIFUL!! They are like a bay window!! I’m jealous!!

[@BP-nn7tq]

This was a great video. There is another YTber that has had two different experiences giving birth in Florence or around that area. Her channel is Kylie Flavell. Having listened to these stories I know for sure I don’t want to give birth in Italy 😅😊

[@paulinenewton8657]

Yes - I follow Kylie as well - I am horrified by all these stories- the system brutalizes women . Very backwards and very wrong.

[@paolomontalbano6549]

I know from experience that some Italian hospitals (south of Italy) are in need of updating, from the actual building to the care system itself😢

[@CVPAQ]

I'm so sorry that you had to go through such horrible deliveries in Italy. I sure hope things have changed because that's terrible and so traumatizing. 😢

[@MargaretWalker-n9c]

Thank you girls for your lovely stories. It’s nice to know how things work in a different country. Keep up the good work.

[@Laura-g1c1l]

You brought a memory I had forgotten Nicki. When I gave birth to my son here in Canada 40 yrs ago,prior to going to delivery, they did shave you AND give you an enema (not sure which one I liked least...). 4 yrs later when I had my daughter they didn't do either (I was thankful). I had private rooms with my own bathroom but I too had to pay extra. My husband was allowed at the birth.

[@ADuckie4u]

Interesting, I gave birth 40 yrs ago in Canada as well then 2.5 years later again. I had a private room for labour and there was another separate room for delivery set up for any circumstance for both deliveries in diff hospitals. My husband was a valued part of the team who coached my breathing through my long labours and deliveries. Then I had a shared room with one other Mom and we shared a bathroom. Both the Dr's and nurses were amazing in both hospitals.

[@maryanntownsend2889]

53yrs ago when I gave birth to my son in the USA there were 4/Italian interns with my Dr in the birth room. When my son was delivered they all clapped and one of them shouted La Vita Bella❤

[@wordjam412]

Absolutely beautiful ~ thank you for this 🙏

[@bobsetterfield224]

Thank you for answering my question regarding “what language do you speak when meeting together?” Loving your channels. If we didn’t live on the Gold Coast in Queensland Australia our favourite place to live would be Italy. Your stories and videos give us a wonderful insight into your lives Chris and Bob

[@kaywallace6139]

This video was awesome and very informative to those of us who have never experienced what you two went through. As an American, I feel very fortunate and grateful for our healthcare system and the hospitals.

[@karenrobertson1582]

That was lovely, like sitting with friends and having a good chat. Love your channel 😊

[@bethbarclay855]

Wow, what awful experiences you guys had in the hospital. Love your chats together.❤

[@avivat3010]

Learning about others' particular experiences draws us closer. Thank you so much for sharing these stories with us. 💗💗 It was so nice to see the girls after the stories!

[@eve2929]

Loved this chat. What a view!

[@sheilasmyth5874]

Great podcast. Your discussion about birthing experiences was informative-glad you survived it. And the points about integrating into big Italian families-always wondered about that. Both families “ won the lottery” in gaining two beautiful, smart, multi-lingual women!

[@janetwilliams9228]

Wow! I think you both had a hard time in lots of ways, especially not being in your home country, very brave, so glad all was good in the end!!

[@Amesha-Spenta]

I did not think that I was going to enjoy this discussion. Turns out - I loved listening to your experiences. Thank you for sharing these personal moments.

[@tisha1109]

Im in shock of your experience. My c-section was so personal. My husband was with me and we both held him and my husband was even asked if he wanted skin to skin. I was treated like a queen and my son did not leave my private room looking out to Table Mountain (Cape Town) at all. They even showed me how to breastfeed and bath him. Everything was so special. I wish everyone could have such an experience.

[@PotniaTheronVT]

Thank you for sharing these parts of your lives!

[@nenipapage2984]

What a great video !as always!i loved how you chat , so warm atmosphere and the stunning view from the windows ❤❤❤❤❤❤thank u!

