6 Weeks Postpartum | HELPFUL TIPS, BELLY, WORKOUT, MOM LIFE

[@amynelson4249]

Another wonderful video! Thanks for sharing your life with us ❤ You are so motivational and an inspiration for the kind of mom I want to be! Finishing up week 12 of post pregnancy plan (my 2nd time) and tell everyone I know to do your plans because they're AMAZING! I'm glad you were able to take a social media break too because that is so important! Congrats on the new addition to your beautiful family and thanks again for sharing with us!

[@glowbodypt]

Amy, gosh. You made my night with your sincere and thoughtful words! Thank you so much for your support, I am incredibly grateful. Major props to you on almost finishing up my 12 Week Post Pregnancy Plan for the 2nd time!!!

[@Mountain_farms]

Hey Ashley!!! Thank you for all you do, being real.. toys on the floor, pp journey.. everything. This is why I tell everyone about you. I know I'm sending them to a REAL mom who isn't perfect saved by grace & shares life as it is.

[@glowbodypt]

Gayle, you are always so supportive and building me and other women up - THANK YOU so much. There's nothing out there for marketing that's better than word of mouth from one friend to another, thank you x 100!

[@bethanylechner865]

This was so encouraging for me! Had my darling girl in October and can be very rigid on how my body looks and not give myself grace. My degree was in kinesiology, so your videos help me know every good thing takes TIME. Our bodies are beautiful gifts from God. Thanks again!

[@glowbodypt]

Loved that you majored in Kinesiology Bethany! I'm sure we would get along and love chatting. : ) Thank you for taking the time to watch & I'm glad this resonated with you also having an October baby girl!

[@moonrain85]

@@glowbodypt did you end up going with the fertility awareness method? If so would love to hear what you're doing in that regard

[@angelicaharrison1014]

I’m so glad I found your channel! I deleted Instagram back when I was about 21 (26 now) & just did a 40 day fast from Facebook back in February when my son was 1 month old. I also ended up just deleting it all together! Having no social media is so FREEING! & not having anyone to compare myself to being so newly post partum

[@glowbodypt]

Hi Angelica, it's Ashley. Welcome! I so admire you leaving IG behind back when you were 21 and now here you are 26 with your new baby! I was 26 when I had Gavin, too. Watch some more of my free content. If you roll with my style, get on the 12 Week Post Pregnancy Plan. I personally guarantee you will have ZERO REGRETS and feel so grateful that you don't have to figure out what to do that will maximize the recovery of your postpartum body naturally with exercise, while being honoring of your limited time as a mother and wife. You will find it so incredibly refershing compared to woke, progressive agenda fitness programs that are out there; you'll be poured into as a wife and mom, feel encouraged, deeply rewarded and get real visible results. Quick watch: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3aZg4OYdrKnebc

[@lydiademass]

Loved your openness and all your mothering tips-so thankful for recommendations like Fertility Friday. I started listening yesterday and am already learning so much!! Thank you for letting us into your personal life!

[@hollylantrip4902]

So encouraging! I am 2 weeks pp right now with baby #4 and feeling all the emotions! Love these kind of videos!

[@glowbodypt]

awwee Holly! Congrats on your newborn and being a mom of 4 too. When you've got a baby in your arms, you're stirring a pot, and leaning over another kid at the table to help with homework-- know that I'm in north carolina doing the same octopus-struggle. ; ) We aren't alone!

[@Karicacolli]

The relatable shoutout made me so happy. I’m a huge fan too. And yes, for my 4th baby I’m going to remember that breastfeeding, cuddling with baby IS productive too

[@eliseramos8849]

I don’t use social media, I found you on KZbin so I’m glad you’re posting here! I followed a lot of your videos throughout my third pregnancy and only gained 20 pounds compared to the 60 I gained with my first 2. Bought your Mom Cookbook on Black Friday and loving everything I’ve tried so far. Your information has really transformed the way I think about my health and body. Thanks for all your hard work! Christmas blessings to you and your family :)

[@BirdBath1]

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[@hannahpatriciabrown]

Wow, I just love everything about you! Your faith, your determination, your compassion, eagerness to learn, drive, creativity and so much more. Thank you for sharing everything that you are and know. Very motivating as a mama of a 15 month old boy and currently almost 18 week pregnant. :)

