What to Expect the First 24 Hours Home with a Newborn | Part 2

Full 24 hrs video is linked here ⬇️

Here is a realistic glimpse into what you can expect the first 24 hours home with a newborn….especially if you have other kids!

Bringing home a new baby is always an adjustment. You worry how the older kids will take it, will your toddler understand, and concerns of being able to give each child the love and the attention wash over you.

As a mom of 5, let me just say, you will have enough love for all of them. I promise you figure it out. It’s also good to remember that each child has different needs.

P.S. I was not moving around like this after the birth of my first. My recoveries have gotten easier with each kid ❤️

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[chrissyhorton]

Full 24 hrs video is on YouTube! Linked ⬇️

[kristenritenour]

You guys are doing an amazing job! I’m pregnant with my first and this is comforting to see someone else do so well

[soulstice]

If your baby is growing normally and is a good weight for their age, you do NOT need to wake them up to feed them through the night. My second baby started sleeping through the night at 2 weeks because she was a chunky baby with a healthy appetite. She ate what she needed during the day and was always a good weight at her checkups. Save yourself the trouble and don't wake them up unless advised by a pediatrician. If they need to eat, they will wake you up.

Edit: just wanted to clarify, I did wake up my babies to eat during the day and kept them on a strict feeding schedule. I think that helped them sleep through the night the most. They didn't ever have to cry for their food during the day and could sleep without worry through the night.

[Abcdwagsss]

I do not turn on any lights during night time nursing or changing diaper.. just a little night light enough for me to be able to see what I'm doing. This has made a huge impact on how my babies figured out that is TIME FOR SLEEP! Even though they don't lmao 🤣

[kathyryder]

Registered nurse here. It's not necessary to wake them every 2 - 3 hours if they're weeing, pooping and are healthy. My big babies were exclusively breastfed and I didn't wake them. They slept for about 6 hours overnight from 3 weeks and 7 - 8 hours overnight from about 6 weeks.

[alicecain]

I love that you and your husband are sharing the new baby chores.
I wish that the U.S. had more time off for fathers.
And mother's!
Y'all are doing amazing.

[michellegill]

My doctor said to do night feedings with less light as possible. Night lights helped me so much.

[tigeress]

Let's correct this now so you can give correct information later: colostrum is milk. Colostrum is just thiker milk. It provides your new born baby with everything they need. It is common/normal for newborns to want to eat constently (every hour to 2hours). Babys even cluster feed and when they do this its ok. They are telling your body to increase and adjust for them. As your milk changes to meet your baby's needs the feeding time starts to stretch.

[annarocha]

I do not wake my newborns to feed them at night. If they wanna sleep four hours straight I'm letting them. Obviously I get regular checkups to make sure they're gaining weight properly, otherwise, let yourself get that rest!! (Edited for grammatical errors)

[amieparham]

I have had to use an SNS with 2 babies and it It was worth the stress of the work though, because after a couple weeks of hard work, we've been able to only breastfeed and that is so much easier than formula for me!!!
I'm coming up on my baby's 1st birthday, and the anniversary of breastfeeding for 1 whole year, and after all the work, it is so awesome to get to this point!

[tresdj]

I wish my husband had been that involved in all the baby care!!

[skyewalker_]

i love that your husband gets up with you every time!

[pryscillamello]

your big family is possible because you and your hubby are a team and that is Gold!!!

[deborahortwine]

I was concerned about that too when my son was very young and I was breast-feeding. He was 2 1/2 weeks old when he started sleeping through the night and the doctor said it let him sleep. You get your sleep. He doesn’t need to be fed every two hours like you think he does. If he’s sleeping through the night let him sleep.

[xnrwhuh]

This is so much smoother when you have help especially a significant other. I did it solo

[twistedara]

After I commented on this video 2 weeks ago I had a miscarriage. I still learned a lot from your videos and will take that with me in the future. We don't know if I'll try to get pregnant again as I have fibromyalgia and neuropathy and cannot take any of my medication while I'm pregnant. I was two months pregnant and the pain from my fibromyalgia was hell! Thank you for being you and sharing your knowledge with all of us.

[rainshadowgamingart]

Girl i feel this hard. Just had my sixth baby not even two weeks ago. The house has fallen off the rails, my husband is already back to work (four days ago) and I'm still trying to get some sleep. And we homeschool, which did not stop just cuz I had a baby. Though we've certainly slowed down a bit. I just want to toss my kitchen in the bin and buy a new one LOL

[tammiedowning]

That's nice.. my husband let me do everything even recovering from a c section..he even got 8+ hours of sleep in the hospital each night.. I slept 5 hours total in 3 days and that's when baby went to the nursery.

[agiles]

You are an amazing mama. Also, your husband is wonderful for helping so you have a chance to recover. I love how you used an SNS rather than supplemental bottles until your milk came in, baby got the benefits of colostrum without getting frustrated with nursing. I hope you and your littlest one are doing well.

[Princess_Maya_]

In those first few days of life it may be recommended to feed every two hours. But if baby is sleeping peacefully and misses a feeding here and there don’t stress yourself out enjoy the extra time to rest. And as long as baby is gaining weight normally it’s not necessary to continue to feed every two hours if baby doesn’t seem hungry or is sleeping.