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Great video, thanks for sharing... Had braxtons since 20 weeks and prodromal since 33 weeks.. Lost my plug again, I feel your pain, my uterus is so tender now im now 34.5 weeks 🌻(man in pics wife)
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I found this on pintrest...thank you so much❤❤❤
This is awesome. Very practical. I struggle in this area. I sometimes get in my own head.
39+5 now and having prodromal labor for 10 days now with the last two days being quite painful with contractions going down to 2-4 minutes apart. 😅 How long after this video did your baby arrive? Also, your mindset if beautiful!
There are many high quality diapers to use, this is really a basic, lowest budget option. (Alvababy)Trying the top products makes such a difference, also microfiber as an insert is really not recommended. Bamboo at least, but we use hemp too at 4 months, because my baby pees a ton. Plus you can add a layer of fleece to keep the baby’s bum dry. So good start, but for the full experience I would have borrowed a mixed package and test which type and shape fits best for my baby. Without trying them on it’s hard…very much like buying clothes. Not every type fits everyone
My daughter is in 36 week labor if some sort so this was very informative. How many days or weeks later did actual labor and delivery happen?
What about adults. Can u do a review on adult sized?
I’m 39 + weeks with Baby #4 and still love watching positive natural birth stories!!! I’ve been blessed with 3 positive experiences so far and hope & pray for the 4th one very soon! ☺️
Its very hard to find the right enemy is a challenge and i see that christians/pastors are not doing their job and just sugar coating the word which comes with power and attacks.
Hmm that’s weird. Really not supposed to get into the run after your water breaks. Infection risk.
On Etsy they have a bunch of homemade tallow lotions with a tiny bit of olive oil mixed in!
Man I wish I would nest! I did for like 3 days in the second trimester but I'm 5 weeks out and have ZERO energy or motivation. I'm really starting to get overwhelmed with what needs done now.
I learned so much from your teaching on this topic. I have a question, how do you set boundaries when it's your own spouse?
I also have hEDS and I’m also a Believer!!!!!! 32+3 weeks and could’ve shot this video myself! Had no clue what was happening till I started researching my symptoms and saw your video. Another video by a midwife said that in her experience those that go through this type of pre labor contractions have a easier labor and delivery when the time does come!!🥰 Was that your experience? I realize this video is over 2 years old but I hope you read it.💞 I do have a history of preterm delivery at 36 weeks and currently have a cervical cerclage that will be taken out in 25 days!! (October 5th). We live in Laguna Niguel in Southern Orange County, California and the extreme heat isn’t helping and the past day we have had sudden rain from the hurricane in Mexico. With my hEDS recently I’ve been dealing with hip instability and a flat out dislocation last week that had me in the hospital. Also was diagnosed with PGP…😣 Sooooo glad I found your channel!!!
So glad you could find something relatable!! YES I think all the prodromal labor symptoms made my labors much quicker! I'm sorry about your hips, I had that much more with my second than my first - lots of PT which I definitely recommend with eds! I hope things go okay for you!!
Thank you for your input! I’ve had all the symptoms of prodromal labor the past couple days and it is so hard to sleep. I like that thought, “I won’t be pregnant forever.”
did you work out a lot during pregnancy? anything you did during pregnancy that you think helped you dialate,?
Did you give birth barefooted or socks in the hospital bed momma
I used only disposables with my first 7 kids. Now I'm pregnant again (with my 8th baby), and I'm looking forward to going all cloth this time around 💗✨
So exciting! I hope it goes well for you!!
Try putting half a cup of borax in the wash. Borax strips hard water.
I’m in the same dilemma with my little one - she needs to be held all night, cluster feeds, etc. We’re wondering if she could be having a diary sensitivity too, but we don’t know. What are the symptoms to look for that could be an indicator for that? She doesn’t spit up much or have diarrhea, just strains and is fussy when she’s trying to poop, not able to poop much anymore, is clingy, and swallows a lot of air when breastfeeding 🥺 breaks my heart when she’s inconsolable and I don’t know what the root issue is 😭
I ended up cutting out dairy even tho my doctor didn't think it was the issue and it helped. Our little guy wasn't gaining as much weight but mostly it was the gas pains and extreme discomfort. I also have a very fast letdown (and had oversupply with my first) and this caused a lot of the problem too! I tried the reclined nursing position and now with my second, take him off to burp more! Can you find a lactation consultant near you? They helped me so much!!
@@NicoleKauffman how long did it take for you to see a difference in your baby after cutting out dairy? I’m officially on day 2 of being dairy-free as my baby has been very colicky and inconsolable with tummy pain 😭 hoping we see some results soon 🥺
Reading online, I found it takes about 2 weeks for it to fully be out of your milk. I also cut out chocolate and I know there are a bunch of others that can trigger too. For my second it's dairy, chocolate and citrus!
This nearly brings tears to my eyes. Currently 9 days postpartum and its been HARD. Day 3 and 4 was rough, but then we got the hang of breastfeeding for the most part and I was SO happy. But then things went downhill again when my baby started cluster feeding, nursing herself to sleep, and refusing to sleep anywhere but on me. Fast forward to now, she’s having a hard time pooping and has a lot of air that she swallows during feeds. The last few nights my husband and I have been up pretty much the entire night with her. She can be inconsolable and it makes me feel like I’m doing everything wrong or that my breastmilk is causing her stomach sensitivities. That’s why I looked up “first 2 weeks with baby” in hopes of hearing similar experiences. Thank you for sharing yours 🤍
Ah I'm so sorry it's been tough!! Hang in there, Mama, it gets SO much better. You are your baby's everything and you will get this figured out!! ❤️
@@NicoleKauffman thank you so much for the encouragement 🥺🤍 your videos have been so encouraging to me in that what we’re experiencing is completely normal and not that there’s something wrong 🤍
@@evelinapreiss I'm glad they're encouraging!! ❤️ Use your gut if you think something is wrong and I do highly recommend a lactation consultant for encouragement and help in this time!!
