1 month Postpartum & Baby Update! | How I Avoided Tearing!

Today I' m sharing a one month baby update for miss Juniper as well as a 1 month postpartum update for myself! chatting all things postpartum body image, how I avoided tearing, breastfeeding, and my scary clotting experience postpartum!
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[@tiahedman]

Hey Megan! I've got such a similar motherhood journey to yours! My first baby girl (Ivy) was born Sept 2020 and my second girl (Lola) was born June 2022. My first was such a hard newborn with sleep, colic and feeding issues. Not to mention the postpartum depression and anxiety. I was bracing myself for the worst with my second. Surprised to me, my second is an angel baby! She is a great sleeper, great eater, and overall such a happy baby! I remember with my first I was wondering if i was really cut out to be a mom. I remember the relentless crying, 2am car rides, unsuccessful soothing back to sleep and so much more. It was a beautifully chaotic and exhausting time in my life. I am so blessed to have such a different experience with the second baby. She feeds great, goes right back to sleep, and doesn't mind the relentless "help" from her big sis haha. Plus I am SO much more confident in my mothering skills the second time around. I wouldn't trade my post postpartum experiences for the world...but I think just like you it's what I needed this time around. I am so happy for you and your family and glad that this new baby has been such a joyful addition to your family. I'm in the greater Seattle area as well so enjoy the last days of summer with gardening, going to parks and getting outside! Much love and good vibes to you, Matt, Rowan and Juniper! I absolutely love your channel and all your updates. It gives me inspiration and something to look forward to. Thank you for being so authentic and true to yourself. It gives me so much hope and joy to see a young family like yours thriving and enjoying every moment 💖

[@oliviacartwright4869]

I just found out I’m pregnant! I am so appreciative of your non-filtered content. I also struggle with my body image and I feel so nervous about how my body will change

[@jbdaughtry8889]

I just found out I'm pregnant as well. I hope you have a wonderful 9 months❤️

[@oliviacartwright4869]

@@jbdaughtry8889 you too! 💙💖

[@MeganAcuna]

Ahhhh congratulations! I'm so excited for you! Sending lots of love your way and hoping you give yourself lots of grace even when it's hard 💛

[@lornabaez3803]

I can relate to the breastfeeding issues, my little girl is 6 weeks old today and I'm exclusively pumping. She has a lip tie and a high arched palate so nursing is very difficult for us, we still try every few days but she's still exclusively getting breast milk because I persevered and keep pumping. It's a full time job, I pump every 2 hours and also twice during the night. I completely understand why some moms give up and formula feed but it wasn't a choice I could personally make. Also wow my baby has been trying to roll over since week 1 also and she's been holding her head up since she was 5 hours old. These 2022 babies are something special.

[@Christina-xc7on]

Body image is so tough, I never thought as a kid/teen that my adult body would keep changing throughout my life so it's always hard to accept when it does. Definitely going to try to teach my kids that their bodies will always be changing a little, that it will continue to grow and adapt with them their whole lives.

[@MeganAcuna]

That's so beautiful and important!

[@bethanysummers3377]

I agree, its very important, I never knew what to expect after having a baby and as u get older, it should be talked about more. I was so upset after my first when my stretch marks took so long to fade, I wasn't expecting that. I dont even worry about them anymore, its just part of my life journey.

[@TrumpGirl45]

I can’t get over how much Juniper looks exactly like Rowan!! It’s so adorable 💝

[@judithmalik7957]

Oh My Gosh!!!! She is super ADORABLE!!!! She has so much hair!!!! Rowan gives gentle and precious kisses to his little sis! He is a GREAT BIG BROTHER!!!

[@MeganAcuna]

He is so gentle with her!

[@ariseinsimplicity]

I am due in 6 days and hearing your positive postpartum update is bringing me a lot of hope too 🙌🏼. So happy to hear that baby Juniper is doing so well and the whole family is adjusted 🥰.

[@darcellp4161]

You look amazing momma! Juniper is perfect. Im so happy you are doing well mentally as well. I'm also 26 and due with my second in Jan. My girl will be 2 weeks from 2 years old when this baby boy arrives! I love how we mirror each other

[@alliehilton]

I’m 3 weeks postpartum so a lot of this is relatable 🙂 you’re doing great mama!!💕

[@MeganAcuna]

Thank you! You too!

[@lindseyciamp]

I’m the Mom who did not listen to the recommendation to pump and bottle feed for 24 hours and we are still healing over here having to use a nipple shield on one breast. Love hearing your experiences with your beautiful babies 🤍

[@MeganAcuna]

I'm so sorry you're going through that! Breastfeeding struggles are so tough. Hang in there!

[@kjhayward]

Ok, I can't help but say....she is soooooo beautiful!! Your family is absolutely adorable!!

[@MeganAcuna]

Thank you so much Kelly!

[@gwh2100]

I’m so proud of you for filming this!

[@MeganAcuna]

Aw thank you so much Grace! It's scary to put stuff like this out there sometimes but if it helps other women then it's worth it!

[@Ashery15]

Juniper is looking so cute and that is amazing that she is already rolling over!! I wish the best for you during postpartum healing. 💕

[@MeganAcuna]

Thank you!

[@isalinormani90]

Thank you for all your honesty and encouragement- dringend your videos I always feel like listening to a very good friend:) you are a true enrichement to this world

[@MeganAcuna]

Wow, thank you! You are so kind!

[@taweeshu]

Lovely update! Would love to see a video on other times you answered creatively versus “blamed the baby.” I totally want to do this with my toddler once baby number two arrives. If not a video, any book recommendations/other videos online. What helped you respond better to your toddler?

