Congrats Mandee!! I'm so thrilled for you. You and your beautiful preemie princess are so incredibly lucky to have each other right now...she's the BIGGEST little blessing and you are a GREAT mommy<3
Huge congrats!! I'm sorry it wasn't the birth you had hoped for and that the whole epidural/anesthesiologist experience was so horrible but I'm thrilled that in the end everything turned out ok for you!!
Congratulation Mandee for your beautiful baby girl! You did great!!!
I am happy that everything went OK.
I tried to contact you to ask about your nursing experience while you were pregnant. I would really love to hear how far into your pregnancy did you nurse your sweet little boy.
@ummiszlam Thank you! Sorry I didnt get back to you! I nursed him throughout the entire pregnancy ...my milk supply dried up around 12 weeks though so he cut down to only a few times a day to sometimes only a little before bed. Then When my colostrum came in during the end he nurses even less frequently. Now he only nurses with her tandem once a day before bed at night or not at all. I am going to let him wean naturally on his own. Best wishes to you!
I was induced with pitocin with my first pregnancy.....the pain is much more intense than real contractions...as I found out when I had my second child naturally. I did have epidurals both times and also had bad experiences with the guy that gave them to me. The first time the guy yelled at me to quit moving...sorry...it hurts during those contractions and it's hard not to move. The second time around the guy had to try 4 times before he could get it in....he kept hitting bone!!
@gandeeheather I agree...pitocin is evil! What is up with these guys... why cant they be nice or good at what they do! Im sorry you had to go through that ... sounds painful!!
what a positive way to express a birth! in my doula training we learned that you have to have "the next best thing" when birth goes differently then planned. You did everything right! she is sooo beautiful! I totally know what you mean when you hate epidurals. ive never had one but the idea makes me anxious and clostrophobic! When you get time, it would be great to have a CDing a NB video. im 14wks with my third try for baby number one. and we really want to CD from day one! CONGRATS
@BabyNerdsUnite Thank you! Yeah I think that with the circumstances it was an amazing birth and am grateful! Congrats to you! I just posted a cding a preemie video and if you look back in my videos I made one awhile ago of the entire newborn stash :)
So happy to hear your birth story - it sounds like it was really worrying and stressful at times, but the moment of her birth sounds absolutely magical. Congratulations!
Beautiful story! I'm so glad that the both of you are healthy despite the fact that not everything went to plan. Quick question... I was planning on doing a placenta tincture and I have not been able to find out what the difference is in the benefits of tincture vs encapsulation. We decided to do a tincture because it's so much easier but I would be willing to find someone to do encapsulation if I would receive greater benefit from it. Just curious if you have any insight. Congratulations!
@garanandmelissa Thank you! The thing is that with encapsulation the pills are there for your immediate consumption but with the tincture it needs up to 6 weeks of time to formulate before use. You would miss out on all the benefits in the early postpartum.
That sounds so amazing how you were able to pull her up to you're chest and have that immediate bonding! I'm glad to hear that she's so healthy and happy :)
I love all the details. I was (along with the rest of your pals) very worried about you both. Things turned out fine, even though it was not the delivery you dreamed of, you got your beautiful daughter through the beautiful experience in itself. I am glad that you had the sense of empowerment that you had hoped for. You are a sweetheart and Cesilee is a doll. Take care:)
What an amazing story! Your so strong and amazing and I am so happy after everything your baby girl is here and she is perfect! I also can't believe what a shitty person you had do your epi I am so sorry for that! And I have a question.. I don't have a doula but I'm interested in the placenta encapsulation, who does that and how do I go about it and why does it cost?
@TeaandTimW707 Thank you so much! you could do a google search for a placenta encapsulation specialist in your area. Check out placentabenefits(dot)info it usually costs around $150 sometimes more sometimes less. I promise that it is worth it though... they make you feel great!
I have been so anxious to hear your birth story! I am so happy you trusted your instincts and kept going back to the hospital, and that she arrived safely of course. She is beautiful. Congrats again!
Things sometimes just don't work out the way we want....I personally know that !!! However, what's done is done and you and your daughter are ok. I know that was a tough decision to get the pit and epi, however.....you put your feeling aside and did what you could. Hugs sweetie :)
I'm a new viewer and I cried with you. Congrats!
SunnyZoey11 1 month ago
Thank you Mandee for your answer on nursing through pregnancy.
