I just found out I'm 9 weeks pregnant after 8 years. I adore babies and have always treated my friends' kids as my own. The thought of having my own baby fills me with immense joy. Before returning from a recent trip to my home country, my friends told me during our farewell dinner that I'd make a great mom and thanked me for always being there for them. I’m truly excited to become a mom to this little one growing inside me and can't wait to share the news with everyone and embark on this journey with my own baby. #sharethecare
My little one is now 7 months old, and I’ve been following your videos since my pregnancy. They've been incredibly helpful throughout this journey. I’m really grateful for Philips baby bottles and other stuff. My little one loves them-their adorable, ergonomic design is perfect for tiny hands. Feeding time feels extra special and cozy for both of us! #sharethecare
Currently pregnant with a baby girl and all of your videos have made me feel so empowered and informed. I know my husband and I will be able to be more confident parents from watching you share your journey and I truly appreciate you! #sharethecare
Currently pregnant with second little munchkin ❤ very grateful for the community we have here between family and friends ! With my first, there were meal trains, friends checking in both on the phone and in person and my husband was just a huge support in making sure I was okay both emotionally and physically postpartum❤ #sharethecare
The Phillips bottles were such a lifesaver when I went back to my full time job as a nurse after having my son. They were the only bottle he would take after trying many! It relieved so much stress for myself and my MIL who watches him once we started using them. We’re due with our 2nd baby this December so these Phillips products would be so appreciated. Love your videos Nicole!💛 #sharethecare
Our first is on the way! Due Aug 21st. My hubby helps out every which way he can around the house. I am very appreciative of all that he does. #Sharethecare
My first son was exclusively breastfed and refused every bottle and paci we tried, it was a long but rewarding 2 and a half years. I just had my second two weeks ago and we are pumping and bottle feeding while we work on his latch (which is getting much better daily) but it has been great being able to have dad help out with feeds #sharethecare
My wife breastfed her 1st for about 8-9 months. Our daughter isn't much a milk person so we had to let go of feeding. Now she is going to do the same with our second!! #Sharethecare
Mama to an almost 2 year old, recovering from miscarrying twins, and just found out I'm pregnant again🥲🥰. I combo fed my first and learned so much about breastfeeding from your videos in the newborn days. I have great support from my family and amazing husband and thats how we #sharethecare ❤
I am obsessed with watching your videos … as I breastfeed my second, you have helped me through a many sleepless nights … my little one is 4 weeks now and I’m starting to pump to build a work stash … I had such a hard time with building a stash with my first baby, hoping this is a better experience - so grateful for a husband who cares for my toddler while I’m upstairs in the darkness caring for my baby girl❤ #ShareTheCare
I’m a first time mom! I was gung ho on ebf but my baby came a few weeks early and wasn’t able to latch. This introduced me to the wild world of pumping and bottles! I didn’t know a single thing and was completely unprepared. Luckily I have a friend who’s a public health nurse that came and helped me get everything started. My partner is always incredible and always does the early morning feed with a bottle. She latches now and I love her flexibility of doing both! The Philips bottles are my go too!! #sharethecare
I need someone like you in my life, so positive, energetic, productive and healthy. You are a great inspiration. I wish I can provide my child the same healthy food you do. My mom helps me with my 8 month old while I work Monday thru Thursday. I also breastfeed, unfortunately my baby only sleeps while nursed 😅. Sometimes I go in the office for with and he would go on hunger strikes 😢 my 2 year old is in daycare so life with her is much easier #sharethecare
@@HealthNutNutrition Hi Nikole, I know you didn't ask :) but if you eat more red meat your iron levels will improve naturally without having to supplement, either way, I hope your energy improves soon.
I breastfed my son for 10 months, and used Philips bottles to supplement. Now I am currently EBF my 7 week old daughter. Each feeding journey is so different and I’m embracing it. ❤ #sharethecare
I love the meal ideas you have for Oakley! Its the hard truth that sometimes we feed the kiddos the best iron infused foods but can neglect our own iron needs- happened to me! Now with my 3rd, I am trying to exclusively breast feed but top up with a bottle if needed. I feel like that mom anxiety never fades "is that a hungry cry?" Hoping I can nurse for longer than 6 months which is my usual stride. But if not, it'll be helpful to have dad take over. #Sharethecare
Currently 7 1/2 weeks into EBF our third boy and rainbow baby! Due to a long NICU stay, and low supply, I couldn't nurse our first. Our second baby had several complex heart defects and had open heart surgery at 6 days old. Due to that, he wasn't allowed to eat any of the milk I pumped for him. He went to heaven at a month and 2 days old. His first birthday would be tomorrow. Nursing this third baby is a dream come true for me, sleepless nights and all. Love your channel and definitely needing all the meal ideas EBF'ing! #sharethecare
Love Phillips too. I exclusively pumped for my first son and am breastfeeding my second. We just got my baby to take a bottle but still a work in progress. I totally agree that it is truly amazing when someone else is able to feed your baby if needed. #sharethecare
I have a 19 month old son and I'm currently 36 weeks pregnant. I was only able to breastfeed my first for 4 months and so this time around I'm really hoping I'll have more success. I've gotten some great tips and tricks from your channel, really love your content, thanks for the opportunity to join this!
