practicing open womb when you're overwhelmed
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 ก.ย. 2024
- Nothing is more likely to garner eye rolls, told ya so's, and general lack of sympathy than when a large family mom opens up and shares that she is feeling a bit overwhelmed. Society doesn't realize that life is complex and very often, two or more emotions can co-exist. Moms can be in a season of overwhelm but also feel incredibly blessed, happy, and excited about welcoming more babies some day!
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I love how you often look super serious and focused, and as soon as your husband or kids talk to you, you immediately light up and smile. THAT is love!
I felt this 🙃
Yes, it's precious 😍
Proud of you for standing for your values and we appreciate it 🙏🏼
Another Catholic mom of 9 here, just had 9 in July. We had 6 in 7 years and 4 of them in 3 years as we were surprised with twins last year. We also have a farm. It is always a question of “how?” And God always answers me, “I got this, and I’ll help you”, and He always does in amazing and unexpected ways ❤
I love hearing from moms who are further down the road than me or have more kids, its SO encouraging to hear stories of God's provision even when we have those doubts or concerns of "how?!"
I was raised “Christian” but as an adult learned that all churches (( 501c3 )) give their tithes to the vatican which are then specifically used to purchase children for raping and torture, I knew something was way off. Also how I had guilt for all the things I love and that I know God created for our enjoyment I.e. alcohol, tobacco, great cinema music etc. I learned that these religions are all just prisons to keep us away from the true freedom that comes from God. On top of that - holidays and how they are literal satanic days of worship but yet in churches- christian, catholic or otherwise, they are so highly acknowledged makes no sense. I highly recommend looking into these “religions” many do proudly claim to be a part of because it’s not as it seems. My husband and I smokes cigs and drink beer and laugh together all night after our six children go to sleep 1. Because we enjoy these things and 2. Because they are actually extremely healthy as well. Do your research ladies and above all- respect your husband at all cost. If He isn’t calling the shots 100 % of the time, something is wrong. Period. We need to remember that it was EVE who failed Adam. I know I’m rambling but this is serious and time is almost up. Love to you all. Just remember- kill the b * tch within and you will be okay.
I love what you're standing up for. I'm a Catholic mama of 9(will be 10 in March, ages 12-1 yr) and boy, I feel this. Everytime, I think, I can't do this again, how could I handle more?! I'm always very, VERY morning sick for the first 6-7 months, with homemaker duties and homeschooling many kiddos. But, more come(HUGE blessings from God) and we adjust and do just fine. The number 1 regret I've heard from older women has been "I wish we would have had 1 more(or more)." And that always sticks with me. I don't want to get regret, I don't want to find out I could handle more had I just trusted God more, ect.
Yes!! I look at each new baby that comes and think - if we would have stopped one baby ago, YOU wouldn't be here! I can't imagine life without one of my children!
Yes, us too!! ❤
Im in boat w you Mama. Expecting number 10 this fall. :)
Oh my goodness - I wish so much to have a big family of 10 or 11. I don’t believe that will happen for me however, I pray to God, if it is according to His will, that I may get married and have at least one! What a blessing. God bless you ladies. 🤍🕊️
I have 9 and agree. I get stopped the most by older women who tell me they wish they had more children….
I'm glad you stood your ground with the sponsor, its disappointing when they cannot honor their part. On Overwhelm - you can be overwhelmed with just 1 child, so multiples doesn't mean it happens because of that. I remember my first child, it took a while to get into the swing of things, as it did with my second and my third....its just there and it does happen. Grace and Peace - Susan
As a Catholic, I really admire you Stephanie! Thank you for sharing such important convictions with your followers. Within Catholic circles, I’ve observed some justification of prevention when the going gets tough. As a married woman who shares your convictions, it can be discouraging and isolating. This is such a good, kind, encouraging pep talk! We need a revival of the “open womb”💞 Thank you again and God bless you💞
We sure do need a revival, and I am so hopeful it will happen in our lifetime - I see the tides turning already!
