Prepping For The Baby | August Vlog
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- And the countdown begins~ Ben and I finally set up a bit of the nursery and I pack my hospital bag with only the essentials. Thank you NEIWAI for sponsoring this video. Get 20% off your first NEIWAI order with code Jenn: neiwai.us/JennIm
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Me, not pregnant, but enjoying all this pregnancy content
Same 😂🥺❤️
Same and making me emotional lol
Same! But my bestfriend is 5 months pregnant and if I can help her with any of Jenn's advices... I'm all for it!
sameee
Lol same
When Jenn realized she needs to bring baby stuff to the hospital too hahah pregnancy brain!! love you a lot, sending hugs
I laughed so hard. We love you Jenn!
hahaha that part was so funny🤣
me and my 12year old brother are watching this and the moment jenn asked what she forget we immediately thought of the baby things while laughing 😂 so epic!
😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁
Jen - You need nipple shields/covers, cotton ones like cotton pads, to soak up the milk that will come out at any time. It is to protect your clothes and yourself from embarrassment. You will need sanitary pads (heavy flow or overnight type) when you are home. The hospital will have them for you when you are there after delivery. That's all I can think of right now. Can't wait for the baby to arrive!
YES
Don't forget nipple cream either. My flat mate said using adult diapers was really helpful for her after pregnancy. Not just for the after birth but for any leaks as well. Also some aloe vera for when it starts to burn after birth, there's an Australian brand that's really good, but basically you want to find something that's safe for your vagina. You can put a small amount in the adult diaper before you it on just to help cool the area
use baby nappies during the night to soak the milk too don't slip around as much. so much easier and I still do this with my 1yo haha
And also button down night gowns for easier access to breastfeeding.
My mom used heavy menstrual pads, cut them in half and stuck them in her bra. Much cheaper and more absorbent than the nipple cover/ bra-liner things
Hi jenn! Nurse here. Always remember your in control of your birthing experience. If you don't like your nurse and she is not advocating for you enough, remember you can always "fire" her from your care. I'm sure it feels awkward as a patient, but the right people will understand. I hope you have such a special experience giving birth
This is such great advice! I had an awesome experiences with the nurses, staff and my doctor for both my birth deliveries. I have several friends who had neglectful nurses and doctors at their deliveries and they were miserable but they did not speak up.
Do you talk to the nurse directly to fire her? Or can you go through someone else? I had no idea !
@@lulaidoll ask to talk to the charge nurse or escalate to the nursing supervisor or manager.
@@gracesookyoung22 good to know! Thank you :D
Yes! And you can say no repeatedly like... I didn't want to be hooked up to a catheter (restricting movement) and my husband/mom knew this. We fought tooth and nail to prevent me from being hooked up and while that was a personal choice it's things like that you should discuss and have clear before going into labor so you have a team (your partner) advocating for you because they know exactly what you want down to exact procedures. There should be leeway for whatever happens + discussion around safety of course, but always have your wishes clear because in the heat of the moment you're going to be too tired / zoned out to fight with a nurse and your partner will have to make decisions for you that jive with what you want or could decide yourself.
OMG the looks from the shoot are so good!!! You looked amazing Jegg!
Amazing❤❤
You are like the big sister I never had. I'm the eldest daughter in our family so I'm really learning a lot from the different chapters of your life. Thank you for always sharing your journey with us. No doubt that you will be a great mom! Sending love and prayers for you, Ben, and the baby!
Pads!!!! You’re missing postpartum pads from your hospital bag, Jenn! You’re going to have the heaviest period of your life after birth and no normal period pad will keep that blood from getting all over everything. I’ve heard adult diapers are a great, more comfortable alternative should you want something more full coverage. Whatever is most comfortable for you is what you should get! Also don’t forget clothes and diapers for your baby boy! And formula if there’s breastfeeding complications or you don’t wish to breastfeed
Hospital underpants and pads are the best. Steal ALL of them! Take the peri bottle, the heat packs, the cold packs home - you will need them all! I brought a pacifier too because many baby friendly hospitals do not provide them.
when she was asking "anything else I should bring?" I was literally typing BABY THINGS! Diapers! Baby Wipes! Baby Oil! hahaha Jenn, your realization was hilarious!
