Honestly, you can only imagine how much bacteria is in that water. Two other people in the pool other than the mom, and to be naked at that is disgusting. Pretty sure thats not sanitary!
@sassychick892006 It's a little odd to me how many people are concerned about the water being "sanitary". This is the water from my home. It's the same water I bathed in earlier that day. It's the same water the baby will take his first bath in. The two people in the water are my husband and one of my dearest friends. One of the advantages to homebirth is that there's less risk of infection. My body knows my home and so does my baby's body.
This is probable my favorite of all of the videos (except when the baby is born of course!). I LOVE that you had so much support, and that there were kids there. What a natural, loving environment. When I have kids, I want it to be just like that.
Um I'm not trying to be a butt cheek or anything, but I don't think your kids should have seen that woman in the glasses naked in the pool... It might dirty their mind but I don't know it depends on what is on the inside of your kid's minds...
@MissClavelle Nudity isn't a big deal to us at all. They've seen plenty of naked adults and know that naked doesn't mean anything, but naked. It's a shame that the US culture is so prudish about nudity they assume it always means sex.
@Nicky131Popstar Since we seem to have vastly different opinions on what that words mean, here's a common definition. "Dignity: The state or quality of being worthy of honor or respect." So, you're suggestion that requires clothes? I'd argue that's a culture norm that is pretty subjective. I don't think whether or not we wear clothes means anything other than... we're not wearing clothes.
@JSpekGooseKrew Each person there was my choice. I wanted to be surround by my friends and family. :) Everyone's different, though. Some like more quiet. I hope your wife gets exactly what works for her, should she have any children.
There is a reason for the modern hospital delivery method. Its the safer,cleaner, better, way to go, this video shows how it could happen in a disaster senario if there was no other way. Another thing to think about is what if something went wrong and a skilled doctor was needed? Giving birth in a rubber kiddie pool in your living room is just redneck as hell and irresponsible in my opinion, I would want better for my child even if it cost more than a wal-mart kiddie pool.
@NOTy0urPUPPET Your comment is a fairly common opinion, but it's not particularly well researched. Hospital birth certainly is cleaner. Hospitals are filled with diseased strangers and are fairly dangerous places for catching any manner of things. There's quite a bit of new research indicating that homebirth is just as safe for most Moms and babies. Additionally, most hospitals are so focused on clinical care (which isn't needed for most) they inhibit bonding and breastfeeding.
MAybe it's because my bf and I haven't been naked around other people before but it got awkard when your husband got naked..why didn't he wear bathing trunks?? i think it's just me becausea lot of people laughed..i said to myself why is that guy naked around stangers! Lol now i can laugh after reading my own comment.
@Leerrick Nudity isn't a big deal to us, so no, it wasn't a problem. I always think the husbands in birth videos who wear bathing suits look funny. I say, "But they're not swimming! It's not as if the midwife hasn't seen nudty before." I think it's all about perspective. For my husband, it was mostly practical. Births can get messy and he didn't want to clean blood or goo out of his clothes unnecessarily.
@Paulakov24 Friends :) Doulas are an example of something that has been professionalized simply because a) we're not very birth educated and b) we're not very close to each other, as a society. They're just two friends, but they've had natural births themselves and were wonderful labor support. I've done it for friends, too.
your hubby was naked in the back ground...i'm sorry but that made me laugh. lol I'm pregnant with #6. it made my stomach hurt I laughed so much. Well done you. :)
@angelisaac1990 He's great! He's 3.5 years old and very much a kid. He's as tall as most 6 year olds and very skinny. He loves superheroes and pretty much anything that involves running around.
@bieberfever778 Honestly? That sounds like cultural bias talking, to me. Children actually handle birth alot better than most adults. It doesn't occur to them that it's weird or scary, because they haven't been ruined with programming yet. The kids I know that have attended births are very cool about it, very educated and very bonded to their siblings. I think it's great!
these videos made childbirth look so natural unlike being in a hospital hooked up as if u r sick so great and the little children r just playing i cant believe people get to give birth like this as soon as labour begins everyone ups and go to the hospital i dont know a single person that have ever had a water r home birth
@TheBeloved1one I love the kids playing, especially. That's why we upload videos like this. Birth is NORMAL and we have options. If you want to go to the hospital, you can, but that's not your only choice :)
@isarma42 well i guess in a way its my choice but still isn't because to do it private would be totally out of my league only the rich people out here probably does it, where i'm from its very expensive to live and i really mean it so if i had a choice id like to do it differently but economically its impossible
@TheBeloved1one It sounds like you're in an unfortunate situation :( I wish homebirth midwives were available to everyone, like they are in some other countries. Have you at least found a more naturally-minded hospital provider? Have you considered a doula? You can often find them free or cheap, though apprenticeship programs.
@isarma42 Well my baby boy is finally here lol, i had been feeling contractions for 3 days straight but refuse to go to the hospital, knowing them they'll think i'm progressing slowly and induce so i bear the contractions at home until i realize they were coming 5mins apart and pretty intense so finally i went to the hospital, i was 6cm dilated, i got there after 12am and he was born at 2:11am and i didnt take any medication, it was as natural as i could've possibly hope for.
