Alexandra Beuter ~ love love all your videos and i’m so enjoying this types of videos you guys are the cutes fam ever 😍😍😍 may god bless you guys always !!
You're doing wonderful! At my clinics, we go by the USDA/CDC guidelines, 4 hours room temp, 4 days in the refrigerator and 4 months in the freezer. We go up to 12 months in a deep freezer. But, smelling the milk once its properly thawed is a great indicator. If mom feels like it isnt good, use it in a bath for baby or develop your own diaper rash cream.
I saw his sleeper hanging down when Chad was carrying him in the intro and thought he was carrying him by his head. I was freaking out for a second until I took a closer look 😅😂 but your little man is so cute sooo happy for you 💕
Lolol! A tip we were given at the hospital is if he’s falling asleep while nursing or needs to be woken up to eat to half undress him, then fully undress him, if Forrest is still out cold. 😂💕 It works really well!
First time mommy here of an 18month baby girl 🙋🏽♀️🙋🏽♀️ Since you have only one set of pumping parts you can try storing everything in the fridge until you pump next because the previous milk drops on them won’t spoil! Saves you so much time, wish I would’ve known from the beginning 😂
You can put your pumping parts in the fridge and use it throughout the day that way you don’t have to wash them constantly! Once a day is good as long as you keep it in the fridge so bacteria doesn’t grow 💕💕💕
If you’re pumping a lot and have extra milk, another option is donate it! I know it sounds a little weird but there are a lot of women who can’t breastfeed or who need breast milk. Just an idea 😊
After you freeze the milk, how is it used? Since I see that they fill the bags with milk, how is it to be used, then take them out, take the ounces you need and put what is left in the fridge and then continue using the rest? And what do you do when you go out, how do you transport the milk?
You are so inspiring! Being a new mommy & in the newborn stage yet you get so much done & still manage to look amazing! Love how you always say do what’s worlds best for you & your family bc people somehow always have something to criticize. Being a mom is a learning process. You go mom! -mommy of 2 under 2
Sorry for the unsolicited advice to follow ... BUT! I’m a first time mommy and had my son 5 weeks early. I was in the same boat as you as far as the hospital having me pump after every feed and continued this when I got home. My son took 45min+ to nurse and then I would pump around the clock. I ended up with a MASSIVE oversupply and had to seek out help to reduce (full draining and block feeding). I also ended up finding out that my son had a lip and posterior tongue tie (the lactation consultants @ the hospital never found this, they really aren’t trained for this, nor are many peds!) I’m writing this to you because I have my own regrets. I wish I would have spent less time pumping and more time snuggling my little man because time moves SO fast. I just didn’t know any better and did was I was told by the hospital! Once your milk is in you are golden! I suggest you seek out a private IBCLC vs the free ones at the hospital (insurance usually covers!) You’re doing a great job, mama! 🥰
MissGlamourCheck This is true! If you aren’t separated from your baby, no need to pump. You are telling your body to make more milk than you need. I started pumping 1-2 a day at 6 weeks in preparation to go back to work at 8 weeks and the majority of the milk I pumped during my leave I threw away after a year because I never needed to use it! The milk I pumped at work he drunk the next day. I only when I was away from, my baby and i stopped pumping at a year and we continued to nurse twice a day until 14 to 15 months. Pumping is so much work and breastfeeding is so much enjoyable.
I understand getting extra milk in case you are unavailable but why do you pump at all? Why cant he just eat? (Aside from getting your milk to start up and maybe once in a while to check how much milk is actually coming out to know how much he is eating). Asking because I dont know.
You should get something called colostrum which comes in immediately once you start breastfeeding. It's basically the first few drops of "pure milk" or as I like to call it..."pure gold" that comes out. My baby girl only had a few drops and its really all she needed. then your milk quickly comes in 🙂
Also, what you said about all the opinions is so true..... I was told six months!!! It gets overwhelming for a new mom. Just shut them out and know you’re doing amazing. You’ll learn everything in time, but you’re nailing the whole mom thing. Keep doing you!
Also, just a little suggestion- clean the bottles and pump parts with Mrs. Meyers dish soap (or any natural dish soap) so just in case there’s any residue at all, you don’t have to worry so much about it with the baby.
Omg when she said that I felt so much better about my personal experience. I just had my baby a few days ago and I’m trying to do my best doing this breastfeeding thing and the people taking care of me post partum and those coming to see me and the baby tell me both positive and negative things of what I’m doing or that I should supplement with formula cause I’m making so little right now and etc .. and it really gets to you as a first time parent. I already spoke up with my family but it’s so important to just do what is right for you !
