As a nurse about to walk in for her 3rd night shift in a row… and an avid follower of yours, this reminded me why I’m a nurse. God is so good! All the health and happiness your way for your sweet family ♥️ congrats!

As we say in Ireland...she looks like herself She is gorgeous. Congratulations to you all ❤️

"Trust your gut" is 100% the best pregnancy advice. With my second pregnancy I had a bad feeling as soon as we had our first ultrasound at 8 weeks and the baby was measuring 9 days behind. My doctor refused an ultrasound at 10 weeks so I scheduled a private ultrasound at 12 weeks just to find that the baby's heart stopped at 9 weeks. Had a D&C last week and the procedure went great. We're at peace and moving on, but our hearts and our bodies know what's up.

I had a scheduled C-section on March 18th and my doctor had music playing during the surgery and she was dancing, singing and having a good time! It put me so at ease, I loved it!

My mom had a weird feeling when she was pregnant with me because my sister moved around a lot and I didn't. I was born with Spina Bifida 🤷‍♀️ You did the right thing. Always trust your gut.

"crying alone behind a tarp." Aww, Jess I wanted to reach through and hug you! Congratulations!! Felicity looks like you Mama Bear. Definely, her big brown eyes!! 💙👏ps...my baby is 40!!! Lol 👍

The “crying alone behind a tarp” thing is REAL!! Also, I remember lying there and listening to my c section docs talking about their next vacation, and realizing how this is SO routine for them even though it’s not for me.

IfKZfaq gives awards for posts which make a positive impact, this one should be nominated. I’m in my 60’s, so these experiences happened a long time ago for me. But, much of what you went through (with postpartum depression and the struggles with breast-feeding) are still really strong memories for me. I wish I had had the access to a relatable and encouraging voice like yours. I did eventually learn to shrug off other peoples’ judgments about the necessity of switching to bottle-feeding. It took me 5 MONTHS!!!! after my baby’s birth to seek help for the paralyzingly depression I’d fallen into. And, when I did, they found out that my thyroid hormones were really really low. If that had happened to me nowadays, and I had watched your video, I know I would have sought help sooner. Best of luck to you, Tyler and your two sweet ladies. Many hugs from Canada.

My first baby was stillborn at almost 41 weeks, so I COMPLETELY understand the fear of not feeling baby move enough. Never feel bad Mamas about going in to get things checked out. I had 3 more healthy, breech babies (all scheduled c sections) after that & had weekly NSTs to put my (and my doctor’s) minds at ease. So happy for you & your family. Such a sweet bundle of joy💕

When the NICU team leaves, I was weaping at that point in your story. Beautiful! I had complicated pregnancy with my son (27 years ago) and didn’t get a cry right away and he had to be taken and those nerves can still get raw. You look wonderful!

As someone who had INTENSE post partum depression and anxiety, you are giving me so much hope for a potential second baby. 💕

Congratulations Jess! Felicity is perfect and I am just so happy for you! 💗

Omg literally left a video for this. Never clicked so quickly!!

Please never stop talking about your PPD experience. I have a 1 1/2 year old and I’ve been feeling the exact way you described. Hopeless, inpatient, angry, and just not like anything is worth doing. My baby was also in the nicu when he was born and I that is hands down the hardest thing I’ve ever been through in my life. I can’t even begin to describe how sad and how much like a failure I felt. It was also covid rules so I was only allowed to “visit” the nicu every three hours to feed him then I had to leave. It was horrible. In the beginning of postpartum I just thought it wasn’t PPD because I didn’t feel like I wanted to hurt my baby (I felt like that’s the way they described a lot if it) but it was and I am just now getting help because if it…. A YEAR AND A HALF LATER!! So thank you for sharing your story. You can’t imagine how much you have helped me 💜

Jess, girl you got me bawling here 😭 honey, we may never meet this side of Heaven, but on the other side, you best save me a seat somewhere, because I will wanna hear it all! You and Tyler make everyone feel like we are extensions of your family 💕 this is not an easy feat. Congratulations! She is absolutely beautiful, but come on man, we already knew she would be, look at the genes she pulled from! 😍

Jess, I am so grateful you went into the detail that you did regarding everything. I am 7 months pregnant expecting my first and I needed to hear the good and the bad. Thank you for always being so real and being willing to put yourself out there to be a help to others! I can’t imagine how difficult that was but know it is appreciated!

