Breastfeeding & Postpartum is hardâŠ
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- Äas pĆidĂĄn 8. 09. 2024
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The fact that youâre going through all of this AND still making CZcams videos is a testament to YOUR strength as a mom and as a woman.
I have 3 kids, and I remember how hard breastfeeding and postpartum was as a first-time mom, and I couldnât imagine trying to film it all while going through it!! You are incredible, donât forget it.
Ok you just made me tear up thank you đąđ
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I feel you sooooo much! No one talks about how hard breastfeeding and pumping are. Iâm glad youâre talking about it. But donât feel bad that you had to do what you had to do for your sanity. Girl the first 2-3 weeks after giving birth I was having meltdowns everyday. Especially since I couldnât produce plus being sooo exhausted. But let me tell you the minute I transitioned to formula and I knew my baby was full and getting the nutrients he needed and was able to be calm and sleep longer I gained my sanity back. Just do what you feel is best. I had latching issues too and I know itâs hard.
So many of us can relate to this. Fed is best. Baby needs a sane & happy mommy. â€ïž
Iâm going thru this exact same thing right now, all of it⊠breastfeeding and postpartum, itâs so hard and nobody tells you how hard it is and you never really know until you experience it. All the things you said about breastfeeding are SO true and relatable. Sending you vibes of healing and positivityđ
Glad to see you talk about the raw and real moments of postpartum and breast feeding. I'm currently 2 weeks postpartum and can definitely relate.
Itâs so refreshing to hear about the reality of breastfeeding. Youâve been doing amazingly, donât let the mom guilt take any of that away.
Reassuringly, the amount we pump is not an indication on how much (or little) milk we have.
I cried every single day. Postpartum is so hard and I also was not made aware of this. I think thatâs why it hit me hard. I gave up on breast feeding second day baby was born because I just wanted to make sure he was fed. He will be 4 this year and heâs such a healthy baby. Pregnant with my second baby and all Iâm scared about it the postpartum. It gets easier â€ïž
Just wanted to let you know when I had my son I also ended up having an emergency csection, no milk supply and ended up giving him formula. 5 years later I had my girl and she bf in the OR. Every birth and child is so different. You are doing great! Welcome to parenthood.
Thatâs amazing đ€
My first born son breastfeeding was so difficult. Looking back I wish I had just given him formula. He had the hardest time latching so I was in pain. Almost the entire first 6 months he spit up SO bad due to over active letdown. My daughter was a champ latched right away and never had the tummy issues. I think mentally my postpartum would have gone so much better the first time if I had just given him the bottle. You have to do what is best for you â€ïž you are a good mama no matter how they are fed.
girl, instant tears when you spoke about how your baby was crying and then you were crying and now your both crying cuz i felt that from my inner core. itâs sooo hard đ„ș but trust me! it gets so much better and thatâs coming from someone who had a colicky baby from the moment I brought him home from the hospital lol.
Love that we had our babies almost around the same time so we can relate so much! đ
I also just had my baby in the beginning of May and today Iâm still figuring it out. Today was a full contact day baby did not wanna be put down in the chairs or pillows being awake or for naps. This is my second baby haha and this baby has a totally different set of rules Iâm still learning. Night breastfeeding is my biggest struggle and yes no one tells you about it but my goodness those moments of bliss are special.
I feel like being an introverted mom is a topic so rarely talked about! I really wish more moms talked about life as an introvert and how it plays out as a parent!
I hope you keep making videos like this! My best friend had her baby 6 months before me and she made it look like a breeze. I was not prepared for how hard it was. How long and lonely days and nights were, and sleep deprivation makes you even more unbalanced. I eventually was able to breastfeed both my kids for more than a year, but it was HARD. I work with newborns and moms and I always tell moms they have only known this tiny human for such a short time...be kind to yourself and give yourself grace. Breastfeeding is not easy and not immediately natural and intuitive. It is a full time job on top of having a newborn! I wish people were more open about how difficult the transition to motherhood was because I was so unprepared
I went through the same thing as well. You are not alone mama, you are doing amazing. Your are caring for your baby no matter what, thatâs all that matters. You are the best mom to baby boy đđ
This is it AMY! Mama life! Iâm so glad you are being so real in this video! It changes you so much and for the greater good! Donât let breastfeeding get to you. He is fed and so handsome and squishy! Love you even more and more! â€ïžâ€ïž
Please continue these kinds of videos! I appreciate the honesty and rawness! I'm not a mom but maybe someday! and I am also sensitive person so I'm becoming educated and sensing what is the possibilities of what's it like to experience all these stages and phases. Thank you!
