I wish I had that kind of flexibility in my career!! This is not a job, Meg!!! It’s an unemployed person filming their lives. Needing a break from a break!!!! Wait until she has to show up for an actual human!!
@@paulafamularo5001 ah yes, filming and editing videos is not a job. Emailing with brands is not a job. making and selling merch is not a job. Go tell that to advertisers, people who shoot music videos, and other short form creatives. What a rude thing to say.
@@helloimyamsI think maybe she communicated this in the wrong way, but maybe she is referring to a lot of influencers make comments saying“it’s overwhelming.” Some people may take offense to that when they make way less than influencers and have to show up and meet deadlines everyday. Influencers aren’t obligated to do vlogmas and I can see how editing and pushing content could be tedious; however, it’s one month out of the year. Every job has its hardships, but most people have to show up and endure those things. I love her videos but I don’t think it’s a secret that’s she undisciplined in almost every area of her life. She acts very childlike. There’s nothing wrong with that. It’s just her personality. I do see how some people can view her indecisiveness as a negative trait. I’m not judging we all have our downfalls. Again, I enjoy her content, but I do understand people’s opinion. Two truths can exist at the same time. I definitely want her to put her health first and do what’s best for her, but I also understand how those statements can be insensitive to working class people.
Hi again lol. I think you're either a teenager? Or you're an unhappy person who probably feels a little stuck in life right now. If that's not the case, then sorry, but whatever is causing you to troll and write rude, uneducated, unempathetic comments on the Internet.... You should probably look inward a little 😬
Vlogs do not need to be heavily edited, we dont need fancy transitions or "asthetic" shots. Just you, whatever youre doing is fine! Vlogs were supposed to be the non stressful content, i dont know when that changed. It should feel like we are on facetime with ya, just hanging out! You have one of the most positive follow sections i have seen, take advantage girl! We love ya! 💛
Sam. Let me speak for your OG’s. fuck what everyone else says . Miss days, post short vids, cut editing , WE LOVE YOU JUST THE SAME. you could go MIA for a year, and we would still be just as intrigued and entertained. At this point, we love you for YOU. And believe it or not … we learn from you when you take breaks. It shows us that even our favourite TH-camr is HUMAN. And again , we will be here even years later, posting or not . Your breaks etc. teach me lessons about life. So again… fuck anyone else who pressures you. You have the real ones FOREVER ❤️
Sam please please listen when I say this DO NOT BE quite when baby boy is sleeping trust me! Let him have noise while he is sleeping!! You will be so thankful when he’s a little older and you need to deep clean or have guest over while he’s down for nap
I tried to not be quiet with mine because everyone told me to but my babies literally would ONLY sleep in quiet / white noise areas. Any noise that was loud would wake them up even with me being “loud” from the start I gave up after a month because I was so sleep deprived I needed them to sleep even if that meant them being in quiet lol
My friend (who is very loud) takes baby with her EVERYWHERE, even though grandparents are available, and I swear it has helped baby be able to fall asleep in any atmosphere.
Girl do laundry while he sleeps! Play loud music while you're pregnant the louder things are while you're pregnant the more sound he will sleep when things are loud when he's born! I wish I would have known this with my first baby but I didn't learn it till my 2nd
Yes definitely agree! Do loud things while he is taking naps during the day and at night keep it quiet and dark so he can differentiate between night and day
Girl… Please don’t stress yourself out with vlogmas… I thought of an idea maybe you can consider? Maybe posting once a week and it’s a weekly vlogmas vlog… that way we get to see your beautiful face… But it’s also easier on you.
I'm currently pregnant with our 3rd baby and pleeeaaasssseeeeeeee take your body's signs seriously. Making a baby is damn hard!! Your community here will care more about your health than vlogmas!! You will absolutely be supported!! But I understand vlogmas is a tradition and it might be sad to slow down/not do it. You got this, home stretch!! Congrats mom 🎉❤
Congratulations 🎉🎉. I just had a miscarriage with my third so hearing about other pregnancies make me super happy tbh. It's odd I thought I was done and then found out I was pregnant and then now I'm not but, it's like it was for a reason ❤❤❤.
@@paulafamularo5001 Well sure! But her needing to make a living shouldn't negate any positive or fond feelings the creator has towards Vlogmas. Additionally, one could say that she is approaching one of THE most expensive seasons of life, parenting. Birth in the US, if everything goes smooth, is usually around 40k-50k. Not to mention that not all insurance plans are made equal. For the next 18+ years she'll be paying thousands and thousands of dollars toward her child, each year. Not that anyone needs to justify making a living, but all this to say that it makes sense vlogmas gives her income, which may in turn fuel her doing it... but it's her job. People can do their jobs because they love what they do OR they can do a job because it pays bills. Both are valid, both can be true at the same time! Neither are wrong 😊
@@paulafamularo5001 Well sure! But just because she makes money off of vlogmas doesn't negate any positive feelings she might have towards vlogmas! Additionally, some might say she's going into ONE of THE most expensive seasons of life, parenting. Prenatal care is thousands of dollars, if there are no complications. Giving birth in the US, if every goes smooth, is 40k-60k. And not all insurance plans are made equal here! She will also be paying thousands and thousands of dollars every year, for the next 18+ years to raise her child. All this to say, obviously this is her job, incomes are necessary. People can love what they do and that's why they do their job, OR people can work to pay bills. Both can be true. Neither option is wrong 😊
@paulafamularo5001 Well sure! But just because she makes money off of vlogmas doesn't negate any positive feelings she might have towards vlogmas! Additionally, some might say she's going into ONE of THE most expensive seasons of life, parenting. Prenatal care is thousands of dollars, if there are no complications. Giving birth in the US, if every goes smooth, is 40k-60k. And not all insurance plans are made equal here! She will also be paying thousands and thousands of dollars every year, for the next 18+ years to raise her child. All this to say, obviously this is her job, incomes are necessary. People can love what they do and that's why they do their job, OR people can work to pay bills. Both can be true. Neither option is wrong 😊
@@charkatrokjust don’t watch her videos if you can’t be positive. You should have more important things to do than judge and look down at people. I would hope so for your sake
@charkatrok bro chill. Yes going on vacation is easier than filming, editing, and putting out a video every single day. Your common sense might be a lost cause tho
i think a good alternative for next year if it makes you sad to not do anything at all is 12 days of christmas! some creators split it up between november and december so it’s not stressful to get 12 videos out in a row!! love your videos!!❤️
You should wash yours and Gerald's t-shirts and your nursing bras in baby boys laundry detergent as well! Anything his skin is going to come in contact with for at least the first month
🧶 Crochet tip: save 1 of each yarn label, punch a hole in each end, then place it on a notecard ring and tie a piece of the yarn to it. That way you have a physical record of the types and colors you used, which comes in handy when purchasing more and remembering care instructions and such. So excited for your growing family and the blanket is going to be a family heirloom!