Good for you! Stick to what you believe! My daughter is pregnant with baby number 5. I am sharing this video with her!❤
Aww congratulations!
I'm 37, have 4 kids and homeschool. My husband and I would love another baby but I've been so concerned about being overwhelmed. I haven't been able to discuss it with anyone because most women, including my mother, around me, think having 4 children is already a lot. I needed to hear this message. Thank you
Good for you for NOT changing your message. Very admirable! God will always provides.
Older mom of 12 , thank you for standing up for the truth and the beauty of life ❤.
My babies are all over 21 and when I look back at those times you are talking about. The busy overwhelming tiring seasons I had as a mom. You know something lovely....it's those seasons that I have the sweetest memories. I remember a scripture where the apostle Paul was expressing how he spent himself fully for the congregation and as moms we do too. But what a reward later in life. Adult children who are your best friends with Thier own Godly standards and good solid lives. I look back and feel deeply contented I spent myself for them. And all you momma's will feel just the same. You are overwhelmed but actually spending yourself to the full for your family you are living true value in life. So keep putting one foot in front of the other. Keep loving on your babies and keep yourself hydrated and fed well and I promise you will come through with the best life had to offer to look back on. From one momma to another I'm sending you each a hug
Thank you for the sweet words of wisdom and encouragement. I’m treasuring them in my heart as I take on another season of homeschooling grades 3, 4, and 5 while breastfeeding a 6 month old and potty training a toddler. Life is full tilt. The snuggles and “I love you, Mama”s and holding a sleeping baby and young laughter are the best backdrop I could ever have asked for or even imagined (but God did!)
@@julies4868 you have riches beyond money and success beyond fame and all with the care of your own two hands xxx
I am expecting my 7th child. I am so thankful the Lord keeps giving us just 1 more. Each child is such a treasure. I know one day when I am an old woman I will look back and be so thankful I said yes to the blessing of many children even if some days are hard and overwhelming ❤Thank you for the video. It was encouraging!
I totally know what you mean about the comments... When I was pregnant with my fourth my friend's father said, "Don't you know what causes that?"... And without skipping a beat I said, "well yeah, and obviously we're very good at it" 😂... The look on his face was priceless
Gosh, I so appreciate this message today. It really irritates me when I hear grandparents who do not want to pitch in or help raise their grandchildren. I am so blessed to be a hands-on grandma! And I know that my sons and their wives greatly appreciate it!
Bless you!! Having present grandparents is one of the greatest gifts when raising a family!
It's sad that being a Mom and choosing to have a large family is controversial these days... I aways love your content and agree with most everything you talk about. It's actually refreshing! God will bless you for holding your stance!
It’s only controversial to me if they push it on every family to have a ton of kids. I don’t think God wants every family out here having 19 kids!😆
Thank you for talking about this and standing up for your beliefs! It was validating to hear someone say it’s ok to be overwhelmed and also still want a big family!
Totally ok! Someone we as a people understand that an entrepreneur, for example, might experience overwhelm while growing a business but ALSO be very excited and feel blessed about the growth. But when we apply that to kids rather than $$$, its lost in translation - really shows what our culture values!
You will never be lonely with all these beautiful children.
Good for you for standing your ground. I have 4 children and at the time, when they were small, I was of the mindset that if another baby came along...no worries! I was in 'mother mode'. My children 'were' my life...still are for the most part 😊 Now I'm 60, I marvel at how I coped 🤣 I couldn't do it now lol. I currently have six grandsons and it's lovely to have them visit.....but it's also nice to give them back!
I co-slept with all my children until they were 2/3....and I loved it. It was easier for me too, because I was breastfeeding and I got a better nights sleep and so did they, being close and food on hand! ❤️
I don’t mind a big family as long kids are healthy and happy. Too many people love to have large families but their kids ended up neglected and the oldest kids had to put their dreams aside because their parents make them take care of the youngest siblings while parents making more babies. Oldest kids become the parents of their siblings.
