One Month Postpartum Update | Recovery + Emotions

[@alainacarroll1234]

You were born to be a momma!! Not only a momma, you were supposed to be Nova's momma!! You're totally killing it!!!

[@aylasophia3872]

Thanks girl!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@kirstensteven-thecowbellli4158]

Oh man, having a group of parents that I was pregnant with is AMAZING. I found mine through Reddit and then it transferred over to Facebook. I love it so much, it's a great way to get help and opinions from people in the trenches with you!

[@skylardaniels3791]

Dont panic if you feel like your supply goes down in a few weeks! It means your regulating! I had to start pumping a couple times a day to keep my supply up since my baby never fully emptied me. He was either fussy at the boob, or not emptying me. There was no inbetween!

[@TheVictorialikesit]

You were so meant to be a momma!! Nova is so lucky to have you! 💜💜 You look absolutely amazing, glowing, gorgeous!!! 🌈🌈

[@ga6589]

I am so happy for you! Embryo adoption is an amazing gift! Your journey hits home for me, although ours was many years ago. I, too, suffered from severe endometriosis. We completed our family through international adoption and looking back, I wouldn’t change a thing. It’s wonderful that with the advances in computer technology, couples like you can more easily share infertility struggles so that others can know they are not alone and don’t have to suffer in silence. My kids are all grown up now. My only advice is to savor every blessed moment, even the fatigue and worry that goes with being a parent. The days may be long, but the years so very short!

[@mrsDenmark1]

You look beautiful Ayla! Only 4 weeks postpartum, don’t worry, your body will be back to ‘normal’ in it’s own good time 👌

[@KristinaMariner]

Oh Ayla, you're glowing. Motherhood suits you 😘 On a side note I was also a member of a Facebook group for my March baby... 8 years ago. We're still a close bunch and talk daily! Nothing beats having people in the same position as you to ask questions, get support, vent, rant and cry to xx

[@aylasophia3872]

That’s amazing that you’re still part of the group! Love moms supporting moms 😊

[@KristinaMariner]

@@aylasophia3872 I consider them to be some of my best friends! I live in the West of Scotland and a few of the mums are coming here from the South of England for a catch up this month. The group has been a lifeline when times have been tough! xx

[@Caitlin0711]

You look beautiful Ayla! Nova is so precious. I miss that stage! My boys are 7 and 12 now. Seems like yesterday they were Nova's age. Time really does go by so fast! I'm happy to hear your recovery is going so well. I can only imagine what a whirlwind the past month has been like for you. It can be hard at times when your significant other goes back to work... and thats OK. We are human and none of us are perfect. This in NO WAY is meant as if you dont already take great care of Nova. You are a fantastic mom and I know you are doing exceptionally well with her. However, make sure you are taking care of you 1st... So you can take better care of Nova being the best you can be. If not you won't be on your "A game" so to speak. Lol (As a new mom, I didn't do that and learned the hard way) Thanks for sharing your lives with us. Your videos always put a smile on my face. God Bless!

[@karmenbaker8182]

I'm loving following your journey as a new mama, as a new one myself (after 4 years of infertility!) Wanted to say the FB group The Cleavage Club is so so so helpful for breastfeeding knowledge and support! I'm so glad things are getting better for you in that area -- it's one of my favorite parts of being a mama! ❤️

[@gracens1380]

I felt the same way (that I was finally doing what I was meant to do) when we finally had our baby in November after infertility struggles. I'm holding him now and it is still so surreal! Also, while my husband is at work, I send him at least one video or picture a day of the little guy! You're doing great, mama!🌈🌷 Best wishes from Virginia.

