You’re killing it gorgeous! I’m currently 38+4 and I check your channel every day to see if you’ve posted because your videos make me feel less anxious❤️
@@bananababy605 congrats girl!❤️ wishing you the best of luck. It’s so nice to watch Rachel start to do things that she did before her baby and to even have Jesse be a part of it. It’s so refreshing since I feel like so many people try and scare about the newborn trenches. You got this momma!🥰
@ Yes congrats to you too! Exactly, there are so many scary things out there but when you sit down to watch some real stories you realize it doesnt have to be that scary all the time. You got this too!! 🥰
Thanks for being honest about your body image issues. Being a woman is tough! We all go through body image issues, regardless of body type. Glad to see you putting your mental and physical health first! 💪
Rachel has done such a good job at showing how to maintain an exercise regimen and overall health throughout pregnancy! Truly demonstrated how pregnancy is not and does not need to be treated as a sickness (obvs I know this differs for people) but I’ve found this really inspiring ❤
I 100% concur with your friend Anna's singleness story. I prayed for the Lord to send someone to my doorstep bc I am not one to "put myself out there". I married my UPS driver in August 🤭 He is an answer to EVERY. SINGLE. PRAYER. I prayed for my future spouse. He's so incredible! 🥲 Thank you Jesus! 🙌
Love that story! I met my husband on a video game. I certainly was not expecting to find my future husband there. We had known each other for 4 years before we finally met in person. From then we were long distance until May 2024 when we go married.
Tighten up your baby carrier girly! If you can’t tuck your chin and kiss the top of his head/forehead he’s to low ❤ also the way his head is positioned is putting a lot of strain on his neck tilted yup like that ❤️
I have so many great things to say about this vlog but I’m going to keep it short & by saying that it was all in all just a feel-good vlog. Also what you said about being in a season of “waiting” for something & looking at your perspective in a more positive light really stuck out to me & I needed to hear that especially being in my TTC journey 🎉
this is just surreal! I've started watching your vlogs ever since even when you started a podcast with Anna, when she started a new job and all. I kind of skipped a few years and came back and actually felt back when I don't see Anna more. But now she's married?!
I also did not have plans or the desire to nurse when I was pregnant. I ended up feeling slightly pressured to at least provide breastmilk and ended up exclusively pumping for 14 months. I JUST weaned from it a week ago. I had quite an oversupply the entire time too which is a blessing and a curse. The unexpected benefit though is that I was able to provide some locals mamas BM! Whether you nurse, pump, or do formula, we’re all rockstars and our bodies are amazing ❤️
I love when you said “sometimes I forget I have a baby” haha. That would totally be me. It refreshing to see you care for your baby and also do what’s good for you :)
I got the baby trend expedition stroller for my toddler and I love it, it was inexpensive and it’s very lightweight and easy to maneuver. Also, on the topic of breastfeeding, it is very challenging to feed a baby no matter how you go about it. You have to do what feels right to you and I admire your ability to trust your own intuition ❤
No judgment on your breastfeeding journey! You are doing what is best for you and your family❤ I have a 6 month old little girl and I exclusively breastfeed. I have to lie down with her at every nap, and people think I’m crazy, but I always tell myself that it is between her and I… nobody else🥰 keep doing what you’re doing, Mama!
I also have a 6 month old who I nurse through all of his naps and bedtime! This phase is over sooo fast and I'm happy to do what I can to comfort my boy when he's little and wants me around ❤ No one knows what your baby needs like you mama!
My LC also advised me to triple feed with no instruction on when to stop and I ended up with a massive oversupply and painful engorgement. This all happened less than a month ago so I'm really grateful you spoke about this, it felt cathartic to hear another woman speak about the same experience!
I’m sorry but your lactation consultant gave you terrible advice and I question her knowledge on breastfeeding at all. If your baby wasn’t swallowing anything it’s because you were only producing colostrum which we don’t produce a lot of, so he was probably drinking all he could and comfort nursing afterwards. You should let them “comfort nurse” because it encourages your body to do what it’s supposed to do which is produce more milk for the baby. Letting them stay on even when they’re not drinking is good for them and lets them master their latch and nursing abilities.
Read this while my 6 month old is comfort nursing in his sleep. He's never had formula and hates pacifiers, and I think babies know what they need when they ask to suckle for hours a day. I don't think my supply would be so strong if I didn't just follow my baby's lead.
A lot of the lighter weight strollers don’t work until they are six months and can sit independently. Do yourself a favor and instead of another stroller get a tush baby hip seat and the little snug wrap. The wrap is fantastic for when they are smaller and then I still use it if he’s having a snuggly day. The hip seat is just the freaking best because it’s just like popping they on and off your hip but you get some extra support. My son is now 18 months (95th percentile for height and weight) I used our lightweight stroller like twice and now it’s just rotting in our garage and I use my hip seat all the time in and out of the house. On the breastfeeding journey we had latching issues and my supply just kept dropping. I remember feeling so guilty about letting go of nursing and then pumping. But during my second month it would take a full day to get even half an ounce and I just couldn’t do it anymore it was so physically and emotionally draining. I’ve learned whatever works best for your family is what you should do. ❤️
So grateful for your videos and updates! It’s been super encouraging for me as I had a similar birthing experience. I would love to hear more about your c-section recovery/journey! How is it healing? How long did it take for you to feel like you could move around normally? Did you take lots of pain relief meds to mask the pain or help you sleep? How do you feel like it looks? Etc.
