This is the hardest thing any human will ever do in their life. I understand there are more dangerous things, things that end up being written about in history books, etc., but I promise you, even those people have never done anything harder than being a first time parent to a newborn infant. It’s joyful and all of that, too, for sure, but it is beyond words the ups and downs and the never ending learning curve. Just when you think you’ve nailed it, you’ve “got this” … everything changes lol. You’re doing amazing. I remember feeling overwhelmed and inadequate and my husband would call during the day to check in on us and he’d ask me these questions: “is the baby safe? Is the baby fed and dry? Did the baby, at some point today, feel loved and cherished?” to all of which, of course, I answered yes. And he’d respond with, “Well, then you are doing all you can and need to be doing. What more can you ask of yourself? Nothing else matters.”. It still makes me a bit choked up to remember his voice telling me that over the phone all those years ago. We have such high expectations of ourselves but that is only an indication of just how much we love our children, how much we are aware of the importance of our role. All our children really want from us, especially when they are infants, is our presence, our calmness, our consistency. They don’t care about anything else because they are unaware of anything else. They don’t know that the laundry is in heaps or that the counters are a disaster or what not. They don’t know that you have some idealistic fantasy of motherhood playing in your head. And they don’t care. They won’t remember anything from this stage of their lives. They won’t remember the days you were less than perfect, the days you messed things up, the days when you weren’t in sync with their hunger, etc. All they will take away from this time is wether or not they felt safe and loved. That’s it. Everything else will fade for both you and your child. Every moment feels so immediate and so vitally important when they are that little and vulnerable and it’s your first time. They aren’t. It’s the fabric you weave over the days, weeks, months, years, that makes a beautiful life. The little mistakes you make along the way, the occasional really bad days …. They fade away and just add contrast and depth. ❤. And honestly, it’s impossible for you to know yet, but this stage will FLY by and you will have loads of time for all the things again before you know it. You’ll get really good at managing the unmanageable lol.
This is amazing, I just had a baby 2.5 weeks ago and had a c-section and preeclampsia, so I’m not back to myself at all along with learning how to be a first time parent. I love my son with all my heart, more than life itself and it’s been even more amazing so far to have him than I could ever have imagined. But it’s hard, it’s relentless and it’s a huge change. So everything you’ve said is so helpful as a reminder thankyou 🧡xxx
Just wait until Winnie gets a bit older. I felt so guilty about our dogs not getting as much attention. But now my son is 1 and LOVES them, so now their attention has doubled! ❤
You honestly the best Mum🥺 I can’t deal with Winnie she is such a happy baby! They are all so lucky to have you both! Congratulations Niall - we knew you’d do it. Such a cosy vlog!🍁
I've followed you for years and your vlogs are still so comforting for me, no matter what mood i'm in you motivate me and cheer me up. I felt so happy when you announced your wedding and pregnancy like i would for a close friend. This new chapter seems to have brought out the very best in you and you're doing an amazing job. I'm also super excited for Niall's book - It's going to be so helpful for so many people. Lots of love xoxo
You are honestly doing so well juggling everything & being a new mum, I think you're AMAZING Meggan! Winnie has so many expressions already she's adorable also the dogs look really content, they seem to have adjusted fine don't be so hard on yourself. Congrats again to Niall with his book 📚❤🥰
Thank you for always keeping it so real Meggan. Remember that all you can ever do is your best and you’re still adapting to this new life. If anyone can do it then it’s you. Take time for you, one day at a time ❤
You're doing amazing Megan and the proof is in how happy little Winnie looks! It's also completely normal to feel overwhelmed when you have so much going on at the one time and you're a first time Mum! You also have a great support network around you by the looks of it so take the time you need for you too, away from everything just to de-stress or unwind! ❤️
You are doing amazing meggan and Winnie is growing so beautifully been following your journey for so many years and I'm so proud and inspired by you,Also so happy the vlogs are back we've missed you so excited to watch your journey as a mom and to watch Winny grow.Sending so much love to your beautifull little family❤
Hey Meggan, I just wanted to say you're doing great as a mom! No one has their shit together as a mom of littles (especially in the newborn phase). Just try to give yourself grace and use your village as much as you need. 💗
Thanks for the end of the video 🙏 I’m a July mum as well, and I feel this anxiety sometimes too! It’s helps to know I’m not alone! Thank you so much ♥️
Hiya Meggan, so sorry if you’re already aware of this! I used to pump the same as you, for a bottle in the morning and the eve. You were talking about not getting enough milk with the pump in the evenings. Due to the prolactin (milk making hormone!) levels in your body being highest at night (around 12-6 am) you will produce lots more milk typically in the morning (especially if you’re feeling loved/cosy/good oxytocin levels), and in the evenings it’s when your milk is at its lowest production level. So in the evening you will probably not produce as much with the pump. What I did was pumped more than enough in the morning for one bottle, popped it all into the fridge, pumped as much as I could at night, and popped that in the fridge as well. In the morning the milks will be the same temperature so you can mix them, and then you will hopefully have enough for two bottles. Breast milk will keep for max 48 hours in the fridge 😊 I hope this helps you or any breastfeeding mummy! Loads of love to you, Niall and lovely Winnie xxx
The only things is milk produced in the morning contains high levels of cortisol that wakes baby up and night time milk contains melatonin to help baby sleep x
I was suggesting that actually! 😅 I am aware that milk produced at different times of day contains different hormones and nutrients, but a baby drinking (for example) a full bottle of 100ml of night time milk with 40ml of morning milk at nighttime is better than them not getting a full feed, at least that’s my opinion. It also takes the pressure off Meggan having to pump so much in the evening, which is better for her mental health. This is just what I found and what other bf mums I spoke to found so some of it is anecdotal evidence, but based around the science of prolactin levels. Totally get your concern about the cortisol though, makes complete sense 😊
You’re doing such an amazing job as a mum and juggling Winnie work at the same time ❤ It can be very stressful and overwhelming at first especially when it comes to feeding/ the worry about milk supply. You’ve got this 🌿 And congratulations to Naill, what a great achievement!
