Isn’t nursing for comfort as valid a need as nursing for hunger? Nursing to sleep is so natural and biologically normal. Whatever feels right for all though! Your fam is beautiful and you’re such a compassionate and sweet mom. Love how much you engage in play with Donovan.
This was my thinking too, but my baby is now 13 months old and wakes up after every sleep cycle and has to be nursed back to sleep. Over a year with little sleep! I am not sure what to do now, but wished I had taught her how to fall asleep without the breast much earlier.
Thank you for sharing a REAL day in the life. Makes us other moms feel normal that we aren’t doing it all. You are an amazing mom and I really admire your patience during moments when a lot is going on.
This is making me sooooo happy. Your home and your heart are so full of love. I’ve followed you since D was born and I’m now a mama to an 8mo. The sweet snuggles with your daughter are taking me back ❤ (oh, watching from London, U.K. and would love to see anything you’re doing differently with your second vs things with did with D and are keeping in your toolbox)
So overjoyed for you and your family!! What a wonderful brother Donovan is. Im 52 and a coparent to my grandson who is now 6 yrs old. You introduced me to respectful parenting and Montessori and I am ao grateful. I admire you as a mom you inspire me to do my best. Enjoy every second. We all know how precious this time is . She is an angel.
Awe such a beautiful vlog, Kati. So lovely to witness these sweet, gentle moments. Just made me so happy and brought some smiles and stillness to my day
So happy to see your beautiful face and beautiful growing babies. Sending you so much love and strength in your season of life right now! My baby boy is 6 months old this month and I have a 7 and 5 year old and am just starting to finally get in the groove but I have been binge watching your old videos to keep myself in check with respectful parenting you have helped me so much through your content. Stay strong mama I see you and you are doing an amazing job look forward to seeing more videos and appreciate you❤️ Blessings to you and your family🙏🌈
love your videos! They're so cozy and comforting. I would love more of these realistic videos of motherhood because lately I've been struggling with gentle parenting if regards to making sure I always say/do the "right" thing and feeling as if I fall short every time.
I know you're enjoying your off enjoying your baby. I'm 10m pp and still haven't gone back to work so I get it. I hope you come back to your channel, I just found you and I'm binging your content and reading all your book recommendations!
I know you’re a busy mom but it would be nice to see more frequent videos of you and your family. I have 3 month old and all of tips and advice has been great. I can use all the guidance I can get, but I totally understand 💗
Awww, thank you so much... I honestly am just super sick! Haha I currently have a sinus infection, and really haven't felt up to vlogging or filming any sit-down content! BUT, this is so meaningful to me and I really plan to pick up my channel once I'm better!
I nursed my baby girl to sleep everytime and then eventually she would fall asleep then wake up as soon as I put her down as I was putting her down and eventually would just look at me and then I would stare at her and then she would just fall asleep. I strongly believe in the fed is best option and I think it’s good for baby’s mental health in the long run to nurse to sleep because then it supports less sleep interruptions in the later stages. I nursed my baby to sleep until she was 6 months old and she never woke back up just because. It is always a reason why usually it’s because she was still hungry or something was too loud and woke her up.
I love how happy you are inside, you can just tell. I was such a mess with my second baby newborn stage. I know it’s not easy but you make it look joyful and I think that’s wonderful. Thanks for all you share
Donovan talks like the kid I take care of. He’s also five and they look almost the exact same too. Holy cow the resemblance as a whole is uncanny. Long lost twins? 😂
At 4 weeks they do nurse to sleep and whatever works goes so yeah mama ❤ if you didn’t know (but you might) put them on their side and then their back to stop startle reflex. but probably just needing those contact naps ❤
ahhh...this was so encouraging! Im 31 weeks with my first and its so sweet to see your postpartum. Thank you for sharing! Okay two silly product questions- your muslin button down top looks like a dream for nursing would you share where its from? And the snuggly tan muslin baby blanket?
Honestly we do a whole bunch of things! This is just a little book we like to use during the summer time. It's called Brain Quest I think :) We also like to use our own "Something to Do" book to create activities and we have a subscription to Habitat Schoolhouse as well!
