Ep 71: Bode's Birth Story

This is the episode we’ve all been waiting for - Bode’s birth story! (Anyone else super excited to hear this story??) Jeremy + Audrey have been adjusting to life as a family of four and Bode has certainly made it easier by being the easiest baby (so far!). Ember is a great helper too! She is so gentle and helpful with all the things. This episode goes SUPER behind the scenes of the birth story and gives you an update on how they are all doing!   

In This Episode You’ll Hear:

• The story behind Bode’s name
• How they were forced to slow down to prepare for Bode’s official birth
• All of the BTS of the Bode’s Birth story 
• Why Audrey prefers a natural labor + delivery
• The not so fun part after labor #PostpartumLife 
• Ember meeting her Bode for the first time (sweetest big sister ever!!)

Links to all the things mentioned: 

• TheRoloffs.com
• A Love Letter Life
• The Marriage Journal 
• Audrey’s More Than Oils Instagram Account
• Jeremy + Audrey’s YouTube

Follow us on Instagram: 

• @behindthescenespodcast
• @audreyroloff
• @jeremyroloff
• @shopalwaysmore
• @beating50percent
• @morethanoils

Listen Now: 

• Click here to listen on iTunes. 
• Click here to listen on Google Play. 
• Click here to listen on Stitcher. 
• Click here to listen on Spotify. 

Hospital Bag list

For Mom (Labor Bag): 

• Birth plan X 5
• Clothes to labor in water
• Clothes to labor in
• Headband
• Massage oil 
• Chap stick
• Cough drops 
• Snacks 
• Book
• Journal
• Cellphone charger
• Robe for after
• Gown
• Baggy sweats
• Shower flip flops
• Towel for showering
• Sports bra or swim top and bottoms (water laboring)
• Baby book
• Dry shampoo

Essential oils: check out THIS post for more information! 

• Peppermint: energy boost, nausea, headaches (avoid after 8 cm)
• Lavender: calming, relieves stress,
• Ylang Ylang: can be used to advance labor
• Majoram: helps to soothe the discomforts of contractions
• Calgary sage: will help induce labor naturally
• Geranium
• Helichrysum: stop bleeding
• Myrrh
• Basil
• Black Pepper
• Gentle baby
• Peace and calming
• Frankincense: helps to calm your emotions and ease labor pains
• Tea Tree: excellent for stabilizing your mood
• White angelica: energy strength
• Lemon
• Jasmine: promote contractions
• Coconut oil

 For Mom (Postpartum Bag): 

• Going home outfit (something really baggy) 
• Nursing bras
• Nursing tanks
• Nursing pads
• Nipple cream
• Postpartum underwear
• Snacks
• Pads

Toiletries: ​

• - toothbrush
• - toothpaste
• - shampoo
• - conditioner 
• - body soap
• - Make up remover
• - Lotion 
• - hair ties

 Last minute pack:

• Make up
• Brush
• Deodorant
• Face wash
• Music speaker
• Cell phone
• Birks
• Wallet: ID + insurance info                                                 

For Jer:

• Wallet
• Cellphone
• Cellphone charger
• DSL camera with a charged battery, extra battery, and extra storage card 
• Vlog video camera
• Film camera 35 mm
• Change of clothes
• Comfortable shoes
• Water shoes                      
• Pillow
• Glasses
• Toothbrush
• Hat
• Snacks
• Water bottle
• Sleeping bag                                                                    

For Baby:

• Installed car seat
• Receiving blanket - cat/farm blanket from honey and papa
• Coming home outfit - with socks (important when it is cold!) 
• Nail scissors 
• Swaddle blanket 
• Burp cloths 
• Diapers 
• Wipes by Young Living
• Scratch mittens and hat
• Baby oil by Young Living