I am 37 weeks today! I am looking forward to breastfeeding, but I also a go go go type person. So I love hearing your journey, because it is definitely possible that I wont be able to keep it up for very long.
I was put on a similar feed-pump-formula top up schedule after my sos jaundice at 4 days old and my milk hadn't fully come in. Yes it is hard to move away from pumping after that, as I know what u mean, u can see how much milk you are pumping so it is reassuring! I then transitioned to full time breastfeeding for a year but definitely think all that pumping initially did contribute to the crazy oversupply i was then stuck with for the year. Sooo painful. Well done on the staged transition away from pumping/feeding you explained that we'll and im sure it will be helpful for mums in the same boat x
I’m still pumping 10 months postpartum. I have very low supply, I would give anyyyything to have a full supply!! Every mom is so different and we can only do what we can handle. Good on you for doing what works for you! ❤
@sarahalyssa692 pumping does not give the nipple the stimulation it needs in order to make more milk. The nipple stimulation is super important in production. Your nipple never receives the messages that your baby is sending to your body.
@@TerriSiler-hv8inthis is not true. Your breasts don’t care how milk is removed. Empty breasts produce more milk. This can be through nursing or pumping. With the correct flange size, changing of pump parts, and correct pumping schedule, most can produce what is needed for babe. This obviously doesn’t take into account medical issues or those with insufficient glandular tissue that could lead to underproduction, but that would also cause an issue with nursing
That's just not true. The nipple is an important factor in breastfeeding. You girls have been snowed by these health care workers send you home with breast pumps. Think about it women have been breastfeeding for centuries before pumps came along.
@ ok, I’ll tell the 3 IBCLCs I saw that they’re wrong and that I didn’t actually have an oversupply. Wonder what was coming out of my breasts as I pumped if not copious amounts of milk?
You are so right , and it’s because people make us feel ashamed - I gave up with 2 out of 5 of my babies and I hide it because I felt so ashamed and that’s not fair to us mamas who really struggle 😢
Same here! Started weaning at 2mo and agree there’s not enough videos that talk about the emotional/physical aspects of weaning that may or may not happen to each person. Love hearing specifics of how people weaned too so tysm Rachel!!
Our little one is around the same age and your videos pop into my recommendations because I’m looking for some insight regarding breastfeeding.. i have the same feeling in regards to breastfeeding and felt relieved that im not the only one, so thank you for sharing.
Seeing a lactation consultant can really help if you’d like to continue breastfeeding! The hospital ones aren’t that great, see if there is another IBLCL in your area. The recommendation from the hospital lady was so poor
Thank you for the message on being in a waiting season. My husband and I are hoping God will provide him with a new job opportunity so I can be a SAHM. I needed that reminder to enjoy the moment and wait for God to move.
your doing amazing and you look beautiful 💙 today marks me entering the 3rd trimester, it’s so surreal and i’m so happy i was able to follow along through your journey before i experienced it on my own!
Hi Rachel, love your story. My son throws up the frozen breastmilk too. So i called my lactation about it and she said try to scald it once you thaw it out and see if that helps. I am going to try it out and try to remember to give you an update. You did amazing mama! So proud of you.
Thank u for being up front about your breast feeding journey. ! Women put way way to much pressure on themselves to do it ! Ive seen some bawling about it , the pain,the stres whatever it is but keep going !! I felt thr same as u and was happy pumping for 4 months and moving on! Unfortunately society looks down on moms for this decision and its ridiculous!
Body image is something most of us struggle with after having a baby. Your body had been through major changes … nine months of pregnancy so we can expect months for it to return to what we are happy with. But….from what we see, you look incredibly healthy and fit. Be kind to yourself. ❤
thanks for sharing about your breastfeeding journey! I'm 27 weeks and constantly being asked if I will breastfeed, like you I'd rather not and I plan to pump as much as I can and for as long as it makes sense for me. It was really nice to hear from someone with a similar perspective.
I appreciate you telling your story I pumped with my first for a year and dreaded it it became very difficult I think it would have been better for my whole family to just listen to my body I love your videos 😊
Man.. pumping really messed with your supply.. I think the problem sometimes is new moms really over-think the pumping thing.. and that is alot of unnecessary stress we endure I pumped as a working mom with 1 out of my 5 children.. The pressure of that was SO STRESSFUL. Best thing was to just feed on demand so supply coordinates with needs of the baby. Im glad you are both doing well, at this point. Its a learning process!
Thank you for talking about your journey! I knew for years breastfeeding wasn’t going to work out for me and pumping was my way to go, I wanted an oversupply and quickly learned how demanding it is I’ve wanted to quit so many times, the only thing that keeps me going is not wanting to buy formula 😂 but fed is best always, I will gladly give my little guy formula any day
I know what you meant when you said "actually breastfeeding." However, just a reminder that pumping IS breastfeeding. Way to stick with it as long as you did, and for now doing the best for your baby and you. You are doing amazing, mama! You are the best mama for your precious baby!
