I believe that your dogs will both be super respectful, and loving to the baby - they may even act like they are afraid first, but it will be born of respect. I speak this into existence for you. Bubs will be the one that loves and protects both you and the baby the most. But Iggy will adore that tiny one too. I believe this. ❤❤❤
Yes I agree 💯 my doggies are so protective over the all the babies in my family like I'm a nanna now at 41 but I had my kids at 18 pretty young but now my kids have had babies so yeah most will be protected over them ❤❤❤❤
Your approach to coping with feelings and teaching your son how to handle their feelings without using drugs or alcohol was very well said and well thought out. So much respect and love for you ❤
Lizze - Labor is hard, but I promise you - the moment that it's over it's just gone. Gone from your mind, and heart. Your baby shoves all that stuff out of your head and heart immediatly. I promise. Plus you are a FRICKIN WARRIOR!!!!!! You are. ❤❤❤
This is soooo true. My epidural only worked on one half of me & lemme tell you the second I heard her cry it was all gone. I remember feeling muscles in my legs I'd never felt before and then poof *insert pink happy cloud of motherhood*
Exactly. I wish my labor fully went through 24 hrs pushing fully dilated. 😢 and then emergency Csection which was a nightmare to heal from. I still feel the pain. Some people feel nothing idk why. Anyways I wish it would’ve safe enough to have a regular birth😢😢
This comment 💯I agree ! I had my first baby in September, I did it natural and I’m so proud of my self but yes once you see your baby for the first time🥹 ughhh all the pain leaves your body😩
I am a recovering addict and I have 3 kids (21,17&7 yr old), and I am very open about my past with them so they know they have to be careful with any substance. The best thing u can do is have an honest, open relationship with your kids. It will only help them in the future.
Awe, the last question was mine. You made my day, Lizze! I support your decision and agree that it should be up to the child to decide if he wants to be out there for the world to see. But a sneak peek every now and then like Ryland does would be amazing!!!!❤❤❤
I had 2 medicated births and my last was unmedicated. The recovery from my unmedicated was 1000xs easier. It really really sucks while pushing, like REALLY sucks, but so bad ass afterward. You are going into it with a great attitude. Intentions but no set in stone plan. You got this Momma!
In my own experience, the best birth plan is no plan at all. Go with the flow. You really can't plan something like birth, it is NEVER going to go exactly how you or your drs expect. Keeping an open mind and going by how you feel and how baby is doing is going to be way better than having a plan that will probably change (whether by choice or not) as time goes on. I wouldn't worry too much about it. Also, if how you treat your pets is any clue into who you will be as a mother I think you will be the best mom ever 🥰
Yes, I agree 100%. For my first I had a birth plan, and NOTHING went as planned. In fact I got the opposite of what I wanted, but what happened was safest for baby.
Also know Csections are much worse to heal from than what they tell you. I had an emergency one. It’s having abdominal surgery hip to hip for me and having to hold a baby and do everything. Be sure to get extra help if you can. I tried 😢
I love this video and you’re so real about alcoholism. It runs deeply in my family and including myself. I’ll have 3 years of sobriety in June. Thank you so much for sharing your experience and thoughts! ❤ you’re going to be such an amazing mom
As a recovering alcoholic, I really love hearing you explain how you’re going to raise your family to be ok to discuss their problems. I also drank to “cope” with my anxiety and once I changed the way I thought about life, it makes such a difference to see how many things I can be grateful for ❤ and I’ve been feeling a little down lately so this brightened my day to hear you speak about it.
I clean better on the phone too!! I love your vlogs and vibes. You’re so real it’s refreshing. Wishing you the a healthy, cherished pregnancy and a smooth birth❤
110% highly recommend getting a lactation consultant contact if you plan on breastfeeding. I had no idea how many complications could arise with breastfeeding but my LC was with me every step of the way and got us through! She saved my sanity.
Lizzie - I learned who you are from Ryland's vlogs but this is the first video I've watched on your channel. Can I just say - I had no idea you were so wise, articulate, and just such a grounded, intelligent being...lol! I mean I love your silly/crass side as well, which is all I've known so far, but this was a pleasant surprise! All the best in motherhood, XO
Oh mama… you’re doing wonderful. My mom had me when she was 7 years sober. (She got a dui, my dad was the cop, they reunited when she got sober, always interesting when people ask how my parent met😂) one thing that impacted me as a kid, and I realize now that it helped… was my mom being open and saying “it’s in our blood” I’m worried for you, but I will help you. From a young age she let me know. Sometimes I partake too much, but she greets me with grace and says “you remind me of what I was like.” She used to post that old poem we all used to read back in the day “I’m sorry mom, I went to a party.” On the fridge. that Stuck with me because I knew what could happen, it’s in my DNA, but my momma always knows how to help❤
I LOVE that you're not going to show your son and protect his privacy as much as you can. The way you talk about life, recovery, and motherhood is always so relatable and interesting. I love following along ❤
For myself the worst PP depression was when I didn’t have any meds. I have 4 kids and had it with 2 of them. Lots of support from family and friends helps also. Twice without meds and twice with during birth
can I ask for some more info? Do you mean the times you didn’t get pain relief during two births and those two PP experiences were harder? I’m genuinely wondering 🩷🩷🩷🩷
@@haleywhitten1947 yes you can. The first time I had depression I did not have any pain meds on board during birth. And that one was the worst I was so sad. The next time was after a c section. This one was not nearly as bad and didn’t last long. I don’t know why except it’s a hormone issue but with lots of support you can get through it. I don’t think there is any prediction of who gets it. Stay positive and give yourself some self care also. 🥰
I absolutely LOVE the Bradley Method!!! I’ve had a hospital birth and two home births, and the Bradley method was a huge help in all of my births. Go in knowing you CAN do it unmedicated, because you CAN. The right mindset makes a huge difference. Here if you need anything 😊
