IssaMotherhood | Home births and eating placenta

[@beatricemuringi4120]

As a very very new mum(1mnth in) and a perfectionist/planner/scheduler with some OCD tendencies. Lorna, I will say, I honour your expectations. They are valid and don't let anyone invalidate your feelings about them. However, be open and ready for DIFFERENT to happen. I had expectations....but with the way my pregnancy went (gum bleeding, nose bleeding, nausea all thru to the end,pelvic bone dysfunction, allergies, fatigue) I gave ALL of them up....n decided on a one day at a time policy. I had a happy healthy baby at 38yrs old (so no it's not too late) n I am ok with not being able to do most of the things I expected to do. Are we alive?, that's all that counts. All the best girl n may God answer your prayer.

[@renee7171]

This is my favourite comment! ❤️

[@wanguimacharia5964]

❤️❤️

[@fu_raha]

Hugs to you mummy ❤❤❤

[@sharonkipchumba5150]

❤

[@naxiz_kenya2805]

Wow as a dad this comment has hit different. This is y I admire how ladies go about things us guyz we'd have been laughing silly at u

[@MissIkazi]

I had twins at 23. 😰 I didn't even want to leave the hospital cz I was scared like what do I do with these babies 😅. I had a nanny but she and I were never enough. couldn't sleep for a full hour for over a year. depression was inevitable, but I'm at a better place now. We're are now 2yrs and looking back I just can't believe I pulled it off. The expenses were and are still crazy but right now I know exactly what to do. Motherhood walai!! I could write books. I will always have a nanny cz I need soft life and me time and energy and patience to love my babies enough with a rested mind and body.

[@lizlilly3246]

Glad you made it through mama❤️❤️❤️

[@swabrahM]

Inspired

[@juliecacy_dishes9833]

Uuugh I want my friends to celebrate me the Ivy speaks of Julia 😭❤❤❤ wins and we are here for it Jules🍾

[@seraphinecharlesyoram8943]

Throughout this episode I was just happy that you guys are a safe space for each other , sometimes sharing your expectations can be scary …but you guys made it safe and fun.

[@gracekilimo5268]

One thing for sure ,I’m genuinely happy for Lorna ..it’s amazing having such a solid support from friends who have gone through the same path before ..big up to the good support system !!

[@mrs.andersson2854]

Time is NOT running out Lorna! We don't talk about it as much but women still get pregnant naturally and without issues at 38/ 40/ 42. I know because my friends have. And they have beautiful healthy normal babies.

[@clemence661]

Sorry, to disppoint you, but if your friend did, it does not mean you will experience the same... What is your AMH ( indicator for your ovarian reserve..) is different from yours...

[@judithoweje7729]

The problem is some of us dont want to deal with leaky boobs at 40...sijui parents meetings at 50...these are things i want to deal with in my late 20s

[@jo-mp4kx]

@@judithoweje7729 well said Judith, agreed! These are not a problems you want to deal with when you are a pauper but fortunately when God has blessed you with wealth and health, then the small problems you've just mentioned become a non-issue. #lanes my fren

[@mrs.andersson2854]

@@judithoweje7729 lol, it is not you who decides. It is God. You can want babies, you can be healty, you can do everything right yet nothing happens. A woman who has waited for a baby for yrs will deal with the leaky boobs and more even at 50.

[@angnm8681]

This is a fallacy. The proof is in the hard data. Meta analytical data. Don’t be fooled by the anecdotal stories. Our fertility as women begins to shift significantly in our mid 30s. The better advice would be to take a proactive approach in understanding where you are personally with your individual fertility. Visit an OBGYN and get tested to know where you stand, and make decisions from there

[@tashawangare695]

I recently just watched this and I was thinking, you guys should now do an updated video of this where Lornzie can review her expectations and tell us the reality since now she has a beautiful baby!!!

[@ikomatata]

Haha, my wife used to say the same things too. We even did a water birth. Never had a live in nanny. But, none of those things are easy. Could we have done anything different? No. The journey is the journey and whatever path you choose it will still have things you hadn't expected.