Well.....I have a looong way to go with my toddler :)
She nurses from the late evening time until early morning whenever she wants. I have to do it less frequently...I think :)
It is going to be a BIG job to let her wean naturally, because she demands it during the night more.
Thank you again, best wishes to you all.
Tunde
ummiszlam 1 month ago
Congrats Mandee!! I'm so thrilled for you. You and your beautiful preemie princess are so incredibly lucky to have each other right now...she's the BIGGEST little blessing and you are a GREAT mommy<3
AandC092609 1 month ago
Huge congrats!! I'm sorry it wasn't the birth you had hoped for and that the whole epidural/anesthesiologist experience was so horrible but I'm thrilled that in the end everything turned out ok for you!!
dren0951 1 month ago
@dren0951 Thank you :)
MandeeTheGreat 1 month ago
Congratulation Mandee for your beautiful baby girl! You did great!!!
I am happy that everything went OK.
I tried to contact you to ask about your nursing experience while you were pregnant. I would really love to hear how far into your pregnancy did you nurse your sweet little boy.
I think I am not alone :)
happy for you :)
Tunde
ummiszlam 1 month ago
@ummiszlam Thank you! Sorry I didnt get back to you! I nursed him throughout the entire pregnancy ...my milk supply dried up around 12 weeks though so he cut down to only a few times a day to sometimes only a little before bed. Then When my colostrum came in during the end he nurses even less frequently. Now he only nurses with her tandem once a day before bed at night or not at all. I am going to let him wean naturally on his own. Best wishes to you!
MandeeTheGreat 1 month ago
You gotta stop crying in your videos - You got me all teary-eyed!! <3
MommyMakingHome 1 month ago
@MommyMakingHome Aww <3
MandeeTheGreat 1 month ago
Hahahaha. It makes me laugh when they tell a mother to stop pushing. Like really??? Not gonna happen. lol
Congratulations! She's beautiful!
MommyMakingHome 1 month ago
@MommyMakingHome I know right! Its an uncontrollable thing! Thank you!
MandeeTheGreat 1 month ago
Glad everything went well despite the fact that you had to be in hospital and the medicine. Congrats again :))
TheCaiira 1 month ago
@TheCaiira Thank you!
MandeeTheGreat 1 month ago
I was induced with pitocin with my first pregnancy.....the pain is much more intense than real contractions...as I found out when I had my second child naturally. I did have epidurals both times and also had bad experiences with the guy that gave them to me. The first time the guy yelled at me to quit moving...sorry...it hurts during those contractions and it's hard not to move. The second time around the guy had to try 4 times before he could get it in....he kept hitting bone!!
gandeeheather 1 month ago
@gandeeheather I agree...pitocin is evil! What is up with these guys... why cant they be nice or good at what they do! Im sorry you had to go through that ... sounds painful!!
MandeeTheGreat 1 month ago
I'm so happy for you guys! Great story and beautiful baby girl!
LostTheStork 1 month ago
@LostTheStork Thank you so much!
MandeeTheGreat 1 month ago
what a positive way to express a birth! in my doula training we learned that you have to have "the next best thing" when birth goes differently then planned. You did everything right! she is sooo beautiful! I totally know what you mean when you hate epidurals. ive never had one but the idea makes me anxious and clostrophobic! When you get time, it would be great to have a CDing a NB video. im 14wks with my third try for baby number one. and we really want to CD from day one! CONGRATS
BabyNerdsUnite 1 month ago
@BabyNerdsUnite Thank you! Yeah I think that with the circumstances it was an amazing birth and am grateful! Congrats to you! I just posted a cding a preemie video and if you look back in my videos I made one awhile ago of the entire newborn stash :)
MandeeTheGreat 1 month ago
So happy to hear your birth story - it sounds like it was really worrying and stressful at times, but the moment of her birth sounds absolutely magical. Congratulations!
OurGrandAdventure 1 month ago
@OurGrandAdventure It truly was! Thank you <3
MandeeTheGreat 1 month ago
Congratulations. This birth experience will help you be an even better doula! Glad baby is healthy and you are doing well.
MUSleger 1 month ago
@MUSleger Thank you!
MandeeTheGreat 1 month ago
It's so awesome that you still had the urge to push with an epidural!!! :o)
08jaydensmommy08 1 month ago
@08jaydensmommy08 Yeah I am so glad it had worn off so much!
