POSTPARTUM NEW MOM VLOG | Finally Doing Something I've Avoided, Body Image 6 Months PP, Baby Firsts!

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2 ай бұрын

In today's vlog I conquer a HUGE mental block I've been having as a new mom (and bring you with me to do so), chat about body image 6 months postpartum, and do something we've been dreaming of doing with our baby for years! SUBSCRIBE to support our growing family or to send good vibes! ❤️
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@bird_nerd_girl Ай бұрын

You're not alone!!! It took my baby about 6 months to not wail while in a car seat... we also got a convertible car seat which made a difference and I think is the reason he came around to the car seat. It allowed him to sit more upright and see out the window - this helped *tremendously*. We had to bust out the infant bucket seat for a travel trip around 7 months and he didn't hate it AT ALL when we used it again! He's nearly one now and 95% of the time, he's great in the car!!! Occasionally he still fusses getting in the car seat, but at almost a year - he's finally been catching on to the sleep in the car thing!!

@rebeccagatlin1191 2 ай бұрын

Watching you talk to Annie while you loaded her into the car reminded me of my first outing with my miracle baby girl! I felt so empowered afterwards!

@kerryshepherd5676 2 ай бұрын

Finally, I've caught up with all the vlogs. I've been in hospital having a major operation I had a liver transplant. I'm doing really well now and its great to be home. Watching how far you've come along is great and I'm so proud that you went out with Annie ❤ Keep taking small steps and you'll be a pro in no time. It made me smile when you were talking about getting your eyebrows and nails etc done, as that's how I've been since getting better I'm noticing all the things that were neglected during my hospital stay and now I'm like oh my goodness this needs doing that needs doing 😂 Sending love and kisses to you all ❤

@kelseyjulius3062 Ай бұрын

LOlllllll! "we're doing this so we can go to target one day"

@HuffleZPuffle 2 ай бұрын

I am so proud of you doing all the things! The self-care and sort of continuing your own life after baby is something my husband and I talk about so much. I think you're spot on, you truly can not pour from an empty cup and taking the time for you (even if it feels selfish or whatnot) will ultimately benefit Annie and your whole family. How you feel in your physical body affects mental health too, and if youre feeling better you can be the best mom and partner more easily. And there's nothing the matter with appreciating what your body is capable of while also wanting things a certain way (like having your brows and nails done - yay!). You're doing amazing!

@daiyzanth 2 ай бұрын

So proud of you Mac!

@evgenia.mariika 2 ай бұрын

1:51 OMG, can so relate! 😢

@maryannebyrd9273 2 ай бұрын

Yeah you done it so very very proud of you from Australia

@elisabethpitre2586 2 ай бұрын

So proud of you! You’re literally retraining your brain in front of our eyes..it’s going to get so much better. I wish I could vocalize my anxiety and talk outloud to myself the way you do while confronting my anxiety, the silence makes it worse..I need that coping skill, I feel like it would help me so much.. Thank you for sharing your journey, you encourage me so much! You don’t sound stupid at all.. it’s bravery! Just keep swimming ❤

@janicealexander3223 2 ай бұрын

On your drive to meet Jack, I started looking out the window. There are such beautiful houses on that street!

@emg7717 Ай бұрын

Aw im so glad u went out with Annie though. Baby steps! It will get easier mama :)

@vickyguy8903 2 ай бұрын

she is just being vocal, and that will change with each stage, and then you will be smiling at her vocals, truly. You have been brave and love that you went with the wind!

@frederikkemercedeswrightso4175 2 ай бұрын

Wauw eyebrows are looking great 🥳 Thanks for sharing you thoughts and feelings 🌸🩷

@rutenicole8221 2 ай бұрын

Don’t worry so much enjoy every minute of your life with her Children grow up to fast. HAVE FUN WITH ANNY TAKE CARE

@anitaowens2099 2 ай бұрын

Your brows look amazing!