[@brontetreacy646]

Hey Ashley! Absolutely loving your mindset at 6 weeks postpartum. I hope that I can draw on this when I am in my postpartum period this Spring. I practice fertility awareness and learned everything that I know from the Fertility Friday podcast, book, and Taking Charge of your Fertility. I have practiced this method for several years now and used it to prevent pregnancy and also to conceive with intention. It’s truly a beautiful thing. I use a good old fashioned oral basal body thermometer for the most accurate reading, but I may change my tune after baby #1 makes her appearance and things get busier, like you said. I do believe that BBT is a crucial part of fertility awareness, as it is the bio marker that confirms ovulation occurred. I’m happy to help you in any way that I can!! ♥️

[@rileydruley3993]

Beautiful baby Ashley! Congrats on your number 4!

[@BirdBath1]

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[@miabruggenthies7071]

As usual, encouraging, down to earth, and practical! Thank you!

[@glowbodypt]

awwe Mia, thank you for being here and for being so kind.

[@sarahkrahn4737]

Your artwork is gorgeous!!! Loved this video and will have to listen to some of those podcasts you mentioned!!!

[@grantkarissabrown3812]

Hey Ashley! Love the update and also your video on fb when you explained how only Christ can satisfy you was super encouraging! The taking charge of your fertility book has a whole mini-chapter on charting during breastfeeding in the appendix. It’s helpful! Charting is really tricky and confusing until your cycle starts back up, so I just chart my signs and use a back-up method until my cycles get more predictable and regulated. My most accurate temp is the first time I wake up even if it’s 2am.

[@BirdBath1]

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[@lindseyleung6154]

I just wanted to say thank you for your videos and content! You have sweetness and care to you that is deep. I have been on your prenatal work out plan and I've never been big fitness person (I did not have any of those fitness ball, dunbells, or kettlebells so I borrowed it from my brother in law haha). It has been so good for my mental health as it has been an emotional pregnancy than my first two kids. I have cried in one of your work out videos when you commented "you are a good wife and mama", I was like "girl stop! I can't work out with all the tears streaming from my face". I have been loving it and am looking forward to the postpartum work outs as well. Sending thanks and love from Japan where I live and wanted you to know you have been used by God to minister to my heart and body ;)

[@BirdBath1]

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[@Iam.AminB_]

I am SO GRATEFUL to have found your page. I am currently in the last few weeks of my pregnancy journey and because I’ve had weight issues before I am nervous to slip back into old habits on top of everything else to come. THANK YOU for the gentle reminders and tips.

[@taylerkina8018]

I love that you also listen to Relatable!! Allie Beth is so awesome and encouraging. Thank you for sharing your story and for helping this new mama feel like I can do it!

[@tankgrl1980]

Omg the resin geodes are gorgeous any video recommendations for that?

[@rndsaneo2172]

Just a few days from 3rd delivery myself, this was just the video/tips/encouragement I needed. God bless you and your growing family! 🙏❤️

[@glowbodypt]

awweee congrats on expecting your 3rd any day now!

[@FitfoodieLe]

Congrats again, Mama! Love my family of 6 and the only way we differ is that I wouldn't mind a basketball team🤣. Our littlest little is 14 months and life is busy but God is so, so good. You're amazing🙌🏽

[@Cloggindancer]

Thank you so much! A great reminder to slow down and enjoy this phase - I needed it today!!

[@BirdBath1]

And me

[@hopelavender]

So thankful for you and these videos. Such a blessing, helpful,and relatable. Was curious when you breastfeed if you pump at 8:30am? Just trying to figure out a rhythm with when to breastfeed with pumping once a day. I’m 7 weeks pp after a cesarean.

[@sarahtapley3722]

Hi Ashley, I bought and read Taking Charge of your Fertility after you recommended it in another video. I’ve been off the pill and practicing Fertility Awareness Method for about four months. It has been such an eye opener. I’ve been listening to Fertility Friday for a while as well. I use a cheap basal body temperature thermometer cause I can’t afford the one that people wear on their arms.I do my best to take my temp Eve day when I wake up and pay attention to my CM to know when I’m in my fertile window or not. I suppose we are done, but I wouldn’t be upset if there was a baby #4 in our future, even if I’m a little older and things are already crazy 🤪Congratulations on sweet baby Laurel and thank you for all you do.