Our little man is 4 months old! We have had a WILD ride with breastfeeding. He’s always been a natural, but as a first time mom, it took a while for my body to get used to breastfeeding. My MIL ordered your cookbook as a push present for me! Love. Love. Love! I am a working mom, and dad stays home with baby. We are both young- 19 to be exact- and he proposed to me on my first Mother’s Day!! We just started supplementing with formula. #sharethecare
I just hit third trimester with baby #2. My first is now 2.5 year old, and breastfeeding her was a rough start. Milk did not come in until 2 months postpartum, mainly through pumping and lactogenic diet and finally baby's latching. Hope this coming baby will have a smoother start. Breastfeeding content is so encouraging to us mamas! #ShareTheCare
I feel so lucky to have such a wonderful support system! My mom and mother in law watch my 15 month old every week and my husband is just the absolute best. I’m able to rest (I’m 7 months pregnant) and sneak some me time. I’m also working full time and studying for my social work license exam. We LOVED Phillips Avent bottles. I’m so interested in the wearable pump! Breastfeeding was really hard for me so we did combo feeding to start. Hoping I can bf with this second one! #sharethecare ❤
I love your channel and have leaned so much from watching you! I recently gave birth 3 weeks ago to my rainbow baby boy 🩵 it’s been the most challenging but rewarding journey. I exclusively breast feed as of now but I’m wanting to introduce bottles in the future once breastfeeding is established. Thank you for sharing all your wisdom and parenting hacks with your TH-cam family. #Sharethecare
I’m a working mom who breastfeeds! My baby takes the bottle while I’m away and EBF when I’m home! It’s the sweetest way to provide for my baby❤ still working on someone else being able to put her to sleep #sharethecare
Your videos are so helpful! I’m EBF my 8-month old, and have tried giving her bottle but she’s still getting used to it… also re-introducing solids after 2-weeks of not having it- great ideas for meals for me and baby! #sharethecare
I have never tried the Phillips Brand and would love to with my second baby that is on the way!! I currently have a 14 month old that I breastfed for the first 2 months of her life! I struggled with my milk supply and with postpartum depression so I decided it was best for my baby and I to stop and switch to formula. It was the hardest decision ever! I hope that with my second, my breastfeeding journey is better and that I am able to do it longer! It is so amazing that you have been able to exclusively breastfeed both of your babies! I am so happy for you that you get to have a girls night out. You deserve it mama❤ #sharethecare
Breastfeeding has been the most challenging yet rewarding journey. My daughter is 10 months old, and I've been breastfeeding since day 1, along with pumping and bottle feeds when mama can't be around. My daughter will be 1 in a few short months, and it saddens me to think of the day I will no longer be nursing. It brings me so much joy to share this bond with her, and I feel extremely blessed to be able to do so as I know it can be challenging and sometimes not possible for some mothers. I send my strength to those on the journey - it does get easier ❤ I've never had a pump of my own and have been using my bestfriends for the last 10 months, but she is due with her second in 5 weeks which means I'll have to return hers and be left without one. It would be extremely helpful to have one to call my own! #sharethecare
I’ve been enjoying your videos for awhile of Sage who is a few months older then my first girl, and am now really enjoying watching your transition with your second as I prepare for a boy in September! The Philips Avent products are wonderful #ShareTheCare
Hello I am also a Canadian mom of 2 (one 2.5 year old and one on the way) similar age gap! Long time follower! Thanks for all your tips and tricks, especially with eating and feeding babies! I am also a healthcare worker and work doing obstetrical ultrasound, taking care of my community and saving lives! #sharethecare ❤
We've got an almost 2 year old and an almost 1 year old waiting on baby #3 due in September! Hubby works out of the country, but when he is home, he is in 1000% dad mode. He gets up with the kids in the morning and always plans something for them to do. I've done a combination of breastfeeding and pumping/bottle-feeding so that I can go to the gym or sleep through a night waking. #sharethecare
Hey Nikole! I have been a long-time subscriber and love all your videos, to be honest I usually learn a lot from them! My family just grew, as I have a 9 year old daughter and a 4 1/2 month old son, and my journey has been totally different this time! I was not educated enough when I had my girl, and I wasn't able to get much milk with her, but all these years later, I am doing very well. I did all the classes, watched all the videos and pushed through the hard times and we are exclusively breastfeeding but I am trying to pump whenever I can! It has been a lifesaver at times. To be honest, Phillips products were all I used with my daughter so I know they are good! ❤ Love you so much #sharethecare
Im currently 37 weeks pregnant with our second. Like our first I plan to breastfeed! My husband is always so great making sure I’m set up with water/snacks during our feeding sessions. He also always did night time diaper changes/burps after feeds so thats the plan this time around as well! #SharetheCare
Currently 5 months pregnant with first baby! Our boy is due in January 🎉 the information overload is real but I’m glad I found your down to earth videos! Looking forward to breastfeeding and bottle feeding 🤞 #ShareTheCare
#sharethecare you and I have the same story! My girl is 6 months old though. Just last month I had to get rid of all of my stash since I started the BF journey 😢. Currently, I’m trying to establish my life again. Getting back into the gym, doing a girls night or a date night with my husband. But it’s so hard because she hasn’t taken a bottle well. I just want to say your channel has offered me so much support and I get so excited when you release a new video. So thank you for offering some sanity ❤
Our LO is 6 months and both my boyfriend and I work 80% to be at home with her. He's been giving her a bottle of (pumped) milk at night since the second month so that I can get longer stretches of sleep #Sharethecare. Philips Avent natural response are the only bottles she's ever tried, but we've never had a problem with her not taking it. Thank you so much for this video!