@TheBeloved1one That's wonderful! Good for you :) I'm sorry I'm just now seeing this comment. Youtube had it buried way down. I hope everything is going marvelously for you and your beautiful family. Happy babymoon :)
@oeccrunner09 Not really, no. I'm definitely not willing to go back and un or re-edit :) I can say that what is posted is most of the "good stuff" and I mostly deleted the long periods of not much.
I know in hospitals they don't allow you to eat anything. Did eat at all during your labor? Depriving a woman in labor food seems kind of cruel, not to mention adding to her sense of panic
@ReviewCam Oh yes, I ate:) I didn't eat a ton, but the heavy labor bit was pretty quick. I did what my body told me to do. Yes, it's terrible that they deprive women of food in labor! They treat every woman as if she might need surgery at any minute, therefor increasing her chances of surgery.
you scare the SHIT OUT OF ME! but i think thats because i can see me in you while doing this, panicked and doubtful.i bet it felt soo good after it was done, a major accomplishment! i have a low paintolerance.i hope i can make it without caving.
@sareenagreen2010 It was a wonderful feeling afterwards. You can make it. Women have been, as long as there have been women. Being in the hospital makes it alot harder, though!
@MunicYvonne You're so welcome! If you're really worried about pain, maybe check out hypnobabies. I've heard such good things about it. If I were to have another, I'd definitely make use of it:)
Im sooo scared watching this. Soon im giving birth to my first baby. The pain must be horrible. But thats the way it has to be, or??? Shit. You did a great job!
@MunicYvonne Not everyone has the same experience. I had two big, posterior babies, so perhaps my pain level was higher than average. Either way, you can do it!
um ok.....so congrats on the baby, but having a home birth with everyone from 7-70 hanging around is a little weird, why does the other chick jump in naked? who is she? why is the dude naked aswell, is this some sort of open "do whoever you want" relationship? are all the people in the room related? i understand why the one giving birth is nude it makes sense, but......never mind, gonna go and ponder for a while
@rotamanX Everyone is comfortable with different things. These people aren't just my friends, they're my family. I loved having each of them there. As far as the nudity, it isn't a big deal to us, at all. There's nothing inherently sexual about nudity, especially during a birth:)
everyone stop plz it just nacked, really she isnt nacked when u give birth u will see the womans vagina but she isnt showin her boobs so what does it matter but yes there is a nacked person in there too buy y? i have no idea
@ellarox21 Just to be clear, me wearing a bra wasn't about modesty. It was about comfort. My boobs were huge and I felt like they kept getting in my way, so I holstered them;) I'd have been fine with being topless if that's how I was comfortable.
Oops, I just deleted a comment accidentally. They asked if I was ever tempted to go to the hospital and get meds. Nope! I actually have a back injury from an epidural with Declan and I strongly believe my body works. I wanted the pain to stop, sure, but driving to the hospital wouldn't have made labor over:) I wanted to have my baby at home, only surrounded by love - and I did.
@jasonGSX Nudity isn't a big deal in our family. It's unfortunate that so many people find it bad or sexual. They're just bodies and we all have them. I'm very glad we're raising our children not to be afraid of their bodies. My husband did what made him comfortable.
how come you had to keep your leg up the enire time and always have your bottom in the water to a certain point it looked like u wanted to get out of the water a little?...
@jay84one It wasn't very complicated, actually. We live in Cobb County. We called the office and they actually had a homebirth kit available:) It took longer, possibly because it was an unusual situation, but it was no problem.
@EmilyGah During transition, I was terrified, but I've never not been scared during transition - drugged or not. It was awesome to birth at home - so much better. As far as pain, I guess it varies for everyone. I've had two large, posterior babies, which I'm told hurt quite a bit, but I don't have anything to compare it to. Maybe check out hynobabies or hypnobirthing if you're interested in pain management.
I ended up with a c-section due to complications with the baby. I did the Bradley Method which prepared me for yes even a c-section. These classes are so wonderful for natural childbirth. I plan on trying again with these classes and having a vbac this time. Just google it to find a Bradley teacher near you. Almost all Bradley moms have said they had joyful births they had no fear, and pain was managable.
so this is probably the 5th or 6th time i've watched this but i swear, declan gets cuter and more adorable everytime i watch...he's so precious and i'm sure he's a great big brother!!!!!
I just watched all these videos again Sarah and realized that i must be too comfortable with nudity cause i still didn't notice your naked husband lol
I would have to say that i believe a lot of the problems with birthing, breastfeeding, parenting are created purely because we don't see it happening, no wonder women have trouble feeding, we don't see our mums, aunts and sisters doing it anymore.
I think that's very true. We don't often have women nearby to help us, either. So many of us are just told to get the epidural and give the baby formula. We often don't know anyone personally who's done anything else.
and this exact reason is why i went back to what i knew. my mother delivered 4 out of 5 children at home (yes that's right even homebirths mums sometimes need to transfer and believe it or not we actually do if there is a good reason) so after i had a horrible expereince i jsut went, well you know what, my mum had us at home and that turned out great, i can do it too. and yes people still look at me like i am a martian when i tell tham that not only did i have her drugfree vut at home too
hmm. is it really necessary for the two younger children to be there. perhaps the older one has more of an understanding, although he looks terrified at times to me-but the younger who is just a baby itself still, all its seeing and registering is its mother screaming in pain and fear. big ups to you for doing it naturally, but i do wondr how it will affect especially the little one.
