Reacting to My Old Vegan Pregnancy Tips 

im a straight guy and not a woman or someone who can have babies/be pregnant, but i find videos like this so interesting and i just love the content you make!

Anyone else not a vegan or even thinking about it, doesn’t watch any other vegan RU-vidrs, but still loves Swayze because her videos are so calm and informative and well done? I’ve been watching for years. Am I alone here lol

Your metareactions are my favorite!! Hope you and your ppl have a good day!

I just have to say I am someone who is nosey af and I love oversharers on the internet lol but there is something so alluring about the fact that we know nothing about your life/kids outside of what is relevant to the message you are spreading.

I cracked breastfeeding with my third. And o found it was all down to MY CALORIES!! and nipple shields from the beginning so baby is used to the feeling xxx dont reduce your calories, when establising your routine of feeds. And my babies are all cluster feeders in the first few weeks especially. Make sure you have lots of oatmeal and lentils, granola bars, snacks, fruits, juices water etcetc. You can do it! Believe it!!! Xxxx

Lol for the breastfeeding thing. My mother in law gave me the best advise. She said it going to hurt and bleed at first but don't wimp out and give up. So if anyone is as stubborn as me just know: - It's normal for baby not to know how to latch on too well at first. - Your nips will take a while to toughen up -cracking bleeding is actually very common and so are clogged milk ducts - if you still feel this process is causing you too much stress it's totally OK to bottle feed and pump

Girl pregnancy nausea is so brutal! My first pregnancy I was nauseous till probably 20 weeks. My last pregnancy was twins and I thought I was going to die of nausea if that was a thing omg. I was working as an ER nurse so all the smells were there it was brutal. Lol I’m training to be a lactation consultant see if there is a LC that does home visits! It can be a huge difference.

Except for the bangs, you are timeless.

I was given a nipple shield in the hospital with my first baby because I had inverted nipples, and I ended up breastfeeding her for 23 months with a nipple shield because I never could wean her off of it. My next 2 babies I was able to successfully breastfeed (4 years with second, 3 years with third) without one, thankfully because it was a pain in the ass 🤣 but it worked and was better than paying for formula!

I was also vegan a long time before my first pregnancy and while I had no meat or dairy cravings one thing I let go of was caring about shared cooking spaces. I was *really* sick and there was one shitty little kiosk at my work and I couldn’t have cared less that they only had one fryer for potato things and meat things and then they also would keep pre cooked things in the same bain marie. it was eat it or vomit and faint 😬 prior to pregnancy it really disturbed me.

You should react to the book that originally got you to go raw.

2017 was the last "I was wrong" video?! I've been watching you way longer than I anticipated! 😭

Breastfeeding absolutely is hard! The medela 24mm nipple shield has worked for both of my kids, both of whom made me bleed like crazy without it. Also had to do some pumping to let things heal before resuming with the shield with both. But every is different and just you got to do what works!

Thank you! I always found my pregnant belly unsettling. Lol. I also didn’t love being pregnant. It wasn’t bad but it also wasn’t a magical experience. It was a means to an end.

I liked the cat section, love hearing about good boys

I didn’t even know nipple shields were a thing. Definitely going to be looking into those. Thanks!

I have had discussions with many people about veganism and metabolic syndrome/insulin resistance. Many argue that the higher carb intake of a vegan diet makes veganism a bad choice for those with Metabolic Syndrom. Can you get all sciency about this in a video for us? It is my understanding that a proper vegan diet can reverse these issues. Am I wrong?

Not you saying 'now it's 8 minutes to get midroll ads' and me getting an ad exactly after you said that sentence

I enjoy the way you talk to your past self 😆

Yesss the reaction videos from back when you were raw were soooooooooo good!!

I had the opposite problem; my daughter wouldn't take _any_ alternative to me, & I couldn't pump. Pumping was excruciating! I wanted her to accept formula occasionally to 1) give me a break, & 2) allow her to bond with friends & loved ones while giving her a bottle. In fact, all three nurses at the hospital recommended we get her used to both during our stay. Even they eventually gave up! She was well into teething by the time I tried nipple shields (she bit _into_ both of my nipples, unknowingly passing along thrush), & it was immediately clear that they were not for us. I just gritted my teeth...& sweated...& cried...& bled for about a week before things eased up.

Currently nursing my baby with a shield! They really help

Only able to watch a few minutes (howling kids!) But from the comments about nipple shields - just wanted to pop in and say that nipple shields gave me TREMENDOUS nerve pain and the lactation support service I called said this can happen and that I should power through without. In case anyone thinks nipple shields are the saviour - sometimes sadly they're not. (Sorry if you covered this - hoping to watch the rest another day 🙈) congrats on no3!

I have no interest in having kids but I can’t help but be interested about vegan pregnancy 🤰 I’m the only vegan I know in my circle so I have no one to be nosey with 😂

Black strap molasses works amazingly

Is that a Labyrinth sweater? I frickin love that movie!!! Cool sweater too lol

I am currently in the family way and my husband has never found me more attractive. He says that my belly is the most attractive part of my body. He will rub my tummy while kissing me on the cheek or fore head and showering me with compliments.

Can someone share their experience or tips with getting their iron levels up? I’m a bit low, but not anemic. I was low before going vegan 10 years ago, and I have very heavy periods so it’s a constant struggle. I take an iron supplement that has Vitamin C nearly every day, and eat a varied diet and track that I get well over the amount of iron daily (I’m sure there are days, however, when I’m lazy and don’t realize I’m not getting enough). I also take separately a prenatal which contains iron. I also follow the rules about tea, coffee, calcium, oxalates, etc. Yet, I just got tested one year later and my iron levels only went up a little bit and is still under the recommended range. I’ve always taken the MegaFood Blood Builder supplement, so I’m thinking I should try a different one. Thanks for your help!!

