The baby breeza was a GAME CHANGER! Highly recommend! Sorry if you end up showing one in the haul, I wrote this when I first started watching the vid. ☺️
If I were doing it all over again, I’d get a haakaa breast pump to catch the letdown on the other side while baby is feeding! I soaked through so many shirts and nursing pads during the first few months and I could’ve saved all that milk for a freezer stash
Just an FYI, if you happen to have a c-section, those muslin burp cloths are fantastic "in the crease" clothes.... you'll know if you end up needing to know.
Don’t start out warming your milk/formula in bottles. Get them acclimated to room temperature baby water if you are doing formula that way when you’re on the go, you aren’t worried about having to warm up a bottle.
I’m a fellow WLS mama. Some things I learned- it took my milk longer to come in bc I wasn’t eating enough. I had to eat every two hours or wouldn’t produce milk. I also had to supplement with formula from birth. I absolutely loved nursing though 🫶🏻 blessings to you, Yar and that little peanut 😊
I wouldn't mount a bookshelf on the wall. Buy a shelf that is on the ground, so that way - when baby boy starts crawling/walking he can have books to grab at his level! Book reading is so wonderful for babies! Even just the fine motor skills of grabbing a book and turning pages is important work for little one. ❤
Wiping right above the diaper with a fresh wipe usually queues a pee! Give it a second after the wipe, then open the diaper. Of course I learned that after being showered with pee about 30x 😂
I remember I wanted certain things and my mom told me after I got things set up and ready to go for baby she said. “I love that you have all the things you want for baby, but be patient and be forgiving of it when baby doesn’t like some items. They start young showing their preference and personality.” I’m so happy she told me that cause I think I would have cried after my first refused some bottles and we had to buy different and how he did like certain toys and books and play mats. It was a wild time but it was great advice for me. My kids hatted the bassinet they were crib sleepers right away! Laugh off if baby doesn’t like some things you’ve bought just for baby. It’s a fun adventure learning about the tiny human you create!
That crib isn't put together very well. The top part of the wood is sticking out. That can be bad for the babies fingers when they start touching things. Best to fix that now!!!!!!!
Having diapering items downstairs is the best thing. Another thing we did... when we were bottle feeding with breastmilk or formula... we put a small fridge in our room, put already made bottle in it for the night and a bottle warmer so in the middle of the night, we didn't have to go downstairs to get a bottle. When we didn't need to warm bottles anymore, we just used the fridge. It's also nice to keep yourself a few snacks upstairs so when your nursing/feeding and momma needs a snack... you have some on hand.We also had a bouncy chair upstairs and one downstairs. It was nice to have somewhere to set our kids down without it being on the floor while we did things and we didn;t have to take one up and down the stairs. We used those a lot throughout the day.
BRING AN EMPTY DUFFEL BAG, SUITCASE TO THE HOSPITAL - Take all of the baby stuff in the room, diapers, wipes, formula etc. Its for you and you pay for it in your bill, Also ask for more. Delivering a baby can costs thousands.
A duffle bag is a little much. It’s not uncommon to get a few handmade items from ladies that volunteer to make things, handmade blanket, a little cap, things like that. It really depends on the programs in your area.
Sweetheart the clothing items you are calling onesies are actually sleepers… Onesies are like little t-shirts with snaps on the bottom that go under his other clothes at least that’s what we say in the Midwest
In the northeast we call those undershirts and onesies are one piece outfits funny how everyone has their own names for clothing items and all are not wrong or right
I am so insanely happy for you and your husband. I’m loving seeing you in your mama era. I’ve been following you for years and to see this part of your life come to fruition just melts my heart. You deserve all this and more. ❤❤❤
My "baby" is almost 23, and 6 feet tall now. I miss those early days, especially after his nightly bath and he snuggled against me as I rocked him to sleep. Feeding him was also special ( though my milk never came in), he took the bottle pretty well and he'd give me a gummy smile. Im very near menopause now so watching your excitement brings back a lot of memories.😊
One thing I would recommend to have right away is baby medicine!! Tylenol, etc.. and especially the Frida windi and gas drops! They’re so gassy the first couple weeks. The windi will be a life saver especially in the middle of the night
My babies (sons) are now 41 and 27 years old…I’m enjoying your excitement and preparation for baby boy’s arrival, and wish you only joy and loving memories of this time. Because of the 14 year span between my boys, I thought I had my fill, but I’d trade 10 years of my life for 10 more years of them as littles again 🥰💝💞. I hope you leave some moments of discovery for yourselves and we appreciate you sharing this time with us so generously.
I just watched you for the first time , you are going be a great mum . I just love your personality so direct and fun . Lots of love from Northern Ireland xxxx🥰🥰
I recommend puppy pads for the diaper changing station because poop happens and leaks out much more often than expected and I’d have to wash that cover like 2x a day.
I’m concerned about the basket itself! My immediate thought when I saw it was ‘that’s gon’ get poop on it’ lol. I’m surprised a changing table basket like that was even invented lol. Cute though!
@@Sillygooseparadelol exactly!! Therefore ruining the whole aesthetic! lol we need function over fashion for baby stuff - specifically diaper region related!
FYI those extra clips for the diaper bag are straps to clip it to your stroller if you want to not have to carry the bag or have it take up space in your stroller storage while using your stroller.
