Okay listen, this isn’t talked about a lot, but when I found this out it changed my LIFE with my colicky baby. Apparently, your body makes milk for different points in the day, meaning that when you’re about to go to bed, milk literally produces chemicals to help the baby SLEEP (melatonin + tons of others). Basically, your milk helps your baby with their circadian rhythm. When I started labeling the time on the bag of milk after pumping and then giving my baby bottles that were pumped at/around the time I was feeding them a bottle-life CHANGING! Fixed my baby’s colic! So tip: Pump, label the date AND time, feed baby bottles pumped around the same time you’re feeding them.
DG Yes! Your body makes milk for your specific baby for it’s needs in that moment. If your baby is sick, it will have antibodies in it that will help it get better. When pumping, it is recommended to give your baby the most recent pump and work backwards to the oldest milk because the most recent pump will be closest to what the baby needs at that time! Breast milk is SERIOUSLY so COOL! It’s like magic.
Found out yesterday I’m pregnant with my first after thinking I’d never be able to have children! At 41 it’s scary but so exciting! Really awesome that we both have been blessed to have our miracle baby 💜
WE NEED A PO BOX TO SEND CARDS & GIFTS TO PLEASE!! help me y'all, to get them to see This! I'm making a crochet blanket in creams and tans and browns to keep her neutral theme going! Also wanna do a scrapbook where they can just fill in the blanks for the first year to make it easy for Kristi.
Omg same lol. Already decided I don't want any of my own, but I love seeing others have babies and the joy it brings them. Especially after struggling to conceive or rainbow babies. Makes me so happy
Cook and freeze a ton of meals so that when the baby is born its so easy to just de-frost and cook! There are a ton of moms on youtube who have videos about that
Smoothies and lasagna are fantastic for this! A single meal takes up a small space and can be moved from the freezer to the fridge the day before to thaw. Edit to recommend Frugal Fit Mom. She cooks for an active family of 6 and has even done meal preps for keto or vegetarian diets!
The haakaa was AMAZING for me I'm 15 months into breastfeeding now but have used the haakaa since like week 3 and it helped me build a stash of waayyyy over 150oz my baby never took a bottle so i didn't need the milk but you get sucked into thinking you really need a stash but thanks to the haakaa i was able to donate my breastmilk to a family struggling to get formula when the lock down in the UK first happened and it made me feel great
When my mom was pregnant with me, she had a very specific dream that my dad actually turned into a short film when I was a teenager (I’m 34 now). She dreamed that i was born and i was a kidney bean. A little, actual bean. And she was so nervous, cuz i was so small, she was scared someone would squish me. So she opens a book and places the bean (me) in the middle of the open book, so it doesn’t fall. Then my dad walks in the room, takes the book, and slams it closed and starts yelling at her for leaving open books laying around. So he killed me, the bean. Lol it’s crazy, 35 years later she still remembers the dream extremely vividly.
@@oliviapoland1013 wow, that's expensive. How much are cots and prams these days? We spent $300 for the cot, and around $200 for the pram. My mum purchased sheets and blankets for us 😍
@@hiwall4883 pram are usually upwards of 350 now and cost were over 500 unless you want one that looks like it was taken from an orphanage lol I got my pram second hand for $60 and it's then best thing I bought. Lol I hope it never dies
Tip 1: just buy a pack n play that has a changing table and removable bassinet. In the beginning you don’t need to buy a separate bassinet and can keep the pack n play next to your bed and remove the bassinet and bring it around the house with you. Saves money and more practical then having multiple products. These pack n plays with removable bassinets also have music and vibrating on some of them, etc. Tip 2: Definitely get a boppy because its so useful for breastfeeding it makes it so much more comfortable. The dockatot is so expensive and its actually just for the baby to lay and lounge in. Boppy also has their own version of the dockatot and its so much more affordable, although the boppy version is more keeping the babies head elevated and propped up but cradles their body too as where the dockatot the baby can lay flat. Tip 3: get a High Chair that can later turn into a little table and chair for them and has a tray for the chair etc for when they are a toddler. Saves so much money down the road. Tip 4: There are baby swings that double as a bouncer/vibrator as well and the seat/bouncer is removable, so you don’t have to buy both separately and have many bulky products. In reality most people have their babies in the same room for the first 6 months or so don’t feel bad having the baby in your room for as long as you want. However, my 8 year old still wants to sleep in our room every night 😳 😂 Yes for sure the ligament pain feels like you just pulled a friggin muscle from lifting a million pounds or something. And moving with a newborn would be horrific, praying your house comes together long before.
I don’t understand why u would recommend the Boppy for her. NO OFFENSE AT ALL TO KRISTI or even to you, but I have a smaller waist than her & it doesn’t fit around me. Can u honestly not tell that the hole isn’t big enough for ppl who are even slightly overweight? I don’t get it, lol, it’s bizarre that ppl don’t realize that.... when u think about it now that I mentioned that, does it make sense?
Christina Fernandez I am plus size and overweight and I used it just fine. Sometimes I would just turn it to the side, whichever side I was feeding on or holding the baby with and it worked and was comfy. You don’t have to fit it directly in front of you, you can use that u shape to your advantage.
@@christinafernandez243 wow your comment sounds rude. The boppy is amazing! You dont need to sit up and have it go around you every time to use it. In fact i hardly ever used it that way. I would put my baby in it and just lay beside her to feed her. It was great because she would nap in bed with me sometimes and i liked having her in that so it was less likely for her to get rolled on with that cushion and protection around her. Lol. The boppy can be used in many ways. I think Kristi would love it.
I love that you and Zach read together and are truly sharing your experience. My sister just gave birth to her 5th baby! Her advice to any new parent is to do what is right for you and not care about judgement. If you want the baby to be in your room for 6 mos, 1year, do what feels right for you and stay positive.
I would get the "My Brest Friend" nursing pillow. I have it and it made breastfeeding so much easier, especially in the beginning when you're just figuring out how everything works.
onesies are the best for like the first few months!! babies dont want little outfits they wanna be comfy 😂😂 who doesnt wanna stay in their pjs all day lol
Goodwill and Salvation Army are great places to get inexpensive onesies and outfits, that if they get stained, it's not a worry. My sister had twins last Dec and I got clothes for them for $1/$2
So I legit watched this 2 weeks ago when you uploaded it and was so happy for you I cried. Like ugly cried! Then found out 3 days ago I'm pregnant 😏 lol We're pregnant at the same time Kristi! I don't know why I'm so excited like I know you and I'm pregnant at the same time as my bestie ☺❤
Get a dresser and put a changing pad on top. A legit changing table is a waste in my opinion. Backpack diaper bag works out fantastic. Not sure if your doing cloth diapers but we got a box of diapers each paycheck. By the time baby came we had a ton!
Jessica Koporetz Yes! My daughter is 20 now, but we bought a good quality dresser and just put a changing pad on top. She still uses the same dresser after 20 years!
I agree about the changing table. Buy a quality dresser, buy a quality changing pad and save money! The dresser will stay with the child for years while the changing table is only 'safely usable' for a few months. Good luck.
after ten years my stepmom had her miracle baby in may! her life saver so far has been a baby brezza! i love watching your videos and i’m so happy for you
When the world is burning yet Kristi is having THE year! New house, BABY!, huge collab with PUR, and a Target sponsorship?! So proud of you! So happy for you! Cannot wait to keep watching what the rest of the year brings.
One thing I never anticipated needing: blackout curtains! we ended up getting a set as soon as we realized we needed it and three plus years in, still very happy to have them.
Do you find they won’t sleep when it’s light etc? I want to get them for my second bub, I have a 5 month old and she sleeps a set 12 hours overnight and will sleep with lights on, dark basically anywhere with any amount of light so I always wondered ☺️
@@hcole4690 i found my daughter slept longer once we put up the blackout curtains. I put them up after the fall daylight savings because she was waking up with the sun at 6am. Now she sleeps until about 830 most mornings. She goes down at 8pm every night.
That is SO COOL you guys are reading together. My children’s father passed away & one of my favorite memories I have with him was that we used to read to each other every night- not to the kiddos, just us. We went through a ton of Steven King stuff. I am so glad we made that time to bond. I hope you are able to keep it up.
Dude! You have no idea how much I LOVE 💗 that you said, “I love being big.” 🥰. Unapologetically 😊🥰🌺. We should always choose to love ourselves💐 Blessings to your sweet family😊
My sister gifted my cousin this Owl plushie that makes soft noises... mimicking heart beats, white noise, etc. to relax the baby. It has a motion sensor so only goes off when the baby is awake. My cousin said it was a life saviour. Her baby slept for full nights really early on. Her daughter is now about 18 months now and is still obsessed with it
My 4 year old daughter just came into the room and said “oh, mommy! She is such a pretty lady. I just love her hair, her smile and her lip smackers” 🥰 sending love and positivity your way. The love to dream swaddle was amazing and also the woombie worked really well for us when she was tiny. Unzipping those swaddles and then watching the sweet baby stretch real big after is so precious.
Things no one tells you: right after you have the baby you will take the biggest and most satisfying crap of your entire life. I’m not joking though, the poops after baby comes will be HHUUGGEE for a few days.
Just discovered your channel & I'm so excited & happy for you & your husband. I'm 71 & babysit & do remote learning with my 7 yr. old grandson & take care of my 2 yr. old granddaughter. I haven't seen this on your registry, this is something people/new parents don't usually think of this & they aren't cheap, a baby digital thermometer. While you may not use it for a while, it is necessary to have on hand. Best wishes!
