First Week Home with a Newborn as a Family of SIX!!

I can't believe how fast this week flew by 🥺

Meal prepping 3 weeks of meals

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#firstweekwithanewborn

[Nasalkeihpos]

The Apple head! And Eloise saying ‘maybe too much love!’ How darling. When William was born I felt that Theo wasn’t really old enough to appreciate having a little sibling but now he’s so fully involved. It’s so sweet. And William being so happy to have a little sib. The cutest

[laurak]

I love how you can already tell how special the bond between Eloise and Anna Beth is going to be 🥺 I myself (as the sister of two younger brothers) can only imagine there's something very special about having a sister 💗 And also, it's so lovely to see how loving your kids are in general, knowing it is like that because they can really look up to you and Zach x

[lilyc]

Hey! In case there are any moms of newborns reading this, please be very careful of having anyone with cold sores around your baby. Currently in hospital with my two month old because a family member kissed the top of her head. Overall she will need a month of treatment and two weeks in hospital. We had our baby diagnosed very early after exposure. If it had taken longer things could have been much worse. Spreading the word so other parents don’t have to go through this!

[hannahr]

My daughter hated baths as a newborn until a friend told me about swaddle bathing! She didn’t cry at all once I tried it. Just swaddle her as normal (but with nothing else on) and put the baby in the sink/tub. Then you can unwrap an arm to wash it, cover it back up, unwrap the other arm to wash, cover it back up, and repeat with legs, etc. It keeps her feeling warmer and more secure. Hope this helps!!

[emergingwisdomcare]

1 week in the bed, 1 week on the bed and 1 week around the a postpartum doula, that's what I try to get my clients to practice. the house work can wait. this is such an important bonding time, nothing else is more important. And of course for healing too.... i would have my work cut out with Delilah

[teslakasten]

For me, postpartum anger and resentment was a sign my needs weren't getting met. Hopefully we can also be taken care of and not only need to reframe our thoughts.

[ohitsmaggie]

I love how raw and honest this vlog is. It shows the postpartum period but has a positive perspective 🤍 what a beautiful first week with sweet baby Anna Beth

[stopbeingana-hole]

Some women are meant to be mothers, and you are definitely one of them. ❤

[Gryffindor]

Eloise reading to her is sooo precious ❤

[Syl_Lac]

I found myself smiling throughout the whole video. From watching your kids interact with their little sister, to watching you just love on her and also just watching sweet Anna Beth and listening to her cooing. Sigh! So so sweet and precious 💞🌼

[mariahlamb]

Agh, seeing Eloise help in every way she can and act like such an incredible big sister has warmed my heart so very much.. She must be so grateful for her new little sister 🤍 And the boys seem over the moon, they are just beyond sweet with baby. You guys nearly bring me to tears, you know that? 🥲

[Christina-Bobina]

Eloise just made my heart melt in this one. Excited for ya’ll with your newest addition. She’s got herself a great fam to be born into.

[Jessieish]

I would watch Little House episodes over and over again to give me the same peace and joy that you bring me every week. Thank you for what you do. ❤

Every time that William would love on the baby I would get teary eyed because my 1st born is his age. And it makes my heart burst imagining him doing the same with our second some day.

She is beautiful. Your whole family is beautiful ❤

[JonlynCoon]

Delilah, I can’t tell you how much this video encouraged my heart today. I’m a first time mama in my third trimester and I have been feeling so much anxiety in regards to PPD. I’m encouraged by your mindfulness in your postpartum prayer life as well as your encouragement to stay in God’s Word. Thank you💛

[hannahjacksonayers]

Seeing Eloise with Annabeth makes me so happy & hopeful for the future. I struggle with the fear of bringing in new babies and my oldest daughter feeling left behind, but to see how much she loves helping and loving on her baby sister is so encouraging….
Also, if we are having a girl we are using compound name starting with Anna, so to hear you say it is so sweet. Annabeth is such a darling name❤️

Thank you for sharing about your relationship with the Lord and the work you are putting in. He is so good to us and his word is the nutrition we need for everyday life. It is both convicting and encouraging to hear you talk about your faith.

[jessicadrawsthings]

I like the little bits of reality sprinkled in! FYI: Using the Haakaa on one side while nursing on the other can lead to overproduction of milk and, thus, more engorgement. Too much engorgement for too long can result in clogged ducts or other unpleasant situations (I've had them all). Sunflower lecithin really helps. I'm currently using, and LOVING, the milk savers instead of the Haakaa. Just pop one inside of your bra on the other side than you're nursing on. Then empty into a bottle inside a cooler beside your bed so you don't have to walk all the way to the kitchen. Also, you do not need a huge freezer stash, so don't feel bad if you're not producing this much milk. ESPECIALLY, if you aren't going back to work. For those who ARE going back to work, you only need enough for the next day. Best of luck and with love!

[donnahunt]

Eloise is doing so good protecting her and loving her. Big help for you - just the right age. I watch Eloise’s videos all the time. She was so funny and talkative.

[RosarioEguiazabal]

the way I BAWLED watching this vlog, just thinking about the kids will be able to watch this video in a couple of years and see THE LOVE! I couldn't be happier for you all! Sending blessings and a ton of teary salty hugs!

[kjperez]

Aww you are an absolute super mom. All of your kids are so loved and it is truly heartwarming. Eloise melted my heart. what a good big sister. She already seems like such a good helper and little mama. God Bless your family.

[rm]

You are an INCREDIBLE mother to all your children, both you & your husband make it a routine to genuinely show LOVE to one other, what a JOY to watch! ❤️from Montreal