Rachel, I just wanted to say I think you are doing an AMAZING job postpartum. So many women get so hung up when their birth or breastfeeding doesn’t go the way they imagined it would but you’re so wise to realize these things are mostly out of your control. It seems like you have such peace because you’re accepting what’s happening. And good for you advocating for what’s best for you and your baby and not forcing anything to happen that’s not best for your family. I wish I had handled things so well as a first time mom! And you’re so smart to divide up the sleeping time with AJ. I think you guys are ROCKING it!
As a mom of 5 you are doing great! Every baby has their own personality and do what works best for you and your baby. I currently have a 3 week old and enjoy your content ❤
I’m a first time mom to a 3.5 month old and your attitude and approach towards feeding is so healthy. Breastfeeding didn’t work out for us so I’ve been pumping exclusively. As a ‘just enougher’ I put so much pressure on myself to keep up with his needs that I’m still waking up every 3ish hours to pump even though he’s been sleeping through the night for weeks. I wish I could let that go and be ok with whatever would happen if I stopped but I just can’t bring myself to yet. But I have to commend you. You’re setting such a positive example showing that mom’s well being is just as important!
My Bubz is 4 months and I pump exclusively also! I love to hear about other mums doing the same because I always hear about either breastfeeding or formula. We do give my son formula sometimes for top ups because he has a big appetite even though I’m an overproducer, but I’m mainly breast pumping.
I’ve used the Contented Little Baby Book with both of my children. It worked great for me. I’m so happy to see that you are using it too 😊 Jessie is so sweet!❤
@@RachelVinnCan you do a video on how many cycles of IUI, IVF, you did and if you’re able to disclose your infertility factor? I am now entering my IVF phase due to low AMH. And watching you from day 1 has kept me motivated! The mental struggle is real!
@@poohtimmy1you can go back and look at her videos! I was going through treatments along with her and it felt so good to have someone algo through this with me. Made me feel less alone. She went through 2 rounds of IUI and one successful IVF transfer. Unexplained infertility. I had to pause after my IUI cycle 2 because the doctors found a rapidly increasing fibroid that I had to first get removed and then wait 6 months to heal. But I went for my IUI cycle 3 in August and it was successful! Good luck to you, mama! Sending you lots of baby dust
Regarding small bottles - fully breastfed babies often don’t get more then 4oz at all. It’s just that unlike formula milk changes and gets fattier in the same volume. Hence no real increase in volume often
I’m exclusively pumping. My baby girl never latched. Shes 4 months now. I’m thankful my milk supply is still going. The first month and half was so hard. So please anyone reading this. It’s hard work exclusively pumping. You’re gonna want to quit but don’t give up. It’s only temporary. I promise it will get easier. My husband was such a big help too. The nights I was too tired to clean my parts he would do it for me and encouraged me to keep going.
Hey, I have a 4 month old baby boy and I exclusively pump too! I have to pump less to reduce my milk supply because I am an overproducer, my mum was too.
He is so cute! A tracking app is a must. We used it for all 3 of our babies. Baby sleep is so hard. Their sleep patterns are constantly changing and then there are sleep regressions, which are so fun lol. You guys seem to be doing really well and falling into your new life as parents :)
I totally agree with you on the importance of having structure amidst the chaos and would also put my kid on a schedule because there is security in it ❤
I’ve never felt so happy to be pregnant at the same time as you/now that you are postpartum! I can’t even tell you how much your videos & stories have helped me, even in terms of just calming anxieties or feeling overwhelmed! Thank you for sharing your days and I’m soooo happy for you! ❤️
Some thoughts as now a mom of 2: Babies aren’t meant to know how to sleep by themselves. They’re not meant to fall asleep on their own so young. It’s okay if you hold them to sleep. It’s okay if you cosleep some nights. One day I promise you will wish you could rock them to sleep one more time. You’re doing great and figuring things out. You got this!
Let her find herself. Let her find her own voice. Rooting for you Rachel. You’re doing so great. I love learning from you. Watching from South Africa. 😍
So i’m currently 34 weeks pregnant. And i just discovered your channel. I don’t think you realize how big of a blessing you’ve been. I was going to do full blown formula because i was terrified of breastfeeding, but your vids talking about combo feeding and your shifts with your husband have given me so many ideas and peace. I know im a random stranger from FL but thank you so much fr! And i downloaded the apps you’ve recommended. You’re the BEST!
