FIRST HAIRCUT & BREASTFEEDING RANT | EMILY NORRIS
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- Äas pĆidĂĄn 10. 09. 2024
- Hi Guys, today's video is a day in the life video. It was a very average mum day of food shopping, haircuts and packing... oh and a little rant about breastfeeding hate :-/ I hope you like it, thank you so much as always for supporting us xxx
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Q: Where is your accent from?
A: I was born and raised to Toronto, Ontario, Canada but moved to Essex in England when I was 14 years old. Hence my mixed up accent.
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A: I worked in Marketing and PR but I am currently focusing on my vlog full time.
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A: I have been married to Matt for 7 years, he is the love of my life! We have three sons - Fraser is 7, Caleb is 4 and baby Jackson who is 1.
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A: I film my videos with the Canon G7X and Olympus Pen EPL7.
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Thatâs horrible that Anyone would judge another mother for how long they breast-feed or any parenting choice!
I would love on extended BF!
So true Fraser has seen you for most of his life putting up videos!
I love that you support him with his CZcams channel, thatâs so sweet!
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"Penalizing us for using them for what they're for" - excellent point. I think in modern society we've forgotten that's what they're for and one time in history it was the only option and babies would die without it! Ignore the haters, you're doing a great job!! â€
Hi Emily, thank you for your comments on extended breastfeeding. I am still feeding my daughter, who is 2yrs and 2 months old. It wasn't really a choice to feed this long but we've also been lucky to have a fairly smooth breastfeeding journey so it feels right to just continue until she's ready to stop. I think it is really hard for some people to understand, and I think a video on the benefits and your positive experience could be really great, esp for new mums. I would love breastfeeding to become more normalised, so thanks again for raising it here on your vlog.
I get frustrated with it being called extended breastfeeding as the a term is natural term weaning. Because naturally babies if left to feed will typically wean around 3/4. Obviously in western society its so different to non western so we do consider feeding over 1 as extended when actually its still prime time to be feeding. Infact your milk anti bodies double after age 1. Well done Emily you are such a brilliant example. Well said here and also with such a large following it will help and inspire so many people xxx
Also I WISH I had to wake my baby who is same age as Jackson!
Yammy Mackin love this!!
Thank you! xx
I also want to keep breastfeeding past 1 year old and dont really have a time limit. Will see how it goes! Its interesting what you say about the antibodies doubling after the 1st year. Do you have an article you recommend I can read? Xx
Totally agree with you regarding breastfeeding, Iâve fed all of my babies and 4 of them past 12 months. My youngest is now 14 months and Iâm still feeding him, I love our special time together and will continue to do so for as long as we are both happy xx
I would love to see a video on extended breastfeeding! Iâm 19 and feeding my 13 month old and Iâm nearly finished my breastfeeding support training! Youâve done amazingly getting to where you are in your breastfeeding journey and I love how you speak about it on your channel! You have lots of viewers, many of them mothers to be and young people - by talking about breastfeeding youâre inspiring thousands! I think youâre fab! X
Marnie Mollins Great job still bf I am as well with my 15 months old, and it isnât always easy and at the same time it is the easiest option sometimes, so letâs support each other and hang in there!
Can I just say Fraser is such a lovely boy. You have done a magnificent job! He is an amazing older brother to Caleb and Jackson. The bit of Fraser and Jackson giggling on the grass was so sweet!
I find it strange that people find it weird to breastfeed an older baby when the alternative is breastmilk from another animal! Iâve formula fed, I drink cows milk myself. Iâm not on a high horse about either. Itâs just strange what society normalises and what it frowns upon.
Also, âWe go to the toy aisle and pick a toy...we donât buy it.â Is the most real and relatable thing Iâve ever heard someone say đ
Hahaha such a good point!