I love the affirmations!! Thank you for sharing
Beautiful Affirmations, I did the same thing during my pregnancy. Its so helpful and very encouraging for mothers who are expecting and may have so much doubt during pregnancy. Love this video !!!!
Yes, doubt can be so hard! Thanks, Katrina!
The kind bars are bomb! I always get them for my husband for his lunches. Lol
Yes!! I love those 😊
Thanks for a real review
I'm glad it helped!!
Nice video, I had a quick question, did any of your Chiari symptoms worsen after birth
They did not, but I was thoroughly checked beforehand and avoided the epidural for that reason. I do know it's very possible for them to worsen after every birth so definitely get checked out if you feel like they have! ❤️
Wow!! Sooo much plastics and these are not Organics if ALL of these are packaged in plastics and not Grass fed meats...The ignorance is unbelievable.....holly cra!
I’m 38 weeks and 4 days and I’ve been experiencing this since 34 weeks, I’ve already confirmed with my OB that it was prodromal labor and it’s so rough the longer it carries on because each night it gets worse. I’ll be induced at 39 weeks (which is just a few days away!) due to the struggles I’ve had with it. But your symptoms are the same as what mine are. I’m glad you had a good delivery ❤️
Hi Nicole 🥰 thank you so much for posting! I hope you don’t mind me commenting, but I sent you a message on Instagram in the hopes you’d be able to help me with something surrounding Chiari and labour! Thank you so much! Really hope you hear from you 🥰
Just replied! Thanks for letting me know, I always forget to check my message requests folder!!
Girl your eyebrows need some serious love !!
To really clean and sanitize human waste out of the diapers Tide is probably the best option. The more natural detergents just don’t clean as well. I had also tried to go that route and switched to Tide. I also use the powder form since liquids aren’t as effective.
Very balanced talk. Well done sister! ❤
How did you deal with plugged ducts with block feeding, I have mastitis on antibiotics now how can I get red of plugged ducts whilst having oversupply?
Such a similar birth story to my first birth with my daughter. Watching labour vlogs because I’m about to have my second baby in a month and this is bringing back all the memories. Happy I came across your video 🤍
I'm just starting to watch more as well because we're due in 2 months! Hope all goes well with your second!!
Anyone have a good trial company to go through? :)
Your so wise! At such a young age. Awesome work... I brought my alcoholic husband 50 dollars worth of groceries the other day and cleaned his kitchen and gave him an inspiring card
Nature's Path for organic granola and granola bars.
Thank you for this video❤️❤️
Awesome! Big LIKE and have a wonderful day 😊💖
Very helpful! I'm expecting my 1st little one this spring.
Congrats!! I'll be sharing our favorites for the 0-1 year range next!! :)
Hi Nicole Loved this so much <3 I have been wanting to learn more about Montessori style Play and these were such great ideas and so helpful thank you so much for sharing y Son Is almost 15 Months so these Toys would work perfectly <3 He Loves Pull Toys :) :)
Yes, these toys are perfect for that age! I started getting into Montessori by first looking at the toys and starting with that!
Hello there, how’s it going? Very interesting like 👍🏽 thanks for sharing
Thanks!
My grandparents had a wooden marble tracker my uncle had made when I was a kid. (It's still there for when the great-grands come over.) I LOVED it and wished we had one for our kids. All I've been able to find are plastic, and it's not the same. 😕
I know! I linked one here and Etsy has some! But definitely prefer the wooden toys over the plastic for so many reasons!
So sweet. I love Montessori method. I worked at a Montessori for a few years in the 2 year old class. So much fun! Wish I had focused on this when my kids were little.
yes!! I'm glad I found it :)
Why didnt i find you sooner?? I have hypermobile EDS and i feel like your videos will he so helpful for when i get pregnant! This is the first of your videos I’ve seen. Cant wait for more!
I don’t see any comments about GROVIA diapers. They have ALL IN ONE!!!!! Hybrid. Swim. Night. Trainers. Pocket. Etc. Amazing quality. I just ordered. I’ll update when I’ve used them.
Try la petit ourse, they are pocket diapers with an open on both sides so the insert goes out alone during the washing machine!
It’s been a week of just inconsistent contractions that are like 10 minutes apart for several hours and then go away, a week ago I might have lost part of the mucus plug bloody show thing, pressure, cramping, back pain, and of course conveniently, the contractions stop each time they put me on the monitors but one of my doctors said if it’s back labor it won’t be detectable on those monitors. It’s so frustratingggg and I have a chronic pain condition and it’s just burnt me out sooo much and I just want it to be over-I have no energy left to prepare or socialize and I’m just so defeated. I don’t even know where to start in my Bible and prayer. I’m trying to find it in me to change the mindset to something like this.
Wait wait wait hold on I was typing this while you were talking and I have EDS too hahaha 😂 also why I don’t want an epidural! My hips have been subluxing this whole week and it’s so painful after awhile I just randomly found this video and now I want to follow all your other things
@@sierraduran1293 Hi Sierra! I'm so glad you found some encouragement here - this mindset I worked up took A LOT of work and intentionality and it was hard! But looking back, I wouldn't have it any other way. I did cherish that time alone with the Lord before our little one came and I know that God's timing was perfect. I hope everything goes well for you! I'd love to hear how it does! :)
Try the Mennonite mom channels, you should love them. Megan Fox Unlocked, Mennonite Mom and Lynette Yoder are my favorites. They are all minimalist, their styles all happen to be boho and Megan is due to deliver her third baby in a few weeks. Lynette and Jeannine have both recently announced that they are both pregnant.