I’ve followed you for a long time. Right when you were about to get married, you were super blonde , wore more makeup than you do now & I loved you then but I love this version too! I feel like you just just more down to earth, having children keeps you more low maintenance w/appearance and you seem healthy/happy inside and out. You’ve been fun to follow in each phase of your life 🩷
I don’t mean for this to sound weird but this is the closest I’ve ever felt to you…I am enjoying this version of you ❤ I have been watching you for years, watched your old channel and your vlog channel, and I feel the changes you have made since becoming a mother are commendable and I can really relate. I can relate to so much of what you talked about in this video - I have 2 boys, close in age to yours. Sending positivity and love your way, you got this girl! Xoxo
I've been following you for many years. You have blossomed into such a wise woman. I love your approach to work. It sounds like you really took inventory and removed all the noise and things that weren't serving you and your family. I think that takes a lot of courage and self-awareness! 👏
A cozy little spot for inspiration and motivation is exactly what this new channel is for me! Thank for you still making videos!✨And I know the change has been God working in your heart and your life! 🤍
I’ve been following your content since the Michigan days. I’ve loved your channel then and I love it now. 💗 Your “rebrand” however has felt EXTREMELY relatable. I’ve really enjoyed the health and wellness content including exercise routines and grocery hauls/recipes. I’m a mama of 2 and also really love when you talk about mom life and the mom you envision to be! I’m totally on the same page as you. More focus on wellness and less on material items. Thank you for staying true to your passion. As a follower, it feels very genuine ❤
Thank you for sharing an honest view of a working mom and wanting to spend all your time with your kids, I relate so much to everything you said. It’s really hard when you’re in that fork in the road and deciding if you want to build this small business or keep it what it is and the guilt that comes along with both decisions. It’s so hard but I think you’re doing a great job and you guys are an inspiration to people like me!
I’ve watched your videos since before you were engaged! I absolutely love your mind set now about leading a simpler life and keeping the kids off the internet, and think it’s so refreshing compared to many out there! I’m glad to hear though you love making videos and that’s now going away!
Alex, this legit felt like a catch between old friends! 💕 I was sitting on the couch with my baby curled up in a blanket watching your video. It truly felt like I was sitting across listening to a friend talk about life lately 🫶🏻 Watching your journey since you and Michael got engaged to where you are now, I’m so proud of you and I pray God continues blessing you and your family 🙏🏻💕
I have watched you since your wedding and I was in high school. Now I’m also married with a daughter and have to say I have loved this new channel so much. I just feel like you seem relatable in a way I didn’t see for a few years in the middle. Nothing wrong with that! I just have loved the vibe of this new channel. 💗
Alex, I have watched you since middle school & now I'm a senior in college! I have loved seeing all the seasons in your life! Thank you for creating sweet content and for reminding us of the important things in life!
Love this! I feel like I'm on such a similar path, not a mom yet but in the past year I've grown so much closer to God and really simplified my life. Now spending time with family, in nature and focused on my genuine happiness I don't feel the need to buy luxury hand bags anymore, you're kind of inspiring me to sell them! I genuinely feel like the Lord called us both to be more intentional! Also when I turned 30 I really just realized what's important in life!
This video is so good for the soul!!! I feel like we all look at the luxe of creators and feel like we less then if we don’t have them so this is such a breath of fresh air!
Alex Ive been following you since your engaged days I found you then because I was also getting married around the same time. Loved your content through all of the phases in life and as a mom to 2 myself now I resonate even more with this version of you. I like how calm and living in the moment you are. I admire your growth as a mother. As a mother to another you are doing amazing and I'm so happy for you and Michael welcoming your 3rd baby soon. Congratulations 🎉
As a Mama who's way down the road from where you are currently, I can say without a doubt ,your approach to the shift you've taken in your career will create the life you feel most proud. At the end of the day I've been much more content with the humans I helped set forth into the world than the work/job I did to get us all there and I loved my job and felt it was a vocation. Also as a retired nurse....because the epidural didn't work once doesn't mean it can't work this time. Good luck and all the prayers for a healthy delivery and baby boy!
I’ve watched you for years now and it’s so sweet to see your growth! I can totally relate to your journey except for being a mom, but I’m looking forward to that stage of life whenever it happens for me. Stay in prayer and know that God has got you during birth and always ❤
I have followed you since the beginning and have loved seeing this version of you! So relatable and I can tell how at peace you are! So happy for you and your family!
You are 100% right to focus on your pelvic floor and mobility stretching! I had a c section with my first bc my baby wasn't in the right position to come out vaginally. With my second I had an easy VBAC. With my second pregnancy I focused a ton on prenatal mobility, stretching and worked alot on moves that get your baby primed to get in the right position to come vaginally. And it made a huge difference. My second came out in 3 pushes. There are tons of IG videos on prenatal stretching. I did 10-15 a day during pregnancy and i truly believe that was the difference between having a csection the first time around and an easy VBSC the second. You can do it!
