getting out of the house postpartum + my c section recovery timeline

[@SierraStephenIRL]

Thanks so much for watching, and thanks to Body Restore for sponsoring! Unwind with Body Restore shower steamers! Go to amzn.to/4cOalZD and use promo code SSIRL20OFF to get 20% off the Collectors Box.

[@flowers-and]

When you said kids, I was like wow! This is real! I am so happy for you!

[@mandymckk]

I was just about to comment this! “The kids” sounds so official

[@marisavaught7932]

I was pregnant with my first the same time you were with Grace, and I am currently pregnant with my second and due in July. We are having a girl this time and big brother is super excited! We're looking forward to all the girly things this time around. 😂It has been a pleasure following your journey and being pregnant together! I love this type of content! Very informative and helpful! Hope you continue to have an easy recovery and transition! 🥰

[@writercard4]

Congratulations!

[@itsmissJUJU]

ME TOO! but i have a girl with another girlie on the way! ❤

[@taylorvaughn2575]

Me three! Boys both times 😅 I love watching their family adjust to Alice and gives me encouragement for our future as a family of 4!

[@engruls06]

Congrats and same! My first daughter was born a week (I think) after Grace and I'm now due July 31 with my second daughter.

[@shakedgabbay1]

Currently pregnant with my first baby, and THANKFULLY I hear now more and more moms say that they're less tired post partum and it's such a huge comfort. Thank you for saying that

[@thegoldenrae]

From a first time mom - the newborn stage can be sooooo amazing. Allow your support system to actually support you and allow yourself to rest 🩵🩵 congratulations!!

[@kelliewalsh6610]

Grace pulling the radishes was so cute 🥹 35 weeks and can't wait to be a girl mom! Love watching your vlogs

[@cdebruyn]

When she said there pink 🥹

[@0Yazz]

Been watching Sierra since disgraceful behaviour of Beauty Con. As much as it was upsetting that that halpened, im so glad it brought me to this channel and i have watched every single video on both this and the main channel ever since. So glad im getting to watch this family grow! ❤

[@skylarberry3754]

Thats how I found her channel as well! Been watching ever since

[@Becks-and-books]

Same here! It feels like two years ago but it’s obviously much longer ago 😅 (5-6 years!?)

[@mickyinwonderland9020]

My daughter is a few months younger than Grace. So I was able to follow along with your pregnancy and her birth and everything which was so fun and so helpful! I had a similar chaotic emergency c-section after 4 days in labor as well and the recovery was brutal. I was also transferred in an ambulance about 12 hours after to another hospital because my daughter needed the NICU but it was full there. I was pretty adimant on never having another baby because of the trauma and the recovery. But watching you has honestly opened my eyes and I am leaving the door open for the possibility of getting pregnant again! So thank you so much for sharing your story! 💖💖💖

[@diamondpayne5959]

Grace is so sweet and adorable, it’s so amazing how smart and independent she is! You all are fantastic parents ❤

[@Hey_Its_Meg]

Love the tiny vlog camera and I think it's does the trick when out on the go. Video quality was great but didn't necessarily love the sound. Your main camera sounds way better. I'd give it a 10/10 if the sound quality was there.

[@tkram97]

I can’t get enough of Graces cuteness! She’s getting so big!❤

[@raemae2198]

Congratulations to the mom of 2 💕 you went through the journey of pregnancy and childbirth TWICE! women are warriors 💪🏼 It’s so nice to see you happy and being such a great mom! Thanks for giving us some vlogs during maternity leave! I’ve watched you for a very, very long time and I feel so happy for you in a way I do with my close friends irl. lol hopefully that’s not weird that i feel like we are friends and we’ve never met 🤣 wishing u the best in the newborn stage!

[@963Bronwyn]

I am currently 17 weeks and this is my first. Your content helps SO much! Thank you for sharing your life with us.

[@JessJeans]

I think the farmers market camera is great for those little moments like you said, but not a full time camera the quality was so-so! So happy to see you’re feeling good!

[@Momoftwo2017]

Ugh I just think you’re thriving as a mom of 2!! I’m so happy for you!! ❤

[@madisonmackay967]

I just have to share that my mom and I have started watching the vlogs together and it’s been such a fun bonding time. I’ve been a watcher for several years, since before Covid. Now getting her involved just warms my heart. Any time you post on Instagram I have to save it to show her later. So happy to see you healing so well and feeling good postpartum ❤

[@flowers-and]

Sabrina Carpenter has been my fave for a while! So glad so many more people are discovering her! 💌

[@bcblossom]

I'm so glad that you are recovering well and quickly! Also I can't believe how big Grace is getting! She just makes my heart melt!

