My Twin Birth Story (30+ hours of labor and pre-eclampsia)
Thank you so much for being here to hear my raw and honest birth story! My labor and delivery was nothing like I pictured it would be, but I truly would not change it for the world. It was the hardest, most intense thing I've ever been through, but it brought me my beautiful sons Dominic and Leo! Thanks for letting me share my story of such a special and personal moment with you all!
Dominic Michael, born 9/12/21 at 11:20am, 6lbs 30z
Leopold John, born 9/12/21 at 11:27am, 5lbs 2oz
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Kath in the future, pls know you can dismiss a nurse. You do not and should not have to put up with a mean spirited nurse. You have the right to be treated with dignity and care - just like advocating during the birth, if you are ever in the hospital again pls know you have the right to get the charge nurse/nurse manger and ask for a new nurse/remove a nurse from your Case. ❤️❤️
@becca7378
2 жыл бұрын
THIS!! I'm an nurse practitioner now but when I worked as an RN there were a couple of times I had to remove a nurse from a patients case. It's hard to advocate for yourself in that way but I encourage everyone to feel empowered to do so
@crystalwaddell6176
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I am ttc and was wondering about this as I also had a nurse that acted very weird towards me after a previous birth. She was really super edgy and was telling me how awful her birth experience was and I just really didn't feel I could trust her with my baby. Like she was taking her life's problems out on me. My husband noticed it plain as day too. Luckily we only had her for short while. Thank you guys for the info!
As a nurse it makes me sad that you had that experience. You went through such a traumatic birth, and as short staffed and burnt out as nurses are right now they should not make you feel that way, especially when you’re feeling your worst. I’m glad you are feeling better and admire your strength😊
@KatherineCimorelli
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for saying that Elle!! That being said.. I should’ve mentioned (but it got lost in the endless details of my story) how incredible most of the nurses we had were.. I might have mentioned that at one point in the video, but we had some truly lovely nurses and for that I am so grateful!! It’s such a vulnerable time.
@katherinebeaumont1506
Жыл бұрын
@@KatherineCimorelli I just want you and your friends to know 🤪👮✌️☺️😜😎
@katherinebeaumont1506
Жыл бұрын
H is going on with the kids today
@toricimfam940
Жыл бұрын
The day you released this my step mom was fully pregnant with twins I was sitting in the hospital room with my step mom she was breathing through contractions I was scared but I ended up seeing this video popped up I watched it and it calmed me down slot Wich was a good thing because I have anxiety I was really scared before I watched this video
This makes me understand my mother’s pregnancy journey and the emotions she went through so much more. She also had very high blood pressure and preeclampsia, and I was born 12 weeks (3 months) premature at 525 grams (just over 1 pound). Listening to you tell your story makes me realize a bit more of how she must have felt those months that I was in hospital and how proud I know she is of me for surviving my difficult birth.
@KatherineCimorelli
2 жыл бұрын
Wow!! I am so glad this video gave you a deeper understanding of what your mom went through. I’m sure she would do it again for you in a heartbeat!
@Brittneyandgravey
2 жыл бұрын
Kath we love you!
@JessMurgatroyd
2 жыл бұрын
My niece was born at 25 weeks..I don't know how well I would have coped it I was my sister. She did amazing for what she's been through. Not only having a 25 weeker but her second was a 31 weeker and then a still born. Those people are the strongest people. My daughter was born at 39 weeks so I'm so lucky.
@kjell-sturemyrvang8905
2 жыл бұрын
U and your sisters are one of many of my favorite youtubers
Kath sharing the gospel in his birth story is just so touching. Congratulations! I have always admired your faith. May you continue to be a faith inspo to others as you enter motherhood
Kath you're truly an emotionally resilient, brave, and caring person with a big heart; the building blocks for becoming a great mother! Leo and Dom are blessed to have you and Max 💙💙
@KatherineCimorelli
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I really appreciate that! 😭💙
@alisonleach4731
2 жыл бұрын
You're a great mom Katherine those boys are lucky to have you!
@Anthony-fu6cl
2 жыл бұрын
@@KatherineCimorelli you're welcome, it's the honest truth! And after finishing watching this video I'm even more sure!! 🙏 I always tear up in your parts in Worth the Fight but after this I'll be crying even more 😭😂 sending love 💙💙
Being 13 weeks pregnant, I loved this video. It’s refreshing to hear your real take on how you felt connected to Jesus! Thank you for taking the time to record this video. Truly appreciate it!
