I'm normally a silent viewer but I just wanted to say congratulations! I'm so happy you have an amazing support system behind you. Make sure to get some rest and eat some delicious food.
I so agree with that. A good mother-in-law can really be helpful. I don't have any children but for my nieces and nephews I try to make things better for them. It's all about the love a family.
I was so excited to see you today! Thank you for making us a part of your family! It’s such an honor and a joy! We love the Firefly family! You are all loved and prayed for! Hang in there momma!❤️☺️🙏🏼
It is so nice to have so much family make a fuss over a fourth baby. That is very rare. It's beautiful to celebrate every single new life in the family as if it is your first because each child is special and a wonderful gift from God! What a blessing to you
Pray baby has no issues with colic! My first girl (also an induction, about 9 lbs 4 oz, big head! 🙄), had colic, and her first 3 months were rough! Misery for her and us from 5 or 6 pm to midnight EVERY NIGHT! Poor her and us, new parents! Anyway, it passed, though sleeping and bedtime were difficult on and off. She's 30 now and teaches Biology! 😊 Baby #2, also big and an induction, was a good sleeper -- a big blessing!
Absolutely loved being able to see little Baby Firefly at the end. And it's obvious that your husband is not the only parent madly in love with their baby! Enjoy this time with him because it goes so fast, as you well know.
This is my unique take on newborns and it only lasts a couple of weeks. 1. Newborns have the the best smell! I spent hours smelling my babies. Just like an animals. 2. And this is weird until you do it. Newborns breathe differently. Instead of normal respiration, they take little puffs. If you put your cheek near their nose, you'll feel puffs. Yes I know very odd. But it only lasts for a few weeks. I loved! this time
If you are near Dallas, you should look into seeing Mayte the Womb Doula for an appointment once you are 40 days postpartum (I can help you reach her if you are interested since several of the search links aren’t updated). She does closing of the hips (the hips tilt during pregnancy and it’s traditional in other countries to check to make sure they went back after baby is born to keep the pelvis healthy and help prevent bladder leaks) and puts organs back in place, including prolapses. It’s all noninvasive and she is a wealth of knowledge since she was trained in this special care from childhood. She also breaks up scar tissue and can make sure there is no scar tissue damage from your epidurals or previous c-section. I drive 2 hours to see her.
Epidural scar tissue???? I wonder if that is why I have a little bit pain in my back where my epidural went it??? It’s been 5 years and I can still feel “something” there every now and then. Maybe I’m not crazy that it’s from the epidural????
Yes! Most of that pain is scar tissue. Mine actually spread out to my ribs and for 7 years it caused my rib to pullout of place and severe muscle tension every couple of months, despite chiropractic care. After Mayte broke the scar tissue I have had no more issues with that area, despite gardening, caring my 3 year old, and being pregnant.
No problem! I try to share as much as I can. My last two births were traumatic, resulting in PTSD and I like helping others. My first c-section caused traumatic scaring, which is actually one of to e reason my first VBAC attempt failed after 4 days of labor, 12 hours of pushing, and the last 9 or so of those hours his head being at the exit point. The scar tissue was on many organs and kept the left side of my uterus from fully expanding, so he stayed on the right side, and the right side scar tissue blocked his shoulder from descending. So, I had scar tissue aggressively broken in February, plus my bladder prolapse was fixed, and since getting pregnancy in April she has broken the adhesions on my uterus as it expands. All without surgery and just extreme work through the abdomen. A pelvic floor therapist will go in vaginally and check my cervix for scaring (since traumatic scars spread) and see where I have weaknesses in my pelvic floor.
I have been learning about the Chinese pist partim tradition of confinement. Getting in help no visiting or going out at all, plenty of rest and nourishing meals etc... sounds like a precious bonding and healing time that most western mum's don't get these days as we love oir have to be, busy
Love love love and more love to all of you . Baby is adorable. Enjoy all the family that are there to celebrate with you. Take good care of yourself PLEASE💖
Blessings for your new son! As a former DFW girl, I understand the heat. So glad your families are there to share in your joy and support you. Again many blessings
Hardest thing for a busy mom to do? Let go and let others fill in all the blanks-laundry, cleaning, reading to the kids, cooking, especially the tasks we enjoy. It's harder than you think! Your family will appreciate you letting go. Your job is to rest and watch all the tv/RUclips/screens you can, feed your sweet boy and snuggle with him. Thanks for the update. Stay well!
Hi, honey. Don't worry- you will be back to your energetic self soon!.Right now, your rest and recovery is most important. One thing my mother told me which stuck was: when that baby sleeps, YOU sleep! I found these real words of wisdom, as unfortunately, we did not have the support system you are so lucky to have! So glad things are going well- Baby FF will settle in, too, as you know, and will fit right in as a new member of Team Firefly! And if no one told you yet, Baby looks just like Little Brother from the back! The shape of his head, those adorable little ears...so cute!! You do look tired, but very happy. God bless! Much love from CT!
