I don't know why, but hearing someone as intelligent and verbose as you say "big titties" was the best thing ever. Apparently, at almost 39, I'm a child.
As someone who is not a parent, but wants to be; I didn’t mind all the details. You kept saying “probably too much information”, but I appreciate it, because I am learning so much! Thank you for sharing.
@@noogerbenaffleckisanokayac3628 Opioids have been used in hospital settings long before the current opioid crisis and are used in countries that don't have this problem. Maybe educate yourself on the subject before shaming women for getting an epidural. You should probably refuse any opioids if you're ever admitted to a hospital..
I am half German but live in America. I love watching my favorite youtubers videos, then coming to the comment section and seeing little German vocab lessons like this! The German language is so beautiful. Vielen dank, be blessed ♡
Hi there! I just wanted to let you know (in the odd hope that you may read this) that the reason you can still push and move around with the epidural is because it is specifically a dorsal root ganglion block. For simplicity's sake, you can picture the dorsal aspect of your ganglion (essential a mass of nervous tissue) coming out of the "top" of your spinal vertebra like a dolphin's dorsal fin and the ventral aspect coming out of the "bottom" of the vertebra. The dorsal (sensory) ganglia travel back to the brain to tell you that you are experiencing pain, whereas the ventral (motor) ganglia relay signals sent by the brain (e.g. you telling your leg to kick). Hence, you are pain free below where the dorsal root block is placed. I'm just a mere veterinary student panicking over my exams and I figured this wasn't the worst way to procrastinate. I love your content and how scientific your research presentation is. I hope I helped or at least piqued your interest. Cheers!
I’ve truly enjoyed you sharing your journey with Toddler and Tiny baby! I’m so happy you’re all healthy (including Partner)! I’ve never wanted kids and I think it’s the toughest job and career…no comparison! No way can I do it! But I love hearing the stories. I made sure it couldn’t happen. But I really enjoy hearing about the journey and love the kids but I also love giving the kids back at night! Lol! FYI. I spent years shaving my head. The freedom is fabulous!
Congratulations 🎉🎊🎈!!! I had (delayed) postpartum depression after the birth of my first child and none after my second child was born. I‘m happy for you that you are feeling better this time.
Loved hearing this story, there's actually a name for the "awful" feeling you got when you nursed your toddler- it's called nursing aversion and it's actually so so common!
Your smokey eye is beautiful! Thank you for sharing also!!! Love these types of videos! The ones that you share a little bit of your personal life lol ❤️
Thank you so much for this. I’m currently 7 months pregnant with my first and because of your video I knew the symptom of cholestasis and was able to get to the doctor and get the proper medication immediately. Your information quite literally helped prevent harm to my baby.
Congratulations beautiful!! Thank you so much for sharing this. I had severe Chlostasis... the liver test is to check the salt biles but the tests are not that great as the levels can change within a day. It was such a traumatic condition for me and baby as stillborn risks are much higher and our labour and delivery was horrific. I am so so so happy to see you healthy and happu and tiny baby is all fine. Unnatural Family is growing!!! Much love from Australia
Oh my gosh, thank you so much for sharing your story. I basically never comment on anything but this rung so true for me! My daughter struggled with nursing and weight gain in the exact same ways as your LO. It was so reaffirming to hear your experience because I've never met anyone else who had the same thing happen. Thank you for sharing!
Thank you so much for sharing this with us! My pregnancy, labor and delivery were all horrible and it really helps me feel better when I hear other birth stories, positive or negative. Congratulations and thank you again for sharing!
The paper cut analogy with breastfeeding is spot on. That's exactly how it felt. Horrible. It took about 2 weeks for that to subside, and then breastfeeding was heaven for me and I miss it so much.
Wow! I'm glad you had a better experience this time around. It's nice to know that people like you are raising part of the next generation. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for your content. Would you please do a video expanding more about your experiences with anti-depressants in general and its potential and actual benefits and risks during pregnancy? Thanks!
Thank you. I cried watching the part about breastfeeding. I had EVERY issue you did. I tried.. saw consultants.. nipple blisters.. bleeding.. pain.. baby wont open their mouth. and I had to supplement with breast milk from the start... and I got so depressed from not being able to exclusively BF.. I was pumping CONSTANTLY... but my supply was going down anyway... and pumping literally made me CRY.. i hated every second of it. I would cry through pumping. nothing about it made me happy. I stopped completely at 3 months... and it made me so much happier. it feels like a weight being listed hearing this.. that I'm not the only one. thank you.
Thanks for sharing! I just had my first in February so a lot of this is super relatable. It makes me feel a bit better that I've been having to supplement with formula. It was really stressful because mine lost a lot of weight initially and wasn't all that big to begin with but is doing really well now.
LOVE birth stories right now!! Thanks for sharing 💜💜 would love your opinion on birth plans and before birth classes. What you do/did to plan for babies.