Just fyi those straps you pulled out of your diaper bag at the end are likely for strapping the diaper bag to the handle of your stroller or grocery carts :) I had my daughter a little over a year ago and watching this and your recent vlogs bring back so many fun memories for me. You’re doing great Mama! 🤍
So exciting! I loved going through all of my baby shower items as well and getting everything organized. Things we loved and suggest you get; - Thermometer - Baby Bath - Nested Bean Sleep Sac (or any sleep sac with a zipper and shoulder snaps - Baby Bouncer lounge chair - Perhaps a larger diaper bag - just in my experience, it was helpful
Newish mom here. Some things I’ve learned in the past year and a half. 1. I did change nipple sizes on LOs bottles but technically you don’t need to. The reasoning is, your actual nipples don’t change size or flow, so why would a bottle need to? Of course, you will know your LO best so it’s all what you feel is right for him. 2. I had an ubbi diaper caddy with the wipe dispenser and it was the absolute best thing to have. Having to go back and forth to her actual changing table in her nursery when she didn’t actually sleep in there for months was tiresome. 3. Give yourself grace. I was not able to breastfeed for multiple reasons and it absolutely destroyed my mental health. I still get moments of guilt but my baby is healthy and happy and while I wish I had that with her, it does not define my capabilities as a mom. I hope it all works out for you but if it doesn’t, you are still a great momma 4. It is so easy to forget to take care of yourself. Please set reminders or ask your husband to remind you to eat and drink. I could go days without feeling hungry (and I’m normally a hungry girl lol) when I was a new mom so thankfully my husband took care of me while I took care of baby. I’m so happy for you and excited for your journey. It is crazy how fast everything goes by. Enjoy all the moments!
Alex, you would LOVE bamboo sleepers! They are the softest most breathable fabric that stretch like crazy! Babies can wear them so much longer than regular cotton sleepers. My baby lives in these and sweats like crazy in anything else. Fav brands are little sleepies, larkspur (they have an outlet website that’s 70% off) and surprising Temu has amazing bamboo sleepers!
We thought we would love the como tomo bottle too but ours needed to “side feed” due to choking and reflux (super common!) and we LOVED the Phillips avent natural bottles. Still use them at almost 1 year old. They’re great and don’t have a lot of parts to clean. So excited for you! It’s the best time ever. The love is overwhelming and so special 🥰
Just letting you know that that boppy lounger ((if that is what I see correctly)) was recalled two years ago. Every parent takes their own risks, but I thought I would just give you heads up. Everything else looks super cute. Congrats.
So nice seeing your positivity. Im a single FTM, and im pretty overwhelmed seeing that my mother died last year, and I have no living female relatives except for an aunt, so I'm mentally preparing to chug this whole pregnancy, birth and child-rearing thing on my own. Sometimes I feel really sad about it, but I think it all pays off anyway, and such positive videos do sorta help cope with the sadness I'm feeling.
As a mom of a both genders, Vaseline is keyyyyy! Especially if you are circumcising, it’s what you need to treat the incision as it heals, as well as amazing butt cream barrier.
Fed period is best but please try to work with the lactation consultants/supports at your practice & hospital. They WANT to help you and they WANT to help you and baby boy succeed. It is hard but you can do it. Good luck!
Helpful tip for when he gets a diaper rash or if he has eczema, get some plain oats, grind them up in your food processor and store in an airtight container. Get either some cheap pantyhose or small muslin bags that you can put some of the ground oats in to make a small satchel that you can throw into the bath water. Oatmeal baths are so beneficial for skin conditions and having the oats ground up and in a satchel of some sort helps keep the bathtub (and your drains) clean, but allows the oats to milk up the water. Let baby sit in that water for 15 minutes and use Aquaphor after bath. We used this process all the time for my daughter and it would clear her rashes within a day.
Your 3rd trimester!! What the heck.... you just found out you were preggy.... what a joyous season of your life. Enjoy every second, be present and rest , rest , rest up before the cutie arrives. Show yourself grace and trust your motherly instincts. DO NOT let ANYONE pressure you to breastfeed. It doesn't work for everyone, it is what it is. It will all work out. Blessings over you and your precious Lil family❤
I recommend you read reviews on that Frieda baby thermometer and decide for yourself. There’s been a lot of instances where it gives irregular/ wrong temp readings which can be so stressful as a new mom (new mom anxiety is a thing lol)
Oh my gosh! I had kids in the 70s and 80s. Its just out of control now! What a waste of money'. I recommend two things LeLeche -The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding . This book was always by my side. Start learning NOW. Take child birth classes ~ Be prepared for childbirth ~ it can be a beautiful experience.❤
I don't normally comment but I had a smile on my face the entire time. I am so happy for you. I had a Baby boy in 1983. God gave me 34 years with him before he passed away of a blood clot. I hope this doesn't make you sad. Time goes by so fast. Enjoy every single second with your Son. Sending much love to you and Yar.
Ive seen moms do a lil baby caddy to be kept in the back of ur car, w like diapers a changing mat and wipes etc for when ur on the go and needa pull over to change him they keep it in the back part of their SUV’s
Hey girl! I'm not 100% sure but I think that elephant boppy lounger you showed at the very end of the video may have been recalled or maybe it was discontinued. I had that exact one for my son 3 years ago and loved it. He also absolutely loved it to. But just wanted to let you know just in case ❤
Hey, Alex! I’m a mom of 2 and I just want to let you know the best diapers you absolutely NEED for your little man are Rascal and friends!!! The BEST diapers in my personal opinion. I use to be a pampers girly until I tried rascal and friends and I will never go back. They absorb so much and I have never had a blow out. Huggies are a very thin diaper and don’t absorb as much and I feel as though they will be uncomfortable for littles. Rascal and friends are thick and soft and overall superior. ❤ they are at Walmart!!
Love the crib color !!!!! It’s going to look so good with the artwork y’all picked and with the little rocket ship so sweet but not themed just perfect ! Plus that will grow with him much easier 😊 can’t wait to see everything come together and enjoy the last trimester !
