Thank you for sharing something so personal and meaningful.
Hearing Paola’s experience touched me deeply. In so many ways, it reflects what so many women go through on the journey of bringing life into the world,the strength, the fear, the unexpected moments, and the courage it takes to move through it all. I could relate as well, having had an emergency cesarean when I was just 18.
And yet, despite all the challenges, there’s something so powerful about that moment when you finally see your baby… everything else fades, and all you feel is love and gratitude for the blessing in your arms. It’s something only a mother can truly understand.
I also wanted to say how beautiful the name you chose for your precious baby, so appropriate as it means “God heals.” What a meaningful and powerful name to carry into this world.
Congratulations to both of you and for sharing this with us. I listened to the replay this morning as it’s been hard as of late to catch things when you’re live. May God bless you and your family! 🙏
thank you paola & graham for sharing your delivery experience as this reminded me of my daughters experience 8 months ago after a grueling 24 hrs of labor & delivery almost having a c-section she also had a long recovery after. we often forget that the new dads are also going through this experience as well and they tend to get pushed aside so well done pulling yourself together graham. oh and no more special gummy bears for you lol.😉 rafael is a beautiful name for your son he has two exceptional parents to love and raise him. ❤️
Paola and Graham, thank you for sharing. Paola, I relate to your experience, as I had a difficult birth with my daughter and issues that followed. She ate every three hours around the clock, so I understand being tired and sleep-deprived. But each time, I picked her up to feed her, holding her close to let her know she was safe and loved, was worth every moment of fatigue. I am confident that the two of you will get through these moments of exhaustion and will be great parents.
Thank you Paola and Graham for sharing something so personal. As a young couple many many years ago, we went through an emergency C-Section. It was both frightening and scary. We pulled our strength from God and knew it was his plan for a healthy baby when they laid him in my arms. I have the smiley face as a daily reminder, but knowing God gave us the strength we needed is so comforting. No matter how many books you read or advice that you are given, you don’t know what it is like to be a first time parent until you experience it. My prayers and blessings are with you as you navigate your new life while leaving the life you once knew behind. ❤️
Graham and Paola, such great conversation. So sweet that you shared part of you experiences with us. Paola, I can definitely share and understand. I needed C-section with my first. Not what I was expecting or prepared for. It complicated things,but it was so worth it. I am not a nurse,but I worked in Obstetrics for 32 years. Obstetrics has advanced so since those early years. Paola, did you have a lactation nurse,so you got some help with your breastfeeding?? I hope you had success with your breastfeeding. Life definitely changes when you have first child. I am sure you and Graham are great parents. It is such a joyous time. You forget all the pain the second you hold that blessed child. This beautiful little boy,and any that may come after are so lucky to have you two as Mom and Dad. Graham and Paola, you are beautiful together. Continued blessings and love. You got this!!! ❤️❤️❤️👏🙏🏻
Thank you, Paola & Graham, for sharing your difficult personal experiences and how God has helped you navigate through those times. I totally agree with "let go and let God". James 4:8 "Come close to God and God will come close to you." Prayer and meditation are key to living a God-honoring life. His love is visible in the gift he has given you . . . your precious baby boy! Your spiritual influence is huge! I pray for you every day. Cheers!
What a delightful discussion! Thank you both for being so open and vulnerable in sharing your experiences and how you each navigate difficult and unexpected life moments. Life's surprises never end as long as we are alive and having the tools you shared is so important.
It's beautiful to see how you rely on God to carry you when things feel beyond your control. You two are clearly meant for each other and you're both better being a unit while you parent. I love hearing that you are supporting each other as you make space for self care. It's easy to lose yourself when you become mom and dad, but your little one will benefit from each of you taking time out to just be you. This was beautiful!
My comment about asking more beautiful questions is how I have learned to navigate the challenges and my faith is at the center of what carries me in all the ups and downs. I've been through some very hard things in my life, but God is my comfort. Prayer, meditation, surrender, and release. And many times that process has to be repeated!
Blessings on your sweet family! Thank you for sharing your journey.
Thank you, Paola and Graham, for this podcast of strength, changes, growth and blessings. As I listened to the ups and downs of the life change of becoming a parent it brought back beautiful memories of the gratitude and overwhelming love of those moments. For me the beginning of three lives and blessed gifts. Recently one of those lives ended. Your words brought me to a place of the beginning and the gift of knowing he lived a beautiful life. It is another life transition and opportunity to see, moving forward, the blessing and legacy in his daughters. Thank you for the reminder and memories of the gift of beginnings and letting go and letting God guide through life transitions. Continued blessings to your lovely family.
We’re all stronger than we know and God is the one who can help us to tap into that strength and guide us through the challenges and journey. Plus sometimes at least the only way out of the storm is to go through it. It’s between you and the peace and prosperity.
I discovered heartland just as last year and I was home very sick and binge watched from the beginning and it is a wonderful show. It’s a special show because they’re our life lessons and people following all of the cast is inspired by all of you individually in your real lives. It’s made me discover your podcast. And it is refreshing to watch you and Paola begin your life together and the things you share about your life is inspiring so this is your calling… you and Amber literally grew up together on the show and now it is fun to see both of you and your growth and building your lives with your families… I know this is a long post, but I just wanted to say all of that to you.. I’m excited to watch and learn from you both and congratulations on your new family
Quiet your mind and let God speak into the spaces worry tries to fill….self care is most important…walk with God, He is the only one who will keep you on track….thank you for sharing your personal experiences. Continue to have a “Thank-You , God” day.
Thank you for sharing something so personal and meaningful.
Hearing Paola’s experience touched me deeply. In so many ways, it reflects what so many women go through on the journey of bringing life into the world,the strength, the fear, the unexpected moments, and the courage it takes to move through it all. I could relate as well, having had an emergency cesarean when I was just 18.