So true! We all get breast fed by cows weird
I would LOVE a video on extended breastfeeding! Please do one! I am still breastfeeding my 15 month old and I have started to feel self conscious about it, particularly as my son is very big for his age... Thanks for being a fab role model for mums! X
Natalie Howard you should be proud of yourself for putting your baby before anyone else. Breastfeeding is so so good for your baby. Do it for as long as you can. My local hospital recommended doing it until they are 3.
My little one is 14 mo, I'm 35 weeks pregnant and am still breastfeeding! I've definitely started feeling a little awkward about it too, only in public though and it's mainly because my daughter loves to reach up and completely expose my breasts! She doesn't like me putting one away, she wants both and constantly switches between the two. đ đ I've breastfed a little in public recently, only noticed once that I was being watched, not sure if it was in a negative or positive way. I try to be brave about it and not really care. I'm not doing anything wrong, comfort nursing/breastfeeding is normal and natural. I figure if someone doesn't like it, that's their problem.
Bella L thank you!
Natural Vegan Mom wow go you!! Yes it's funny I only breastfeed in public now and then like if he's had a fall or needs some comfort but I notice people noticing! I'm more self conscious now than when he was a newborn! Are you going to tandem feed - well done I am in awe!
Natalie Howard I am going to try to tandem feed. For me, it didn't feel right to wean her before she's ready, simply because I was expecting another child. I was so scared that my milk would drop during my pregnancy, but nope, I've been blessed with a bountiful supply! đ I still cosleep with her and although she comfort nurses a lot, she also does get good feedings in there as well; some days more than others and it feels really rewarding to know that she's still getting good nutrition from my body, especially on days where she's feeling poorly or teething and thus eats less table food.
đđđ My first weaned herself (when she was TWO) and it was soooo emotional for me. lol! After a year I told myself I'd do it as long as it worked for both of us, and she just slowly weaned herself. I love that you empower mamas to do what works for them!
Thanks - it is so important for Mum and baby to do what's right for them! xx
It's so weird.... We have never met but I feel like we're friends and its so amazing to see your boys grow! What a lovely family!!
Thanks so much! xx
I canât believe people would say that to you about breastfeeding, I wouldnât even consider 18 months extended breastfeeding, I thought that was older than 2. I do find it strange to see a toddler older than 2 breastfeeding but I wouldnât say anything to the parent because itâs up to them. But under two is totally normal.
Personally I breastfed until 14 months and loved it, in the end I was only feeding in the morning and one day he just wasnât interested and wanted to play instead of feeding and that was it. I was planning to stop some time between 12 and 18 months so it worked out perfectly
I feel the same about breastfeeding, so many people have said to me âare you gonna stop yet?â Itâs been 7 months, I donât plan on stopping any time soon and hate having to explain myself. Itâs so frustrating xxx
Rebecca Lamb love your channel and the fact you breastfeed! Thankyou for your normality towards this sometimes "taboo" subject! Please do a video about your breastfeeding journey xx
Rebecca Lamb donât worry about what people say! 7 months old is still a baby ! Do whatever suits you and your baby, you know best!
Rebecca Lamb 2 yrs of breastfeeding is amazing if you can do it :):) do what makes you and your baby happy .
Yes! all the videos I have found were a bit creepy as well!! I was just telling my husband this. You are so positive about breastfeeding, and honestly you are why I was able to go into it so confidently!
keep on being awesome Emily and forget the haters!
Would love to hear your perspective on extended breastfeeding!
Well done on supporting Fraser and standing up for what he wants and what you feel is right for your children xxx
Would love a video about extended feeding, Iâm hoping to feed my lb till at least 1 and hopefully to 18 months but am already getting some negativity about him being too big at 9 months!
Don't you just love how other people like to judge your parenting? NOT! xx
Don't let it get to you. If you feel he needs it and you both still enjoy it, just go for it. Judgmental people mostly don't know what they are talking about. You are mom, you know best ;-)
Yes Emily, make that video! You and your good ideas :-)
Emily Norris itâs so annoying! Every time I post a video about breastfeeding I get a comment saying âhow long do you plan to keep breastfeeding?â. People donât question why babies have formula till theyâre a year old!