The Halo Swaddle Sleepsack was my BEST FRIEND! Our hospital gave us one and it really helped with getting our girl to sleep through the night! Another breastfeed pillow to maybe look at is the Boppy Best Latch, the wrap around the back may be a little easier to extend 😊 you got so many beautiful gifts for baby boy!!! ❤️
U will need a bigger diaper bag. Newborns will soil their diaper at least 10 times a day. If u go some where u need to bring several diapers, butt wipes, change of clothes, bottles and formula if not breast feeding, blankets, something to lay baby on when changing diaper. And I'm sure I'm missing something. That back pack isn't going to work for the first couple of years
FTM here! My baby is 7 weeks old!! Get the rolling caddy!! It’s saved us having downstairs in our living room. We put diapers and even some of his clothes in it.
Mama of 3 here. Burt's Bees Multi-Purpose Baby Ointment>>>>> Solves soooooooo many issues with the little ones! Just trust me on this!❤ You’re going to be a wonderful mom!
To each their own but I did not use pacifiers at all I don't like them also using them long term can cause teeth to be deformed like sucking your fingers
I think being organized before he arrives is truly half the battle. And that is your specialty!. Just remember couples have been having children forever, so relax and just trust your gut and use your best judgement. You will learn your babies needs in time. I always liked giving my babies a nice lavender bath (Johnson & Johnson) at bedtime, fresh clean jammies, set the calming atmosphere needed before bedtime. Keep light low during middle of night feeding, feeding and calmness will put baby back to sleep. If you have a gassy baby, keep Infants Mylicon gas relief on hand. A couple drops usually does that trick. I have no doubt you will be an amazing mom, you will be tired but it will be ok. My babies are 23 & 25 and I remember it like it was yesterday. Like you, I love a nice environment & beautiful things. This is a blessed baby, will be well cared for and more importantly, well loved!!
Yes! You are so right; you don’t need it all. Amazon overnight was my best friend in those early days. And trusting your mama’s intuition is so important. Sets you free from allllll the opinions out there! I limited the voices I listened to with my second child to a handful of trusted loved ones and our pediatrician and just let all of the other voices and opinions go. One of the very best things I did surrounding his birth!
Lmao I’m a second time mom due early next year and I love watching these videos. I’m slowly buying stuff for my son and keeping it in storage bins until it’s time to start nesting
The only diaper rash "cream" you need is Vaseline. Seriously, all the other crap is just not good. I have two special needs sons who are still in pull ups and Vaseline or if you want to get fancy you can get aquaphor but its Vaseline in a fancy tube.
@@Kassie.r87 Destin and all the others that had zinc always made problems worse with my boys. I get that it's a barrier but getting it of often made their skin worse than if I had used nothing. We started out using aquaphor but when I realized that it was just Vaseline we started using that solely. We didn't have issues removing it when cleaning them and it leaves a barrier and hydration enough to heal. I think we will probably always have a use for these products for my boys.
I feel like you were not prepared for a boy themed room and let me tell you boys are simple but the older they get and get into certain cartoons they will tell you what they like without telling you. I have two girls and six boys just for reference. When you have your girl you will go nuts with everything I have a feeling. With that said why does it feel like we are in fast forward mode on this video. I hope everything is ok.
You feel like she wasn’t prepared for a boy themed room.. you make no sense. Just because you have X amount of children does not give you the right to tell someone you think they’re not prepared. Don’t watch her content since you clearly know it all. Another ignorant troll who doesn’t deserve to watch
@@oliviayoung1382hey Olivia - can you chill? This is a PUBLIC comment section. People can give feedback/suggestions/observations how they want. Why do YOU need to comment under everyone for having an opinion different than yours? Get a hobby girl.
Also Cady downstairs in the living room and another upstairs where baby will sleep. Butttt that being said, changing stations are cute but you'll end up changing him anywhere and everywhere. 😅
For my 1st son I got a lot of thoughtful gifts but someone actually took the time to make me a baby blanket 😢 I also received all my husbands baby blankets that looked brand new 💙, my second son I had a sprinkle so my husband being Romanian and me Jamaican we just cooked and celebrated with family we also kept everything from my 1st baby so we weren’t in need of the expensive things, my 3rd baby was a girl and we have the same birthday we got matching gifts for sets that we use often till this day, and my 4th who I’m nursing as I write this he was all I needed. He was born on the day I lost my 4th pregnancy it was not planned at all and it happened a year after that loss. 💙 congratulations to you and your family !!! 💙💙🎉
Oh and the teething bibs will be so helpful! My little one drools like no tomorrow with her teeth coming in, so she can chew and not get soaked! So many lovely items, Alex ❤ you and your family deserve all the goodness and happiness!
lol when my kids were little , I called those pacifiers, mouthpieces! LOL My daughter who is the youngest is just a bit younger than you by a few days and she and her husband just had their second baby after 9 years and I am enjoying your video because I think of her shower! LOL You got a lot of really nice things. Can't wait to meet ya'll gorgeous baby boy!!! Congrats!!!
I notice you have a lot of stuff with feet . easiest and most comfy items are the gowns .They have ones that knot at bottom in the waffle knit.These are so easy to do diaper changes in the night . They are comfy for baby since they usually have scrunched up legs from their position . They prefer being able to have their little legs close to body still.