@loripuryear9393 2 ай бұрын

Hip Hip Hooray! Your attitude and bravery were spot on…do it and if it doesn’t work, just go home. There probably will be days when she’s just cranky and not feeling it, okay, outing might get cut short…no biggie! She and you both look so happy when you have her front facing, love it! Also, your eyebrows look so good!!!! Keep it up, sweet, sweet family!!

@karalewis8654 2 ай бұрын

In canada, the recommendation is to wait till 9-12 to drink cows' milk (replacing it from breastmilk or formula). Cows milk is lower in iron which babies need lots of. If they just drank cows milk they would be iron deficient. They also recommend iron rich foods when they start eating solids so get enough in their diet. The advice is always changing so don't feel like your always doing something wrong. We are all just trying to do our best. Give yourself grace ❤.

@cindyheyman5452 2 ай бұрын

Proud of you he keep it up

@AlexandraVincent 2 ай бұрын

I totally get this. I gained zero weight during pregnancy. And now that Luke is almost 6 months I’ve put on like 30lb. I’m not working anymore, but I feel like I have no time for myself. Ditto on the eyebrows. I did chop all my hair off though. That felt nice.

@NonStopParis 2 ай бұрын

I left baby for the first time last week to go to the Eras Tour - it was weird but felt good too to do something for me.

@mandym1419 2 ай бұрын

Mac you’re doing an incredible job!! It took me so many trips out with my baby girl by myself to get used to it! We go on outings all the time now, sometimes it’s great and sometimes not. We’re all doing our best and I’m so proud of you for pushing yourself out of your comfort zone 💕

@denielleferrer5712 2 ай бұрын

I’m so proud of you! The first solo outing is so scary.. I’m a first time mom of a beautiful 14month old daughter and I still have to work myself up to go into a new social situation! I’m so grateful to hear your vulnerability and know that every seemingly small victory is huge! You are amazing 🥰 I just went out for my first play cafe date with 2 other mom’s/littles and it felt so humongous of a task to prep for this outing, I had put it off several times.. we had a blast and I’m soo grateful for this step out of my comfort zone!

@hammettgirl 2 ай бұрын

You did it!!!

@krismay6 2 ай бұрын

You did it! Yay- so proud of you!! There is a reason the saying goes - fear of the unknown! It is normal and also reasonable to have this anxiousness when you have the most precious cargo onboard - Miss Annie! You will continue to take these big steps forward and go about it at your own pace and Annie will do the same throughout her babyhood until she can tell you what she wants!! Big step, mommie! And Happy 1st Mother’s Day! Big hugs while you celebrate your first of many! 😍🥰👍

@menaelle1829 2 ай бұрын

I feel so seen! I’m 6 months post partum and can totally relate to “not liking” or starting to care about what was looking back at me in the mirror. Up until now I too was comforted by what my body did for me and being so grateful but I definitely want to start working on me. Also I braved a few solo trips, baby girl is NOT a fan of the car seat which makes for very stressful car rides but will keep pushing!

@louisebourne5779 2 ай бұрын

Aww Mac believe me you are doing amazing as a first time Mom, all your feelings are valid I remember with my first baby i struggled for the first few months but honestly it does pass. Well done you for having a go at going out by yourself in the car be proud of yourself!! ❤it’s true that some babies do not like being sat still in their car seats keeping calm is definitely key. Favourite toys can help, singing, putting music on that she likes can help the journey and keeping her busy. Don’t forget Annie won’t be this little and she will be a toddler and usually they quite like being in the car and you can give her age appropriate activities to do during the journey. Little Annie is adorable 🥰. I’m so proud of you Mac!! Lots of love xxx

@lizzyk3444 2 ай бұрын

All else fails play Ms Rachel 😂 just listening to her quiets my girls in an instant in the car when we really need it!

@heapenn 2 ай бұрын

I remember when I had a newborn. I was so scared to go out alone so I did all drive-thru's. We would go to the bank, then Swiss Farm and then Dunkin. I did this for like 3 weeks. 😂😂😂😂

@TheTcl123 2 ай бұрын

Yay mama for getting out of your comfort Zone!