You're being so honest in this video, especially when you said that your other channel was getting too big and you want to know who you talk to. I was so pleasantly surprised when i responded to one of your IG stories and you replied ❤❤
You and Michael are wise beyond your years. It can take so long to figure out what to prioritize in life and sometimes people end up with regrets as a result. We change and grow so much over a lifespan. We’re always changing! On a side note , I love your cardigan! Is it in your LTK?
Longtime viewer here Your videos are what hooked me and why I keep coming back. You are an inspiration!! Regarding your epidural experience, I had a similar experience where it didn't work for my first, but it DID work for my second! Praying for a smooth and amazing delivery!!
Loved connecting with you on this level 💛 been a follower since you and Michael were newlyweds! It's natural that you've changed in your priorities. I'm a mom of 2 boys, super excited for you guys welcoming a new member of your family 🥰 thanks for sharing your hopes for vbac and how you're preparing.
Hi Alex! I wanted to let me know that I love your new channel. I really resonate with the content. I also enjoy living a slower pace and laidback lifestyle. Holistic nutrition is also a passion of mine. I love how you focus on simple everyday stuff like cooking, health, causal fashion and family. It’s really relatable and I am inspired by it. ❤
I watched you right after you got married. I’ve evolved and so have you. And I’m excited. I lived for the old videos but I feel we are all on a journey. I’m happy to enjoy what you giving. ❤❤
Wow. Thank you for being so honest about everything! It’s great to see you do what you truly want because it makes you happy. I will be honest, I miss your vlogs and loved watching them but I totally understand why you wouldn’t want to do them anymore. I’m so happy for you for following your heart! ❤
As a long follower I'm not gonna lie at the beginning I felt sad and almost used cuz I was so used to being spoiled by your guys content but as time went on and I saw how horrible life online can be I totally understand your change. I'll continue to support as long as you guys post ❤
Love this new chapter for you. I’ve been a follower since your wedding days and I have always felt such a pull towards your content and personality. Love that you are listening to your inner voice and following your path. ❤
I’ve followed you for years, I miss your clothing hauls but I totally understand your mindset now and wanting to be more present for your family, I’d feel the same way❤️
Active duty military spouse here. We move every 2-4 years. Hands down one of the hardest things about being away from family is the childcare situation or if we ever needed a favor like car in the shop or you’re sick etc.
You really seem to just be in the sweet spot in the balance of life that you have. I know we don’t see everything, but you seem to be living out your words 🧡 loving this new channel and seeing God’s hand in your life 🧡🧡🧡
I’m right there with you when it comes to VBAC - I’m prepping to *hopefully* have one in January. I go back and forth a lot because in my specific situation my baby is breech and if she flips in time then I have a 30% success rate of VBAC. I love that you’re talking about it because I feel like a lot of women don’t.
I see so much depth to you, and it’s so beautiful and inspiring! It’s been a joy and blessing to see your journey all these years! I definitely hope to lean into this more for myself! God bless! 🤍
Girl you are speaking to me!!! For some reason in the beginning in 2024, I cold turkey deactivated all my social medias. I felt I was not being present, that’s the best way I could put it. It has been the best choice ever! I’ve bonded way more with my daughter and family. My career has excelled, and I have enjoyed new hobbies without the tick to post about them. I didn’t realize how much I enjoy my privacy. And when I meet up with a friend, we can actually chat about what’s going instead of “oh yeah, I saw that on instragram” Just my perspective! God bless your pregnancy, may everything go smoothly ❤️
My family moved down to Tampa for a job and because of the community here. We are very happy here and we are setting down roots. My Mom and her husband are in the process of prepping their house so they can sell and move here too.
I am a long time subscriber and have always enjoyed the content you put out. I started watching your videos before I had kids, and now I have 3 of my own. I love this simpler version and I feel like I have grown with you! ❤
Hi Alex! I've been watching you for a while, probably since 2015 or 2016. I love that you are getting closer to God and allowing Him to move you and your intentions! I'm Catholic too, and it's nice to have Catholic content creators! Thank you for sharing that part of your life, and about your journey as a mom. I think I told you when you were pregnant with Julian that I read Ina May Gaskin's book about birth and it was neat, and eating dates can be helpful. I enjoyed going to the chiropractor in the last trimester of my pregnancies, and also doing pregnancy massage a couple of weeks before my due date. I also enjoyed going through labor and delivery without medication so I could feel closer to the process, if that makes sense. I had an unplanned C-Section the first time, and then my 2nd and 3rd were VBACs. They were such healing experiences for me! But, certainly you have to do what's right for you in that time (medication wise)! I love so much that you are feeling much better in your own skin, and I think that comes from a growing relationship with Christ. ❤🥰 Sending love from Ohio❤
Hi Alex! Thank you for all your wisdom and sharing your stories. I too had an epidural not work and my husband and I are trying for baby #2, it can be really scary and I appreciate your perspective on mindset. I have been telling myself similar things too. It’s temporary the laboring and the amount that I love my son I swear I would birth him every Friday if it’s what I had to do! They are so so worth it! Women are so amazing!!! 💓 prayers for you and your family, you’ve got this!