I think you might be projecting a bit. The older child, Declan, doesn't really ever look terrified to me. I'm his Mom. I know that look:) He watched many births beforehand. We discussed it at length. He said he was never worried at all, because he knew it was normal. If anything, he was bored a few times and thought it was taking a long time, but luckily he kept that to himself. The toddler isn't my child. He came with his Mom, the one with the ponytail. He did fine, too.
I am 16 years old and honestly, videos like yours have inspired me to become a labor and delivery nurse when im older. Since i graduate highschool in 2 years, this has pointed me in the right direction. I honestly think this is amazing and hope that someday i can be this strong. You have great friends! Congratulations on your beautiful baby!
I only took 1 week with my daughter BUT i worked for my mother so bubby came with me, we fed, played and slept (yes both of us) as desired. sometimes i managed 6 hrs of work out of 8 hrs sometimes i went home at lunchtime cause she needed more attention, if there was something urgent for me to do, my mum had some lovely time with her grandaughter. so that was a bit different
Well, all homebirths aren't waterbirths and some hospital births are, but all that aside, I'd do this birth 100 times over before I'd do a hospital birth once. Those were just awful.
Well, only one was his sibling, but I appreciate the support:) I think having the siblings at birth can be a great thing. Obviously it all depends on what feels right to the mother as she's doing all the work. I really appreciated having support people for them, so they could be there, but I could focus.
My sister just had her 4th baby, a girl and she has had to have all of them c-section because her pelvis is so small that the babies become breech so therefore she cant have vaginal births.
Congrats to her on her new baby:) Obviously I can't really comment on your sister's case, not being privy to it, but I did want to state that many of the sections done are grossly unnecessary. It is very unusual for a baby to be too big, or a woman to be too small. Hell, breech isn't even a great reason for a section, in most cases. OBs are no longer trained to attend breech births, but many homebirth midwives still do. I hope she is happy with her birth experiences, though:)
Why would they be? Children don't see nudity as inherently gross or bad, they're taught to feel that way. Casual nudity has always been part of our lives and we don't consider bodies anything to be grossed out by.
because i have a different view on that, but i was not trying to be rude at all. i just dont believe that a man and women should let thier kids see them naked.
I wasn't arguing your right to believe whatever you do, simply stating that your view has no impact on whether or not children naturally associated nudity with bad things. They don't; they're taught to see it that way.
It's amazing how when you were in a lot of pain you thought you couldn't do it, and at the end when you're holding your beautiful newborn baby in your arms you said "i did it! i did it!" you're an incredibly strong person.
It's certainly normal to be scared, but there's really no way to avoid any pain you might have. C-sections aren't pain free and recovery is ridiculously painful, but it lasts for weeks and you have a newborn. You can't usually get drugs the second you walk in. It's a good idea to get comfortable with the idea of pain and work on how you're going to manage it:)
That's an odd question. Obviously if I wanted someone to take the kids away, I could've asked for that. If they'd wanted it, they could've asked for it. They wanted to be there and they were very welcome:)
Huh? How can the baby be a pound heavier than it *should* be? If you're talking about an estimate based on an ultrasound, those are notoriously off, in either direction. There is NO WAY to know a baby's true size before birth. Barring any serious medical complications I'm sure her baby will be the perfect size for her.
Her DR is estimating, probably based on ultrasound. There's no way to accurately measure weight. They can guess, but the estimates are often off by several pounds in either direction. Plus, babies have growth spurts and grow at different rates. Barring major medical issues, a mother's body won't make a baby it can't birth and things like induction and section increase the risks much more so than a large baby.
well its actually possible to have a baby that is overweight. their belly can actuallly be bigger than the regular size it should be. or she woman can be overweight
If some sort of major medical condition exists, sure, but in a normal pregnancy - nope. People are afraid of big babies now, but that doesn't make them dangerous or bad.
Honestly, you can only imagine how much bacteria is in that water. Two other people in the pool other than the mom, and to be naked at that is disgusting. Pretty sure thats not sanitary!
sassychick892006 2 months ago
@sassychick892006 It's a little odd to me how many people are concerned about the water being "sanitary". This is the water from my home. It's the same water I bathed in earlier that day. It's the same water the baby will take his first bath in. The two people in the water are my husband and one of my dearest friends. One of the advantages to homebirth is that there's less risk of infection. My body knows my home and so does my baby's body.
isarma42 2 months ago
as freaked out as i am by this,
that is effing amazing.
clovisjay 3 months ago
@clovisjay Yes! I can empathize with both feelings :)
isarma42 3 months ago
Why is the guy naked? seems kinda weird
hawkman2111 3 months ago
@hawkman2111 That's my husband. He said he didn't want to get his clothes dirty. And yeah, nudity isn't a big deal to us at all.
isarma42 3 months ago
This is probable my favorite of all of the videos (except when the baby is born of course!). I LOVE that you had so much support, and that there were kids there. What a natural, loving environment. When I have kids, I want it to be just like that.
baileysababy6 4 months ago
@baileysababy6 I like this one, too. I love the pictures of me with my friends around me. I have some stills of them I love.
isarma42 3 months ago
Um I'm not trying to be a butt cheek or anything, but I don't think your kids should have seen that woman in the glasses naked in the pool... It might dirty their mind but I don't know it depends on what is on the inside of your kid's minds...