[@renee7171]

Awww Lorna! Thank you for this Episode girl. You wouldn’t believe how many women are in this situation as you are. When your time comes, good luck and you’ll make an amazing mummy very soon ❤️

[@kijana2030]

MAINTAIN!!!🤣🤣🤣 Ivy issa whole mood, aki.

[@Ladyfaithke]

Congratulations Julie!I always find you very intelligent,assertive and a go getter! Congratulations girls for 100k.

[@beloncekamz2821]

Weuweee😀😀 so many good news #Over25 . First of all congrats on #100k plus subscribers👏🏾👏🏾💃🏿 💕and congrats Jules👏🏾🥂😘. You ladies stay winning🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@rlenytrendy4954]

I just love these guys Ur friendship is on another level

[@wanjiru8102]

Got the recommendation to watch this from KZbin now that lornzie is pregnant 😍 I'm so happy for her...its like a whole year later so she's overly prepared now

[@hellenanyango1241]

Lorna looks so prepared for this journey.. I wish you all the best

[@flavia1394]

This has been one of my favourite episodes and it's been an eye opener.

[@saminimagogo4597]

Ivy's reactions and facial expressions are it for me. Nimecheka!

[@veronicanyathira3625]

IVY can you talk more about education funds, the available options and how to go about it. Could be Money Monday topic.

[@wangareomulama3350]

Yes please @Ivy

[@brendagesare3302]

Road to a Million. Love how Ivy didn't mince her words! I want that certainty in my life!

[@gracenguru851]

Ivy's reactions esp on the live in nanny part🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@judithoweje7729]

I listened to a conversation hear on youtube called unmothering the woman and it changed my perception completely...I never understood things like postpartum depression and things like not liking your life as a mother...

[@esthermumo6687]

This episode is so enlightening. My fav channel. Home.

[@firandcurly84]

Yo this is one supportive tribe I love it, and Lorna you're going to do fantastic.

[@Kagwi_ria]

This is one episode I wanted to see Lornzie revisit.

[@shaniramsale5324]

I loooved this motherhood conversation!!!

[@hazelmuthomi2076]

On the topic of not having a live in Nanny, people abroad do it and have done it for years. It’s a luxury to even have a cleaner come to your house.

[@evie..._]

Right? Abroad people do manage. However, since labour is cheap here I'd be tempted to hire a nanny.

[@deotio2768]

Yeah and all we can say is how lucky you are to have nannies. Even the middle class and rich here in Germany cant affford to have a live in Nanny. There is nothing wrong in having one or two if you can afford it. Makes your life way easier and you can do other productive things as a mother and as a woman. All i can say is pay your nannies right, get them health insuarance, give them their annual days off, give them fixed working hours if possible pay them for overtime or compensate that with more free time to cover their overtime. Respect your nannies and realise what a Privileg it is to have one.

[@akinyisarah305]

Hiyo volume iko sawa. Even child care is too expensive

[@ciruwainaina]

People abroad barely do it 🥺 . Watching People raise kids without a nanny or a 'village' will leave you not wanting one. I seen it.

[@neens8109]

Love this. It's the knowledge that used to be passed on by mum's, aunt's, grandma's but now it's scattered. I'm absorbing this stuff by the tym I get there, I'm ready at least or have a better inkling.

[@tanishacharangwa5215]

Lol watching this and still in uni....great episode congratulations to Jules!

[@dairyscorpio6494]

Increase ur vitamins intake to prevent bleeding gums, cracking soles of ur feet, breaking nails

[@halipoa6828]

Love this convo!!! So much fun :)

[@sallyachola1496]

This video doesn’t have a dislike and I love it like that !!! It’s on to a Million … let’s do this ….

