you're not missing videos. You're taking a maternity leave. On a leave, you're not missing work, you don't have to do work right now. And I'm grateful for you to experience this with your beautiful family. Take your time, and share only what you feel the desire to share. We love you, and we'll be here no matter how much time off you take and how often you decide to upload
You are actually a superwoman!!! Carrying 3 babies, working on the remodel of your house, cleaning up after family, taking care of 2 toddlers, recovering from a c-section, and doing the laundry for 5 !!! Holy smokes Delilah you inspire me everyday to keep going no joke so thank you for being you and just know your efforts do not go unnoticed!! ( can’t forget to thank Zach for being a good husband and helping you out).
When you can make sure to massage your scar. It helps keep the scar tissue loose and i think it helped me with the numb feeling and reconnecting those nerves. The numb feeling is completely gone for me( it's been 3 years since my c section).
@@naomidixon4640 I don't know. I had a bad scar on my wrist from having surgery after a bad fracture three years before I gave birth. After giving birth via c-section I started massaging my belly scar because my midwife told me to, and while I was at it, I also used some oil to massage my wrist scar hoping for the best :-). Turns out it felt a lot less tense and started to go down a bit. It reacted more slowly than my fresh c-section scar, but it lost its angry red and is overall flatter, so I am happy.
@@naomidixon4640 I don't think it's too late! If you're unsure, you can always try and see a massage therapist as they may have some more tricks like cupping that could help you regain sensation.
@@naomidixon4640 I came here to say this. I also wonder if it's genetic, my mom had me via c-section and we both are still numb (I'm 21 months out and she's 27 years ☺️)
My daughter was born at 37 weeks ( I was induced) and she was 5 lbs. Within two months she was pretty much caught up and off the preemie growth chart. Obviously it depends on what sort of complications you were dealing with, but kids are very resilient, and don’t be surprised if he catches up quickly!
Exactly the same here my daughter was also born at 37 weeks and was 5 pounds! She was never behind though and was always on the early side of the development charts!
Would love it if you did a video on your c section. I know you were really nervous (I was too when I had mine) and a video talking about the reality vs the expectations would have been great. So glad you and your little boy are doing so well.
You don’t realize just how much you use your core muscles until after you have a baby. I’ve never had to recover from a c-section but after my 1st baby I felt like I had just finished some kind of marathon. My core was so shot
Yes, I had a c section and felt like I was hit by a bus, I was caught off guard when I realize I couldn’t laugh properly, poop, stand up, turn over in bed.
Thank you for your attitude about your postpartum body! I am 2 weeks postpartum and I really appreciate the reminder that there is no rush to lose the weight and that nourishing our little ones is the most important and greatest honor. You are beautiful and your family is so darling and so loved!
I’m somewhat new to watching your videos and I absolutely love the positivity you give out- especially in regard to your postpartum body. You look and sound like your doing amazing. William is so sweet. Congratulations!
Thank you for being so open and to not hide yourself in filters. 🤍Your body is beatiful because it had the strength to give you your three wonderful, beautiful babies.🙏🏻🤍
I just wanted to say that I loved your approach towards your body at the end there. Your body did what it needed to do, and I love that you’re proud of it’s work!! Such a great mindset
So glad to see how well you both are. I’m 6 weeks pregnant with #2 and throwing up, feeling awful. This just reminded me how I’ll get a sweet newborn soon!! Thank you ♥️
Take all the time you need!! You’re an amazing mama and we are so happy to share any part of your journey. Congratulations and thank you for everything you do :)
i love hearing you speaking so positively about your body! makes me feel empowered. i’m still in my first trimester but my body is already changing in weird ways. following your journey has helped me!
I currently have minor placenta Previa and it’s looking like a C-section, a first for me after three vaginal births - I find out tomorrow at my final scan so I’ve been really nervous! That being said your videos and openness has really helped me relax a little and I can’t thank you enough for being so open about your experience. Take care and may god continue to bless you and your family. 🤗
I'm so glad you're all doing so well! I did the same eat, play, sleep routine for my second and he started to sleep really well around 4/5 weeks old. Such a relief for a mama who doesn't do well without rest. What a honey William is, loving these newborn update videos.
I have my second C-section scheduled for next week and I appreciate this follow up video for reminders about what to expect. I hope your recovery continues to go smoothly!
Having an extra month with a newborn…….. so lucky. That time always flew by so fast. I love your attitude about your body after having carried and given birth to 3 babies. You’re an inspiration!
Scar massage is so important. Had a c section in November 2020 and began massage around 6 weeks and I had no pain! I’ve had two c sections and this second one was so much easier because of the massage!
I totally know what you mean by numb and painful at the same time. Not from a C-section but from a knee surgery. It took a long time, but almost all feeling came back. It still tingles from time to time, but nothing like it was at the beginning. I admire you so much! Praying for you, Mama!
So glad you are both doing good and thank you for sharing. I love seeing moms proud of their body after birth it’s so empowering! I’m currently pregnant, 23 weeks, with our second and still struggle with all the body changes, but videos like yours makes me more accepting and proud of what my body is capable of.
I am very pleased to learn that you are recovering nicely from your C section. I am happy to learn that William is thriving. He is very blessed to have you for his mother.