@@Liz-vc5tw YESSS, so glad you had the strength & bravery to speak to your Family about boundaries because it took me so long to build the courage to do so 👏👍 Breastfeeding is such a personal journey for Mom & Baby so don't listen to anyone's cues but YOUR OWN & your baby's 💛 Remember that YOU matter in this equation 🥰
The yellow colostrum has some of the best immunity boosters in it since your body is helping him fight off stuff when he is brand new. Using that when he gets sick down the road helps give him a boost!
Love that app. You do what’s best for you!! Each mom is different and that’s good. I saved my pumped milk for nights out which were rare but for when they were older and it helped so much!
I did not pump until a couple of weeks before I went to work ( 4 months) and I was only pumping twice a day and I had milk I didn’t used after breastfeeding for 18 months( I used it for the bath) Don’t over do it! take more time to enjoy your baby and cut back on pumping... 😊
So since your milk didn’t come in until 3 days later (which is what happened to me) how did baby do? Was he acting hungry or like what did the hospital say about not producing milk yet? That was my problem she wouldn’t latch and no milk was coming out so I felt pressured to give her formula 😕 I felt like she wasn’t getting any nutrients
When you are pumping and storing do you put each pump session in its own bag? Or do you pump everything for one day and put it in a bag and then freeze it?
Lauren Toler You can add milk from different sessions into the same bag for freezing, as long as it’s the same temperature when combining (can’t add warm milk to cold milk). I would always store all my bottles that I pumped throughout the day in the fridge and then freeze it based on what amount I wanted in a bag.
I was told when I was breastfeeding it was so important to drink a lot of water and a regular healthy diet is all you need. When I fed my son's I would have a snack and a pint of water while they were feeding because it made me so thirsty and hungry. Hope your mum's milk comes through. Remind her that if her milk doesn't come through as much as she wants as long as baby is fed that is all that matters so of she finds she needs to combine bottle and breast feeding she's doing her absolute best to make sure baby gets what s/he needs.xx
where i worked we held lactation classes and its less time in a normal freezer because it's used more than a deep freezer (getting opened and closed throughout the day) so temperature is always changing. where a deep freezer is pretty content and used less throughout the day :) I think is just all preference and what you feel is safe for your baby, i always tell clients momma knows best :)
My daughter (2nd baby) turned 10 months and still able breastfeed , I was unlucky and somehow dryed out with my first born after 2 weeks and couldn't breastfeed. Breastfeed as much as you can. The first month is always the hardest. You go Mamma 😍
My 2 kids are 32 and 35 not baby's anymore but i still love watching your video's it's interesting to watch how things have changed since I had my babies i share your videos
I love this video just to save you some time if you store your pump parts in the refrigerator you only need to wash them once daily..... okay just got to where u said u knew that already 😏😆😆😆
Just a suggestion i use the bamboobies i think is the name. Im nursing my son right now so i cant go look. But its nipple butter from target it is great never stained anything of mine..
Order a 2nd set, if something happens to one pump part, you’ll be glad to have a backup. I washed pump parts in the kitchen and the bathroom in a dish bin from Dollar Tree. I kept a small fridge in my room on my dresser to store pump parts and milk so I didn’t have to go downstairs in the middle of the night.
Congratulations on the baby I watch your videos with my sister she is getting ready to have a baby girl we was wondering what kind of cellphone you use
be careful with the medela sterilizer bag. We used it a few times cause we knew we could use it 20 times, but after the 5th time it seemed that one of the bottles we sterilized was burned a little bit. Just a heads up! might have been our microwave, lol!
I’m due Dec 5 with my lil man. I love your videos and you give good advice! I want to start my own Chanel but don’t know how and what to start with, any advice??
My husband came right in the room when you said ‘nipple cream’ and was like wtf are you watching 😂 funny moment . You’re doing such a great job. Breastfeeding is such an awesome gift to give your child . I’m still nursing my 30 month old and people say he’s too old and that I should stop but it’s OUR bond, connection, and routine not theirs. Keep up your great work.
It's no ones journey but the mom and baby and they stop when they or you are ready and no on has any place whatsoever to dictate when you stop! 30 months is NOT too old!!!