[@aylasophia3872]

We do the same! Tons of photos and videos being sent to Caleb throughout the day 😊👍🏻 Thank you lovely! So happy you have your little guy in your arms ❤️

[@gracens1380]

Also, thanks for the reminder about finding a good mom's group. I need to do that🌼

[@wendymathews1030]

I’ve watched you in your videos being a new mother, and I’ve noticed how well you handle Nova from day 1. You seem so natural with her and so loving; you’re a natural! I’m so impressed by you, Ayla! I’m glad to hear you say you’re going to be gentle with yourself; the marks will fade and the tummy will flatten out....it takes time, as you know, and all will be well even if it’s never exactly the same as it was before pregnancy. I noticed with my pregnancies that I lost weight for the first 3 months (I breastfed) and then after that some of the weight stayed on because I had to eat more than I would have if I hadn’t been breastfeeding to maintain a healthy diet for my milk to be nourishing. But that was just my experience, obviously:) You’re doing a fantastic job mothering your baby, as I knew you would! ❤️

[@giselleroman2140]

Way to vlog with Nova in one arm, your doing great mama and even with normal iron levels, know it's ok to be tired. Your working hard to recover and your sleeping less than before xoxo

[@aylasophia3872]

Absolutely! Thank you Giselle ❤️

[@gerryryan1372]

You are really doing so well. You are a great mum and love your honesty so much. Nova is changing by the day. Xx

[@crystal7217]

Ayla you are doing a fantastic job. Being a new mom is hard work and a big adjustment. I want you to know I’m really proud of you.❤️

[@aylasophia3872]

Thank you Crystal, that means a lot ❤️😊

[@sarahbeth1869]

Idk if it’s the same group but I’m in September Wonder Week group on Facebook. It’s SO nice being in a group like you said! Being a momma looks natural on you!

[@kalibypassjourney7190]

Who else likes as soon as they click a video. I could never unlike one. The best videos ever. Such a natural at being a mama♡

[@mariamontsealvarez81]

I wish i could off blogged my pregnancy. But will try for sure blog my baby's growth. I really love your videos. My sweet baby boy will almost be two months. Time is flying. He is already 11.5 lbs and 23 inches long. He was born on March 18. Was suppose to give birth on 3/26. We are so bless.

[@EndCredits01]

So true Ayla, I hate that there is such a pressure from society for women to look like they haven’t had a baby, you have and it’s totally cool and normal to look like it. You look totally amazing! There should be more acceptable to rock your mum tum as long as you’d like to or work on it if you want to ❤️

[@lauranava4037]

we need a hair tutorial 💗💗it looks so cute

[@Suebearish]

With stitches and lady bits healing it really does help to take some time to just soak that part or let warm water from tub faucet run over that area rather than jut a quick shower. That is what really got me healed up when I had lots of stitches with baby1

[@marilynmayhew6040]

So glad you are doing well. Nova is adorable😍

[@feliciabourque]

So happy that you are doing great. Nova has great head control I'm impressed

[@alainacarroll1234]

Felicia Bourque I totally agree. For 1 month, she's so strong!!

[@krystyne3434]

Awww...don’t ever question yourself about your Mom skills...I have a 10 year old and an 11 month old and I STILL don’t know know what I’m doing, lol... Nova loves you no matter what,,,I think us moms are just too hard on ourselves sometimes. :)

[@kaladwarakanath5503]

Cute baby and a great mama who is also very pretty! Just a suggestion: Support his head.

[@michellebridges2604]

You look amazing! Ya'll are doing great as parents ❤️❤️❤️

[@indigokind9152]

Awww Ayla I could hear you choking up when you talked about Caleb missing monumental things , I completely understand and I felt the same way . I know it could be difficult but I kept my camera as close as possible to record every little thing . 🤗🤗🤗. Try doing that and see if it helps adjust to Caleb starting work. My husband loved when I made videos and my kids are 12 and 10 , they appreciate those moments caught on camera so much it's cute . You guys are naturals, as parents. By the way you look amazing !!!!

[@jaelmommaj8735]

You are doing so great, for a first time Mom. Keep up the good work.