I agree that older kids shouldn't take the place of parents!
Neglect can happen in small families or even when there's only one child. It's not exclusive to larger families.
@@katie7748 for sure. People just need to make sure they’re ready to have children to love them and give them Attention they need
I'd be interested in seeing statistics on any of this. I feel like we hear about it because it's so rare. Do large families sometimes have to do without certain wants due to various reasons? Sure but to me that teaches resilience and hard work. And I'm speaking as someone who is from a family of 9 and am currently pregnant with #6.
@@egrizzle09 I saw on the nanny episodes about parents made their oldest take care of their kids and they were forced to stop going to school. Also the famous 8 passengers Ruby Franke mom and her friend Jodi who abused their kids. Then that other big Turpin family who also abused their children. Their daughter ran away to get help. it’s very sad cases. I’m just a little skeptical of happy families on social media. I do respect parents who don’t put cameras in their kids faces for the views. And don’t show every inch of their lives on social media because it’s just wrong. Kids Privacy needs to be respected.
The timing of this video could not have been more perfect- THANK YOU!
I wish I had you 20 years ago. I was a full time Medical Assistant for a busy practice. Have a Husband and 2 children. The Son had horrible ADHD, impulsivity issues. Frustrated with the school district I went part time and home schooled him. He excelled. I was so lonely at that time leaving all my friends from work. I couldn't have done it without God and my home school teachers. I am so happy for social media groups for the Mom's. You are awesome.
What a blessing for your son that you invested the time and effort in him that he needed to thrive - priceless!
Thank you dropping the sponsor and keeping the topic. We need it.
Really appreciate your perspective! It’s frustrating when people think that the concept of open womb is irresponsible.
Agreed. My BFF is one of them. Stupidly, I got my tubes tied after our last one. I didn't want to...I was obligated by pressure from others to stop having children but didn't want to mess with hormones so no BC for me and my cycle was too messed up to try to naturally avoid it. (Abstinence was off the table!!) Not a single day has gone by that I don't intensely regret it. My husband left the choice up to me but I wish so badly that he or my gyno or literally anyone would've talked me out of it.
It is only irresponsible if you are unable to feed and care for your family. If you expect the taxpayers to care for your children, it is irresponsible.
Totally agree. As a mom of 13 kids, homeschooled and had a husband in the Air Force, life can be trying. But God helped me through, and I love my large family. Sorry to say our family size was not always embraced by our friends or our church family.
Good for you!! I love that you said "No thank you, I'll stick to my morals!" Would honestly listen to you talk about anything, but would LOVE to hear some background info on content creation!
Stephanie, thank you for this video. I just stayed up with my husband last night til 2am discerning using NFP since we already have 5 kids. I’ve struggled with being open to life after our 2nd. For me it’s not just about having one more child, I’m also so afraid of that first trimester or so when I’m very sick. We also talked about how each child gets less of us with every child we have. I always grieve the time that I won’t have for the older siblings and I fear not getting to enjoy them enough. Alas, my husband assured me that God will give us the grace and we cannot make decisions about our soul based on fear. My husband makes sense and I will be obedient but I pray Jesus conforms my will to His.
I love that you both put the time in to have these conversations while showing care for each other!! Difficult pregnancies, postpartum ,etc. truly can be so trying!
I feel for you. Your worries are simply born from your deep love for your children, and you sound like a really wonderful mom. You are more than capable because God will carry you through. Just imagine all the graces He is giving you simply for your trust.💞 I will pray for you:)
Literally this is our situation except I’m more open to more babies than my husband is. His fears are exactly what you described of the relationship with each child naturally is less and less as you get to a very large family. We have 5 and seems to be where he is comfortable because he wants to be there for his children and not have them feel like just another cog in the wheel. I struggle trying to tell him his fears are unfounded when I come from a large family myself and grew up around a very open-to-life community and it’s true you can’t have the same relationship with 9 kids you could have with 4. I’m not catholic but I feel like the Bible is very clear about who opens the womb and who is the Giver of life. It’s a struggle especially when your spouse is on a different page, either for or against more babies.
