I'm new to your channel and watching you do this just amazes me! You are so strong! Also, your midwifes seem so sweet. If you have anymore children would you choose home-birthing again? Where your other two children home-births?
I would so much like my wife to give birth like this but it looks... hard to me. You know, I´ll not be the one feeling whatever she´s feeling and I don´t know if that is worse. Like "What exactly are you feeling now?" etc. "Is every thing ok?" I can imagine my heart. Anyway, many experts say this way is better.
I stalled out at 9cm with my son (baby #2). I was in the hospital at the time and they kept threatening to take me for a c-section. So one of the nurses helped me out and kinda forced me into 10cm. You are so brave to have your baby at home like this! I'm extremely terrified of pain and i don't handle it well. Maybe with baby #3 i'll be able to face my fear and put together a home birthing team as great as yours!
@tigerlilly699 It stalled at 5 w/ my 1st daughter & 6 w/ my son, might as well be 8 cm w/ my 2nd daughter. Lord help me if I had another, what would happen? stall at 9 cm, ha
Well done Lucy. At this point you must of been soooo tired. Well done Joel too great supportive hubby you have there. Cant wait to watch part 3. Have you choose Peyson's middle name yet. I still like Summer but Hope is cute too.
@02elise1 I was VERY tired...at points in my labor I was about to nod off right into the pool I was so exhausted. It got to the point I could barely hold my self up if at all.
Its really crazy you can be the strongest woman but when it comes to birth you really need a team of people to support such a hard thing...its always worth it of course just the pain and the exhaustion mommys always need that support during this time....
This is so random but i love how you edit the videos how you cut out parts and get to write things in them...i wish i could learn but it seems hard lol
@summerchic21 Not sure...I think she was just poking back at her trying to get her to retract her hand by making her uncomfortable feeling w/ it being where it was.
Were you ever worried about having a surprise complication? I'm asking because, me sister and bf both hemorrhaged badly during childbirth and needed a transfusion, and my DD had IUGR which could have killed her.
@queeenpammie No bc my MWs are trained to take care of complicatinos & I had the best prenatal care. I hemorrhaged w/ my 1st daughter at birth & postpartum twice so I know all too well what that is like & I firmly beleive in prevention, it can be prevented w/ proper prenatal care. For me that has stood true w/ the following two PG/birth/postpartums I have had since her.
Thank you so much for posting these... I an expecting my first in January, and am determined (unless medically necessary) to give birth naturally... This inspires me to say I can do it!
i had nubane, then epideural, after 10 hours iw as completely dilated and the epi was fading away and i begged for more meds. I was so nervous about any pain. I pushed my boy out w/i half hour with the smallest third degree tear. The perineal massage helped loads considering this was my first vaginal birth. my first was a csecction sept 2009. I never heard of being in labor 4 days until i went thru it n now i see that you did too. what made u stick to ur guns n NOT give up? wud u do it again?
@paprichaat5 For me it was easy to not give up as this IS the ONLY option I would ever consider. To me hospital is like punishment, torture & the last place I'd want to be. Period.
unbelievable lucy. when i went thru labor for 3 days straight at home, on the fourth day i gave up and told my husband to take me to the hospital for pain meds. I was emotionally exhausted not to mention physically. When we got to the hospital i told the nurse to shoot something in my veins or thigh before registering me. I was having a strong fear of pain on day 4. I was 1cm until day 4 when it was too much to bear, when they checked me, i was 2.5cm. I was ecstatic believe it or not
Hey Lucy! Thank you so much for sharing this with us! You did an awesome job being in labour for that long without any meds! All thumbs up! ;) Was it distracting or weird for you knwing the kids were around? Or were they somewhere else during labour?
@TheresaCharlotte They were in the room next door & I couldn't handle them being any further than that.....there was one point in my labor where I just got sad b/c I missed them. It had been like 8 hrs & thats the longest I've ever gone w/ out seeing them even though they were in the room next door & I knew that I just missed them so much & wanted nothing more than to just hold & hug them.
Was your midwife doing acupressure during your contractions? If I remember right where she is pushing on your hand is a great point for making contractions more productive. Anyway, I love how calm you were able to stay throughout! That's so important to stay relaxed and trust your body. Congrats!