I'm never having kids so I'm always weirdly fascinated by birth stories. I'm so glad you've had your beautiful baby girl, Jess! Wishing you all the best!

I had a c-section too and I totally get how you felt before and after, from thinking I'll see her in a few hours, to hearing her bawl the second she enters into the world. They thought she may have problems with her lungs, but that baby cried so loud. I bawled with happiness. Thank you for sharing!! 👶 👩‍🍼

This is what moms need to hear!!!! The truth! And to know it’s ok to feel sad. It doesn’t make you a bad parent! I have 3 kids but I wish had seen this video while I was pregnant with my first! Thank you! ❤️ Congratulations!!! She’s beautiful!!!

Watching this again while pregnant and I feel like I can relax and not have a stone hard birth plan because I’m not in control. Thanks for helping me realize that. I appreciate your videos and honesty

So thankful this has been a smoother experience for you! I love how open and honest you are and for sharing it all with us. I’m a L&D/postpartum nurse but I still do love hearing everyone’s birth story. Yes, for us it is “just a typical Tuesday” but every single time I’m still in awe with every birth. And it’s so helpful to hear patients perspectives so we can explain and advocate for you and improve what we do everyday. Congratulations on your beautiful family! ❤️

Congratulations. I think she looks just like Tyler. I think it’s fantastic for you to explain everything. Women need to know these stories and understand the process from pregnancy, birth, baby and depression. I don’t know why but we just don’t share and we need to learn from each other. It’s wonderful that you are teaching others on your far reaching platform. You are the sister/friend that women need. Be proud that you are helping others!! Much love to you all. 💗

Thanks so much for sharing your beautiful C-Section/Birth story. We only had one baby, vaginally, healthy and perfect. I lost two after that and decided to stop. Our precious daughter, however, had to have a C-section and it was at the height of Covid. Her husband was the only one allowed to be present for the birth... I never really fully understood what she went through. It was traumatizing for her though and she didn't talk about it much. You sharing the story, brought to light so many things I never even knew about having a C-section. I suffer with severe mental health issues. I never had postpartum depression, which is crazy, but I suffer from regular depression anyway. So, your call to action to take care of it before it happens, is so wise and preventative. You are my daughter's age and I love watching your videos! Big fan here. You had me tearing up several times. God bless you and your new family and I know this is a year old video, but just watching it now. Thank you, hugs.❤️🙏❤️

I’m so happy that this time around you had a more enjoyable experience. And yes, yes, yes. We must speak about postpartum depression, we must share the “signs” of it and encourage each other to ask for help. I didn’t knew about it, I was busy taking care of my son and it took me too long to notice it, and I wish I could come back and ask for help earlier so I could enjoy my boy’s first year, all that time is a blurry memory, and it saddens me.

I’m so excited to hear Gigi being a big sister stories 🥰 felicity is so precious Jess

I just had my c section a week ago for my baby girl. It’s been so fun being on a similar journey with you! Congratulations to the whole Braun family 💖💖💖

I’m so happy to see you so happy this time around! Your whole demeanor is so joyful! I’m so happy you reached out and got the help you needed, and so thankful for your openness and honesty about the topic!

I’m literally so so happy you had a better experience this time around! I’ve been waiting for this update , thank you for sharing with us & keeping it so refreshingly honest.

Twenty years ago I had an urgent C-section. One of the only times I've seen my husband weepy was when then popped my daughter above the drape (tarp, lol). He loves to tell people how they kept going back in a rooting around like it was Herminie's purse. So happy for your family.