@@C-c1mthank you so much!!
@@emeraldcoal2360you’re so right, I know my reasons aren’t grave enough to justify no more babies. And as Stephanie said, I shouldn’t presume that I’m just going to get pregnant every two years like I have been 😅
Thank you for standing up for what is right! I’m not Catholic, but I agree with you 1000%! ❤️
This!!! 🙏🙌🙏 Love this have never heard another influencer share this perspective! Currently in a session of overwhelm but continue to have an open whom ❤️
Your baby is SO cuuuuute! I just had my first 2 months ago and I find myself obsessed with him but also I just adore and appreciate seeing other peoples sweet little babies even more now after having my own. So fun❤️
Thank you for sticking to your morals. Thank you for not changing content, changing your message, or changing anything, even if it means losing a sponsor.
I love hearing what you authentically have to say. I love that you follow the Lord's lead in all things as best as you can. I love the realness, the rawness, and the messages you share.
Keep going!! Keep making these videos, even if the sponsor doesn't agree. You are speaking to so many women, who appreciate the truth and the trials. You're not doing this for the sponsors; you're doing this for the Lord. He will make the way for you ♥️
Also... Mom of 1 (so far)... And I feel like I cant talk about overwhelm. I often get told "you chose this" or "don't have any more, then!"
It's not just Moms with big families, I think Moms in general get told these things.
I appreciate that you are willing to speak truth. I enjoy your videos. I’m pregnant with number 10 and am feeling the overwhelm as we get ready to start school back up. Thanks for the encouragement.
I'm so glad that you stuck by what you belive it, especially when it come to our believes. This is what living gracefully is all about.
You are wise beyond your years. Your advice puts me at ease ang gives me perspective. Thank you
Free speech is slowly dying.I love that you held your ground
Good on you for sticking to what is true to you and not letting others dictate to you. ❤
I pray you continue to post videos. Everything you've said in this video is so important.
I am way beyond my child bearing years yet I love your videos! I love your values and your honesty. You are so smart and give great advice on many things. Thank you! Oh and your children are beautiful! This was the first time I saw each one of their faces 🥰
I don't comment on videos often, but just wanted to say I really enjoyed this one. You have such a beautiful family. All the blessings to you 🙏 ❤️
I absolutely love how you respect others views while standing true to yours that’s why I love your channel ❤
Thank you!
Speak the truth!! love to hear others speaking the values I have
I didn’t know you were Catholic. I love your videos. I also have autoimmune and having a flare currently. I prayed for a Catholic friend who has similar values to me and is holy and would like to do things like visit museums, local farms, shopping, reading, the arts, and writing hand-written letters. God put her in my life a few days after praying. We are going to take a day trip to outdoor shops and have a nice time together. We pray together too. It’s lovely.
What a blessing to have a like minded friend to pray for and with and spend time with!
@@HopewellHeights Thank you! 🙏🏻🌹❤️
Can you explain what you mean by autoimmune flare up? My husband was recently diagnosed with an autoimmune disease and we are still trying to understand what this means for him. He goes through patches of being really tired and just feeling off and can't figure out what's actually going on or how to mitigate it. Thanks!
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and feelings with us! It is so soul soothing to see how others have the same values and how they live them, especially when you do not have like-minded people around in your community. Your family is precious and beautiful ❤
Good for you, for standing your ground! 👏🏾👏🏾
I am obsessed with your channel. I found you somewhat recently and have watched so many of your videos already. I really resonate with everything you say and your beliefs. It seems whatever I’m going through that weeks video is what I needed. We have 7 kids and have been trying for another but it hasn’t happened (this last baby is only 5 months) but I pray my time of conceiving isn’t over. I so appreciate you talking about being overwhelmed but also wanting more children.
