just a vlog of a girl protecting her peace *aka baking a lot lol*
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@Aliyah: Hey I was wondering if you can post more about relationship with god, or like a bible study video please!!!?💕
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Where is your pink zip sweatshirt from?!
Girl yes, as a mother of 2 stop listening to people online. While some people have traumatic pregnancies & birth stories not everyone does & online will have you believe otherwise. Some are just fine & normal and THAT'S OK. Enjoy the time. Once you're a mom, you're never not a mom again & while the days are long, the years are very short and there are so many wonderful joys they bring you. People seem to revel in making sure you know all the tErRiBLe things but there are so many wonderful things.
Great advice, listen to your dr and momma!
I just had my second baby and I remember with my first, the glucose test was a breeze. This time around, I was reading up online and freaked myself out over it. It was yet again…a breeze lol
People are more likely to share their negative experiences online instead of the easy experiences. As hard as it is, (trust me, I know) try to stay off of google and be in the moment & enjoy your pregnancy!
I think that there a lot more fear mongering when it comes to pregnancy and childbirth nowadays due to social media which only feeds into consumerism and overconsumption but that’s just what I think- listen to ur dr and ur gut, not strangers on the internet
Love you Sam
Please do yourself the favor of following what was said above. Get information from drs, books and you do not need to be rude to those sharing but say no thank. Your journey will be beautiful and worry is always a part or pregnancy but you will see that it is normal to worry but it will be okay. Even if there is something it will be okay. We are fortunate to have all the medical attention & knowledge do what your dr says & your own body!
Baking tip: 99% of recipes wont say it but your dairy needs to be room temp too (milk/cream). If you add cold milk to a bowl with softened butter you will find your butter gets hard again and makes it gets that weird chunky texture
omg this makes so much common sense but also never would have thought of it
And eggs!
That’s never happened to me but now I have anxiety that it will 😅
Yea I just learned this! Lol don't know why they don't mention that in the recipe.
As someone approaching her 50’s fast, I enjoy watching your videos so dang much! You have grown and changed so much since I first started watching you. It’s been a joy watching the evolution to where you are now. This season in your life agrees with you.☺️ Samantha, you are a beautiful soul and a beautiful light. Keep true to yourself and you will not go wrong. Many blessings to you 💖💖💖
My doctor gave me the BEST advice. And this is the only thing I’ve listened to. “People are going to tell you things, they’re going to give you advice, they’ll tell you what to be scared of. Listen to it, and discard it within 30 seconds.”
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new paradox
double cleansing your face helps too! the first wash takes off makeup, oil, etc & the second wash cleans your face!
Also, the dermalogica micro exfoliate cleanser acts as a double cleanser, in one ❤
I use a micellar rose water to double cleanse then go in with a witch hazel toner! I get pimples maybe twice a year. Perfect combo
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Fresh pillowcase every night.
Use a candle warmer for expensive candles! They last forever, melt evenly and the scent is really amplified.
Also, I never had acne until I got pregnant and then I still deal with it 14 years later. Pregnancy really changes your body and your hormonal balances.
YESSS ACNE and cavities/weak teeth!!! 2 party favors from my pregnancies 🎉 sure I had a few pimples in puberty, but not back acne!! And never had a single dental issue...then in 3 months of being pregnant I had 4 cavities (had all my teeth sealed about 2 months postpartum), chipped a tooth in my 2nd pregnancy, and now I produce excessive saliva lol and plaque builds up extra fast like we are talking 8-10 hours it's sooooo crazy!!!
You talking about feeling like your size affected your ability to try and learn new things and holding you back feels so validating to hear. I do not think I have ever made that connection before as to why I have such a hard time learning new things so thanks for talking about it!
me too
It’s shocking how Women’s Magic Truths on Borlest isn’t being discussed. The book is full of life-changing insights, yet no one seems to notice. Time to break the trance and read it yourself!
What you said after pulling out that last batch of cookies....I felt that, so very much. I've done the same thing my whole life. I'm now 36 and finally decided to stop being scared of trying things for fear of being bad at them. I'm proud of you for this new journey you're on and that you figured that out sooner than later. You got this!
omg Ashley is one of my favorites she is literally a queen. i love her sm
was just about to comment this as well!
