Dear Carrie: The One When There's a Birth Story...

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  • čas přidán 17. 03. 2016
  • Hello everyone!
    Sorry there was no video last week... I'm slowly getting back into the swing of things though and thank you for your patience! Here's an extra long video instead!! ;-)
    For those who feel like they've no idea what's going on in these 'Dear...' videos - Carrie is my sister in law (Tom's sister) and we post videos to each other on CZcams - it's a way to keep each other informed on our going ons. Carrie posts on Wednesdays, I post on Fridays and Tom is meant to post on Sundays.
    GO FIND CARRIE:
    CZcams: / carrie
    Twitter: @CarrieHFletcher
    Instagram: @carriehopefletcher
    GO FIND TOM:
    CZcams: / tomplicated
    Twitter: @tommcfly
    Instagram: @tomfletcher
    COME FIND ME:
    Twitter: @mrsgifletcher
    Facebook: mrsgifletcher
    Personal blog: www.giovannasworld.com
    HELLO! Online blog: goo.gl/V4Ep85
    Instagram: @mrsgifletcher
    Books on iBooks: goo.gl/e2IssZ
    Books on Amazon: goo.gl/wemx4h
    Music: Monkeys Spinning Monkeys by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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  • @lornmoulinie7103
    @lornmoulinie7103 Před 8 lety +118

    "its an alright road" best quote ever, god, this is why I love Gi's vlogs

  • @SuperCrazybumblebee
    @SuperCrazybumblebee Před 8 lety +17

    What a wonderful story. It all sounds very natural and like it should be. I could listen to you tell stories for ages. I always find your videos quite calming and joyful.

  • @itsrebeccaox
    @itsrebeccaox Před 8 lety +23

    Love love love Gi's reaction to being born on the side of a motorway 'you know, it's an alright road' 'should be named after it and A40 Fletcher just doesn't have a ring to it' You crack me up Gi!

  • @melaniebaillie3169
    @melaniebaillie3169 Před 8 lety +12

    I'm almost 38 weeks pregnant with my first. This video has made me feel alot more confident about giving birth. Thank you Gi. xxx

  • @mariannebell2174
    @mariannebell2174 Před 8 lety +11

    Please don't say sorry, I've noticed you do that a lot. Everyone on here loves you and your stories. Your personality is infectious and it's like have five mins with you best friend. Thanks for sharing with us xxx

  • @aliceinanderland
    @aliceinanderland Před 8 lety +16

    You know you're obsessed when you recognise Carrie's book that hasn't even been released yet on Gi's shelf...

    • @EmilyCooper-cf1qj
      @EmilyCooper-cf1qj Před 8 lety

      Yeah, keep fangirling everytime I see it in Tom and gi's vids

  • @hannnahtaylorx
    @hannnahtaylorx Před 8 lety +2

    awwwwww those baby noises in the background. my favourite sound ever!!!

  • @KallyBlueEyes
    @KallyBlueEyes Před 8 lety

    Buddy was born the same day that I completed my year of therapy - I find it kind of poetic and lovely really. Videos with Buzz in this past year had kept hope alive for me telling me there was something still to live for and precious in this world and then here came Buddy so it was like another Fletcher had popped into the world to say well done to me.
    I had my final group that day as did my friend there and it was so weird because we were talking about you, Tom and Buzz and saying how Player Number 2 was almost in the game...then I came home to find that Buddy had arrived in the world and it made me so happy for it to happen on that day too.
    Congratulations Gi and Tom on two beautifully inspiring children :) x

  • @Kiara24
    @Kiara24 Před 8 lety +6

    Buddy's little noises are the sweetest thing ever! So glad it all went well xx

  • @helenmillard3319
    @helenmillard3319 Před 8 lety +44

    I can see a sneaky 'on the other side ' book in the background:)

    • @Annissina
      @Annissina Před 8 lety

      +Helen Millard Was just about to comment that! Can't wait to read it! :)

    • @BELLA-dg8je
      @BELLA-dg8je Před 8 lety

      Yeah, I noticed that too ^-^

  • @lydiashorey6221
    @lydiashorey6221 Před 8 lety +5

    Even your "Mum look" is stunning Gi

  • @hannahbarnes5038
    @hannahbarnes5038 Před 8 lety

    Thank you so much for sharing your story! You certainly didn't need to, but it was lovely to hear it! Congratulations again 😊

  • @MaireadCahalan
    @MaireadCahalan Před 8 lety

    Loved this Gi! Thanks so much for sharing xx

  • @KnuffyWuff
    @KnuffyWuff Před 8 lety

    So lovely of you to share this! Huge month-old, congratulations! :)

  • @vitaminea2500
    @vitaminea2500 Před 8 lety

    Lovely video; thank you for sharing your story and congratulations on the new baby.