I’m glad you weren’t hell bent on breastfeeding, because that lactation consultant was off. As long as you and baby are thriving all is well! It definitely is a lot of hard work to breastfeed or exclusively pump
I say this with the best intentions. Please look into safe baby carrying. Jesse’s head should be near your colar bones, not your boobs. You are carrying too low right now which can be very dangerous. This is not to criticize, but purely to help a fellow mom! I started watching you at the end of your pregnancy and I enjoy your vlogs very much! I have been a loyal viewer ever since! I am a mom of two young boys and i live all the way in Belgium! 🥰
Breastfeeding is extremely difficult. And, it isn't always this simple and beautiful thing for every women. Thank you for shedding light on that. I'm a mama to a 3 year old and 8 month old twins but really am loving all your videos and transparency🤍 you're doing amazing.
I can totally relate to your body image chat. I had my baby early October so I’ve been using this winter (I’m in Canada) to try to “bulk” and get some muscle back before I start doing a little cut before summer. You look amazing though!!
I had a Chicco bravo le stroller. Great stroller BUT heavy for me to lift into the trunk. I got a travel stroller (Joolz Aer+) and game changer! Pricey but worth every penny.
I just want to tell you girls that I'm not sure that these LCs are telling you the full story about breastfeeding. I think it's because they don't want to scare you all off. Lately I see all these post-partum moms leaving the hospital with a pump and a schedule. That's just not the goal of breastfeeding. I do think that yes breast milk is better than formula but the delivery system is not. My youngest was born in 1990. I did not leave the hospital with a breast pump or did I have a consult or was never offered a consultation because they didn't exist. Yes it's good that babies are getting breast milk over formula and I understand about fathers wanting to feed their kids. But there are several things that nursing at the breast provides that bottle feeding cannot give your baby. I'm not trying to make anyone feel guilty but the coupling of the breast and the babe does 2 things. By sucking your body is detecting your baby's immune system and will change or adapt to what the saliva is telling it. It's a symbiotic relationship. Your babies saliva tells your body when he needs more and he is going through a growth spurt and your body will adjust the supply which usually takes about 24 hrs or so and your body will make more milk. It takes about 6 weeks in the beginning to get the system working optimally. The saliva tells the body when they are sick and when they are teething. I hear about this sleep regression at 4 months and that's about when his body requires more milk and will nurse more often for about a day or so when the supply and the content of the milk changes. Your milk will know way before you do that your baby is getting sick. So don't feel guilty if you don't want to do it but I always said try it for 6 weeks before you go back to work then decide if you want to do the pump and nurse routine. Or switch. 6 weeks is a good start. But don't forget the breast.
I have a 6 month old who despises bottles and pacifiers and only wants to nurse at the breast. I'm totally fine with it. He nurses most of the night in his sleep, all of his naps, he prefers it to any solid food I've given him. And he's never had a drop of formula. I think the modern advice of getting them on bottles and pacis and feeding schedules ASAP takes the beauty out of your baby telling you what they need, when they need it. My baby and I just got over the flu and he nursed a ton for 2 days, but it comforted him and kept him hydrated and we both recovered fine. It's a beautiful system ❤
Yes it is an amazing system and I'm not sure why medical science got so damn involved. Women have been nursing babies without a pump since time began. We don't give our babies enough credit to allow them let us know what they need from us. Now that being said I think preemie etc need breast milk so that's when pumping works. But.our nipples are great at figuring out what to do and us allowing the baby to let the nipple know is the best.
Saliva to nipples is not needed for your body to produce antibodies for baby. If you’re close to your baby and kissing them, they’re coughing and sneezing in your face (and let’s be real, what baby doesn’t do that lol) then there will be antibodies in your milk for babe. Pumping is a wonderful use of technology and it’s the only reason both my kiddos were able to get breast milk almost 2 years each. No need to judge what other mamas do. It’s not 1990 anymore Terri.
My point is that somewhere along the line advocates of breast feeding changed their course of action to this incessant pumping. It's not necessary. Nature didn't invent breast pumps. Look it up.
This was such encouragement for me, to be patient and enjoy the season I’m in! My husband and I are waiting for parenthood. I love your friend’s testimony because it was mine also, I prayed for a husband and we met and were engaged and married in less than a year! Jesus is amazing, He did it before and I know He will do it again !
Congratulations to Anna! Lovely bride!! Also your nephew is so sweet walking down the aisle❤. He and jesse going to be besties!Also i hated breastfeeding no bonding with my baby for me!I have problematic nipples that make breastfeeding and pumping so difficult and painful.And i just stopped for my sanity when my baby was two months old.
There’s no healthy drive thru places is so true. It’s really ridiculous that there’s Taco Bell and McDonald’s on every corner when I would totally eat a salad or a wrap.
