24 HOURS WITH A NEWBORN | postpartum depression hits, dr visit, working from home, im tired + more

[@gianna7297]

Hey mama I just wanna say I am so proud of you! I am just a stranger online but I am a first time young single mom myself. I have a one month old baby boy named Elijah. And taking care of a newborn alone is a blessing but also so exhausting and a lot. I totally feel you. But the fact you have other kids too is just wow great job. You’re doing it! This is not meant for the weak. But I just wanna remind you in those moments of exhaustion, frustration, overwhelming anxiety just know that God sees your hard work and he adores you. He is right by your side every late night feeding when everyone is asleep but you. He is proud you are taking such good care of the baby He blessed you with. Stay strong mama! You’ve got this! Remember you can do all things through Christ who gives you strength….. and one piece of advice id like to give is, make sure your newborns head is straight when in the car seat or any type of seat. If his neck is tilted to the side it can cut of his airways. Take it or leave it totally your choice just thought from mama to mama just I’d give it out. Praying for you! May the Lord bless you and keep you may His face Shine upon you and give you peace. 🩵🫶🏻

[@leahlovee]

Thank you soo much. ❤️❤️❤️ and thank you for the advice. It’s definitely not easy being a mom to a newborn but we will get through it. Thank you for being here!🥰🫶🏼

[@Vivianalpha]

It’s not easy being a single mom… I don’t know how I’m going to cope when I give birth Please can anyone gift me a breast pump ?🙏🙏🙏 I will be very grateful It’s very expensive here in Nigeria I really can’t afford it ☹️when baby is out

[@FireSign0731]

I love seeing YOUNG mothers mothering with the level of care and concern that you are! Blessings to you. I was you 28 years ago. My baby boys are 28 and almost 26. I love baby boys. I know you’re exhausted but this too shall pass - they grow so fast. Enjoy every moment of this precious season. Hugs to you. ❤️

[@leahlovee]

Thank you so much 🥹❤️❤️❤️🫶🏼

[@29.11plum]

Watching this as Im pregnant with my first baby over 30! He is such a handsome little man! God bless you and your family!

[@leahlovee]

Heyy congratulations!!🎊🎉🥰 and thank you so much ❤️❤️

[@dorothygriffin9780]

Sending you peace and light! You may be in the trenches but you are not giving up and are even graceful enough to record at the same time. I’m sure a lot of moms can relate.💫

[@leahlovee]

Thank you so much🥹❤️❤️❤️🫶🏼

[@tdavis832]

The algorithm sent me this video and watching this sent me back to those newborn days oh my!! My girl is 2 now and I still remember feeling this exhaustion like it was yesterday haha I had really severe PPD so I can totally relate. It finally got better 4-8mo old. When you mentioned wanting to sleep all day I know *exactly* how you feel. Watching you juggle two is incredible. I’m sending you so much love and prayers ❤ as someone else commented God is with you, know that you aren’t alone. I didn’t have strong faith with my first, hoping if I have a second baby in the future knowing I have the Lord with me will help. He can handle anything, He is there for all your struggles and emotions. Not trying to push that on you just hoping that it offers some comfort while you’re in these newborn days cuz they are so difficult! As for co-sleeping, my friend just had a baby in Japan and co-sleeps with her baby it’s normal over there so if it works for you and Kenny then by all means! Especially since you’re breastfeeding that helps. The only thing I would say is be mindful of your sheets, a blanket just for you might be better and reduce any risk even more. My friend and her husband have separate blankets for their bodies and baby sleeps in between them with no blanket.

[@leahlovee]

Thank you for sharing, and thank you so much❤️❤️🫶🏼

[@stephenmodicabookgiveway]

@@tdavis832 would you like any toddler tips

[@makayla.janaee]

I’m a new subscriber I’m in my first trimester still 😩I’ve been binge watching this channel all day I’m obsessed 😍 😍your a wonderful mom I definitely took notes !

[@leahlovee]

Heyy welcome🥰🥰🫶🏼 and congratulations!! And thank you so much. 🥹❤️❤️❤️

[@katlyncarter8890]

I’m also going through postpartum depression n it’s very bad. All I have done was cry n cry! Your not alone

[@leahlovee]

I’m so sorry you are also going through it. I’m sending love your way ❤️ this doesn’t last forever.