The cheek to cheek! So sweet. I worked as a nanny for many years and then as a night doula: good for you for prioritizing your sleep and I hope this is encouraging - every drop of breastmilk holds all the benefits of antibodies, vitamins, etc and ultimately fed is best, there's no judgement either way just to say all breastmilk has great benefits! You're doing amazing!!
I learned this the hard way 😢 flange sizes - only measure the nipple - bot the areola - I was using a 21 and girl I needed a dang 17 , once I was fit properly my journey completely changed it’s insane I wish more mamas would share this info for new mamas ❤
I’ve been a nanny for my whole adult life. The best thing to do with children is make a schedule. It’s one of the first things I implement with my kiddies. I’ve been with my current family for 4+ years. I stated when my oldest was 6 months. She didn’t have a real schedule before I came in (it was also 2020 and mom and dad were working at home with her so it was chaos). When baby brother was born, I took him when he was 5 weeks. I put him on a schedule right away and it is so nice. We also used huckleberry app bc mom was nursing and pumping. Hes a little over 2 now and the schedule is still going!
I am so impressed by how well you guys are taking everything in stride! You don’t seem flustered by the everyday motherhood challenges 😅 great to see! My baby was super colicky and I was hanging on by a thread at this point lol. Agree that sleep before 4 months / sleep training is just surviving and doing the best you can. Things get way more predictable if you choose to sleep train. I am also a fan of schedules. Always important to be flexible when you have to, but following a nap/bedtime routine has helped us all immensely!
You are doing amazing with your baby, i exclusively pumped for a whole year and i know how much work it takes, you are doing the absolute best for your baby and its really good that you still take care of yourself(by getting better sleep), it will help your mental and emotional state which will make your a better mom to your baby
I wanted to breastfeed soooo badly. I also suffer from insomnia and the night feeds were too much. I was getting clogs and eventually we went to half and half too. Its so hard being a first time mom, and its so important to remember that a healthy baby and mom is genuinely what matters most.
I wanted to breastfeed too. I felt guilty at first to make the switch to just formula, but when I did my mental health was so much better. More sleep and less stress ❤ Fed is best 💕
Here in Germany I was told by the nurses I don't have to apply diaper cream. Some babies don't get rashes without diaper cream. My baby quickly gets rashes with and without cream and despite being most of the time diaper free (with cloths catching urine). You just go and see what type your baby is. I recommend finding out when your baby poops and only put the plastic diapers on during that time of day. It's better when the skin can breathe. But then you need to check often and change the wet cloths.
I think it totally depends on the baby, and if their skin is sensitive. I have never used diaper cream regularly with either of my boys and they never had diaper rash!
I follow a loose schedule: so bedtime routine is a must for me. Getting enough milk throughout the day and getting adequate naps is important. However, timing of the naps varies every day. I just kinda found that my baby has made her own schedule and I follow it lol
Im due in two months and i love that u said not to panic about the small details! I definitely want to listen to my intuition and recognize my bbs cues. U and AJ are doing so great as parents ❤
Rachel you are good mom. I am father of two daughters. Your videos remind me of the good times when they born. They are already teenagers. Times change, but motherhood is important. You're good at it. Merry Christmas😊
So many unsollicited advices in the comments 😮. Let this new mama live, my god. Congratulations on your new baby, you’re doing great! Greetings from Belgium 😊
Warm, hot foods and drinks produce milk the best!!! Like chicken soup, camomile tea etc. Hot milk turmeric latte with collagen and honey. Avoid cold or icy drinks. Good luck!👍🏼
I’m not sure why people are so critical! Do what’s best for you and your family. I exclusively pumped for 7 months with my first baby boy and it’s a lot! I would pump 30 minutes each session 6x a day and honestly that helped me avoid PPD, but I was also okay giving my baby formula. Everyone will have their opinion but just know you’re doing great!😊 Also I love how your son is your twin but also looks a little like your husband 😊
I just found your channel. I am really enjoying your vlog. Your baby boy is so adorable. You are the only one that knows your baby best. Thank you for sharing.
I love how open you are about dropping your night pump! I also dropped mine at 4 weeks because not sleeping was making me a nasty, miserable human lol. Eventually my supply got so low I switched to formula exclusively , I felt soooo guilty and selfish but honestly I am sooo much happier now. My son just turned 3 months and is doing amazing!