Your account has always been such a safe space for me. I am not a mother but all these comments and you acknowledging pregnancy/postpartum are going to be very helpful for when i do become one. Good luck with everything seriously and thankyou for sharing your mommy journey! â€ïžđ„° you already such an amazing mother already.
Please make sure youâre eating enough food and that youâre staying really hydrated⊠I think a lot of new momâs neglect their own health and then they wonder why theyâre not producing milk. Have you tried fenugreek or a yam or anything like that to help with your milk production? Might be cool to like make some tea or smoothies and try it out. Also I know you say you hate pumping but I think a lot of women use pumping to help with their milk supply too anyways what do I know And I know itâs a sensitive topic and itâs really not easyâŠbut Iâm just trying to tell you things that will maybe help :-)
Amy, congratulations on your bundle of joy. Iâve been watching you for SO long and Iâm so proud of you. I had my daughter 3 years ago.. I wanted to breastfeed so much. The night after I gave birth my daughter didnât latch. I tried everything. Nothing worked. I was so disappointed. The nurse ended up giving me formula and I couldnât of been anymore thankful. All that matters was my daughter needed to eat. It didnât matter how, she just needed to eat. People always said to me âbreast feeding is the best, the babies are smarter blah blah blahâ. It made me so sad.
A couple of days later I didnât even produce milk. So I had to give my daughter formula anyway.
Whatever youâre doing is perfect. As long as heâs eating thatâs all that matters.
Youâre doing amazing mama. đ
Iâm not one to comment but I really want to say thank you for opening up and sharing your experience with breastfeeding. I also didnât realize how freaking hard it is and felt like no one talked about it. I had a similar experience and felt so alone. My little babe is 6 weeks old and I felt like I went through my pregnancy with you. Now I feel like Iâm going through postpartum with you too. I appreciate your openness through this whole journey. Keep on rocking it mama! đ€
I'm 31 weeks tomorrow with my 3rd child. I really appreciate these videos because although I've had 2 babies already, there's a lot we tend to forget about the postpartum process. It's so important to be gentle with ourselves during this time. Our bodies are going through so much. â€ïž Hang in there!
Congratulations đ„°
Motherhood is the hardest job in the world, it is a very rewarding and beautiful experience but it is sooo hard. You are fully responsible for a human being who can't even communicate his feelings or needs. Plus newborns are having a really hard time adjusting to this world and parents are literally on survival mode for the first year.
It honestly annoys my soul how upsetting breast feeding is for the vast majority mother's. Its so draining and ends up making you feel like shit and guilty for no reason. I'm sorry you were left feeling like that â€ïž lovee that you feel the way you do now, amazing xx
Feel you girlâŠ
I have 3 kids & I must say breastfeeding đ€±đ» IS THE HARDEST THING THAT I E EVER EVERRRRRR EXPERIENCE!
No one ever talks about it so I thought it was only me and something is wrong with me!
This is so helpful u have no idea, I hope no one feels the way I felt and Obama sure this helps a lot.
