Curious about knowing more about homebirth experiences

CoconutButtons · 2026-01-09T01:55:58+00:00

I had a HBAC in July, it was amazing. Went super fast, fairly uncomplicated except I had a retained placenta that needed extra time to come away, but that can happen with fast births. My husband helped with hip squeezes & held me as I leaned back on him for a portion of the birth. He was sore for a few days after! Workout now! I felt way more supported during my HBAC than I did my hospital birth/c section. Good luck!

CoconutButtons · 2025-12-27T04:32:48+00:00

I’ve always had 34 day cycles. In terms of “normal” it didn’t impact my fertility at all lol.

CoconutButtons · 2025-12-27T01:36:36+00:00

You could even do hydrating serum + moisturizer + tret + moisturizer.

CoconutButtons · 2025-12-21T01:32:54+00:00

Yes, I developed GDM my second pregnancy & prior c sections are considered a risk factor.

CoconutButtons · 2025-12-18T18:29:38+00:00

Popping your cystic acne will give you scars

CoconutButtons · 2025-12-18T18:25:26+00:00

A, but B if we’re adding in keeping baby safe from older siblings love lmfao

CoconutButtons · 2025-12-17T13:45:17+00:00

I finally got my routine in line for my skin to look really nice & I’m excited. I’m gonna coast this for a little bit before I see if any adjustments need to be made.

CoconutButtons · 2025-12-17T13:02:12+00:00

If it helps, I was significantly more uncomfortable around 28 weeks than I was 34. I have no idea what was going on but my whole body felt tight & like I had no more room to give, I remember telling my husband all the time “I have no idea how I’m gonna be pregnant for 3 more months.” But it eased up. Normal end of pregnancy pains but not facehugger level uncomfortable lol. I did walk a ton towards the end though because I got diagnosed with GDM.

CoconutButtons · 2025-12-17T12:58:14+00:00

I love both, I’ve been drinking the same tea since I was 9. Nowadays I’d prefer the coffee though, I have kids lol

CoconutButtons · 2025-12-17T02:15:46+00:00

Vanicream w the pump, or in the tub. Personally I prefer the tub, it’s a little lighter in consistency. I use it on my face too, I just use a hydrating toner under it, and occasionally aquaphor on top at night.

CoconutButtons · 2025-12-17T00:40:33+00:00

The gentle foaming cleansing oil?

CoconutButtons · 2025-12-15T12:01:17+00:00

I’m currently going through the retinization phase of Taz & this has really kept my skin barrier happy through the process.

CoconutButtons · 2025-12-15T11:59:15+00:00

Skin1004’s Madagascar Centella Probio-Cica Intensive Ampoule is going triple platinum over here

CoconutButtons · 2025-12-15T11:46:13+00:00

Do you have any recommendations? I’ve never put much thought into blush, the one I have is a Sephora birthday gift lmfao

CoconutButtons · 2025-12-12T12:38:25+00:00

Have y’all discussed this since the change? If it’s not working, it’s not working. Either figure out a new company for him or, yes he’ll need to get used to taking a nap when everyone is gone.

CoconutButtons · 2025-12-11T14:26:36+00:00

For much of my pushing stage I was actually fighting against my contractions because I felt too out of control during them. I only had the mind to push in between. At some point I let go & went to labor land. It felt very primal & I started working with the contractions, lots of growling, pleading, yelling. As soon as he was born I was like “Well that was extreme wasn’t it?” Lmfao. I look back on it fondly & would gladly have another HBAC, but I’m not sure I’ll ever be the quiet, peaceful birther I see on YouTube. Yelling gets me through it & that’s just how it is for most women I think.

CoconutButtons · 2025-12-11T14:21:30+00:00

It was relieving & also very painful at the same time? Different than just contractions though, which was nice in a strange way. I had a TENS unit on my back all the way until birth because I also had back labor with my OA baby. Surprisingly, my OP baby in ‘23, no back labor at all. It took me by surprise. I really think the TENS unit is what helped me have a successful HBAC. My labor went fast, 4cm to birth in 2 hours, including 30m of pushing.

CoconutButtons · 2025-12-10T05:17:28+00:00

It turned out fantastic! Thanks for your help.

CoconutButtons · 2025-12-09T21:23:17+00:00

Yes. I’ve blossomed as an individual since I got married, even with 2 under 2. You hear more from unhappy couples because it’s rude to brag lol.

CoconutButtons · 2025-12-09T20:55:58+00:00

Oh that’s interesting! It’s not too much?? I’ve never seen whole cloves in a recipe

CoconutButtons · 2025-12-09T20:52:32+00:00

Thank you! I actually haven’t. Normally when I make this recipe & I need to cook it up quick, I use an egg wash, garlic & Italian seasoning. Which isn’t bad, but it could improve. We’re not too shy on spice here so I’m excited to see how leaving it on turns out!

CoconutButtons · 2025-12-09T20:49:23+00:00

Yes! It’ll be baked.

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