I’m so sorry guys haha I didn’t realise how much my boobs were showing in the first few mins of the video!!! My pregnancy boobs are growing out of control lol I wore this top 2 weeks ago and they were hardly out at all and now they’re impossible to hide!!! Gotta bare with me whilst I adjust to the new pregnancy boobs 🤣🤣 enjoy the video guys!!! Love you all so much xxxxxxx
Thank you for this. I had a missed miscarriage at 12 weeks(beginning of December) and ive been struggling. Carys and James and their positive attitudes have been helping me through it
@@jacquic89 so sorry to hear that, sending love and support✨wanted to comment what I did as when they talked about how overwhelming all the pregnancy announcements are at the moment, I can’t believe how difficult it must be
There is a book called “The new dads survival guide what to expect for the first year and beyond” on Amazon for £10. My partner bought this before we had our baby girl in September and it is amazing!!! Gives so much info that isn’t in the ones pointed towards women. Also gives them the perspective from the mum that they may not realise xx
It’s so lovely to see James so involved with the baby men now days are so much more hands on I had 4 children no body was aloud in the labour wards so I was on my own with all 4 , that was 1974 with my first and 1985 with my last .love your videos so much .xxx
For anyone feeling pressure to have kids. Me and my partner have been together for 9 years, we're almost 29, but have no plans for children. We aren't ready, and we don't know if we ever will be. And that's okay!
People has pressured us for years. I’m 34 husband is 36 been together for 17 years. I’ve never wanted kids and he was always not really but could change mind well last month he changed his mind and decided he’d like to try starting in May. Never let what others are doing pressure you into anything. All my friends already has kids so we’re the last ones. I love my freedom.
Your baby girl is going to have the best mum and dad and best life. Age doesn’t even factor into it! You are glowing Carys! I love how supportive and involved James is too, it’s beautiful to see and come along this journey with you both x
I became pregnant at 19 (now 20) and my partner was 23 (now 24) but it was perfect for us. We are both still studying from home as the online classes during the pandemic were perfect for us, we both aren’t into clubbing, just moved into an apartment and my partner works part time. While it is overwhelming sometimes, we are comfortable with our lives and I will be getting my undergraduates degree in July which will make things a whole lot more stress free for us 🥰
There’s always pressure put on people- I will have kids but when IM ready. Not when social media tells me to have them. I’m 29 and nowhere near ready .. lots of love for your new season of babies ❤️✌🏼😘 take care xx xx
Why is carys eating Mac and cheese so satisfying it makes me so hungry and every time she puts down the fork I’m like keep eating! I love you guys soooo much ❤️❤️❤️
I had a 100% natural birth and I vomited 3 times during labour, I think it was my body being in shock from the pain (I had an abnormally fast labour with no real breaks between contractions) Nothing can truly prepare you for what’s to come as everyone’s personal experience is so different there is no way to fully anticipate how you will labour. Wish you all the best!
I had got pregnant on my 20th birthday, my son's now turning 7 in Feb. Totally not too young at all 😍. Me and my fiancée have been together 8 years in march! So excited to see baby girl 😍
I actually don’t think your bump is that big, Carys! Honestly I wouldn’t worry about it. I’m almost 37 weeks and things definitely get harder from 35 weeks, but it’s still so amazing and I feel great ☺️ xx
I completely agree that you can have kids when ever your ready whether your young or older for instance Sandra Bullock has 2 young kids at the age of 56 because she is such a successful acting career and she wasn't ready until within the last 10 years, yet James and carys are having there first kids in the very early 20s because they aren't going out to work and only getting beck very late. All anyone wants is to be able to be a good parent and give your baby attention. Love your videos
I was 21 when I fell pregnant with my first, had him when I was 22. I’m now 23 and pregnant with my second and I’ll be 24 when he/she is born. It happens when the time is right for everyone, this plan was set out for me and for some people there parenting journey starts much later x
Also just to add during labour yes I threw up a lot at the start but as soon as they gave me an anti sickness jab is completely went! So ask for that if you’re worried about being sick throughout!
Just wondering, are you all planning on doing a video about how you're expecting your channel to change once baby girl is born? Just wondering about your thoughts on family channels & having children featured on RUclips channels! 💜
I absolutely agree from the 'pressure' POV. I am so excited and feel so 'ready' to start to try to get pregnant. However I am a secondary school teacher and taking almost a year out would almost certainly set me back 😥
I'm new to your channel and have binge watched a few videos. I have to say I cannot believe you are 24. You've got such sensible heads on the pair of you. You've had a long term relationship, a house and a dog and now a baby which is a lot for a 24 year old but you've done so well and have such a good outlook on life. I was 24 when I fell pregnant and had my first child, I'm now 28 and pregnant with my second (and last) child. I've been with my partner 9 years and were happier than ever, the baby is going to complete you as a family and it's so beautiful. Cannot wait to see the rest of your story xxx
I'm 24 and have totally gone down the career path. I did college, Undergraduate degree and now Masters degree all back to back and am only just finishing this year. But I still absolutely LOVE watching all of your videos. Especially the pregnancy related ones! Even though it's 100% not where i am at, i still LOVE supporting you both as it seems like perfect timing for you. You do you boo!
