I was really heartwarmed by the expression ‘after baby you’re forever postpartum’, I’m expecting my second child 9 years after my first, and it’s so true that I feel my body was completely changed after my first birth, and it kinda warms my heart because my baby passed away at 4 years old, and she still feels close to me when I see my old stretch marks. It’s a beautiful gift from my daughter that I carry with me. Thank you for your beautiful, personal and informative videos!
My oldest is 11 and I remember being so frustrated that these topics were not as talked about as they are now. I'm glad people are sharing more about the tough stuff 💛
Honestly, this is so helpful especially the stuff that is TMI that people don't normally share. I love the fact that you don't sugar coat postpartum and talk about the realness of it all 🙌🏻
I have a 3 week baby boy and sometimes when I breastfeed him he cries and moves around and cough and I thought something is wrong, seeing your baby doing the same thing reassured me that it's OK and that's how babies are. Thank you for being so real and showing the crying too
Thank you for talking about how depressed you felt during the first trimester of pregnancy! I am 10 weeks, and feeling pretty low! Between morning sickness, lockdown, and hormones, I have not been feeling like myself. I am SO excited to be pregnant but feel bad that I feel this way! And I feel like nobody talks about how hard the first trimester really is!
I feel ya. I'm 10 weeks tomorrow and I absolutely hate the first trimester. The nausea sucks so bad. People keep telling me that the second trimester will be better though, so I'm hoping for that
This is seriously the most honest post partum video I've seen on TH-cam. The honesty and kindness you've shared is much appreciated :) wishing you and your new family a happy new year :)
I find learning about postpartum to be so so interesting!! Im nowhere near ready to start a family but I want to be as educated as I could be before I reach that point!!
Thank You so much for this video. I’m 25 years old and my desire is to me a mom. I have dealt with mental illness ever sence I was 10years old. The fact that I see you calm and expressing your mental health after Sage, truly helps me. As everyone around me says that if I have bad days now how can I become a mom and take care of a baby. Those words hurt me to the core but seeing you is truly my inspiration! Thank You!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Love how honest and raw you are!! My husband is the same way. Regardless if I was breast-feeding he still got up with me. if I needed something he was there or just knew. And now we’re having another baby April 13th 💙
I love that you talked about the nitty gritty of having a baby in this video. I had no clue about postpartum when I had my girl. No one talks about it.
I’m so glad you’ve been so open, honest, and genuine about your whole experience. I’ve always been worried about pregnancy and terrified of birth, but you’ve made it seem possible for me. We were built for this!
I just wanted to say, postpartum depression can come way later, a few months in, whereas babyblues is right away. I had both and they were very different. (for people reading this) The babyblues is teary and emotional- when I had PPD I did NOT cry. I did not feel anything, enjoy anything. Also, while babyblues passes, depression does not necessarily and may require medical attention. (!)
Yaaas! Talking about the taboo topics. I’m so curious about everything baby related. Love the honesty, it’s so appreciated. It feels like watching a big sister going through everything first 😊
Thanks for being genuine and honest about everything I don’t have kids yet! But when I do I want to have a natural birth so I’m really glad you’ve documented your journey and talked about everything you’ve experienced postpartum! 😃
This is seriously awesome ! I have never seen anyone being so honest and raw and real about postpartum on internet. It’s not even about being a mom , it’s more about womanhood all in all. Great stuff!
I found your channel because I needed help with meals... but now I'm staying because you're so real in sharing your mom experience... and I'm not even a mom! I'm so intrigued, inspired and in awe. You don't make the scary secret stuff, scary secret stuff. You just make it a healthy part of life. Your tips make it feel so much more do-able. Both my husband and I lost our moms to cancer so the idea of starting our own family has been way too overwhelming - especially when I can't even make regular meals now! I just want to have a little thank you cry moment.
So proud you made it thru with absolutely no meds. That’s a different kind of strength. I love watching videos of what I hope my future births will look like. I cannot believe you made it to the hospital lol! Luck was on your side for not having a car birth.
This was one of the best videos I have watched in a long time. I am due in May with baby number 4 but regardless of how many kids someone has had you always find something new
I’ve been following you since the beginning and this is my favorite video by a long shot! I had a baby a week after you did and found this to be so so truthfully and encouraging. Thank you for opening up and being a light for others!