My first comment on your channel Delilah :-) First, huge congratulations for your gorgeous newborn William - he is totally adorable. I first started watching you due to some searching on re-do and re-model things, then got interested in all that you and your family are...so filled with grace and peace, and it's a joy to watch. I've never had a c-section, but needed a total hysterectomy long ago now in my mid to late 30's, and boy, do I remember the aftermath! Two friends visiting in hospital and making me chuckle...yep, that hurt! I was still walking gingerly a month later, so you are doing fantastic. Although my surgery was more 'hefty' than a section, I so empathise with all that comes afterwards. Even those simple things like bowel stuff - oh my! Your scar looks excellent though, it's very neat and clean. Throughout after my surgery I bathed and used lotion, but the numbness stayed for a long long time, but one day soon you will back to where you were. Each day is a new day, where a little more seems achievable, and along with God's grace and your own you'll get there - best wishes to you all...Wendy (across the pond in England!)
I had a relatively similar experience with my 3rd, just like you. Recovering from a C-section is definitely no joke. My previous 2 were also fast, natural births with no complications, so this 3rd time around was very hard for me as well. My little one also went to the NICU for a couple of hours (I was led to believe that she would stay there longer) and I was crying over that in the recovery room. Thankfully things are looking better and taking it one day at a time.
You seem to be doing so well so soon. Thank God. :) My C-Section journey didn't go so well. I developed an infection in the area and experienced numbness for over a year. You seem to be bouncing back like a champ. I wish you all the best!
So glad William is doing so well and you are recovering, I hope you get feeling back it takes a long while, I had an op on my nose and it took over a year to almost all feeling back. Lots of love to you all x
Wow! Glad you and Will are doing so good! It is refreshing to see you be so real and yet positive about the whole experience that you have had. Please don't feel pressured to put out videos! Your family comes first always. The internet peeps will be around
My second baby used to make the exact same sounds William is making, plus fussiness etc. He was diagnosed with silent reflux, presumably caused by a milk protein allergy. I cut dairy and he was ok after that. Later, his allergy was confirmed by blood tests.
So happy to see this update and hear how well things are going with William! Preemies are SUCH a dream (I think notorious for being laid back babies!) We love to see you take this much needed maternity leave break.
I'm so glad that you are honoring your desire to keep some things private. You deserve this time of soaking up your new baby without the added pressure of posting everything to social media ❤
Hey, I remember you mentioned in your previous video that you are still taking your pain killers. I strongly encourage you to speak to your doctor or pharmacist about it’s side effects. I had a C-Section 9 months ago and I found out a month postpartum that the pain killers they gave me made my baby very sleepy. He was similar to your child where he would only be awake to feed. I stopped taking the pain killers right away and he was much more awake and alert. Just something I thought I should share.
This was such a beautiful video. I loved being pregnant & was always amazed at what we as women r able to create. We need to learn to embrace these changes r bodies go thru to bring life into this world & not stress bc we have a baby pooch, stretch marks or whatever.
My niece and nephew (twins) were also born a month early. Fast forward to 15 years later--my niece is as tall as I am (5'11") and my nephew is even taller than his dad...probably 6'5 or 6'6", one of only two freshmen on the varsity soccer team. It's hard to believe they were once so tiny!
I know this comments sucks but excersising again when you can helps. I thought for the longest time I got nerve damage after my c section, but when baby was about 4 months, I started excersising and 10 months post partum the numb feeling went away! I was so happy, because I felt very disconnected from my body up until then and I kinda didn't want to touch my tummy at all because of the numbness. It's been little over 3 years since my c section now and some days I still feel a little numb-sensitive (for a lack of a better word) but not nearly as much as I did.
I had 1 natural delivery with significant tearing which caused a need for 3 c sections for the next 3 children. The recovery time and pain for c sections are next level from natural births so take it easy. In saying that some of mine were worse than others. I had to have iron infusions either prior or after each one too. My numbness has lessened over the last 4 years since my last one but not completely gone.
For the numbness in that area, I’ve had my c-section for 8 years. And it hasn’t fully gone away sadly. But I have notice that Renew lotion seems to help. As well as softly massaging the area. But I’ve never been able to wear low cut pants since it rubs horrible on that spot. So high rise stuff is my go to. I just found your channel and I’m loving it. :) Oh! And my c-section was due to a back surgery I had. But my doctors told me it’s pretty similar. I’m pregnant now and might have to get another one. So I love hearing about this to see if it’s the same as I had gone through before. :) Glad your doing well:)
Can I ask you why your back surgery made you have a csection? I’m 10w pregnant and have had a lumbar spinal fusion, I was told I might not be able to have an epidural because of it so I think I’ll end up having a csection because I cannot do it w/out pain meds.
@@malexis419 of course! I also have a fusion on L5S1. They did my first back surgery going through my back. But for my fusion, they had this new procedure that was a bit less intrusive I guess. (I was 17 when I got these surgeries, so I didn’t totally understand everything.) I’m 23 weeks now and I still haven’t gotten an answer about the epidural. I had one doctor tell me they could possibly do it a bit higher, but I would have to ask when I’m in labor… I totally understand the feeling. I’m terrified to not have the epidural as an option. At my next appointment I’m gonna ask again since it’s a different doctor to see if I can at least find someone who can answer my question.
@@KaylaReall My OB wants me to meet with an anesthesiologist closer to my due date (which isn’t till feb) and ask their opinion on an epidural. Maybe you can do the same? My fusion was L4-S1, but my scar goes up to half my back. Hopefully they’ll still be able to make it work when the time comes.
