My Embarrassing Breastfeeding Story (i hate that we're sharing this)

[@netsirk8437]

I wouldn't be embarrassed about Austin assisting. I've heard of many dads helping nursing mothers with that. I think its a beautiful thing to have a caring partner ready to help.

[@kimosborne3454]

I had the same issue and my husband tryed to help nothing to be embarrassed about it’s the first thing the health visitor suggested to us as well

[@strawberrysoymilkshake]

Honestly I'm a firm believer in talking about embarrassing "TMI" things because they happen to EVERYONE, the more we talk about them the less stigma there is. Especially natural bodily things that may be deemed gross, don't be ashamed. Austin proves time and time again that he's a real man who will do whatever he needs to supports his wife. Some boys wouldn't do that!

[@denisem1093]

Of course Austin is proud to take one for the team and talk about it. You guys are awesome. After all these years I've come to realize that nothing is TMI here especially after hearing 5's a crowd. I'm loving it. You guys make me like l'm part of family. Hope you're feeling better Jess.

[@tinawhite5310]

Jess playing police officer with the girls is adorable and hilarious

[@shellihenry8234]

Jess please don't be embarrassed, I think it's wonderful that Austin loves you enough to do that

[@christiebolden2288]

I had this happen when I had my son 24 years ago. I actaully stood over the bathtub and squeezed until I got enough out to feel rellief. Being a mother has all kinds of crazy things to our bodies!! Thank you for sharing that with us, I know it isn't easy!! Love you all!!!

[@kariapted3099]

Maple guarding Lucas is the sweetest thing ever!

[@kristiesilva0107]

Please don’t feel embarrassed! As a mom of 2, I got mastitis twice with my second baby and my husband had to help me both times! It happens and it gives you a good laugh once it’s over. 😂

[@amandajoyce1625]

My breast got engorged I am from the south and I put cabbage leafs in my bra and it helped it’s a old school remedy but it works don’t ever be embarrassed you’re a great mom

[@msangelz]

It really does ❤

[@kimbohaze1382]

Mastitis is the worst!!! Flu in a boob is exactly what it feels like! Glad you're feeling better!

[@heatherk1792]

It’s called the husband method! I wish my husband would do it lol. I’ve had mastitis 3 times since having our son 6 months ago and it’s always so painful. The best tips I’ve been given are to have a hot shower with water directed on the area, or apply a warm compress for 10-15 minutes prior to feeding or pumping. Gentle massage and vibration. We have a seat for our little guy that has an attachment that vibrates. It detaches completely to allow for the battery to be changed. Very strong vibration. That saved me during my last clog 🙌🏼 10 out of 10 recommend vibration if massage alone isn’t working.

[@dianeilarson.loveyoutoohah8615]

Oh that's so sweet he tried to help it naturally,, that's a whole Lotta Love

[@dianeilarson.loveyoutoohah8615]

You look like you're in Minnesota,,,, with all that snow and snow storms,,,

[@georgiastemmerich7749]

Happy Day, Spomer family. The love that I feel when I watch y'all is so wonderful. Jess, I felt so bad for you. Mastitis is absolutely so painful. Let alone trying to breastfeed Lucas. Ouch! Don't be embarrassed about Austin trying to help. Their are a lot of men that wouldn't. You have a husband who truly loves you and is very caring. I love your videos. Happy Easter to y'all from Texas. Love y'all. ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@perthchickie]

What a star Austin is trying to help relieve your pain,who cares what it takes x

[@dianaallen5700]

I can't believe I'm going to tell this.... this happened 34 yrs ago but it happened to me and my kid's dad decided he would step up and "help" and he ended up blowing chunks.... I don't know what he thought it would taste like but wasn't what he expected. Afterwards he said he'd never go around "the girls" again. The best part of this story is that I started chasing him around the house and squirting him with it. Try NOT to picture that please...😂

[@MightyMizzle614]

Micah putting her foot down during nap time was absolutely hilarious!

[@michellewilson1419]

A tip I have for breast engorement or early mastitis. Get cabbage take a rolling pin bust the vein in cabbage, make sure cabbage is cold wrap the cabbage leaves around your breasts. You can still nurse and it relieves your pressure and pain. I swear by it

[@netsirk8437]

Will we get to see a video soon of Holly and Cam meeting Lucas?

[@amyannshipyor4096]

I never thought I would be blessed with a red headed child. And I was my youngest has red curly hair and blue eyes. If Lucas turns out to be blessed with it it’s a rare gift.