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I combo fed for 6 weeks and one day I just said up to here itâs draining , I can relate to you so much Amy. Donât b
E so hard on yourself your a rock star mommy rock âïž đ«đ€
I asked myself.. yes... why is it that no one talks about breastfeeding?! and honestly i think its bc when we juuust had a baby we were so in shock and overwhelmed and lack of sleep that one the nightmare ends we delete it from our memory! lol! u will be fine :) my almost 10 pound baby needed nursing and formula bc even though i had alooot of milk it was very like thinn and wouldnt fill him up, so we had to do both,, never feel less or more as long as ur baby is feeding they will be ok ⥠always remember: by asking urself and wondering if u are doing a good job or being a good mom >>> you are already being the best mom just by asking yourself. there are so many things you will not know and learn amd u will get sooo much advice,,, just get bits and pieces from everyone and make up ur own. :)
I love seeing this different side to you, showing those raw moments with us. đ€
YOU are the BEST mom for YOUR baby! Just know that, and know that YOU know what is BEST for YOUR baby! We have very similar experiences with the c-section and post partum struggles, I also had a really hard time with breastfeeding in the beginning. But after 1 month of exclusively pumping, my baby boy finally latched and I was able to get my supply up and going and our breastfeeding journey lasted 15 months! Anything is possible Amy, but we cannot pour from an empty glass! Your doing amazing girl!! XOXO
Amy, you are such a strong and amazing mother â€ïž i love these videos from you, the raw and real side of motherhood, as I have a 12 week old and I love to see how things are going for you, Iâm rooting for you through the screen! And thank you for sharing how hard breast feeding is, no one talks about it enough like you say. Please keep making videos like this updating us on your journey!!! also pump after every feed, power pumping, helped me boost my supply too. And oatmeal, oat milk, coconut water⊠love you!!! â€ïž
Iâm 38 weeks with my first baby, thank you for opening up and sharing your raw experience. This video has given me great knowledge and strengthđđœâ€ïž
Congratulations đ„°
Thank you so much for this video. I am almost 8 weeks pregnant and I am trying to mentally prepare myself with all of the facts. I love these videos so much. So real.
Congratulations đ„°
Yes đđŒ better believe your breast milk or feeding does not define your worth as a mommy! As long as your baby is fed and not losing weight you are doing great đ
I'm being induced tomorrow and I'm so nervous. Love your videos Amy. You have definitely inspired me to stay strong
Safe delivery! You can do it! Hugs*
Have a safe delivery, mama đđ
It's hard đȘ and no one warned me either. Postpartum and breastfeeding is the hardest part ,I felt the same like you the first 2 months, I felt guilty because I couldn't breastfeed my baby then switch to formula and things got better.Happy fed baby is the best option .Wish you fast recovery and enjoy with your baby things get easier though don't you worry đ
So inspiring to watch this type of video! Ive been here for years and seen how your channel has changed over the years and im so here for it back in the day i was into beauty vids then transitioned into home and lifestyle now into mom life as a person trying to conceive its so awesome! Love this
Thank you for being vulnerable and sharing your journey. Respectfully (and gently) I think your birth/breastfeeding expectations were romanticized. Not faulting you-just an observation. I think thatâs the influence of media/social media. This idea that everyone and everything is perfect. All of the things youâve shared are totally normal-but most people donât usually want to share how hard being a (new) mom is. That goes against the âPerfection Perceptionâ of the media/social media.
The end goal is for baby (and you) to be happy/healthy. If that means a C section-so be it. If it means formula or breast milk or a combination-so be it. You have to do whatâs best for you and your baby. (And whoever said all babies prefer the breast over the bottle anyway??đ€) This is real life-and real life isnât perfect or cookie-cutter.
Congratulations on your bundle of joy. And remember-show yourself some grace. đ
Couldn't agree more, excellent input.
@@equivocarse85 Thank you đ
You are so right.
Pregnancy , breastfeeding and postpartum is no joke. Some people have things a bit easier but you never know how it will be for you until you go through it. I breastfeed / pumped for my son for 13 months and it was not easy. In America we do not have much of any breastfeeding education before having kids or much after. Itâs so sad and tons of moms give up and I get why. I am blessed I was able to go from how long I did. I am pregnant with my second and I know more of what to and not to do now. Loved your video. đ€đ„°
Look fed is best! Everyoneâs breastfeeding journey is different. I just had my first baby April 21st and my gosh what a challenge with feeding. He didnât want to latch and after hours of struggle I decided to supplement with formula. Now I pump and bottle feed him and supplement with formula since my supply also got affected in the first few weeks. Youâre doing great breastfeeding is such a mental and physical challenge especially when youâre in the hospital recovering. Sending love and blessing your way from me and my baby to you and yoursâ€ïž
I had the same experience with breastfeeding and it definitely effects your health mentally emotionally and physically. You are brave for talking about it.