It makes me miss Arizona. They have a place called Salad and Go. It's cheap, drive-thru, and healthy!! It's so good they have the best soups, wraps, and salads, and the highest calorie count is about 840 calories, and it's for a cob salad wrap. And its because it has Hard Boiled Egg, Bacon, Avocado, Tomatoes, Blue Cheese Crumbles, Romaine, Mixed Greens, Chicken, and blue cheese dressing, plus the wrap
You may look into donating that extra breast milk I know there are like forms and stuff but if he isn't tolerating it might be helpful for another mom or baby.
I only latch my baby girl once a day, if that.. Through the night if she wakes up & I’m tired, lol. I cannot strictly breast feed, I tried. And I couldn’t stay hooked up to my pump every couple hours either. You definitely should have not pumped 30 minutes wow my consultant told me to never go over 25! 😭You did it for as long as you could and you should be proud of that 🤍
I’ve totally pumped up to 30 minutes when I’m trying to get my milk to come in and it’s helped like crazy. LC’s are often so clueless when it comes to pumping. Especially exclusively pumping 😒 They are more experts at latching.
hey Rachel, I'm sorry your breastfeeding journey got difficult but you look like you're doing what is right for you. Have you looked into TICKS? It helped me so much to make sure I carry my baby safely.
I hated my wedding video. I literally cried when I saw it, so I would have been totally fine with someone all up in my face if that meant I liked the video haha
Man your “lady” didn’t seem to know what she was talking about 😵💫 It’s funny bc as a breastfeeding mama I think exclusively pumping seems slike so much more work to me lol They both are chaotic in their own way lol
Also don’t let anyone make you feel bad about stopping whatever was best for your mental health will make you the best mom for Jessie, friend, wife. All the way around your mental health matters and he’s still fed 💖
As a registered dietitian (and first time mom soon!!) I love this. I would soooo prefer someone have Taco Bell (especially this early in postpartum) for fuel vs. not eat at all and end up with low blood sugar / cranky later. Thanks for sharing your PP journey 🥰🩵
You can order the healthy food you want to eat and then say "I'm in my car with my baby, is it possible you can bring it out to me?" You'd be surprised how willing and accommodating people are!
You are seriously doing so damn good girl! BF is damn hard!! I gave up completely with 2 out of 5 of my kiddos and I still feel guilty 😢 I’m due in 11 days and part of me isn’t ready to EBF again lol
it's been quite a while since I watched your videos and a lot has happened since then (helloo you gave birth to a sweet baby boy 🩷) but it feels like I'm just continuing another vlog from 2 years ago and I love that
You’re killing it gorgeous! I’m currently 38+4 and I check your channel every day to see if you’ve posted because your videos make me feel less anxious❤️
That makes me feel so good! 🥰
Same!! I just hit 37 weeks today! I love seeing the journey because it makes me feel like it is doable.
@@bananababy605 congrats girl!❤️ wishing you the best of luck. It’s so nice to watch Rachel start to do things that she did before her baby and to even have Jesse be a part of it. It’s so refreshing since I feel like so many people try and scare about the newborn trenches. You got this momma!🥰
@ Yes congrats to you too! Exactly, there are so many scary things out there but when you sit down to watch some real stories you realize it doesnt have to be that scary all the time. You got this too!! 🥰
Thanks for being honest about your body image issues. Being a woman is tough! We all go through body image issues, regardless of body type. Glad to see you putting your mental and physical health first! 💪
As a small amount of drama listener- this is soo sweetie!! We need a reunion episode
me just staring at your arms during the breastfeeding chat 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽
Rachel has done such a good job at showing how to maintain an exercise regimen and overall health throughout pregnancy! Truly demonstrated how pregnancy is not and does not need to be treated as a sickness (obvs I know this differs for people) but I’ve found this really inspiring ❤
U guys are my hype men
Girl sameeee!!💪🏻
I 100% concur with your friend Anna's singleness story. I prayed for the Lord to send someone to my doorstep bc I am not one to "put myself out there". I married my UPS driver in August 🤭 He is an answer to EVERY. SINGLE. PRAYER. I prayed for my future spouse. He's so incredible! 🥲 Thank you Jesus! 🙌
Oh my gosh I love this!!!!!
Love that story! I met my husband on a video game. I certainly was not expecting to find my future husband there. We had known each other for 4 years before we finally met in person. From then we were long distance until May 2024 when we go married.
A husband sent quite literally to your doorstep is hilarious
OMG congratulations 😍
Tighten up your baby carrier girly! If you can’t tuck your chin and kiss the top of his head/forehead he’s to low ❤ also the way his head is positioned is putting a lot of strain on his neck tilted yup like that ❤️
She loves it when he doesn't have a lot of head support
Yes!
Can't believe Jessie is almost 3 months old already times Flys so much he is so adorable
I’m an OG podcast listener and I’m so happy for her!
An OG S.A.D listener !! Love that Anna got married 🥳🥳🥳🥳
I have so many great things to say about this vlog but I’m going to keep it short & by saying that it was all in all just a feel-good vlog. Also what you said about being in a season of “waiting” for something & looking at your perspective in a more positive light really stuck out to me & I needed to hear that especially being in my TTC journey 🎉
I'm so glad it resonated with you! 😊
this is just surreal! I've started watching your vlogs ever since even when you started a podcast with Anna, when she started a new job and all. I kind of skipped a few years and came back and actually felt back when I don't see Anna more. But now she's married?!