@RaxterRiley I have psi bands on for the acupressure, but as for them holding my hands they were making sure I didn't clench up & pull away from the contraction by squeezing my hand for me so I didn't feel the need to squeeze their hand. ;)
I share ur passion for being a mother unfortulatly ive hit a brick wall with my ttc i have 3 kids at the moment but trying for number 4 seems impossible as i keep misscarying i love watching your vlogs and they give me the drive to not give up thanks for sharing your beautifull journey :)
@t3agz I am so sorry to hear that hun! Miscarriages (to any good mother) are never easy to cope with :( especially when your TTC and you really really really want that baby :( Good Luck on your TTC!
Oh wow amazing video! You really are so inspiring, I have already been noting down tips I've seen in your vids for my next preg/birth - the wristbands will def feature in my next labour. Actually so so so impatient for part 3!!! Hope you're enjoying your precious baby xxx
@Chez2k3 Yah, I was a little fearful my water would break in their pool but after how rude they were I almost didn't care at one point, lol. You can't have drugs at home, it was 100% drug free, not even a tylenol.
@xxxjoelpolexxx :-) Oh right I didn't know that home births had to be completely drug free in the USA. In UK we can have gas and air - but not sure about other stuff. That was the case when I was practicing my midwifery anyway (been a few years since now). Well done. You did fab!
@xxxjoelpolexxx rather that than surrending my life and my unborn child's life in the hands of some MW's that in case of emergency couldnt act fast enough to save us. And then what? I think the choice of choosing a home birth delivery is more related to cultural/social environments. Everything aside though, you were quite brave. Congrats!
Thank you for sharing! Your birth stories have opened my eyes to natural birth and home birth. I was afraid of a natural birth and now I understand what a beautiful experience it is and how our body and baby know what to do, we just have to trust. You are an inspiration. Congrats on your wonderful family.
@xomisskimmxo You very much must trust your body b/c ultimately it knows what to do when you don't...it was designed to birth babies...we were meant for this. Nature is amazing!
Aww watching this makes me sooo sad knowing I have to be gutted like a hog to have my children.. I had my first csection 9/1/09.. Now expecting #2 in March 2012.. I wish I could do something more natural.. but me pelvis is soo narrow my 6lb 12oz son couldn't fit thru.. and I am 4' 11".. My mom went thru the same thing must be hereditery.. Is the next part going to be up anytime soon? Love watching these!
@aliciash Can you not do a vbac or do you not feel comfortable w/ the risk it poses? Regardless Good Luck hun :) In the end all anyone wants is a healthy baby in our arms ;)
@TheZeboobooz oh she DEFINITELY was moving like crazy....i think i spent half my labor complaining about how freaking bad she hurt my moving around during contractions...it hurt the worst!
U are a strong women. My boyfriend and i have been ttc for two yr's and i lose home ever time i see a nagtive test. Sometime's watching video's like this give me more hope again. Once again, Congrats! I dont know if i could have been as strong.
I saw that you had taken cotton root bark, I took that also to help induce labor and it really got things going for me, did it get things going for you as well? If not then what was the one thing that you felt made contractions pick up or was it a combo of all the things that were being done?
Well I plan on vlogging pretty soon bc my husband is joining the Air Force and we are in San Antonio right now. We aren't TTC until Jan once we get based...pray that he leaves Tuesday so we can TTC in DEC! Lol
@MissCarly84 The 1st 2 times it was but more as a shock, once ur in the zone u don't even notice it...not at all. I wanted the flash though, pics look better!
I absolutely love your midwives, and I've never met them. lol. They're so calm and serene, and there just letting you do your thing. Just beautiful !!!
you and joel are soo cute. i love how he was there with you when you were in pain. you two as far as i can see are amazing parents:) this pregnancy was so fun to follow and thank you so much for sharing!!! how long was your labor though if you dont mind sharing? BUT SERIOUSLY LUCY+JOEL=CUTEST COUPLE EVER:)
i just kept saying wow! i can do that! i know i can do that! with #1 i got an epi at 7cm and then that stalled my progress which then i had an "emergency" c/s! next time the goal is to VBAC and avoid intervention!(wish there was a YT mom that had a VBAC) joel is such a sweet husband and seems like he was an amazing partner to birth with! Such an inspiring woman you are Lucy!
Oh I remember those moans all too well! I also remember crying through several contractions, I couldn't help it, the exhaustion and pain just overwhelmed me sometimes. The birth pool looks like it felt good! I only had my bath tub to labor in (so the water didn't surround me as well as the pool) and I spent quite a while in there cause it felt so good! Can't wait for part three!!!
