LET'S CHAT! Second baby, birth control post baby, marriage arguments, & grieving my old life...
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 ก.ค. 2024
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// Let's CHAT ☕️ I share about our second baby timeline, if I'm grieving my old life, getting another dog, arguments after becoming parents, & lots more... I hope you enjoy this video!
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Timestamps:
00:00 Let's chat!
00:44 Current Bible reading
01:41 What I did for work before TH-cam
03:13 How solids are going
04:53 Healthy habits for summer
06:40 Stretch marks post baby
07:23 How I cleared my skin
07:52 Second baby
09:38 Summer plans
10:28 Birth control
12:10 Getting another dog
12:41 Beginner sourdough recipe
13:50 Arguments after having a baby
15:29 Names we loved but didn't use
16:57 Grieving my old life
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I'm actually embarrassed to say what a fan I am of your vlogs. I'm 69, never married, no children. I try to find women my age to follow & do have 2 I enjoy. But I feel a real connection the way you come through on camera, as a chat with someone I would enjoy having as a friend.
this may just be my favorite comment ever 🥺 connection that surpasses generational barriers, how special!
I’m 60 and had 2 sons they are grown up now and I miss them fiercely wish they stayed children forever! I enjoy watching new moms seeing what it’s like now to raise children- enjoy it all cause it goes by like a flash! Feels like yesterday my kids were babies and now they are 37 and 31 !
@@michellereedg , I’m 68 and married with 4 grown daughters, and even though I’m old enough to be your grandmother, your channel is by far my favorite!
I feel like Michelle is just so calming to watch too
Aww 😢😊
I'm in such a different phase of life: age 23 and working, no kids, not married. I've been watching your videos since you (and I!) were in high school, but this is just to say that I'm still a huge fan of your content despite being in such different phases. I appreciate that you show the *real* parts of motherhood as well!
you are so sweet for sticking around for so long, thank you 🥲
I love how peaceful and wholesome your content is. Very relaxing.
glad you think that, thank you! ❤️
“He’s a piece of the love you share with aiden”…. Sobbing
I’m usually a silent watcher but wanted to say- I genuinely just love your videos. They’re so peaceful, warm, and friendly if I could describe it in words. I’m also a first time mom and my son is only two months younger than your baby so I enjoy the way you share bits of your journey and the flow of navigating motherhood while also not making him the center of your content. Keep doing what you’re doing 🫶🏽
this is so so sweet, thank you 🥺
I struggle a lot with the idea of having kids because of fear of how I control my peace and how I also get overwhelmed with my life and job and so imagining having a kid around just seems impossible. My husband and I talk about it all the time but then I watch your videos and I just love your perspective. So much so that I usually am emotional and find myself thinking, “well maybe I can do it “. Thank you for sharing ❤️
this is 100% one of my biggest struggles! it is so easy to get overwhelmed. having a baby has been the most grounding experience for me- totally prunes your life of what needs to stay & go. I do believe there’s a right time for your family to add a baby in the mix, but just know you’re so capable of maintaining peace throughout the process ☀️
@@michellereedg 🥰❤️
Six months is fun…nine months was even more fun!
Michelle, when you spoke about the gift of being your child’s mother it made my heart burst. I feel the same way and tell my nearly 21-year old daughter this often. She is my greatest joy, even if motherhood is a challenging journey.
I will say this…bigger kids, bigger problems/challenges. I sometimes yearn for the relative ease of the car seat days…you dress them, throw them in a car seat, & go. It is much more challenging when they think & do for themselves. Nobody can tell you this so that it makes sense…then when you are in that phase you get it!
