1. You do not have to defend your breastfeeding choices to ANYONE. The only other people with a say in what you feed little one should be her physician and Mike. 2. I’d love to see baby updates! I think they’d probably okay left on this channel, even if you’re only doing updates/vlogs once a week or whatever.
Please don’t ever feel unsure about being honest about your lifestyle decisions. Until people are in your shoes they should be less judgemental. I know it’s hard reading mean comments but you need to do what’s best for you and River. Breastfeeding is one of those super controversial things no matter what you do, you do it for a long time and people get upset, you do it not long enough and they get upset. I have a friend who couldn’t even do it during the first month and she got so much negative feedback it was dreadful.
Personally I like the two channels, your main one has more of a professional beauty influencer vibe (which you of course are), but I love that on your vlog channel it’s more casual and we get to see you and the whole family. I would definitely enjoy a weekly(whatever you can manage) vlog and baby updates. I’m not even close to having kids but I find them so interesting and relaxing. All that said, you do whatever makes your life the easiest and least stressful and I’ll be supporting you whichever way you choose.
I LOVE your vlogs (old and new), and it doesn’t matter to me which channel you put them on! 😊 Also, I don’t have kids, but I would still enjoy watching baby updates, because you always give such level-headed, reasonable advice! Side note... it’s sad you even have to worry about people’s judgement regarding your breast feeding decisions. You are a great mom, and you’re doing what you feel is best for you and River! 💕 I wish people would mind their own business, but alas, that will never happen on the internet! 😉 Thanks for a great vlog, as always! 💕💕
Fleur a weekly vlog is fab,or you could vlog every day,and edit it down to 30 mins for the weekend I love your beauty Vlogs and the regular Vlogs I follow you on Instergram as well 😊 xxx
I’d watch your content no matter what channel it is on and I love your life/mummy updates the most. I was so impressed with how much you managed to get into your day!! Amazing!! You are doing such a wonderful job being a working Mum, wife, daughter and doggy mum!!
Wholeheartedly agree with @Kelly on this one. I've been a subscriber for years - I am one of your (now) late 20-something, unmarried, childless viewers and, Fleur, I love your baby vlogs!! I feel terrible that you feel like we judge you. You don't need our permission to do anything and you definitely shouldn't feel afraid of us! We are here for YOU. Seriously. More than your content, it's YOU that keeps us coming back. You're a shining-star BADASS and we love you as you are. Don't forget that! ❤️
Fleur don't worry about putting things out there or explaining yourself to the people who have a strong opinion about other people's business. You just do what's best for you. Everyone is different, so do your thing girl 😊 you are doing a great job x
I really hope people keep their opinions about stopping breastfeeding to themselves. It is SUCH a personal decision and so many factors go into the decision that are NONE of our business. Do what works for you! As for merging the channels. Don't over thinking it. Give it some time and if it is meant to happen, it will do so, naturally.
Fleur, you are a fabulous, loving Mother. Do NOT worry or concern yourself about reactions to how you choose to feed your beautiful baby River. You are her Mother; you know what's best for River. Period!! :) I personally never get enough of you with River. So, please film your togetherness all you like.
Yes yes yes more baby videos! We have a 5 month old sweet girl and I love hearing fro other moms. Motherhood is the most challenging and most rewarding thing ever. Nice to know others are going through it too!
Good on you for making the decision that works best for you, baby and your family. You’re an amazing mum and don’t need to justify anything to anyone. River is absolutely adorable 💕
Happy Birthday Fleur. I pray that whatever you do on this day your birthday that it is filled with adventures, love, laughter, family, friends, and fun. I hope that someday you and i will meet at vidcon or playlist-live in orlando and become great friends.
I’ve been watching your videos for years and you’re amazing Fleur!! Thank you for sharing your life and being so candid and honest. Your love for River is so apparent and such a beautiful thing to see. When you upload it’s like hearing from an old friend, you also look amazing for having a baby a few months ago always gorgeous ❤️
I've missed your vlogs so much Fleur!!! also I wish so so much that you didn't have to apologise and put disclaimers out about how you are choosing to bring up your child - you are River's mum and anyone who thinks they know better and criticise you through the screen are just idiots. Sending so much love and so glad you're having a wonderful time enjoying your little one xxxx
It’s your channel put what you want up! People can see the difference between a beauty video, vlog or a baby video and choose to click on or not. It make sense to put it all on one channel. I like all your content 😊
We support you 100% Fleur! You know what’s best for you and your baby! I love the baby videos and the beauty! So long as you do both I’m happy! I think you’ve got a good mix xxx
Fleur, You are my favourite influencer. You live out in the country like me, (I'm in the cotswolds near Oxford) and you just make me feel like I'm watching an old friend. Anything you do I will support. You are smashing it! X
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I love your channel. I think of it as a beauty AND lifestyle channel. I enjoy your Vlogs into a glimpse of British family life and I love watching your beauty reviews. Naturally, life moves on and makes changes. Its just as enjoyable to watch the journey!
My 2 cents. I love your vlogs. With you and Mike I feel like I'm checking in on friends I'll probably never meet. You are my favorite vlogger which is odd I'm sure since I'm way out of your demographic. I'm a 55 YO guy. So not into beauty stuff. Not subscribed to your other channel but suppose I will if you merge. Love the travel stuff which may change with the little one in your lives.
