I just miscarried last week at 9 weeks. I had watched your miscarriage story back when you posted it and revisited it when my miscarriage started unfolding. I’d never ever heard such a detailed and raw account of what was to come and it helped me so much. Thank you so much for your vulnerability❤ I’m so excited to see you carrying your rainbow baby. It gives me lots of hope for the future🙏🏻✨
Wow…I’m so sorry for your loss Sophia 😣 it’s a unique kind of pain and I’m sorry you know it….that being said, thank you for your kind words…it was obviously painful to share, so this means a lot🫶🏻 I’m sending you love 🤍🤍🤍
So excited to see you so happy and feeling well enough today (the day you are filming). Your decisions are just that YOURS and we respect them. Hope you continue to feel good and praying for a healthy and speedy delivery for you. btw I bet Logan will be the best big brother ever!! Thanks for sharing with us.
hello! just throwing a scenario out here for when ultrasounds could be life saving since you mentioned that most times you can’t even do anything about it when it’s bad news but my friend had a condition called vasa previa that was caught early on. because it was noticed, she and her baby could be closely monitored and delivered safely. if she didn’t do an ultrasound the baby would not have survived delivery since the natural birth would have ruptured the blood vessels that was lying across the cervix. just something to think about.
Thanks for your concern! I’ve already discussed this with my midwife and we feel comfortable that my body would present symptoms that would lead us to an ultrasound and more support if needed….apparently typically if you have placenta previa you start bleeding at some point and it’s a fairly consistent red flow…basically, we will continue with our “plan” unless my body seems to be doing something that seems “off” or odd to us…🙏🏻
I love your pregnancy choices! For my first babies, I didn't get any ultrasounds for the same reasons that you aren't getting any. But things really changed. I had several losses in a row and was advised to take blood thinners for my last pregnancy. I went from wanting a home birth (I had two home births in the past) into actually feeling like that wasn't the right decision. I got ultrasounds at 13 and 19 weeks. It was reassuring to see that baby was healthy but to be honest, I didn't feel reassured for more than a day. It was such a mentally stressful pregnancy. A big reason why I wanted the ultrasounds was to celebrate my baby just in case baby didn't survive. Anyway, it's so important to listen to your gut. I ended up having a hospital birth and baby didn't do so well in labor and we really needed to be at the hospital. I'm so glad that I listened to my gut (or maybe it was God telling me what to do.) I don't think I could feel comfortable having a home birth again. But I am happy to see other women choose to birth at home because it is so beautiful! I wish you a beautiful and safe birth and a healthy baby!
So happy you were able to have a day where you felt good enough to film!! God love those days. I'm 13 weeks and only just started to feel semi-normal again. Crazy how much it varies from one day to the next. Also I'm grateful to hear your opinions on ultrasound. I haven't decided if I'm getting one yet and now I feel like I have more to think about lol. Always so happy to hear about your journeys in life Nikki and I truly wish you all the best 💖💖💖
Ok 1. Congratulations mama!!!🥹 2. It really is legit crazyyyy how much the sickness can change from one day to the next! Or even one hour to the next😭 3. You’ll know what’s right for you guys 🙏🏻🫶🏻
Hey Nikki 💓 you look so good! I'm glad you're starting to feel a little better :) love this q&a thanks so much for sharing. I hope you and your family are well 💕💕
@@NikkiPhillippi yes I agree with her comment too! It’s so crazy how long I have watched your videos. I’ve been watching since before you started getting into music and doing those music videos when you lived in California. It’s awesome to watch you and Dans lives change so much and you guys bringing these beautiful babies in the world ♥️
What?! I have never heard anyone say that hyperemesis is caused by eating junk food. I was always told that they don’t know what causes it but it possibly has to do with the rise of HCG. It is very strange that some women have it much worse than others. I was terribly sick most of my pregnancies as well. It’s so hard but the end result is so worth it! Big hugs Nikki! Growing a baby is tough work. You’re doing great! ❤
Now I’m paranoid I made her sound bad! Neither of us meant any harm by that…it’s just a go to thought for a lot of people in regards to extreme health reactions…like ok is your diet generally whole foods based? On the “clean” side…anyways, yea it is really strange…the spectrum of experiences women have bringing their baby’s into the world! 🥹 thanks for the encouragement friend!🫶🏻🤍🤍🤍
I really agree with you when you said that the phrase “we’re pregnant” is accurate. I am 2 weeks postpartum and my husband has cared so well for me and our new baby girl. I need him so much during this time. He has been so wonderful while pregnant and postpartum
Been watching you since the blue door in California days! I've loved watching your journey and raising babies at the same time as you ❤️ preparing to start homeschooling my 4 year old next school year!!