I don't even like kids but seing that belly makes me wanna cry of joy. Im so happy for you and that baby. There is so much love in your family. Its so pure 😍
Just saying a baby swing that swings horizontally, a mobile that plays nursery rhymes or lullabies, and a tummy time pillow helper will be a LIFE SAVER! My son is 4 months old and literally due to those three things he slept so perfectly and the swing calms him so easily. Then the mobile helps him fall asleep so peacefully and helped him get enough motivation to start reaching and grabbing for things. Then the tummy time helper pillow ( I got the giraffe one from Walmart) helped him be comfortable with tummy time and build muscle so easily he’s sitting up unassisted and has complete head control. Ima single mom and being a one man army with it and literally makes a world of difference! Good luck kristie! 💜
I can just imagine how well a baby would sleep being swaying side to side, I'm gone within seconds when I'm sleeping in a train or a boat! Even many adults like to be rocked gently to sleep. 😄
wildflower the swing is a god send with getting him to sleep so I can get stuff done and catch a few hours of sleep. I’m someone who gets motion sick very easily and I was so worried he’d be like me but thank god he’s not lol I can actually get bottles washed up, clean up, and take a shower 😂
Dominique Juliette thank you! ☺️ it’s not something I’d ever wish upon anyone but he’s the light of my life and being able to wake up every morning to him smiling and saying mommy and I love you makes all the pain and struggle so worth it! I feel like one of the luckiest people in the world to be blessed with him ☺️💜
I am a pediatric nurse and i HIGHLY recommend the mamaroo by 4moms. It is a chair like swing thing and it has 5 motions and plays music and can be bluetooth connected! Every baby loves it!!
1000’s of people will give you advice and that’s good, what to remember always is that, our advice is really only our story. What works for one may not work for another. I have 3 boys and they were so very different from each other and they still are. My story to you is that I surround my boys with love and patience and I have devoted my life to trying to do what’s right and learning from what I did wrong. Nobody is perfect and I loved every minute of their childhoods. Time is so precious and passes so fast, enjoy every moment 💙🍼💗
Newborn/Mama essentials you’ll want to register for: •depends underwear AND pads (mama you’ll need both) •tucks pads •dermoplast pain spray (for your vag) • a baby swing • both swaddles/a swaddle that keeps their arms tucked and one that doesn’t •multiple bottles because your baby may hate them all • multiple pacis because your baby may hate them all • zipper onesies (not too many) • halo bassinet • Doona Car seat/stroller • snuggle me organic • a baby bathtub • gripe water • windis • a nursing cover! • burp cloths • activity gym • activity mat • baby bouncer • manual breast pump • breast pads • nipple cream • haaka • nursing bras/tanks UPDATE: white noise sound machine! •nipple covers • nipple shields
sooooo true! i bought the expensive avent bottles and the playtex ones, nope. jacob rejected all of them. he wanted the dollar store bottles, just cheap plain jane ones. REALLY DUDE???? momma spent alot of money on those for you because i wanted you to have the best!! blah. he liked the expensive pacis i bought, hated the cheapies.
The doona stroller is so expensive and can only be used for the first 6 months. Definitely not a must have. Especially becuase the first 6 months most mamas don’t take their babies many places (especially during the pandemic) 🙈
My baby was 9lbs and never fit into newborn. He also outgrew 3 month size in 3 weeks 🤣. He’s 6 months now and wears mostly 18 month size Lolol I had no idea a baby could grow so rapidly!
I had my baby in a crib by my bed for the first 6 months and it made a big difference being able to wake up and feed him in the night and go back to sleep easily. After 6 months he was able to sleep all night in his room (which I’m very thankful for!)
When your pregnant everyone and their freaking moms have advice. So do what works for you and your husband girl!!! I literally didn’t tell anyone anything until the baby arrived. It takes the stress out of people trying to act like they know best for your own child. Congratulations again dear!!!
M Martinez wow you’re so smart, thank you so much for sharing your infinite knowledge, what ever would we do without it! People type fast, I’m sure she knows the difference she was probably just typing in a hurry.
The nose frida is so good. It got so much snot out of my little one, just make sure you use saline before you suck it out so it can loosen up the mucous. It helps moisten their nose so it doesn’t bleed. Also breastfeeding and co-sleeping go hand in hand. It’ll save you so much sleep! Our 3 year old still sleeps with us and i love every minute of it!
The Nose Frieda was such a lifesaver for me, it’s the only thing I gift to new parents. My son was in daycare when he was abt a year old, caught a cold, and stayed sick for like two months (doc said he caught consecutive colds because of all the germs flying around in daycare). Watching my kid struggle to breathe with snot blocking his passageway was terrible, but with Nose Frieda I’d literally suck all the snot out for him and he’d be just fine. BEST. THING. EVER.
anytime you show your cutie belly i cry. having watched you for so many years i know you never thought this could happen, it’s a true miracle! you and zack will certainly be the most amazing parents, i feel like your souls and your relationship are such a great environment to raise a child. xo
Get some device that moves the baby automatically, a swing or something similar. Life saver. Cloth diapers for burp pad, etc. Lots of onesies/sleepers. A crib that butts up against your bed, when the side is down. Can slide baby over to nurse at night.
It’s not safe to have a crib with the side down. The AAP recommends all cribs and pack and plays be at least a foot away from the bed. If you have the side down and it’s net to your bed baby can easily suffocate if they get stuck in the space where the crib meets the bed. Please only use a crib or pack and play with all 4 sides up.
If you have the crib up against your bed, this option can be very safe and sanity saving. Just make sure it is secured somehow. Some parents use straps to attach the legs of the crib to the adult bed. Others use a wall to keep the crib from pushing away from the adult bed. Whatever method you choose, just make sure there's no gap between the bed and the crib.
While you’re staying hydrated, try to include high fiber veggies/fruits and some grains. That should help make some of your constipation more comfortable.
Extra long phone charger for when breastfeeding lol Lots of extra water bottles and snacks in a basket next to you. A sign on the door for delivery drivers saying dont ring the door bell!
YES! we have a sign on our door (specifically for UPS/USPS) saying not to knock or ring the doorbell bc the baby is sleeping and the dogs are guaranteed to bark and wake the baby up
Kristi, thank you so much for deciding to share wholeheartedly again. So many of us are positive and rooting for you without the rude unsolicited comments. We have so much to learn... I am currently ttc and appreciate hearing from someone like you. Lastly, I think yesterday on your stories you were wearing a target jumpsuit... If so check out their colsie line jumpsuits. So comfy and cute. Wish you all the best.
Yes I agree brings back great memories. So excited to hear about all the new gadgets. Well have fun making out your list what a great idea to get that list going
Lots of beautiful soft gray and white baby things out there...good for boy or girl! Makes for a lovely neutral color scheme. Love that the room you are thinking will be the nursery has lots of windows...sunlight is good for baby!
When you were talking about pregnancy symptoms it made me think of my sister (who is 30 weeks pregnant) who gags in the heat. She also sleeps on the couch downstairs now that she's in her last trimester. She did the same thing with her last pregnancy (my niece is 18 months) as she's extremely uncomfortable sleeping in her own bed which I find interesting. Her husband gets up several times a night to check on her which I find is rather sweet.
So I’m gonna insert my personal opinion here: andddddd you may already be completely on top of this!!! But getting therapy now before the baby gets here would be so helpful for you moving forward! I have bad anxiety and never got help, so parenting became overwhelming and my anxiety over Every. Little. Thing. Got out of control. I also think I may have projected it onto my son a little bit. So getting help before all of THAT happens, would have been ideal! Just trying to help out, from one anxiety sister to another ❤️
Yes! I've had a touch of anxiety my entire life and as my pregnancy progressed it got worse and worse. I ended up being diagnosed with post partum anxiety after i had my son. It was like my normal anxiety times 1 million. It got to the point where i would go days at a time with no sleep because i HAD to stay up all night listening to him breathe or i convinced myself something horrible would happen. I never got help or anything and my son just turned 4 and the anxiety has eased but only a little. I wish i would have gotten help during pregnancy to prepare me for after delivery.
I agree 👍. I'm an anxious person but I've gotten better at handling things as I've gotten older. But . My poor 28 year old son is going through it. I feel guilty that I showed him all my anxiety when he was younger.
Yes I love this advice! It could be hard to find the time after the baby is here too. I have a feeling she was born to be a mum though and maybe her anxiety issues will calm down post baby.
The Rockit Baby Rocker is amazing. I don’t know whether it’s just in the UK though. It attaches to a pram/pushchair and gently vibrates it to keep the baby asleep/calm as though you’re actually rocking it yourself! It’s amazing
A wipe warmer is an absolute life saver. My son slept through his diaper changes. Also a bottle warmer that is bedside so you can warm your breast milk or formula. Also a small fridge in your room for pumped.breast milk. And a diaper genie in room also. Those simple things changed everything for me.
My advice: set up the nursery in the separate room and put baby in a bassinet right next to your bed. That way when you’re ready to make the transition, everything is already set up in their room and you don’t have to move everything! This is what my fiancé and I do, and we keep a diaper caddy (from target😉) next to the bassinet.
This is what we plan on doing. I’m due with our first in November. We have the nursery set up in the room next door, but will either be getting a Halo or Snoo for our bassinet! We have a small condo, so not too much space to work with, but this seems like the best option for us !
We did this too! We had a bassinet and changing area near our bed in our room. But his nursery was completely set up with everything so when he was about 5.5mo old, everything was ready for him to transition. Super easy.
•Bibs that have the water proof backing It will help save you from constantly changing baby back into dry clothes, plus cut back on laundry. •Burp rags are fine, however; receiving blankets are multi purpose & will do the same thing & they're usually in reach, get what you think would be enough receiving blankets. •Diapers - ask for ALL sizes, they grow fast & new born diapers only last so long before they're onto the next size. •Clothing sizes- keep in mind babies age if you buy clothes months ahead Example: buying cute little pj's with the footies attached, it says 6 months on it Is it summer or winter, etc? Match their month/age to the upcoming season that they'll finally wear it. (I probably could have explained that better)
A few things I would highly recommend would be: The owlet (it monitors the baby's heart rate, etc) when they're sleeping for your peace of mind The hatch sound machine (its a night light/sound machine all in one) A diaper pal The graco duet connect (its a swing and bouncer combo, so its a huge space saver!