hi meg! i just wanted to come here and say that i never thought i wanted to be a mum but after seeing your pregnancy journey and now with baby win i have been so inspired to want a family of my own. the way you and niall are working through this is so beautiful to watch and it made me realize how important it is to have a partner that is there for you, full support because it really is a team effort to raise a baby. i am so inspired by you and hopefully one day i can be lucky to have a family of my own as well🩷 all my love!! you are doing amazing!
I've pre-ordered Niall's cookbook for my boyfriend, its honestly going to be the best thing for him because he always struggles to find meal preps that have enough protein in that actually taste good and its a nightmare to try and track every little thing on my fitness pal! Honestly genuis and would have ordered it regardless of me following your channel Meg, you should be so proud he's smashed it!!! Also you're the best mum and Winnie is the genuinely cutest baby ever! 💕
You are doing amazing Meggan, take it one day at a time💕 I am feeling overwhelmed at the moment because we just bought a house and a lot of change is happening and even though it’s exciting, it’s very overwhelming! I have had a couple of cries, so I get you girl🩷🩷🩷 Winnie is the cutest ever and congratulations to Niall on his book!!🫶🏼🫶🏼
You're doing such a great job I love your positivity but also how real you are 💕 feeling overwhelmed is a horrible feeling but take one day at a time 💗💕
I just have to say I don’t watch any moms on TH-cam, I had a really traumatic birth with my first and a really hard postpartum with my second and it’s been 3 1/2 years since my second and I’m still working on my pelvic floor, etc because it was just a lot on my body. Watching other moms on TH-cam is very triggering for me because they never show the hard stuff, how they are overwhelmed, aren’t fitting in their clothes, all those things and it makes me feel like crap so I choose to not watch so I don’t get down. You show it all and I genuinely love watching you as a mom, you show reality and more moms need to see that so we don’t feel alone in the struggles, so thank you ❤
Love love love the videos, updates, and that Niall went live with the cookbook… so great! Also 100% feel the same about my pup. Guilty almost or like I’m neglecting her, but I’m sure they know you love them!
Heres a tip for waking up without bedhead! When you lay down push all your hair upwards (as if you were upside down - lol so hard to describe) so that its like hanging off your pillow upwards! Love your videos girly theyre so wholesome🧡
Sweetie honestly that overwhelmed feeling is so justified I don’t even know how you’ve gotten with brand meetings in London and work deadlines so quickly after having lil win. When I have my own babs I’m hopefully planning on hibernating from the world till I or people get used to me having a plus one everywhere I go. And mums should have nap breaks like their babs it’s full on, basically it’s own job.
Megan’s vlogs are truly magical. I can be in such a sad mood, having a stressful day or just feeling down and then I watch a vlog and suddenly the world just seems a little lighter. Thank you💗 I’m curious are you having lactation cookies? Really random but a recipe popped up on my feed (not pregnant but the recipe looked delicious) and thought since Niall enjoys cooking and recipes, if you’d perhaps make a video doing a little recipe? Sending love and light 💗✨
Totally related to the pump/feeding worries, I used to get it so bad when pumping for the boys! Also THE BEST FREAKING LEGGINGS, I’m fully prepared to have a bluee only gym wardrobe, best in the bizzzz! X
What ive learnt as a mum is to take each day as it comes, dont get me wrong i have anxiety about upcoming things (certainly not as a big as urs tho!) but tbh u got a lot going on darlin, n yes the guilt and frustration with breastfeeding is hard. I stopped at 2 months, we did a mix of booby milk n formula. But no matter what happens with Winnies feeding, ur body is making milk especially for her, that is amazing!! It honestly is so lovely knowing ur body is making milk to feed ur baby! Seriously 8 months in, im still mindblown we made a baby! Haha. U are doing everything u can for ur little one, n she is so loved. N seeing Niall so happy omg i preordered his book of course! Cant wait. Ty for ur honest vid, its refreshing to see. Really missed ur vids xx
Can’t get enough of baby Win! ❤ Don’t worry too much about the pups right now. She knows you have your babe to care for. If anything, you have enhanced her life giving her a new human to love on! AND I wanted to add here, if you design proper fitting jeans, I bet they would be amazing!! 🥰❤️
100% feel you on the guilt with your dog! I had my son in May and feel the exact same way with my dog! She’s a human dog too and it makes me feel horribly that I can’t cuddle her as frequently as I’d love to because I’m so busy caring for my son or running around.