[@rachelr3460]

I had the exact same thing happen and my hubby was a massive help. I also found hot showers and massaging it with a vibrator helped the most. I saw a post about breastfeeding specific vibrators to help with clogged ducts and decided to give it a go with what I had. It worked super well. I also just got over having mastitis myself after stopping breastfeeding 6 months ago, I didn’t think it would have been possible!! Much love ❤️

[@jdl0812]

Don’t be embarrassed, my husband had to assist with my daughter lol Then he bought me a pump 😂 Honestly I think most moms have had to be assisted ❤

[@TheARGblue]

We had a 90 degree day here is Dallas and it stunk. I am not ready for warm weather. Also, Jess don't be embarrassed that Austin had to help you like that. You needed relief and nothing was working. I hope you are feeling better now.

[@jessicabozak5405]

I love all the little crafts you do with the girls Jess. You’re a great mom ❤

[@JackieHall71]

Oh no! Mastitis. Bless your heart. I am so glad your clogged duct issue was resolved on its own. Fortunately, you knew what to do to help yourself out. I am so sorry you went through that. Austin, I am totally grossed out thinking about what you said. You are a good guy at least trying to help your wife out.

[@debiadams3803]

Lucas really favored Micah in this video. And his little smile was adorable! Your Easter craft reminds me of one my daughter did back in the day, they got to finger paint with chocolate pudding!!! You could use vanilla and use food coloring for different colors! So glad your feeling better. Maple’s protectiveness for Lucas is so heartwarming.

[@Shannon-zm3ns]

Definitely don't be embarrassed my hubby helped me self express and tried both pumps.

[@nunyabiz0123]

You two are the best couple I know and are the cutest little family ever. ❤ I have followed since the pregnancy reveal with Micha and have loved watching the family grow since. 💕

[@marieroo2423]

Don’t feel ashamed. I helped my gf with her clogged ducts that’s SHITTT HURTSSSS!!! Ive had it with my 2nd baby & NEVER EVER AGAIN DO I WANNA GO THOUGH THAT AGAIN.. I ALSO HEAR ABOUT DADS DOING WHAT AUSTIN DID FOR YOU & JUST WANNA SAY AMZING JOB AUSTIN!!! YOU ARE SUCH AN AMAZJNG PAPA & HUBBY!!! ALOT OF MEN WOULDN’T HAVE THE WAVOS TOO TAKE ONE FOR THE TEAM SO I APPLIED AUSTIN!!!! ❤❤💯💯👏🏼👏🏼👌🏼👌🏼💙💙💙Neverless it is still VERY FUNNY!!! I LOVE YOU ALL!! ALSO AMAZING JOB TOO MOMMA!!!

[@donnatapper1923]

We live in Raleigh, NC. I love your southern accent. You had me laughing so hard. Have a blessed day and give your beautiful kids a hug from me.

[@lisasallery7860]

I had mastitis a few years ago and I’d never had a child. So I was super confused how on earth I managed to get it but I can tell you it is super painful. Plus, yes it had to be treated with antibiotics to get rid of it. I’m really glad you managed to get it sorted. Big plus on getting the girls to have a nap in the afternoon. I have 3 nieces all roughly in their age category and oh nope, they do not have a nap. They haven’t had a nap since they were about 2

[@LoveAuntAshley]

Okay Austin breastfeeding on Jess to prevent clogged milk ducts and possibly mastitis was oddly sweet to me! Way to go Austin! I love that Maple is being so protective of Lucas! It's the best! Good girl Maple!

[@TheMrKristens]

Actually, Austin helping out is probably the best thing to try. My Lactation Consultant mentioned that as an option always to help when a duct gets clogged. That or steamed cabbage leaves. 🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️ I mean breast feeding is just so silly at times...ya just have to laugh through it. 😁🤣🤣

[@trishtestrow3366]

Often when Mothers get the beginnings of mastitis, Nurses recommend keeping a fresh clean cabbage in the refrigerator. When your breast starts swelling and feeling sore, before it gets worse place the cold cabbage leaves around your swollen sore breasts. Relief will come and the pain and swelling will lessen. Then try to get the baby back on the breast as soon as it is comfortable again. I know is may sound very old wives tale, but it truly dose work. Still seek medical assistance if pain and blockage do not improve.

[@carolynandcocohaywood2638]

Don’t be embarrassed when you are in pain you do anything to relieve it.