Awww!!! this brings me back to my labors :( Yours was so much more calmer then mine though... I was writhing around on the bed, crying and asking my husband to HELP ME over and over again :(
I'm like you though, I would definitely want it documented ESPECIALLY since it was such a long and intense labor. You can't re-live it so you might as well document it. Congrats though she's beautiful just like the other two :]
awwww, I was choking up a bit too, I remember it like it was yesterday, (technically one month), but I love how supportive and great Joel is to you! Great job!!!!! Ps, LOVE the Dora blanket, lol CANT wait to see pt 3!!!
@xxxjoelpolexxx VERY fresh in the brain, it's funny how your mind forgets but yet remembers soo much... Your little gal is a week old now, sooooooo crazy! 3weeks younger than my baby girl! R u planning on updating on her/postpartum soon?:)
@hollyisme088 haha Ummm yah, like 5 days worth! It's a TON of footage to go through b/c the camcorder was CONSTANTLY running, and on top of that I had a 2nd camcorder that a friend was using from another angle so it's double the footage of this VERY LONG labor ha
Talk about a cliff hanger! You are so strong and just watching these videos takes me back to my natural birth 16 months ago! It makes me envious to an extent because Joel is such an amazing support! I had my mama & my sisters and they did great, but at the same time I felt alone...weird, right?! I wish I could find a guy like Joel...would you mind just cloning him and sending him my way, lol! Great job Lucy! You did great!
How did I end up from "Miley Cyrus" to here? O.o
Litheria89 5 days ago
what was the midwife doing when she used that machine on you?
Ticklelovesyou 6 days ago
@Ticklelovesyou listening to babies heartbeat
xxxjoelpolexxx 6 days ago
99% + 1% =100% cute
averyandthecalicohea 1 week ago
I'm new to your channel and watching you do this just amazes me! You are so strong! Also, your midwifes seem so sweet. If you have anymore children would you choose home-birthing again? Where your other two children home-births?
You have a new subbie!! :]
purplezebra1422 2 weeks ago
@purplezebra1422 I would never have another child if I couldn't birth at home. It's teh ONLY option for me.
xxxjoelpolexxx 2 weeks ago
I think I made my way over to the weird part of YouTube
reidluvssparkles1524 2 weeks ago
@peymaania why would you want to kill a baby? Just wondering..
Jolissa08 3 weeks ago
baby not cute when just born
123mailmanful 3 weeks ago
un accouchement quoi
celiada40 4 weeks ago
Push
Sexy
joeythegator 1 month ago
good job
LilKeke31 1 month ago
interesting video and very informative
SuperDogbrown 1 month ago
@peymaania LOL right? In Canada YES!
kffive 1 month ago
your baby was born on my 20th Bday :D congrats!
nawalita77 1 month ago
I would so much like my wife to give birth like this but it looks... hard to me. You know, I´ll not be the one feeling whatever she´s feeling and I don´t know if that is worse. Like "What exactly are you feeling now?" etc. "Is every thing ok?" I can imagine my heart. Anyway, many experts say this way is better.
quieromicubita 2 months ago 14
@quieromicubita Its worth every bit of pain, short lived pain.
xxxjoelpolexxx 2 months ago 12
have you had an epideral birth?
ShellyReinhardt 2 months ago
Wow! Your midwives are so caring! They seem more like moms taking care of their daughter than midwives!
DoveOfFlames 3 months ago
Natural twin delivery
babymama406 3 months ago
Your midwives seem really sweet. would you say a homebirth is more comfortable than a hospital birth?
lonlyghostgirl 3 months ago 3
@lonlyghostgirl 100%
xxxjoelpolexxx 3 months ago
@xxxjoelpolexxx great thanks!
lonlyghostgirl 3 months ago
idiots
razumovmaks 3 months ago
pujaa
MsMoreno55 4 months ago
this is kind of awkard ?
nicolebryanttttt1 4 months ago
this baby was born on my 16th birthday! goooo baby!
WakaFlakaEmJay17 4 months ago
I stalled out at 9cm with my son (baby #2). I was in the hospital at the time and they kept threatening to take me for a c-section. So one of the nurses helped me out and kinda forced me into 10cm. You are so brave to have your baby at home like this! I'm extremely terrified of pain and i don't handle it well. Maybe with baby #3 i'll be able to face my fear and put together a home birthing team as great as yours!