If you see this Sam, please don’t overlook your body’s clues. You don’t want to be preeclamptic. My 1st pregnancy I was on strict bed rest (showers seated) for 5 MONTHS! It was awful. I was able to get to 37 weeks before induction. Be sure to stay hydrated and REST - lay on your left side and keep feet up. ❤ thinking of you and little nugget!! ❤
SAMMM!!! i’m ngl i was kinda scared we wouldn’t see u this vlogmas!! sending u so much love and joy for the coming holidays for u and ur amazing family!! much love, claud 💗💗
The fact that you’re even ATTEMPTING vlogmas this year is so sweet and selfless of you! We all adore you and don’t want you to push yourself, especially with little boy on the way, so have fun with it and don’t feel pressured to make content. Happy vlogmas! ❤ We’ve come a long way since Wisconsin and the cow print bedding ❤❤
Babies can flip right up until they are about to be born. My daughter (she's almost 17 now) was breach. I was literally laying in there waiting for the anesthesiologist to come in and get me ready for the c-section and the dr came in and said to me, "I don't want to be that dr, and since this is your first baby, I want to check positioning." He did a last minute ultrasound and sent us home because she flipped. It definitely should have let us know about her personality. 😆 I had her a week later.
I crocheted my daughters baby blanky and she was walking around wearing it as a shawl earlier as I was working on her soon to be sisters baby blanky. Crocheting has been such a relaxing escape for me through both pregnancies and in everyday life too. 🩷💜🩵
I saw another comment talking about this but absolutely do not bring your baby home to a quiet house.I know that seems like the right thing to do and you can do whatever you want to do because you are his mama. But personally, I am so glad that I had music going and we were talking full volume and I cleaned around while he was sleeping because he ended up sleeping through everything and anything. If he can only sleep through quiet, you are going to have the hardest time.
Girl we just want you to be happy & not stressed. Just to see you for even 5 minutes every few days is enough for your true followers ❤️ please try not to stress love.
Do laundry when the baby is asleep. Best thing you can do is not creating a super quiet environment when they sleep or else you'll be waking them up constantly during nap time, or you'll have a hard time getting them to bed otherwise. Just a mom to mom tip 😊
Just a suggestion, but you could always do some vlogmas videos on shorts instead! ❤️💚 I’ve watched vlogmas every year and if you’re not up for it, we totally understand, making babies is hard work! 🫶🏽 We love and appreciate you no matter what you do or don’t do! Just wishing you and your lil family happy holidays! 💚❤️🤍
Absolutely NO pressure on vlogmas uploads. You're growing a human inside of you! If you need time or just have days where it's not feasible, no worries
Pleaaase I join many other OG’s when I say this. Make your health the priority! We will love and support you no matter what! Short or long videos… edited or untouched! We love you for you and will appreciate whatever content you feel up to giving us!❤❤❤
Oh girl, that acid reflux is no friggin joke, and feeling like pregnancy goes by fast but also lasts nine years is so incredibly real. Watching you on your bed crocheting is like watching myself pregnant with both my daughters, Crochet, pop a tums, crochet, throwup LOL. Brings me back! I miss being pregnant, because despite remembering how hard it was, I forget just how hard it was.. if that makes sense haha. You're doing amazing, not done the video yet, but I'm so happy for you, baby boy is so lucky to have you as his mama. (Edit: First daughter was breech, never flipped, stubborn from day one, I'm so glad that you are okay with either birth method, because at the end of the day, as long as they get here safe and healthy, thats all that matters.
I told my husband how sad this Christmas would be without Vlogmas this morning but I’m so happy to see you! Take it easy this Christmas and look after yourself and your little boy 💕
Your health and baby's health is much more important then vlogmas! We're going to be here for whatever girl! Taking care of yourself is number one priority! The internet will still be here❤❤
sam i starting watching you 4 years ago during your first vlogmas you are my top favorite youtuber and keep me going you bettering yourself gave me the confidence to start bettering myself im so excited what the future brings i will forever thank you❤
Your hands getting cold could be a nerve getting pinched in your cervical spine due to the position of your head when looking down while crocheting. I'm currently experiencing pins n needles in my hands while crocheting because of my cervical spine. I've been seeing a chiropractor which helps. Also I just started crocheting and discovered mosaic crochet, I'm obsessed.
I’v never commented on videos but I just really wanted to say if you need a break for a couple of months then girl go take that break your health is so much more important . I wish you a safe delivery and pregnancy.❤️
I’m so happy to see this vlogmas, I have binged all your vlogmas’s going back to 2020 and I totally understand that you are tired. I would be tired if I were you and it’s okay to take a break when you need one! Your fans all love and support you and we understand some of the struggles you have and are going through. Please take care of yourself and your little one this season!