Nursing to sleep works because it is biologically normal. If you have to fight an instinct then it's usually not the right thing to do. Also falling asleep by herself isn't a learnt skill it is a developmental milestone......your family is beautiful 😊
Yep! And although I shouldn’t assume that this comment comes from a place of judgement - I do. Interestingly enough, I kept this in this video for other parents to see what’s normal and how I respond. Although we don’t use threats or violence in our home, and we limit exposure to media that expressed the same, my son IS still exposed to that sort of thing from our friends’ children, from super hero things my parents have shown him, AND children unfortunately sometimes can’t process what’s happening below the surface for themselves and it results in hitting! Normal. Notice that not taking it personally, judging, shaming and labeling my child as “disrespectful, aggressive, bad, etc.” lead to such a wonderful, peaceful breakfast full of connection. I’m wise enough to know that THAT is the answer. Especially to something that is developmentally appropriate.
I use my oldddd canon rebel with the little flippy monitor! It's what I started with and honestly I like it more than anything else I've tried using for vlogs. :) It's my ol reliable, hahaha
New borns up I tilt he age of 6 months old need to sleep for that 3 hours every nap so I would strongly suggest letting her sleep in a separate room so she is not interrupted. I know it can be hard but it is scientifically proven that new borns need to sleep for that whole three hours each nap.
Isn’t nursing for comfort as valid a need as nursing for hunger? Nursing to sleep is so natural and biologically normal. Whatever feels right for all though! Your fam is beautiful and you’re such a compassionate and sweet mom. Love how much you engage in play with Donovan.
Yes I completely agree! Especially this early- 🥺🤍
This was my thinking too, but my baby is now 13 months old and wakes up after every sleep cycle and has to be nursed back to sleep. Over a year with little sleep! I am not sure what to do now, but wished I had taught her how to fall asleep without the breast much earlier.
Thank you for sharing a REAL day in the life. Makes us other moms feel normal that we aren’t doing it all. You are an amazing mom and I really admire your patience during moments when a lot is going on.
This is making me sooooo happy. Your home and your heart are so full of love. I’ve followed you since D was born and I’m now a mama to an 8mo. The sweet snuggles with your daughter are taking me back ❤ (oh, watching from London, U.K. and would love to see anything you’re doing differently with your second vs things with did with D and are keeping in your toolbox)
Congratulations! We’re 4 weeks postpartum too 🥰 what a magical time baby bliss and sleep deprivation hehe
Congratulations!!! 🤍
So overjoyed for you and your family!! What a wonderful brother Donovan is. Im 52 and a coparent to my grandson who is now 6 yrs old. You introduced me to respectful parenting and Montessori and I am ao grateful. I admire you as a mom you inspire me to do my best. Enjoy every second. We all know how precious this time is . She is an angel.
Awe such a beautiful vlog, Kati. So lovely to witness these sweet, gentle moments. Just made me so happy and brought some smiles and stillness to my day
Thank you so much, 🥺❤️
So nice to see a new video from you, especially with your new loved one. Best wishes for health and happiness for all.
Thank you so much, 😊
So happy to see your beautiful face and beautiful growing babies. Sending you so much love and strength in your season of life right now! My baby boy is 6 months old this month and I have a 7 and 5 year old and am just starting to finally get in the groove but I have been binge watching your old videos to keep myself in check with respectful parenting you have helped me so much through your content. Stay strong mama I see you and you are doing an amazing job look forward to seeing more videos and appreciate you❤️ Blessings to you and your family🙏🌈
Oh Katelyn your daughter is so precious!!!! Congratulations to you and your family!! And Donavon is getting so big!!
She is so adorable 🥰 You’re videos have helped me so much the past few years. Thanks for sharing 🙏🏻
Also thanks for showing the chaos of two and lots of crying!
love your videos! They're so cozy and comforting. I would love more of these realistic videos of motherhood because lately I've been struggling with gentle parenting if regards to making sure I always say/do the "right" thing and feeling as if I fall short every time.
I'm soo glad to see You and Your precious babies again. My baby fever goes through the roof watching this.
Ahh, thank youuu!
I know you're enjoying your off enjoying your baby. I'm 10m pp and still haven't gone back to work so I get it. I hope you come back to your channel, I just found you and I'm binging your content and reading all your book recommendations!