SheilaBeela87 5 months ago
by MW....do you mean Modern Warfare????
whitesnake6363 5 months ago 24
@whitesnake6363 midwife
xxxjoelpolexxx 5 months ago 4
@xxxjoelpolexxx hahahha okkk :P
whitesnake6363 5 months ago
SUB ME
SmartzTeam 6 months ago
wth
an5d5ers 6 months ago
싫어여
jichgcv 7 months ago
look as sweet daddy craking is knuckles haha..
this is and all of your videos are beautiful
leanghiapii 7 months ago
@leanghiapii Thank you!
xxxjoelpolexxx 7 months ago
i did that with my legs too help the pain you are so chilled
emmabubbles87 7 months ago
Omgosh I didn't know labor could stall out at 8cm!!!! That's crazy!!!!! You poor thing :(
tigerlilly699 7 months ago
@tigerlilly699 It stalled at 5 w/ my 1st daughter & 6 w/ my son, might as well be 8 cm w/ my 2nd daughter. Lord help me if I had another, what would happen? stall at 9 cm, ha
xxxjoelpolexxx 7 months ago 2
the quietness an the incredible support of your midwives and support team made me tear up!
MommaBeiler 7 months ago 5
@MommaBeiler Awe
xxxjoelpolexxx 7 months ago
put up part 4 .
star11524 7 months ago
@star11524 don't be rude
xxxjoelpolexxx 7 months ago 25
What a tuff momma!
NaturallyThriftyMom 7 months ago
Great job Lucy! Your birth team were amazing - so supportive and loving.
TheLifeInTheNorth 7 months ago
@TheLifeInTheNorth Very supportive & loving
xxxjoelpolexxx 7 months ago
Well done Lucy. At this point you must of been soooo tired. Well done Joel too great supportive hubby you have there. Cant wait to watch part 3. Have you choose Peyson's middle name yet. I still like Summer but Hope is cute too.
02elise1 7 months ago
@02elise1 I was VERY tired...at points in my labor I was about to nod off right into the pool I was so exhausted. It got to the point I could barely hold my self up if at all.
xxxjoelpolexxx 7 months ago
thanks for sharing, this brings back so many memories :)
00justbhappy00 7 months ago
@00justbhappy00 :)
xxxjoelpolexxx 7 months ago
Its really crazy you can be the strongest woman but when it comes to birth you really need a team of people to support such a hard thing...its always worth it of course just the pain and the exhaustion mommys always need that support during this time....
EmLovescrazy 7 months ago
@EmLovescrazy Support is a must!
xxxjoelpolexxx 7 months ago
This is so random but i love how you edit the videos how you cut out parts and get to write things in them...i wish i could learn but it seems hard lol
EmLovescrazy 7 months ago
@EmLovescrazy just play around w/ windows movie maker
xxxjoelpolexxx 7 months ago
Do you know exactly what the midwife did to move bubs hand from out of the way? it looked painful for you :( Thanks for sharing!
summerchic21 7 months ago
@summerchic21 Not sure...I think she was just poking back at her trying to get her to retract her hand by making her uncomfortable feeling w/ it being where it was.
xxxjoelpolexxx 7 months ago
You did amazing Lucy!! Thanks for sharing this!
amyNcharlie 7 months ago
@amyNcharlie Thanks!
xxxjoelpolexxx 7 months ago
Stupid. Her body is still like PERFECT!! So jealous. I looked like a road map at that point.
TheMarcellusFamily 7 months ago
@TheMarcellusFamily .....who said I didn't have a road map? lol It's on my rear ;) I promise ha
xxxjoelpolexxx 7 months ago
Were you ever worried about having a surprise complication? I'm asking because, me sister and bf both hemorrhaged badly during childbirth and needed a transfusion, and my DD had IUGR which could have killed her.
queeenpammie 7 months ago
@queeenpammie No bc my MWs are trained to take care of complicatinos & I had the best prenatal care. I hemorrhaged w/ my 1st daughter at birth & postpartum twice so I know all too well what that is like & I firmly beleive in prevention, it can be prevented w/ proper prenatal care. For me that has stood true w/ the following two PG/birth/postpartums I have had since her.
xxxjoelpolexxx 7 months ago
beautiful! thank you for sharing :-)
I feel with you, I have 2 babygirls.