@@malexis419 thank you for letting me know! I will definitely ask them about that. This probably is weird, but I’m glad I’m not the only one. Hopefully others have had this kind of thing so the doctors know how to deal with it a little better? Congratulations by the way on your pregnancy:)
My daughter is also a preemie born at 34 weeks! She’s now 8 months 7 months adjusted and has only just now outgrown newborn clothes and is wearing 3 month 🥲 she’s probably about 15lbs maybe? William will be just fine❤️❤️
I had two csections (having a third in November!) and I am still numb on my incision area. I am hoping after this last and final section, that eventually maybe the feeling will come back! The worst part is when it’s itchy but yet you can feel it. It’s so strange and uncomfortable! Congratulations on your adorable baby! ❤️❤️
Are you going to feel comfortable giving more info about why you had to have the c-section immediately? I've followed closely and I know you had your issues with your placenta previa (sp?) and then there was the short umbilical cord... but what was the straw that caused the doctors to say we need the baby delivered? I'm really curious to know! So thankful you and your sweet family are doing so well. William is such a precious miracle.
@@loissaedder2214 If you're talking about instagram, I don't think so. She shared that baby was happy and healthy but there were complications, but never got into exactly what was going on. Unless it may have been on a story that I missed!
@@torielmore7471 no I don't watch Instagram. I'm old and have not figured it out 😀. Having watched this video through now, she did say she was going to put it all in an upcoming one.
Thank you for sharing, you are very inspirational to me! I've had an unplannend emergency c-section and my baby had to go to nicu as well. It took me some time to process all of it. Had know idea beforehand that the delivery of a baby could ever be so overwhelming! Anyway, your scar looks beautiful!!! Thank you for your video.
My friend was due the same due date as me. She also had her baby a month early. And I just had my baby. It’s crazy having had the same due date but the size difference in the babies is crazy ❤️
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Oh my god seeing William in your arms like this just gave me a massive deja vu of when Theo was this little... ❤
Love following your journey and everything you share. I’m also a c-section mama. My Dr. shared with me what happens during a c-section and said that standard practice is that they don’t it through your muscle, they actually separate the diastasis recti. Not sure if this is standard at your hospital but maybe ask your dr. about it if you haven’t already.
I had 2 transfusions after my csection too. It took like 2 days (I think) before I had the energy to get out of the bed. I’m so hoping with my next one I don’t have the same blood loss and maybe have more energy since everyone says your supposed to get up and walk as soon as possible and I just couldn’t last time.
I got induced on the 8th July at 37 weeks with my son. After 2 days of pessary insertion and my babies heartbeat kept decreasing after every pessary. They finally agreed on a c-section on the 10th July. At 10:33am, my first baby was born, my baby boy. Within 24 hours I was released from hospital to continue my recovery on my own. I cannot agree enough that the first 24-48 hours are brutal and painful but its worth it when you see your babies face. I am now 11 days post op and I can't sleep on my side due to the pain and I am still having to take pain medication due to blisters and the incision. C-section is difficult and wouldn't have been my first choice.
So glad to hear that you and baby William are doing great. For some reason watching you fold laundry is so therapeutic 😂 love the vlogs. Love from the UK ❤️
I’ve noticed the same! It didn’t hurt much with Eloise, I was surprised by how much it hurt with Theo, and this time it hurts so bad a get a wave of nausea 🥴
My daughter was induced out at 36 weeks and she was a super grunt-y baby! I didn't realize that was a preemie thing, I noticed that she was more vocal than my son, but I thought it was just her. So neat!
I love your videos, William is adorable, and he will thrive now that he has started to do so. My premie was such a good sleeper once she got going, and slept through the night from the get go. She still loves her bed as a grown up!. Enjoy every moment, take your time, and take as much space as you need. Love and blessings to all your family. XXX
Human milk contains lactose, as all mammals' milk does! Usually if baby is sensitive to milk that mama is consuming, it is a sensitivity to the protein, not the lactose. I learned this when I had to go dairy free because one of my twins developed eczema around 4 months from my consumption of dairy. Lactose intolerance in babies is actually extremely rare
How do I watch these vlogs? Like the one mentioned in the video here "First 48 hours with a newborn." I don't see that on your channel or video list anywhere. I see a "Our NICU Stay" but not that specific one. Going back and watching your videos from the very beginning, I noticed that a lot too, that vlogs were mentioned that I could never find. I'm not the best at TH-cam :P How do I find them?
I had my first last year and just now started limiting some portion sizes etc. I promised myself a year to not even think about that stuff because baby + milk supply were the most important thing. So glad I did that - it saved me a lot of stress. And weight is coming off now and everyone is happy. 💕
It just blows my mind how so many women in my country choose to have a c-section instead of a vaginal delivery, with how difficult recovering from a c-section (a freaking surgery!!!) is. I had actual nightmares with me having to have a c-section, but thank God, everything was ok and I had a vaginal delivery. C-sections are no walk in the park, quite the opposite.
