As a healthcare worker (I'm a nurse!), I'm really happy to see you giving nothing but the hard cold truth about your body and how you're comfortable sharing with your viewers on how you recovered and what the body does in an education viewpoint. I hope that people don't get freaked out or grossed out about it because that's how the body works! You've truly done your research and I'm glad that you're doing well!

@imjennim

2 жыл бұрын

Eep thank you! Yes, I wanted to keep it real for y'all. The road to motherhood and recovery is NO JOKE!

@marianaaleman7210

2 жыл бұрын

Im soooo freaked out haha maybe a warning at the beginning would help.

@helenang2996

2 жыл бұрын

@@imjennim d,;,s.

@jimyimmy8120

2 жыл бұрын

I never doubted that you would give an honest account of your experience!

It is absolutely unbelievable that i've started watching Jenn as uni student and now i'm watching her video as a mom. I can't describe this feeling but I can surely say that I'm so glad to watch her transitions in her life🥰

@kellychen6653

2 жыл бұрын

Same. I remember watching her sitting on the floor filming, I was learning how to do make up from her as well as what make up to buy. It’s crazy that she is now telling me what it feels like to become a mother

@imjennim

2 жыл бұрын

Aww thank you for being a part of my journey for so long! x

@itzrd5264

2 жыл бұрын

Me too 😍❤️❤️

@sharonparker15

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed 100% full on growth

@marybarry9942

2 жыл бұрын

Same!!! Look at us mom's conquering life one milestone at a time! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

Me, not pregnant, not planning on starting a family ever, watching this video with snacks because I love you and love everything about you. Sobbing, stitchy pains, fear of pooping, and all!

@imjennim

2 жыл бұрын

LOLOLOL! I really went into the nitty gritty in this video.

@poojapradhan9984

2 жыл бұрын

Same hahahaha 😬

@aliceattran

2 жыл бұрын

same energy just waking up on a sunday in bed and can’t wait to watch this video 🥰

I love this video Jenn!!! So real and I completely forgot about the emotional week post delivery! I cried over EVERYTHING too! I was like a vortex to every mom and emotion out there. But we here and our kids are thriving and we’re doing the absolute best ✨🙏🏾

@luvmyjujuntootie

2 жыл бұрын

Your birth was amazing!!!! Congratulations!

@imjennim

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Maya! Yesss, we're out here doing our best! x

@ringoisacandyapple

2 жыл бұрын

Ahhhhh Maya ♥️♥️♥️

Any one else’s butt hurting when Jen talked about the stitches and tear 😫 Bless you woman!!

@imjennim

2 жыл бұрын

LOLOL!

@coronaaustralisful

2 жыл бұрын

I even had goosebumps because I had the exact same experience one year ago. Not a good memory :(

@jerinawan

Жыл бұрын

I had a c section and my butt hurt so bad after delivery!

What you said about being a newb in this made me think of how hard motherhood really is. Because in every period of the child's life, you basically have to start anew. Whether it's a newborn, a baby, a toddler, a teenager, you always have to learn new things and start over in a way. It makes me have a new appreciation for all the mothers out there. Jenn, I think you're doing great so far and we're all proud of you!

@Daphnaaaa

2 жыл бұрын

Ugh yes!! And then every kid is different. So if you have two, the things that worked with your first don't always work with your second! Motherhood makes you learn how to be flexible and creative!

That advice of focusing on your relationship with your baby rather than on being a perfect parent, is amazing! I'm a firm believer that people show us how to best love them, if we're in our heads too much we miss the signs. Lennon will show you exactly what he needs to feel loved and cared for, I'm sure of it

@496brit

2 жыл бұрын

Deeeeeep 🥰

@imjennim

2 жыл бұрын

100% Thank you, Ester!

@julzamidala2865

2 жыл бұрын

This 1,000%: "people show us how to best love them, if we're in our heads too much we miss the signs."

My little girl is 5 years old. I miss her soooo much being this young. This phase is so special. “The days are longggg but the years are so short.”

@sdl444

2 жыл бұрын

Well said

@imjennim

2 жыл бұрын

The days are soooo long! Hhaaha, but this month has flown by. I can't even imagine what a year will feel like!

