Positive First Birth with Epidural, Unmedicated Second Birth, and Pregnancy Loss: Michelle’s Births

Join YBYB: www.thelabormama.com/birth & use the code PODCAST to save 20% I sit down with my dear friend and student Michelle, a stay-at-home mama to two little girls (just 13 months apart!), and now expecting her third baby girl in January. We dive deep into her journey, from the quick excitement and early losses that stole that first-pregnancy bliss, and the tender miscarriage of her son Peter at 12 weeks. We get into her experiences with her pregnancies and the birth stories of her two daughters. We chat postpartum realities too - the baby blues, nursing wins and pains, tandem feeding challenges, and navigating it all amid a house flood and GDM diagnosis - plus how faith, family support, and a bigger age gap this time around have her buzzing with anticipation for another empowering birth. If you're navigating pregnancies, losses, or the wild ride of close-together kiddos, this one's full of grace, giggles, and real-talk encouragement! More from Michelle Robins: Connect with Michelle on Instagram @therobinsthriftednest Helpful Timestamps: 00:00 Michelle's First Pregnancy and Birth Story 12:43 Navigating Postpartum Challenges 14:54 Surprise Second Pregnancy 18:54 Unexpected Diagnosis and Holiday Challenges 19:59 Preparing for an Unmedicated Birth 20:53 Labor Begins Amidst Chaos 22:07 A Fast and Furious Delivery 27:11 Postpartum Challenges and Nursing Struggles 30:03 Pregnancy Loss and Healing 32:25 Expecting Baby Number Three 34:09 Resources and Support for New Moms Download your FREE third trimester pack to help you prep, plan, and pack ➡ http://thelabormama.com/third-trimest... 📌Join the Your Body, Your Birth Online Course: https://thelabormama.com/your-body-yo... 📌Join The Breastfeeding Blueprint Online Course: https://thelabormama.com/breastfeedin... 📌Join Beyond the Birth postpartum/newborn Online Course: https://thelabormama.com/postpartum-a... Want an UNMEDICATED birth? ⇢ You need the Love Your Labor Guide: https://thelabormama.myflodesk.com/lo... Having a planned C-SECTION? ⇢ Snag the Cesarean Birth Guide: https://thelabormama.myflodesk.com/ce... - - - - - - - - TLM FAVORITES & RECOMMENDATIONS Purchasing through these links is a small way to support TLM, but it doesn’t cost you anything. Since TLM is an Amazon Associate, I might earn a small amount from qualifying purchases. Thank you! Start an Amazon Registry right here: https://amzn.to/4o8s03W Full TLM Amazon Shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/thelabormama 🤰🏻PREGNANCY FAVS: One a Day Prenatals + Choline: https://amzn.to/4o50hB2 Pregnancy Support Belt: https://amzn.to/4kRAUzO Birth Ball: https://amzn.to/4f1Unwh Morning Sickness Sweets: https://amzn.to/46UCMnZ Nausea Sticks: https://amzn.to/4f4DOzK Compression Socks: https://amzn.to/4kXyHmq ALL pregnancy favs: https://amzn.to/45hZdSW 🏡POSTPARTUM GO-TOS: Best PJs (thinner style): https://amzn.to/3IKRNPg Best PJs (thicker style): https://amzn.to/4f2do1A Breastfeeding back pillow (LOVE): https://amzn.to/4f2do1A No-spill Tumbler: https://amzn.to/44LAczj Bathroom stool: https://amzn.to/45k9QVh ALL postpartum go-tos: https://amzn.to/4f4w0yh 👶🏼BABY MUST-HAVES: (Kyte dupe) sleep sack: https://amzn.to/4f3otQ1 BEST bedside bassinet: https://amzn.to/455iG8g Dishwasher safe (!!) humidifier (trust me): https://amzn.to/3TYu7cD Egg light/MOTN Light: https://amzn.to/3TYu7cD Portable sound machine: https://amzn.to/44WLKQx (fav) baby wrap: https://amzn.to/3GYRD6r Diaper rash support: https://amzn.to/4mcEF42 Baby lounger: https://amzn.to/4m9T68T ALL my baby must-haves: 🤱🏽BREASTFEEDING LOVES: Motherlove Nipple Cream: ​​https://amzn.to/3TSd7EW Hydrogel nipple pads: https://amzn.to/3IKmBzN Milk collector (I’ve tried SO many): https://amzn.to/3IJ0ud2 5-pack (affordable) nursing bras: https://amzn.to/3H2kE0X Favorite bottles: https://amzn.to/4m97Jt1 Eufy breast pump (S1 or S1 Pro): https://amzn.to/45iDev0 Momcozy M5 (no bluetooth) pump: https://amzn.to/3TWGgyM ALL my breastfeeding loves: https://amzn.to/415Njcg