Yay I think I'm the first comment... I always like your videos before I even watch them lol ALWAYS thanks for another awesome video. Great mama you are, hope ur day goes smooth! 🥰🥰🥰😘😘
And when I was in the hospital they gave me the seventh generation free and clear and my son is going to be 2 and I still do use it for the whole household 😊
Supplements never worked for me. Be careful on how to correctly use them. Fenugreek when used incorrectly can decrease supply. That’s so funny bc my hospital said to never pump before 2 weeks postpartum so you can establish supply naturally. But I didn’t listen lol! Did u supplement with formula those first few days?
Im gonna suggest getting a deep freezer. I had a huge stash of over 100 bags of 8 oz lost because the change of temp of opening and closing the freezer door would make the milk go bad
Girllll first off go you !! Second off save tonnnssss of time by putting your pump parts in the fridge that way you can just use it directly from there and then wash it every 3-5 hrs !! Look it up I’m mad I only figured this out after my son lol
Idk how you’re measuring what you put into your milk bag but I would suggest use the same bottle for measuring bc if you use the bag to measure you will always be off and also it might be easier/better if you store the milk in 2 oz increments so you don’t waste any milk. And I don’t know if someone already said this but when I was breastfeeding I would use those pink hospital baskets and put it in the fridge and keep my pump parts in there I would wash them at the end of the day or in the morning to make my life easier bc trust me any min you can save is precious lol
I just has my baby 1 month ago and at first we only produce colostrum and the third day we get the letdown when our milk comes in. At first I was worried I couldn't breastfeed because my nipple is short and flat and my baby can't do it right, so I have been exclusively pumping. I produce so much milk its collecting on my freezer. I want to collect 1 yr worth so I can stop pumping before he is 1. Pumping it's a lot of work I pump every 3 or 4 hours even at 5 am because I dont want to deal with engorgement. Never had mastitis. I also have only one set of pump parts for my Spectra S2, but I dont wash it every time. That's crazy you sterilize it each time you pump thsts so much work, I just do a quick rinse on hot water sometimes or just not wash it I'm too exhausted to do that like at 4 am. I wash it only once throughly. I need to buy a deep freezer to store all my milk I make 40-46 ounces a day.
They told me not to pump because I had too much but now I’m almost 2 months and I feel like now I don’t have enough milk. I’m so sad because of it. But now I feel like it might be too late to try to build my supply again
FRIDAYS PROVERB not an expert by any means but I have always been told to NEVER microwave breast milk. (Heating is inconsistent) Get a bowl of hot water to set the bag in and let it thaw out.
This video was SO informative and spot on with all of the information for pumping/ breast feeding. I am a second time mom yet still managed to get mastitis this time around 😩😭😭 worst pain ever! Honestly wish I would’ve watched this video prior to breast feeding this time around. Thanks so much for your valuable content. 💕🙌🏼
Yes Alexandra, that’s exactly right what you have been told and what you’re doing as far as pumping and your breast feeding time schedule. That will ensure that you have plenty milk supply to sustain his growth spurt’s. Also the colostrum will help build his immune system. You’re doing an outstanding job I’m loving watching the series. All of the organization and your schedule is wonderful.
Isn’t mom life crazy?! Who ever thought you’d be washing pump parts in the bathroom multiple times a day 😂 After breastfeeding and pumping for 10 months, I’m SICK of the dishes! 😭
I just want to say ty for posting this video!! We spoke about this today in my midwife centering program. Your way of saving your milk has helped me figure out what I plan to do
I’m absolutely obsessing over all your videos right now! As a FTM due in Jan I just find them all so helpful! So thank you! I’d love to see a video where you show what you actually used in your hospital bag and what you think are must haves for those first few weeks postpartum while healing. (If you haven’t already made it). Also you look amazing!🔥 I didn’t see any postpartum bump at all! Did you wear anything or do anything to get it to go down?
So for those first few days when he was only getting a drop.. did they say that was ok? My milk didn’t come in till day 4 and my babies blood sugar was so low so they made me give him formula. 🤷🏻♀️🤷🏻♀️
jaclyn roberts Yes thats ok the lactation nurse told me. She said babies tummies are naturally full when they are born. That they are only “sucking” “eating” in the beginning is to produce your milk supply like she is saying.
That’s why you can’t trust them whole heartedly. Always do your own research, about breastfeeding, vaccines, medicine etc. An educated mom, is the smartest kind of mom ❤️
Hi alexandra, i am not (yet) a mom hehe just wondering why do you keep your colostrum? And when are going to give him the colostrum? Is there a reason behind that? Im here to learn :) what a blessing you have such a large mount of milk stash btw! Love you channel! 😘
I wonder if you’re over producing if you could donate your excess milk to the hospital or a midwife organization. I know you can in Canada - a friend of mine totally benefited from it because her baby was sooooooooo premature and her milk wasn’t coming in.