Aww. My heart melted at the end when you lifted your baby up for a cuddle. Such a look of pure love on your face. 💕 I'm so happy that you have a lot of support and can relax and enjoy your baby and recover from the delivery. Your mother in law sounds like a real treasure. You have the most beautiful eyes and smile. Greetings from Brisbane in Queensland Australia.
Something I figured out with my third (the 32 week emergency c-section) that I wish I would've known with the first two (they were rough as well) and my multiple losses - when your body starts to aggressively glue it's self back together, have two tennis or racquet balls that you keep in a plastic bag in the refrigerator. When you feel like your back, hips, ect are getting too sore, get one out, and use it to massage your joints. It hurts like a bugger at first, but eventually it will ease the pain (subsequently it also helps with sports injuries as well). Keeping them cold helps with inflammation and that Metroplex heat that we all forget about until the end of July when it turns on like a blast furnace. Rest where you can, and breathe
Love, love, this video. I think you look wonderful and content even though you are exhausted. Your baby boy is so precious, thank you for showing him to us at the end of the video. My youngest is in her 20's but I still have sweet memories all of those cuddly times. I remember one rainy night after I had my first baby, sitting in the rocking chair nursing her and thinking to my self that life doesn't get any sweeter than this! Makes me tear up just thinking about it now. Newborn time is such a mixture of emotions, all amazing in their own way. I wish you love, peace, happiness, and joy in all the days to come. Get lots of rest so you can heal and recover. 🥰
"Hello, and welcome back to my channel. My name is Chana, and here, I make videos all about my life as an Orthodox Jewish homeschooling mother of FOUR!" Confession: Everytime you start your videos, I say your opening line along with you. Today, I did the same: "...homeschooling mother of three!" And, of course, caught myself - it's no longer three, it's FOUR! Old habits die hard! I am over the moon about your new arrival and am overjoyed for you and your family. Congratulations!!
You deserve to get some decent rest now. It's lovely to know you are surrounded with love and support. Watching you put little baby on your shoulder makes me broody.
I must say, you are glowing! The peaceful observant way you live your life must be so comforting to Baby Firefly. I have enjoyed ALL of your videos over the past couple of years. I love the imaginative ways you educate your school aged children. I love the Costco hauls! My parents, who are Orthodox & also keep kosher, do a monthly Costco haul! I wish you blessings on this Shabbat, and every day. You're amazing. Beautifully glowing! PS: In Connecticut, it's 90° with 70% humidity! 🍷🍞🕯🙏🍼♥️✡🇮🇱
Channah you are so sweet! I'm so glad your families and friends have rallied to help you and Mr. Firefly move through these first days with 3 active children. Something ii just love about the Orthodox Jewish community is how close your community is and how much support they provide! Clearly the practice of all your traditions provides such a wonderful bond in your faith! The world could use real community right now like you have! You are such a blessing! 🙏🏼🧁💗
Bless your heart for making us a video when you’re so tired. Happy to hear that things are going well and that you have a great support system. Take care of yourself!
I have a question If the new baby at 9'4 pounds was the smallestb How heavy was the largest? I'm in awe! Congratulations 👏🎉P.S.- I'm sorry if I have forgotten
Congratulations Chana to your beautiful baby boy. I hope you recovery is going to go well and the Brit milah will go well. I hope you will have a wonderful time with your family and welcoming this new life into your lives, and that his future will be bright and blessing to his parents.
So great to see you, Chana!! What a joy! I am a mom of 3. My youngest is 9. Hearing you speak, really brings me back to those days. So much happiness...yet not the easiest. Being a mom is hard work!! Love & blessings to your family! 💙
Yes, it’s all about survival. It’s totally heartwarming to hear about your being surrounded and lifted up by the love and help and excitement of your family as you shift into your life as parents of four. So many blessings!!
The bris is soon! So exciting! ❤ try some raspberry tea postpartum for healing. It's wonderful. I love how family is helping! Mazel Tov and enjoy all the cuddles!
We had no family, it worked. After my 6 week leave, I had to go back to work.we worked opposite hours, we did not see too much of each other. I worked every other weekend, so it wasn’t that bad. You are so lucky to have family, we did have good friends. Did I miss baby’s name, or are you saving it for bris. We went to one once, for my boys I walked down to newborn nursery at the wrong time. I cried too,one of my nurse friends was going by, she calmed me down. When we went to a neighbors bris, I was trying to be late, I knew my husband would feel the pain. He did, he had to go outside at the hotel and get some air. His question to me was”why”, All I could think of was cleanliness and possibly Jesus had a bris. congrats again.💜💐✌🏻
So happy that all is going well for you, baby and family. Hospitals do a wonderful job but there's no place like home. Lovely I'm sure to just have some alone time with your little boy ♥ .