Mom here….4 kids, no meds. Last one was 10lbs 1 oz. You can do it, but don’t feel bad if you can’t. Everyone has their own situation. Do what you see fit in the moment. You’re gonna be a great Momma ❤
Lizze, you really are such an intelligent women. You are going to be such an amazing Mother. I also am blown away by how you described postpartum depression. When I was pregnant with my daughter at 18 I figured it looked a certain way...but you are right it can be so very different from person to person but I would describe it as getting hit by a freight truck you're correct. Also hearing you speak on concerns of alcoholism bc it runs in your family and your plans to best support any of your future children is beyond wise. I also really believe your dogs will acclimate to your son, their brother. Before you know it I really think the three of them will become completely inseparable. I don't think there is anything more pure then watching a child grow up with a dog. Seeing them become totally inseparable and knowing that is their best friend and vice versa. I'm so excited to watch your family and Yourself just thrive in this next chapter of life. Much love and support always Lizze ❤
Hi Lizze! Your talk about gratitude made me think - as a kid when my mom said goodnight she always told us, “think about 10 things you’re thankful for” 😊 I definitely was thinking about trying to get back to this as I felt it really helped when I was younger without even noticing it! ❤️
Sober girly here! One year sober. Also mama of three and let me tell you… there is no high like the high from natural birth! The things your body does naturally to help deliver that baby is absolutely magical and spiritual and beautiful. The chemicals your body creates helps you get through the severity of the pain and it puts you in another dimension lol
Oof me living in the negativity, catastrophizing, etc is SUCH an issue for me. I have really bad anxiety and had a rough childhood and I’ve spent years in therapy trying to fix this but it’s SO hard. We just had a baby in December and I’m trying so hard for her to have a great childhood and not grow up the way I did. Everything you said was so beautiful. You’re going to be a great mom just the fact you’re thinking about these things
Two unmediated births here… first one was painful and a little traumatic just because of other things happening with me/baby, but second one was a dream. Keeping your body suuuuuuper relaxed during contractions is key. Contractions with my second didn’t hurt at all 🤯. If you’re interested in going unmedicated I would also suggest you read Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth. It’s basically just a bunch of positive birth stories but I found it really helped take away some of my anxiousness/fear for baby #2. Also, I’ve heard red heads have a naturally higher pain tolerance!!!
Also, as a mama of 3, with 3 dogs in that span (we lost 2 sadly) they all adjusted amazingly and though they might get irritated if the little ones pick on them (toddler stage lol) they all love my kiddos and our newborn. Our dog is actually super protective of our new little addition and loves her. If shes near her he'll just watch her and stay close by, but not too close 🥹 I feel like thatll be your lover dogs as well.
The Tuesday mantra from Lizze, it is always needed and appreciated! Love your gratitude speeches and the time you take to understand every situation. You’re a breath of fresh air Lizze! 🤍
Lizze, I love you so much first of all. I had my two babies naturally in a birth center and both were the most amazing experiences of my life hands down. The most painful thing you will ever do but the most empowering. I’ve had anxiety since I can remember even as a child and there’s something about not fighting your body but allowing your body to do something right by you for once in birth that is life changing. I wanted to feel every single thing to know how much I could overcome and I have zero regrets and would do it again. I had awful postpartum anxiety/depression with my first and that was mainly because I was in denial and didn’t seek help until a year later. I had ZERO postpartum issues with my second when usually it’s the reverse so you can never predict or plan for what’s going to happen so do what you feel is right and don’t make your decisions out of fear of what’s to come. You out of anyone can absolutely do this. You’re going to be great.
Yes……..ALWAYS focusing on the negative and what’s wrong, how everything sucks is so exhausting! It doesn’t fix things, it just continues on and never gets better! Your little boy will be very lucky! ❤
I'm also in RECOVERY and so is my husband...and we have two teenage sons therefore WE have made it very clear to them that they have an addiction gene therefore some of their friends might be able to try things one time and never do it again...its very PROBABLE YOU WILL TRY SOMETHING ONCE AND BE ADDICTED!!! No one told us that when we were going up and I wish they would have cuz I think I would have been much more careful!!!!
When I was younger I knew it ran in our family and I used that as one of my cover stories when I started drinking. “I would never drink! Alcoholism runs in our family I’m not risking it” and I had a space bag of rose in my shower drinking before school 🤷♀️ I had the spiritual disease before the physical allergy. But I for sure sought out alcohol and like protected my relationship with it from the get- like it was my priority from 13 on
@@LizzeGordonVlogs no I'm so happy you shared with me...I always looking for ways to educate my boys!!! Do you have any suggestions on what I could say to them...they are 12 and 15...something that may have helped you at that age when you started drinking!?!?
I 100% agree Iv practised gratitude for a while now and it changes my mindset totally, I’m more positive and grateful for everything I have and it is a game changer! Big time, I wish everyone knew how much it changes things for the better ❤❤
No that's not crazy, my older brother did something similar, my grandma had sold her house that she raised all her kids in and us grandkids would visit her in and her husband passed away in, a couple months after she left this house my family got together and wrote a letter to the new owners to get pictures of how the house looked now if the new owners were willing, they sent our grandma a letter with Polaroids in it of what the house looks like now. Just be kind in your letter and you may be surprised! ❤
My Frenchie was 1 when my 1st son was born almost 6 years ago and she was super protective of me since pregnancy and would lay her head on my tummy. As soon as we brought him home, she met him and has not stopped protecting him. She's now protecting my 4 month old son.
I want a therapy session with Lizze! The way your brain works is so beautiful..I’ve done years and years of therapy and I just wish I had a though process that you do ❤️ You’re going to be an amazing mother.