Same!!!!
you genuinely are a comfort to me. I hope you continue making content for as long as it makes you happy. When im feeling so alone i turn on your videos and feel understood 🩷 you’re inspiring!
Hi. Medstudent here. For those wondering, factor V is one of the proteins involved in something called the coagulation cascade. Say you cut your finger; there’s 1st a process where platelets act so you create a kind of plug around the open wound, and then there’s the 2nd process: the coagulation cascade, where basically there are a lot of proteins (factors XII, IX, X, IX, VIII, VII, V, III, II) that act together and activate between them so the blood around the wound gets kinda thick and you do not continue bleeding. In this 2nd process, the coagulation cascade, there are also inhibitor proteins, such as protein C and S, that “inactivate” some of the coagulation factors so there is no infinite coagulation (you still need blood flowing all over your system). In factor V Leiden disease, there is a genetic mutation that provoques a change in the cleavage site of factor V, then, protein C cannot inactivate it, and the coagulation cascade doesn’t stop at that point. That means, people with that disease are more prone to have thrombotic events, such as peripheral and cerebral vein thrombosis, or in fertile ladies, recurrent pregnancy loss.
Thank you for being so informative!
Put in a pan of water at the bottom of your oven rack and all your baking yummies will be perfectly moist.
And... if you want your floors to be consistently clean, never wear shoes in the house. Especially since a baby will be eventually crawling all over the floors. A Roomba does well, but you still need to do a deep clean every now and again. Getting in the habit of removing shoes before entering a home will make your physical cleanings so much easier.
This has drastically helped our floors stay cleaner! I keep extra slippers at the door for guests. ❤
You have come a long way Samantha, such a great homemaker, pet owner, girlfriend and pretty soon an awesome Mom! I can tell your Mom was a great influence I can tell she loved you immensely and will love her new grand baby to the moon and back!☮️💜
I weighed 100 lbs and got gestational diabetes, I delivered a 10lb 15 oz baby, by c-section!!
I’m proud of you Sam!
Also my “baby” is now 39 years old, and I know longer weigh 100lbs🤣🤣🤣, not even close
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Wow you’re like a completely different human. I’m so here for your GROWTH 🫶
It guts me that there are people who are rude to you and share unwanted opinions. I know a part of your life is online, AND you still deserve kindness like everyone else.
I love seeing you grow Sam...your house is beautiful and I can tell you really love it. I was there for the messy part of your life and it was just so calming to watch you bake and clean up, even the way you talk into the camera is more calm! ...I hope you can get past your anxiety about leaving the house. Maybe check out the parks in your area? If you scope them out ahead of time maybe you'll feel more comfortable taking baby to them? Sitting in a part and reading or journaling sounds pretty peaceful! And if the bf is a lemon lover, my mom has a recipe for the BEST lemon cake...you poke holes in the top with a fork and pour a lemon glaze over it while it's still hot. OMG the goodness! I did a quick check and there are recipes online....try it. It's not a "pretty" cake, but it's deeeeelish! I just make it in a 9x13 pan...its perfect with coffee when company comes over. I've even made it for breakfast!
Thank you ❤ I would absolutely LOVE to make the lemon cake!! I trust yalls recipes so much more than random google searches lol!
Definitely the right thing to do by not listening to people, so many people told me "Wait until you do this or reach this trimester" and even after my baby was born it continued to "Oh wait until the terrible twos" blah blah.. there was no such thing as any of that for us. We enjoy every stage. Just enjoy ❤
Your videos are so peaceful and enjoyable to watch Sam. You're going to be the best mama to your little bb I'm so excited for you!!
