I love what you say about his “big emotions.” I remember being a little freaked out when my son started having tantrums. It’s so nice to hear sometimes that my kid is “normal” and I haven’t done anything wrong. This is just how all kids grow up and learn. Also struggling right now with how to teach him good habits (currently 18 months) to manage emotions while also validating that his emotions are real and important to me, even the bad/sad ones. Love all the real mom talk! Thank you!
Cannot believe he is 1 already! I just wanted to say, as one of those mamas that can’t exclusively breastfeed, I don’t think you need to feel guilty about talking about the struggles of nursing. Every feeding journey has it’s own drawbacks and benefits. I really appreciate that you’re always sensitive about it and recognize what a blessing it is to be able to nurse. I hope the weaning journey goes well!💕
ROWAN TOOK HIS FIRST STEPS a few days ago and we caught it on camera! Follow me on Instagram to see! instagram.com/MeganEAcuna Also I meant to say Rowan is 28.5” tall, not 26.5” haha! He was 26.5 and his 9 month appointment so I got my wires crossed 😂
I totally understand that feeling of trapped. We are super grateful and love being a mom, but ya we loose ourselves. I catch myself saying, "man it feels like i am always taking care of everyone else but not myself." Our needs get pushed to the back. I am glad you have family near you that can help!. Sadly we don't have anyone near us, so everything falls on my lap and i find myself exhausted most days. I am still grateful though and love being a mom. I just wish there was a more balance way of doing it all and feeling no so tired :-) Also BOOK club!! Yes please!! lol I am soo into fantasy books and i am sure you probably have read a handful of the ones i have.
I’m feeling this way, my baby is 1 month and I get caught feeling guilty because like you I always wanted to be a mom and now I feel like I’m not enjoying it as much as I thought I would. ( I know you didn’t say you felt that :) )I’m totally in love with my baby but life feels mundane and I’m very stuck to a timer. I also am very sleep deprived. Looking forward to our next milestones so I can feel a little more normal too!
I felt that way too at first and felt super guilty about it, I had always wanted to be a mom and then I didn’t get all the happy feelings I was expecting. But it got way better each month and now at almost a year I’m loving it! Don’t worry, I’m sure It’ll get better for you too! ❤️
The first month was so so hard. Things started to get better after 4 weeks and once he started social smiling (could start learning what made him happy).
Hey girl! Love your videos! I have a 3 week old and I heavily rely on your content to get me through things. The mundane day to day stuff I feel on all levels. Thank you for sharing your journey. I am the only mom in my friend group rn and I’m 24 turning 25 in November. Your channel has made me feel more connected to other younger moms. ❤️
Definitely watch Xalli Griswold and Milena Ciciotti here on TH-cam! They are both young moms. Also check on Facebook and see if there’s a mom group for your city. Mine has definitely helped me feel less alone. 💙
As far as hobbies to stay sane and keep an identity outside of “mom”, I go to Barnes and Noble once a week for about two hours -alone . Being away from my son physically helps for sure!
It’s so interesting that in your country epidurals are so normal! In the UK barely anyone gets an epidural, and the doctors and nurses are really against giving you an epidural unless it is absolutely necessary. My mom was in labour for 30 hours with my brother, and wasn’t given an epidural. It’s interesting the cultural differences towards childbirth. Just some UK input, well done for going o’natural! Xxx
For some reason before I had a kid I thought a one year old was somewhat grown. My baby is 9 months and I’m like you’re still a baby. Also I just think people should allow people to be. Every situation presents its own issues. We shouldn’t feel like we’re complaining about breastfeeding because we’re lucky to breastfeed. Breast feeding is hard. We should be able to talk about those difficulties without offending anyone.