Oh my heart the cute baby bump ❤ Send a blanket home from the hospital with babies scent for the dogs before you come home. Animals get super protective of moms to be like they just know a little one is growing. Dont worry about a messy home girl you are growing a whole human and thats exhuasting enough ❤
❤❤I had one without an epidural and 2 with, to be honest it was a much more calm, relaxing, untraumatic, beautiful experience. The natural one was traumatic, I threw up the whole time from the pain and wasn’t mentally present for the pushing. I’m for the epidural just for the calm feeling and being able to be present in the birth and focus in seeing my baby. Without the epidural all your focusing on is trying not to be in pain, your not focused on the actual baby and miss the actual presence of the baby being born. PS Definitely contact the owner and ask for the cow. 🐮
I have a six year old Boston terrier and a one year old Boston terrier. When I bought my newborn home, the one year old immediately became attached and it was clear she cared more about the baby and protecting it then my older dog. My baby is now about to be six months old and the younger dog is still attached and doesn’t let the baby leave her side. My older dog keeps her distance and doesn’t seem to want to be bothered.
Also I think it’s a beautiful thing that we get to teach our kids coping mechanisms that we were never taught so we used substance to try and get through life. Now we have a chance to show people a different way 💕
I love the way you are allowing your child to choose his own path (with the exposure to the internet) & not just that, but everything else you spoke about too. You are going to be a great mother Lizzie - so happy for you to start this new journey of yours when he comes!💕
If you want unmediated I’d say prepare ! I went into my first two wanting unmediated but “going with the flow” and my mind wasn’t strong enough to handle the pain, BUT with my third I did a lot of research so that I knew every phase of labor and what what was coming ahead, practiced my breathing every night, positive thoughts only I didn’t let myself say or think that I’m scared or that I can’t do it, every night “I will have a pain free easy healthy labor” or something along those lines, and I did it ! 😊 only husband in the room also to help
Lizze I love how you think about, how much your gonna share with your boy ,i respect your decision an for people to be investigated your childhood home ,wow this why it's important to keep some things private 😊
Also I'm so happy for you to be preggo and experiencing it all. I actually loved being pregnant. If I had all the money in the world, I would have had more. I had ppd 2nd time around and its lonely. Just make sure to try to keep people around you❤️
I think you will be the best mother. Listening to you talk about life and learning and going forward is inspirational and the way you speak on parenthood is lovely. My hubby and I are getting our ducks in a row in order to move forward starting a family so seeing you go through pregnancy and how you carry yourself so far through it makes me optimistic for the future. Sending much love to you & baby, Joe, and the pups from a Canadian subscriber :)
The way I screamed when that first question popped up!! That was MEEE!!! 😂 why did that make me feel like you were speaking directly to me and only me? ❤😂
100% truth. I've had 4 babies. With 2, I was completely unmedicated and with those I had absolutely all the joy and bounce back in the world! With the other 2, my first, I got the epidural (which failed to numb me) and had somewhat bad post partum. I say "somewhat" because I didn't need to be medicated, but needed therapy for help. With my last baby, I got the epidural and had a painless beautiful, giggling, crying, catching baby moment. However, the tradeoff was a 14 months of medication to keep me from hurting myself and precious time with my family. I'm all for doing what works for you, iv tried 4 different ways. While I enjoyed my experience delivering my own baby pain free, I wish I would have gone through the pain and had a more beautiful experience in the first moments of her year of life. Note to add, my epidural, post partum babies, didn't breast feed. Idk if the coalition is epidural or post partum. Assuming post partum.
The drugs and alcohol one is a tough one; everyone in my family has or does struggle with alcohol or drugs whether they admit to it or not… me I have been sober from heroin since 10-07-2009 and have 4 kids and have just always been very very open in honest with them about everything to where they can understand things and to an age appropriate level of things and I have an 18 year old who is also very very open and honest about everything with me to the point that I sometimes wish he would maybe hide something’s but I wouldn’t change anything
I wound up with a c section but I went through almost a full 24 hours of unmedicated labor and tbh I really enjoyed it, knowing that baby was coming and expecting it to hurt. Stay out of the bed as much as possible! I was high risk and did 40 mins of the hour off the monitor and 20 minutes on, but I think for regular pregnancies that's not even necessary! I was also able to have the monitor on while standing and rocking for a lot of it
Lizzieeee I’m so fucking excited to watch you come into your own as a mother!! It’s the coolest thing in the world and I think you’re going to be so so natural at it and you’re going to raise strong, sweet, compassionate, spicy babies and that’s so awesome!! This is one of my favorite pregnancy journeys (aside from my own😆) that I’ve followed in a long long time!❤️
Motivational speaking is your calling. Sharing your journey and the genuine, honest way you talk about emotional intelligence hits in a way that screams this is what you are meant to do. You are already such a great mom. Thank you for sharing you.
I love your mindset about trying to just not fuck up your kids enough that they feel the need to escape from reality. It can be genetic but I think it's usually a mixture so any preventative measures are better than nothing even if it lowers it by 20%. I smoke a lot of weed and for me personally it's not necessarily about being anxious or depressed it's about being understimulated like I feel so bored without it. So I wonder what would help me not need it so much
Icky is so freaking cute 😭 omg hims eepy 💙 i could never be financially or personally responsible for a frenchie so i will just live vicariously through you haha
I am so proud of you!!!! You can do it! I am an apisiring doula and have been studying since September of last year. Oxytocin can actually help the birth go faster & decrease the pain!!! So make sure your partner is there giving you all of the loves
I did not see your pregnancy coming at all 🥹😭 I’m so happy for you! The most precious feeling is when you make eye contact with your baby for the first time! ❤️🧸
18:36 I never had depression after birth... But anxiety was HORRIBLE. They had to put me on a higher dosage of my anxiety medicine. But I was NOT expecting it at all! I was expecting the depression! My anxiety was SOOO bad and I couldn't even sleep .. I had panic attacks at night and couldn't even drive with my son.. Once they fixed my medicine it helped SO much
The vicious dog sorry I forget which is which icky, bubble, must not be around your baby. As one who had a dog bite me in my face and pulled a bottom tooth forward in my 30’s, 50 stitches. This dog was harmless and has never had bitten any one! The dog came to me and sat at my feet and attacked. This may never happen for you and that’s my hope. I love you and I know how much you love your dog children.. I mean no bad. ❤ 😂 You bring me to tears of joy when I watch you and you and Ryland😂❤
I love this vlog because it feels more personal then other ones or when you're with Ryland. ❤️ you 2 together are so funny but I also feel like this is more real.