Hospital will provide diapers and wipes, we packed a bunch to take home as well!
Hi! L&D/postpartum nurse here. We recommend avoiding the use of lotions or oils on newborn baby. These products actually inhibit the natural production of our skin oils, similar to how we feel the need to reapply lip balm over and over again- lip balms took the place for our body to naturally moisturize itself. Good thought, though! I hope this was helpful and makes sense.
The tiny process emoji is so cute on Jenn‘s head lol
The fact that Jenn can still Kimchi-squat with that belly literally marvels me.🥺
I’m so happy your pregnancy is going smoothly and I’m praying for you to give birth safely❤️❤️
Maybe a hair tie and hairbrush too. This is the exact chair I told my husband I wanted when I have babies haha! Love it
Everything you do just feels elegant and gentle I probably said this once but I really feel at peace when watching you do your thing
Can't believe I've been following for nearly a decade - and just as you're about to have your first I'm 9 weeks pregnant with mine! Thank you for sharing your journey :)
Soo excited for yours & Ben's journey as parents! You two are going to be incredible parents :') We recently found out the gender of our baby, our baby boy is due in Feb!
Dear Jenn, it’s finally time now. Watching you over the years has been a great pleasure. I remember you introducing Ben to us and after that all the trips, surprise engagements and weddings you had I’m so glad that you will have your own little family now. You’ve taught us so much, I wish you have a very happy and painless delivery my love and strength to you and Ben all the way from India 💓
Can’t wait Jenn! I’ve been following you for a while and I feel like i’ve been with you on this whole journey. ☀️
That’s really cute! 😭❣️
Girl!!!! Staying at the hospital postpartum is the best! You will miss it after you leave haha. Stay for as long as you can the first few nights so you and Ben get some rest!
It all looks so fancy from American hospitals and the bothes and extra things. I barely had another set of clothes and just stayed overnight. Couldn't have everyone with me and shared a room another 2 mom, one had a c section. Nurses weren't there much so we helped each other. I hope Jenn enjoys her experience. It all sounds so different
me, not pregnant and not planning on it anytime soon, taking notes on what to bring to the hospital
haha me too!
Hey Jenn :-) - I can't believe how time has flown by, I can only imagine the whirlwind of thoughts, feelings and emotions that both you and Ben are going through. I am sending you lots of love and good energy. LOL - the moment when you realised you needed to pack for the baby gave me the giggles, it is actually perfectly understandable and probably happens more than you think. It must have felt surreal setting up the nursery, of course being pregnant is a constant reminder that the baby is on the way but adapting the home to welcome a little one certainly makes it all the more real.
I loved your daily affirmations and the outcome of the photoshoot was amazing! Stay safe and well x x x
Awh Jenn!!! All the pictures turned out so lovely 🌈✨❤️ and yes to Bens baby shark suggestion ahaha! Can’t wait for you two ✨✨
I’m dying at the realization that you need to pack for the baby too 😂
Have been following Jenn for couple of years now!! And I've learnt so much from you dearest Jenn.
Just feel like my biological sister is going to deliver anytime soon. Happy, Nervous, and full of excitement!!!
Can't wait for the baby boy!
You're an Inspiration Jenn🤍
Bro I don't plan on having kids, but watching her vids is so calmiiiiing and Im looking forward to her new chapter in life
I’ve followed you since middle school and was so excited for you when I heard the news. Congratulations and wish you the best for your new family 🥰🥰❤️
jenn! i’m an ob gyn and have been following your channel over my wife’s shoulder for 9 years now! amazing to see how much you and your channel has matured and evolved over that time.
my advice: don’t pack for the spa, pack for one of those mud runs, haha! you’re going to be doing really hard work! and then try to leave the hospital as soon as you’re able to. during the pandemic we’ve been allowing new moms to leave the next day provided that the baby is cleared by pediatrics.
finally: pushing is pooping.