I love how happy and excited you are in this video! ❤️😌 you look like you want to burst at the seams but holding back a bit! 😂 it's ok mama, you have every right to be excited 😊❤❤
Alex, start searching for your lactation consultant NOW! It will make a world of difference later, having that relationship already established. And make sure your consultant practices before/after feeding weighings, this absolutely does matter and is detrimental for your sanity, especially breastfeeding mamas. 😉
Breast feeding is hard and it is shocking at first. I could not feed my first cause was in the hospital for a week with a blood infection. For my other 2 no prob. Just important not to stress if you can’t. My first is a Canadian wrestling champion so did not affect her in any way
Why do people get their babies attached to pacifiers and sound machines? Nothing like seeing pictures of babies with a pacifier in their mouth all the time
You might want to get some sleep gowns for ease of changing when he is a newborn. No fussing with getting legs into the pants of onsies. Very exciting time for you!
My little boy is almost a year and a half old and watching this took me back to the excitement of preparing to become a mom!! Enjoy it all, mama! The best is yet to come!
There was recently a recall of those Hatch sound machines due to the AC adapters causing fires - you may want to check and see if yours is included in the recall.
For books you should check out Dolly Parton's Imagination Library if it is available in your area. You get a free book a month until they are five. My kids are 6 months, 2 1/2 years, and 4 years old and they each get one. My 2 & 4 year old get so excited to get mail just for them each month!
Yes I agree my son and granddaughters had that it was amazing and they get a new book once a month all the way until they turn 5 years old Alex it’s wonderful
Hatch is amazing!!!! all you need is hatch, swaddle, crib, black out curtains, milk and diapers! all the rest is extra. With my first kid I didn’t even do the sound machine and survived 😂❤ oh add a paci if needed.. none of my kids took them!
Alex. I can’t wait for your sweet boy to come. Your life will change forever. Being a mom is the best thing in the world. This is a fun journey. I’ve been with you since the beginning and can’t believe we are here. Feels like we’re family. Hod bless you and all your family. Tell your mom she looks the best ever. Just love her. 🙏
Hi alex! What i remembered from being a 1st time mom, whatever works for other moms might not work or work for you and baby. Trust your instinct and what works for you, yar and baby! So excited for you guys! ❤
I'm usually a silent watcher but I am just so happy for you and Yar and I love how educated you are so far on motherhood. As far as having an open mind about baby things. So happy for you guys can't wait to see nursery organization
I feel like no matter how prepared you think you are, those late night feedings will have you thinking of things that never crossed your mind before. 😂 the amount of packages I got in the from Amazon in the first couple of weeks…🥴
Just a heads up, in my experience the ergo baby and those types of carrying harnesses are not plus size friendly. I loved the Solly baby wrap and they have a really pretty color called Basil that I think you’d love! Also, when little man can sit up unassisted invest in a Tush Baby! Best thing ever!
When your baby gets to the age about 3-5, I really recommend books by Robert Munsch. They are hilarious for kids, and they really help them to love reading, and furthers their language skills. I still have my son's collection because they hold such great memories (and Im pretty sentimental).
The magic fabric is bamboo! There are so many awesome bamboo baby clothing brands! Little Sleepies, Bums & Roses, Little One Shop to name a few! Be careful, they are addicting to buy for baby! 😅
Hi guys!! ❤ I’d LOVE to hear your favorite baby products for new mamas! Let me know! Have a safe and fun holiday weekend 🥰
@RaysHomesteadBlog lolol great minds think alike!! I didn't even see your comment until after I wrote mine 🙃 tooo funny
The baby breeza was a GAME CHANGER! Highly recommend! Sorry if you end up showing one in the haul, I wrote this when I first started watching the vid. ☺️
If I were doing it all over again, I’d get a haakaa breast pump to catch the letdown on the other side while baby is feeding! I soaked through so many shirts and nursing pads during the first few months and I could’ve saved all that milk for a freezer stash
Just an FYI, if you happen to have a c-section, those muslin burp cloths are fantastic "in the crease" clothes.... you'll know if you end up needing to know.
I found that the Diaper Genie was just awful. It stinks sooooo bad as all the dirty diapers stack. So, I ended up using a regular trash can. 🙂
Does anyone else feel like they’re gonna call him Sage?? 👀
Nope
Don’t start out warming your milk/formula in bottles. Get them acclimated to room temperature baby water if you are doing formula that way when you’re on the go, you aren’t worried about having to warm up a bottle.
I’m a fellow WLS mama. Some things I learned- it took my milk longer to come in bc I wasn’t eating enough. I had to eat every two hours or wouldn’t produce milk. I also had to supplement with formula from birth. I absolutely loved nursing though 🫶🏻 blessings to you, Yar and that little peanut 😊
I wouldn't mount a bookshelf on the wall. Buy a shelf that is on the ground, so that way - when baby boy starts crawling/walking he can have books to grab at his level! Book reading is so wonderful for babies! Even just the fine motor skills of grabbing a book and turning pages is important work for little one. ❤
And it helps create a lifetime of love for reading 😊
Yes, 100% Buy all the books (not just toys) and keep them accessible to the kid.
Doesnt matter how waterproof the mats are,when you change little boys they tend to pee upwards where everything gets soaked but the ceiling 😂😂😂😂
@@Kassie.r87 we learn quickly how to dodge it 😂😂😂
Have 3 boys has Never ever happened. Have been pooped on tho!!
Throw a little washcloth over them to help stop the sprinkler lol
Wiping right above the diaper with a fresh wipe usually queues a pee! Give it a second after the wipe, then open the diaper.
Of course I learned that after being showered with pee about 30x 😂
Absolutely lol my son got me like that a few times
I remember I wanted certain things and my mom told me after I got things set up and ready to go for baby she said. “I love that you have all the things you want for baby, but be patient and be forgiving of it when baby doesn’t like some items. They start young showing their preference and personality.” I’m so happy she told me that cause I think I would have cried after my first refused some bottles and we had to buy different and how he did like certain toys and books and play mats. It was a wild time but it was great advice for me. My kids hatted the bassinet they were crib sleepers right away! Laugh off if baby doesn’t like some things you’ve bought just for baby. It’s a fun adventure learning about the tiny human you create!