MandeeTheGreat 1 month ago
You are the sweetest mom. Love you Mandy you did perfect for a well informed mother.
olfashionedatheart 1 month ago
@olfashionedatheart Thank you! :)
MandeeTheGreat 1 month ago
Beautiful story! I'm so glad that the both of you are healthy despite the fact that not everything went to plan. Quick question... I was planning on doing a placenta tincture and I have not been able to find out what the difference is in the benefits of tincture vs encapsulation. We decided to do a tincture because it's so much easier but I would be willing to find someone to do encapsulation if I would receive greater benefit from it. Just curious if you have any insight. Congratulations!
garanandmelissa 1 month ago
@garanandmelissa Thank you! The thing is that with encapsulation the pills are there for your immediate consumption but with the tincture it needs up to 6 weeks of time to formulate before use. You would miss out on all the benefits in the early postpartum.
MandeeTheGreat 1 month ago
Congrats again!!
mommylove2585 1 month ago
@mommylove2585 thank you! :)
MandeeTheGreat 1 month ago
Beautiful story!!
alandamandamama 1 month ago
@alandamandamama Thank you!
MandeeTheGreat 1 month ago
That sounds so amazing how you were able to pull her up to you're chest and have that immediate bonding! I'm glad to hear that she's so healthy and happy :)
jenniferlovesrain 1 month ago
@jenniferlovesrain Yes it was amazing! Thank you!
MandeeTheGreat 1 month ago
glad you have your baby girl in your arms.
lauracori 1 month ago
I cried right along with you! What a beautiful birth story! Thank you so much for sharing your experience with all of us! Congratulations Mandee!
SasseShan 1 month ago
@SasseShan Thank you <3
MandeeTheGreat 1 month ago
they told me to stop pushing too.. ppffttt as if!! i could not stop pushing. My body was pushing on its own.
Shereezy87 1 month ago
@Shereezy87 Yeah I don't think they understand that there is no stopping it!
MandeeTheGreat 1 month ago
I love all the details. I was (along with the rest of your pals) very worried about you both. Things turned out fine, even though it was not the delivery you dreamed of, you got your beautiful daughter through the beautiful experience in itself. I am glad that you had the sense of empowerment that you had hoped for. You are a sweetheart and Cesilee is a doll. Take care:)
TheBabybound 1 month ago
@TheBabybound Thanks Brandy... it was all worth it for my healthy baby girl! Anything for her!
MandeeTheGreat 1 month ago
Loved your birth story, that you were so honest with your feelings. Congratulations!!!
trying4ababy 1 month ago
@trying4ababy Thank you <3
MandeeTheGreat 1 month ago
What an amazing story! Your so strong and amazing and I am so happy after everything your baby girl is here and she is perfect! I also can't believe what a shitty person you had do your epi I am so sorry for that! And I have a question.. I don't have a doula but I'm interested in the placenta encapsulation, who does that and how do I go about it and why does it cost?
TeaandTimW707 1 month ago
@TeaandTimW707 Thank you so much! you could do a google search for a placenta encapsulation specialist in your area. Check out placentabenefits(dot)info it usually costs around $150 sometimes more sometimes less. I promise that it is worth it though... they make you feel great!
MandeeTheGreat 1 month ago
So, so happy that it worked out for you and your family. I cried some tears of joy for you too! Enjoy your precious girl x
1mmcquade 1 month ago
@1mmcquade Aww thank you so much!
MandeeTheGreat 1 month ago
I have been so anxious to hear your birth story! I am so happy you trusted your instincts and kept going back to the hospital, and that she arrived safely of course. She is beautiful. Congrats again!
plus1please 1 month ago
@plus1please Thank you!! It was a crazy roller coaster ride and I am so happy its all over and my sweet girl is ok!
MandeeTheGreat 1 month ago
The pulling up your baby! Oh my heart.
MadreMaven 1 month ago
@MadreMaven It was amazing <3
MandeeTheGreat 1 month ago
i'm so glad you got a happy ending!
i'll be looking forward to the breastfeeding update!
fakecrab 1 month ago
@fakecrab Thank you! I will try my best to get it up soon :)
MandeeTheGreat 1 month ago
Things sometimes just don't work out the way we want....I personally know that !!! However, what's done is done and you and your daughter are ok. I know that was a tough decision to get the pit and epi, however.....you put your feeling aside and did what you could. Hugs sweetie :)
redelozier 1 month ago
@redelozier Thanks :)
MandeeTheGreat 1 month ago