MissClavelle 4 months ago
@MissClavelle Nudity isn't a big deal to us at all. They've seen plenty of naked adults and know that naked doesn't mean anything, but naked. It's a shame that the US culture is so prudish about nudity they assume it always means sex.
isarma42 3 months ago 4
@isarma42 That's true. The current media is messed up.
MissClavelle 3 months ago
@Nicky131Popstar Since we seem to have vastly different opinions on what that words mean, here's a common definition. "Dignity: The state or quality of being worthy of honor or respect." So, you're suggestion that requires clothes? I'd argue that's a culture norm that is pretty subjective. I don't think whether or not we wear clothes means anything other than... we're not wearing clothes.
isarma42 4 months ago
Whos choice to have that many people present..I asked my wife who may she want present and she said he hasnt thought about it....
JSpekGooseKrew 6 months ago
@JSpekGooseKrew Each person there was my choice. I wanted to be surround by my friends and family. :) Everyone's different, though. Some like more quiet. I hope your wife gets exactly what works for her, should she have any children.
isarma42 4 months ago
There is a reason for the modern hospital delivery method. Its the safer,cleaner, better, way to go, this video shows how it could happen in a disaster senario if there was no other way. Another thing to think about is what if something went wrong and a skilled doctor was needed? Giving birth in a rubber kiddie pool in your living room is just redneck as hell and irresponsible in my opinion, I would want better for my child even if it cost more than a wal-mart kiddie pool.
NOTy0urPUPPET 6 months ago
@NOTy0urPUPPET Your comment is a fairly common opinion, but it's not particularly well researched. Hospital birth certainly is cleaner. Hospitals are filled with diseased strangers and are fairly dangerous places for catching any manner of things. There's quite a bit of new research indicating that homebirth is just as safe for most Moms and babies. Additionally, most hospitals are so focused on clinical care (which isn't needed for most) they inhibit bonding and breastfeeding.
isarma42 4 months ago
@Nicky131Popstar Same answer, I suppose. Nudity isn't a big deal to us. Easier than cleaning clothes. *shrug*
isarma42 6 months ago 5
MAybe it's because my bf and I haven't been naked around other people before but it got awkard when your husband got naked..why didn't he wear bathing trunks?? i think it's just me becausea lot of people laughed..i said to myself why is that guy naked around stangers! Lol now i can laugh after reading my own comment.
Leerrick 6 months ago
@Leerrick Nudity isn't a big deal to us, so no, it wasn't a problem. I always think the husbands in birth videos who wear bathing suits look funny. I say, "But they're not swimming! It's not as if the midwife hasn't seen nudty before." I think it's all about perspective. For my husband, it was mostly practical. Births can get messy and he didn't want to clean blood or goo out of his clothes unnecessarily.
isarma42 6 months ago
WOW! i give you Credit! especially no epidural, NOTHING going all Natrual all the way ! good job girl!
mariahberry15 7 months ago in playlist New birth
@mariahberry15 thanks :)
isarma42 6 months ago
Who are the 2 girls supporting you ? dulas, sisters or friends ?
Paulakov24 9 months ago
@Paulakov24 Friends :) Doulas are an example of something that has been professionalized simply because a) we're not very birth educated and b) we're not very close to each other, as a society. They're just two friends, but they've had natural births themselves and were wonderful labor support. I've done it for friends, too.
isarma42 8 months ago
your hubby was naked in the back ground...i'm sorry but that made me laugh. lol I'm pregnant with #6. it made my stomach hurt I laughed so much. Well done you. :)
ruthrodley 9 months ago
@ruthrodley He said he didn't see the sense in getting birth goo all over his clothes :) And we're both pretty comfy being naked. Thanks!
isarma42 9 months ago
How is the baby doing now? i am considering water birth i heard its a lot better than regular birth.
angelisaac1990 10 months ago
@angelisaac1990 He's great! He's 3.5 years old and very much a kid. He's as tall as most 6 year olds and very skinny. He loves superheroes and pretty much anything that involves running around.
isarma42 10 months ago
No offense but it's horrible to let a 1-5 year old kid in a room while a women gives birth it's not right!
bieberfever778 10 months ago
@bieberfever778 Honestly? That sounds like cultural bias talking, to me. Children actually handle birth alot better than most adults. It doesn't occur to them that it's weird or scary, because they haven't been ruined with programming yet. The kids I know that have attended births are very cool about it, very educated and very bonded to their siblings. I think it's great!