I'm glad you are doing a little better!🙏I love how God told you with a flower!☺How special. That's so exciting that y'all are waiting to find out the gender! Will you film this birth and share it like last time?😀Praying for you and the baby. God bless!
I sit and watch this video with tears in my eyes, I feel every word you say, your pain, your joy. I pray that God will watch over you, you have been through so much and you deserve to experience happiness.I pray for you from Jerusalem, Israel. At this point I feel like I'm your virtual friend. Take care of yourself Nikki :)
Thank you Nicole 🥹 this is so kind and empathetic of you… the internet is wild….the fact that we can connect from this far away 😭🫶🏻 I pray God watches over you and your loved ones as well 🙏🏻🤍🤍🤍
Whether you believe in the negative effects of ultrasounds or not, I think an important thing to remember is that if the result of an ultrasound would not change the outcome of your pregnancy (in terms of “knowing”, or termination for medical reasons), then there is no reason to get one! People feel very judged and triggered if someone has a different viewpoint around things like that, but you do you. Wishing you so much love and luck for the rest of your pregnancy 💕
Such a beautiful story! My theory around this kind of pregnancy sickness is exposure to mold, parasites, bacteria, ect in the body. For example, before I got pregnant with my first I did an intense cleanse. I felt amazing the whole pregnancy. The second time around there was hidden mold in my bedroom wall. I was very sick the first half of the pregnancy. Have you ever done a stool test for bacteria/parasite or a urine mold test since you moved into your new location?
I’m glad you’re feeling better/ at least when you filmed this! I hope you officially turn the corner in your pregnancy and start feeling great! It’s amazing how the Lord has sustained you and you’ve just trusted in him! Thank you for sharing your story! God is the God of restoration. ❤️ Just finished reading Job this morning in a study I’m doing by Daily Grace called Eden to Eternity.. this is one of the practical application points of job. God does as he pleases, but he also is a God who restores- there’s so much mystery involved in life- I think he makes it this way so he gets the ultimate glory! Many blessings for you as you continue on in your pregnancy! May the Lord sustain day by day you as you trust in him. ❤️
I have 4 kids and I read siblings without rivalry when my oldest girls were 5 and 2!! I loved it and am re-reading it now for a refresher and think it would be even more applicable now that they are 10 and 7!
I meant to add this in my last comment, I was super sick with my son, medications didn't work for me, I couldn't find anything that worked for me, but then I tried peppermint just the peppermint candy type, and it literally was the only thing that helped me for whatever reason. I just sucked on peppermints when I felt sick, and honestly it was a game changer! I hope you find something that helps for you and your body Nikki 💓
Isn’t it wild what helps different women?! I’m glad you found something!!! And thank you for your well wishes in general! I’m taking it one hour at a time…which makes planning weird. Lol but ya…trying to try new things and go with the flow😭🫶🏻
I can’t wait for the baby! Sending love and prayers ❤❤❤ So I’m a little taken aback right now and this a very random comment. I just received Nourishing Traditions in the mail (have been hearing people rave about it for years and finally bought it because of this interview I saw on Alex Clark’s podcast). I started reading and was really into but I had this eerie feeling that kept tugging at me so I eventually just put it down. The next day I happen to look at the cover (I never looked in detail) and saw a naked woman’s breast out and realized it feels very new age to me I didn’t know why. It was really bothering me last night because I couldn’t put my finger on it but I didn’t want to pick it up again of that feeling I had. This morning I decided to look up the cover design artist and, someone please correct me if I’m wrong but…I found an article that says she’s currently working on art for a deck of tarot cards??? I know there’s a lot of very good useful information in this book but I can’t in good conscience as a follower of Jesus support something that is directly supporting occult activity. I’m pretty bummed about this because I couldn’t wait to read this 😭😭😭
1. Thank you for your love and prayers!!🫶🏻 2. Whoahhhhh! That’s wild! Very interesting…honestly, you don’t even have to read the book. Lol i own a copy but I never refer to it…I’ve listened to the audio book multiple times though to soak up info…that being said, I don’t even necessarily agree with all the conclusions he came to…but it’s fascinating and has been useful info for me while navigating food and different dietary opinions…that being said, I can promise that at this point there are enough people already talking about the book on youtube that you could easily pull the principles without having to read the book:)