You should meet up with Colleen Ballinger when her babies can go home! It would be so cute to see the twins play with twins so close in age! Plus both sets are di di twins🥰
@kamrynharding8772
2 жыл бұрын
Yes! I thought of this too! That would be awesome when the babies are healthy enough. 🥰
@marianacarballo7242
2 жыл бұрын
I do think this story could be triggering for Colleen, both births were pretty different, and babies in the NiCU in one case. I do understand the intention though, but I wanted to put that out there... Colleen didn't get to deliver them and have them on her right away, so I'm not sure is good timing when she won't be able ti bring them home for a while Both traumatic, but very different
@khadermotan5976
2 жыл бұрын
Omg yess a must do collab
@kjell-sturemyrvang8905
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah that would be so cool but kath how are you and max and dominic and leo? And when can you post?
@Brittneyandgravey
2 жыл бұрын
Dude Colleen is a democrat and our kath definitely is not
Wow Katherine that connection you made between Christ’s suffering to bring us eternal life and your experience really touched me. And then when you described your experience of Christ looking at you from the cross and how you felt His presence my tears poured down. Thank you for sharing such an intimate moment with us. Im a twin momma (mine are toddlers now). Would love to hear about your first week home and see a day in the life if you can fit it in. God bless you ♥️
@KatherineCimorelli
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for such a thoughtful comment Mari!! Those are great ideas, I’m writing them down :)
Katherine, I can’t tell you how touched I am by your story. I have never given birth or gone through anything remotely similar but I could still relate to so many of the things you said. Thank you so much for sharing. I had goosebumps and tears in my eyes throughout the whole story. I wish you and your family all the best and can’t wait for your next video!
I just wanted to say, it means so much that you're able to share this whole ordeal you went through, and to tell it so clearly, when it's been less than two months... there are so many elements of your story that resonate with me -- though i myself have not had children, it's something I hope my future will hold -- I just want to say, your vulnerability and honesty is beautiful and thank you for honoring us all with being so open.
Wow, what a scary and hard experience. I can’t even imagine how terrifying and difficult it must have been to go through that. I’m so so glad you and the twins are healthy now and doing well! Best wishes and much love from the Netherlands
dom and leo are absolutely beautiful! i’m so happy for your family! you deserve these angels so much💜💜
Katherine, thank you for having the courage to share your story and for taking the time to do so. My 4th child was just born a week after your boys, on 9/19, so I understand the time constraints on a new mama. I do not know you personally but have followed you and your sisters' careers and social media since 2009. This is my first time ever posting on KZread, but I was so moved by your video that I just had to post. I am so impressed by your generosity of spirit and the strength of your faith. You have such a good head on your shoulders, and those boys are so lucky to have you as their mother!
AWW KATHERINE!!!!! I am so happy that your delivery went well. YOU ARE SUCH A WARRIOR. I'm so happy for you and Max and can't wait to see how the twins grow. Sending you so much love!
Yup our birth plans don’t always play out how we imagined.. God has the last word though we don’t understand I’m saying this from personal experience.. on my second pregnancy I had a different mindset.. I’m not in control and I’m willing to do anything for my baby to be okay even if that means changing my birth plan
I'm not sure if you'll read this ... But when I found out the names of the twins I cried a lot... I lost my uncle at the beginning of the year... His name was Dominic... And my Dad was named Leo John... I lost him too about 13 years ago. I know you've named them after saints... But thank you for giving them those names. God bless you🤍
I would love a video about journaling tips from you. I feel like you're a really good writer and very experienced with different types of journaling. Maybe you could talk about what to write, when you don't really know what to write, how to journal when you don't have much time but still want to keep doing it, you're experiences with different types of it (pregnancy journal, "normal" journal, maybe songwriting/faith or whatever you've done),... I would highly appreciate it. Btw you can be really proud of you for having it made through the birth of your sons and I'm sure it helps many people to hear your story. You're so brave and Leo and Domenic are very blessed to have you as their mother. ❤️
@Katherine Cimorelli I’m so proud of you for sharing this 🥰 all the love for you, Max and the twins
Your such a strong warrior Kath! So proud of you!! Dom and Leo are so gorgeous and precious!!❤️
I’m so proud of you Kath! That was wonderful ❤️
Oh Katherine, I can relate to so many parts of your birth story. Thank you for sharing so vulnerability. You're a strong, brave mama! Well done for bringing two beautiful new lives into the world!!
Intense. I’m proud of you Kat! So thankful you are all happy & healthy.