Your sweet little guy might have a milk protein intolerance! It is very, very rare for a baby to be lactose intolerant or sensitive, because there is actually more naturally occurring lactose in breast milk than in dairy. The milk protein in dairy products is typically what babies react to, and what causes the gassiness and watery stools. Saying this only out of a place of love, because both of my breastfed girls had milk protein intolerances that were helped by me cutting dairy out of my diet. 🤍
true. Your milk contains lactose whether you consume dairy or not. Lactose is what gives milk the sweet taste. So cutting dairy out of your diet is useless if the baby is lactose sensitive. But if he's allergic, going 100% dairy-free will help the baby.
Yes, I was lactose intolerant as a child and couldn't have my mum's breast milk at all, dairy or not. They had to switch to soya formula, which in the 90s in France was pretty scarce and you could only get expensive little pots of it at the pharmacy. Glad we've moved on from that!
I’ve been following since Eloise was a baby and I remember you went off dairy for her. Maybe because Will is an Eloise twin they might have similar sensitivities?
A baby can be a little sensitive to lactose (but its something compleately different from lactose intolerance) , mine was and had green and foamy stool, also 'exploading' stool that kinda shot out... what mom eats does not matter. It for a away usually in a few first weeks. It is due to babys digestive system not being mature enough at birth combien with mom having milk overflow. Baby is getting more lactosr than it can digest and has gas, bloating, weird poop. What helps is expressing some milk before feeding, because milk is more watery and more sweet at first (sweet with milk sugar- lactose), and more dense with fat and protein towards the end. And if you notice baby is feeling worse after you have dairy it is a whole different case. It could be an allergy to cows milk protein. It van be one or the other it both. But lactose intolerance is very very rare in infants and when it happens baby can not be breastfed at all.
Your baby is so adorable!! I love watching your videos! It always inspires me to be a better mom. On that note, is there anything like a book or a prayer that you recommend on how to help my child and me? We are stuck in a cycle of me not being able to properly and lovingly discipline him. Either that or i need patient. Pleeease, if you have any advice! I need it.
I love watching your videos! They have helped me so much with my little one! Also, where can I find the nursing bra that you are wearing in this video? It looks so cute and comfortable!
My daughter was a prem but she did everything on time. She was on cereal and formula at 4 months and started teething on time. She walked about a month after she turned 12 months. She did really well at school too. She was nearly 2 pounds born.
So glad there's another mama with small but perfectly healthy babies, I got alot of annoying comments when my kids were babies over them being in the 9th centile all born at 37 and 38 weeks gestation and all 6pound 9oz. Take good care of yourself hope you're fully healed very soon💕
William is so cute. I have had 3 sections going on my 4th and the numbness does go away eventually. I still can feel things at a year that are like ah that still hurts!
Loving these updates!! Curious if you plan to or already have filmed a birth story? I was curious as to the lead up to the c section and how things went from your personal perspective. Thank you as always for sharing!
you're not missing videos. You're taking a maternity leave. On a leave, you're not missing work, you don't have to do work right now. And I'm grateful for you to experience this with your beautiful family. Take your time, and share only what you feel the desire to share. We love you, and we'll be here no matter how much time off you take and how often you decide to upload
Couldn’t agree more!
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Yes! Could not agree more!
Couldn’t have said it better!!
You are actually a superwoman!!! Carrying 3 babies, working on the remodel of your house, cleaning up after family, taking care of 2 toddlers, recovering from a c-section, and doing the laundry for 5 !!! Holy smokes Delilah you inspire me everyday to keep going no joke so thank you for being you and just know your efforts do not go unnoticed!! ( can’t forget to thank Zach for being a good husband and helping you out).
She is still young lol lots of energy to do that hahaha
When you can make sure to massage your scar. It helps keep the scar tissue loose and i think it helped me with the numb feeling and reconnecting those nerves. The numb feeling is completely gone for me( it's been 3 years since my c section).
This is so interesting! My scar is almost 5 years old, I wish I'd been told this when I had my baby. I imagine it's too late to start doing this?!
@@naomidixon4640 I don't know. I had a bad scar on my wrist from having surgery after a bad fracture three years before I gave birth. After giving birth via c-section I started massaging my belly scar because my midwife told me to, and while I was at it, I also used some oil to massage my wrist scar hoping for the best :-). Turns out it felt a lot less tense and started to go down a bit. It reacted more slowly than my fresh c-section scar, but it lost its angry red and is overall flatter, so I am happy.
@@naomidixon4640 I don't think it's too late! If you're unsure, you can always try and see a massage therapist as they may have some more tricks like cupping that could help you regain sensation.
@@naomidixon4640 I came here to say this. I also wonder if it's genetic, my mom had me via c-section and we both are still numb (I'm 21 months out and she's 27 years ☺️)
My daughter was born at 37 weeks ( I was induced) and she was 5 lbs. Within two months she was pretty much caught up and off the preemie growth chart. Obviously it depends on what sort of complications you were dealing with, but kids are very resilient, and don’t be surprised if he catches up quickly!
Exactly the same here my daughter was also born at 37 weeks and was 5 pounds! She was never behind though and was always on the early side of the development charts!
Lol 37 is not premi anymore, 36W is the late premi
Would love it if you did a video on your c section. I know you were really nervous (I was too when I had mine) and a video talking about the reality vs the expectations would have been great. So glad you and your little boy are doing so well.
You don’t realize just how much you use your core muscles until after you have a baby.