[@BirchandEvergreen]

Ladies, I celebrate the positive results of your birthing experiences - three beautiful girls. ❤ Having a similar experience to Nicki, an on-call doctor preformed an emergency C-Section. Although I was at a top US modern hospital in an affluent area and speaking in my native language, it turned out to be chaotic and dangerous because of this doctor’s unprofessional actions. After her birth, I too wasn’t able to hold our daughter for several hours. For me the nurses were lovely. One nurse reported the traumatic experience to the head of nursing - not happy with my treatment from the on-call doctor. My own doctor was upset by the handling of my emergency C-Section by this doctor. She filed a formal complaint to the hospital board. My husband felt helpless, tossed to the side, left in the dark of what was happening. Thank goodness a young nurse took it upon herself to give my husband an update because he thought something went terribly wrong. 😢 It took me years to talk about because it was a very scary experience with a formal investigation of this doctor. My baby girl is a healthy, thriving 24-year old. ❤ Modern doesn’t equate competent, compassionate, and caring. I’m happy that your mothers were there for you.❤️

[@chrysellis5408]

Wow!! Really incredible experiences! Good Grief!!! Rather old fashioned, indeed. Well your 3 girls all look absolutely beautiful and sound! Great chat, thanks ladies. ❤

[@HappyLife693]

I love their intense friendship bond. It is as though they have been friends through hundreds of lifetimes.

[@Hanna_Golinska]

Both of my kids were born in Chile and it was very similar to Elisabeth’s experience. With one exception: I was about to be moved to a different room to start pushing and there was a change of doctors and a young doctor came up and introduced herself to me with only her last name. And the name was Pinochet 🙊

[@christineevans8998]

Pinochet is not an uncommon Chilean name. I am Chilean and I have several Pinochet friends who are no relation to the president named Pinochet. And don't believe all the horror facts about him. I lived through that time, and not everything is true.

[@christineevans8998]

I had my daughter in Chile and never had any trouble, everything was perfect.

[@Hanna_Golinska]

@@christineevans8998 I’d rather believe the facts in The Museum of Memory and Human Rights in Santiago than a complete stranger on the internet.

[@Maenad48]

Hearing Kylie Flavell’s and Sara’s (Luca) experiences of Italian hospitals this was a very interesting talk, thank you so much.

[@fatimaa57946]

Congratulations on your courage and bravery! I had already heard stories about births in Italy and I was horrified... But it was worth it for your beautiful daughters and Elizabeth 🥰❤️

[@cindyroth5853]

As a mother of two sons, I very much enjoyed listening to your birth stories. So special to be such dear friends🌻 💙from southern Utah🏜️

[@kcdakkota]

My darling friends who don't even know me! What a lovely conversation. I loved talking with my two sisters about our birthing experiences. I love your sharing videos ❤🧡💛💚

[@sarahbenamar2349]

This was such a lovely volg!!wow I felt like i was one of your friends sat around the table having a friends chat.Thank you for including us in your friendship group and allowing us to join you at your table.I feel honoured and loved your chat xx ❤❤❤ please more vlogs like this xx❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@djo4308]

Wow, Nicki, hearing your story makes me so sad. I was a nurse in 2003 in the U.S. I cannot imagine treating anyone like that, ever. This is the polar opposite of what an experience should have been. The total lack of respect, dignity, common decency alone is appalling. I cannot imagine anyone ripping off your covering and telling you to spread your legs, in front of your own husband, let alone lone in front of strangers. What an absolute nightmare. But, as a retired nurse, I always, always encourage anyone who is going to be in the hospital for any reason to have someone there who is coherent and capable of advocating for you at all times, no exceptions. I have absolutely enjoyed your visits with Elizabeth and other friends. Please keep doing this whenever possible. Thank you for sharing your stories. Have a wonderful weekend!

[@christinebarley2533]

Loving these chats between you lovely ladies .What a great idea,so natural and cosy in Elizabeth’s kitchen.keep it going it’s great❤🇬🇧🙋‍♀️

[@rebeccahinojosa4991]

You both are amazing strong Women 👑👑🩷🩷💯🙏🏻🎊🍾🥂💎💎 blessings to you both.