I also did not have plans or the desire to nurse when I was pregnant. I ended up feeling slightly pressured to at least provide breastmilk and ended up exclusively pumping for 14 months. I JUST weaned from it a week ago. I had quite an oversupply the entire time too which is a blessing and a curse. The unexpected benefit though is that I was able to provide some locals mamas BM! Whether you nurse, pump, or do formula, we’re all rockstars and our bodies are amazing ❤️
Side note: Red looks SO good on you!
The older he gets, the more he looks like AJ!
I love when you said “sometimes I forget I have a baby” haha. That would totally be me. It refreshing to see you care for your baby and also do what’s good for you :)
So proud of you Rachel for doing what was best for you and baby ❤
Currently 28 weeks pregnant . Your channel is like a netflix for me! Lol ❤Please make a video about the things you regret buying for your little one 💙
28 weeks here too! Wish you all the best! 🤍
28 weeks pregnant, too!! I’d love a video about her baby must-haves and don’t-buys!!
@@MsRHM awww sweet! Wishing you all the best too momma! ❤️
@@Brittany-im6xo yay! ❤️🎊 I hope she makes one 🙏
I got the baby trend expedition stroller for my toddler and I love it, it was inexpensive and it’s very lightweight and easy to maneuver. Also, on the topic of breastfeeding, it is very challenging to feed a baby no matter how you go about it. You have to do what feels right to you and I admire your ability to trust your own intuition ❤
No judgment on your breastfeeding journey! You are doing what is best for you and your family❤ I have a 6 month old little girl and I exclusively breastfeed. I have to lie down with her at every nap, and people think I’m crazy, but I always tell myself that it is between her and I… nobody else🥰 keep doing what you’re doing, Mama!
I also have a 6 month old who I nurse through all of his naps and bedtime! This phase is over sooo fast and I'm happy to do what I can to comfort my boy when he's little and wants me around ❤ No one knows what your baby needs like you mama!
So excited to watch this as I’m feeding my 2 month old her morning bottle🩷
My LC also advised me to triple feed with no instruction on when to stop and I ended up with a massive oversupply and painful engorgement. This all happened less than a month ago so I'm really grateful you spoke about this, it felt cathartic to hear another woman speak about the same experience!
I am emotional hearing your reflection how god gave Anna her husband and how patient she was 😭
I’m sorry but your lactation consultant gave you terrible advice and I question her knowledge on breastfeeding at all. If your baby wasn’t swallowing anything it’s because you were only producing colostrum which we don’t produce a lot of, so he was probably drinking all he could and comfort nursing afterwards. You should let them “comfort nurse” because it encourages your body to do what it’s supposed to do which is produce more milk for the baby. Letting them stay on even when they’re not drinking is good for them and lets them master their latch and nursing abilities.
And she should not have recommended to supplement and start this weird pumping/supplementation regime just based off of him “not swallowing anything”
Read this while my 6 month old is comfort nursing in his sleep. He's never had formula and hates pacifiers, and I think babies know what they need when they ask to suckle for hours a day. I don't think my supply would be so strong if I didn't just follow my baby's lead.
Spot on!
A lot of the lighter weight strollers don’t work until they are six months and can sit independently.
Do yourself a favor and instead of another stroller get a tush baby hip seat and the little snug wrap. The wrap is fantastic for when they are smaller and then I still use it if he’s having a snuggly day. The hip seat is just the freaking best because it’s just like popping they on and off your hip but you get some extra support.
My son is now 18 months (95th percentile for height and weight) I used our lightweight stroller like twice and now it’s just rotting in our garage and I use my hip seat all the time in and out of the house.
On the breastfeeding journey we had latching issues and my supply just kept dropping. I remember feeling so guilty about letting go of nursing and then pumping. But during my second month it would take a full day to get even half an ounce and I just couldn’t do it anymore it was so physically and emotionally draining. I’ve learned whatever works best for your family is what you should do. ❤️
Buy the Yoyo Babyzen stroller - lightweight, you can open it with one hand , goes into the airplane and much more! It’s perfecttt
So grateful for your videos and updates! It’s been super encouraging for me as I had a similar birthing experience. I would love to hear more about your c-section recovery/journey! How is it healing? How long did it take for you to feel like you could move around normally? Did you take lots of pain relief meds to mask the pain or help you sleep? How do you feel like it looks? Etc.
I am 37 weeks today! I am looking forward to breastfeeding, but I also a go go go type person. So I love hearing your journey, because it is definitely possible that I wont be able to keep it up for very long.