My first was a csection and 2nd was normal but that was just 9 hours.
o and btw peyson is so BEAUTIFUL!! congrats!
xXxfaykexXx 7 months ago
@xXxfaykexXx thanku
xxxjoelpolexxx 7 months ago
WOW! I look forward to part 3.
dreamflight6000 7 months ago
@dreamflight6000 :) soon!
xxxjoelpolexxx 7 months ago
Thank you so much for posting these... I an expecting my first in January, and am determined (unless medically necessary) to give birth naturally... This inspires me to say I can do it!
dianavenegasbutt 7 months ago
@dianavenegasbutt Good Luck hun!!!!
xxxjoelpolexxx 7 months ago
i had nubane, then epideural, after 10 hours iw as completely dilated and the epi was fading away and i begged for more meds. I was so nervous about any pain. I pushed my boy out w/i half hour with the smallest third degree tear. The perineal massage helped loads considering this was my first vaginal birth. my first was a csecction sept 2009. I never heard of being in labor 4 days until i went thru it n now i see that you did too. what made u stick to ur guns n NOT give up? wud u do it again?
paprichaat5 7 months ago
@paprichaat5 For me it was easy to not give up as this IS the ONLY option I would ever consider. To me hospital is like punishment, torture & the last place I'd want to be. Period.
xxxjoelpolexxx 7 months ago
unbelievable lucy. when i went thru labor for 3 days straight at home, on the fourth day i gave up and told my husband to take me to the hospital for pain meds. I was emotionally exhausted not to mention physically. When we got to the hospital i told the nurse to shoot something in my veins or thigh before registering me. I was having a strong fear of pain on day 4. I was 1cm until day 4 when it was too much to bear, when they checked me, i was 2.5cm. I was ecstatic believe it or not
paprichaat5 7 months ago
@paprichaat5 It is emotionally exhausting when you have a long labor :( very draining physically as well.
xxxjoelpolexxx 7 months ago
Your birth team seem so wonderful and caring! (:
TheHarlequinade 7 months ago
@TheHarlequinade Very much so
xxxjoelpolexxx 7 months ago
Lovely job, Lucy! Joel seemed to be such a calm presence for you. Made my teary eyed. Looking forward to part 3. Thanks for sharing your journey!
delia5588 7 months ago
@delia5588 THank You! He is :)
xxxjoelpolexxx 7 months ago
I never considered a home birth but it looks so intamate, and peaceful. Ill deff try for that next time. Congrats again hun!!!:)
melmel0417 7 months ago
@melmel0417 It is! It's great :)
xxxjoelpolexxx 7 months ago
Hey Lucy! Thank you so much for sharing this with us! You did an awesome job being in labour for that long without any meds! All thumbs up! ;) Was it distracting or weird for you knwing the kids were around? Or were they somewhere else during labour?
TheresaCharlotte 7 months ago
@TheresaCharlotte They were in the room next door & I couldn't handle them being any further than that.....there was one point in my labor where I just got sad b/c I missed them. It had been like 8 hrs & thats the longest I've ever gone w/ out seeing them even though they were in the room next door & I knew that I just missed them so much & wanted nothing more than to just hold & hug them.
xxxjoelpolexxx 7 months ago
I was getting into it to cnt wait for the next :)
tpcsliji 7 months ago
@tpcsliji I'm almost done editing the next part
xxxjoelpolexxx 7 months ago
Was your midwife doing acupressure during your contractions? If I remember right where she is pushing on your hand is a great point for making contractions more productive. Anyway, I love how calm you were able to stay throughout! That's so important to stay relaxed and trust your body. Congrats!
RaxterRiley 7 months ago
@RaxterRiley I have psi bands on for the acupressure, but as for them holding my hands they were making sure I didn't clench up & pull away from the contraction by squeezing my hand for me so I didn't feel the need to squeeze their hand. ;)
xxxjoelpolexxx 7 months ago
Lucy, you're so amazing!
BeckyNoLimits 7 months ago
@BeckyNoLimits Thank you
xxxjoelpolexxx 7 months ago
Luck, you're so amazing!
BeckyNoLimits 7 months ago
Your so strong, looks like such an intimate experience. Joel is a great husband to be by your side.