Any part of your journey that you document I appreciate so much! Love your take on the natural birth and share a lot of the same thoughts and can’t wait to see what you share. ❤️❤️
Trust your gut on keeping your son private. You are 100% on the dot with this. Also, your bump is adorable. Hope the rest of your pregnancy goes well ❤
LIZZIE!!! you make me excited to get preggers. I'm going to start my masters in the fall, so I'm like i'm going to wait two months into the program and then start trying... but everyday my partner and I are like, "but should we even wait three more months??!!". I'm so excited for you
I sometimes think about how I want to raise my future children one day and I agree with you on many of the points you made. By teaching these things early on and being consistent I believe it can be really helpful to let them lead a good happy life. You’re going to be a wonderful mother!
I love hearing all your thoughts at the end! Wow! Insight into your mind and I took a lot in I have two boys and it to me sounds like you are thinking about all the right things as an expecting mom. Much respect to you and I’m happy for you being a momma!
Find yourself an osteopath that specialises in cranial sacral therapy!! It’s the most amazing treatment for pregnancy aches and pains. I did it throughout all 5 of my pregnancies. Was a game changer.
Also I really believe pregnancy starts slowing down your life to get you prepared for the newborn phase where you also don’t accomplish much outside of keeping everybody alive..which is a successful day 😆 You’re gonna rock it! I can’t wait for this journey for you!
Babes, u ABSOLUTELY should write the letter, I bet they would be happy to give you your childhood cow for your babies! Also thank you for talking about AA and helping to smash the stigma surrounding AA. I have been sober for almost 8yrs and part of that recovery was AA, I really love when u share with us how you incorporate sobriety into your everyday life and how you show that your life is filled with happiness and friendship without mind altering substances!! Love u so much & I can’t wait to see the baby!!
Lizzie omg yes the one thing I regret is not going natural, I had an emergency surgery though but all the medication is what gave me existential issues, my back will never be the same after the needle was placed wrong at least five times seven tops. I didn’t know how many but he exclaimed when it was in the wrong spot so I knew something and was patiently waiting to die I guess. Anywho girl unmediated is the GOAL, but no pressure mama it’s all up to you, the pain will go away, a constant reminder is good, I had ZERO support
I loved the video, and the talk about Mental Illness. I've had Anxiety for 8 years now, I'm 33 and I learned for about two years now, how to finally manage and cope with my anxiety. I personally learned (even though it's obvious), Anxiety is fear, so instead of worrying about Anxiety and when I would have an episode of an Anxiety attack, I welcome it - it sounds counter intuitive but I learned that if I welcome it and not worry and let go, I learned to cope with it and now Anxiety to me feels like a roommate within me and I AM the owner of this house (my body). Lizze is so relatable and I love ir! Love the videos.
Im gonna clean when im done watching thanks for the motivation. Im gonna pray for you and the pups that everything goes well. Love from arkansas. Terra conrad
You can totally do an unmedicated birth girl!!! For me, it was the very end, last 30-45 minutes that the pain was almost unbearable. Positive affirmations REALLY REALLY helped me make it! You’ve got this!💪🏻
I believe that your dogs will both be super respectful, and loving to the baby - they may even act like they are afraid first, but it will be born of respect. I speak this into existence for you. Bubs will be the one that loves and protects both you and the baby the most. But Iggy will adore that tiny one too. I believe this. ❤❤❤
I also believe this! ❤❤❤❤
Yes I agree 💯 my doggies are so protective over the all the babies in my family like I'm a nanna now at 41 but I had my kids at 18 pretty young but now my kids have had babies so yeah most will be protected over them ❤❤❤❤
The only time they may be different is during crawling and walking stage. I think having a backyard helps a lot!! And they seem like chill dogs
My dog HATED children until I had them LOL she wound up loving children and was amazing with my kids and other kids!!
Your approach to coping with feelings and teaching your son how to handle their feelings without using drugs or alcohol was very well said and well thought out. So much respect and love for you ❤
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Go get that cow! It's your destiny.
Lizze - Labor is hard, but I promise you - the moment that it's over it's just gone. Gone from your mind, and heart. Your baby shoves all that stuff out of your head and heart immediatly. I promise. Plus you are a FRICKIN WARRIOR!!!!!! You are. ❤❤❤
❤❤❤ idk why this made me cry a lil 🥲
This is soooo true. My epidural only worked on one half of me & lemme tell you the second I heard her cry it was all gone. I remember feeling muscles in my legs I'd never felt before and then poof *insert pink happy cloud of motherhood*
Exactly. I wish my labor fully went through 24 hrs pushing fully dilated. 😢 and then emergency Csection which was a nightmare to heal from. I still feel the pain. Some people feel nothing idk why. Anyways I wish it would’ve safe enough to have a regular birth😢😢
This comment 💯I agree !
I had my first baby in September, I did it natural and I’m so proud of my self but yes once you see your baby for the first time🥹 ughhh all the pain leaves your body😩
I am a recovering addict and I have 3 kids (21,17&7 yr old), and I am very open about my past with them so they know they have to be careful with any substance. The best thing u can do is have an honest, open relationship with your kids. It will only help them in the future.