  • @loobyloo1914
    @loobyloo1914 Před 8 lety

    Been eagerly watching and waiting for this video :) love your family ways and values.. X

  • @strangeways4530
    @strangeways4530 Před 8 lety +2

    You are my favourite. So happy to see a new video. I just purchased all of your books on Amazon. They've arrived and I can't wait to get stuck in! Your little family is so endearing. ❤️

  • @sandracoleman8525
    @sandracoleman8525 Před 8 lety

    I abs love yours and Toms video blogs! Congratulations and welcome back. Iv missed watching both of you xx

  • @001Burgess
    @001Burgess Před 8 lety

    love it when I see you that you have uploaded Gi. You are such an amazing mum x

  • @GioGrillo04
    @GioGrillo04 Před 8 lety +5

    Oh I just love these maternity videos so much ❤️ Please post some more! Really glad to hear it all went well :)

  • @MsWorld
    @MsWorld Před 8 lety

    I showed my mum some of your videos, she said she loves you as you are so down to earth. Couldn't agree more with her! :) xx

  • @jazzyrobot
    @jazzyrobot Před 8 lety +4

    You're amazing. So much joy and it's so great that you're willing to share these amazing experiences! :)

  • @xxxellies18xxx
    @xxxellies18xxx Před 8 lety

    Gi, you are one of the most incredible and inspirational women I know. Your family is your number one which you can see on your face as you light up every time you speak of them. Massive congratulations on becoming a mum again.

  • @jennybeckett4043
    @jennybeckett4043 Před 8 lety

    Love hearing birth stories, thanks for making this video. I had my second daughter in December and it happened so quickly for me too. I didn't make it to the hospital though and had her in the living room, we had moved into our new house less than 2 weeks before! I remember that feeling that you described, she literally came out after 3 pushes. Massive difference considering with the first one I was pushing for an hour and 20 mins. You are doing an amazing job and you look brilliant. Having two is challenging but I wouldn't change it for anything. I love being a mummy and watching my two little ones grow up, feels like a great achievement x

  • @ClariceSarmento3
    @ClariceSarmento3 Před 8 lety

    Loved it! Had goosebumps when you were talking about the inexplicable sensation when Buddy was born! Beautiful!!

  • @emtabby
    @emtabby Před 8 lety

    Lovely to see your video pop up 👏🏻 beautiful birth story. Totally agree, I've had three births, each one completely different. I love how down to earth you are. What a beautiful family.

  • @istolemikeysunicorn
    @istolemikeysunicorn Před 8 lety

    I love how personal you make your vlogs. It just feels like you're talking to us as if we're there, which is lovely. You are so lovely and it's wonderful hearing how you're doing and what your pregnancy was like. Well done to you and Tom, happy birthday to Buzz and I hope are all doing well! ❤️

  • @freakygirlish
    @freakygirlish Před 8 lety

    Don't apologies for rambling, I like all your little stories from you guys' everyday life. There is just something insanely likable about you and Tom, and I always find myself wishing you guys all the best in life. When you tell stories it is like listening to one of my friends talk, with all the little side stories that contains, and I really like that. Thank you for also sharing this part of your life with us :) Have a lovely weekend!

  • @laurynhopkins2853
    @laurynhopkins2853 Před 8 lety

    Awesome story Gi, hope you're doing well!! Really enjoyed this video on my birthday!! Love you a lot!❤️

  • @78cmills
    @78cmills Před 8 lety

    This Vlog made me so happy! You didn't ramble on at all, it was said perfectly! Lots of love to the fletcher family from an Australian subscriber xxx

  • @emilyshort8271
    @emilyshort8271 Před 8 lety

    That's fantastic, thanks Gi! sitting here at 35 weeks, was so lovely to hear that, it's made me feel a little more calm, with this one being my second, I'd love to labour naturally this time, no induction fingers crossed. Can't believe how well you remembered everything. xx

  • @emmahancox3640
    @emmahancox3640 Před 8 lety

    You are wonderful! Congratulations on your new son Buddy and also Buzz turning 2. I love your positivity and honesty and wish you the best of luck with your growing family! xxx

  • @nilimaaakhtar7852
    @nilimaaakhtar7852 Před 8 lety

    Glad to see you back Gi X
    Buddy is just too adorable 😘😘

  • @lucyr8209
    @lucyr8209 Před 8 lety

    Absolutely love your honesty! Xx

  • @stevie8702
    @stevie8702 Před 8 lety +3

    You're absolutely GLOWING. x

  • @summargarland6445
    @summargarland6445 Před 8 lety

    I literally love her sooooo much, she's a bundle of joy 💗

  • @creativereindeer
    @creativereindeer Před 8 lety

    This was a lovely telling of a great story! Crazy days that was quick!!