I don’t think you are to young to be having you first baby,I was 19 when I got married and had my first son at 20 second at 24and third son at 28 ,I am now 66 and a very proud grand mum to 7 grand children and recently retired and enjoying our life.😘
I get the whole pressure off combining kids with a career for man and women. I’m just finishing my LLM degree, turning 29 soon, but for me the book Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg really helped explaining how women should not at the start of their career step back because there is a possibility that they might get pregnant in a couple of years. Faced with such a decision it might be better to lean in and want more. So later on you are better equipped to support your child, and might even be in a higher position that allows a more flexible approach to work after having kids. Most importantly everyone is allowed to decide when they feel ready to have children or if they even want children. All these things don’t define you. You are valuable on your own no matter what others have or don’t have. As Carys always says YOU ARE ENOUGH 💜
I love mukbangs so much but omg they make me hungry!😂🙈 To anyone else reading this, I hope youre having an amazing weekend?? Stay safe whilst seeing your family and friends!! Remember to keep smiling, lots of love a small time RUclipsr trying to spread positivity❤️❤️
I would defo recommend harvesting colustrum or hand expressing before birth. Sometimes if you have to have an emergency c sec (like i did). The hormones to produce milk doesnt always kick in as quickly. So for those who have c sections they can find breast feeding hard and sresssful. But because inhand expressed. My milk came in early on day two!! And i have been breast feeding for 5 weeks now exclusively. Also if they dont latch well to start with (which is pretty common!) You can hand express in the first few days abd syrienge feed the baby whilst also encouraging milk flow via the hand expression. Also i didnt leak at all in my whole pregnancy and have so much milk! 🙈🙈
Had to stop watching you guys for a while as I'm 24 and couldn't help comparing myself and my situation to yours and feeling like I hadn't achieved enough etc. But the fact you are so open and honest and humble about everything has helped changed my mindset and I'm just happy for you both 😊
I am sooo happy for you guys! I completely agree with your answer on the first question, as long as you feel ready to have a baby, I believe there's no regret or feeling that is wrong. I am currently 20 weeks pregnant and also 24 years old. I could not be happier with this new chapter of my life! 💕
Hi, I’m a breastfeeding peer supporter so just wanted to reply to your question about harvesting colostrum. Firstly, it isn’t something that you NEED to do, in order to have a successful breastfeeding journey. However, if you feel able, it is always a good idea. You’re correct that nipple stimulation carries a risk of inducing labour, therefore it isn’t advised to start until 37 weeks. From then on, you can hand express (I wouldn’t recommend using a pump as expressing before your baby is 6 weeks old can cause oversupply which can be very uncomfortable, cause latch issues, engorgement and mastitis. So to hand express, you can put your hand on your breast in a ‘c’ shape around the areola (not just the nipple) and gently massage towards the nipple. Any colostrum that comes out you can get directly off the nipple using sterile 1ml syringes with caps (you can order these online or ask your midwife). Don’t expect loads, you may ‘only’ get 0.1mls at a time - that’s great! Baby’s tummy is so tiny at the time of birth. You can then freeze these syringes (label them with the date) and use them post birth. They are great for if you are having any troubles with latching baby on but can also be used for any skin issues such as nappy rash, conjunctivitis, eczema etc. It’s basically the stuff of magic!
CARYS, get a Hakka silicone pump from Amazon - it’s an absolute must have. (It naturally collects milk from the opposite breast when you’re feeding/pumping). Works AMAZINGLY.
I had my children at 22 and 25 and it was the perfect timing. You have all the energy to do all the things children want and need. Being parents is THE best thing in the world. X
After 7 years of breastfeeding, my boobs have never gone down in size. I went from a 38FF before my first pregnancy, went up to a 40J and they never changed during my second pregnancy. They are now at a 42K and have stayed this size for over 3 years. It can make some womens boobs 'saggy' but not all women experience that.
Colostrum harvesting was a real saviour for us. I had a completely low risk pregnancy but due to complications towards the end of labour baby ended up on NICU. Whilst there they gave her the colostrum I had harvested just in case I needed it. It meant that no formula was needed and our breastfeeding journey was not interrupted. From memory I think you can start from 37 weeks (no earlier as it may induce labour), you have to express by hand as it’s only small amounts that would get lost in a pump and you collect in syringes which you then pop in the freezer. Do ask your midwife about it, mine was great and even supplied me with loads of syringes! Good luck 😄 Also loving watching your pregnancy journey, my little one is 5 months and you are already making me excited for our next... I miss my bump!
Also, in terms of the harvesting colostrum - my mum's job is infant feeding support and she talks mothers through breast feeding/bottle feeding up until introducing solid foods. She said you're only supposed to start harvesting your colostrum after 37 weeks but it's absolutely the best thing you can be doing, it's packed full of nutrients for the baby and in the first few days after the baby is born, before your milk comes in, they will only be getting colostrum off you. x
I totally understand your covid fears. My dad passed away from covid end of November and he was so healthy nothing wrong but the strain or whatever kind he got attacked all his organs which has been so hard loosing him 😢 i love watching your videos it makes me smile so thank you
Coming from a mama that has breastfed for 2 years! Harvesting colostrum can be done from 37/38 weeks as your then full term. It can be done by hand expressing or pumping. If hand expressing you can buy thin syringes to catch it and store them in a sandwich bag labelled with the date and time expressed then stored in the freezer until going in to have baby. If pumping then store in breast milk storage bags and store the same way, also date and time expressed. Hope this helps :) x
They say not to start harvesting colostrum until 36w so not to risk early labour. You just need to hand express (it's not recommended to pump until baby is 6w old), you won't get a lot at first but keep doing it and you will get more. Store in syringes and freeze with the date on it. I would highly recommend it! My milk didn't come in till day 5 so the colostrum I had really helped with making sure baby was getting calories and nutrition whilst also nursing on demand to increase my supply. Its such a handy thing to have with you, take a few that aren't frozen closer to the due date as the hospital can keep it in their fridge incase it's needed xx
Student midwife here! In regards to harvesting colostrum - you can harvest from 38weeks usually! Definitely speak to your midwife! You don’t need to “pump it out” as you’ll only literally get tiny drops! Just hand express into a sterile cup or syringe and freeze! X
In relation to James being asked about support for first time dads, my dad always said he wanted to do everything that my mam could do except breastfeed! Dads can do anything and it’s honest just about supporting each other because you’re in it together❤️
One of the first ✨🤍 going to relax in the bath and have a watch ! Love you guys. I’ve just started my own channel too. Wish I’d done it sooner to have videos like these documented. Make the most of it lovelies!! Xxx
My midwife advised not to harvest colostrum until at least 36 weeks as it can bring on labour and she will be able to provide you with syringes to do it ☺️ x
@@steff6682 if it’s something we shouldn’t be doing then I don’t think the midwives would recommend it. The colostrum comes in before your milk so it would be gone by the time you were ready to start feeding that’s why they say to harvest it as it. It’s not something that has to be done and all depends on if you can anyway as not everyone may be able to or even want to
We were 21 and 23 when we had our son and it was perfect timing for us, we own our house, have nice cars, done the clubbing, done the holidays and although it was a surprise pregnancy we were both ready ☺️☺️ although I have the same worry about being 30 and done with having children when my friends are just starting, like I’ll never fit in 😅
Hi Carys - just thought I'd add r.e the colostrum: whilst you can't try to express colostrum prior to 36 weeks (due to nipple simulation potentially making your uterus contract), if your nipples are leaking to an amount that you could collect into a sterile container you can definitely collect it and freeze! You would hold the container under the nipple, collect it into there and then use the special syringes to suck it up and freeze. Colostrum is liquid gold because it has higher volumes of fat and antibodies. It can be useful on things like eczema, if baby gets a cold etc. Or if baby has to go into NICU for a bit when born, it can be useful to have a stash of it ready to use. Hope this helps! Xx
Idk y ppl think ur too young. Most ppl I know had kids ur ages or younger, I feel looked down on bc I am 39 with an8 and 6 year old. lol had my oldest right b4 I turned 31, he’s almost 9 now and I feel like ppl think I waited too late (although ppl don’t know the struggle, I was trying all thru my 20’s) I am very happy with my children now. I think no matter when u choose, or ur body chooses for u to have children just enjoy it bc u can never please everyone!! Someone will always have something to say no matter what. I’m sooo happy for u two!
