That comfort nursing is the hardest to stop. Your family and home is beautiful. I hope you all will be able to resolve the issues with the cracking. Our inspector saved us from the first house we made an offer on that had moisture creeping in one of the walls. All houses have defects but it’s so frustrating when you aren’t aware of them up from to see if it’s something you can live with or be willing to fix.
Don't feel guilty, as a black women our breastfeeding rates are SO LOW! you're almost at 2 years that is AMAZING!!!!!! You are a champ, you've done more than most are able to. No guilt girl.
How old is the house? New builds can take up to seven years to settle. Also, the soil in Louisiana especially southern Louisiana is very moist which does affect settlement. If the home is not a new build and was gutted and remodeled the new drywall will and trimming will crack as it adjust to the humidity fluctuations in the house. Lastly, you can purchase a leveler at home depot to see how plumb the floors and walls are and contact a foundation specialist to inspect the foundation.
My family moved into an apartment with those same vertical cracks & in the master bedroom under the windowsill you can clearly see outside🤯🤯 i would love to see a video on what to look out for when searching for a new home!!❤️
Consistency is hard but the important thing is to try. Oh I remember those days! My daughter nursed until she was three!!! I think you just need to decide when you're done. There's no easy way to get them to stop.
Yes it’s no easy way I stop when my baby was 7months. How I did it was everyday I feed him one feeding less so I will not get engorged and it won’t be so traumatizing for him and after a week I was done
Check the laws in your city. You may be able to sue for the foundation damage for nondisclosure of either 1. The assessor 2. Realtor 3. The seller... Don't let too much more time go by Good luck!
For weaning I wouldn’t put too much pressure on yourself. When she’s ready to wean she’ll stop asking for it as much. But if you want to really wean her without waiting too long since you said you have business to take care of you just have to do it cold turkey. Basically just telling her no when she asks & telling her she can’t have anymore boobies/milkies whatever she calls it. Offer water or something else to see if she’ll take it. I had to do it this way with my son because we were breastfeeding at 2 1/2 years old & nothing else worked. It’s awesome you guys have made it this far❤️
This is literally a day in my life with my kids 😆. Congratulations on your new home (me and hubby bought our first new home too when all this C-19 stuff first began to arise back in April) !
Document all of the problems in the house and talk to a lawyer about suing your builder. There is a statute of limitations involved so you have to get on it. If the house is not new, review your inspection report to see if these problems were documented. Act judiciously to preserve your rights.
Nursing. Oh boy thats tough. Honestly, I just had to cold turkey it. Lol. However, I introduced the bottle as well early on, ( i breastfed and pump n dump) so it was a lil easier. You can do it. You got this mommy.
Love the blog idea so far! Very true about looking at the foundation and details before committing to a house. They can look so appealing on the outside and the way it is staged with furniture.
As far as weaning Lavender: my kids all took a long time to wean themselves. I didn’t realize this at the time, but when I looked back, I saw that each time-although it was unplanned-I went away for a weekend, and when I came back: the baby was done! So hopefully u have some super loving relatives nearby that u can leave the kids with, and u and hubby can get away for a weekend. 2 birds, one stone!!
Honestly it was hard to stop nursing since I was at home and my son was 2 as well. He would nurse to go to sleep and in the morning. For me the only thing that help was time and spending time away when I took a part time job.
Each child is different. My first two weaned themselves by the time they were one. My third child was very clingy and I had to wean him at 2 1/2. They are all lactose sensitive so I ended up giving him lactose free milk with a teaspoon of vanilla creamer. I know that sounds really weird when you say it, but it’s the closest thing I could get to have breast milk taste, or at least how mine tasted. By that age he was only nursing, like you said, when he was needing comfort or when he was taking a nap, or going to sleep at night. The nighttime feeding was the last one to go. I hope this helps a little. The struggle is real! 🌺
I have 4 kids too and this is so similar to my daily routine. My daughter is 19 months and also still nursing with no end in sight. She's so persistent 😫 So when you figure something out on how to wean her please share 🤣
I admire you! Bless your life girl. Hope all goes well with you all with the house. I had the same issues. Yes you have foundation issues. The eating struggle is real! My kids were so picky I wanted to cry. Before I had kids I was like.. they gone eat what I cook and that's it! Ha! My son only Ate French fries.. and still only has a 5 menu diet and he is 19! Yep! Love you
When I stopped nursing my son he was 10 months. My mom would keep him while I worked so he was partially bottle fed sonit was pretty easy. She seem pretty persistent, lol. You might have to go cold turkey and she will not like it. Just keep offering a bottle. She will eventually take it.