I’m going to heavily recommend a co-sleeping crib. I butts up against the bed and eliminates the risk of rolling on to them. I didn’t have it for my oldest and did for my youngest. It was a game changer in those first 6 months when you’re up several times at night to feed. Also, the boppy is great for breastfeeding, so the dock-a-tot will fulfill a completely different need for you. The other thing I would recommend is a really good quality umbrella stroller. MacClaren was my favorite. They get used a lot more than you’d think and a crap umbrella stroller will make you want to se fire to the world. Good luck and ENJOY!!
I use my ergobaby carrier way more than any stroller, especially if you get the infant insert too. But when we do use a stroller the most important part to us has been good quality wheels. They make it much smoother for the baby and for us. I can also nurse in the ergobaby on the go though and it's super convenient and not very noticeable. Also, ideally you try out a few carriers (in which the baby is held with legs in an m shape, not straight down from a narrow seat like baby bjorn) and see which is most comfy for you, not just the one, even though I love my ergo. But as for the cosleeper crib, omg I totally agree. 2nd baby in our cosleeper and it's a lifesaver. My toddler was supposed to stay in our room too lol but the baby's noise was giving him no rest so he finally transfered to his own room when she was born a month ago. It's been excellent, he comes over in the morning to snuggle but sleeps wonderfully at night in his own room with no fuss. And I love my boppy pillow for nursing but make sure it has a removable washable cover, because mine came without and it's a pain. I would also say from my experience, get some thrush oral gel. You don't want to have nipple thrush and not have it handy. And be prepared for some things just to end up not being useful. Babies have preferences for bottles, binkies, swaddles, any number of things. What you buy may end up not getting used.
I would highly, highly, highly, highly, *deep breath* highly, highly recommend the Brest Friend nursing pillow over the boppy for anyone with bigger boobs. It supports your back and doesn't slip so you don't need to lean over and strain like some people do with the boppy nursing pillows. Saved me! So happy for you Kristi you are gonna be the best mama
I had HUGE boobs after I gave birth and I always preferred the Boppy because it was comfier. Brest Friend always felt too hard. I think it depends on how you nurse honestly.
Yess! I needed the my brest friend pillow because I had so many latch struggles and it made a huge difference! Even used it when my sons legs were hanging off the end of it😂
tri-fold cloth diapers and single layer cloth diapers make the BEST burp rags and cleanup rags a must have - bonus tip the single layer cloth diapers are basically flour sac towels and the surviving ones made their way to the kitchen towel drawer after they were no longer needed for baby
GIRL. I’ve watched maybe a handful of hour videos but when I saw that pregnancy reveal...it made me tear up. I felt you through my screen. This has given me so much hope and joy. Thank you for sharing something so precious with us.
I remember going thru this phase many years ago, my oldest two are in their forties now !!! its called nesting where you feel like really getting ready for baby to actually come...so much fun, enjoy !!!
My “minimalist” list from stuff I had that I USED: -A Pack’n Play with some sort of ability to transform into a bassinet for tiny baby, then go down to the ground for bigger baby -A diaper caddy for the living room - mine is by JJCole but they’re p much all the same -Bottles with SLOWEST FLOW nipples - usually marked newborn or size 0 (often size 1 can be too fast until baby is bigger) -Baby Merlin’s Magic Sleep Suit for after swaddling days end but baby still startles themself awake - GAME CHANGER -A floor mat for “play” time -A Baby Box - free on BabyBoxUniversity.com, and comes with goodies! -Some sort of mixing bottle or pitcher, in the event of any sort of formula supplementation or switch so you can prepare for the day instead of mixing as you go (can also be used for storing pumped breast milk if you decide not to freeze it) Other thoughts: -Turn the cup of the Haaka ALL THE WAY INSIDE OUT for max suction -Where possible (and this is probably difficult with Covid), try on things like carriers and nursing pillows, bc having to buy multiple versions of the same thing once you realize it doesn’t fit your body right really sucks -I’m skeptical of “you only need like five onesies” claims, mostly bc my baby was a spitter and I was changing her clothes multiple times a day. Bibs help, but in my experience can only do so much. Stacks upon stacks of Second-hand and clearance aisle onesies are where it’s at. If you don’t end up using them to death, rehoming them once Baby outgrows them isn’t difficult. -TAKE A BREASTFEEDING CLASS bc that shit is HARD and it’ll break your heart and spirit if you aren’t prepared (I know you were a birth doula but I’d still recommend it bc THAT SHIT IS HARD especially when you’re already in the weeds of sleep deprivation and raging hormones) -Postpartum doulas are also rad, which I’m betting you already knew but since it’s my new gig I had to mention it for anyone who didn’t -Lactation teas/cookies/tinctures/supplements are a HUGE waste of money YOU GOT THIS, GIRL ❤️
Yes, if the house is two levels, duplicate basics on main level that you have upstairs, bassinet, changing station and diaper caddy- and many many changes of clothes :)
Totally agree with all of your notes!! Also: -VELCRO SWADDLES. When you’re sleep-deprived, the last thing you want to do is wrap a baby in a tiny, annoying blanket. They saved my sanity. -BAMBOOBIES NIPPLE CREAM. Baby and I both liked that way more than lanolin. -TARGET UTILITY CARTS. These are perfect for all the areas that the baby will be changed in. You can load it up with basics, also great for breastfeeding accessories. Our little one was in our room until 6 months. The transition was hard (mostly for me) but we all sleep much better now. The Owlet sock helped my anxiety a lot so I didn’t have to check on the baby as much. You’re doing great, mama! You will realize what works for you and what doesn’t very quickly. (For example, our baby hated the Dockatot so I gave it to another mom. Plus, it’s not technically safe for sleeping so that’s a downside. Boppys are great because they can be nursing pillows, infant loungers AND help with tummy time and sitting up!)
Randi Sloan Yessss re: the Dockatot. I won’t tell anyone not to get one if they can afford the hefty price tag and want to try it, bc I’ve known plenty of people who swear they were a game changer for them - but in my experience, my Boppy served the exact function I would have used the Dockatot for at a fraction of the price. 🤷🏼♀️
*My favs:* •Sophie The Giraffe •Medela Breastfeeding Pump •C-Shaped Pregnancy Sleep Pillow (my son is 7yr old and I still sleep with one bc your body changes after pregnancy, hips spread, etc., and it's just so nice!) •Boppy Pillow(s) for Breastfeeding •Baby Sleep Sacks! - so easy to change them at night without waking them! •Breastfeeding Nipple Shields & soothing cream ointment (triple antibiotic works after showers, just be sure to gently clean off before feeding) •Pampers Diapers for newborns, then we switched to Luvs after he got to about 1yr old... (slightly more affordable) •Johnson's Baby Wash - I love the shea scent! but regular is just as soft & nice, too, if you're not big on scents •You'll never have enough burp cloths, ever •Gripe Water ...God this makes me want another baby!! I'm living vicariously through you! So, so happy for you guys!! 💛
@@masselin one of the greatest inventions, both for chafing and leakage! ...but Breastfeeding is beyond worth it. I miss that bonding feeling. Such a gift to be a mama. ❤
So here goes, I have probably 10 major things that I cannot do without with my 3 babies, but I must first and foremost say these 3 words: WHITE. NOISE. MACHINE.
As an acoustician: I love white noise and sleep with it as an adult. 100% recommend. If you wanted it on your iPhone (on Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon Music) I recommend the track “Pure White Noise” from the album “Sleep Baby White & Pink Noise” by Magic Motion. I’ve tried them all and it is the best.
@@RawBeautyKristi 😚😚😚 Tons of wonderful options out there, our all-time favorite one was $20 on Amazon called Letsfit White Noise Machine. It turns on and off by just touching the top of it with fingertips, tons of sound options and great volume range, and a tiny light turns on just by giving a light tap on the top of it to check on baby in the dark.
Storage bins or storage baskets!! My aunt got me clear storage totes and baskets and it made our life so much mor efficient. We are minimal people who received so much baby stuff and having storage was AMAZING. P.s. as a mama with chronic back pain the Tula baby carrier was life changing
Highly recommend a baby swing and pack n play that has a changing station/bassinet on it. It was so easy to change my son in a pack n play changing table compared to a dresser changing table because I could actually stand in front of the pack n play without hitting a wall on the other side of me like with our dresser changing table. Plus it's nice when you have multiple stories to have something on each level for changing. We also used it to store wipes and diapers, and of course it's easy to pack up and take to someone's house if you're going somewhere. Don't know how I would have survived without it.
the dizziness might be iron deficiency!! It’s super common in women and taking iron has helped me a lot. Also you might enjoy the Halo Bassinest, you can put it right next to the bed and see baby but they’re still in a safe sleep spot
I'm so glad that you're just going with your gut on things and doing what feels right for you 😊 I'm nearly 21 and my mother still gets upset when thinking about how much crap people in the family gave my parents because I co-slept with them for the first few years of my life. It may not have been right for their families (it isn't the right thing for many!), but it was perfect for ours and there was no need to pick at it 😕
As a mom all you really need for the first 3 months is onesies, sleepers, blankets, bibs and burp cloths oh and socks. You can use the socks on the hands if they are scratching their faces. A swing or something safe it sit them in.
I remember being so disgusted by the thought of the Nose Freda. However, when I had my first baby and he got a little cold, I decided to try this because I was so desperate and this is the best thing ever! Highly recommend every expecting parent get this! Also, for myself, Depends were way more comfortable than wearing the giant pads the hospital gives you.
