Unmedicated Birth Healing, managing two under two, Postpartum Q+A

It's been two whole months since I had Wyatt! Checking in with ya'll and giving you a little update and answering some of your questions! Amazon storefront: www.amazon.com...
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[@paisleywoodward8501]

I am currently 36 weeks pregnant, and my sister and I grew up with a firefighter/EMT dad. He was ALWAYS gone on calls, but let me just say that looking back, I wouldnt trade it for the world. Knowing my dad was saving people while I was missing him made up for the absence. Plus, it DOES NOT LAST FOREVER. I'm 21 now, and I'm SO CLOSE with my father!

[@louisesharpy]

I’m from a family of 11 and my dad was a fireman too. Same. Then he became fire chief and we got to ride with him Sometimes !!❤❤❤❤

[@paisleywoodward8501]

@@louisesharpy omg yes! My dad became our city's battalion chief, and it made going to the station such a fond memory!

[@thegoodanfamily9817]

My brother and I are a year apart and we grew up so close to each other. He protected me, I protected him, and we did everything together. Your kids will bond and have a wonderful relationship ❤.

[@angiepangieization]

Love your honesty. My son was also my barnacle. My son had reflux and was so much more comfortable upright, as the acid wasn't coming back up. When he was laid flat, he used to squirm and gasp as the acid would take his breath. Thankfully, at around 9 months and medication, he started to improve. Thanks for sharing your journey xx

[@meganlee7505]

The question about the pumps with tubes. I think she was asking the plug in versus hands fre.. yes it's the strength of the suction. Wall plug is good for getting your milk to come in & when you want to power pump to increase your milk supply. The hands free is for when your milk has already came in & comes out easier.

[@NatashaGraves555]

I love how honest you with everything ❤️ i don't have kids but i still like to hear your stories and opinions ❤

[@moodringbaby]

I love and value your transparency! My fiancé and I are trying to expand our lil family I have been reading and watching so many videos and it’s particularly difficult to find youtube videos where moms give their honest feedback on bonding, help, how your personality style adapts to motherhood, etc. i’ve always felt like you give incredible insight on your personal experience & i hope you know you’re amazing for being so strong and putting yourself out there especially with topics that appear to be very quiet online!

[@KristenxLeanne]

THANK YOU. I really appreciate your comment and you taking the time to express that. That really made me smile and gave me the chills. I'm glad I can shed some light on things from my perspective in an honest way that will hopefully help you.

[@Search4Cherise]

The way you are so honest and open about your own experiences makes me feel like I can do it too! I'm currently 11 weeks pregnant with our first baby, but we want to do a 2 under 2 situation, God willing! & it’s so helpful to listen to you! Thank you! You rock! 🪨🤘🏿🎸

[@melrhea12]

I had an unmedicated birth and I didn’t get my period until I stopped breastfeeding around 7 months! And I wasn’t even exclusively BF, I had to supplement a lot. You’re an amazing mama!! 😻 I pray I can have another baby soon.. my daughter turns 5 in February and I wanted her to have a sibling no more than 2 years younger than her.. but I have PCOS and endometriosis and I went over 3 years without a period after she turned 1 and just recently it came back!

[@belovedobserver]

When my son was around Harlow’s age he started such tantrums and it was like the kid I knew was gone. He was so angry all of the time, and I was pregnant. He’s almost 3 now and he still has tantrums but has improved so much with regulating his emotions. Also, seeing you managing with two while your husband works long hours is relatable and makes me feel like maybe I can handle another kid or two.

[@ang_courtney]

Love this! And the rooty look on you is absolutely badass!! 🖤🖤

[@KristenxLeanne]

awe thanks! I hate it HAHA so I appreciate that

[@user-kx2og4rm6m]

I also had a medicated first birth and a unmedicated second. My bleeding was similar to yours about 3-4 weeks then I was done and a week went by and I started bleeding again. The 3-4 days I was bleeding seemed odd so I actually called my health care provider and the RN told me it was most likely my placenta wound scab falling off. I never heard of that until so maybe that happened to you as well. I love your videos! ❤

[@Akaisha24]

For both my kids I didn't have my first period until they were done nursing, which was a year after their births. But I also was on a birth control that prevented it and still allowed me to nurse safely.