[@millykaranja2506]

Also,,, Ivy's facial expressions.😂😂😂

[@patricianantongo3114]

i honestly do not know when i will give birth but am always out here making research and getting opinions..i love love this episode....i love always watching u guys😻😻

[@wanderingcucamber7082]

❤️❤️😂😂 I feel seen xx

[@MissJackie254]

Congratulations to100k subies &Congratulations to Lorna baby bump sail well with God's favour throughout the this journey and safe delivery too

[@MissJackie254]

Mwangi shee I realised later she ain't paged🤪🤪🤭

[@mwangishee7453]

@@MissJackie254 🤣🤣

[@mercyawiti2608]

I love it! It's high time we stopped romanticizing pregnancy and motherhood..yes it's beautiful but I love hearing the unpleasant realities as well. ❤️ and I'm so curious about Julia's motherhood expectations haha(assuming it's something she wants)

[@MillicentThaithi]

Wheew.. Tell me about it! I'm only a month in and wondering how I have a lifetime to go.. Real conversations need to be had aki..

[@missmugo119]

All the best Lorna. I have survived 4years with a day bug. I don't like sharing my space for long periods.

[@sheilahkemunto1086]

my thoughts exactly. I am expectant and I think this is the way to go.

[@lilianndumia3249]

me too

[@l.m.1603]

I'm with Lorna on this too

[@ritaneilshow7341]

My pregnancies were easy,I thank God.All the best Lornzie

[@faythfalasha9307]

I love Shikie's hair. Who knows what type of hair that is?

[@MELANINAIRE]

Mnakaaaa fiiiirrrrrriiiiiii 😪💞💞💞💞💞😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@beatricemuringi4120]

CONGRATULATIONS JULIA

[@nancyshiro.]

I had all those expectations and fears as Lorna's, I can’t help but laugh 😅

[@venesamuigai5355]

I love you guys thanks for the topic, before I gave birth I was really egar to breastfeed how people say that you have a connection with your baby when breastfeeding but my baby refused my breasts at 3 weeks old and I had to pump all through feld soo discouraged but talked with other mums and they gave me some home now we are 7 months old MA milk dissapered an moved to Nan but became too expensive for me tunakunywa maziwa ya packet now I jut hope my baby will not have complications in the future that's my fear currently

[@ruthkimani6688]

Amazinggggg 😍😍😍 loved every bit

[@okakafelix3644]

Hehehhehe....Ivy's Tshirt.... Maintain!!!!

[@cheronomugo4917]

Awesome topic 💞💞😘 personally I can relate to these since Iam a mum of 2 and have got a week old newborn. Lorna don't get stressed out pregnancies are different for each and every mum Iam wishing you all the best ❣️🙏

[@lisakigenda1859]

Here before 100 views because I love you ladies alwayyssss!!!

[@vickieciru2815]

What Shikkie is saying is AMREF cover which covers for medical emergencies. For only Kes. 2,500 per person annually for quality ambulance services both ground and air ambulance in the event of medical emergencies.

[@paulinekathuri6218]

1

[@nadetteskitchen]

Learned a lot from this. Am i asking for too much if I request for a part 2? 😅😅😅😅😅

[@lilianchybire9610]

Congratulations Julia

[@wanjiruwambugu7336]

You girls are the next big thing....👏👏

[@kaliikalii2841]

ilove love you guys,,,the realness,you are going places

[@uslawanza2841]

Ivy is so experimental food wise. the twins get the experimental and adventurous side from her.love it

[@shellienzaumi]

The maintain t-shirt🤣🤣🤣

[@Msboochey]

its a whole vibe. I love it.

[@lilychebet2679]

Good topic..@lornzie go see your gynae you will be given some supplements to take before you conceive and you will take them during pregnancy and after pregnancy for a few months it will help you plus the baby a great deal

[@akinyisarah305]

Really enjoyed this ! You guys are so honest ! I love it! All the best Lorna and Congratulations to Jules !!

[@juwa5105]

Aww Sis!! Wishing you a healthy bouncy baby when the time comes. I'm sure you'll make for a great Mother. Eye roll on "i don't want to share my space or bathroom with a live-in. Or have her take up room and displace your shoes". Gal, but you're ok leaving your PRECIOUS child under the care of a "random" day bug, also won't the day bug need to use a bathroom?