My girlfriend bought me a crib sheet from Snuggle Hunny Kids and it’s literally amazing!! It’s so soft and cozy, definitely pricey but so good if someone is needing to get you/Jesse a last minute Xmas gift!
Just a recommendation A&D diaper cream is a lot more gentle on the skin vs Desitin to use everyday. I used on my babygirl and she didn’t get an any diaper rashes and if she did get a little red it’s usually gone by the next day or morning! 😊
Omg I love him he is so freaking adorable ur doing amazing rach❤️❤️also u can actually start bathing them already after a month u don’t have to rush into do it like 2 times a week but like that u start off early and he gets use to it early so later on he wont feel scared by the water
Expecting our first baby in April! Wondering if you have a good diaper recommendation! I thought you were using coterie which is what I’ve been thinking of but maybe saw a different brand in this video
You are doing great. So true about life being good -and having a show to watch. For me, vlogs are my show at night to relax. He’s adorable. Love how AJ is right there in the action! I called him CJ last time on a comment, as I have a friend whose hubby’s name is CJ-sorry! The soup looked so good even though I don’t like lentils. I make a great potato-leek-onion soup in winter. My family loves it. Very comforting & tasty.
When we started combination feeding I did a ton of research on the best formulas and we ultimately landed on ByHeart! It pricier but so worth it from a nutrition + baby development standpoint ♥️ Will definitely be using again with our next baby
Idk if I could be an exclusive pumper. I hated the pump soooo much. I just nursed around the clock and only pumped if I had to leave the baby. Just a heads up… they don’t learn about to link sleep cycles until 4-6 months old which is why you can’t sleep train before then. My first never took to sleep training and didn’t sleep through the night until 10 months.
every baby is so different! My baby is 10 months old and still takes 4oz bottles of breastmilk! we still use the small bottles daily. Also, friendly reminder that EPing (exclusive pumping) IS breastfeeding! Nursing and pumping fall under the umbrella of breastfeeding! :)
Yes every baby is different😊 My baby is currently 7 months exclusively breastfeeding and she still only drink 4 oz bottles at a time. And she’s 22lbs 😅
I am so jealous you get 8 hours of sleep. I haven't been able to go past 4 hours uninterrupted yet when switching with my husband. I usually sleep from 9-1 or 10-2 and stay up for 6 hours while he sleeps. Then I take 1 or 2 naps during the day. How does that work for your husband waking up at noon with work? Mine is currently on paternity leave, but when he goes back he'll need to start his day much earlier.
The first three months almost four i used to track every feed,nap change and even his naps or even during the night then i just stopped My baby boy his routine is always changing bit thats depends a lot of our baby Dont listen others just follow your own instinct Wishing you all the best to your family and to that gourgeous baby boy 😘
Have you tried the bumco bum brush it's a lifesaver for rash cream and sunscreen it's silicone so it wipes off with a wipe and it keeps it off fingers and from under nails
He is so cute ❤. Please make sure his legs are in М shape (knees higher than hips/bum) when you carry him in that hands free device in order not to overload his hip joints. ❤❤
Careful with those sleep sacks….and don’t use that style exclusively because our granddaughter had issues with her arms….she kept them in that up position because the sleep sack holds their arms like that. If we held her arm, it would go down but if we let go, her arms sprang to the up position again. We had to buy different styles that held her arms down. She was about 4 months old hen it started being obvious and took a couple of months to correct
For flange sizes you’re supposed to measure the diameter of your nipple, just the nipple not including areola, and then use that to find the size based on the size chart for the flanges your using! This might help more
That is me as well, my supply dropped and giving him the same formula he is 2 months now and is double the weight now :) it’s okay girl every body is different some produce a lot some don’t and that is me. Both of my other kiddos only breast feed for a month and they are super healthy and big one is 13 and 8 and now my little one ;) good luck with your little one!! Enjoy cause they do grow up super fast lol
This is exactly what I did with my baby. Pumping takes the soul out of you slowly. After half and half, I did mostly fórmula and a little breast milk, then at 3 months no more pumping and just a snacky snack on the breast😂. At four months she was starting solids. Be gentle on yourself ❤
You’re looking and doing amazing love. Congratulations you little boy is gorgeous . I only put diaper cream on my 5 kids if they got a rash crazy the things and stuff there is now for babies and postpartum. I wish they had all that 27 yrs ago that’s my oldest and youngest is 15yrz old . I was a teen mom and love now being a young mum and kids and I so close . Keep up the good work and remember you have to look after urself when u can . Lots of love xxx❤
I wanted to chime in that both Amazon Prime and Walmart Plus have 50% discounts for people receiving EBT or TANF. I think other things might qualify but not sure. So yeah I feel like they kind of keep the perk a "secret" lol. I try my best to inform others if it's relevant and since both were mentioned in this video it was! 😁
Yes!! I actually have ebt now being on medical bed rest leave for my pregnancy and I signed right up for Amazon and Walmart savings and it’s so helpful!