[@MeganAcuna]

Great idea! A lot of times it's just reframing to when we CAN do something (i.e. "I'm so excited to play with you! I can play trucks with you in ten minutes. Should we set a timer?" instead of "I can't play with you right now, I'm feeding the baby.")

[@torielmore7471]

I'm so happy you all are doing so well!

[@MeganAcuna]

Thank you so much Tori!

[@bethanysummers3377]

I also think waking them for their day feeds helps alot for them to be settled and in a good routine and work out day and night.

[@mmhh5579]

Love this video!! Due in October so I’m almost there! Gotta say you look great tho ❤️

[@MeganAcuna]

Thank you so much! Good luck with your labor and delivery!

[@YourFriendAyana]

You are doing so well, mama!

[@CarolineNotCarolynBoyd]

I'm so glad you're choosing to honor your body. I wish we weren't all sold this idea that bodies must remain static in order to be beautiful. Bullsh!t! The fact they they're changing and growing signifies the life they contain! I hope you enjoy getting to know your mom-of-two self. Treat her as you would your dear friend--the friend that I (and I'm sure many of us watching) view you as! PS as far as perineal stretching goes, we did that with my first and still got a second degree tear, BUT... I'm certain it would've been worse if we hadn't! I'm a big fan of it, personally. It was a good opportunity to meditate, breathe, and practice some labor coping techniques to deal with the discomfort.

[@louisebourne5779]

Aww Rowan is such a lovely brother to Juniper. He is such a gorgeous little boy. Juniper is so sweet so beautiful. 💗your a great mamma xxx

[@runningwildinthecity]

I just googled Perineal Massage and ouch! That looks so painful. I love watching Rowan with Juniper. You and Matt are awesome parents and a beautiful family.

[@bethanysummers3377]

I had a similar experience with my 2 babies, first was hard work and second was so much easier. I think cos u are alot more experienced and relaxed yourself the second time around it helps alot for baby to go with the flow. I also didn't tear the second time as i had a water birth, recovery was much easier and quicker. Your body takes time to get back to a mum normal but it gets there.

[@happy17me69]

Appreciate you sharing this. Being positive and honest in regards to a changing body. Happy for you and your fam of four. ♥️

[@lindahajek5859]

My niece Henley had to stay in the hospital she ran a fever and was only a week old! She was in there for a day and half she came out fine! Thank goodness!

[@alyssareid7492]

Oh my gosh! You are such a beautiful person! I am so thankful that I found your channel! love and appreciate all the honesty and realness! I will be joining the 2 under 2 group in January and I am so nervous! I hope I have a wonderful experience like you!

[@jennifersondej5551]

I gained a lot of weight (45lbs) with my first and only nursed for three months. My second I gained 10lbs my third I gained (50lbs)I had three girls and I tore from one end to the other end my first/third delivery. My second I did not tear she was my smallest. Firstborn 8lbs 2oz, second 7lbs 5oz My third 9lbs 4oz. I delivered all natural. I love watching your babies grow and I have learned alot of good ideas.

[@dmphalen]

Tore from one end to the other 😭 ...my condolences

[@michelelessard6168]

Congrats mama 💕 just thought I’d share my experience with the turning over.. my osteopath told me that newborns rolling over is not great and means that they have lots of tension built up! We released everything and my baby stopped doing it after !

[@MerinovaA]

My baby also rolled over at 3 weeks and at first our doctor was like oh my gosh, he's super strong. But then a month or two later he stopped rolling and they said it was because his head was too heavy and that's why he rolled early. He ended up rolling over in a more controlled way at the 4 month mark. Just a heads up because I panicked at first and thought he was losing a learned skill!

[@darlenebatts5115]

Juniper is so Beautiful. Your looking wonderful Momma for only being a month postpartum. Thank you for sharing your Story and all the updates. Take Care sweetie. Love From Indiana.

[@clairewillow6475]

I’m one month postpartum today ❤

[@zunandarsan2803]

They're so cute ❤️❤️❤️

[@MeganAcuna]

Thank you!

[@LizzieEstelle]

U look amazing megan! And ur doing so good with juni I'm glad u got a good sleeper

[@lornabaez3803]

Girl your post partum body is beautiful ♥️ personally I love my new little beer belly lol

[@bridgettejohnson9085]

I’m due in early Nov with my second girl & I love the fact that Rowan is so sweet to his little sister!! I’m just curious to see how my LO will react lol. I’ve been telling her about the baby for a while now. She knows a change is about to happen because she’s been super clingy 🤣🤣 all good tho cause I’m just enjoy all those moments!! Congrats 🎉 🎊 on your second baby & great video content!!!!

[@gabi1kenobi]

I noticed that clip of her in an embroidered Star Wars onesie! Where did you get it?

[@charlenelackman4727]

She is gorgeous

[@MeganAcuna]

Thank you so much! I think so but I'm definitely biased hahaha!

[@ashleylong2894]

I'm really dreading going through postpartum again but I want to give my son a sibling 😩

[@ashb2404]

You look wonderful, Megan! You look great with a lil mama weight and you look great before Mama weight.. p.s. I can just imagine the inside jokes perineal massage led to... My husband would of had a field day making jokes about that given the opportunity 😂

[@MeganAcuna]

It was definitely pretty funny 😂

[@charlottebarros2866]

You can see very clear that her eyes are blue she’s perfect

[@brittanywhite4016]

You’re beautiful momma!!

[@angelicalopez8030]

Where is your crib from? I’m having a hard time finding one that I like that’s in our budget and that’s actually beautiful.

[@gloriapena-reyes5449]

Thanks for sharing. You look great

[@amybundrick5015]

Cute video

[@shammah4374]

Most people say because of the easy second child, they decided to have a 3rd 😅

[@FFlores79]

I fear if I ask my husband to help me with those stretches he will just make it into a sexual thing. Lol

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