[@lydiakessler7579]

So inspiring! So glad to hear you are doing well postpartum. Enjoyed hearing all of your helpful tips 💕

[@lisacondon2941]

I just recently found your channel and really enjoy it. It's so helpful. Thank you 🙏

[@AC-iw5mv]

You are so relatable and great!!!! LOVE. We are on a similar journey, young mum, babies, personal trainers, natural fertility and religious. Only I am muslim :) love to you and your family xx

[@glowbodypt]

I'm grateful to have you here! Where do you live?

[@hishannah]

You are such a beautiful person, inside and out! Very inspiring with your discipline and intentionality. I'm 28 weeks with my second, and my first will be 15 months when baby arrives. I'm nervous but also excited and very much looking forward to feeling full of energy and small again. :) But also seeing my need of positivity in this beautiful season of pregnancy. Thanks for shining your light ✨️ 💛 I love your videos!!

[@glowbodypt]

Hannah, it's Ashley. Congrats on about 29 weeks along and in this home stretch of 3rd trimester! I love that your babies will be so close together growing up- it is a gift for sure. My boys are 24 months apart and BFFs since forever. I'm dropping a new vid tomorrow (Friday) that you're going to be all over for inspiration for your own home and life...it's about scheduling my days as a SAHM of 4. : D

[@detoxARNP]

Hello there love love this! Such a balanced view of postpartum and yes put down social media would say even at least 6 months!! Momma if 5 here!

[@glowbodypt]

Woman I bet I could learn so much from you! Thank you for being here as a veteran mom of 5, you know you have my respect.

[@carolinewynne506]

This was encouraging to me! I'm 6 weeks postpartum after a hard pregnancy that was very sedentary because of SPD and I'm currently 30 to 35 lbs heavier than I was when I started! I feel discouraged, but I've lost the 20-30 lbs between my other babies before, so I'm hopeful I can do it again! Just did coffee with my core and had our walk! Thank you for being such a great example for me!

[@glowbodypt]

Oh babe I feel for you having SPD can hurt SO BADLY and is emotionally draining for women like you who naturally find pleasure in being active & fit. Good news is most everyone's SPD symptoms reside by 8 weeks pp. I'm confident your weight gained will come off over time with consistency and balance. I'm rooting for you Caroline. I cannot thank you enough for choosing me to be your trainer, thank you.

[@carolinewynne506]

@@glowbodypt I love your system. And the videos too! I'm excited and I'm SO sore after the first few workouts this week! It feels amazing and so normal for me to load up my kids and exercise again!

[@MsMegasharon]

Hi love Do you have complete prenatal workout?

[@jessicabolton8865]

Thanks for sharing the podcasts you listen to! I started listening to Relatable within the past few months as well, and I really learn a lot and have better conversations with my husband too!

[@BirdBath1]

Nice

[@darcyseiler1150]

I have done FAM for years but didn't really keep track while nursing either of my babies (I also don't get a period until I drop to about 2 nursing sessions a day at 12-13 months). It seems like it would be hard to track a cycle and therefore know if you need to abstain from intercourse if you aren't having a regular cycle. If you pay attention to fertility signs, I bet you will know when it starts revving bak up. I will have to check out that podcast you recommended specifically about using FAM postpartum. Thanks! Glad you seem to be doing well.

[@glowbodypt]

Good to hear your experience Darcy, thank you.

[@ellaharrison3489]

Always what I need to hear! So thankful for you! ❤️ I also love love your pour. It's so beautiful! Well done, we need some creativity!

[@AmandaCoox]

Thank you for sharing your pictures of your postpartum self! It is really helpful to see others in the same boat, and realize that this is how normal mom bodies look after birth, but that within a few months of good exercise and nutrition, it is possible to get back into shape! I had a question about your morning pump session. What type of pump do you use/pumping bra, to make it so that you can move around so much while pumping? And is there a reason that you chose to pump in the morning, instead of at a different time?

[@caitlindavies4621]

Curious about the pump too! It’s great you are able to move around- mine needs to be plugged into wall but would prefer to be able to move around like this!