Lovesenduringpromise 7 months ago
@Lovesenduringpromise I agree! Thank you!
xxxjoelpolexxx 7 months ago
Omg that's the first time i've seen you in pain and I felt really bad for you.
ilovehandbags06 7 months ago
@ilovehandbags06 It's a good pain though....each one brought me closer to my baby.
xxxjoelpolexxx 7 months ago
I share ur passion for being a mother unfortulatly ive hit a brick wall with my ttc i have 3 kids at the moment but trying for number 4 seems impossible as i keep misscarying i love watching your vlogs and they give me the drive to not give up thanks for sharing your beautifull journey :)
t3agz 7 months ago
@t3agz I am so sorry to hear that hun! Miscarriages (to any good mother) are never easy to cope with :( especially when your TTC and you really really really want that baby :( Good Luck on your TTC!
xxxjoelpolexxx 7 months ago
Congrats!!!!!
The339966 7 months ago
@The339966 Thank You
xxxjoelpolexxx 7 months ago
Oh wow amazing video! You really are so inspiring, I have already been noting down tips I've seen in your vids for my next preg/birth - the wristbands will def feature in my next labour. Actually so so so impatient for part 3!!! Hope you're enjoying your precious baby xxx
emmafield82 7 months ago
@emmafield82 Psi Bands ;)
xxxjoelpolexxx 7 months ago
I wonder who got it worse.... I was practically screaming throughout the whole labor. XD
alin543 7 months ago
@alin543 Oh I had my moments!
xxxjoelpolexxx 7 months ago
Swimming when you were so far dilated.... that was brave!
Well done you.
I may have missed this in other videos.... did you do it analgesia free? x
Chez2k3 7 months ago
@Chez2k3 Yah, I was a little fearful my water would break in their pool but after how rude they were I almost didn't care at one point, lol. You can't have drugs at home, it was 100% drug free, not even a tylenol.
xxxjoelpolexxx 7 months ago
@xxxjoelpolexxx :-) Oh right I didn't know that home births had to be completely drug free in the USA. In UK we can have gas and air - but not sure about other stuff. That was the case when I was practicing my midwifery anyway (been a few years since now). Well done. You did fab!
Chez2k3 7 months ago
@Chez2k3 Oh yah, it's 100% drug free.
xxxjoelpolexxx 7 months ago
you did so well
xxmamachris1xx 7 months ago
@xxmamachris1xx Thank You!
xxxjoelpolexxx 7 months ago
maybe its just me, but my first thought was "primitive". For me childbirth belogs in hospitals.
luna8nova 7 months ago
@luna8nova Ack! Hospital is like jail in my opinion lol
xxxjoelpolexxx 7 months ago
@xxxjoelpolexxx rather that than surrending my life and my unborn child's life in the hands of some MW's that in case of emergency couldnt act fast enough to save us. And then what? I think the choice of choosing a home birth delivery is more related to cultural/social environments. Everything aside though, you were quite brave. Congrats!
luna8nova 7 months ago
@luna8nova We have a hospital next door but my MWs are trained for almost every complication there is :)
xxxjoelpolexxx 7 months ago
You did so wonderfully cant wait to see the next part! Saw the video your photographer did and it is beautiful!
meggyloo22 7 months ago
@meggyloo22 Thank You!
xxxjoelpolexxx 7 months ago
That looks really painful, and I'm glad Joel was there with you through the labor.. Did Jace or Kace interrupt at any point of time?
agneslaura10 7 months ago
@agneslaura10 nope
xxxjoelpolexxx 7 months ago
Thank you for sharing! Your birth stories have opened my eyes to natural birth and home birth. I was afraid of a natural birth and now I understand what a beautiful experience it is and how our body and baby know what to do, we just have to trust. You are an inspiration. Congrats on your wonderful family.
xomisskimmxo 7 months ago
@xomisskimmxo You very much must trust your body b/c ultimately it knows what to do when you don't...it was designed to birth babies...we were meant for this. Nature is amazing!
xxxjoelpolexxx 7 months ago
SO amazing you are so calm , this is really beautiful!! Thanks for sharing so much!!