Nooger BenAffleckIsanOkayActor I think it’s so she doesn’t give her baby’s gender away? Idk but as far as I know Swayze is very private about her personal life. In my second language (French) words are gendered. (Ex. Elles is feminine plural for they and ils is masculine plural for they). Not a 100% sure what they’re talking about but I think that’s what they were trying to say
Pumping is the worst. I have an 18 month old, this vid brings up a lot of feels for me. 36 hour labor, unplanned C-section + major BF struggles, I haven't thought about these things in a while. I stopped nursing completely when she was 10 months old, and TMI, but I can still squeeze a little out, and I was never a big producer, so weird. Good for you for knowing what's right for you and your family.
My sister-in-law nursed all three of her kids until they were about two. But she only pumped for the first one because she said she hated feeling like a cow. It was one of the most personal things I've ever heard her say. It also benefit did the relationship because for the first year the kids for needed to be with her all the time so she could feed them. Whereas with the first baby even though she wanted to have him with her all the time she was forced to go back to work quicker and other slightly not is awesome things as a new mother. As I'm not a mom I have no idea but I am so fascinated with these birth stories.
Thank you for being so open and honest - I had an epidural after 45 hours of labour (he was back to back like you & had the cord round his neck) and at the time felt so guilty I caved and took the drugs (so silly but I felt pushed in to a natural birth) I also had the same probs with breast feeding but tried SO hard but gave up after 10 days as I was scared & cried in fear every time my baby came near me. As soon as I gave up everything was 100% better and I could hug my baby and enjoy him! I wish I had listened to my body and not other peoples opinions on drugs and breast feeding xxx
Thank you for sharing this. Your story about breastfeeding is very relatable to me, and it's so important for new moms to feel like they aren't alone! The thought of my pump makes me shudder...
Hey, thanks for being vulnerable and sharing your story. I know nothing about babies or being pregnant, and we’re thinking about having a baby ourselves, and this is helpful, especially since you’re vegan. Thanks for being so real and sharing. :) Also love how you keep your children’s names and genders private. I agree with honoring their privacy and personal choice.
Thanks for sharing your experience! I don't have any kids, but I've also going through some major hair loss this past year (not sure the cause yet, possibly my depression but idk for sure?) and trust me, I've had the same thoughts on just shaving my head and getting some wigs 😂but I also could not pull off a shaved head and treasure my hair so much so its definitely been tough. I hope your hair grows back though and if not, we'll both just get some awesome wigs!
I won’t have any kids but this video was so interesting, I definitely wasn’t expecting it because pregnancy always sounded so boring to me but you there was something so captivaving about the way you talked about it and your sense of humour. I love your channel and all of your other videos!
Ah man. I had my baby back to back unmedicated, I felt all was manageable, got to fully dialated and the pushing whilst back to back was intenseeeeee, pushing for over an hour. Can't believe it when I hear of mamas being able to push out their btob baby fairly quickly 😂😭 That hospital food looks bloody amazing!!!! I was offered dry toast... 😂 after 24hrs of intense labour, that didn't cut it. So glad you're feeling better this time around ❤️
Off topic - Your makeup looks great! On topic - My second's heart rate kept dropping during labor as well... turns out the umbilical cord had a knot in it! Not sure if related, but it was spooky for sure.
Congratulations on baby #2 everything you said about tiny baby eating is exactly how my daughter (same age as your toddler) was. Everything, from the losing weight in the beginning to not gaining weight. Except she absolutely refused to take a bottle so we could not fortify. We found out at 4 days old she had a heart condition and that was most of the reason she didnt eat as much because it was hard work and she would get too tired. Anyway best wishes for your family. I enjoy watching your channel, started watching after my daughter was born.
Thank you for sharing your story, it was very interesting to listen to. You always look so pretty, but you look exceptionally pretty in this video. Motherhood definitely agrees with you. May God bless you and your babies.
Congratulations on your baby! I had my first two at an awesome hospital in Virginia. They had tons of vegan options! I’m delivering the baby #3 at a military hospital this time around and not looking forward to the food. Hopefully I’m not in there too long!
I have the exact same breast-feeding story as you ❤️ pumped with the first for 1.5 years and felt the pressure to do it again with the second. Wish I would’ve given myself a break and used formula for my sanity. My husband did nearly all the cleaning of the pump parts for me because he felt bad that I refused to use formula because I thought it was unfair that I did if for my first (also had lots of Postpartum issues and developed mastitis 4x, so I was very irrational and not in the best state). Wish I could go back and time and be kinder to myself. ❤️
We had so many breastfeeding struggles for 2 months, so for my sanity, I decided to quit BF and start pumping. I don't feel inferior to mothers who are able to BF, nor do I feel superior to mothers who formula-feed. I think it's important to do what's best for baby, and that includes taking care of yourself and taking care of your needs as well. 💕
I’m in my third year of med school and my next rotation is in OB-GYN, so I kinda like watching birth stories for some perspective since I don’t have kids yet. Thanks for sharing your experience, and congratulations :)
So much love for you and your family ❤️ not at all related to this video but you look like you are glowing. Your hair is shiny and healthy looking (even though you say you’ve lost lots of it) and makeup is on point ❤️
I'm sorry to hear about your hair loss. I also have had this struggle and now were wigs. And let me tell you is so much fun. There are a ton of resources to on UA-cam and in Facebook groups. I think your hair looks nice how you have a cut. But if you want it to cut it you wouldnt have to shave it you could also do like a pixie cut would be so cute.