[@cherierufiange4805]

My OB said there would be a second bleeding point. It wouldn’t be as long or as much but it’s basically the “scab” from where the placenta was attached and has healed.

[@KristenxLeanne]

ah interesting! Yeah it was kind of hardly even bleeding.. but I needed a small pad for both of those times.

[@meremorris2013]

His colic could be from veggies you’re eating. My son was always more gassy and fussy after me having leafy greens, broccoli and onion heavy foods.

[@Knapolih_16]

Your my favorite “real mom” on KZbin these days

[@sarahj205]

With my emergency c section with my first baby I bled for close to 4 weeks and had my first period at 6 weeks. With my second baby I had a scheduled c section and only bled for about a week and a half and got my first period at 3 months postpartum.

[@johnnypollack3243]

Keep up the awesome work and videos Kristen love the video

[@mallorykish8053]

COLIC TIP: my sweet baby girl cried anywhere from 2-6 hours a day up until she was 2 months old. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE try Little Remedies Gas Relief Drops. They soothed her almost immediately during her most intense colic fits. Also, if you use microwaveable heating gels for your boobs, try wrapping a towel/thick blanket around one and put light pressure on his tummy with it. The warmth can soothe some of the pain as well. Sending love 🩵

[@JulieNick28]

I have 2 sets of niece/nephew siblings - both are in their 20’s and the best of friends. You never know - they may grow up super close.

[@doodeyerock]

Have been following you forever, and was so excited when you mentioned the possibility of having an at home water birth, but to be honest, my heart sank when you mentioned circumcision.

[@Missmurder8905]

I had 2 Homebirths out of 3 kids. My first is Soo much older and I had her in a hospital but my other 2 I got pregnant right before Kirsten did (Drinking the same water). But I didn't circumcise my son. I wish more people would actually research. I just couldn't do it.

[@youtubeacc]

Same 😢 I couldn’t imagine ever even having the thought. I held my son extra right after her saying that. It really made me rethink watching future videos

[@nikkimunno2720]

I’m so proud of you! You fucking Rock being a mom! Ppl assume changing baby boys is simple bt what they don’t know is you still have to pull foreskin down to clean around tip as well as under balls & in the wrinkles 😭 I have a photo of my sons dad changing his diaper & he’s peeing on his face & in mouth. Boys love their mama’s 🫶

[@tyanarasmusan8930]

Unmedicated birth almost in the car also 😅 I bled off & on for a few weeks. Thought I would be done & then would have a few more days! Didn’t have a full period until 7 months

[@JamieLatham-oy6rd]

We love you always

[@louisesharpy]

I was early and had to delete cuz I edited it too much. Let me say this. My mom had 11 of us. Yes. And yes , my dad was a fireman as well. Then fire chief. Also it’s funny you talk about colic. Well, not funny but my sisters babies were. My expert mom told her. Watch your beans and veggies. Babies tummies are not used to them. Milk is another story or dairy. But they cause gas in us 😂😂😂😂 I consider her an expert having so many brats as my dad called us 😂😂😂I miss him so. I don’t mean hate it to be like saying anything. But it’s odd they both have it. Could it be your foods and not dairy like my sisters or ?? I don’t know but you’ll figure it out and they’ll settle soon ❤ sorry it’s kinda hard. You are so busy. It must be hard for you. The animals and home and colic ? Man I feel ya. Wish I lived there. I’d come help ❤❤❤love you and love you are you and REAL !