Rachel, I just wanted to say I think you are doing an AMAZING job postpartum. So many women get so hung up when their birth or breastfeeding doesn’t go the way they imagined it would but you’re so wise to realize these things are mostly out of your control. It seems like you have such peace because you’re accepting what’s happening. And good for you advocating for what’s best for you and your baby and not forcing anything to happen that’s not best for your family. I wish I had handled things so well as a first time mom! And you’re so smart to divide up the sleeping time with AJ. I think you guys are ROCKING it!
Oh thank you so much for that! 🙏 I’m definitely learning as I go!
As a mom of 5 you are doing great! Every baby has their own personality and do what works best for you and your baby. I currently have a 3 week old and enjoy your content ❤
Im in awe of how well youre handling being a new mom, you really are doing amazing.
I’m a first time mom to a 3.5 month old and your attitude and approach towards feeding is so healthy. Breastfeeding didn’t work out for us so I’ve been pumping exclusively. As a ‘just enougher’ I put so much pressure on myself to keep up with his needs that I’m still waking up every 3ish hours to pump even though he’s been sleeping through the night for weeks. I wish I could let that go and be ok with whatever would happen if I stopped but I just can’t bring myself to yet. But I have to commend you. You’re setting such a positive example showing that mom’s well being is just as important!
My Bubz is 4 months and I pump exclusively also! I love to hear about other mums doing the same because I always hear about either breastfeeding or formula. We do give my son formula sometimes for top ups because he has a big appetite even though I’m an overproducer, but I’m mainly breast pumping.
I’ve used the Contented Little Baby Book with both of my children. It worked great for me. I’m so happy to see that you are using it too 😊 Jessie is so sweet!❤
Rachel, I still can't believe you finally became a MOM! 💙💙💙
ME NEITHER IT FEELS LIKE A DREAM OR LIKE IM BABYSITTING SOMEONE ELSES KID
@@RachelVinnCan you do a video on how many cycles of IUI, IVF, you did and if you’re able to disclose your infertility factor? I am now entering my IVF phase due to low AMH. And watching you from day 1 has kept me motivated! The mental struggle is real!
@@poohtimmy1you can go back and look at her videos! I was going through treatments along with her and it felt so good to have someone algo through this with me. Made me feel less alone. She went through 2 rounds of IUI and one successful IVF transfer. Unexplained infertility. I had to pause after my IUI cycle 2 because the doctors found a rapidly increasing fibroid that I had to first get removed and then wait 6 months to heal. But I went for my IUI cycle 3 in August and it was successful! Good luck to you, mama! Sending you lots of baby dust
Regarding small bottles - fully breastfed babies often don’t get more then 4oz at all. It’s just that unlike formula milk changes and gets fattier in the same volume. Hence no real increase in volume often
Came here to say this. My breast fed baby never drank more than 4oz at one time all the way into toddlerhood! Small bottles was all I ever needed!
I was coming to say this also :) I learned this quickly
yes my 7 month old drinks mostly 5oz bottles, fully breastfed
I’m exclusively pumping. My baby girl never latched. Shes 4 months now. I’m thankful my milk supply is still going. The first month and half was so hard. So please anyone reading this. It’s hard work exclusively pumping. You’re gonna want to quit but don’t give up. It’s only temporary. I promise it will get easier. My husband was such a big help too. The nights I was too tired to clean my parts he would do it for me and encouraged me to keep going.
Hey, I have a 4 month old baby boy and I exclusively pump too! I have to pump less to reduce my milk supply because I am an overproducer, my mum was too.