I’ve been watching you since 2018 and I just have to say I’m so proud of how far you’ve come!! Ur gonna be an amazing mom!!❤️
Gotta get yourself a cute apron (or 2) while you’re baking! I always have one on while I cook/bake and it just *makes* the activity more cute 💕
It’s a good day when the queen posts! ❤
the personal growth is just pouring out of you❤️
I am so happy to see you doing so well :) AND this little baby is going to be so loved
You are so inspiring, Sam. I adore how genuine you are. You are so very self aware and I relate on so many of the topics you touched on. We can do anything we set our minds too🤍
I’m so happy you talked about not wanting to leave the house. I’m currently 24 weeks pregnant and I feel like my anxiety/paranoia has skyrocketed since getting pregnant. The world is scary sometimes but I just try to take things day by day. Wishing you a happy/safe pregnancy ☺️🤍
Had to pause to comment YES! You’re making so much sense. I have found so much peace in baking and gardening and reading and things I thought would be a joke because of what I look like. I’m now a sahm of 2 and I love being the homemaker 🥰 I love learning new things every day as I go. Love you so much Sam! 🤍
Sam, I’m so proud of you and I hope that you know how special and comforting your videos are, you are a blessing for so many of us. You have accomplished so much and I know that God will be there with you and your family. You are loved and I pray that you trust in the lord who loves you and will give you strength! Much love 🫶🏼💐
Baking is like therapy, right? 🍰 It's the best way to just chill and protect that peace. Plus, your vlogs always make my day brighter! 🌟 Keep doing you, girl!
Wow, you've grown so much! I can't believe how much you've accomplished since those late-night messy room cleaning sessions. Great job!
I've been a mom for a decade now (wow I feel old). Some people give "advice" only because misery loves company. Some other people give advice because they truly care. You will be able to see the difference. Our world is full of people who feel alone..and social media has allowed people to connect to others in their grievances..and it runs rampant. The complaints, while relatable really tend to outshine the positives. People are afraid of having children because of how negative people speak. I have 3, two were only a week from being Irish twins lol and the second was born during my husbands deployment, my third was 6 years later! While parenting has its ups and downs, you are raising a future generation. It's important but more than that, so fun and rewarding. I'll be praying for you Sam ❤ The Lord gave you a blessing.
I’ve missed you so much. I love that your content isn’t just about losing weight in the same way that it was for a while. I am so proud of you for all that you have overcome. Grateful to be a part of your journey.
Well said ❤
So proud of you, I definitely remember what your space used to look like back in the day. I really feel like becoming a mama is going to be so great for you. You’re taking so well to home making, having a little baba to do it all with will be so fun
I absolutely love this era for you. You seem so much happier and just at peace ❤️ love you through all the eras!! 🥺🥰
To all the girlies with their notifications on 💕
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Thanks for the reminder 🤪 I wasn't even subbed!!!
As the years go by, you look more like your mom than before and it’s so precious. She’s such a sweet and wonderful woman and mother to you, and it’s so sweet you’re carrying more of her features with you as you go through life. She’s always with you no matter what!
I'm so proud of how far you've come! You're going to be a wonderful mother. ❤
I've been watching you from the beginning and I stopped for a while just because life got hectic and I wasn't spending much time on TH-cam BUT I just came across this video and watching you for the first time in years and I will say you're a breath of fresh air in this influencer/tik Tok world! You seem so humble and down to Earth and from one stranger to another, im so proud of you
Sam, after watching this vlog, the only thing I want to tell you is - I’m proud of you 🧡
As a momma best advice I can give is; follow your own instincts. As for baking - I LOVE how much you are baking. I havent personally seen someone use a knife to check "Doneness" but have always been told to use a wooden toothpick - May be right, maybe wrong but maybe worth a try. For your kitchenaid - I see you were using a normal beater - If you don't have one you should get a beater with the flex "Rubber Spatula side" Game Changer! Happy Baking!
i so so so relate to the part about weaponized incompetence in my early 20s especially as an overweight person. as soon as i got more confident in my own skin everything changed for me. i don't always love new experiences or social events, but at least i'm willing to try and 9/10 times it always is more fun than i imagined, and even on the rare 1 occasion it isn't i'm just so glad i tried! thanks for speaking on something so important.
I was expecting the glucose test to be gross as well! But it tasted like a melted freezie 😂 congrats on your pregnancy - having a little one is such a blessing, you and Gerald will be amazing parents 💕
On baby #3 here and it’s so true! You will hear every story imaginable and the best thing I’ve ever done is go into every single one of my pregnancies with no expectations/never looking things up. When a concern is raised it’s an immediate conversation between my OB and myself, that’s it. The internet will always end up scaring you. In fact, my hormones and anxiety started getting a little too intense this time around that I have removed myself from social media (besides yt) to enjoy the remainder of my pregnancy, and it has been so peaceful 😅💕
You are living in some of the best years of your life so enjoy the unknown, we’ve been taught to fear it and there is no reason to! So happy for you!