That chat at the start is so true. I don’t have children yet, and I’m the same age as you guys. However, Both my partner and myself have gone to uni and are now starting our first years in graduate jobs. Therefore, we have a little while before it would be reasonable! I know, without a doubt, that we would’ve been married and had kids by now HAD we selected a career path that might’ve not needed uni or had flexibility of working from home.... It’s just the life path and the different trajectory everyone is on 🙌🏽
Hi Carys, I expressed my colostrum from 36 weeks pregnant - as you said it can induce early labour so shouldn’t be done earlier. If your breasts are actually leaking without you hand expressing though you could catch the colostrum and freeze it. I personally was only able to express a few drops a day but had a decent amount to take to hospital when I gave birth and it was so good as I had a traumatic birth so it took some time for my milk to come in. My daughter also spent some time in special care. I believe expressing colostrum really helped my breastfeeding journey - 4 months in and feeding is going really well!
I’ve had 2 babies, breastfed my first until she was 2 and a half, I then dried up due to being pregnant with my second, she’s 12 weeks now and I’m successfully breastfeeding her again, I didn’t get out any colostrum for either babies beforehand I just waited until they was born, so you don’t have to, it’s literally up to you, read into it and see what you would rather do☺️ Not long left now eeeee I cannot wait to see baby girl 😍
I had my 1st at 23, 2nd at 24 and 3rd now at 29. I also met my husband young and got married young, but had settled careers and owned our house first too. Everyone has their own timeline!
Colostrum is a thick form of milk that is produced, it is the bit of the breast milk that contains the most nutrition! It is developed from around 16 weeks pregnant which is why your having this symptom so early! x
Just to give you a bit of hope that you won’t be sick during labour haha... My first pregnancy with my girl I was sick the whole way through the pregnancy, literally eat anything be sick straight after 🙈 during the labour I was fine and did not throw up haha!! I only had gas and air as well. Also I now have two boys as well and wasn’t sick at all during those pregnancy’s so dont let the sickness put you off having more baby’s in the future 💕
They don’t necessarily double in size, I’ve had three babies and breastfed them all, yes they can become quite solid when your milk first comes in but that’s just an initial milk coming in thing, after a week or so of feeding baby will have started to regulate abit of a pattern, so they don’t stay full.. they don’t always have that solid feeling, it’s good to think of them like rivers not lakes.. they’re always filling and always being emptied, there’s a constant flow, they aren’t full of all the milk baby will ever need and then suddenly empty and be lifeless sacks 🙈 I’m glad you’re not bothered anyway!! But it’s not quite as bizarre as some people say Deffo get the snacks/drinks/essentials ready for cluster feeding, enjoy that baby smell and don’t worry about any chores ♥️ The worst part of having kids is realising how quickly time really flies, enjoy as much as you guys can (despite the sleeplessness some nights, it’s definitely not all bad 💖
I’m not sure if it’s the same for Wales but for England, there’s a rule where households with a baby under 1 (I think) can bubble with another household even under the strictest restrictions for support x
@@bethneal9292 it's for people who have to go out to work and require childcare to do that. They dont. It's the misunderstanding of these rules which is why the virus is spreading.
@@bryonyellis6079 the rule I was referring to is explained here www.gov.uk/guidance/making-a-support-bubble-with-another-household Specifically, one of the terms under which you can form a support bubble is ‘your household includes a child who is under the age of one or was under that age on 2 December 2020’. People who do this are following government guidance. It is not fair that you blame them for the current climate.
I remember watching your joint channel get to 100k!!! So proud of you guys and excited for you both! Thanks for being pals for the last couple of years xxxxxxx
Just thought Id let you know that Pepsi max actually has quite a lot of caffeine in, more than a regular coffe. Apparently the max si for maximum energy! I had no idea myself till I had a reaction (im super sesitive/intolerant to caffeine).Loved this video, so nice to hear an honest and open conversation about what pregnancy is really like❤️
I had a completely natural birth with no pain relief with any of my labours and I was sick in two out of three of my labours, but was sick through most of my pregnancy no matter the gender. So I think it just depends. But you'll be fine lovely xxx
Oooh quick tip, colostrum is great for eczema, psoriasis and ache break outs! I sorted mind and it's great dor babys skin after birth especially if baby has dry skin. All natural and no nasty chemicals xx
it’s up to the couple when they wish to have children. The older a woman gets the harder it is to get pregnant. If you run into infertility problems that can take several years to journey through as well. Also if you have them young then you will be able to enjoy your grandchildren at a younger age and be more involved in their lives. As a couple who experienced problems we eventually adopted and believe me, having teenagers when you are in peri menopause is not fun!