It's great you have your village around you to support your post partum journey. Having a mother in law that is supportive is gold. Best wishes to everyone New baby, older siblings, mama , papa and extended family are in my prayers.
The sight at the end with you so lovingly look at baby was priceless. Truly happy for you to have so many helping hands to allow you to rest, and I'm sure baby is loving all the cuddling as well as your husband. Thank you for these wonderful updates Chana 🙏
the end got me i actully cried its so wonderful seeing the love in your eyes for your baby. i hope you have a blessed day loving on all your little joys.
Chana I am so happy that you and baby boy are both doing well, you look fantastic! I am glad you all are enjoying special family time and that sweet baby. I can't wait to hear his name (hopefully?). Enjoy making some precious memories, and God bless. ❤❤
Chana, I admire you so much. It's so wonderful having help after childbirth, so I'm glad you have the support. That is priceless, especially when you have other children. It's the best time, as tiring as it can be. I know father's love their daughters, but, with THREE sons now, Mr. Firefly must be over the moon..such a mitzvah! We all love and wish you the best; you're doing fabulous, and, baby is just delicious! 🤗 Enjoy every minute; many blessings to you all. 🙏🏻💙🌹 Rosemarie 💖
So glad you and Baby Firefly are resting now. I just returned home from a visit with my brother in Frisco, TX. Wow! Talk about hot!! Rest up and take care.
You have an amazing support system, there's nothing like family. It's terrible hot in Texas, I lived there in 83-85. My oldest son was born in FT. Worth.
Your family makes my heart sing! I can actually feel the joy and love that is surrounding your precious family. It makes me feel like the world may be ok after all! God Bless you!!
I myself have been on a journey with my fertility after my miscarriage in March. You videos really help keep me going. I love learning, and I always learn something or a new way of thinking/ of view on a subject. Thank you for being so open with us and including us in your live. Congratulations on your new bundle of joy. BTW my mother inlaw (type one diabetic) is now obsessed with Magic Spoon, all because I saw it in your videos (😉She used you discount code).
Hi Chana 🤗. Sounds like a great support system which is wonderful. Nice that you can get some rest, nothing like family to take care of helping run the household. Rest and Enjoy 🥰
I get so happy when I see you have anew upload but with new baby Firefly it is even more exciting. The look in your face when you lifted him up on your should was so very beautiful. Together, Perfection.👩🍼
Chana I'm so glad that things are going well and that your husband's family could come be with you.. I think self care IS survival! lol! You are being good to your self (as is your family) and THAT is SO important. Mazal Tov!!
Hiya, Oh Chana I am so happy to hear that all is going well. I can totally understand the tiredness but am glad your little boy is sleeping well at the moment to give you all some much needed rest. It sounds wonderful to have family around to take care of everything. Please continue to take it easy and whilst I love seeing videos of you and what you've been up to, I totally understand if you don't keep to a schedule over the next few months.
I am glad you just let everyone help you during this transition. And it is joyous for your family and friends to do this for you and your new baby boy!
I'm so happy for you and your beautiful family. My boys are all grown up, but looking back I definitely did not give myself the self care that I should have. I'm so glad you have your family around you so that you can take the time you need to recover and spend this precious time with your sweet little Firefly. If my sons and daughter's in law ever have children, I hope they'll allow me to wait on them hand and foot while they recover. Sending you all the best wishes.
So happy your getting the support you need and I love the unity that you hv with all your family it is very special to see and feel part of , your kids are really blessed to have you as their mum, their dad as their dad and hv each of the family members in their lives . Baby looks so adorable from what we can see thanks for sharing that . With my first child I couldn’t even call him by his name till he was a month had his bris and pidyon haben on the same day which was really hard so hope baby firefly has his bris on time so nice some of the family are coming to it very special . Keep well all of you .
Thanks for the update! I remember my daughter was about a week PP came running into my room. Crying saying she was selfish for having her daughter. (Naive single mom) Hormones got the best of her. She calmed down, and my 9 year old granddaughter is awesome!
Thrilled to hear you're getting the TLC and rest you need and that you and Baby Firefly are healthy and well! Thank you sooooo much for showing us your sweet baby boy at the end!
The part of your oldest holding his newborn brother was incredibly moving and so was everything else you shared. Loved your expression at the end when you hold your baby. You are indeed very special. Terribly hot here in Rome as well like never before! 🌈💐💞
I am so glad that you are able to take some time for yourself during this period of adjustment. When I was postpartum I made sure I took a shower every day. It always made me feel that much more "human" and ready for the day. Congratulations on the new little one, and keep making time for you.
