RERUN: They’re officially MOM AND DAD! Shannon and James sit down to recap the birth of their sweet baby girl, Daisy Patricia Middleton! They discuss the long weeks leading up to her due date, the unexpected parts of labor, and Shannon’s luck: a (wonderful) student nurse who made her cry. Shannon talks about her initial fear of childbirth and what helped ease her anxiety. James shares his perspective from the delivery room, and his shock from the shape of Daisy’s head (parents, you know). Epidural, low blood pressure, swelling, catheters, hemorrhoids, but also the overwhelming joy of being parents: don’t miss episode 164 for all things birth of Daisy.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:46 Discussing Birth Fears and Expectations

02:57 Preparing for Labor

04:27 The Final Days Before Birth

08:59 Induction Day and Early Labor

17:22 Labor Progress and Epidural Experience

27:24 The Student Nurse Encounter

29:15 Epidural Challenges and Adjustments

34:39 The Long Push and Blood Pressure Scare

39:10 The Final Push and Delivery

50:31 Post-Delivery Reflections

52:03 Nurse Support and Baby's First Moments

52:42 Record-Breaking Baby Stats

53:34 Postpartum Nurse Experiences

57:33 Post-Birth Recovery Challenges

58:19 Catheter and Swelling

01:01:47 Hemorrhoids and Recovery

01:03:33 Lazy Bladder and Number 2

01:15:25 Baby's Head and Recovery

01:17:18 Final Thoughts and Gratitude

LINKS:

Follow Shannon: https://instagram.com/probablyshannon/

Follow James: https://www.instagram.com/jamesmiddletoncoach/

Follow Producer Courtney: https://instagram.com/whatsacourtney/

Follow Probably A Podcast: https://instagram.com/probablyapodcast/

Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/probablyshannonford

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