I remember watching your first birth story while I was pregnant, and also GBS positive. To say I worried about the IV is an understatement. You had me freaked the fuck out the whole time. I'm already in pain and just hoping they'll hold off as long as possible on my IV. By the time I had it in I was like "what? it's in? I thought this was really painful?" they just all kind of patted my hand and smiled...lol. Then I'm just sitting there like "this bitch had me worried for nothing!!" haha. Interesting to hear your differences your second time around. Congrats! 💕
I just came across your videos and first off, I appreciate how well versed you are in so many things! And not in a "I have Google" way. I don't know your background, but it appears you know how to source information well! Anyway, I had to comment re: baby weight loss and IV fluids. I'm a L&D RN, and based on what you've described in your birth story, you probably received quite a bit of extra IV fluids a) to properly dilute the penicillin to prevent discomfort (though this in and of itself would likely be negligible) b) because tiny baby kept having heart decelerations. Other than position changes, giving a volume of extra fluid through the IV would be the next treatment to help bring baby's heart rate back up. Based on the frequency of the decelerations you've described, I expect you received a good bit of extra fluid. This certainly doesn't explain prolonged weight gain issues, but an interesting consideration, nonetheless!
I was in the hospital in January on a renal diet and there was nothing I could eat that was substantial. I asked the dietitian why and she said "oh I guess we should do that". Like yeah, create a menu that will feed all of the patients and not just meat-eaters.
Congratulations! And you still look all glow-y and beautiful. I have a suggestion regarding names of the kids for your videos that I hope you won't find too glib. You could now call them Thing 1 and Thing 2 so you have quick names to refer them without using so many words.
You talking about your experience is making me excited to have my second (currently 11 weeks). Although with my first i had the same issue with the nurse forgetting to give me the saline flush before the penicillin. My delivery nurse looked like she cheated her way through college and just had a night out with her friends. Not a good experience for me.
I discovered you through your first birth story and you pushed me and tremendously helped me to go vegan, thank you so much, I love your channel !! Also, really nice Smokey eye ! :D
I love that picture of you! Totally badass and you look stunning. You killed me at “Drugs dude.”😂 I’m so happy you are logical and support traditional medicine. It’s so hard to consume vegan content online, when every person and their dog believes modern medicine is toxic. I can just let them eat their medicinal mushrooms in peace, and enjoy your videos instead! Thank you for the great content!
Swayze is one of the most consumable vegans on UA-cam. I wish more vegans were like her. She has helped me transition so much to almost fully veg. She doesn't lie or exaggerate and her honesty is what MORE vegans need to subscribe to.
What’s so great about her taking drugs during childbirth? It’s not like it’s rare like almost every women takes them in childbirth. No medals are handed out for that dummy
My first was “sunny side up”, we had some heart rate drops too mostly when I was bent over puking my guts out (the joys of labour lol) I’m jealous it only took you 10 mins of pushing, it took me 3 hrs it was brutal. My second presented normally and was out with 4 pushes, we actually barely made it to the hospital in time. What a difference baby’s position can make!
Yes! Nursing for me was like an rls feeling too. I pumped for 12 plus months with both my babies. I actually regret pumping with my second because it consumed me and made me not the best mother, and it ruined my last baby experience.
Hi, I've never had a baby, so I'm curious what you mean by it consumed you? Does it take like a really long time? Do you have to do it multiple times throughout the day? Idk, I just assumed pumping would be easy, but I'm obviously super wrong, haha.
@@mistyfying7729 yes, to maintain a strong supply you have to pump around the clock for the first few months. It took me 20-30 minutes to pump then cleaning the parts after. I also had a toddler to care for too. I introduced a bottle of formula at 7 months and it was heavenly.
Don't mean to intrude, but were you on antidepressants while you were pregnant with tiny baby? I don't plan on having kids, but if I change my mind later I'm so hesitant because of being on one. I'm on an SSRI which tend to be safer in general than the oldschool stuff. If you were, did your doctor say a variety of them were okay? There may be more research by the time I decide to have kids if I ever decide to have any, but it's something I've been curious about for a while. Congrats on new baby as well! I hope the whole family is doing well!