That crib isn't put together very well. The top part of the wood is sticking out. That can be bad for the babies fingers when they start touching things. Best to fix that now!!!!!!!
Good Catch !!! Your absolutely right!
Having diapering items downstairs is the best thing. Another thing we did... when we were bottle feeding with breastmilk or formula... we put a small fridge in our room, put already made bottle in it for the night and a bottle warmer so in the middle of the night, we didn't have to go downstairs to get a bottle. When we didn't need to warm bottles anymore, we just used the fridge. It's also nice to keep yourself a few snacks upstairs so when your nursing/feeding and momma needs a snack... you have some on hand.We also had a bouncy chair upstairs and one downstairs. It was nice to have somewhere to set our kids down without it being on the floor while we did things and we didn;t have to take one up and down the stairs. We used those a lot throughout the day.
BRING AN EMPTY DUFFEL BAG, SUITCASE TO THE HOSPITAL - Take all of the baby stuff in the room, diapers, wipes, formula etc. Its for you and you pay for it in your bill, Also ask for more. Delivering a baby can costs thousands.
This!! I wish I did this when I had my son 10 years ago! Great advice to a first time parent
This is true, I wish I had known this when I had my son.
Yes! I brought a bag for everything and was so happy I did 👏🏻
A duffel isn't necessary. They don't load you up with stuff 😂 at least they aren't supposed too.
A duffle bag is a little much. It’s not uncommon to get a few handmade items from ladies that volunteer to make things, handmade blanket, a little cap, things like that. It really depends on the programs in your area.
You, Yar and the baby are so blessed. What kind, generous friends and family you have. ❤
Sweetheart the clothing items you are calling onesies are actually sleepers… Onesies are like little t-shirts with snaps on the bottom that go under his other clothes at least that’s what we say in the Midwest
This is true!! But I think it makes sense for someone to call sleepers onesies now since adult onesies are basically the same thing!
@@BecMelton7 that’s true I honestly never thought of that I’m sorry
In the northeast we call those undershirts and onesies are one piece outfits funny how everyone has their own names for clothing items and all are not wrong or right
Basically all one pieces are onsies 😂😂😂😂😂😂
Anything that's pants & a top connected is a onsie to me lol. It's literally one piece of clothing to cover my child. 🤣
"for drinks"... You mean bottles??
Can put bottles, parent's drinks, kid's water once they're older...
girl that blue is YOUR COLOR!!! you are glowing!! so excited for baby to be here and to see you become a mama ❤️❤️
You called them feeties. They are mittens. So they don't scratch their faces. Baby nails are sharp!
I just want to know how many gummy bears were there and did you mom come close. You said we wouldn't believe how many there were so ???
I am so insanely happy for you and your husband. I’m loving seeing you in your mama era. I’ve been following you for years and to see this part of your life come to fruition just melts my heart. You deserve all this and more. ❤❤❤
I’m not a mom, I don’t want kids. But I am here watching Alex being the happiest enjoying every stage in her so wanted pregnancy! ❤
Same here ❤
Me too!
My "baby" is almost 23, and 6 feet tall now. I miss those early days, especially after his nightly bath and he snuggled against me as I rocked him to sleep. Feeding him was also special ( though my milk never came in), he took the bottle pretty well and he'd give me a gummy smile. Im very near menopause now so watching your excitement brings back a lot of memories.😊
One thing I would recommend to have right away is baby medicine!! Tylenol, etc.. and especially the Frida windi and gas drops! They’re so gassy the first couple weeks. The windi will be a life saver especially in the middle of the night
My babies (sons) are now 41 and 27 years old…I’m enjoying your excitement and preparation for baby boy’s arrival, and wish you only joy and loving memories of this time. Because of the 14 year span between my boys, I thought I had my fill, but I’d trade 10 years of my life for 10 more years of them as littles again 🥰💝💞. I hope you leave some moments of discovery for yourselves and we appreciate you sharing this time with us so generously.
when we did our baby shower we did books in place of cards so they are all signed too. super cute! 😊
I just watched you for the first time , you are going be a great mum . I just love your personality so direct and fun . Lots of love from Northern Ireland xxxx🥰🥰
I recommend puppy pads for the diaper changing station because poop happens and leaks out much more often than expected and I’d have to wash that cover like 2x a day.
Wow! Wish I knew this hack when I had a baby. The laundry was on another level. 🤣🤣🤣
Great advice!!!!❤
I’m concerned about the basket itself! My immediate thought when I saw it was ‘that’s gon’ get poop on it’ lol. I’m surprised a changing table basket like that was even invented lol. Cute though!
@@BecMelton7 needs really big puppy pads to cover the whole thing haha
@@Sillygooseparadelol exactly!! Therefore ruining the whole aesthetic! lol we need function over fashion for baby stuff - specifically diaper region related!
FYI those extra clips for the diaper bag are straps to clip it to your stroller if you want to not have to carry the bag or have it take up space in your stroller storage while using your stroller.
Just fyi those straps you pulled out of your diaper bag at the end are likely for strapping the diaper bag to the handle of your stroller or grocery carts :)
I had my daughter a little over a year ago and watching this and your recent vlogs bring back so many fun memories for me. You’re doing great Mama! 🤍
So exciting! I loved going through all of my baby shower items as well and getting everything organized.