Love your videos. So excited for y'all's new journey with your little one. Definitely your hormones that are making you extra sweaty! I feel that, still breastfeeding my 1 year old and my hormones are still all over the place.
Currently have an 11 week old and I feel you with not being able to pump enough for a bottle feed demand💆🏼♀️ I’ve been giving a “top up” bottle before bed rather than a full feed. Otherwise I’d have to pump around 7oz which unless it’s first thing in the morning it’s not happening 😂💆🏼♀️ So breastfeed and then before going to bed have a smaller feed ready in a bottle for them for you or your partner to give. Baby’s been sleeping much better for me this way and also gives partner that feeding time aswell as space for you tooo❤️ love how relatable this is, makes it feel that little easier knowing other woman are going through the same and understand the struggles❤️
Aww when you said baby squish 🥹. My daughter Autumn was nicknamed baby squish at birth and it’s just the cutest. Win is so so cute.. enjoy every second, you’re all doing great 🥰
I loved hearing this cos thats what our daughters nickname is now! When i was pregnant it was "ginger bub" but then "little one" n we stuck with that. I then had so many nicknames for her when she was born n now we stick with squish!! 🥺
Certainly in the sunlight her hair flashes a beautiful ginger shade, but on first glance its a very fair ginger, some angles look blonde! Its so lovely (but im biased haha)
I don’t have enough milk when I don’t eat enough and pump. latch your baby on and then pump. Drink plenty of fluids sleep and make sure u eat meals not snacks and sleep too. Do it every two hour or so don’t t stress either ❤ and you will have lots of milk
Followed your pregnancy Meg while I was pregnant with my twins! My boys LOVE the baby sensory channel on TH-cam wjth the fruits and veg🤣 so grateful for your videos xx
Hi Megan , Niall and Winnie . I’ve just subscribed to the skin and me going to give it a try ❤. Also just pre ordered Niall’s book 😊. You look amazing hun , and are such a natural mumma . Love your vlogs . Beautiful family unit ❤. Xx
My 8 year old daughters name in Winnie. Short for Winifred after my grandma! I was so happy to see that you names your beautiful daughter that! Congrats
My boobs didn't shrink at all and I breastfed for years! They're still great and I'm in my forties, have no fear. Also remember breastfeeding is all supply and demand. Feed her on demand and it'll be plentiful. Stay on a schedule and it can dwindle ❤
Thanks for the vlog, my baby 4w younger then yours and its good to see how you deal with situations and to know what to expect 😃 pls keep feeding us it does help a lot 😊
Win is just aDORable 🥹🥰❤.It's completely understandable that you're feeling overwhelmed. Remember it is only your second week back to work at both Bluee and Beyond. You are just getting the hang of it and it takes time, especially with two deadlines in the same week 🫶. Sending you lots of love and hugs and thank you for sharing your downs as well ❤.
My health visitor used to work in neo natal and what she said to me reqlly helped my anxiety over pumping. I started off pumping so well then it basically was nothing and I felt horrible about it, like I was failing. But she said that when I am feeding my little one on the boob he will 100% be getting plenty. Breastfeeding is a hormonal thing (just as hormones play a massive factor in giving birth). To produce milk you need oxytocin which when your baby is on the boob is obviously in full supply. However your body finds it difficult to produce oxytocin when a machine is attached to you. That is why often pumping doesn't work or is more difficult for some women. Long story short, it's not you, you are amazing and baby win is so lucky to have you. You are doing amazingly. When she was on neonatal she would often have the mums pump while looking at their baby or holding their hand (if they could) and this helped produce that lovely oxytocin that they needed for pumping milk. I hope this helps like it helped me.