I love your healthy, happy attitude about post-baby body! You are such an inspiration for me to be healthy, but you don't promote unrealistic beauty standards!! I appreciate it so much!
I remember before I had my kids, a friend told me after she had a baby it wasn’t that she didn’t lose the weight...she did and actually weighed less, but things shifted around, and I now know what she meant. And even after thousands and thousands of ab crunches, I don’t know how it’s possible to get rid of loose skin on my upper abdomen without surgery!
You have a freakin awesome husband...seriously congratulations, cause some men aren’t quite as amazingly supportive and loving and up lifting. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻good job and thanks for sharing your experience
This is the most honest and REAL video ever! Wish I would had this with my 1st drug free birth. I was so stressed out about the after birth experience. I however, had terrible PPD but I believe that was lack of support I had. My 2nd baby is due April 1st. I am super excited to give birth again naturally. It was so amazing an incredible!
I love this video! You did a great job explaining what what happens to your body postpartum. I had three C-sections due to cephalopelvic disproportion. My body also did not make milk and I was unable to breastfeed. You look beautiful and very fit. Right before Sage choked while nursing, I kept hearing her gulping. Maybe you were so full that she was trying to keep up with the flow. You are so blessed to have that breastfeeding bond. Matt knows how to get a sibling for Sage. You have to be a fantastic postpartum dad in order to have a chance at being the father of two.
“SAME ROOM, BUT THE FURNITURE’S BEEN REARRANGED....... THERE’S A HALLWAY NOW!” 🤣 this had me rolling! Lol No, but seriously thanks for your honesty with your whole birth experience! Love how raw and honest you were! Love you guys 😘
You motivate me to be healthier so that’s why I subscribed, but the more I watch you the more I just love your personality. You and Matt are just kind sweet people. Someone I could really be real friends with in real life and just totally relate to. Really loving your authentic natural realistic content ❤️ xoxo
Thank you for sharing your thoughts on your body in such a positive way. I have always struggled with body dismorphia and as I'm entering my second trimester, I am learning to live each stage that my body is and will go through. I've found that your videos are honest and raw and so appreciated!
I just love your confidence. It’s so empowering to see 😊❤️ The way you speak about yourself and situations, it’s genuine and beautiful. And baby girl looks soo much like you!
I am 20 weeks pregnant with baby Boy💙 I have been loving all of your pregnancy videos as well as your grocery halls/snack videos to help give me ideas of healthy foods to eat.
My bones shifted for sure!!! I'm two sizes bigger and 6 years later even though I lost most of the weight it's the same. And I love my new body. Got rid of all the small sized clothes that don't fit me anymore and that's ok!🙌💖
Thats the BEST postpartum video ever!!!! I am 3 times mom and expecting my 4th one any day soon. I know all of the things but still enjoyed watching this video. It is just so real and natural. Not sure why but I am scared of giving birth this time. I had c-section first time and 2,3 rd were natural with no medications and no complications. Hope everything will go fine this time. Your videos makes me feel better and more calm. Thank you very much!
My husband and I will be moving in with his parents who are so excited to meet and help us with their first grand baby. Regardless I had no idea how much more my body, mind and spirit will go through wrapping up my pregnancy and after the baby is here. Truly grateful for your content and transparency. Sage is a lucky little girl to have an amazing momma 💜🥰
I also think it’s wonderful have a labor involving meds. I tried without until I began convulsing, throwing up, and just about passing out that the medical staff recommended I take medication given I was in forced labor for 2.5 days in total and towards the end my body was exhausted and my gut said to have a c section right away and it saved my baby’s life because the cord was around his neck and he had to be revived and was saved. God is good.
Absolutely awesome that you spoke about depression! I’m old enough to be your mom but was very aware with my 3 daughters in law and helped them. Great job mama❤️
Happy to hear that all is going well you, Sage, cashew and Matt. You and Matt are such good “new “ parents, so chill. Stay blessed and safe love your videos. You look absolutely great, you both are so positive 💕❤️🙏🦋👍
Seriously, thank you for this video and for all your recent honest videos. I'm due in a few months with my first baby and I found this video informative, honest and It helped me feel a little less scared lol. I'm so thankful this video came out today! You look beautiful and I'm glad you and your family seem to be adjusting well.