[@godsladybug24]

Oh my gosh I absolutely love that you told this story definitely not something people would think of all the time and to show that you guys are human makes us love you even more

[@jamiehubbard2825]

Hi guys! Jess they make a massager just to keep your ducts from clogging. I didn't know if you knew that or not. I think it is made by the company that makes the breast pumps that you have but, I'm not sure. I know the one I saw was yellow and you use it to keep them from getting clogged. Maple is protecting Lucas and she probably can sense his heart issue. Dogs are good at that. I had a Dog that protected my little great niece that I helped to raise from the time I brought her into the house as a newborn and would keep her a whole week at a time (every other week) My dog who's name was Misty wouldn't even let the baby's father get near her without growling. She was actually putting herself between the baby and him and was going to bite him. Misty and my great niece loved each other very much. My niece and the baby's father were not speaking at the time so he had come to my house to see her. Needless to say it didn't go too well. LOL! He deserved it. Loved this video. Sending HUGS to you and Austin, Micah, Paige, Lucas and Maple. Take care FRIENDS!!🤟🤗

[@juliehoffman92]

Good for you Austin, taking one for the team. Glad the rest of you are doing well.

[@LittleLo633]

Minnesota has had it’s 3rd snowiest winter on record this year.

[@JosieReddingtonDeSanta]

also applauds to you guys for getting through that milk-story

[@HexiH04]

Yes the red signs in his little face called hemangioma and later disappearing itself.😊He is so beautiful.❤Happy Easter y'all🐇🐣🐤

[@hannabascombe5583]

Your family is so beautiful. Austin is a champ. My husband tried doing the same. I had mastitis bad. I know how you feel.

[@hopper7234]

My husband had to do the same. Mu hubby took me to Alton Towers for the night, our first anniversary. So later that night, shattered from a fun day on the rides. My boobs were rock hard. Well I forgot to pack my breast pump, so hubby volunteered…. It was so funny as he was choking and said how the hell does the baby keep up.I was crying with laughter.

[@starrperry6395]

I have laughed so much throughout this vlog. You guys are a hoot. Austin kudos on your best attempt to take one for the team. 😂 You are a great husband. Much love from a born and bred Georgia peach 🍑

[@darlenel-k-dlklife]

Please know that you should be happy that Austin was willing to try and help. I showed my husband your video and all he said was that is great that Austin tried to assist with the pain.

[@annamariacantalupo9634]

Happy day, Spomer family... Here in Italy spring is delaying, too... It is cold and the temperature is going to decrease up to Easter. Suppose to be spring-like next week, hopefully. Micah, Paige and Lucas are adorable!!! Glad you're feeling better, Jess... Austin is such a helpful husband when you are under the weather. See you in the next videos, beautiful Spomer family!!!! 💙❤️❤️❤️💙😘😘😘😘😘😊😊😊😊😊

[@kaseyrask3918]

Warm heating pad helps clogged ducts I hear. Also warm warm wash cloths work too.

[@NorwayMamma1]

I went through that same thing when I was breastfeeding our first child. My doctor told me to put cold cabbage leaves in my bra and it would help. It didn't. 🤔 Loved your accent, Jess! Love and hugs from Norway!

[@trapps99]

He’s adorable. My daughter had an hemangioma on her shoulder and on the back of her head. The one on the back of her head about only had the strawberry but there was a big lump under it

[@sheilascoyne861]

Oh my goodness, absolutely dying over your play time and then Austin great job. The girls crack me up. Lucas is so adorable. Love y’all and thank you for a very Happy Day❤❤❤❤❤🙏🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞

[@user-zq7gl9tx3y]

I am over winter & planted my garden yesterday ! 70 - 80 degrees ! I love the south

[@marytomlinson290]

Austin, that was a great thing trying to help with the pain!

[@abipoole2859]

Jess, I think you just got lucky and your immune system was able to fight off the infection without antibiotics. Red streaks on the skin is a telltale sign of serious infection. I would say that if you feel that way and have a temperature for more than 24 hours, just get to a doctor. Your body is especially important right now, but of course always deserves to be cared for. On a different topic, I think you got our snow. I’m here in Lancaster, PA, land of late winters (we usually get a good helping in February and March,) but we have not even had one that laid. A few flurries, and that’s all. Unheard of around here. I hope you enter spring soon! 🐇🌸🌿🌼🌞

[@beetee4865]

No need to be embarrassed; it's pretty common. Glad you're starting to feel better. The game at the beginning was hilarious. I can't imagine getting that much snow in April! It's Spring now; tell Utah to get with the program 😂. It's been in the 80s in NC this week but this weekend it will be chilly/rainy. Ready for the temperatures to be more stable.

[@shellysanderson16]

Hi stay safe and be warm. Lucas is so precious. Mica is a great big sister. Paige is such a cutie and she is so funny. They both love there baby brother.fell better Jess. Austin you are a great husband and father.