I’ve never had to recover from a c-section but after my 1st baby I felt like I had just finished some kind of marathon. My core was so shot
Yes!! I never had a c section, but with my vaginal birth I felt so weak after!! I can’t even imagine after being sliced open😳
Yes, I had a c section and felt like I was hit by a bus, I was caught off guard when I realize I couldn’t laugh properly, poop, stand up, turn over in bed.
So true, just had my first baby a week ago and literally just walking around is exhausting! I couldn’t believe it.
Me too, I felt like an accordion. I was so weak
@@megamoneyDo I literally couldn’t walk straight for like 2 months after my first. It was so intense
Thanks for being so open about your recovery. I had 3 sections myself. All recoveries were different. Your transparency is refreshing 🥰
William latching on to your nose was the funniest and cutest thing ever! 😍
Thank you for your attitude about your postpartum body! I am 2 weeks postpartum and I really appreciate the reminder that there is no rush to lose the weight and that nourishing our little ones is the most important and greatest honor. You are beautiful and your family is so darling and so loved!
How is he already a month old?! 😱 Gosh he's so cute, I want more babies now 😂
Im pregnant with my secons and my ovaries are exploding I swear 😂
I’m somewhat new to watching your videos and I absolutely love the positivity you give out- especially in regard to your postpartum body. You look and sound like your doing amazing. William is so sweet. Congratulations!
Thank you for being so open and to not hide yourself in filters. 🤍Your body is beatiful because it had the strength to give you your three wonderful, beautiful babies.🙏🏻🤍
I just wanted to say that I loved your approach towards your body at the end there. Your body did what it needed to do, and I love that you’re proud of it’s work!! Such a great mindset
So glad to see how well you both are. I’m 6 weeks pregnant with #2 and throwing up, feeling awful. This just reminded me how I’ll get a sweet newborn soon!! Thank you ♥️
He is the absolute CUTEST newborn I’ve ever seen🥺... May Jehovah continue to bless your family❤️
Take all the time you need!! You’re an amazing mama and we are so happy to share any part of your journey. Congratulations and thank you for everything you do :)
i love hearing you speaking so positively about your body! makes me feel empowered. i’m still in my first trimester but my body is already changing in weird ways. following your journey has helped me!
I currently have minor placenta Previa and it’s looking like a C-section, a first for me after three vaginal births - I find out tomorrow at my final scan so I’ve been really nervous! That being said your videos and openness has really helped me relax a little and I can’t thank you enough for being so open about your experience. Take care and may god continue to bless you and your family. 🤗
I'm so glad you're all doing so well! I did the same eat, play, sleep routine for my second and he started to sleep really well around 4/5 weeks old. Such a relief for a mama who doesn't do well without rest. What a honey William is, loving these newborn update videos.
I have my second C-section scheduled for next week and I appreciate this follow up video for reminders about what to expect. I hope your recovery continues to go smoothly!
Having an extra month with a newborn…….. so lucky. That time always flew by so fast. I love your attitude about your body after having carried and given birth to 3 babies. You’re an inspiration!
I love how you talked about your postpartum body. So healthy and inspiring. Thanks for sharing, Delilah 💜
Scar massage is so important. Had a c section in November 2020 and began massage around 6 weeks and I had no pain! I’ve had two c sections and this second one was so much easier because of the massage!
I totally know what you mean by numb and painful at the same time. Not from a C-section but from a knee surgery. It took a long time, but almost all feeling came back. It still tingles from time to time, but nothing like it was at the beginning.
I admire you so much! Praying for you, Mama!
Eee! I wasn’t expecting another video from you so soon. Best surprise of my day!
So glad you are both doing good and thank you for sharing. I love seeing moms proud of their body after birth it’s so empowering! I’m currently pregnant, 23 weeks, with our second and still struggle with all the body changes, but videos like yours makes me more accepting and proud of what my body is capable of.
you are such an inspiration!!! i love how you deal with everything and how calm minded you are. so proud of you!!
I am very pleased to learn that you are recovering nicely from your C section. I am happy to learn that William is thriving. He is very blessed to have you for his mother.
My first comment on your channel Delilah :-) First, huge congratulations for your gorgeous newborn William - he is totally adorable. I first started watching you due to some searching on re-do and re-model things, then got interested in all that you and your family are...so filled with grace and peace, and it's a joy to watch. I've never had a c-section, but needed a total hysterectomy long ago now in my mid to late 30's, and boy, do I remember the aftermath! Two friends visiting in hospital and making me chuckle...yep, that hurt! I was still walking gingerly a month later, so you are doing fantastic. Although my surgery was more 'hefty' than a section, I so empathise with all that comes afterwards. Even those simple things like bowel stuff - oh my! Your scar looks excellent though, it's very neat and clean. Throughout after my surgery I bathed and used lotion, but the numbness stayed for a long long time, but one day soon you will back to where you were. Each day is a new day, where a little more seems achievable, and along with God's grace and your own you'll get there - best wishes to you all...Wendy (across the pond in England!)
I loooove your videos. Please take it slow. We will be here, whenever you post. Stay safe! 🥰🐛🌻
So fast! Already 1 month old! Happy Birthday to William Shepherd Loeppsky!
You're doing so good Will and you are an amazing mom!
I had a relatively similar experience with my 3rd, just like you. Recovering from a C-section is definitely no joke. My previous 2 were also fast, natural births with no complications, so this 3rd time around was very hard for me as well. My little one also went to the NICU for a couple of hours (I was led to believe that she would stay there longer) and I was crying over that in the recovery room. Thankfully things are looking better and taking it one day at a time.
