VLOG: Life with a Newborn, Breastfeeding Tips, Postpartum Essentials & Taking Out Labor Braids

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  • čas přidán 23. 07. 2024
  • Hey, it's Astrema Simone. In this vlog, I am 19 days Postpartum. Sharing my life as a mom of 2 with a newborn baby. Breastfeeding Tips, Postpartum Essentials, taking out my labor braids, and more.
    Breastfeeding/Pumping:
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    Lactation Smoothie Recipe:
    1/2 Cup Milk
    1/4 Cup Oats (blended)
    1 Tsp Flaxseed (blended)
    1 Banana (frozen)
    About 8 Frozen/Fresh Strawberries
    1/2 tsp Vanilla
    1 Tbsp Honey
    - Blend Until Smooth -
    Postpartum Essentials:
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    Tucks
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    ↓ Timestamps ↓
    0:00 - Breastfeeding Journey
    3:35 - Breastfeeding Tips
    8:47 - Life with a Newborn
    12:06 - Postpartum Anxiety
    14:07 - Postpartum Essentials
    19:44 - Lactation Smoothie Recipe
    21:25 - Taking Out My Labor Braids & More
    ↓ Connect With Me ↓
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    astremasimone@gmail.com
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Komentáře • 116

  • @monicaallen267
    @monicaallen267 Před 22 dny +14

    We'll appreciate any love you share with us.
    He's so adorable. You're such a great mom. Beautiful family.

  • @daphethompson2424
    @daphethompson2424 Před 22 dny +15

    Hello 👋, I am so glad you and Makai are doing well. Thanks for sharing your beautiful family. I will be keeping you and your family lifted up in prayer 🙏🏾 ❤🫶🏼.

  • @andreacumberbatch348
    @andreacumberbatch348 Před 22 dny +12

    Happy to see you posted but continue to take time for you. We're here when you can post 🫂

  • @Lady.T
    @Lady.T Před 22 dny +10

    Girl, you are snapping back nicely ❤ one thing for sure, Mila will get some really nice gifts❤

  • @D.Alexandria-ob1dd
    @D.Alexandria-ob1dd Před 16 dny +1

    Love how your family loves on eachother 💜🥹

  • @lorenaTeixeira-yu1yp
    @lorenaTeixeira-yu1yp Před 14 dny +1

    Hey astrema, pray that your postpartum anxiety gets better. Baby boy is getting big and cuter by the day. Your looking amazing as always. ❤😊 your doing a great job, take your time, give yourself Grace. 🙏🏽😊

  • @kbgotflava
    @kbgotflava Před 22 dny +6

    Beautiful to see your family I luv this ❤❤❤❤ blessings

  • @maggie9792
    @maggie9792 Před 22 dny +4

    Happy to see you Astrema you and your beautiful family baby boy open his eyes he looks like his Dad he adorable baby you look good Astrema take it one day at a time good to see your mom and sister your hair is so long it grows a lot you bounce back fast after giving birth to baby boy beautiful as always I enjoyed your video have a bless week Astrema

  • @Chilsy449
    @Chilsy449 Před 22 dny +4

    Thank you for this video. I’ve been dealing with post partum anxiety too and it’s nice to have someone I can relate to🩷

    • @AstremaSimone
      @AstremaSimone  Před 22 dny

      You got this I promise. It definitely gets easier as time passes by. Thank you for watching my love 💖

  • @msthang2829
    @msthang2829 Před 22 dny +4

    Hi Astrema,
    What a busy life and a blessing. Y'all both look really tired, but you guys are doing so well. I wish you all blessings. Get outside a little bit a day to get some of that sunshine and fresh air. Your mommy and sis come to save the day lol...I like how they also put importance of Milah. Makai is looking like his daddy. (Excuse me if I spelled his name wrong. I'll go back in the video to memorize it. I never got a belly band from the hospital after I gave birth. I like to see your family supporting each other, it's so beautiful. Take care of yourself. 🙏🏾🙏🏾

    • @AstremaSimone
      @AstremaSimone  Před 22 dny +2

      Hey love. Yes we are both sleep deprived 😅 I plan on going out this week! Mila and Makai are spoiled by them 😆 thank u!

  • @mztazzypooh08
    @mztazzypooh08 Před 22 dny +3

    Mix the tea with the lime green Gatorade. Listening to him cry while pumping works too. Oatmeal is perfect and anything with coconut milk or water works too. The elvie brand has milk catchers that work wonders for leaking I got mine from target.

