POSTPARTUM UPDATE | What REALLY Happens… Weight Gain, Sex After Birth, Baby Blues?
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Today I'm sharing my 3-month postpartum update and everything I've been doing to heal my body naturally and feel my best both mentally and physically. This video is real, raw and honest as I show you what postpartum recovery really looks like, my tips for postpartum care, and what to expect in the weeks after giving birth! I hope you enjoy watching and don't forget the check out the blog post below for all of the products seen/mentioned😊 Xo
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I was really heartwarmed by the expression ‘after baby you’re forever postpartum’, I’m expecting my second child 9 years after my first, and it’s so true that I feel my body was completely changed after my first birth, and it kinda warms my heart because my baby passed away at 4 years old, and she still feels close to me when I see my old stretch marks. It’s a beautiful gift from my daughter that I carry with me. Thank you for your beautiful, personal and informative videos!
I’m so sorry for what happened. Thank you for sharing it.
Thank you for sharing. Your love for her is beautiful. (Your baby girl)
I am so sorry for your loss😢😢🙏🙏
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Love how honest and genuine this video is. It's so refreshing to see that you didn't beat around the bush lol love your content! X
I agree such a real raw video
She is amazing!!!!
I have a 3 week baby boy and sometimes when I breastfeed him he cries and moves around and cough and I thought something is wrong, seeing your baby doing the same thing reassured me that it's OK and that's how babies are. Thank you for being so real and showing the crying too
My oldest is 11 and I remember being so frustrated that these topics were not as talked about as they are now. I'm glad people are sharing more about the tough stuff 💛
Talking about these things are very taboo and I wish it wasn’t, so many women would benefit from it.
Omg you are so lucky..Matt seems like the most supportive husband ever!
Honestly, this is so helpful especially the stuff that is TMI that people don't normally share. I love the fact that you don't sugar coat postpartum and talk about the realness of it all 🙌🏻
I find learning about postpartum to be so so interesting!! Im nowhere near ready to start a family but I want to be as educated as I could be before I reach that point!!
Same here hehe ;)
Same!!
@@hanaeve__ I'm in the same boat, also I saw your username and I just couldn't help it 😁
Thank you for talking about how depressed you felt during the first trimester of pregnancy! I am 10 weeks, and feeling pretty low! Between morning sickness, lockdown, and hormones, I have not been feeling like myself. I am SO excited to be pregnant but feel bad that I feel this way! And I feel like nobody talks about how hard the first trimester really is!
I feel ya. I'm 10 weeks tomorrow and I absolutely hate the first trimester. The nausea sucks so bad. People keep telling me that the second trimester will be better though, so I'm hoping for that
I was feeling that way during the first trimester too. I didn't expect that but it definitely got better. Hope you're feeling better too!
You got this hun!!! ❤️❤️
I'm 22 weeks and still throwing up almost every day... And people tells me I'm in the best part... Ha. So funny. I'm hating the whole thing so far 😭
I had very bad anxiety during the first trimester and didn't sleep well... don't be down on yourself, it will get better.
This is seriously the most honest post partum video I've seen on KZhead. The honesty and kindness you've shared is much appreciated :) wishing you and your new family a happy new year :)
I just wanted to say, postpartum depression can come way later, a few months in, whereas babyblues is right away. I had both and they were very different. (for people reading this) The babyblues is teary and emotional- when I had PPD I did NOT cry. I did not feel anything, enjoy anything. Also, while babyblues passes, depression does not necessarily and may require medical attention. (!)