For fitness videos that are quick but always challenging, check out the popular RUclips exercise gurus: Chloe Ting, MadFit, Blogilates (Cassie), and Pamela Reif. But you look fantastic anyway! Love that you’re gonna try vlogmas.
Sorry, I'm catching up on your videos! I'm an essential worker. Lavender 🥰 The house is settling which causes the foundation to do that. My parents house did the same thing however, home owners insurance took care of the cracks except for the ones in the garage. They considered them as "mother nature" events & be sure to take pictures.
Love the vlog! Oeh the nursing..I feel you. My daughter turned 2 in september and was is stillll not ready to stop. We are down to 3 times a day though..
To get my daughter off, I researched & somewhere saw this LOL...felt bad but I lied & told my daughter I was sick🤒 she was 22 months & bit me one too many times! I know that wasn’t right but I was thankful it did work
Breastfeeding: when your child has started to consume solid foods that is the time to stop breastfeeding. It then becomes just a soothing mechanism like a pacifier or a blanket.
That comfort nursing is the hardest to stop.
Your family and home is beautiful. I hope you all will be able to resolve the issues with the cracking. Our inspector saved us from the first house we made an offer on that had moisture creeping in one of the walls. All houses have defects but it’s so frustrating when you aren’t aware of them up from to see if it’s something you can live with or be willing to fix.
Don't feel guilty, as a black women our breastfeeding rates are SO LOW! you're almost at 2 years that is AMAZING!!!!!! You are a champ, you've done more than most are able to. No guilt girl.
Yeah I agree with you! People would ask ewh when are you going to stop.
I totally agree. No guilt needed. You are a rockstar. So proud of you.
How old is the house? New builds can take up to seven years to settle. Also, the soil in Louisiana especially southern Louisiana is very moist which does affect settlement. If the home is not a new build and was gutted and remodeled the new drywall will and trimming will crack as it adjust to the humidity fluctuations in the house. Lastly, you can purchase a leveler at home depot to see how plumb the floors and walls are and contact a foundation specialist to inspect the foundation.
Why do you remind me of Julia roberts ? 🤔😍
Yes! The voice , accent and facial features
She reminds me of Meghan Markle.
My family moved into an apartment with those same vertical cracks & in the master bedroom under the windowsill you can clearly see outside🤯🤯 i would love to see a video on what to look out for when searching for a new home!!❤️
So glad to have you back on RUclips!!! So excited for Vlogmas!
Your boys are so handsome and mav has gotten so big omg! and lav is soooo beautiful
Consistency is hard but the important thing is to try. Oh I remember those days! My daughter nursed until she was three!!! I think you just need to decide when you're done. There's no easy way to get them to stop.
Yes it’s no easy way I stop when my baby was 7months. How I did it was everyday I feed him one feeding less so I will not get engorged and it won’t be so traumatizing for him and after a week I was done
Glad you’re back🤗, kids getting so big and they’re so cute. Looks like a beautiful house, too bad about the issues, hope they get resolved😊
Check the laws in your city. You may be able to sue for the foundation damage for nondisclosure of either 1. The assessor 2. Realtor 3. The seller... Don't let too much more time go by Good luck!
Livin the life!! Yes on the new home buying video!💟💟💟 hope to see you daily if it works for you! Peace and happiness to you and yours!
For weaning I wouldn’t put too much pressure on yourself. When she’s ready to wean she’ll stop asking for it as much. But if you want to really wean her without waiting too long since you said you have business to take care of you just have to do it cold turkey. Basically just telling her no when she asks & telling her she can’t have anymore boobies/milkies whatever she calls it. Offer water or something else to see if she’ll take it. I had to do it this way with my son because we were breastfeeding at 2 1/2 years old & nothing else worked. It’s awesome you guys have made it this far❤️
Your baby pulled up like she was at the drive thru. The baby is a blessing!
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Literally just referenced that in my last vlog! 🤣🤣🤣
Look at these cute 🥰 kids!
I’m officially OLD.. Liam still eats only PB&J sandwiches 😩😂😂😂😂😂 gotta love him 💕! And baby Lav is getting sooo big !!
This is literally a day in my life with my kids 😆. Congratulations on your new home (me and hubby bought our first new home too when all this C-19 stuff first began to arise back in April) !
Great Mom!
All I have to say is..... it’s the real ness of parenthood and life for me. Thank you for being so authentic and showing the real with the kiddos....