Your right no one talks about how hard breastfeeding and pumping is. I actually ended up exclusively pumping for 19 months. I donated to another mom also so that was keeping me going.
Thank you for talking about this girl breastfeeding is the HARDEST thing i have ever done and it didnât work out for us and i felt so much shame and guilt. Fed is best!!
I'm just a few weeks off from you , my baby girl is 11 weeks and I couldn't agree more. From the mom guilt to be away even a bit from baby to the breastfeeding to the T! I'm crying while watching your video . My last was 8 years ago so it's all new to me again . Being a mom is hard ! But wouldn't change it . I also went out to catch a movie but I ran out the theater mid movie and went back home . I couldn't do it . I been pumping for my baby and there is not a day go by that i dont want to quit . You literally made my day when you said it's a gift out body makes this milk for them †I cant give up đ.
Congratulations on your baby đ„°
We're around the same age and I've been having so much baby fever watching your journey! I LOVE your transparency with us about every single thing. I was always scared of eventually being a mother, but seeing these topics you bring up and the community you're creating around it makes it seem more realistic in my future. Also I'm around the same age as you and from Toronto as well so I feel like you're a close girlfriend of mine who I'm always rooting for!! Go Mommy Macedo! â€ïž
I totally feel this so much! I have had similar struggles as you and feeling the way you have! It is so so hard and truly nobody has ever mentioned these struggles and things that could happen with the breastfeeding journey. And Iâm so glad you talked about these things. Youâre doing a great job mama! Thank you for posting this.
Hey try a nipple guard, it helps my son with latching because he is also a bottle feed baby and he feels the nipple guard and thinks itâs a bottle. You can also increase your supply by pumping every 2 hours, even if nothing comes out, it teaches your body to make more.. I know itâs hard I hate it and love it everyday, itâs a struggle, my son is 3 months and itâs always a battle for me to wanna stop but I just keep going
My breastfeeding experience was exactly like yours and my girl it's doing so good. And you are the best Mother that Kylo could have, we all are đ„°â€ïžâ€ïž
It took me months with my first baby to be able to get out without having intense anxiety and fear. I went to a therapy appointment literally lasted 20 minutes there and I was panicking so badly I just had to leave. It does get better but everyoneâs process is completely different and just listening to your own body and emotions will guide you.
Iâm almost 3 weeks postpartum and breastfeeding has absolutely caught me off guard. I never saw anyone talk about it being this difficult. Iâm so glad I can watch this video and not feel alone.
invest in manual pumps! keep going mama u got this †itâs only in the beginning once u get past it u got it
Thank you for talking about this!! Itâs so raw and real and no one talks about it. Everyone I knew told me how great breastfeeding would be and for me it was the total opposite. I switched to formula for my sanity and I knew exactly how much my babes were getting and they were happy and healthy. Best thing I couldâve done for us.
Thank you so much, for sharing your journey. There arenât enough videos and information, about the struggles of motherhood. I agreed with mainly everything you said. You doing a great job! I love you and your channel.
Fed is best â€ïž I exclusively breastfeed and it is HARD. Not just physically but mentally too. I often feel touched out and am sooooooo sensitive to the sensory overload. Itâs really rough on my mental health and I just recently started trying to prioritize myself.
The triple feeding session is the best way to describe that! Itâs so exhausting. Almost 5 months in. Stick in there Amy!
Same thing happened to me my daughter would not latch no matter for how long and how many times we tried breastfeeding, sometimes I feel guilty too that Im not able to breastfeed her but now I just pump and she gets the milk from the bottle and that seems to be working, like you said as long as the baby is happy and fed that is whatâs most important, youâre doing great
Amy, you have so much support here with your YT family. Please don't ever hesitate to reach out. Sharing your story will help someone else and you will see the feedback that in turn may help you. You're a 1st time Mom, your body has been through alot and your journey may be different but relatable. You have/will feel your hormones are bouncing off the walls. No judgement here. It's normal and maternal to feel what you've expressed. Real talk. Your Baby loves you. Take some mommy time out when needed. For your mental state and recharge, when you can give yourself that. Big hug Amy. I have no doubt you are doing the best a Mom can give đ€
Ohh this brought back memories⊠I breastfeed for almost two years, but the beginning of the journey did have difficulties. There was definitely sessions I just cried. It was mentally exhausting. Do what makes you and baby happy. Bottle feeding is not the end of the world. Having time for yourself is extremely important! Youâre doing great mama!