Hi Michelle, listening to you talk about how motherhood has changed you and the deep love you have for your son made me emotional. This whole video was great. I just recently gave birth to our second and listening to you talk about how at 6 months you are starting to feel like yourself again has given me that “light at the end of the tunnel” feeling. Even though our first is only 22 months, it’s easy to forget how hard those first few weeks can be with a baby especially once you’ve found your rhythm with them. Starting all over with baby number 2 hasn’t been easy but as you have shared, the first few weeks are a phase not forever. Thank you for that gentle reminder, and thank you for sharing your motherhood journey with us. I watched one of your recent videos the other day and my husband caught some of it as well and said, “She seems like she’s a great mother.” ❤
🥺🥺🥺 oh wow, this is so comforting! it’s easy to think it’ll all be easy the second go around, but of course it’s normal to struggle. you’re doing a great job!
You are so sweet and your baby Connor is so lucky to have you as your mommy! God bless your little family! 🙏
Proud to say I have been a follower since your high school days. You've always felt like my "online older sister". It has been a pleasure to grow up alongside you (:
Your description of motherhood at the end was so beautiful, I teared up. Thank you for this!
Michelle, you are amazing mom, your bby is so blessed ❤
I love this style of Q&A!!!!!
I've been watching you since probably within your first 10 videos and I still this many years later am so excited when you post. You bring such a calm light to my own feelings/moods and make my days so much better. I feel inspired every time I finish a new vid!! ❤❤
Hi Michelle, I really love this style of video where you take us through your day and answer questions as you go. I just wanted to say that I find your realness and openness so inspiring. My son is just a little younger than Connor and it's been an adjustment for sure but I can't imagine living my life without him now. I love how honest you are about your journey into motherhood and your encouraging words. Thank you.
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I love how you incorporated these questions throughout your day. It felt so natural❤️ your content is always a breath of fresh air
How you describe being a mom is exactly how I feel too. It’s the most amazing and hardest job in the world. I wouldn’t change a thing even on the hard days. ❤
aww I love seeing mothers and, well, women in general in their life journey. I definitely don't want kids, but have always loved watching TH-cam to see how others experience different stages of life. y'all are superheroes and doing great work! awesome video
I loved this video style. I’m quite a lot older than you & it got me almost teary-eyed when you talked about Conor at the end & how much fulfilment he gives you. I have always wanted a family of my own & am far from it happening. But have somehow found happiness within myself. Anyhow it has been such a blessing seeing you grow & your life journey becoming a wife & now a great mom! Thank you for sharing your life with us, it’s truly inspiring. Love you Michelle!!💕💕💕
What a beautiful video Michelle, just like all your videos! You have a beautiful calm presence & I’ve loved following all the way from Australia since you lived in NY. Love this style of video xx
love this!! we are in the same season of life and i actually just move to the dallas area (from california!) and love following your journey
I live in Maine and there's so much beauty and hiking!
Loved this style of video! It flowed so well and felt like a little FaceTime call/girl chat. Thanks for always being so real and making the effort to connect with your audience🥰
This is my favourite Q&A I’ve ever watched, so much fun that it was sprinkled throughout your day! Also I NEVER comment on anything but I just have to say how peaceful your content makes me feel 🫶🏻 I very rarely keep up with vloggers once they have children because its just not something I relate to. However, the way you incorporate Connor into your videos and the way you talk about motherhood is honestly just lovely and balanced and beautiful and it feels like im chatting to a friend going through all her first time motherhood experiences 💓
Loved this video style. Yes!
I’m a first time mom with a daughter 2 months younger than your son. I love watching your content, I love how peaceful and creative and love the mom chats. ❤
Michelle I am from Maine and you would love it here! I recommend Bar Harbor/Acadia National Park (if you come in the middle of summer beware it will be very busy), also Lily Bay State Park and the Moosehead Lake/Greenville area. So sweet and beautiful
Loved this style of q+a!
I’ve been a subscriber since you were dating Gunnar in high school. We’re about the same age and I feel like I’ve grown up with you. Now I’m pregnant and learning so much from your channel 🤍 Thank you for sharing your life with us
Love your videos xoxo from London! I do have to watch them at a 1.75 x playback speed, but they are great to watch!