You are doing amazing. Wow. You are very blessed to have all of that love and support. For a future Q&A: who do your children look like, you or your husband, combo? Shalom.
So lovely to hear from you again this week, those first few weeks post partum seem to be very much up & down as both we & our babies adjust to life & routine changes (in most cases no routine at all Yikes !) Sounds like you have a really good support network from family & friends. No rush though to get back to normal, the new born stage does not last long & like you say right now its all about survival ! xx
Relax when you can and take care of yourself. I learned, after a surgery 18 months ago, that all of those necessary thing that I do daily can be taken over for other (for a time, at least, lol) and to let myself heal, rest, and not stress. I am so glad that you and the baby are happy & healthy, and that you have so much family support!
So good to see you, glad you are getting some much-needed rest (watching you clean tires me out!) and glad to see little firefly again. Thanks for the info on fetch; scanned a few receipts and I'm on my way to earning points. Can't wait until your little one officially gets his name. Please take advantage of the help of family and friends, caring for 4 children will take a lot of energy. Blessings to you and your family.
Its so nice to see you have a great family and friends supporting you. Its tiring having a newborn. Continiung to pray for you all. Ive been watching your vlogs for a few wks but have only just subscribed not long ago. You are an amazing woman and im so glad i found your channel. You bring a calmness to my mind... ❤️
I love the community and family support that you have. Both times my husband picked baby and I at the hospital, dropped us off and told me that he needed clean shirts. This was before men got time off when they became a Daddy. Stan would have loved to be able to be there. So I am thrilled that you have so much support. From what I can see of Baby 👶, he is very cute and oh so precious. Blessing to you and your family!
Congraulations on your new baby. I am so happy for you & your husband & that the baby is doing fine! I'm glad that you also have your Mother In Law, it's a big help for you. Many of the Asian countries, do something similar. They have a family or friend member do everything for the mother, including changing & bathing so that the mother can get the needed rest to recuperate from the labor's of childbirth. They usually stay a month or more depending on the mothers health issues. Looking forward to your next video. Congrats again.
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Hi sweetie!!🙋♀️. Are you nursing???? Lots of nachas
Congratulations 🎉🎉👏 some much I so glad y'all are doing great
@@blumberg1982 what is not acceptable???
I'm normally a silent viewer but I just wanted to say congratulations! I'm so happy you have an amazing support system behind you. Make sure to get some rest and eat some delicious food.
Thank you so much Shannon!!! 💜
I suggest more chocolate!! jejejejje
So happy that your mother in law rocks! A good mother in law makes life so much better,
Yes :) My mom also has been a wonderful help and support. I’m so lucky to have them both nearby right now!
I so agree with that. A good mother-in-law can really be helpful. I don't have any children but for my nieces and nephews I try to make things better for them. It's all about the love a family.
@@HollyFrampton-gw8sp Lol. Truer words have never been spoken.
I was so excited to see you today! Thank you for making us a part of your family! It’s such an honor and a joy! We love the Firefly family! You are all loved and prayed for! Hang in there momma!❤️☺️🙏🏼
Thank YOU for being here Stephanie 💜
It is so nice to have so much family make a fuss over a fourth baby. That is very rare. It's beautiful to celebrate every single new life in the family as if it is your first because each child is special and a wonderful gift from God! What a blessing to you
Isn’t that the truth!! Every baby is a miracle from Gd!!! But some people don’t get it 😢🤷♀️
I went home less than 24 hours after my second son was born. Best decision I made! 👍🏻
Got a little teary eyed when you picked baby up at the end of the video. So sweet. I am so happy that all is well. Thank you for sharing with us.
❤️ thank you Kim!
IKR, Kim. You can see the love 💖
Pray baby has no issues with colic! My first girl (also an induction, about 9 lbs 4 oz, big head! 🙄), had colic, and her first 3 months were rough! Misery for her and us from 5 or 6 pm to midnight EVERY NIGHT! Poor her and us, new parents! Anyway, it passed, though sleeping and bedtime were difficult on and off. She's 30 now and teaches Biology! 😊 Baby #2, also big and an induction, was a good sleeper -- a big blessing!
Absolutely loved being able to see little Baby Firefly at the end. And it's obvious that your husband is not the only parent madly in love with their baby! Enjoy this time with him because it goes so fast, as you well know.
That last look you gave your baby brought tears to my eyes. Joyous times!
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This is my unique take on newborns and it only lasts a couple of weeks. 1. Newborns have the the best smell! I spent hours smelling my babies. Just like an animals. 2. And this is weird until you do it. Newborns breathe differently. Instead of normal respiration, they take little puffs. If you put your cheek near their nose, you'll feel puffs.