    • @AstremaSimone
      @AstremaSimone  Před 22 dny +2

      Yuck lol. I really don’t like that tea and green Gatorade is a negative. I do everything else except coconut water hate it the body armor has some in it which is just fine. Thanks ❤

    • @mztazzypooh08
      @mztazzypooh08 Před 22 dny

      @@AstremaSimone lol the same way you feel about the tea and gatorade is how I feel about oatmeal so I know you’re pain

  • @kathleenharris8824
    @kathleenharris8824 Před 22 dny +2

    Hi Astrema, it’s so cute to see your mom feeding Makai! She is so pretty. I am so glad Lakeef is on paternity leave. It didn’t use to be able to happen in the past.

    • @AstremaSimone
      @AstremaSimone  Před 22 dny +1

      Hi Kathleen 😊 thank you! Yes, I am so grateful for his paternity leave he’s soooo Helpful

  • @IkiaBennett
    @IkiaBennett Před 22 dny +3

    Congrats Astrema lil man Is adorable ❤❤❤❤!!!

  • @lanishalilly1889
    @lanishalilly1889 Před 21 dnem +1

    Astrema your mom is so pretty and sweet! Love the videos, keep sharing!

  • @kchur4327
    @kchur4327 Před 18 dny +2

    Hey Astrema. Oats, lots of water and Malta drinks helped my breastmilk increase a lot. Also, my daughter had a hernia and I massaged it with olive oil and or went down

  • @BenitiaKimball330
    @BenitiaKimball330 Před 22 dny +2

    Happy Monday, he is so adorable 💙🥰

  • @ericaerica2797
    @ericaerica2797 Před 18 dny

    Great vlog Astrema!! Baby boy Makai is just too adorable. Now he's looking just like his daddy he still looks like Mila a little! I know Body Armor sportsdrink is really good, and it definitely brings your milk down more!! Try the different flavors. That was sweet of summer to do and not make Mila feel left out with a new baby in the home. I enjoyed the vlog! 🤗💙💙💙💙

  • @joannbuck2087
    @joannbuck2087 Před 22 dny +1

    You got this mama❤❤❤❤God most definitely got you.

  • @leannafigaro7172
    @leannafigaro7172 Před 22 dny +3

    Baby boy is so cute happy to see you guys hope your doing well..

  • @Electriclady58864
    @Electriclady58864 Před 22 dny +1

    👋🏿Astrema so happy to see you feeling great again you bouncing back beautifully and no worries you’ll get past all the postpartum stuff 😘take care and baby boy is so handsome.

  • @jayhazel6062
    @jayhazel6062 Před 22 dny +2

    Hi, I'm so glad you posed. My son was the same way i stopped pumping. After 2 weeks became he wanted to eat 6- 8 oz, and i was not making that much fast. You're doing great. god bless you and your family 😊💕🙏

    • @AstremaSimone
      @AstremaSimone  Před 22 dny +1

      Thanks for watching! Yes, thank goodness for pumping as an alternative. I’m so grateful

  • @diannebaptiste-williams8778

    Beautiful family ❤❤❤❤

  • @teetee8388
    @teetee8388 Před 21 dnem +1

    Beautiful family!!

  • @shonnat39
    @shonnat39 Před 21 dnem +1

    Hello my love. Baby boy is so stinking cute !!! He looks like his daddy and Mila. I remember watching your videos when Mila was a baby. You’d put her in her high chair and make her food. She was eating the rice baby cereal with formula. I’m glad you and your family are doing well. You , your mom and your sister are so beautiful. I see Lakeef ( forgive me if I spelled his name wrong ) he’s a proud daddy to his son. As for taking braids out, I feel you boo. I just took mine out and washed and conditioned my hair and brought a pony tail to give my hair a break from the braids. Take care love you guys. See you on the next vlog. ❤❤❤

  • @lorrainesimmons2645
    @lorrainesimmons2645 Před 21 dnem

    Hello Astrema, and family. Makai,is such a cutie. Mila, is such a good big sister. Beautiful family. ❤❤❤❤

  • @cece5705
    @cece5705 Před 22 dny +2

    Aww he is so cute and looks at Mila. I'm glad to hear about your postponing. I'm happy that you're looking great and smiling and everything. Thanks for sharing this video and the most important information that everybody needs to know congratulations to you again.

  • @user-xu3fy7vb3c
    @user-xu3fy7vb3c Před 11 dny +1

    Those body armors drinks are so good and good for u my favorite is fruit punch do try that one

  • @tamekadavis9051
    @tamekadavis9051 Před 22 dny +1

    He is so adorable 💙

  • @jazzyjazz1823
    @jazzyjazz1823 Před 22 dny +2

    Hi Astrema and beautiful family, the baby is so tiny and adorable. I love how your mom and sis came in bearing gifts 😂. I have the green beaded purse from TJmax like your sister. Your hair is so big and beautiful ❤

    • @AstremaSimone
      @AstremaSimone  Před 22 dny

      Hi love. Yes, they do that often lol I need that purse now. I’m sure the green looks so good! Thank you 😊

  • @stephaniesharp6690
    @stephaniesharp6690 Před 22 dny +1

    Hey Astrema, our nephew is getting so big. He has a head full of hair. Did you have heartburn with him? Get one of those baby holders, the one that you put around your body. So that way you can be hands-free when you are poring your milk. He is so handsome again. Congratulations on your bundle of joy.