I'm curious if you ovulated later than you think and that's why you had such a faint test at 5 days after your missed period (where it should be pretty positive by that point) and couldn't see anything on the ultrasound because maybe you were earlier than you thought. And why you felt like it wasn't possible to be pregnant based on what happened (or didn't happen lol) 🤔
I mean the thing is….(& I forgot to connect these dots out loud in the video) is that me and my PT believe me throwing my neck out was me being pregnant…. Lol like an early symptom…I didn’t get pregnant afterwards….I was down for the count…it’s just weird this one month I ovulated on such different timing that we can’t even figure it out…?! Hahaha I’ve gone through my calendar and photos more times than I can count and it trips us both out lol….I actually just went back and looked again & I didn’t do the best job conveying the timeline in this video…haha but looking at it rn, the moral of the story is still the same..it doesn’t make sense to me🥹😭🙏🏻
Now I’m feeling weird about the timing and how I laid out the story! I’m doubting myself just like I doubted the timeline of this whole pregnancy! Hahah what a trip! I’m sitting here scratching my head looking at my calendar and pictures again…LOL
@@NikkiPhillippiit could happen for sure!! I chart my cycles and one cycle I ovulated day 15. Generally it was between day 17-21 that I'd ovulate (longer cycles). So back to one cycle I ovulated day 15. The VERY NEXT cycle I ovulated day 30 or 31. I could even grab a screenshot of my chart and temps and periods to show you! It can definitely fluctuate a lot! I think my case is abnormal, though I know it can easily be the same month to month to month and then jump 3-5 days depending on stress, etc. :)
@@NikkiPhillippi After seeing your latest video I'm even more curious if you just ovulated later since baby is measuring smaller 😅 So interesting to think about! Either way so happy for you and this wonderful blessing and magical time.
Oh oh oh, so we did IVF and got an egg retrieval, ended up with not pregnant. Started birth control immediately after. Ended up finding out pregnant, 8 weeks pregnant, around Christmas. Told the doctor thus, and she said the birth control should have worked. 😮
I’m just curious if you have a go to place to do your research? Cause I feel like when you just google things you get a lot of the pharmacy type things? Where do you get go info you trust? Also trying to navigate things during my pregnancy!
Well first off idk what’s going on with my google but in general when I look things up now (as of recently) I get “conflicting” answers…like on everything…they will show me two different kinds of answers that are opposites if that makes sense…lol I love that tho!!! I just read things…articles and then books that are mentioned…I talk to people I know and have a history of trust with…bounce things off them…watch videos…news clips…interviews with drs, midwives, doulas…both of the crunchy camp and the more traditional western medical model camp lol …Ted talks….etc…and ultimately I go with what I jive with after all of that….🤷🏻♀️🙏🏻
In general though…the further I go the more I jive with lowwww intervention and even monitoring if possible….i mean ultimately I actually just believe in the woman doing what legitimately makes her feel the SAFEST (not only for her heart but also for the progression of labor!) but ya….low testing, low interventions…all that jazz actually makes the most sense to me in general at this point 🙏🏻
Which cholesterol was low specifically? Also, Hyperemesis gravidarum is simply what we call the severe nausea, vomiting, weight loss, and electrolyte disturbance that occurs in pregnancy. What do you mean it doesn’t exist? It’s just naming the severity of the symptoms.
What you said is what I mean lol I just word things in annoying ways….like I don’t think there is one specific cause…I think it’s different things for different women🤷🏻♀️🙏🏻
Yes! I was just thinking about this! Soooo much has changed but also I STiLL feel like we have a tonnn to set up! The last few years since moving here has felt non stop and crazy! I’m hoping to tie more things up soon…we shall see…but yes, I will keep this on my mind 🤗 also how amazing is that hutch?! Its my favorite Facebook marketplace find to date!🙏🏻
@@NikkiPhillippi I took it with my first kid and I remember it worked wonders… Its 9 years later and I’m on #2 week 6 and I’m absolutely bed ridden - I got the prescription again for it but I’m so much more scared to take things as I’ve grown over the years so it’s just on my nightstand lol was wondering your doctors thoughts or if it was mentioned
We pretty much assume I have it….that’s what my PT thinks and how we’ve treated me…I’ve never been officially “tested” tho us last I looked into (& things obviously could’ve changed & maybe your experience was different?!) it wasn’t very easy or clear to test for….so ya…I’ve had 2 PTs do mobility tests on me though and feel confused I have the hyper mobility kind of EDS….I’m sorry you’ve dealt with it as well! Have you had any treatments? Do you do PT?