Document all of the problems in the house and talk to a lawyer about suing your builder. There is a statute of limitations involved so you have to get on it. If the house is not new, review your inspection report to see if these problems were documented. Act judiciously to preserve your rights.
I loved every minute!!! So glad to see you and your beautiful family
Nursing. Oh boy thats tough. Honestly, I just had to cold turkey it. Lol. However, I introduced the bottle as well early on, ( i breastfed and pump n dump) so it was a lil easier. You can do it. You got this mommy.
Love the blog idea so far! Very true about looking at the foundation and details before committing to a house. They can look so appealing on the outside and the way it is staged with furniture.
As far as weaning Lavender: my kids all took a long time to wean themselves. I didn’t realize this at the time, but when I looked back, I saw that each time-although it was unplanned-I went away for a weekend, and when I came back: the baby was done!
So hopefully u have some super loving relatives nearby that u can leave the kids with, and u and hubby can get away for a weekend. 2 birds, one stone!!
Lavender is so precious. It looks so hard to say no to her.
Thank you 😘 It is! 😩
Honestly it was hard to stop nursing since I was at home and my son was 2 as well. He would nurse to go to sleep and in the morning. For me the only thing that help was time and spending time away when I took a part time job.
Welcome back! I'd love to see a video of your home buying experience.
You should try popsugar fitness or blogilates. I really enjoy both of their pages especially popsugar.
Please do a video for first time homebuyers
Yess please do a video on home buying. I’m trying to buy a house
Each child is different. My first two weaned themselves by the time they were one. My third child was very clingy and I had to wean him at 2 1/2. They are all lactose sensitive so I ended up giving him lactose free milk with a teaspoon of vanilla creamer. I know that sounds really weird when you say it, but it’s the closest thing I could get to have breast milk taste, or at least how mine tasted. By that age he was only nursing, like you said, when he was needing comfort or when he was taking a nap, or going to sleep at night. The nighttime feeding was the last one to go. I hope this helps a little. The struggle is real! 🌺
Yes a video on home buying, please.
Just got off work this was the perfect wind down, I love the vlogs😍
Thank you for tuning in ☺️💜
I’d love to see a video on first time home buying
I have 4 kids too and this is so similar to my daily routine. My daughter is 19 months and also still nursing with no end in sight. She's so persistent 😫 So when you figure something out on how to wean her please share 🤣
I admire you! Bless your life girl. Hope all goes well with you all with the house. I had the same issues. Yes you have foundation issues. The eating struggle is real! My kids were so picky I wanted to cry. Before I had kids I was like.. they gone eat what I cook and that's it! Ha! My son only Ate French fries.. and still only has a 5 menu diet and he is 19! Yep! Love you
When I stopped nursing my son he was 10 months. My mom would keep him while I worked so he was partially bottle fed sonit was pretty easy. She seem pretty persistent, lol. You might have to go cold turkey and she will not like it. Just keep offering a bottle. She will eventually take it.
She is so likable. I truly enjoyed this vlog and can’t wait to watch the next one😍😍
For fitness videos that are quick but always challenging, check out the popular RUclips exercise gurus: Chloe Ting, MadFit, Blogilates (Cassie), and Pamela Reif. But you look fantastic anyway! Love that you’re gonna try vlogmas.
HEY FAMILY 🎉
I LOVE WATCHING YOUR CHANNEL
Sorry, I'm catching up on your videos! I'm an essential worker. Lavender 🥰 The house is settling which causes the foundation to do that. My parents house did the same thing however, home owners insurance took care of the cracks except for the ones in the garage. They considered them as "mother nature" events & be sure to take pictures.
What happened when it was appraised, did the company not see this stuff? Just curious.
Love the vlog! Oeh the nursing..I feel you. My daughter turned 2 in september and was is stillll not ready to stop. We are down to 3 times a day though..
To get my daughter off, I researched & somewhere saw this LOL...felt bad but I lied & told my daughter I was sick🤒 she was 22 months & bit me one too many times! I know that wasn’t right but I was thankful it did work
I love the vlog! This is too cute!
Look at jealuh majette video on how to quit
Hi, love the idea to vlog!
I nursed for 1 1/2 years. I went away for a weekend without my son, to start letting the milk dry up. And just had to stick to it.
Have you thought of getting an inspector to look at it for you?
Your daughter’s name is Lavender? I love her name.
Put coffee on your breast and she will not like the taste. I know it sounds mean but a friend had to do that for her son to stop and it worked.
Click so fast
Breastfeeding: when your child has started to consume solid foods that is the time to stop breastfeeding. It then becomes just a soothing mechanism like a pacifier or a blanket.