I’ve missed your vlogs! ❤️ Give yourself grace, you are an amazing mommy & you have to do what is best for you and River! I hate that you have to worry about what people will think of you. You are a mama I look to, and I appreciate YOU!
I had a baby very close to you (1st Jan) and personally I love hearing you chat about all things baby cause it gives me a sense of sharing it with someone who is running almost parallel to me! None of my friends have babies so it helps a lot. River is beautiful and you are bossing motherhood!x
I am one of your younger viewers (19) but i have always loved your videos because they seem so real to me. And i totally love all the baby videos, even though i won't have one myself for a long time hahaha. And do what feels best for you and baby River! I wish you, Mike and the little bug so much love and happines. And when i watch your videos i am so happy for you and Mike. Much much love
You do you! No to merging the channels. Loved this vlog. It's really nice to see how your day to day routine has changed or rather how you've incorporated little bugs into your routine. Good to have your vlogs back. xx
Fleur, if you are bottle-feeding, don't let the "breastfeeding posse" get to you. ;) My gran had her children in the 1940s & 50s and they were all 10 of them bottle fed. I was bottle fed, and so were all my cousins. There is *nothing* wrong with formula. So don't feel bad. Also, it is *your* channel. You decide what goes on it. You tend to "grow up" even on YT, and so content can change. Why not? I think as long as you still do the beauty videos, people will be happy.
Marleen G. There is nothing wrong with either i have seen no comments from the so called breastfeeding posse and its a bit of an insulting term. I have never heard of a bf mother give a term to a formula feeding mother I just think people need to stop comparing the 2 on both sides.
Jennifer, maybe the term was a bit "much", but there is *so* much societal pressure from that side that women who even dare bottle feed are often shunned and judged for no reason.
Marleen G. There's judgement on both sides, women who breastfeed in public are constantly subjected to judgement. Ive not seen anybody judging fleur so far and if they did there would be people springing to her defense. So lets not worry
I am not turning this into a debate, but there is less judgement towards breastfeeding as there is towards bottle feeding. Women at delivery are pushed to breastfeed, not "pushed" to bottle feed; therein lies all the difference. Breastfeeding seems the "preferred" method, and people who don't want to are judged for it, or who can't are judged for it. Whereas breastfeeding is often regarded as "the best" and more natural and what ALL women should do. You don't get that push towards a bottle. And I bet you guys who are protesting so fervently are a liiitle pro breastfeeding, no? ;)
Don’t feel like you need to defend your decisions, they are yours and you know what is right for you and baby. A fed baby is best! You are a wonderful mum and you can see how loved River is. I love all of your vlogs and love to watch whenever you post. You’re everyday life is most important, so don’t feel pressured to have a certain amount of content, your viewers will be here when you post. Hope you are having a lovely week!
I was watching this feeling so sorry for you when you said about the abuse you'll get for saying you'd stopped breastfeeding. I'm a first time mum to an 11 month old and I felt so much pressure to breastfeed, which I did for 4 months but it just wasn't working with us. Please don't ever feel like you have to say sorry for not breastfeeding. You did 4 months which is amazing and I remember the guilt I felt when I stopped but me and baby are much happier for stopping! I love your videos and am a long time subscriber! Good luck to you! xx
Lucy Gidney can I ask how you switched over to formula? I’m looking at doing the same (my baby is 3 and a half months now) and don’t know whether to just switch, or gradually change one feed at a time or do it even slower and start with doing half of one feed on formula then top her up on me
thegirlinspired I won't lie it was so hard to change to formula, my daughter refused formula and bottles so we tried several different formulas and bottles and in the end my health visitor told me to leave the house and leave my daughter with her dad and for him to stick it out until she eventually took the formula. It took my daughter 6 hours of non stop crying and screaming but eventually she accepted the formula because there was nothing else. Sounds cruel but it was recommended by my health visitor. If you can work it in feed by feed then I would try that first. I tried to mix formula with expressed breast milk which obviously didn't work for my daughter but it might work for your little one. Good luck with it! X
thegirlinspired I hope I can be of some help. I introduced bottles in the form of expressed breastmilk at around 3 months. Thankfully he took to the Avent (natural) bottles. I gave him one bottle of expressed breastmilk a day and breastfed him the rest of the time. By about 5 months he was on bottles completely and then at 10 months I introduced one bottle of formula a day and he didn't notice the difference. Every baby is different. You may have to try a few things before you find what works for you. All the best xx
A vlog today is such a treat. I would love to see a vlog a week if you can manage. So glad to see the pups. I would want to sleep with Piglet every night too. I am glad to see that she still gets spoiled a bit! :)
It makes me so sad to see you are so worried about what you are saying regards to dieting/baby feeding/sleeping with your dogs. I hope that the community here won't judge you for your decisions (especially on your vlog channel). But I'm very happy to see you doing vlogs again! They are as fab as ever, looking forward to more 😊😊
Don't apologize! We love you Fleur. I think keeping the channels separate is still a good idea. You never know when River gets bigger. It might get easier to vlog more often. I'm sure there will be seasons.