Jalynn99 7 months ago
@Jalynn99 :)
xxxjoelpolexxx 7 months ago
Aww watching this makes me sooo sad knowing I have to be gutted like a hog to have my children.. I had my first csection 9/1/09.. Now expecting #2 in March 2012.. I wish I could do something more natural.. but me pelvis is soo narrow my 6lb 12oz son couldn't fit thru.. and I am 4' 11".. My mom went thru the same thing must be hereditery.. Is the next part going to be up anytime soon? Love watching these!
aliciash 7 months ago
@aliciash Can you not do a vbac or do you not feel comfortable w/ the risk it poses? Regardless Good Luck hun :) In the end all anyone wants is a healthy baby in our arms ;)
xxxjoelpolexxx 7 months ago
What was that wristband you were using? how did it work and where can you purchase them :)
Feelingbetterful 7 months ago
@Feelingbetterful psi bands-anti nausea - online
xxxjoelpolexxx 7 months ago
@xalexandchrisx there is a yt mom that has had 2 vbacs I believe.. Her yt name is Lynqtpie301 :)
Jaidensmommy6110 7 months ago
Wow, you did good. Before my Hunny seen your video he was convinced of a hospital birth now he is more into the home birth I've always wanted thanks.
kimberleymh 7 months ago
@kimberleymh :) GL hun!
xxxjoelpolexxx 7 months ago
Ur belly while ur in the water totally look's like she's moving like crazy in there. Or was it the the water moving around?
TheZeboobooz 7 months ago
@TheZeboobooz oh she DEFINITELY was moving like crazy....i think i spent half my labor complaining about how freaking bad she hurt my moving around during contractions...it hurt the worst!
xxxjoelpolexxx 7 months ago
U are a strong women. My boyfriend and i have been ttc for two yr's and i lose home ever time i see a nagtive test. Sometime's watching video's like this give me more hope again. Once again, Congrats! I dont know if i could have been as strong.
TheZeboobooz 7 months ago
@TheZeboobooz Good Luck w/ ur TTC journey! Lots of baby dust & sticky vibes hun!!!
xxxjoelpolexxx 7 months ago
Omg followed from the very beginning and congrats
BLOODS411 7 months ago
@BLOODS411 thank you
xxxjoelpolexxx 7 months ago
Thank you for sharing this video :)
ButterdToastt 7 months ago 12
@ButterdToastt :)
xxxjoelpolexxx 7 months ago
I saw that you had taken cotton root bark, I took that also to help induce labor and it really got things going for me, did it get things going for you as well? If not then what was the one thing that you felt made contractions pick up or was it a combo of all the things that were being done?
abbrarogers 7 months ago
@abbrarogers cervical pressure points for sure
xxxjoelpolexxx 7 months ago
Aww so beautiful. :)
terrycloth97 7 months ago
@terrycloth97 :)
xxxjoelpolexxx 7 months ago
Well I plan on vlogging pretty soon bc my husband is joining the Air Force and we are in San Antonio right now. We aren't TTC until Jan once we get based...pray that he leaves Tuesday so we can TTC in DEC! Lol
xalexandchrisx 7 months ago
@xalexandchrisx I hope u get ur TTC/Dec!!!!!!!
xxxjoelpolexxx 7 months ago
@Nicciii It makes a difference when ur in ur own home w/ amazing support
xxxjoelpolexxx 7 months ago
oh gosh you do soo good thats amazing i wish i was as strong as you i would love love to do a home birth! Congrats on your beauitful baby girl!
9021kayla 7 months ago
@9021kayla Thank U!
xxxjoelpolexxx 7 months ago
was it offputting having the camera flash all the time like that??
MissCarly84 7 months ago
@MissCarly84 The 1st 2 times it was but more as a shock, once ur in the zone u don't even notice it...not at all. I wanted the flash though, pics look better!
xxxjoelpolexxx 7 months ago
@xxxjoelpolexxx I want my mum to take photos, I hope it doesnt annoy me either! your right the flash does make the pics look better!