[@Gotsomethingtosaynow]

Your little chats together are so interesting. It is lovely to hear about the little differences of living life in different countries. Thank you so much.

[@cathtube59]

Fascinating stories! Thank you for sharing! 😊❤

[@MaryOlson-rs4xo]

Fantastic chat! horrifying birth stories. I pray things have changed and you have lovely birthing rooms and bonding with babies.

[@msvg3]

I love this. I felt like one of the girls, sitting at the table sharing life. ✌️❤️👶

[@gillbeckett2472]

How lovely to see two close friends sharing intimate experiences. My first born is 53 this year and your recollections of your individual stories brought back vivid memories for me too. My experience was similar in many ways to Nicki’s. But the end result outweighed the horror! ❤

[@IRSA1]

That was both very genuine and very informative and a glimpse into the at times slightly intolerant and defensive Italian culture. Then again, ( this is probably the case in many other parts of the world.

[@croissant912]

It's a real pleasure to sit and listen to your stories, Nicki, Elizabeth! You are both talented communicators as well as first-rate women! I loved "sitting around the table" with you🥰! Our mother died while in Rhodes, Greece, five years ago and we thought that it was very strange that family members had to be there to care for the patient. We didn't realize it was the same elsewhere as well --- although they did have toilet paper! Thank you for this enjoyable and informative (and cosy), session!♥

[@anuradhaslive]

This girls talk is very nice. Every story is unique, too. God bless everyone 🙏

[@alomafoggo3239]

The view from the window is so beautiful❤

[@LiAnne333]

I'm a german lady🙋‍♀️ , and I love 🫶to follow you both for a long time ....and it would be nice to hear Nicky some german words she already learned.🌸🌿🌸 Love your both channels⚘️💞⚘️

[@Bertinanola]

Grazie a voi 2 per raccontarci le vostre storie. Io sono Belga e mi sono sposata con un Napoletano nel 1973, 52 anni fa. Abbitiamo in Belgio. Anch'io sono accetata subito in una grande famiglia Napoletana. Mio marito ha 6 fratelli ed una sorella. Ogn'anno andiamo a Nola per qualche settimana da 52 anni. A casa parliamo sempre il Napoletano e quasi mai la mia lingua Fiamminga. Le nostre 2 figlie parlano anche il Napoletano ma i nostri 3 nipoti non lo vogliono imparare, che è peccato. Da mia suocera e dalle mie cognate ho imparato a preparare i piatti Napoletani, vuol dire tutti i giorni la pasta sulla tavola.Grazie per il vostro video. Buona serata ed un saluto a tutti voi.

[@humblebee3018]

Giving birth in Spain twice was a very nice experience. Nice and modern hospital, great doctor and friendly nurses and the bedrooms very clean and comfortable. My husband was allow to film the natural birth and the doctor invited him to cut the umbilical cord.

[@gedtierney374]

Brilliant. My wife and I found this so so interesting. One of the best things we’ve seen for years. Thanks to you both for sharing.

[@JL11775]

What an interesting video! It was long but it flew by. Thank you for sharing such personal experiences. 😊

[@aimvero7166]

My jaw drops for birth stories

[@sallyflavell6221]

Thanks for sharing Nicki and Elizabeth! Gosh its allways a big emotional thing to birth a baby. I had a very strong woman friend who was a nurse and midwife and had encouraged me to have a natural birth at home but sadly i wasnt able to so she supported me in the hospital and took me back to her home afterwards which was such a huge blessing for me and my son. Being a solo parent i truly appreciated her loving support and a peaceful environment to bond with my baby. She really guarded me from some very nasty prejudice i was given as an unwed Mum back then. Good to hear your stories thanks and how beautiful your girls are now! 🥰

[@laurelrobbins8569]

Love!! I usually watch on my iPad but today I pulled up KZbin on my 65” tv…it was like being at the table with you…great topics!!