I love your transparency! I am due with my baby boy in October and I will be a first time mama as well. I have loved watching your pregnancy videos. đ€
Thank you Amy for being so open with us and allowing yourself to be vulnerable, because I feel like itâs very easy as a mama to get so caught up in the âperfectâ social media aspect of being a mama.
Breast feeding/pumping is hard. Postpartum is hard. And it is so rarely talked about it does feel like âwait, no one told me about thisâ
I have 3 babies and 3 totally different birth stories. With my 1st I decided just to formula feed, I never tried breastfeeding so then with my second and third I tried breastfeeding and what a wake up call. I had issues with supply with both and then trying to constantly pump because everyone is saying âwell the more you get out, the more your body will makeâ so even with all the pumping and trying I felt so defeated. So âless thanâ as a mom and thatâs so tough to get thru sometimes. I felt like how come Iâm trying all these âhacksâ and eating these foods and tAking these supplements and still?!?! It was tough to come to terms with both times but I can say itâs nice to know we arenât alone â€ïžâ€ïž
Iâm currently 6 months postpartum and I had to have a c section as well. The pregnancy for me was up and down as my baby had a small problem, but nothing could have prepared me for the birth or after. He had to stay in NICU for a month and that was an hour away from me đ and trying to recover from birth but not wanting to miss a day to go see him was definitely a battle and I still get emotional đ but I thank god everyday for all 3 of my boys đ maybe it wasnât easy but like you say SOOO WORTH it!
Sending you love and good vibes mamas đ
Iâm glad youâre talking about the sensory overload, and being introverted, needing alone time to recharge.
I had the same experience with breastfeeding. My little boy is 6 months now, he is no longer breastfed, but he is so happy and healthy. You are doing absolutely amazing!
Thank you for sharing your experience and being honest especially about breastfeeding! Itâs not easy.
Breastfeeding is hard. Good on you for how far youâve come and how far youâll go with bub. Congratulations gf
I struggled so much with my first son. Six years later I had a baby last week and it has been a lot more manageable. I feel more like ok I know what to do and making sure I donât get PPD this time âșïž but it sure is hard !!!
Triple feeding is a fresh kind of hell. I had the exact same experience, breastfeeding for hardly any milk, bottle feeding then pumping. My daughter did have a tongue tie and once we snipped it, it was better. No one mentions all the bottle and pump washing either! Hang in there, we're 7 months in and it goes from your world revolving around her 24/7 to living your life and adding her into your life
Seeing you as a Mommy is the sweetest đ... PPD is a major pain in the booty! Hang in there it will get better đâ„ïž
It's good that he is getting some of you're milk, not all sessions will be successful. You are doing such a fabulous Job, motherhood is often about survival! You do what works for you and Kylo - I really appreciate you sharing you're journey with us ! Hearing you speak reminds me sooo much of my Journey - please continue to talk about your struggles ! Never feel like a failure, ever !!! The love between you both will take over â€ïž recovering from a c-section is a challeng within itself- then add motherhood!!! sounds silly but start a mummy journal, it'll help, or photo of the day good of challenge đ x x
I completely understand for our first baby I wanted to breastfeed but wasnât aware of all the things extra that come along with it, and I didnât have a good hospital/lactation so I wasnât able to breastfeed and plus baby had to go to Nicu for couple of days so I felt very defeated. Iâm so glad you are getting the hang of it , if you wanna build supply I would say breastfeed on both side during 1 session then pump like 15-20 minutes after and it builds up supply even now with a lower supply thatâs what I had to do this journey with my newborn twins until my supply stabled out and made enough for both, I also let them latch anytime they want that also helps to build up supply
Bro each smile literally melts my heart so much I feel that mom guilt heavy and heâs 9 weeks old now
Thank you mama for the realness! 3 months PP right here and still struggling with my body and mom guilt đ
Thank you for talking about this. I am 35 weeks now and am so anxious and excited about my breastfeeding journey. I feel like I have definitely fallen victim to the marketing and purchased products in hope of having an âeasyâ breastfeeding journey
Iâm about to go through this. My friend had an incredibly hard time with postpartum, and Iâve had a similar experience before, so Iâm feeling sort of prepared ish? Iâm so grateful for people like you sharing the reality of it and how draining and emotional it is!