Omg Lily would be an amazing nickname for Felicity! And also kind of a call back to Rose (flowers you know ) 🥰

I waited a little longer to watch this video so I could really dedicate the time to be present and listen to your story. I am so happy for you and your family. You deserve all the happiness that your children bring you. You never have to apologize for having a long video to share a story so precious, because there are people out there who care about you and your family and are willing and wanting to hear your story and support you! I wish you all the best in this time, and I hope my experience will be as special to me as yours is to you! ❤

As a grandma now and retired ob nurse i sat and cried as you spoke so poignantly of your ups and downs and fears! You are so wonderful to do that because it helps so many other soon to be and new Moms. I was a nurse married to a doctor and couldnt breastfed and remembed feeling like a failure. Glad my nursing friends and husband supported me and reassured me it would be okay. So as you mother two there will be times you will feel inadequate but firstly remember we all are different and its okay to do things your way. There arecno manuals or hardfast rules. You are such a gift and those beautiful babies are lucky to have such a loving mom! So the adventure begins again and now there are two!!💕💕Gods miracles never cease🕊️💟

Watching this brought back memories for me. I forgot how weird it was seeing my older babies and how giant they looked when my youngest was born. Congrats on your beautiful baby, and I’m so glad things are going better for you this time around!

ITS HEREEEEE!!! Can’t wait to watch this! 🥰🎈 so happy for you guys!!

So happy to hear everything has gone smoother this time around! Loved listening to your story, it was like catching up with a close friend!

Oh Jesse girl… you’re story was perfectly told. I’m just sitting here crying happy and relatable tears. Love you. 💖

As a momma of a NICU baby I can’t even imagine the relief you felt with them leaving. I had such a rough first birth experience and this just gives me hope that it can be better!!

Started crying almost at the start. So so happy that everything went right this time for you. Love you and your sweet little family so much. 💗

You’ve been so helpful and encouraging. I’m 29 weeks pregnant with my daughter (baby#2) and have a similar PPD story as you. Thank you for taking the time to discuss it. Congratulations, she’s gorgeous!

Alot of good information here. I've had 2 c sections here is my story - I had my first son in 2018 and since I was 38? with high blood pressure they decided to induce me. I went in and the induction didn't take but my bp kept going up to 170. That worried me, so by the end of the day with my contractions, etc, I wanted a c-section. My doc agreed. I was so dang scared but my team was absolutely amazing. Everything happened so fast, they explained everything to me. My baby came out peeing and screaming and it was the most magical sound ever. It made me cry. My postpartum team was amazing as well. My lactation consultant was amazing as well. I had a GREAT experience. I felt like I was catered to and watched closely. I walked to hallways and all the women would say hi to me and ask me how I was doing. This was before covid and I was in the hospital for about 4 days. I left the hospital crying because I wanted that team of girls to come home with me LOL. It was so silly. When I got home. The moment I walked into our bedroom a wave of panic came over me. I realized... What I was holding, I realized what was happened. I realized... what the heck have I done? My husband took our son away quickly as I broke down. I remember the feeling all to clearly, postartum is no joke. I remember my husband bringing me to the bed, putting our son in front of me and holding me until I stopped. I remember asking him, how do I go about my life now? My husband is amazing, the support I got from him was exceptional. My other postartum story was when I realized I couldn't feel my baby anymore. That was another wave of panic I felt. My husband knew exactly what to do. He put our newborn right into my stomach so that I could feel him. He took my hands and made me hold him. I was lucky enough not to need meds. I did breastfeed for about 3 weeks but my baby and me, well. His latch HURT so dang much. I finally gave up and just pumped. My second has a shorter story haha. Another c-section in 2020, I was in alot more pain with this one. This time though, we had the pandemic to deal with so no visitors and I believe my hospital support was hurt because of it. Our hospital stay this time around sucked so bad I was begging them to send me home. When I got home my first born who was 2 didn't care for his baby brother. He shyed away from me and clung to his daddy. It hurt so dang much. The only postartum problem I had was the guilt over missing out on things with my first and I still feel that way and it's 2022. I did try to get him to latch but honestly, breastfeeding like that, with them latched hurts me. I just can't do it. I pumped on day 2. Now I'm about to have their baby sister in July with another c-section. I'm going in knowing what to expect, knowing how I'm going to feel. I still feel guilt over my first because he is 4 and I've been pregnant 3 times in 4 years and it's taken a toll on my energy level. I feel like he has missed out on things I would have been doing with him if he had been an only child. I worry about how my second baby boy is going to handle it. He is a mama's boy and loves his snuggles. He will be 2 when she's born. I have gotten what I thought I lost with my first born, but honestly, I never lost it. I was just so busy with my second that I didn't have time for my first. So this time around, I will make sure I spend as much time with both my boys so they do not feel left out when their sister is here. For anyone still reading this, if you are questioning yourself, do not be afraid to talk to someone. Find your support person. Postartum is a real thing and it's not something to take lightly. Do not feel like you need to tough it out. You suffer, your babies suffer, your family suffers. Get the help you need.