Pregnant with my second, due in November. Insurance covered a breast pump with my first and absolutely hated the pump. Definitely in search of something else for baby #2. Hubby helped with pretty much anything and everything. #sharethecare
#Sharethecare I currently am pregnant with my first baby, I am really looking forward to breastfeeding for the first time and hoping all goes well. I have absolutely BINGED your videos to learn as much as possible from an outsiders view. The amount of notes I have a taken is insane. All of your videos are so helpful and have put my mind at ease with all the random questions that pop into my head ❤❤
That was some lovely Family time. thank you for sharing. I am from Ontario. But have been living in BC for 14 years. Having my First child at 40. I am 5 months now and next week i visit my family Back home. So Excited to see them and my Younger brother has two little girls. Loving seeing what the future holds and some great lessons for the new adventure. Thank you #Sharethecare
Thanks for sharing so much tips and tricks and your journey as a mother - so so helpful. I’ve been following your journey since I got pregnant and I have a 5 month old baby boy now :) Yeah I swear by Philips Avent bottles as well, especially the milk flow is only when my baby sucks. I have been exclusively pumping since he was 1 month old. Both my husband and I share responsibility, take turns at night sometimes to feed the baby and have been using Philips bottles since day to feed our son. #sharethecare
Love this video, it inspires me to try to fuel my body better. I’m 3 months into my EBF journey with my firstborn and it is a lot to wrap my head around 😅 I’m working on trying to get her to take a bottle consistently. Although I love the convenience of breastfeeding a little freedom would be SO appreciated. I feel so grateful for my husband and family and all the support they give with either trying to feed her, or making sure I eat too #ShareTheCare
Could you do a video on how you get all the dishes done? I’m marveling at how many have to be used to cook and serve all these meals, including pumping and bottles, and I am always drowning in dishes 😢
I recently joined your channel and absolutely love all the baby context!! I just had my first daughter about 2 months ago and I’m almost exclusively breastfeeding 🤱
I went back to university when baby was 4 months (he is now 7 months), I have the loudest pumping machine whenever I did pump in the restroom's cubicle (sadly, there is no designated pumping area in the uni - took this up to the management) but i cared less. Did this during my break time, 3 times a day. I brought home the pumped milk and is given thru bottle the following day by my husband who takes care of baby while I am away. Happy to share that my baby is exclusively getting breastmilk. Would be great to have a quietter breastpump to do all of these again during the fall term. #ShareTheCare
#sharethecare We are expecting our first baby this fall. I have been following you since the beginning and love your channel. Thank you for inspiring us to be the best we can be. ❤️
My baby refused the bottle until I returned to work when she was 4 months old (was the same for my 3 yo son). Both babies love the Avent bottles, and I love that they are the easiest to clean! I breastfeed when I'm at home and pump at work as a PT and my husband or baby's grandmas give her bottles. #sharethecare
I am still early in my breastfeeding journey with my 1 month old and feel so inspired by your content! It is absolutely amazing what our bodies can do! Once I start pumping and introduce a bottle, I’ll definitely be trying the Philips Avent Natural Release bottles. I want to nurse my baby as long as I can, but know that introducing a bottle will help #sharethecare of my baby and give us more flexibility as a family. 💗
Ive been watching you for years now. My second child is due in April and im so early in pregnancy but im so excited. I had a miscarriage in January and im a SAHM, so i plan to exclusively breastfeed. With my first as soon as we got a good rhythm of breastfeeding i had to go back to work (and i worked average 80 hours a week) so i exclusively pumped and im beyond excited to just be able to breastfeed. #Sharethecare
I’ve been exclusively breastfeeding for going on 18 months. I love breastfeeding but definitely see the benefit to bottle feeding when mama needs a little break! Super interested in the natural bottles especially for the next one! 😊 #sharethecare
I love the Phillips brand. Never thought about using their electric pump. I use the avent manual pump. My husband and I have a toddler girl and baby boy.. like you. And our routine is very similar to yours. My husband takes care of the toddler and I with my son. We #Sharethecare. Love watching your videos. Especially meal prepping for the kiddos. Thank you. ❤
Hi! Currently still breastfeeding my first who will turn one next week! When I'm at work she happily takes a bottle, we use Philips Avent! And planning to nurse my second, due in March! SO proud of myself for making it this long with my first and hoping for a similar journey with the next one. #sharethecare I love how small and sleek that pump looks!!
I breastfed both my kids and now we’re having a third. I had a medela pump and I hated using it, I pumped everyday for a stash and it was such a struggle, I said when we have a third I’m treating myself to a new pump, this would be amazing! #sharethecare
Im currently 16 weeks pregnant with my first after multiple losses and months of fertility treatments. For anyone struggling to get pregnant or who has gone through loss, hang in there! Its the most challenging time you'll ever go through, but keeo fighting! It will happen and itll be SO worth it! I'm planning on breastfeeding but also bottle feeding so my husband can bond with baby and help out a tired mama! #sharethecare Btw - I'm in the US so not eligible for the giveaway but wanted to share some love anyways!
My second baby is currently 6 weeks old son and we also have a 3 year old daughter! I am currently exclusively pumping and my son does a little better feeding with bottles than he was breastfeeding he would fall asleep often before he was actually done which would lead to some fussiness. I also will be going back to work full time in a couple months so I want to make sure I have a good supply for that. When I returned to work after having my daughter my supply completely tanked because of work stress and we instantly went through my freezer stash and couldn’t keep up with the amount that she was wanting to drink. Trying to prevent that from happening this time! Almost 45 bags saved up so far! #sharethecare
Breast feeding was unfortunately a very disheartening journey for me. It didn’t work out how I wanted to and wound up exclusively pumping. It was such hard work. I’m so thankful for my family and husband who supported me and without them I wouldn’t have been able to do it and push through. I’m hopeful for my next baby to try again and now I’ll have better experience that made me stronger. #sharethecare
#ShareTheCare I'm a first-time mom navigating the breastfeeding journey and appreciate your videos more than you know! I am also a fellow Canadian and lived in the same vicinity so love seeing the local content! We have a wedding coming up that I'm trying to figure out what to do for (i.e. bring baby or leave her with a bottle) but am having major guilt over giving a bottle as I've exclusively only breastfed her from birth. I also am anxious about leaving her with a bottle as she never had one, so I'd love to try this one!
I have a 1 week old newborn and I am breastfeeding right now and topping up with formula as needed. Having the phillips pump would be amazing to pump extra milk for baby! #ShareTheCare
I'm 14 weeks pregnant with an 8 month old so my supply has been going up and down. We do a combo bottle and breast due to daycare. Great food ideas for healthy food. #sharethecare
I am breastfeeding and pumping/bottle feeding my baby girl who just turned 11 weeks yesterday! She’s my first baby and I just want the literal best for her. Looking forward to buying your baby cookbook! #sharethecare
#sharethecare We are expecting our first baby in October! Navigating breastfeeding and bottle feeding has been so complicated but your videos have been so helpful!! ❤🎉
My 4 month old daughter isn’t taking any bottle since I’m breastfeeding her. I’m new to breastfeeding especially because my first wouldn’t latch and I needed to pump and formula feed her.. if I knew Philip’s pump earlier, I would have used it! Mine sound so loud and it wasn’t cordless… thank you for sharing! #Sharethecare
#sharethecare - we are expecting our first and hope to breastfeed as long as possible! My husband is a Firefighter and they have two night shifts a week plus 24hr shifts and several general alarm calls so I am hopping to find an amazing pump so that when he is home, he can feed babe and build his connection! It's also a lot on me with him gone so having a great pump, bottles and all the essentials will make a big big difference!! Sending big love from Kimberley BC to your family and thank you for all the amazing content and inspiration! xo
I notice the bright sun, can you tell us moms how early you put your kids to bed? And what time are they up? I just delivered 4 days ago and my 3 & 2 year old don’t sleep until 8pm.