Funny that you just realized you have to pack for the baby :) you will be fine Jenn! I had my daughter last Feb. Even this was my second child, it felt like I am first time mama! Take a lots of time for things you enjoy the most for now. You will do fine with your baby and you will be great mom
It feels like just yesterday you uploaded your pregnancy announcement and now you're due soon! You're glowing mama!
Sending so many blessings to you and your family. I’ve been following your channel for a decade now and it’s amazing to see how much you’ve grown. You’re going to be wonderful parents 💕
I’ve never been more excited for a couple I’ve never met to become parents. You guys are going to love it and rock at it 👏 💛
I can’t wait for your baby boy to arrive🥺 You both are going to be such amazing parents! Ahhh, I’m so ecstatic for you both! Love y’all!❤️
Hi Jenn! Postpartum nurse here! I don’t personally have kids, but these are things I hear my patients say they wished they had brought or are so thankful they did: more baby clothes than you think you need (babies can spit up often), at least a couple changes of clothes for you and Ben just in case your labor is long or you have to stay longer after delivery (minimum is 24 hours typically), any type of pad underwear (I think the brand Always has a few styles), sleep sacks (so much easier than trying to swaddle with a blanket), breastfeeding pillow, your and Ben’s pillows (the hospital’s pillows aren’t the comfiest), your and Ben’s favorite snacks, general entertainment for Ben (you seem to got some things for you already!), and a car seat for the baby (definitely make sure the base is already secured into the car when you go to the hospital). You can bring diapers and wipes for the baby if you have a specific kind you want to use, but the hospital will have plenty where that came from. You’ll get lots of freebies to go home with! I’m so excited for you guys!!
I LOVE that you incorporated so much color into your maternity shoot! You look so beautiful Jenn!
Omg the korean song at the end was so unexpected, but so refreshing for some reason! ❤️ pregnancy vibes are immaculate (even though I’m not pregnant lol)
Jenn's journey with her pregnancy and postpartum is amazing. If I wanted to have kids, she'd be the perfect example. Throughout this whole experience, she's kept her individuality. She knows it's a role she's playing to help another human but she's not defining herself as that role
It's almost like she treats her kid like a dog ( I'm a loving dog parent/overall dog lover and I would never use the word dog as an insult to someone). I mean this in the sense that when you have a dog, it's your responsibility to take care of them/ give them the best lifestyle you can. Loving them comes with the relationship. But that doesn't mean that all you are is a dog parent.
FAVOURITE UA-camr and content creator! Thank you Jenn for being my UA-camr idol! ❤️
Face cleansing wipes (bending over sink and shower might be hard at first!), Hakka manual breast pump (I WISH I had it to help express the first few days, I bought it a month after giving birth), frida spray bottle for down there, earth mama perineal spray for down there. I thought bamboobies pads were worth it because if you have any trouble nursing like I did, your chest can get so sore and their pads are so soft and gentle. I’m so excited for you..My beautiful half Caucasian half Korean son is almost three now, it has been fun to enjoy your pregnancy and relive a bit of my own too! Just remember to take care of yourself as mom and then baby will be fine too.
Hi just want to say, after seeing you and a few other youtubers promote NeiWai i thought fuck it, gonna try them out. I live in SE asia and all my life ive ever been able to find a bra that FITS me, it either makes my boobs flat or makes them too pushed up, the strap hurts, my boobs spill out the top, etc. LET ME JUST SAY, NEIWAI BARELY ZERO CHANGED MY LIFE OMFG. To anyone who was considering it but wasnt sure, THIS IS YOUR SIGN. THIS SHIT IS NO JOKE. The material is dead soft, i genuinely forgot i was wearing a bra today, also i just worked out in them and NO SPILLAGE. Im in awe. Life changing. So thank you jenn for being one of the people to convince me ❤️
You are going to have such a wonderful birth! I work on L&D and postpartum- our first-time mamas that birth vaginally stay about 48-hrs postpartum, c-sections are around 72-hrs. My biggest tip is to keep an open mind, expect the unexpected, and do what you want and need to be comfortable. Also, brings lots of yummy snacks, you will need it to keep your energy going. You will do amazing! CONGRATULATIONS, Jenn and Ben! 😘🥳
Oh, almost forgot: for baby, 1-2 outfits is all he’ll need. Maybe a pair of infant mittens, too. Those nails, though tiny, are really sharp. And most importantly, ensure car seat and carrier are all ready to go.