I was put on a similar feed-pump-formula top up schedule after my sos jaundice at 4 days old and my milk hadn't fully come in. Yes it is hard to move away from pumping after that, as I know what u mean, u can see how much milk you are pumping so it is reassuring! I then transitioned to full time breastfeeding for a year but definitely think all that pumping initially did contribute to the crazy oversupply i was then stuck with for the year. Sooo painful. Well done on the staged transition away from pumping/feeding you explained that we'll and im sure it will be helpful for mums in the same boat x
I’m still pumping 10 months postpartum. I have very low supply, I would give anyyyything to have a full supply!! Every mom is so different and we can only do what we can handle. Good on you for doing what works for you! ❤
@sarahalyssa692 pumping does not give the nipple the stimulation it needs in order to make more milk. The nipple stimulation is super important in production. Your nipple never receives the messages that your baby is sending to your body.
@@TerriSiler-hv8inthis is not true. Your breasts don’t care how milk is removed. Empty breasts produce more milk. This can be through nursing or pumping. With the correct flange size, changing of pump parts, and correct pumping schedule, most can produce what is needed for babe. This obviously doesn’t take into account medical issues or those with insufficient glandular tissue that could lead to underproduction, but that would also cause an issue with nursing
That's just not true. The nipple is an important factor in breastfeeding. You girls have been snowed by these health care workers send you home with breast pumps. Think about it women have been breastfeeding for centuries before pumps came along.
@ ok, I’ll tell the 3 IBCLCs I saw that they’re wrong and that I didn’t actually have an oversupply. Wonder what was coming out of my breasts as I pumped if not copious amounts of milk?
Thanks for sharing your breastfeeding journey! I’m starting to wean from pumping and there really aren’t a lot of people that talk about it!
You are so right , and it’s because people make us feel ashamed - I gave up with 2 out of 5 of my babies and I hide it because I felt so ashamed and that’s not fair to us mamas who really struggle 😢
Same here! Started weaning at 2mo and agree there’s not enough videos that talk about the emotional/physical aspects of weaning that may or may not happen to each person. Love hearing specifics of how people weaned too so tysm Rachel!!
I loved your edit on the images of the wedding! And thank you so much for sharing your thoughts on body weight
Our little one is around the same age and your videos pop into my recommendations because I’m looking for some insight regarding breastfeeding.. i have the same feeling in regards to breastfeeding and felt relieved that im not the only one, so thank you for sharing.
Seeing a lactation consultant can really help if you’d like to continue breastfeeding! The hospital ones aren’t that great, see if there is another IBLCL in your area. The recommendation from the hospital lady was so poor
Awww thank you for taking us along to Anna’s wedding. Congratulations to Anna 😍🩵
Thank you for the message on being in a waiting season. My husband and I are hoping God will provide him with a new job opportunity so I can be a SAHM. I needed that reminder to enjoy the moment and wait for God to move.
Maaaan you are my postpartum goals! You loook 🔥🔥🔥 good job mama!
your doing amazing and you look beautiful 💙 today marks me entering the 3rd trimester, it’s so surreal and i’m so happy i was able to follow along through your journey before i experienced it on my own!
That’s exciting, congrats! 💙
Hi Rachel, love your story. My son throws up the frozen breastmilk too. So i called my lactation about it and she said try to scald it once you thaw it out and see if that helps. I am going to try it out and try to remember to give you an update. You did amazing mama! So proud of you.
Thank u for being up front about your breast feeding journey. ! Women put way way to much pressure on themselves to do it ! Ive seen some bawling about it , the pain,the stres whatever it is but keep going !! I felt thr same as u and was happy pumping for 4 months and moving on! Unfortunately society looks down on moms for this decision and its ridiculous!
Body image is something most of us struggle with after having a baby. Your body had been through major changes … nine months of pregnancy so we can expect months for it to return to what we are happy with. But….from what we see, you look incredibly healthy and fit. Be kind to yourself. ❤
thanks for sharing about your breastfeeding journey! I'm 27 weeks and constantly being asked if I will breastfeed, like you I'd rather not and I plan to pump as much as I can and for as long as it makes sense for me. It was really nice to hear from someone with a similar perspective.
I'm so glad I'm not alone!
I appreciate you telling your story I pumped with my first for a year and dreaded it it became very difficult I think it would have been better for my whole family to just listen to my body I love your videos 😊
Man.. pumping really messed with your supply..
I think the problem sometimes is new moms really over-think the pumping thing.. and that is alot of unnecessary stress we endure
I pumped as a working mom with 1 out of my 5 children.. The pressure of that was SO STRESSFUL.
Best thing was to just feed on demand so supply coordinates with needs of the baby.
Im glad you are both doing well, at this point. Its a learning process!
Girl you look GREAT 👍🏾 take your time in the process of it all.
Thank you for talking about your journey! I knew for years breastfeeding wasn’t going to work out for me and pumping was my way to go, I wanted an oversupply and quickly learned how demanding it is I’ve wanted to quit so many times, the only thing that keeps me going is not wanting to buy formula 😂 but fed is best always, I will gladly give my little guy formula any day
*cries in 4 month sleep regression* 😭 soak up every minute the baby wants to sleep!
I’m in the same boat!!!
Thank you for encouragement chat about waiting, I needed it.