Her hat is SO cute. So nice to see another vlog! I thoroughly enjoy seeing baby stuff even though I have no kids and am far from having them. Share what you want and I’m sure we will all love to see them 😊
Be kind to yourself!! You're doing an amazing job with a tiny human and working on top- remember a lot of mammies have up to a year off! You do you. I have been that mammy exhausted and crying over spilt breastmilk- I choose formula feeding for me and my baby and NEVER looked back. A fed baby is a happy baby, whatever way that happens, just embrace the tiny snuggles. I love the baby updates let you're channel grow with you. Big love to you and Mike! X x
Would definitely love to see baby updates on the vlog channel! Fleur you are an amazing woman, person, and mother, trust your instincts and don’t listen to any negativity. You are River’s mum but you’re still Fleur so never feel guilty for making choices that suit your own individual family. ❤️❤️
I love watching all kinds of videos, I tend to like baby videos more because I have a son who's about a month younger than river so it's nice to see tips, routines etc xx
I had a baby in February so I enjoy watching anything that includes River! It's hard not to feel judged by others when you have a baby. Mine currently cries a lot and loves being held, everyone especially strangers always have something to say! You just have to take it with a pinch of salt or choose to ignore it! You're doing amazingly!x
Oh Fleur, wee River has beautiful eyelashes! ! Yes to merging your channels so all your videos are in the same place!! AND most importantly it is nobody elses business how River is fed, as long as she is fed and happy that is all that matters!! Xx
Longtime viewer, first time commenter. I think you are such a wonderful person Fleur and I love your channel and content. You are the most responsible and thoughtful person on RUclips that I have come across. Much love to you and your darling daughter!
This was so lovely. You are a super woman and a super mum Fleur. Please don't ever think you're bad at doing vlogs...that is pure rubbish. "No Pain, No Champagne"..too funny :) Certainly all pleasure watching this video. Thank you :)
I don’t pay attention to the different channels - I subscribe to both and just watch all new videos when they come in. Baby content is my favorite since I’m also a mom
Hi Fleur, I’ve been watching your channel for several years now, IMO this was one of your best, you seem like your the happiest ever. I’m very happy for you.
Please don't give up on this channel! Even tough you don't vlog that much anymore, i still love it when a little vlog pops up every now and then :-) Xx
Yes to one channel and more baby/mom content! And regarding breastfeeding, don't worry about what people will say. You know what's best for River and yourself. That's all that matters.
I love the baby content Fleur, it’s so nice to see how amazingly well you’re doing. Sending loads of love and ignore the trolls that post negative stuff, you’re little River’s mummy not them xxx
It’s so awesome to see you as a mommy! You’re amazing!! Thank you for the vlog. I enjoy watching you so much! Do what’s easiest for you with your channels! I’ll watch both or just one!
I have to say, it’s so nice to see your vlogs again! I like both beauty and baby content and I don’t think you can choose one or the other. I think your videos might be a bit mixed content now but that’s just a true reflection of how life is for you at the moment so that’s why I’m enjoying the content - it’s really interesting to see how life has changed for you. ☺️
I've been doing the 5.2 diet Fleur and really enjoying it and it's meant to be really good for your health and people have such good results. Your life and baby Fleur you decide if you continue breastfeeding or not you've given her the best start. loved the vlog 😘😘
Fleur, my baby is the same age as River and we’ve just switched to majority bottle feeding and I was riddled with guilt and worry about it - but he’s so happy and thriving so that’s all that matters. Love following your motherhood journey
I love the baby content and that's coming from someone who never plans to have kids! It's kind of nice to see actually, even though I'm not the maternal type, seeing how you are as a mother, how you dress her etc seems very similar to how I think I would be if I ever did have kids. I probably wouldn't watch every baby specific video as it isn't relevant to me but it's really nice to see her and to see you so happy as you move into this new chapter.
I love the baby and the beauty videos, I enjoy watching you as I find you easy to relate too as we are the same age and are lovers of beauty and both mothers. Keep doing what you’re doing, both sides (mum and beauty) are brilliant! X
my organised little mind loves youtubers who have seperate channels for vlogging & regular videos. I just think it keeps things more organised & easier to find videos that way x
We love you Fleur, please don’t worry about judgemental comments! Parenting is tough enough without everyone judging. Just be confident in your decisions 😘 Loved this vlog! Love seeing your life now xx
Fleur, most of us that have been watching you for years (personally for me 6 or 7 years), are now in our late 20's and either have a baby or in my case are 35 weeks along. It's time to merge your channel and include baby/mommy things. We love this new chapter of your life and honestly I think we will all connect better. Much love 😘
I think if you feel you want to put it all on one channel...go for it! Anything to make life easier as a mum. I do feel for you worrying about diets/feeding etc , you shouldn’t have to consider others do just what right for you xx
I love your baby content! I discovered your channels watching nursery tours while pregnant. I watched your videos while in the hospital with my little none and they were so comforting! Go River for being a champ with her shots!
1 vote from this viewer to merge the channels. Years ago I came here for the beauty and now I’m all about the vlogs. If I’m limited on time I just scroll down till I find a vlog, so surely those that just want beauty can do the same. But you do what’s right for you and what’s easier for you now you have different priorities. You clearly research and make informed, rational decisions and your viewers appreciate you for that. And also because of that, you should feel comfortable to share more without the judgement.