[@lybertybritton8739]

You are beautiful examples of great parenting!

[@justahappylittleflower]

Sunflower lecithin is great for clogged ducts and for preventing clogs. Used to happen to me all the time early on with my fourth, and my doctor suggested taking lecithin and orange juice for vitamin c

[@lpxoxo374]

I love you guys so much and i am beyond grateful that yourl create vlogs and share with us🥹❤️

[@alexisbroome5891]

Don't be embarrassed, I've made my husband do it too lol clogged ducts are the worst!! So uncomfortable and even hurt to the touch

[@ashleyroberts8459]

What type of paper worked for this craft??? SOOO CUTE! You have to post your crafts more. I copied the Easter craft you made of Micah years ago with a picture of her face and painted feet for the bunny feet. I get inspired by these cute crafts and love making them with my kids!

[@lucillerenaud8114]

Printer paper, she said.

[@brendastopher622]

I love the way you played with the kids

[@pamthompson3812]

I love you guys SO MUCH. The honesty and the love you have for each other is awesome.

[@Sober_Messiah]

If it happens again I had a nurse recommend sunflower lecithin and oregano oil on your spine. I ended up in the ER with double mastitis and super high fever. And within 24hrs of taking and using that I started to have relief and was able to pump the clogs out. It was crazy

[@Sarah-nd2gy]

Colleen Ballinger spoke on her chanel about how her husband had to do something similar. I dont think there is anything to be embarassed about. It is something that is often recommended in these circumstances. Good for you for being open about it. Topics like this should never be taboo. You were in pain. This was a possible route to relief. I think there are a lot of people who can relate

[@onyadoll]

I had a clogged duct about a week or so ago too... weird. I was feeling pretty down and crappy for a whole day and it took a lot of having baby nurse on that side while still expressing on the other side so it didn't get clogged too... I periodically checked my temp and I had a forehead temp of 101 and my boob was a bit over 102 itself.... took ibuprofen once and it helped a bit of the pain that evening but didn't touch the fever at all so I took Tylenol and it kicked the fever for the night. Woke up with it 101 again but boob itself was 101 too. And I could see the red lines moved closer to the exit😅... was a rough couple of days

[@deenahill7666]

Hoping for some weather for you as well. I live in Alberta Canada and understand the "spring" struggle as well. Happy Easter and hope you don't get snowed in.

[@Heretopaint]

Absolutely love your clog and look forward to every last episode! I split my time between northern Utah and North Carolina, so it’s extra fun to hear the cute accents. Lucas definitely looks like Micah to me. Glad you’re feeling better!

[@flowerbutton518]

Gosh, what we go through as women. Being engorged sucks! That can be very painful. I used to take a hot shower and then hand expressed the milk out. It worked pretty good.

[@dariankirkpatrick7913]

I think it’s amazing you guys are so comfortable that your hubby would do that for you!! (Coming from someone who’s experienced mastitis before 😩😂😂)

[@Zimhart22]

I love the spot on Baby's eye and lip! The are so unique. I do have questions though... Do the spots feel like the rest of his skin? Does it get dried out like exima and need lotion? Do you consider those his birth mark? Is there any reason that those spots could be harmful?

[@anitamiller7169]

I remember y’all mentioning the redness on his face but I can’t remember what you called it.

[@jorandle3455]

I had mastitis with my first. I remember sitting in a hot bath, using my breast pump and pumping horrid green gunk, sobbing my heart out. I managed to pump the poison out over three days. It was horrible and I will never forget it. Xxjojoxx

[@jellybean271977]

The breast clogged ducts is what I got with my first and I had to take scripts and they made me bandage them and told me not to let them drip in the shower man it hurt so bad I couldn't hold her against me or my clothes couldn't touch mine had blood n pus coming out it was bad. I laughed at the story of Austin ur big baby haha love it

[@rachaelgreen6417]

Happy Day Friends love watching your videos, and I agree, Austin helping you out is a beautiful thing, it's good to have a partner/husband who's willing to do that for you. I hope you guys don't get snowed in, however you might want to stock up on things for the house, just incase.

[@angelcastro2163]

Definitely don’t be embarrassed. I understand the feeling though. My wife and I went away for a weekend and I forgot to bring my pump. I was hurting so bad that I needed help too. I feel like many breastfeeding mothers go through this at least once.

[@DNice_Santi]

Your girls are so silly. Love seeing them play together. And Lucas DOES look like Micah! That profile!!!