I'm so excited for you! Our daughter slept in our room until she was one, in a co-sleeping bassinet and then her crib. It was great. We didn't even worry about her bedroom until she was one. We use our living room as her playroom and it works well. We keep her books and toys in there and so we can read to her while we're relaxing. Her room is for clothing storage and sleep; I'm obsessed with sleep hygiene so we keep it a calm place. I think house set ups have to work for everyone in the family, so do what works for you and enjoy the decorating! I think you're going to do awesome, just do what you want and ask for help from those who offer. I keep learning new things each day (like the haakaa pump, I'll be getting one of those before the twins get here), and I just add useful things to my toolkit and ignore the useless things.
The boppy infant lounger was my lifesaver! I had something similar to the dockatot but cheaper. I used the infant lounger more than anything in the first 2 to 3 months. I also recommend doing a wipeable changing pad on top of a dresser. Less laundry. The dresser is useful for after you are done using the changing station. My little guy is a year old and we only use his changing station for poopy diapers now.
KRISTI. I am on my third and if I could recommend anything, it would be a white noise machine. It saves (parents) lives (sanity). Also, the baby Bjorn seat thing- they have two angled positions for newer babe and as they age. My kids had intense reflux and it helped so much instead of laying them down on their back if I needed both hands for a moment, or to take the rare, blessed, shower.
I believe a bassinet is great because it has wheels and is easy to quietly roll around the house with you and you can keep some essentials stored below sleeping area. My babies woke up easily so it was a lifesaver!!
@Leigh since I was about 12, I’ve only ever had the exact same reoccurring dreams. It’s 4 different ones, all pretty scary and I’ve always woken at the same time. I can’t remember a time (other than pregnancy) I’ve had any dream and it not be one of those. The one I have the most (I’ll try and Keep it short!) is:: -I am babysitting my brothers and sister-I’m a child, they were younger than me- and 2 guys in limos pick us up. They put me in one and the kids in the other and drive to a cliff. There were no cliffs ANYWHERE near where I grew up so this has always been odd to me. We get there and the limo with my siblings is pulled up to the edge and the guys get me out and say “tell us or they die!”. I scream “idk what you mean, tell me and I’ll tell you” some other random things happen and I wake up every time screaming “No!” Watching the limo with my siblings speed towards the edge....🧐🤨
My recommendations: * Thermometer * If you are going to breastfeed and bottle feed use preemie nipples so they have to work for the milk like they do when they breastfeed. * non scented ,shampoo, lotion & detergent . My baby ended having bad rashes and really bad eczema and switching him to non scented products was a game changer. Also to be on the safe side. * containers to store your breast milk. Lactation supplements : Legendairy milk supplements are a game changer and don’t contain fenugreek. Fenugreek can actually decrease your milk supply rather than increase. Fenugreek can also make your baby really gassy. * have 2 breast pumps if you do exclusively pump or as a backup : I recommend the spectra it is the only breast pump that feels comfortable and has a good suction .
The pads are good for getting wet then freezing. You’ll need it directly on your perineal area. Depends won’t do that for you. Sleep sacks! So much easier for diaper changes than fiddling with snaps in the middle of the night. Socks. Onesies. Blankets and spit up rags. Breast milk pads. Wipes or lots of rags for cleaning if you’re using cloth diapers and want to limit waste. Stock up on laundry soap and bath soap/lotion/oil for the baby. Diaper cream. You’ll go through a lot of all those items.
This is so exciting to share in someones family growing!!! Especially since it was such a surprise -- and to people who have been together for so long....just so exciting!!!
Oh to be working in a garden in the woods with cute overalls and glowing skin pregnant with a miracle baby 😭 So happy for you Kristi ❤️
THE. GREATEST.
I read this comment as she said it and it was literally perfect! 💗💗💗
This is a miracle baby!!! I’ve never been so happy for someone I’ve never even met 😊
“Miracle baby” yes 🥺
Okay listen, this isn’t talked about a lot, but when I found this out it changed my LIFE with my colicky baby. Apparently, your body makes milk for different points in the day, meaning that when you’re about to go to bed, milk literally produces chemicals to help the baby SLEEP (melatonin + tons of others). Basically, your milk helps your baby with their circadian rhythm. When I started labeling the time on the bag of milk after pumping and then giving my baby bottles that were pumped at/around the time I was feeding them a bottle-life CHANGING! Fixed my baby’s colic!
So tip:
Pump, label the date AND time, feed baby bottles pumped around the same time you’re feeding them.
DG Yes! Your body makes milk for your specific baby for it’s needs in that moment. If your baby is sick, it will have antibodies in it that will help it get better. When pumping, it is recommended to give your baby the most recent pump and work backwards to the oldest milk because the most recent pump will be closest to what the baby needs at that time!
Breast milk is SERIOUSLY so COOL! It’s like magic.
That is so clever
Omg I never knew this that’s so helpful to know wow!
This is soo true I have noticed this too and so glad i'm not the only one.
Wow, I didn't know that, that's insane! I just can't believe how ingenious our bodies are made💞
Found out yesterday I’m pregnant with my first after thinking I’d never be able to have children! At 41 it’s scary but so exciting! Really awesome that we both have been blessed to have our miracle baby 💜
Congrats!
Congrats 💖 work mamaaaa!
Congratulations!!
Congratulations ❤
Omg that’s amazing. Congrats love 💕🧡
I don't even know her in person or probably ever will... but this whole journey gives me so much genuine happiness OMG♥
New life brings joy 😁🥰
I literally cannot watch her pregnancy videos without having a grin plastered across my face! Makes my heart so happy! 💕
Saaaaammeee!!!!! My face hurts from smiling so hard! 😁😁😁
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Same! Lol when she told her parents I cried!!! Everyone else meh but the parents 🥰
Me too! I’m so happy for her and for zack. I feel as happy for her as if it’s my best friend.
Me too!
A target sponsorship!?!???! She is transcending 😱😱
Omg a fellow Kaila
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She is THRIVING and I love it
Yes she is 👌. Not just that! It sounds amazing 👏 that benefits she about target 😢 too bad I'm done with kids.
WE NEED A PO BOX TO SEND CARDS & GIFTS TO PLEASE!!
help me y'all, to get them to see This! I'm making a crochet blanket in creams and tans and browns to keep her neutral theme going!
Also wanna do a scrapbook where they can just fill in the blanks for the first year to make it easy for Kristi.
Such a cute and thoughtful idea!
have to be cautious due to covid though. great idea (-:
Cute idea but man could you imagine receiving tons of things having so many followers! Clutter central.
Not pregnant. Never want to be pregnant. Still sitting here watching this entire video lmao so ready for rawbabykristi 🥰
same! :D
Omg same lol. Already decided I don't want any of my own, but I love seeing others have babies and the joy it brings them. Especially after struggling to conceive or rainbow babies. Makes me so happy
Saaaaame
Same! I’m so in love with this whole story for last like 3 hours
Who doesn’t love Target ?! Who doesn’t love Kristi?! Best combination. Congrats on the sponsorship.
Me a Canadian, who does not have it.
@@topshe203 I feel you
If I’m excited for this baby, I can’t believe what Kristi feels.
Cook and freeze a ton of meals so that when the baby is born its so easy to just de-frost and cook! There are a ton of moms on youtube who have videos about that
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Smoothies and lasagna are fantastic for this! A single meal takes up a small space and can be moved from the freezer to the fridge the day before to thaw.
Edit to recommend Frugal Fit Mom. She cooks for an active family of 6 and has even done meal preps for keto or vegetarian diets!
Including Nikki Phillipi who is also a new mom!
Oh how I miss the days when family friends and neighbors brought you meals like the whole 1st month after having a baby but that is a great suggestion
I do this without kiddies! lol I usually work long hours and travel (not that I can right now) so it's very handy!
The haakaa was AMAZING for me I'm 15 months into breastfeeding now but have used the haakaa since like week 3 and it helped me build a stash of waayyyy over 150oz my baby never took a bottle so i didn't need the milk but you get sucked into thinking you really need a stash but thanks to the haakaa i was able to donate my breastmilk to a family struggling to get formula when the lock down in the UK first happened and it made me feel great
I'm only 8 minutes in and I'm not even having a baby but I'm already overwhelmed 😂😂 so many things to get
The fact that I’m seeing Kristi baby content on my feed makes me SO HAPPY
The more I listen to you speak on parenting topics, the more I‘m sure you’re both going to make incredible parents. ❤️
Absolutely agree! :D
Omg omg Kirsty I’m pregnant !! 😃 I just got a positive test 😃😃 took us ageeeees ✨
Congratulations 👏
Congratulations!! 💘
congratulations!! that’s so amazing!!!
Congratulations!!!
Thanks guys ☺️ xx
When my mom was pregnant with me, she had a very specific dream that my dad actually turned into a short film when I was a teenager (I’m 34 now). She dreamed that i was born and i was a kidney bean. A little, actual bean. And she was so nervous, cuz i was so small, she was scared someone would squish me. So she opens a book and places the bean (me) in the middle of the open book, so it doesn’t fall. Then my dad walks in the room, takes the book, and slams it closed and starts yelling at her for leaving open books laying around. So he killed me, the bean. Lol it’s crazy, 35 years later she still remembers the dream extremely vividly.
This made me lol! So funny and what a great story thanks for sharing!
Thanks for sharing! That’s such a wild dream and I’m sure it was amazing to watch!
That's messed up but funny shit
Lmao that sounds like a pregnant dream
I need to see that short film now!
Me watching this as a 23 y/o with only cats: holy shit that’s expensive.
A lot of the baby stuff they sell is optional, some new mums spend a lot, some don't, it's up to the mum.
It really is! lol, I've packed everything away super neat and organized so I don't have to buy it all next time round haha.