[@rachaelduardo1923]

Congratulations you look fantastic and a great mum be strong and take each day as it comes and remember to love you xxx 😘😘😘and she is beautiful 🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸

[@SeiraVonKarma]

You should get one of those elastic belly bands if you're interested in that, it might help you support the muscles :)

[@RhiannonCassidy]

I had low iron too. I haven't had it retested yet but I am still taking my tablets. This is my 2nd baby so I'm always tired low iron or not lol. I'm also in a babies due in March group. My son was born 24/03. I haven't 'snapped back' either. You're doing great :)

[@sonjabryant2567]

Love 💕 so much watching your vlogs and seeing you and your sweet baby Nova she is soooo pretty.

[@vikkistevens4289]

My ladybits took a lot longer to recover than 1 month after a bad tear so don't worry about that too much. I think I was about 6 months or so before I started to feel more 'normal' 😂 You look great Ayla xx

[@samanthalerner7471]

I had low iron too. You should look up Floradix (liquid) on Amazon. I know lots of midwives recommend it also and you can feel an immediate difference when you take it. I can't recommend it enough

[@abymuri04]

You’re doing great 👍🏼 I also think that extra hands do make a difference once you get to be alone with baby especially if you need something for yourself..

[@oppsendless3814]

Wow, your stretch marks are so minimal. You are very lucky! I am almost 28 weeks and my boobs are covered, and I mean covered in stretch marks. Luckily, I don't have any on my belly yet. You are looking fantastic!

[@cdlasnier]

I had the same issue with iron levels. I started taking the liquid supplement floradix. It was tthe only kind that didn’t make me constipated like the tablets did and brought my levels up very quickly ! It’s a little pricy though.

[@user-wl3fz1zi9v]

Cook in cast iron and that will help alot

[@rootedinplants]

I love the little bookshelf on the wall, so clever!

[@valerie5600]

Btw you are such a great mom GB

[@littleworldofnina]

Hey ayla, i'm currently 28 weeks pregnant and i was inspired to start doing videos like this. May i know what filter u use for ur thumbnails? Love your videos btw, keep it up!💕💕

[@wendylock9071]

So beautiful xxxxx

[@ericasigley3452]

New moms need to remember that it takes 9 months to grow a baby, and 9 months until the body fully recovers.....

[@kristenrudler4220]

If you like Paté it's high in iron 😘😘

[@kolbymeyers66]

Hey Ayla, you mentioned you are in a Facebook group for moms who all had babies in March, are they moms in Alberta? I'm trying to find a good FB group for moms in Calgary to join...or if anyone here has any suggestions! Thanks! xoxo p.s. You look stunning! I still have that dark line 5 months later...rock it!

[@aylasophia3872]

It was a worldwide group, mostly the US! I dunno if this is weird lol... but maybe we could meet up for a mom date? 🙈

[@aylasophia3872]

DM me on Instagram haha!

[@kolbymeyers66]

@@aylasophia3872 Hey! Will do!

[@kolbymeyers66]

@@aylasophia3872 Sent you a DM it's coming from @simplymodernmarketing chat soon!

[@xoxognua]

I just love, love watching your videos! I’m due in October and learning so much from you. I can’t wait to meet my little one ❤️ Thank you.

[@aylasophia3872]

So excited for you! ❤️

[@HayleyS01]

My baby is nearly 9 months old and my tummy line is still there. Maybe some of them stay forever 🤷‍♀️

[@emmapierce8046]

Hayley P I had mine til 12 months, didn’t notice a slow fade, just disappeared!

[@HayleyS01]

Emma Pierce that’s good to know! Thanks

[@croccatcher]

You look wonderful, I have stretch on both my hips too, don't forget to do your pelvic floor excercise, don't do a me and not do them, I'm paying for it now x

[@mceidson]

Eat spinach or liver filled with iron

[@valerie5600]

Ayla where’s novas binky ? Her pacifier

[@laurak4961]

Not everyone uses one

[@loherring277]

In a previous video Ayla said they tried using one. A Soothie.