It’s so amazing that he is here for Christmas
He is so cute! A tracking app is a must. We used it for all 3 of our babies. Baby sleep is so hard. Their sleep patterns are constantly changing and then there are sleep regressions, which are so fun lol. You guys seem to be doing really well and falling into your new life as parents :)
i’m so thankful im a couple months behind you with pregnancy because it’s helped so much following you! i look forward to these every week!!!💙
I'm so glad!🥹💕
Same!!! ❤️❤️
The best diaper cream is straight up aquaphor!!! It's like a magical ointment! It also cleared my babies cradle cap
He's adorable ❤ the day flies by with a baby ..every moment my kids were sleeping, I felt I needed to do something around the house
I totally agree with you on the importance of having structure amidst the chaos and would also put my kid on a schedule because there is security in it ❤
I’ve never felt so happy to be pregnant at the same time as you/now that you are postpartum! I can’t even tell you how much your videos & stories have helped me, even in terms of just calming anxieties or feeling overwhelmed! Thank you for sharing your days and I’m soooo happy for you! ❤️
I am so glad to hear that! 🥰
Some thoughts as now a mom of 2:
Babies aren’t meant to know how to sleep by themselves. They’re not meant to fall asleep on their own so young. It’s okay if you hold them to sleep. It’s okay if you cosleep some nights. One day I promise you will wish you could rock them to sleep one more time.
You’re doing great and figuring things out. You got this!
Let her find herself. Let her find her own voice. Rooting for you Rachel. You’re doing so great. I love learning from you. Watching from South Africa. 😍
So i’m currently 34 weeks pregnant. And i just discovered your channel. I don’t think you realize how big of a blessing you’ve been. I was going to do full blown formula because i was terrified of breastfeeding, but your vids talking about combo feeding and your shifts with your husband have given me so many ideas and peace. I know im a random stranger from FL but thank you so much fr! And i downloaded the apps you’ve recommended. You’re the BEST!
Oh my gosh you are seriously the sweetest!! I’m so glad I could help! ❤️
LMNT ELECTROLYTES were just found to have LEAD in higher than acceptable amounts this week by LEAD SAFE MAMA
I drinker them too, but will now switch
The cheek to cheek! So sweet. I worked as a nanny for many years and then as a night doula: good for you for prioritizing your sleep and I hope this is encouraging - every drop of breastmilk holds all the benefits of antibodies, vitamins, etc and ultimately fed is best, there's no judgement either way just to say all breastmilk has great benefits! You're doing amazing!!
For pumping, you can coat the inside of the flange with olive oil to reduce friction. Made pumping so much more comfortable
You can use Coconut oil as well
I learned this the hard way 😢 flange sizes - only measure the nipple - bot the areola - I was using a 21 and girl I needed a dang 17 , once I was fit properly my journey completely changed it’s insane I wish more mamas would share this info for new mamas ❤
I’ve been a nanny for my whole adult life. The best thing to do with children is make a schedule. It’s one of the first things I implement with my kiddies. I’ve been with my current family for 4+ years. I stated when my oldest was 6 months. She didn’t have a real schedule before I came in (it was also 2020 and mom and dad were working at home with her so it was chaos). When baby brother was born, I took him when he was 5 weeks. I put him on a schedule right away and it is so nice. We also used huckleberry app bc mom was nursing and pumping. Hes a little over 2 now and the schedule is still going!
I am so impressed by how well you guys are taking everything in stride! You don’t seem flustered by the everyday motherhood challenges 😅 great to see! My baby was super colicky and I was hanging on by a thread at this point lol.
Agree that sleep before 4 months / sleep training is just surviving and doing the best you can. Things get way more predictable if you choose to sleep train. I am also a fan of schedules. Always important to be flexible when you have to, but following a nap/bedtime routine has helped us all immensely!
Oh thank you!! I’m not always calm but I try to stay positive haha 😅
You are doing amazing with your baby, i exclusively pumped for a whole year and i know how much work it takes, you are doing the absolute best for your baby and its really good that you still take care of yourself(by getting better sleep), it will help your mental and emotional state which will make your a better mom to your baby
I wanted to breastfeed soooo badly. I also suffer from insomnia and the night feeds were too much. I was getting clogs and eventually we went to half and half too. Its so hard being a first time mom, and its so important to remember that a healthy baby and mom is genuinely what matters most.