I can totally relate with the body image! I did get an epidural (rough labor with induction). But proud of my birth, and especially proud of breastfeeding because I was unsure if I would be able to do it. I didn't hate my body before, but really just didn't value or appreciate it. I'm 4.5mpp and pretty proud of my body even though I'm holding onto extra weight (also haven't gotten back into working out due to the physical demands of bf!) But you speaking about your return to exercising is encouraging for me looking to the future. I also feel like my life revolves around my baby most days, which I'm not complaining about. But I really do wish I could just clean my house, put the laundry away and exercise some days. I'm just staying patient knowing these years are short and reminding myself to soak it all in. But I can relate to you on so many things so thank you for sharing your update!! ♥️
Whipped Cream is excellent for taste sensory play! Also putting items inside (secured with duct tape) of a gallon freezer bag like (marbles, chunky glitter, googly eyes) are good too
I enjoy how honest you are with motherhood. For me, breastfeeding has never made me feel trapped.i have 3 boys and have been breastfeeding/tandem feeding for 4.5 years now. Currently feeding my 8 month old and a 2.5 year old. So for the momma who doesn't wanna quit, you are in good company!
I think when you start weaning and are completely done, you’ll feel more back to yourself. More freedom to go off and do your own thing for more than a couple hours at a time. That’s what I’m struggling with the most right now. I can only leave the house for a little bit at a time and while I’m gone, I’m just thinking about having to be back soon to breastfeed. It’s a sacrifice (a good one) but it doesn’t last forever. I think when I’m done breastfeeding, I want to plan a weekend girls trip. That sounds like a great idea!
Especially love your postpartum update here, Megan! I have had to travel for work every weekend the past month & have left my 11 month old with my in laws, and will say it has gone a LONG way toward me getting to feel more like "just me" again. I don't think I was as aware as you are of that trapped feeling until I had inadvertently "escaped" the trap. ;) It is so fueling to my parenting to have the opportunity/necessity of these handful of summer days away from my LO, and I hope you will find the next dreams and adventures for you & Matt - and sometimes with Rowan. :)
I wanted to nurse and desperately tried for 3 months but I eventually had to stop, by my own choice and not by my choice. Little girl was 6 weeks early, so my milk never fully established, she had a horrible latch and the lactation consultant was horribly insensitive and guilted me because "fed is best, and formula is lazy and if I nursed that meant I loved her".. so from the get-go I wasn't set up for success. Once I went back to work at 3 months and got the COVID shot, my milk dried up from stress and a combination of other things. I give you mad props for nursing this long, if I could, I would, but my mental health was so bad that I HAD to stop, but with baby #2, I want to try to go as long as I can go. You are doing an amazing job. You are so real and relatable with your videos and it's incredibly appreciated
I so relate to this! My son was almost full term but IUGR and very drowsy the first few days due to low blood sugar and my emergency c section meant that my milk took almost a week to come in. He never latched right and I drove myself crazy pumping constantly until 4 months. A LC I saw told me the reason why power pumping and trying my hardest to get my supply up wasn’t working was because “my body wasn’t meant to feed a machine.” I tried so hard but could never produce more than 8 oz a day. I ended up stopping pumping at 4 months and while it still makes me sad that for some reason my body wasn’t able to produce enough, I’m mentally feeling better because I’m not trying to force my body into doing something it can’t do
@@erykahdanae6847 absolutely!! I pumped every hour and a half to two hours every day and through the night. I wore my pump day in and day out and never went too far from the wall. I bought the supplements, the cookies, the shakes and I gave it my EVERYTHING but there were so many cards stacked against me. My daughter was 6lbs when she was born and was 8lbs at her 3 month appt. she was so small and so skinny.. I could only make 8 oz a day combined. As soon as we switched to formula she was happy and the weight just pounded on. She’s now a healthy, chunky 17lb 6 month old and I couldn’t be happier for my choice.