Yes I know very odd. But it only lasts for a few weeks. I loved! this time
If you are near Dallas, you should look into seeing Mayte the Womb Doula for an appointment once you are 40 days postpartum (I can help you reach her if you are interested since several of the search links aren’t updated). She does closing of the hips (the hips tilt during pregnancy and it’s traditional in other countries to check to make sure they went back after baby is born to keep the pelvis healthy and help prevent bladder leaks) and puts organs back in place, including prolapses. It’s all noninvasive and she is a wealth of knowledge since she was trained in this special care from childhood. She also breaks up scar tissue and can make sure there is no scar tissue damage from your epidurals or previous c-section. I drive 2 hours to see her.
Epidural scar tissue???? I wonder if that is why I have a little bit pain in my back where my epidural went it??? It’s been 5 years and I can still feel “something” there every now and then. Maybe I’m not crazy that it’s from the epidural????
Wow never knew all that thanks for that wealth of knowledge.
Yes! Most of that pain is scar tissue. Mine actually spread out to my ribs and for 7 years it caused my rib to pullout of place and severe muscle tension every couple of months, despite chiropractic care. After Mayte broke the scar tissue I have had no more issues with that area, despite gardening, caring my 3 year old, and being pregnant.
No problem! I try to share as much as I can. My last two births were traumatic, resulting in PTSD and I like helping others. My first c-section caused traumatic scaring, which is actually one of to e reason my first VBAC attempt failed after 4 days of labor, 12 hours of pushing, and the last 9 or so of those hours his head being at the exit point. The scar tissue was on many organs and kept the left side of my uterus from fully expanding, so he stayed on the right side, and the right side scar tissue blocked his shoulder from descending. So, I had scar tissue aggressively broken in February, plus my bladder prolapse was fixed, and since getting pregnancy in April she has broken the adhesions on my uterus as it expands. All without surgery and just extreme work through the abdomen. A pelvic floor therapist will go in vaginally and check my cervix for scaring (since traumatic scars spread) and see where I have weaknesses in my pelvic floor.
I have been learning about the Chinese pist partim tradition of confinement. Getting in help no visiting or going out at all, plenty of rest and nourishing meals etc... sounds like a precious bonding and healing time that most western mum's don't get these days as we love oir have to be, busy
Love love love and more love to all of you . Baby is adorable. Enjoy all the family that are there to celebrate with you. Take good care of yourself PLEASE💖
Blessings for your new son! As a former DFW girl, I understand the heat. So glad your families are there to share in your joy and support you. Again many blessings
Thank you so much!
Hardest thing for a busy mom to do? Let go and let others fill in all the blanks-laundry, cleaning, reading to the kids, cooking, especially the tasks we enjoy. It's harder than you think! Your family will appreciate you letting go. Your job is to rest and watch all the tv/RUclips/screens you can, feed your sweet boy and snuggle with him. Thanks for the update. Stay well!
Your body has been through so much. You are blessed to have a mother-in-law that is there. It is so hard with letting things go and getting rest.
Hi, honey. Don't worry- you will be back to your energetic self soon!.Right now, your rest and recovery is most important. One thing my mother told me which stuck was: when that baby sleeps, YOU sleep! I found these real words of wisdom, as unfortunately, we did not have the support system you are so lucky to have! So glad things are going well- Baby FF will settle in, too, as you know, and will fit right in as a new member of Team Firefly! And if no one told you yet, Baby looks just like Little Brother from the back! The shape of his head, those adorable little ears...so cute!! You do look tired, but very happy. God bless! Much love from CT!
Aww. My heart melted at the end when you lifted your baby up for a cuddle. Such a look of pure love on your face. 💕 I'm so happy that you have a lot of support and can relax and enjoy your baby and recover from the delivery. Your mother in law sounds like a real treasure. You have the most beautiful eyes and smile. Greetings from Brisbane in Queensland Australia.
Something I figured out with my third (the 32 week emergency c-section) that I wish I would've known with the first two (they were rough as well) and my multiple losses - when your body starts to aggressively glue it's self back together, have two tennis or racquet balls that you keep in a plastic bag in the refrigerator. When you feel like your back, hips, ect are getting too sore, get one out, and use it to massage your joints. It hurts like a bugger at first, but eventually it will ease the pain (subsequently it also helps with sports injuries as well).
Keeping them cold helps with inflammation and that Metroplex heat that we all forget about until the end of July when it turns on like a blast furnace.
Rest where you can, and breathe
Thank you for the tips!