It's so strange hear these comments.in India its so so normal to brestfeed till the child is 2 . In Some parts of the country even till 5 years. Infact people will question your decision to give formula milk unless you are working mother. My view is Why the judgement ,why the interference . Breast fed , bottle fed , formula fed . Rightly said Emily i agree Happy Mum Happy Baby . Happy mum healthy mum and baby . Big Support Hug to u .. u are doing an awesome job of being real person and not glorifying or making motherhood seem glamorous or evil .
I am still breastfeeding my 16 month old, no plans to stop yet. There's some great supportive Facebook groups that provide really good info that I have found helpful xxx
Please make a video about extended breastfeeding! I'm a first time mum and my little girl is 9 months old and I plan to follow her lead and nurse up to 2 years old but I'd like to know how you did it and drop feeds etc.
Man that's so crazy that people make negative comments about extended breastfeeding! I feel like that's a blessing if we are able to breastfeed past 1 year or sometimes even past a few months. And we should just support each other! I'd definitely love a video on extended breastfeeding. I wasn't able to with my son because pumping became too much of a hassle so I stopped around 11 months.
You are making so much sense hun. Breastfeeding is the most natural thing in the world. I could rant alllllll day long about peopleâs negative and uneducated views on breastfeeding. Iâm still breastfeeding my boy. 8 months and going strong. âđ»
I still breastfeed my son at night who is now 12 months and I already have had those kind of comments for months so I totally get this! I would definitely be interested in a video
April Spaulding I still bf my baby has 1 year...
Em I actually like it when you are a little tired.... I have a theory that it makes us all a bit more naturally authentic when we are super tired (and therefore even more relatable)! I can see it in this video too, your truest self shining through - love it!
Awww â€ïž Fraser and Jackson playing and cuddling so cute!! I've had lots of comments (mostly from the older generation of ladies...) Regarding me breastfeeding my 9 month old. He is a big boy and looks older than he is but like you said it's my choice. Due to going back to work I've already had to give up daytime feeding and do only one feed which I hate! Want to try and eek out this one feed til he's 18m but we shall see. Not ready for my breastfeeding journey to end despite all the comments!
Jackson is a week older than my daughter Violet and she's still breastfeeding a lot (between 6-8 times a day). I also donated over 25 litres to the Northwest Human Milkbank â€ïž. As a fellow breastfeeder I know how much it means to have positive comments and praise for it. You have done a fantastic job feeding all of your boysâ€ïž it definitely helps to have a supportive husband and family. I'm the eldest of 8 children (7 on earth, 1 no longer with usđŒ) and we were all breastfed so it was great to learn from my mum's experience too, and my husband was amazing support to me. I got some really positive comments a few months ago when a lady stopped to say "it's nice to see a bigger one being fed" and it really made my day that she had taken the time to come over and praise me. Thanks for helping to normalise breastfeeding through your channel and keep up the good work. We love watching your videos â€ïžđxxx
Hi Emily! Ignore those negative comments! I had such a hard time with breastfeeding and your breastfeeding videos were really helpful! Especially when you said to not compare how long your child breastfeeds for. An extended video would be helpful even though Iâm not sure if Iâm able to do it for as long as you have. There will always be naysayers but you have many supporters as well!
Love the way you addressed the breastfeeding topic. Dignified and intelligent. Im a mother of two and your reasoning is spot on. I think a dedicated video on the subject is needed for CZcams and you are a fabulous spokesperson. đ©âđ«đđ
Thanks so much! xx
Count your blessing its only shoes he hates. My little hated pants(trousers?) for a long time.