Just want to say thank you for putting this content out. My son is 6 months and I love him to pieces AND it’s really hard to nurse him and feel like myself and get enough sleep and be on a timer, ect. I really connect with a lot of the things you’re feeling. My son just started pulling up to standing and it’s A LOT. Like, you just turned six months, please slow down a little! I’m not ready for him to start walking 😅 Idk, I just feel like being his mom is all consuming sometimes and when he naps I just blob and try to catch my breath instead of doing something productive. But I also love it and it’s been a lifetime dream of mine to be in this stage of my life. Anyway, that’s a long way of saying I feel you and appreciate you.
I noticed you have a different ball for the lovevery ball drop toy. The wooden ones are so loud that my baby starts squinting her eyes every time we get that out to play with it in anticipation of the noise 🤣 We'll have to find some balls like you have and I think she'll like it better.
I have three daughters and my first only nursed for three months she was very lazy and the doctor said she didn’t like to work for it. My second daughter I nursed for nine months and I to also add formula because we found out she had Cystic Fibrosis (at 8 days old) we needed to add calories to her diet. My third baby girl was 9lbs 4oz at birth (she also has CF) I nursed her for 16 months. Each baby is different and breastfeeding can be heard at times and it is the most beautiful thing in the world. Everyone chooses what is best for their baby and themselves. ❤️❤️❤️🤗🤗🤗🤗😘😘😘😘
My son just turned 1 on June 22nd. I started weaning him around 9 months and transitioning him to formula. The saggy breast thing is most definitely real. Breastfeeding cause my breasts to sag as well. About a month after breastfeeding they tightened just a little bit 🤏 but they most definitely are not the same. I've never had perky breasts but they don't sit up like they used to. And when I been over you can see the loose skin. Our sons are both beautiful and healthy and the whole experience was so worth it.
I can relate soooo much to not being ready for another baby while still kind of wanting another baby relatively soon. I always thought that I would have my children close together so that they can really share interests, play with each other while they're at the age that they want to play certain things, talk to each other when they get closer to puberty, be able to be there for each other throughout, ect. I guess relate to each other, you could say. Cause if you have a way younger sibling, of course you still love them, but you won't really have that "we grew up together and did everything together, we learned about life together" kind of thing. However, now that I have a baby, I'm really not ready to start trying for nr 2, and sometimes I almost feel guilty about that, because it's not like I don't love my baby or like I don't enjoy the baby stage, you know what I mean? These first years are so precious, but they're also a lot, and I want to be able to give my children my all, and I don't feel like I'd manage if I had another baby right now. But that also means kind of coming to terms with the fact that my dream of having children close together won't happen. Maybe it was a naive dream in the first place, because life doesn't work out like that, but I see other mums who are able to do it, and idk. Just wanted to say thank you for talking about it because you're an amazing mama and I look up to you especially when it comes to motherhood and it really helps to hear other mamas relating you know?
A few months behind you baby wise and this content is so needed and validating. Feel the trying to be more then a mom stuff. Solidarity especially hard having a covid baby
When my little guys turned one and weren’t sleeping well at naps we cut out morning naps so only a nap at 1 and they sleep until almost 4 sometimes…it’s tough at first but they adjust
Rowan is getting so big. Congratulations 🎉🎈🍾🎊 is your family Meagan like your mother and father going to be apart of your vlogs? You hair looks very healthy. You look really great and doing good as a first time mother
You definitely have to remember that each phase is temporary when it comes to motherhood and raising a child. I will say that each age brings about it's own challenges, but overall, as kids get older and they're more independent, life feels a bit more freeing. My son is 5.5 years old now and I feel like I can barely remember his newborn/toddler days. Kids grow fast and we adjust. The time that they are babies is so short lived in the grand scheme of things, but in the moment it feels SO LONG. Gradually, you will find your time again. In terms of things to look forward to - traveling and adventure are what I look forward the most, for myself and also my family. It's so cool to see the world and have your kid experience it too.