And not be racist
Lizzie calling us a friend is all I needed today 🥺❤️
no but literally 😂
I love you guys!
Same ❤
Me too❤️
She's not a friend of mine or anyone to have around
You made me get up and clean while I watched/listened 🎉
I LOVE THIS
@@LizzeGordonVlogsI’m still watching hoping I will get up and clean 😊
Awe, the last question was mine. You made my day, Lizze! I support your decision and agree that it should be up to the child to decide if he wants to be out there for the world to see. But a sneak peek every now and then like Ryland does would be amazing!!!!❤❤❤
I had 2 medicated births and my last was unmedicated. The recovery from my unmedicated was 1000xs easier. It really really sucks while pushing, like REALLY sucks, but so bad ass afterward. You are going into it with a great attitude. Intentions but no set in stone plan. You got this Momma!
BABY BUMP!! I'm so happy for you Lizze! The music in the back is so relaxing..
In my own experience, the best birth plan is no plan at all. Go with the flow. You really can't plan something like birth, it is NEVER going to go exactly how you or your drs expect. Keeping an open mind and going by how you feel and how baby is doing is going to be way better than having a plan that will probably change (whether by choice or not) as time goes on.
I wouldn't worry too much about it. Also, if how you treat your pets is any clue into who you will be as a mother I think you will be the best mom ever 🥰
Yes, I agree 100%. For my first I had a birth plan, and NOTHING went as planned. In fact I got the opposite of what I wanted, but what happened was safest for baby.
Also know Csections are much worse to heal from than what they tell you. I had an emergency one. It’s having abdominal surgery hip to hip for me and having to hold a baby and do everything. Be sure to get extra help if you can. I tried 😢
I love this video and you’re so real about alcoholism. It runs deeply in my family and including myself. I’ll have 3 years of sobriety in June. Thank you so much for sharing your experience and thoughts! ❤ you’re going to be such an amazing mom
As a recovering alcoholic, I really love hearing you explain how you’re going to raise your family to be ok to discuss their problems. I also drank to “cope” with my anxiety and once I changed the way I thought about life, it makes such a difference to see how many things I can be grateful for ❤ and I’ve been feeling a little down lately so this brightened my day to hear you speak about it.
I clean better on the phone too!! I love your vlogs and vibes. You’re so real it’s refreshing. Wishing you the a healthy, cherished pregnancy and a smooth birth❤
THANK YOU!
Thanks for sharing. Love your openness. You're amazing!
Thanks for watching 🥹
110% highly recommend getting a lactation consultant contact if you plan on breastfeeding. I had no idea how many complications could arise with breastfeeding but my LC was with me every step of the way and got us through! She saved my sanity.
Lizzie - I learned who you are from Ryland's vlogs but this is the first video I've watched on your channel. Can I just say - I had no idea you were so wise, articulate, and just such a grounded, intelligent being...lol! I mean I love your silly/crass side as well, which is all I've known so far, but this was a pleasant surprise! All the best in motherhood, XO
Oh mama… you’re doing wonderful. My mom had me when she was 7 years sober. (She got a dui, my dad was the cop, they reunited when she got sober, always interesting when people ask how my parent met😂) one thing that impacted me as a kid, and I realize now that it helped… was my mom being open and saying “it’s in our blood” I’m worried for you, but I will help you. From a young age she let me know. Sometimes I partake too much, but she greets me with grace and says “you remind me of what I was like.” She used to post that old poem we all used to read back in the day “I’m sorry mom, I went to a party.” On the fridge. that Stuck with me because I knew what could happen, it’s in my DNA, but my momma always knows how to help❤
I LOVE that you're not going to show your son and protect his privacy as much as you can. The way you talk about life, recovery, and motherhood is always so relatable and interesting. I love following along ❤
For myself the worst PP depression was when I didn’t have any meds. I have 4 kids and had it with 2 of them. Lots of support from family and friends helps also. Twice without meds and twice with during birth
❤❤❤ thank you for sharing your experience with me
can I ask for some more info? Do you mean the times you didn’t get pain relief during two births and those two PP experiences were harder? I’m genuinely wondering 🩷🩷🩷🩷
@@haleywhitten1947 yes you can. The first time I had depression I did not have any pain meds on board during birth. And that one was the worst I was so sad. The next time was after a c section. This one was not nearly as bad and didn’t last long. I don’t know why except it’s a hormone issue but with lots of support you can get through it. I don’t think there is any prediction of who gets it. Stay positive and give yourself some self care also. 🥰
I absolutely LOVE the Bradley Method!!! I’ve had a hospital birth and two home births, and the Bradley method was a huge help in all of my births. Go in knowing you CAN do it unmedicated, because you CAN. The right mindset makes a huge difference. Here if you need anything 😊
Mom here….4 kids, no meds. Last one was 10lbs 1 oz. You can do it, but don’t feel bad if you can’t. Everyone has their own situation. Do what you see fit in the moment. You’re gonna be a great Momma ❤
Your thoughts and responses here are So well articulated . Really enjoyed this video!
Lizze, you really are such an intelligent women. You are going to be such an amazing Mother. I also am blown away by how you described postpartum depression. When I was pregnant with my daughter at 18 I figured it looked a certain way...but you are right it can be so very different from person to person but I would describe it as getting hit by a freight truck you're correct.
Also hearing you speak on concerns of alcoholism bc it runs in your family and your plans to best support any of your future children is beyond wise.
I also really believe your dogs will acclimate to your son, their brother. Before you know it I really think the three of them will become completely inseparable. I don't think there is anything more pure then watching a child grow up with a dog. Seeing them become totally inseparable and knowing that is their best friend and vice versa.