My daughter would always give me the filthiest looks when I was pumping in her presence 😂 it's like you're robbing them haha. Just an FYI, you'll always express less on an evening compared to the morning. Knowing this made me feel less stressed but I've definitely been there so sending love ❤ xx
Meg you're doing amazing. Win is thriving. I am EBF my 12 week old baby boy :) It's normal when you're breastfeeding and then you pump not to get as much as you may think, anywhere between 0.5 oz- 3oz would be normal, it shows she is latching well. I heard no pump is as efficient as baby on the breast. Once Win is having plenty of wet nappies and dirty (although these slow down for BF baby as the weeks go on) good weight gain and seems content after a feed she's getting enough :)
I hear you with the jeans. I’m 5 months postpartum and not a single pair fit. Definitely had to get all new pants 😂. And seriously I run SO HOT now, I’m always pouring sweat. I swear I’m gonna be out in a t-shirt in winter 😅
Also, i had to giggle at a comment u made. N this shows how good my memory can be sometimes. On a previous video u talked of skincare n said u dont like the thick heavy creams/anything thick n heavy etc on ur face. And someone commented "my boyfriend overheard that n said what the hell are u watching?!" 🤣🤣🤣 xx
Love your videos! I get what you mean about the wide hips, my baby was born in July and I still can’t find jeans that fit! Would you be able to link the ones from Bershka that you found?! Thank you! :) xx
I wanted to suggest to drink Body Armour, the sports drink. It did wonders for my daughter when she was breast feeding. We had heard from someone else who tried it on social media and it really did help! Hopefully you will see this and give it a try. I believe it’s the coconut water in it. Good luck! Also love you and your adorable little family 💜
Do you maybe think it might be worth dropping the pumping if it’s causing you stress for now? I had too as it was causing me too much worry. It is normal to get less out pumping than what Winnie would be able too, it doesn’t mean you don’t have enough milk. I didn’t see the point in it when other than my husband having the chance to feed my baby as I still had to pump when she was given the bottle in the night to keep up the supply & demand and I couldn’t be bothered with the washing of pump parts. I’m sure Niall would still wake up with you in the night and get you water/ snacks. Some of my fondest memories of the early days was mine & husbands chats or quiet laughs to funny TH-cam vids in the middle of the night whilst I fed. Sending love from one breastfeeding mama to another xxx
Meggan, thank you for sharing and keeping it real. You are the best mum! You have it together more than you realize! Winnie is absolutely precious! Congratulations to Niall! I just love your sweet family! Sending you big hugs and love from the USA! ❤️
This is the hardest thing any human will ever do in their life. I understand there are more dangerous things, things that end up being written about in history books, etc., but I promise you, even those people have never done anything harder than being a first time parent to a newborn infant. It’s joyful and all of that, too, for sure, but it is beyond words the ups and downs and the never ending learning curve. Just when you think you’ve nailed it, you’ve “got this” … everything changes lol. You’re doing amazing. I remember feeling overwhelmed and inadequate and my husband would call during the day to check in on us and he’d ask me these questions: “is the baby safe? Is the baby fed and dry? Did the baby, at some point today, feel loved and cherished?” to all of which, of course, I answered yes. And he’d respond with, “Well, then you are doing all you can and need to be doing. What more can you ask of yourself? Nothing else matters.”. It still makes me a bit choked up to remember his voice telling me that over the phone all those years ago. We have such high expectations of ourselves but that is only an indication of just how much we love our children, how much we are aware of the importance of our role. All our children really want from us, especially when they are infants, is our presence, our calmness, our consistency. They don’t care about anything else because they are unaware of anything else. They don’t know that the laundry is in heaps or that the counters are a disaster or what not. They don’t know that you have some idealistic fantasy of motherhood playing in your head. And they don’t care. They won’t remember anything from this stage of their lives. They won’t remember the days you were less than perfect, the days you messed things up, the days when you weren’t in sync with their hunger, etc. All they will take away from this time is wether or not they felt safe and loved. That’s it. Everything else will fade for both you and your child. Every moment feels so immediate and so vitally important when they are that little and vulnerable and it’s your first time. They aren’t. It’s the fabric you weave over the days, weeks, months, years, that makes a beautiful life. The little mistakes you make along the way, the occasional really bad days …. They fade away and just add contrast and depth. ❤. And honestly, it’s impossible for you to know yet, but this stage will FLY by and you will have loads of time for all the things again before you know it. You’ll get really good at managing the unmanageable lol.