I’m 6 weeks postpartum & I had high blood pressure during pregnancy. Absolutely do whatever you need to manage stress and anxiety. There’s so much out of your control, just do what you can until you meet your baby boy. You got this! I’ll be praying for you guys.
Sam we appreciate whatever you could give us. You’re growing a human and that’s already a huge job. Been watching for so many years. Love to see this new chapter your entering💙💙💙
Sam PLEASE just enjoy yourself! Vlogmas is a lot and you are in the final trimester of your pregnancy during such a cozy time of year. Take a step back and enjoy yourself the best you can! You do not want to look back and have regrets. No one will judge you for enjoying your holidays, taking care of you and baby, and soaking in the trip with your mom just you and her before baby. I know she has had a hard time too lately. You deserve it, please don't over do it! Have a safe flight!
Samatha don’t stress over vlogmas don’t do it on an everyday thing you have to have ready to go. Your health and little man’s is more important than anything else. You don’t want any regrets or pressure at this time of your pregnancy. Next year maybe you’ll be ready and all your fans want you to do the best for you and baby. Im so excited that Mama Kelly is coming. I’ve really missed her and the two of you together. Stress free is the word of the day. Love ya 😊❤
Sam if vlogmas happens it happens if it don’t it don’t! The ones of us who love you and have been here forever we still will love you! You could literally post one video during Christmas time and I would still be excited to watch it! You do what’s best for you! The OGs will still be here and watch whatever! ❤
Soooo nice to see your smiling face again, even though you probably don't feel like it, missed you! I'm pretty sure I'm not alone in saying you and the baby come first, we'll still be here waiting patiently for you, when you feel like it! As someone who is chronically ill, you do learn that others have to come second, and some may go, but the best will still be there for you! ❤❤❤
This is so exciting. You, and baby’s health is most important. We don’t look at your channel as meeting vlog numbers. We are just here to support you, with whatever is happening in your life at that time. Best wishes for health and well-being to you all! ❤❤
So relatable, being pregnant was exhausting and now I have anemia and my son is 1. Also, I am the same I never used to be so clean but now that you care for something it is like your instincts kicking in. I have eveything spotless and clean everything with baby worthy laundry wash also. Cause your baby will be laying in your bed with you and on your clothes so it all matters
100% love the crochet content it’s so peaceful for me especially if I’m doing it as well. I love watching your vlogmas videos the intros with mama Kelly are my favorite. Your health and baby boys health are way more important. Take your time and do what you need to for you and your family.
Thrilled that you are doing ANY kind of Vlogmas! I had been preparing my heart for a no Vlogmas with Samantha Jo this year, so anything you give me will be loved and cherished! Keep growing that baby boy!! Enjoy your upcoming trip too, how fun!!!
SAM. You just made my whole month with this video! You do what’s best for you and your family always. Your ride or dies will ALWAYS be right here! WE LOVE YOU SO MUCH. ❤
Hello Samantha! I don't usually comment on videos, but i wanted to let you know that california king beds are actually more narrow but longer than a regular king. i had the same issue where i felt comforters weren't big enough and i found on amazon they have "oversized king" bedding and that has been perfect for our bed! its actually long enough to cover the sides of the bed! love your videos and getting to see you start your journey as great mom!
Girl you make me so genuinely happy watching your videos. Even if you post once a week I would be so proud of you. I’ve seen you work so hard for your channel and it is very motivating. Love you Sam!!! ❤️❤️❤️
Yessss!! Vlogmas 2024, grateful to be here for many of them x. Hoping for some new vlogmas merch 🤞🏻. Also how exciting that you’ll have a little one to celebrate with next year, so happy to see your little family grow ❤ (and to see you happy ofc)
Sam, I just want tell you how much I love you and your content… last year during Vlogmas I had just gone through a very traumatic break up with my ex-boyfriend of five years. I felt really alone and your Vlogs helped me so much to feel like I had a friend throughout the Christmas season. If this is the last vlogmas it’s okay, But let me tell you how much it’s meant to me the entire time you’ve been able to do it! XOXO Madison.
Oh its vlogmas yayyyyy I've been watching for years . Now you're gonna be a mum. I think you'll be such a kick ass mummy❤ I'm proud of you girly ❤ Take it easy ! Yayyy to vlogmas Yayyy to babies 💙💙💙💙
Please take care of yourself. That christmas rug is adorable. Those tiny teddy bears are so cute. We'll be here when your ready to vlog again. Glad to see a new video.❤
Mama Sam ❤❤❤ Thank you for never hiding how beautifully incredible you are! You're creating a life in your own precious body and it is serious business! You're amazing for taking it seriously and we have your back❤❤❤ Take all the time you need. I re-watch all the Vlogmasses past during December anyway❤ You've loved your channel first before, now it's time for another first to take the reigns🎉🎉🎉 Go baby boy and Mama Jo 💙 ❤️ 😘
I just had my second baby (both via - c-section) and that tiny baby faze is honestly the best i cannot wait for you to get that experience❤ take it easy and dont stress we like the raw you and no one here will judge because we love you! Short videos, no videos we all want you to be healthy and happy!
