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I gave birth on the 2nd of June, 2015. I was assisted by my husband, who was such a huge help. That moment when you see your baby for the first time is unforgettable. As a new mum I felt so helpless during our first night back home. During our…
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The day I gave birth wasn’t so incredible. Everything happened so quickly that now, one year later, I can say I was not even realizing what was happening to me and how my life is changing. I gave birth in a private clinic and I had a C-section. Everything ended…
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The day I found out I would become a mother was such a surprise. I couldn't believe it. I suddenly felt the need to become more responsible; to prepare since someone will soon be entirely depend on me. The day I gave birth was so emotional, with love at first…
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My birthing experience was great, a natural birth with no complications. I gave birth in a private clinic, which was great since my husband could be there for me the whole time, and I was assisted at all times by the great personnel. The moment I first saw my baby…
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The happiest days in my life where the ones when I gave birth to my kids. Sixteen years ago, after my first baby was born, I was home alone with him for the first time and I panicked - I didn’t know how to act, what to do if he…
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The day I gave birth was incredibly emotional, with so much joy and love in my heart. The moment they showed my baby for the first time I was taken aback by the wonder of this whole experience. I never felt really helpless, just vulnerable when I held my baby…
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The day I gave birth to my first baby was really emotional. I was feeling things I never felt before - a mix of being afraid, incredible happiness… I was smiling and crying tears of joy. The first week home with my baby I felt a little bit vulnerable. I…
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The day I found out I was pregnant was so emotional. I was living through so many different emotions: happiness, fulfilment, fear. The relationship with my doctor was very open, build on empathy and trust. I was his patient for many years, and it was very easy to interact with…
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I was feeling so many different things the day I gave birth - from being scared when going into the birthing room, to impatience, to the burst of love and gratitude when I first touched my baby. The most emotional moment was when I first saw my baby in the…
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I remember perfectly the day I found out I was pregnant for the first time. It was a beautiful winters day. I been at a party the previous night with my husband’s colleagues and I had to get to work. I bought a pregnancy test and did it in the…
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I have always wanted kids. Although we couldn't have our own biological child, the day I received the confirmation call from Child Care Services was the happiest day of my life. I remember I was as scared as any biological parents out there, thinking "would we be able to be…
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I really wanted to have kids and followed various treatments from the fairly early age of 21 years old. That’s why I was completely speechless when I finally found out I was pregnant at 26 years old. I was always crying when a friend was telling me she’s pregnant, but…
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The moment I found out I was pregnant I knew exactly what clinic I wanted to give birth in. I relied a lot on recommendations from other mothers I knew. I also found the doctor who monitored my entire pregnancy, through recommendations from friends. The moment I came home with…
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I never felt helpless, only a bit vulnerable in the first days after I gave birth. My baby was so small that I was really afraid to hold him, bathe, dress, undress etc. But that only lasted for a few days. After that you just get used to it. The…
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I didn't have a difficult birth experience, because I decided to go for a scheduled C-section. I kept thinking I wanted the baby to be healthy and could not wait for the moment when I would keep the baby in my arms. The moment I held my baby for the…
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I can't describe in words all the emotions I felt the moment I gave birth to our little Leah. It was definitely the most emotional and beautiful day in my life. Luckily I have a wonderful husband, who was always the greatest support. Together we managed to overcome the occasional…
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The day I gave birth was the happiest day of my life. God blessed me with a beautiful, healthy child. I can't say I had a rough time so far with my motherhood experience. It's much easier to be a parent in our days, compared to 30-50 years ago in…
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Giving birth was the scariest day of my life. I was so scared during birth. All I could do was pray to God that everything would go well. During the C-section I felt totally helpless, knowing that I had no control and that everything was depending on the doctors and…
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The maternity hospital in Brasov has all the latest medical equipments and technology, by all EU standards. Everything is clean, modern and highly trained medical staff. I didn't want to go to a private clinic, when the public one is so well-equipped. The relationship with my doctor was always based…
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The day I found out I was going to be a mother: It took us one year to get pregnant; lots of negative pregnancy tests, tears, frustrations, treatments. One day in May, finally the results came in positive. I could not believe it. I fell to my knees and I…
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