This is amazing, I just had a baby 2.5 weeks ago and had a c-section and preeclampsia, so I’m not back to myself at all along with learning how to be a first time parent. I love my son with all my heart, more than life itself and it’s been even more amazing so far to have him than I could ever have imagined. But it’s hard, it’s relentless and it’s a huge change. So everything you’ve said is so helpful as a reminder thankyou 🧡xxx
Just wait until Winnie gets a bit older. I felt so guilty about our dogs not getting as much attention. But now my son is 1 and LOVES them, so now their attention has doubled! ❤
The ending is why you are one of my favourite content creators. Thank you for creating such lovely, positive content but also keeping it real Meggan ❤
Ah girl thank you for watching along and being here ❤️❤️
You honestly the best Mum🥺 I can’t deal with Winnie she is such a happy baby! They are all so lucky to have you both! Congratulations Niall - we knew you’d do it. Such a cosy vlog!🍁
Becoming a mum can be overwhelming, as much as you feel sooo grateful. It's normal. Sending love and hugs❤
You and Win are too cute! So happy the vlogs are back, they’re the coziest ❤
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I've followed you for years and your vlogs are still so comforting for me, no matter what mood i'm in you motivate me and cheer me up. I felt so happy when you announced your wedding and pregnancy like i would for a close friend. This new chapter seems to have brought out the very best in you and you're doing an amazing job. I'm also super excited for Niall's book - It's going to be so helpful for so many people. Lots of love xoxo
You are honestly doing so well juggling everything & being a new mum, I think you're AMAZING Meggan! Winnie has so many expressions already she's adorable also the dogs look really content, they seem to have adjusted fine don't be so hard on yourself. Congrats again to Niall with his book 📚❤🥰
Thank you for always keeping it so real Meggan. Remember that all you can ever do is your best and you’re still adapting to this new life. If anyone can do it then it’s you. Take time for you, one day at a time ❤
You're doing amazing Megan and the proof is in how happy little Winnie looks! It's also completely normal to feel overwhelmed when you have so much going on at the one time and you're a first time Mum! You also have a great support network around you by the looks of it so take the time you need for you too, away from everything just to de-stress or unwind! ❤️
Meggan your vlogs are too too too realistic and your baby is looking too too cute you are my inspiration and I wish you have a best day ahead💖💫🙂
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You are doing amazing meggan and Winnie is growing so beautifully been following your journey for so many years and I'm so proud and inspired by you,Also so happy the vlogs are back we've missed you so excited to watch your journey as a mom and to watch Winny grow.Sending so much love to your beautifull little family❤
Hey Meggan, I just wanted to say you're doing great as a mom! No one has their shit together as a mom of littles (especially in the newborn phase). Just try to give yourself grace and use your village as much as you need. 💗
Thanks for the end of the video 🙏 I’m a July mum as well, and I feel this anxiety sometimes too! It’s helps to know I’m not alone! Thank you so much ♥️
As usual you keep it real , you're smashing it as mummy and love the vlogs , mummies out there can resonate x x
So happy to see you on this new Journey with Whinnie / it is the cutest and I missed your vlogs when you were away! Love this new chapter for you 💕
Hiya Meggan, so sorry if you’re already aware of this! I used to pump the same as you, for a bottle in the morning and the eve. You were talking about not getting enough milk with the pump in the evenings. Due to the prolactin (milk making hormone!) levels in your body being highest at night (around 12-6 am) you will produce lots more milk typically in the morning (especially if you’re feeling loved/cosy/good oxytocin levels), and in the evenings it’s when your milk is at its lowest production level. So in the evening you will probably not produce as much with the pump. What I did was pumped more than enough in the morning for one bottle, popped it all into the fridge, pumped as much as I could at night, and popped that in the fridge as well. In the morning the milks will be the same temperature so you can mix them, and then you will hopefully have enough for two bottles. Breast milk will keep for max 48 hours in the fridge 😊 I hope this helps you or any breastfeeding mummy! Loads of love to you, Niall and lovely Winnie xxx
The only things is milk produced in the morning contains high levels of cortisol that wakes baby up and night time milk contains melatonin to help baby sleep x
Now reading back your comment I’m not sure that you were suggesting to mix morning milk with evening actually 😂❤
I was suggesting that actually! 😅 I am aware that milk produced at different times of day contains different hormones and nutrients, but a baby drinking (for example) a full bottle of 100ml of night time milk with 40ml of morning milk at nighttime is better than them not getting a full feed, at least that’s my opinion. It also takes the pressure off Meggan having to pump so much in the evening, which is better for her mental health. This is just what I found and what other bf mums I spoke to found so some of it is anecdotal evidence, but based around the science of prolactin levels. Totally get your concern about the cortisol though, makes complete sense 😊
@@naomitrollopeillustration aww ok that makes sense thanks for clarifying x
You’re doing such an amazing job as a mum and juggling Winnie work at the same time ❤
It can be very stressful and overwhelming at first especially when it comes to feeding/ the worry about milk supply.
You’ve got this 🌿
And congratulations to Naill, what a great achievement!
You honestly the best Mum🥺 I can’t deal with Winnie she is such a happy baby! Congrats to you and Nial Megan you two are going be great parents!!❤❤
We’re here for you lovely🥰 you’re doing SO well keep going✨💕
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hi meg! i just wanted to come here and say that i never thought i wanted to be a mum but after seeing your pregnancy journey and now with baby win i have been so inspired to want a family of my own. the way you and niall are working through this is so beautiful to watch and it made me realize how important it is to have a partner that is there for you, full support because it really is a team effort to raise a baby. i am so inspired by you and hopefully one day i can be lucky to have a family of my own as well🩷 all my love!! you are doing amazing!