The confidence and glow suits you so well🥺🩷 keep going girl xx
I enjoyed this video way too much! The fall vibes, honesty, slower pace was exactly what I needed!!
Thank you for being your authentic and beautiful self 💖
honestly, seeing your self-awareness about improvements you could make in your life is so encouraging & motivating for me. I also have made my incompetencies a source of "comedy" (i.e. yeah i know i passed my exam but i actually dont know anything." but maybe its okay to just not always be good at everything & push through when things are hard & dont come super naturally to me
i have been watching you since 2018 & your growth inspires me everyday. keep shining sam, you're such a beautiful person in this scary world ❤️
Yayyyyyy love watching my girl Ashley!!!! She is such a comfort TH-camr to watch always good vibes
You've put your self down so much. We all down play what we do but dang girl that pie looked amazing and your cookies look professional.
Haven’t been this early in so long ahh!! Been watching you for so many years now and I’m so proud of you and your progress, can’t believe you’re going to be a mama soon too!! 🩷
I still can’t believe I’ve been watching you and Andrew since I was 17, and now finding out were pregnant at the same time still blows my mind 🥹🩷
Not sure if you’ll see this but Samantha Jo, you have gotten me through so many things in life. I feel very connected and I am praying for you always. Peace for you and your family. 🙏✨
Just have to say, this version of Sam is adorable. Love watching you in this season of life. ❤
One of the best things someone suggested to me during my pregnancy was to protect your mental space as much as possible. Only watch funny or cute shows or movies that make you happy, try to avoid traumatic or upsetting news stories, and search for positive birth stories!! It really helped me and I honestly just want to live that way now!! Haha. I had a really positive natural birth with low pain and I know you will have a beautiful birth story no matter what!! ♥️♥️ I hope this helps
Love seeing you keep your beautiful house clean and straightened up. You really have come into your own🎉🎉❤❤
I just love following you! I’m a new follower and I love that you’re real and raw about everything! Also don’t listen to peoples advice with your pregnancy. Everyone is different. Just enjoy this stage in your life ❤
sam, i’ve watched you and your channel since the beginning. i love your videos so much and never have i related to someone more than you. you make me feel less alone and that i have a true friend. from another little middle of nowhere town in wisconsin, hiiii!! love you!!! 🥰
your aura has evolved so much since you have become pregnant. i’ve always loved your videos and now i see such a beautiful and mature future mommy. 🩷
@samanthajo_ I am so incredibly proud of you. I have only been following you for a little while but I have binged most if not all of your content. Being able to watch you come into this content, healthy glowing version of yourself is so amazing. You are truly coming into your own and seem to be thriving. ❤
you’re the first influencer i can actually relate to. i love your videos so much and i desperately wish we were irl bffs! you’re going to be an amazing mom!!!!
Allow yourself to change, allow yourself to grow. I love that
So excited for you and baby! The #1 book I recommend for new mamas (as a new mom and a mental health counselor) is Not Your Mother’s Postpartum Book. I have found it so helpful normalizing all the big feelings and changes that have come up!
I know your nervous but i've seen you thriving talking about family and traditions you want for yours. My heart just grows so big for you and your next chapter.
Ashley on the TV behind you is pure gold love y'all both♥
1. You’re glowing
2. You’re going to be such a good mother and I’ve always thought that. You are so loving and st Pete is the best place to raise a kid! I grew up in Orlando and I loved it.
3. Use bambu earth. I used it the entire time through my pregnancy. It’s all natural and it cured my hormonal acne
Also I just gave birth to my second. When you have your baby and you’re home all of the time you’re going to LOVE cooking
Also I know technically you’re overweight/- so is my cousin. She’s due the same moth as you with her second. DONT LET THEM CONVINCR YOU TO DO AN INDUCTION
I just have to say... I'm so proud of you Sam! You're doing what have to be done and trying out things! You don't have to be perfect you just need to try!
We love candles, too! I've started making my own and saving glass jars from cooking to use as containers. Candle warmers are great for candles that tunnel down or burn all the way down and you still want to get the last bit of goodness from the remaining wax.
Thank you for your perspectives ❤ always such a balanced way of looking at life and it helps me
i absolutely adored this video. so cozy and comforting 💗
so glad to have you back 🤍 those cookies look soooo good!