My little one does the same thing at the boob. It happened all of a sudden at 4 months. I think it’s just his reaction to heavy letdown, in an attempt to control it himself? I noticed it would happen most if he had a stretch of days of being hungrier., so it seems like it’s related to how my body kept up with demand. Anyway, I just watched a video about boobs led by an obgyn, and actually breastfeeding (even the pulling away part, haha) isn’t responsible for breast sagging - it’s actually because of the hormonal rollercoaster your body goes through, which softens the (muscle? Tendon? Tissue? Lol) upper part of your breast. Diet, genetics, smoking, and number of pregnancies affect the perkiness of the boobs - just FYI! Thank you for voicing your worries and the perceived negatives of motherhood. It really feels like a weight lifts to hear another mom (who loves motherhood like you do!) share the same struggles and conflicting emotions. It’s so hard to appreciate where your little one is at while looking forward to getting your autonomy back 😅 I think there’s also a lot of pressure to DO more, and that the modern mom can DO it all. But we don’t have to. We know our most important job is raising our kids. It’s just hard sometimes how immediately all-encompassing it becomes. You’re a pretty self-aware person and you’re not going to completely lose yourself in motherhood. But that fear is still there. You got this, mama! I personally believe Life is merely to be enjoyed. Sometimes that concept of life is frustratingly simple - but you’re acing it in spades! Sending love to you and your TODDLER!!!!! 😱
Omgggg!! My baby boy is gonna be 1 soon and I completely understand you I am also breastfeeding my baby. This is my 3rd baby but it feels like my first I waited 9 years lol to have my third anyways don't feel guilty his one already he will probably only want it when he goes to bed and eventually stop
I was literally waiting for your video, it gets me through my Mondays! And I couldn't relate more, I exclusively breastfeed too and Noah is now 6 months old, and both me and my partner are vaccinated and I miss my old life so much, I feel so bad for saying it but the constant routine is just, well boring, and I adore my son but I miss waking up whenever I want, and making spontaneous plans and going out with my gfs! I miss my body, and my boobs! I clearly miss it all 😄 so if you do get loads of suggestions on how to feel yourself again please do a video about them as I'm also desperate to be Lucy and not just mummy, loads of love! Xx
The only thing that has worked for us was moving to a Montessori floor bed! We tried everything. When my son goes down for a nap or bed, we just lay with him and pretend to be asleep and he is learning to put himself to sleep. Within a few nights he was sleeping through 12 hours and taking champion naps.
can i say we stopped BF at 9 months & my boobs totally shrank even small then pre pregnancy & they’re so much more saggy now. it can be discouraging but almost freeing? 😅
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I love what you say about his “big emotions.” I remember being a little freaked out when my son started having tantrums. It’s so nice to hear sometimes that my kid is “normal” and I haven’t done anything wrong. This is just how all kids grow up and learn. Also struggling right now with how to teach him good habits (currently 18 months) to manage emotions while also validating that his emotions are real and important to me, even the bad/sad ones. Love all the real mom talk! Thank you!
A taste safe sensory play idea is blending/crushing up Cheerios into taste-friendly sand!
This is great!!!
Cannot believe he is 1 already! I just wanted to say, as one of those mamas that can’t exclusively breastfeed, I don’t think you need to feel guilty about talking about the struggles of nursing. Every feeding journey has it’s own drawbacks and benefits. I really appreciate that you’re always sensitive about it and recognize what a blessing it is to be able to nurse. I hope the weaning journey goes well!💕
ROWAN TOOK HIS FIRST STEPS a few days ago and we caught it on camera! Follow me on Instagram to see! instagram.com/MeganEAcuna
Also I meant to say Rowan is 28.5” tall, not 26.5” haha! He was 26.5 and his 9 month appointment so I got my wires crossed 😂
Yay go Rowan! I love watching your videos. I have a 3 month old boy. Breastfeeding is a challenge. You did a full year. That is awesome.
he screems alot
@@danielssentongo1213 Yeah, he’s a baby 😂
@@danielssentongo1213 a boy is gana screem alot and bang tables!!!
does he through down things when angry ?
