Scarlette is literally asleep in my carrier while I record this because apparently the sleepy newborn era has officially left the chat. In this solo episode, I’m giving you a real-time update on what life looks like at 4 weeks postpartum — the good, the emotional, the mildly unhinged, and the surprisingly funny.

We talk about the end of the super sleepy newborn phase, the loose schedule we’re gently guiding her toward, what postpartum has felt like this time around, and my “Top 5 Horror Movies” of postpartum (because if you know, you know). From D-MER to leap anxiety to the absolute chaos of older siblings coughing directly on your newborn…nothing is off limits.

Basically just one tired mom, a baby strapped to her chest, and a postpartum life update straight from the trenches.

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Three weeks postpartum and I’m finally back on the mic with the honest update I wish existed when I was a first-time mom. I’m sharing what recovery really feels like after baby number three, including the biggest surprise: how much better my body feels this time around. We talk postpartum bleeding, why a vaginal birth recovery can be wildly different from a C-section, and the tug-of-war between feeling “so good” and still needing to heal.

We get into the day-to-day reality of going from two kids to three. I unpack the mom guilt I carried into this transition, what’s actually working in our routine, and why support systems matter more than any perfect plan. Childcare help, a temporary night nurse, school schedules, and tag-team bedtime are not just logistics, they’re currently how we are surviving. I share my breastfeeding journey across all three babies, why triple feeding burned me out, how formula supplementation became part of our plan early, and what it’s like navigating possible cow’s milk protein allergy and switching to a hydrolyzed formula. I also talk about D-MER (dysphoric milk ejection reflex), that sudden wave of dread during letdown, plus postpartum anxiety and why staying on a low dose of Lexapro helps me keep a steadier baseline.

More On What’s Discussed:
• what feels surprisingly easier this time and what still catches us off guard
• recovery differences across vaginal birth and C-section healing
• postpartum bleeding timelines and what felt unexpected
• the transition from two kids to three and why it feels smoother
• how support systems change everything, from childcare to a night nurse
• breastfeeding history, low supply, exclusive pumping, and letting go of pressure
• formula choices, cow’s milk protein allergy concerns, and switching formulas
• D-MER symptoms during nursing or pumping and why it feels so intense
• postpartum anxiety signals and why staying on Lexapro helps our baseline
• VBAC prep tips like stretching, walking, acupuncture, and pelvic alignment
• epidural fears, what it actually feels like, and why we choose it
• postpartum vs first trimester and why both can be brutal in different ways
• staying calm while waiting for spontaneous labor and considering a membrane sweep
• baby name ideas and handling nasty social media comments

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This week on The Milk, we’re getting into the breastfeeding conversation so many moms wish they had before baby arrives.

I’m joined by Shelly Jacobs, a Newport Beach–based board certified lactation consultant, founder of Lolo Baby, and creator of online programs for moms. Shelly breaks down what a lactation consultant actually does, when to reach out for support, and how they can help make breastfeeding feel less overwhelming and more doable.

We talk through the basics of breastfeeding, common challenges moms face in those early days, tips for building and protecting your milk supply, what to know about pumping, and the simple things that can make a big difference when you’re trying to feed your baby and keep your sanity.

Whether you’re currently breastfeeding, planning to, exclusively pumping, combo feeding, or just trying to understand what support is available, this episode is full of practical, reassuring advice for every mom navigating feeding.

In this episode, we cover:

• What a lactation consultant actually does and when to call one

• How to set yourself up for breastfeeding success before baby arrives

• Common breastfeeding challenges in the early days

• Tips for increasing and protecting milk supply

• Pumping, latching, and feeding support basics

• How to feel more confident and less alone in your feeding journey

You can find Shelly on Instagram at @shellyjacobs_iblc and learn more about her online course Early Milk Matters and breastfeeding sling Lolo Baby

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