I just love all your videos Fleur especially your vlogs, so great to see one again! Im 40, what ever content you want to do to suit yourself ill watch...even the baby stuff and my son is 17 haha! Your doing fantastic job of baby River from what I can see, dont worry about your decisions pleasing everyone they are not you and in your shoes. Just do what makes life easier for yourself xx
I've always enjoyed how your channels have been pretty split between beauty, and lifestyle. And as your lifestyle changes, your second channel content changes. We like watching Fleur, and Fleur's life. And Fleur has had a baby, therefore Fleur's life revolves around a baby and your content reflects that, and we enjoy it, I think. :)
I love the baby/ mother content and love the vlogs. I switched to bottle fed for my you babies around the same age and you just have to do what best for your family it’s a personal choice and no need to explain xo
It is a beautiful transformation into a mother and you sound healthy and happy so don't know why anyone's worried. Nothing wrong with fasting either. I grew up with it so it's not strange at all to me and it's great for your body. It's cleansing and healing. So is breastfeeding so it seems like a natural transition to me. And you seem stronger and more yourself than ever! Keep it up you are a great mom!
So great to see you vlogging Fleur! I know it’s easier said than done but try not to worry about judgement about your choices. As a nursing mom, I’d love to hear your tips for weaning. I’m not planning on weaning right away but when I go back to work I probably will. I acknowledge the freedom that moms of bottle fed babies have and have zero judgement of those who do! If I had to go back to work as early as you did, I would’ve done the same. I’ll be fully off work for a year.
I really love your vlogs! More than your beauty video, but I watch it all anyways because you're a wonderful person and your videos are very entertaining! Don't explain your choices
Wow Fleur fabulous blog. Feel we have got the old Fleur back. Really enjoying seeing snippets of adorable River. Please keep them coming. You are looking amazing btw. 😘xx
You’ve got to do what’s best for you and your baby! Not what other people think you should be doing!! You look gorgeous and you’re doing a great job as a mom 😘
Hi Fleur! Please make content you enjoy filming and feel passionate about. Of course this will change over time and that’s great. Love watching you and your family. Thank you for another wonderful video xx
Oh Fleur do not worry, we who love you understand and support you. ❤️ These are your decisions ! Especially regarding to formula feeding, do not feel presured or feel bad !!! I know the feeling, as I have managed to breastfeed for first few weeks, it got really bad, as I had post baby depression and breastfeeding was true nightmare for me. Did not sleep for these weeks, was real wreck.....It hit me like rocks as I did not plan to give my baby formula and breastfeed for as long as my baby would want it, but life is full of surprises. I think is most important that both mama and baby are happy, sleeping well and eating well, regardless if its breastmilk or formula 🙏❤️
I love your vlogs and your regular content and don't mind watching on both channels, but you do what feels right for you. Little River is a gem, such a happy and content baby 😊. Thanks for sharing your day with us!
Hey ya, just wanna say I lost my mum about a month ago (she has been ill for long) and I kept myself busy with a lot of stuff. I love watching your videos and told myself I need to catch up on your videos. I tried a few times and I just couldn't get pass the few mins. But today I finally sat down and watched your full vlog. It made me so happy just to hear your bubbly voice and honest opinions about things. I don't know where I am getting at but I just wanna say you might be feeling really insecure about a lot of things after giving birth. But your honest true self just made a person day. Omg does it even make sense. Hahaha. Look forward to more vlogs from you! :)
I know it must be ‘easier said than done’ but seriously don’t worry about those that feel the need to leave negative comments. You are a mum and it’s your choice how to feed or bring up your baby no one else’s opinions matter. Regarding the dieting it’s your body you do what you feel is right for you! Just because you put yourself on the internet doesn’t give anyone the right to be negative and really other people’s opinions are irrelevant. I hate how other people/mums put other mums down. Your life your choice! Loving the vlog x
1. You do not have to defend your breastfeeding choices to ANYONE. The only other people with a say in what you feed little one should be her physician and Mike.
2. I’d love to see baby updates! I think they’d probably okay left on this channel, even if you’re only doing updates/vlogs once a week or whatever.
Sarah Johnson I agree completely!
#fedisbest!
Please don’t ever feel unsure about being honest about your lifestyle decisions. Until people are in your shoes they should be less judgemental. I know it’s hard reading mean comments but you need to do what’s best for you and River. Breastfeeding is one of those super controversial things no matter what you do, you do it for a long time and people get upset, you do it not long enough and they get upset. I have a friend who couldn’t even do it during the first month and she got so much negative feedback it was dreadful.
Personally I like the two channels, your main one has more of a professional beauty influencer vibe (which you of course are), but I love that on your vlog channel it’s more casual and we get to see you and the whole family. I would definitely enjoy a weekly(whatever you can manage) vlog and baby updates. I’m not even close to having kids but I find them so interesting and relaxing. All that said, you do whatever makes your life the easiest and least stressful and I’ll be supporting you whichever way you choose.
I LOVE your vlogs (old and new), and it doesn’t matter to me which channel you put them on! 😊 Also, I don’t have kids, but I would still enjoy watching baby updates, because you always give such level-headed, reasonable advice! Side note... it’s sad you even have to worry about people’s judgement regarding your breast feeding decisions. You are a great mom, and you’re doing what you feel is best for you and River! 💕 I wish people would mind their own business, but alas, that will never happen on the internet! 😉 Thanks for a great vlog, as always! 💕💕
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I still can't believe Fleur has a baby. It was just yesterday that Mike was just a boyfriend with long hair...
