Honest Updates: Giving Birth on an island, What's in my Hospital Bag, Nest With Me

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Welcome to part two of my realistic nesting vlog! I’m taking you through weeks 36–38 of pregnancy as I prepare for baby #2 with postpartum freezer meals, baby organization, labor preparation, and a complete hospital bag tour for giving birth in Puerto Rico.

In this video, I’m making an easy crock-pot freezer meal for postpartum, organizing our bedroom closet and newborn supplies, packing diaper caddies, walking during the final weeks of pregnancy, and experimenting with a date coffee smoothie. I’m also showing everything I packed in my hospital bag as a second-time mom—including postpartum recovery products, breastfeeding essentials, comfortable clothing, toiletries, and gender-neutral baby clothes since we still don’t know whether we’re having a boy or a girl!

Beyond the practical preparation, I’m sharing an honest third-trimester pregnancy update. The end of this pregnancy has been physically and emotionally difficult, and I’ve been learning how to acknowledge what is hard without losing sight of God’s goodness. Preparing to give birth in Puerto Rico has required me to surrender many fears, unfamiliar circumstances, and decisions to the Lord. Now that the nesting is finished and the hospital bags are packed, I’m learning to release control, wait patiently, and trust God with the baby, the birth, and the timing.

If you’re nearing the end of pregnancy, preparing for postpartum, or simply walking through a difficult season, I hope this video reminds you that you are not alone—and that God sees you and walks with you through it.

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PRODUCTS MENTIONED:

MUST HAVE MOMMY CARE ITEMS FOR POSTPARTUM:
- Frida Mom Witch Hazel Perineal Healing Foam for Postpartum Care: https://link.amazon/B0bR90hAJ
- TUCKS: https://link.amazon/B02UISEX3
* Frida Mom 2-in-1 Postpartum Pads, Perineal Ice Maxi Pads & Maternity Pad: https://link.amazon/B01eZus6A
- PACKING CUBES: https://link.amazon/B09LLyUEM
* Frida Mom Upside Down Peri Bottle for Postpartum Care, Portable Bidet: https://link.amazon/B0c49vefx
* Dermoplast: https://link.amazon/B05SsxpZe
* Always Discreet Diapers: https://link.amazon/B0fyigVMC
* HEATING PAD for postpartum cramps: https://link.amazon/B09ksSy3W
* Birth Comb: https://link.amazon/B0aZ4UDMo
* Rael Gentle Feminine Wash: https://link.amazon/B02MpCNGw

BREASTFEEDING:
- Silverette Nursing Cups: https://link.amazon/B03lvaFIG
- Nipple Cream: https://link.amazon/B0g5YXWnw
* haakaa Manual Breast Pump for Breastfeeding: https://link.amazon/B0eQSYbvo
* haakaa Petal Soft Silicone Milk Collector for Breastfeeding: https://link.amazon/B0iicQw5b
* BOPPY BREASTFEEDING PILLOW: https://link.amazon/B00DTIBch
* Nursing Cover: https://link.amazon/B0fx1Wesc
* Pajamas PJ’s GOOD FOR BREASTFEEDING: https://link.amazon/B05tw9yXb
* Momcozy breast pump: https://link.amazon/B0c7VGuVg
* Manual Hand Pump: https://link.amazon/B04VlRCoO

NEWBORN BABY ESSENTIALS:
* A+D Original Diaper Rash Ointment: https://link.amazon/B0hnkPSdB
* BURTS BEEZ DIAPER RASH CREAM:
- BABY BATH / SHAMPOO: https://link.amazon/B0aXDRENS
- BABY LOTION: https://link.amazon/B09j8JGsf
- BABY MONITOR HELLOBABY: https://link.amazon/B0bae3j3f
- DIAPER TRASH: https://link.amazon/B0fdwZVSr
- DIAPER CADDY: https://link.amazon/B09avIxzj
- DIAPER CHANGING PAD: https://link.amazon/B02YSGHzJ
- GLASS BOTTLES: https://link.amazon/B0fhI9GmS
- SILICONE GLASS BOTTLE COVERS: https://link.amazon/B03h573YV
- MUSLIN SWADDLES: https://link.amazon/B0hc6GB8S
- KEABABIES SWADDLES: https://link.amazon/B0fEBpGou
- OVER THE DOOR STORAGE ORGANIZER: https://link.amazon/B0d0xOrkr
- Baby lounger: https://link.amazon/B06vAefR7
- IT’S A BOY / IT’S A GIRL SIGNS: https://link.amazon/B03kqIe0v


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What was the most helpful item you packed in your hospital bag? Let me know below—and please keep us in your prayers as we wait to meet this sweet baby!

This video shares my personal pregnancy and postpartum-preparation experience and is not intended as medical advice. Always speak with your healthcare provider about what is appropriate for you.

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