[@Hot-N-AZ]

Thank you for sharing your stories. You both have beautiful families & I enjoy watching your KZbin channels.

[@kochenundbacken70]

I had to laugh so often about your stories 😂😂😂

[@jenniferschnieder6316]

Nicki & Elizabeth what an interesting talk you shared with us. So lovely! Nicki both of your & Carlo's channels are great. Elizabeth we enjoy your Lenni & Rosie activities and your & Pepe'@ boat tour business & Goat Morning. So lovely to see your beautiful country & everyday life. Thank you all

[@karenjp5848]

Skye has a channel?

[@jenniferschnieder6316]

@@karenjp5848 I meant that mention of Skye, to mean it's nice to see her in her parents channels. Sorry about that mix up.

[@marypeach8]

You two are awesome at sharing together sharing…Thank you for inviting us in to your your beautiful friendship & life experiences…such a gift to us viewers…🌺💜🌺

[@katyasilitch4539]

Thank you for sharing your birth stories, I think it's so important that women have an opportunity to share their birth stories both for personal benefits and to bring these experiences into the public consciousness.

[@luciaabbaticchio1500]

I'm sorry you had those experiences! So bizarre how they don't allow you to see the baby right away. I agree with Elizabeth...southern Italy has always been a little behind the rest of Italy in medicine.

[@christineevans8998]

Absolutely FASCINATING! Thank you so much for this wonderful video.. hugs to you both for such an enjoyable time! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ Some of it was hilarious, other parts incredibly interesting and touching.😊😊😊😊

[@booksforkidsreadbykids7809]

Great sharing of experiences. I could see the emotion when you were telling your story Nicki, it's already very emotional to recount our birthing stories but when you have such distancing and difficult beginnings it's is very hard. Thanks to both of you for sharing your heartfelt stories. We know many woman have had very unnecessarily difficult and births due to treatment, hearing your stories made me feel your anguish but thankfully your kids are great and hopefully you had beautiful experiences the moment the unpleasantness was over. :)))

[@luckymom5862]

I love y’all’s chats. I could listen all day. Also, Elisabeth’s view is beautiful!

[@denisefazio6708]

I felt like I was right there! Great video,

[@longwaytotipperary]

I’m glad you both had family to be with you or to advise you and that you have such wonderful children as a result! Thank you for sharing your experiences with us!!

[@StarGirl-l5l]

My husband had 32 first cousins as both his mother and father came from enormous families. I had 5 so I was overwhelmed when I met them all at a big family party when all the aunts, uncles and cousins attended.

[@bethb7965]

I really enjoy your chats with Elizabeth ‼️

[@chriskiefel7735]

I really enjoyed the little chat over coffee with both of you. Really nice!

[@patriciafay-magiera1304]

This was so very interestting! Thank you! God bless you both abd your families!

[@teresacarlesi6097]

This was the first time I didn’t finished watching your video, the reason brought back the horrible experience I had, having my first child in Italy ( Frosinone) it took me 6 years to have my second one ( Canada)

[@KathyLop1956]

I love to hear your birth stories in Italy. I only know about giving birth in the US, so your stories are interesting. Please continue to tell us about your life in Italy.👶 I am a lactation consult so I would like to hear stories about breastfeeding in Italy.🧑‍🍼

[@marythomas5886]

I had two c sections both around forty years ago in the US. Here the father can come into the operating room but I didn’t get to hold the baby until after I was in recovery. C section is very different than natural but at least my husband could be there with me. They did let him go to the nursery and hold our son while I was in recovery. Good for your mother Nicki!! She is a hero!

[@MP-fv4mr]

I really enjoyed your chat! Greetings from another uk-italian with a bit of balkans background woman! 😂

[@antohong]

Balkans background,what do you mean🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔

[@katetucker9992]

Ohhh….I SO enjoyed this!! You two are just great! 😍 More please!! 💞

[@edithaquino-js4pf]

Ohh! Your location, not having up to date infrastructure most specially hospital as you both have mentioned made the experience unique🤩