Love, love, this video. I think you look wonderful and content even though you are exhausted. Your baby boy is so precious, thank you for showing him to us at the end of the video. My youngest is in her 20's but I still have sweet memories all of those cuddly times. I remember one rainy night after I had my first baby, sitting in the rocking chair nursing her and thinking to my self that life doesn't get any sweeter than this! Makes me tear up just thinking about it now. Newborn time is such a mixture of emotions, all amazing in their own way. I wish you love, peace, happiness, and joy in all the days to come. Get lots of rest so you can heal and recover. 🥰
I still expect to hear “homeschooling mother of three”😂🤣. Congratulations with baby firefly! He looks so adorable 🥰
"Hello, and welcome back to my channel. My name is Chana, and here, I make videos all about my life as an Orthodox Jewish homeschooling mother of FOUR!" Confession: Everytime you start your videos, I say your opening line along with you. Today, I did the same: "...homeschooling mother of three!" And, of course, caught myself - it's no longer three, it's FOUR! Old habits die hard! I am over the moon about your new arrival and am overjoyed for you and your family. Congratulations!!
Aw that’s so fun!!!! 💜💜💜
You deserve to get some decent rest now. It's lovely to know you are surrounded with love and support. Watching you put little baby on your shoulder makes me broody.
I must say, you are glowing!
The peaceful observant way you live your life must be so comforting to Baby Firefly.
I have enjoyed ALL of your videos over the past couple of years.
I love the imaginative ways you educate your school aged children.
I love the Costco hauls!
My parents, who are Orthodox & also keep kosher, do a monthly Costco haul!
I wish you blessings on this Shabbat, and every day.
You're amazing.
Beautifully glowing!
PS: In Connecticut, it's 90° with 70% humidity!
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You bought a tear to my eye when you picked your baby up. So much love shinning in your face. Take care of yourself. Many blessings Firefly fam.
eating chocolate while the house is quiet! wooooah, that would be like the best day of my life!
Channah you are so sweet! I'm so glad your families and friends have rallied to help you and Mr. Firefly move through these first days with 3 active children. Something ii just love about the Orthodox Jewish community is how close your community is and how much support they provide! Clearly the practice of all your traditions provides such a wonderful bond in your faith! The world could use real community right now like you have! You are such a blessing! 🙏🏼🧁💗
Bless your heart for making us a video when you’re so tired. Happy to hear that things are going well and that you have a great support system. Take care of yourself!
I thank God for answering our prayers and giving you a blessed outcome to your 9 month project!!! Have a great rest of the week, and more!!!
Thank you Ricky!!!
I have a question If the new baby at 9'4 pounds was the smallestb How heavy was the largest? I'm in awe! Congratulations 👏🎉P.S.- I'm sorry if I have forgotten
Congratulations Chana to your beautiful baby boy. I hope you recovery is going to go well and the Brit milah will go well.
I hope you will have a wonderful time with your family and welcoming this new life into your lives, and that his future will be bright and blessing to his parents.
So great to see you, Chana!! What a joy! I am a mom of 3. My youngest is 9. Hearing you speak, really brings me back to those days. So much happiness...yet not the easiest. Being a mom is hard work!! Love & blessings to your family! 💙
Thank you for being here!
Been checking up on your channel everyday waiting for baby firefly to arrive! So happy he’s here!
Yes, it’s all about survival. It’s totally heartwarming to hear about your being surrounded and lifted up by the love and help and excitement of your family as you shift into your life as parents of four. So many blessings!!
So jealous of the sweet baby snuggles! CONGRATS!! Sounds like everything is going wonderful. Take good care of yourself.
The bris is soon! So exciting! ❤ try some raspberry tea postpartum for healing. It's wonderful. I love how family is helping! Mazel Tov and enjoy all the cuddles!
Oh I never thought of that for postpartum! Thanks for the suggestion!
Chana, lol did you forget you just had baby😀💜💐
We had no family, it worked. After my 6 week leave, I had to go back to work.we worked opposite hours, we did not see too much of each other. I worked every other weekend, so it wasn’t that bad. You are so lucky to have family, we did have good friends.
Did I miss baby’s name, or are you saving it for bris. We went to one once, for my boys I walked down to newborn nursery at the wrong time. I cried too,one of my nurse friends was going by, she calmed me down. When we went to a neighbors bris, I was trying to be late, I knew my husband would feel the pain. He did, he had to go outside at the hotel and get some air. His question to me was”why”, All I could think of was cleanliness and possibly Jesus had a bris. congrats again.💜💐✌🏻
So happy that all is going well for you, baby and family. Hospitals do a wonderful job but there's no place like home. Lovely I'm sure to just have some alone time with your little boy ♥ .
It's great you have your village around you to support your post partum journey. Having a mother in law that is supportive is gold.
Best wishes to everyone New baby, older siblings, mama , papa and extended family are in my prayers.