Sammmm! Don't stress just have fun with vlogmas. We love anything you share or post. If you miss days no stress. I'm happy you will be doing vlogmas. Your videos always lift my spirits
SAM!! I’ve been watching/listening to your old videos and vlogmas content as I study for exams and IM SO HAPPY YOURE BACK!!! Sending love and light with everything you have going on, we are all rooting for you and are wishing you well in pregnancy and in life. ❤️❤️
i am so excited for vlogmas! i look forward to it every years and it is even more exciting this year with baby on the way! i love you samantha jo!!!!!!❤️
Take care of yourself so baby boy is well too. Upload when you can and don't worry about it if you can't. We'll all still be here cheering for yall & if anyone complains or leaves then did you really want them to be around anyway? 😂 take care & I can't wait to see more of the new house & baby boys room. You're gonna be a great mommy! Hugs! 💙
i was completely expecting no vlogmas this year! thank you so much for even attempting this year with everything else going on ❤ vlogmas is obvs my fave time for your content bc it's got that nostalgia (i found your channel during vlogmas 2019) but it's a nice treat and absolutely not something to feel any pressure to give us!! i hope you only do what you can and enjoy!! 🥰
My son’s nursery was very gender neutral and colorful. Sage green, yellows, greys. But with more pops of color (some Eric Carle & Dr. Suess prints… some funky vintage wall art I found). Kids aren’t “beige”. They’re colorful and fun and playful! I loooove colorful nurseries. If you wanna do blue- do blue!!!
I am so glad you are still going to do vlogmas! Even though it’s not every day and less intense than usual I’m just glad to have what ever you can give us ❤️
Girl you’re my comfort TH-camr, I’m so excited you doing vlogmas but please don’t worry about us we will still be here for you! Even if you can’t do daily videos maybe you could try like a weekly video small clips what you did though out the week I feel like that be less stress on you and your son!
🩵🧸Please just upload 2-3 Times a week don’t push yourself to post everyday so also them short videos can be put into the next video, so excited to spend this month with you
Omg I thought we weren't getting vlogmas this year I'm so happy!! But girlie we don't care if the videos are short or unedited - we are just happy to see you and the most important thing is for you to stay healthy ❤❤
Highly recommend the zip up onesies with the footies and hand covers BUT I also really recommend getting the gowns with the scrunchies on the bottom. Makes nighttime diaper changes so much easier and faster
Do what’s best for you Sam. I will completely understand whether it’s short the edits are great and etc. I will still watch your videos. I hope the rest of your pregnancy goes more smoothly for you ❤!! I can’t wait to see you as a new mama!!!
You can just use regular sensitive skin detergent for you and baby stuff girly. Dreft has a scent and my son has bad ezcema and i have sensitive skin so it helped me. Kimda found out after we both broke out badly when he was born
18:13 rice is gluten free! In the beginning of 'weening off' I used rice alternatives (plain, rice noodles, rice cakes, etc.) when I would typically eat gluten so it replaces a grain with a grain. Also makes it easy to accommodate when eating out of you have a rice mindset instead of jumping straight to the trendy replacements. Can also get overwhelming with all the alternatives choices so starting easy with rice was helpful for me personally
Hey Sam I had my 3rd baby and he will be 1 soon. As someone who is 4’8” I completely relate to the baby is doing good my body is not. Every baby I had was born 35-36 weeks and all were super healthy. Motherhood can be such a blessing and I am so excited for you.😊
Sam! Truly anything or any amount you post will be such a fun Christmas treat❤️🎄You are the only person I have ever watched vlogmas for, let alone over so many years. I saw this in my subscriptions and got so excited. All you do is appreciated and just do you! However that looks, enjoy your holidays, have peace, and health 🫶
Would love to hear your thoughts on baby names! Perhaps talking about the names you *don't* want to name him and why. Please please please, I'm a sucker for talking about baby names 💖
don't stress over vlogmas if you can't make it your health is more important.
I wish I had that kind of flexibility in my career!! This is not a job, Meg!!! It’s an unemployed person filming their lives. Needing a break from a break!!!! Wait until she has to show up for an actual human!!
@@paulafamularo5001 ah yes, filming and editing videos is not a job. Emailing with brands is not a job. making and selling merch is not a job.
Go tell that to advertisers, people who shoot music videos, and other short form creatives.
What a rude thing to say.
@ , NO!!! A job requires a schedule, and a predictable salary!!! Are brand trips a job?? Is receiving PR packages a job??? I thought so!!
@@helloimyamsI think maybe she communicated this in the wrong way, but maybe she is referring to a lot of influencers make comments saying“it’s overwhelming.” Some people may take offense to that when they make way less than influencers and have to show up and meet deadlines everyday. Influencers aren’t obligated to do vlogmas and I can see how editing and pushing content could be tedious; however, it’s one month out of the year. Every job has its hardships, but most people have to show up and endure those things. I love her videos but I don’t think it’s a secret that’s she undisciplined in almost every area of her life. She acts very childlike. There’s nothing wrong with that. It’s just her personality. I do see how some people can view her indecisiveness as a negative trait. I’m not judging we all have our downfalls. Again, I enjoy her content, but I do understand people’s opinion. Two truths can exist at the same time. I definitely want her to put her health first and do what’s best for her, but I also understand how those statements can be insensitive to working class people.
Hi again lol. I think you're either a teenager? Or you're an unhappy person who probably feels a little stuck in life right now. If that's not the case, then sorry, but whatever is causing you to troll and write rude, uneducated, unempathetic comments on the Internet.... You should probably look inward a little 😬
Vlogs do not need to be heavily edited, we dont need fancy transitions or "asthetic" shots. Just you, whatever youre doing is fine! Vlogs were supposed to be the non stressful content, i dont know when that changed. It should feel like we are on facetime with ya, just hanging out! You have one of the most positive follow sections i have seen, take advantage girl! We love ya! 💛
Sam. Let me speak for your OG’s. fuck what everyone else says . Miss days, post short vids, cut editing , WE LOVE YOU JUST THE SAME. you could go MIA for a year, and we would still be just as intrigued and entertained. At this point, we love you for YOU. And believe it or not … we learn from you when you take breaks. It shows us that even our favourite TH-camr is HUMAN. And again , we will be here even years later, posting or not . Your breaks etc. teach me lessons about life. So again… fuck anyone else who pressures you. You have the real ones FOREVER ❤️
Sam please please listen when I say this DO NOT BE quite when baby boy is sleeping trust me! Let him have noise while he is sleeping!! You will be so thankful when he’s a little older and you need to deep clean or have guest over while he’s down for nap
@@jersiehackford3097 THIS
I tried to not be quiet with mine because everyone told me to but my babies literally would ONLY sleep in quiet / white noise areas. Any noise that was loud would wake them up even with me being “loud” from the start
I gave up after a month because I was so sleep deprived I needed them to sleep even if that meant them being in quiet lol
I completely agree!