@iamVickyNg

2 жыл бұрын

A year will feel like a day when you look back

I love the new level of affirmation you’ve unlocked, like any time something seems impossible you immediately reflect on the birthing experience saying “if I got through contractions and had a freaking baby then this poo shouldn’t be a problem” and I love that for you

@imjennim

2 жыл бұрын

YES! If I pushed a baby out, I can do anything!!!

@abigailjones8470

2 жыл бұрын

@@imjennim ❤️❤️❤️❤️

@julzamidala2865

2 жыл бұрын

@@imjennim yes 100,000% !!!

Truly love the woman you are! It’s all said in honesty, no sugar coating but just the truth and we love it !!! 🙌🏾🙏🏾

Hey Jenn 😊 - I love how candid and straightforward you are. The pregnancy, birth and now motherhood videos are insightful and informative. Thank you for sharing your experience and knowledge. Babies are fascinating for sure! This experience is probably as terrifying as it is exciting and joyful. It is fulfilling but comes with a lot of work that challenges us in more ways than one. You are doing great Jenn! 🤱🏻💜

@imjennim

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Haseena! This comment is actually making me well up. Always appreciate hearing from you. x

To see baby Len in the flesh feels surreal especially having watched the entire process from the very start! I’ve never been more invested in someone’s pregnancy & post-partum process, I swear 😂

The full recovery period for a nose job is about a year (for complete reduction in swelling) but women are expected to go back to work 2 - 6 weeks after they give birth! Like wtf?! Birth is so physically traumatic like literally getting into a massive car accident. Women need more time to recover properly. It's nuts how many American women have long term complications from not healing properly after they give birth. I'm glad you have so many solid resources and support! I hope I can be so lucky in the future.

@imjennim

2 жыл бұрын

The maternity leave is honestly a joke. I'm officially 6 weeks now and barely feeling more like myself! Women need SO much more time to recover!

@rainepanda

2 жыл бұрын

@@imjennim such a nightmare especially for single moms!

@michellev4439

2 жыл бұрын

When I heard that maternity leave in the States was that short I was so shocked and my heart went out to you ladies over there.. In Canada we’re entitled to 18 months and I just told my boss today that “you best believe I’m taking the 18 months” (I’m due in November). I am hoping things can change out there so Moms can get the proper leave and time of recovery they deserve.

@eb8747

2 жыл бұрын

I cannot believe this is true!! The states is insane, in Europe people get at least a year usually more

@rainepanda

2 жыл бұрын

@@eb8747 the culture here is that of everyone must work and it's shameful to expect anything but more work in order to survive. Taking time to heal or any government assistance is morally wrong. It's such a twisted and stressed culture to live in.

I love how real you are about motherhood. I feel like you’re telling part of my story when you talk about your anxiety and your physical healing. Being a mommy is beautiful but it is so fricking hard!

@imjennim

2 жыл бұрын

It's the most difficult thing I've ever done, but I wouldn't have it any other way! x

Echoing the comments here that I really appreciate the honesty, rawness, and vulnerability you bring to every one of your videos. I'm not in a place where I feel ready to have children, but even hearing your experiences helps me with my anxiety around it! I look forward to whenever you post, but also glad that you're still taking the time to be in the moment with Len. Hoping you three are doing well!

@imjennim

2 жыл бұрын

Ahh thank you so much! I'm glad my videos are helpful despite us being in different chapters in our lives. Sending you so much love! x

I love that you don't mind talking about how things really are, a raw version of what everyone needs to hear to be honest. I think nobody really understands that giving birth is not just the baby pops out and that's it, but rather a difficult healing process, physically and mentally and it is nice that you can share this. Lots of love and courage! You are doing amazing! :)

@imjennim

2 жыл бұрын

Totally! The birth is just the beginning!

I don't plan on having kids in my lifetime but your vlogs about your entire pregnancy to motherhood journey has deepened appreciation for my mother 🥺 thank you for sharing and being so open about your emotions, frustrations, and joy throughout the process 💕

Jen, don’t feel bad feeding your son formulas. You’re trying your best!! I fed my twin boys formulas as well because I wasn’t producing enough milk supply. As long as the baby is healthy and happy, that’s all that matter. You’re already a great mom! Don’t be too harsh on yourself. You got this!!!