You are such an inspiration to me of the mama I strive to be everyday! So happy for your healthy sweet family. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thank you!!!! XO
I know you’re a busy mom but it would be nice to see more frequent videos of you and your family. I have 3 month old and all of tips and advice has been great. I can use all the guidance I can get, but I totally understand 💗
Awww, thank you so much... I honestly am just super sick! Haha I currently have a sinus infection, and really haven't felt up to vlogging or filming any sit-down content! BUT, this is so meaningful to me and I really plan to pick up my channel once I'm better!
@@themellowmama Oh no! I hope you feel better soon!
I nursed my baby girl to sleep everytime and then eventually she would fall asleep then wake up as soon as I put her down as I was putting her down and eventually would just look at me and then I would stare at her and then she would just fall asleep. I strongly believe in the fed is best option and I think it’s good for baby’s mental health in the long run to nurse to sleep because then it supports less sleep interruptions in the later stages. I nursed my baby to sleep until she was 6 months old and she never woke back up just because. It is always a reason why usually it’s because she was still hungry or something was too loud and woke her up.
I love how happy you are inside, you can just tell. I was such a mess with my second baby newborn stage. I know it’s not easy but you make it look joyful and I think that’s wonderful. Thanks for all you share
Thank you, 🥺❤️❤️❤️
Donovan talks like the kid I take care of. He’s also five and they look almost the exact same too. Holy cow the resemblance as a whole is uncanny. Long lost twins? 😂
About to have 3 under 4 by January. Idk how to handle my 4 and almost 2 year old now. 🙃 just roll with it. Haha
At 4 weeks they do nurse to sleep and whatever works goes so yeah mama ❤ if you didn’t know (but you might) put them on their side and then their back to stop startle reflex. but probably just needing those contact naps ❤
You’re an amazing mum!! ❤
ahhh...this was so encouraging! Im 31 weeks with my first and its so sweet to see your postpartum. Thank you for sharing! Okay two silly product questions- your muslin button down top looks like a dream for nursing would you share where its from? And the snuggly tan muslin baby blanket?
Wait I thought you don’t eat eggs?? Did that change? I’m confused sorry just wondering
Keeping my fingers crossed that you will post a birth story! I’m due any day with my second and having a second home water birth.
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Hi Kait! I was wondering what homeschool curriculum you used with Donovan. Thank you!
Honestly we do a whole bunch of things! This is just a little book we like to use during the summer time. It's called Brain Quest I think :) We also like to use our own "Something to Do" book to create activities and we have a subscription to Habitat Schoolhouse as well!
so true i believe in the power of yawn 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Hahahahaha :)
Did he just say "don't make me punch you!" 😮
Nursing to sleep works because it is biologically normal. If you have to fight an instinct then it's usually not the right thing to do. Also falling asleep by herself isn't a learnt skill it is a developmental milestone......your family is beautiful 😊
Yep! And although I shouldn’t assume that this comment comes from a place of judgement - I do. Interestingly enough, I kept this in this video for other parents to see what’s normal and how I respond. Although we don’t use threats or violence in our home, and we limit exposure to media that expressed the same, my son IS still exposed to that sort of thing from our friends’ children, from super hero things my parents have shown him, AND children unfortunately sometimes can’t process what’s happening below the surface for themselves and it results in hitting! Normal. Notice that not taking it personally, judging, shaming and labeling my child as “disrespectful, aggressive, bad, etc.” lead to such a wonderful, peaceful breakfast full of connection. I’m wise enough to know that THAT is the answer. Especially to something that is developmentally appropriate.
How was your birth experience this time around? Did you do another natural birth?
Sharing next weeeeeek! Had a water birth at home… ❤️🥹
Kait, which camera do you use?
I use my oldddd canon rebel with the little flippy monitor! It's what I started with and honestly I like it more than anything else I've tried using for vlogs. :) It's my ol reliable, hahaha
What?! She's your double!! Has your nose! Is that your hair colour that she has? X
Awww hahah! Listen I don't hate to hear that! I think it's interesting to see our baby photos side by side. In that case she is TOMMMY, hehe
New borns up I tilt he age of 6 months old need to sleep for that 3 hours every nap so I would strongly suggest letting her sleep in a separate room so she is not interrupted. I know it can be hard but it is scientifically proven that new borns need to sleep for that whole three hours each nap.
They need 3 hour naps? That’s so long!