[@vallwanjala2378]

Everything Lorna asked I could have ..Soo informative..Al the best

[@initwiththina]

Another conviction to NOT get pregnant. There are other ways I can have a child if I change my mind. I love you ladies. 💚

[@MELANINAIRE]

Great insights n reality manze👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@carolnjuguna1426]

Av never commented here but today I felt a need to encourage Lorna and every woman out there... 1. I have had like the worst hair my hair grew longer, stronger and my hair line is perfect after pregnancy. 2. I didn't add no weight and my boobs didn't increase an inch. 3. My pregnancy was easy and it gave me a glow up, I didn't have pimples and my skin didn't turn dark😂 4. I slept normally, my baby wasn't crying at night. I used to wake her up to feed both day and night. 5. If all my pregnancies will favor me like that one, I can give birth to 10 kids ... All this to say, every pregnancy is unique. My mum told me to keep off human instilled fear during pregnancy and it helped.

[@patricianakigudde1579]

I am over 25. But you ladies inspire me alot.

[@kafuyaiwamae]

I also do not have a live in nanny. I had one the first 3 months after birth but no fam, I value the private spaces in my home...it always felt weird. Like there is a third party watching us, we couldn't even do date nights at home. Make sure she comes in mapema to your convenience and leaves at your convenience too.I love having a day scholar despite the few challenges. Her room is slowly turning into a home gym for me & hubs.

[@shufaayakut2139]

This has been very informative and eye opening. Some things new mums or new expecting ladies do not really think about as early. Before I got married I fancied home birth coz I watched Shiko's video too haha but now I am not really sure. But almost all Lorna's expectatins are mine too.

[@anneo3931]

Like Lorna, I wanted to have a home birth but oh my, did my plans change. I got gestational diabetes so my doula by law was required to refer me to a gynaecologist. So all my plans changed just like that. The worst thing I was taken for an emergency c-section coz my baby's heart beat started dropping because I hadn't dilated fast enough. It's good to plan but also be open to other options just in case it doesn't go as you planned it!

[@isabellagathonin.1131]

Its how they support her dreams for me.

[@JejeNdungu]

I totally agree with working out throughout the pregnancy, i have two babies 1st baby i dint workout my body took long to recover unlike my second that i worked out till the end. Also the placenta thing you push just like the baby. Not having a living nanny is doable but tiring, having a supportive partner really comes in handy especially at night.

[@mwaahdimejanet]

Lorna all the best we pray that pregnancy and motherhood will be everything you hope it will be and more!! It's also possible to live without a live in nanny. Almost one year in and I don't have a nanny( not live in or even day bug) and I have a conventional 9-5 job. It's possible!! Especially if you have very supportive and available family and friends that you can trust and a very supportive understanding and hands-on partner.

[@norahngami]

Av really learnt alot... Ivy's reactions are funny😅😅..abt the placenta during cs it's delivered with the baby

[@MemoTuei]

I was just watching the video until i read Ivy’s print, for a moment I paused to laugh remembering the her previous video comment 😂😂😂.

[@bernicewangari7382]

😂😂😂Ivy ati craving goat intestines...

[@Cesc349]

The over 25 jacket is gorgeous along with the woman in it

[@KingofZamunda.]

Vibes!

[@maureenwambui2992]

Where can I buy it?

[@waitherambugua7972]

Right?!

[@wanguink3912]

I want to buy your merch guys. Where do I get it?

[@emmaterryw]

For sure pregnancy is not a joke. Lornzie I wish you the very best! You might shock us by getting pregnant instantly after the removal of the coil, you might not have all the weirdo changes! It can happen. Also guys, don't own issues (we do it unwares) like saying, "my hip problem is still there.. etc" Don't own it. It's not yours. It can go someday. Maybe say, "the hip problem came with my first baby.........etc" Maybe? You're welcome n I love you ladies❤️

[@ireneakinyi7121]

Your Tee "maintain"😍🤣

[@atimannmary9723]

This was so informative😁

[@thejayachichi]

The Issue of losing teeth or hairline loss is because of breastfeeding. The mom ends up running low on calcium so you need to make sure your have a steady supply of calcium rich foods. Omena is one of them. My hair blossomed during this period. My back was affected so much after giving birth. I can't over do it

[@wairimumbugua8846]

People should really appreciate mother s

[@janemathenge1146]

I am one week into being a mum and i have been waking up and wondering if I was hit by a bus and left in bed..... But my heart is sooo fuull i am glad

[@Whisperingcouragepodcast]

The one for bleeding from your gums happens to me during my periods. Its called menstrual gingivities/ Being a woman is so interesting

[@wanguigachuhi483]

Asking for help was hard from me but it is so critical for a first time mum

[@lilliankamau7472]

One of my favorite episodes.