isarma42 10 months ago
these videos made childbirth look so natural unlike being in a hospital hooked up as if u r sick so great and the little children r just playing i cant believe people get to give birth like this as soon as labour begins everyone ups and go to the hospital i dont know a single person that have ever had a water r home birth
TheBeloved1one 11 months ago
@TheBeloved1one I love the kids playing, especially. That's why we upload videos like this. Birth is NORMAL and we have options. If you want to go to the hospital, you can, but that's not your only choice :)
isarma42 10 months ago
@isarma42 well i guess in a way its my choice but still isn't because to do it private would be totally out of my league only the rich people out here probably does it, where i'm from its very expensive to live and i really mean it so if i had a choice id like to do it differently but economically its impossible
TheBeloved1one 10 months ago
@TheBeloved1one It sounds like you're in an unfortunate situation :( I wish homebirth midwives were available to everyone, like they are in some other countries. Have you at least found a more naturally-minded hospital provider? Have you considered a doula? You can often find them free or cheap, though apprenticeship programs.
isarma42 10 months ago
@isarma42 i'll be as positive as i can be, i'll update u on how it went the countdown is already on
TheBeloved1one 9 months ago
@TheBeloved1one Please do :)
isarma42 9 months ago
@isarma42 Well my baby boy is finally here lol, i had been feeling contractions for 3 days straight but refuse to go to the hospital, knowing them they'll think i'm progressing slowly and induce so i bear the contractions at home until i realize they were coming 5mins apart and pretty intense so finally i went to the hospital, i was 6cm dilated, i got there after 12am and he was born at 2:11am and i didnt take any medication, it was as natural as i could've possibly hope for.
TheBeloved1one 8 months ago
@TheBeloved1one That's wonderful! Good for you :) I'm sorry I'm just now seeing this comment. Youtube had it buried way down. I hope everything is going marvelously for you and your beautiful family. Happy babymoon :)
isarma42 4 months ago
@isarma42 thanks, everything is well he is 4months
TheBeloved1one 4 months ago
What happened to the part before your husband got out?
oeccrunner09 11 months ago
@oeccrunner09 The original footage was just over 2 hours. What's posted is over 1, so alot of extraneous/repetitive stuff got cut out.
isarma42 11 months ago
@isarma42 Is there any way we can see the other parts.
oeccrunner09 11 months ago
@oeccrunner09 Not really, no. I'm definitely not willing to go back and un or re-edit :) I can say that what is posted is most of the "good stuff" and I mostly deleted the long periods of not much.
isarma42 10 months ago
@isarma42 Just put the stuff in that part.
oeccrunner09 11 months ago
congrulations! it's a beautiful birth!
940powergirl 1 year ago
@940powergirl Thank you!
isarma42 1 year ago
I know in hospitals they don't allow you to eat anything. Did eat at all during your labor? Depriving a woman in labor food seems kind of cruel, not to mention adding to her sense of panic
ReviewCam 1 year ago
@ReviewCam Oh yes, I ate:) I didn't eat a ton, but the heavy labor bit was pretty quick. I did what my body told me to do. Yes, it's terrible that they deprive women of food in labor! They treat every woman as if she might need surgery at any minute, therefor increasing her chances of surgery.
isarma42 1 year ago
you scare the SHIT OUT OF ME! but i think thats because i can see me in you while doing this, panicked and doubtful.i bet it felt soo good after it was done, a major accomplishment! i have a low paintolerance.i hope i can make it without caving.
sareenagreen2010 1 year ago
@sareenagreen2010 It was a wonderful feeling afterwards. You can make it. Women have been, as long as there have been women. Being in the hospital makes it alot harder, though!
isarma42 1 year ago
U r totally awesome!
renerocks745 1 year ago
@renerocks745 Thanks:)
isarma42 1 year ago
You might be right - everybody makes diffrent "pain" experience.
I love the part when you saying: NEVER AGAIN :)
Thank you for sharing this very personal day of your life with us.
Yvonne
MunicYvonne 1 year ago
@MunicYvonne You're so welcome! If you're really worried about pain, maybe check out hypnobabies. I've heard such good things about it. If I were to have another, I'd definitely make use of it:)
isarma42 1 year ago
@Taelarissocoollike Yup, tattoos.
isarma42 1 year ago
Im sooo scared watching this. Soon im giving birth to my first baby. The pain must be horrible. But thats the way it has to be, or??? Shit. You did a great job!
MunicYvonne 1 year ago
@MunicYvonne Not everyone has the same experience. I had two big, posterior babies, so perhaps my pain level was higher than average. Either way, you can do it!
isarma42 1 year ago
um ok.....so congrats on the baby, but having a home birth with everyone from 7-70 hanging around is a little weird, why does the other chick jump in naked? who is she? why is the dude naked aswell, is this some sort of open "do whoever you want" relationship? are all the people in the room related? i understand why the one giving birth is nude it makes sense, but......never mind, gonna go and ponder for a while
rotamanX 1 year ago
@rotamanX Everyone is comfortable with different things. These people aren't just my friends, they're my family. I loved having each of them there. As far as the nudity, it isn't a big deal to us, at all. There's nothing inherently sexual about nudity, especially during a birth:)
isarma42 1 year ago
what is the pain like?