I thought i was all alone with the smell!!! Im so glad you mentioned this. Ive been so self conscious and couldnt shower enough times in a day
Same I mentioned this to my bf and thought there was something wrong 😨
Can we all just appreciate Nikole walking around in underwear whilst its snowing outside. 🏖🏝
To me the two are unrelated😉
Mom fashion 😂
“SAME ROOM, BUT THE FURNITURE’S BEEN REARRANGED....... THERE’S A HALLWAY NOW!” 🤣 this had me rolling! Lol No, but seriously thanks for your honesty with your whole birth experience! Love how raw and honest you were! Love you guys 😘
Love how honest and raw you are!! My husband is the same way. Regardless if I was breast-feeding he still got up with me. if I needed something he was there or just knew. And now we’re having another baby April 13th 💙
Thank You so much for this video. I’m 25 years old and my desire is to me a mom. I have dealt with mental illness ever sence I was 10years old. The fact that I see you calm and expressing your mental health after Sage, truly helps me. As everyone around me says that if I have bad days now how can I become a mom and take care of a baby. Those words hurt me to the core but seeing you is truly my inspiration! Thank You!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I think our bad days give us more compassion and patience and empathy that we need to be great and caring mammas ♡
Jesus loves you , He has good report about you wanna know ? Read your Bible . Don’t believe what perceptions people have over you .
Girl I have depression as well and I have kids. If you feel ready go for it. Always remember that you can do what your heart tells you.
thanks so much about being so upfront and honest about this stuff. It's really appreciated
I teared up when you gave Matt a shout out. Amen to him! For helping so much. Very understanding.
Absolutely loved this video! Thank you for being so open and honest!!
Seriously thank you so much for this!! I love that you are so thorough and covered so much ! Your honesty is really appreciated ❤️❤️
I absolutely love how honest and open you are! Thank you for sharing your experience ❤️
Thank you so much for making this video! It’s so helpful and honest, and as a mom to be I really appreciate the time you took to make it!
You’re so wonderful to share your experience with so much openness and honesty 💜🦋
Thank you so much for sharing everything! This is so helpful for someone (me) in their third trimester and have friends who will not discuss any of this. Your openness is refreshing and gives me piece of mind for what is to come.
Thank you so much for this video ♥️ I’m 6 weeks postpartum and this made me feel so much better... it’s great to know that other women are going through the exact same things! I feel bad for our parents who didn’t have KZhead to turn to! Congratulations on your cute lil’ family!
I’m so glad you’ve been so open, honest, and genuine about your whole experience. I’ve always been worried about pregnancy and terrified of birth, but you’ve made it seem possible for me. We were built for this!
Thank you so much for your honest, real and rawness. You're such an amazing person and mother
This was so informative! Thank you so much for sharing and being so open and honest 💛
I really appreciate your honesty :) These topics are not really talked about, so it is very helpful to hear about them.
Love all of your videos Nikole! They're so raw and real! You're like a virtual big sister. Thank you, I'm sure it's not so easy putting your business out there. Xoxo 💕
This is seriously awesome ! I have never seen anyone being so honest and raw and real about postpartum on internet. It’s not even about being a mom , it’s more about womanhood all in all. Great stuff!
Thanks for being genuine and honest about everything I don’t have kids yet! But when I do I want to have a natural birth so I’m really glad you’ve documented your journey and talked about everything you’ve experienced postpartum! 😃
Loved how real and honest you were throughout this video!
Thanks so much for this honest video, Nikole. I am due any day now and have found your pregnancy, birth and postpartum content to be so helpful! Thank you for all that you do 💐
Thanks so much for sharing your experience! I am at 29 weeeks, so your perspective and insights are super helpful! Wishing you continued healing and happiness!!
Love how really honest and open you both are! Some of us don’t have people in our lives to talk to about all this. I’ve learned so much. 😊
I’m due in May and this was such a calming video to watch. Informative and honest. Thank you!!