My baby #2 also was sunny side up! He was by far my most difficult delivery and was my biggest! And he was the only one I didn’t get an epidural with 😱 I think my husband might have some PTSD from witnessing this birth 🤦🏻♀️ The nurse had to power drive my stomach with her elbow to get him out and he had scary decels as well. The doctor said we need c section now but the nurse did her wrestlemania move on me and got him out! Lol congrats! You look great!!
It's nice to hear your experience. So much similar with my experience, with my babe losing weight. Started gaining after the first week but even now, months later, still have anxious moments where I become convinced baby is starving to death. Parenting is hell on the brain.
I had a similar experience regarding hospital food for my third baby back in August. I was so surprised there were so many options..i had a menu too! What?! Haha it was so nice to not have to figure out food and instead order room service haha.. That sounds a little luxurious but I was appreciative. Congrats on baby!
I am right there with you on the penicillan. It hurt more then the contractions I was having at one point. I am pregnant with #2 right now, good to know it doesnt have to burn that bad.
I hope this is the first of many personal storytimes! Being a nurse, maybe you can tell us "case studies" of your life (ie: no PII - Personal Identifying Information)?
You're usually so private with your personal life, I was surprised you shared this. Thank you for sharing your story
She IS usually so VERRRRRRRY private about matters much less personal.
So, I think that sharing this bit is a bit odd, by comparison, I must say.
@@SuiGenerisAbbie She did a video on her postpartum depression after her first child was born. In light of that, I wouldn't say this video is strange.
..it's also second time around.
She shared her birth story from her 1st child too 🤷♀️
All that matters is that she shares things she’s comfortable with
I don't know why, but hearing someone as intelligent and verbose as you say "big titties" was the best thing ever.
Apparently, at almost 39, I'm a child.
Jenn Righter Nope, you aren’t an uptight old maid, it’s a good thing!
As someone who is not a parent, but wants to be; I didn’t mind all the details. You kept saying “probably too much information”, but I appreciate it, because I am learning so much! Thank you for sharing.
I clapped when you said “drugs dude” lol
Why? How does that automatically make you great, it’s what 99% of women do. What do want a fucking medal?
There’s a major opioid problem in the us because of the lax attitude to painkillers
I fuckin lost it! I love it. The way she said it was so chill.
Nooger BenAffleckIsanOkayActor I’m pretty sure the opioid problem isn’t due to women getting epidurals.
@@noogerbenaffleckisanokayac3628 Opioids have been used in hospital settings long before the current opioid crisis and are used in countries that don't have this problem. Maybe educate yourself on the subject before shaming women for getting an epidural. You should probably refuse any opioids if you're ever admitted to a hospital..
Honestly, after watching all of your birth experience videos, I feel so ready to be a mom... and I'm a dude.
I don’t want to ever have kids but I’m watching this to get Swayze that money
SAME
Arden Igleheart always support a legend
Haha same here! 😄
Good don’t have em, you’d probably be a shit mom
@@noogerbenaffleckisanokayac3628 lol wtf
Congrats!
In Germany we call babies which are facing up instead of down "Sternengucker". Which is roughly translated "star watcher".
xschneeflockex18 I called my facing up baby “ holy fuck omg ow ow ow” Star watcher is totally a better name.
That is beautiful!
I am half German but live in America. I love watching my favorite youtubers videos, then coming to the comment section and seeing little German vocab lessons like this! The German language is so beautiful. Vielen dank, be blessed ♡
Beautiful!
In poland we call it 'ułożenie pośladkowe' which means roughly 'butt facing'. Not as romantic lol
Not related to the video but your eyeshadow looks so pretty!
Yess shes leveling up her make uo skills
Hi there! I just wanted to let you know (in the odd hope that you may read this) that the reason you can still push and move around with the epidural is because it is specifically a dorsal root ganglion block. For simplicity's sake, you can picture the dorsal aspect of your ganglion (essential a mass of nervous tissue) coming out of the "top" of your spinal vertebra like a dolphin's dorsal fin and the ventral aspect coming out of the "bottom" of the vertebra. The dorsal (sensory) ganglia travel back to the brain to tell you that you are experiencing pain, whereas the ventral (motor) ganglia relay signals sent by the brain (e.g. you telling your leg to kick). Hence, you are pain free below where the dorsal root block is placed.
I'm just a mere veterinary student panicking over my exams and I figured this wasn't the worst way to procrastinate. I love your content and how scientific your research presentation is. I hope I helped or at least piqued your interest. Cheers!
I hope your exams went well!
Bailey Willson thanks😄
Vegan food in a hospital wow ...I hope thats a sign the world is changing.
Hospitals have to accommodate all kinds of special diets. It’s not rare at all.
@@willowashe actually at my hosital it was about impossible
It depends on what part of the US the hospital is in.
Nope just PDX!
😉
It's not.