I'm having my first at 25. We are doing everything as cheap as possible and at the end will probably spend around $2000. Its insane.
@@oliviapoland1013 wow, that's expensive. How much are cots and prams these days? We spent $300 for the cot, and around $200 for the pram. My mum purchased sheets and blankets for us 😍
@@hiwall4883 pram are usually upwards of 350 now and cost were over 500 unless you want one that looks like it was taken from an orphanage lol
I got my pram second hand for $60 and it's then best thing I bought. Lol I hope it never dies
Tip 1: just buy a pack n play that has a changing table and removable bassinet. In the beginning you don’t need to buy a separate bassinet and can keep the pack n play next to your bed and remove the bassinet and bring it around the house with you. Saves money and more practical then having multiple products. These pack n plays with removable bassinets also have music and vibrating on some of them, etc.
Tip 2: Definitely get a boppy because its so useful for breastfeeding it makes it so much more comfortable. The dockatot is so expensive and its actually just for the baby to lay and lounge in. Boppy also has their own version of the dockatot and its so much more affordable, although the boppy version is more keeping the babies head elevated and propped up but cradles their body too as where the dockatot the baby can lay flat.
Tip 3: get a High Chair that can later turn into a little table and chair for them and has a tray for the chair etc for when they are a toddler. Saves so much money down the road.
Tip 4: There are baby swings that double as a bouncer/vibrator as well and the seat/bouncer is removable, so you don’t have to buy both separately and have many bulky products.
In reality most people have their babies in the same room for the first 6 months or so don’t feel bad having the baby in your room for as long as you want. However, my 8 year old still wants to sleep in our room every night 😳 😂
Yes for sure the ligament pain feels like you just pulled a friggin muscle from lifting a million pounds or something.
And moving with a newborn would be horrific, praying your house comes together long before.
I don’t understand why u would recommend the Boppy for her. NO OFFENSE AT ALL TO KRISTI or even to you, but I have a smaller waist than her & it doesn’t fit around me. Can u honestly not tell that the hole isn’t big enough for ppl who are even slightly overweight? I don’t get it, lol, it’s bizarre that ppl don’t realize that.... when u think about it now that I mentioned that, does it make sense?
Christina Fernandez I am plus size and overweight and I used it just fine. Sometimes I would just turn it to the side, whichever side I was feeding on or holding the baby with and it worked and was comfy. You don’t have to fit it directly in front of you, you can use that u shape to your advantage.
I was almost the exact same shape that Kristi is... the boppy was amazing for me, just a little extra manuverization. Not that serious
Yes to all of the above.
@@christinafernandez243 wow your comment sounds rude. The boppy is amazing! You dont need to sit up and have it go around you every time to use it. In fact i hardly ever used it that way. I would put my baby in it and just lay beside her to feed her. It was great because she would nap in bed with me sometimes and i liked having her in that so it was less likely for her to get rolled on with that cushion and protection around her. Lol. The boppy can be used in many ways. I think Kristi would love it.
I love that you and Zach read together and are truly sharing your experience. My sister just gave birth to her 5th baby! Her advice to any new parent is to do what is right for you and not care about judgement. If you want the baby to be in your room for 6 mos, 1year, do what feels right for you and stay positive.
I would get the "My Brest Friend" nursing pillow. I have it and it made breastfeeding so much easier, especially in the beginning when you're just figuring out how everything works.
100% agree with this
Omg how could I have forgotten?! I used to buy this for all my nursing mommy friends, adding it now!! Thank you!!
@@RawBeautyKristi pregnancy brain lol. Unfortunately pregnancy brain never goes away. My kid is 11 and I can't remember anything lol
@@RawBeautyKristi two babies now and my Breast friend was the BEST pillow
Definitely agree with everyone! I didn't have it for my first baby but I got one for my second baby and it made my life so much easier.
I’m a nanny for a living and I find most helpful, (clothes) are just some cheap onesies for everyday so you don’t have to worry about stains and stuff
onesies are the best for like the first few months!! babies dont want little outfits they wanna be comfy 😂😂 who doesnt wanna stay in their pjs all day lol
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Goodwill and Salvation Army are great places to get inexpensive onesies and outfits, that if they get stained, it's not a worry. My sister had twins last Dec and I got clothes for them for $1/$2
When Kristi mentioned nipple balm why did my brain go straight to rawnipplekristi 😂
YES! Lol
That's funny as hell😂
That’s hysterical 😂
Omg!!!
jamie close 😂 😂 😂
So I legit watched this 2 weeks ago when you uploaded it and was so happy for you I cried. Like ugly cried! Then found out 3 days ago I'm pregnant 😏 lol
We're pregnant at the same time Kristi! I don't know why I'm so excited like I know you and I'm pregnant at the same time as my bestie ☺❤
Get a dresser and put a changing pad on top. A legit changing table is a waste in my opinion. Backpack diaper bag works out fantastic. Not sure if your doing cloth diapers but we got a box of diapers each paycheck. By the time baby came we had a ton!
Jessica Koporetz Yes! My daughter is 20 now, but we bought a good quality dresser and just put a changing pad on top. She still uses the same dresser after 20 years!
I agree about the changing table. Buy a quality dresser, buy a quality changing pad and save money! The dresser will stay with the child for years while the changing table is only 'safely usable' for a few months. Good luck.
to be honest, i changed my kids diapers on the floor or bed more times than the actual changing station
@@heatherpoe3954 I did the same thing and was even able to put a strap front and back to go across baby to prevent falling off.
We just used IKEA‘s Malm and that was perfect. I‘m pretty tiny myself so all the regular changing tables were too high for me anyway.
DEFINITELY GET YOUR HEART BEAT RECORDED IN A STUFFED ANIMAL MY KIDS LOVED THAT AS BABIES
I can't wait to see that little chicken nugget 🥰
Omg how lovely I love this xx
I think she's having a little boy..... just a gut feeling, but I CAN'T WAIT TO MEET HIM OR HER!!!!!!
I think it's a boy too just going by the heart rate! But that baby will be soooo loved either way
That was my prediction. A boy lol
I was thinking the same thing
I’ve thought the same! Something just tells me she’s having the sweetest baby boy
You need a boppy pillow. And a sit up bath chair for when older.
after ten years my stepmom had her miracle baby in may! her life saver so far has been a baby brezza! i love watching your videos and i’m so happy for you
When the world is burning yet Kristi is having THE year! New house, BABY!, huge collab with PUR, and a Target sponsorship?! So proud of you! So happy for you! Cannot wait to keep watching what the rest of the year brings.
One thing I never anticipated needing: blackout curtains! we ended up getting a set as soon as we realized we needed it and three plus years in, still very happy to have them.
YESSSSSSSS. I've had blackout curtains in my daughters room for about a year now and I immediately saw a difference in her sleeping habits.
Yes! Blacked out curtains helped my baby sleep so much longer
Do you find they won’t sleep when it’s light etc? I want to get them for my second bub, I have a 5 month old and she sleeps a set 12 hours overnight and will sleep with lights on, dark basically anywhere with any amount of light so I always wondered ☺️
@@hcole4690 i found my daughter slept longer once we put up the blackout curtains. I put them up after the fall daylight savings because she was waking up with the sun at 6am. Now she sleeps until about 830 most mornings. She goes down at 8pm every night.
Jennifer Moss that’s awesome thank you
That is SO COOL you guys are reading together. My children’s father passed away & one of my favorite memories I have with him was that we used to read to each other every night- not to the kiddos, just us. We went through a ton of Steven King stuff. I am so glad we made that time to bond. I hope you are able to keep it up.
I’m so sorry for your loss. ❤️
Awww that’s Beautiful,
Wow that's really beautiful but I'm so sorry for your loss and for your children as well
I am so sorry for your loss. I'm praying for you and your family. 💚
So sorry 🥺❤️
Dude! You have no idea how much I LOVE 💗 that you said, “I love being big.” 🥰. Unapologetically 😊🥰🌺. We should always choose to love ourselves💐 Blessings to your sweet family😊
My sister gifted my cousin this Owl plushie that makes soft noises... mimicking heart beats, white noise, etc. to relax the baby. It has a motion sensor so only goes off when the baby is awake.
My cousin said it was a life saviour. Her baby slept for full nights really early on.
Her daughter is now about 18 months now and is still obsessed with it
I got gifted one from work but it was a sheep. My daughter hates it 🤣🤣
My 4 year old daughter just came into the room and said “oh, mommy! She is such a pretty lady. I just love her hair, her smile and her lip smackers” 🥰 sending love and positivity your way. The love to dream swaddle was amazing and also the woombie worked really well for us when she was tiny. Unzipping those swaddles and then watching the sweet baby stretch real big after is so precious.
Lip smackers 🥺
Courtney Smith any type of lip product is automatically lip smackers. So cute & so nostalgic for me lol.
Currently listening to Kristi talk about being constipated while I’m sitting on the toilet 31 weeks pregnant wishing for the poop to leave my body
I bet I could count on one hand in 37 weeks the number of times I pooped when I was pregnant 😂😂 MISERY!!
Things no one tells you: right after you have the baby you will take the biggest and most satisfying crap of your entire life. I’m not joking though, the poops after baby comes will be HHUUGGEE for a few days.
@@LoryBelle I was scared of my first after babypoop🙊
I feel like the prenatals helped me poop while I was pregnant I was going 2 x a day sometimes it was crazy 🤣
34 weeks here....I hear you gal. oh how I hear ya
Just discovered your channel & I'm so excited & happy for you & your husband. I'm 71 & babysit & do remote learning with my 7 yr. old grandson & take care of my 2 yr. old granddaughter. I haven't seen this on your registry, this is something people/new parents don't usually think of this & they aren't cheap, a baby digital thermometer. While you may not use it for a while, it is necessary to have on hand. Best wishes!