I'm not a nurse but my first epidural did not work and I said I wasn't gonna get it with my second.. but then around 30 weeks getting closer to birth I decided I did want the epidural, and I had the most bliss experience ever. I cried tiers of joy, I loved every moment of the labor and delivery and was connected to the baby so much more during the whole process than my previous birth. wishing you a beautiful experience during birth!
So does this mean no Vlogmas? Say it isn't so! 😂 Maybe Michael could bend the rules and come back to vlogging just for December? Christmas content is so fun...gift lists, recipes, decorating. Again, just for December and then go back to the content you are now focused on. Just a thought.
I highly recommend doing prenatal yoga - it will help prepare you physically and emotionally. I did it with my first and the nurses at the hospital were very impressed that it was my first labor/delivery and I attribute it entirely to what I learned in those yoga classes
I have been a long time subscriber like before you and Michael got married and lived in Tennessee. This video is so relatable. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with your viewers. Prayers for a safe pregnancy 🤰
@AlexGarza my first labor and delivery was similar to yours, very traumatic, struggled with PPD for 6 months after until I called the doctor and told them what was going on. Second labor and delivery experience was SO GOOD. Had an induction and epidural just like my first and everything about the second labor and delivery was SO redeeming and empowering! Absolutely fantastic. Made me understand why some women love having babies. 😂 Just wanted to say every L&D is different and your third has the same opportunity to be amazing! You’ll do great!!
The book “Natural Hospital Birth” equipped me so well for baby #2, my first experience was awful so reading that book almost helped me heal with giving me a bunch of info. I took the course “boob school” for learning everything about breast feeding and it was awesome, I’ve been able to share a lot of knowledge with my friends too! No matter what happens, God knows how it was all planned to begin with and he has his hands on everything ❤️ praying for you, baby and your family!
I think as we get older as well we look at material things less important. I feel the same. I got rid of so much boujee things and love the more casual styles. You seem more laid back and natural. i love this new you🫶🫶
You should try a doula! She would be by your side at the hospital, coaching you through the entire thing. I’m so excited for you and your family growing. ❤
@@AlexandreaGarza2 Highly recommend a doula! At my last birth my husband and doula were key to getting me through my labor. They both played such different roles during my labor but I can tell you that I couldn't have done it without both of them there!
Love the chatty videos so much! I have been a fallower for a while and watched your beautiful family grow. So excited for baby boy. Had to share with you, I have 3 kiddos, 1st had with an epidural other 2 completely natural. 😬 I have to honestly say my 2nd and 3rd were better without it, though I did experience the pains of labor, it felt allot more natural and my body did what it was suppose to do. Also, my delivery was allot faster with baby #3. I know this is not tge same for every woman, but just wanted to share with you. Prayer is what got me through it all. God will be with you. Continue to lean on him.
I love what you said about a more simple life, totally agree! Also with kids and social media, it is such a different world today! You mentioned your house in Nashville being too big and overwhelming to keep up. We are in the process of building plans and that is my exact concern. Do you mind sharing the difference (size wise) with your Nashville house compared to your current one? I keep being pushed to go bigger and I’m nervous about it!
I just had a baby a few months back and my epidural failed as well. I think it’s not common for it to fail, but that sheer panic you feel when you’re expecting to get it and know you’re gonna have to do it without it is whew!
Hi Alex, I can totally relate where you mentioned it is harder for you to stay positive during pregnancy. We struggled for years to conceive, I am so so thankful that I am pregnant. It is mentally still challenging and I find it very overwhelming at times. I am going to do the Pain Free birth course, I have heard only wonderful things about it. 🥰
I had an epidural then two unmedicated births because of the previous trauma/injuries. I just needed that control aspect back and you can totally prepare for a “natural” birth-epidural or not-with mindset! That way if you got an epidural and it didn’t work then you wouldn’t panic you’d be prepared. Look up the accounts for Pain free birthing, Bridget Teyler Built to Birth and Christian hypnobirthing to fall asleep to. I referenced back a ton and had worship music playing in the delivery room.