He even asked us once with a very annoyed face "Who invented pants? Why would they do that?" đđ€
I feel the same way about breastfeeding. Our little one is over 7 months now and we're still doing it. I love it so much. My husband is the most supportive. Most people I meet are shocked, but usually positive. But some people are like, oh, I didn't do that... I just fed bottle, then give some reason for bottle feeding like they feel guilty about it and assume I'm judging them cos I breastfeed. I wholeheartedly support feeding anyway you can, be it breast or bottle, whatever works for you! In the end I feel judged, and people assume that I think less of them for not breastfeeding. We need to get rid of the stigma and support every mother, whether they breastfeed or not! Thank you for your videos Emily. Keep them coming, don't listen to the negative people, you are an awesome mum!!!
I love watching your videos! I absolutely agree with you regarding the breastfeeding. I'm currently feeding my 13 month old and we've no intention of stopping anytime soon! Best secret weapon ever đ
OMG Jackson playing with Fraser just the cutest thing ever!!!!!
I think there is such a stigma around extended breastfeeding and to make a video to talk about what it really is would really help to inform a lot of people. Personally it makes so feel so sick that itâs sexualised in the way it is over CZcams& if you were to make a video i could see it helping a lot of mothers and even just people in general that have questions about it :)
Just found this video now, I stopped feeding my wee boy till 27 months. Itâs mum and baby toddlers choice. It has so many benefits and helped my wee one with teething. We would still feeding now as he didnât self wean I had gradually wean him myself. He is my first and so looking forward to feeding baby number 2 when that happens x
I love your sarcastic facial expression on "control your children" ahahah. Love you Emily and The Norris family, continue being amazing and may God continue to bless you and your lovely family. Have fun on holiday.
Honestly this is one of my favorite videos of yours. So nice to see the boys. Your love for them shows and their love for one another also. Seems like an ordinary day but it actually one filled with memories the boys will keep.
Hi emily. I am writing this while breastfeeding... we came from holiday today.... so our bed time is late cause my 17 month old baby fall a sleep at 17 pm. I breastfeed her to sleep... so she is half a sleep while I watch youtube. But when I read the title I just had to say. Don't stop breastfeeding cause of other people. They don' t matter. I will breastfeed my baby till she is 3 and then I' ll think aboute it. AnWay you are amazing mum. You know your kids. No one else. You are good person, smart and beautiful inside and outside. Don' t let anyone make you feel diferent. I will watch this video again with sound. Lot's of love....
I am not a mum as I am only 19 so quite out of place here but Emily, I love watching your videos! I love watching what you and your gorgeous family get up to and find your videos relaxing after uni or placement. I can tell how much effort you put into your channel and we all appreciate it! Thank you xxđ
Thanks so much for watching Jessica! xx
A fact based BF video please xx
You are such a fab Mum Emily, love the part with you and Fraser chatting, itâs so evident how close you are. And totally with you on the breastfeeding front!! You should be so proud at how youâve fed your babies and it is the natural normal way, there is no need for negativity about it on someone elseâs decision xx
I heard âwould you like a girl?â And I thought, I wonder how many times she has heard that?
rainbow unicorn I caught that too, I had to roll my eyes because I have two bags us and I get that all the time as well.
I don't think people mean to be rude when asking that? It's just genuine curiosity and making conversation most of the time
Your two boys laughing together outside is the cutest thing I've ever seen!
My son is 27 (!!) and still has the Sesame Street blanket from when he was a baby! He took it with him when he deployed to Afghanistan :( I say just let him have his old grey blanket and no worries!!
Also...about BF...I've never seen a High School graduation photo with a kid still breastfeeding, so eventually all kids will give it up when they are ready!!! Shame on people who comment on anyones BF relationship with their children.
Haha so true - my Grandma used to say 'they won't do it when they go to university'! xx
I watched lke 5 times the Fraser and Jackson laughing scene... IT WAS SOOO ADORABLE!
and about extended breast feeding ... I never care what people used to think about me. I breastfed for 18 months and If I stopped was merely because he wasnÂŽt really drinking much, but I would never judge how long someone breastfeed, itÂŽs her choice.
sending tons of love from Italy as always
Emily your next video should be a detailed suitcases packing tips !!!! loved watching your vlog, though I have two assignments to submit before midnight :D xoxo
Yes, please make an extended breastfeeding video! I'm still nursing my 13 month old with no sight to stopping because we are also doing so well together. It's so important to share with people that there are benefits to breastfeed past 1 year. Also, fed is best, thank you for reminding everyone "happy mom, happy baby"!