    • @AstremaSimone
      @AstremaSimone  Před 22 dny +1

      Hey! Yes I had heartburn with both of them but Mila didn’t have as much hair as he does as a newborn so it’s just a myth..

  • @karenbland4703
    @karenbland4703 Před 21 dnem +1

    Hi astrema love the video we understand take your time baby girl baby makai is cute thanks for sharing love to see your mom and sister you got this mila is in love with her baby brother love it♥️♥️

  • @ExclusiveBarbie94
    @ExclusiveBarbie94 Před 22 dny

    Happy Tuesday 😊

  • @ummiusman206
    @ummiusman206 Před 22 dny +1

    Baby boy is so cute

  • @GypsyHeart303
    @GypsyHeart303 Před 21 dnem +1

    Your mom is beautiful❤❤

  • @deborahroy116
    @deborahroy116 Před 21 dnem +1

    He is gorgeous love his name ❤

  • @monacarter3859
    @monacarter3859 Před 22 dny +1

    Hey girly congrats 🎉

  • @SwezCanal
    @SwezCanal Před 21 dnem

    Im also exclusively pumping and my son is 7 weeks . I do body armor lyte for less or no sugar and I eat Oreos cuz the girlies say they help. Good luck on the journey

  • @Debra-OK1955
    @Debra-OK1955 Před 22 dny +3

    Hey Cutie 🥰

  • @ForeverScher-fl6eo
    @ForeverScher-fl6eo Před 17 dny

    Tfs!

  • @vrfrffrdvrfffd2209
    @vrfrffrdvrfffd2209 Před 22 dny +1

    Congratulations he is so handsome ❤

  • @user-ed3tf5tn9o
    @user-ed3tf5tn9o Před 22 dny +1

    Thanks sis we happy to see you and family
    And sharing with us
    Beautiful Baby Name 😊❤️❤️❤️

  • @lbrcnation3546
    @lbrcnation3546 Před 21 dnem +1

    Gorgeous baby boy❤❤❤❤

  • @ladyleo944
    @ladyleo944 Před 19 dny

    Hey congratulations again The baby looks so much like Mila( dont want to mispell his name) The swelling gone down alot ,...Milas bout to be a little chef 😊......btw a rat tail comb is better for the ends 👍

  • @DetroitRed03
    @DetroitRed03 Před 20 dny

    I can’t believe how fast time flew. I started following you when Mimi was a baby and now you’re married❤ I’m so happy for you. Why did a you delete all the older videos ?

    • @AstremaSimone
      @AstremaSimone  Před 20 dny

      Time really flew. I mentioned in a video while back that I had to delete the older videos to get my comments back when CZcams took them away.

  • @diamondbrown3795
    @diamondbrown3795 Před 21 dnem +1

    ❤❤❤❤

  • @hopebryant6752
    @hopebryant6752 Před 21 dnem +1

    My son had an umbilical hernia too and doctors kept telling us it’ll go away by age 1 then someone said it was 2 then it was 4. As he got older it became bigger and bigger to the point where it would hang out of his shirts or sometimes we couldn’t properly fit pants on his waist. Unfortunately when he was 22 months it became impacted one night and he was in excruciating and we told the doctor we’re not leaving the hospital until they do the surgery because they were still trying to send us home with just pain meds rather than fixing the issue smh. He’s perfectly fine now and his belly button looks great. Say all that to say, most times it does not go away on its own so don’t let the doctors push you off. It’s better to do the surgery when they’re younger and not in the active toddler stage for recovery purposes.

  • @tammyh7966
    @tammyh7966 Před 22 dny +1

    He is getting so big to cute

  • @lilly7372
    @lilly7372 Před 22 dny +8

    Look his Trini auntie reach first 🎉

  • @jamilahredmond651
    @jamilahredmond651 Před 22 dny +1

  • @joannbuck2087
    @joannbuck2087 Před 22 dny +1

    Yes i remember when you had Mila and i can't believe it that Mila is 6 omg where did the time go

  • @Itsqueendom
    @Itsqueendom Před 17 dny

    Hey how does the night time milk have melatonin in it ?