I'm so excited to watch your family and Yourself just thrive in this next chapter of life. Much love and support always Lizze ❤
Thank you for your realness bc I’m also going through pregnancy and you’re right life doesn’t stop.
I'm proud to hear how centered you are. You've thought this all out well! Best of luck!
Hi Lizze! Your talk about gratitude made me think - as a kid when my mom said goodnight she always told us, “think about 10 things you’re thankful for” 😊 I definitely was thinking about trying to get back to this as I felt it really helped when I was younger without even noticing it! ❤️
Sober girly here! One year sober.
Also mama of three and let me tell you… there is no high like the high from natural birth! The things your body does naturally to help deliver that baby is absolutely magical and spiritual and beautiful.
The chemicals your body creates helps you get through the severity of the pain and it puts you in another dimension lol
Oof me living in the negativity, catastrophizing, etc is SUCH an issue for me. I have really bad anxiety and had a rough childhood and I’ve spent years in therapy trying to fix this but it’s SO hard. We just had a baby in December and I’m trying so hard for her to have a great childhood and not grow up the way I did. Everything you said was so beautiful. You’re going to be a great mom just the fact you’re thinking about these things
My house is a cluster fuck right now too... Shit happens. Breaks are needed. 😊 Love seeing you pregnant! So happy for you and Joe! ❤
Two unmediated births here… first one was painful and a little traumatic just because of other things happening with me/baby, but second one was a dream. Keeping your body suuuuuuper relaxed during contractions is key. Contractions with my second didn’t hurt at all 🤯. If you’re interested in going unmedicated I would also suggest you read Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth. It’s basically just a bunch of positive birth stories but I found it really helped take away some of my anxiousness/fear for baby #2. Also, I’ve heard red heads have a naturally higher pain tolerance!!!
This was a super comforting vlog to watch!
Also, as a mama of 3, with 3 dogs in that span (we lost 2 sadly) they all adjusted amazingly and though they might get irritated if the little ones pick on them (toddler stage lol) they all love my kiddos and our newborn. Our dog is actually super protective of our new little addition and loves her. If shes near her he'll just watch her and stay close by, but not too close 🥹 I feel like thatll be your lover dogs as well.
The Tuesday mantra from Lizze, it is always needed and appreciated! Love your gratitude speeches and the time you take to understand every situation. You’re a breath of fresh air Lizze! 🤍
Lizze, I love you so much first of all. I had my two babies naturally in a birth center and both were the most amazing experiences of my life hands down. The most painful thing you will ever do but the most empowering. I’ve had anxiety since I can remember even as a child and there’s something about not fighting your body but allowing your body to do something right by you for once in birth that is life changing. I wanted to feel every single thing to know how much I could overcome and I have zero regrets and would do it again. I had awful postpartum anxiety/depression with my first and that was mainly because I was in denial and didn’t seek help until a year later. I had ZERO postpartum issues with my second when usually it’s the reverse so you can never predict or plan for what’s going to happen so do what you feel is right and don’t make your decisions out of fear of what’s to come. You out of anyone can absolutely do this. You’re going to be great.
Also wanted to add, I did not have a doula. My husband was my “doula” and again, amazing 😌
Yes……..ALWAYS focusing on the negative and what’s wrong, how everything sucks is so exhausting! It doesn’t fix things, it just continues on and never gets better! Your little boy will be very lucky! ❤
I'm also in RECOVERY and so is my husband...and we have two teenage sons therefore WE have made it very clear to them that they have an addiction gene therefore some of their friends might be able to try things one time and never do it again...its very PROBABLE YOU WILL TRY SOMETHING ONCE AND BE ADDICTED!!! No one told us that when we were going up and I wish they would have cuz I think I would have been much more careful!!!!
When I was younger I knew it ran in our family and I used that as one of my cover stories when I started drinking. “I would never drink! Alcoholism runs in our family I’m not risking it” and I had a space bag of rose in my shower drinking before school 🤷♀️ I had the spiritual disease before the physical allergy. But I for sure sought out alcohol and like protected my relationship with it from the get- like it was my priority from 13 on
BUT! My parents were NOT sober. So I didn’t live in a sober house and I didn’t kno about any other solutions or ways of living
Sorry for being so long in my response I’m just excited to hear from a sober family! And I’m grateful you shared ur experience with me ❤
@@LizzeGordonVlogs no I'm so happy you shared with me...I always looking for ways to educate my boys!!! Do you have any suggestions on what I could say to them...they are 12 and 15...something that may have helped you at that age when you started drinking!?!?
Honestly, the way you said i deserve a clean space, too, made me kind of look at cleaning up differently, and i appreciated that.
I 100% agree Iv practised gratitude for a while now and it changes my mindset totally, I’m more positive and grateful for everything I have and it is a game changer! Big time, I wish everyone knew how much it changes things for the better ❤❤
This vlog made my morning!! I ended up cleaning my bathroom while watching haha. Thank you friend
No that's not crazy, my older brother did something similar, my grandma had sold her house that she raised all her kids in and us grandkids would visit her in and her husband passed away in, a couple months after she left this house my family got together and wrote a letter to the new owners to get pictures of how the house looked now if the new owners were willing, they sent our grandma a letter with Polaroids in it of what the house looks like now. Just be kind in your letter and you may be surprised! ❤
Thank you for being transparent and letting us see your house when it needs cleaned! I'm not the only one hahaha
Lizze saying my son and not talking just about dogs makes me so happy what a cute fam
My Frenchie was 1 when my 1st son was born almost 6 years ago and she was super protective of me since pregnancy and would lay her head on my tummy. As soon as we brought him home, she met him and has not stopped protecting him. She's now protecting my 4 month old son.
I want a therapy session with Lizze! The way your brain works is so beautiful..I’ve done years and years of therapy and I just wish I had a though process that you do ❤️
You’re going to be an amazing mother.