[@centrality24]

Feeling spoiled with such a long vlog during your maternity leave! 35 weeks pregnant with my second and can’t wait to sleep after this baby is born 😅 Totally agree with you that newborn sleep is more restful than third trimester even though you might get less hours in. The new camera footage looks great by the way!

[@Spies_Mia]

I've been rewatching all of the S&S IRL vlogs from the past 2 years because Sierra is on Maternity Leave! It has been so fun reviewing their lives and remembering where I was originally watching these! I hope your maternity leave is going well Sierra! No need to rush back into content, take your time and come back when you're ready! We love you!

[@cdebruyn]

Catching up on your videos today. I love how sweet you are with your babies, you heal my inner child 🥹

[@abigailswanson1192]

I remember the first time I saw your curvy outfit ideas video back in freaking 2012 or something and you are my favorite creator ever. It’s been so fun seeing your family grow and I feel such comfort from your videos. Thanks for doing what you do!

[@alexisk8888]

Almost 30 minutes? How exciting! Hope you are doing okay mentally as well 💕

[@blueangels8103]

New cameras great and you look amazing. Glad you were doing well and glad Grace's adjusting to the new baby

[@dreamingofcupcake]

Thank you so much for sharing a little bit of your family and being a mom Sierra! With everything going on in the world I have found it hard to imagine how I could have children, but seeing the beauty and challenge of raising kids through your perspective is so inspiring and makes me feel like I will be able to do it one day too! Moms are so incredible, you are absolutely killing it!

[@stefaniefillipan9142]

Grace is so sweet and such a talkative little girl. Y’all are doing amazing with her and are such wonderful parents. I love it!

[@allisonkirkley3948]

Thank you for saying that about sleep between pregnancy vs post partum! I am 38 weeks pregnant with my first and I definitely feel that exhaustion and have been worried about the newborn nights.

[@Smithmomma1989]

Aww I also have a pup named Rocket and he came running when you said his name. So glad your recovery is going well. :)

[@meganpagnini535]

hi sierra! i think i’ve been watching you since like 2016 but i’m so happy to see you so good postpartum this time vs last time! i hope to be an amazing mom like u someday ❤️

[@kyliekathleen]

I’ve been loving Sabrina carpenter! Such a Polly pocket pop Princess- & I’m sooooo obsessed with her style!

[@cassie6349]

22:38 THIS pregnancy tired is so different. I could not ever be comfortable while pregnant so sleep was never restful for me.

[@TalieValentine]

Thanks for talking about pregnancy fatigue. You always hear about the nausea and general discomfort but I was soooo caught off guard by the 1st trimester fatigue. I’m the 2nd trimester and feeling better but not 100%, and we all know 3rd trimester will be uncomfortable!

[@imaginearingwithme6544]

“Rocket” is such a family sitcom dog name. Which is not a bad thing! But it IS a funny thing.

[@megand576]

I’m currently breastfeeding my 2nd who is 5 months and my first I never breastfed and wow- it’s hard finding new clothes that fit PLUS I can feed in. And oh yeah, feel good in. So you talking about how hard it is to get dressed really connected with me. We got this, momma! 🤍

[@tilywinn]

This is just what I needed today! I’m almost 35 weeks and having a scheduled C-section on May 21st. I’m loving seeing such a positive post partum experience and want to thank you for showing that. ❤ Alice looked sooooo precious in that wrap with her chubby cheeks, I can’t wait to snuggle my newborn.

[@tiffanystrattan]

Gardening with grace is the cutest! Great job on the radishes

[@grungophone1615]

Omg Sierra! I have also been in my Sabrina carpenter era she is just so talented!!!!

[@beatlesfan04]

I watched this vlog earlier today and then just now I rewatched some of the postpartum vlogs from 2 years ago with Grace and Sierra was showing us a new camera she had gotten, and I was like “wait a minute! She bought a new camera and showed us in her postpartum vlog today!” The timing was perfect haha 🫶🏼

[@aryannaregnier7763]

I love grace she growing so fast it feels like yesterday she was just born.