Ben (Dad), it is totes okay if you have to look away at some points. A lot of our dads have to sit down and pretend the epidural is not happening. Enjoy those skin-to-skin moments, you two! They are the absolute the best! 💜💜💜
Just had my first baby girl a little over a week ago...My god..Good luck! 😂 All jokes aside, it's such a crazy but beautiful time. Wishing you the best for the rest of your pregnancy ❤
congratulation 😊💛
Congrats! Enjoy the ride of highs and lows. Please know that the "hormone dump" does not last forever and you will feel like your (new) self with time. It's an amazing ride but allow yourself to feel everything. It can be so hard but beautiful. ❤️👍 You got this momma.
You look so radiant!! I’m so so happy seeing you grow in your pregnancy! Excited for your new family ❤️
It's not easy what you're going through. Don't worry! Trust yourself that anything thrown your way, you will be able to handle it. Worst case scenario, you have dependable family and friends to fall back on. You'll be okay and more than okay!
I grew up watching Jenn and now I am in my early 20’s thinking about how I have shifted from “ I don’t want a baby EVER” to “ I don’t think I can have a baby now but I am not shutting the idea off.”
Jenn is really the big sister on the internet 🥺
Personally, I brought my own pajamas but never used them.
What we did use:
- slippers
- shampoo/conditioner/body wash
- towel
- toothbrush/toothpaste (hospital toiletries kinda suck)
- nursing bra! The clip down makes everything easier
- hair ties/clip
- skincare routine
- going home outfit
- snacks for husband (granola bars, sandwich crackers)
- baby blanket/hat (for pictures)
- baby going home outfit
Everything else we used from the hospital.
When you go home though, you’ll need pads/diapers (I used diapers), honestly…just get the frida mom kit or whatever is equivalent. I needed all of it (peri bottle, ice pads, perineal foam, lidocaine) Especially the peri bottle!
Ben this msg is for you :) a few things that my husband had which I still remember 5 years out are 1) some cold (have in freezer bf leaving) white wash clothes infused with lavender (these came in clutch, I find you go through hot, cold flashes during labour and these were bomb) 2) coconut water 3) orange slices that are cold (when you still need energy but don't want to eat, these were a lifesaver to just nibble) 4) a few mini electric lights in case you guys find the hospital lights to be too harsh and want to chill. Jen, you looked amazing in the pics.
Jenn: packing her hospital bag to get ready to give birth
Also Jenn: forgets that birth involves a baby 😂😂
I'm so excited for you!!!
I had my son last year June (he's 1 yr old now) For the baby you should get a swaddle blanket or some type of blanket to take them home in even if it's summer also a baby outfit with hat. diapers and stuff like that you don't necessarily need because the hospital will provide that but also for yourself or your postpartum care I would recommend getting tucks hemorrhoid pads they're very helpful for healing afterwards and they don't normally provide that at the hospital as well as a upside down peri bottle to Cleanse yourself when you use the restroom because you can't wipe for about six weeks because of having natural childbirth but the peri bottle they normally give you is harder to use than an upside down peri bottle
As a mom of 2, some essentials either for hospital or newborn stage: Aden blankets are great to have though we ditched swaddle blankets for the swaddleme zip up pod. They are snug and fuss proof! Going home outfit for baby (we just packed comfy pjs, literally babies live in pjs for the 1st few months…at lease mine did), leave space for alllll the free baby/postpartum goodies you’ll take from the hospital (ask for all the diapers, pads, Vaseline for those initial poops and his private parts if you’re circumcising 😛) granny panties etc haha) dry shampoo in case you can’t shower. For my first, I literally did not shower till I got home and it felt like gods gift to have a moment to shower and I sobbed like crazy. Hormones will be nuts so pack all the grace and patience you can give yourself!!! You’ve got this!
literally crying at the scenes of you and Ben putting the nursery room together. It's like watching an old dear friend go through a huge life milestone & being so genuinely ecstatic for them
Wishing you a joy filled and comfortable pregnancy
Again huge congrats to you and Ben~
I had my baby boy on this February.