Oh my goodness, you went through so much! Also the emergancy with Leo😳 And what the heck did the nurse do!? You're so so strong and a beautiful Mom, good to see you healthy! God bless you❤️
Thank you for mentioning your frustration with God about the whole medicated thing. I’m pregnant with my first and to hear your story was a very needed reminder that sometimes what I want isn’t the plan that God has for me. To be able to humble myself and trust that things are going to be ok because in the end, it’s going to be. Thank you so much for sharing.
Crying so hard with you. This is so beautiful. I have chills. Thank you so much for sharing this ❤️
You are such a bright, strong spirit and your story touched me. Thank you for sharing ❤️
You are such an amazing human being and I loved hearing your story! So proud of you for sharing and wanting to help others! Keep going, you got this!🙌🏻🥰🤍
Kath you are a warrior! The twins are beautiful and you look amazing! You and Max are amazing parents and I’m sending you so much love and happiness within your little family! You are such an inspiration and role model to me Love you ❤️
Speechless. You are INCREDIBLE!!! How you visualized the cross. How much you went through. How much you love your boys. You are such a gift.
you're a warrior, love you kath 🤍🤍🤍
Hi Katherine. I'm just commenting to say you're a really strong and inspiring woman. Personally, I'm atheist but the way you describe your relationship with God is really eye-opening and inspiring. I'm so glad you and your babies are okay xx
Katherine, the queen! you did that! you are a warrior. we are so proud of the mother you have become!!! keep on being that fierce woman that you were born to be. you and max are forever icons
Kath, I'm not even pregnant yet but I just got so emotional listening to your story. The part when you said you really turned on your warrior mode in the birth reminded me of a beautiful song called "This Woman's Work" by Maxwell. "I know you've got a lot of strength left" 😭
made me tear up :') you're so so strong Kath, your boys are SO lucky to have you as their mum !!!! been supporting you since 2011 and it's just beautiful to see how much you've blossomed
Wow! Thank you so much for sharing your story. SO glad you and your precious boys are healthy. ❤️
I just want to bring recognition to how much strength it takes for someone to share an experience like this. I hope you receive nothing but love ❤
Thank you for sharing your story, I am so sad to hear how traumatizing and scary this entire experience has been. Watching you and your sisters' birth story videos has made me realize just how much better we need to do as a society in informing women (and men) about the risks of pregnancy and childbirth so everyone can prepare better, especially mentally and emotionally. There is so much we aren't told, like about delivering twins in an operating room! I can only imagine how scary that must have been. I commend you for wanting to give birth unmedicated, but proud of you for doing what you needed to do in a difficult and scary situation. That takes real courage and strength, and even more courage to share your story with strangers so openly. Sending love from Canada
Every journey of motherhood has its challenges but it’s so rewarding. You’re doing great mama!
You're so cute that you even said "lol" out loud in the beginning. Your journey is a beautiful one, I am sorry you had such a rough time but you are so incredibly blessed.
I love hearing about your journey, Katherine. You are such a strong woman and I look up to you a lot!!
You are so amazing Katherine! Your history shows what God can make in a soul that abandoned herself in Him. Sending love and my prayers for your family ♥️
My goodness. You Cimorelli's women are warriors! Yours, Christina's and Lisa's have been inspirations, so thank you girls for sharing your stories. Proud of all of you!
Absolutely incredible! You're a warrior! Congrats Times 2🥰🥺❤️ the boys are gorgeous
Thank you 😊 Kath for sharing with us you’re doing great as a twin mom sending you a big hug ❤️
So happy for you Kath!!!! ♥️
You’re a warrior!!! So proud of you!! You did amazing and thank you so much for sharing your story! Lots of love ❤️❤️❤️
I'm glad that you and the kids are ok. You've been through a lot! God bless u guys!
Dominic and Leo are so lucky to have you and Max as their parents we are so proud of you for sharing your story with us and I know it was hard to tell your birth story to us but we are so proud of you
I’m a labor and delivery/postpartum nurse and I’m so so sorry you had a nurse that made you feel bullied. Always remember you can ask for the charge nurse to request a new nurse if it doesn’t feel like a right fit for your care. Congrats on your beautiful babies and for a safe delivery!
Your story is so amazing! I am praying for you and your family. God is with you!❤️
Absolutely beautiful birth story! You are amazing!!
Amazingly beautiful story Kath! You are an incredibly strong woman & mother, you’ve got two lucky boys! Welcome to the world Leo & Dominic. Congrats to you and max 💕
Thank you for sharing your story, Katherine! I’ve been praying for you and Lisa during your pregnancies and I’m glad you’re ok and the twins are healthy! I’m a twin myself 😊 Your love of God and how easily and comfortably you talk about Our Lord and the faith are such an inspiring example that I hope to achieve. Praying for you, Max, Dominic and Leo!
