Bonus Episode: Nicholas's Birth Story

This one’s a little different from the usual Nourished & Free® vibes because today I’m joined by my husband, Vincent, to share the story of our son Nicholas’s birth. 🩵If you’ve listened to Penelope’s and Cillian’s birth story episodes, you know I love recording these—not just to remember all the details for us, but because you all seem to love the wild, emotional, funny, real-life rollercoaster that birth always is. And trust me… Nicky’s story was a ride.TOPICS DISCUSSED:🩵 The dramatic season leading up to his birth (house stress, business dips, and oh yeah—Vin rupturing his Achilles 6 weeks before my due date 🤦‍♀️)🩵 What it’s like to be overdue (by my standards) and totally over it🩵 The Miles Circuit, bloody shows, and the weird joy of finally being in pain🩵 Why I was pushing Vincent around the hospital in a wheelchair while contracting to Justin Bieber🩵 My experience in the low-intervention suite and choosing an unmedicated birth🩵 The terrifying moment Nicholas was born and didn’t breathe right away—and the hours he spent in the NICU🩵 How that season of struggle finally turned into a turning point for our familyIt’s raw, it’s real, it’s emotional, and it’s also filled with laughter (because how else do you cope when you’re both miserable but also bringing new life into the world?).Whether you’re a birth story junkie, a fellow mama who gets it, a friend who's curious, or you just love hearing how God reigns & rules over all, this one’s for you.JUMP TO:00:00 – Pregnancy Recap01:11 – When Life Piled On: house stress, business dip, and Vin's ruptured Achilles9:41 – The Longest Two Weeks Ever14:52 – Finally, Labor Begins18:52 – Wheelchair Laps + Justin Bieber32:29 – The Low-Intervention Suite33:56 – Transition + An Unwelcome Surprise40:49 – Twenty Minutes of Chaos: contractions, yelling, and helpless sidelines43:40 – The Scariest Silence53:13 – Meeting Our Angel BoyRESOURCES MENTIONEDMiles CircuitSend an anonymous love note, or suggest a future episode!Support the showLEARN MORE🔥 My Signature 4-Month Program, Nourished & Free®📲 Follow me on Instagram (you'll get to know me pretty quickly!)📖 Check out my blog for tons of helpful articles SHOW SOME LOVE⭐️ Loved this episode? Leave a 5 star rating on Apple podcasts or Spotify (thank you!)🏷️ Show me you're listening by tagging me on socials! @yatesnutrition