I had a 4th degree tear, and nobody told me there were things that help heal it. I was so swollen and in so much pain for 2 months. Getting up every hour to feed my newborn was HARD.
Wow. Thank you for being someone I can look up to for wisdom, strength, and vulnerability when it comes to all things pregnancy. You are doing such good for people with your platform. Thank you:)
One of the best post-partum video that I have ever seen! Thank you so much for being sooo honest and real with us. Love the fact that you have such a positive view of your body after birth.
I love this video! I love how open and honest you were about everything! It's so helpful as I am about to give birth to my first in a couple of weeks and it was really nice to know ALL of the stuff! Thank you!
You look so good Nikole!! I am currently 29 weeks pregnant and would feel blessed to look like you postpartum! Thank you for being raw and so honest in your videos! Much appreciate it, sending you and your family so much love from Toronto.
Thank you so much for this video ♥️ I’m 6 weeks postpartum and this made me feel so much better... it’s great to know that other women are going through the exact same things! I feel bad for our parents who didn’t have TH-cam to turn to! Congratulations on your cute lil’ family!
Love this video and how relaxed and genuine you two are and thank you for talking about everything! I am 38 weeks pregnant with my second and this was a great refresher as well I learned things I will be preparing for this time around!😊 Thank you!
I pushed my baby out in less than 10 minutes! I had an epidural and super minimal tearing. I would agree a quick active labour probably makes the worst bits of recovery easier. I didn't do anything special to prepare, I think in my case it was genetic - my mom was the same way. Leading up to that was a different story, nearly needed an emergency csection. I love hearing such an honest and real experience from you!
Thanks so much for sharing your experience! I'm currently 32 weeks pregnant and starting to feel a bit anxious about birth and post partum! Some things are definitely different here in Italy, but it was so nice and useful to hear your experience 😊
Thank you soo much for sharing! Its soo refreshing to hear all the nitty gritty stuff! Ive never heard some of these convos and its so real and raw. Im not having a baby anytime soon, but plan on having them! Need more like this! Thanks Nikole!
I love listening to your experience having Sage. We are done having kids and it takes me back. My youngest is 6 now and she came so quickly. I felt I recovered much quicker because the labor was so short and no medication or anything. I was so surprised. My experience was a lot like yours except my youngest didn't have a good latch and it was very tough breastfeeding for the first week but I refused to give up. You are doing a great job educating and letting other girls know what really happens after birth. I wish I would have had that. So great job! And lots of love to your beautiful little family❤️❤️❤️
What an amazing young woman you are,if only we had imformation and knowledge from someone like you 50 odd years ago .Love your openness and natural way of explaining,will pass your channel imfo onto my granddaughter and her friends,thankyou from a great grandmother,new zealand
There is a phrase that says: It takes nine months to become a mother and an additional nine months to become a woman again. Keep up the positive attitude!🌈
I really appreciate the time and effort you put into making this! It will be great to look back on too once my little one is here ☺️ I must add, you look great! I love that you’re not beating yourself up about ‘weight loss’ ASAP after birth it’s definitely a nice reminder to be gentle on yourself.
I'm so happy you did this video. I don't have any kiddos (yet! But trying!!) but I always wonder like what happens AFTER the birth. Like the whole bleeding, discharges etc. Thank you for going into depth on you postpartum! Also, Mr. Matt IS. THE. BOMB DIGGITY! You're right! Most guys wouldn't go out and buy feminine products. Thank you guys for sharing this video! ❤
Thank you so much for sharing! I was really hoping you made a video like this. I’m 36 weeks pregnant and this is really helpful getting ready for postpartum! Thanks Nikole for all the wonderful videos.
Omg new mommy to be in December and I glad you made this video. I didn’t know about the “discharge” and smell. I appreciate you saying that because no one talks about stuff like that so openly.
7 weeks post partum here after baby 2...If you have more tearing by the perinium the frida baby bottle is a god send!!!! ADULT DIAPERS ARE ESSENTIAL!!!!! That smell is the worst...