Pregnant with nonidentical twin boys after three rounds of IVF. These two are my first and only babies. So certain that despite the caesarean I’ll still be breastfeeding. I’m 28 weeks 💚 my friends also just named their newborn Oakley after I suggested it, I first heard it on your channel 😂 #sharethecare
#Sharethecare ❤❤❤ I really need a breast pump 🎉 I just had my first baby in February and I am stuck at home with him 24/7 breastfeeding 😅 and my husband works on the road so I am alone all week until he comes home on the weekends. So happy for you and your family 🩷
We have only bought Phillip's bottles as well and our baby boy Miles took them right away. We had to supplement with a bottle on week 1 of him being born for personal reasons and have now been able to breastfeed and pump for 2 months. Would love to try more of their products! #sharethecare
As a first time momma, this giveaway would be so helpful!! We are having our first baby in January and this pregnancy has been hard on me. We live off of one income, so I really cannot stress how great this would be. My plan is to breast feed for the first few months, since it is my first and I want that experience. #SHARETHECARE
I'm a first-time mom and my baby boy just turned 9 months old, he is exclusively breastfed and i haven't had much luck giving him a bottle. He's starting daycare next months and I'm nervous about his milk intake during the day, im going to try pumping andhopeuhe will drink it in his straw cup! Sadly my pump broke and the replacement one i have isnt doing a great job, so a new one would be amazing! #sharethecare PS: i have your baby cookbook and thats someof the only recipes my son actually enjoys,the bolognese is a hit!
Love your channel ❤️ I'm a mom of 2 boys .I've been breastfeeding both boys .also pumping since I have an oversupply 😊 my babies are 3 years and 9 months old ! #sharethecare
Long time follower of yours and have learned SO much!! Every time you announced you were pregnant, I was too, you were just a couple months ahead of me each time. So I have a 3 year old and a 6 month old, both at home natural births. Leaving them for the first time, for a week, and needing all the help I can get with getting my 6 month old to take a bottle. Will definitely check out Phillips! #sharethecare 🥰
I have been breastfeeding and giving some formula during my maternity leave, but am going back to work in about a week and a half. I plan on pumping when I go back to work! #ShareTheCare
How are your videos ALWAYS exactly what I need!?! Our 4 month old (second) isn't loving the bottles we have tried and seems to prefer the boob. I have it on my list to pick up some different bottles this afternoon. Going to search for these at our London Drugs. Thank you for continuing to share your experiences and recommendations. Forever grateful I stumbled upon your TH-cam channel 3 years ago while preparing to bring home our first kiddo 🙏🏻 Hopefully baby girl will take this bottle from dad while I head to a fitness class this evening 🤞🏻 #sharethecare Much love from Kelowna BC!
#sharethecare FTM here , baby will be 6 months next week .. have been exclusively breastfeeding but we are now about 2 weeks into a shaky start with solids 😅 but we’re getting there 🙏🏼 was trying at 3-4 months to get baby onto bottle so that we could combo feed but little man said “ain’t no way that’s happening” 😂 so here we are , learning the new ropes of balancing breastfeeding with solids - next aim is looking into weaning him into bottle feeding so this video couldn’t have come at a more perfect time 😭 will defs purchase that Phillips natural bottle and give it a go *fingers crossed* it works for us 🙏🏼🤞🏼
#sharethecare I breastfed for 4m for my girl and we transitioned to formula after that. I LOVE this brand so much!! I always recommend them to all my pregnant friends!!! Thats the only brand i will ever use.
If u are low in iron don't mix smoothie with milk because calcium not absorbing iron and still u will be deficient I have the same problem .for example if iron supplements u take morning so the same time don't drink coffee or tea won't be absorbed as well.smoothie is good on water kefir or yogurt as probiotics iron will be absorbed easily in the gut.
I breastfed my first but had our breatfeeding journey cut short at just 2-3 months because of a nipple aversion (I had no idea about varying bottle flows and how babies can develop a preference due to the ease of flow) which I took really personally at the time. Currently, I'm at the same stage with my second (i.e., 2-3 months) and learned a lot of lessons. However, I'm still learning because my second is the opposite extreme, and I'm working hard to get her to take a bottle now. She just started slowly taking one Avent bottle a day, so I'm looking forward to my first outing as a mom of two as well. #ShareTheCare
I just found out I'm 9 weeks pregnant after 8 years. I adore babies and have always treated my friends' kids as my own. The thought of having my own baby fills me with immense joy. Before returning from a recent trip to my home country, my friends told me during our farewell dinner that I'd make a great mom and thanked me for always being there for them. I’m truly excited to become a mom to this little one growing inside me and can't wait to share the news with everyone and embark on this journey with my own baby. #sharethecare
Congrats! It’s seriously the most rewarding thing I’ve ever done is have kids ❤🎉
My little one is now 7 months old, and I’ve been following your videos since my pregnancy. They've been incredibly helpful throughout this journey.
I’m really grateful for Philips baby bottles and other stuff. My little one loves them-their adorable, ergonomic design is perfect for tiny hands. Feeding time feels extra special and cozy for both of us! #sharethecare
Currently pregnant with a baby girl and all of your videos have made me feel so empowered and informed. I know my husband and I will be able to be more confident parents from watching you share your journey and I truly appreciate you! #sharethecare
Currently pregnant with second little munchkin ❤ very grateful for the community we have here between family and friends ! With my first, there were meal trains, friends checking in both on the phone and in person and my husband was just a huge support in making sure I was okay both emotionally and physically postpartum❤ #sharethecare
The Phillips bottles were such a lifesaver when I went back to my full time job as a nurse after having my son. They were the only bottle he would take after trying many! It relieved so much stress for myself and my MIL who watches him once we started using them. We’re due with our 2nd baby this December so these Phillips products would be so appreciated.