Fleur a weekly vlog is fab,or you could vlog every day,and edit it down to 30 mins for the weekend
I love your beauty Vlogs and the regular Vlogs I follow you on Instergram as well 😊 xxx
I’d watch your content no matter what channel it is on and I love your life/mummy updates the most.
I was so impressed with how much you managed to get into your day!! Amazing!! You are doing such a wonderful job being a working Mum, wife, daughter and doggy mum!!
Wholeheartedly agree with @Kelly on this one. I've been a subscriber for years - I am one of your (now) late 20-something, unmarried, childless viewers and, Fleur, I love your baby vlogs!! I feel terrible that you feel like we judge you. You don't need our permission to do anything and you definitely shouldn't feel afraid of us! We are here for YOU. Seriously. More than your content, it's YOU that keeps us coming back. You're a shining-star BADASS and we love you as you are. Don't forget that! ❤️
Fleur don't worry about putting things out there or explaining yourself to the people who have a strong opinion about other people's business. You just do what's best for you. Everyone is different, so do your thing girl 😊 you are doing a great job x
Thanks for sharing your day,it’s lovely to see you again take care x
I really hope people keep their opinions about stopping breastfeeding to themselves. It is SUCH a personal decision and so many factors go into the decision that are NONE of our business. Do what works for you! As for merging the channels. Don't over thinking it. Give it some time and if it is meant to happen, it will do so, naturally.
Fleur, you are a fabulous, loving Mother. Do NOT worry or concern yourself about reactions to how you choose to feed your beautiful baby River. You are her Mother; you know what's best for River. Period!! :) I personally never get enough of you with River. So, please film your togetherness all you like.
Yes yes yes more baby videos! We have a 5 month old sweet girl and I love hearing fro other moms. Motherhood is the most challenging and most rewarding thing ever. Nice to know others are going through it too!
Good on you for making the decision that works best for you, baby and your family. You’re an amazing mum and don’t need to justify anything to anyone. River is absolutely adorable 💕
One channel with a mixture of everything sounds good to me! Beauty/vlogs/baby stuff etc all in one place!
Missed your vlogs sooooo mutch! For me you can just put it all together, makeup, vlog, baby, getting ready, whatever! Love everything ❤
Happy Birthday Fleur. I pray that whatever you do on this day your birthday that it is filled with adventures, love, laughter, family, friends, and fun. I hope that someday you and i will meet at vidcon or playlist-live in orlando and become great friends.
I’ve been watching your videos for years and you’re amazing Fleur!! Thank you for sharing your life and being so candid and honest. Your love for River is so apparent and such a beautiful thing to see. When you upload it’s like hearing from an old friend, you also look amazing for having a baby a few months ago always gorgeous ❤️
I've missed your vlogs so much Fleur!!! also I wish so so much that you didn't have to apologise and put disclaimers out about how you are choosing to bring up your child - you are River's mum and anyone who thinks they know better and criticise you through the screen are just idiots. Sending so much love and so glad you're having a wonderful time enjoying your little one xxxx
It’s your channel put what you want up! People can see the difference between a beauty video, vlog or a baby video and choose to click on or not. It make sense to put it all on one channel. I like all your content 😊
We support you 100% Fleur! You know what’s best for you and your baby! I love the baby videos and the beauty! So long as you do both I’m happy! I think you’ve got a good mix xxx
Fleur,
You are my favourite influencer. You live out in the country like me, (I'm in the cotswolds near Oxford) and you just make me feel like I'm watching an old friend. Anything you do I will support. You are smashing it! X
I love your channel. I think of it as a beauty AND lifestyle channel. I enjoy your Vlogs into a glimpse of British family life and I love watching your beauty reviews. Naturally, life moves on and makes changes. Its just as enjoyable to watch the journey!
Flour be the best "You" do not worry what others think. If you are being your best you River will be happy and healthy. ❤️
yes to baby videos!! she’s such a cutie it’s great to see how things are changing and any tips you have
My 2 cents. I love your vlogs. With you and Mike I feel like I'm checking in on friends I'll probably never meet. You are my favorite vlogger which is odd I'm sure since I'm way out of your demographic. I'm a 55 YO guy. So not into beauty stuff. Not subscribed to your other channel but suppose I will if you merge. Love the travel stuff which may change with the little one in your lives.
I’ve missed your vlogs! ❤️
Give yourself grace, you are an amazing mommy & you have to do what is best for you and River! I hate that you have to worry about what people will think of you. You are a mama I look to, and I appreciate YOU!
I had a baby very close to you (1st Jan) and personally I love hearing you chat about all things baby cause it gives me a sense of sharing it with someone who is running almost parallel to me! None of my friends have babies so it helps a lot. River is beautiful and you are bossing motherhood!x
I am one of your younger viewers (19) but i have always loved your videos because they seem so real to me.
And i totally love all the baby videos, even though i won't have one myself for a long time hahaha. And do what feels best for you and baby River! I wish you, Mike and the little bug so much love and happines. And when i watch your videos i am so happy for you and Mike. Much much love
Oh my word fleur you are so sweet, just please yourself and do what you want it’s nobody’s business but yours xxxxx
You do you! No to merging the channels. Loved this vlog. It's really nice to see how your day to day routine has changed or rather how you've incorporated little bugs into your routine. Good to have your vlogs back. xx
Fleur, if you are bottle-feeding, don't let the "breastfeeding posse" get to you. ;) My gran had her children in the 1940s & 50s and they were all 10 of them bottle fed. I was bottle fed, and so were all my cousins. There is *nothing* wrong with formula. So don't feel bad. Also, it is *your* channel. You decide what goes on it. You tend to "grow up" even on YT, and so content can change. Why not? I think as long as you still do the beauty videos, people will be happy.