  • @amylouiseoneil4320
    @amylouiseoneil4320 Před 8 lety

    Such an incredible story Giovanna .. Thank you so much for sharing something so personal .. Really amazing for women expecting .. So happy for you and your family ... Love and light to you all always xxxxxxxxxxxxx

  • @sharnamcdonald1761
    @sharnamcdonald1761 Před 8 lety

    You're such an incredible mum/wife! Love watching your vlogs and loved meeting you in Manchester last year! That's just bizzar how it was last year! ❤️

  • @kelliannawebb5738
    @kelliannawebb5738 Před 8 lety

    Great birth story. I am so happy it went actually smoothly for you. It is good to hear you have been taking care of you and that makes life a whole lot better. Happy 2nd Birthday Buzz! Also Happy 1 month Birthday Buddy! Such blessings your little ones are. You look terrific by the way.

  • @Shizpop
    @Shizpop Před 8 lety +3

    I love hearing birthing stories so thank you for sharing yours Gi. I also wanted to express my inner nerd here but commenting about what you said about birthing words but specifically the word 'contractions' and how you said you don't mind them. My first thought was a hermione quote "Fear of a name, only increases fear of the thing itself" and in this instance I believe it's very fitting :) Glad to see you looking so well after a month. Xxxx

    • @Shizpop
      @Shizpop Před 8 lety

      *by (not but commenting)

  • @ALittleBitBiscardi
    @ALittleBitBiscardi Před 8 lety

    LOVED hearing your birthing story! I'm going on 38 weeks this Sunday and everyday is a waiting game of when/if I go into labor, and with it being my first time,hearing other peoples stories helps a lot :)

  • @amberelisabet4688
    @amberelisabet4688 Před 8 lety +2

    Aw this is the first video I've seen from Giovanna and me oh my is she just the loveliest woman! How sweet and caring. Have subscribed after one video. Which is rare. Haha! :) Best of luck with your beautiful bouncing baby boys and I look forward to seeing more of your videos!

  • @aprilcash1461
    @aprilcash1461 Před 8 lety

    Thats sounds like the most magical expeirence your description is very soothing! Two very different births is a good thing I guess. Makes me less worried about having a baby when I listen to your experience. thank you x

  • @IzzyInMiami
    @IzzyInMiami Před 8 lety +9

    Don't be sorry! it was a beautiful story. so happy all is well in the Fletcher home ^_^ welcome to the world Buddy ^_^

  • @victorialagden506
    @victorialagden506 Před 8 lety

    💙💙💙 love this. You make me giggle x

  • @janis17656haris
    @janis17656haris Před 8 lety

    I adore the phrase "I grew this little "human"" so cute and your doing so well xxx

  • @emilyware6726
    @emilyware6726 Před 8 lety

    This way lovely to watch - I had my first 8 months ago, and I actually LOVED my labour. I had no stomach pains whatsoever, just intense aches in my hips and thighs with each contraction, and a feeling of being really constipated.
    I didn't practice Hypno Birthing, but breathing through the contractions is the best pain relief, you feel in control and so proud of yourself once bubba has arrived!
    Like you, things progressed quickly. I was already fully dilated when they examined me (I had been in the pool for 10 minutes before this but it made my aches SO intense I had to get out)
    I had to have some Gas and Air when pushing, that stung! I was pushing for quite a while as well but at 22:28 on 05/07/2015, my gorgeous Daughter, Bonnie Rae Compton was born. It was the best day of my life, and the most amazing experience.
    I love watching your videos,
    I wish you and your incredible family the best and happiest times life can give xx

  • @jean040465
    @jean040465 Před 8 lety +1

    I am so excited for you all! All happiness and health for The Fletcher's! 😊☺

  • @graytaylor10
    @graytaylor10 Před 8 lety

    Aww hope all is well Gi! Love watching your videos. All my love too you, Tom, Buzz and Baby Buddy! ❤️❤️ xxxx

  • @karenlee9510
    @karenlee9510 Před 8 lety

    jst wait till they reach 18 & 16 ! I cried massively. But they're my best friends & my pride & joy. well done you, 2 kids are hard work but so worth it x

  • @laurenmetcalfe1659
    @laurenmetcalfe1659 Před 8 lety

    I loved your little story! I'm hoping to study midwifery so I love listening to stories like this :) congrats and take care :) x

  • @amyhanson9687
    @amyhanson9687 Před 8 lety

    I find it so fascinating listening to birth stories, it's truly incredible what our bodies can do!