@handymandy414 2 ай бұрын

I totally understand and relate with the feeling of being ugly. I am 8 months postpartum, and I feel ugly. I hate how I look and how I feel. I wear the same things over and over. I do zero self care. Hopefully, the warmer weather brings me out of this pit.

@kamigould5090 2 ай бұрын

Man the mom guilt for me is so bad…I feel you on that

@hannahh5212 2 ай бұрын

So nice to hear things us mums go through! Going through same thing but this time with our 2nd baby! Taking 2 out and about! I do think our kids pick up when we feel anxious etc.. they are so sensitive and then it upsets them

@Yuliua1772 2 ай бұрын

What helps my baby in the car is playing one song that she likes on repeat (now she yells when it goes to commercials 😂). I used to play that song for her at home.

@kamigould5090 2 ай бұрын

Sorry second comment as I’m watching lol both my babies HATED and I mean absolutely loathed the car seat the stroller for almost the first year lol it was like a true miracle to go for five minutes and then be okay…girl I feel this so hard I’m sorry the fight or flight is so intense…just know you are are seen

@alimueller2514 2 ай бұрын

I am in same place with self care! I just got highlights and now feel a little more like my old self :). I don’t feel guilty stepping away for this but I just have trouble finding the energy. I was the person who last video said I was in denial about my baby being colicky. Annie sounds just like my baby Benny! Outings are hit or miss but the average is trending better 😉. Benny also hates containers!!! These babies are wild. I have been in drive thrus and stores with Benny screaming his head off. Ur not alone! No shame lol

@charlottecampbell2236 2 ай бұрын

No cows milk as a drink until 12 months as it can fill their little tums so they won’t want as much breast milk/formula which is their primary source of nutrition xx

@LuJamesReads 2 ай бұрын

So I’m an infant teacher and I have two of my own kids just to clarify. It is just the liquid form of cows milk she could have any other kind of dairy. She should only be having water during meals! Also stay away from peanuts, popcorn, and honey until a year old!

@charlottecampbell2236 2 ай бұрын

They can have cows milk liquid kind cooked into/added to meals just not as a drink xx

@BlairL2023 2 ай бұрын

Yes! And just to clarify further, that’s WHOLE peanuts and other nuts. Nut butters are okay mixed into oatmeal and yogurt! :)

@CrypticHowl 2 ай бұрын

Vanilla bean paste is $16?! I can get it for £4 - £5, although that's the online pricing. It's probably half that in store 🤯

@arielleallmon6921 2 ай бұрын

So the cows milk thing is because of you give her that instead of formula or breast milk she will be lacking nutrition so they tell you to wait too she is a year plus

@kayamo1632 2 ай бұрын

They just don’t want you replacing formula or breast milk with whole cow’s milk before 12 months.

@llarsonvjc Ай бұрын

Late to the party on this one, but you did SO well!! So proud of you! It also actually brought tears to my eyes when you were putting her in the seat and talking to her about going to Target one day. I had my first baby in the early days of the pandemic and didn’t bring my daughter out in public until she was nearly a year old and it utterly terrified me. The logistics were one thing (she was also very fussy about being contained for long periods of time) but the pandemic in public fears on top of it were just next level. But one day I decided to just go for it and I talked myself through it much like you did in this vlog and it brought me right back to that day. 🥹 We actually did go to target for our first trip and I forgot half of the things I needed and she spit up all over the cart 3 minutes in, but I did it! It didn’t feel great even for a few days after, but now I’ve got 2 kiddos and look back on that time SO proud that I took that step and did it scared. Way to GO girls!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Here’s to many more adventures in the future ❤

@llarsonvjc Ай бұрын

Side note: it’s also a completely normal biological response to feel that stress when your baby is crying or fussing. I learned this and it blew my mind that mother’s brains are wired to respond with a sense of urgency when they hear their child crying. We literally get sent into fight or flight 🙃 It’s just nature’s way of making sure we take care of our littles and it’s wild to me!