Love this style of Q&A, very creative
This was the best q & A I've ever watched. I loved your take on it! And your answer at the end about what you were saying on being a mom now vs/ before. I just totally agree with everything you said, as a mom of 3 sons. I wouldn't trade being a mom for the world. They are such a gift. My Blessings❤ We've made so many good memories. The hardest time was when they were younger, but I'm so so glad God allowed me to be a homemaker for 12years when they were younger. Now they are 15, 12 and 9. Thank you for all the time you take in putting together your videos. PS I love watching Allison B. Also. How long have ya'll been friends? I think I saw you on one of her vlogs when she and Brandon took a trip to Texas. Is that right? God's blessings to you and your family❤
Love your videos Michelle! When y’all go to Maine, highly recommend Kennebunkport if it makes sense with your travel. Very family friendly town, and my grandparents lived there growing up so many happy memories at the beaches there 😊❤
As someone who is getting ready to be pregnant for the first time your videos continue to make me feel so excited and ready. I don’t have anyone that can relate to the phase of life I’m in right now, so thank you for being a “friend” in my life right now
I only just watched this video as I've been away on holiday, but I wanted to say, thank you for sharing your honest feelings about how there's not really anything you miss from your life "before". Regret narratives are so popular in our culture and it was one of the big things preventing me from getting pregnant, but I'm pregnant now, and it's so heartening to know that while I may have some things I miss, it is actually possible to look back fondly on your past life, but not necessarily miss it, just be grateful it happened and be grateful your life is the way it is now. :)
it really feels like my life just begun! you have so much joy to come & so much to be thankful for pre-baby ❤️ totally possible to hold two things at once
I love how peaceful and calming your videos are to me! They are also just put together and edited so well! ❤
Michelle, it's so sweet to hear you talk so beautifully about motherhood. 🥹
Just be careful with natural cycles if you truly don’t want to get pregnant yet! I would recommend a backup method. My friend got pregnant with NC because she randomly ovulated early one cycle. The app had predicted her ovulation around the time when it usually is and gave her green days when she was actually fertile. Once she confirmed ovulation with her temp, the app went back and changed those days to red but it was too late lol
I loved this style of Q/A Michelle!
Thanks for sharing
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I totally do this too, the best 😮
I loved this video format! Thank you for sharing your beautiful heart and being vulnerable❤
Thank you for bringing us along on the raw and real parts of your life Michelle. You’re so willing to get real. Thank you. You’re a blessing to me as a young mama of 3.
thank you for coming along the journey! 🤍
I love your positive view on motherhood. I really want kids but I feel like society treats children as a problem and that you can't really enjoy life once you have them. So in the back of my mind, I am a little scared to have kids. But you CAN be yourself and enjoy the same hobbies once you have kids. Life actually becomes even better with kids, it doesn't get worse. Children are a blessing, not a problem. Thanks Michelle!
I love this style of video! There is no other video I click on faster than a Michelle video🥰 I finally came of birth control after wanting to for so long! SO glad I did!