I cannot wait to see you continue to grow into your role as a mother. You’re already amazing by how open minded and reflective you are by also being easy on yourself! There’s totally no rule book on parenting, Jenn! & I am so happy you’re just going with the flow! Love the bit on “focusing on your relationship with your child” rather than being a perfect parent. That’s how I know you’re already the best parent you can be 💕

@imjennim

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Brittany! xx

I appreciate how you’ve always been so real and brutally honest about this whole experience. There were a few things I never heard of or considered before and it was eye opening!

I’m pregnant and following your journey and hearing your experience has been such a comfort for me. I love how raw and open you are and I’m so so thankful I came across your channel a few months ago!!

I LOVE how raw and honest you are. I’ve been following you for almost a decade and I’ve known you were like this but hearing about early motherhood with such rawness is so amazing. Congrats to you and Ben on little Lennon!!

For some reason my tears are coming out for this….. the struggle, the pain, the efforts, the love…. You got this Jenn!

I can really relate to your postpartum experience. Physically and mentally I was the same (6 tears, two second degree, lots of pain). Postpartum anxiety and depression is so real. It’s surely grueling especially while dealing with a new baby! As a new mom of 2 I can say adjusting to the first was a LOT harder because you’re acclimating to a whole new identity with this mini human. I remember feeling at my lowest with the first, but I can say it does get better. The challenges just change as they turn into turbulent toddlers. The mom guilt also never ends, but know as long as you’re giving it your all with utmost love and good intentions, you’re golden. Remember when you have downtime that it’s ok to slow down and give yourself some time and that your mental state is much more important than a tidy house (I have to remind myself this when the baby is sleeping). You’re doing great! Much love to your family.

@imjennim

2 жыл бұрын

Ahh thank you for sharing! Ughh, I couldn't imagine TWO second degree tears. Regardless this gives me a lot of hope that I'll ease into this role of motherhood and wear it more with confidence. x

The way you describe becoming a parent is exactly how I've always imagined it. It's terrifying when this little person who has become part of you is now in the big scary world! Thanks for being so honest with us, it's so interesting to learn about what you've dealt with. You are such a strong and awesome woman and mother!

Jenn thank you so much for sharing your stories! I really appreciated the honesty surrounding recovery--I feel like there's so much external pressure to just say "oh we're so happy! our baby is perfect and we are perfect and everything's great!" but the raw details about your physical recovery, managing your anxiety, and being honest about what's going on is so appreciated--thank you for being vulnerable with us and for giving other people the courage to share their own stories.

I love how open and raw you are about your experiences!! Baby Lennon is so lucky to have you and Ben as his parents🥺💗

Hang in there! You got this! My kid is almost 18 months and it gets easier. It’s nice to hear someone else’s story bc sometimes it gets a little lonely especially when most of your friends aren’t parents to understand.

I had my son two weeks after you had yours. This experience has been nuts! I’m so happy you’re so open about it all. Thanks for sharing your experience! Glad all of us new mommas are in this together! Best wishes to you and your lil family! 🥰

I still can't believe you're a mom, I feel like we are growing together and you're showing me this new life that maybe some day not so far I'll have. The honesty is needed. I hope your beautiful family stay safe and healthy 💞

Literally can’t believe I’ve been watching you since your clothesencounter days and now you’re a mom!! I literally cry watching your videos now because the love you have for your son and family is so surreal. You are an amazing woman and an amazing mother! Love you!! ❤️

I’m almost 4 months pregnant and feeling so many emotions about becoming a mum and all the changes that are coming to both my body and life. Your pregnancy videos are so comforting to me seeing someone go through the same feelings and it’s honestly helped me so much 🥲 thank you for keeping it so real and honest. You are amazing and Lennon is so lucky to have you as his momma ❤️

From clothesencounters to not mommy Jen. It’s been so amazing to see your change so many roles and be so real about all of them. I’ll be due soon and your pregnancy videos make me feel understood. So thank you for expressing yourself and making so many feel understood and normal in their journeys