[@emeraldangelle]

my 6 week old is a cluster feeder, ALL DAY, nights are so so, its DRAINING!!! mentally and boobwise😂 my boobs are sore, im exhausted, its frustrating, it doesn't mean I don't love my son but I do need my alone time ! my other 2 ages 17 and 13 were not cluster feeders so it has felt overwhelming ! I agree I feel like som e KZbinrs don't tell the truth and make their videos seem as if it's so easy, for views?? its tough😢

[@chantalsglamourparlour6976]

I got my cycle back 1st 1month pp 2nd 10pp with my 3rd currently 7 weeks old and don’t have a cycle yet

[@Missmurder8905]

So bleeding reallt depends on a lot lf factors, same thing wirh your period. Most of the time with BF, uou may start later. But i stopped bleeding with my homebirth babies within 3 weeks, then ur was just sppotting. But i had no internal or external injury, which also makes a differnece. With my first it was extremely taxing and i had a lot of injury, and bled for like 3 months!

[@ashleygoldrick3605]

Thank you for this!! I'm 7 months postpartum. Still no period. Is it weird to kinda miss it?! 😅 its so refreshing seeing someone else getting the brain farts....i get them so bad sometimes! Congratulations on your little angels!! Question! How long after birth did sex start to feel okay for you??

[@nicolecossey6033]

Natural birth for my second boy 3 months ago. Stopped bleeding around 5 weeks havnt had bleeding since. Also have 2 under 2 😊

[@UnboundedArtandCrafts]

Have you looked into wearing him on your back when he is old enough but still as sticky? And you look great, the lashes aren't that noticeable 😊

[@diddlydoodly]

Has your husband had a sleep study before? My husband sleeps on his side but has a CPAP machine too, less snoring overall haha!

[@shannonpitson-barber8537]

I had the exact same with the bleeding bled for like a month, then had spotting at like 5-6 weeks, now 5 months pp from an unmedicated birth and hasn't happened again so it clearly wasn't a period

[@BrookeNation439]

I’ve had 2 medicated births. 2nd one was vaginal and c section for twins. I only bled for a few weeks both times. Spotted on and off a little after.

[@KristenxLeanne]

You're lucky! Most people have a much slower recovery. I bled for months with Harlow

[@larkinadkins5784]

2:58 after my unmedicated birth i got my period back at i think 8 or 9 weeks postpartum despite breastfeeding 🥴 i thought i would be off the hook longer than that 😂

[@amybrazie3259]

I'm almost 19 weeks pregnant with twins and I'm SUPER nervous of them being overly attached. I also like to work and get things done. I'm 31 and have always had my alone time. I'm nervous of the transition!

[@youtubeacc]

Just remember they’re babies and the only thing they know is you. It’s 100% normal to have an attached baby. Just remember to ask for help when you need it

[@KristenxLeanne]

congratulations!!! It's going to feel overwhelming for sure, I mean I cannot imagine two!! But see if you can get some help in place and don't be afraid to "offload" them onto someone you trust that has come to help while you step away to get things done for yourself. Try to remind yourself also, that this time that they are young is very short, and you cannot get it back. So also soak up and enjoy the time you spend with them too. I'm going to guess they'll be very attached to one another, so that will work in your favor. Supposedly babies think momma and them are the same person for 6 months too. So keep that in mind, they want to be close to you. But for Wyatt, he was 10 days early and just has had a slower time adjusting to being outside the womb, you may have that too since you'll most likely have them early (a twin thing!). I'm sure you have, but do some research on some items that are for twins, like a "snuggle me" sort of thing for twins, etc so you can have stations prepared to set them both in when you need to step away. We have a swing, a rolling bassinet, the baby bjorn bouncer , floor mats & stations and the dock a tot! (for newborn phase)

[@siennakay3922]

yay

[@KristenxLeanne]

🥰

[@dhall75608]

I had a medicated birth. It’s been 3 years, but I had a great post partum as far as healing. I didn’t bleed long, was able to have comfortable sex at 7w and started my period within 2 months I think. I combo fed. I just didn’t have great supply at all.