Thanks for this very informative, honest and transparent postpartum vlog! Sage is a perfect mix of you and Matt...Sage is precious 💗👶🏼💗
Yaaas! Talking about the taboo topics. I’m so curious about everything baby related. Love the honesty, it’s so appreciated. It feels like watching a big sister going through everything first 😊
This is an incredible video. You are so vulnerable and it really means alot to us to have you share your experience so generously
There is a phrase that says: It takes nine months to become a mother and an additional nine months to become a woman again. Keep up the positive attitude!🌈
Oh that was way more than 9 months for me-sometimes the postpartum period is seen as two years and that's how long it took me to be myself again.🤓
@@surlespasdondine Same here, it took me also more than nine months to come back to myself
Appreciate the authenticity. You're absolutely amazing!! And Matt the most supportive guy I've ever seen. lol
Thank you soo much for sharing! Its soo refreshing to hear all the nitty gritty stuff! Ive never heard some of these convos and its so real and raw. Im not having a baby anytime soon, but plan on having them! Need more like this! Thanks Nikole!
You have a freakin awesome husband...seriously congratulations, cause some men aren’t quite as amazingly supportive and loving and up lifting. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻good job and thanks for sharing your experience
So proud you made it thru with absolutely no meds. That’s a different kind of strength. I love watching videos of what I hope my future births will look like. I cannot believe you made it to the hospital lol! Luck was on your side for not having a car birth.
Absolutely strong and amazing!
You look amazing. Love what you have to say. Keep "keeping it real". This what makes you and your videos a standout!
All I have to say is thank you for this video, this has been so helpful for me with mentally preparing for baby #1 due in 6 weeks. Will be making padsicles for sure!
It's so important to share all the little details for the new moms out there !! You're great!
I love that you talked about the nitty gritty of having a baby in this video. I had no clue about postpartum when I had my girl. No one talks about it.
Thank you so much Nikole for being so open and honest about all this! It´s been incredibly helpful for me as I´m now in my second trimester. Pure inspiration as always! Lots of love from Spain
Thank you so much for aaaall the honesty! And also for being so open on such a vulnerable platform.
Wow. Thank you for being someone I can look up to for wisdom, strength, and vulnerability when it comes to all things pregnancy. You are doing such good for people with your platform. Thank you:)
Absolutely awesome that you spoke about depression! I’m old enough to be your mom but was very aware with my 3 daughters in law and helped them. Great job mama❤️
This is one of the most amazing videos I have ever watched, you're so wholesome and relatable, thank you so much for this ❤❤❤
I love the honesty and learning so much
Your family makes me feel so safe and loved, It makes me imagine the huge things my mum and dad did for me and it is really conforting🥰🥰🥰😪
I’m due with my first in a couple weeks and this video was exactly what I needed! Thank you for being so open and honest 🤍
I'm 15 1/2 weeks right now and this is super informative. I appreciate the real talk!
Thank you so much for this video! It's so nice to know this information ahead of time so everything isn't such a shock!
I really appreciate the time and effort you put into making this! It will be great to look back on too once my little one is here ☺️ I must add, you look great! I love that you’re not beating yourself up about ‘weight loss’ ASAP after birth it’s definitely a nice reminder to be gentle on yourself.
No one talks about these things!!! Thank you for the insight girly. Hope you’re doing well 🤗
Happy to hear that all is going well you, Sage, cashew and Matt. You and Matt are such good “new “ parents, so chill. Stay blessed and safe love your videos. You look absolutely great, you both are so positive 💕❤️🙏🦋👍
I’ve been following you since the beginning and this is my favorite video by a long shot! I had a baby a week after you did and found this to be so so truthfully and encouraging. Thank you for opening up and being a light for others!
I had a 4th degree tear, and nobody told me there were things that help heal it. I was so swollen and in so much pain for 2 months. Getting up every hour to feed my newborn was HARD.
So proud of you for shifting from health, wellness and cooking to having raw honest and open conversations about being a mom. 🤍 You’re doing amazing!
I just love your confidence. It’s so empowering to see 😊❤️ The way you speak about yourself and situations, it’s genuine and beautiful. And baby girl looks soo much like you!
7 weeks post partum here after baby 2...If you have more tearing by the perinium the frida baby bottle is a god send!!!! ADULT DIAPERS ARE ESSENTIAL!!!!! That smell is the worst...