I’ve got a 2.5 yr old and this video had me holding back tears! Just reminded me so much of how tough recovery was, how tough breastfeeding was, and at the end where you mention about focusing on your relationship with your baby.. wow! That made so much sense. Sadly I suffered PND (and still do) so I really didn’t enjoy my son as a newborn BUT I’m so determined to make my next experience a better one x

I admire you Jenn, you’re such an inspiration and always put things so eloquently and raw at the same time

As a first time mom, I can't thank you enough for sharing your postpartum experience. I also felt like the postpartum took my breath out with the increasing exhaustion, constant learning & mom guilt. I love the advice you were given! Being present with your baby does help all the mental load that mom's carry. Thank you for sharing. ❤️

I’m watching this as I’m nursing my 2 week old baby girl and I lost count of how many times I’ve said AMEN. The guilt feeling, the postpartum anxiety, the attachment, Low supply milk, the CRYING….I’m there with you. Despite all the craziness, I am so in love with my baby and as much as the lack of sleep drives me up the wall, I’ll do it all over again the next day 💓 You’re doing great Jen!

@imjennim

2 жыл бұрын

I feeeel you!! We got this! We're doing amazing.

Hi Jenn! I've been an active viewer for almost a year now and even though I'm only 22, your videos, including those with pregnancy updates, always bring me a sense of serenity and peace. When you speak it feels like I'm getting life advice from the older sister I've never had and makes me feel like I have my life together (even when I don't). So appreciative of all the content you post and thank you for always being authentically you!

Thank you for your honesty! It took me a little while to find my mommy groove. I would compare myself to other moms and feel inadequate and that i wasn't as good as them. When i stopped doing that and realized I'm doing what's best for myself and my son that's when i felt better! Everything is so new and we don't have step by step instructions on how to do parenting. I was used to following instructions to the letter so without that i was floundering! You're doing great! You will find that flow.

You’re trying your best and that makes you a great mom Jen. I have 7 weeks left…my anxiety is all over the place with labor, but I hope it goes smoothly. I just want my baby boy to be healthy.

You’re so beautiful, so strong. I’m so proud of you! Thank you for sharing your journey with us

So much love for you, Lennon and Ben!! The thing that most helped me through having a baby and parenthood is this, "Uncondtional love it the most powerful force in the universe,"This is what Lennon needs most and if you can start there and be there, everything else is just details. Thank you for sharing the reals and the feels, it's so important and appreciated. ❤️❤️❤️

jenn i seriously love you so much. i have been watching you since the beginning and to watch you grow and become this incredible mother is really heart warming. your honesty is so refreshing and i cant wait to continue to watch you blossom.

I just started watching this, but may i just say - JENN, YOU LOOK AMAZING! You have that glow and that vibe of being more confident (even if that's not true) that makes me so happy for you. YOU GOT THIS! Wish you a fast recovery and strength both physical and mental to deal with whatever comes your way :)

@imjennim

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Veronika! x

You have this special glow in your face now, it's so beautiful to watch when you talk 😊 every mum knows what I mean ❤️

Thank you for sharing all these experiences! I am just so proud of you going through the difficult times carrying Lennon, pushing through the pain and the emotional toil. You're gonna be such a great mum! Strong and courageous! Love you!

Jenn I have always loved your realness and honesty and your description of postpartum is exactly the emotions I was experiencing when I gave birth to my daughter. What a gift you are giving to other new mothers out there, to be able to hear someone they can relate to so deeply during such an emotional transition in their lives.

Jenn, it is sooooo refreshing to hear a very similar post partum experience! Everything from getting hit a truck feeling to breastfeeding issues. It has been 6 months post partum for me and let me tell you, time is the best healer, both the emotional and the physical side of things. I am very happy for you! Keep an awesome job being the best mama for you baby son:))

I’m 2 years into being a “new mom” idk if that title even applies to me anymore but holy shit this video has helped me so much especially that last part like WOO thank you so much for being so honest and raw with everything. You’re awesome Jenn!

Jen, I love that you are so honest. What you said I have experienced the same thing and resonate to it so well. My daughter is 5 months old and I am loving every moment of it and still learning everyday. You are doing amazing mama!