[@beautyme1983]

Great video!! Very informative and inspiring for us women. I'm on baby#3 right now 6 months pregnant. Looking forward to your next video 💞

[@MJPH5]

Thank you SO MUCH for continuing this amazing work/business/outreach for mamas! I first found your videos & plans 3 years ago when we were pregnant with Baby #4 and tackling an international move to Tokyo, Japan. Fast-forward to today; we’re (mostly) thriving in Japan (despite world events, a global pandemic, etc) and - surprise! - we find ourselves pregnant with baby #5! (Fertility Awareness Method works great if you stay vigilant and remember the calendar correctly 🙃 But an upside is I am certain of the conception date - a first for any of my pregnancies) All my cute little plans didn’t include this precious little life, but I am slowly coming to grips with setting my plans aside and finding joy in the bigger picture. The hardest part has been pressing pause on the amazing fitness goals I was striving towards. Combined with the prenatal exercise plan, your videos - especially the recent ones with your precious Laurel Rain - have been such an encouragement to me! Thank you for taking the time to create these amazing resources! (Bonus was seeing my before&after photo from baby #4 in the credits of this video - I did it before, so I can do it again! 💪🏼)

[@glowbodypt]

Gahh, I love your honesty Marcy and am so proud to show you off. YOU ARE A HUGE SUCCESS TO OTHER WOMEN, don't forget that. Absolutely you did it once you can do it again! I'm sure in real life we would make good friends. Congrats on your surprise bundle of joy on the way, babies are always a blessing, and I wish you the best navigating life and relationships in Tokyo.

[@MJPH5]

@@glowbodypt thank you so much! ☺️

[@kendalbutler5409]

Thank you Ashley, I love your heart and your mission behind what you do! Your videos have been so helpful.

[@glowbodypt]

Thank you so much, glad to have you as a sister in Christ.

[@gloriadugunye9411]

Thanks for a great video. Currently expecting, will definitely keep your tips in mind when I deliver. Love your content. God bless you ❤

[@Lowriatan]

Such an encouraging and inspiring video! I’m 6weeks pp now and have just signed up to your plan. Can’t wait to get stuck in. With twins and shocking sleep deprivation, it might take me a while to complete. I would love to know more about how you manage to juggle work, personal life, children, creativity etc. i set myself such high targets to retrain professionally, be creative, keep the family healthy both nutritionally and spiritually but am finding it almost impossible. How do you manage your time?!

[@glowbodypt]

Congratulations on your TWINS! Annie, who worked on Team GlowBodyPT for a year also gave birth to twins and after 3 months of maternity leave we eased her back into working just a couple hours per week and it was perfect for her (and I loved her, so perfect for me too!) I think you'll find these 2 videos answer some of your questions as you find a reasonable balance of work, creativity, pouring into your family and putting God first in everything you pursue. 1. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hKClp6ZmqMSomJo 2. kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5e7d5R4jt9noq8 Even if it takes you 6 months instead of 3 to finish my 12 Week PPP, I am confident you will feel 100% worth it that you did it and incredibly rewarded!

[@JessicaOrban3606]

Love you, glowing mama!! PS agree with you on everything. Sound advice that has worked for me and my babies, too. Love, a fellow military mom

[@glowbodypt]

Cheers to you fellow military mama! So nice to meet you here Jessica and I'm glad this vid resonated with you.

[@elizabethbrink476]

I love my OvaCue! Takes all the guess work out of charting.

[@carolinekayesavage3746]

1 week away from due date, thank you for all the great tips, I will definitely be taking a social media break

[@ShadesofSage]

Awesome video ☺️! I wish I was one of those women that could lose weight while exclusively breastfeeding 😞. But my body literally doesn’t let me lose an ounce until I wean completely, which is at least a year. Sometimes that gets me down and honestly I’m not looking forward to that this time. But I have no problem producing milk so I feel like it would be selfish NOT to breastfeed like I did my other children. -sigh- You look great momma, thanks for sharing ❤️🙏🏿!

[@adrielw9344]

As always, your videos are so encouraging!!! Please keep posting them! My husband and I used a version of FAM after our fourth son….we welcomed baby #5 this year 😂🤣 Apparently, my cycles were very odd lol

[@glowbodypt]

whhhhhat!! Congrats on your 5th babe. Did you ever try Marquette Method?