[@karabookerr1]

I love your videos 🫶 they’re so helpful and realistic!

[@leahlovee]

@@karabookerr1 thank you❤️❤️

[@whisperwillson]

I’ve seen that when you fill the bags a bit less you can push the air out of them and lay them flat so that they’re not all big in the bags when frozen. Love your videos btw. My baby will be here soon and I love how realistic your videos are 💕💕

[@leahlovee]

I never thought to do that! That makes sense, thank you!🥰🥰🫶🏼

[@whisperwillson]

@ no problem ❤️❤️

[@stephenmodicabookgiveway]

hack is to use a bar, craft, or coffee cart as a mobile diaper station that can be moved around the baby’s room, into your room, and so on. As Baby grows, you can repurpose the cart for toys, books, art supplies, or whatever he or she needs at a given stage!😊❤😂🎉

[@RamiyahDeshaee]

You have lovely hair n I’m watching as a first time mom currently pregnant n you helping me c some things to be expecting

[@leahlovee]

Thank you and congratulations!!🤗🥰🫶🏼

[@missrfabulousx]

New subscribers here 🥹🥹🥹. Love this vlog keep going mama. You make it look so easy I’m watching to know what to expect. But you got this keep going ❤

[@leahlovee]

Thank you for being here 🥹❤️❤️ and congratulations!!🎉🎊 🥰

[@cupofchi_]

You are such a vibe. I enjoy your videos sm! Such a good mom🤎✨ Also, those are the gas drops I’ve been using as well. We were gifted it at birth and ended up buying more bc it works so well.

[@leahlovee]

Thank you for being here 🥹❤️❤️🫶🏼 and yes I love those gas drops!!

[@louiedd18]

Girl you’re in the trenches right now but I’m here to tell you hang in there it will get better. I had a newborn before my son was two and it was rough….they are now 2&4 and it’s a lot easier ❤ Regarding the excess milk my toddler loved the extra milk in his little cup. So I fed baby and toddler and I still had milk leftover to freeze😂

[@leahlovee]

@@louiedd18 you’re right this is just a phase. And I’m glad that things are easier for you now! ❤️❤️❤️ and I tried to give my toddler some milk and he hated it. Crazy cause he used to love the breastmilk as a baby😂

[@presidentcah8338]

Hi mom you are doing good with your child and I really love you and your family and God bless you and your family 🙏 amen

[@leahlovee]

Thank you so much 🥹🫶🏼 we love you!🥰

[@beingclaire_.]

You’re doing great 🫶🏾

[@leahlovee]

Thank you❤️❤️

[@aleshiaharding4578]

I have a newborn too and relate soo much. Youre doing amazing! Also, other moms have told me to use extra or old milk for milk baths or make butter from it for his skin. Maybe that would work for you!

[@leahlovee]

Thank you❤️❤️ and yes I have heard that I will try it soon.

[@vanessaclervil4227]

You doing a very good job

[@leahlovee]

Thank you❤️❤️🫶🏼

[@DanielleTurner-x4w]

Cold pressed coconut oil. Type benefits of coconut oil.

[@YAH77723]

Sis try Eucerin baby body wash. Or pear soap from the dollar tree. It works. My baby has sensitive skin as well.

[@TheBeautyRave]

Dr browns has a bottle sanitizer for $50 at Walmart 💙 the other sanitizers I’ve seen from momcozy and baby brezza are expensive but I’m really excited to try it out to see what they hype is

[@leahlovee]

@@TheBeautyRave really? I may need to look into that! 🤗

[@Lexgmz]

You’re such a hard working mom ❤ truly inspiring. I myself want to work remotely, do you have any job recommendations on linkedin? Thank you!!!

[@leahlovee]

Thank you so much🥹❤️ and yes, you can search job titles like Quality Review Analyst, Appraisal Specialist, Underwriting Assistant, Document reviewer, Data entry specialist, Etc. As long as the job title doesn’t have “customer service representative” or any type of “representative” because those jobs will literally have you answering phone calls all day and it would be hard trying to take care of a newborn if you are doing that.