mrggbummer 1 year ago
@mrggbummer It's impossible to describe, especially after the fact. It was ALOT:)
isarma42 1 year ago
u didnt have to scream~!!!!!!
samiam98s 1 year ago
@samiam98s In labor?! I get to do whatever I want:)
isarma42 1 year ago
my favorite thing in this video is toddler with the Weezer tshirt.
bloques 1 year ago
@bloques Um, he's 7, but thanks:) It is a cool shirt.
isarma42 1 year ago
why do they have to come naked in the pool??
riqdixon 1 year ago
@riqdixon Because that's how they were comfortable?
isarma42 1 year ago
everyone stop plz it just nacked, really she isnt nacked when u give birth u will see the womans vagina but she isnt showin her boobs so what does it matter but yes there is a nacked person in there too buy y? i have no idea
ellarox21 1 year ago
@ellarox21 It's funny to me, too, how concerned people are about nudity.
isarma42 1 year ago
@isarma42 yea but y is ther a woman in there nacked?
ellarox21 1 year ago
@ellarox21 She's my roommate and one of my best friends. She just peeled off her clothes to avoid getting them all wet. She hadn't planned to get in.
isarma42 1 year ago
@ellarox21 Just to be clear, me wearing a bra wasn't about modesty. It was about comfort. My boobs were huge and I felt like they kept getting in my way, so I holstered them;) I'd have been fine with being topless if that's how I was comfortable.
isarma42 1 year ago
@isarma42 exacltly
ellarox21 1 year ago
I really want to hug the older boy, I also want to have a son like that
hjakfbdsnmf 1 year ago
@hjakfbdsnmf He's pretty amazing:)
isarma42 1 year ago
Oops, I just deleted a comment accidentally. They asked if I was ever tempted to go to the hospital and get meds. Nope! I actually have a back injury from an epidural with Declan and I strongly believe my body works. I wanted the pain to stop, sure, but driving to the hospital wouldn't have made labor over:) I wanted to have my baby at home, only surrounded by love - and I did.
isarma42 1 year ago
Must be painful...............
But you must be proud of your son, he's fearless!
LecciLeclerc 1 year ago
@LecciLeclerc He is! He's fantastic:)
isarma42 1 year ago
wow how long were u in labor for??
JessicaRNR 1 year ago
@JessicaRNR In retrospect, the first, regular contractions began about 12 hours before the birth. The actual painful part? About 4 or 5 hours.
isarma42 1 year ago
@isarma42 whoa.. i think my mother was in labour with me for 2 days..
JessicaRNR 1 year ago
@JessicaRNR Homebirths are often faster, but nothing is guaranteed, of course.
isarma42 1 year ago
why are the others naked in the pool too??? dont you think they should have had a swim suite on??? especially in front of your child.
jasonGSX 1 year ago
@jasonGSX Nudity isn't a big deal in our family. It's unfortunate that so many people find it bad or sexual. They're just bodies and we all have them. I'm very glad we're raising our children not to be afraid of their bodies. My husband did what made him comfortable.
isarma42 1 year ago
how come you had to keep your leg up the enire time and always have your bottom in the water to a certain point it looked like u wanted to get out of the water a little?...
pork441759 1 year ago
@pork441759 I felt the most comfortable that way. If I'd have wanted out, I'd have gotten out:)
isarma42 1 year ago
nice tattoo
spitfire332 1 year ago
@spitfire332 Thanks:)
isarma42 1 year ago
Look at all of these women supporting her!! How WONDERFUL!!
kastnmagic 1 year ago
TENSO !!
sanh4cker747 1 year ago
@sanh4cker747 It can be, yes.
isarma42 1 year ago
Is it really as painful as it looks?.......You did a fabulous job and i am inspired Congrats!!
melody321456 2 years ago
@melody321456 Oh yeah:) I've heard some women say it wasn't for them, but mine always were. It's definitely doable, though!
isarma42 2 years ago
@melody321456 Yes, it is.... but oh so worth it...
kastnmagic 1 year ago
Near atlanta? not far from us how did you go about registering the birth after he was born to get birth cert and ssn
jay84one 2 years ago
@jay84one It wasn't very complicated, actually. We live in Cobb County. We called the office and they actually had a homebirth kit available:) It took longer, possibly because it was an unusual situation, but it was no problem.
isarma42 2 years ago
you said it was awesome, but you looked completely terrified in the video! i want to have water birth, is it really that bad????
EmilyGah 2 years ago
@EmilyGah During transition, I was terrified, but I've never not been scared during transition - drugged or not. It was awesome to birth at home - so much better. As far as pain, I guess it varies for everyone. I've had two large, posterior babies, which I'm told hurt quite a bit, but I don't have anything to compare it to. Maybe check out hynobabies or hypnobirthing if you're interested in pain management.
isarma42 2 years ago
I ended up with a c-section due to complications with the baby. I did the Bradley Method which prepared me for yes even a c-section. These classes are so wonderful for natural childbirth. I plan on trying again with these classes and having a vbac this time. Just google it to find a Bradley teacher near you. Almost all Bradley moms have said they had joyful births they had no fear, and pain was managable.