Oh Jenn! I could imagine how hard this transition is for you yet im so excited cause I know in a year or even months time you will be a totally different happier person and get used to this new reality. You will be the best mom

You’re doing it great Jenn❤️Lennon is blessed to have you and Ben as his parents.❤️❤️❤️❤️

My due is a little over a month left. Watching you becoming a mom, talking about postpartum stuff(physically AND mentally) helps me a lot. Thanks for sharing your honest story, Jenn! I can see that you're already a great mom since you're constantly thinking about how to be a better mom to your beautiful son. My heart goes out to you

@vanessayakubu7831

2 жыл бұрын

Good luck!!

Thank you so much Jen for such an open and honest conversation about postpartum! You are so amazing at everything you do, and I totally agree with you, postpartum is so hard, and being a new mom is probably the toughest job to get used to. I have been following your channel since my university days and now after numerous years, I’m a mom of two (and upcoming 3) little boys :) I’m so happy to share this parenting journey with you!

Thank Jenn for all this raw information. It could be difficult to hear, but it is so real and allows me to prepare myself for my postpartum in the future. Always love you, you're doing so well, girl!

Becoming a mom of a (december) baby, this video was really helpful. I am as well doing research on everything, which is oftentimes exhausting and your „last sentence“ instantly calmed me down. Because this is what I strive for in life… „resonance“ and the feeling of living in the present moment and appreciating it, instead of judging every move I do and living in the past and future. ♥️

Jenn so happy you popped up in my feed :') so happy to catch up with you ✨🦋

@imjennim

2 жыл бұрын

Aww thanks Natalie! x

Hi Jenn! I’ve been following your channel and insta for YEARS and have always held you in high admiration. I didn’t think it was possible for me to be this elated about someone’s pregnancy and motherhood journey, but here we are! I think I speak for everyone here when I say that we’ve been awestruck by how you’ve met this new life chapter with such grace and courageous enthusiasm! You and Ben are going to be wonderful parents and I’m honored that you share snippets of your newborn gem with us 💓

I’ve always loved your vids since your Clothesencounter days, but holy crap I’ve been so engaged by your pregnancy/post pregnancy videos. I feel like it’s such a blessing to have you be so transparent, informative, and honest about the process and your feelings. I don’t have children yet but when I do, I’ll remember the anecdotes and lessons you’ve shared to help give me peace of mind. You’re such a gem, Jenn! Thank youuu wholeheartedly ❤️

It's amazing how strong and resilient our bodies are after giving birth!

If I had Made a video about postpartum it would’ve been a replica of this. The hormones, the idenitity shift, the Achiever personality needing to give itself grace… oof. I’m 8mo PP now and there are new challenges but it’s such an amazing journey to see your little one grow up from a little blob on an ultrasound to a living, human baby capable of kisses and hugs. All the best Jen!

Now that I've found out I'm expecting I love sitting down to watch your videos. I love how raw and honest you are and it makes my worries and anxiety feel validated. Thank you so much for sharing with us all.

AAAAMEN! Preach! 🙌🏼 Cannot tell you how much I related to your experience from postpartum difficulties, breastfeeding, and a ton of mom guilt. I had baby blues and postpartum depression that lasted awhile. But it’s never taken away from how much I adore my kid who is now 20 months. Despite all of those struggles, we were crazy enough to do it again! I am proud to say our 2nd bundle of joy is due spring 2022. It’s so worth it mamas! 💗

I gave birth a week ago and feel all of this SO MUCH. Especially the sunset made me feel some kind of way part! The nights are so harrowing with a newborn. Congrats to both of us and so many of us are right there with ya.

@imjennim

2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations!!! Also hang in there! So glad to be on this journey of parenthood with you! xx

Hey Jenn, what you’re feeling/felt is completely valid. I am so happy to see how far you’ve come on your journey. It sounds like you have a really good head on you and no doubt you’ll get through the day, month, year and especially “terrible 2” through 18, hehe

Girl do not stress! I know exactly how you feel and almost every other mom does as well. There are so many ‘right’ ways to be a parent and in a month, in a year, you’ll most likely forget how hard this period was. I have 4 kids and every time is different. My first born was so easy to breast feed but my last baby was such a challenge! I struggled during every feeding! I only had milk for about 3 months but i never let it affect me because mom guilt affects your whole family and it takes joy out if the whole situation. Just enjoy every second of the experience!!! Youre doing amazing!!!! My biggest advice( i had twins and had no help other than my husband who worked from 4am-4pm) is to never feel sorry for your self. Take it one day at a time and find ‘me time’ when you can. It can be the most simple thing. Mine was doing my makeup. I just thoroughly enjoyed it and took my time when i knew the twins were taking a longer nap 👍🏼

I am sobbing. So happy for you, Jenn. Thanks so much for being so brave and vulnerable. Lennon has the best parents ever.

