GIVING BIRTH TO MY 6TH BABY | Positive Hospital Birth Vlog

What it’s like to give birth! Come with me as I deliver my 6th baby!👶🤰

When I was pregnat I had no idea what to expect when giving birth. I wish I had someone to walk me through how long labor could potentially be, the interventions that are used, and what my options were. So I decided to document and share my entire birthing experience from start to finish in hopes that it can be helpful to others!

I begin recording as my first serious contractions took place. I had been experiencing Braxton Hicks for several weeks at this point, but on this day the contractions were different. They were more frequent and progressively getting stronger.

Once I realized they were happening every 3 to 5 minutes, I decided it was time to go to the hospital. Given this was my 6th kid I knew things could go more quickly than ever before.

They say you know it’s time to leave for the hospital when your contractions are happening at least every 5 minutes, last for one minute each, and have been happening consistently for 1 hour. It’s called the 5-1-1 rule.

I birth big babies, I am talking over 10 lbs, and never once was a c-section mentioned to me just because of their size.

I chose to get an epidural as soon as possible due to what happened at my last birth. With baby number 5 I tried to go unmedicated. Unfortunately I didn’t make it. I was close, but I knew I would lack the strength to push if I continued to suffer and fight the pain. I have actually enjoyed my epidural births! They allowed me to relax and be more present for the experience. Being able to relax is key too. Each time I tried to birth unmedicated labor wouldn’t progress. So for this time around I decided to not fight it and just get the epidural as soon as it was available.

Please note, this is just my personal experience. Everyone is going to have a different birth story 🤗❤️

If you’re new here, hello, and thanks for reading this far! My name is Chrissy Horton and I am you big sis through pregnancy and motherhood where I like to keep it real yet encouraging! ❤️

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[anniek]

Your nurse was AMAZING! I loved how she told you everyone that was going to be in the room, gave you options and advocated for you!

[LadyEightyK]

I see so many horror stories about birth complications and it is honestly so relieving to see these very real, intimate, positive birth stories

[amanda.a.m]

Chrissy!!! I started sobbing uncontrollably when I saw your face change right after you saw her 😭 that is such an incredible moment and it made me instantly go back to seeing my two little girls ❤ I love your channel so much. Congrats on your precious baby girl! I’m so happy for you! And I will be thinking of you and praying for you in your first several weeks while you adjust to her arrival.

Last night I was re-living my daughters’ births. My baby is 7mo old now and I feel like it was yesterday—but also like a light year away at the same time?! How is that even possible. It’s giving me baby fever all over again

[minhmeo]

Over 10 pounds baby and you still have a normal delivery. That’s incredible, I can’t believe how it was possible 😳

[brookecarrillo]

The difference between epidural births and unmediated is so hilarious to me. I screamed like a wild banshee when mine was coming out 😂. The male residents eyes got so big but it’s something primal and you just can’t help it. Yours is just so calm and talkative.

[adriennepuck]

I was pregnant with my rainbow baby when her last birth vid was posted and here I am pregnant again while I watch this one! I watched Chrissy's videos all throughout my last pregnancy and I intend to do the same with this one. I love your content, Chrissy and the awesome community you've built♡

[MegMarchSews]

Congratulations y’all!! I’m not gonna lie having just done this myself three whole months ago I was kinda shaking watching this and remembering that feeling 😭

[StephanieC.-fdqt]

I’m due with my sixth baby in the fall! Congratulations and high five! You are such a cute mom 😊.

[SoftLightASMR]

Congratulations and may God hold you both in the palm of his hand! 22 weeks with twin boys as we speak ❤❤

[kimmypham]

I don’t know why this made me cry! I have 2 children already and I want a third but I was horrified that with my second I was in labor for 50 hours and she came out not breathing with the cord wrapped around her 2 times. But thankfully I everything turned okay and she’s healthy. I was afraid to try for a third but this video gave me hope. ❤❤❤

[HannahHolmes]

I love how encouraging at the nurses were and how they respected the wishes

[samanthapayne]

Its so encouraging that you post such intimate moments, currently cuddling my 12 week old and remembering how perfect and sweet that feeling is ❤

[sophiasouthern]

Due any minute with my second! Thank you for sharing such a vulnerable time with us and congratulations!

[fluffyclouds]

Congrats Chrissy!!❤ I’m 39 weeks and misty eyed watching this. Thanks for being such a positive light.

[StargEight]

What amazing nurses. It was so encouraging to see them advocating for you and encouraging you to do what feels right. Congratulations!

[cheyannelencioni]

Congrats Chrissy and Tim! This birth seemd so peaceful. I hope everything is going well!

[carolines]

Aw, congrats Chrissy. What a beautiful memory this is for your family of your sweet baby’s birth! ❤

[alliebrown]

Thank you for sharing such an intimate part of your life! Birth is incredible and nothing compares to that first moment when that little piece of heaven joins the room!
Congratulations to your entire family! 🤍

[wally]

Most laid back birth I’ve ever seen. Nicely done!

[irisrubic]

Chrissy!! I can’t believe I stumbled upon your channel! I love it so much! When we were teaching preschool together you had no babies yet and now you have 6! So incredible and so happy for you! Congratulations on baby #6 ❤ this was so beautiful to watch.