I loved this video and I’m so lucky I have a caring husband, who is always by my side and help me in everything. My baby is not born yet but I know I can always count on him 🥺🥰 my mother was not lucky. She dealed with everything all alone, my father was home and the only thing he did to help her was cuddling the babies (she had 4)… I love my mommy💜
Thank you so much for sharing everything! This is so helpful for someone (me) in their third trimester and have friends who will not discuss any of this. Your openness is refreshing and gives me piece of mind for what is to come.
This was SUPER helpful, thank you!! Honestly, postpartum isn't something people (women?) really talk about. THANKS FOR YOUR WILLINGNESS TO SHARE!!!! Feeling more prepared for baby's arrival 🙏
Love all of your videos Nikole! They're so raw and real! You're like a virtual big sister. Thank you, I'm sure it's not so easy putting your business out there. Xoxo 💕
I was like you in the fact that I didn't tear on my perineum. I did tear on the side close by my urethra. I probably would not have torn but I had an old injury when I was little that didn't quite heal correctly so when I gave birth that old injury tore and they stitched me up which actually helped it to heal the way it should have been. This was with my first then I had 4 more babies and didn't tear again.
That Frida mom peri bottle was LIFE CHANGING for me. So so good but I tore differently than you. My wonderful nurse in the hospital gave me a stack of washcloths to use instead of toilet paper in the hospital too and that was awesome.
Thanks so much for this honest video, Nikole. I am due any day now and have found your pregnancy, birth and postpartum content to be so helpful! Thank you for all that you do 💐
I was really heartwarmed by the expression ‘after baby you’re forever postpartum’, I’m expecting my second child 9 years after my first, and it’s so true that I feel my body was completely changed after my first birth, and it kinda warms my heart because my baby passed away at 4 years old, and she still feels close to me when I see my old stretch marks. It’s a beautiful gift from my daughter that I carry with me. Thank you for your beautiful, personal and informative videos!
I’m so sorry for what happened. Thank you for sharing it.
Thank you for sharing. Your love for her is beautiful. (Your baby girl)
I am so sorry for your loss😢😢🙏🙏
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Love how honest and genuine this video is. It's so refreshing to see that you didn't beat around the bush lol love your content! X
I agree such a real raw video
She is amazing!!!!
My oldest is 11 and I remember being so frustrated that these topics were not as talked about as they are now. I'm glad people are sharing more about the tough stuff 💛
Talking about these things are very taboo and I wish it wasn’t, so many women would benefit from it.
Honestly, this is so helpful especially the stuff that is TMI that people don't normally share. I love the fact that you don't sugar coat postpartum and talk about the realness of it all 🙌🏻
I have a 3 week baby boy and sometimes when I breastfeed him he cries and moves around and cough and I thought something is wrong, seeing your baby doing the same thing reassured me that it's OK and that's how babies are. Thank you for being so real and showing the crying too
Thank you for talking about how depressed you felt during the first trimester of pregnancy! I am 10 weeks, and feeling pretty low! Between morning sickness, lockdown, and hormones, I have not been feeling like myself. I am SO excited to be pregnant but feel bad that I feel this way! And I feel like nobody talks about how hard the first trimester really is!
I feel ya. I'm 10 weeks tomorrow and I absolutely hate the first trimester. The nausea sucks so bad. People keep telling me that the second trimester will be better though, so I'm hoping for that
I was feeling that way during the first trimester too. I didn't expect that but it definitely got better. Hope you're feeling better too!
You got this hun!!! ❤️❤️
I'm 22 weeks and still throwing up almost every day... And people tells me I'm in the best part... Ha. So funny. I'm hating the whole thing so far 😭
I had very bad anxiety during the first trimester and didn't sleep well... don't be down on yourself, it will get better.
This is seriously the most honest post partum video I've seen on TH-cam. The honesty and kindness you've shared is much appreciated :) wishing you and your new family a happy new year :)
Omg you are so lucky..Matt seems like the most supportive husband ever!
I find learning about postpartum to be so so interesting!! Im nowhere near ready to start a family but I want to be as educated as I could be before I reach that point!!