And yet, despite all the challenges, there’s something so powerful about that moment when you finally see your baby… everything else fades, and all you feel is love and gratitude for the blessing in your arms. It’s something only a mother can truly understand.
I also wanted to say how beautiful the name you chose for your precious baby, so appropriate as it means “God heals.” What a meaningful and powerful name to carry into this world.
Sending love and blessings to you all 🥹
Thank you Paola and Graham, for sharing something so real and meaningful. 🤍
May God bless you! 🙏🏻✨
Congratulations to both of you and for sharing this with us. I listened to the replay this morning as it’s been hard as of late to catch things when you’re live. May God bless you and your family! 🙏
thank you paola & graham for sharing your delivery experience as this reminded me of my daughters experience 8 months ago after a grueling 24 hrs of labor & delivery almost having a c-section she also had a long recovery after. we often forget that the new dads are also going through this experience as well and they tend to get pushed aside so well done pulling yourself together graham. oh and no more special gummy bears for you lol.😉 rafael is a beautiful name for your son he has two exceptional parents to love and raise him. ❤️
Paola and Graham, thank you for sharing. Paola, I relate to your experience, as I had a difficult birth with my daughter and issues that followed. She ate every three hours around the clock, so I understand being tired and sleep-deprived. But each time, I picked her up to feed her, holding her close to let her know she was safe and loved, was worth every moment of fatigue. I am confident that the two of you will get through these moments of exhaustion and will be great parents.
Thank you Paola and Graham for sharing something so personal. As a young couple many many years ago, we went through an emergency C-Section. It was both frightening and scary. We pulled our strength from God and knew it was his plan for a healthy baby when they laid him in my arms. I have the smiley face as a daily reminder, but knowing God gave us the strength we needed is so comforting. No matter how many books you read or advice that you are given, you don’t know what it is like to be a first time parent until you experience it. My prayers and blessings are with you as you navigate your new life while leaving the life you once knew behind. ❤️
Graham and Paola, such great conversation. So sweet that you shared part of you experiences with us. Paola, I can definitely share and understand. I needed C-section with my first. Not what I was expecting or prepared for. It complicated things,but it was so worth it. I am not a nurse,but I worked in Obstetrics for 32 years. Obstetrics has advanced so since those early years. Paola, did you have a lactation nurse,so you got some help with your breastfeeding?? I hope you had success with your breastfeeding. Life definitely changes when you have first child. I am sure you and Graham are great parents. It is such a joyous time. You forget all the pain the second you hold that blessed child. This beautiful little boy,and any that may come after are so lucky to have you two as Mom and Dad. Graham and Paola, you are beautiful together. Continued blessings and love. You got this!!! ❤️❤️❤️👏🙏🏻
Thank you, Paola & Graham, for sharing your difficult personal experiences and how God has helped you navigate through those times. I totally agree with "let go and let God". James 4:8 "Come close to God and God will come close to you." Prayer and meditation are key to living a God-honoring life. His love is visible in the gift he has given you . . . your precious baby boy! Your spiritual influence is huge! I pray for you every day. Cheers!
What a delightful discussion! Thank you both for being so open and vulnerable in sharing your experiences and how you each navigate difficult and unexpected life moments. Life's surprises never end as long as we are alive and having the tools you shared is so important.
It's beautiful to see how you rely on God to carry you when things feel beyond your control. You two are clearly meant for each other and you're both better being a unit while you parent. I love hearing that you are supporting each other as you make space for self care. It's easy to lose yourself when you become mom and dad, but your little one will benefit from each of you taking time out to just be you. This was beautiful!
My comment about asking more beautiful questions is how I have learned to navigate the challenges and my faith is at the center of what carries me in all the ups and downs. I've been through some very hard things in my life, but God is my comfort. Prayer, meditation, surrender, and release. And many times that process has to be repeated!
Blessings on your sweet family! Thank you for sharing your journey.
Thank you, Paola and Graham, for this podcast of strength, changes, growth and blessings. As I listened to the ups and downs of the life change of becoming a parent it brought back beautiful memories of the gratitude and overwhelming love of those moments. For me the beginning of three lives and blessed gifts. Recently one of those lives ended. Your words brought me to a place of the beginning and the gift of knowing he lived a beautiful life. It is another life transition and opportunity to see, moving forward, the blessing and legacy in his daughters. Thank you for the reminder and memories of the gift of beginnings and letting go and letting God guide through life transitions. Continued blessings to your lovely family.
Really great topic and show last night….. Thanks for sharing! I hope you both have a blessed week filled with sleep!
loved this .....
We’re all stronger than we know and God is the one who can help us to tap into that strength and guide us through the challenges and journey. Plus sometimes at least the only way out of the storm is to go through it. It’s between you and the peace and prosperity.
I love this. I have been so out of touch with you lately due to scheduling and finances and all. So saw this in my email and truly appreciated it.
I discovered heartland just as last year and I was home very sick and binge watched from the beginning and it is a wonderful show. It’s a special show because they’re our life lessons and people following all of the cast is inspired by all of you individually in your real lives. It’s made me discover your podcast. And it is refreshing to watch you and Paola begin your life together and the things you share about your life is inspiring so this is your calling… you and Amber literally grew up together on the show and now it is fun to see both of you and your growth and building your lives with your families… I know this is a long post, but I just wanted to say all of that to you.. I’m excited to watch and learn from you both and congratulations on your new family
Quiet your mind and let God speak into the spaces worry tries to fill….self care is most important…walk with God, He is the only one who will keep you on track….thank you for sharing your personal experiences. Continue to have a “Thank-You , God” day.