[@Jadecheree]

I got my period after breastfeeding so like over a year 🙃

[@KristenxLeanne]

oh wow!!

[@Jadecheree]

@@KristenxLeanne I know I was pretty stoked about it 😅😅

[@meganc7556]

My son is 15 months and I still haven’t gotten my period back. I am absolutely terrified to 😅

[@heidimargaret306]

Hi, your doing awesome, one thing that may help with contractions is getting some little hand held combs and squeezing the shit out of them when contracting it gets your mind off them, have a great week 😀

[@slushbaby79]

I’ve had 2 kids…also 1 medicated and 1 not medicated. My healing was actually worse with the not medicated one… also the experience was worse (the pain caused me so much distress I was kinda out of it for his first minutes of life…definitely not as enjoyable)

[@staceyp5431]

How is Harlow adjusting to being a big sister/ having a sibling

[@Brick_Chick]

Urotherapy is a very healthy thing to do if you are suffering from any sickness. I know it sounds gross because they have conditioned you to think it's waste but it's not. Your kidneys are the best filter and your urine is pure. Ask any nurse you give your sample to. It is also filled with stem cells. YOUR stem cells and there is no better way to get antigens. Seriously, I just took a course called Healing Genesis with many doctors and experts. They all promote urotherapy but most Hospitals don't because it's free and there is no money in it. The testimonies will definitely help you rethink your stance on it. You just have to get out of your head about it. Peace~

[@Toriaraneyxo]

What carrier is that! It looks perfect! ❤

[@Missmurder8905]

It's the boppy hybrid! I have one, and its actually a pretty nice carrier. Super stretchy though.

[@jessicaschisler5163]

Probably not a period. When breastfeeding you typically can have spotting for longer then normal. My first two pregnancies with medicated, my second two were unmedicated , with my 3rd baby bled for 5 weeks then had my first period at 6months pp, currently 7 weeks pp with baby 4. Still having occasional spotting every few days (EBF with all my babies)

[@jessicaschisler5163]

Mom brain I totally meant to say that it was probably the placenta scab falling off!

[@lubamiracohen6870]

It’s not dairy what makes babies colicky it’s an oxalate in all the vegetable. I went fully animal base when my kids were born and I’m still to this day. My kids were never colicky and I don’t ever get bloated.

[@brittanibamrick9590]

You say that Wyatt has to be attached to you 24/7. Is he OK with having dad or grandma hold him in the carrier for a bit while you do other stuff? Or is it just you that he chills out with?

[@TossledHair]

I think us career moms are different. We have this burning passion for our career and it tends to be what keeps us sane. I myself am a new sahm during this pregnancy and i feel mentally horrible. I need to also be able to be out being productive and once my house is clean. Its hard to relax. So annoying i can relate ❤

[@Missmurder8905]

That's how I was. I was a career person. Went back to work etc a lot sooner with my first. Eventually we decided it was more cost effective for me to stay home or only work part-time. It was a drag for awhile, but I've actually come into my own as a STAHP. Granted I am a disabled vet. So I make money without having to work, sometimes I do feel "copped" up.

[@emmz....]

Dude i said no more kids after my first one and i have 4 now😂 after you see them all independent youll get baby fever again😆😪😭stay strong unless you want a big family😄

[@Missmurder8905]

My baby is only 8m and I already have baby fever, I got pregnant with him when baby 3 was 9 months old, so I know I need to wait. Lol

[@Missmurder8905]

So when hes about 2? Lol thats what im waiting for for (possible) baby 4. Haha

[@KellyZenna]

Wait wait wait, your nips don’t go back to how they were?? I’m 24 weeks right now with my first.

[@dhall75608]

I have a three year old and my nips were tiny. They aren’t huge but they are bigger than what they were prior to pregnancy.

[@youtubeacc]

I formula fed and mine went right back to pre pregnancy normal

[@Andi_with_an_eye]

my sister had 3 under 3 😳 any plans for the same 🤣🤣 jk