BellaJaramillo 1 year ago
why did you decide a waterbirth? just asking. i dont think i want to birth. itt sounds WAYYY too painful!
jeffria5 2 years ago
It's useful to help cope with the pain, mostly. It just sounded like a good idea to me.
isarma42 2 years ago
I was just wondering who the naked woman is in 5:47. I that your sister? I am glad u had all that support! You did it!!!
tesiacole 2 years ago 5
She's certainly like a sister to me:) She's my friend of many years and our roommate.
isarma42 2 years ago
@tesiacole - not sure why any1 would Need to be naked except the one givin birth.
momto2kids08 1 year ago
@momto2kids08 It's not about need, really. It's just not a big deal. It was a practical choice. Why get their clothes wet and dirty?
isarma42 1 year ago
is this in new york
Blazer4u1 2 years ago
No, we live near Atlanta, Georgia.
isarma42 2 years ago
so this is probably the 5th or 6th time i've watched this but i swear, declan gets cuter and more adorable everytime i watch...he's so precious and i'm sure he's a great big brother!!!!!
rsdangel 2 years ago 5
He's really wonderful:) Thanks!
isarma42 2 years ago
is that your mother in the pool with you
mom101ify 2 years ago
No, my roommate.
isarma42 2 years ago
I just watched all these videos again Sarah and realized that i must be too comfortable with nudity cause i still didn't notice your naked husband lol
edaj84 2 years ago
Heh, me, too:) You can see his butt in part 6.
isarma42 2 years ago
Oh my gosh!!! You are absolutely an amazing woman
Chanelle9189 2 years ago
How sweet:) Thanks.
isarma42 2 years ago
I would have to say that i believe a lot of the problems with birthing, breastfeeding, parenting are created purely because we don't see it happening, no wonder women have trouble feeding, we don't see our mums, aunts and sisters doing it anymore.
edaj84 2 years ago
I think that's very true. We don't often have women nearby to help us, either. So many of us are just told to get the epidural and give the baby formula. We often don't know anyone personally who's done anything else.
isarma42 2 years ago
and this exact reason is why i went back to what i knew. my mother delivered 4 out of 5 children at home (yes that's right even homebirths mums sometimes need to transfer and believe it or not we actually do if there is a good reason) so after i had a horrible expereince i jsut went, well you know what, my mum had us at home and that turned out great, i can do it too. and yes people still look at me like i am a martian when i tell tham that not only did i have her drugfree vut at home too
edaj84 2 years ago
I think people easily forget that hospital birthing is the new fad:)
isarma42 2 years ago
hmm. is it really necessary for the two younger children to be there. perhaps the older one has more of an understanding, although he looks terrified at times to me-but the younger who is just a baby itself still, all its seeing and registering is its mother screaming in pain and fear. big ups to you for doing it naturally, but i do wondr how it will affect especially the little one.
holyjabberwookie 2 years ago
I think you might be projecting a bit. The older child, Declan, doesn't really ever look terrified to me. I'm his Mom. I know that look:) He watched many births beforehand. We discussed it at length. He said he was never worried at all, because he knew it was normal. If anything, he was bored a few times and thought it was taking a long time, but luckily he kept that to himself. The toddler isn't my child. He came with his Mom, the one with the ponytail. He did fine, too.
isarma42 2 years ago
I am 16 years old and honestly, videos like yours have inspired me to become a labor and delivery nurse when im older. Since i graduate highschool in 2 years, this has pointed me in the right direction. I honestly think this is amazing and hope that someday i can be this strong. You have great friends! Congratulations on your beautiful baby!
Sapphire82395 2 years ago
Good for you! We could certainly use more supporters of normal birth in the hospital system:)
And thanks. I'm really very blessed:)
isarma42 2 years ago
my teacher was gone at least 2 weeks when she was preganet
kjnilsd 2 years ago
You mean after she had the baby? 2 weeks isn't very long to take off work. How sad:(
isarma42 2 years ago
I only took 1 week with my daughter BUT i worked for my mother so bubby came with me, we fed, played and slept (yes both of us) as desired. sometimes i managed 6 hrs of work out of 8 hrs sometimes i went home at lunchtime cause she needed more attention, if there was something urgent for me to do, my mum had some lovely time with her grandaughter. so that was a bit different
edaj84 2 years ago
How nice, and rare!, that ou were able to take her to work with you:)
isarma42 2 years ago
water birth or hospital birth?
monkeyfreak45678 2 years ago
Well, all homebirths aren't waterbirths and some hospital births are, but all that aside, I'd do this birth 100 times over before I'd do a hospital birth once. Those were just awful.
isarma42 2 years ago
the part at :43 is really scary and i need your advice which way is easier?
monkeyfreak45678 2 years ago
I'm sorry, which way what?
isarma42 2 years ago
God you are so strong.. I think it is amazing how you had so many people were there to support you. You should be so proud of yourself.
snaps4108 2 years ago
I have wonderful friends and yes, I'm very proud:)
isarma42 2 years ago
i think having your other children there is amazing!! great plan!!! your awsome and so strong
wheelockwife 3 years ago
Well, only one was his sibling, but I appreciate the support:) I think having the siblings at birth can be a great thing. Obviously it all depends on what feels right to the mother as she's doing all the work. I really appreciated having support people for them, so they could be there, but I could focus.