You are so organized with your breast milk I would always just throw mine in the freezer lol. So glad you’re having a good experience! I had a horrible experience with my first baby I ended up getting mastitis and had to have surgery but with my second baby I had an amazing breastfeeding experience and was able to breastfeed her for a whole year!
This is probably a really stupid question but I’ve been trying to find the answer everywhere!😂 (I’m planning on exclusively pumping btw!) If your milk doesn’t come in for the first few days what does the baby eat? Do they feed him formula in the hospital? Or can a baby wait to eat for a few days? Any comments would be helpful!
mikailah as far as I learned their tummies are so tiny. First it’s marble size then grows each day. So a tiny bit of the colostrum you have should be enough. When your milk comes in the baby will be able to drink more.
Most insurance companies will provide several lactation consultations for free. Mine provides up to 6 free consultations. You should call your insurance provider and see if they do the same. Also, thank you for making this video. I just had my baby two weeks ago and I wish they had told me to start pumping right away! He eats really well on the breast and is gaining good weight but I struggle to pump even an ounce during my pumping sessions and I didn’t start pumping until like day 5. I think that is contributing to my struggle but I’m going to try to pump after every feed or every other and see if that helps.
Thank you for all the love! My internet fam is the best!! 🤗🌸💕
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Alexandra Beuter ~ love love all your videos and i’m so enjoying this types of videos you guys are the cutes fam ever 😍😍😍 may god bless you guys always !!
Lil Forrest is the cutiest...loved ur ig story pics at farm.....the playground option cracked me up😂😉
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You're doing wonderful! At my clinics, we go by the USDA/CDC guidelines, 4 hours room temp, 4 days in the refrigerator and 4 months in the freezer. We go up to 12 months in a deep freezer. But, smelling the milk once its properly thawed is a great indicator. If mom feels like it isnt good, use it in a bath for baby or develop your own diaper rash cream.
Coconut oil is a great alternative to the Lansinoh lanolin cream, and it won’t stain your clothes.
Madison Juan yes or the Honest Co nipple balm.
I saw his sleeper hanging down when Chad was carrying him in the intro and thought he was carrying him by his head. I was freaking out for a second until I took a closer look 😅😂 but your little man is so cute sooo happy for you 💕
Lolol! A tip we were given at the hospital is if he’s falling asleep while nursing or needs to be woken up to eat to half undress him, then fully undress him, if Forrest is still out cold. 😂💕 It works really well!
🤣🤣 omg I thought the same thing!!! Def an illusion!
Lol it did look like that
🤣 I thought the same thing!
OMG yesssss
Don’t slow down pumping too much once he starts eating 4 and 6 oz that milk will go so fast!! Great tips!!
First time mommy here of an 18month baby girl 🙋🏽♀️🙋🏽♀️ Since you have only one set of pumping parts you can try storing everything in the fridge until you pump next because the previous milk drops on them won’t spoil! Saves you so much time, wish I would’ve known from the beginning 😂
I'm so glad I came across your comment as I was wondering this today! Thank you!
You can put your pumping parts in the fridge and use it throughout the day that way you don’t have to wash them constantly! Once a day is good as long as you keep it in the fridge so bacteria doesn’t grow 💕💕💕
I'm not a mom right now, but a tip I heard somewhere was that you can put pump parts in the fridge if you don't have time to wash and sanitize!
No kids and not pregnant, but still watching this video 😂💕
Until you do have kids, enjoy your free time lol
If you’re pumping a lot and have extra milk, another option is donate it! I know it sounds a little weird but there are a lot of women who can’t breastfeed or who need breast milk. Just an idea 😊
If I had realised that this was possible when I was breastfeeding my son's I would have loved to donate my milk as I had so much.x
That's actually exactly why I want to try and increase my supply. I want a huge stash just to be able to bless another family
After you freeze the milk, how is it used? Since I see that they fill the bags with milk, how is it to be used, then take them out, take the ounces you need and put what is left in the fridge and then continue using the rest? And what do you do when you go out, how do you transport the milk?
You make everything look so easy,lots of love from Africa
Awe thanks girl! 🤗💕
She does, doesn’t she!? Love her! My ultimate fav
You are so inspiring! Being a new mommy & in the newborn stage yet you get so much done & still manage to look amazing! Love how you always say do what’s worlds best for you & your family bc people somehow always have something to criticize. Being a mom is a learning process. You go mom! -mommy of 2 under 2
Awe thanks girl so happy to have you! 🤗🌸💕
How do you heat the milk you froze? Where did u get the bags? Thank you sooo much for sharing!!