That Prada bumbag was so well suited for your kick around Florida life. If you didn’t sell it I hope to see some pregnancy style with it later on. Thank you for all your videos over the years. Please release the travel vlogs again before kids. You guys were so cute back in the day
I have 3 kids. My 1st born was natural birth, 2nd one I took the epidural and it did not work for me, and my last baby I took it and it worked. I say take it bc every pregnancy is different. By the way, I love this new version of you. I see growth and a changed woman. As we get older, we are constantly evolving and changing, so that’s great! Keep it up mama! Miss the family a ton.
I had 2 failed epidurals. I have 4 kids. My 3rd was natural birth and my 4th was a c section. I found it pointless to ask and I just got into the mindset of … “ my body is meant for this, it’s going to hurt but it’s temporary.” I worked on focusing techniques.. covering my eyes with a towel. I told my husband if I start to lose it that I needed him to whisper into my ear to tell me I’m ok, to be still and breathe. It’s a matter of focusing on what you have to do rather than the pain. You know it’s going to hurt but .. the more you concentrate and listen to your body, the faster you can push the baby out. The craziest thing is your body is going to do it on its own. Just breathe.
For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Matthew 6:21 So proud of what the Lord has done through you and you’re sharing about it. ❤ keep shining His light 🤍
With both of my births I had an epidural and they both failed unfortunately. Not sure how common it is. Praying for a quick and easy birth and recovery for you, Alex! Love all of your videos!
Great video! I have the same sentiments as you as far as gender. I have three girls and wouldn’t know what to do if I had a boy! I did have an epidural for all three and it was the best decision I ever made for myself. I was relaxed and able to concentrate on pushing and being present when they were born. Maybe they gave you the epidural too late in the process or the strength was not enough for you? You can try discussing with your doctor to get more info and their input. Anyway, congrats on the pregnancy..so very exciting!
I used the Positive Birth Company for a birth course- it was reasonably priced and it’s all videos to listen to. Definitely talks about what is happening in your body and has made me feel confident that I know what is happening. It is focused on unmedicated birth route but either way it could be helpful tools through labor
I did a hypnobirthing course before I had my daughter and it helped my mindset SOOO MUCH!!! It helped me stay positive and work through the contractions! Couldn’t recommend it more!
I’ve followed you for a long time. Right when you were about to get married, you were super blonde , wore more makeup than you do now & I loved you then but I love this version too! I feel like you just just more down to earth, having children keeps you more low maintenance w/appearance and you seem healthy/happy inside and out. You’ve been fun to follow in each phase of your life 🩷
I don’t mean for this to sound weird but this is the closest I’ve ever felt to you…I am enjoying this version of you ❤
I have been watching you for years, watched your old channel and your vlog channel, and I feel the changes you have made since becoming a mother are commendable and I can really relate. I can relate to so much of what you talked about in this video - I have 2 boys, close in age to yours.
Sending positivity and love your way, you got this girl! Xoxo
I never comment, BUT I just had to say-I absolutely love and connect with this version of you, Alex 😊 - from a longtime viewer.
I've been following you for many years. You have blossomed into such a wise woman. I love your approach to work. It sounds like you really took inventory and removed all the noise and things that weren't serving you and your family. I think that takes a lot of courage and self-awareness! 👏
A cozy little spot for inspiration and motivation is exactly what this new channel is for me! Thank for you still making videos!✨And I know the change has been God working in your heart and your life! 🤍
Thank you! Appreciate you
I’ve been following your content since the Michigan days. I’ve loved your channel then and I love it now. 💗
Your “rebrand” however has felt EXTREMELY relatable. I’ve really enjoyed the health and wellness content including exercise routines and grocery hauls/recipes. I’m a mama of 2 and also really love when you talk about mom life and the mom you envision to be! I’m totally on the same page as you. More focus on wellness and less on material items. Thank you for staying true to your passion. As a follower, it feels very genuine ❤
Please still do the gift guides for Xmas! I loved when Michael did his too- gave me ideas for my husband.
I just want to echo every other comment here. I am a long long time viewer and this version of you is SO refreshing! You seem so healthy and happy!
As a supporter since before Julian was born you have grown so much!! I have always loved your content but this new era I’m loving so much ❤
Thank you for sharing an honest view of a working mom and wanting to spend all your time with your kids, I relate so much to everything you said. It’s really hard when you’re in that fork in the road and deciding if you want to build this small business or keep it what it is and the guilt that comes along with both decisions. It’s so hard but I think you’re doing a great job and you guys are an inspiration to people like me!
It is a hard decision for sure. Thank you for watching!
So proud of how far you’ve come. You seem so much more humble and relatable. I love that your kids truly come first.