[@Spinkly]

Interesting convo. The thumbnail brought me here!

[@muhumuzabernadette1122]

You guys THANKYOU for this episode. Gosh I dint know all this happens during pregnancy. Definitely alot to think about and plan for.... THANKYOU AGAIN at least now I have somewhere to start to think about it

[@misselle1430]

Corona babies are the best. Nothing is happening around you or the world no travelling no nothing. Am preggers now and am loving it no fomo at all lol 🤣🤣🤣 by the time I have it and it's a few months things will be looking up.

[@maureenkinge271]

Lornzie worry not. You shall handle whatever comes. Visit your obsgyn when you are ready and start your supplements esp folate and calcium while TTC (trying to conceive) (you shall also be inducted into a whole new language and abbreviations related to pregnancy 🤣) Us Paediatricians are rooting for you to keep us in business 😁

[@mwangalanyambe3169]

The abbreviations Lord help us😅.

[@naomefaith160]

Literally made my morning ❤️💯

[@agatha1467]

I enjoyed every part of this episode

[@naseriankasura2566]

shikss is glowing....jeeezzz!

[@sharonawuor4748]

Not everyone's body changes. Apart from the boobs,my body went back to how it used to be. Kwanza my tummy shrunk back, I even have abs and I didn't even work out. So I think genes play a huge role in this.

[@sharonmusembi5567]

I had baby no 2 3 weeks ago na my tummy went back like almost immediatly

[@kijana2030]

Sina mtoto AND no six pack 😔

[@ciirukariuki6913]

This is true! But for me it's the other way round. I don't have abs, but then I've never had them. As for my breasts, they look fantastic! Exactly as they did before breastfeeding for 20 months

[@angelachange9382]

Aki yaal are scaring Lornzie lol But yeah pregnancy is not a joke taking calcium supplements helped me alot because toothache and ive got plenty of stretch marks. With working from home i don't have a live in nanny i have a day burg i only leave the house for clinic visits

[@njokimaina6846]

Nanny drama got me so stressed Hadi I am a break for a month without any. Since Jan 2021 I have had 4 live in nannies.... It can be tiring.. I am for the first time in my parenting life enjoying a nanny free house...it is quite tiring but maaaan,it is so freeing.

[@ruthmboya7821]

Woke up to this 😍

[@wambui3862]

Iam here got mine at 39 ok pregnancy but be warned doctors will try to scare you if over 35 putting you in red list and giving you options. I however worked throughout the pregnancy long 11 and half hour shifts 4 days a week. My only scare was attending my appointments with 16/17/18 year olds!!!! These 🇬🇧 girls get babies very young. 😂 😆 😝 😆 My only advise after baby birth is you get blood thinner injections to avoid blood clots can be discussed with your doctor. Wish you a beautiful journey before and after Lorna.

[@cindykolenyo4695]

nobody: Ivy: aii this girl is different

[@flaviamuyinza6420]

I am with you on the alcohol point. 😂😂

[@ivysandra5281]

Always my favs😊

[@achieng726]

Loved the episode. So educative!

[@merlene_k]

Homebirth with my man and doula is my dream 🥰 There I feel you ✨

[@missreche]

Good discussion

[@carolinesamoei8977]

We want to see Lorna do her makeup

[@wmoniqs]

Rules of a leave out nanny 1. Have a flexible work schedule 2. Have a very supportive partner 3. Leave very near to your mums, sisters, or bffs because…..you will need them for baby sitting services 4. Don’t panic hun it is very very possible and manageable