Other things to pack into your hospital bag:
1. Postpartum items
2. 2 onesie go home outfit( you may want to pack smaller new born size and 0-3 months outfit. Just in case.)
3. Swaddle
4. Beanie hat for baby
5. Mittens and socks ( can pack those onesie that have both forgot what it calls)
6. Burp cloth ( just in case esp during car ride back home. )
FYI: I found Vaseline baby protecting jelly works best for baby nappy rash ( just my opinion)
All the best Jenn and will keep you and baby boy in prayers for smooth delivery. Also Ben too
Prep the refrigerator for two weeks with easy to grab and warmed up snacks, meals and most of all fluids for both you and Ben. Best advice ever let Ben help whenever he can. You have to take care of yourself and heal too. You know when you are close to healing properly is when you can reverse the car. Crazy but boy oh boy, I thought I was good and nope pressed on the breaks quickly, and took my butt back inside to heal some more.
Ben it is okay to feel alittle helpless but remember you are observing and protecting your family.
Remember to communicate with one another. This is new even for the baby so give each other a break. Nobody is grading you. If something feels weird please seek help - postpartum can happen to both mom and dad.
Enjoy each other - time flies🥳
I love how the photos turned out! So cute!
Yes, me too!
So excited for his birth and omg you literally the cutest. 💕💕💕
Jenn, cutest mama to be! Just had my third child. Bring an extra bag to take home hospital freebies (baby diapers, baby blankets, pads, squeeze bottles & cooling pads for down there, etc). Packing your own snacks in case you have a long labor. Don’t necessarily need this for your hospital bag, but totally recommend getting adult diapers to wear at home. Game changer when it comes to the postpartum bleeding. So excited for your little guy!
Things to consider for hospital bag: heavy flow pads you like (hospital usually provides generic ones), underwear that is comfortable/supportive but you don't mind ruining, nipple pads (takes a couple days for milk to come in so you may not need these yet), cooling gel nipple pads (very soothing for sore nipples), slippers, breastfeeding pillow (really helps with positioning tiny newborns).. Most hospitals are well stocked though, so don't worry about bringing everything. And if possible, don't bring stuff you would be really upset to lose (jewelry, keepsakes, etc.) - it's a hazy/busy time and easy to misplace things. Also don't forget stuff for Dad! E.g. toothbrush, change of clothes, etc. And for the baby, would recommend bringing a couple of size options for clothing (newborn and 1-3mo). For you at home, would also recommend Tucks (witch hazel wipes) and a sitz bath to help soothe you down there. With my first, it took a while to get into a rhythm/routine with breastfeeding and I found a tracking app or simple timer helpful to remind me how long it had been, which side to start feeding from, etc.
the nursery looks gorgeous by what i see thus far! wishing you a smooth and easy delivery :) sending love your way!🪴💌🦋
Nancy Kerrigan lives in my town and my daughter went to school with her son! She is awesome and her family is beautiful!
Not me getting emotional while seeing the maternity photos at the end! 🥺 they turned out so nice 🥰💛 I can’t believe you have a month left!! Literally feels like you just announced your pregnancy!!
Get velcro swaddles! They ususally can't unwrap and often you can change their nappies without fully unwrapping them so no need to disturb their sleep.
Again, congrats Jen!!! Idk if you already have, but I always like to encourage my fellow mamas to look up what to expect your body might go through postpartum and what care you have to do after given birth. I feel like it’s not talked about enough. Whatever supplies the hospital gives you, like ice packs, super large pads, witch hazel pads, dermaplast…don’t be afraid to ask for more!!! My favorite “hack” was buying adult diapers, the always discreet brand was a huge help- so that I didn’t have to deal with the mesh underwear the hospital gives you.