I’ve truly enjoyed you sharing your journey with Toddler and Tiny baby! I’m so happy you’re all healthy (including Partner)! I’ve never wanted kids and I think it’s the toughest job and career…no comparison! No way can I do it! But I love hearing the stories. I made sure it couldn’t happen. But I really enjoy hearing about the journey and love the kids but I also love giving the kids back at night! Lol! FYI. I spent years shaving my head. The freedom is fabulous!
Congratulations 🎉🎊🎈!!! I had (delayed) postpartum depression after the birth of my first child and none after my second child was born. I‘m happy for you that you are feeling better this time.
I am not skipping the ads, any money is good money for the new baby! Thank you so much for sharing your birth story!
Does that make a difference? I though just the ad made her money, no matter how short, but i might be wrong
@@107613cw You get paid if a viewer watches the whole ad or at least 30 seconds if it’s longer
@@secretbakeryco Thanks!
@@107613cw 😘
Imagine Swayzes surprise when she pushed and pushed and out came a soybean
😂😂💜
I got so emotional and like OVERJOYED when you said you didn't get any PPD this time. I'm so happy for you Swayze.
Loved hearing this story, there's actually a name for the "awful" feeling you got when you nursed your toddler- it's called nursing aversion and it's actually so so common!
There's a medical name for this, I can't think of it, but it's common and has to do with dopamine....
There's a medical name for this, I can't think of it, but it's common and has to do with dopamine...
Chris BAA: Breastfeeding Aversion and agitation
I gave birth at a PeaceHealth hospital and the vegan menu was extensive! I had the most amazing vegan chicken fettuccine lol
Was the chicken tofo?
No it was a mock meat, tasted like a gardien chicken tender
That's better than what my local restaurants have to offer lmao
Congratulations! I'm glad your delivery was safe and your baby is healthy 👶💕
I'm living for your makeup/hair combo. Looks so good!
Your smokey eye is beautiful! Thank you for sharing also!!! Love these types of videos! The ones that you share a little bit of your personal life lol ❤️
Congratulations to you and your family! I'm SO glad you're feeling so much better this time around, that must be such a relief.
Thank you so much for this. I’m currently 7 months pregnant with my first and because of your video I knew the symptom of cholestasis and was able to get to the doctor and get the proper medication immediately. Your information quite literally helped prevent harm to my baby.
Congratulations beautiful!!
Thank you so much for sharing this.
I had severe Chlostasis... the liver test is to check the salt biles but the tests are not that great as the levels can change within a day. It was such a traumatic condition for me and baby as stillborn risks are much higher and our labour and delivery was horrific. I am so so so happy to see you healthy and happu and tiny baby is all fine.
Unnatural Family is growing!!! Much love from Australia
Oh my gosh, thank you so much for sharing your story. I basically never comment on anything but this rung so true for me! My daughter struggled with nursing and weight gain in the exact same ways as your LO. It was so reaffirming to hear your experience because I've never met anyone else who had the same thing happen. Thank you for sharing!
Thank you so much for sharing this with us! My pregnancy, labor and delivery were all horrible and it really helps me feel better when I hear other birth stories, positive or negative. Congratulations and thank you again for sharing!
You are SO funny Swayze! I love your sense of humor
The paper cut analogy with breastfeeding is spot on. That's exactly how it felt. Horrible. It took about 2 weeks for that to subside, and then breastfeeding was heaven for me and I miss it so much.
Thank you for sharing your story. Also your eyeshadow is pretty 😊
I loved listening to your story. Your description of breastfeeding had me laughing so hard I was crying. Best to you and your family.
I agree. That photo of you is stunning. Love your stories!
Great video! I love seeing this side of you, you’re kind of my favourite UA-camr to date♥️
Just in time for my morning coffee. I enjoy listening to you on any subject you talk about. Hope your hair issue gets better. Lots of love.
Wow! I'm glad you had a better experience this time around. It's nice to know that people like you are raising part of the next generation. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for your content. Would you please do a video expanding more about your experiences with anti-depressants in general and its potential and actual benefits and risks during pregnancy? Thanks!
Thank you. I cried watching the part about breastfeeding. I had EVERY issue you did. I tried.. saw consultants.. nipple blisters.. bleeding.. pain.. baby wont open their mouth. and I had to supplement with breast milk from the start... and I got so depressed from not being able to exclusively BF.. I was pumping CONSTANTLY... but my supply was going down anyway... and pumping literally made me CRY.. i hated every second of it. I would cry through pumping. nothing about it made me happy. I stopped completely at 3 months... and it made me so much happier. it feels like a weight being listed hearing this.. that I'm not the only one. thank you.