Don't know if there's any shoes with noise or lights Jack will like? Am a new mom struggling with breastfeeding and sleeping through night for a 3 month baby girl.. Like ur cleaning and storage videos, really helpfulâ€ïž
cody is 15 months now and I'm still breastfeeding. I keep getting comments from friends/family asking when I'm stopping feeding. people make comments that should stop now. Cody isn't ready to stop breastfeeding so I have no intention of stopping anytime soon. people r so uneducated about breastfeeding it makes me so frustrated. I wish people would keep their negative comments to themselves. u have done brilliant still feeding and noone should make a comment about it. Be proud xx
Hi Emily, love your DITL videos! Definitely please do make the breastfeeding video, Iâm still feeding my 19 month old little girl and Iâd love to hear about your experience.xx
Subscribed to Frasers channel! I think its great! Im sure there are many insecurities about a young child having a youtube channel but he canât have a better role model/guardian angel â€ïž
Oh my goodness! The laughing in the garden đ best sound in the world!
not a mum yet but i love watching your videos
I loved your rant about breastfeeding. I agree that a video on extended breastfeeding is needed. When I was still feeding my eldest at 15 months I couldn't find an informative video about it either and the reason that I searched for one was because I was listening too much to the negative comments.
I think its amazing that you are still able to feed Jackson.
*Breast milk is a super food!* Itâs actually so gross that we all pump animals breast milk but people donât want you to feed your baby milk made for humans because they feel uncomfortable. I feel like as long as you make an effort to be conscious of who can see you and your not flashing everyone there is no problem. It is actually so weird that we pump cows breasts and drink it and love it. Honestly I think we should be drinking human milk. I know a lot of people will find this gross but if you really think about it makes sense. It would create so many jobs and be so much healthier if we all drank human milk instead of animal.
I think an extended breast feeding video can do nothing but bring more positivity and knowledge. Massive pat on the back to you Emily. I done it for 5 months and I'm proud of that :) xx
Hi Emily u doing a very good job about breastfeeding Jackson I did that to my little boy for 2 years and 6 months so don't listen to others you are a starđâ€
I love that your boys have such a nice relationship with each other, it's amazing and so sweet â€
I would like a video about extended breastfeeding đ€±
100% support extended breastfeeding. I feel so lucky to have been able to breastfeed my baby for so long (17 months now) and I truly believe itâs up to the mum and baby to work out the right time to change. Love you Emily! Donât listen to the haters đ
I think you're amazing for breastfeeding your children. I've also prolonged breastfed mine.
Don't allow others to make you feel bad about your choices
Extended breastfeeding video? Yes please! I struggled breastfeeding for FOUR months and it was so painful and frustrating n the idea that I'm expected to stop at 6 mnths pees me right off. I plan to aim for 1 yr - or as far as I can up to that but would love to hear about your experience reasoning etc for extended.
Mine biggest motivation for 12 mnths is that it'll benefit me in reducing the likelihood of breast and ovarian cancer etc.
24 minute video, yes! Love all your videos but day in the lifeâs especially. The things babies find fun are so strange!!đ€Ł Donât understand why people give parents looks while out, it isnât easy going round a shop with kids. Iâm sure Jacksonâs haircut made it even more curly.
As long as the child is happy to continue breastfeeding then it is fine until a certain point. Lots of children will just stop when they are ready. Donât worry about the people who think you should have stopped by now.
Canât believe how long it has taken you to get Jackson to wear shoesđđ I have never known a child hate them so much.