This story gives me all the feels!! I also had my baby girl, Blaire, the same day you had your beautiful Felicity... we were a scheduled csection as well. Listening to you talk about the crying behind the tarp, the waiting for the cries, and the random convos while you lay there, had me reminiscing to just 3 short weeks ago!!

Heck yes. I am so here for you shouting out preventative post partum depression care! I am so proud of you for taking control and giving yourself that grace.

I just love all that you said. You’re so right and truthful with everything! Those moments are unbelievable! She’s so sweet! I think she looks so much like Genevieve!

I want to just say thank you for telling your story. I'm having my 2nd October 24th repeat C-section. My first birth was traumatic and I'm so scared having another. I know that your story has helped me tremendously know that there can be a good birth experience. This is our rainbow baby and I've been so stressed the entire pregnancy but I know that your story shows the true meaning of a different experience than your first. I'm hoping mine goes like yours did. I am so scared to go through that again and having postpartum depression again. I felt like I was drowning. I'm so excited to have her but so nervous. Thank you again for telling your story. It helped me realize my feelings are valid and know it isn't always a bad experience. Congratulations on your baby. God bless your family❤️

Congratulations to all of you! You had me choked up when you talked about the NICU team peeking around and saying how great the baby was doing as they filed out of the room, taking all that anxiety out with them!

I had a c section almost 19 years ago and I remember feeling and going through everything you said. Congratulations to you all shes beautiful

I’m so glad that your doctors listened to you and that your birth experience was much better than the first time! Congrats on a happy healthy baby girl!

I found you many moons ago when you were reviewing some product then baby Gigi, like tiny baby Gigi, made a cameo and I was hooked. I have three kids and I’m so proud of how you’re recovering! Keep beating the drum on normalizing PPD and breastfeeding struggles. Mamas need to hear it.❤️❤️❤️

I have followed you for years, but I’m currently pregnant with my first and all of your pregnancy videos have been so helpful. I love that you openly talk about your postpartum struggles, as that’s something I’m very worried about for myself. Congrats to you and Tyler! ❤️

Recently came across your channel. Seriously, good for you for saying something to your doctors about your depression . You are awesome and really enjoy you!

My oldest is 12 today, he was a C-section baby and you just took me down memory lane! Congratulations Mama. So happy you had a good experience and she’s beautiful!

Congratulations! I teared up with you when you described the NICU team leaving and the relief you felt. My first baby (a few weeks younger than Gigi) was also whisked away to get checked and it was so scary. My second baby was able to stay with us and the relief was huge. And the difference in how I felt was also incredible. Felicity is beautiful!

Thank you for sharing Felicity’s birth story with us❤️ When my son was born, via c-section on Mother’s Day, the whole OR team was talking about who brought what for their mother’s day potluck, and talking about their recipes, etc. It was so weird in the moment but funny to look back on.

She is absolutely precious! So happy to hear that everything worked out so beautifully! Congratulations y’all 🎉

Felicity is adorable! So glad Genevieve has been accepting of her little sister. I watched the whole video & I feel so appreciative that you shared that with us. Thank you 😊

Congratulations! I got the feels when you were telling the story of the NICU nurses leaving the room 🥲 so happy all is well. My daughter’s name is Felicity Ann and we mostly use “Lissy” as her nickname ☺️

I loved hearing every little detail Jess! Congrats to the whole family. Enjoy every precious moment..xo

Just wanted to say Congratulations! I literally cried through most of this video. I have been watching you since the early days of filming on your bedroom floor and it’s so nice to see how you have grown and changed over the years. I can tell such a huge difference from when you had Gigi. You look so happy this time around and I am so happy for you. I know we don’t actually know each other but I truly have so much love in my heart for you and your family! Thank you for sharing so much of your life with us! ❤️🥰❤️

