My birth story: redemptive labor and delivery after loss

Abby is officially two weeks postpartum! She shares the full story of Fischer’s birth, from an unexpected shoulder dystocia to the overwhelming relief of finally holding him in her arms. We also talk about what it’s like giving birth after loss, adjusting to life with a newborn, postpartum emotions, and how this experience has completely changed her perspective on motherhood.

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Always Hungry:

Abby: Protein Balls

2 cups oats
If using regular oats: blend 1 cup, leave 1 cup whole
If using protein oats: blend 1¾ cups, leave ¼ cup whole
½ cup shredded coconut
½ cup ground flaxseed
3 scoops CSE protein powder (I like vanilla or snickerdoodle)
1 cup peanut butter
½ cup honey
¼ cup maple syrup
Tiny pinch of salt (no more than ¼ tsp)
½ cup mini chocolate chips
2 tbsp milk, or more if you want more of a cookie dough texture
Instructions
Mix everything together until combined. Add extra milk for a softer, cookie-dough texture. Use a cookie scoop to portion and roll into balls.

Abigail: Pitted dates with peanut butter, dark chocolate and sea salt on top.

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Chapters:

03:10 - The Hope & the Hard
16:14 - Wow, that's crazy
26:54 - Birth story!
38:13 - Epidural
42:13 - Shoulder dystocia
54:00 - Giving birth after loss
01:05:50 - Ask Abbys
01:13:30 - Always Hungry
01:18:00 - Book Club - Always Reading

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