Unsolicited advice incoming! Look away now if you don’t want it 😂🥰 If you haven’t already, look into a full spectrum vitamin E supplement with both tocopherols and tocotrienols, get your vitamin D level tested and try ovulation strips and tracking if you haven’t gone down that road.
Yes i would love to see more videos about content creator,sponsors,etc. Good job standing up for your values...for being brave!!❤❤
Hello …. I am not a mother but I do admire you ❤ Thank you 🙏🏻 for wonderful videos …
Good for you! And standing your ground for what you believe in🙏🏼Family ❤
This was so timely. I often find myself feeling guilty about open womb for all the very same reasons you described!
I'm currently growing baby #3 and breastfeeding my 7 month old. I like that you mentioned that even if you do get pregnant you still have 9 months. There are moments I feel overwheled with the kids and am scared for the 3rd baby, but I remind myself that by the time the baby is born my boys will be older and not rely on me as much as now. I also still want to be open to new life even though I have been getting a lot of push back from family and people from my old parish. Its hard to hear older catholic women tell me that Im in over my head and give me looks as if Im doing it wrong. However, I will say there are a few that will stand up for me and tell my mom that its good Im having kids, because they wish their kids would have children with their spouses.
Thank you for standing on your ground and not letting a sponsor change yourself. Its hard to find like minded creators like you that are honest.
God Bless you and your family.
It's such a shame to see lack of support for openness to life in the Church of all places! We need our priests and bishops to speak loud and clear on this issue!
I needed to hear it this. Helped me realize that what I'm going through (secondary infertility and overwhelm due to extended family drama) is something I'm definitely not alone in. Thank you so much for sharing. Praying for you.
Thank you so much for your strength and authenticity! Fellow faithful Catholic here and I draw so much inspiration from your channel!! You go girl!!
You're a really good Mom. God Bless you and your family.
My irish catholic grandmother had 19 children and my mother acknowledges the kids felt disconnected from their parents, lots of things were overlooked, and in the end none of them are close at all. don't do it is my advice.
I'm pregnant with number 5 now and I sometimes wonder how people with 7, 8,9 children have individual time with each one of them. At this point I still can do that but I find myself looking at one of my children and missing them as if we haven't spent enough time together lately. I love spending time with each of them and enjoy each of their personalities, it would not be the same to be a mother and not do that for me at least.
@@deliciouscoloursI have 7 living children ( my eldest passed on in 2019, he would be 25 in December) I highly suggest "dating" your children. I know this is hard to do when they are small but as they get older take a couple of them at a time if you need to. It works wonders.. and you don't have to spend a lot of money.. if you only take a few and look at what kind of budget and what you can do with it. Also for their birthday we let them pick out what they want for dinner and what kind of cake and ice cream and they get to pick out their gift within budget. Our children are from 18 to 6...right now..I hope this helps 😊❤
Good for you! Keep shining your light…young women need good role-models.
I struggle because I want more children and my husband doesn’t. Our kids are a little older and I genuinely feel happier, more settled, healthier and just mentally ready for more (if ready is even a thing lol). Although I’m still overwhelmed often, I do notice my stress can be mitigated by some really simple choices. Age has helped me get confident in no. And I also stink at time management. Great vid!
I really like how you choose to be more mature in your mindset and approach, it certainly seems like you try very hard to maintain the balance in your home and with the children. Thank you for opening up!
Thank you for sharing what seems to be genuine feelings! I don't see that a lot with Mama's that use the "open womb" way of life. I appreciate that you try to show the rough patches, too. Life is about good times and bad times... happiness seems to show up somewhere in the middle of good and bad. That's something we ALL have in common! I like that you're pointing out that we all go through the overwhelmed season. I applaud you for being YOU and exercising your right to live any way you choose to live! I love that we can all still make choices. Thank you for showing me a different way of life! From my end, you've got this Mama! ❤❤❤
I feel you and resonate with what you're saying so much. 😍I don't have that many kids but have an autoimmune disease and have a homestead. It feels like it's such a hard illness to have because you look fine on the outside and everyone is so used to mom being full of energy and getting things done. But everything is an uphill battle in a flare up. ❤
I tell my daughter all of the time that she needs to start watching you because you remind me of her so much. Good for you for sticking to your values and beliefs and not bending especially for money.