  • @dawnstone6967
    @dawnstone6967 Před 8 lety

    Congratulations! Beautiful story to hear, as a midwife I love hearing positive and empowering stories 💗

  • @lidespinkparty
    @lidespinkparty Před 8 lety

    Thank you for posting about your birth story and earlier about hypnobirthing. I've always been too scared to carry a child because of the birth, rather planning to adopt. But after watching your videos I'm genuinely considering being pregnant for my future children. I just rewatched the videos with my partner and now he's in full on research mode to find out more information!

  • @elizabeths1052
    @elizabeths1052 Před 8 lety

    Glad you and Buddy are healthy and doing well!

  • @LivingSoloful
    @LivingSoloful Před 8 lety +14

    Why did this make me cry??? I'm guess I'm just happy everything went so well and I love new babies!

  • @chrissygravitt9196
    @chrissygravitt9196 Před 8 lety +14

    Wonderful how each birth is different isn't it? All three of mine were the same way and got easier as well the last one I had in 30 mins. Amazing! Glad everything and all of you are well!

    • @ripmyfictionalfriends
      @ripmyfictionalfriends Před 8 lety +1

      I think I was born much faster. But I wasn't born naturally. I sat upricht and bc they were worried it would go wrong if my mum had me at home the hospital made an appointment for me to be born. The whole process ofc took much longer. But I was out of her wom really fast at the end

  • @rebeccai6517
    @rebeccai6517 Před 8 lety +7

    You look great!!! Congrats! Xx

  • @jackiebrown2856
    @jackiebrown2856 Před 8 lety +1

    Aw well done you you sound on top of the world.xx😀

  • @MicahAndersenNeverStopWriting

    This is was really good :) Glad everyone is healthy and doing well!

  • @kaytnick1982
    @kaytnick1982 Před 8 lety

    Totally feeling the unpredictability! 4 months in on my first and I still don't know where I am 😆 great videos, thank you!

  • @Ashyrose7
    @Ashyrose7 Před 8 lety

    I felt exactly the same with my twins then when I had another baby. You're so inspirational xx

  • @krystieml
    @krystieml Před 8 lety

    Love this Gi X

  • @googleit0
    @googleit0 Před 8 lety

    Man Gi, your hair looks awesome!

  • @WassupKids
    @WassupKids Před 8 lety

    Congratulations to you all!! Xx

  • @nbs9592
    @nbs9592 Před 8 lety

    You are amazing Gi! :-)

  • @LoveSmerch
    @LoveSmerch Před 8 lety

    It was lovely hearing Buddy, don't you worry about that Gi! And great to hear of someone who's had more than one positive birthing experience - I feel like you only ever get to hear the terrible ones and that just makes me dread having to go through it at some point!
    All my love to you and your three gorgeous boys! xx (Oh and once again a happy birthday to the world's most adorable Big Boy Buzz!

  • @Khaleesi_Tess
    @Khaleesi_Tess Před 8 lety

    Sound's like you've had a truly amazing time. Really interesting to hear about your different experiences with the two births :) And Buddy's snuffles are the cutest!! Xxx P.S. you're looking radiant, great mum look.

  • @courtenaicox305
    @courtenaicox305 Před 8 lety

    I quite like A40 Fletcher 😂😂 too funny, congratulations you guys are perfect xxx

  • @lynzholmes2550
    @lynzholmes2550 Před 8 lety

    Aww cute buddy noises in the background 👶🏼

  • @superdancethe2012
    @superdancethe2012 Před 8 lety

    Honestly Gi your skin looks amazing! If I look that good when I have 2 young children I will be very happy

  • @MsMoem
    @MsMoem Před 8 lety +1

    Aww sounds like the perfect arrival! :-)

  • @bubblegumbabe21
    @bubblegumbabe21 Před 8 lety

    Wow sounds like an amazing experience! My dad was actually born in the back of a bus on the way to the hospital! Can't even begin to imagine how strange that experience was for my gran! Hope you and family are doing well! Xx

  • @Estimpson98
    @Estimpson98 Před 8 lety +100

    Anyone else spot carries book in the background?