Marleen G. There is nothing wrong with either i have seen no comments from the so called breastfeeding posse and its a bit of an insulting term. I have never heard of a bf mother give a term to a formula feeding mother I just think people need to stop comparing the 2 on both sides.
Calling them the breastfeeding posse is a bit insulting, both are fine. No need to drag anyone
Jennifer, maybe the term was a bit "much", but there is *so* much societal pressure from that side that women who even dare bottle feed are often shunned and judged for no reason.
Marleen G. There's judgement on both sides, women who breastfeed in public are constantly subjected to judgement. Ive not seen anybody judging fleur so far and if they did there would be people springing to her defense. So lets not worry
I am not turning this into a debate, but there is less judgement towards breastfeeding as there is towards bottle feeding. Women at delivery are pushed to breastfeed, not "pushed" to bottle feed; therein lies all the difference. Breastfeeding seems the "preferred" method, and people who don't want to are judged for it, or who can't are judged for it. Whereas breastfeeding is often regarded as "the best" and more natural and what ALL women should do. You don't get that push towards a bottle. And I bet you guys who are protesting so fervently are a liiitle pro breastfeeding, no? ;)
Don’t feel like you need to defend your decisions, they are yours and you know what is right for you and baby. A fed baby is best! You are a wonderful mum and you can see how loved River is.
I love all of your vlogs and love to watch whenever you post. You’re everyday life is most important, so don’t feel pressured to have a certain amount of content, your viewers will be here when you post. Hope you are having a lovely week!
Fleur, I miss your vlogs so muchhhhh 🙏🏻🙏🏻
She’s doing them on her main channel now.
I was watching this feeling so sorry for you when you said about the abuse you'll get for saying you'd stopped breastfeeding. I'm a first time mum to an 11 month old and I felt so much pressure to breastfeed, which I did for 4 months but it just wasn't working with us. Please don't ever feel like you have to say sorry for not breastfeeding. You did 4 months which is amazing and I remember the guilt I felt when I stopped but me and baby are much happier for stopping! I love your videos and am a long time subscriber! Good luck to you! xx
Lucy Gidney can I ask how you switched over to formula? I’m looking at doing the same (my baby is 3 and a half months now) and don’t know whether to just switch, or gradually change one feed at a time or do it even slower and start with doing half of one feed on formula then top her up on me
thegirlinspired I won't lie it was so hard to change to formula, my daughter refused formula and bottles so we tried several different formulas and bottles and in the end my health visitor told me to leave the house and leave my daughter with her dad and for him to stick it out until she eventually took the formula. It took my daughter 6 hours of non stop crying and screaming but eventually she accepted the formula because there was nothing else. Sounds cruel but it was recommended by my health visitor. If you can work it in feed by feed then I would try that first. I tried to mix formula with expressed breast milk which obviously didn't work for my daughter but it might work for your little one. Good luck with it! X
thegirlinspired I hope I can be of some help. I introduced bottles in the form of expressed breastmilk at around 3 months. Thankfully he took to the Avent (natural) bottles. I gave him one bottle of expressed breastmilk a day and breastfed him the rest of the time. By about 5 months he was on bottles completely and then at 10 months I introduced one bottle of formula a day and he didn't notice the difference. Every baby is different. You may have to try a few things before you find what works for you. All the best xx
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A vlog today is such a treat. I would love to see a vlog a week if you can manage. So glad to see the pups. I would want to sleep with Piglet every night too. I am glad to see that she still gets spoiled a bit! :)
It makes me so sad to see you are so worried about what you are saying regards to dieting/baby feeding/sleeping with your dogs. I hope that the community here won't judge you for your decisions (especially on your vlog channel). But I'm very happy to see you doing vlogs again! They are as fab as ever, looking forward to more 😊😊
It’s so horrible to see mothers bringing other mothers down, we should be supporting each other. Fleur you’re doing a great job.
Except for when she is vacationing in the U.A.E, where people get their passports confiscated and tortured and worked to death. She's game for that.
Don't apologize! We love you Fleur. I think keeping the channels separate is still a good idea. You never know when River gets bigger. It might get easier to vlog more often. I'm sure there will be seasons.
Her hat is SO cute. So nice to see another vlog! I thoroughly enjoy seeing baby stuff even though I have no kids and am far from having them. Share what you want and I’m sure we will all love to see them 😊
Don’t stress yourself about the content. I’m happy to see anything from you. Your life changed, so did your content.