I totally get it. When my son was born, he wasnât breathing so he had to go into the NICU and we STRUGGLED with breastfeeding. He just didnât want to latch and he would get really upset whenever I tried to offer the breast. So I pumped everything for three weeks straight. Multiple times a day, every three hours and fed him my breastmilk in bottles. Finally, on week three, he decided he wanted to take the breast and we breast-fed for 14 1/2 months. However way you decide to do it, all that matters is that your baby is happy and healthy. Breast-feeding is hard and I feel like a lot of people donât talk about that. Keep hanging in there. Youâre doing great!
All of this is so real and like you, I wish I was warned about the difficulties of breastfeeding as well! I struggled a lot with breastfeeding, and bottle feeding (both breast milk and formula) since my son had acid reflux! My supply had dropped a lot as well but i eventually managed to get it back to (somewhat) normal after about 1.5-2 months. Again, i got so emotional with you just like the last vid. Hang in there, Amy. Youâre doing absolutely amazing and weâre all so extremely proud of you đ
Motherhood isnât perfect, and neither is breastfeeding. It is harder than people think. I remember having issues with my son not latching on and crying from being so hungry, that I gave in and started formula. On top of this, no one tells you how painful it is to breastfeed. The awful cramping, plus the breast tenderness donât help. Not to mention being sleep deprived. Lastly, it is the motherâs choice how she feeds her baby. Always do what works for you and your baby. Peopleâs opinions do not matter. Theyâre not in your shoes. Be kind to yourself. Youâre doing your very best. As long as your babyâs needs are being met and your child is receiving the nutrition necessary, thatâs all that matters. Amy, youâre doing a wonderful job. Never doubt that youâre a great mom. You got this!đ
I love that you talked about this. My mature milk straight up never came in. I didnât even know this was possible! He wouldnât latch to me, and I pumped every two hours. After a month of trying I just couldnât mentally do it anymore, and he was happy on formula. I was so devastated but I needed to stop for my mental health. Heâs 8 months old now but I still have days where I feel so sad and guilty. I had a traumatic birth, and on top of that I couldnât make milk to feed him. But I have to remind myself that this is such a small part of both of our lives. We are going to have so many amazing years together. How you feed, and how you give birth does. not. matter. They are here, healthy, and loved beyond measure. đ„°
I loved your honesty in this video! Love you so much!! So excited to watch your journey, you're an amazing mommy already!!
Thank you thank you for doing this video honestly this video hit home so much itâs hard being a mom but itâs also a blessing itâs very overwhelming the whole mom guilt is something else
Youâre doing great mama! The newborn phase is the hardest, but I promise it gets easier. Give yourself lots of grace!! Also, mom guilt doesnât go away lol. My son is 12 months and it was only last week that I spent more than a few hours away from him. Sending you and baby boy lots of love.
I just have to tell you that almost the exact same thing happened with my baby. The overnight nurse gave her formula and after that she wouldnât latch onto me. I went to the lactation consultant so many times but it didnât work out. I had so many emotions about not being able to breast feed but my baby girl is now 2.5 years old and is healthy and perfect. Fed is best! Just wanted to leave this message as an encouragement to do whatever is best for you and your baby boy đ
Thank you! I lived through the harshest year
I had to supplement with my first as well. From the get go my supply was so low and my baby ended up losing so much weight within days. I had numerous lactation sessions, tried so many products & power pumping and was never able to get my supply up. I didnât give up though, I still breastfed my baby then would finish off with formula. Breastfed until 1y & 3 months. She will be 5 next week. I loved the bonding it gives between mom & baby. I am due with baby #2 and this time around I am going to try breastfeeding again but if all fails then I am ok and prepared to have to supplement
I do acrylic nails aswell and they are so thick that they donât scrach so do your thing Moma!