Love the honesty about ur postpartum journey. It is refreshing no doubt and make me feel less scary. I admire u.
Thank you for being so natural, real and honest! I think you body looks wonderful 🧡
You motivate me to be healthier so that’s why I subscribed, but the more I watch you the more I just love your personality. You and Matt are just kind sweet people. Someone I could really be real friends with in real life and just totally relate to. Really loving your authentic natural realistic content ❤️ xoxo
Seriously, thank you for this video and for all your recent honest videos. I'm due in a few months with my first baby and I found this video informative, honest and It helped me feel a little less scared lol. I'm so thankful this video came out today! You look beautiful and I'm glad you and your family seem to be adjusting well.
Girl, you are amazing! Thank you for being so open and true!
I love this video! I love how open and honest you were about everything! It's so helpful as I am about to give birth to my first in a couple of weeks and it was really nice to know ALL of the stuff! Thank you!
Thank you for being so honest about your experience, it was vers helpfull! ❤️
Extremely thankful for the raw and real approach of your video! Thank you!
This is such a great genuine video! ❤️ I’ve had two kids, age 12 and 10 now but still appreciated the content this will be great for future moms. 😊
Thank you so much for sharing! I was really hoping you made a video like this. I’m 36 weeks pregnant and this is really helpful getting ready for postpartum! Thanks Nikole for all the wonderful videos.
Love you and your little family. ❤️ you’re doing great!!! Have been loving all your videos
Wonderful video, Nicole, my eldest is 42 and I wish there were videos like this back then!
Loved your honesty, attitude and energy! Great video! ❤️
Thank you so much for your words. I’m one week post partum today and your video is so helpful and kind ♥️
Love how open you are and your video is super super helpful☺️. Love your content^^ ❤️
Love this video and how relaxed and genuine you two are and thank you for talking about everything! I am 38 weeks pregnant with my second and this was a great refresher as well I learned things I will be preparing for this time around!😊 Thank you!
your honesty is so sooo helpful!!! thank you so much
Thank you for this video ❤️ I’m 3 weeks out and you legit covered everything x
Omg I’ve been so focussed on my pregnancy and giving birth, I’d never given this part any thought yet 😂 thanks for sharing and being so honest!!
Thank you so much for sharing... I don't think anyone would have told me what you've shared! ❤
This was very real and similar to my experience, I enjoyed it! Great video. Loving your Mom life content.
This was one of the best videos I have watched in a long time. I am due in May with baby number 4 but regardless of how many kids someone has had you always find something new
Loved this thank you!!! I’m being induced on Friday and so excited!!
Had my second baby 8 months ago - a video like this would have been great for my first time round! Nobody talks about this stuff! So thank you ☺️
Thank you so much Nikole for sharing this. This is amazingly helpful
Omg new mommy to be in December and I glad you made this video. I didn’t know about the “discharge” and smell. I appreciate you saying that because no one talks about stuff like that so openly.
Thanks so much for sharing your experience! I'm currently 32 weeks pregnant and starting to feel a bit anxious about birth and post partum! Some things are definitely different here in Italy, but it was so nice and useful to hear your experience 😊
Thanks for giving raw information and being real ♥
Loved this video! So real and honest and just refreshing! I’m not pregnant nor trying to get pregnant right now, BUT I enjoy preparing way ahead of time & your videos have been very helpful! Also, where is your top from that you are wearing when you are talking about postpartum depression/anxiety? It looks very comfy!
7.5 months pregnant over here, thank you for being so honest and open
I am 20 weeks pregnant with baby Boy💙 I have been loving all of your pregnancy videos as well as your grocery halls/snack videos to help give me ideas of healthy foods to eat.
Yay love the raw and honest vlog!
You look so good Nikole!! I am currently 29 weeks pregnant and would feel blessed to look like you postpartum! Thank you for being raw and so honest in your videos! Much appreciate it, sending you and your family so much love from Toronto.
I really appreciate you sharing your experience and your baby is adorable!