Sorry for the unsolicited advice to follow ...
BUT!
I’m a first time mommy and had my son 5 weeks early. I was in the same boat as you as far as the hospital having me pump after every feed and continued this when I got home. My son took 45min+ to nurse and then I would pump around the clock. I ended up with a MASSIVE oversupply and had to seek out help to reduce (full draining and block feeding). I also ended up finding out that my son had a lip and posterior tongue tie (the lactation consultants @ the hospital never found this, they really aren’t trained for this, nor are many peds!)
I’m writing this to you because I have my own regrets. I wish I would have spent less time pumping and more time snuggling my little man because time moves SO fast. I just didn’t know any better and did was I was told by the hospital!
Once your milk is in you are golden!
I suggest you seek out a private IBCLC vs the free ones at the hospital (insurance usually covers!)
You’re doing a great job, mama! 🥰
MissGlamourCheck This is true! If you aren’t separated from your baby, no need to pump. You are telling your body to make more milk than you need. I started pumping 1-2 a day at 6 weeks in preparation to go back to work at 8 weeks and the majority of the milk I pumped during my leave I threw away after a year because I never needed to use it! The milk I pumped at work he drunk the next day. I only when I was away from, my baby and i stopped pumping at a year and we continued to nurse twice a day until 14 to 15 months. Pumping is so much work and breastfeeding is so much enjoyable.
I understand getting extra milk in case you are unavailable but why do you pump at all? Why cant he just eat? (Aside from getting your milk to start up and maybe once in a while to check how much milk is actually coming out to know how much he is eating). Asking because I dont know.
This may be a dumb question but since your milk doesn’t come in for a few days do they just give the baby formula until it comes in?
For most people it doesn't come in for a few days. We used a little formula the hospital gave us to make sure our baby wasn't hungry.
You should get something called colostrum which comes in immediately once you start breastfeeding. It's basically the first few drops of "pure milk" or as I like to call it..."pure gold" that comes out. My baby girl only had a few drops and its really all she needed. then your milk quickly comes in 🙂
What size do you get in the pumping bra? Size chart seems off?
Oh, I’ve been sanitising baby’s bottles and pump parts after every use, should I not be doing that?
Where did you get your freezer containers?! I need something like that for my milk storage!
I'm just curious, what do u do with all the extra milk?
So for the first three days that milk didn’t come out, did you feed him formula ? I’m expecting and every little detail helps. Thanks
How long does milk last once frozen? And how do you thaw it ?
3 months.. and you just put the bag in warmer water and it defrosts in a few minutes
Also, what you said about all the opinions is so true..... I was told six months!!! It gets overwhelming for a new mom. Just shut them out and know you’re doing amazing. You’ll learn everything in time, but you’re nailing the whole mom thing. Keep doing you!
Love your bassinet setup! What do you wrap him in? It looks so cozy!
Also, just a little suggestion- clean the bottles and pump parts with Mrs. Meyers dish soap (or any natural dish soap) so just in case there’s any residue at all, you don’t have to worry so much about it with the baby.
Oh I didn't know that - been using dapple but use Mrs. Meyers on my own stuff - good to know!
17:13 yes girl, nothing is right for every body...let's shout that from the roof tops because MOMSPLAINING is a serious problem 🤣🤣🤣
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PREACH LADY!!!!😂💕
Yesss!!
Omg when she said that I felt so much better about my personal experience. I just had my baby a few days ago and I’m trying to do my best doing this breastfeeding thing and the people taking care of me post partum and those coming to see me and the baby tell me both positive and negative things of what I’m doing or that I should supplement with formula cause I’m making so little right now and etc .. and it really gets to you as a first time parent. I already spoke up with my family but it’s so important to just do what is right for you !
@@Liz-vc5tw YESSS, so glad you had the strength & bravery to speak to your Family about boundaries because it took me so long to build the courage to do so 👏👍 Breastfeeding is such a personal journey for Mom & Baby so don't listen to anyone's cues but YOUR OWN & your baby's 💛 Remember that YOU matter in this equation 🥰
This video was GOLDEN, thank you🙏🏽❤️
Save the yellow milk for times he gets sick!
Good idea! 🤗💕💕
The yellow colostrum has some of the best immunity boosters in it since your body is helping him fight off stuff when he is brand new. Using that when he gets sick down the road helps give him a boost!
kimrwaters1 I threw mine away I thought something was wrong with what I was eating 😭 til I looked it up!! I never knew milk came in different colors.