Thank you for making this video. Resonates so much!
Thank you for being so inspiring! I was a party girl, (absolutely feral!) with an addiction to work and red wine. I am now a wife and mama. Listening to an education woman like you, has helped me feel more comfortable in the role I was always meant for!😊💜 I’m currently in school while working part time as a stylist. I definitely get overwhelmed 🤪 Will always watch and like! ❤
I needed this!!!! I have 4 kids, my youngest is a year. We aren’t catholic but we also aren’t using birth control. I’m constantly thinking of the what if. What a fantastic message. Thank you!!
Mom of three here and extremely overwhelmed! 👋🏻 🤣
You are made for this!! It only gets easier from here!! ❤❤❤❤ (For real when my oldest turned five I was like- oh wow they DO grow up!!!😂)
lol thank you!! I believe it! The guilt of feeling frustrated can be so overwhelming. It’s so nice to hear other moms share their real experiences.
I feel ya mama. I’ve only got 2 with a third on the way and I struggle with these thoughts. My phrase lately is the “Lord sustains”. He always has and always does. It’s not via my strength but through Him only.
Thank you for this video. I really needed to hear the things you said in this video ❤
I Love that you don't compromise and are truly a Catholic Family!!! ... off-topic, but I love your cutting board, curious how long it is, as I'm hoping for my nephew to make me one 😊
your baby is just the cutest ever Stephanie ! I think that no one is perfect and we all strive to do better and it's ok. Loved this video thanks for sharing some of family life with us.
I really like you haha
I’m sitting here listening to you and love your content.
It has hit me recently that I’m at the end of my child bearing years and I’m having a lot of sadness about it. Wishing I had those baby years back and wishing I would have done better as a mom
Too many health issues for me and very premie babies stopped me, I needed to be the best mum I could be for what children I had. Was heartbreaking but my life had to come first for my family . 🐨💗
I totally get it! Being unhealthy as a mom is so hard!
Hello, I found you because I was looking for a homemade detergent and then I open this video and wow! I admire you thank you for sharing this, I'm catholic too but real catholic only like a year ago I got married too late well I was 35 and I have 2 beautiful daughters 4 and 2 yo. but I want to have a big family only that I am 41 now and the 2 girls were c-section I pray that I can have more blessings(babies). And I know God is going to do whatever is best for me and my family and I accept whatever He wants for us. I'm really excited that I came across your channel. God bless you and your family 😊
Good 😊for you! Don't like the sound of it. You don't need them. Your programs are so enjoyable. Love the children. God has greatly Blessed you and family.❤😊
Why am I such a fair freak that seeing fair footage and the happiness on your kids faces when their hogs made weight made me emotional 🥲
The effort, the stress, the relief when your worries can now safely disappear 🥰 it’s a weight off
You are an inspiration Sister ❤
Keep up the great work being a light in these dark times❤.
May God Elohim recieve all the glory.
😍😍 why did your baby just give me baby fever!!!....IM CURRENTLY HOLDING MY very fresh NEWBORN 😩 😂😂😂
I'm with you! I'm so excited for next video.
I love this! Praying for you and thank you for honoring god with your faith!