Oh my heart the cute baby bump ❤ Send a blanket home from the hospital with babies scent for the dogs before you come home. Animals get super protective of moms to be like they just know a little one is growing. Dont worry about a messy home girl you are growing a whole human and thats exhuasting enough ❤
Youre baby bump is the cutest thing Ive ever seen. I love watching this journey with you 😭😭😭🥹🥹🥹 So excited for this sweet little boy ❤
❤❤I had one without an epidural and 2 with, to be honest it was a much more calm, relaxing, untraumatic, beautiful experience. The natural one was traumatic, I threw up the whole time from the pain and wasn’t mentally present for the pushing.
I’m for the epidural just for the calm feeling and being able to be present in the birth and focus in seeing my baby. Without the epidural all your focusing on is trying not to be in pain, your not focused on the actual baby and miss the actual presence of the baby being born.
PS Definitely contact the owner and ask for the cow. 🐮
I have a six year old Boston terrier and a one year old Boston terrier. When I bought my newborn home, the one year old immediately became attached and it was clear she cared more about the baby and protecting it then my older dog. My baby is now about to be six months old and the younger dog is still attached and doesn’t let the baby leave her side. My older dog keeps her distance and doesn’t seem to want to be bothered.
Also I think it’s a beautiful thing that we get to teach our kids coping mechanisms that we were never taught so we used substance to try and get through life. Now we have a chance to show people a different way 💕
I love the way you are allowing your child to choose his own path (with the exposure to the internet) & not just that, but everything else you spoke about too. You are going to be a great mother Lizzie - so happy for you to start this new journey of yours when he comes!💕
If you want unmediated I’d say prepare ! I went into my first two wanting unmediated but “going with the flow” and my mind wasn’t strong enough to handle the pain, BUT with my third I did a lot of research so that I knew every phase of labor and what what was coming ahead, practiced my breathing every night, positive thoughts only I didn’t let myself say or think that I’m scared or that I can’t do it, every night “I will have a pain free easy healthy labor” or something along those lines, and I did it ! 😊 only husband in the room also to help
Lizze I love how you think about, how much your gonna share with your boy ,i respect your decision an for people to be investigated your childhood home ,wow this why it's important to keep some things private 😊
Also I'm so happy for you to be preggo and experiencing it all. I actually loved being pregnant. If I had all the money in the world, I would have had more. I had ppd 2nd time around and its lonely. Just make sure to try to keep people around you❤️
I think you will be the best mother. Listening to you talk about life and learning and going forward is inspirational and the way you speak on parenthood is lovely. My hubby and I are getting our ducks in a row in order to move forward starting a family so seeing you go through pregnancy and how you carry yourself so far through it makes me optimistic for the future. Sending much love to you & baby, Joe, and the pups from a Canadian subscriber :)
The way I screamed when that first question popped up!! That was MEEE!!! 😂 why did that make me feel like you were speaking directly to me and only me? ❤😂
Lizzie is literally the best advice giver!!
100% truth. I've had 4 babies. With 2, I was completely unmedicated and with those I had absolutely all the joy and bounce back in the world! With the other 2, my first, I got the epidural (which failed to numb me) and had somewhat bad post partum. I say "somewhat" because I didn't need to be medicated, but needed therapy for help. With my last baby, I got the epidural and had a painless beautiful, giggling, crying, catching baby moment. However, the tradeoff was a 14 months of medication to keep me from hurting myself and precious time with my family. I'm all for doing what works for you, iv tried 4 different ways. While I enjoyed my experience delivering my own baby pain free, I wish I would have gone through the pain and had a more beautiful experience in the first moments of her year of life.
Note to add, my epidural, post partum babies, didn't breast feed. Idk if the coalition is epidural or post partum. Assuming post partum.
The drugs and alcohol one is a tough one; everyone in my family has or does struggle with alcohol or drugs whether they admit to it or not… me I have been sober from heroin since 10-07-2009 and have 4 kids and have just always been very very open in honest with them about everything to where they can understand things and to an age appropriate level of things and I have an 18 year old who is also very very open and honest about everything with me to the point that I sometimes wish he would maybe hide something’s but I wouldn’t change anything
I wound up with a c section but I went through almost a full 24 hours of unmedicated labor and tbh I really enjoyed it, knowing that baby was coming and expecting it to hurt. Stay out of the bed as much as possible! I was high risk and did 40 mins of the hour off the monitor and 20 minutes on, but I think for regular pregnancies that's not even necessary! I was also able to have the monitor on while standing and rocking for a lot of it
Lizzieeee I’m so fucking excited to watch you come into your own as a mother!! It’s the coolest thing in the world and I think you’re going to be so so natural at it and you’re going to raise strong, sweet, compassionate, spicy babies and that’s so awesome!! This is one of my favorite pregnancy journeys (aside from my own😆) that I’ve followed in a long long time!❤️
I really enjoyed this kind of video! It makes it relatable and easy to watch!❤ Go Lizzie
Motivational speaking is your calling. Sharing your journey and the genuine, honest way you talk about emotional intelligence hits in a way that screams this is what you are meant to do.
You are already such a great mom.
Thank you for sharing you.
I love your mindset about trying to just not fuck up your kids enough that they feel the need to escape from reality. It can be genetic but I think it's usually a mixture so any preventative measures are better than nothing even if it lowers it by 20%. I smoke a lot of weed and for me personally it's not necessarily about being anxious or depressed it's about being understimulated like I feel so bored without it. So I wonder what would help me not need it so much
Icky is so freaking cute 😭 omg hims eepy 💙 i could never be financially or personally responsible for a frenchie so i will just live vicariously through you haha
I am so proud of you!!!! You can do it! I am an apisiring doula and have been studying since September of last year. Oxytocin can actually help the birth go faster & decrease the pain!!! So make sure your partner is there giving you all of the loves
11:02 I cannot thank you enough for talking through your experience and the philosophy you live by. It’s always a blessing to me!!