Same here hehe ;)
Same!!
@@hanaeve__ I'm in the same boat, also I saw your username and I just couldn't help it 😁
Thank You so much for this video. I’m 25 years old and my desire is to me a mom. I have dealt with mental illness ever sence I was 10years old. The fact that I see you calm and expressing your mental health after Sage, truly helps me. As everyone around me says that if I have bad days now how can I become a mom and take care of a baby. Those words hurt me to the core but seeing you is truly my inspiration! Thank You!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I think our bad days give us more compassion and patience and empathy that we need to be great and caring mammas ♡
Jesus loves you , He has good report about you wanna know ? Read your Bible . Don’t believe what perceptions people have over you .
Girl I have depression as well and I have kids. If you feel ready go for it. Always remember that you can do what your heart tells you.
Love how honest and raw you are!! My husband is the same way. Regardless if I was breast-feeding he still got up with me. if I needed something he was there or just knew. And now we’re having another baby April 13th 💙
I teared up when you gave Matt a shout out. Amen to him! For helping so much. Very understanding.
I love that you talked about the nitty gritty of having a baby in this video. I had no clue about postpartum when I had my girl. No one talks about it.
I’m so glad you’ve been so open, honest, and genuine about your whole experience. I’ve always been worried about pregnancy and terrified of birth, but you’ve made it seem possible for me. We were built for this!
I just wanted to say, postpartum depression can come way later, a few months in, whereas babyblues is right away. I had both and they were very different. (for people reading this) The babyblues is teary and emotional- when I had PPD I did NOT cry. I did not feel anything, enjoy anything. Also, while babyblues passes, depression does not necessarily and may require medical attention. (!)
Yaaas! Talking about the taboo topics. I’m so curious about everything baby related. Love the honesty, it’s so appreciated. It feels like watching a big sister going through everything first 😊
Your family makes me feel so safe and loved, It makes me imagine the huge things my mum and dad did for me and it is really conforting🥰🥰🥰😪
I thought i was all alone with the smell!!! Im so glad you mentioned this. Ive been so self conscious and couldnt shower enough times in a day
Same I mentioned this to my bf and thought there was something wrong 😨
Thanks for being genuine and honest about everything I don’t have kids yet! But when I do I want to have a natural birth so I’m really glad you’ve documented your journey and talked about everything you’ve experienced postpartum! 😃
This is seriously awesome ! I have never seen anyone being so honest and raw and real about postpartum on internet. It’s not even about being a mom , it’s more about womanhood all in all. Great stuff!
So proud of you for shifting from health, wellness and cooking to having raw honest and open conversations about being a mom. 🤍 You’re doing amazing!
I found your channel because I needed help with meals... but now I'm staying because you're so real in sharing your mom experience... and I'm not even a mom! I'm so intrigued, inspired and in awe. You don't make the scary secret stuff, scary secret stuff. You just make it a healthy part of life. Your tips make it feel so much more do-able. Both my husband and I lost our moms to cancer so the idea of starting our own family has been way too overwhelming - especially when I can't even make regular meals now! I just want to have a little thank you cry moment.
Can we all just appreciate Nikole walking around in underwear whilst its snowing outside. 🏖🏝
To me the two are unrelated😉
Mom fashion 😂
Appreciate the authenticity. You're absolutely amazing!! And Matt the most supportive guy I've ever seen. lol
So proud you made it thru with absolutely no meds. That’s a different kind of strength. I love watching videos of what I hope my future births will look like. I cannot believe you made it to the hospital lol! Luck was on your side for not having a car birth.
Absolutely strong and amazing!
7.5 months pregnant over here, thank you for being so honest and open
This was one of the best videos I have watched in a long time. I am due in May with baby number 4 but regardless of how many kids someone has had you always find something new
I’m due in May and this was such a calming video to watch. Informative and honest. Thank you!!
I’ve been following you since the beginning and this is my favorite video by a long shot! I had a baby a week after you did and found this to be so so truthfully and encouraging. Thank you for opening up and being a light for others!
I love your healthy, happy attitude about post-baby body! You are such an inspiration for me to be healthy, but you don't promote unrealistic beauty standards!! I appreciate it so much!