I've followed you since your wedding series and feel like I've evolved and grown alongside you. This is so refreshing and relatable!
I’ve watched your videos since before you were engaged! I absolutely love your mind set now about leading a simpler life and keeping the kids off the internet, and think it’s so refreshing compared to many out there! I’m glad to hear though you love making videos and that’s now going away!
Alex, this legit felt like a catch between old friends! 💕 I was sitting on the couch with my baby curled up in a blanket watching your video. It truly felt like I was sitting across listening to a friend talk about life lately 🫶🏻
Watching your journey since you and Michael got engaged to where you are now, I’m so proud of you and I pray God continues blessing you and your family 🙏🏻💕
The name part. That is so beautiful. I love that you say “uncovered” it. What a beautiful way to honor his little spirit.
how is frankie, did she quit socials?
Hoping she comes back to socials soon!
I was going to ask the same
I wanted to know the same! I LOVE following her and just her whole vibe. ❤
Yes i was wondering the same.
Her IG states that she is on a break.
I have watched you since your wedding and I was in high school. Now I’m also married with a daughter and have to say I have loved this new channel so much. I just feel like you seem relatable in a way I didn’t see for a few years in the middle. Nothing wrong with that! I just have loved the vibe of this new channel. 💗
Thank you! ❤️
Alex, I have watched you since middle school & now I'm a senior in college! I have loved seeing all the seasons in your life! Thank you for creating sweet content and for reminding us of the important things in life!
Love this! I feel like I'm on such a similar path, not a mom yet but in the past year I've grown so much closer to God and really simplified my life. Now spending time with family, in nature and focused on my genuine happiness I don't feel the need to buy luxury hand bags anymore, you're kind of inspiring me to sell them! I genuinely feel like the Lord called us both to be more intentional! Also when I turned 30 I really just realized what's important in life!
This video is so good for the soul!!! I feel like we all look at the luxe of creators and feel like we less then if we don’t have them so this is such a breath of fresh air!
I am proud of you. Being self reflective and pairing down shows growth.
So proud of you Alex. You are a very intentional mom with Julian and Rocco. You have always been a learner and a giver of that knowledge. Love you 🥰 ❤
Alex Ive been following you since your engaged days I found you then because I was also getting married around the same time. Loved your content through all of the phases in life and as a mom to 2 myself now I resonate even more with this version of you. I like how calm and living in the moment you are. I admire your growth as a mother. As a mother to another you are doing amazing and I'm so happy for you and Michael welcoming your 3rd baby soon. Congratulations 🎉
Thank you Steffany!
As a Mama who's way down the road from where you are currently, I can say without a doubt ,your approach to the shift you've taken in your career will create the life you feel most proud. At the end of the day I've been much more content with the humans I helped set forth into the world than the work/job I did to get us all there and I loved my job and felt it was a vocation. Also as a retired nurse....because the epidural didn't work once doesn't mean it can't work this time. Good luck and all the prayers for a healthy delivery and baby boy!
I’ve watched you for years now and it’s so sweet to see your growth! I can totally relate to your journey except for being a mom, but I’m looking forward to that stage of life whenever it happens for me. Stay in prayer and know that God has got you during birth and always ❤
I have followed you since the beginning and have loved seeing this version of you! So relatable and I can tell how at peace you are! So happy for you and your family!
You are 100% right to focus on your pelvic floor and mobility stretching! I had a c section with my first bc my baby wasn't in the right position to come out vaginally. With my second I had an easy VBAC. With my second pregnancy I focused a ton on prenatal mobility, stretching and worked alot on moves that get your baby primed to get in the right position to come vaginally. And it made a huge difference. My second came out in 3 pushes. There are tons of IG videos on prenatal stretching. I did 10-15 a day during pregnancy and i truly believe that was the difference between having a csection the first time around and an easy VBSC the second. You can do it!
Oh this is so encouraging to hear! I’ll keep at it. Thank you!
You're being so honest in this video, especially when you said that your other channel was getting too big and you want to know who you talk to.
I was so pleasantly surprised when i responded to one of your IG stories and you replied ❤❤
Thank you! I try to spend time daily in my DMs ❤️
I've been watching since the wedding planning days! Honestly finding you more relatable lately than ever before!
You and Michael are wise beyond your years. It can take so long to figure out what to prioritize in life and sometimes people end up with regrets as a result. We change and grow so much over a lifespan. We’re always changing! On a side note , I love your cardigan! Is it in your LTK?
Wow this was such a sweet and genuine video! I loved it Alex!!! Thanks for sharing and for being so vulnerable!! I never liked you more!!! 💗💗💗💗💗💗💗
Alex I have loved watching your content through the years & all life’s changes. You are the “best” of the best!❤️
Wow, thank you!
