Frannie’s 3rd Birth story, Cub coming into the World

INTO THE WORLD PODCAST IS BACK and gracing your ears weekly.

Starting with my 3rd birth story, bringing Cub into the world.

You may have seen part of the video but there is a little more to the story so tune in to listen.

In a lot of ways, Cub and his birth were in part my inspiration behind starting this project. As I birthed him this also took off. I have very fond memories of recording episodes with him feeding on my lap.

His story has taught me a lot: That no two stories are the same, that you can never know what to expect, or have it all planned out and babies themselves are much the same - so individual. I've had to learn to be a mum all over again.

Watching back his video reminded me that one experience does not define the next. So fear of the past does not help with the future or even have anything to do with it.

There are definitely moments of this birth where I felt so empowered and proud and in awe of how the human body works and how It is possible to birth unmedicated given the right circumstances and support but there were definitely some moments of pure fear. I was terrified not to be closer to a hospital and all I wanted was something stronger than essential oils to soothe the pain. I’d of happily taken any medication in those last moments. I may have felt calm in parts and my video (which is unedited minus 30 seconds where I couldn’t maintain my modestly- and the cord was being unwrapped) I’m not sure how I would have faired had it gone on a moment longer.

Regardless of what happened, I am proud I got through it, as I believe we all should be no matter what.

Much like his birth story Cub is like a whirlwind bursting into our family so quickly, bringing lots of chaos and lots of joy but making us all happier for his presence.

FUN FACTS-

*This birth took place unexpectedly in my spare room. In under 3.5 hrs.

*There were 9 people in this room inc Cub not that you can see them all.

*It was my student midwife's first birth outside of Venezuela.

*We had no curtains up and I'm pretty sure our neighbours could see in.

*My son was watching paw patrol in the next room

*My friend/ birth partner didn’t think she would be able to attend as she had to work at a wedding 3 hrs after I called her. And guess what - he arrived before she had to leave.

*I didn’t remember any of the videos until I watched it the next day.

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