I had HG for both pregnancies but it was the worst with my first. I feel for you. I joined a support group on Facebook that was a lifesaver! So many helpful tips and medicine suggestions. I had to leave the group after my second due to HG PTSD but those women are rockstars. You will get through this! Holding your baby will make it all worth it. Also the cholesterol thing isn’t true ….I have normal level cholesterol. I saw an endocrinologist and he believes it’s linked to a hyperactive thyroid….just another theory.
Thank you for this! I feel you on the PTSD thing…it was pretty bad after my miscarriage and all the sickness I went though with that… Alsooo very interesting theory! Another rabbit trail to go down! Thank you! 😘😘😘
Yes ultrasounds are whack. I got pregnant last year and I felt pregnant like at conception, if that's even possible. I was best friends with the toilet right away puking. I tested positive really early, so when i was a few weeks past my period date, i thought I'd be pretty far along. Got an ultrasound, and they didn't see a yolk in the sac. Told me it could be a miscarriage. But here i am celebrating one year old's birthday today. Definitely can't get attached to the idea that ultrasounds can truly peek into the womb accurately.
Love that you mentioned your preference to ultrasounds. 💕I mentioned the other day in a social setting that i would prefer to not get one either and got completely attacked 😳 i was totally shocked… didnt mean to ruffle any feathers 😅
Ya…it’s low key awkward to say because you have to go down the wormhole to really understand that there is another perspective to it…otherwise it just seems “dumb” and “irresponsible”….but I feel like continuing to expose myself to more information, research, “anecdotes” from friends, etc…the more I just feel like it is what it is…thats my decision & that’s how I feel…I pray to God every day that everything is ok and I’m not making stupid decisions in general….lol but I make my decisions humbly informed to the best of my ability knowing that we ALL make decisions every day…& I’ll have to keep making decisions once the baby is here….that’s being a mom! Lol so ya…that being said, thanks for the encouragement:) aaaand congratulations mama 🥹🫶🏻🤍🤍🤍
I’m 34 weeks with my second, and haven’t had any ultrasounds ❤️ It’s not something I personally announce, but if the subject comes up about baby’s gender or whatnot, I just say that for personal reasons, we aren’t doing any ultrasounds unless I feel something is wrong. I’ve had funny looks but hey, it’s my medical decision for my family. Not to mention, nothing an ultrasound could tell me would change my mind about having my baby.
@shelbyday5522 I'm thinking of doing this too! But how about positioning? Did you have a quick one to see where baby is in terms of where the placenta attached? I'm very for it so don't take this as an attack!!
@@user-ch7zi7zn8t If we had any signs of placenta previa such as bleeding, then yes we would have had a quick one. But I know by feeling where baby’s kicks seem “softer” that I probably have an anterior placenta, which is just a variation of normal ☺️ I’m 34 weeks and haven’t had one at all ☺️ I don’t take your question as an attack! It’s ok to be curious!
I’m currently 16 weeks pregnant and I have a very similar conception experience to you! There is no way on paper that we should have gotten pregnant but we did, and it was in the month that I felt like was perfect timing but also didn’t make sense (we got married at 19 and I’m in college). It was my birthday month and I joked that all I wanted was a baby for my birthday, July would be the perfect time to have a baby since that was right between my semesters and I wouldn’t need a maternity leave, and people kept randomly asking us if we were pregnant. I was floored when I found out I was because I didn’t see a way it was possible, but God had been preparing my heart for so long.