The best advice and needs to be followed on day 1! Teaches them to sleep around noise instead of relying on silence.
My friend (who is very loud) takes baby with her EVERYWHERE, even though grandparents are available, and I swear it has helped baby be able to fall asleep in any atmosphere.
Girl do laundry while he sleeps! Play loud music while you're pregnant the louder things are while you're pregnant the more sound he will sleep when things are loud when he's born! I wish I would have known this with my first baby but I didn't learn it till my 2nd
Science!!! 🤣🤣🤡
I did not know this! That’s genius.
1000% ! Was away to comment the same thing
A girl i knew told me to vacuum a lot while pregnant so the baby would be able to sleep through loud noises
Yes definitely agree! Do loud things while he is taking naps during the day and at night keep it quiet and dark so he can differentiate between night and day
Girl… Please don’t stress yourself out with vlogmas… I thought of an idea maybe you can consider? Maybe posting once a week and it’s a weekly vlogmas vlog… that way we get to see your beautiful face… But it’s also easier on you.
In Germany we have something called Advent every Sunday before Christmas. So as suggested you can do an Advent Vlogmas ❤
I'm currently pregnant with our 3rd baby and pleeeaaasssseeeeeeee take your body's signs seriously. Making a baby is damn hard!! Your community here will care more about your health than vlogmas!! You will absolutely be supported!! But I understand vlogmas is a tradition and it might be sad to slow down/not do it. You got this, home stretch!! Congrats mom 🎉❤
Congratulations 🎉🎉. I just had a miscarriage with my third so hearing about other pregnancies make me super happy tbh. It's odd I thought I was done and then found out I was pregnant and then now I'm not but, it's like it was for a reason ❤❤❤.
It’s about $$$$, not tradition! This is her source of income.
@@paulafamularo5001 Well sure! But her needing to make a living shouldn't negate any positive or fond feelings the creator has towards Vlogmas. Additionally, one could say that she is approaching one of THE most expensive seasons of life, parenting. Birth in the US, if everything goes smooth, is usually around 40k-50k. Not to mention that not all insurance plans are made equal. For the next 18+ years she'll be paying thousands and thousands of dollars toward her child, each year. Not that anyone needs to justify making a living, but all this to say that it makes sense vlogmas gives her income, which may in turn fuel her doing it... but it's her job. People can do their jobs because they love what they do OR they can do a job because it pays bills. Both are valid, both can be true at the same time! Neither are wrong 😊
@@paulafamularo5001 Well sure! But just because she makes money off of vlogmas doesn't negate any positive feelings she might have towards vlogmas! Additionally, some might say she's going into ONE of THE most expensive seasons of life, parenting. Prenatal care is thousands of dollars, if there are no complications. Giving birth in the US, if every goes smooth, is 40k-60k. And not all insurance plans are made equal here! She will also be paying thousands and thousands of dollars every year, for the next 18+ years to raise her child. All this to say, obviously this is her job, incomes are necessary. People can love what they do and that's why they do their job, OR people can work to pay bills. Both can be true. Neither option is wrong 😊
@paulafamularo5001 Well sure! But just because she makes money off of vlogmas doesn't negate any positive feelings she might have towards vlogmas! Additionally, some might say she's going into ONE of THE most expensive seasons of life, parenting. Prenatal care is thousands of dollars, if there are no complications. Giving birth in the US, if every goes smooth, is 40k-60k. And not all insurance plans are made equal here! She will also be paying thousands and thousands of dollars every year, for the next 18+ years to raise her child. All this to say, obviously this is her job, incomes are necessary. People can love what they do and that's why they do their job, OR people can work to pay bills. Both can be true. Neither option is wrong 😊
As soon as you said “flying on Monday” with pre eclampsia at your 9th month!! Girl.. praying for you and baby boy.
Exactly.. flying with pre eclampsia is totally fine but making videos is soooo overwhelming... She is a lost cause.
@@charkatrokjust don’t watch her videos if you can’t be positive. You should have more important things to do than judge and look down at people. I would hope so for your sake
@@mistylavae2433 thank you 🤗
@charkatrok bro chill. Yes going on vacation is easier than filming, editing, and putting out a video every single day. Your common sense might be a lost cause tho
i think a good alternative for next year if it makes you sad to not do anything at all is 12 days of christmas! some creators split it up between november and december so it’s not stressful to get 12 videos out in a row!! love your videos!!❤️
You should wash yours and Gerald's t-shirts and your nursing bras in baby boys laundry detergent as well! Anything his skin is going to come in contact with for at least the first month
I remember you used to be in the small brown apartments late Walmart trips. I was here in the beginning I’m so happy where u are now 💕
🧶 Crochet tip: save 1 of each yarn label, punch a hole in each end, then place it on a notecard ring and tie a piece of the yarn to it. That way you have a physical record of the types and colors you used, which comes in handy when purchasing more and remembering care instructions and such. So excited for your growing family and the blanket is going to be a family heirloom!