So glad you chose Slim Chickens! They were founded just down the road from me in Fayetteville, Arkansas and their food is actually pretty authentic casual Southern food. Also, thank you for the discussion about young parents. My husband and I are 24 and 25 and we get the opposite message here in the South, that we are so old and should have had kids years ago. But we both finished college and enjoyed just being married and are just now trying to get pregnant 😁 We all arrive there on our own paths. 💕
Love you guys so much! 24 is a great age to start your family! My husband and I are 21 and 22 we have 2 sons already from our teenage relationship together, cant wait for you guys to experience parenthood I'm so excited for you, been watching you guys since day 1 ❤❤❤❤
I was a true fan when you guys started with youtube and i'm still here many years later...i can't get over it by the fact you guys are sooooo grown up...I love you bothhh!! Never stop making vlogsss pleaseee
When I first started midwifery, parents of a baby I delivered asked if I could put on their baby’s first nappy. I had never held a nappy before so was so unsure. Trust me: act confident... and it happens somehow 😂💗
I just sat down to watch this with a extra cheesy toastie, also pregnant with a baby girl. I feel your cheese cravings Carys 😂 Your kitchen is looking gorgeous, the larger window at the back gives so much natural light in this video!
I don’t even think your young to be having a child? I’m 25 and I have a 6 year old and I’m a trainee teacher, I just think when it happens it happens and people shouldn’t judge x
I agree. I'm 27 and having my first but have several friends my age with toddlers and even primary school aged children. Everyone is different but I wouldn't say 24 is crazy young for a first baby.
You can harvest colustrum from 37 weeks, best thing I ever did as my baby really needed it when born even though I breastfed immediately due to her very low blood sugars! It's excellent just to have as a back up if you have any issues! Also stretch marks are genetic.....I oiled every day and still got them so it's another thing us women should embrace!!! 🙌🙌
I am trying to get pregnant and having difficulty you are right I’ve seen so many people announcing they are pregnant and I feel even more pressure. Thank you for appreciating the other side of it for other women
Omg. I threw up the whole 9 months with my 2nd, including the day I had him. I threw up all day not even realizing it was labor until my water broke! I knew I was in pain too but I was sooo sick! But my scheduled c- section was the next day, we didn’t make it that far lol. Morning sickness lasted all day all trimesters! 😳
Throwing up during labour is usually because of medications like James said, but also shock. And straight after birth it’s likely too, as the hormones have dropped straight after the placenta is delivered, so expect that too to prepare yourself xx
Definitely don’t use a pump! That’ll induce labour. But look into hand expressing colostrum. I’m in aus and they gave me syringes and things to store it in. It’s amazing stuff for bubba. My skin stretched so much my stretch marks bled. I was hugggge. Had 4 kilo babies. Hope everything’s going well xxx
I was 23 when i has my 1st 25 when my second! Have a baby when your ready not when others around you are ready! Im 29 now done having babies but i don’t think their is a right or wrong time or a right age as long as your happy and both ready life is to short for what ifs ore regrets x
I’m so sorry guys haha I didn’t realise how much my boobs were showing in the first few mins of the video!!! My pregnancy boobs are growing out of control lol I wore this top 2 weeks ago and they were hardly out at all and now they’re impossible to hide!!! Gotta bare with me whilst I adjust to the new pregnancy boobs 🤣🤣 enjoy the video guys!!! Love you all so much xxxxxxx
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I love your video 😍😍 get so exited when I get notified that there is a video!!
It fine Carys 🥰🥰🥰not your fault😊😊😊have a lovely evening🥰and I can't wait for for the next video. Love you(in a friendly way) 😆🙂🙃
no need to apologize - it's just your body! people try to sexualize everything.
James and Caris what’s your PO Box because I want to send you something from Elizabeth
Thinking of anyone struggling to get pregnant or can’t get pregnant but wanting to 🌸❤️
Thank you for this. I had a missed miscarriage at 12 weeks(beginning of December) and ive been struggling. Carys and James and their positive attitudes have been helping me through it
@@jacquic89 so sorry to hear that, sending love and support✨wanted to comment what I did as when they talked about how overwhelming all the pregnancy announcements are at the moment, I can’t believe how difficult it must be
Thankyou for this currently struggling❤️
Thank you🥰. I’m hoping 2021 will be the year I’m lucky enough to fall pregnant x
@@louslife1998 hoping the best for you
I threw up on my baby’s head because of the gas and air the minute she was put on my chest. You’ve got this carys😂🙌🏼 X
There is a book called “The new dads survival guide what to expect for the first year and beyond” on Amazon for £10. My partner bought this before we had our baby girl in September and it is amazing!!! Gives so much info that isn’t in the ones pointed towards women. Also gives them the perspective from the mum that they may not realise xx
It’s so lovely to see James so involved with the baby men now days are so much more hands on I had 4 children no body was aloud in the labour wards so I was on my own with all 4 , that was 1974 with my first and 1985 with my last .love your videos so much .xxx
Hey nan again, keep seeing you around 😂 (i love James and Carys)
For anyone feeling pressure to have kids. Me and my partner have been together for 9 years, we're almost 29, but have no plans for children. We aren't ready, and we don't know if we ever will be. And that's okay!
Thank you, I needed this 😩
People has pressured us for years. I’m 34 husband is 36 been together for 17 years. I’ve never wanted kids and he was always not really but could change mind well last month he changed his mind and decided he’d like to try starting in May. Never let what others are doing pressure you into anything. All my friends already has kids so we’re the last ones. I love my freedom.