Congratulations! So glad to see you. Enjoy all the precious moments ❤️
The sight at the end with you so lovingly look at baby was priceless. Truly happy for you to have so many helping hands to allow you to rest, and I'm sure baby is loving all the cuddling as well as your husband. Thank you for these wonderful updates Chana 🙏
Sending best wishes and love every day as you adjust to another firefly.
Congratulations on Baby Firefly 🥰🥰🥰Mazel Tov!
Congratulations all around! So glad you have family to help you. What a wonderful family you have. Blessings!
So glad everything is working out so well for you and your beautiful family.
Sending best wishes and love every day as you adjust to your newest firefly.
I just love seeing you pickup the Baby
He is such a sweetheart. ❤️💙
the end got me i actully cried its so wonderful seeing the love in your eyes for your baby. i hope you have a blessed day loving on all your little joys.
Couldn't wait for today's video
Chana I am so happy that you and baby boy are both doing well, you look fantastic! I am glad you all are enjoying special family time and that sweet baby. I can't wait to hear his name (hopefully?). Enjoy making some precious memories, and God bless. ❤❤
U look amazing after the birth and your amazing mum and u have a wonderful family
Chana, I admire you so much. It's so wonderful having help after childbirth, so I'm glad you have the support. That is priceless, especially when you have other children. It's the best time, as tiring as it can be. I know father's love their daughters, but, with THREE sons now, Mr. Firefly must be over the moon..such a mitzvah! We all love and wish you the best; you're doing fabulous, and, baby is just delicious! 🤗 Enjoy every minute; many blessings to you all. 🙏🏻💙🌹 Rosemarie 💖
I’m so happy for you and your family!
So glad you and Baby Firefly are resting now. I just returned home from a visit with my brother in Frisco, TX. Wow! Talk about hot!! Rest up and take care.
You have an amazing support system, there's nothing like family. It's terrible hot in Texas, I lived there in 83-85. My oldest son was born in FT. Worth.
So glad you feel the love! 💕🌸 Great to see you, glad to see you are telling it like it is!
Many thanks for taking the time & energy to update us. We love you so much! Everyone please be well, Maralyn ❤️🙏☺️
Your family makes my heart sing! I can actually feel the joy and love that is surrounding your precious family. It makes me feel like the world may be ok after all! God Bless you!!
Congratulations again Chana, so glad to hear you have such a great support system. All the best for the future for you and cutie pie.
It very easy to send you positive vibes because that’s what your channel gives us😊. The firefly tribe is a reflection of you.
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Just so super,super thrilled for you all...Muzzel Tov xxxx
You are the cutest🎉. I love how chipper you are in your videos❤. Thanks for brightening my day
😊 thank you
I myself have been on a journey with my fertility after my miscarriage in March. You videos really help keep me going. I love learning, and I always learn something or a new way of thinking/ of view on a subject. Thank you for being so open with us and including us in your live. Congratulations on your new bundle of joy. BTW my mother inlaw (type one diabetic) is now obsessed with Magic Spoon, all because I saw it in your videos (😉She used you discount code).
Thank you for being here! I hope you get your rainbow soon!!! SO glad your MIL is enjoying the cereal!
Hi Chana 🤗. Sounds like a great support system which is wonderful. Nice that you can get some rest, nothing like family to take care of helping run the household. Rest and Enjoy 🥰
Mother of 4 sounds fantastic! Congratulations to your eldest son!
I get so happy when I see you have anew upload but with new baby Firefly it is even more exciting. The look in your face when you lifted him up on your should was so very beautiful. Together,
Perfection.👩🍼
😊 thank you
Chana I'm so glad that things are going well and that your husband's family could come be with you.. I think self care IS survival! lol! You are being good to your self (as is your family) and THAT is SO important. Mazal Tov!!
I love to watch the sunrise too. Gods creations are so stunning🙌🌅
Absolutely!
Hiya,
Oh Chana I am so happy to hear that all is going well. I can totally understand the tiredness but am glad your little boy is sleeping well at the moment to give you all some much needed rest. It sounds wonderful to have family around to take care of everything. Please continue to take it easy and whilst I love seeing videos of you and what you've been up to, I totally understand if you don't keep to a schedule over the next few months.
Thank you so much!
So happy you are well! Enjoy all of your family!💗
I am glad you just let everyone help you during this transition.
And it is joyous for your family and friends to do this for you and your new baby boy!
I'm so happy for you and your beautiful family. My boys are all grown up, but looking back I definitely did not give myself the self care that I should have. I'm so glad you have your family around you so that you can take the time you need to recover and spend this precious time with your sweet little Firefly. If my sons and daughter's in law ever have children, I hope they'll allow me to wait on them hand and foot while they recover. Sending you all the best wishes.
Thank you so much for the update, sending hugs and love
מרגש מאוד...שמחים בשמחתכם🎁
מחכים לשמוע איך תקראו לו.