Congratulations! Wish you all the best. Also love your sense of humor, always
Thanks for sharing your story!! All the best for baby and you (and toddler and partner) :)
Thanks for sharing! I just had my first in February so a lot of this is super relatable. It makes me feel a bit better that I've been having to supplement with formula. It was really stressful because mine lost a lot of weight initially and wasn't all that big to begin with but is doing really well now.
got so emotional when you talked about their first smile, so cute
wow i love ur stories/experience!!! ur a good story teller and super informative :D
LOVE birth stories right now!! Thanks for sharing 💜💜 would love your opinion on birth plans and before birth classes. What you do/did to plan for babies.
My favorite part of you not referring to your babies by name or gendered pronouns is the fact that you called the new baby "tiny baby." #tinybaby2k19
Gender pronouns are so inconvenient! In my language there are just the same. But in English at least “they” is not gendered.
That’s so stupid, avoiding “gendered pronouns” such bullshit, what’s so great about that
Nooger BenAffleckIsanOkayActor I think it’s so she doesn’t give her baby’s gender away? Idk but as far as I know Swayze is very private about her personal life. In my second language (French) words are gendered. (Ex. Elles is feminine plural for they and ils is masculine plural for they). Not a 100% sure what they’re talking about but I think that’s what they were trying to say
@@rebeccaard1 Literally did not lol check your reading comprehension levels
We call our youngest tinny feet. Our second was happy feet I think it's going to be a trend
This was a rollercoaster! Congratulations on your little tiny baby! I enjoyed listening (:
Pumping is the worst. I have an 18 month old, this vid brings up a lot of feels for me. 36 hour labor, unplanned C-section + major BF struggles, I haven't thought about these things in a while. I stopped nursing completely when she was 10 months old, and TMI, but I can still squeeze a little out, and I was never a big producer, so weird. Good for you for knowing what's right for you and your family.
My sister-in-law nursed all three of her kids until they were about two. But she only pumped for the first one because she said she hated feeling like a cow. It was one of the most personal things I've ever heard her say. It also benefit did the relationship because for the first year the kids for needed to be with her all the time so she could feed them. Whereas with the first baby even though she wanted to have him with her all the time she was forced to go back to work quicker and other slightly not is awesome things as a new mother.
As I'm not a mom I have no idea but I am so fascinated with these birth stories.
Thank you for being so open and honest - I had an epidural after 45 hours of labour (he was back to back like you & had the cord round his neck) and at the time felt so guilty I caved and took the drugs (so silly but I felt pushed in to a natural birth) I also had the same probs with breast feeding but tried SO hard but gave up after 10 days as I was scared & cried in fear every time my baby came near me. As soon as I gave up everything was 100% better and I could hug my baby and enjoy him! I wish I had listened to my body and not other peoples opinions on drugs and breast feeding xxx
You're so funny and positive! I love watching your videos! Plus you have a very nice voice :)
Your bangs are on point today!
Fascinating video!! You are sooo gorgeous here!! Thanks for sharing this!!!
Watching you from eating raw, to having second kid, I'm so happy for you, wish u all the best, but I still want tempeh recipe
I am pregnant with my first so I appreciate women who share their birth stories! Thank you for this!
Jennifer Lopez Good luck with a happy healthy bearable pregnancy!
Thank you for sharing this. Your story about breastfeeding is very relatable to me, and it's so important for new moms to feel like they aren't alone! The thought of my pump makes me shudder...
Hey, thanks for being vulnerable and sharing your story. I know nothing about babies or being pregnant, and we’re thinking about having a baby ourselves, and this is helpful, especially since you’re vegan. Thanks for being so real and sharing. :) Also love how you keep your children’s names and genders private. I agree with honoring their privacy and personal choice.
Thanks for sharing your experience! I don't have any kids, but I've also going through some major hair loss this past year (not sure the cause yet, possibly my depression but idk for sure?) and trust me, I've had the same thoughts on just shaving my head and getting some wigs 😂but I also could not pull off a shaved head and treasure my hair so much so its definitely been tough. I hope your hair grows back though and if not, we'll both just get some awesome wigs!
I won’t have any kids but this video was so interesting, I definitely wasn’t expecting it because pregnancy always sounded so boring to me but you there was something so captivaving about the way you talked about it and your sense of humour. I love your channel and all of your other videos!
I feel like pregnancy is definitely not boring. It's potentially the most eventful 9 months of your life 😂
Ah man. I had my baby back to back unmedicated, I felt all was manageable, got to fully dialated and the pushing whilst back to back was intenseeeeee, pushing for over an hour. Can't believe it when I hear of mamas being able to push out their btob baby fairly quickly 😂😭
That hospital food looks bloody amazing!!!! I was offered dry toast... 😂 after 24hrs of intense labour, that didn't cut it. So glad you're feeling better this time around ❤️
So glad ya'll are healthy and so happy you aren't having the depression! Also yes your make up looks great :)
Off topic - Your makeup looks great!
On topic - My second's heart rate kept dropping during labor as well... turns out the umbilical cord had a knot in it! Not sure if related, but it was spooky for sure.
You do look so beautiful and happy in the photo of you and baby 🥰 also the tiny lil hand, so cute! Congratulations!