Oh my god, I relate so hard about the recovery. No one talks about the amount of pain you go through after childbirth, which in my situation hurt worse for me than actual delivery. It hurt to lie down, sit up, use the bathroom, walk. I was miserable! And the stool softeners never worked so when I finally had my first bowel movement after, I was crying and almost hyperventilating because (tmi alert) it was a big one and I was so scared I was going to hemorrhage.

Okay, I know giving birth is hard but I can’t believe it is THIS difficult. The amount of pain and uneasiness that all women had to bear before, during and after giving birth is unimaginable. This gave me a better insight on what my mom had to experience when giving birth to me. I couldn’t be more grateful for all the sacrifices and hardships my mom had to go through. 🤍 Thanks Jenn for showing everyone this eye-opening yet scary journey of yours.

@mekaalice8668

2 жыл бұрын

I just remember how I cried after giving birth. I cried so hard so I can definitely relate to the crying. It’s all the hormones and stuff. The c section traumatized me so badly omg. I’m so happy you’re okay now. It gets easier with time and you definitely get stronger ❤️

@authentic_path

2 жыл бұрын

And most women get hemorrhoids.

@paknyabasarngomle4551

2 жыл бұрын

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@Apainiituapa

2 жыл бұрын

The thing is, a lot lot LOT of new mother goes through it but they don’t really talk about it. I went through the same thing and I just thought nobody is going to understand even if i tell them but turns out almost every one of my friends that has given birth has gone through the same thing and they understand the struggle.

@starchannel123

2 жыл бұрын

And there’s still a lot of men saying women have it easier

Jenn, mom of 2 here who's been watching you for at least 7 or 8 years. I felt everything you said so much. Thank you for your honesty because so many people go into parenthood having no idea what it's like being a parent, especially mom. You will get used to it and you will love being a mother, but oh boy, that anxiety never really goes away (at least hasn't for me yet and it's been 3.5 years since baby #1). Your whole life really is different. There's life BB (before baby) and life after BB. All your priorities change. You will make different friends. Weekends aren't weekends. It is an incredible, earth shattering experience like no other. Will continue following you on your new journey, strong new mama!

@imjennim

2 жыл бұрын

Ahh thank you, Dorothy! You're completely right about life pre-baby and post-baby. Two distinct chapters! Sending you love! xx

@samiabamia

2 жыл бұрын

In what ways is not the same? Genuinely curious

@saturnprincess88

2 жыл бұрын

​@@samiabamia You go from having to take care of yourself to never having a day go by when you don't have to put another human being's needs before your own, and oh is that human needy. You probably didn't think you had a ton of free time before the child, yet now you have to fit WAY more work in the same amount of time you had before. Your child will not be able to feed itself, clean itself, wipe itself, go to sleep without a literal or figurative song and dance for 4+ years, cannot be left alone in a room for more than a couple minutes for several years, constantly needs to be taught new things, and the buck always stops with you. Just when you think you have it all figured out, something, usual several things pop up because little kids are constantly changing. Even if you have a nanny or daycare, you are the child's primary caregiver, the director, the one who puts the child to bed, wakes them up, solves all the problems. Your marriage/relationship with your SO gets put under different stress tests you never thought about several times daily. Add in balancing a career you've invested years in building, any issues with a child having special needs, health problems, and finances and your world will be completely changed. Nothing rocks your world the same way.

@samiabamia

2 жыл бұрын

@@saturnprincess88 Thank you Dorothy for letting me into the world of motherhood, you've given me a whole new perspective and understanding of what motherhood entails. I've always had friends and family tell me to make the most of my time before kids, but never fully understood why in depth. The key point I've taken from what you've shared is the incredible amount of appreciation and respect mothers deserve. Quite literally superwomen, doing what you're doing, the best way you know-how.