[@ashleymichael7581]

Yall got the winter storm. Meanwhile, we have the spinny boys 🌪. Our home and possibly lives were 7 miles from being no longer here 😵‍💫

[@allisonwilson564]

tip from someone who had sooo many clogged ducts. Vibrating massage really helps (i used a vibrating back massager).

[@kikusama]

Its not embarrasing, my dad did that too for my mom.

[@Jaime2830]

The same thing happened to me with my second son. I ended up stopping breast feeding cause every time I would need to feed, I would get a fever and be so cold.

[@iceniss99]

I love seeing you play with the girls ❤.

[@cyndisue62]

Happy day, friends, from NC! Jess, it does sound like mastitis.

[@kewldestiny23]

Try this with girls…add/mix black acrylic paint to white school glue. Once mixed draw animals or make designs with glue. When dry watercolor paint the design. Super fun!

[@marcyellis6300]

Amazing Austin!!!!! Best husband ever ❤

[@brookeshandley7494]

I think most nursing moms have had their significant other help with a clogged duct my husband was definitely not sure it would work/felt weird but after having to do it with two out of the three kids it’s just another day of parenthood

[@Suebearish]

If you do dangle nursing where you kneel over baby who is flat on bed on back and breast pointing straight down it unplugs the ducts . And lots of wet heat to breast from shower.You can recover from mastitis without antibiotics.

[@Momof2_91]

Random question? What brand is your glasses in this video? Love them!!

[@ashleyroberts8459]

Between my babies I had mastitis 5x and I can’t tell you how many clogged ducts! I feel you Mama! Not that you asked, so if you’ve already tried this totally disregard this message, but when I finally started taking sunflower lecithin daily I never had a clogged duct again. I had heard of it and it had been recommended by lactation consultants but I thought I’d be fine without it. After my last bout with mastitis I decided to give the supplement a shot and it was great! Hang in there, breastfeeding is HARD!

[@grannynoraswihart8565]

Don’t worry about his birthmark by about age 5 it’ll be pretty well faded out. I know also, there is a blood pressure medicine but they can take to lighten them up. I’m not too sure about that but I think I heard that we have that in our family on the back of all the kids next and when the hair grew of course you didn’t see it anymore.

[@LCSDarkAngel2006]

If anything, those marks are similar to the “stork marks” most babies get on their foreheads and, or nape of their necks. They do fade overtime.

[@Solyss016]

I had a baby 3/13/23 and think I developed mastitis last week, started feeling like a clog, then redness appeared and I had a slight fever and pain, but after hot compresses and massaging/nursing it resolved over a couple of days. I guess mastitis can be self limiting as long as it isn’t bacterial, so that’s my best guess.

[@lisasallery7860]

I cannot believe how much space you have in your house. It must be like a mansion outside. Wow! Considering all that space you have in your living room and kitchen, you also have that enormous space. It’s so bright and beautiful, you guys r super lucky. My whole house could fit in just your kitchen area 😂🤦🏼‍♀️

[@ylem19867]

I haven't been here in a while, congrats on the baby guys, the girls are so big, they don't go to school?

[@mandimoo87]

"A-gayain" Micah got that accent spot on.

[@bobbiherrera782]

Austin tried to help with the swollen breast. Oh man I am getting sick like 2 times and I got tested and there's no covid or flu. Tired and irritated about get sick so I feel for you Jess

[@heatherbarnes9829]

You little family is SO cute!❤❤

[@rachelgenthe160]

As a nurse and mother who has breastfed, I would recommend pumping after your nurse Lucas to avoid mastitis. You have an over abundance at first and leaving your breasts full causes mastitis. Your milk will regulate but pumping is recommended til then.

[@mandimoo87]

Def mastitis, its just an inflammation but sounds infected if it was giving you a fever. I had this with #1 and had to go on antibiotics and actually stop bf in order to take something stronger. I was pumping to relieve and there was pus coming out. With #2 that breast would barely let any milk out. It blew up really big and the Dr thinks I must have scarred and blocked ducts. I pumped the other side as long as I could but ultimately gave up (neither ofine could latch) to avoid another infection as I was so engorged.

[@robylove9190]

I hope you don't get blasted with a bunch more snow ❤

[@tawnyacochran4485]

I love your family. I havnt missed a vlog since you were pregnant with Micah. I just want to give a little advice. Please please please do a little research about putting coats on in the carseats. Just passing information from momma to another. We all want our babies to be as safe as possible ❤

[@teresastuart4383]

My husband had to do that for me too 😁

[@nadiajessica6809]

Omgsh I love that story what a amazing husband lol 😂 and I love that southern accent it suits you so well. You should use that accent more!!!!! 😊