You're amazing Katherine! I'm trying for my first baby right now (no luck yet, 4th month trying) and your videos help me so much! 💞💞 love you!
Hi, Kath! Thank you so much for sharing your birth story with us. It’s beautiful and I deeply appreciate the spiritual dimension you brought to it and how you walked with God through the unexpected. This video is so inspiring to me! I’m 32 weeks with our fifth child and no matter how many times you give birth, there’s always that huge factor of the unknown. You can have a plan, but you can’t control all parts of the process. That’s where trust in God and His loving, perfect Will for us and our children comes into play. I am a faithful Catholic and I’ve been following you and your sisters for years. This is my first time commenting-I just really wanted to thank you for sharing your faith. You are a bright light in the world of KZread! I wish we could sit down and have tea together … I feel like we would be good friends. :) God bless you and your motherhood! Dominic and Leo are precious gifts from God!
Congratulations Katherine. I am just always when I watch these types of videos thinking about my sister who gave birth to two children. My sister wanted natural birth and everything but ... One is my niece. My sister had pre- eclampsia as well as you and she ended up with c- section. The second birth was my nephew which he didn´t survive because placental abrubtion at 37 week which happend at their home. They rushed to the hospital, had to do emergency c-section and my nephew didn´t survive. They told my sister that he could have survive if they do that in less than 5 minutes which not always help (maybe he wouldn´t survive even if they were in that hospital when that happend). My sister almost died there too. She lost 1,5 litres of blood. I am happy for your two beautiful sons. They have wonderful parents.
With my daughter I had a really traumatic hospital stay as well. I had her mid pandemic with what I imagine were really tired nurses. I felt so belittled by a certain nurse that I ended up leaving the hospital against doctors advice because I knew once I was home it would be okay. Congratulations on the babies! You’re such a strong momma 💚💚
Katherine, I love you so much. Thank you for being so vulnerable, open, and honest. God bless you and your family
So proud of you. Your so inspirational!
You’re an absolute warrior🥰❤️So inspirational ❤️
Love you Kath! You are so strong!!
Thank you for sharing your story. You're such a warrior!!!
I am pre-eclampsia mom myself. Mine set in very quickly at 28 weeks and my daughter was delivered very quickly via emergency c-section. I am right there with you about the feeling alone. It was so difficult for me. My daughter ended up spending 79 days in the NICU and that was the most difficult time in my life. I sobbed so much the day I got discharged from the hospital and she didn't. I spent so much time at the hospital which was an hour away from our house. She just turned one last weekend she's healthy but very small. She's my fighter and my rock star. God taught me so many things during that time. I'm so glad your babies are happy and healthy and you too momma. I'm currently excepting my second due in Feb. After you have pre-eclampsia your risk of getting again goes up. So I'm considered high risk for this pregnancy. Praying for healthy baby and momma. Thank you for sharing your story.
Aw congratulations! Beautiful story praise The Lord you and your boys were okay! God never leaves us!🙏🏻💗💗
You are such a strong woman!!! I'm super impressed!! Thank you so much for sharing and congrats on the lovely babies, you are amazing!
Thank you for sharing your story ❤️ Welcome baby boys! We are so glad you are here and safe. Our little boy was born December 2020 and he had to have surgery on his heart when he was two days old. We can relate to a whirlwind first week. So glad that our God holds our sweet ones even when we can’t. Praying everyone continues to grow strong. Thanks again for sharing your experience! ❤️
I had the same experience. Developed preeclampsia on my 36th week,and I literally cried remembering my birth story too. Cheers and enjoy your babies! ❤️
Your birth story is So beautiful and precious!!! You're an angel! God bless you and your family 😭🙏🏼💕
My goodness, Kath! What an ordeal, you are a true hero. Mothers are so unbelievably strong - physically and mentally. Sending all the love in the world to your family from across the pond in Scotland. God bless. 💙
I loved and thoroughly enjoyed this💖
You are amazing Katherine so happy for you and Max
Katherine you are such an amazing person 😭😭😭 Your boys have the best warrior mother ever ❤❤❤
Congrats Kath and Max💙💙 I'm so glad that you and the twins are healthy!
OMG YESSS YOUR SUCH A GOOD MOM KATH ❤❤❤❤ AND YOUR LOOKING BEAUTIFUL
I’m 33 weeks and love hearing videos like this! Thank you for sharing 💕
I could relate to Soo Much of what you experienced! I have an almost 8 month old son, and my labor and delivery experience was hard terrifying but at the end of it all made me feel so much stronger. Made me look up to the women in my family and out in the world so much more. I’m glad at the end of it all you and your sons are healthy!