Love your videos Nicole!💛
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Our first is on the way! Due Aug 21st.
My hubby helps out every which way he can around the house. I am very appreciative of all that he does. #Sharethecare
My first son was exclusively breastfed and refused every bottle and paci we tried, it was a long but rewarding 2 and a half years. I just had my second two weeks ago and we are pumping and bottle feeding while we work on his latch (which is getting much better daily) but it has been great being able to have dad help out with feeds #sharethecare
My wife breastfed her 1st for about 8-9 months. Our daughter isn't much a milk person so we had to let go of feeding. Now she is going to do the same with our second!! #Sharethecare
Mama to an almost 2 year old, recovering from miscarrying twins, and just found out I'm pregnant again🥲🥰. I combo fed my first and learned so much about breastfeeding from your videos in the newborn days. I have great support from my family and amazing husband and thats how we #sharethecare ❤
I am obsessed with watching your videos … as I breastfeed my second, you have helped me through a many sleepless nights … my little one is 4 weeks now and I’m starting to pump to build a work stash … I had such a hard time with building a stash with my first baby, hoping this is a better experience - so grateful for a husband who cares for my toddler while I’m upstairs in the darkness caring for my baby girl❤ #ShareTheCare
I’m a first time mom! I was gung ho on ebf but my baby came a few weeks early and wasn’t able to latch. This introduced me to the wild world of pumping and bottles! I didn’t know a single thing and was completely unprepared. Luckily I have a friend who’s a public health nurse that came and helped me get everything started. My partner is always incredible and always does the early morning feed with a bottle. She latches now and I love her flexibility of doing both! The Philips bottles are my go too!! #sharethecare
I need someone like you in my life, so positive, energetic, productive and healthy. You are a great inspiration. I wish I can provide my child the same healthy food you do. My mom helps me with my 8 month old while I work Monday thru Thursday. I also breastfeed, unfortunately my baby only sleeps while nursed 😅. Sometimes I go in the office for with and he would go on hunger strikes 😢 my 2 year old is in daycare so life with her is much easier #sharethecare
Yes. Low iron can 100% make you feel tired. For soo long i was on a supplement for it and remember how sluggish i felt. It gets better.
I’m trying to remember to take it and hopefully it will help my levels
@@HealthNutNutrition Hi Nikole, I know you didn't ask :) but if you eat more red meat your iron levels will improve naturally without having to supplement, either way, I hope your energy improves soon.
Another good way to get iron up naturally is to combine fish with dark leafy greens, and rooibos tea.
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Get an iron infusion.
@@HealthNutNutritionsame !!! Aggghhh I never remember to take it. But when I had to take prenatals I would take it like a clockwork. 🙄
I breastfed my son for 10 months, and used Philips bottles to supplement. Now I am currently EBF my 7 week old daughter. Each feeding journey is so different and I’m embracing it. ❤ #sharethecare
I love the meal ideas you have for Oakley! Its the hard truth that sometimes we feed the kiddos the best iron infused foods but can neglect our own iron needs- happened to me!
Now with my 3rd, I am trying to exclusively breast feed but top up with a bottle if needed. I feel like that mom anxiety never fades "is that a hungry cry?"
Hoping I can nurse for longer than 6 months which is my usual stride. But if not, it'll be helpful to have dad take over. #Sharethecare
Currently 7 1/2 weeks into EBF our third boy and rainbow baby! Due to a long NICU stay, and low supply, I couldn't nurse our first. Our second baby had several complex heart defects and had open heart surgery at 6 days old. Due to that, he wasn't allowed to eat any of the milk I pumped for him. He went to heaven at a month and 2 days old. His first birthday would be tomorrow.
Nursing this third baby is a dream come true for me, sleepless nights and all.
Love your channel and definitely needing all the meal ideas EBF'ing! #sharethecare
Love Phillips too. I exclusively pumped for my first son and am breastfeeding my second. We just got my baby to take a bottle but still a work in progress. I totally agree that it is truly amazing when someone else is able to feed your baby if needed. #sharethecare
I have a 19 month old son and I'm currently 36 weeks pregnant. I was only able to breastfeed my first for 4 months and so this time around I'm really hoping I'll have more success. I've gotten some great tips and tricks from your channel, really love your content, thanks for the opportunity to join this!
Our little man is 4 months old! We have had a WILD ride with breastfeeding. He’s always been a natural, but as a first time mom, it took a while for my body to get used to breastfeeding. My MIL ordered your cookbook as a push present for me! Love. Love. Love! I am a working mom, and dad stays home with baby. We are both young- 19 to be exact- and he proposed to me on my first Mother’s Day!! We just started supplementing with formula.
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I just hit third trimester with baby #2. My first is now 2.5 year old, and breastfeeding her was a rough start. Milk did not come in until 2 months postpartum, mainly through pumping and lactogenic diet and finally baby's latching. Hope this coming baby will have a smoother start. Breastfeeding content is so encouraging to us mamas! #ShareTheCare
Loved your What I Eat In A Day as Breastfeeding Mama video Nikole ❤❤❤❤❤
I feel so lucky to have such a wonderful support system! My mom and mother in law watch my 15 month old every week and my husband is just the absolute best. I’m able to rest (I’m 7 months pregnant) and sneak some me time. I’m also working full time and studying for my social work license exam. We LOVED Phillips Avent bottles. I’m so interested in the wearable pump! Breastfeeding was really hard for me so we did combo feeding to start. Hoping I can bf with this second one! #sharethecare ❤
I LOOOOVEEEEE Phillips Avent!!! The best baby bottle brand! And they even transition to the toddler bottles too!