[@adrielw9344]

I did not try that particular method, but it appears to be very well thought out and effective! I relied on cervical mucus checks and counting the days in my cycle… not that any of that was wrong or bad, I literally got pregnant at the opposite time in my cycle than when I should have. It was very odd. But, I was under a lot of stress at that point and maybe it messed with my cycles more than I could tell without using more in depth methods… also, we went a good two years using NFP and I could have gotten a little complacent about monitoring things too. Oh well! I got my beautiful boy, Silas! I’m not upset in the least.

[@BirdBath1]

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[@caitlindavies4621]

Love this video!! Thank you so much for your hard work and candid look into your life! Also love the hack of what looks like a bath mat in the sink! Great idea :-)

[@nlynn570]

Hey Ashley ❤️☕🎄 I just bought your postpartum plan(mom of 3)and started this week. I have tried 2 of the recipes from the cookbook! Sooo good.. my mom came over for dinner and had two bowls of the veggie enchiladas lol Then asked for the recipe after.🤗 Thank you for the update and the tips, you look beautiful and I hope you enjoyed your social media break! I'm sure I'm not the only one, but I'm glad your back!! 🎄🤗☕

[@glowbodypt]

That is awesome that your mom loved the veggie enchilada casserole so much that she requested the recipe!! You are so sweet to serve her such a nourishing meal. I know having three is a lot and I'm rooting for you babe! : )

[@belovedone2531]

Where can I buy your mom cookbook?

[@glowbodypt]

Here's the Mom Cookbook to buy! It's instant download: www.glowbodypt.com/mom-cookbook

[@auroradonez5971]

Oh have read that book this past year. Great information!

[@BirdBath1]

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[@shanaliseramsey7098]

Oh snap, I didn’t know you were artistic! That’s beautiful. And thank you for this video❤️

[@leahcooke2679]

I was 6 weeks PP with my 3rd baby on Tuesday and I just started working out again! I know this is my baseline and I will just keep improving with time but I'm definitely struggling with my body image right now. I'm 20lbs heavier than my usual weight and none of my pre baby clothes fit. 😫

[@bethanderson4033]

Hi I just discovered your channel! We are going to start trying to get pregnant after the new year, what things do you offer that I could get started with? Workouts, diet, other tips? I already eat pretty healthy and am pretty active.

[@glowbodypt]

Beth, go get on my 10 Minute Plan! Me and the team joke everyone gets knocked up on the 10 Minute Plan. It really is the perfect level of training so that you will be toned, fit, develop a strong abdominal wall and make you super flexible (plus the recipes are the bomb)...all without going TOO HARD that it could effect your reproductive hormones. The 10 Minute Plan will keep you at that perfect level of fitness to enter a pregnancy with confidence, and it is safe to continue all the way through your 13th week of pregnancy if, like many others before you, you do get pregnant while following the plan! You can learn more about it in the trailer: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZrGqJ53m9mhgac and sample workout to try too!: here kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqDcc4mIiZ2YaJo

[@bethanderson4033]

@@glowbodypt Thank you I will check it out! I consider myself decently fit and do a variety of training like yoga, core, lifting weights, cardio, and aerial! Will these workouts be too easy or will they still challenge me?

[@kimberlyuptmor6073]

Thanks so much for another supportive, faith based, momma video! You are glowing! If you are avoiding pregnancy, check out The Marquette method. I have spaced out my kiddos with it and love it because it makes so much sense with breastfeeding and making less judgment calls (and more time for husband ;) Prayers for your journey!

[@castellum123]

Couldn't agree more! Marquette for the win! Having another biological child would be life-threatening to me. We use Marquette with confidence! Love you, Ashley!

[@joysilas4724]

Hello, I love your channel! I am a veteran and a military spouse too. We have two little girls and currently are stationed at Fort Lewis, WA. We are also Christian hence why I just love your channel! Anyway, I started the Marquette Method of family planning and I enjoy it since I went to the website and found a nurse who would walk me through it. It is a bit of an investment up front however worth the peace of mind around my fertility and loving seeing how my hormones are each month. I highly recommend the method! God Bless you and your family!