[@kellymulder6083]

Thank you for the pregnancy tiredness comment. Currently at 26 weeks and I needed that

[@meghanhummer6643]

it's so wonderful to see you having such a positive post partum experience

[@JulieNick28]

That camera is perfect for content creators it seems. You are so happy! ❤❤

[@MikasRhetoric]

Love the video Sierra, but I do think there is a bitrate issue with the new vlogging camera as it has a tiny haze to it almost. It could be something as simple as setting and a new SD card. It could also be how it exported or a dirty lens! If the new camera does not work out the sony ZV series cameras are also good compact cameras :)

[@ChristinaCalle]

Agreed

[@laurenpomeroy3846]

I'm so glad you're recovering so well! Since you're changing up your shampoo and conditioner, I really recommend hybar. They're a bar shampoo and bar conditioner and they've got a curly version! Plus it's probably so much cheaper than Reddkin

[@angelicamarie3771]

I love how excited and open to radishes&veggies Grace is, at that age I was such a picky eater😅

[@elizabethhunter8790]

Perfect timing! Wanted something to watch during lunch!

[@lucylawes]

I’d love to hear more about how you’re getting on with her naps and night routine being a newborn!!

[@rmcald74]

You should try putting a sprinkle of sea salt in your water!! It will remineralize it and it’s easier for your body to absorb the hydration. It’s helped me drink water and actually feel satisfied and not constantly thirsty!!

[@ashleyquam]

Awe they kids are so cute holding hands ❤❤

[@anouksondagh902]

You look so happy and fulfilled right now and I'm so happy for you! You deserve this❤

[@sarahanne4]

Sierra, I dont know if others share this experience but I thought I'd mention it. I LOVE your videos and I'm always sad once they're over. Haha I truly love the content you share in your vlogs. BUT it takes me DAYS to click them sometimes and I think it's your thumbnails. Like I truly love your videos but I'm not always drawn in by the thumbnail (which seems silly but it's true). I wanted to share in case a little change to your thumbnails might help grab more viewers. Glad you're doing well! 🩷

[@its.rebeccamarie]

The farmers market looks so fun! I’m so excited for summer activities like that!

[@HayesHoodlum]

The audio on new camera sounds like youre talking in a tin can. Alice is absolutely beautiful ❤️

[@flordeespinart]

I just visited San Diego for the first time last week and is so surreal to recognize the places you went out to..being from Texas, I didn't think I'll see San Diego ever if it wasn't in your vlogs lol

[@Valeraki23]

I can’t believe both times I gave birth couple months before you ❤ I had one baby boy in January 2021 one miscarriage in 2022 and a baby girl in December 2023 ☺️ Where did you buy this chair u use for nursing ?

[@MintTrades]

Sierra you are an awesome person and really inspire me. Lots of love for you girl!! 💕

[@melindawood15]

One thing that works for me for breast feeding in the go is wearing a breast-feeding tank top underneath a baggy shirt. You can unclip them like a nursing bra and pull it down. This way you stomach is covered but you call pull the undershirt down and the shirt up. I also do this with just regular tank tops it just more to manoeuvre. The little milk bar on insta has some really great breastfeeding bras, tanks etc plus she’s a great advocate.

[@taylorcozart4940]

Could be seen as a weird food combo but cut up radishes on white bread with butter is divine!

[@dmdmarie32]

Your hair at 13:30 💕💕💕💕

[@MalKirby]

Thank you for saying that about pregnancy tired, I am so exhausted; I could sleep forever and I never feel energized. But staying asleep at night for longer than 2-3 hour spurts is so hard😅

[@TammieLamm]

i think the "outdoors" cam is grate, yes is not as good as the main one and maybe with a windmuff on the mic would make the sound a bit better but i think its pretty perfect for the outdoors

[@SierraStephenIRL]

Thank you for the feedback! I agree, I think a wind muff is definitely needed especially for windy outdoor places like the beach. I’m going to try it next time and see if it makes the audio better!

[@carlypanekkk]

FYI I’m not sure if the steamers are pregnancy/nursing friendly! I was upset when I read the packaging on mine and it said to consult a doctor before using 😢

[@bekloveshazza]

sierra!!! you HAVE to try the new redken acidic bonding shampoo/conditioner for curls! it smells like the volcano candle from anthropology and its soo hydrating

[@GildedButterfly]

The quality was great on the new vlog cam

[@juliephillips64]

Just what I needed - a Sierra and Stephen vlog to brighten my day 🥰

[@annabrown3337]

You're doing so well, lovely to see you and your f&f thriving x

[@camillemeyer2011]

So happy to hear everything is going well and you're recovering okay physically ! I hope you're also doing well mentally and that the whole family is adjusting well to this big change okay 😘 Congratulations on the radishes 🎉🎉

[@danaology.]

So glad your recovery has been better than last time! I also can’t believe how dark Alice’s hair is!? I don’t remember Grace being so dark 😅

[@betheyles4893]

How did your body feel at the end of pregnancy this time vs last time, bc you were pregnant for a whole month less, which is crazy to think!