Longtime viewer here Your videos are what hooked me and why I keep coming back. You are an inspiration!! Regarding your epidural experience, I had a similar experience where it didn't work for my first, but it DID work for my second! Praying for a smooth and amazing delivery!!
Loved connecting with you on this level 💛 been a follower since you and Michael were newlyweds! It's natural that you've changed in your priorities. I'm a mom of 2 boys, super excited for you guys welcoming a new member of your family 🥰 thanks for sharing your hopes for vbac and how you're preparing.
Hi Alex! I wanted to let me know that I love your new channel. I really resonate with the content. I also enjoy living a slower pace and laidback lifestyle. Holistic nutrition is also a passion of mine. I love how you focus on simple everyday stuff like cooking, health, causal fashion and family. It’s really relatable and I am inspired by it. ❤
I had a successful VBA2C. All I can say is relaxation is key to get to your end goal. Keep doing what you’re doing. You’re doing amazing mama!💗
I watched you right after you got married. I’ve evolved and so have you. And I’m excited. I lived for the old videos but I feel we are all on a journey. I’m happy to enjoy what you giving. ❤❤
Wow. Thank you for being so honest about everything! It’s great to see you do what you truly want because it makes you happy. I will be honest, I miss your vlogs and loved watching them but I totally understand why you wouldn’t want to do them anymore. I’m so happy for you for following your heart! ❤
Love this Q&A!! I totally understand and respect the privacy thing when it comes to your children. It’s a scary world out there! ❤
I've noticed the change and I'm here for it! It feels like you're much more relaxed and right we're you belong ❤
Have loved your content for years and years, since you got married! I love this phase of your content too
I miss Frankie so much. I hope she's found peace and joy 🙏
As a long follower I'm not gonna lie at the beginning I felt sad and almost used cuz I was so used to being spoiled by your guys content but as time went on and I saw how horrible life online can be I totally understand your change. I'll continue to support as long as you guys post ❤
Love this new chapter for you. I’ve been a follower since your wedding days and I have always felt such a pull towards your content and personality. Love that you are listening to your inner voice and following your path. ❤
Thank you so much!!
I’ve followed you for years, I miss your clothing hauls but I totally understand your mindset now and wanting to be more present for your family, I’d feel the same way❤️
Active duty military spouse here. We move every 2-4 years. Hands down one of the hardest things about being away from family is the childcare situation or if we ever needed a favor like car in the shop or you’re sick etc.
You really seem to just be in the sweet spot in the balance of life that you have. I know we don’t see everything, but you seem to be living out your words 🧡 loving this new channel and seeing God’s hand in your life 🧡🧡🧡
I’m right there with you when it comes to VBAC - I’m prepping to *hopefully* have one in January. I go back and forth a lot because in my specific situation my baby is breech and if she flips in time then I have a 30% success rate of VBAC. I love that you’re talking about it because I feel like a lot of women don’t.
Your house takes my breath away every time I see it. It’s so stunning.
Wow thank you!
I see so much depth to you, and it’s so beautiful and inspiring! It’s been a joy and blessing to see your journey all these years! I definitely hope to lean into this more for myself! God bless! 🤍
Really love this video. I feel like this explains my version of motherhood so well, and the transition as you become mom. Thanks Alex!
I love to hear you talk more about your walk in your faith! ✨
Girl you are speaking to me!!! For some reason in the beginning in 2024, I cold turkey deactivated all my social medias.
I felt I was not being present, that’s the best way I could put it.
It has been the best choice ever! I’ve bonded way more with my daughter and family. My career has excelled, and I have enjoyed new hobbies without the tick to post about them. I didn’t realize how much I enjoy my privacy. And when I meet up with a friend, we can actually chat about what’s going instead of “oh yeah, I saw that on instragram”
Just my perspective!
God bless your pregnancy, may everything go smoothly ❤️
My family moved down to Tampa for a job and because of the community here. We are very happy here and we are setting down roots. My Mom and her husband are in the process of prepping their house so they can sell and move here too.
Been here since the first and had my first two littles around the same time as you! I’ve loved watching you grow into this new chapter.