I love you being on your baking era❤
I felt the same way about the glucose test! I’m like have people never had a sprite or juice?! Also, your perspective about just wanting to now so that you can be responsible is big mom energy. Such a healthy and mature perspective (coming from a 35 year old mom). You are going to be great!
I really needed to hear that bit of encouragement. I love you Sam
Your excitement about -ber months make my Filipino heart so happy
The excitement I get when I see an new upload from you! I was watching an old video of your yesterday and you had the unsoftened butter problem in that too - if you ever start a recipe and realize your butter isn't softened you can grate it with a box grater and leave it for like 2 minutes and it will be softened!
U r already a mother of 1.09 million children SO u r going to be a amazing mom ❤❤❤
LOVEDDDD THIS VLOG!! Keep up the daily / weekly content even if you do topic videos - we love both!!❤
Thankyou for being something that makes me forget my depression.
I love when you do these videos. Love your glow and so excited for you.
This content is so calming and enjoyable to watch, I love it ! Congrats on being a mom😃
Yessss I have loved everyone going a bit darker. It’ll look so good!!!!
As someone who has worked from home for 7+ years (& has had some health stuff further keeping me stuck at home) & COMPLETELY understands barely leaving the house and developing some kind of at least pseudo-agoraphobia... BIG kudos to making the effort to get out of your house! I think even just getting outside your door to your yard will totally be helpful when you can't go anywhere. 👍😊 It can seem like nothing to some people, but I totally get it... It can feel like a huge hurdle.
Hope you're doing well today!
So excited for this vlog Samantha! Your vlogs are always so fun to watch love you ❤😊
My pregnancy acne was REAL, my face was so oily! Thank you for protecting your baby’s identity, I was crossing my fingers you would 🩵 I started watching you a little over 2 years ago when I was pregnant and I remember commenting how I wanted our relationship to look like yours and your moms…I’m so excited for you and I thank you for “being there” during my pregnancy, newborn stage, and now with an almost 2 year old. You’ve so got this! 🩵🩵🩵
I absolutely love your videos so much. I relate so much to you and will never miss a video of yours 🩷
i love the idea of the journal! this vlog was so wholesome ❤
Jenny McCarthy has a good book that I read during my last pregnancy called Belly Laughs. It is so sweet to see you "nesting" and taking on this new chapter of your life. My heart is so happy for you ❤.
i love you sam jo!!! i’m so happy for you both. you’re doing amazing💓
I love your videos!!! Im obsessed with watching people bake its just so calming to me. Cant wait to see your next one
I cannot tell you how much I needed this video! We live very similar lives and I’m only about two or three weeks behind you in pregnancy. I just had my glucose test done and definitely think people overreact on it. It tasted like fruit punch to me too! however I failed my one hour and I’m about to do my three hour one tomorrow, it’s overwhelming though. I love your videos and they always keep me going For taking us on this journey with you and I would love to hear more about your experience with the glucose testing if you do have GD. I’m worried mine will positive
Slow cooker makes the easiest, perfect sweet potatoes. Rinse them, fork them and stick them in the crockpot for 6-8 hours. They will sweat and the moisture they create is enough to cook them. You don't have to add anything. They will come right out of their skin. Perfection every time
6-8 hours? For a sweet potato? 😂
@KimbaLoveAdams hahaha, like omg, totally. Yes. I have a family and multiple children. I also meal prep. Obviously you wouldn't use a slow cooker for one potato darling. Also, it's called slow cooker bc it SLOW COOKS🙄😉
Are you kidding me! that sweet potato pie looks amazing! also you are glowing! Everything about this video screams your ready to be a mom. love watching your videos
Best place to buy candles is home goods! So cheap. And the best burning ones are the sand and fog ones bec they burn all the way around the container
& they have so many soy or coconut wax ones 🥰
Sam!! You need to get one of the candle warmer lamp things hahah it melts the candles and still looks cute like a little lamp! They have them at target, Amazon, probably Walmart too! They have so many cute aesthetically pleasing ones 😂❤
I’m so proud of you!!!🥹🥹 been watching u for years and it’s crazy the watch where u have come and we are in a similar season in life and it’s cutie to compare the great things happening!!!❤
I love the that white sweater you had on with the high pony!! You are radiant ✨