Love that you're sticking to your values and faith. On overwhelm with multiples... I've sadly had to let go of a lot of the sports activities for our boys (we have 3 boys so this is really hard - they are super athletic and talented). If you can make it work, definitely do it! I've known moms with 10 and 11 kids that continued doing sports but usually they have to stop going to the sports events as a family because it just gets to be too much for all the younger kids being out that often and that late in the evening. Something has to give - kind of thing. I haven't enjoyed having to let that go to be honest. Sports are so much fun... I myself got so much out of sports so I'm sad we've had to cut this out and maybe it's not for forever (my husband works too much to help out so hopefully that will change), but it DID help everything be a lot more calm to only do a few things that were easier to get to or get done just at home. And the boys are still active and play sports with each other or friends at home so they aren't completely missing out. Good luck!
Oh so nice to hear you talk about the lack of support!!!! Both of our parents aren't interested in being good grandparents. BOTH! It really sucks, and I actually have to sometimes get into this mindset role of being a grandma - to my own kids!!! But I do it because they have fun with it (sometimes I tease them and act like an old lady... LOL ... I have a lot of fun with it, but really it is tragic), I give them grandma treats etc. It is isolating, depressing, and just hard trying to do this without family help, but I pray a lot! And God answered my prayers recently in a crazy way! He let me unexpectedly find some books from *my* Grandmother who passed away when I was 7 or 8, so I didn't really get to know her, but her books are amazing. AND he let me find a beautiful, old, 8x10 picture of her smiling! So I have it out on the piano and it actually looks like she's watching my kids and smiling at them and at me and at all that we're accomplishing even though my parents have really let us down in this moment. God is amazing and so good! Anyway, just thought I'd share that testimony
So glad that you stood your ground! Also, is that Memoria Press I see? We’re MP users over here ❤
Oh my goodness! You are not a poor time manager. Youre doing more than i could ever imagine doing w all your little ones. Dont be afraid or feel bad to let some of these outside activities go. God bless you. Its ok to only do things for a season.
if it were up to me we would get rid of our cars and go full on horse and buggy and rarely leave the farm lol!!
God bless you! To God be the glory! God bless her and her family for being true for your righteousness!
Blessings Stephanie ❤ You always make me smile 🙏🏻
Love that you stood your ground!!!❤
I needed this! I just had my fourth baby days after you had your fifth. We have three under three right now. We’re hoping for our fifth soon but at the same time, I don’t know how I’m going to do it lol
It's normal to have those mixed emotions and concerns pop up in our thoughts! These times are a great opportunity to put our faith to the test and practice meditating on goodness, truth, and beauty while trusting Him to provide each day!
I suscribed. I love your content. It is so calming. I only have one child. I can't imagine dealing with your situation. Thank you for sharing. You are a wonderful mother. ❤
Just had a baby and I was literally just thinking this. How do I have more children when I already feel so busy and tired. I’m so thankful for your video though! Thank you for staying true to your beliefs and for reminding me of trusting the Lord in this season of overwhelm ❤
Our daily bread 😭😭😭😭 oh Lord that hit my heart is the best way thank you Jesus
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I think society realizes women's emotions are perpetually all over the place.
agree!