[@glowbodypt]

Joy so nice to connect with you being a milspouse & female vet too! I visited JBLM to coach a live workout at a range spouse event a couple of yrs back -- what a dreamy place to hike around! Did you use the test strips everyday once you were weaning?

[@joysilas4724]

@@glowbodypt Hello. Yes Washington is great state to explore and the hikes are so amazing! I started the method not too long ago. I wish I would have done it while I was nursing my second daughter but I didn't know much about it. Its been about three month since I've started the method.

[@hhholmes714]

How have you been doing? Great video filled with "mom goals" lbvs...I keep coming back to your videos during this pregnancy bc you get. It. Done with no excuses and I really like and appreciate that about you. Currently 24wks3d and I am ready to get back to it Edit: Seeing all those mamas!!!🙏🏼😍🙌🏼🎉

[@sarahdowning4716]

How often do you do kegels in the first 6 weeks postpartum?

[@glowbodypt]

Hi Sarah, I follow the same exact routine I give you in my 12 Week Post Pregnancy Plan in the recovery guidance! 10 repetitions (long hold style with complete relaxation in between) 3 x per day.

[@montachazarah6887]

Hey hope you are doing well and I'm almost in 3rd trimester..6th month pregnant now .🎉🎉( Tho I'm gonna take Epidural ) So this time I'd love to ask a question... . ...there some mamas who said that workout after delivery is not good for uterus it's gonna make some " Prolapse uterus or sth" is that true ? Or it's a myth ...please leave me comments asap Thank u so much beautiful fit mama Glow bodyPT❤

[@glowbodypt]

Congratulations on nearly 3rd trimester in your healthy pregnancy Zarah! It's Ashley. What you heard about exercise causing prolapse is valid if the woman starts exercise TOO early postpartum. It's all because of intra-abdominal pressure and the body being unequipped to clench, tense, draw in and up, relax or lengthen the way the pelvic floor typically does in the early weeks postpartum. Watch the WATCH FIRST video as soon as you buy the 12 Week Post Pregnancy Plan (most women get it in 3rd trimester so they can start using the Mom Cookbook immediately and be prepared for once baby arrives! - Mother's day sale is over May 12-14th too - mark your calendar because I only host 3 sales in the entire year). The WATCH FIRST video is right at the beginning of the 12 Week Post Pregnancy Plan so you know EXACTLY what to do to maximize your postpartum recovery in those early weeks before you get the all-clear to resume exercise (6 weeks pp from a vaginal delivery; 8-9 weeks pp from a c-section). I will be coaching you through everything so you'll know exactly what to do, how to breath, where to contract, and we will heal your postpartum abs and your pelvic floor so you can feel confident and fit again as a mother. www.glowbodypt.com/12-week-post-pregnancy-plan-2

[@Baxfam1]

Thank you for this 💖 I think I had my baby the same day as you! I’m also 6 weeks postpartum with my 4th baby! I am experiencing bladder prolapse since having my baby. I am extremely scared that I will never have a normal body or life again because of this. I jut started physical therapy so just could use some prayers right now for my tender mama heart and healing

[@hollywooddothat]

Lord, I lift up Aletheia . Please heal her father and give her PT the wisdom they need to best help her heal. Amen

[@hhholmes714]

Also hoping to remember you in my prayers, Aletheia🙏🏼💕

[@marcelitanava]

Love this video! I will take my baby on daylight walks so he gets so sun and vitamin D ☀️

[@glowbodypt]

thank you for watching and I'm so happy to hear you are inspired to get your baby out for sunshine on a regular basis and get your body moving gently on walks! I think you will love it.

[@callieangeles8897]

Love this❤️

[@burkevid4108]

Do you have any videos where you talk about your life as a military spouse? How you and your husband made the decision for your family. The up's and down's of family separation, how you parent your kids when you're by yourself, how you rely on God in those situations. My husband and I are talking about going into the military. We have one daughter now, and would continue having children for the next several years. Would love to hear your thoughts! obviously you are thriving and have learned so much through many years of your husband (and yourself) being active duty. thanks!