[@Lexgmz]

This was so helpful, thank you ☺️ ❤

[@stephenmodicabookgiveway]

Wash baby’s socks in a mesh bag to make it easier to match them and to avoid losing them in the wash!❤😢😊🎉

[@leahlovee]

Wow I never thought of that. I definitely need to do that because it seems like their socks grow legs and walk away😂

[@stephenmodicabookgiveway]

@@leahlovee would u like more tips

[@GlamSAMorous]

I just had a baby as well she will be 3 months December 1st! But I wanted to comment to say you look like Bambi from love and hip hop lol

[@leahlovee]

Awww congratulations!!🎉🎉 and that’s a first 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@DanielleTurner-x4w]

Beautiful baby ❤❤❤❤

[@leahlovee]

@@DanielleTurner-x4w thank you❤️❤️❤️

[@juliacarter1280]

It definitely gets better. The newborn stage is rough as far as the lack of sleep. May I ask what breast pump you have?

[@leahlovee]

It definitely is rough. It’s been pretty hard lately. And I use the momcozy hands free S12 pro pump! You can find it on Amazon

[@YAH77723]

I recently delivered myself and im surly sleep deprived. I truly understand how u feel. But it will pass. What is a staff infection? If that's the word. My child picked up a viral infection and that's stressing me the heck out.

[@leahlovee]

@@YAH77723 congratulations!🎉 and you’re right it will pass. This is all apart of it! And a staph infection is a skin infection that can potentially spread in your bloodstream if not treated. It’s most common in people who have eczema or any type of skin condition. As far as your baby goes I hope he/she feels better from the viral infection. Sending love your way!❤️❤️🫶🏼

[@YAH77723]

@leahlovee thank you. Omg I never heard of that. But I speak healing by the blood of JESUS CHRIST OF NAZARETH over your baby. May the blood of JESUS CHRIST wash and cleanse his blood. That's so serious.

[@Robloxgurl-r8n]

Good job I’m due Dec 9

[@leahlovee]

Thank you❤️ and congratulations!🎉🎉🥰

[@stephenmodicabookgiveway]

Do you make time for self care

[@jordenjanelle3079]

Giiirl wat job do you do? 😭 I’m currently 13 weeks & going in the office is hell lol 🩷🩷

[@leahlovee]

Hey girl I work in the insurance industry! I suggest getting on LinkedIn and networking and applying to work from home jobs on there.

[@jordenjanelle3079]

@ Thank you girl! I’ll let u know what happens 🩷🙏🏽

[@lenerouse9977]

I just subscribed to your channel 🎉

[@leahlovee]

Thank you for being here!🥰

[@stephenmodicabookgiveway]

What's your biggest struggles

[@franny5295]

Hey, I've never come across you before but I saw your situation in the thumbnail and wanted to suggest to you a myo inositol supplement. Perfectly safe while breastfeeding. It's very, very good for balancing our hormones. It can upset your stomach so go slowly. I worked up to 10.5 grams twice a day when my husband died and it really helped manage the physical things so I could more easily manage everything else. Hopefully the little guy is sleeping so you can sleep and he's perfectly fine. You can do this... Edited to add: If he already has eczema, be very careful with his vaccines. I'm not saying don't do it, but go very slowly and do one at a time because his immune system is already attacking his skin. My son developed encephalitis with his, not a common thing but it happens, and you don't need that on top of everything else.

[@leahlovee]

Hey, I will definitely look into that supplement. Thank you so much for the advice and sharing this with me. ❤️❤️❤️🫶🏼

[@stephenmodicabookgiveway]

Would u like more tips

[@DeboraSmith-i3f]

Is your work base on email marketing?

[@leahlovee]

@@DeboraSmith-i3f no I do underwriting for insurance. Email marketing is a good career though if you want to work from home with a baby.

[@pinkysmith6903]

You should just boil the baby bottles dishwashing soap not good for new babys

[@Robloxgurl-r8n]

My momma did that back in the day the baby will be fine 😂

[@SincerelyChristina]

Maybe you can start bathing the boys in your oversupply. I see a lot of women do that online and it supposed to be really good for babies skin 🩵

[@leahlovee]

Yes I think I will do that soon! I may even try to make breastmilk soap