I love your channel and have leaned so much from watching you! I recently gave birth 3 weeks ago to my rainbow baby boy 🩵 it’s been the most challenging but rewarding journey. I exclusively breast feed as of now but I’m wanting to introduce bottles in the future once breastfeeding is established. Thank you for sharing all your wisdom and parenting hacks with your TH-cam family. #Sharethecare
I’m a working mom who breastfeeds! My baby takes the bottle while I’m away and EBF when I’m home! It’s the sweetest way to provide for my baby❤ still working on someone else being able to put her to sleep #sharethecare
Your videos are so helpful! I’m EBF my 8-month old, and have tried giving her bottle but she’s still getting used to it… also re-introducing solids after 2-weeks of not having it- great ideas for meals for me and baby! #sharethecare
I have never tried the Phillips Brand and would love to with my second baby that is on the way!! I currently have a 14 month old that I breastfed for the first 2 months of her life! I struggled with my milk supply and with postpartum depression so I decided it was best for my baby and I to stop and switch to formula. It was the hardest decision ever! I hope that with my second, my breastfeeding journey is better and that I am able to do it longer! It is so amazing that you have been able to exclusively breastfeed both of your babies! I am so happy for you that you get to have a girls night out. You deserve it mama❤
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Love Oakley’s hair 🥰
Congratulations on 1 Million subscribers 🎉🎉🎉🎉
Thank you!
Breastfeeding has been the most challenging yet rewarding journey. My daughter is 10 months old, and I've been breastfeeding since day 1, along with pumping and bottle feeds when mama can't be around. My daughter will be 1 in a few short months, and it saddens me to think of the day I will no longer be nursing. It brings me so much joy to share this bond with her, and I feel extremely blessed to be able to do so as I know it can be challenging and sometimes not possible for some mothers. I send my strength to those on the journey - it does get easier ❤ I've never had a pump of my own and have been using my bestfriends for the last 10 months, but she is due with her second in 5 weeks which means I'll have to return hers and be left without one. It would be extremely helpful to have one to call my own! #sharethecare
I’ve been enjoying your videos for awhile of Sage who is a few months older then my first girl, and am now really enjoying watching your transition with your second as I prepare for a boy in September! The Philips Avent products are wonderful #ShareTheCare
Your videos make my day!
You are so kind
Hello I am also a Canadian mom of 2 (one 2.5 year old and one on the way) similar age gap! Long time follower! Thanks for all your tips and tricks, especially with eating and feeding babies! I am also a healthcare worker and work doing obstetrical ultrasound, taking care of my community and saving lives! #sharethecare ❤
We've got an almost 2 year old and an almost 1 year old waiting on baby #3 due in September! Hubby works out of the country, but when he is home, he is in 1000% dad mode. He gets up with the kids in the morning and always plans something for them to do. I've done a combination of breastfeeding and pumping/bottle-feeding so that I can go to the gym or sleep through a night waking. #sharethecare
Hey Nikole! I have been a long-time subscriber and love all your videos, to be honest I usually learn a lot from them!
My family just grew, as I have a 9 year old daughter and a 4 1/2 month old son, and my journey has been totally different this time! I was not educated enough when I had my girl, and I wasn't able to get much milk with her, but all these years later, I am doing very well. I did all the classes, watched all the videos and pushed through the hard times and we are exclusively breastfeeding but I am trying to pump whenever I can! It has been a lifesaver at times. To be honest, Phillips products were all I used with my daughter so I know they are good! ❤
Love you so much
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Im currently 37 weeks pregnant with our second. Like our first I plan to breastfeed! My husband is always so great making sure I’m set up with water/snacks during our feeding sessions. He also always did night time diaper changes/burps after feeds so thats the plan this time around as well! #SharetheCare
Currently 5 months pregnant with first baby! Our boy is due in January 🎉 the information overload is real but I’m glad I found your down to earth videos! Looking forward to breastfeeding and bottle feeding 🤞 #ShareTheCare
Great video. Thank you. What kind of vitamin c gel pack is that?
#sharethecare you and I have the same story! My girl is 6 months old though. Just last month I had to get rid of all of my stash since I started the BF journey 😢.
Currently, I’m trying to establish my life again. Getting back into the gym, doing a girls night or a date night with my husband. But it’s so hard because she hasn’t taken a bottle well.
I just want to say your channel has offered me so much support and I get so excited when you release a new video. So thank you for offering some sanity ❤
Our LO is 6 months and both my boyfriend and I work 80% to be at home with her. He's been giving her a bottle of (pumped) milk at night since the second month so that I can get longer stretches of sleep #Sharethecare. Philips Avent natural response are the only bottles she's ever tried, but we've never had a problem with her not taking it. Thank you so much for this video!
Pregnant with my second, due in November. Insurance covered a breast pump with my first and absolutely hated the pump. Definitely in search of something else for baby #2. Hubby helped with pretty much anything and everything. #sharethecare
#Sharethecare I currently am pregnant with my first baby, I am really looking forward to breastfeeding for the first time and hoping all goes well. I have absolutely BINGED your videos to learn as much as possible from an outsiders view. The amount of notes I have a taken is insane. All of your videos are so helpful and have put my mind at ease with all the random questions that pop into my head ❤❤
That was some lovely Family time. thank you for sharing. I am from Ontario. But have been living in BC for 14 years.