Things we loved and suggest you get;
- Thermometer
- Baby Bath
- Nested Bean Sleep Sac (or any sleep sac with a zipper and shoulder snaps
- Baby Bouncer lounge chair
- Perhaps a larger diaper bag - just in my experience, it was helpful
Newish mom here. Some things I’ve learned in the past year and a half. 1. I did change nipple sizes on LOs bottles but technically you don’t need to. The reasoning is, your actual nipples don’t change size or flow, so why would a bottle need to? Of course, you will know your LO best so it’s all what you feel is right for him. 2. I had an ubbi diaper caddy with the wipe dispenser and it was the absolute best thing to have. Having to go back and forth to her actual changing table in her nursery when she didn’t actually sleep in there for months was tiresome. 3. Give yourself grace. I was not able to breastfeed for multiple reasons and it absolutely destroyed my mental health. I still get moments of guilt but my baby is healthy and happy and while I wish I had that with her, it does not define my capabilities as a mom. I hope it all works out for you but if it doesn’t, you are still a great momma 4. It is so easy to forget to take care of yourself. Please set reminders or ask your husband to remind you to eat and drink. I could go days without feeling hungry (and I’m normally a hungry girl lol) when I was a new mom so thankfully my husband took care of me while I took care of baby.
I’m so happy for you and excited for your journey. It is crazy how fast everything goes by. Enjoy all the moments!
Use it for books next to your chair! Never too early to start reading. I read a book, sang our prayers/affirmations and sang a song every night!
Alex, you would LOVE bamboo sleepers! They are the softest most breathable fabric that stretch like crazy! Babies can wear them so much longer than regular cotton sleepers. My baby lives in these and sweats like crazy in anything else. Fav brands are little sleepies, larkspur (they have an outlet website that’s 70% off) and surprising Temu has amazing bamboo sleepers!
You can raise the mattress on the crib so it’s easier for you to get him out. As he grows you can lower it. ❤
I love how your just going with the flow and not putting any pressure on yourself
We thought we would love the como tomo bottle too but ours needed to “side feed” due to choking and reflux (super common!) and we LOVED the Phillips avent natural bottles. Still use them at almost 1 year old. They’re great and don’t have a lot of parts to clean. So excited for you! It’s the best time ever. The love is overwhelming and so special 🥰
Just letting you know that that boppy lounger ((if that is what I see correctly)) was recalled two years ago. Every parent takes their own risks, but I thought I would just give you heads up. Everything else looks super cute. Congrats.
So nice seeing your positivity. Im a single FTM, and im pretty overwhelmed seeing that my mother died last year, and I have no living female relatives except for an aunt, so I'm mentally preparing to chug this whole pregnancy, birth and child-rearing thing on my own.
Sometimes I feel really sad about it, but I think it all pays off anyway, and such positive videos do sorta help cope with the sadness I'm feeling.
Wonderful gifts. I love when people give books instead of cards for baby showers. 💙🍼👶🏻
As a mom of a both genders, Vaseline is keyyyyy! Especially if you are circumcising, it’s what you need to treat the incision as it heals, as well as amazing butt cream barrier.
100% Agree! It’s more natural then diaper creams every change
This baby is already so loved! Wonderful gifts!❤
Fed period is best but please try to work with the lactation consultants/supports at your practice & hospital. They WANT to help you and they WANT to help you and baby boy succeed. It is hard but you can do it. Good luck!
Helpful tip for when he gets a diaper rash or if he has eczema, get some plain oats, grind them up in your food processor and store in an airtight container. Get either some cheap pantyhose or small muslin bags that you can put some of the ground oats in to make a small satchel that you can throw into the bath water. Oatmeal baths are so beneficial for skin conditions and having the oats ground up and in a satchel of some sort helps keep the bathtub (and your drains) clean, but allows the oats to milk up the water. Let baby sit in that water for 15 minutes and use Aquaphor after bath. We used this process all the time for my daughter and it would clear her rashes within a day.
Your 3rd trimester!! What the heck.... you just found out you were preggy.... what a joyous season of your life. Enjoy every second, be present and rest , rest , rest up before the cutie arrives. Show yourself grace and trust your motherly instincts. DO NOT let ANYONE pressure you to breastfeed. It doesn't work for everyone, it is what it is. It will all work out.
Blessings over you and your precious Lil family❤
@@kkgoof123fed is best*
I recommend you read reviews on that Frieda baby thermometer and decide for yourself. There’s been a lot of instances where it gives irregular/ wrong temp readings which can be so stressful as a new mom (new mom anxiety is a thing lol)
Oh my gosh! I had kids in the 70s and 80s. Its just out of control now! What a waste of money'. I recommend two things LeLeche -The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding . This book was always by my side. Start learning NOW. Take child birth classes ~ Be prepared for childbirth ~ it can be a beautiful experience.❤
I agree! Waste of money,
I don't normally comment but I had a smile on my face the entire time. I am so happy for you. I had a Baby boy in 1983. God gave me 34 years with him before he passed away of a blood clot. I hope this doesn't make you sad. Time goes by so fast. Enjoy every single second with your Son. Sending much love to you and Yar.
I'm so sorry about your son. What a terrible thing to go through.😥
@@staceymcghee77 I’m so sorry for your loss.
Ive seen moms do a lil baby caddy to be kept in the back of ur car, w like diapers a changing mat and wipes etc for when ur on the go and needa pull over to change him they keep it in the back part of their SUV’s
Hey girl! I'm not 100% sure but I think that elephant boppy lounger you showed at the very end of the video may have been recalled or maybe it was discontinued. I had that exact one for my son 3 years ago and loved it. He also absolutely loved it to. But just wanted to let you know just in case ❤
Hey, Alex! I’m a mom of 2 and I just want to let you know the best diapers you absolutely NEED for your little man are Rascal and friends!!! The BEST diapers in my personal opinion. I use to be a pampers girly until I tried rascal and friends and I will never go back. They absorb so much and I have never had a blow out. Huggies are a very thin diaper and don’t absorb as much and I feel as though they will be uncomfortable for littles. Rascal and friends are thick and soft and overall superior. ❤ they are at Walmart!!