I totally understand that feeling of trapped. We are super grateful and love being a mom, but ya we loose ourselves. I catch myself saying, "man it feels like i am always taking care of everyone else but not myself." Our needs get pushed to the back. I am glad you have family near you that can help!. Sadly we don't have anyone near us, so everything falls on my lap and i find myself exhausted most days. I am still grateful though and love being a mom. I just wish there was a more balance way of doing it all and feeling no so tired :-) Also BOOK club!! Yes please!! lol I am soo into fantasy books and i am sure you probably have read a handful of the ones i have.
I’m feeling this way, my baby is 1 month and I get caught feeling guilty because like you I always wanted to be a mom and now I feel like I’m not enjoying it as much as I thought I would. ( I know you didn’t say you felt that :) )I’m totally in love with my baby but life feels mundane and I’m very stuck to a timer. I also am very sleep deprived. Looking forward to our next milestones so I can feel a little more normal too!
The first few months are so hard, I promise you’re doing your best and it’ll get easier to go with the flow 💕
I felt that way too at first and felt super guilty about it, I had always wanted to be a mom and then I didn’t get all the happy feelings I was expecting. But it got way better each month and now at almost a year I’m loving it! Don’t worry, I’m sure It’ll get better for you too! ❤️
Thank you for the encouragement!! 💜
The first month was so so hard. Things started to get better after 4 weeks and once he started social smiling (could start learning what made him happy).
Hey girl! Love your videos! I have a 3 week old and I heavily rely on your content to get me through things. The mundane day to day stuff I feel on all levels. Thank you for sharing your journey. I am the only mom in my friend group rn and I’m 24 turning 25 in November. Your channel has made me feel more connected to other younger moms. ❤️
Definitely watch Xalli Griswold and Milena Ciciotti here on TH-cam! They are both young moms. Also check on Facebook and see if there’s a mom group for your city. Mine has definitely helped me feel less alone. 💙
As far as hobbies to stay sane and keep an identity outside of “mom”, I go to Barnes and Noble once a week for about two hours -alone . Being away from my son physically helps for sure!
It’s so interesting that in your country epidurals are so normal! In the UK barely anyone gets an epidural, and the doctors and nurses are really against giving you an epidural unless it is absolutely necessary. My mom was in labour for 30 hours with my brother, and wasn’t given an epidural. It’s interesting the cultural differences towards childbirth. Just some UK input, well done for going o’natural! Xxx
I enjoy when you talk about your hobbies and other non mom stuff too! You totally got me addicted to ACOTAR
For some reason before I had a kid I thought a one year old was somewhat grown. My baby is 9 months and I’m like you’re still a baby.
Also I just think people should allow people to be. Every situation presents its own issues. We shouldn’t feel like we’re complaining about breastfeeding because we’re lucky to breastfeed. Breast feeding is hard. We should be able to talk about those difficulties without offending anyone.
This! Also, I feel lucky to breastfeed but also know I persisted through a lot of challenges to make it work.
I can totally relate with the body image! I did get an epidural (rough labor with induction). But proud of my birth, and especially proud of breastfeeding because I was unsure if I would be able to do it. I didn't hate my body before, but really just didn't value or appreciate it. I'm 4.5mpp and pretty proud of my body even though I'm holding onto extra weight (also haven't gotten back into working out due to the physical demands of bf!) But you speaking about your return to exercising is encouraging for me looking to the future.
I also feel like my life revolves around my baby most days, which I'm not complaining about. But I really do wish I could just clean my house, put the laundry away and exercise some days. I'm just staying patient knowing these years are short and reminding myself to soak it all in. But I can relate to you on so many things so thank you for sharing your update!! ♥️
Whipped Cream is excellent for taste sensory play! Also putting items inside (secured with duct tape) of a gallon freezer bag like (marbles, chunky glitter, googly eyes) are good too
I enjoy how honest you are with motherhood. For me, breastfeeding has never made me feel trapped.i have 3 boys and have been breastfeeding/tandem feeding for 4.5 years now. Currently feeding my 8 month old and a 2.5 year old. So for the momma who doesn't wanna quit, you are in good company!
