7 Months Postpartum | fitness goal, work/life imbalance, spa day
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- Опубліковано 18 тра 2022
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My sister said it took her 2 years after giving birth to feel completely like herself again. My friend said she felt like she's back! after a few months. I think it's different for everyone. Great things take time. Don't be too hard on yourself. Hugs.
Ahh definitely! It's such a unique experience for everyone.
2 years is much. With a trainer and diet plan she can easily lose all the extra fat gain in 3 months top.
edit. she doesn't even need a trainer just walk alot more and be in a calorie defecit
@@justchickenstrips feeling like yourself again isn't just about physical changes. And 3 months tops? I wouldn't make such generalised statement. It's different for everyone. People should be able to go at their own pace & be proud of their achievements, big or small, slow or fast.
Best way to sum it up! I hope many women read this comment and understand everyone mindset is different.
It took me 3 years after my 2nd child and he is 6 now. Need to love yourself.
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As a current new mom seeing how raw and vulnerable you were at the end of the video hit home & I just want to thank you for continuing to be your most authentic and truest self and sharing that with us.
You are so strong and you are showing up for so many people in your life while showing up for all of us, you are doing beyond enough. You are beyond enough.
Aww thank you, Sasha! This message means more than you'll know. Sending you and your lil fam all my love! x
Same here! 4 months in with my little boy. Watching 𝐉𝐞𝐧𝐧’s videos has been like having a friend I can talk to about all the crazy things about being a FTM. You’re not alone xx
Absolutely
Jen - you can't do everything at once, working on body regen/working on work/working on regaining focus/working on being a new mom etc etc., nothing has to be to the max effective. Well maybe you can with pure will, but it takes time. You're doing so well already. Sometimes its hard not to resist changes but we can't go back to our "old selves" anyways (and would never recommend tbh) and I'm not talking about our bodies here...we just keep growing and evolving. If the mind needs more rest, its fine to allow some time for it to do that. : ) And if we answer our emails a bit slower once in a while that is also very acceptable.
I wish you the best! Your always a great inspiration.
- just a old (now casual) viewer who knows Jen from the time she wore Barrets everyday
Thank you for this reminder! x
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Totally need a spa day too 🤍🤍 sending you and Lennon hugss
7 months, been following you since the beginning. Love see your life transform. You guys look happy and I'm happy for you
It's so nice and reliving to see you thriving this far into motherhood. Wishing nothing but the best for you, ben, lennon, and cheeki 💕
Hey Jenn! This might be a long comment.
I love watching your postpartum updates! They make me feel nostalgic. I myself have an almost two year old son now and he was also combination fed. He stopped breastfeeding at 9 months and I also felt that the journey ended right when we had found our rhythm/routine. You’re not alone in that regard. I can also attest to the becoming a more relaxed type of person after becoming a mom. I’m also a Virgo so it was something I had to learn at first. For me at least, I did not want to let my perfectionism and such high expectations get in the way of me enjoying my son and being present with him. You must know by now that babies will almost force you to become more lenient because they’re so unpredictable and you constantly have to adjust to their needs since they’re so helpless. Personally, I embraced it and am still struggling to respond to texts and have lost the sense of urgency to get to all my responsibilities. Almost two years in I can tell you this: you will have your good days where you’re on top of it all and get so much done and feel like your usual self. You will also have many many days where you’ll just shrug and say ‘eh, fuck it.’ And that’s okay Jenn. I know as a Virgo you might not want to hear that, I still battle with myself about it, but we’re not perfect and it’s okay. Thank you for reading this if you did, Jenn. Or simply any new mom out there. You’re doing your best! That’s all our babies can ask for. :)
I want to frame this comment and read it whenever I'm feeling down. Thank you so much for taking the time to write this. You're amazing. x
you're always so honest about where you are emotionally and I want to thank you for that, it normalizes life and makes it so easy to connect with your journey
I’m also 7 months postpartum, and being able to watch your journey as I go through mine in tandem has been really comforting for me. I’m one of the first of my friend group to have kids and I feel like you are the mom friend that I wish I had. Thanks for saying it how it is, the depth of this chapter of life has been so surprising and I appreciate your strength and honesty. Thanks Jenn! Sending you mamma love! Xoxo
My baby and I are also coming to a similar place with our breastfeeding journey. I think it is the growth of that emotional bond we develop while nursing them-- the feeling of which you know you can provide and that he can be assured you are there to fulfill those needs--that makes us feel sad. It hits hard once you start noticing the signs, but it is also a happy way to close that chapter in the baby's life because now he is more independent and ready to explore the culinary world with you and Ben!