Having my First child at 40. I am 5 months now and next week i visit my family Back home. So Excited to see them and my Younger brother has two little girls. Loving seeing what the future holds and some great lessons for the new adventure. Thank you #Sharethecare
Congratulations Nikole on 1M 👏🏼
Thanks for sharing so much tips and tricks and your journey as a mother - so so helpful. I’ve been following your journey since I got pregnant and I have a 5 month old baby boy now :)
Yeah I swear by Philips Avent bottles as well, especially the milk flow is only when my baby sucks. I have been exclusively pumping since he was 1 month old. Both my husband and I share responsibility, take turns at night sometimes to feed the baby and have been using Philips bottles since day to feed our son. #sharethecare
Love this video, it inspires me to try to fuel my body better. I’m 3 months into my EBF journey with my firstborn and it is a lot to wrap my head around 😅 I’m working on trying to get her to take a bottle consistently. Although I love the convenience of breastfeeding a little freedom would be SO appreciated. I feel so grateful for my husband and family and all the support they give with either trying to feed her, or making sure I eat too #ShareTheCare
Could you do a video on how you get all the dishes done? I’m marveling at how many have to be used to cook and serve all these meals, including pumping and bottles, and I am always drowning in dishes 😢
Yes please to the allergen video! Im about to start solids with my 6 month adjusted twins and while im excited, im also terrified 😅
I recently joined your channel and absolutely love all the baby context!! I just had my first daughter about 2 months ago and I’m almost exclusively breastfeeding 🤱
Love this video! I’m always curious what other mommas are eating. My 10 month old is formula fed and has loved it! #ShareTheCare
I went back to university when baby was 4 months (he is now 7 months), I have the loudest pumping machine whenever I did pump in the restroom's cubicle (sadly, there is no designated pumping area in the uni - took this up to the management) but i cared less. Did this during my break time, 3 times a day. I brought home the pumped milk and is given thru bottle the following day by my husband who takes care of baby while I am away. Happy to share that my baby is exclusively getting breastmilk. Would be great to have a quietter breastpump to do all of these again during the fall term. #ShareTheCare
#sharethecare We are expecting our first baby this fall. I have been following you since the beginning and love your channel. Thank you for inspiring us to be the best we can be. ❤️
My baby refused the bottle until I returned to work when she was 4 months old (was the same for my 3 yo son). Both babies love the Avent bottles, and I love that they are the easiest to clean! I breastfeed when I'm at home and pump at work as a PT and my husband or baby's grandmas give her bottles. #sharethecare
I’ve been loving your videos and getting so many tips out of them! Thank you!
I use the same pump and all thing Philips as well.
I am still early in my breastfeeding journey with my 1 month old and feel so inspired by your content! It is absolutely amazing what our bodies can do!
Once I start pumping and introduce a bottle, I’ll definitely be trying the Philips Avent Natural Release bottles. I want to nurse my baby as long as I can, but know that introducing a bottle will help #sharethecare of my baby and give us more flexibility as a family. 💗
Aw what a special time. Sending you lots of love and support with your journey
Ive been watching you for years now. My second child is due in April and im so early in pregnancy but im so excited. I had a miscarriage in January and im a SAHM, so i plan to exclusively breastfeed. With my first as soon as we got a good rhythm of breastfeeding i had to go back to work (and i worked average 80 hours a week) so i exclusively pumped and im beyond excited to just be able to breastfeed. #Sharethecare
We loved these bottles when my toddler was an infant! Would love them again now that I'm expecting my second #sharethecare
My girls would only take Phillips bottles after they started getting teeth. They helped so much with the transition from breastfeeding
I also used the Philips bottles and loved them! Thanks for the food ideas, I’ll definitely be using some!
I’ve been exclusively breastfeeding for going on 18 months. I love breastfeeding but definitely see the benefit to bottle feeding when mama needs a little break! Super interested in the natural bottles especially for the next one! 😊 #sharethecare
I love the Phillips brand. Never thought about using their electric pump. I use the avent manual pump. My husband and I have a toddler girl and baby boy.. like you. And our routine is very similar to yours. My husband takes care of the toddler and I with my son. We #Sharethecare. Love watching your videos. Especially meal prepping for the kiddos. Thank you. ❤
Hi! Currently still breastfeeding my first who will turn one next week! When I'm at work she happily takes a bottle, we use Philips Avent! And planning to nurse my second, due in March! SO proud of myself for making it this long with my first and hoping for a similar journey with the next one. #sharethecare I love how small and sleek that pump looks!!
I breastfed both my kids and now we’re having a third. I had a medela pump and I hated using it, I pumped everyday for a stash and it was such a struggle, I said when we have a third I’m treating myself to a new pump, this would be amazing! #sharethecare
Sorry if I missed it, is there a link to the vitamin C that you use?
Im currently 16 weeks pregnant with my first after multiple losses and months of fertility treatments. For anyone struggling to get pregnant or who has gone through loss, hang in there! Its the most challenging time you'll ever go through, but keeo fighting! It will happen and itll be SO worth it!
I'm planning on breastfeeding but also bottle feeding so my husband can bond with baby and help out a tired mama! #sharethecare
Btw - I'm in the US so not eligible for the giveaway but wanted to share some love anyways!
My second baby is currently 6 weeks old son and we also have a 3 year old daughter! I am currently exclusively pumping and my son does a little better feeding with bottles than he was breastfeeding he would fall asleep often before he was actually done which would lead to some fussiness. I also will be going back to work full time in a couple months so I want to make sure I have a good supply for that. When I returned to work after having my daughter my supply completely tanked because of work stress and we instantly went through my freezer stash and couldn’t keep up with the amount that she was wanting to drink. Trying to prevent that from happening this time! Almost 45 bags saved up so far! #sharethecare
Cannot wait for the "Mom" HealthNut Cookbook 🤭💡
Breast feeding was unfortunately a very disheartening journey for me. It didn’t work out how I wanted to and wound up exclusively pumping. It was such hard work. I’m so thankful for my family and husband who supported me and without them I wouldn’t have been able to do it and push through. I’m hopeful for my next baby to try again and now I’ll have better experience that made me stronger. #sharethecare
#ShareTheCare I'm a first-time mom navigating the breastfeeding journey and appreciate your videos more than you know! I am also a fellow Canadian and lived in the same vicinity so love seeing the local content! We have a wedding coming up that I'm trying to figure out what to do for (i.e. bring baby or leave her with a bottle) but am having major guilt over giving a bottle as I've exclusively only breastfed her from birth. I also am anxious about leaving her with a bottle as she never had one, so I'd love to try this one!
I have a 1 week old newborn and I am breastfeeding right now and topping up with formula as needed. Having the phillips pump would be amazing to pump extra milk for baby!