@saturnprincess88

2 жыл бұрын

@@samiabamia You're very welcome. Yes enjoy life before kids and go into motherhood with eyes wide open! I wouldn't change anything, but it's exhausting.

I’m so comforted by how similar your experience and feelings are/were to my own - I’m just over 2 weeks postpartum and I felt exactly the same way with the anxiety and guilt, not feeling good enough, not feeling like I knew what I was doing and feeling so guilty because I just wanted to make sure my son was ok and happy! And breastfeeding - oh my goodness it’s hard! We were topping up with formula for the first few days in hospital because I couldn’t get him to latch properly and was in so much pain when I tried to feed him! I felt that same guilt about not being able to provide, felt like a failure and like he wasn’t going to bond with me because I couldn’t do it.. I’m so thankful for having a great support system around me who reassured me and supported me through everything we did/are doing, I hope you have the same! Thank you so so much for sharing your experience!! I feel so seen and heard and understood 🥰

I had my baby girl five weeks ago today. Your story resonated with mine so strongly. Thank you. Thank you for sharing everything, from your birth and recovery to your anxiety and struggles with breastfeeding. Thank you. We have to remember we are doing our best. We are doing everything we can. We are awesome!! 💕💕

Stress causes supply of milk. Sleep more with baby when he sleeps, drink more fluids, just enjoy him like you said create relationship. Thinking that my child is hungry also increases the supply. Good luck!

This really made me laugh, remembering my own post partum period a year ago. Everybody is talking about the labor, but oh my the recovery.. :D Thank you for sharing that experience!

THANK YOU JENN. Coming from a Type A, Type 3 enneagram (who started watching you when we were both 19 - we’re the same age!) who just gave birth in June and dealt with major postpartum blues, breastfeeding challenges, body healing challenges, etc, THANK YOU for sharing this! So much of social media glamorizes postpartum. I was totally unprepared for it emotionally AND felt guilty that I wasn’t having the beautiful experience that it looked like everyone else was having. Thank you for sharing your honest experience - I 1000% relate to everything you’ve said, and I love the way you’ve analyzed and made sense of things. I wish I had given birth after you because I would’ve been so much better prepared for postpartum after watching this video. You are amazing, you got this!

Thank you so much for the last two videos. As someone who struggles intensely with anxiety, the worries and FEARS of even the thought of being pregnant has always caused a lot of uncertainty about my future and if I could be capable or not. Ive always been such a worrier and veryyyy intune with my body so I thought it would be an awful experience for me. Your openness and tribulations show me that one day.. I can do it. I CAN be ready and everything that I feel will be totally normal and there IS support. Now I'm looking forward to preparation for that one wholesome day that I, too, go on this journey.

jenn, whenever you come out with a book i cannot wait to read it

I've got so much respect for new mothers ●__● it takes such a mental & physical toll *wow*

Watching this 3 days postpartum with my first son, and feeling so validated in all these experiences! Thank you, Jenn!

You are incredible Jenn!!! So glad to hear you're feeling better. Much love for you and the family ❤

Love how jenn and ben always post at the same time haha. Also, love that intro!! And I was like 😲 when i saw Jenn holding a BABY on the thumbnail although i know she gave birth lol

Thanks so much for sharing your experience, Jenn! It's really refreshing to see this perspective on each stage of your pregnancy / giving birth / your road to recovery. You're doing amazing!

@imjennim

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Celeste! My sweater is from Alexander Wang. x

Gaaaaaahd I love love love how raw and vulnerable but so confidently you're able to share that chapter of your life with the world. I'm in awe and I'm grateful for you. Thank you! And I'm so happy for your new journey as a mama!!!! Keep sharing with us!

Awe, I love this video so much. It brought back so many memories of when I had my son, he is now 15 months old and man the time has flown! But I just kept saying "yes girlll" to everything you said lol Its so true the healing process, dealing with hormonal emotions, the incredibly strong attachment you have to your child and of course the anxiety of worrying about anything bad happening to them. It does get better in time and as they get older and start to mold into their own personalities you just fall more and more in awe of your little one. Your doing a great job mama, you and Ben are amazing parents ❤

I love how real you are. Breast feeding is no joke, I cried the first week of breastfeeding lol! I understand.