I had a baby boy this January too! Can’t be any more excited for you. :) for the little one, I recommend taking two sizes of outfits because he can be smaller or bigger than expected! I was a minimalist when I packed my hospital bag, but that was one thing I made sure to do. The hospital will have everything else. Make your nurse your best friend and he/she will hook you up with lots of goodies to take home (I’m a nurse and this is true lol)
definitely expect to be there more than one day! if you don't need the things it's always better that way than missing something ☺️
I'd recommend some snacks etc if you can eat and also drinks!
also prep the things for your puerperium! make it as comfy as possible and have everything you need in reach! ☀️
at some point in all of your videos something makes me tear up a little bc it’s so touching. those pictures at the end got me today 🥺🤍🤍
So excited for you! Not sure if you heard about this, but I think you would really enjoy using a “moms one line a day” journal! It has space for one line a day for five years to write about your little one. It’s fast and simply journaling and I really wished I started with my son since his birth! I think you could really appreciate it especially since time literally flies when your baby is growing! 😊
my daughter was born almost one year when I see your video that brings me back to my pregnancy period, so sweet time even though it was hard. I love my daughter
What a joy. ❤️ Praying that you have a swift + safe delivery. I know you and Ben will be wonderful parents. ❤️
I recommend packing your own pillow/ pregnancy pillow/ nursing pillow for the hospital. Water bottle with a straw, a handheld fan, loaaads of maternity pads!
If you’re planning on breastfeed I recommend taking a boppy and a humidifier since hospitals tend to be cold my baby came out very congested
I’ve heard a powerstrip is very handy in the hospital so you have more outlets available and an ipad for when you are just to tired to read but also need entertainment and pre-download some series so youre not worrying about the wifi! A soft blanket/pillow for ben and yourself if you want to be extra comfy. Bath slippers for showering and normal slippers or thick socks if your hospital doesnt supply them! Some poeple really get cold feet in hospitals after birth. Granola bars for you/ben for easy and quick food acces! Wishing you so much luck and joy💕
The hospital will provide a lot of the postpartum care items so I wouldn’t take up space with those in the hospital bag, but take as many as you can before you leave and make sure you have stuff at home! (peri bottle, witch hazel, depends, cooling pads). I would say add some nipple pads, a mini fan, and hair ties! for the baby- 2 outfits to be safe, burp cloths, a hat, socks, and mittens. the hospital will provide other things you may need so take advantage!
I'm so excited for you Jenn. With each video you seem more ready for motherhood ❤ have you thought about names?
new born - 3 mos one as well depend on the side of baby at birth - Swaddle - baby hat - Wipes and Diapers baby socks
I have never wanted to be a mother or had the desire to have kids, but watching you through this pregnancy makes me think that maybe even I can do it too one day! I love the way you have handled this new change of life and i’m so excited to follow along further! Love you Jen ❤️
You are so lucky with all the family ,friends and partner besides you for support. Everything will be much easier. As my family can’t come over to Australia while I had my baby girl, I need to do everything on my own , unfortunately I’m not that lucky one . Can’t wait to see your baby on the screen.
Watching this as I nurse my third baby! They’re not glamorous, but have adult diapers on hand! Super helpful if your water breaks before labor and for postpartum. Also, a peri bottle is helpful for when you go to the bathroom after giving birth. The hospital will usually give you one but the Frida Mom one has an angled nozzle that works much better. Best of luck to you! Just remember that your body was made to do this!
I would recommend getting a nursing bra if you are planning to nurse and a nursing pillow. it will help prop your arms to hold the baby and will be so much easier for you to hold him. Good luck Jenn and I hope you have a safe delivery!