Oh no!
I read somewhere ur milk changes to when baby is sick.
Love that app. You do what’s best for you!! Each mom is different and that’s good. I saved my pumped milk for nights out which were rare but for when they were older and it helped so much!
Can someone explain me why pumping why not feeding directly from the breast ? Thank you.
I did not pump until a couple of weeks before I went to work ( 4 months) and I was only pumping twice a day and I had milk I didn’t used after breastfeeding for 18 months( I used it for the bath) Don’t over do it! take more time to enjoy your baby and cut back on pumping... 😊
So since your milk didn’t come in until 3 days later (which is what happened to me) how did baby do? Was he acting hungry or like what did the hospital say about not producing milk yet? That was my problem she wouldn’t latch and no milk was coming out so I felt pressured to give her formula 😕 I felt like she wasn’t getting any nutrients
When you are pumping and storing do you put each pump session in its own bag? Or do you pump everything for one day and put it in a bag and then freeze it?
Lauren Toler yes new mom here and I’ve been storing everything separately and have no idea if I can store everything for the day in one bag
Lauren Toler You can add milk from different sessions into the same bag for freezing, as long as it’s the same temperature when combining (can’t add warm milk to cold milk). I would always store all my bottles that I pumped throughout the day in the fridge and then freeze it based on what amount I wanted in a bag.
What do you eat for getting milk? My mom doesn’t really get any milk ?
I was told when I was breastfeeding it was so important to drink a lot of water and a regular healthy diet is all you need.
When I fed my son's I would have a snack and a pint of water while they were feeding because it made me so thirsty and hungry.
Hope your mum's milk comes through. Remind her that if her milk doesn't come through as much as she wants as long as baby is fed that is all that matters so of she finds she needs to combine bottle and breast feeding she's doing her absolute best to make sure baby gets what s/he needs.xx
So happy to find women are nursing their babies! I nursed 4 children. Precious bonding moments. Good job Alexandra!
where i worked we held lactation classes and its less time in a normal freezer because it's used more than a deep freezer (getting opened and closed throughout the day) so temperature is always changing. where a deep freezer is pretty content and used less throughout the day :) I think is just all preference and what you feel is safe for your baby, i always tell clients momma knows best :)
Where did you get the clear containers that hold the milk bags
You can easily get them online 🙂
How dear you have that much milk ...what you eat nd how you pump nd which time you pump ..plz share ... i have not enough milk for my baby
My daughter (2nd baby) turned 10 months and still able breastfeed , I was unlucky and somehow dryed out with my first born after 2 weeks and couldn't breastfeed. Breastfeed as much as you can. The first month is always the hardest. You go Mamma 😍
My 2 kids are 32 and 35 not baby's anymore but i still love watching your video's it's interesting to watch how things have changed since I had my babies i share your videos
I love this video just to save you some time if you store your pump parts in the refrigerator you only need to wash them once daily..... okay just got to where u said u knew that already 😏😆😆😆
Can you link the burp cloths that you talked about please!
Why are you freezing so much when he is already feeding ? What will you do with so much of stock? Very curious
Breastfeeding can be so physically and emotionally tiring but you're doing great! Keep it up!!
Question! Maybe I missed it but if your milk supply didn’t com in until about the 3rd day, do you formula feed?
Random question where did you get that adorable living room rug?
How did you pump so much?? Just had my baby
Just a suggestion i use the bamboobies i think is the name. Im nursing my son right now so i cant go look. But its nipple butter from target it is great never stained anything of mine..
Also ive been breastfeeding for 18 months! Its a great bond and so worth it! Just keep doing what you do momma!
Did he breastfeed very often when he was a newborn and did that change afterwards. My 1 month wants to every hour. Sometimes he'll go longer.
Omg I'm in love with the Drop app! What are some of your other must have apps??
Mallory Ervin said her consultant shared that you can put the parts in the fridge in between so you don’t wash as frequently!
Order a 2nd set, if something happens to one pump part, you’ll be glad to have a backup.
I washed pump parts in the kitchen and the bathroom in a dish bin from Dollar Tree.
I kept a small fridge in my room on my dresser to store pump parts and milk so I didn’t have to go downstairs in the middle of the night.
What containers do you use to store your milk?
How many oz are you pumping each day?