Your baby girl is going to have the best mum and dad and best life. Age doesn’t even factor into it! You are glowing Carys! I love how supportive and involved James is too, it’s beautiful to see and come along this journey with you both x
I became pregnant at 19 (now 20) and my partner was 23 (now 24) but it was perfect for us. We are both still studying from home as the online classes during the pandemic were perfect for us, we both aren’t into clubbing, just moved into an apartment and my partner works part time. While it is overwhelming sometimes, we are comfortable with our lives and I will be getting my undergraduates degree in July which will make things a whole lot more stress free for us 🥰
There’s always pressure put on people- I will have kids but when IM ready. Not when social media tells me to have them. I’m 29 and nowhere near ready .. lots of love for your new season of babies ❤️✌🏼😘 take care xx xx
Why is carys eating Mac and cheese so satisfying it makes me so hungry and every time she puts down the fork I’m like keep eating!
I love you guys soooo much ❤️❤️❤️
Ahhh between you two and Elle Darby I caaaan't 😭🥰🥰🥰
I had a 100% natural birth and I vomited 3 times during labour, I think it was my body being in shock from the pain (I had an abnormally fast labour with no real breaks between contractions)
Nothing can truly prepare you for what’s to come as everyone’s personal experience is so different there is no way to fully anticipate how you will labour.
Wish you all the best!
I had got pregnant on my 20th birthday, my son's now turning 7 in Feb. Totally not too young at all 😍. Me and my fiancée have been together 8 years in march! So excited to see baby girl 😍
I actually don’t think your bump is that big, Carys! Honestly I wouldn’t worry about it. I’m almost 37 weeks and things definitely get harder from 35 weeks, but it’s still so amazing and I feel great ☺️ xx
I’m in my 37th week and I have loads of energy but just can’t move much to use it up ! It’s the feet in the ribs for me 😂
I completely agree that you can have kids when ever your ready whether your young or older for instance Sandra Bullock has 2 young kids at the age of 56 because she is such a successful acting career and she wasn't ready until within the last 10 years, yet James and carys are having there first kids in the very early 20s because they aren't going out to work and only getting beck very late. All anyone wants is to be able to be a good parent and give your baby attention. Love your videos
Omg carys it broke me when you started having ketchup with your Mac n cheese 😂😂😂😂😂
I kid you not my friend used to do this and called it "Ketchuparoni"
That’s how it’s meant to be! It’s so good with ketchup
The extended window in the background looks so dreamyyyy
I am 24, married to my best friend, and I have three girls and am 9 months pregnant with my first boy! Congrats!! 💕
Carys is looking stunning as always I can’t till the little bub is here ❤️
I was 21 when I fell pregnant with my first, had him when I was 22. I’m now 23 and pregnant with my second and I’ll be 24 when he/she is born. It happens when the time is right for everyone, this plan was set out for me and for some people there parenting journey starts much later x
Also just to add during labour yes I threw up a lot at the start but as soon as they gave me an anti sickness jab is completely went! So ask for that if you’re worried about being sick throughout!
I bloody love how real you guys are with us. I was a cackling through the whole last half of this video 😋😂😂
Just wondering, are you all planning on doing a video about how you're expecting your channel to change once baby girl is born? Just wondering about your thoughts on family channels & having children featured on RUclips channels! 💜
I absolutely agree from the 'pressure' POV. I am so excited and feel so 'ready' to start to try to get pregnant. However I am a secondary school teacher and taking almost a year out would almost certainly set me back 😥
I'm new to your channel and have binge watched a few videos. I have to say I cannot believe you are 24. You've got such sensible heads on the pair of you. You've had a long term relationship, a house and a dog and now a baby which is a lot for a 24 year old but you've done so well and have such a good outlook on life. I was 24 when I fell pregnant and had my first child, I'm now 28 and pregnant with my second (and last) child. I've been with my partner 9 years and were happier than ever, the baby is going to complete you as a family and it's so beautiful. Cannot wait to see the rest of your story xxx
Who else can't wait to see videos with a new little member in 🥰😍
I'm 24 and have totally gone down the career path. I did college, Undergraduate degree and now Masters degree all back to back and am only just finishing this year. But I still absolutely LOVE watching all of your videos. Especially the pregnancy related ones! Even though it's 100% not where i am at, i still LOVE supporting you both as it seems like perfect timing for you. You do you boo!