Be kind to yourself!! You're doing an amazing job with a tiny human and working on top- remember a lot of mammies have up to a year off! You do you. I have been that mammy exhausted and crying over spilt breastmilk- I choose formula feeding for me and my baby and NEVER looked back. A fed baby is a happy baby, whatever way that happens, just embrace the tiny snuggles. I love the baby updates let you're channel grow with you. Big love to you and Mike! X x
Would definitely love to see baby updates on the vlog channel! Fleur you are an amazing woman, person, and mother, trust your instincts and don’t listen to any negativity. You are River’s mum but you’re still Fleur so never feel guilty for making choices that suit your own individual family. ❤️❤️
oh wow! We've missed you Fleur! Good to see you back :)
I love watching all kinds of videos, I tend to like baby videos more because I have a son who's about a month younger than river so it's nice to see tips, routines etc xx
I had a baby in February so I enjoy watching anything that includes River! It's hard not to feel judged by others when you have a baby. Mine currently cries a lot and loves being held, everyone especially strangers always have something to say! You just have to take it with a pinch of salt or choose to ignore it! You're doing amazingly!x
Oh Fleur, wee River has beautiful eyelashes! ! Yes to merging your channels so all your videos are in the same place!! AND most importantly it is nobody elses business how River is fed, as long as she is fed and happy that is all that matters!! Xx
Oh I do love you Fleur! I've been watching you for years and you are consistently a level head to watch.
And 50's Fleur! Great to see a vlog and do what feels right for you and your family.
Longtime viewer, first time commenter. I think you are such a wonderful person Fleur and I love your channel and content. You are the most responsible and thoughtful person on RUclips that I have come across. Much love to you and your darling daughter!
This was so lovely. You are a super woman and a super mum Fleur. Please don't ever think you're bad at doing vlogs...that is pure rubbish.
"No Pain, No Champagne"..too funny :)
Certainly all pleasure watching this video. Thank you :)
I don’t pay attention to the different channels - I subscribe to both and just watch all new videos when they come in. Baby content is my favorite since I’m also a mom
Hi Fleur, I’ve been watching your channel for several years now, IMO this was one of your best, you seem like your the happiest ever. I’m very happy for you.
Please don't give up on this channel! Even tough you don't vlog that much anymore, i still love it when a little vlog pops up every now and then :-) Xx
Also, how beautiful you were after putting on your makeup in that vintage looking shirt/dress at around 14:22 with those wavy hair OMG flawless!
Yes to one channel and more baby/mom content! And regarding breastfeeding, don't worry about what people will say. You know what's best for River and yourself. That's all that matters.
I’m so impressed how you handle your schedule, working and raising a young baby, go Fleur!
I love the baby content Fleur, it’s so nice to see how amazingly well you’re doing. Sending loads of love and ignore the trolls that post negative stuff, you’re little River’s mummy not them xxx
Such a cute vlog!! Lovey seeing you be a mummy and also looking glam and being in London. Do whatever suits you and your family!! X
It’s so awesome to see you as a mommy! You’re amazing!! Thank you for the vlog. I enjoy watching you so much! Do what’s easiest for you with your channels! I’ll watch both or just one!
Keep the baby content coming! I love it
Yes!! I agree! :)
Hey Fleur, really nice to share your day again. You just do you, and I will be happy to come along for the ride. xc
I have to say, it’s so nice to see your vlogs again! I like both beauty and baby content and I don’t think you can choose one or the other. I think your videos might be a bit mixed content now but that’s just a true reflection of how life is for you at the moment so that’s why I’m enjoying the content - it’s really interesting to see how life has changed for you. ☺️
I've been doing the 5.2 diet Fleur and really enjoying it and it's meant to be really good for your health and people have such good results. Your life and baby Fleur you decide if you continue breastfeeding or not you've given her the best start. loved the vlog 😘😘
Fleur, my baby is the same age as River and we’ve just switched to majority bottle feeding and I was riddled with guilt and worry about it - but he’s so happy and thriving so that’s all that matters. Love following your motherhood journey
I love your videos. All of them. Love seeing a peek into your life and catching up on your life a little bit. Thanks for sharing.
I love the baby content and that's coming from someone who never plans to have kids! It's kind of nice to see actually, even though I'm not the maternal type, seeing how you are as a mother, how you dress her etc seems very similar to how I think I would be if I ever did have kids. I probably wouldn't watch every baby specific video as it isn't relevant to me but it's really nice to see her and to see you so happy as you move into this new chapter.
Love your vlogs so much! My favourite notification to receive! Lots of love to you, mike, river and 🐶🐶🐶🐱🐱 xx
No judgement. Ever. You're awesome!! Your channel, you do whatever you're feeling. I love it all.
I love the baby and the beauty videos, I enjoy watching you as I find you easy to relate too as we are the same age and are lovers of beauty and both mothers. Keep doing what you’re doing, both sides (mum and beauty) are brilliant! X
my organised little mind loves youtubers who have seperate channels for vlogging & regular videos. I just think it keeps things more organised & easier to find videos that way x
We love you Fleur, please don’t worry about judgemental comments! Parenting is tough enough without everyone judging. Just be confident in your decisions 😘 Loved this vlog! Love seeing your life now xx
Fleur, most of us that have been watching you for years (personally for me 6 or 7 years), are now in our late 20's and either have a baby or in my case are 35 weeks along. It's time to merge your channel and include baby/mommy things. We love this new chapter of your life and honestly I think we will all connect better. Much love 😘
I think if you feel you want to put it all on one channel...go for it! Anything to make life easier as a mum. I do feel for you worrying about diets/feeding etc , you shouldn’t have to consider others do just what right for you xx
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I love your baby content! I discovered your channels watching nursery tours while pregnant. I watched your videos while in the hospital with my little none and they were so comforting! Go River for being a champ with her shots!