I've pre-ordered Niall's cookbook for my boyfriend, its honestly going to be the best thing for him because he always struggles to find meal preps that have enough protein in that actually taste good and its a nightmare to try and track every little thing on my fitness pal! Honestly genuis and would have ordered it regardless of me following your channel Meg, you should be so proud he's smashed it!!! Also you're the best mum and Winnie is the genuinely cutest baby ever! 💕
Soo happy to see your vlogs back in my subscription feed! Love your videos they always bring a smile to my face ❤
You are doing amazing Meggan, take it one day at a time💕 I am feeling overwhelmed at the moment because we just bought a house and a lot of change is happening and even though it’s exciting, it’s very overwhelming! I have had a couple of cries, so I get you girl🩷🩷🩷 Winnie is the cutest ever and congratulations to Niall on his book!!🫶🏼🫶🏼
You're doing such a great job I love your positivity but also how real you are 💕 feeling overwhelmed is a horrible feeling but take one day at a time 💗💕
I just have to say I don’t watch any moms on TH-cam, I had a really traumatic birth with my first and a really hard postpartum with my second and it’s been 3 1/2 years since my second and I’m still working on my pelvic floor, etc because it was just a lot on my body. Watching other moms on TH-cam is very triggering for me because they never show the hard stuff, how they are overwhelmed, aren’t fitting in their clothes, all those things and it makes me feel like crap so I choose to not watch so I don’t get down. You show it all and I genuinely love watching you as a mom, you show reality and more moms need to see that so we don’t feel alone in the struggles, so thank you ❤
the american eagle baggy cargo jeans are AMAZING!!! perfect for what u described!!
The little dance part with Niall and Win made my day 😂😂 You're doing amazing Meg. Absolutely loving these videos ❤
Meggan you look amazing!! I’m obsessed with those jeans on you. And Winnie is so cute. Love seeing how happy you get during fall 🧡🧡
Love love love the videos, updates, and that Niall went live with the cookbook… so great!
Also 100% feel the same about my pup. Guilty almost or like I’m neglecting her, but I’m sure they know you love them!
So happy that you’re back to TH-cam ❤ and can’t wait for the new guide from Beyond! 🎉
Heres a tip for waking up without bedhead! When you lay down push all your hair upwards (as if you were upside down - lol so hard to describe) so that its like hanging off your pillow upwards! Love your videos girly theyre so wholesome🧡
Sweetie honestly that overwhelmed feeling is so justified I don’t even know how you’ve gotten with brand meetings in London and work deadlines so quickly after having lil win. When I have my own babs I’m hopefully planning on hibernating from the world till I or people get used to me having a plus one everywhere I go. And mums should have nap breaks like their babs it’s full on, basically it’s own job.
So glad your vlogs are back!! ❤ Win is absolutely beautiful 😍 hope your well 🥰
Thank you lovely!! Hope you are too 🥰🥰
Megan’s vlogs are truly magical. I can be in such a sad mood, having a stressful day or just feeling down and then I watch a vlog and suddenly the world just seems a little lighter. Thank you💗
I’m curious are you having lactation cookies? Really random but a recipe popped up on my feed (not pregnant but the recipe looked delicious) and thought since Niall enjoys cooking and recipes, if you’d perhaps make a video doing a little recipe? Sending love and light 💗✨
So excited to watch this after work! Just wanted to pop on to say hello and I’m happy you’re back 🥹❤️
This vlog was so real and relatable! Parenting definitely has its ups and downs, but you're doing an amazing job.
Totally related to the pump/feeding worries, I used to get it so bad when pumping for the boys! Also THE BEST FREAKING LEGGINGS, I’m fully prepared to have a bluee only gym wardrobe, best in the bizzzz! X
I missed you so much! I’m thinking about getting pregnant soon and you’re such an inspiration for keeping fitness and balance.
You are an awesome human. Why everyone keeps watching. Congrats to you boy! 🥳😊
I’m so excited for the family Christmas vlogs ❤️🎄
Ah megghan feel better it all comes together in the end its hard for first time mums especially working ones can't beat a good cry ❤
I love that you’re still vlogging since becoming a mum🤍
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What ive learnt as a mum is to take each day as it comes, dont get me wrong i have anxiety about upcoming things (certainly not as a big as urs tho!) but tbh u got a lot going on darlin, n yes the guilt and frustration with breastfeeding is hard. I stopped at 2 months, we did a mix of booby milk n formula. But no matter what happens with Winnies feeding, ur body is making milk especially for her, that is amazing!! It honestly is so lovely knowing ur body is making milk to feed ur baby! Seriously 8 months in, im still mindblown we made a baby! Haha. U are doing everything u can for ur little one, n she is so loved. N seeing Niall so happy omg i preordered his book of course! Cant wait. Ty for ur honest vid, its refreshing to see. Really missed ur vids xx
Can’t get enough of baby Win! ❤ Don’t worry too much about the pups right now. She knows you have your babe to care for. If anything, you have enhanced her life giving her a new human to love on! AND I wanted to add here, if you design proper fitting jeans, I bet they would be amazing!! 🥰❤️
Love this! Proud of Niall!