I think when you start weaning and are completely done, you’ll feel more back to yourself. More freedom to go off and do your own thing for more than a couple hours at a time. That’s what I’m struggling with the most right now. I can only leave the house for a little bit at a time and while I’m gone, I’m just thinking about having to be back soon to breastfeed. It’s a sacrifice (a good one) but it doesn’t last forever. I think when I’m done breastfeeding, I want to plan a weekend girls trip. That sounds like a great idea!
A girls weekend sounds amazing 😍
I’d love to see you do a video on expectations of having a baby vs. what’s it’s really like!
Especially love your postpartum update here, Megan! I have had to travel for work every weekend the past month & have left my 11 month old with my in laws, and will say it has gone a LONG way toward me getting to feel more like "just me" again. I don't think I was as aware as you are of that trapped feeling until I had inadvertently "escaped" the trap. ;) It is so fueling to my parenting to have the opportunity/necessity of these handful of summer days away from my LO, and I hope you will find the next dreams and adventures for you & Matt - and sometimes with Rowan. :)
Congrats on making it to your breastfeeding goals! Don’t feel guilty you are doing amazing and the freedom will be refreshing.
Thank you so much Nicole!
Happy birthday Rowen 🎉🎉🎉l love you ❤️❤️❤️❤️
I wanted to nurse and desperately tried for 3 months but I eventually had to stop, by my own choice and not by my choice. Little girl was 6 weeks early, so my milk never fully established, she had a horrible latch and the lactation consultant was horribly insensitive and guilted me because "fed is best, and formula is lazy and if I nursed that meant I loved her".. so from the get-go I wasn't set up for success. Once I went back to work at 3 months and got the COVID shot, my milk dried up from stress and a combination of other things. I give you mad props for nursing this long, if I could, I would, but my mental health was so bad that I HAD to stop, but with baby #2, I want to try to go as long as I can go.
You are doing an amazing job. You are so real and relatable with your videos and it's incredibly appreciated
I so relate to this! My son was almost full term but IUGR and very drowsy the first few days due to low blood sugar and my emergency c section meant that my milk took almost a week to come in. He never latched right and I drove myself crazy pumping constantly until 4 months. A LC I saw told me the reason why power pumping and trying my hardest to get my supply up wasn’t working was because “my body wasn’t meant to feed a machine.” I tried so hard but could never produce more than 8 oz a day. I ended up stopping pumping at 4 months and while it still makes me sad that for some reason my body wasn’t able to produce enough, I’m mentally feeling better because I’m not trying to force my body into doing something it can’t do
I’m so glad you prioritized your mental health! That’s so healthy for both you and your kiddo!
@@erykahdanae6847 absolutely!! I pumped every hour and a half to two hours every day and through the night. I wore my pump day in and day out and never went too far from the wall. I bought the supplements, the cookies, the shakes and I gave it my EVERYTHING but there were so many cards stacked against me.
My daughter was 6lbs when she was born and was 8lbs at her 3 month appt. she was so small and so skinny.. I could only make 8 oz a day combined. As soon as we switched to formula she was happy and the weight just pounded on. She’s now a healthy, chunky 17lb 6 month old and I couldn’t be happier for my choice.
I’m SO nervous but excited about weaning? Would love to see your journey through that!
Just want to say thank you for putting this content out. My son is 6 months and I love him to pieces AND it’s really hard to nurse him and feel like myself and get enough sleep and be on a timer, ect. I really connect with a lot of the things you’re feeling. My son just started pulling up to standing and it’s A LOT. Like, you just turned six months, please slow down a little! I’m not ready for him to start walking 😅 Idk, I just feel like being his mom is all consuming sometimes and when he naps I just blob and try to catch my breath instead of doing something productive. But I also love it and it’s been a lifetime dream of mine to be in this stage of my life. Anyway, that’s a long way of saying I feel you and appreciate you.