Hope you had a brilliant time away. Xx đâ€ïž
Thanks Chloe - I do have one pair of shoes now that he will wear, they're hand-me-downs from Caleb, so that's a result! xx
The part with you and Frasier made me emotional, the way he holds on to you and looks at you was so sweet. I have an 8 month old and I still canât believe heâs almost 1 and I know the years will go by fast Iâm just praying my little boy will be as sweet as yours đ
Thanks so much for watching! xx
Fab video Emily, would love to see a video on breastfeeding. I stopped at 7 months but really regretted it. I felt so pressured to stop. I was upset when I did. Nobody understood. They just said well done. Thatâs a long time. Heâs a big boy now isnât he?? I canât stand how people interfere in how you raise your own child. Great rant đ hope your having a brilliant holiday, bless Jackson. Did you keep the curls? Xxx
Hi Cleo I'm so sorry to hear you were so pressured! It's just so wrong. xx
Oh my word! That's the funniest cutest laugh when they were playing on the grass
I love your videos they are so amazing they always make me so happy
I did extended breastfeeding for both my sons. Itâs what they wanted and needed. I was so grateful that I was able to feed my babies for such a long time. Itâs healthy and absolutely normal.
You have beautiful children and youâre obviously a wonderful mother. Ignore the critics. Only you know whatâs best for your babies.
There's nothing gross about extended breastfeeding! I know people who were breastfed until they were 3 LOL I would say that's a little weird and probably not necessary but breastfeeding until 1-2 yrs is totally normal!
My son also hated his shoes for ages! We ended up getting him comfortable with them by letting him wear sandals inside the house when he was watching tv or distracted with a favorite toy. I would also put them on when he was napping and as soon as he woke, I would distract him with something he loved. Within a couple days, he was running around the house wearing them and forgot all about it. You can also try a different style of shoe than what he is used to. Heâll get there! â€ïž
I absolutely love your vlogs! You inspire me so much. Your such an amazing mum! Please reply it would mean the world to meâ€ïž I love you xx
Thanks so much for watching, Maisie!
Yes please, I'd love a breastfeeding video! Currently still breastfeeding my 11 month old and plan to do so until he's about 18 months. We had a very rough start with it due to a major lip and tounge tie that I didn't get revised until he was 2 months (first baby) so I want to cherish the time/bond we have! đ Love your sweet family and inspiring channel!
U r sooo inspirational. Ur kind loving and absolutely beautiful mashuallah. May Allah bless you and your family always. Xx
Thank you so much for watching! xx
AMEN!!!! HALLELUJAH SOMEONE FINALLY SAID IT!!!!! YESSS EMILY!!!! Everything you said about breastfeeding is how I feel about it and how the world should feel about it!!!! BREAST ARE NOT MENT TO BE SEXUAL THEY HAVE A PURPOSE!!!!!! Thatâs why pregnant women start making milk during their pregnancy. Their bodies are preparing for motherhood!!! If I could give this blog a thousand thumbs up I would đđđđđ
Would you like a girl? Arghhh!! Why do people say this?! đ«
Every. Single. Time! xx
Someone actually said to me "thats a shame" when they found out i was having a boy!!! People are so so so rude!
Katie Dunne nooo! I literally canât believe in 2018 people think itâs appropriate or even their business! Itâs like commenting (totally uninvited) on someoneâs weight! The only appropriate thing to say in response to childrenâs sex/gender is âahhh congratulations!â or better still just smile and donât comment at all! x
@so sallyo I got that reaction from my husband parents when was pregnant with my girl(that was my first baby)."Thats a shame,I wanted a boy"and for the first two years of life they came to see her once a month(we are neighbors)now that she is 6 years they complain why she does not love them.I once said that she doesn't love you bc you never show love te her.Imagine grandma and grandpa doing that to your kidsđ€Šđ€Š
Olivia and Brayan thatâs awful! Iâm so sorry they did that. Parents, grandparents should be so lucky to have ANY child, boy or girl! I am the youngest of 3 girls and people have asked me straight up in the past âoh weâre your parents hoping for a boy?â HA!