I hear you can't beat that baby smile first thing in the morning I'm a grandma now and miss those morning baby smiles enjoy ❤
100% feel you on the guilt with your dog! I had my son in May and feel the exact same way with my dog! She’s a human dog too and it makes me feel horribly that I can’t cuddle her as frequently as I’d love to because I’m so busy caring for my son or running around.
I just love you guys so much :) ❤
The MyFitnessPal barcode in Niall’s book is just so clever wish every recipe book came with that feature gonna make life so much easier👏
I quite like the idea of giving your dogs a little treat after their food. It's like a dessert for them isn't it 😄
Love your videos. So excited for y'all's new journey with your little one. Definitely your hormones that are making you extra sweaty! I feel that, still breastfeeding my 1 year old and my hormones are still all over the place.
Currently have an 11 week old and I feel you with not being able to pump enough for a bottle feed demand💆🏼♀️ I’ve been giving a “top up” bottle before bed rather than a full feed. Otherwise I’d have to pump around 7oz which unless it’s first thing in the morning it’s not happening 😂💆🏼♀️ So breastfeed and then before going to bed have a smaller feed ready in a bottle for them for you or your partner to give. Baby’s been sleeping much better for me this way and also gives partner that feeding time aswell as space for you tooo❤️ love how relatable this is, makes it feel that little easier knowing other woman are going through the same and understand the struggles❤️
Kind of embarrassed to admit that the M&S bit made me so so excited for the festive season. It's my baby's first Christmas too! 🥺
Aww when you said baby squish 🥹. My daughter Autumn was nicknamed baby squish at birth and it’s just the cutest. Win is so so cute.. enjoy every second, you’re all doing great 🥰
I loved hearing this cos thats what our daughters nickname is now! When i was pregnant it was "ginger bub" but then "little one" n we stuck with that. I then had so many nicknames for her when she was born n now we stick with squish!! 🥺
@@junipericeglitter awww bless, it’s so cute isn’t it! Is she ginger by the way? My squish is 🥰
Certainly in the sunlight her hair flashes a beautiful ginger shade, but on first glance its a very fair ginger, some angles look blonde! Its so lovely (but im biased haha)
My partners hair is dark gingery brown n his beard is a dark ginger so we knew there'd be some in our little one 🩷
@@junipericeglitter awww bless. How lovely 🥰
I need the mushroom cardigan!!! 🍄
I don’t have enough milk when I don’t eat enough and pump. latch your baby on and then pump. Drink plenty of fluids sleep and make sure u eat meals not snacks and sleep too. Do it every two hour or so don’t t stress either ❤ and you will have lots of milk
Followed your pregnancy Meg while I was pregnant with my twins! My boys LOVE the baby sensory channel on TH-cam wjth the fruits and veg🤣 so grateful for your videos xx
I have always love watching you guys sending loads of love and baby is sooo cute ❤❤❤
Hi Megan , Niall and Winnie .
I’ve just subscribed to the skin and me going to give it a try ❤. Also just pre ordered Niall’s book 😊. You look amazing hun , and are such a natural mumma . Love your vlogs . Beautiful family unit ❤. Xx
My 8 year old daughters name in Winnie. Short for Winifred after my grandma! I was so happy to see that you names your beautiful daughter that! Congrats
I love having my cup of coffee it's my me time before I clock in for work
So,so love your new family style videos you are smashing it as a mum, wife, business owner and you still get in your workouts.True inspiration ❤❤❤
Purchased. Niles has a unique talent for tasty and healthy combos. Love your hair Meggan and the little baby and animals. Blessings to you all.
You are doing amazing Meggan🫶
One day at a time, remember to take some time for you! Sending you lots of love💛
watching her makes me wanna have a baby as well. omg she is soo precious
Absolutely adoring those vlogs 🥰😍❤️
Love this ! Hope you are well Megan! Also where is that long sleeve green top from
It’s lovely xx
Does anyone know the coffee machine? I was hoping megg would've lunked it
My boobs didn't shrink at all and I breastfed for years! They're still great and I'm in my forties, have no fear.
Also remember breastfeeding is all supply and demand. Feed her on demand and it'll be plentiful. Stay on a schedule and it can dwindle ❤
Winnie looks like the picture perfect gerber baby!!!! (might just be a USA thing😅) but she is literally perfection. wow ❤
Thanks for the vlog, my baby 4w younger then yours and its good to see how you deal with situations and to know what to expect 😃 pls keep feeding us it does help a lot 😊
Win is just aDORable 🥹🥰❤.It's completely understandable that you're feeling overwhelmed. Remember it is only your second week back to work at both Bluee and Beyond. You are just getting the hang of it and it takes time, especially with two deadlines in the same week 🫶. Sending you lots of love and hugs and thank you for sharing your downs as well ❤.