It doesn't feel like Christmas until Sam starts Vlogmas ❤🎄
Not anymore
I honestly love when you throw old clips you couldn’t upload, it’s like we get to catch up on what you’ve been up to. ❤
If you see this Sam, please don’t overlook your body’s clues. You don’t want to be preeclamptic. My 1st pregnancy I was on strict bed rest (showers seated) for 5 MONTHS! It was awful. I was able to get to 37 weeks before induction.
Be sure to stay hydrated and REST - lay on your left side and keep feet up. ❤ thinking of you and little nugget!! ❤
SAMMM!!! i’m ngl i was kinda scared we wouldn’t see u this vlogmas!! sending u so much love and joy for the coming holidays for u and ur amazing family!! much love, claud 💗💗
Same here!! I was thinking of Samantha this morning and hoping we'd get vlogmas, but also not sure if she'd be up to it. I'm so thankful 😭
@@hnichole ahh right!? shes the best
The fact that you’re even ATTEMPTING vlogmas this year is so sweet and selfless of you! We all adore you and don’t want you to push yourself, especially with little boy on the way, so have fun with it and don’t feel pressured to make content.
Happy vlogmas! ❤ We’ve come a long way since Wisconsin and the cow print bedding ❤❤
Babies can flip right up until they are about to be born. My daughter (she's almost 17 now) was breach. I was literally laying in there waiting for the anesthesiologist to come in and get me ready for the c-section and the dr came in and said to me, "I don't want to be that dr, and since this is your first baby, I want to check positioning." He did a last minute ultrasound and sent us home because she flipped. It definitely should have let us know about her personality. 😆 I had her a week later.
I crocheted my daughters baby blanky and she was walking around wearing it as a shawl earlier as I was working on her soon to be sisters baby blanky. Crocheting has been such a relaxing escape for me through both pregnancies and in everyday life too. 🩷💜🩵
I saw another comment talking about this but absolutely do not bring your baby home to a quiet house.I know that seems like the right thing to do and you can do whatever you want to do because you are his mama. But personally, I am so glad that I had music going and we were talking full volume and I cleaned around while he was sleeping because he ended up sleeping through everything and anything. If he can only sleep through quiet, you are going to have the hardest time.
Girl we just want you to be happy & not stressed. Just to see you for even 5 minutes every few days is enough for your true followers ❤️ please try not to stress love.
Do laundry when the baby is asleep. Best thing you can do is not creating a super quiet environment when they sleep or else you'll be waking them up constantly during nap time, or you'll have a hard time getting them to bed otherwise. Just a mom to mom tip 😊
VLOGMAS IS HERE!!!!! ♡
Just a suggestion, but you could always do some vlogmas videos on shorts instead! ❤️💚 I’ve watched vlogmas every year and if you’re not up for it, we totally understand, making babies is hard work! 🫶🏽 We love and appreciate you no matter what you do or don’t do! Just wishing you and your lil family happy holidays! 💚❤️🤍
Anyone else been here since vlogmas 2019???? 🎄🎄🎄
9:50 Sam!!! GET YOUR NUGGET USED TO NOISE, ESPECIALLY THE WASHER/DRYER / DISH WASHER!!!
YOU WILL THANK YOURSELF!!
Absolutely NO pressure on vlogmas uploads. You're growing a human inside of you! If you need time or just have days where it's not feasible, no worries
Don’t stress over vlogmas. That’s the last thing you need while pregnant. However vlogmas looks doesn’t matter. We love you!!
Don’t stress over it!! You and the baby are more important than vlogmas!! Take care of yourself queen I love you.
Travelling so late in your pregnancy definitely is a choice
Pleaaase I join many other OG’s when I say this. Make your health the priority! We will love and support you no matter what! Short or long videos… edited or untouched! We love you for you and will appreciate whatever content you feel up to giving us!❤❤❤
Oh girl, that acid reflux is no friggin joke, and feeling like pregnancy goes by fast but also lasts nine years is so incredibly real. Watching you on your bed crocheting is like watching myself pregnant with both my daughters, Crochet, pop a tums, crochet, throwup LOL. Brings me back! I miss being pregnant, because despite remembering how hard it was, I forget just how hard it was.. if that makes sense haha. You're doing amazing, not done the video yet, but I'm so happy for you, baby boy is so lucky to have you as his mama. (Edit: First daughter was breech, never flipped, stubborn from day one, I'm so glad that you are okay with either birth method, because at the end of the day, as long as they get here safe and healthy, thats all that matters.
I can’t tell you how excited I am for you and your little baby, you look great ! I’m praying for healthy pregnancy and delivery
Even through the video, you can feel that the new house feels like home. So excited for you all!
Samantha thank you so much for being here to cheer me up!! I’ve been watching your videos for years now and I love seeing your journey❤️❤️❤️
I told my husband how sad this Christmas would be without Vlogmas this morning but I’m so happy to see you! Take it easy this Christmas and look after yourself and your little boy 💕
Do what you gotta do! I'm glad you're putting yourself first!
He’s gonna sleep in your room in a bassinet for 4-6 months (typically) so don’t worry about getting the nursery done before he’s here!
Your health and baby's health is much more important then vlogmas! We're going to be here for whatever girl! Taking care of yourself is number one priority! The internet will still be here❤❤
sam i starting watching you 4 years ago during your first vlogmas you are my top favorite youtuber and keep me going you bettering yourself gave me the confidence to start bettering myself im so excited what the future brings i will forever thank you❤
Don’t stress over what you might not give us, just enjoy anything you want to put out! We’ll be here and want you to be healthy.
Your hands getting cold could be a nerve getting pinched in your cervical spine due to the position of your head when looking down while crocheting. I'm currently experiencing pins n needles in my hands while crocheting because of my cervical spine. I've been seeing a chiropractor which helps. Also I just started crocheting and discovered mosaic crochet, I'm obsessed.