I watched this when I found out I was pregnant and now 23 days till my due date. Thank you for your openness and honesty and tips!
Loved how real and honest you were throughout this video!
I remember before I had my kids, a friend told me after she had a baby it wasn’t that she didn’t lose the weight...she did and actually weighed less, but things shifted around, and I now know what she meant. And even after thousands and thousands of ab crunches, I don’t know how it’s possible to get rid of loose skin on my upper abdomen without surgery!
You have a freakin awesome husband...seriously congratulations, cause some men aren’t quite as amazingly supportive and loving and up lifting. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻good job and thanks for sharing your experience
This is the most honest and REAL video ever! Wish I would had this with my 1st drug free birth. I was so stressed out about the after birth experience. I however, had terrible PPD but I believe that was lack of support I had. My 2nd baby is due April 1st. I am super excited to give birth again naturally. It was so amazing an incredible!
I love this video! You did a great job explaining what what happens to your body postpartum. I had three C-sections due to cephalopelvic disproportion. My body also did not make milk and I was unable to breastfeed. You look beautiful and very fit. Right before Sage choked while nursing, I kept hearing her gulping. Maybe you were so full that she was trying to keep up with the flow. You are so blessed to have that breastfeeding bond. Matt knows how to get a sibling for Sage. You have to be a fantastic postpartum dad in order to have a chance at being the father of two.
“SAME ROOM, BUT THE FURNITURE’S BEEN REARRANGED....... THERE’S A HALLWAY NOW!” 🤣 this had me rolling! Lol No, but seriously thanks for your honesty with your whole birth experience! Love how raw and honest you were! Love you guys 😘
You motivate me to be healthier so that’s why I subscribed, but the more I watch you the more I just love your personality. You and Matt are just kind sweet people. Someone I could really be real friends with in real life and just totally relate to. Really loving your authentic natural realistic content ❤️ xoxo
Thank you for sharing your thoughts on your body in such a positive way. I have always struggled with body dismorphia and as I'm entering my second trimester, I am learning to live each stage that my body is and will go through. I've found that your videos are honest and raw and so appreciated!
Can u put english subtitles
I just love your confidence. It’s so empowering to see 😊❤️ The way you speak about yourself and situations, it’s genuine and beautiful. And baby girl looks soo much like you!
You're guys so cute. Matt is the best ... i can't believe how understanding and caring he is.
I am 20 weeks pregnant with baby Boy💙 I have been loving all of your pregnancy videos as well as your grocery halls/snack videos to help give me ideas of healthy foods to eat.
My bones shifted for sure!!! I'm two sizes bigger and 6 years later even though I lost most of the weight it's the same. And I love my new body. Got rid of all the small sized clothes that don't fit me anymore and that's ok!🙌💖
It's so important to share all the little details for the new moms out there !! You're great!
Thats the BEST postpartum video ever!!!! I am 3 times mom and expecting my 4th one any day soon. I know all of the things but still enjoyed watching this video. It is just so real and natural. Not sure why but I am scared of giving birth this time. I had c-section first time and 2,3 rd were natural with no medications and no complications. Hope everything will go fine this time. Your videos makes me feel better and more calm. Thank you very much!
Wishing you all the best!
My husband and I will be moving in with his parents who are so excited to meet and help us with their first grand baby. Regardless I had no idea how much more my body, mind and spirit will go through wrapping up my pregnancy and after the baby is here. Truly grateful for your content and transparency. Sage is a lucky little girl to have an amazing momma 💜🥰
I also think it’s wonderful have a labor involving meds. I tried without until I began convulsing, throwing up, and just about passing out that the medical staff recommended I take medication given I was in forced labor for 2.5 days in total and towards the end my body was exhausted and my gut said to have a c section right away and it saved my baby’s life because the cord was around his neck and he had to be revived and was saved. God is good.
I’m due with my first in a couple weeks and this video was exactly what I needed! Thank you for being so open and honest 🤍
Absolutely awesome that you spoke about depression! I’m old enough to be your mom but was very aware with my 3 daughters in law and helped them. Great job mama❤️
Had my second baby 8 months ago - a video like this would have been great for my first time round! Nobody talks about this stuff! So thank you ☺️
Happy to hear that all is going well you, Sage, cashew and Matt. You and Matt are such good “new “ parents, so chill. Stay blessed and safe love your videos. You look absolutely great, you both are so positive 💕❤️🙏🦋👍
Wonderful video, Nicole, my eldest is 42 and I wish there were videos like this back then!