Embrace your post mama body, you’re beautiful Jenn ❤️ Also don’t be so hard on yourself, hormones still adjusting😉
oh my goodness mama- you will get there, eventually! everything takes time! the end of nursing is another milestone, one that's always bittersweet, because you'll forever remember nursing your baby, although the crying when it doesn't work out sometimes will fade too. fitting into pants- I think that's always gonna be a struggle after having a baby. hips get wider, tummies get softer, and pants should just be more forgiving of our asses!
thanks for giving me life with the chipotle burrito vibes and slapping down collards, you got me to laugh for real today! always love your content, you're doing amazing!
I don’t think I gave myself the opportunity to put that much thought into my everyday life, the way you have. You are truly an inspiration.
Jenn I so value your desire for continual growth and improvement. You are a mainstay for me on UA-cam since the early days and an inspiration as I develop in life and career. You are doing the damn thing and doing it well! Here's to us both fitting in the ever elusive pants we desire 🥰
I remember feeling super motivated too around 7/8months pp & ate so clean, walking daily etc and felt amazing within a few weeks. Soo worth it ❤❤❤
YESSS! These videos have easily become my favorite type of content from you Jenn! Love seeing your beautiful family, especially baby Lennon. 🥰❤️
I am also 7 months postpartum and I definitely feel the same. It’s hard! You guys are very blessed to have each other most of the day! I am home alone most days with my son and it is very challenging especially when he’s teething. Definitely have similar goals body wise. Also, just trying not to push myself too hard.
Wow! You are literally superwoman. Being a mom and caring for a baby is a full-time job. You got this! x
Sending you nothing but love on your postpartum journey~ I also love being the type of person that's always on top of things too, but I hope you don't feel any pressure to post videos or be present on social media. I will also squeal in excitement when a new video comes out, whether it's once every week or once every year!
Hey Jenn I've never been through pregnancy myself but with people I've known that have, it's been a good reminder for them with the quote of "your body held a baby for 9 months and developed over 9 months, on average it would take the minimum of that time for your body to bounce back"!! You're such an inspiration managing self care, your family and baby and your business!
I am absolutely IN LOVE with your kitchen and have been enjoying these postpartum updates (even though I have yet to experience pregnancy/children). 🤎 As always, ty for sharing Jen!
Eep! Ty Jocelyn! x
Jenn, sending you a big hug and wishing you better days. I believe in you. And thank you so much for sharing your moments.
Hey Jenn, thank you so much for putting up your videos. They always motivate me and assuring me that everything will be okay the next day. I am in my 37th week and reality seems like reality just started to kick in that my life, my schedule will not be as structured and organised as before. I am hoping that I can adapt well with more fluidity in my schedule and around my newborn. Watching you being authentic and open about motherhood, you encourage me that everything will be okay. Thank you!
Hi Jen!! I love these vloggy types of videos! ❤️
Loved how raw and transparent this was! 💕 I’m one year postpartum and have really enjoyed your content showing your journey. Thank you for sharing, whatever you’re posting is always appreciated 😘
It’s always your transparency for me. We are on similar postpartum journeys and it’s comforting to know that I’m not alone. I’ve been dropping the ball with work too, losing focus a lot easier, texting for me is draining at times. It might take a little longer for us to feel like ourselves and fit into those pants again but that’s ok. We have to give ourselves grace because we are doing the best we can.
Jenn I love your rawness in the video! I totally get what you mean about your body wanting to fit into that favorite pair of jeans and having small goals but hey if they don’t fit at the end of the month that’s okay too. I don’t know what it must feel like to be a mom but I can only imagine being a roller coaster but all worth it for your wonderful baby! You’re doing great and even when you’re not, it’s okay! 👏🏽💗
Hey Jenn! I’ve been watching you for some time now. Thank you for sharing your life and all the transitions. I’m sorry to hear you’re feeling low about the transition with breast feeding! I’ve read and heard that once you are done breastfeeding, your body stops producing a certain hormone so much and many mothers start to feel more of a vibrant self come back. Motherhood is such a crazy, biological ride! If you ever need an assistant btw, I’m all yours :) best of luck!