Love your honesty and you being so real. I've been watching you forever. I don't have children but I still enjoy hearing your stories and experiences because they are real. Thank you for sharing, xo

Omg I’m BAWLING happy tears watching this. So happy for y’all!! Omg omg. My youngest is about to be a year old in June. And the baby fever is so bad right now 😂. So so beyond thankful y’all had her. Praying all of God’s blessings on y’all and y’all’s precious family! Jeremiah 29:11

I’m an OR tech, some of the conversations we have in the OR would crack the patients up if they could hear us. Im so happy you had a great experience in the OR and had such a great team by your side🥰

Having had a traumatic birth with my child, I literally cried tears of joy for you when you knew she was healthy! 💗😭 so happy for you and Tyler!

Not pregnant or trying to get pregnant but I love hearing my favorite KZfaqrs talking about their birth experiences. I’m so happy for you that your worst fears didn’t become reality. Congrats to you and Tyler ❤️

Oooohh, I was waiting for this one!!! Congratulations Jessica.

Just sitting here getting ready in tears remembering my own birth stories. My kiddos are 2 and 4 and I have so many of the same feelings about their two vastly different births. Congratulations, Jessica! I’m so glad that (like me) you’re getting to experience the joy of having a new baby instead of the struggle that was the first go around. ❤️

I'm 5 months pregnant with my first, weeping while listening to you - you're so beautiful and so is baby Felicity - congratulations!!

I’m so glad to hear that you’re doing better mental health wise this time around! I have chronic illness/ pain and I understand that “being in pain and unable to do the things that would cheer you up” too well. Sweet Felicity is beautiful!!

Love love love that you shared this with us . My 2 pregnancies were in an abusive relationship and I wish I did more to enjoy the younger years but all I can do is be better and happier now so I understand and God bless your family ... Love you so much -a stranger lol .

Firstly, that shade of pink of your sweatshirt is absolutely glorious on you. Secondly, not a momma and not planning on being one but I cried when you shared the part about the NICU staff leaving because it meant Felicity didn’t need to go to the NICU ❤️ So happy for you and your beautiful family!

I love the specifics! Going in for c-section #2 in early August so it is so helpful to me to hear other peoples experiences. I am a new follower and already love you and your little fam! Congrats on baby Felicity!

You’re smile in this video shows how happy you are! I’m so glad you and baby are doing well! Congratulations on having the cutest little pumpkin!

I don’t know why but “I’m alone behind the tarp crying “ keeps making me laugh. But seriously, good job warrior mama. I’m so thrilled for you and Tyler. I’ve been watching you since 2015 and you have never looked more beautiful. ❤️

oOoOO I've been anxiously awaiting for the birth story of sweet sweet Felicity Rose!! 🥰

I love listening to you just chat! It makes me feel like I’m just sitting with a friend talking and all your pregnancy/ birth videos have brought me so much ease as I get ready to deliver my first baby! ❤

literally every time you post I’m “soaking it up” 🥺 so much love for you and your lil fam!! ✨

I had 2 pre-term emergency C-sections and they were wildly different. It's so interesting to me to hear other people's stories. So happy that everyone is home happy and healthy!

I’m so happy for you’re gorgeous family!! Congrats!!! In Australia, a lot of girls named Felicity are nicknamed “Flick”. Such a beautiful name!!!! 🥰🥰🥰

Jess! Not even pregnant and my children are in junior high but I HAD to watch this because I feel like we have spent the last 10 years together on KZfaq! I’m so proud of you for getting thru these anxious moments! Congrats on Felicity Rose!!!!

I am so relieved, you look so pretty, your baby Felicity Rose is beyond adorable, you have raised awareness for postpartum depression, I am so very happy for you and your family!

Congratulations, you look so happy and I'm so glad she is healthy!! Wishing yall the best in this super sweet time. Also I cackled at "GiGi and FiFi.... absolutely not." I love watching your videos so much. We have very little in common, but at the same time I feel like we have tons in common! You have such a laid back persona and your channel is such a comfort watch to me.