I noticed you have a different ball for the lovevery ball drop toy. The wooden ones are so loud that my baby starts squinting her eyes every time we get that out to play with it in anticipation of the noise 🤣 We'll have to find some balls like you have and I think she'll like it better.
Someone else I follow glued a piece of felt where the ball hits to make it quieter. You might can try that if you can’t find another ball.
@@ashleycierra2056 Thanks so much! I'll try that!
Love you girl!!!! Rowan is getting so big!!!!! Keep shining ✨ Yall are amazing!!!!
Thank you Casey!
Loved 🥰 the update
Wow, I remember watching your announcement video and now he’s one!!! Happy birthday!
I have three daughters and my first only nursed for three months she was very lazy and the doctor said she didn’t like to work for it. My second daughter I nursed for nine months and I to also add formula because we found out she had Cystic Fibrosis (at 8 days old) we needed to add calories to her diet. My third baby girl was 9lbs 4oz at birth (she also has CF) I nursed her for 16 months. Each baby is different and breastfeeding can be heard at times and it is the most beautiful thing in the world. Everyone chooses what is best for their baby and themselves. ❤️❤️❤️🤗🤗🤗🤗😘😘😘😘
Can’t wait to see the party videos so I can relive it all! Love you and miss you guys already 🤍
My son just turned 1 on June 22nd. I started weaning him around 9 months and transitioning him to formula. The saggy breast thing is most definitely real. Breastfeeding cause my breasts to sag as well. About a month after breastfeeding they tightened just a little bit 🤏 but they most definitely are not the same. I've never had perky breasts but they don't sit up like they used to. And when I been over you can see the loose skin. Our sons are both beautiful and healthy and the whole experience was so worth it.
I can relate soooo much to not being ready for another baby while still kind of wanting another baby relatively soon. I always thought that I would have my children close together so that they can really share interests, play with each other while they're at the age that they want to play certain things, talk to each other when they get closer to puberty, be able to be there for each other throughout, ect. I guess relate to each other, you could say. Cause if you have a way younger sibling, of course you still love them, but you won't really have that "we grew up together and did everything together, we learned about life together" kind of thing.
However, now that I have a baby, I'm really not ready to start trying for nr 2, and sometimes I almost feel guilty about that, because it's not like I don't love my baby or like I don't enjoy the baby stage, you know what I mean? These first years are so precious, but they're also a lot, and I want to be able to give my children my all, and I don't feel like I'd manage if I had another baby right now. But that also means kind of coming to terms with the fact that my dream of having children close together won't happen. Maybe it was a naive dream in the first place, because life doesn't work out like that, but I see other mums who are able to do it, and idk.
Just wanted to say thank you for talking about it because you're an amazing mama and I look up to you especially when it comes to motherhood and it really helps to hear other mamas relating you know?
A few months behind you baby wise and this content is so needed and validating. Feel the trying to be more then a mom stuff. Solidarity especially hard having a covid baby
When my little guys turned one and weren’t sleeping well at naps we cut out morning naps so only a nap at 1 and they sleep until almost 4 sometimes…it’s tough at first but they adjust
I love love love seeing your videos. This was amazing 💕
Rowan is getting so big. Congratulations 🎉🎈🍾🎊 is your family Meagan like your mother and father going to be apart of your vlogs? You hair looks very healthy. You look really great and doing good as a first time mother
My family is very private so I respect their wishes to not be on camera. Love lots though!
You definitely have to remember that each phase is temporary when it comes to motherhood and raising a child. I will say that each age brings about it's own challenges, but overall, as kids get older and they're more independent, life feels a bit more freeing. My son is 5.5 years old now and I feel like I can barely remember his newborn/toddler days. Kids grow fast and we adjust. The time that they are babies is so short lived in the grand scheme of things, but in the moment it feels SO LONG. Gradually, you will find your time again. In terms of things to look forward to - traveling and adventure are what I look forward the most, for myself and also my family. It's so cool to see the world and have your kid experience it too.