Oooof, you must be right. Weaning off breastfeeding is another drop in hormones. What a wild journey! T__T
My brain became way less foggy at 18 months postpartum when I got my period back and my boy was teething less and I was sleeping more. Then, I was absorbing so much information. I learned how to sew clothes and make sourdough so that is my new hobby now.
Sending love bonita!!! Been watching you for like almost a decade, and I'm super grateful to witness this part of your story. Giving yourself some grace to shift your priorities is a healthy thing. The only thing in nature that produces year round without dormancy or a moment of rest... is cancer. We deserve better than to be walking through the world like cancers. You deserve rest! The emails can wait!!
Xoxo
I’ve been watching since you were in college and I was in high school. Love watching you grow :) I guess we both are. Best of luck on your journey and this chapter of it!
Jen, I love how unapologetic you are about your body and even thou you're not the same considering that you popped out a whole baby not so long ago! You deserve all the credit of doing so and more!
I recently had my own little back in April and my routines have changed drastically. It's not as simple as responding to an email when you have a baby to take care of. You're doing great and the fact that you release content despite being a new mommy is amazing to me.
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i love how honest you are! lots of love ❤️
i love the way you enjoy food together
It's bittersweet ending the nursing journey for some of us. Take your time! You are doing such a wonderful job!
Also a new mom and I feel, and still do feel, the exact same as you. I haven't been 100% mentally or physically and my baby is 13 months old. I know it'll eventually get better, might be hormonal or maybe we're so preoccupied w being new moms..you will get through this. Give yourself time, some extra help wherever you can, and know you're always a work in progress. You made a human!!
one step at a time and you will achieve all your goals Jenn! you're an amazing mom and most of us tend to be a bit strict with ourselves. you got this ❤
Awe, videos like this are so healing because they are just sharing without needing to reach the goal, attain the thing, reach the ____. It's just sharing experience and letting it breathe, which I feel like a lot of society needs help + guidance to melt + sink more deeply into. Just acknowleging and being in the in-between space,
Appreciate you always Jenn you are amazing
I love that your laptop home screen is a Punch Brothers album and a very good album at that!
I’ve never been this early to a video before!! Amazing. Can’t wait to watch this!
I’ve been solely watching videos about the Johnny Depp’s trial for the past weeks, I’m obsessed! but I just made a pause to watch your video, because how can I not? . Take this as a huge compliment lol
Those veggie wraps looked so good! Going to make some of those, thanks for the inspiration. Give yourself some grace in getting back into the swing of things. I'd say it took a good 6m-1yr to feel completely back to being myself and on top of things again (you're likely still recovering from sleep deprivation and such). A lot of being a parent is just rolling with the punches and accepting that you can't control everything. I think you're doing a great job, you've got this! Oh, and for those last couple lbs, completely recommend Chloe Ting's workout challenges. They've helped me lose an inch off my waist in ~1 month without much change to my diet.
Thank you for everything Jenn! I really appreciate the recipe as I am trying to get into cooking more this summer
Hi Jen ! I have been watching you since I was in middle school and I just graduated college , isn''t that crazy? Anyway, I have seen you grow up and become someone truly admirable, loving person. I am not a mother, but I can recognize all the work that comes with motherhood. You are doing amazing from where I am standing!
Thank you for sharing your experience Jenn. I have been watching your videos for many years and this is the first time I commented! I am almost 6 months postpartum and I have a lot of similar situations. I prioritize my baby and put everything else second including myself. I want to make sure that I did my best to baby. I am worried about a lot of things, and I am the only one that can do the best and provide the best. I am very anxious about my body. I am watching your videos during stretching after I exercise at night! I want to accomplish a lot of things but I don’t have the time. I am anxious. I am mentally exhausted. I don’t regret as I love my baby sooo much and everything is worth it. I just need to change and I hope I can be myself again. Your videos helped soothe my anxiety. Thank you!!🫶🏻
Jenn!!!!! Something that’s helped me a lot with emails specifically is always having an auto responder on that tells people I’ll reply within 48 hours of them reaching out. That has made it easier for me to reply to things on my time as opposed to being sucked into the grind of responding immediately.