Rascal diapers were terrible for my little girl, I wonder if they're more suitable for boys in general or my girl just pees a lot lol
Love the crib color !!!!! It’s going to look so good with the artwork y’all picked and with the little rocket ship so sweet but not themed just perfect ! Plus that will grow with him much easier 😊 can’t wait to see everything come together and enjoy the last trimester !
Girl I'm so excited for you!! You're going to be a great mom 💕
The Halo Swaddle Sleepsack was my BEST FRIEND! Our hospital gave us one and it really helped with getting our girl to sleep through the night! Another breastfeed pillow to maybe look at is the Boppy Best Latch, the wrap around the back may be a little easier to extend 😊 you got so many beautiful gifts for baby boy!!! ❤️
U will need a bigger diaper bag. Newborns will soil their diaper at least 10 times a day. If u go some where u need to bring several diapers, butt wipes, change of clothes, bottles and formula if not breast feeding, blankets, something to lay baby on when changing diaper. And I'm sure I'm missing something. That back pack isn't going to work for the first couple of years
FTM here! My baby is 7 weeks old!! Get the rolling caddy!! It’s saved us having downstairs in our living room. We put diapers and even some of his clothes in it.
Mama of 3 here.
Burt's Bees Multi-Purpose Baby Ointment>>>>> Solves soooooooo many issues with the little ones! Just trust me on this!❤ You’re going to be a wonderful mom!
Good luck through labor.
Did u pick the giveaway winner yet? Also u may need a liitle tub to wash the baby.😊
Ya I wanna know lol ❤
She did, she mentioned it on instagramq
@rachriri where on insta? Can't find it
Giveaway winner was selected and contacted via IG like she mentioned they would be.
To each their own but I did not use pacifiers at all I don't like them also using them long term can cause teeth to be deformed like sucking your fingers
I think being organized before he arrives is truly half the battle. And that is your specialty!. Just remember couples have been having children forever, so relax and just trust your gut and use your best judgement. You will learn your babies needs in time. I always liked giving my babies a nice lavender bath (Johnson & Johnson) at bedtime, fresh clean jammies, set the calming atmosphere needed before bedtime. Keep light low during middle of night feeding, feeding and calmness will put baby back to sleep.
If you have a gassy baby, keep Infants Mylicon gas relief on hand. A couple drops usually does that trick.
I have no doubt you will be an amazing mom, you will be tired but it will be ok. My babies are 23 & 25 and I remember it like it was yesterday. Like you, I love a nice environment & beautiful things. This is a blessed baby, will be well cared for and more importantly, well loved!!
Great advice
Awesome advice
I really enjoyed my Esembly cloth diapers for the first few months and also the bath set I received! Great gifts
Yes! You are so right; you don’t need it all. Amazon overnight was my best friend in those early days. And trusting your mama’s intuition is so important. Sets you free from allllll the opinions out there! I limited the voices I listened to with my second child to a handful of trusted loved ones and our pediatrician and just let all of the other voices and opinions go. One of the very best things I did surrounding his birth!
Also… “my brest friend” is far and away superior to the boppy in my opinion!
After 3 babies i have learned that it is all trial and error! You got this!
Lmao I’m a second time mom due early next year and I love watching these videos. I’m slowly buying stuff for my son and keeping it in storage bins until it’s time to start nesting
The only diaper rash "cream" you need is Vaseline. Seriously, all the other crap is just not good. I have two special needs sons who are still in pull ups and Vaseline or if you want to get fancy you can get aquaphor but its Vaseline in a fancy tube.
@@Kassie.r87 Destin and all the others that had zinc always made problems worse with my boys. I get that it's a barrier but getting it of often made their skin worse than if I had used nothing. We started out using aquaphor but when I realized that it was just Vaseline we started using that solely. We didn't have issues removing it when cleaning them and it leaves a barrier and hydration enough to heal. I think we will probably always have a use for these products for my boys.
Vaseline is underrated, life saver for rashes!
Luckily we didn't ever need diaper rash cream more than a few times but we just had a giant tub of Baby Aquafor ready for her & it worked great!
The cloud island ones are amazing! I love that they zip from the bottom making diaper changes easier!
I feel like you were not prepared for a boy themed room and let me tell you boys are simple but the older they get and get into certain cartoons they will tell you what they like without telling you. I have two girls and six boys just for reference. When you have your girl you will go nuts with everything I have a feeling. With that said why does it feel like we are in fast forward mode on this video. I hope everything is ok.
You feel like she wasn’t prepared for a boy themed room.. you make no sense. Just because you have X amount of children does not give you the right to tell someone you think they’re not prepared. Don’t watch her content since you clearly know it all. Another ignorant troll who doesn’t deserve to watch
@@oliviayoung1382hey Olivia - can you chill? This is a PUBLIC comment section. People can give feedback/suggestions/observations how they want. Why do YOU need to comment under everyone for having an opinion different than yours? Get a hobby girl.