I am a long time subscriber and have always enjoyed the content you put out. I started watching your videos before I had kids, and now I have 3 of my own. I love this simpler version and I feel like I have grown with you! ❤
Hi Alex! I've been watching you for a while, probably since 2015 or 2016. I love that you are getting closer to God and allowing Him to move you and your intentions! I'm Catholic too, and it's nice to have Catholic content creators! Thank you for sharing that part of your life, and about your journey as a mom. I think I told you when you were pregnant with Julian that I read Ina May Gaskin's book about birth and it was neat, and eating dates can be helpful. I enjoyed going to the chiropractor in the last trimester of my pregnancies, and also doing pregnancy massage a couple of weeks before my due date. I also enjoyed going through labor and delivery without medication so I could feel closer to the process, if that makes sense. I had an unplanned C-Section the first time, and then my 2nd and 3rd were VBACs. They were such healing experiences for me! But, certainly you have to do what's right for you in that time (medication wise)! I love so much that you are feeling much better in your own skin, and I think that comes from a growing relationship with Christ. ❤🥰 Sending love from Ohio❤
AWESOME VIDEO!!! So happy the REAL YOU is back!!! Bravo sister!! Can’t wait to follow you on this journey!❤️
Amazing video Alex! Love these long form chatty videos !
What a great video always enjoy the Q and A. You’ve made my week.
Aw thank you! Happy you enjoyed
Hi Alex! Thank you for all your wisdom and sharing your stories. I too had an epidural not work and my husband and I are trying for baby #2, it can be really scary and I appreciate your perspective on mindset. I have been telling myself similar things too. It’s temporary the laboring and the amount that I love my son I swear I would birth him every Friday if it’s what I had to do! They are so so worth it! Women are so amazing!!! 💓 prayers for you and your family, you’ve got this!
Loved “catching up” and listening! Prayers to you and new baby and your family
I'm not a nurse but my first epidural did not work and I said I wasn't gonna get it with my second.. but then around 30 weeks getting closer to birth I decided I did want the epidural, and I had the most bliss experience ever. I cried tiers of joy, I loved every moment of the labor and delivery and was connected to the baby so much more during the whole process than my previous birth. wishing you a beautiful experience during birth!
Love everything you do!! I've always looked forward to your videos over the years!
So does this mean no Vlogmas? Say it isn't so! 😂 Maybe Michael could bend the rules and come back to vlogging just for December? Christmas content is so fun...gift lists, recipes, decorating. Again, just for December and then go back to the content you are now focused on. Just a thought.
Definitely miss vlogmas!!!
I highly recommend doing prenatal yoga - it will help prepare you physically and emotionally. I did it with my first and the nurses at the hospital were very impressed that it was my first labor/delivery and I attribute it entirely to what I learned in those yoga classes
I have been a long time subscriber like before you and Michael got married and lived in Tennessee. This video is so relatable. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with your viewers. Prayers for a safe pregnancy 🤰
@AlexGarza my first labor and delivery was similar to yours, very traumatic, struggled with PPD for 6 months after until I called the doctor and told them what was going on. Second labor and delivery experience was SO GOOD. Had an induction and epidural just like my first and everything about the second labor and delivery was SO redeeming and empowering! Absolutely fantastic. Made me understand why some women love having babies. 😂 Just wanted to say every L&D is different and your third has the same opportunity to be amazing! You’ll do great!!
The book “Natural Hospital Birth” equipped me so well for baby #2, my first experience was awful so reading that book almost helped me heal with giving me a bunch of info. I took the course “boob school” for learning everything about breast feeding and it was awesome, I’ve been able to share a lot of knowledge with my friends too! No matter what happens, God knows how it was all planned to begin with and he has his hands on everything ❤️ praying for you, baby and your family!
I think as we get older as well we look at material things less important. I feel the same. I got rid of so much boujee things and love the more casual styles. You seem more laid back and natural. i love this new you🫶🫶
Loving this new content.❤ you’re a role model to me and I really look up to you!
Thank you!
You should try a doula! She would be by your side at the hospital, coaching you through the entire thing. I’m so excited for you and your family growing. ❤
I was considering it but then I didn’t know if I wanted someone else in the room besides my husband?
@@AlexandreaGarza2 Highly recommend a doula! At my last birth my husband and doula were key to getting me through my labor. They both played such different roles during my labor but I can tell you that I couldn't have done it without both of them there!
Love the chatty videos so much!
I have been a fallower for a while and watched your beautiful family grow. So excited for baby boy.
Had to share with you, I have 3 kiddos, 1st had with an epidural other 2 completely natural. 😬 I have to honestly say my 2nd and 3rd were better without it, though I did experience the pains of labor, it felt allot more natural and my body did what it was suppose to do. Also, my delivery was allot faster with baby #3. I know this is not tge same for every woman, but just wanted to share with you.
Prayer is what got me through it all.
God will be with you.
Continue to lean on him.
That is so good to hear, thank you for sharing!
Getting a doula makes a huge difference! I've had one for all 4 births, and they're amazing.
I love what you said about a more simple life, totally agree! Also with kids and social media, it is such a different world today!