I don’t think you are to young to be having you first baby,I was 19 when I got married and had my first son at 20 second at 24and third son at 28 ,I am now 66 and a very proud grand mum to 7 grand children and recently retired and enjoying our life.😘
Hhahahaha James rolling his eyes when you said “we’re doing an honest pregnancy Q&A” 🤣🤣🤣
I was scrolling through the comments to see if anyone else noticed😂😂
I think it was more a “ohh this food is goood” 😂
Yeah, it’s the food he’s thinking of😋
I get the whole pressure off combining kids with a career for man and women. I’m just finishing my LLM degree, turning 29 soon, but for me the book Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg really helped explaining how women should not at the start of their career step back because there is a possibility that they might get pregnant in a couple of years. Faced with such a decision it might be better to lean in and want more. So later on you are better equipped to support your child, and might even be in a higher position that allows a more flexible approach to work after having kids. Most importantly everyone is allowed to decide when they feel ready to have children or if they even want children. All these things don’t define you. You are valuable on your own no matter what others have or don’t have. As Carys always says YOU ARE ENOUGH 💜
I love mukbangs so much but omg they make me hungry!😂🙈 To anyone else reading this, I hope youre having an amazing weekend?? Stay safe whilst seeing your family and friends!! Remember to keep smiling, lots of love a small time RUclipsr trying to spread positivity❤️❤️
Straight back at you girl ❤️
I would defo recommend harvesting colustrum or hand expressing before birth. Sometimes if you have to have an emergency c sec (like i did). The hormones to produce milk doesnt always kick in as quickly. So for those who have c sections they can find breast feeding hard and sresssful. But because inhand expressed. My milk came in early on day two!! And i have been breast feeding for 5 weeks now exclusively. Also if they dont latch well to start with (which is pretty common!) You can hand express in the first few days abd syrienge feed the baby whilst also encouraging milk flow via the hand expression. Also i didnt leak at all in my whole pregnancy and have so much milk! 🙈🙈
Had to stop watching you guys for a while as I'm 24 and couldn't help comparing myself and my situation to yours and feeling like I hadn't achieved enough etc. But the fact you are so open and honest and humble about everything has helped changed my mindset and I'm just happy for you both 😊
I am sooo happy for you guys! I completely agree with your answer on the first question, as long as you feel ready to have a baby, I believe there's no regret or feeling that is wrong. I am currently 20 weeks pregnant and also 24 years old. I could not be happier with this new chapter of my life! 💕
Hi, I’m a breastfeeding peer supporter so just wanted to reply to your question about harvesting colostrum. Firstly, it isn’t something that you NEED to do, in order to have a successful breastfeeding journey. However, if you feel able, it is always a good idea. You’re correct that nipple stimulation carries a risk of inducing labour, therefore it isn’t advised to start until 37 weeks. From then on, you can hand express (I wouldn’t recommend using a pump as expressing before your baby is 6 weeks old can cause oversupply which can be very uncomfortable, cause latch issues, engorgement and mastitis. So to hand express, you can put your hand on your breast in a ‘c’ shape around the areola (not just the nipple) and gently massage towards the nipple. Any colostrum that comes out you can get directly off the nipple using sterile 1ml syringes with caps (you can order these online or ask your midwife). Don’t expect loads, you may ‘only’ get 0.1mls at a time - that’s great! Baby’s tummy is so tiny at the time of birth. You can then freeze these syringes (label them with the date) and use them post birth. They are great for if you are having any troubles with latching baby on but can also be used for any skin issues such as nappy rash, conjunctivitis, eczema etc. It’s basically the stuff of magic!
CARYS, get a Hakka silicone pump from Amazon - it’s an absolute must have. (It naturally collects milk from the opposite breast when you’re feeding/pumping). Works AMAZINGLY.
Yes! I’m currently pregnant but everyone has recommended this to me!
100% get one you'll lose so much milk otherwise!
Yes! Great advice!
I had my children at 22 and 25 and it was the perfect timing. You have all the energy to do all the things children want and need. Being parents is THE best thing in the world. X
After 7 years of breastfeeding, my boobs have never gone down in size. I went from a 38FF before my first pregnancy, went up to a 40J and they never changed during my second pregnancy. They are now at a 42K and have stayed this size for over 3 years. It can make some womens boobs 'saggy' but not all women experience that.
Jesus Christ I didn’t know they could get that big!!!!!! Your back 😩😩😩
Colostrum harvesting was a real saviour for us. I had a completely low risk pregnancy but due to complications towards the end of labour baby ended up on NICU. Whilst there they gave her the colostrum I had harvested just in case I needed it. It meant that no formula was needed and our breastfeeding journey was not interrupted.
From memory I think you can start from 37 weeks (no earlier as it may induce labour), you have to express by hand as it’s only small amounts that would get lost in a pump and you collect in syringes which you then pop in the freezer. Do ask your midwife about it, mine was great and even supplied me with loads of syringes! Good luck 😄
Also loving watching your pregnancy journey, my little one is 5 months and you are already making me excited for our next... I miss my bump!
Best time of the week ❤️ I’m trying at the moment and can’t get enough of the pregnancy videos 😍
Best of luck to you on your trying to conceive journey ❤️
Also, in terms of the harvesting colostrum - my mum's job is infant feeding support and she talks mothers through breast feeding/bottle feeding up until introducing solid foods. She said you're only supposed to start harvesting your colostrum after 37 weeks but it's absolutely the best thing you can be doing, it's packed full of nutrients for the baby and in the first few days after the baby is born, before your milk comes in, they will only be getting colostrum off you. x
No one:
Carys: Mac and cheese just slivers down😂😂💀
I totally understand your covid fears. My dad passed away from covid end of November and he was so healthy nothing wrong but the strain or whatever kind he got attacked all his organs which has been so hard loosing him 😢 i love watching your videos it makes me smile so thank you
Sending you love from afar x
I’m so sorry. My heart goes out to you and your family.
I’m so sorry for your loss x
So sorry for your loss x
Coming from a mama that has breastfed for 2 years! Harvesting colostrum can be done from 37/38 weeks as your then full term. It can be done by hand expressing or pumping. If hand expressing you can buy thin syringes to catch it and store them in a sandwich bag labelled with the date and time expressed then stored in the freezer until going in to have baby. If pumping then store in breast milk storage bags and store the same way, also date and time expressed. Hope this helps :) x
Seeing your lovely faces on my tv just makes my day, no matter what you guys say or do!! Sending lots of love 🥰🥰 xxx
They say not to start harvesting colostrum until 36w so not to risk early labour. You just need to hand express (it's not recommended to pump until baby is 6w old), you won't get a lot at first but keep doing it and you will get more. Store in syringes and freeze with the date on it. I would highly recommend it! My milk didn't come in till day 5 so the colostrum I had really helped with making sure baby was getting calories and nutrition whilst also nursing on demand to increase my supply. Its such a handy thing to have with you, take a few that aren't frozen closer to the due date as the hospital can keep it in their fridge incase it's needed xx
Student midwife here! In regards to harvesting colostrum - you can harvest from 38weeks usually! Definitely speak to your midwife! You don’t need to “pump it out” as you’ll only literally get tiny drops! Just hand express into a sterile cup or syringe and freeze! X
In relation to James being asked about support for first time dads, my dad always said he wanted to do everything that my mam could do except breastfeed! Dads can do anything and it’s honest just about supporting each other because you’re in it together❤️
One of the first ✨🤍 going to relax in the bath and have a watch ! Love you guys. I’ve just started my own channel too. Wish I’d done it sooner to have videos like these documented. Make the most of it lovelies!! Xxx
My midwife advised not to harvest colostrum until at least 36 weeks as it can bring on labour and she will be able to provide you with syringes to do it ☺️ x
@@steff6682 if it’s something we shouldn’t be doing then I don’t think the midwives would recommend it. The colostrum comes in before your milk so it would be gone by the time you were ready to start feeding that’s why they say to harvest it as it. It’s not something that has to be done and all depends on if you can anyway as not everyone may be able to or even want to
We were 21 and 23 when we had our son and it was perfect timing for us, we own our house, have nice cars, done the clubbing, done the holidays and although it was a surprise pregnancy we were both ready ☺️☺️ although I have the same worry about being 30 and done with having children when my friends are just starting, like I’ll never fit in 😅
You guys’ chatty videos are the most calming and just joyous videos to watch!!!!!