Mothercould on Instagram has a whole taste safe section
My little one does the same thing at the boob. It happened all of a sudden at 4 months. I think it’s just his reaction to heavy letdown, in an attempt to control it himself? I noticed it would happen most if he had a stretch of days of being hungrier., so it seems like it’s related to how my body kept up with demand. Anyway, I just watched a video about boobs led by an obgyn, and actually breastfeeding (even the pulling away part, haha) isn’t responsible for breast sagging - it’s actually because of the hormonal rollercoaster your body goes through, which softens the (muscle? Tendon? Tissue? Lol) upper part of your breast. Diet, genetics, smoking, and number of pregnancies affect the perkiness of the boobs - just FYI!
Thank you for voicing your worries and the perceived negatives of motherhood. It really feels like a weight lifts to hear another mom (who loves motherhood like you do!) share the same struggles and conflicting emotions. It’s so hard to appreciate where your little one is at while looking forward to getting your autonomy back 😅 I think there’s also a lot of pressure to DO more, and that the modern mom can DO it all. But we don’t have to. We know our most important job is raising our kids. It’s just hard sometimes how immediately all-encompassing it becomes. You’re a pretty self-aware person and you’re not going to completely lose yourself in motherhood. But that fear is still there. You got this, mama! I personally believe Life is merely to be enjoyed. Sometimes that concept of life is frustratingly simple - but you’re acing it in spades! Sending love to you and your TODDLER!!!!! 😱
same times when your sleeping and he shouts do you get scared !!!!!!
My little girl just turned 15 months today & we are currently going through that temper tantrum faze, along with the hitting.
Omgggg!! My baby boy is gonna be 1 soon and I completely understand you I am also breastfeeding my baby. This is my 3rd baby but it feels like my first I waited 9 years lol to have my third anyways don't feel guilty his one already he will probably only want it when he goes to bed and eventually stop
How did you get him to stop biting when nursing????
He is so cute!
I was literally waiting for your video, it gets me through my Mondays! And I couldn't relate more, I exclusively breastfeed too and Noah is now 6 months old, and both me and my partner are vaccinated and I miss my old life so much, I feel so bad for saying it but the constant routine is just, well boring, and I adore my son but I miss waking up whenever I want, and making spontaneous plans and going out with my gfs! I miss my body, and my boobs! I clearly miss it all 😄 so if you do get loads of suggestions on how to feel yourself again please do a video about them as I'm also desperate to be Lucy and not just mummy, loads of love! Xx
You are not alone! It is boring a lot of the time and I think it’s totally normal to miss the freedom. I’ll try to compile the tips I get for sure!
Shaving cream!!! Works great for
Sensory
3:25 try teaching gentle. Hold his hand and gently stroke your face wile saying gentle.
We do this exact thing actually!
I tried the Ferber method at 5 months for a week but it didn’t work 🥺 she’s 6 months now and still wakes up every 3 hours.
The only thing that has worked for us was moving to a Montessori floor bed! We tried everything. When my son goes down for a nap or bed, we just lay with him and pretend to be asleep and he is learning to put himself to sleep. Within a few nights he was sleeping through 12 hours and taking champion naps.
Maybe quinoa would be a good sensory table thing
Man time fly's❤
My mental health was so low with #1 I weaned him at 4months. Don't feel guilty
Good for you for prioritizing your mental health! That’s awesome!
can i say we stopped BF at 9 months & my boobs totally shrank even small then pre pregnancy & they’re so much more saggy now. it can be discouraging but almost freeing? 😅
Blend or use a processor with Cheerios to make “sand”
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Aspyn and Parker on TH-cam do sensory things with they're daughter. Might be able to get ideas from them as well