Love you Amy! Thanks for sharing the difficult moments. Props to all the baby mamas out there you guys are true goddesses
Oh Amy i just watched your birth story yd and currently a few mins into this vlog đ€i just want to give you the biggest hug and let you know so many of us can relate with you. I also had a similar birth story with babys face up and forceps. I just want to say you are doing such an Amazing job being such a great mama to Kylo đ€ Lots of Love đ
Sending good vibes your way!!! So excited to see you upload videos. But no pressure!! Love from Vancouver, BC
Thank you for sharing your update. I'm 38 weeks on Friday, waiting for baby to come and trying to mentally prepare. First time mom, and I'm feeling pretty anxious wondering how my breastfeeding journey will go. :/ wishing you the best, Amy! You're doing great, I know it :)
Loved both your videos on this pregnancy transition. I also tried for a VBAC after a first C section and it ended up in another C section. Also my breastfeeding journey has not being easy I feel like there needs to be more support.Hang in there momma it does get alot better â€ïž
curious why it ended up in cs?
I exclusively pumped for my daughter for the first year of her life - it was very difficult but Iâm glad I stuck with it. Just a tip, if youâre in Canada thereâs a medication called Domperidone that increased my milk supply drastically and made it easier. You would have to get a rx from your doctor but it honestly saved my pumping journey.
Please can you share the picture. Iam in the đșđž
My doctor suggested this but Iâm nervous about taking it so Iâm undecided! Did you have any side effects?
@@soniasaidani2730 Only available in Canada from what Iâve been told :(
Girl I can totally relate!!!
You are NOT alone!!!
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I have never related to a video more. I have 3 little ones, I exclusively pumped with 2 of them & I directly breast fed 1. there were times I had such a low supply I would cry all night, taking supplements to bring it back. Then there were times I had such an oversupply I was donating frozen milk every week. I feel every single thing you said in this video. Youâll get through this, youâre doing great. â€ïž
Postpartum depression is real. Sending you a big virtual hug đ
I understand the mom guilt!!! Iâm a single parent and mom guilt is hard.
Thank you Amy - especially love the reference to âmom modeâ
Congrats! Love that you are sharing your motherhood journey with us! Iâve heard eating oatmeal helps with producing breastmilk đđđđ
I am binging all your baby videos since Iâm due in November †I know you are so busy but when you get the chance can you do an update to your registry essentials video to what you actually ended up using or loving now that he is 5 weeks đ«¶đ»đ
You look amazing. When you nurse, pump immediately after. Try it because it works. Mom struggles are real.
Omg yes I wish someone would of told me it was going to hurt in the beginning and get better as time goes, I couldnât handle the pain so I started pumping and giving it to him in the bottle now he wonât latch on :(
Oh mama I remember these days. It gets better. Youâre doing greatđ€
First off, congrats on baby. Also a first time mom to a 7 mth old boy. I feel you 100% on everything you're saying. Don't beat yourself up. I had same bf issues and had to supplement. I pumped until 3 mths but had to eventually give it up and take care of myself mentally and physically to be a better mom for my little one. As a fellow cancer âïž, postpartum doesn't help our emotional selves as is. Honestly, I didn't feel myself 100% until about 6 mths pp. Take care and enjoy baby! They grow so so fast. đ
This is very common I went through the same with my 1 baby. & 2nd l breastfed đ€± for 2 years 1 year for each and my
Breakfast everyday was OATMEAL. I believed that help my supply to go up But I also combo fed like when we went out there's nothing wrong with that if anything it helps to get them chubby đ„° youre doing a great job momma. â€ïžđ its really hard! Nap whenever he naps and go out whenever you get someone to watch him its help alot mentally
I had issues with latching as well so I had to give her a bottle and I would pump and pump and it was sooooo hard I would literally fall asleep bumping. It go sooo hard I did it for 4 weeks and then I couldnât anymore my pump was also not the best I feel like if I had a better one I could get more done and pump anytime. My emotions didnât get back to normal til 15 months after đ I agreed nobody talks about after birthday.
Thank you for sharing â€ïž. I felt the same when I was going Postpartum.