It really is all about what works best for you and baby 🙏
I wanted to breastfeed too. I felt guilty at first to make the switch to just formula, but when I did my mental health was so much better. More sleep and less stress ❤ Fed is best 💕
I got mastitis almost every other week the first month and half. It’s super hard. Thankfully I was able to continue now at 4 months postpartum.
Here in Germany I was told by the nurses I don't have to apply diaper cream. Some babies don't get rashes without diaper cream. My baby quickly gets rashes with and without cream and despite being most of the time diaper free (with cloths catching urine). You just go and see what type your baby is. I recommend finding out when your baby poops and only put the plastic diapers on during that time of day. It's better when the skin can breathe. But then you need to check often and change the wet cloths.
I think it totally depends on the baby, and if their skin is sensitive. I have never used diaper cream regularly with either of my boys and they never had diaper rash!
First time mommy pregnant here! Needed this video today. You’re doing amazing momma! Such a sweet baby ❤
You’re an amazing mom Rachel 🥰🤍 Love catching up with you and baby 🙏🏼
I follow a loose schedule: so bedtime routine is a must for me. Getting enough milk throughout the day and getting adequate naps is important. However, timing of the naps varies every day. I just kinda found that my baby has made her own schedule and I follow it lol
I love how authentic you have shown every experience of this journey ❤❤
Living for these videos as I follow along with my 5 week old. 🥰
I don't know how she's finding the time 😂😂
Rachel you're my comfort person and my favorite TH-camr i love you so much 🥹💙
I’m 4 months PP and I even feel validated with this video!!! 👏🏼👏🏼
Also, exclusively pumping here and I love it! 😮💨
@@jasminelourdes__ same girl! Congratulations on your baby. It’s hard work but so rewarding
@@allieg614 I agree!! Now I know what moms meant when they said that 🥹 thank you so much!
Can't believe Xmas Eve is a week today🎄. Your son is gonna love his first Xmas, wishing you all a very merry Xmas next week❤!
Merry Christmas 🎄
He's a newborn hes not gonna even know what's going on
Im due in two months and i love that u said not to panic about the small details! I definitely want to listen to my intuition and recognize my bbs cues. U and AJ are doing so great as parents ❤
Routine and a schedule are KEY!
Very helpful!! Thank you!! Going to be a first time mom in about 2month🥰
"let's keep going" - hysterical!
I admire you trying to stick to a schedule! My daughter is 7 months old and we're still working on a schedule!
Seeing your sweet baby keeps making me cry 😂❤ in the best way, Im 32 weeks and cant wait to see my baby boy 💙🥹
Rachel you are good mom. I am father of two daughters. Your videos remind me of the good times when they born. They are already teenagers. Times change, but motherhood is important. You're good at it. Merry Christmas😊
So many unsollicited advices in the comments 😮. Let this new mama live, my god. Congratulations on your new baby, you’re doing great! Greetings from Belgium 😊
I see so many helpful tips - that I actually wish I had when I first had my first …. Rachel has some bomb TH-cam fam girlies ❤
The way I zone out and just stare at Jesse he’s so CUTE
Thanks for the tip on the baby bottles. I’m getting my registry ready and just switched out the bottle size.
If you haven’t already, look into “active sleep”! I thought my baby was waking up every 45 minutes but learned it was active sleep!!
My baby just fully woke up every 45 minutes until like 3 months
Yesss he grunts so much!! But he wakes up fully and cries most of the tome
Warm, hot foods and drinks produce milk the best!!! Like chicken soup, camomile tea etc. Hot milk turmeric latte with collagen and honey. Avoid cold or icy drinks. Good luck!👍🏼
I’m not sure why people are so critical! Do what’s best for you and your family. I exclusively pumped for 7 months with my first baby boy and it’s a lot! I would pump 30 minutes each session 6x a day and honestly that helped me avoid PPD, but I was also okay giving my baby formula. Everyone will have their opinion but just know you’re doing great!😊
Also I love how your son is your twin but also looks a little like your husband 😊
Sameee!!! I am 4 months in exclusively pumping, 30 minutes each session, 6-7x a day 😮💨 it’s hard work, but so rewarding!