Also Cady downstairs in the living room and another upstairs where baby will sleep. Butttt that being said, changing stations are cute but you'll end up changing him anywhere and everywhere. 😅
For my 1st son I got a lot of thoughtful gifts but someone actually took the time to make me a baby blanket 😢 I also received all my husbands baby blankets that looked brand new 💙, my second son I had a sprinkle so my husband being Romanian and me Jamaican we just cooked and celebrated with family we also kept everything from my 1st baby so we weren’t in need of the expensive things, my 3rd baby was a girl and we have the same birthday we got matching gifts for sets that we use often till this day, and my 4th who I’m nursing as I write this he was all I needed. He was born on the day I lost my 4th pregnancy it was not planned at all and it happened a year after that loss. 💙 congratulations to you and your family !!! 💙💙🎉
Oh and the teething bibs will be so helpful! My little one drools like no tomorrow with her teeth coming in, so she can chew and not get soaked! So many lovely items, Alex ❤ you and your family deserve all the goodness and happiness!
lol when my kids were little , I called those pacifiers, mouthpieces! LOL My daughter who is the youngest is just a bit younger than you by a few days and she and her husband just had their second baby after 9 years and I am enjoying your video because I think of her shower! LOL You got a lot of really nice things. Can't wait to meet ya'll gorgeous baby boy!!! Congrats!!!
The crib is so cute Alex!
My baby is already 2 but this was fun to watch! So exciting!
I notice you have a lot of stuff with feet . easiest and most comfy items are the gowns .They have ones that knot at bottom in the waffle knit.These are so easy to do diaper changes in the night . They are comfy for baby since they usually have scrunched up legs from their position . They prefer being able to have their little legs close to body still.
I love how happy and excited you are in this video! ❤️😌 you look like you want to burst at the seams but holding back a bit! 😂 it's ok mama, you have every right to be excited 😊❤❤
I know you weren’t doing a theme for the room but I think it’s bear now 😂❤❤
Alex, start searching for your lactation consultant NOW! It will make a world of difference later, having that relationship already established. And make sure your consultant practices before/after feeding weighings, this absolutely does matter and is detrimental for your sanity, especially breastfeeding mamas. 😉
We called em pacis. 😂 Thank you so much for sharing! I'm loving your relaxed approach to the decor of the nursery! 💙🩵
Breast feeding is hard and it is shocking at first. I could not feed my first cause was in the hospital for a week with a blood infection. For my other 2 no prob. Just important not to stress if you can’t. My first is a Canadian wrestling champion so did not affect her in any way
I adore that crib. The color is perfect!! Cannot wait to see the nursery all together. Love the idea of just cute baby stuff instead of one theme!! 🤍
I love the Cloud Island brand I would recommend getting a diaper bag that has an insulated spot for the bottles that zips
Why do people get their babies attached to pacifiers and sound machines? Nothing like seeing pictures of babies with a pacifier in their mouth all the time
For comfort. Nothing wrong with that
You might want to get some sleep gowns for ease of changing when he is a newborn. No fussing with getting legs into the pants of onsies. Very exciting time for you!
I think that you have such a WONDERFUL attitude towards your pregnancy and preparing for baby!!
I cant wait to see your COZY baby!!
My little boy is almost a year and a half old and watching this took me back to the excitement of preparing to become a mom!! Enjoy it all, mama! The best is yet to come!
There is a super cute tree bookshelf at costco that would be adorable in the room, also i looove my Itzy Ritzy Dream diaper bag
It’s so exciting. Baby fever is in high gear over here !!
We love the pottery barn kids mounted book shelves!
There was recently a recall of those Hatch sound machines due to the AC adapters causing fires - you may want to check and see if yours is included in the recall.
For books you should check out Dolly Parton's Imagination Library if it is available in your area. You get a free book a month until they are five. My kids are 6 months, 2 1/2 years, and 4 years old and they each get one. My 2 & 4 year old get so excited to get mail just for them each month!
Yes I agree my son and granddaughters had that it was amazing and they get a new book once a month all the way until they turn 5 years old Alex it’s wonderful
Hatch is amazing!!!! all you need is hatch, swaddle, crib, black out curtains, milk and diapers! all the rest is extra. With my first kid I didn’t even do the sound machine and survived 😂❤ oh add a paci if needed.. none of my kids took them!
Alex. I can’t wait for your sweet boy to come. Your life will change forever. Being a mom is the best thing in the world. This is a fun journey. I’ve been with you since the beginning and can’t believe we are here. Feels like we’re family. Hod bless you and all your family. Tell your mom she looks the best ever. Just love her. 🙏
I’m a first time mom and I now have a 5 year old and this brought me back to when I did all this 🥹🥹🥹
Hi alex! What i remembered from being a 1st time mom, whatever works for other moms might not work or work for you and baby. Trust your instinct and what works for you, yar and baby! So excited for you guys! ❤
I'm usually a silent watcher but I am just so happy for you and Yar and I love how educated you are so far on motherhood. As far as having an open mind about baby things. So happy for you guys can't wait to see nursery organization
I feel like no matter how prepared you think you are, those late night feedings will have you thinking of things that never crossed your mind before. 😂 the amount of packages I got in the from Amazon in the first couple of weeks…🥴
Just a heads up, in my experience the ergo baby and those types of carrying harnesses are not plus size friendly. I loved the Solly baby wrap and they have a really pretty color called Basil that I think you’d love! Also, when little man can sit up unassisted invest in a Tush Baby! Best thing ever!
All those onesie will come in handy. A baby gets changed multiple (a bunch) times a day.
When your baby gets to the age about 3-5, I really recommend books by Robert Munsch. They are hilarious for kids, and they really help them to love reading, and furthers their language skills. I still have my son's collection because they hold such great memories (and Im pretty sentimental).
The magic fabric is bamboo! There are so many awesome bamboo baby clothing brands! Little Sleepies, Bums & Roses, Little One Shop to name a few! Be careful, they are addicting to buy for baby! 😅
Had my baby shower last Saturday too 💛 here for the haul to see what else I need 😅 congrats mama xo
I think Hatch just did a recall
The Nanit and the Hatch rest + I have used religiously for 2 years. My favorites and they both travel well also. 💙