isarma42 3 years ago
My sister just had her 4th baby, a girl and she has had to have all of them c-section because her pelvis is so small that the babies become breech so therefore she cant have vaginal births.
angeleyes11966 3 years ago
Congrats to her on her new baby:) Obviously I can't really comment on your sister's case, not being privy to it, but I did want to state that many of the sections done are grossly unnecessary. It is very unusual for a baby to be too big, or a woman to be too small. Hell, breech isn't even a great reason for a section, in most cases. OBs are no longer trained to attend breech births, but many homebirth midwives still do. I hope she is happy with her birth experiences, though:)
isarma42 3 years ago
im trying trying to be rude but werent your kids grossed out by seeing their dad and that women naked. again my apologies if i sound rude
amycorreanumber1fan 3 years ago
Why would they be? Children don't see nudity as inherently gross or bad, they're taught to feel that way. Casual nudity has always been part of our lives and we don't consider bodies anything to be grossed out by.
isarma42 3 years ago
because i have a different view on that, but i was not trying to be rude at all. i just dont believe that a man and women should let thier kids see them naked.
amycorreanumber1fan 3 years ago
I wasn't arguing your right to believe whatever you do, simply stating that your view has no impact on whether or not children naturally associated nudity with bad things. They don't; they're taught to see it that way.
isarma42 3 years ago
Most little kids probably don't care if they see their parents naked though.
MotleysRose 3 years ago 2
stop the video at 2:52
patrickbettenc 3 years ago
Why?
isarma42 3 years ago
Aww Declan's fearless (: Really cute!
FreckleFaceBec 3 years ago
He's an awesome kid!
isarma42 3 years ago
just a question, why were the people pressing on your back?
FranzehF 3 years ago
It counter pressure. I was having back labor.
isarma42 3 years ago
It's amazing how when you were in a lot of pain you thought you couldn't do it, and at the end when you're holding your beautiful newborn baby in your arms you said "i did it! i did it!" you're an incredibly strong person.
FranzehF 3 years ago
Yeah, that's part of why it's such a rush:) Thanks!
isarma42 3 years ago
How long was you in labor??
amyj86 3 years ago
About 5 hours of heavy labor - 12 total from the first regular contractions.
isarma42 3 years ago
I'm 23 weeks pregnant and TERRIFIED of the pain!
Rottation 3 years ago
It's certainly normal to be scared, but there's really no way to avoid any pain you might have. C-sections aren't pain free and recovery is ridiculously painful, but it lasts for weeks and you have a newborn. You can't usually get drugs the second you walk in. It's a good idea to get comfortable with the idea of pain and work on how you're going to manage it:)
isarma42 3 years ago
Its so cool how your family is supporting you!!
I could tell how much they cared.
Great voice by the way!!!!
PinkyMay97PinkySarah 3 years ago
Thanks!
isarma42 3 years ago
im not having a baby it hurts!
tayragirl 3 years ago
Okay.
isarma42 3 years ago
why the kids dint get a baby sitter!
tayragirl 3 years ago
That's an odd question. Obviously if I wanted someone to take the kids away, I could've asked for that. If they'd wanted it, they could've asked for it. They wanted to be there and they were very welcome:)
isarma42 3 years ago
Your other little boy is so cute
"I'm going to be a big brither!"
Aww :)
FreckleFaceBec 3 years ago
Thanks! Declan is awesome:)
isarma42 3 years ago
NO offense but what are those green spots on your stomach?
1vor1e 3 years ago
It's more like blue and it's a tattoo - the phases of the moon.
isarma42 3 years ago
o, well i couldnt see those very well. sorry. my close friend is having a baby, and it is already 1 pound heavier than it should be.
1vor1e 3 years ago
Huh? How can the baby be a pound heavier than it *should* be? If you're talking about an estimate based on an ultrasound, those are notoriously off, in either direction. There is NO WAY to know a baby's true size before birth. Barring any serious medical complications I'm sure her baby will be the perfect size for her.
isarma42 3 years ago
the baby is a little overweight, so her doctor says. now shes 31 weeks pregnant
1vor1e 3 years ago
Her DR is estimating, probably based on ultrasound. There's no way to accurately measure weight. They can guess, but the estimates are often off by several pounds in either direction. Plus, babies have growth spurts and grow at different rates. Barring major medical issues, a mother's body won't make a baby it can't birth and things like induction and section increase the risks much more so than a large baby.
isarma42 3 years ago
well its actually possible to have a baby that is overweight. their belly can actuallly be bigger than the regular size it should be. or she woman can be overweight
SunburstCloud 3 years ago
If some sort of major medical condition exists, sure, but in a normal pregnancy - nope. People are afraid of big babies now, but that doesn't make them dangerous or bad.
isarma42 3 years ago
you have the prettiest belly i have seen during a birth
jkelly95 3 years ago
Aw, thanks!
isarma42 3 years ago
One question; why did the chick in the glasses get naked & get in the tub? Was she going through sympathy nudity?
Brenjen1967 3 years ago