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I'm 14 weeks pregnant with an 8 month old so my supply has been going up and down. We do a combo bottle and breast due to daycare. Great food ideas for healthy food. #sharethecare
She is so big and a good helper ❤❤❤❤much love all the way from Cameroon
She was born to be a big sis
I am breastfeeding and pumping/bottle feeding my baby girl who just turned 11 weeks yesterday! She’s my first baby and I just want the literal best for her. Looking forward to buying your baby cookbook! #sharethecare
#sharethecare We are expecting our first baby in October! Navigating breastfeeding and bottle feeding has been so complicated but your videos have been so helpful!! ❤🎉
Congratulations on 1 million subscribers ❤🎉
Thank you so much
My 4 month old daughter isn’t taking any bottle since I’m breastfeeding her. I’m new to breastfeeding especially because my first wouldn’t latch and I needed to pump and formula feed her.. if I knew Philip’s pump earlier, I would have used it! Mine sound so loud and it wasn’t cordless… thank you for sharing! #Sharethecare
#sharethecare - we are expecting our first and hope to breastfeed as long as possible! My husband is a Firefighter and they have two night shifts a week plus 24hr shifts and several general alarm calls so I am hopping to find an amazing pump so that when he is home, he can feed babe and build his connection! It's also a lot on me with him gone so having a great pump, bottles and all the essentials will make a big big difference!! Sending big love from Kimberley BC to your family and thank you for all the amazing content and inspiration! xo
I notice the bright sun, can you tell us moms how early you put your kids to bed? And what time are they up? I just delivered 4 days ago and my 3 & 2 year old don’t sleep until 8pm.
I’ve been breastfeeding my daughter for 7+ months and still going strong! #sharethecare
Pregnant with nonidentical twin boys after three rounds of IVF. These two are my first and only babies. So certain that despite the caesarean I’ll still be breastfeeding. I’m 28 weeks 💚 my friends also just named their newborn Oakley after I suggested it, I first heard it on your channel 😂 #sharethecare
#Sharethecare ❤❤❤ I really need a breast pump 🎉 I just had my first baby in February and I am stuck at home with him 24/7 breastfeeding 😅 and my husband works on the road so I am alone all week until he comes home on the weekends. So happy for you and your family 🩷
Hi! I’m sure you’ve shared it in an older video. But could you share what brand you use for the Vitamin C packet that you add to water?
My son is now 2 and was exclusively breastfed. He refused the bottle and pacifier. Hope you enjoyed your girl's night out😄.
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We have only bought Phillip's bottles as well and our baby boy Miles took them right away. We had to supplement with a bottle on week 1 of him being born for personal reasons and have now been able to breastfeed and pump for 2 months. Would love to try more of their products! #sharethecare
Breast feeding right now..lg is 4 months also have an 18month old so handsful. Gets really busy. #Sharethecare#
As a first time momma, this giveaway would be so helpful!! We are having our first baby in January and this pregnancy has been hard on me. We live off of one income, so I really cannot stress how great this would be. My plan is to breast feed for the first few months, since it is my first and I want that experience.
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Which herbal coffee do you take ????? Brand please
I'm a first-time mom and my baby boy just turned 9 months old, he is exclusively breastfed and i haven't had much luck giving him a bottle. He's starting daycare next months and I'm nervous about his milk intake during the day, im going to try pumping andhopeuhe will drink it in his straw cup! Sadly my pump broke and the replacement one i have isnt doing a great job, so a new one would be amazing! #sharethecare
PS: i have your baby cookbook and thats someof the only recipes my son actually enjoys,the bolognese is a hit!
Love your channel ❤️ I'm a mom of 2 boys .I've been breastfeeding both boys .also pumping since I have an oversupply 😊 my babies are 3 years and 9 months old ! #sharethecare
When i opened yt i was thinking: i need some motivation, i need some Nikole🤭 Thank you for making videos 🙏😘😘
Long time follower of yours and have learned SO much!! Every time you announced you were pregnant, I was too, you were just a couple months ahead of me each time. So I have a 3 year old and a 6 month old, both at home natural births. Leaving them for the first time, for a week, and needing all the help I can get with getting my 6 month old to take a bottle. Will definitely check out Phillips! #sharethecare 🥰
I have been breastfeeding and giving some formula during my maternity leave, but am going back to work in about a week and a half. I plan on pumping when I go back to work! #ShareTheCare
How are your videos ALWAYS exactly what I need!?!
Our 4 month old (second) isn't loving the bottles we have tried and seems to prefer the boob. I have it on my list to pick up some different bottles this afternoon. Going to search for these at our London Drugs. Thank you for continuing to share your experiences and recommendations. Forever grateful I stumbled upon your TH-cam channel 3 years ago while preparing to bring home our first kiddo 🙏🏻
Hopefully baby girl will take this bottle from dad while I head to a fitness class this evening 🤞🏻
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Much love from Kelowna BC!
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What brand are the vitamin C packets that you put in your water? Gotta try and avoid these daycare germs lol
#sharethecare FTM here , baby will be 6 months next week .. have been exclusively breastfeeding but we are now about 2 weeks into a shaky start with solids 😅 but we’re getting there 🙏🏼 was trying at 3-4 months to get baby onto bottle so that we could combo feed but little man said “ain’t no way that’s happening” 😂 so here we are , learning the new ropes of balancing breastfeeding with solids - next aim is looking into weaning him into bottle feeding so this video couldn’t have come at a more perfect time 😭 will defs purchase that Phillips natural bottle and give it a go *fingers crossed* it works for us 🙏🏼🤞🏼
Love this, EBF and need a break. #sharethecare
#sharethecare I breastfed for 4m for my girl and we transitioned to formula after that. I LOVE this brand so much!! I always recommend them to all my pregnant friends!!! Thats the only brand i will ever use.
If u are low in iron don't mix smoothie with milk because calcium not absorbing iron and still u will be deficient I have the same problem .for example if iron supplements u take morning so the same time don't drink coffee or tea won't be absorbed as well.smoothie is good on water kefir or yogurt as probiotics iron will be absorbed easily in the gut.
I breastfed my first but had our breatfeeding journey cut short at just 2-3 months because of a nipple aversion (I had no idea about varying bottle flows and how babies can develop a preference due to the ease of flow) which I took really personally at the time.
Currently, I'm at the same stage with my second (i.e., 2-3 months) and learned a lot of lessons. However, I'm still learning because my second is the opposite extreme, and I'm working hard to get her to take a bottle now.
She just started slowly taking one Avent bottle a day, so I'm looking forward to my first outing as a mom of two as well.
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Girl, I feel you. The more sleep I get, the more tired I feel 😮💨 my body is so used to 4-5 hours every day 😆