I know what you meant when you said "actually breastfeeding." However, just a reminder that pumping IS breastfeeding. Way to stick with it as long as you did, and for now doing the best for your baby and you. You are doing amazing, mama! You are the best mama for your precious baby!
I’m glad you weren’t hell bent on breastfeeding, because that lactation consultant was off. As long as you and baby are thriving all is well! It definitely is a lot of hard work to breastfeed or exclusively pump
I say this with the best intentions. Please look into safe baby carrying. Jesse’s head should be near your colar bones, not your boobs. You are carrying too low right now which can be very dangerous. This is not to criticize, but purely to help a fellow mom! I started watching you at the end of your pregnancy and I enjoy your vlogs very much! I have been a loyal viewer ever since! I am a mom of two young boys and i live all the way in Belgium! 🥰
"Sometimes i literally forget that i have the baby" (c) 😂😂😂 Rach you're so funny. Thank you for videos 😊
Breastfeeding journey starts at 20 min :)
Breastfeeding is extremely difficult. And, it isn't always this simple and beautiful thing for every women. Thank you for shedding light on that. I'm a mama to a 3 year old and 8 month old twins but really am loving all your videos and transparency🤍 you're doing amazing.
my show is on! you are doing great mama! 💗
Made to be a mamma ❤ so beautiful to see you with your boy
14:44 such a good choice to keep moments in the video haha
Love your videos, please don’t stop posting!! ❤
I’m so glad you’re enjoying them! 🥰
I’m 38+3 and next week I’m gonna have planned c section, watching Your channel is such a relaxer since birth vlog 😅🥰
SAD lover and so happy for Anna! And love this vlog. 🥰
I'm a small drama podcast listener!!! I missed you guysss!!! I hope you can make an update episode! 🥺
I really liked the jeep stroller for light weight strollers the Graco one I had was way heavy and clunky
Thank you Rachel ❤, I really needed that advice (weaning)
What type of formula are you using?
I can totally relate to your body image chat. I had my baby early October so I’ve been using this winter (I’m in Canada) to try to “bulk” and get some muscle back before I start doing a little cut before summer. You look amazing though!!
That lactation consulant did you so wrong🫣 but good for you for taking it all in stride
I had a Chicco bravo le stroller. Great stroller BUT heavy for me to lift into the trunk. I got a travel stroller (Joolz Aer+) and game changer! Pricey but worth every penny.
Love love and love some more!❤❤
I just want to tell you girls that I'm not sure that these LCs are telling you the full story about breastfeeding. I think it's because they don't want to scare you all off. Lately I see all these post-partum moms leaving the hospital with a pump and a schedule. That's just not the goal of breastfeeding. I do think that yes breast milk is better than formula but the delivery system is not. My youngest was born in 1990. I did not leave the hospital with a breast pump or did I have a consult or was never offered a consultation because they didn't exist. Yes it's good that babies are getting breast milk over formula and I understand about fathers wanting to feed their kids. But there are several things that nursing at the breast provides that bottle feeding cannot give your baby. I'm not trying to make anyone feel guilty but the coupling of the breast and the babe does 2 things. By sucking your body is detecting your baby's immune system and will change or adapt to what the saliva is telling it. It's a symbiotic relationship. Your babies saliva tells your body when he needs more and he is going through a growth spurt and your body will adjust the supply which usually takes about 24 hrs or so and your body will make more milk. It takes about 6 weeks in the beginning to get the system working optimally. The saliva tells the body when they are sick and when they are teething. I hear about this sleep regression at 4 months and that's about when his body requires more milk and will nurse more often for about a day or so when the supply and the content of the milk changes. Your milk will know way before you do that your baby is getting sick. So don't feel guilty if you don't want to do it but I always said try it for 6 weeks before you go back to work then decide if you want to do the pump and nurse routine. Or switch. 6 weeks is a good start. But don't forget the breast.
I have a 6 month old who despises bottles and pacifiers and only wants to nurse at the breast. I'm totally fine with it. He nurses most of the night in his sleep, all of his naps, he prefers it to any solid food I've given him. And he's never had a drop of formula. I think the modern advice of getting them on bottles and pacis and feeding schedules ASAP takes the beauty out of your baby telling you what they need, when they need it. My baby and I just got over the flu and he nursed a ton for 2 days, but it comforted him and kept him hydrated and we both recovered fine. It's a beautiful system ❤
Amen, this is one of the most amazing things that nature has invented and this just does not happen with the pump.
Yes it is an amazing system and I'm not sure why medical science got so damn involved. Women have been nursing babies without a pump since time began. We don't give our babies enough credit to allow them let us know what they need from us. Now that being said I think preemie etc need breast milk so that's when pumping works. But.our nipples are great at figuring out what to do and us allowing the baby to let the nipple know is the best.
Saliva to nipples is not needed for your body to produce antibodies for baby. If you’re close to your baby and kissing them, they’re coughing and sneezing in your face (and let’s be real, what baby doesn’t do that lol) then there will be antibodies in your milk for babe. Pumping is a wonderful use of technology and it’s the only reason both my kiddos were able to get breast milk almost 2 years each. No need to judge what other mamas do. It’s not 1990 anymore Terri.