I don't even like kids but seing that belly makes me wanna cry of joy. Im so happy for you and that baby. There is so much love in your family. Its so pure 😍
i literally have no desire to have children but i love watching kristi’s pregnancy videos so much
Same! Not a kid person whatsoever but I'm so excited for her, she'll make such a wonderful mom!
Same !
Bella living vicariously through her pregnancy videos is enough motherhood for me lol i’m content being a cat mom
Grace i actually like kids but being the oldest of 4 kids, taking care of my little siblings was enough for me to never want children of my own lol
Just saying a baby swing that swings horizontally, a mobile that plays nursery rhymes or lullabies, and a tummy time pillow helper will be a LIFE SAVER! My son is 4 months old and literally due to those three things he slept so perfectly and the swing calms him so easily. Then the mobile helps him fall asleep so peacefully and helped him get enough motivation to start reaching and grabbing for things. Then the tummy time helper pillow ( I got the giraffe one from Walmart) helped him be comfortable with tummy time and build muscle so easily he’s sitting up unassisted and has complete head control. Ima single mom and being a one man army with it and literally makes a world of difference! Good luck kristie! 💜
I can just imagine how well a baby would sleep being swaying side to side, I'm gone within seconds when I'm sleeping in a train or a boat! Even many adults like to be rocked gently to sleep. 😄
you go, momma! keep it up!
wildflower the swing is a god send with getting him to sleep so I can get stuff done and catch a few hours of sleep. I’m someone who gets motion sick very easily and I was so worried he’d be like me but thank god he’s not lol I can actually get bottles washed up, clean up, and take a shower 😂
Dominique Juliette thank you! ☺️ it’s not something I’d ever wish upon anyone but he’s the light of my life and being able to wake up every morning to him smiling and saying mommy and I love you makes all the pain and struggle so worth it! I feel like one of the luckiest people in the world to be blessed with him ☺️💜
I 100% agree with you! My son LOVED that swing, and it was also a lifesaver for my best friend that had twins.
I am a pediatric nurse and i HIGHLY recommend the mamaroo by 4moms. It is a chair like swing thing and it has 5 motions and plays music and can be bluetooth connected! Every baby loves it!!
1000’s of people will give you advice and that’s good, what to remember always is that, our advice is really only our story. What works for one may not work for another. I have 3 boys and they were so very different from each other and they still are. My story to you is that I surround my boys with love and patience and I have devoted my life to trying to do what’s right and learning from what I did wrong. Nobody is perfect and I loved every minute of their childhoods. Time is so precious and passes so fast, enjoy every moment 💙🍼💗
Newborn/Mama essentials you’ll want to register for: •depends underwear AND pads (mama you’ll need both) •tucks pads •dermoplast pain spray (for your vag) • a baby swing • both swaddles/a swaddle that keeps their arms tucked and one that doesn’t •multiple bottles because your baby may hate them all • multiple pacis because your baby may hate them all • zipper onesies (not too many) • halo bassinet • Doona Car seat/stroller • snuggle me organic • a baby bathtub • gripe water • windis • a nursing cover! • burp cloths • activity gym • activity mat • baby bouncer • manual breast pump • breast pads • nipple cream • haaka • nursing bras/tanks
UPDATE: white noise sound machine! •nipple covers • nipple shields
sooooo true! i bought the expensive avent bottles and the playtex ones, nope. jacob rejected all of them. he wanted the dollar store bottles, just cheap plain jane ones. REALLY DUDE???? momma spent alot of money on those for you because i wanted you to have the best!! blah. he liked the expensive pacis i bought, hated the cheapies.
For. Your. VAG. #ahh
I loved my halo bassinet! Your list is spot on lol
The zipper onesies will SAVE YOUR LIFE.
The doona stroller is so expensive and can only be used for the first 6 months. Definitely not a must have. Especially becuase the first 6 months most mamas don’t take their babies many places (especially during the pandemic) 🙈
Re: newborn sized items... both my boys grew out of newborn sizes five minutes after they were born. Lol.
I was born with feet too big for newborn babies's shoes so yeah 😂
My baby was in newborn for about 2 weeks and then every month he was a size up until around 10 months!! Now he's 15 months wearing 2T 😭
You'll have a better idea in the last weeks of your pregnancy when it's easier to forecast the birth weight.
My baby was 9lbs and never fit into newborn. He also outgrew 3 month size in 3 weeks 🤣. He’s 6 months now and wears mostly 18 month size Lolol I had no idea a baby could grow so rapidly!
@@math_plant my son was too. He came home in size 1 shoes.
I had my baby in a crib by my bed for the first 6 months and it made a big difference being able to wake up and feed him in the night and go back to sleep easily. After 6 months he was able to sleep all night in his room (which I’m very thankful for!)
When your pregnant everyone and their freaking moms have advice. So do what works for you and your husband girl!!! I literally didn’t tell anyone anything until the baby arrived. It takes the stress out of people trying to act like they know best for your own child. Congratulations again dear!!!
Totally. She's been a doula in the past, I'm gonna guess she's pretty well educated.
You’re “ad” was so down to earth I deleted my registry just to use your link lol
right... i made a registry on Amazon, now I want to do target 😅
Keshia Grant Your*
M Martinez are you lost
M Martinez wow you’re so smart, thank you so much for sharing your infinite knowledge, what ever would we do without it! People type fast, I’m sure she knows the difference she was probably just typing in a hurry.
kate c You’re welcome babe!!! Glad I could help ;)
The nose frida is so good. It got so much snot out of my little one, just make sure you use saline before you suck it out so it can loosen up the mucous. It helps moisten their nose so it doesn’t bleed.
Also breastfeeding and co-sleeping go hand in hand. It’ll save you so much sleep! Our 3 year old still sleeps with us and i love every minute of it!
The Nose Frieda was such a lifesaver for me, it’s the only thing I gift to new parents. My son was in daycare when he was abt a year old, caught a cold, and stayed sick for like two months (doc said he caught consecutive colds because of all the germs flying around in daycare). Watching my kid struggle to breathe with snot blocking his passageway was terrible, but with Nose Frieda I’d literally suck all the snot out for him and he’d be just fine. BEST. THING. EVER.
This is literally the only good thing about 2020. The happy journey you’re on gives me all the feels!!!!
anytime you show your cutie belly i cry. having watched you for so many years i know you never thought this could happen, it’s a true miracle! you and zack will certainly be the most amazing parents, i feel like your souls and your relationship are such a great environment to raise a child. xo
“The baby was the size of a dime
But the baby was only a mouth
And I was spoon feeding it milk”
😂😂😂 love it
Get some device that moves the baby automatically, a swing or something similar. Life saver. Cloth diapers for burp pad, etc. Lots of onesies/sleepers.
A crib that butts up against your bed, when the side is down. Can slide baby over to nurse at night.
Yes. Automatic swing is a must have.
It’s not safe to have a crib with the side down. The AAP recommends all cribs and pack and plays be at least a foot away from the bed. If you have the side down and it’s net to your bed baby can easily suffocate if they get stuck in the space where the crib meets the bed. Please only use a crib or pack and play with all 4 sides up.
If you have the crib up against your bed, this option can be very safe and sanity saving. Just make sure it is secured somehow. Some parents use straps to attach the legs of the crib to the adult bed. Others use a wall to keep the crib from pushing away from the adult bed. Whatever method you choose, just make sure there's no gap between the bed and the crib.
While you’re staying hydrated, try to include high fiber veggies/fruits and some grains. That should help make some of your constipation more comfortable.
Ahh! I am just seeing this! Thank you for ❤ my comment! Love ya!
Extra long phone charger for when breastfeeding lol
Lots of extra water bottles and snacks in a basket next to you.
A sign on the door for delivery drivers saying dont ring the door bell!
This!! 💜
Fruit for breakfast, or fruit before a meal helps with constipation, especially with pregnancy. 🤰🏼👶🏻
I had a baby just before Christmas and every delivery guy knew to just open the front door and drop the parcel on the mat 😂
YES! we have a sign on our door (specifically for UPS/USPS) saying not to knock or ring the doorbell bc the baby is sleeping and the dogs are guaranteed to bark and wake the baby up
Kristi, thank you so much for deciding to share wholeheartedly again. So many of us are positive and rooting for you without the rude unsolicited comments. We have so much to learn... I am currently ttc and appreciate hearing from someone like you. Lastly, I think yesterday on your stories you were wearing a target jumpsuit... If so check out their colsie line jumpsuits. So comfy and cute. Wish you all the best.
Yes I agree brings back great memories. So excited to hear about all the new gadgets. Well have fun making out your list what a great idea to get that list going
Lots of beautiful soft gray and white baby things out there...good for boy or girl! Makes for a lovely neutral color scheme. Love that the room you are thinking will be the nursery has lots of windows...sunlight is good for baby!
When you were talking about pregnancy symptoms it made me think of my sister (who is 30 weeks pregnant) who gags in the heat. She also sleeps on the couch downstairs now that she's in her last trimester. She did the same thing with her last pregnancy (my niece is 18 months) as she's extremely uncomfortable sleeping in her own bed which I find interesting. Her husband gets up several times a night to check on her which I find is rather sweet.
For the last two months I couldn’t sleep in my bed because I couldn’t breath unless I was semi- sitting up.