@imjennim

2 жыл бұрын

It's SOOO difficult!!!

Drink a ton of water. I’ve been there but even when you’re not thirsty drink a ton of water. Like over over hydrate. You’ll see your milk supply turn around. Trust me, I cried and cried over my milk supply and nothing else worked besides chugging a ton of water. You got this!!!!

@Hhhhhhhhh186

2 жыл бұрын

I had to power pump and it suuucked. Power pumping is effective but holy crap it's the worst! My supply exploded but I was delirious from lack of sleep.

@yaningavila770

2 жыл бұрын

I love Jenn and my comment is non-judgmental, but I'm a bit surprised that having a doula in labor she doesn't have a lactation consultant. I am not a mother, probably nor should I have an opinion but I had the fortune to meet a consultant some time ago and she specified that unless there is some biological condition (disease) the body is capable of producing the milk that the baby needs, even the milk changes its composition as the baby grows or for example if he falls ill. The key is "the more the baby sucks, the more milk is produced" that is why they recommend breastfeeding on free demand (as long as the baby wants), a correct mouth-nipple grip (breastfeeding should not hurt), stay hydrated (like Well you mention) coconut water is highly recommended to hydrate the mother and extract or breastfeed at night which is when prolactin has the highest peak. Hopefully these tips can serve a mom who is around here. Greetings and I hope no one hates my comment

Loved this video Jenn. So nicely edit (loved every detail). So well spoken. Just really raw but really reassuring. It is crazy that I have been watching your videos for so long and now you are this amazing woman and mom. Just love to watch how mature and articulated you are. A truly inspiration 🤍

dude, you are the best. i am so grateful for you, your realness, and how you always share your full emotional/mental/physical experiences with us.

When you get used to one phase, they're going into another. Its crazy ya'll. Time goes by faster after you have kids.

YES THE BUTT!!!! oh my gosh my butt hurt for literally weeks after birth!!!

@FlowingCotton

2 жыл бұрын

Months!!! I’m currently 7 month postpartum and still struggling with anal fissure that came with the baby 😫

Thank you Jenn for being so raw, honest and open in your sharing! 😍 I'm not even in this stage of my life as you are but I'm always so drawn to your content because of how truthful, transparent and willing you are to share with us about the realities and your feelings in these circumstances. 😝🤣You're doing great and I'm sure you will keep doing better and better as you learn along the way in your new role as a mum. Don't forget that you're amazing! 💯💕

We need more videos of your experience with pregnancy, delivery and recovery .. Just seems like can't get enough of them since they are so reassuring and calming .

that’s a beautiful sweater! where is it from?

Wish I can look as amazing as you 4 weeks post partum! You've got such a glow! 😊

I've sadly never had a close relationship with my mum, but watching your video has given me a new appreciation of how hard it is to be one, so thank you! I will definitely see her in a new light from now on.

I wanted to say that I literally recognize all these feelings from my first postpartum phase. I really feel for you and it does get better. With sleep (I didn’t sleep in the afternoon when baby slept), time etc. There is no shame in this, you are doing great. The fact that you wonder so much about that shows it. I am now a week postpartum with my second and it’s a world of difference. Luckily because I was not looking forward to doing this again. Keep it up momma!

im a med student but jenn seems more intelligent than me ahahha kidding aside been here since clothesencounters, to see jenn get married and have a baby is making me so emotional. im just really happy for you jenn :((( 축하합니다!

Love that last piece of advice there... To just focus on building a relationship with your baby and not on being the perfect parent. Congratulations on being a new Mommy! :)

Jenn thank you for making this video. I am currently 11 days postpartum with my son and I am experiencing everything you said. I cant stop worry what if something would have happen to him or what if I won't be a good enough mom! Knowing that I am not alone making me feel somewhat better. Please continue making this kind of video. 🙏

my god jenn i used to watch your videos when i was 15…i’m 23 now and your voice is so comforting!! you were such a support so thank u for that and congrats for all of the great things that happen to you🌞💛