My birth didn't go as planned either. I had a 30 hour labor (induction) that ended up a vacuum extraction on the operating room table, and postpartum preeclampsia as well...I was flagged at 32 weeks for preeclampsia and monitored for a few weeks. We were discharged and that night I ended up back in the hospital, but with Covid wasn't able to bring my baby back into the hospital so I had to pump and my husband took care of our newborn. It was the hardest days of my entire life. I'm so glad you're okay ❤️
@KatherineCimorelli
2 жыл бұрын
Wow.. you’ve been through a lot as well. Thank you for asking that. It really is so hard and I think it’s important we share our stories and also get the help we need to heal!
Twin pregnancy and everything is just so incredibly difficult. It however made me feel that I can truly accomplish anything in this world. Thank you for being so real and honest! It's a difficult journey but the most beautiful journey ever 🥰
Congratulations to you and Max first off! and wow, you are so brave and thank you for sharing your experience
Oh my goodness I just started watching and seen this uploaded 2 hours ago and you already have thousands of views. Just wild. Congratulations mama 🤗☺️
As a fellow Catholic mama, this was one of the most beautiful and inspiring birth stories I’ve heard, and I’ve heard a lot! Tears filled my eyes when you described the feelings of abandonment you experienced, and they completely spilled over when you made the comparison between those feelings you had and the feelings of Jesus in the garden. I’m so grateful that there are people like you who are bold in their faith and willing to share such a personal experience in such an honest way. You are an inspiration, and I hope that the many young girls out there who look up to you as a musician will also follow your example of character and faith. Thank you for sharing!
Katherine, you have the purest and biggest heart! God bless you ❤️
Your smile is so beautiful! Thank you for sharing your story!
You are so strong and powerful!! You got this.
So proud of you Katherine 💙💙
Thank you for sharing your story! I’m pregnant with twin boys (my first as well) and am due in one month! God bless you and your family!
My twins are DOMINIC and Mary!!! :) Congratulations!!!! BTW, you look FANTASTIC. You are glowing! You look so much better than I did, at just two months post delivery. And the boys are both just as cute as buttons!
THANK YOU SO MUCH for sharing your story. I LOVE listening to stories.
@amnz-pq6py
2 жыл бұрын
I especially enjoyed hearing you talk about your experience with God in all of this. :)
you are so strong i admire you Kath
Congratulations 🎉 Welcome to the world Dom and Leo🥳🥰
I love these videos. Also love the progression you you guys been with you guys since the beginning and now most of you ladies are married and half with baby's. Congratulations On your beautiful baby's ❤️
You're such a beautiful mom! You seem so happy!
You're a warrior Katherine!! ❤️❤️❤️
Katherine is an awesome mom! Dominic and Leo are little angels!
Wow, I literally never comment, but I have been following you for years, and you are so amazing!! I could never even imagine!! Remember God knew you could handle this and look at the two blessings you brought in this world!
Congrats on your babies! Thanks for sharing! Especially, your intimate moment with Christ. I had preeclampsia too at my baby's birth, so I prayed the rosary and chaplet in my head during it all. Our little miracle was in the NICU for 3 weeks, but out now. God is good.
Thank you again for sharing the video of your experience. It's super nice of you. I watched the video several times. My daughter just had my 3rd grandbaby.
I also had a completely normal, healthy pregnancy up until 37 weeks! I was planning on having a home birth, but ended up having hypertension suddenly at 37 weeks which disqualifies me for a home birth. I had a vaginal hospital birth but i needed to be induced due to the hypertension and the pitocin made it too painful to go all the way unmedicated like i had hoped for. I got the epidural when I am assuming I was about 7-8cm dilated and had her an hour later. Overall, a pretty smooth birth, but i still mourn the loss of my home birth. It feels silly to say I have "trauma" from the pain of the pitocin contractions and the fact that my birth plan changed and turned urgent in a matter of 12 hours, but I have been wanting to film a birth story cause I feel like having my birth story out there will heal me somehow. My daughter is 9 months old, so its a little late but i might still do it .
You are SUCH a strong women for going through this all!!! Only by Gods Grace were you able to handle it. Congrats on your beautiful twin boys! I absolutely love their names! Also, do they have crooked fingers?! ❤️
Katherine you are such an amazing light for Christ. Thank you for your vulnerability and openness with us. Congrats on the birth of your beautiful twins! Praying you continue to heal and for strength and courage for you and Max!