I don't get people who make that kind of comments about breastfeeding, seriously...I think you do what is the best for both and no one has nothing to do with it. I breastfed my first child for 9 months, until she didn't want to and I was tired. for the second one we are on the 10th month of breastfeeding and I'm slowly stopping because he's biting me and I simply don't want to get hurt! No one has the right to judge something so personal
Your boys are soooooooooooĂČoooooĂČĂČoooooooooooooooooooo CUTE
You are ABSOLUTELY right luv for pointing this issue out. Im a mummy of 6 months but i have a ton of girlfriends/sisters who breastfed up to atleast 2 years and even 3 years. In islam (my religion) the right of our children from us mothers is to breastfeed for atleast 2 years and it is a completely natural way of nurturing and nourishing as u say. We should never have to resort to listening to sexualised braindead people who try to tell us what is natural or not.
Nothing worse than the judgey looks, get a grip folks they're kids.lol
Totally! xx
I breastfed my twins for 13 months, I couldnât go much further they had all I got! Haha Each Mum makes the best choice for their own babies, no one else business how their babies are fed, as long as they are safe, healthy and with full little bellies it doesnât matter! LOVE YOUR DITL VIDEOS đ
Have you tried barefoot shoes with very flexible sole, they feel like socks - depends on the width of his foot, site www.happylittlesoles.co.uk has some wide range of the shoes.
Dominika D. This is a great idea! I worked in a shoe shop for years fitting shoes for children and the mums all said that the key is a very flexible shoe. They hate a rigid sole. Maybe try this Emily? Xx
Connah Ashton yes! You know what, even I have started to build my own barefoot collection of shoes.
Dominika D. That's so great!!
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Donât know why anyone would comment on what you choose to do! Itâs nothing to do with them!! You do what you want to do!! đ
You're a great mother, never mind those other people with negative opinions.
I cannot believe people criticised you for still breastfeeding Jackson. It is your choice AND extended breastfeeding has so many physical and emotional benefits for both Mum and baby. You are amazing for having breastfed three babies for such a long time. I was only able to breastfeed my twins for 10 months but I am in awe of people who can continue it for longer. We as women need to be more supportive and encouraging for everyoneâs individual feeding journey and not judging one another! X
Well said Emily. Breastfeeding is the most amazing thing that a mother could give their child.
The soles of those shoes are the cutest! Weâve faced comments about extended breastfeeding đ€±đ», particularly by older relatives. Itâs frustrating when they make misinformed comments about the advantages of formula etc but you just have to do what you know is best for your child â€ïž
It's awful that you have to justify and defend your choices - whether Fraser has a YT channel, or how long you opt to breastfeed for. It's up to you! Don't let the haters get you down. You're my fave Mum inspiration.
I have to agree with Sophie...when the lady at Matt's Salon asked if you wanted a girl, I thought, "Oh No"!
Fraser and Jackson have the sweetest relationship. It's precious!
Emily, just ignore or block the hater's. There will always be a few. I'm sure someone will question and disapprove of Fraser's channel. But, if you and Matt are ok with it, that's all that matters. The majority of us support you đŻ% and know that you always do what you think is right for your boys. Have fun and be safe on vacation!â€ïž
Thanks so much! xx
Hi Emily, u solved many of problems and questions in my life..i love u so much..now my baby is 14 mnths old ...im watching ur videos for the past 10 mnths..now i love myself..thank you very much..i wish u to continue forever..
My son is going to be 11 months and I also plan on breastfeeding the most I can! Natural immunization and the best for our babies so I don't care what people think! Stay strong mommas, they are our world!