  • @deborahroy116
    @deborahroy116 Před 22 dny

    I rem when mei rem when mila was that size xx😊

  • @joannbuck2087
    @joannbuck2087 Před 22 dny +1

    Hey handsome looking like Mila and LaKeef

  • @nettenobles8910
    @nettenobles8910 Před 22 dny

    Congrats on your new bundle of joy his is so handsome Also who is the music artist playing in the background

  • @mariacooper9624
    @mariacooper9624 Před 20 dny +1

    Hi Astrema Thanks for the video and your Mother and sister was nice coming to check you and your baby and Mila got some nice gifts so sweet you and your husband are doing great great parents you just need to eat and drink for the milk keep up the great work and your Mother food looks delicious do have a good day God bless you and your family bye
    Fans tumbs up the video subscribe share video thanks fans God bless you all bye 💐🌞✨🌟🫶🌹💥😀🤗👋

  • @lucindagray8882
    @lucindagray8882 Před 22 dny +1

    Tucks is such a rip off, lol... Better off going to your local corner store and purchasing a bottle of Witch Hazel and use a soft terry cloth and it will do the same but cheaper.

  • @Bkrunz
    @Bkrunz Před 20 dny

    Ypu can place baby to breast after he bottle feeds and he is less fussy. Look up pace bottle feeds. Pacing bottles helps to reduce the flow of milk so baby gets used to the slower flow of the breast

    • @AstremaSimone
      @AstremaSimone  Před 20 dny

      I tried this a few times and it worked for a little and then he would get fussy 😩

  • @courtneysimsgameplay8217

    Sucks in Canada we have to bring everything

    • @AstremaSimone
      @AstremaSimone  Před 22 dny +1

      It’s okay. I brought everything in my hospital bag even though they provided everything

  • @vanettagaines3749
    @vanettagaines3749 Před 21 dnem +1

    Hi Astrema, to relieve some of your stress and be hands free, please try
    Those baby carrying wraps, and use
    A cloth receiving blanket between you
    And baby to keep u both cool and sweaty free, a funnel can help you
    Not to spill your blessed milk from YAH,
    And when I had my first child, she had
    And outty belly button, so I brought a
    Bag of cotton balls and Q tips, clean
    Belly button with soap and water dry
    Belly button then, use Q tip with alcohol
    Then pull apart half of the cotton balls
    Roll it into a ball dipped in rubbing white Alcohol, tucked the babies bellybutton in with ur finger or use the
    Q tips to push in his navel back in shape, place the cotton ball with alcohol over bellybutton, you can
    Use a plastic clear cap for those
    Water bottles the flat side pushes
    The bellybutton in with some sticky
    White hospital tape or whatever you
    Get to hold the wet cotton ball and
    Cap on his belly, two or three weeks
    With alcohol, cotton ball with the cap
    And tap only until you see that his belly button will stay in when he cries or sneezed, repeat until you see progress
    And no more outty belly button, so children take longer some take less time to mold in shape, patiently pray
    And wait on YAH'S working gift & Grace. Peace and blessings to you.

  • @kimyattajuicylipsjohnson7355

    🩵🩵🩵🩵🩵🩵✨🩵✨

  • @chivonnestephens595
    @chivonnestephens595 Před 22 dny

    Baby is so cute. U could donate your pads to a women's shelter, that might be helpful to them

    • @AstremaSimone
      @AstremaSimone  Před 22 dny +1

      You could never have too much pads as a women. My period will soon return 😅 But I only had 1 pack left not enough for donating…

    • @chivonnestephens595
      @chivonnestephens595 Před 22 dny +1

      @AstremaSimone that's true. I'm sorry I thought u didn't want them 😊

    • @AstremaSimone
      @AstremaSimone  Před 22 dny

      @@chivonnestephens595 No No lol I said I had a whole pack left over because they gave me so many which I was grateful for 😇

    • @chivonnestephens595
      @chivonnestephens595 Před 22 dny +1

      @AstremaSimone Oh ok cool lol. I commend u for having your babies without epidural. I wish I would have experienced it with my 2. Have a blessed day

  • @vanettagaines3749
    @vanettagaines3749 Před 21 dnem +1

    OH, the rubbing alcohol won't hurt him, use less than 90 proof, YAH got your back, remember he blessed you with
    Two pushes some women like myself
    Stayed in labor for fifthy nine hours after water broke.😢😮😂😊

  • @Madison-sr5nl3ie6y
    @Madison-sr5nl3ie6y Před 21 dnem

    Is the daddy around 👀

    • @DetroitRed03
      @DetroitRed03 Před 20 dny

      She’s happily married. Did you not see him laying on the bed? Do you ask this to white women?

  • @corasbloom
    @corasbloom Před 22 dny

    Please see a myofunctional therapist.