My First Week with a Newborn: Postpartum Care + Our New Morning Routine (Life has changed…)

In today’s video, I share our first week with a newborn. Being a new mom of two and how Matt and I are dividing and conquering being parents of two. From breastfeeding, night time and morning routines, eating schedules, and everything in between.

CHAPTERS:
0:00 – intro
0:23 – checkin from the hospital
4:09 – at home with Oakley
7:20 – breakfast
9:50 – keeping a three year old busy
12:38 – night time station
14:49 – night time routine
16:32 – morning routine
20:12 – Postpartum care cart
27:38 – outro

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Hey HealthNuts, welcome to my corner of the internet! My name is Nikole and I’m the face behind HealthNut Nutrition. Here on my YouTube channel, I talk about all things food, self-care, wellness, lifestyle, motherhood and our little family of four! I post a NEW video every Wednesday at 3 pm EST, such as What I Eat In a Day, Healthy Recipes, Lifestyle Vlogs, Healthy Grocery Hauls, Routines and MORE!

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Nikole xo

[mesmereyeslashcompany]

I just miscarried this past week and had to do a D&C after trying with fertility meds. I cannot wait to have my Rainbow baby. We are praying and praying it happens soon ❤ beautiful video

[JasminW]

Our first week almost over now ❤
So many changes, exhausting hours & also being in hospital, birth etc was not the easiest but cuddling with your baby, spending time together & adapting to grow together as a family is so worth it ❤

[brnnmbr]

Great to see such a positive, happy, and energetic mama of a newborn! I am 30 weeks pregnant with my first. I have started to worry about how tiring and challenging it will be, but we all have a choice about the attitude we have when we are going through the struggle. I hope that when my postpartum/newborn time comes that I will be able to carry myself as brightly and lightly as you are in this video. Thank you for the inspiration.

[callisonroberts]

Biggest boy tip - keep 2-3 cheap wash cloths around. As soon as diaper comes off cover him. Great to prevent pee fountains and great if they decide to go poo mid change and it’s a mess.

[gabrielacortez]

Gosh! You look sooo good! You do not even look sleep deprived. No bags, puffiness or dark circles under the eyes.

[dbrdsn]

I had my son 17 years ago. I was shocked then by what I didn't know about post-partum care and I'm so happy to see what you are showing now -- I wish I'd been so prepared. And I hope new parents are taking this to heart, because the recovery can be really hard.

[julias.]

I'm pregnant with my first and SO overwhelmed with all the things we need to know, have and do for baby! Thank you for these kinds of videos that kind of lay it out there. You seem so organized and prepared!! I hope I get there too before March 👶🏼💛

[vtheb]

his face hypnotized by those cards was priceless!!!

[emilydownton]

These videos could not be better timing! I’m 38 weeks and getting induced on Sunday. I’m so excited and it’s so sweet to see what our life will look like in such a short amount of time. Congratulations to your family and thank you for your content. It has really helped reassure me in this journey as a first time mom!

[sheimi]

The 'brrrrap' after you've just finished bundling up the baby is very accurate, as if they KNEW 😂

[staceyrogers]

I'm due with my third baby this month! I'm so excited, especially after watching this! Oakley is so cute! I loved how he was looking at the black and white pictures. Adorable!

[SanchitaKhanna]

Hey mama.. m due in early June and u have no idea how much ur helping me prepare for this big change in our lives.
More love to you girl

[comfortandcreativity]

You made post partum look so sweet. I am due with my second baby while my first is turning 2 years old. I am nervous but this video is making me excited (while i know it is also very hard) but the newborn snuggles are so sweet. You are doing such a good job!!

[FreeBird]

I honestly was not a fan of the Frida foam but then I put it in the fridge, totally game changer! I used it everytime I went to the bathroom, so much better than sitting on an ice pack in my opinion. Oakley is adorable, and Sage is so sweet with him. Sending well wishes to all❤ glad to hear mom and baby are healthy! Congratulations!!

[rozeflyrbridge]

I'm expecting my first baby at 35 and can't tell you how useful it is to see your routine and what you have to hand for the night shifts!

[chewy]

OMG Sage holding Oakley is THE SWEETEST thing ever!

[megancox]

I love how honest you are with this! Plus the partnership with Matt is a great example! 😊

[karaokay]

5:30 had me cracking up! So adorable. I’m 10 weeks pregnant with my first right now and just love watching these newborn videos. I can’t wait! ❤😊

[adinak]

your doing great! every recovery and birth is so different and you need to let your body heal. I had my third this past feb and i know i need to take a break but watching this video still gives me the baby blues! its crazy how hormones play a huge part in your brain. Oakley looks like a heaven little peanut! enjoy him and soak up every little bit. the first stages dont last too long!

[joanamondi]

So refreshing ❤❤I love your step by step explanations, we are 5days today with my bundle of joy, and enjoying your video