That baby rain coat! ❤ and wow I need those leggings and the recycling on the material and packing 🤗🎉
So cute isn’t it!!! 🥹
Hi Megan an, I love the way you do your vlogs. A little bit of your everything. What a beautiful family you are. winnie looks like you megan. ❤❤❤
Hey Meggan, sorry i spelt your name with 1 g instead of 2. What did I win, so excited! Hope to hear from you ❤
My health visitor used to work in neo natal and what she said to me reqlly helped my anxiety over pumping. I started off pumping so well then it basically was nothing and I felt horrible about it, like I was failing. But she said that when I am feeding my little one on the boob he will 100% be getting plenty. Breastfeeding is a hormonal thing (just as hormones play a massive factor in giving birth). To produce milk you need oxytocin which when your baby is on the boob is obviously in full supply. However your body finds it difficult to produce oxytocin when a machine is attached to you. That is why often pumping doesn't work or is more difficult for some women.
Long story short, it's not you, you are amazing and baby win is so lucky to have you. You are doing amazingly.
When she was on neonatal she would often have the mums pump while looking at their baby or holding their hand (if they could) and this helped produce that lovely oxytocin that they needed for pumping milk.
I hope this helps like it helped me.
I would LOVE to get Niall's cookbook but the shipping to my country is so insanely expensive that I don't think I can😥 Congrats to him anyway!!!!💯🥳
You’re doing amazing ❤❤❤❤
Just opened youtube, upload from seconds ago - perfect 🎉
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My daughter would always give me the filthiest looks when I was pumping in her presence 😂 it's like you're robbing them haha. Just an FYI, you'll always express less on an evening compared to the morning. Knowing this made me feel less stressed but I've definitely been there so sending love ❤ xx
Thanks gorge! Yeah I just have found recently my evening supply is a lot lower than it was a couple weeks bad so stressing 😂😭 xxx
Meg you're doing amazing. Win is thriving. I am EBF my 12 week old baby boy :) It's normal when you're breastfeeding and then you pump not to get as much as you may think, anywhere between 0.5 oz- 3oz would be normal, it shows she is latching well. I heard no pump is as efficient as baby on the breast. Once Win is having plenty of wet nappies and dirty (although these slow down for BF baby as the weeks go on) good weight gain and seems content after a feed she's getting enough :)
Dog guilt here too but promise it gets easier ❤
Hollister sell great baggy jeans that are still flattering on the waist! They’re called ‘Dad jeans’, highly recommend!
I can’t find the book on my US Amazon, is it only available in the UK?
I hear you with the jeans. I’m 5 months postpartum and not a single pair fit. Definitely had to get all new pants 😂. And seriously I run SO HOT now, I’m always pouring sweat. I swear I’m gonna be out in a t-shirt in winter 😅
Also, i had to giggle at a comment u made. N this shows how good my memory can be sometimes. On a previous video u talked of skincare n said u dont like the thick heavy creams/anything thick n heavy etc on ur face. And someone commented "my boyfriend overheard that n said what the hell are u watching?!" 🤣🤣🤣 xx
Your doing an amazing job ❤
Love your videos! I get what you mean about the wide hips, my baby was born in July and I still can’t find jeans that fit! Would you be able to link the ones from Bershka that you found?! Thank you! :) xx
I've pre-ordered nail book
You look absolutely amazing ❤
Hey honey
You are doing a great job, you look amazing. Thanks for being you 😊
I wanted to suggest to drink Body Armour, the sports drink. It did wonders for my daughter when she was breast feeding. We had heard from someone else who tried it on social media and it really did help! Hopefully you will see this and give it a try. I believe it’s the coconut water in it. Good luck! Also love you and your adorable little family 💜
I liked your vlog 👍and I wish you a great day 🌞
34:54 Rocked this look
Do you maybe think it might be worth dropping the pumping if it’s causing you stress for now? I had too as it was causing me too much worry. It is normal to get less out pumping than what Winnie would be able too, it doesn’t mean you don’t have enough milk. I didn’t see the point in it when other than my husband having the chance to feed my baby as I still had to pump when she was given the bottle in the night to keep up the supply & demand and I couldn’t be bothered with the washing of pump parts.
I’m sure Niall would still wake up with you in the night and get you water/ snacks. Some of my fondest memories of the early days was mine & husbands chats or quiet laughs to funny TH-cam vids in the middle of the night whilst I fed.
Sending love from one breastfeeding mama to another xxx
What bras are you using? 🥰
What was the pregnancy/delivery book Meggan mentioned a few times while pregnant?? Been scanning her past videos and can’t find it anywhere!
Me tooo!
It’s by siobhan miller on hypnobirthing! Xx
Thank you!!! 🫶🏼
I don’t see the 25% off on the app?
Us friends, how long did it take for bluee to arrive at your house?
Meggan, thank you for sharing and keeping it real. You are the best mum! You have it together more than you realize! Winnie is absolutely precious! Congratulations to Niall! I just love your sweet family! Sending you big hugs and love from the USA! ❤️