Seriously, thank you for this video and for all your recent honest videos. I'm due in a few months with my first baby and I found this video informative, honest and It helped me feel a little less scared lol. I'm so thankful this video came out today! You look beautiful and I'm glad you and your family seem to be adjusting well.
I had a 4th degree tear, and nobody told me there were things that help heal it. I was so swollen and in so much pain for 2 months. Getting up every hour to feed my newborn was HARD.
Wow. Thank you for being someone I can look up to for wisdom, strength, and vulnerability when it comes to all things pregnancy. You are doing such good for people with your platform. Thank you:)
One of the best post-partum video that I have ever seen! Thank you so much for being sooo honest and real with us. Love the fact that you have such a positive view of your body after birth.
I love this video! I love how open and honest you were about everything! It's so helpful as I am about to give birth to my first in a couple of weeks and it was really nice to know ALL of the stuff! Thank you!
Omg I’ve been so focussed on my pregnancy and giving birth, I’d never given this part any thought yet 😂 thanks for sharing and being so honest!!
Be strong when things fall apart.
You look so good Nikole!! I am currently 29 weeks pregnant and would feel blessed to look like you postpartum! Thank you for being raw and so honest in your videos! Much appreciate it, sending you and your family so much love from Toronto.
Thank you so much for this video ♥️ I’m 6 weeks postpartum and this made me feel so much better... it’s great to know that other women are going through the exact same things! I feel bad for our parents who didn’t have TH-cam to turn to! Congratulations on your cute lil’ family!
You look amazing. Love what you have to say. Keep "keeping it real". This what makes you and your videos a standout!
No one talks about these things!!! Thank you for the insight girly. Hope you’re doing well 🤗
Love this video and how relaxed and genuine you two are and thank you for talking about everything! I am 38 weeks pregnant with my second and this was a great refresher as well I learned things I will be preparing for this time around!😊
Thank you!
I pushed my baby out in less than 10 minutes! I had an epidural and super minimal tearing. I would agree a quick active labour probably makes the worst bits of recovery easier. I didn't do anything special to prepare, I think in my case it was genetic - my mom was the same way. Leading up to that was a different story, nearly needed an emergency csection. I love hearing such an honest and real experience from you!
The comparison between the healthcare you have access to in Canada and the US is incredible. I would have loved these resources.
Thanks so much for sharing your experience! I'm currently 32 weeks pregnant and starting to feel a bit anxious about birth and post partum! Some things are definitely different here in Italy, but it was so nice and useful to hear your experience 😊
Thank you soo much for sharing! Its soo refreshing to hear all the nitty gritty stuff! Ive never heard some of these convos and its so real and raw. Im not having a baby anytime soon, but plan on having them! Need more like this! Thanks Nikole!
I love listening to your experience having Sage. We are done having kids and it takes me back. My youngest is 6 now and she came so quickly. I felt I recovered much quicker because the labor was so short and no medication or anything. I was so surprised. My experience was a lot like yours except my youngest didn't have a good latch and it was very tough breastfeeding for the first week but I refused to give up. You are doing a great job educating and letting other girls know what really happens after birth. I wish I would have had that. So great job! And lots of love to your beautiful little family❤️❤️❤️
Thank you so much for your words. I’m one week post partum today and your video is so helpful and kind ♥️
This is an incredible video. You are so vulnerable and it really means alot to us to have you share your experience so generously
What an amazing young woman you are,if only we had imformation and knowledge from someone like you 50 odd years ago .Love your openness and natural way of explaining,will pass your channel imfo onto my granddaughter and her friends,thankyou from a great grandmother,new zealand
Love how really honest and open you both are! Some of us don’t have people in our lives to talk to about all this. I’ve learned so much. 😊
There is a phrase that says: It takes nine months to become a mother and an additional nine months to become a woman again.