Hi Carys - just thought I'd add r.e the colostrum: whilst you can't try to express colostrum prior to 36 weeks (due to nipple simulation potentially making your uterus contract), if your nipples are leaking to an amount that you could collect into a sterile container you can definitely collect it and freeze! You would hold the container under the nipple, collect it into there and then use the special syringes to suck it up and freeze. Colostrum is liquid gold because it has higher volumes of fat and antibodies. It can be useful on things like eczema, if baby gets a cold etc. Or if baby has to go into NICU for a bit when born, it can be useful to have a stash of it ready to use. Hope this helps! Xx
Idk y ppl think ur too young. Most ppl I know had kids ur ages or younger, I feel looked down on bc I am 39 with an8 and 6 year old. lol had my oldest right b4 I turned 31, he’s almost 9 now and I feel like ppl think I waited too late (although ppl don’t know the struggle, I was trying all thru my 20’s) I am very happy with my children now. I think no matter when u choose, or ur body chooses for u to have children just enjoy it bc u can never please everyone!! Someone will always have something to say no matter what. I’m sooo happy for u two!
That chat at the start is so true. I don’t have children yet, and I’m the same age as you guys. However, Both my partner and myself have gone to uni and are now starting our first years in graduate jobs. Therefore, we have a little while before it would be reasonable! I know, without a doubt, that we would’ve been married and had kids by now HAD we selected a career path that might’ve not needed uni or had flexibility of working from home....
It’s just the life path and the different trajectory everyone is on 🙌🏽
so exciting for you and elle! also ketchup with mac and cheese???🥴🤯
Hi Carys, I expressed my colostrum from 36 weeks pregnant - as you said it can induce early labour so shouldn’t be done earlier. If your breasts are actually leaking without you hand expressing though you could catch the colostrum and freeze it. I personally was only able to express a few drops a day but had a decent amount to take to hospital when I gave birth and it was so good as I had a traumatic birth so it took some time for my milk to come in. My daughter also spent some time in special care. I believe expressing colostrum really helped my breastfeeding journey - 4 months in and feeding is going really well!
I’ve had 2 babies, breastfed my first until she was 2 and a half, I then dried up due to being pregnant with my second, she’s 12 weeks now and I’m successfully breastfeeding her again, I didn’t get out any colostrum for either babies beforehand I just waited until they was born, so you don’t have to, it’s literally up to you, read into it and see what you would rather do☺️ Not long left now eeeee I cannot wait to see baby girl 😍
I had my 1st at 23, 2nd at 24 and 3rd now at 29. I also met my husband young and got married young, but had settled careers and owned our house first too. Everyone has their own timeline!
Colostrum is a thick form of milk that is produced, it is the bit of the breast milk that contains the most nutrition! It is developed from around 16 weeks pregnant which is why your having this symptom so early! x
I honestly can’t wait to see your baby girl😘 I can’t wait until I can document my life! Just started my channel not long ago😀
Just to give you a bit of hope that you won’t be sick during labour haha... My first pregnancy with my girl I was sick the whole way through the pregnancy, literally eat anything be sick straight after 🙈 during the labour I was fine and did not throw up haha!! I only had gas and air as well. Also I now have two boys as well and wasn’t sick at all during those pregnancy’s so dont let the sickness put you off having more baby’s in the future 💕
They don’t necessarily double in size,
I’ve had three babies and breastfed them all, yes they can become quite solid when your milk first comes in but that’s just an initial milk coming in thing, after a week or so of feeding baby will have started to regulate abit of a pattern, so they don’t stay full.. they don’t always have that solid feeling, it’s good to think of them like rivers not lakes.. they’re always filling and always being emptied, there’s a constant flow, they aren’t full of all the milk baby will ever need and then suddenly empty and be lifeless sacks 🙈 I’m glad you’re not bothered anyway!! But it’s not quite as bizarre as some people say
Deffo get the snacks/drinks/essentials ready for cluster feeding, enjoy that baby smell and don’t worry about any chores ♥️
The worst part of having kids is realising how quickly time really flies, enjoy as much as you guys can (despite the sleeplessness some nights, it’s definitely not all bad 💖
I’m 29, I watch these videos, and I feel zero pressure to be having kids. It’s enjoyable to watch the journey. :)
Why am I so happy that someone else puts ketchup on mac and cheese. Everything thinks I’m weird !!!
I was nearly 20,23 and half and 26 with my babies. Now I am done I look forward to watching my kids grow x
I’m not sure if it’s the same for Wales but for England, there’s a rule where households with a baby under 1 (I think) can bubble with another household even under the strictest restrictions for support x
Well theres a childcare bubble or a support bubble. They arent single so they couldnt form a support bubble unless that was with a single person.
@@bryonyellis6079 but they can form the child care bubble for support with the baby which is what I said?
@@bethneal9292 it's for people who have to go out to work and require childcare to do that. They dont. It's the misunderstanding of these rules which is why the virus is spreading.
@@bryonyellis6079 the rule I was referring to is explained here www.gov.uk/guidance/making-a-support-bubble-with-another-household
Specifically, one of the terms under which you can form a support bubble is ‘your household includes a child who is under the age of one or was under that age on 2 December 2020’.