Congratulations on baby #2 everything you said about tiny baby eating is exactly how my daughter (same age as your toddler) was. Everything, from the losing weight in the beginning to not gaining weight. Except she absolutely refused to take a bottle so we could not fortify. We found out at 4 days old she had a heart condition and that was most of the reason she didnt eat as much because it was hard work and she would get too tired. Anyway best wishes for your family. I enjoy watching your channel, started watching after my daughter was born.
i just started watching your videos and I'm still not used to "partner" "tiny baby" and all that hahaha but I love it so much it's refreshing!
This is really interesting to hear about (and scary). Thank you for sharing with us.
Thank you so much for this. Do you have any pregnancy or labour books you'd recommend?
Just started watching.. love this new backdrop! I’m getting beauty guru vibes. Can’t wait to hear this life update :))
Thank you for sharing your story, it was very interesting to listen to. You always look so pretty, but you look exceptionally pretty in this video. Motherhood definitely agrees with you. May God bless you and your babies.
Congratulations on your baby! I had my first two at an awesome hospital in Virginia. They had tons of vegan options! I’m delivering the baby #3 at a military hospital this time around and not looking forward to the food. Hopefully I’m not in there too long!
I have the exact same breast-feeding story as you ❤️ pumped with the first for 1.5 years and felt the pressure to do it again with the second. Wish I would’ve given myself a break and used formula for my sanity. My husband did nearly all the cleaning of the pump parts for me because he felt bad that I refused to use formula because I thought it was unfair that I did if for my first (also had lots of Postpartum issues and developed mastitis 4x, so I was very irrational and not in the best state). Wish I could go back and time and be kinder to myself. ❤️
We had so many breastfeeding struggles for 2 months, so for my sanity, I decided to quit BF and start pumping. I don't feel inferior to mothers who are able to BF, nor do I feel superior to mothers who formula-feed. I think it's important to do what's best for baby, and that includes taking care of yourself and taking care of your needs as well. 💕
I’m in my third year of med school and my next rotation is in OB-GYN, so I kinda like watching birth stories for some perspective since I don’t have kids yet. Thanks for sharing your experience, and congratulations :)
So much love for you and your family ❤️ not at all related to this video but you look like you are glowing. Your hair is shiny and healthy looking (even though you say you’ve lost lots of it) and makeup is on point ❤️
I'm sorry to hear about your hair loss. I also have had this struggle and now were wigs. And let me tell you is so much fun. There are a ton of resources to on UA-cam and in Facebook groups. I think your hair looks nice how you have a cut. But if you want it to cut it you wouldnt have to shave it you could also do like a pixie cut would be so cute.
Almost everyone gets postpartum hair loss.
Mich3ll3 3ll3hciM yes this is true. Like she said it doesn't always come back.
congratulations :)
So happy for you and your little family.
I remember watching your first birth story while I was pregnant, and also GBS positive. To say I worried about the IV is an understatement. You had me freaked the fuck out the whole time. I'm already in pain and just hoping they'll hold off as long as possible on my IV. By the time I had it in I was like "what? it's in? I thought this was really painful?" they just all kind of patted my hand and smiled...lol. Then I'm just sitting there like "this bitch had me worried for nothing!!" haha. Interesting to hear your differences your second time around. Congrats! 💕
I just came across your videos and first off, I appreciate how well versed you are in so many things! And not in a "I have Google" way. I don't know your background, but it appears you know how to source information well!
Anyway, I had to comment re: baby weight loss and IV fluids. I'm a L&D RN, and based on what you've described in your birth story, you probably received quite a bit of extra IV fluids a) to properly dilute the penicillin to prevent discomfort (though this in and of itself would likely be negligible) b) because tiny baby kept having heart decelerations. Other than position changes, giving a volume of extra fluid through the IV would be the next treatment to help bring baby's heart rate back up. Based on the frequency of the decelerations you've described, I expect you received a good bit of extra fluid. This certainly doesn't explain prolonged weight gain issues, but an interesting consideration, nonetheless!
Your hair and make up looks great!
I was in the hospital in January on a renal diet and there was nothing I could eat that was substantial. I asked the dietitian why and she said "oh I guess we should do that". Like yeah, create a menu that will feed all of the patients and not just meat-eaters.
I loved you already, and then you brought up Healthcare Triage, and now I'm actually in love
Congratulations!! Thanks for sharing your birth story!
You look so so pretty in this vid, this hair really works for you :)
Congratulations! And you still look all glow-y and beautiful. I have a suggestion regarding names of the kids for your videos that I hope you won't find too glib. You could now call them Thing 1 and Thing 2 so you have quick names to refer them without using so many words.
You talking about your experience is making me excited to have my second (currently 11 weeks). Although with my first i had the same issue with the nurse forgetting to give me the saline flush before the penicillin. My delivery nurse looked like she cheated her way through college and just had a night out with her friends. Not a good experience for me.