I had to laugh when you repeated that you were behind the "tarp" which made it sound like you were camping rather than having surgery. I'm so glad it all went well and Felicity is happy and healthy. Starting the meds early was perfect because who wants to be sad at a time that should be joyous.

As someone who suffered postpartum depression after my second daughter - I really appreciate you sharing your story and making it so so real. I FINALLY talked to my doctor and did have to get on medicine as well - but I waited a long time before asking for help. So glad you can advocate for help for this -not so talked about-problem. Congrats on your beautiful addition!💕

I cried with you as you cried and laughed with you as you laughed. It’s so crazy how you have an online community of people (myself included) who have never met you, but care about you and your family so sincerely. Thanks for sharing in such detail and transparency, I think it’s so important. Congratulations!! She’s adorable!

Thank you for sharing your experience with us on the second time, blessings to you and your family ❤

Congrats! I’m having a scheduled C-section next Wednesday with my first baby! Also tried multiple things to turn him except an ECV because my placenta is anterior. Super nervous as I’ve never had surgery..or a baby hahaha. But very excited to meet him!

It’s crazy I remember watching your birth story video about Gigi and I feel like I can tell how much better you are feeling during this postpartum phase versus the first time around. It’s such a powerful thing to go through and I am so happy to see everyone is doing well! 💜 I’m a mom of two little ones (4 year old & 10 month old) so I relate to all of this so much! I love to hear you speak about PPD, it’s so important to bring awareness!

I have major anxiety so for some reason, I shake uncontrollably while awake, even with a spinal block, so during 3 emergency c sections, I have to be tied down and put to sleep. It's crazy! I also have had 11 total surgeries, including the births, and I do that with all of them. C sections are interesting. My second anesthesiologist was the kindest human. I explained to him how anxious I was and he asked, what makes you feel better, and I said when someone "pets" my hair, like a gentle stroking. He sat there and did that until they were ready to put me to sleep. Congratulations on your new baby girl. You did amazing Mama.

Yes so excited for this. Got my baby girl in my arms - I had to have a section just under 11 weeks ago. Edit - I had an epidural and the spinal tap and neither worked so I had to be put to sleep as I was able to lift my legs and everything. Felt so bad for my partner that he had to miss her being born. I didn’t have to wear a mask while in any bed just when out of bed, so didn’t wear for section even when they tried the epidural and tap. But my partner did

I’m 5 weeks away from my due date and this video makes me so excited to meet my baby. I’m so happy for you and your family!

I got choked up so many times watching this lol I prayed so hard for your smooth delivery. I’m so happy for you 😊

Oh my oh my! You got me reminiscing about my births - kids are 6, 2 and 5 months. There is absolutely nothing like the overwhelming feelings terror, joy, exhaustion, love, self-doubt and pride that childbirth brings. Congratulations to the four of you. I could not be more happy and relieved to hear all went well for you xxx

I love how specific and detailed you were!

Thank you for being honest about how scary it is mentally, I was traumatized! Not from pain but truly from knowing what’s going to happen and it’s very overwhelming your story makes me wanna cry because I can so relate!

I may or may not be sitting here crying happy tears for you. I'm so happy to see you happy. Thank you for sharing your lives with us, and continuously making ppl feel like they're not alone ✨

Congratulations Jess and Tyler! She looks absolutely perfect and I’m so happy for a healthy baby for y’all ❤️❤️❤️

Congratulations!! I first found you with your post partum depression video, I wasn't pregnant/expecting or anything but I was depressed and your video helped me get help and so thank you. I haven't missed a video since I feel like I owe you so much. Thank you for talking about your struggles 😊 enjoy that baby!

Congratulations Jess! I cried along 🥺 I’m so glad you guys are doing well! I’m so proud of you for being educated and brave enough to share your experience and teaching others ♥️

I am almost 55. And I love hearing the babie stories! Brings back beautiful memories of my babies. Thank you Jessica for being so through. Things have changed a lot in 18 years!

I’m so happy for you and appreciate you sharing everything! I’m 30 with no kids yet but hopefully someday and you sharing this and looking out for us makes you like a big sister to me!

I’ve had two c section births and both of them were exactly how you explained. I’m so happy you had a wonderful experience and you and sweet baby girl are happy and healthy! 💜🌹