[@stephaniejeffrey3556]

I’m going to be induced at the end of the month! So loving all this postpartum content

[@lesliemoiseauthor]

So happy to hear about your great progress ❣️

[@mahina642]

I loved the tushbaby carrier for nursing on the go! Just lay baby down and it's easy to walk around with

[@crystaledgar]

Grace literally melts my friggin heart ❤

[@aprilsayre5360]

I'm so glad you are still vloging

[@radhatanwar8288]

Thanks for the camera review!

[@MissKathyG]

Can definitely see the difference in quality with the smaller camera but it’s not a crazy difference. Can tell it’s not the highest quality, but it works and I’ll watch if you filmed on a digital camera from the 2000’s lol love the vlogs.

[@girlsgonepaper6891]

What beach/s? I'm spending my birthday in the area and love the beaches you show us

[@MagicalKae1717]

Feedback on the new camera: The footage looked great but the audio wasn’t great. A great option with a different mic though!

[@guahusiyoma]

Crying because clothes aren’t breastfeeding friendly or can’t fit is so relatable. It’s so hard to dress cute & comfy while also being good for nursing. It does take time to get used to it.

[@joillu]

Me and my 3 yo also just picked some of our first radishes earlier today. But we live in a colder climate, so ours are only ready to eat because they're in the greenhouse. Still, these first veggies of the season are so exciting! Even though I'm not the biggest fan of the taste of radishes, they're really beautiful and crunchy. Did Grace like them? My daughter tasted one and was like "nope" 😂❤

[@ANA_youre_enough]

It took me a hot second to remember who you were talking about when you said Alice’s name 😅 I was like who.. ohh 🤦‍♀️ Pregnancy brain lol anyway this vlog was so sweet and wholesome and made me excited to me my daughter in a few weeks!!

[@alynicrespilho7934]

So happy you are recovering well!!

[@anacoelho3829]

You are such an incredible mom!! ❤ They are so lucky to have you. Have you read any books on child education that you recommend?

[@erinndowns]

I feel like the video footage wasn’t as clear as it usually was, but the audio was fine. I think if it’s easier and more convenient it’s worth the difference in video quality!!

[@UnboundedArtandCrafts]

I didn't love the canon sound or footage, sorry. Maybe the DJI Osmo pocket one is an option? Seen a bunch of footage from other vloggers and it looks really good.

[@amandalynn1991]

The new camera sounds staticy

[@mcait9]

Audio on the new camera when you were at the beach around 19 mins seems to be peaking a bit - maybe plugging in that secondary mic would be good!

[@camillek5276]

New camera looks good!

[@JenKnee423]

Sierra, I’m shocked you didn’t mention Taylor Swifts new double album! 😮

[@mariaaaaaaaaaa]

So happy for your cute little family!

[@caitlinford2304]

I'm absolutely loving your coverage of this journey! Yall are just so precious 🥰 Regarding the thirst!!! This happens to me often as well, where I feel no matter how much I drink my thirst is not quenched. The answer is electrolytes! Whenever water is not doing the job, I add some electrolyte powder to a water bottles worth, down that hoe, and I feel so much better! Please give it a try 💖💖

[@MidnightMuse102]

Ohhhhh little Grace … what a delight!!!

[@felicemarchany]

question with the little camera you got can you put it on a tripod?

[@piaedding8033]

With my 2nd c-section I was doing way better than the 1st and after a week on a random day I woke up with blood on my sheets and the scar had open a little bit, it was terrifying. I'm glad you are doing so well❤🎉

[@katie7381]

Hey Sierra, it’s common to be fairly hungry/thirsty while nursing but can also be signs of diabetes so would consider mentioning to your doctor at your follow up !

[@beccajean4418]

Audio is a bit foggy on the new camera but its fine.

[@SamiG247]

Anyone know where her striped shirt is from?? Thanks!

[@estefaniatorres5284]

Try the radishes with lime salt and Tajik . Cut them up how ever 😋

[@sassoumniang6531]

Congrats Sierra!Just a question are Grace and Alice going to be sharing a room? You never mentioned...

[@anouksondagh902]

She had mentioned in previous vlogs that Alice will stay with Stephen and her for a while and when Alice will move to her own room she will go to the nursery and Grace will get her own room upstairs😊

[@sassoumniang6531]

@@anouksondagh902 thanks!

[@MissJsoul]

Im so happy for you and your family

[@sarah2427s]

Thoughts on TTPD?