Congratulations on the baby I watch your videos with my sister she is getting ready to have a baby girl we was wondering what kind of cellphone you use
I can’t stop loving that center piece on your island!! Can we get that? 🥰
The bowl is from target and the flowers are fresh 🤗💕
be careful with the medela sterilizer bag. We used it a few times cause we knew we could use it 20 times, but after the 5th time it seemed that one of the bottles we sterilized was burned a little bit. Just a heads up! might have been our microwave, lol!
Thank you! 🤗💕
Thank you for this video! 💗 could you please link the milk bag storage containers that you have in your freezer?
I’m due Dec 5 with my lil man. I love your videos and you give good advice! I want to start my own Chanel but don’t know how and what to start with, any advice??
Just go for it girl!! 🤗💕
My husband came right in the room when you said ‘nipple cream’ and was like wtf are you watching 😂 funny moment . You’re doing such a great job. Breastfeeding is such an awesome gift to give your child . I’m still nursing my 30 month old and people say he’s too old and that I should stop but it’s OUR bond, connection, and routine not theirs. Keep up your great work.
Lol! Good for you that’s so amazing!!! 🤗💕💕
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Alexandra Beuter thank you ❤️
Jessica Haddad 😂
It's no ones journey but the mom and baby and they stop when they or you are ready and no on has any place whatsoever to dictate when you stop! 30 months is NOT too old!!!
Yay I think I'm the first comment... I always like your videos before I even watch them lol ALWAYS thanks for another awesome video. Great mama you are, hope ur day goes smooth! 🥰🥰🥰😘😘
Omg thank you so much!! 🤗💕
And when I was in the hospital they gave me the seventh generation free and clear and my son is going to be 2 and I still do use it for the whole household 😊
Thank you so much for updating about the padsicles! Was very curious how those worked out
I love your hair this color also this video is so helpful
Supplements never worked for me. Be careful on how to correctly use them. Fenugreek when used incorrectly can decrease supply.
That’s so funny bc my hospital said to never pump before 2 weeks postpartum so you can establish supply naturally. But I didn’t listen lol!
Did u supplement with formula those first few days?
Binge watching all your videos during the quarantine. Thanks for all your content! 😊
Im gonna suggest getting a deep freezer. I had a huge stash of over 100 bags of 8 oz lost because the change of temp of opening and closing the freezer door would make the milk go bad
Girllll first off go you !! Second off save tonnnssss of time by putting your pump parts in the fridge that way you can just use it directly from there and then wash it every 3-5 hrs !! Look it up I’m mad I only figured this out after my son lol
Idk how you’re measuring what you put into your milk bag but I would suggest use the same bottle for measuring bc if you use the bag to measure you will always be off and also it might be easier/better if you store the milk in 2 oz increments so you don’t waste any milk. And I don’t know if someone already said this but when I was breastfeeding I would use those pink hospital baskets and put it in the fridge and keep my pump parts in there I would wash them at the end of the day or in the morning to make my life easier bc trust me any min you can save is precious lol
I just has my baby 1 month ago and at first we only produce colostrum and the third day we get the letdown when our milk comes in. At first I was worried I couldn't breastfeed because my nipple is short and flat and my baby can't do it right, so I have been exclusively pumping. I produce so much milk its collecting on my freezer. I want to collect 1 yr worth so I can stop pumping before he is 1. Pumping it's a lot of work I pump every 3 or 4 hours even at 5 am because I dont want to deal with engorgement. Never had mastitis. I also have only one set of pump parts for my Spectra S2, but I dont wash it every time. That's crazy you sterilize it each time you pump thsts so much work, I just do a quick rinse on hot water sometimes or just not wash it I'm too exhausted to do that like at 4 am. I wash it only once throughly. I need to buy a deep freezer to store all my milk I make 40-46 ounces a day.
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They told me not to pump because I had too much but now I’m almost 2 months and I feel like now I don’t have enough milk. I’m so sad because of it. But now I feel like it might be too late to try to build my supply again
Hey girl!! So you just microwave the frozen packs when you want to use them? Is that how it works? ~TIARRA
FRIDAYS PROVERB not an expert by any means but I have always been told to NEVER microwave breast milk. (Heating is inconsistent) Get a bowl of hot water to set the bag in and let it thaw out.
Shyla Brinkley That makes a lot of sense! I totally had no idea. Thanks!😉
This video was SO informative and spot on with all of the information for pumping/ breast feeding. I am a second time mom yet still managed to get mastitis this time around 😩😭😭 worst pain ever! Honestly wish I would’ve watched this video prior to breast feeding this time around. Thanks so much for your valuable content. 💕🙌🏼
Exactly mama, follow your mama instinct and do what is right for you.