[@glowbodypt]

No I don't have any videos on this - I guess I keep a good part of my life pretty personal (church, relationship w/ Luke, my kids' privacy/their rooms) and really try to stay on women's fitness/motherhood/female hormones and nutrition. The military is quite difficult but there are SO many different jobs and your husband would probably have a different job than my husband has, so no person's experience will be the same. We have been through 9 deployments and been married 12 yrs, it's a lot.

[@burkevid4108]

@@glowbodypt totally understand! Thanks for taking the time to respond!

[@AmandaCoox]

Hi! I had posted this comment a few days ago, and was curious if you would be able to respond. It sounded like another person was also interested too. Thanks!! Thank you for sharing your pictures of your postpartum self! It is really helpful to see others in the same boat, and realize that this is how normal mom bodies look after birth, but that within a few months of good exercise and nutrition, it is possible to get back into shape! I had a question about your morning pump session. What type of pump do you use/pumping bra, to make it so that you can move around so much while pumping? And is there a reason that you chose to pump in the morning, instead of at a different time?

[@glowbodypt]

I pump in the morning as soon as I can after Laurel's first morning feed. This provides structure to ensure I do it every day at around the same hour, I can clean dishes or make breakfast while I pump, and it's easier to get more volume of milk in the morning since your body has rested most of the night, focusing energy on recovery and milk production. If this doesn't work for your schedule, instead find a CONSISTENT time you can stick to and do it after you nurse, not before. : )

[@AmandaCoox]

@@glowbodypt awesome, thanks! Do you have a special pump? I loved seeing you be able to move around with it! Way better than having to sit still for 20 min.

[@samantharoseman4206]

Yasss. I love fertility Friday. So fascinating. I use the Marquette method of FAM. I love it. It makes the postpartum cycles a lot easier. I used the creighton method before using Marquette. Postpartum was just too hard to use a mucus based method for me which is why I switched. Definitely look into Marquette.

[@glowbodypt]

Thank you for letting me know this-- I just looked up Marquette and surface layer it seems too good to be true with clear monitoring of LH hormone and estrogen hormone so there's no guessing about cervical position or vaginal mucus symptoms. Tell me- is there a downside to Marquette besides buying the monitor & the strips to pee on every morning? Is it a longer abstinence window compared to Creighton method?

[@castellum123]

@@glowbodypt I also use Marquette and love it. I am currently 7 months postpartum. I usually don't cycle until 12 months. While breastfeeding, there are two different protocols you can follow. One is cheaper, but more intimately restricting. The other requires more testing, but allows for more more time with your spouse. We are practicing the latter, and it has been great! 😁 I've also done Creighton for many years. In my opinion, Marquette is better in all ways, except price. I'm a super penny pincher, so I've held off starting Marquette. But, now pregnancy is no longer a viable option for me, so the price is totally worth it.

[@samantharoseman4206]

@@glowbodypt The downside is predominantly the price. If you don't start your cycle for a while, the amount of sticks you need to buy is a lot. You'd want to follow the 10 day breastfeeding protocol, which has you using a test stick almost every single day until you catch your first Peak (lh). You need to find an instructor to teach you this; please don't try to self teach. To answer your second question, for me, it's less abstinence. That is because I have almost constant fertile mucus postpartum, so Creighton was hard. Marquette had so many more 'usable' days. Hope this helps!

[@monicamary5281]

Ashley you absolutely have to look into the Marquette Method for Natural Family Planning! It uses the clear blue fertility monitor to track you’re ovulation so you know which days you are fertile or otherwise! I highly recommend. It has worked perfectly for me and many others I know!

[@glowbodypt]

Girl the Marquette Method is looking pretty freaking awesome for the postpartum season to be PRECISE on determining hormone levels verses me questioning or doubting myself on vaginal mucus being regular discharge or fertile quality-- thank you for bringing this up and I'll continue to do more research. Any downsides you've found so far besides buying the clear blue fertility monitor, the strips to pee on every morning and remembering to do it?

[@monicamary5281]

@@glowbodypt it’s seriously the best!! It takes the guess work out of the picture completely - which I love because as a busy mama you only have so much extra brain power to give in a day! Downside - the price of the monitor and fertility sticks. But honestly; that’s it! Also, once you’ve been testing for a certain amount of time, (I think it’s about 6 months after the breast feeding cycle) the monitor begins to remember you’re fertile and not fertile days so you don’t actually have to test every day! I highly recommend getting a Marquette coach to help you through the process!