Oh our dear girl!!! I had to pause the video at your photo shoot and silently sob at how happy I am for you. Sisteren (that’s what I feel we are) we have been on this journey with you for so long there’s a part of me that wants you to post forever and another that would understand if you left to take care of yourself. Because that’s totally understandable. Gosh. Look at our girl go. So proud. So excited. So emotional!!!! All the love to you and yours for always. ❤️🦋✨
Pack socks!!! My feet were freezing during labor!! And hair ties, I hated my hair down during labor!! Absolute must!! ❤
You and Ben make my heart so full! Seeing how much chemistry and love you both have for each other is so amazing to watch! ♥️
i’m so excited for baby! been watching you since i was in middle school and it’s so crazy how far you’ve come + YOU’RE GONNA BE A MOM!!🤩🤍
I took a bigger bathrobe, it was cold in the hospital so I’m glad I had that to keep me warm especially when I walked around my delivery room. Though the hospital provided the thick pads and witch hazel pads I brought a couple more. I took hicut underwear to contain the thick pads lol for baby I took a welcome to the world outfit. In his diaper bag I had an extra set of cloths, diapers and wipes (hospital provided these as well), a clean and sanitized milk bottle, little readymade formula for the drive home. 2 receiving blankets and a bigger blanket. What helped me meditate during my contractions was imagining running on the dirt trail back at home, hearing my shoes hit the sand and my rhythmic breathing, the visualization of me passing the trees, the canyon and even the dogs running with me towards the sunset.
frozen aloe vera in maternity pads is amazing for relief post-birth i've heard!! good luck xx
I am sooooo excited for this new chapter in your life ❤️😳
Eeeeeee I feel like I'm about to become an auntie! With every video my anticipation grows 😍
Wow those photos! I can imagine your children years from now showing everyone these photos and saying how cool their parents are
Y’all make building furniture look so easy 🥲💀
Also depending on what kind of birth you end up recovering is hard so accept all the help you can!
Your content is absolutely inspiring! I really appreciate you sharing and letting us in on your journey 💖
Sending love from South Africa 🇿🇦💐
Lovely bg, positive energy, and heartwarming pictures. Can't wait for the next vid!😘
Love that ending Korean song. More of this!
Literally the only thing we needed for our baby (aside from outfit/swaddle for birth announcement picture) was baby nail clippers. Our son was born with such long nails and the ONLY thing the hospital didn’t provide was nail clippers. The baby nail scissors are actually the easiest thing to use. Also don’t forget nail file. Other than that the hospital provided all diapers, wipes, hat, blankets, even onesies and pacifiers.
Just wanna say that I tried the barely zero bra on your recommendation and it’s life changing!!!!! I have never worn a more comfortable bra, and I was already team no wire. And I love how it’s seamless so you never see it under clothes! It is the way and the truth! Thank you so much!!
That photo shoot gave me life !!! Thank you for all your wonderful videos Jenn!
They are one of the things that motivate me and keep me going !
the pics from the shoot are JUST GORGEOUS!!!!! WWWOOOOWWWWWW
omg I just sat down for breakfast, opened youtube and was hoping you posted! I love love love this pregnancy content. Its so heartwarming and I can truly see how you have grown throughout the moments you have shared with us. You're literally radiating. I am so happy for you, Ben and Cheeky! ❤️
me too :(
I giggled when you remembered to p as cl for the baby in your hospital bag 🥰 aw, I love it Jenn! Definitely check if your birth facility is doing live/virtual tours. They might go over what they will have for the baby already. I was told going home outfit should be loose for the umbilical cord stump, car seat, and nursing pillow for the baby. So excited for you guys!!
Jenn will you do a look back to this video and let us know what you actually ended up using / favorites/preferences after your birth?
Hi Jenn! Also bring a lot of snacks for you and Ben you will definitely be hungry right after! For baby bring maybe 3 different sized outfits for whatever size He ends up being ☺️ The hospital provides a lot of stuff for you and baby so make sure to take home as much as you can especially your postpartum care stuff! Hope this helps! 💛
Also get witch hazel for after the birth. You can put it on the maternity pads and it helps soothe if your sore. It's like an ice pack. It really helps.
I couldn’t be happier for you guys!! Congratulations Jenn!!!