Michelle, I loved this type of Q&A, it seemed so natural and like talking to a friend throughout the day! I’m loving all your mom content, I’ve been subscribed since I found your channel when we were both in high school. I’m also a SAHM and currently pregnant with my second. I’ve loved getting to see every stage you’ve decided to share, but your mom era is currently my favorite! It’s evident how seriously you take being a mom and how much you love your son. You’re such a great mother 🫶🏽
I’m 38 and just had my first in January! 😊
So happy to see another video from you! They definitely put me in a good headspace after watching!♥️
hope you’re having a lovely day! 🤍
I recently just came off the birth control pill and I’ve seen such a huge difference in my mood!! I had only been on it for 18 months, but it’s crazy how much of a difference it can make. I also just started natural cycles a couple of weeks ago. I love these kind of chatty Q&A vlogs 🤍
yes yes, crazy how everyone has a different experience! thank you so much ❤️
I went on the mini pill a couple months ago because I'm still breastfeeding my 14 month old. My periods are horrible every month so I needed something to help. It turns out the mini pill caused me to constantly bleed!! So I'm off it now😅So....we don't want another baby currently (my hubby is open to another in a few years, I am not at the moment due to a very traumatic labor and delivery). I'm feeling so torn and conflicted on what birth control method to use.😔
Makes my day when you make new vlogs Michelle🥹♥️
I love these vlogs and look forward to them so much they’re so relaxing 🥰🥰🫶
You answered my question about grieving the old you 🤩
I became a mom at 24 and that was before anyone in my friend group. It was hard to transition into that life when no one was relating at the time. I love my kids and I couldn’t imagine a life without them. It can just be hard to see friends living a different life and sometimes feeling alone as a mom…
Thanks for sharing your journey. You are so encouraging
Love these Q and A’s!! ❤ Thank you for being real with us! Hubby and I have been talking about the possibility of baby #2 soon and love hearing your take. Currently not on birth control either but being careful until we’re ready- I do love that it helps me feel more in tune with my body! Love your videos!! 💕
Loved this style of video! So fun seeing you grow as a mom
I had to pop in bc you said you don’t like artichokes!! Omg have you tried them at Hillstone or il Brocca? Hillstone (the same company that owns The Honor Bar) grills them and they taste amazing and il Brocca (their CEO came from Hillstone) fries then and they taste even better!!! Please try them at either place bc they are TO DIE FOR!!
wait this sounds fabulous I need to try!
You answered my question 🤍 you’re so wonderful, Michelle. Your videos bring so much peace. I love listening while my baby is asleep in the car and we’re driving.
I also appreciate how emotional you get talking about being a mom. I feel like I turn into a puddle talking about my 10 month old baby girl. Being a mom is just the best. 🤍
Michelle we love you so much. Just so beautiful and always keeping it real for your audience!
I always find your videos to be so refreshing, thank you for sharing your life and faith with us
Just looked up this natural cycles thing. Very interesting. Not to upset anyone, but hormonal birth control literally ruined my life and I've been off of it for over 10 years, would never use it again. Thank you for sharing, Im definitely going to look into that further!
Yeah the fake hormones are pretty bad for our bodies. But sometimes it's the only route we can take. I could never do a natural family planning route personally, because I'm way too paranoid about getting pregnant again. Condoms are a great choice and non hormonal.😅😊
I never knew artichokes were considered a bizarre food...but ya definitely not something I thought about feeding a little baby. My kids loved them when they were school age and we would have them on occasion steamed whole. They thought pulling off each leaf was so fun
Loving the style of the video!! Love you!!
Love this style of video! Instead of a straight sit down Q&A. Also appreciate the time stamps 🤍
of course thank you Kayla! ❤️
I love love love everything you said, especially at the end ❤
Ooooo I can’t wait! I’m 6 mo postpartum so I’m just a little bit behind you
Also I like the way you’ve been doing these videos vlog style lately - fun to change it up!
What a beautiful Q&A-style vlog. Thank you so much for sharing those glimpses into motherhood and marriage I, too, hope to experience one day.
thank you, glad you enjoyed it! 🌞
So true on solid foods... I follow some baby led weaning accounts and I'm wondering how to get my baby to like quinoa and sweet potatoes when I don't even like them... this just gave me the validation I needed to feed my baby what our family likes and eats regularly instead of just buying and feeding stuff to her because someone on Instagram did with their kid 🤣
haha I know! definitely love the idea of helping him diversify his palette, but also gotta do what works for your fam 🥕
Loved this style of a q&a. It was relaxing and entertaining seeing it as a vlog. 😊
❤ so excited to watch this!