@@jasminelourdes__ yessss! It’s a lot of work but so rewarding! Keep up the good work and do what’s best for you and your family 🤍🤍🤍
Watching your videos while going through ivf is giving me so much hope but making the baby fever worse 🤣 congrats on your little miracle baby
Lmao that was too funny and cute 😂😂 not him calming down to check himself out 😂😂
I just found your channel. I am really enjoying your vlog. Your baby boy is so adorable. You are the only one that knows your baby best. Thank you for sharing.
I love how open you are about dropping your night pump! I also dropped mine at 4 weeks because not sleeping was making me a nasty, miserable human lol. Eventually my supply got so low I switched to formula exclusively , I felt soooo guilty and selfish but honestly I am sooo much happier now. My son just turned 3 months and is doing amazing!
My girlfriend bought me a crib sheet from Snuggle Hunny Kids and it’s literally amazing!! It’s so soft and cozy, definitely pricey but so good if someone is needing to get you/Jesse a last minute Xmas gift!
I’m sooo happy for you girl !!!! ❤❤❤❤ you are doing mama hood so well
Just a recommendation A&D diaper cream is a lot more gentle on the skin vs Desitin to use everyday. I used on my babygirl and she didn’t get an any diaper rashes and if she did get a little red it’s usually gone by the next day or morning! 😊
Love this new style of vlogging❤❤
Thank you so much! 💕
Omg I love him he is so freaking adorable ur doing amazing rach❤️❤️also u can actually start bathing them already after a month u don’t have to rush into do it like 2 times a week but like that u start off early and he gets use to it early so later on he wont feel scared by the water
Expecting our first baby in April! Wondering if you have a good diaper recommendation! I thought you were using coterie which is what I’ve been thinking of but maybe saw a different brand in this video
I love that you mess with AJ the same way I do with my husband LOL it's nice to see a real couple
You are doing great. So true about life being good -and having a show to watch. For me, vlogs are my show at night to relax. He’s adorable. Love how AJ is right there in the action! I called him CJ last time on a comment, as I have a friend whose hubby’s name is CJ-sorry! The soup looked so good even though I don’t like lentils. I make a great potato-leek-onion soup in winter. My family loves it. Very comforting & tasty.
When we started combination feeding I did a ton of research on the best formulas and we ultimately landed on ByHeart! It pricier but so worth it from a nutrition + baby development standpoint ♥️ Will definitely be using again with our next baby
Yes I’ve just purchased some to try too! He seems to like it so far
I really like your vibes 😛✌🏽new subscriber and ur funny af n ur such a good mama period 🩷
I'm from Lakeland!! Wow, our little city is growing and getting known. :)
Idk if I could be an exclusive pumper. I hated the pump soooo much. I just nursed around the clock and only pumped if I had to leave the baby.
Just a heads up… they don’t learn about to link sleep cycles until 4-6 months old which is why you can’t sleep train before then.
My first never took to sleep training and didn’t sleep through the night until 10 months.
Well done I was pumping straight for a good 9/10 months. It’s hard but it gets easier ! 🤗🤗
every baby is so different! My baby is 10 months old and still takes 4oz bottles of breastmilk! we still use the small bottles daily. Also, friendly reminder that EPing (exclusive pumping) IS breastfeeding! Nursing and pumping fall under the umbrella of breastfeeding! :)
You’re absolutely right! Every baby is different! 🙌
Yes every baby is different😊 My baby is currently 7 months exclusively breastfeeding and she still only drink 4 oz bottles at a time. And she’s 22lbs 😅
Wow!!! That’s fascinates me!! Mine is almost 4 months old and he takes 6 oz 😂
I am not even a mom yet lol but I love Rachel in general and I love to see you being a mom xx god bless you!
Love, love, love all the baby content! Where did you get your white zip up?!
Halara :)
I am so jealous you get 8 hours of sleep. I haven't been able to go past 4 hours uninterrupted yet when switching with my husband. I usually sleep from 9-1 or 10-2 and stay up for 6 hours while he sleeps. Then I take 1 or 2 naps during the day. How does that work for your husband waking up at noon with work? Mine is currently on paternity leave, but when he goes back he'll need to start his day much earlier.