We think just alike!! 👍 I feel the same on ultrasounds! We only did one at 20 wks and still questioned that. I’m ol’ fashioned like you friend. In like all ways ❤ have said before, but had both home births, all natural water, and breastfed till 2 yrs 7 months and 2 yrs 9 months. (We’re done mainly bc feel like my body might not handle another-had some health issues over the years bc mold toxicity growing up and chronic Epstein Barr versus. I do well overall but the 2nd pregnancy got harder. And just with needing to live more simply, get overwhelmed easier because also grew up in trauma/dysfunctional home sadly; I want to be selfless always and give the best to my two boys already have which are such beautiful blessings! So grateful! Thankfully our home is peaceful and have an awesome God fearing hubs and daddy! PTL)
This comment made me smile:) thank you for sharing all of this! Pregnancy and breastfeeding is a wild ride and I have so much respect more 1. All moms. But also 2. Women who have a bunch of babies!!!! I’m like Whoah. In awe. Lol anyways, thank you again Brooke. You sound like a lovely mama 🥹🙏🏻🫶🏻
Aww thanks friend. I hear ya!! Feel the same. You’re indeed a beautiful and lovely soul that would be a blessing to have some tea 🍵 or so with, on a walk there in the beautiful scenery, esp that flower place 🌸 take care Mama!
I’ve literally printed out peer reviewed studies on the potential detrimental effects of ultrasounds and brought them to my doctor. She didn’t like that. Oh well!!
"there are people who think ultrasound is not completely safe", that's very vague.. there are people who think EVERYTHING, unfortunately even in medical professions. concerning your examples: ultrasound can detect risks for certain defects, that doesn't mean when the baby is here it will certainly have them. the problem here might have been the communication between the person doing the ultrasound and the patient/woman receiving the information. and the second example of having a fine ultrasound and then the baby not surviving, well no one said that ultrasound can detect every single possible problem. ofc there are unexpected events in childbirth. but when there is a proven safe method of prenatal risk assessment like ultrasound then I think it's dangerous to spread a misinformed opinion online when you have lots of young female followers
Check out Weston A Price…they just released an article with hundreds of peer reviewed studies around the potential risks…I get what you’re saying, but to make people who want to waive ultrasounds seem crazy is crazy and prideful in an of itself to me…each woman needs to RESEARCH, speak to their doctors and follow their guts around health decisions. Withholding the fact that there are different opinions is more dangerous IMO…
@@NikkiPhillippi this is more like a narrative article than a scientific one. it seems like they take some studies of all that were ever performed instead of the largest/most recent ones. different studies have different impact factors and evidence levels. I've been a follower for 10+ years and am pregnant atm as well so I would have been happy to keep following but this is a no-go for me.. it's comparable to anti-vaccing, which I don't count as a valid opinion but a result of misinformation playing with people's fears. I wish you all the best!
@@annaplo9465 this is the perfecttt example of you needing to follow your gut! I have been endlessly reading and researching for years about the vaxx thing and have come to a different conclusion… lots of intelligent people including doctors and pediatricians have come out saying they’ve changed their minds on the issue…these are all legitimate debates in my opinion…like I said though,you do you mama 🙏🏻🫶🏻
@@NikkiPhillippi "a lot of them" still has to be put in relation to how many there are. you can also find climate experts who deny human influence on climate change, but 99% of experts agree, ofc you can discuss everything but you can also spend your time wiser.. anyway, all the best nikki!
@@annaplo9465 I know we keep saying “bye” and then going on…but I think using the word “a lot” is still valid….as are “anecdotal” stories shared by moms…also, if most experts agreeing on something is the sole standard, what about every time in history where th experts agreed on things that turned out to be very bad or just straight up wrong?…once again that’s why I’m pro medical freedom:)
Me 28 weeks into my pregnancy now worrying about my ultrasounds 🥲 I ordinarily wouldn’t worry so much, but I’m also a flight attendant so I get a lot of radiation exposure. I’m constantly worrying about my baby’s health. 💔
NOOOO don’t worry! The worrying is probably worse! There are no guarantees…we’re all just doing our best! Follow your own gut mama and keep navigating your pregnancy in a way that feels right for you guys! Also, you can always change things and adjust as you go…I remind myself that all the time 🙏🏻 I pray you’re covered in Gods peace as you grow this baby🥹🫶🏻
Noooo! Don't be stressed about ultrasounds you've gotten! It's a pretty fringe group that avoids them altogether, the majority of women get at least 1 or 2 during their pregnancy. It's not that they are necessarily dangerous, they just haven't been proven safe because it's unethical to test on pregnant women. They are most likely safe and it's advised to just limit them to what is necessary and not do extra boutique type ultrasounds. They have also been being done routinely for over 30 years now so we would likely be starting to see some negative trends if they really caused damage.