As far as texting goes though, if you find solutions please share. I’ve droped the ball recently too and haven’t been able to pick it back up. 🙈
So happy I get to spend the morning watching your vlog 💕 hello from the Philippines!!
What? You look amazing Jenn. You always have and always will!!!!
The fact that that email sound towards the end made me jump and try to answer the email straight away shows me I need to allow myself to actually relax on Saturdays. Wow .. that was really eye-opening.
Also - I love your vlogs
A great substitute for froyo is freezing any fruit and blending it with any dairy of your choice and that's it, you got froyo! Just two ingredients!
LOL the transition of you talking about the pants to slapping the collard greens down
Hahhhaah!
Everyone has a different postpartum journey. For me, as long as I sleeping well and eating healthy, life is good.
hahaha the collared green slap transition was da best!
Cheering you on! 👏💗
jenn youre doing the best you can. Being a mom i heard is like another full time job. I think you are such a special person, and you may be going through some changes but we all still love and appreciate all you do. I really look up to you for being so real and vulnerable. Affirm to yourself how you are trying your best. I totally understand that "feeling behind" feeling, and how i usuallly cope with that is to have compassion for myself and understand that I am constantly learning and growing and. give yourself permission to go through changes gracefully with full acceptance. You have the power to make the changes you want to see, whether its dietary changes, body changes, mental, emotional (etc), but remeber, being hard on yourself isnt going to help... choose comopassion. Choose accprtance. What would you tell lennon or ben if they came to you with your questions and concerns? Think about it. Jenn, your a wonderful person, mother, daughter, and soul on this earth, and we accept you exactly where you are in your journey. you go girl!!!
Don’t be so hard on yourself! I’m rooting for you!
Do you think you could do a video/talk about your current aesthetics/styles you’re drawn to lately? Office organization in particular, like let’s see a planner update!!
Love the editing style of this video! :)
You guy’s synchronized “MMmmms” when eating is the cutest
I love you Jenn keep going! 💗💗
Oh Jenn :( it is completely normal to feel sad when your bf journey is ending. My son is 5 now and I still remember the last feed. He was roughly 7months too. And I remember crying and crying as he fed for what we had decided would be the last time. So allow yourself to feel these emotions. It has been a hard journey and a beautiful bond. It's no wonder you're sad xo
it's comforting to watch this type of videos, I'm two and a half months postpartum and almost none of my clothes fit me, that makes me depressed because I don't want to buy a new wardrobe I just want to get into my clothes
Missed your channel forgot how good it used to feel just watching you😊
THANK YOU so much for showing me this beautiful LA vibe 🌿🌴 I miss it ♡
Hi Jenn,
I'm due on July 7th and I'm about 32 weeks now. I love all of your videos so much! They are so helpful : ) I have the BBHugMe pillow and I even got a subscription with Paralel vitamins ^_^
The last part if this particular video helped me to see that this anticipated time coming up with my newborn will be fleeting and I need to appreciate it because like you said, Lennon is past the breastfeeding stage and I'm most worried/excited for that part! I'll try to enjoy based off of your advice : )
Have a great day,
Brigett
🥺 OML the veggie wraps at 7:24 is so dreamy and delicious!!
7 months postpartum too, thankyou for putting into words (or video, rather) what I’ve been going through!❤
I’d love to fit in my pre-pregnancy clothes again.. looking at myself in the mirror everyday, seeing a different body, is definitely demoralizing…
I have a pair of trousers I’m aiming to fit into, too! Haha. 3 months postpartum here 🙋🏻♀️
Ahh the three month mark is when it all starts getting a bit easier. Congratulations! xx
You are awesome Jen
Ur such an inspiration to all of us:,) im only 19 but like- watching ur videos gets me motivated to get things done!!! ily:)
Love how Lennon says "thank you, Mom", too when you give him the sweet potatoe
Misssss uuu and your content as well🥺💖💖💖
Love these vlogs so cozy.. I also want to ever work from home
I felt the same about ending my breastfeeding journey. Sad but also a bit relieved, and like in your case, it was the baby who decided, rather than me. About feeling like myself again... you know what? I am so glad I managed to slow down but also give attention to what matters only :) before I was much more scattered brain, while now I am so much more focused, cause I don't have time to waste. Big hug x
Lol Chipotle burrito. I like the background music.