I did not see your pregnancy coming at all 🥹😭 I’m so happy for you! The most precious feeling is when you make eye contact with your baby for the first time! ❤️🧸
I love that you are going to educate your son about gratitude and understanding his emotions!! So important ❤
18:36 I never had depression after birth... But anxiety was HORRIBLE. They had to put me on a higher dosage of my anxiety medicine. But I was NOT expecting it at all! I was expecting the depression! My anxiety was SOOO bad and I couldn't even sleep .. I had panic attacks at night and couldn't even drive with my son..
Once they fixed my medicine it helped SO much
The vicious dog sorry I forget which is which icky, bubble, must not be around your baby. As one who had a dog bite me in my face and pulled a bottom tooth forward in my 30’s, 50 stitches. This dog was harmless and has never had bitten any one! The dog came to me and sat at my feet and attacked. This may never happen for you and that’s my hope. I love you and I know how much you love your dog children.. I mean no bad. ❤ 😂 You bring me to tears of joy when I watch you and you and Ryland😂❤
Awwe look at your adorable little baby bump !!! Exciting ❤
I love this vlog because it feels more personal then other ones or when you're with Ryland. ❤️ you 2 together are so funny but I also feel like this is more real.
Your belly is officially poppin! So cute🥹💙
Any part of your journey that you document I appreciate so much! Love your take on the natural birth and share a lot of the same thoughts and can’t wait to see what you share. ❤️❤️
your gonna be such a good mom 🤧
Trust your gut on keeping your son private. You are 100% on the dot with this. Also, your bump is adorable. Hope the rest of your pregnancy goes well ❤
I love how Icky was like thanks for making the bed for me he is such a cutie!
Happy Tuesday, Lizzie!😊😊😊😊😊😎☀💙💙💙💙💙💙🌷💖💖💖💖💖💖🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇👍. Your dog 3:06 is so cute!😍😍😍😍😍😍👍
Yessss thank you for uploading 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
‘I was really looking forward to that ‘’approved’’ slip, ya know?’
😂😂 I needed that today 😂❤
LIZZIE!!! you make me excited to get preggers. I'm going to start my masters in the fall, so I'm like i'm going to wait two months into the program and then start trying... but everyday my partner and I are like, "but should we even wait three more months??!!". I'm so excited for you
I hope you have the perfect that goes according to plan! I did not have that experience.
I sometimes think about how I want to raise my future children one day and I agree with you on many of the points you made. By teaching these things early on and being consistent I believe it can be really helpful to let them lead a good happy life. You’re going to be a wonderful mother!
I think that Problem/Solution idea was really articulate and super well thought out. You’re going to be a fantastic mother 🫶🏼💖✨
You are going to be such a good mama Liz I can't wait to see your glow when baby is finally here your already glowing ! thanks for the post today ❤
I agree, never focus on negativity! Finding better solutions
I love hearing all your thoughts at the end! Wow! Insight into your mind and I took a lot in I have two boys and it to me sounds like you are thinking about all the right things as an expecting mom. Much respect to you and I’m happy for you being a momma!
18:56 amen!!! I’m so glad you’re thinking about prepping Joe too.
Find yourself an osteopath that specialises in cranial sacral therapy!! It’s the most amazing treatment for pregnancy aches and pains. I did it throughout all 5 of my pregnancies. Was a game changer.
Also I really believe pregnancy starts slowing down your life to get you prepared for the newborn phase where you also don’t accomplish much outside of keeping everybody alive..which is a successful day 😆
You’re gonna rock it! I can’t wait for this journey for you!
Babes, u ABSOLUTELY should write the letter, I bet they would be happy to give you your childhood cow for your babies! Also thank you for talking about AA and helping to smash the stigma surrounding AA. I have been sober for almost 8yrs and part of that recovery was AA, I really love when u share with us how you incorporate sobriety into your everyday life and how you show that your life is filled with happiness and friendship without mind altering substances!! Love u so much & I can’t wait to see the baby!!
It's 1am in Australia. I was about to go to sleep but LIZZIE 😃 Priorities in check ✔️
Lizzie omg yes the one thing I regret is not going natural, I had an emergency surgery though but all the medication is what gave me existential issues, my back will never be the same after the needle was placed wrong at least five times seven tops. I didn’t know how many but he exclaimed when it was in the wrong spot so I knew something and was patiently waiting to die I guess. Anywho girl unmediated is the GOAL, but no pressure mama it’s all up to you, the pain will go away, a constant reminder is good, I had ZERO support
I loved the video, and the talk about Mental Illness. I've had Anxiety for 8 years now, I'm 33 and I learned for about two years now, how to finally manage and cope with my anxiety. I personally learned (even though it's obvious), Anxiety is fear, so instead of worrying about Anxiety and when I would have an episode of an Anxiety attack, I welcome it - it sounds counter intuitive but I learned that if I welcome it and not worry and let go, I learned to cope with it and now Anxiety to me feels like a roommate within me and I AM the owner of this house (my body). Lizze is so relatable and I love ir! Love the videos.
Thank you for reminding me of what I need to focus on and what I'm grateful for. ❤
Much love from Dallas Texas
Im gonna clean when im done watching thanks for the motivation. Im gonna pray for you and the pups that everything goes well. Love from arkansas.
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Girl you look good I’m so happy for u 😭💕
You can totally do an unmedicated birth girl!!! For me, it was the very end, last 30-45 minutes that the pain was almost unbearable. Positive affirmations REALLY REALLY helped me make it! You’ve got this!💪🏻
What were some of the affirmations you used? If you don’t mind sharing 🤗
You’re going to best the best mom Lizze!! So happy for you ❤️