וב"ה שיש עזרה, וחיבוק משפחתי.
Thank you so much!!! ❤️❤️❤️
so happy your Mom & Mother in law are helping you ! Take care
I’m so glad you have a community of help around you. I did too when my kids were born and it made a world of difference!
So happy your getting the support you need and I love the unity that you hv with all your family it is very special to see and feel part of , your kids are really blessed to have you as their mum, their dad as their dad and hv each of the family members in their lives . Baby looks so adorable from what we can see thanks for sharing that . With my first child I couldn’t even call him by his name till he was a month had his bris and pidyon haben on the same day which was really hard so hope baby firefly has his bris on time so nice some of the family are coming to it very special . Keep well all of you .
Thanks for the update! I remember my daughter was about a week PP came running into my room. Crying saying she was selfish for having her daughter. (Naive single mom) Hormones got the best of her. She calmed down, and my 9 year old granddaughter is awesome!
Thrilled to hear you're getting the TLC and rest you need and that you and Baby Firefly are healthy and well! Thank you sooooo much for showing us your sweet baby boy at the end!
The part of your oldest holding his newborn brother was incredibly moving and so was everything else you shared. Loved your expression at the end when you hold your baby. You are indeed very special. Terribly hot here in Rome as well like never before! 🌈💐💞
I am so glad that you are able to take some time for yourself during this period of adjustment. When I was postpartum I made sure I took a shower every day. It always made me feel that much more "human" and ready for the day. Congratulations on the new little one, and keep making time for you.
You are doing amazing. Wow. You are very blessed to have all of that love and support. For a future Q&A: who do your children look like, you or your husband, combo? Shalom.
Such a blessing, Chana. Congratulations to you and your wonderful family. What a cute little cuddle bug.
Thank you 😊
Channah, when you hold and pat your baby I can feel your overwhelming love for him. God bless you both.
So lovely to hear from you again this week, those first few weeks post partum seem to be very much up & down as both we & our babies adjust to life & routine changes (in most cases no routine at all Yikes !) Sounds like you have a really good support network from family & friends. No rush though to get back to normal, the new born stage does not last long & like you say right now its all about survival ! xx
I’m glad he sleeps well. That’s a bonus.
can't wait to here about the Brit, and so glad the family is surrounding you for it.
Relax when you can and take care of yourself. I learned, after a surgery 18 months ago, that all of those necessary thing that I do daily can be taken over for other (for a time, at least, lol) and to let myself heal, rest, and not stress. I am so glad that you and the baby are happy & healthy, and that you have so much family support!
Glad all is going well!!!
So good to see you, glad you are getting some much-needed rest (watching you clean tires me out!) and glad to see little firefly again. Thanks for the info on fetch; scanned a few receipts and I'm on my way to earning points. Can't wait until your little one officially gets his name. Please take advantage of the help of family and friends, caring for 4 children will take a lot of energy. Blessings to you and your family.
Thank you!
Aww his back is so cute! Enjoy all your family! I can't even imagine that heat. I've been outside this morning and its a nice 46°!
Its so nice to see you have a great family and friends supporting you. Its tiring having a newborn. Continiung to pray for you all. Ive been watching your vlogs for a few wks but have only just subscribed not long ago. You are an amazing woman and im so glad i found your channel. You bring a calmness to my mind... ❤️
I love the community and family support that you have. Both times my husband picked baby and I at the hospital, dropped us off and told me that he needed clean shirts. This was before men got time off when they became a Daddy. Stan would have loved to be able to be there. So I am thrilled that you have so much support. From what I can see of Baby 👶, he is very cute and oh so precious. Blessing to you and your family!
Being self employed my husband was able to schedule around this which was wonderful:) Im so grateful for the help and support I have right now!
My son was boy May 22nd!! Had a c section due to his head size was 3 cm bigger than they are suppose to be. he was 9 lbs 6 oz.. He's doing so well!
Congratulations! Mazal tov!
Congraulations on your new baby. I am so happy for you & your husband & that the baby is doing fine! I'm glad that you also have your Mother In Law, it's a big help for you. Many of the Asian countries, do something similar. They have a family or friend member do everything for the mother, including changing & bathing so that the mother can get the needed rest to recuperate from the labor's of childbirth. They usually stay a month or more depending on the mothers health issues. Looking forward to your next video. Congrats again.
Congratulations to you and your family 👪,
Sending love and light your way. I am glad all is well and you all are enjoying the new baby. Be well and safe.
You mean a lot to us your so sweet and positive, my hero😊
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Oh the cuteness is almost too much to bear! Seeing you with him, and hearing about your husband's bonding with him brings me happy tears 😊
You are looking great, enjoy your little boy , I am so pleased you popped on here, I love hearing how you are getting along. Thanks
Thank you so much!