Mamaaaa!!! Your hair!! Your bump!! Your skinn!! You look so beautiful 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
So happy for you Sam. Cant wait to see you transform into a mom. ❤
I’v never commented on videos but I just really wanted to say if you need a break for a couple of months then girl go take that break your health is so much more important . I wish you a safe delivery and pregnancy.❤️
I’m so happy to see this vlogmas, I have binged all your vlogmas’s going back to 2020 and I totally understand that you are tired. I would be tired if I were you and it’s okay to take a break when you need one! Your fans all love and support you and we understand some of the struggles you have and are going through. Please take care of yourself and your little one this season!
I’m 6 weeks postpartum & I had high blood pressure during pregnancy. Absolutely do whatever you need to manage stress and anxiety. There’s so much out of your control, just do what you can until you meet your baby boy. You got this! I’ll be praying for you guys.
Sam we appreciate whatever you could give us. You’re growing a human and that’s already a huge job. Been watching for so many years. Love to see this new chapter your entering💙💙💙
Please don’t feel like you have to upload every day if it gets too much, focus on you and remember to be kind to yourself!
Do the laundry while he sleeps right from the start and he won’t ever know the difference. Do anything loud while he’s sleeping!
Sam PLEASE just enjoy yourself! Vlogmas is a lot and you are in the final trimester of your pregnancy during such a cozy time of year. Take a step back and enjoy yourself the best you can! You do not want to look back and have regrets. No one will judge you for enjoying your holidays, taking care of you and baby, and soaking in the trip with your mom just you and her before baby. I know she has had a hard time too lately. You deserve it, please don't over do it!
Have a safe flight!
Samatha don’t stress over vlogmas don’t do it on an everyday thing you have to have ready to go. Your health and little man’s is more important than anything else. You don’t want any regrets or pressure at this time of your pregnancy. Next year maybe you’ll be ready and all your fans want you to do the best for you and baby.
Im so excited that Mama Kelly is coming. I’ve really missed her and the two of you together.
Stress free is the word of the day. Love ya 😊❤
Im so glad you don’t glamorize being pregnant and are just super honest! I have been having the hardest time and it’s nice to know im not alone🫶🏼
Sam if vlogmas happens it happens if it don’t it don’t! The ones of us who love you and have been here forever we still will love you! You could literally post one video during Christmas time and I would still be excited to watch it! You do what’s best for you! The OGs will still be here and watch whatever! ❤
Soooo nice to see your smiling face again, even though you probably don't feel like it, missed you! I'm pretty sure I'm not alone in saying you and the baby come first, we'll still be here waiting patiently for you, when you feel like it! As someone who is chronically ill, you do learn that others have to come second, and some may go, but the best will still be there for you! ❤❤❤
This is so exciting. You, and baby’s health is most important. We don’t look at your channel as meeting vlog numbers. We are just here to support you, with whatever is happening in your life at that time. Best wishes for health and well-being to you all! ❤❤
So relatable, being pregnant was exhausting and now I have anemia and my son is 1. Also, I am the same I never used to be so clean but now that you care for something it is like your instincts kicking in. I have eveything spotless and clean everything with baby worthy laundry wash also. Cause your baby will be laying in your bed with you and on your clothes so it all matters
100% love the crochet content it’s so peaceful for me especially if I’m doing it as well. I love watching your vlogmas videos the intros with mama Kelly are my favorite. Your health and baby boys health are way more important. Take your time and do what you need to for you and your family.
Thrilled that you are doing ANY kind of Vlogmas! I had been preparing my heart for a no Vlogmas with Samantha Jo this year, so anything you give me will be loved and cherished! Keep growing that baby boy!! Enjoy your upcoming trip too, how fun!!!
SAM. You just made my whole month with this video! You do what’s best for you and your family always. Your ride or dies will ALWAYS be right here! WE LOVE YOU SO MUCH. ❤
Hello Samantha! I don't usually comment on videos, but i wanted to let you know that california king beds are actually more narrow but longer than a regular king. i had the same issue where i felt comforters weren't big enough and i found on amazon they have "oversized king" bedding and that has been perfect for our bed! its actually long enough to cover the sides of the bed! love your videos and getting to see you start your journey as great mom!
Girl you make me so genuinely happy watching your videos. Even if you post once a week I would be so proud of you. I’ve seen you work so hard for your channel and it is very motivating. Love you Sam!!! ❤️❤️❤️
Yessss!! Vlogmas 2024, grateful to be here for many of them x. Hoping for some new vlogmas merch 🤞🏻. Also how exciting that you’ll have a little one to celebrate with next year, so happy to see your little family grow ❤ (and to see you happy ofc)
Sam, I just want tell you how much I love you and your content… last year during Vlogmas I had just gone through a very traumatic break up with my ex-boyfriend of five years. I felt really alone and your Vlogs helped me so much to feel like I had a friend throughout the Christmas season. If this is the last vlogmas it’s okay, But let me tell you how much it’s meant to me the entire time you’ve been able to do it! XOXO Madison.
Holy shit I have NEVER been happier to see you post for vlogmas but DONTTTTT stress yourself out we will be happy taking what we can get
Oh its vlogmas yayyyyy
I've been watching for years .
Now you're gonna be a mum.
I think you'll be such a kick ass mummy❤
I'm proud of you girly ❤
Take it easy !