“And also isn’t that more sustainable?” 😏 lolol too good. Anyway, you look great to me! Don’t forget to be patient with yourself 🙏🏼
Min 7.43 Jen saying '' healthy'' made me laugh out loud :))))) Jenn was probably thinking how with meals like these she ll very soon fit in those amazing pants . You guys rock.
LOLOL! Preciselyyyyy
Awe jenn as parents we are always going to feel guilty and over think things that are intimate with our children.
As a mom of 2 and another on the way (my older two are 8 and 6) there were many times I felt guilty not having that connection not being able to breast feed my kids. but we have to remember we are their protectors, there shield they grow and they are learning from us.
As a mom who didn’t produce much milk sometimes I felt guilty not able to feel and have that connection so many women talked about, but I can assure you as they grow you will always have that intimate connection with your children no matter what. Just in different ways, just like our love languages. Words of affirmation are ones my children love, ticking, hugging, and making them feel happy. Appreciating them for them and what their little minds can do.
Nice kitchen settings
OOO IM EARLY LOVE YOU JENN
Where are those glasses from towards the end of the video? They’re so nice!
Love ya, Jen! 🤍🤍🤍
I started weaning at 6 months because my son also couldn’t focus for more than 3 minutes while BF and it just became such a struggle and stressful moment because I wasn’t sure if he was getting enough calories, I was timing his BF time, going through deep Reddit dives to see if other moms would go through this and i was whipping out the boob more and more often because I was so hyper fixated on whether or not he was full enough. My BF journey ended at 7 months and I definitely felt so much guilt during that month of weaning. But hes 10 months today and we’ve got our routine down, finishing his formula bottles and growing healthily ☺️
Vegy wrap is so good. Thanks for sharing. If I do this only dinner meal for my another part, he will throw it in the bin. I wish to throw him in the bin too.
It is normal to feel that way since it is how you and Lennon developed bonding ofer breastfeeding. Have you ever considered talking to a lactation professional? It is definitely worth talking to someone to make sure if you are weaning to safely wean and if you want to continue, getting tips that he can continue to at least latch when he wants to for comfort. Babies who are not ebf can end their journey of latching a lot sooner especially after starting solids on top of flow preference they have already developed from bottlefeeding. Older babies get easily distracted. It can also be a phase with leaps and teething at that age. Not sure how old Lennon is now (assuming 8 months?) but congrats on making it this far breastfeeding!
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i'm 22 and as i grow older my body is just getting bigger? it's not weight as much as it's womanly mass lol. i cant fit in so many old clothes
I laughed at “womanly mass” and I relate so much to this 😂
me too! I'm 25 and just yesterday I tried on a pair of shorts which used to fit me 2 years ago and I'm THE SAME WEIGHT (2lbs more maybe?) and they look super tight and weird now. I'm trying to embrace it though, the (female) body is a wonderous thing.
At first, I was like that looks not that good. But the finish product looked so healthy and yummy. Now I want to try. 😅😁
It took me about a year postpartum after my first kid to feel myself both physically and mentally. Im on my second kid 7 months post partum and it the weight is coming off VERY slowly but I know I’ll get there. I know some girls that just snap back quick. I don’t know their journeys though. Are they starving themselves? Good genes? Under a lot of stress? You look great though. You have more curves now than before.
Did anybody else notice how fast Jenn’s hair has grown??? It would take me 4 years to grow it that long and it took her 1 congrats Jenn 😭
WOO!
I gave birth to a beautiful baby girl 7 days ago and couldn’t be happier. Of course I’m not feeling like myself now but I’m feeling amazing nevertheless. To all new parents out there: take your time and enjoy every minute of your new normal
Jenn where are your glasses from? They’re so cute 😍
Take it easy ❤️❤️❤️
Don’t be hard on yourself. I’m too small to carry a child and your body is beautiful ❤
Also the oatmeal squishes 😂
Amazing
Awesome
Work depending on body systems
Good one.
The burrito part has me dead🤣🤣🤣🤣
omg it's the leafy vegetable slap that did it for me lmao