People who do this are following government guidance. It is not fair that you blame them for the current climate.
I remember watching your joint channel get to 100k!!! So proud of you guys and excited for you both! Thanks for being pals for the last couple of years xxxxxxx
They’re both so genuine and lovely!! They’re so happy for everyone successes and i love them for it!
Just thought Id let you know that Pepsi max actually has quite a lot of caffeine in, more than a regular coffe. Apparently the max si for maximum energy! I had no idea myself till I had a reaction (im super sesitive/intolerant to caffeine).Loved this video, so nice to hear an honest and open conversation about what pregnancy is really like❤️
Where on earth have I been I didn’t have a clue she was pregnant congratulations girl
Carys' Leaky Cauldrons 😂😂😂 I'll never think of Harry Potter the same again
This video is so funny🤣 just what I needed because I’m feeling down about lockdown❤️❤️
I had a completely natural birth with no pain relief with any of my labours and I was sick in two out of three of my labours, but was sick through most of my pregnancy no matter the gender. So I think it just depends. But you'll be fine lovely xxx
love a classic james and carys mukbang!! love you guys!!
Oooh quick tip, colostrum is great for eczema, psoriasis and ache break outs! I sorted mind and it's great dor babys skin after birth especially if baby has dry skin. All natural and no nasty chemicals xx
it’s up to the couple when they wish to have children. The older a woman gets the harder it is to get pregnant. If you run into infertility problems that can take several years to journey through as well. Also if you have them young then you will be able to enjoy your grandchildren at a younger age and be more involved in their lives. As a couple who experienced problems we eventually adopted and believe me, having teenagers when you are in peri menopause is not fun!
You guys are just radiating positivity and love. Your vids have been helping me so much in the past few months❤️
So glad you chose Slim Chickens! They were founded just down the road from me in Fayetteville, Arkansas and their food is actually pretty authentic casual Southern food. Also, thank you for the discussion about young parents. My husband and I are 24 and 25 and we get the opposite message here in the South, that we are so old and should have had kids years ago. But we both finished college and enjoyed just being married and are just now trying to get pregnant 😁 We all arrive there on our own paths. 💕
Love you guys so much! 24 is a great age to start your family! My husband and I are 21 and 22 we have 2 sons already from our teenage relationship together, cant wait for you guys to experience parenthood I'm so excited for you, been watching you guys since day 1 ❤❤❤❤
I have literally checked your RUclips page 20 times today to see if you had posted ☺️ love your videos 🥰
I was a true fan when you guys started with youtube and i'm still here many years later...i can't get over it by the fact you guys are sooooo grown up...I love you bothhh!! Never stop making vlogsss pleaseee
When I first started midwifery, parents of a baby I delivered asked if I could put on their baby’s first nappy. I had never held a nappy before so was so unsure. Trust me: act confident... and it happens somehow 😂💗
Love this video! Bringing positivity in these times, thank you xx
I just sat down to watch this with a extra cheesy toastie, also pregnant with a baby girl. I feel your cheese cravings Carys 😂
Your kitchen is looking gorgeous, the larger window at the back gives so much natural light in this video!
I don’t even think your young to be having a child? I’m 25 and I have a 6 year old and I’m a trainee teacher, I just think when it happens it happens and people shouldn’t judge x
Same! I'm 24 with a 6 year old and training to be an ot, everyone does things in a different order 🥰
I can’t imagine having a 6 year old haha! I’m 25 with a 15m old and I’m likening she’s already so sassy what am I gonna do!!! Ahahahhaa
Same I mean I'm 33 now with 3 kids but had my first at 19
I agree. I'm 27 and having my first but have several friends my age with toddlers and even primary school aged children. Everyone is different but I wouldn't say 24 is crazy young for a first baby.
You can harvest colustrum from 37 weeks, best thing I ever did as my baby really needed it when born even though I breastfed immediately due to her very low blood sugars! It's excellent just to have as a back up if you have any issues! Also stretch marks are genetic.....I oiled every day and still got them so it's another thing us women should embrace!!! 🙌🙌
Trust me, when you have kids, when other people have kids and yours are grown up you're happy enough to give them back 😂
You guys are such an adorable couple and cant wait to see lil baby xx
Love this video and eating with you guys with my cheeky McDonald’s!! Felt like I was at the dinner table with you. ✨ where is your toaster from? Xx
Loved this 😊
So excited that you and Elle are pregnant together 🥰
Stay safe and healthy!❤️🙏🏻 xxx
Love you guys so happy for you! Can’t get over the fact you are having a baby girl ♥️😍
I am trying to get pregnant and having difficulty you are right I’ve seen so many people announcing they are pregnant and I feel even more pressure. Thank you for appreciating the other side of it for other women
why do I always leave it until a time when I can’t get food delivered to watch these videos and then I’m just hungry 😂
I only got stretch marks in the last months of pregnancy. But i love them because they remind me of pregnancy and everything I went through 😍
Omg. I threw up the whole 9 months with my 2nd, including the day I had him. I threw up all day not even realizing it was labor until my water broke! I knew I was in pain too but I was sooo sick! But my scheduled c- section was the next day, we didn’t make it that far lol. Morning sickness lasted all day all trimesters! 😳
I’ve been loving your pregnancy videos!
Can’t wait to meet babygirl🥺😍💞
Throwing up during labour is usually because of medications like James said, but also shock. And straight after birth it’s likely too, as the hormones have dropped straight after the placenta is delivered, so expect that too to prepare yourself xx
Definitely don’t use a pump! That’ll induce labour. But look into hand expressing colostrum. I’m in aus and they gave me syringes and things to store it in. It’s amazing stuff for bubba. My skin stretched so much my stretch marks bled. I was hugggge. Had 4 kilo babies. Hope everything’s going well xxx
I was 23 when i has my 1st 25 when my second! Have a baby when your ready not when others around you are ready! Im 29 now done having babies but i don’t think their is a right or wrong time or a right age as long as your happy and both ready life is to short for what ifs ore regrets x