I have a 1-year-old kid and your video made me want to have a second one :) Thank you for sharing your story!
No postpartum depression symptoms this time I'm so happy for you
You seriously look stunning in that photo. Congrats on tiny baby!!
I discovered you through your first birth story and you pushed me and tremendously helped me to go vegan, thank you so much, I love your channel !! Also, really nice Smokey eye ! :D
kaship98 thank you ! It’s almost been a year already :o
The nurses tend to be more hands off with #2 as well. Congratulations on your baby! We had baby #2 in January :)
I love that picture of you! Totally badass and you look stunning. You killed me at “Drugs dude.”😂 I’m so happy you are logical and support traditional medicine. It’s so hard to consume vegan content online, when every person and their dog believes modern medicine is toxic. I can just let them eat their medicinal mushrooms in peace, and enjoy your videos instead! Thank you for the great content!
Swayze is one of the most consumable vegans on UA-cam. I wish more vegans were like her. She has helped me transition so much to almost fully veg. She doesn't lie or exaggerate and her honesty is what MORE vegans need to subscribe to.
Tessa Hope, you put this so well!
Poppy Blu Agree completely with your observation. Perfectly and beautifully said!😊👍🏻
Tessa Hope truth!
What’s so great about her taking drugs during childbirth? It’s not like it’s rare like almost every women takes them in childbirth. No medals are handed out for that dummy
I recently found out that I'm pregnant with my first baby! I'm so grateful that you posted this video. Thanks for sharing your story!
Enjoy the journey! Motherhood is special. ❤
My first was “sunny side up”, we had some heart rate drops too mostly when I was bent over puking my guts out (the joys of labour lol) I’m jealous it only took you 10 mins of pushing, it took me 3 hrs it was brutal. My second presented normally and was out with 4 pushes, we actually barely made it to the hospital in time. What a difference baby’s position can make!
Thank you for sharing!! You look beautiful. I mean you’re always beautiful, but you just look extra wonderful today! 💜💜💜
🎉Congrats on baby #2🎉👶🏻
Loved this, thanks for being so open. I want to have kids one day, but the birth part😂God help me🙏🏻😂cause it scares the living daylights out of me😂😂
Yes! Nursing for me was like an rls feeling too. I pumped for 12 plus months with both my babies. I actually regret pumping with my second because it consumed me and made me not the best mother, and it ruined my last baby experience.
I'm so sorry, but thank you for sharing. I feel the same way about pumping so long with toddler. I was so tired and irritable.
Hi, I've never had a baby, so I'm curious what you mean by it consumed you? Does it take like a really long time? Do you have to do it multiple times throughout the day? Idk, I just assumed pumping would be easy, but I'm obviously super wrong, haha.
@@mistyfying7729 yes, to maintain a strong supply you have to pump around the clock for the first few months. It took me 20-30 minutes to pump then cleaning the parts after. I also had a toddler to care for too. I introduced a bottle of formula at 7 months and it was heavenly.
Don't mean to intrude, but were you on antidepressants while you were pregnant with tiny baby? I don't plan on having kids, but if I change my mind later I'm so hesitant because of being on one. I'm on an SSRI which tend to be safer in general than the oldschool stuff. If you were, did your doctor say a variety of them were okay? There may be more research by the time I decide to have kids if I ever decide to have any, but it's something I've been curious about for a while. Congrats on new baby as well! I hope the whole family is doing well!
My baby #2 also was sunny side up! He was by far my most difficult delivery and was my biggest! And he was the only one I didn’t get an epidural with 😱 I think my husband might have some PTSD from witnessing this birth 🤦🏻♀️ The nurse had to power drive my stomach with her elbow to get him out and he had scary decels as well. The doctor said we need c section now but the nurse did her wrestlemania move on me and got him out! Lol congrats! You look great!!
Kelly Mrsmommy wrestlemania move lol that got me
It's nice to hear your experience. So much similar with my experience, with my babe losing weight. Started gaining after the first week but even now, months later, still have anxious moments where I become convinced baby is starving to death. Parenting is hell on the brain.
Congrats! And i'm so glad you found a better hospital.
I had a similar experience regarding hospital food for my third baby back in August. I was so surprised there were so many options..i had a menu too! What?! Haha it was so nice to not have to figure out food and instead order room service haha.. That sounds a little luxurious but I was appreciative. Congrats on baby!
thanks for sharing! i am due in 5 weeks with my first, so this is great!
I am right there with you on the penicillan. It hurt more then the contractions I was having at one point. I am pregnant with #2 right now, good to know it doesnt have to burn that bad.
I don't care much about maternity or babies lol but I enjoy listening to you!
I hope this is the first of many personal storytimes! Being a nurse, maybe you can tell us "case studies" of your life (ie: no PII - Personal Identifying Information)?