Aw congratulations! I’m pregnant again, also my third baby!❤️

Love your jumper

Your symptoms are exactly like mine! Nothing helped the sickness except for pickles.

Hi , Iam new to this vegan thing, any tips on how I can suppress my urge to eat meat? Any advice would be appreciated.

Have you tried using a breastfeeding silicone niple ? My baby couldn't latch either until I started using that. By the time I found this out it was too late and she refused to nurse, but I will definitely be using one with my next child. It also helped with the pain. Edit - just saw that you said you're gonna try it. Lol

Totally off topic but I wanted to say I love your labyrinth jumper!!

You should do more responding to your other pregnancy old videos

Is your mother in law vegan? If no, how do you manage food in the household with that dynamic?

This is your subconscious speaking: No more bangs

I had problems breastfeeding my first child. I was bullied by the la Leche league for having problems breastfeeding and for pumping. I said my husband wanted to help with the baby that wasn't good enough answer for them. But then that was 1992 so maybe they have changed since then.

The only things that help with my 'morning' sickness is constantly eating crap 🙄 and drugs. But they really do help me which is lucky.

My second child had a severe lip tie and it hurt like that. Have baby number 3 checked if it hurts like that again.

omfggggg Gizmo is goddamn beautiful. I love long haired cats ;_;

Labyrinth sweater!! So cool.

Love this, thanks for sharing! ✨🧡

Need that sweater!!!

You should watch Julia Ayers, she's vegan and makes what I eat in a week videos that look pretty balanced!

I guess I better eat more lentils. I've been meaning to...🙈

She is definitely a leo

Swazy, I hate to break it to you but if/when your Mother in law moves out (or if Gizmo dies) you are getting another cat, you let them get hooked and now they need a cat

Nooooo, not the nipple shield. Lol I hate to be that person but they're just another thing that needs to be washed and not lost. They're meant to be temporary so if you do use one, get a ibclc to help. I've nursed my 2 kids but I would formula feed the next bc breastfeeding is hard af.

Congratulations!! ❤

Love this video

At this point you're the only vegan I can watch bc you don't get political and cringey

I never noticed til now but it seems like you used to have a gap in your front teeth but now it seems smaller/semi existent, may I ask did you or what you did to get rid of your gap?! I actually kind of like my gap although it is quite large, far larger then yours from years ago, so I normally just get plaster put in between and costs me 500 but I have to get it fixed every couple years because it starts to yellow 🙄 I wouldnt mind doing braces or Invisalign but I actually dont wanna lose my gap completely which is why I like getting the plaster. Its become apart of me now, but I also have a terrible smile regardless of teeth so somethings gotta give hahaha. Just curious what you did cause I dont see alot of people in their 20's fixing their teeth

cute 4 years ago cute now xoxoxo you're doing gr8

Stay bangless!!!!😘

You're so sweet! (In your special way, of course)

😭 My kitty Gizmo just died yesterday 😭

How come you don't ever want another cat again?

Nothing like a Tyson ad playing on a vegan channel 🤦🏼‍♀️

I think you’re great!

I hate when people let their kids get away with hitting or pulling tails 🙄. My dogs are very gentle but I tell the toddler to be gentle because you're going to get a dog or animal in general who doesn't like it so just don't.

Oh my god I HATE animal/ kids "adorable" videos. Most of them you can clearly tell the animals is so uncomfortable. I get genuine anxiety whenever I see them that something bad will happen to those children one day because the parents haven't taught them how to behave around animals. The parents are putting their children at risk just for TikTok views 😩

I didn't get what a-bas-le-ciel was talking about you in his latest video ??? Can you comment on this?

Don't you have TV.

Wow good video but the ads are out of control. 6 minutes in and I’ve already had 5 ads, really ruins the flow of the video and makes it difficult to follow.

Sniffy

I love your sweater. Very "Indigenous" - your cat- sorry I am up all night and heating coffee- sorry- your complexion is gorgeous- I am a pescatarian and have just been told I am anorexic and don't believe it....Did you lose hair when iron deficient. I take a multi vitamin and the calcium and Vit D pills and Omegas- my hair is coming out and there is NO PEACH FUZZ COMING BACK IN- I am post menopausal and very depressed but don't think I am too thin- what do you think of the Keto Diet- it is very low carb - doesn't follow Canada 's food guide which my physician uses- sorry I am off topic- lentils are high in protein right? Are they fattening- do you buy vintage, thrift shop clothes? Your sweater is so expensive on places like Etsy. As regards the pregnancy- shouldn't people let you do your thing- ie mind their own business- 1,000 cals- that is more than I eat in 2 days- I am only 5'2" and small boned- but your weight is your biz- you have healthy kids right, so why the crap thrown at you? I obviously don't watch regularly- do you recommend a health food store as opposed to drugstore vitamins- I've been told only health food stores have fresh and quality- the heathfood store is VERY PRICEY- Namaste

I really hope you don't push that cat to veganism

How old was the video you showed- you look as young! And you can sing- I wish people would shut up about being vegan. They need a trip through a meat packing plant- my stupid public school, home economics! stupidly took the class to a chamber of horrors- I don't believe animals are as unintelligent and unemotional etc- just critters to service humans- my late grandmother-in-law, was a devout born again Christian who riled me up- ONCE AND FOR ALL DO HUMAN BEINGS NEED MEAT? Or should I consult an anthropologist? You also have a great sense of humor- and I bad, I find pregnancy UNattractive but two ladies in our family at 8 months barely showed! Afterwards, flat or concave stomach within 6wks- don't ask me? Like air-brushed Hollywood hype...