Yayyy to vlogmas
Yayyy to babies 💙💙💙💙
Please take care of yourself. That christmas rug is adorable. Those tiny teddy bears are so cute. We'll be here when your ready to vlog again. Glad to see a new video.❤
Mama Sam ❤❤❤ Thank you for never hiding how beautifully incredible you are! You're creating a life in your own precious body and it is serious business! You're amazing for taking it seriously and we have your back❤❤❤ Take all the time you need. I re-watch all the Vlogmasses past during December anyway❤ You've loved your channel first before, now it's time for another first to take the reigns🎉🎉🎉 Go baby boy and Mama Jo 💙 ❤️ 😘
i’m so glad you’re doing vlogmas sam! don’t feel any pressure to post every day we are on your team and want you to be happy🌷
I just had my second baby (both via - c-section) and that tiny baby faze is honestly the best i cannot wait for you to get that experience❤ take it easy and dont stress we like the raw you and no one here will judge because we love you! Short videos, no videos we all want you to be healthy and happy!
Sammmm! Don't stress just have fun with vlogmas. We love anything you share or post. If you miss days no stress. I'm happy you will be doing vlogmas. Your videos always lift my spirits
SAM!! I’ve been watching/listening to your old videos and vlogmas content as I study for exams and IM SO HAPPY YOURE BACK!!! Sending love and light with everything you have going on, we are all rooting for you and are wishing you well in pregnancy and in life. ❤️❤️
i am so excited for vlogmas! i look forward to it every years and it is even more exciting this year with baby on the way! i love you samantha jo!!!!!!❤️
Take care of yourself so baby boy is well too. Upload when you can and don't worry about it if you can't. We'll all still be here cheering for yall & if anyone complains or leaves then did you really want them to be around anyway? 😂 take care & I can't wait to see more of the new house & baby boys room. You're gonna be a great mommy! Hugs! 💙
i was completely expecting no vlogmas this year! thank you so much for even attempting this year with everything else going on ❤ vlogmas is obvs my fave time for your content bc it's got that nostalgia (i found your channel during vlogmas 2019) but it's a nice treat and absolutely not something to feel any pressure to give us!! i hope you only do what you can and enjoy!! 🥰
You and baby are what is most important. So, do what you can just don't overdo.
Navy blue would look really cute with that and make it really pop 🩵💙🤎🤍
My son’s nursery was very gender neutral and colorful. Sage green, yellows, greys. But with more pops of color (some Eric Carle & Dr. Suess prints… some funky vintage wall art I found). Kids aren’t “beige”. They’re colorful and fun and playful! I loooove colorful nurseries. If you wanna do blue- do blue!!!
I am so glad you are still going to do vlogmas! Even though it’s not every day and less intense than usual I’m just glad to have what ever you can give us ❤️
SAMANTHAAAA THIS IS OUR FIFTH VLOGMAS TOGETHER!!! I started following 2019 vlogmass!!! 🤍🤍🤍
Girl you’re my comfort TH-camr, I’m so excited you doing vlogmas but please don’t worry about us we will still be here for you! Even if you can’t do daily videos maybe you could try like a weekly video small clips what you did though out the week I feel like that be less stress on you and your son!
Candidly I would watch you fold laundry and talk. Nothing needs to be edited and I’d still happily watch it. But also, prioritize your health, please.
🩵🧸Please just upload 2-3 Times a week don’t push yourself to post everyday so also them short videos can be put into the next video, so excited to spend this month with you
Omg I thought we weren't getting vlogmas this year I'm so happy!!
But girlie we don't care if the videos are short or unedited - we are just happy to see you and the most important thing is for you to stay healthy ❤❤
Highly recommend the zip up onesies with the footies and hand covers BUT I also really recommend getting the gowns with the scrunchies on the bottom. Makes nighttime diaper changes so much easier and faster
Do what’s best for you Sam. I will completely understand whether it’s short the edits are great and etc. I will still watch your videos. I hope the rest of your pregnancy goes more smoothly for you ❤!! I can’t wait to see you as a new mama!!!
vlog when you feel like it. it's okay if it's not long or consistent. I am just happy to see anything you post
I support whatever you do Samantha! You focus on your health and the baby! If you also want vlogmas vids I don’t even mind if they are 10 mins long!!
As a fellow Wisconsinite I love that you're going to put baby boy in Packer gear too!! 💚💛
Honestly an unedited weekly vlog would be nice toooo ❤️
Don’t stress yourself out tho
These are my favorite videos ever!!! I'm so excited for vlogmas 💕💕
I started watching you from vlogmas 2019 and now it's vlogmas 2024 and you're pregnant!!!!! I'm so happy for you❤
You can just use regular sensitive skin detergent for you and baby stuff girly. Dreft has a scent and my son has bad ezcema and i have sensitive skin so it helped me. Kimda found out after we both broke out badly when he was born
Don’t stress over vlogmas! You can switch it up and film craft DIYs and shorter videos where you’re enjoying your time as you’re filming ❤
18:13 rice is gluten free! In the beginning of 'weening off' I used rice alternatives (plain, rice noodles, rice cakes, etc.) when I would typically eat gluten so it replaces a grain with a grain. Also makes it easy to accommodate when eating out of you have a rice mindset instead of jumping straight to the trendy replacements. Can also get overwhelming with all the alternatives choices so starting easy with rice was helpful for me personally
Girl, at this point I'm amazed you post at all!!! Take aaaalllll the breaks, Mama. ❤
Hey Sam I had my 3rd baby and he will be 1 soon. As someone who is 4’8” I completely relate to the baby is doing good my body is not. Every baby I had was born 35-36 weeks and all were super healthy. Motherhood can be such a blessing and I am so excited for you.😊
I dont need vlogmas I need u and ur baby to make it safe, healthy, and happy!! ❤
Sam! Truly anything or any amount you post will be such a fun Christmas treat❤️🎄You are the only person I have ever watched vlogmas for, let alone over so many years. I saw this in my subscriptions and got so excited. All you do is appreciated and just do you! However that looks, enjoy your holidays, have peace, and health 🫶
Would love to hear your thoughts on baby names! Perhaps talking about the names you *don't* want to name him and why. Please please please, I'm a sucker for talking about baby names 💖