Thank you so much for sharing with us here, as a first time mom i had no idea where to start with my baby girl who now is 4 and half month old for EC,and i just started today with her to hold her on the potty and peed every time. im so happy and will contine trying. thanks again.
From a grandma’s perspective. As my mother told me when I was raising my kids, by the time they get to college they will be potty trained, able to feed themselves, speak coherently, dressing themselves, and might even clean up after themselves. The parenting journey is more about building a healthy child than ensuring they meet the goals set by other people. IMO relaxed, responsible parents raise responsible, calm children.
Thank you so much for all your experience and tips. My baby is 6 months and I wish I would’ve known about it before but I am determined to try now and stay consistent. Thank you
so bly ek het jou video gesien, kleintjie is nou paar daggies oud en ons gan begin met die EC konsep sodra ek herstel het van geboorte. ek en my man probeer haar alhoewel sonder doek vir solank moontlik deur die dag te hou, presies vir dieselfde rede wat jy noem! ons het na 1 dag al gesien hoe haar onderlyfie van bloedrooi na selfde kleur as res van liggaam gegan het- bly om te sien daar is iemand anders wat ook daaran dink oor hoe die lyfie gesond kan bly :)
Appreciate you giving details! This is all so helpful! Thank you as you are my encouragement. I just started with my almost 3 month old today. I am wondering how can I do this without encouragement of others around me? If you have any videos about how to keep going and find encouragement or how to do it with other kids in the future I would be interested! Thanks! Btw I caught one poop today which was so exciting!
That is so exciting! In future when I have more kids I will detail how to do it with more kiddies, but I assume it will be the same and maybe involve my other kids in looking for baby's communication, saying potty, etc. In terms of encouragement - I've found that several people around me have started doing EC after seeing us do it and it resonating with them since they already knew more less when their babies were going (usually poop). But even when I knew no one doing it - I just keep doing what I think is best for me & Elba :) Thank you for your comment. I will ponder it more and make a video about keeping the motivation and encouragement.
@@carmenfourie5346 Its gone well however I just hold her over the actual toilet.. curious if i should just go ahead and buy the bjorn potty so she can start planting her feet as i worry holding her like that as she gets heavier will be hard to do.
Just had my first I really wanted a natural birth but my waters broke and I wasn't having enough contractions so after getting a pill to "get things going" I was shaking uncontrollably and throwing up with no breaks between unbearable contractions, I was terrified I wouldn't be able to move with the epidural but after I got it (apparently a fairly light dose) I could dance around and go on the birth ball no catheter and went to the bathroom on my own 😊 I did almost pass out when I tried to stand the first time after the birth though 😅now I'm debating whether I'll be willing to try a natural birth on the next one despite being so anti epidural before this one 😂 my entire labor and birth from the moment my waters broke to baby coming out was 12h which for a first kid I think it's pretty good 😊
Can you share link for where you got the absorbent mats? I'd love to give diaper free time but am scared of ruining my couch/mattress
Sure thing. I got them off Amazon. I have the blue and the white. The blue is thicker and firmer.
Here is the link: amzn.to/4a8JqFu
Thanks for sharing your EC journey! It seems very empowering.
Thank you so much for sharing with us here, as a first time mom i had no idea where to start with my baby girl who now is 4 and half month old for EC,and i just started today with her to hold her on the potty and peed every time. im so happy and will contine trying. thanks again.
That is amazing!
From a grandma’s perspective. As my mother told me when I was raising my kids, by the time they get to college they will be potty trained, able to feed themselves, speak coherently, dressing themselves, and might even clean up after themselves. The parenting journey is more about building a healthy child than ensuring they meet the goals set by other people. IMO relaxed, responsible parents raise responsible, calm children.
My dad used to say this. "They won't be wearing diapers in college "😂😂
Yes, external goals don't serve anyone :) Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for your Video! Very interesting and empowering to see as a mother of a newborn, being on the journey with EC
I am glad to hear it!
Thank you so much for all your experience and tips. My baby is 6 months and I wish I would’ve known about it before but I am determined to try now and stay consistent. Thank you
I think it is beautiful to start whenever we become aware and are ready. Good luck!
so bly ek het jou video gesien, kleintjie is nou paar daggies oud en ons gan begin met die EC konsep sodra ek herstel het van geboorte. ek en my man probeer haar alhoewel sonder doek vir solank moontlik deur die dag te hou, presies vir dieselfde rede wat jy noem! ons het na 1 dag al gesien hoe haar onderlyfie van bloedrooi na selfde kleur as res van liggaam gegan het- bly om te sien daar is iemand anders wat ook daaran dink oor hoe die lyfie gesond kan bly :)
Oooh dit is wonderlik om te hoor!
Appreciate you giving details! This is all so helpful! Thank you as you are my encouragement. I just started with my almost 3 month old today. I am wondering how can I do this without encouragement of others around me? If you have any videos about how to keep going and find encouragement or how to do it with other kids in the future I would be interested! Thanks! Btw I caught one poop today which was so exciting!
That is so exciting!
In future when I have more kids I will detail how to do it with more kiddies, but I assume it will be the same and maybe involve my other kids in looking for baby's communication, saying potty, etc.
In terms of encouragement - I've found that several people around me have started doing EC after seeing us do it and it resonating with them since they already knew more less when their babies were going (usually poop). But even when I knew no one doing it - I just keep doing what I think is best for me & Elba :)
Thank you for your comment. I will ponder it more and make a video about keeping the motivation and encouragement.
Thanks for taking the time to read and respond! I would appreciate that!
Been on this journey for almost 2 months! Been worried about the 3 month time period.
aaah - I am curious how you've experienced the 3 month period to go?
@@carmenfourie5346 Its gone well however I just hold her over the actual toilet.. curious if i should just go ahead and buy the bjorn potty so she can start planting her feet as i worry holding her like that as she gets heavier will be hard to do.
Just had my first I really wanted a natural birth but my waters broke and I wasn't having enough contractions so after getting a pill to "get things going" I was shaking uncontrollably and throwing up with no breaks between unbearable contractions, I was terrified I wouldn't be able to move with the epidural but after I got it (apparently a fairly light dose) I could dance around and go on the birth ball no catheter and went to the bathroom on my own 😊 I did almost pass out when I tried to stand the first time after the birth though 😅now I'm debating whether I'll be willing to try a natural birth on the next one despite being so anti epidural before this one 😂 my entire labor and birth from the moment my waters broke to baby coming out was 12h which for a first kid I think it's pretty good 😊