You mentioned your house in Nashville being too big and overwhelming to keep up. We are in the process of building plans and that is my exact concern. Do you mind sharing the difference (size wise) with your Nashville house compared to your current one? I keep being pushed to go bigger and I’m nervous about it!
You guys had the best vlogmas I will always miss it but love how much you guys have grown individually, as a couple, and as parents. 🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍
I completely agree with your decision to not show your children online. I hope others follow 💙
Really loving this new content! 🤍
Glad you enjoy it! Thank you
Been following you for years, on your main channel, vlog channel and your new channel. Love the new version of you. :)
I just had a baby a few months back and my epidural failed as well. I think it’s not common for it to fail, but that sheer panic you feel when you’re expecting to get it and know you’re gonna have to do it without it is whew!
Hi Alex, I can totally relate where you mentioned it is harder for you to stay positive during pregnancy. We struggled for years to conceive, I am so so thankful that I am pregnant. It is mentally still challenging and I find it very overwhelming at times. I am going to do the Pain Free birth course, I have heard only wonderful things about it. 🥰
Alex I’ve been watching you and Michael for years. You seem very calm.
Great video Alex!!! Love this content (subscriber since 2013!!)
I had an epidural then two unmedicated births because of the previous trauma/injuries. I just needed that control aspect back and you can totally prepare for a “natural” birth-epidural or not-with mindset! That way if you got an epidural and it didn’t work then you wouldn’t panic you’d be prepared.
Look up the accounts for Pain free birthing, Bridget Teyler Built to Birth and Christian hypnobirthing to fall asleep to. I referenced back a ton and had worship music playing in the delivery room.
That Prada bumbag was so well suited for your kick around Florida life. If you didn’t sell it I hope to see some pregnancy style with it later on. Thank you for all your videos over the years. Please release the travel vlogs again before kids. You guys were so cute back in the day
Haha that is one that I have actually kept and used a lot! Very minimal but practical
Alex I love this so much!!! ❤❤❤❤
I have 3 kids. My 1st born was natural birth, 2nd one I took the epidural and it did not work for me, and my last baby I took it and it worked. I say take it bc every pregnancy is different.
By the way, I love this new version of you. I see growth and a changed woman. As we get older, we are constantly evolving and changing, so that’s great! Keep it up mama! Miss the family a ton.
10/10 a hypnobirthing class! There are definitely faith based hypnobirthing classes and maybe that would be a good fit for you.
I had 2 failed epidurals. I have 4 kids. My 3rd was natural birth and my 4th was a c section. I found it pointless to ask and I just got into the mindset of … “ my body is meant for this, it’s going to hurt but it’s temporary.” I worked on focusing techniques.. covering my eyes with a towel. I told my husband if I start to lose it that I needed him to whisper into my ear to tell me I’m ok, to be still and breathe. It’s a matter of focusing on what you have to do rather than the pain. You know it’s going to hurt but .. the more you concentrate and listen to your body, the faster you can push the baby out. The craziest thing is your body is going to do it on its own. Just breathe.
The positive birth company is an amazing course! Hypnobirthing + science based. Highly recommend x
For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Matthew 6:21
So proud of what the Lord has done through you and you’re sharing about it. ❤ keep shining His light 🤍
Please please do gift guides this year! I have watched you for years and love what you (and Michael) recommend! Much love from NJ! ❤
The Christian Hypnobirthing app was so helpful for me during my second birth. It really prepared me mentally and kept me strong throughout labor.
With both of my births I had an epidural and they both failed unfortunately. Not sure how common it is. Praying for a quick and easy birth and recovery for you, Alex! Love all of your videos!
I enjoyed your content before & I enjoy the content now ❤ also, love your mindset especially with how your teaching the kiddos 🙏🏽
Thank you so much!!
Congratulations, You have a blessed life thur your decisions. Love hearing your family choices. So admirable ❤
Great video! I have the same sentiments as you as far as gender. I have three girls and wouldn’t know what to do if I had a boy! I did have an epidural for all three and it was the best decision I ever made for myself. I was relaxed and able to concentrate on pushing and being present when they were born. Maybe they gave you the epidural too late in the process or the strength was not enough for you? You can try discussing with your doctor to get more info and their input. Anyway, congrats on the pregnancy..so very exciting!
I used the Positive Birth Company for a birth course- it was reasonably priced and it’s all videos to listen to. Definitely talks about what is happening in your body and has made me feel confident that I know what is happening. It is focused on unmedicated birth route but either way it could be helpful tools through labor
I just want to reiterate others comments - PLEASE STILL DO GIFT GUIDES!!! they are my favourite! you're the best ◡̈
I did a hypnobirthing course before I had my daughter and it helped my mindset SOOO MUCH!!! It helped me stay positive and work through the contractions! Couldn’t recommend it more!