Keep up the positive attitude!🌈
Oh that was way more than 9 months for me-sometimes the postpartum period is seen as two years and that's how long it took me to be myself again.🤓
@@surlespasdondine Same here, it took me also more than nine months to come back to myself
Love the honesty about ur postpartum journey. It is refreshing no doubt and make me feel less scary. I admire u.
I really appreciate the time and effort you put into making this! It will be great to look back on too once my little one is here ☺️ I must add, you look great! I love that you’re not beating yourself up about ‘weight loss’ ASAP after birth it’s definitely a nice reminder to be gentle on yourself.
I'm so happy you did this video. I don't have any kiddos (yet! But trying!!) but I always wonder like what happens AFTER the birth. Like the whole bleeding, discharges etc. Thank you for going into depth on you postpartum! Also, Mr. Matt IS. THE. BOMB DIGGITY! You're right! Most guys wouldn't go out and buy feminine products. Thank you guys for sharing this video! ❤
Thank you so much for sharing! I was really hoping you made a video like this. I’m 36 weeks pregnant and this is really helpful getting ready for postpartum! Thanks Nikole for all the wonderful videos.
I absolutely love how honest and open you are! Thank you for sharing your experience ❤️
This is brilliant, I am 6 months postpartum and this is bang on! 👏👏👏
Happy to hear! I am planning on an updated 6 month body update video soon
Omg new mommy to be in December and I glad you made this video. I didn’t know about the “discharge” and smell. I appreciate you saying that because no one talks about stuff like that so openly.
You’re so wonderful to share your experience with so much openness and honesty 💜🦋
7 weeks post partum here after baby 2...If you have more tearing by the perinium the frida baby bottle is a god send!!!!
ADULT DIAPERS ARE ESSENTIAL!!!!!
That smell is the worst...
This is one of the most amazing videos I have ever watched, you're so wholesome and relatable, thank you so much for this ❤❤❤
I loved this video and I’m so lucky I have a caring husband, who is always by my side and help me in everything. My baby is not born yet but I know I can always count on him 🥺🥰 my mother was not lucky. She dealed with everything all alone, my father was home and the only thing he did to help her was cuddling the babies (she had 4)… I love my mommy💜
Thank you so much for sharing everything! This is so helpful for someone (me) in their third trimester and have friends who will not discuss any of this. Your openness is refreshing and gives me piece of mind for what is to come.
This was SUPER helpful, thank you!! Honestly, postpartum isn't something people (women?) really talk about. THANKS FOR YOUR WILLINGNESS TO SHARE!!!! Feeling more prepared for baby's arrival 🙏
Thanks for this very informative, honest and transparent postpartum vlog!
Sage is a perfect mix of you and Matt...Sage is precious 💗👶🏼💗
Thank you for being so natural, real and honest! I think you body looks wonderful 🧡
I'm 15 1/2 weeks right now and this is super informative. I appreciate the real talk!
You really don’t know how much I needed this video
Thanks for giving raw information and being real ♥
I really appreciate your honesty :) These topics are not really talked about, so it is very helpful to hear about them.
Love all of your videos Nikole! They're so raw and real! You're like a virtual big sister. Thank you, I'm sure it's not so easy putting your business out there. Xoxo 💕
I was like you in the fact that I didn't tear on my perineum. I did tear on the side close by my urethra. I probably would not have torn but I had an old injury when I was little that didn't quite heal correctly so when I gave birth that old injury tore and they stitched me up which actually helped it to heal the way it should have been. This was with my first then I had 4 more babies and didn't tear again.
So informative, I've had 3 births and this will really help people!
Omg I had just put my baby down for a nap and when Sage cried in the beginning of the video I was so disheartened thinking it was my little girl 😅
🤣I know that exact feeling! It’s happened to me from the tv and I’m like nooooo!
That Frida mom peri bottle was LIFE CHANGING for me. So so good but I tore differently than you. My wonderful nurse in the hospital gave me a stack of washcloths to use instead of toilet paper in the hospital too and that was awesome.
I am 2 weeks post partum and this video really made me feel better
Thanks so much for this honest video, Nikole. I am due any day now and have found your pregnancy, birth and postpartum content to be so helpful! Thank you for all that you do 💐