Every mom's birth story is unique. Join me, Krista, as I share my story as a first-time mom leading up to the birth of my daughter. In this episode, we cover: 03:57 Found out I was pregnant at 20 weeks. 09:52 Surprised and excited to discover pregnancy. 12:14 Surprised to learn pregnancy was halfway through. 15:41 Pregnancy, preparations, and sharing the news. 17:03 Overcoming fears to prepare for baby's arrival. 20:37 Comforting, relaxing medical environment with positive experience. 23:40 Journey to flip breech baby. 27:51 Preparing for potential hospital birth. 31:56 Anticipation for early arrival, but no change. 36:13 Pack birth bag in advance for convenience. Get every new episode of Secret Mom Hacks delivered to your inbox by subscribing for free HERE! Connect with Secret Mom Hacks: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@secretmomhacks Join newsletter: https://www.secretmomhacks.com/about/#/portal/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/secretmomhacks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/secretmomhacks/ Listen to these episodes next: Difficulty breastfeeding? Nursing tips for first time moms | Ep. 3 My birth story, part 2: Baby's here! | Ep. 2 Maternity clothes essentials for moms on a budget | Ep. 7 Favorite resources for listeners: Instacart for grocery delivery - use code KFARMER39312D to get $10 off your first order. Qube for managing your family spending plan - use code SECRETMOMHACKS to get two months free. Herbaly wellness tea for my daily cuppa. HOKA for moms on the run. Favorite resources for podcasters: Captivate for podcast hosting and analytics. Castmagic for AI-powered audio transcription and content generation. Podcastle for intuitive web-based audio editing and more. Riverside for easy remote podcast and video recording. Disclaimer: Some of the outbound links financially benefit the podcast through affiliate programs. Using our links is a small way to support the show at no additional cost. I only endorse products, programs, and services I use and would recommend to close friends and family. Thank you for the support! Work With Me: Email krista@secretmomhacks.com for brand partnerships and business inquiries. Leave a ⭐️5-star⭐️ rating and review at http://www.ratethispodcast.com/secretmomhacks. Share a sentence or two with your favorite takeaway from an episode or just leave me a few words of support.❤️