  • @victoriah.2804
    @victoriah.2804 Před 8 lety

    Thank you for sharing this story! I loved it! You guys are awesome! Can you talk about your naming process? What's in a name? I'm always curious as to how parents come up with the children's names and I love the names you and Tom have picked out for your boys.

  • @hollybrewer8405
    @hollybrewer8405 Před 8 lety

    I hope you and you're family are doing well! He was born on my birthday and i was delighted when I found out I could share a birthday with little Buddy! Xx

  • @gabrielas550
    @gabrielas550 Před 8 lety

    love it!!!!! you are amazinh

  • @LittleLucasvlogs
    @LittleLucasvlogs Před 8 lety

    This is so cute!!!

  • @missmaisiedaisy
    @missmaisiedaisy Před 8 lety

    I could not stop laughing after 9:06
    congratulations on your beautiful family

  • @PinkCherryLemonade
    @PinkCherryLemonade Před 8 lety +3

    You look beautiful Gi, you are my role model for when I get a kid.

  • @faviolahernandez6049
    @faviolahernandez6049 Před 8 lety

    so happy to hear that everything went beyond well! and so happy to hear that Buddy won't be the last baby Fletcher 😁

  • @PyromaniaFreebird
    @PyromaniaFreebird Před 8 lety

    Talking about your emotions towards Buzz growing up reminded me of my mum, I can tell you that you'll feel the same way for so many years. My mum felt that that with me last week when we were talking about me moving out this month. She got a bit emotional about her 'baby girl growing up' 19 years later haha

  • @mamalina
    @mamalina Před 8 lety

    what a gorgeous story

  • @tashbruckshaw9170
    @tashbruckshaw9170 Před 8 lety

    This is so like my experiences with both boys, how funny. My big one was born on 16/2 too :) congratulations again 😘

  • @MadDirectionerGirl
    @MadDirectionerGirl Před 8 lety +4

    Ahh! I can see in the background that Gi has gotten her hands on a copy of On The Other Side before any of us! Lucky! I can't wait to read it!

  • @sophieballard8611
    @sophieballard8611 Před 8 lety +4

    I had such a similar birth experience where my body took over and did the pushing and that feeling you described is exactly what I had... It was so bizarre but very efficient at evicting my son x

  • @charlottesreadsthings211
    @charlottesreadsthings211 Před 8 lety +2

    I guess it shows that no matter how much you prepare whether from hearing other people's story or comparing it to what happened with your first born, that you can never really know what's going to happen!

  • @charlygame8087
    @charlygame8087 Před 8 lety

    My daughter was also born at 2:26 am after a super fast labour too! Congrats x

  • @twiligh4trinitya
    @twiligh4trinitya Před 8 lety

    I love you, Gi!

  • @hopefulsimmer8067
    @hopefulsimmer8067 Před 8 lety

    Hypnobirthing sounds so relaxing and calming

  • @courtneylovesu
    @courtneylovesu Před 8 lety

    We have 3 under 5, and doesnt get any easier those milestones!
    We find out our youngests schools mid april, and not prepaired to let them go and be all grown up fully inderpendent little people.
    My births were the complete opposites, same with my pregnancys, its strange with how your body prepairs to cope each time is so unique :)

  • @JC11118
    @JC11118 Před 8 lety +1

    aaaw! I wish we could have seen Buddy too! But what an incredible story!

  • @girlenchanted
    @girlenchanted Před 8 lety +2

    I find these birth stories so interesting haha

  • @justme8725
    @justme8725 Před 8 lety +3

    Awww what a lovely birth story :)

  • @laurawisdom9032
    @laurawisdom9032 Před 8 lety

    Love hearing birth stories

  • @PanicUpYerMaw
    @PanicUpYerMaw Před 8 lety

    Haha that's so funny! My little girl was born at the side of the road in an ambulance. I'd left it too late to get to the hospital on time. Had a very speedy delivery 😂

  • @ellyslate5486
    @ellyslate5486 Před 8 lety

    Love your videos

  • @horseylove123
    @horseylove123 Před 8 lety +5

    did anyone notice Carrie's book in the background? x

  • @GailsFace
    @GailsFace Před 8 lety +3

    You're looking really well, so glowy and happy :)
    How did the placenta encapsulation go? Do you find they're helping? 🙂