1 vote from this viewer to merge the channels. Years ago I came here for the beauty and now I’m all about the vlogs. If I’m limited on time I just scroll down till I find a vlog, so surely those that just want beauty can do the same. But you do what’s right for you and what’s easier for you now you have different priorities. You clearly research and make informed, rational decisions and your viewers appreciate you for that. And also because of that, you should feel comfortable to share more without the judgement.
Would love to see more baby updates/baby stuff related! Don’t have children myself but I find watching them SO therapeutic!!!x
I just love all your videos Fleur especially your vlogs, so great to see one again! Im 40, what ever content you want to do to suit yourself ill watch...even the baby stuff and my son is 17 haha! Your doing fantastic job of baby River from what I can see, dont worry about your decisions pleasing everyone they are not you and in your shoes. Just do what makes life easier for yourself xx
I've always enjoyed how your channels have been pretty split between beauty, and lifestyle. And as your lifestyle changes, your second channel content changes. We like watching Fleur, and Fleur's life. And Fleur has had a baby, therefore Fleur's life revolves around a baby and your content reflects that, and we enjoy it, I think.
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I love the baby/ mother content and love the vlogs. I switched to bottle fed for my you babies around the same age and you just have to do what best for your family it’s a personal choice and no need to explain xo
Would love see baby updates and more mom/baby videos! Doesn't matter which channel but merging makes total sense to me!
It is a beautiful transformation into a mother and you sound healthy and happy so don't know why anyone's worried. Nothing wrong with fasting either. I grew up with it so it's not strange at all to me and it's great for your body. It's cleansing and healing. So is breastfeeding so it seems like a natural transition to me. And you seem stronger and more yourself than ever! Keep it up you are a great mom!
So great to see you vlogging Fleur! I know it’s easier said than done but try not to worry about judgement about your choices. As a nursing mom, I’d love to hear your tips for weaning. I’m not planning on weaning right away but when I go back to work I probably will. I acknowledge the freedom that moms of bottle fed babies have and have zero judgement of those who do! If I had to go back to work as early as you did, I would’ve done the same. I’ll be fully off work for a year.
Love your honesty....Don’t worry about anyone else’s opinions.....You do you ❤️ I personally like seeing both the beauty and baby updates Xxx
Don’t let other people’s comments get to you. You do you!! Every baby and mom is different.
I really love your vlogs! More than your beauty video, but I watch it all anyways because you're a wonderful person and your videos are very entertaining!
Don't explain your choices
Wow Fleur fabulous blog. Feel we have got the old Fleur back. Really enjoying seeing snippets of adorable River. Please keep them coming. You are looking amazing btw. 😘xx
Breastfeeding is a choice! People should get that! Some cant or dont want to breastfeed and that is ok. Some want to do it and that is ok too. Choice!
love how she manages everything and is so humble about it
I watch all your videos for you not for beauty, in which I am not even interested anymore. love your positivity and your humor
You’ve got to do what’s best for you and your baby! Not what other people think you should be doing!! You look gorgeous and you’re doing a great job as a mom 😘
Hi Fleur! Please make content you enjoy filming and feel passionate about. Of course this will change over time and that’s great. Love watching you and your family. Thank you for another wonderful video xx
Oh Fleur do not worry, we who love you understand and support you. ❤️ These are your decisions ! Especially regarding to formula feeding, do not feel presured or feel bad !!! I know the feeling, as I have managed to breastfeed for first few weeks, it got really bad, as I had post baby depression and breastfeeding was true nightmare for me. Did not sleep for these weeks, was real wreck.....It hit me like rocks as I did not plan to give my baby formula and breastfeed for as long as my baby would want it, but life is full of surprises. I think is most important that both mama and baby are happy, sleeping well and eating well, regardless if its breastmilk or formula 🙏❤️
Happy 30th birthday Fleur. I hope and pray that you have fantastically magical birthday today.
Don't feel bad about anything Fleur, you are an amazing mom, youtuber and person.
You’re a fantastic mum, Fleur! You do you girl. As a soon to be new mom, I vote yes to baby updates! 😊
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I love your vlogs and your regular content and don't mind watching on both channels, but you do what feels right for you. Little River is a gem, such a happy and content baby 😊. Thanks for sharing your day with us!
Hey ya, just wanna say I lost my mum about a month ago (she has been ill for long) and I kept myself busy with a lot of stuff. I love watching your videos and told myself I need to catch up on your videos. I tried a few times and I just couldn't get pass the few mins. But today I finally sat down and watched your full vlog. It made me so happy just to hear your bubbly voice and honest opinions about things. I don't know where I am getting at but I just wanna say you might be feeling really insecure about a lot of things after giving birth. But your honest true self just made a person day. Omg does it even make sense. Hahaha. Look forward to more vlogs from you! :)
I know it must be ‘easier said than done’ but seriously don’t worry about those that feel the need to leave negative comments. You are a mum and it’s your choice how to feed or bring up your baby no one else’s opinions matter. Regarding the dieting it’s your body you do what you feel is right for you!
Just because you put yourself on the internet doesn’t give anyone the right to be negative and really other people’s opinions are irrelevant. I hate how other people/mums put other mums down. Your life your choice! Loving the vlog x
I JUST WANNA SAY! IT'S YOUR LIFE DO WHAT YOU WANT! AND YOUR DOING GREAT XX