“the baby was only a mouth and i was spoon feeding it milk.” Knocked me OUT! 😂😂
Sarah Mumbles 😂🤣😂
You may actually literally feel like your baby is just a mouth and a poop hole for the first several months. 😂🤷🏻♀️
So I’m gonna insert my personal opinion here: andddddd you may already be completely on top of this!!! But getting therapy now before the baby gets here would be so helpful for you moving forward! I have bad anxiety and never got help, so parenting became overwhelming and my anxiety over Every. Little. Thing. Got out of control. I also think I may have projected it onto my son a little bit. So getting help before all of THAT happens, would have been ideal! Just trying to help out, from one anxiety sister to another ❤️
Yes! I've had a touch of anxiety my entire life and as my pregnancy progressed it got worse and worse. I ended up being diagnosed with post partum anxiety after i had my son. It was like my normal anxiety times 1 million. It got to the point where i would go days at a time with no sleep because i HAD to stay up all night listening to him breathe or i convinced myself something horrible would happen. I never got help or anything and my son just turned 4 and the anxiety has eased but only a little. I wish i would have gotten help during pregnancy to prepare me for after delivery.
I agree 👍. I'm an anxious person but I've gotten better at handling things as I've gotten older. But . My poor 28 year old son is going through it. I feel guilty that I showed him all my anxiety when he was younger.
Definitely! especially with a first baby and not knowing what to expect! 👍👍👍 I hope more people comment on this so she can see this!
She has got this yall deep breath
Yes I love this advice! It could be hard to find the time after the baby is here too. I have a feeling she was born to be a mum though and maybe her anxiety issues will calm down post baby.
The Rockit Baby Rocker is amazing. I don’t know whether it’s just in the UK though. It attaches to a pram/pushchair and gently vibrates it to keep the baby asleep/calm as though you’re actually rocking it yourself! It’s amazing
I have NEVERRRRR been so excited for a stranger to give birth. I’m over the moon happy for you.
One thing I wish I knew - - - - - baby proof AS NEEDED. Don't worry about things just for the sake of "preparedness".
"I haven't had any nightmares" proceeds to describe a dream where the baby was just a dime sized mouth being spoon fed milk. umm...
That just sounds more weird than scary. Everyone knows how weird stuff seems normal in dreams....lol
A wipe warmer is an absolute life saver. My son slept through his diaper changes. Also a bottle warmer that is bedside so you can warm your breast milk or formula. Also a small fridge in your room for pumped.breast milk. And a diaper genie in room also. Those simple things changed everything for me.
My advice: set up the nursery in the separate room and put baby in a bassinet right next to your bed. That way when you’re ready to make the transition, everything is already set up in their room and you don’t have to move everything! This is what my fiancé and I do, and we keep a diaper caddy (from target😉) next to the bassinet.
Second this! Also this way you can put the baby down for a nap in their room every now and then just to gently get them used to their own room :)
This is what we plan on doing. I’m due with our first in November. We have the nursery set up in the room next door, but will either be getting a Halo or Snoo for our bassinet! We have a small condo, so not too much space to work with, but this seems like the best option for us !
We did this too! We had a bassinet and changing area near our bed in our room. But his nursery was completely set up with everything so when he was about 5.5mo old, everything was ready for him to transition. Super easy.
Allllll of this!!!!!
Yeah we did this. Also helpful if you want to have sex and you don't want the baby in the room 😂
•Bibs that have the water proof backing
It will help save you from constantly changing baby back into dry clothes, plus cut back on laundry.
•Burp rags are fine, however; receiving blankets are multi purpose & will do the same thing & they're usually in reach, get what you think would be enough receiving blankets.
•Diapers - ask for ALL sizes, they grow fast & new born diapers only last so long before they're onto the next size.
•Clothing sizes- keep in mind babies age if you buy clothes months ahead
Example: buying cute little pj's with the footies attached, it says 6 months on it
Is it summer or winter, etc?
Match their month/age to the upcoming season that they'll finally wear it.
(I probably could have explained that better)
A few things I would highly recommend would be:
The owlet (it monitors the baby's heart rate, etc) when they're sleeping for your peace of mind
The hatch sound machine (its a night light/sound machine all in one)
A diaper pal
The graco duet connect (its a swing and bouncer combo, so its a huge space saver!
Congrats! I have a friend who is an older mom. She also thought she would never get pregnant, but she had fraternal boy and girl twins!
I’m going to heavily recommend a co-sleeping crib. I butts up against the bed and eliminates the risk of rolling on to them. I didn’t have it for my oldest and did for my youngest. It was a game changer in those first 6 months when you’re up several times at night to feed. Also, the boppy is great for breastfeeding, so the dock-a-tot will fulfill a completely different need for you. The other thing I would recommend is a really good quality umbrella stroller. MacClaren was my favorite. They get used a lot more than you’d think and a crap umbrella stroller will make you want to se fire to the world. Good luck and ENJOY!!
I use my ergobaby carrier way more than any stroller, especially if you get the infant insert too. But when we do use a stroller the most important part to us has been good quality wheels. They make it much smoother for the baby and for us. I can also nurse in the ergobaby on the go though and it's super convenient and not very noticeable. Also, ideally you try out a few carriers (in which the baby is held with legs in an m shape, not straight down from a narrow seat like baby bjorn) and see which is most comfy for you, not just the one, even though I love my ergo.
But as for the cosleeper crib, omg I totally agree. 2nd baby in our cosleeper and it's a lifesaver.
My toddler was supposed to stay in our room too lol but the baby's noise was giving him no rest so he finally transfered to his own room when she was born a month ago. It's been excellent, he comes over in the morning to snuggle but sleeps wonderfully at night in his own room with no fuss.
And I love my boppy pillow for nursing but make sure it has a removable washable cover, because mine came without and it's a pain.
I would also say from my experience, get some thrush oral gel. You don't want to have nipple thrush and not have it handy.
And be prepared for some things just to end up not being useful. Babies have preferences for bottles, binkies, swaddles, any number of things. What you buy may end up not getting used.
I would highly, highly, highly, highly, *deep breath* highly, highly recommend the Brest Friend nursing pillow over the boppy for anyone with bigger boobs. It supports your back and doesn't slip so you don't need to lean over and strain like some people do with the boppy nursing pillows. Saved me! So happy for you Kristi you are gonna be the best mama
Yes! The best nursing pillow EVER
I had HUGE boobs after I gave birth and I always preferred the Boppy because it was comfier. Brest Friend always felt too hard. I think it depends on how you nurse honestly.
i used 2 boppys stacked
My boppy felt like it was too small for my waist so I needed to return it for my first baby.
Yess! I needed the my brest friend pillow because I had so many latch struggles and it made a huge difference! Even used it when my sons legs were hanging off the end of it😂
The way youre talking about everything in this video you sound like a pro. You were meant to be pregnant!! Im so happy for you!❤️
tri-fold cloth diapers and single layer cloth diapers make the BEST burp rags and cleanup rags a must have - bonus tip the single layer cloth diapers are basically flour sac towels and the surviving ones made their way to the kitchen towel drawer after they were no longer needed for baby
I’m so glad you’re continuing with the baby updates. I love watching how happy you’re looking and we get to share your excitement
❤❤❤❤
GIRL. I’ve watched maybe a handful of hour videos but when I saw that pregnancy reveal...it made me tear up. I felt you through my screen. This has given me so much hope and joy. Thank you for sharing something so precious with us.
Does anyone else want to see Zack’s face when he feels baby for the first time??! 😊😊
Yes!!
Yes yes and yes again. I can imagine it!!! Lol
I remember going thru this phase many years ago, my oldest two are in their forties now !!! its called nesting where you feel like really getting ready for baby to actually come...so much fun, enjoy !!!
My “minimalist” list from stuff I had that I USED:
-A Pack’n Play with some sort of ability to transform into a bassinet for tiny baby, then go down to the ground for bigger baby
-A diaper caddy for the living room - mine is by JJCole but they’re p much all the same
-Bottles with SLOWEST FLOW nipples - usually marked newborn or size 0 (often size 1 can be too fast until baby is bigger)
-Baby Merlin’s Magic Sleep Suit for after swaddling days end but baby still startles themself awake - GAME CHANGER
-A floor mat for “play” time
-A Baby Box - free on BabyBoxUniversity.com, and comes with goodies!
-Some sort of mixing bottle or pitcher, in the event of any sort of formula supplementation or switch so you can prepare for the day instead of mixing as you go (can also be used for storing pumped breast milk if you decide not to freeze it)
Other thoughts:
-Turn the cup of the Haaka ALL THE WAY INSIDE OUT for max suction
-Where possible (and this is probably difficult with Covid), try on things like carriers and nursing pillows, bc having to buy multiple versions of the same thing once you realize it doesn’t fit your body right really sucks
-I’m skeptical of “you only need like five onesies” claims, mostly bc my baby was a spitter and I was changing her clothes multiple times a day. Bibs help, but in my experience can only do so much. Stacks upon stacks of Second-hand and clearance aisle onesies are where it’s at. If you don’t end up using them to death, rehoming them once Baby outgrows them isn’t difficult.
-TAKE A BREASTFEEDING CLASS bc that shit is HARD and it’ll break your heart and spirit if you aren’t prepared (I know you were a birth doula but I’d still recommend it bc THAT SHIT IS HARD especially when you’re already in the weeds of sleep deprivation and raging hormones)
-Postpartum doulas are also rad, which I’m betting you already knew but since it’s my new gig I had to mention it for anyone who didn’t
-Lactation teas/cookies/tinctures/supplements are a HUGE waste of money
YOU GOT THIS, GIRL ❤️
Yes, if the house is two levels, duplicate basics on main level that you have upstairs, bassinet, changing station and diaper caddy- and many many changes of clothes :)
Totally agree with all of your notes!!
Also:
-VELCRO SWADDLES. When you’re sleep-deprived, the last thing you want to do is wrap a baby in a tiny, annoying blanket. They saved my sanity.
-BAMBOOBIES NIPPLE CREAM. Baby and I both liked that way more than lanolin.
-TARGET UTILITY CARTS. These are perfect for all the areas that the baby will be changed in. You can load it up with basics, also great for breastfeeding accessories.
Our little one was in our room until 6 months. The transition was hard (mostly for me) but we all sleep much better now. The Owlet sock helped my anxiety a lot so I didn’t have to check on the baby as much.