You seem to be doing so well so soon. Thank God. :) My C-Section journey didn't go so well. I developed an infection in the area and experienced numbness for over a year. You seem to be bouncing back like a champ. I wish you all the best!
So glad William is doing so well and you are recovering, I hope you get feeling back it takes a long while, I had an op on my nose and it took over a year to almost all feeling back. Lots of love to you all x
Wow! Glad you and Will are doing so good! It is refreshing to see you be so real and yet positive about the whole experience that you have had.
Please don't feel pressured to put out videos! Your family comes first always. The internet peeps will be around
My second baby used to make the exact same sounds William is making, plus fussiness etc. He was diagnosed with silent reflux, presumably caused by a milk protein allergy. I cut dairy and he was ok after that. Later, his allergy was confirmed by blood tests.
So happy to see this update and hear how well things are going with William! Preemies are SUCH a dream (I think notorious for being laid back babies!) We love to see you take this much needed maternity leave break.
I'm so glad that you are honoring your desire to keep some things private. You deserve this time of soaking up your new baby without the added pressure of posting everything to social media ❤
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I remember you mentioned in your previous video that you are still taking your pain killers. I strongly encourage you to speak to your doctor or pharmacist about it’s side effects. I had a C-Section 9 months ago and I found out a month postpartum that the pain killers they gave me made my baby very sleepy. He was similar to your child where he would only be awake to feed. I stopped taking the pain killers right away and he was much more awake and alert. Just something I thought I should share.
They don't cut through your abs for C-section. It's a common misconception. They are usually pulled to the side.
This was such a beautiful video. I loved being pregnant & was always amazed at what we as women r able to create. We need to learn to embrace these changes r bodies go thru to bring life into this world & not stress bc we have a baby pooch, stretch marks or whatever.
My niece and nephew (twins) were also born a month early. Fast forward to 15 years later--my niece is as tall as I am (5'11") and my nephew is even taller than his dad...probably 6'5 or 6'6", one of only two freshmen on the varsity soccer team. It's hard to believe they were once so tiny!
I know this comments sucks but excersising again when you can helps. I thought for the longest time I got nerve damage after my c section, but when baby was about 4 months, I started excersising and 10 months post partum the numb feeling went away! I was so happy, because I felt very disconnected from my body up until then and I kinda didn't want to touch my tummy at all because of the numbness. It's been little over 3 years since my c section now and some days I still feel a little numb-sensitive (for a lack of a better word) but not nearly as much as I did.
I had 1 natural delivery with significant tearing which caused a need for 3 c sections for the next 3 children. The recovery time and pain for c sections are next level from natural births so take it easy. In saying that some of mine were worse than others. I had to have iron infusions either prior or after each one too. My numbness has lessened over the last 4 years since my last one but not completely gone.
He looks so much like Theo it's so adorable
love your body positivity! I'm 30 weeks pregnant and I hope I'll be as positive as you after giving birth!
For the numbness in that area, I’ve had my c-section for 8 years. And it hasn’t fully gone away sadly. But I have notice that Renew lotion seems to help. As well as softly massaging the area. But I’ve never been able to wear low cut pants since it rubs horrible on that spot. So high rise stuff is my go to.
I just found your channel and I’m loving it. :)
Oh! And my c-section was due to a back surgery I had. But my doctors told me it’s pretty similar. I’m pregnant now and might have to get another one. So I love hearing about this to see if it’s the same as I had gone through before. :)
Glad your doing well:)
Can I ask you why your back surgery made you have a csection? I’m 10w pregnant and have had a lumbar spinal fusion, I was told I might not be able to have an epidural because of it so I think I’ll end up having a csection because I cannot do it w/out pain meds.
@@malexis419 of course! I also have a fusion on L5S1. They did my first back surgery going through my back. But for my fusion, they had this new procedure that was a bit less intrusive I guess. (I was 17 when I got these surgeries, so I didn’t totally understand everything.)
I’m 23 weeks now and I still haven’t gotten an answer about the epidural. I had one doctor tell me they could possibly do it a bit higher, but I would have to ask when I’m in labor…
I totally understand the feeling. I’m terrified to not have the epidural as an option. At my next appointment I’m gonna ask again since it’s a different doctor to see if I can at least find someone who can answer my question.
@@KaylaReall My OB wants me to meet with an anesthesiologist closer to my due date (which isn’t till feb) and ask their opinion on an epidural. Maybe you can do the same? My fusion was L4-S1, but my scar goes up to half my back. Hopefully they’ll still be able to make it work when the time comes.
@@malexis419 thank you for letting me know! I will definitely ask them about that. This probably is weird, but I’m glad I’m not the only one. Hopefully others have had this kind of thing so the doctors know how to deal with it a little better?
Congratulations by the way on your pregnancy:)
My daughter is also a preemie born at 34 weeks! She’s now 8 months 7 months adjusted and has only just now outgrown newborn clothes and is wearing 3 month 🥲 she’s probably about 15lbs maybe? William will be just fine❤️❤️
I actually screamed when I saw you posted another video!!!!😂😂❤️❤️
I had two csections (having a third in November!) and I am still numb on my incision area. I am hoping after this last and final section, that eventually maybe the feeling will come back! The worst part is when it’s itchy but yet you can feel it. It’s so strange and uncomfortable! Congratulations on your adorable baby! ❤️❤️
Are you going to feel comfortable giving more info about why you had to have the c-section immediately? I've followed closely and I know you had your issues with your placenta previa (sp?) and then there was the short umbilical cord... but what was the straw that caused the doctors to say we need the baby delivered? I'm really curious to know! So thankful you and your sweet family are doing so well. William is such a precious miracle.