So I’m confused! (First time mom here) if milk doesn’t come in for the first 3 days or so what is the baby eating? Formula?
Chanelle Moore colostrum... your body makes it before the milk comes in
Katie Figueroa thankyou!!!
Yes Alexandra, that’s exactly right what you have been told and what you’re doing as far as pumping and your breast feeding time schedule. That will ensure that you have plenty milk supply to sustain his growth spurt’s. Also the colostrum will help build his immune system. You’re doing an outstanding job I’m loving watching the series. All of the organization and your schedule is wonderful.
Isn’t mom life crazy?! Who ever thought you’d be washing pump parts in the bathroom multiple times a day 😂
After breastfeeding and pumping for 10 months, I’m SICK of the dishes! 😭
I just want to say ty for posting this video!! We spoke about this today in my midwife centering program. Your way of saving your milk has helped me figure out what I plan to do
Absolutely adorable 💙💙 love your necklace! Question: what font and size is your 3 name necklace??
That’s how I was with my first but by my second I just fed on demand and man was it SO MUCH EASIER!!! 😂
Are you and chad planning on having any more children
I’m absolutely obsessing over all your videos right now! As a FTM due in Jan I just find them all so helpful! So thank you! I’d love to see a video where you show what you actually used in your hospital bag and what you think are must haves for those first few weeks postpartum while healing. (If you haven’t already made it). Also you look amazing!🔥 I didn’t see any postpartum bump at all! Did you wear anything or do anything to get it to go down?
So for those first few days when he was only getting a drop.. did they say that was ok? My milk didn’t come in till day 4 and my babies blood sugar was so low so they made me give him formula. 🤷🏻♀️🤷🏻♀️
jaclyn roberts Yes thats ok the lactation nurse told me. She said babies tummies are naturally full when they are born. That they are only “sucking” “eating” in the beginning is to produce your milk supply like she is saying.
Can you do a video about editing because your videos are amazing and i admire the quality!
That’s why you can’t trust them whole heartedly. Always do your own research, about breastfeeding, vaccines, medicine etc. An educated mom, is the smartest kind of mom ❤️
They have a car charger for that pump I have one
OMG love the organization of the frozen milk - I need to get on this!!
I love you tips!!! And I agree that there is tons of info out there. I used the same soap to clean out the plastic parts and it’s wonderful
“One is pink and one is blue..The only difference between the two...” #bars ❤️❤️❤️
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Hi alexandra, i am not (yet) a mom hehe just wondering why do you keep your colostrum? And when are going to give him the colostrum? Is there a reason behind that? Im here to learn :) what a blessing you have such a large mount of milk stash btw! Love you channel! 😘
Being Mama looks good on you! Congrats again! :)
I wonder if you’re over producing if you could donate your excess milk to the hospital or a midwife organization. I know you can in Canada - a friend of mine totally benefited from it because her baby was sooooooooo premature and her milk wasn’t coming in.
I'm obsessed with Forest! He's living the best life lol 💕
I love how your family is growing😍 so precious
Thank you so much!!!
Do you use a bottle warmer specifically for breastmilk? I can't find out I love
Thanks for this video!! I'm being induced on wednesday bc my little man doesnt want to show!
Good luck mama xx
You are so organized with your breast milk I would always just throw mine in the freezer lol. So glad you’re having a good experience! I had a horrible experience with my first baby I ended up getting mastitis and had to have surgery but with my second baby I had an amazing breastfeeding experience and was able to breastfeed her for a whole year!
This is probably a really stupid question but I’ve been trying to find the answer everywhere!😂 (I’m planning on exclusively pumping btw!) If your milk doesn’t come in for the first few days what does the baby eat? Do they feed him formula in the hospital? Or can a baby wait to eat for a few days? Any comments would be helpful!
mikailah as far as I learned their tummies are so tiny. First it’s marble size then grows each day. So a tiny bit of the colostrum you have should be enough. When your milk comes in the baby will be able to drink more.
Most insurance companies will provide several lactation consultations for free. Mine provides up to 6 free consultations. You should call your insurance provider and see if they do the same. Also, thank you for making this video. I just had my baby two weeks ago and I wish they had told me to start pumping right away! He eats really well on the breast and is gaining good weight but I struggle to pump even an ounce during my pumping sessions and I didn’t start pumping until like day 5. I think that is contributing to my struggle but I’m going to try to pump after every feed or every other and see if that helps.