My point is that somewhere along the line advocates of breast feeding changed their course of action to this incessant pumping. It's not necessary. Nature didn't invent breast pumps. Look it up.
Happy weekend, Rachel!🎉
Wait, omg! Anna got married!! ❤
This was such encouragement for me, to be patient and enjoy the season I’m in! My husband and I are waiting for parenthood. I love your friend’s testimony because it was mine also, I prayed for a husband and we met and were engaged and married in less than a year! Jesus is amazing, He did it before and I know He will do it again !
I’ve been using the same body scrub from Ouia for 6+ years, it is the best! I also use the hair conditioner. That brand is a very good investment
can you talk about your c section incision/scar? i just had an emergency c section and im terrified of having a c section shelf
Congratulations to Anna! Lovely bride!! Also your nephew is so sweet walking down the aisle❤. He and jesse going to be besties!Also i hated breastfeeding no bonding with my baby for me!I have problematic nipples that make breastfeeding and pumping so difficult and painful.And i just stopped for my sanity when my baby was two months old.
There’s no healthy drive thru places is so true. It’s really ridiculous that there’s Taco Bell and McDonald’s on every corner when I would totally eat a salad or a wrap.
Right!!!!
It makes me miss Arizona. They have a place called Salad and Go. It's cheap, drive-thru, and healthy!! It's so good they have the best soups, wraps, and salads, and the highest calorie count is about 840 calories, and it's for a cob salad wrap. And its because it has Hard Boiled Egg, Bacon, Avocado, Tomatoes, Blue Cheese Crumbles, Romaine, Mixed Greens, Chicken, and blue cheese dressing, plus the wrap
@ sounds amazing!!!!
I am 2 month postpartum and exclusively pumping. I wanted to know how much did you pump every session to get a fair idea of how much is too much
You may look into donating that extra breast milk I know there are like forms and stuff but if he isn't tolerating it might be helpful for another mom or baby.
Jesse looks so much like AJ. He's getting so big.
I have the bugaboo Fox 5 pram. It is super lightweight that even my elderly parents can take it out of the car and set it up for me .
Please pass on my congratulations to Anna and Taylor! From a fan of a small amount of drama from Australia :)
I only latch my baby girl once a day, if that.. Through the night if she wakes up & I’m tired, lol. I cannot strictly breast feed, I tried. And I couldn’t stay hooked up to my pump every couple hours either. You definitely should have not pumped 30 minutes wow my consultant told me to never go over 25! 😭You did it for as long as you could and you should be proud of that 🤍
There's no time limit on pumping. She should not have told you that.
I’ve totally pumped up to 30 minutes when I’m trying to get my milk to come in and it’s helped like crazy. LC’s are often so clueless when it comes to pumping. Especially exclusively pumping 😒 They are more experts at latching.
hey Rachel, I'm sorry your breastfeeding journey got difficult but you look like you're doing what is right for you. Have you looked into TICKS? It helped me so much to make sure I carry my baby safely.
I hated my wedding video. I literally cried when I saw it, so I would have been totally fine with someone all up in my face if that meant I liked the video haha
Man your “lady” didn’t seem to know what she was talking about 😵💫
It’s funny bc as a breastfeeding mama I think exclusively pumping seems slike so much more work to me lol
They both are chaotic in their own way lol
Also don’t let anyone make you feel bad about stopping whatever was best for your mental health will make you the best mom for Jessie, friend, wife. All the way around your mental health matters and he’s still fed 💖
As a registered dietitian (and first time mom soon!!) I love this. I would soooo prefer someone have Taco Bell (especially this early in postpartum) for fuel vs. not eat at all and end up with low blood sugar / cranky later. Thanks for sharing your PP journey 🥰🩵
You can order the healthy food you want to eat and then say "I'm in my car with my baby, is it possible you can bring it out to me?" You'd be surprised how willing and accommodating people are!
Did you do any of your own research on breastfeeding before you had the baby??? Because the consultant "lady" knows absolutely nothing about it.
You look great and he is sooo cute ❤
You are seriously doing so damn good girl! BF is damn hard!! I gave up completely with 2 out of 5 of my kiddos and I still feel guilty 😢 I’m due in 11 days and part of me isn’t ready to EBF again lol
No shade on you, Rachel, you did the best you could with the information you were given….. but holy cow that lactation consultant did you dirty…..
Look at Jessie standing during Anna’s wedding with AJ… that boy is going to be walking at 10 months
New subbie here and new mommy too! 🧸🩵
So glad to have you! 😊
Nursing takes up 500 calories a day extra
I’m sad you’re worried about your body at all… not even three months post partum. Grace and time. ❤❤
When is taco bell gonna stop playing and sponsor you!😂
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Ich habe 22 Tage nach dir entbunden , es war eine stille Geburt . :(
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I’m so sorry for your loss. ❤❤❤
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an LC told you to pump for 30 minutes?????????????????????
it's been quite a while since I watched your videos and a lot has happened since then (helloo you gave birth to a sweet baby boy 🩷) but it feels like I'm just continuing another vlog from 2 years ago and I love that
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