I believe it was because the baby wasn't separating from the placenta in time and it was stuck up right.
@@Julis117 Do you mind me asking where you heard this?
I thought she had shared why she needed to have a c-section in one of her posts just before the birth.
@@loissaedder2214 If you're talking about instagram, I don't think so. She shared that baby was happy and healthy but there were complications, but never got into exactly what was going on. Unless it may have been on a story that I missed!
@@torielmore7471 no I don't watch Instagram. I'm old and have not figured it out 😀. Having watched this video through now, she did say she was going to put it all in an upcoming one.
Thank you for sharing, you are very inspirational to me! I've had an unplannend emergency c-section and my baby had to go to nicu as well. It took me some time to process all of it. Had know idea beforehand that the delivery of a baby could ever be so overwhelming! Anyway, your scar looks beautiful!!! Thank you for your video.
Would love to see a postpartum clothes video once you’re all healed up! I really like the grey onsie thing you are wearing in this video…
My friend was due the same due date as me. She also had her baby a month early. And I just had my baby. It’s crazy having had the same due date but the size difference in the babies is crazy ❤️
Oh my god seeing William in your arms like this just gave me a massive deja vu of when Theo was this little... ❤
Love following your journey and everything you share. I’m also a c-section mama. My Dr. shared with me what happens during a c-section and said that standard practice is that they don’t it through your muscle, they actually separate the diastasis recti. Not sure if this is standard at your hospital but maybe ask your dr. about it if you haven’t already.
William is so precious! I see a lot of Zach & Eloise in him!
I had 2 transfusions after my csection too. It took like 2 days (I think) before I had the energy to get out of the bed. I’m so hoping with my next one I don’t have the same blood loss and maybe have more energy since everyone says your supposed to get up and walk as soon as possible and I just couldn’t last time.
I got induced on the 8th July at 37 weeks with my son. After 2 days of pessary insertion and my babies heartbeat kept decreasing after every pessary. They finally agreed on a c-section on the 10th July. At 10:33am, my first baby was born, my baby boy. Within 24 hours I was released from hospital to continue my recovery on my own. I cannot agree enough that the first 24-48 hours are brutal and painful but its worth it when you see your babies face. I am now 11 days post op and I can't sleep on my side due to the pain and I am still having to take pain medication due to blisters and the incision. C-section is difficult and wouldn't have been my first choice.
So glad to hear that you and baby William are doing great. For some reason watching you fold laundry is so therapeutic 😂 love the vlogs. Love from the UK ❤️
Great timing!! Uploaded after my seven month old went to sleep for a nap 😍😴
You look amazing! I’m so glad that you are doing better and that baby’s doing good too. I’m keeping you and your family in my prayers.
So glad everything is going so well!! You’re beautiful and look amazing! I have extremely painful let down too 😭 it seems worse with each kid 😅
I’ve noticed the same! It didn’t hurt much with Eloise, I was surprised by how much it hurt with Theo, and this time it hurts so bad a get a wave of nausea 🥴
If you press firmly on the other
breast when bub starts feeding it helps a bit with the let down pain on that breast. It will get less and less.
My daughter was induced out at 36 weeks and she was a super grunt-y baby! I didn't realize that was a preemie thing, I noticed that she was more vocal than my son, but I thought it was just her. So neat!
I love your videos, William is adorable, and he will thrive now that he has started to do so. My premie was such a good sleeper once she got going, and slept through the night from the get go. She still loves her bed as a grown up!. Enjoy every moment, take your time, and take as much space as you need. Love and blessings to all your family. XXX
May I ask what the padding is in your Moses Basket? It looks so cozy and perfect for baby. Prepping for my fifth coming in two months! :)
It’s called a Moses Pod and is sold specifically for this bassinet! It’s by the brand Design Dua
@@LoeppkysLife Thank you so much!! It's lovely :)
Good on you! Love your attitude to post partum. I'm actually more worried about that than the birth so this is encouraging!
Human milk contains lactose, as all mammals' milk does! Usually if baby is sensitive to milk that mama is consuming, it is a sensitivity to the protein, not the lactose. I learned this when I had to go dairy free because one of my twins developed eczema around 4 months from my consumption of dairy. Lactose intolerance in babies is actually extremely rare
How do I watch these vlogs? Like the one mentioned in the video here "First 48 hours with a newborn." I don't see that on your channel or video list anywhere. I see a "Our NICU Stay" but not that specific one. Going back and watching your videos from the very beginning, I noticed that a lot too, that vlogs were mentioned that I could never find. I'm not the best at TH-cam :P How do I find them?
I had my first last year and just now started limiting some portion sizes etc. I promised myself a year to not even think about that stuff because baby + milk supply were the most important thing. So glad I did that - it saved me a lot of stress. And weight is coming off now and everyone is happy. 💕
Take it easy Delilah. We will wait. Your mental and physical health should be the first priority
I recently just had a C-Section on June 2nd at 37 weeks, it's crazy how much a little one can grow in the first month.