The first three months almost four i used to track every feed,nap change and even his naps or even during the night then i just stopped
My baby boy his routine is always changing bit thats depends a lot of our baby
Dont listen others just follow your own instinct
Wishing you all the best to your family and to that gourgeous baby boy 😘
You are doing great and even as a mom that that's expecting another child I've learned a lot from you❤
Thank you so much! 🙏
Have you tried the bumco bum brush it's a lifesaver for rash cream and sunscreen it's silicone so it wipes off with a wipe and it keeps it off fingers and from under nails
Awww look at him in the thumbnail 😊
Glad you’re doing well! Thanks for sharing ❤
Loving this content! I especially like how you share what works for you but continually reinforce that others should do what works for them. ❤
Congratulations on your baby! So happy for you! Quick question (maybe I missed that somehow) where is your dog Roman? Do you guys still have him?
They re-home him.
I’ve been wanting to try LMNT, thank you for the code I purchased a box today! 😆
Let me know what you think! 🥰
Adorable stretching bb pic in the video thumbnail 😂
As a fellow schedule mom, you’re doing great! We did the same!❤
Yessss the diaper cream. I thought it was only for a rash not for every diaper change. It took a really bad diaper rash for me yo find out 😂
Why did no one tell ussss
I used huckleberry and wake windows when my son was a baby and i caught so much crap from people. Now everyone compliments how well my son sleeps 😎
I hated the mom cozy pumps . I loveeeee the willow 360, never did me wrong like the other ones and none has time for a faulty pump girl haha right
You're a great mom ❤😊
Thank you so much!! 😭
He is so cute ❤. Please make sure his legs are in М shape (knees higher than hips/bum) when you carry him in that hands free device in order not to overload his hip joints. ❤❤
Omg my husband and I are taking our son to Disney in January for his first birthday!
So fun!
Wow it's already been 5 weeks(1 month 1 week),😮😮😮. Time really flies wow.
Careful with those sleep sacks….and don’t use that style exclusively because our granddaughter had issues with her arms….she kept them in that up position because the sleep sack holds their arms like that. If we held her arm, it would go down but if we let go, her arms sprang to the up position again. We had to buy different styles that held her arms down. She was about 4 months old hen it started being obvious and took a couple of months to correct
5 months pregnant with baby boy and just adding more products to amazon watching you 🤣
Hahaha!
Same here😂
For flange sizes you’re supposed to measure the diameter of your nipple, just the nipple not including areola, and then use that to find the size based on the size chart for the flanges your using! This might help more
That is me as well, my supply dropped and giving him the same formula he is 2 months now and is double the weight now :) it’s okay girl every body is different some produce a lot some don’t and that is me. Both of my other kiddos only breast feed for a month and they are super healthy and big one is 13 and 8 and now my little one ;) good luck with your little one!! Enjoy cause they do grow up super fast lol
You’re doing great! I have a 6 week old and also a new mom.
This is exactly what I did with my baby. Pumping takes the soul out of you slowly. After half and half, I did mostly fórmula and a little breast milk, then at 3 months no more pumping and just a snacky snack on the breast😂. At four months she was starting solids. Be gentle on yourself ❤
I just had my 4th baby. My husband passed away from brain cancer a couple months ago. I miss his help 🌹❤️🕊️
Praying for you!! I am so sorry for your loss, I can’t even imagine 😢
What baby carrier were you wearing?
Watching this as I pump at work 10 months pp. At the beginning I preferred pumping over breastfeeding but 10 months later I’ve switched lol
You’re looking and doing amazing love. Congratulations you little boy is gorgeous . I only put diaper cream on my 5 kids if they got a rash crazy the things and stuff there is now for babies and postpartum. I wish they had all that 27 yrs ago that’s my oldest and youngest is 15yrz old . I was a teen mom and love now being a young mum and kids and I so close . Keep up the good work and remember you have to look after urself when u can . Lots of love xxx❤
😂 “put your lotion on like a boy 😂. Had me rolling!!!!!
You’re doing great!!
I had walmart+ when I was postpartum and I remember accidentally ordering an obscene amount of yogurt in my sleep deprived state 😂
Lmaoooo
I wanted to chime in that both Amazon Prime and Walmart Plus have 50% discounts for people receiving EBT or TANF. I think other things might qualify but not sure. So yeah I feel like they kind of keep the perk a "secret" lol. I try my best to inform others if it's relevant and since both were mentioned in this video it was! 😁
Thank you so much for sharing this! 🙏
Yes!! I actually have ebt now being on medical bed rest leave for my pregnancy and I signed right up for Amazon and Walmart savings and it’s so helpful!