[@playwithmeot4631]

Totally agree! Marquette Method is the best postpartum natural family planning method. It's so exact and simple even when breastfeeding.

[@kimberlyuptmor6073]

The sticks are expensive but if you get an instructor, they can show you how to use lh strips to save a little extra. We LOVE the Marquette method because it saves our marriage and helped me under my body postpartum. Do it! You’ll love it!

[@BirdBath1]

Nice ⭐

[@hollywooddothat]

Do you have family that helps? I know you have shared often about your husband was in the field or deployed etc. Fellow military spouse here. I don’t understand how to have time for any kind of hobby etc. while being a mom. Our duty station is not active w USO, MWR, childcare is always full. It’s been very, very hard to make friends etc. I don’t know how to keep my toddler happy while I try and do anything that isn’t playtime.

[@laurenb4536]

Thank you so much for this video! You’re so genuine and helpful💕 I’m 11 weeks pp and am wondering if I closed my ab gap, when am I safe to resume exercises like yoga? I’m nervous it’ll open my gap back up 😬

[@glowbodypt]

Lauren, congrats to you on your 11 week old! I need you to watch this vid to help answer your question. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJiteqZ6f72knZI Don't do any non DR safe exercises til about 5 months pp.

[@courtneynelles1896]

Yay for fertility awareness! In my 10 years of marriage it has been the only thing we’ve done. We currently use a method called Marquette. You need to get an instructor (mine was from Vitae Fertility) and they teach you an algorithm you can use alongside the Clearblue monitor. The algorithm with the monitor is over 99% effective at preventing pregnancy. What I love about this method is it’s very objective: I just pee on a stick and then follow the algorithm. I don’t have to take my temperature or check cervical mucus at all, which is especially helpful if you are like me and get continuous mucus while breastfeeding.

[@glowbodypt]

Thank you so much for letting me know this combo has been a winner for you using Marquette with the clearblue monitor!

[@michelleyip96]

I love this video. I'm about to give birth to my son (next week, Lord willing!) and I don't know what to fully expect as a new mama but this video gave me a bit of insight :)

[@glowbodypt]

Awwe congrats on being full term with your sweet baby boy! Your labor is something you will ALWAYS remember and holding your baby will instantly bring tears or shakes or just overwhelming emotion in all the best ways. I am so excited for you! This is a more recent one so you can compare, from 5 mo. pp kzbin.info/www/bejne/hKClp6ZmqMSomJo

[@bronwynnbunce5340]

Hey Ashley, I wanted to say something about the podcasts you recommended. Firstly, just a thank you for sharing them, some seem very worth a listen. Second, I have dabbled outside of Christianity in a wayward daughter kind of way enough to learn some things other Christians may not know. I saw RD Real Talk has a couple of titles referencing the enneagram. I wanted to warn you and anyone of Christ's followers who might read this. The enneagram test was formed by automatic writing which is contacting "spirit" aka demons. This is an occult practice and the enneagram itself does not reflect scripture in any way. I know this is a lot to put out there, but I would hate for any believer to fall into one of Satan's traps the way I did! Sending prayers and love in our glorious saviors name! Please let me know if you have any questions. There are several articles out there explaining this topic further.

[@glowbodypt]

Hey Bronwynn, Yeah I don't do enneagrams either. Thanks. : ) I listen to Allie Beth Stucky Relatable literally every week. Haven't listened to RD Real talk in about a year.

[@mizlexi5]

I hated my husband the first week postpartum. Nothing could've help. Although my sister texted me and reminded me all men can't do things how we do them

[@kandyrocha6]

Marquette Method

[@sitcomchristian6886]

You've gotta read "The Doctrine of Lesser Magistrates"! It's great if you're a believing woman who's politically minded.

[@tankgrl1980]

I appreciate your content and enjoy your videos but I have to say as a non-Christian the phrase "strong Christian women" there's an othering for non-Christians that is so uncomfortable. I just don't see what religion has to do with this at least as far as spreading your word. Your religion may motivate you but by saying it as you did it is exclusionary and there is an implicit bias that I do not believe you mean to portray. Just putting that out there as I hope you will take this as a loving remark and an opportunity promote inclusivity for all mommas.