It just blows my mind how so many women in my country choose to have a c-section instead of a vaginal delivery, with how difficult recovering from a c-section (a freaking surgery!!!) is. I had actual nightmares with me having to have a c-section, but thank God, everything was ok and I had a vaginal delivery. C-sections are no walk in the park, quite the opposite.
How is Winston doing with another baby in the house? i miss winston!
I’m YEARNING for a Winston video, he’s such a cutie !
I too, am curious about Winston
Aw, little William is looking so big and strong. Good job mama! God bless
You're amazing. A true inspiration. I love you and your family and am so so happy I found your channel
I am due with my first child on July 11th! Happy birthday to William.
Your sweet little guy might have a milk protein intolerance! It is very, very rare for a baby to be lactose intolerant or sensitive, because there is actually more naturally occurring lactose in breast milk than in dairy. The milk protein in dairy products is typically what babies react to, and what causes the gassiness and watery stools. Saying this only out of a place of love, because both of my breastfed girls had milk protein intolerances that were helped by me cutting dairy out of my diet. 🤍
true. Your milk contains lactose whether you consume dairy or not. Lactose is what gives milk the sweet taste. So cutting dairy out of your diet is useless if the baby is lactose sensitive. But if he's allergic, going 100% dairy-free will help the baby.
Interesting! The NICU nurses were calling it a possible lactose sensitivity so that’s what went off of
Yes, I was lactose intolerant as a child and couldn't have my mum's breast milk at all, dairy or not. They had to switch to soya formula, which in the 90s in France was pretty scarce and you could only get expensive little pots of it at the pharmacy. Glad we've moved on from that!
I’ve been following since Eloise was a baby and I remember you went off dairy for her. Maybe because Will is an Eloise twin they might have similar sensitivities?
A baby can be a little sensitive to lactose (but its something compleately different from lactose intolerance) , mine was and had green and foamy stool, also 'exploading' stool that kinda shot out... what mom eats does not matter. It for a away usually in a few first weeks. It is due to babys digestive system not being mature enough at birth combien with mom having milk overflow. Baby is getting more lactosr than it can digest and has gas, bloating, weird poop. What helps is expressing some milk before feeding, because milk is more watery and more sweet at first (sweet with milk sugar- lactose), and more dense with fat and protein towards the end. And if you notice baby is feeling worse after you have dairy it is a whole different case. It could be an allergy to cows milk protein. It van be one or the other it both. But lactose intolerance is very very rare in infants and when it happens baby can not be breastfed at all.
Unrelated question but somehow related, i'd like to know how do you deal with long-haired cat fuzz in your clothes?
I was wondering where your bra is from that you’re wearing at the end? Super cute!
i recently found your channel and i'm loving your content so much, you're one of the most peace and calm person ever 🤎
I've had 2 c-sections and will have my third this fall. I'm still numb about two finger widths above and below my scar. You get used to it!
Your baby is so adorable!! I love watching your videos! It always inspires me to be a better mom. On that note, is there anything like a book or a prayer that you recommend on how to help my child and me? We are stuck in a cycle of me not being able to properly and lovingly discipline him. Either that or i need patient. Pleeease, if you have any advice! I need it.
He’s already a month old!?!? He’s so cute 🥰 It’s crazy how quick baby’s grow
I love watching your videos! They have helped me so much with my little one! Also, where can I find the nursing bra that you are wearing in this video? It looks so cute and comfortable!
My daughter was a prem but she did everything on time. She was on cereal and formula at 4 months and started teething on time. She walked about a month after she turned 12 months. She did really well at school too. She was nearly 2 pounds born.
Thank you for sharing your story
So glad there's another mama with small but perfectly healthy babies, I got alot of annoying comments when my kids were babies over them being in the 9th centile all born at 37 and 38 weeks gestation and all 6pound 9oz. Take good care of yourself hope you're fully healed very soon💕
Just sat down to eat after cleaning my house all day 🤩❤
It is like 9:20pm here in Norway 🥴
Can you please share the outfit you’re wearing in this video?? I’m trying so hard to find something to wear home from the hospital! ❤️
Laundry chats are back! My favorite!🥰 Thank you for all the amazing content! You are such an inspiration to me!
That button-down bra you are wearing is too cute! Where is it from?!! Also, you are looking absolutely amazing 1 month postpartum! Way to go mama!!!
omggggggg hes such a chill newborn lol congrats mama!
Yay! Glad you’re all well. Take all the time you need!
You and Will look great! Congratulations! I really enjoy your vlogs. You and Zach have a beautiful family. God bless! ❤️🙂
Can I ask where your nursing cover in the last video is from?
Such a sweet family 💕
where did the time go, thank you mommy for sharing your life with us highly appreciated
William is so cute. I have had 3 sections going on my 4th and the numbness does go away eventually. I still can feel things at a year that are like ah that still hurts!
Congrats on 300k !! 🥳
Loving these updates!! Curious if you plan to or already have filmed a birth story? I was curious as to the lead up to the c section and how things went from your personal perspective. Thank you as always for sharing!
She said at the 18 minute mark that she would be filming that soon!❤️
Yes I’ll be sharing that when I have a chance to sit down and film it!
@@JoelleGrace I always comment before watching the whole thing lol
@@ashleybeazley 😂Me too! I can’t help it! That is why i left like 5 comments this time!😅