I have felt overwhelmed all my life lol, I only had 4 pregnancies and 3 births but the BIGGEST regret in my life is having my tubes tied at a young age. I was "pressured" into it but ultimately could have said no. If I could go back in time I would have let God decide how many children I have because I think that is the best decision. At least it would have been for me. I think we all go through different seasons of life where it is more difficult than other times. I thought getting my BSN with 3 little children was so difficult but I toughed it out. I homeschooled all 3 of my sons and thought I would pull my hair out at times but I toughed through it. You seem like you have so much strength, strong will and love. When we get older we look back wishing we could go back to those times even if they were hard. ( reminds me of that song "You're gonna miss this") by Trace Adkins. Being a Mother IS the hardest job but the Most important on Earth and by watching your videos I know you believe that too. I love watching you and I get to "relive" my life through them but with just more than 3 babies lol. I am not Catholic but I am a Christian and I respect how strong your values are. My Mom was one of 14 children and all of my grandparents had at least 11 to 15 children. I know your video wasn't really about that and I just binge watched all of your videos from the first to this one these past 2 weeks. I really enjoy your content. Even in times of overwhelm I hope you can feel all of your followers love and support. Oh, and I hope you told that "sponsor" they could politely KYA. I am not selling my soul and what I believe for nobody. I am so proud of you for doing that.💛
Open to life, I really like how you said that. I think less and less people are that way, honestly I had never even heard of the open womb approach. In thinking about it, that is what God would want us to do I think. I wanted to say something to anyone in the comments who may have had a csection like I did. I was told by one of my Dr's that there is no way I would be able to have more than 3 csections so I was devastated since I always wanted a lot of kids. I ended up getting pregnant again with my 4th and that obgyn assured me that the cutoff was more like 10-12 csections. Fast forward to baby 5, my Dr acted shocked for me to have had this many csections. It went fine though! So to any moms feeling restricted by having a csection, it's not as limiting as some Dr's make it out to be :)
I have a friend who just had her 5th c-section. And i have heard of someone that successfully had 6-8 c-sections, totally depends on how you heal,
I had 7 C-sections and all went well. Find a good Catholic doctor- mine said he had delivered a lady with 10
I think you really need to be led by the Holy Spirit! It’s definitely not God’s will for every family to have as many kids as their body can handle. I don’t see how that’s biblical I’m sorry!!
Hopefully you get even better sponsors because you live your beliefs. Good job!
Thank you for sharing this! My husband and I are a young Christian couple. We just had our second child with a two year age gap. We have realized how wrong our culture’s view of the family is, and we want to be open to having as many children as the Lord sees fit to give us. I am very excited about that, but it is hard when we don’t feel there are any examples of those who have done it/hold these values in our life. Now that I’m two months postpartum, the thought of getting pregnant anytime soon is a little scary. So this video felt like sitting down with a big sister to get some encouragement. Thank you!
Stephanie, you are a beautiful mom with a great family! Although my children are grown, I look forward to your weekly videos. I think perhaps you are currently feeling overwhelmed because you are not feeling well. I pray your diet returns you to good health.
Thank you so much! And yes you are right, not feeling well really does make the little things challenging sometimes!
I really appreciate what you said about having more kids. I only have two so far and somedays that feels like a million, but I also desire more children...and can't fathom how that will be possible lol. Motherhood is a wild ride! Also I would love to hear more about what it's like as TH-camr to work with sponsors, I don't have a channel of I've often wondered what makes someone work with a certain company or why a person seems to change so much over a year or two time.
Hey good for you ! That’s amazing you have values you’re not compromising ❤️🤝🏼👏🏼
Yes to everything you said in this video! We have 8 children. =)
Just as long as you are choosing to have more children because YOU genuinely want to and not because of the beliefs or expectations of your partner, family, culture, religion etc
Your baby is creeping and almost crawling! How fast did that happen!!😊 i love when he comes out in videos he is so adorable. Never doubt yourself. You are doing an amazing job! You are doing all the things and spending time with the children. Stay at home Moms are underated. I stayed home when my babies were little and went back to teaching when they were in school. I too worried about getting everything done, but i focused on the kids first and then got household things done whenever i could. 😊
Also…as someone who struggles with secondary fertility, thank you for bringing awareness to that 💕
its such a painful thing to experience but there is very little sympathy or understanding from others because "at least you have a baby" or "why can't you just be happy with the ones you have?" To all the moms in this place - I see you and I understand the pain ❤
Aww love, I understand! Sending you love. We had secondary infertility. Over a 5 year period I lost 10 pregnancies. 2 were in the second trimester. The rest at 5 weeks due to a rare immunological fertility issue that took years to discover. The ones in the second tri were just ‘unlucky’ losses. We finally had our rainbow baby in December 23. So we cannot have more children because it’s a massive load to know we are prone to loss. I’d love one more but I’m ready to leave that time of my life behind. ❤
I would definitely love a video about sponsorships and being a content creator 💜