MissCarly84 7 months ago
I absolutely love your midwives, and I've never met them. lol. They're so calm and serene, and there just letting you do your thing. Just beautiful !!!
lady11love 7 months ago
@lady11love Yep, they're amazing
xxxjoelpolexxx 7 months ago
you and joel are soo cute. i love how he was there with you when you were in pain. you two as far as i can see are amazing parents:) this pregnancy was so fun to follow and thank you so much for sharing!!! how long was your labor though if you dont mind sharing? BUT SERIOUSLY LUCY+JOEL=CUTEST COUPLE EVER:)
turnersteel1 7 months ago
@turnersteel1 5 days, but as for this last part 10:50pm to 8:19am (she was born) but the MWs didn't leave till like 1pm once everything was done
xxxjoelpolexxx 7 months ago
i just kept saying wow! i can do that! i know i can do that! with #1 i got an epi at 7cm and then that stalled my progress which then i had an "emergency" c/s! next time the goal is to VBAC and avoid intervention!(wish there was a YT mom that had a VBAC) joel is such a sweet husband and seems like he was an amazing partner to birth with! Such an inspiring woman you are Lucy!
xalexandchrisx 7 months ago
@xalexandchrisx He is! Maybe there will be a vbac momma soon?
xxxjoelpolexxx 7 months ago
Oh I remember those moans all too well! I also remember crying through several contractions, I couldn't help it, the exhaustion and pain just overwhelmed me sometimes. The birth pool looks like it felt good! I only had my bath tub to labor in (so the water didn't surround me as well as the pool) and I spent quite a while in there cause it felt so good! Can't wait for part three!!!
luvuhunny 7 months ago
@luvuhunny It felt amazing! I wish it was a little longer though
xxxjoelpolexxx 7 months ago
Awww!!! this brings me back to my labors :( Yours was so much more calmer then mine though... I was writhing around on the bed, crying and asking my husband to HELP ME over and over again :(
aussiegrrrrrrrl 7 months ago
@aussiegrrrrrrrl Oh i repeated my fair share of phrases.....lol
xxxjoelpolexxx 7 months ago
@xxxjoelpolexxx lol!! :)
aussiegrrrrrrrl 7 months ago
@aussiegrrrrrrrl you'll see what I mean in the upcoming clips...ha
xxxjoelpolexxx 7 months ago
what is arnica?
momtoallboys 7 months ago
@momtoallboys herbal medicine for swelling
xxxjoelpolexxx 7 months ago
@xxxjoelpolexxx thanks!
momtoallboys 7 months ago
i love how peaceful and calm it was.
XxGlitterfulxX 7 months ago
@XxGlitterfulxX the advantage to being home
xxxjoelpolexxx 7 months ago
I'm like you though, I would definitely want it documented ESPECIALLY since it was such a long and intense labor. You can't re-live it so you might as well document it. Congrats though she's beautiful just like the other two :]
hollyisme088 7 months ago
@hollyisme088 :) TY!
xxxjoelpolexxx 7 months ago
Were Jace and Kace sleeping during the whole labor?
JenNTim509 7 months ago
@JenNTim509 Yes it was like 2-4AM during these clips
xxxjoelpolexxx 7 months ago
@jennasmommy0718 He is a great deal of support!
xxxjoelpolexxx 7 months ago
awwww, I was choking up a bit too, I remember it like it was yesterday, (technically one month), but I love how supportive and great Joel is to you! Great job!!!!! Ps, LOVE the Dora blanket, lol CANT wait to see pt 3!!!
MelB0610 7 months ago
@MelB0610 lol technically one month, still very fresh & vivid in the brain uh? Dora was pretty supportive too I suppose ;)
xxxjoelpolexxx 7 months ago
@xxxjoelpolexxx VERY fresh in the brain, it's funny how your mind forgets but yet remembers soo much... Your little gal is a week old now, sooooooo crazy! 3weeks younger than my baby girl! R u planning on updating on her/postpartum soon?:)
MelB0610 7 months ago
@MelB0610 yes tomorrow
xxxjoelpolexxx 7 months ago
lol when you said you have a lot of clips you really meant a lot lol but i am anticipating every video you did amazing! <3
hollyisme088 7 months ago
@hollyisme088 haha Ummm yah, like 5 days worth! It's a TON of footage to go through b/c the camcorder was CONSTANTLY running, and on top of that I had a 2nd camcorder that a friend was using from another angle so it's double the footage of this VERY LONG labor ha
xxxjoelpolexxx 7 months ago
Talk about a cliff hanger! You are so strong and just watching these videos takes me back to my natural birth 16 months ago! It makes me envious to an extent because Joel is such an amazing support! I had my mama & my sisters and they did great, but at the same time I felt alone...weird, right?! I wish I could find a guy like Joel...would you mind just cloning him and sending him my way, lol! Great job Lucy! You did great!
kaylalee2 7 months ago