You’re doing great, mama! You will realize what works for you and what doesn’t very quickly. (For example, our baby hated the Dockatot so I gave it to another mom. Plus, it’s not technically safe for sleeping so that’s a downside. Boppys are great because they can be nursing pillows, infant loungers AND help with tummy time and sitting up!)
Randi Sloan Yessss re: the Dockatot. I won’t tell anyone not to get one if they can afford the hefty price tag and want to try it, bc I’ve known plenty of people who swear they were a game changer for them - but in my experience, my Boppy served the exact function I would have used the Dockatot for at a fraction of the price. 🤷🏼♀️
*My favs:*
•Sophie The Giraffe
•Medela Breastfeeding Pump
•C-Shaped Pregnancy Sleep Pillow (my son is 7yr old and I still sleep with one bc your body changes after pregnancy, hips spread, etc., and it's just so nice!)
•Boppy Pillow(s) for Breastfeeding
•Baby Sleep Sacks! - so easy to change them at night without waking them!
•Breastfeeding Nipple Shields & soothing cream ointment (triple antibiotic works after showers, just be sure to gently clean off before feeding)
•Pampers Diapers for newborns, then we switched to Luvs after he got to about 1yr old... (slightly more affordable)
•Johnson's Baby Wash - I love the shea scent! but regular is just as soft & nice, too, if you're not big on scents
•You'll never have enough burp cloths, ever
•Gripe Water
...God this makes me want another baby!! I'm living vicariously through you! So, so happy for you guys!! 💛
Gripe water is a life saver!! Gas drops as well.
Yes! Those nipple shields were essential for me with each kid that I breastfed! 😭
@@courtneydiane4652 yes those simethescone drops!! #lifechanging 🤣
@@masselin one of the greatest inventions, both for chafing and leakage!
...but Breastfeeding is beyond worth it. I miss that bonding feeling. Such a gift to be a mama. ❤
Angela Shrum m ‘ofiut
So here goes, I have probably 10 major things that I cannot do without with my 3 babies, but I must first and foremost say these 3 words: WHITE. NOISE. MACHINE.
Oh DONT YOU WORRY, that is a TOP priority for me! I sleep with a loud fan on every night so baby will be sleeping in white noise too! Thank you!!
Get a Dohm! It’s awesome!
As an acoustician: I love white noise and sleep with it as an adult. 100% recommend. If you wanted it on your iPhone (on Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon Music) I recommend the track “Pure White Noise” from the album “Sleep Baby White & Pink Noise” by Magic Motion. I’ve tried them all and it is the best.
@@RawBeautyKristi 😚😚😚 Tons of wonderful options out there, our all-time favorite one was $20 on Amazon called Letsfit White Noise Machine. It turns on and off by just touching the top of it with fingertips, tons of sound options and great volume range, and a tiny light turns on just by giving a light tap on the top of it to check on baby in the dark.
LEAD BELLY I find it fascinating you find it uncomfortable! If you don’t mind my asking, why do you find it uncomfortable?
Storage bins or storage baskets!! My aunt got me clear storage totes and baskets and it made our life so much mor efficient. We are minimal people who received so much baby stuff and having storage was AMAZING.
P.s. as a mama with chronic back pain the Tula baby carrier was life changing
Highly recommend a baby swing and pack n play that has a changing station/bassinet on it.
It was so easy to change my son in a pack n play changing table compared to a dresser changing table because I could actually stand in front of the pack n play without hitting a wall on the other side of me like with our dresser changing table. Plus it's nice when you have multiple stories to have something on each level for changing. We also used it to store wipes and diapers, and of course it's easy to pack up and take to someone's house if you're going somewhere. Don't know how I would have survived without it.
the dizziness might be iron deficiency!! It’s super common in women and taking iron has helped me a lot. Also you might enjoy the Halo Bassinest, you can put it right next to the bed and see baby but they’re still in a safe sleep spot
I'm so glad that you're just going with your gut on things and doing what feels right for you 😊 I'm nearly 21 and my mother still gets upset when thinking about how much crap people in the family gave my parents because I co-slept with them for the first few years of my life.
It may not have been right for their families (it isn't the right thing for many!), but it was perfect for ours and there was no need to pick at it 😕
As a mom all you really need for the first 3 months is onesies, sleepers, blankets, bibs and burp cloths oh and socks. You can use the socks on the hands if they are scratching their faces. A swing or something safe it sit them in.
“It was only a mouth and I was spoon feeding it milk” I had to pause I laughed so hard. I’m dead 💀 pregnancy or not my dreams are always that weird 😂🤣
Ashley-MaRie Deeble my husband overheard it and laughed and said wow that sounds like something you’d tell me 😂 he’s so used to it now lmfao
When you were talking about a “zen zibe” all I could think is that you should get a mini water fountain.
You in your dungarees is just a glowing country mama dream 😭💜
Yes!! The haaka is a must !! I never used a pump and collected enough milk for errands when the baby was feeding on the other side
The baby’s room looks like a treehouse with all the beautiful foliage out the windows.
Earthy colors are the best 🍁
I remember being so disgusted by the thought of the Nose Freda. However, when I had my first baby and he got a little cold, I decided to try this because I was so desperate and this is the best thing ever! Highly recommend every expecting parent get this!
Also, for myself, Depends were way more comfortable than wearing the giant pads the hospital gives you.
Yessssss, depends were so freaking comfortable post partum. I wore them for probably a good month after my C-section
I'm so excited for you! Our daughter slept in our room until she was one, in a co-sleeping bassinet and then her crib. It was great. We didn't even worry about her bedroom until she was one. We use our living room as her playroom and it works well. We keep her books and toys in there and so we can read to her while we're relaxing. Her room is for clothing storage and sleep; I'm obsessed with sleep hygiene so we keep it a calm place. I think house set ups have to work for everyone in the family, so do what works for you and enjoy the decorating!
I think you're going to do awesome, just do what you want and ask for help from those who offer. I keep learning new things each day (like the haakaa pump, I'll be getting one of those before the twins get here), and I just add useful things to my toolkit and ignore the useless things.
The boppy infant lounger was my lifesaver! I had something similar to the dockatot but cheaper. I used the infant lounger more than anything in the first 2 to 3 months. I also recommend doing a wipeable changing pad on top of a dresser. Less laundry. The dresser is useful for after you are done using the changing station. My little guy is a year old and we only use his changing station for poopy diapers now.
KRISTI. I am on my third and if I could recommend anything, it would be a white noise machine. It saves (parents) lives (sanity). Also, the baby Bjorn seat thing- they have two angled positions for newer babe and as they age. My kids had intense reflux and it helped so much instead of laying them down on their back if I needed both hands for a moment, or to take the rare, blessed, shower.
YES. SOUND MACHINE!
Promise Jubilee yes the sound machine was alive saver for me 😂😭 if I didn’t have it I would have to play it on RUclips till my baby went to sleep lol
Yessssss!! I didn't get one until my son was well over a year and I wish I had known about it or invested in one WAY earlier!
White noise saved my life with all 3 of my babies and its the first thing I recommend to any new mama 💕
Pregnancy looks great on Kristi. She looks thoroughly, truly happy!
“I like it. I like being big.” You are adorable! And your bump is adorable too! Congrats mama 💕
I believe a bassinet is great because it has wheels and is easy to quietly roll around the house with you and you can keep some essentials stored below sleeping area. My babies woke up easily so it was a lifesaver!!
I love hearing about people’s dreams it’s the one way everyone’s minds express creativity ! Anyone can tell me about their dreams
I love people like you, Leigh! ❤️
Leigh I posted the same, lol!
That’s lovely! ❤️
I love dreams too. I'm always trying to analyze them. I've been wanting to start a dream journal
@Leigh since I was about 12, I’ve only ever had the exact same reoccurring dreams. It’s 4 different ones, all pretty scary and I’ve always woken at the same time. I can’t remember a time (other than pregnancy) I’ve had any dream and it not be one of those. The one I have the most (I’ll try and Keep it short!) is::
-I am babysitting my brothers and sister-I’m a child, they were younger than me- and 2 guys in limos pick us up. They put me in one and the kids in the other and drive to a cliff. There were no cliffs ANYWHERE near where I grew up so this has always been odd to me. We get there and the limo with my siblings is pulled up to the edge and the guys get me out and say “tell us or they die!”. I scream “idk what you mean, tell me and I’ll tell you” some other random things happen and I wake up every time screaming “No!” Watching the limo with my siblings speed towards the edge....🧐🤨
My recommendations:
* Thermometer
* If you are going to breastfeed and bottle feed use preemie nipples so they have to work for the milk like they do when they breastfeed.
* non scented ,shampoo, lotion & detergent . My baby ended having bad rashes and really bad eczema and switching him to non scented products was a game changer. Also to be on the safe side.
* containers to store your breast milk.
Lactation supplements : Legendairy milk supplements are a game changer and don’t contain fenugreek. Fenugreek can actually decrease your milk supply rather than increase. Fenugreek can also make your baby really gassy.
* have 2 breast pumps if you do exclusively pump or as a backup : I recommend the spectra it is the only breast pump that feels comfortable and has a good suction .
The pads are good for getting wet then freezing. You’ll need it directly on your perineal area. Depends won’t do that for you.
Sleep sacks! So much easier for diaper changes than fiddling with snaps in the middle of the night.
Socks. Onesies. Blankets and spit up rags. Breast milk pads. Wipes or lots of rags for cleaning if you’re using cloth diapers and want to limit waste. Stock up on laundry soap and bath soap/lotion/oil for the baby. Diaper cream.
You’ll go through a lot of all those items.
This is so exciting to share in someones family growing!!! Especially since it was such a surprise -- and to people who have been together for so long....just so exciting!!!