It makes me sad that something so normal and we have to refer to it as 'extended breastfeeding' rather than just 'breastfeeding' because of pressure we feel...like you've done it for an abnormal length of time. Like you say, in other parts of the world up to 5 years is totally normal and babies self wean as they get their adult teeth. You've done amazing and given me so much confidence to keep going myself â„ïž
I would definitely love an extended breastfeeding video! My daughter is about to turn one and we are both not ready to stop đ I couldnât agree more with your sentiment, I get so fed up of being told that they are too old to be breastfed, when it is the most natural thing for your baby!
You are so lucky to be able to breastfeed. I tried for 2 months to feed my twins myself but my body wasn't producing enough milk and they were premature so they didn't latch on enough. Don't listen to negative comments and don't let anyone tell you you're not doing a good job because you are a brilliant mum. Your boys are clearly very happy and that's all that matters. Love watching you x
Thatâs so sad you had negative comments Emily about feeding. I fed my third baby until she was 18 months. I was so sad to stop but it naturally felt the time for us. Itâs such a special time and wonderful thing to be able to do if you can & want to. Iâm a fellow mummy of 3 and love your videos xx
Yes please make the video about breastfeeding. I'm only about three months into my journey and it amazes me how much women are stigmatized for doing what is natural and would have been perfectly normal to do 50 years ago. We need people like you who have such a large audience to help speak out and normalize breastfeeding. Thank you so much for your contribution!
I really look up to you Emily and I think you are a wonderful mom.I literally sailed through the whole of my pregnancy watching your videos.So thank you so much for spreading so much positivity and sharing your experiences with us. I'm a mom to a 7 month old and I would love to continue breastfeed my little girl for as long as she wants. Haters' gonna hate but I feel a mother knows best for her child. So more power to you and lots of love to the kids.Stay blessed.
Hi Emily, I am due with my first baby Friday and watching your videos about breastfeeding has really given me the confidence to make it work as much as I can. Hope youâre enjoying Switzerland x
I think itâs great that you breastfed until 18months, I only managed until 8 months as my LB just wasnât that interested. Broke my heart when I stopped but youâve got to do what your baby wants. Heâs so much happier now on the bottle.
YES! I think an extended breastfeeding video would be so helpful. The more conversations we have about it, the less stigma there will be around it. I'm still breastfeeding my 16 month old, and I'm starting to get the "is she breastfeeding still?" look. I personally have thick skin for it and will continue breastfeeding, but it's sad that you get judged if you breastfeed for too short or too long- you can never win, ha! But look forward a video from you on that!
Your way to breastfeed is absolutly the best way!
Don't care about rude people.
I did it the same way with my 4 boys.
Totally agree Emily about the breastfeeding. Iâm breastfeeding my 13 month old and fed my eldest til she was 17 months. Itâs totally natural and not a problem all! No one really seems to talk about it much.... I have had people tell me I need to stop, it will be better for me when I do stop, baby doesnât need it anymore, itâs just for comfort (as if comforting your baby is a bad thing) etc. I am sure you will continue feeding until you both want to stop and not let the uninformed comments worry you :-)
You go, Emily!!! I would really like to see an extended breastfeeding video from you. I think a lot of women do extended breastfeed, but we don't see or talk about it often because people usually nurse their toddlers at home (because they no longer need to be fed like every 3 hours). I'm still breastfeeding my 3.5 year old and it's really down to just 30 seconds before bedtime. It's basically my tool to get her to stop moving around and lie down.
Anyway, I agree that most extended bf videos have women openly breastfeeding in them. It doesn't bother me because I support extended and public breastfeeding. But I can see that it doesn't help to change other people's minds about it. So yes, I would love it if you'd do a video on extended breastfeeding!
Enjoy your trip!
Seeing Fraser and Jackson together in the garden was so cute †brothers love is so special â€
You totally just voiced my views on breastfeeding and "extended" breastfeeding! I'm still nursing my 13 month daughter twice a day and most likely will till 18 months or a bit longer if she needs me to. Go ahead and make that video on it Emily!! There are plenty of fellow moms like me who support and love to watch it!