I love your videos. Love how calm and soothing your voice is. I’m 27 , no kids but I steel enjoy very much your motherhood content. Your energy is really special. Actually when I was studying for my tests at college, I will put your videos and study at the same time. It just made me feel like I had a friend over just chatting and making me company. ❤
oh I love that so much, thank you! ❤️
Love waking up to a new video from you!!! My favorite TH-camr 🫶🏽🫶🏽
ah, thank you! ❤️
So much love to you and ur fam
Love this vlog style Michelle ❤️
I loved this Q&A format Thank you for sharing these feelings and thoughts with us. A true blessing you are, courageous girl, for living an authentic and true life. Kisses from Paris (P.S The Sézane knit looked gorgeous on you)
thank you so much ☺️
Love this style of video! ☺️
Loved this video style!
Loved this video! Thank you!
I love this more vlog style of video, Michelle!! 🫶 and thanks for answering my question 🤗💕
The clips of you in college made me so nostalgic as a viewer🥹 I’ve watched you since you moved to New York! Even though we’re in different phases of life I love learning about motherhood through your perspective to get glimpses of what it’s like!
same here putting them together 😭
It’s a comfort knowing someone struggles with adult acne like me! Im sorry you have to bear that 😭🙏🏻 it’s awful! I know you prob have heard it all and get suggestions all the time so my unsolicited suggestion is milk thistle, dandelion root, and green tea supplements! They help the liver and I think that’s the like root cause! Ever since I’ve been taking those my skin is the best it’s ever been! (I also take stinging nettle which I feel aids as well)! I literally felt like I tried everything and wanted to figure out the root cause and stop taking chemicals/toxic options personally so these more holistic options have been a huge blessing to me!
My hubby and I read KJV now! We didn’t grow up with reading our Bibles as kids, and as teens read NIV, ESV, etc but idk for us the KJV feels like home! From our current understanding, it is the closest to the original as it came from Antioch in Syria not Alexandrea (Egypt)! There’s a sweet Bible verse I think it says they were first called Christians in Antioch and that was in Syria!
I’m 37 weeks expecting my first, a son so this made me tear up as I hope to hold my son very very soon ❤
so so much joy & warmth coming your way so soon 🥹
Beautiful video. Thank you for sharing. Have a blessed week.
💛💛💛💛💛 love love love this style of video !!!
oh yay! 🤍
I enjoyed this style of video!
Ive been watching you since before you graduated high school and as much as you have changed and grown, it is so nice to consistently see you 1. in your walk with the Lord and 2. just being a kind, level-headed woman. You inspire me to be the woman i know i can be!
I had my 1st and 2nd 17 months apart and the first year after my 2nd was born was so hard because it felt like having 2 babies. But now that they are old I love their age gap. I’m pregnant with my 3rd and like aw man I wish they were closer in age 😂
I am honestly so happy for you and the season of life you're in right now. I remember watching your NY vlogs back in the day and I feel like if that Michelle could see this Michelle, she'd be shook. The honour your speak of in being Connor's mother is just amazing. I firmly believe some kids choose their parents and I really think Connor chose you and Aiden
Aww this makes me really miss your podcast, honestly one of my favorite to listen to !! 🤍
Love your videos ❤ I hope you’re well!
you too, Maria! 🤍
I love the style of this vlog and how active you are on TH-cam right now! It’s so nice watching your content during contact naps 💞 my son also loves to play with spoons while watching me in the kitchen 😂
thank you 🥹 really love creating videos lately!
What a sweet video and sharing your perspective. ❤
❤️❤️❤️ thank you!
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A very beautiful job, Michelle!❤❤
thank you, Ervin! 🤍
You’re welcome, Michelle!
Love your videos🫶🏾☺️
My baby also takes 20-30min naps unless he contact napss then he gets at least 1hr sometimes a bit more. I tried dropping a nap and it was horrible, overtired baby at night! I do not recommend. I noticed (think) since he has had purees/mashed foods and I have him nap in his wearable blanket he seems to sleep in his crib for at least 1hr to 1hr and 30mins! Not every time but it's good progress! If you haven't tried the wearable blanket for naps maybe give it a go?
ah thank you for the tips! every now and then he’ll do an hour long one but mostly wants to snuggle for those longer ones 😉
Beautiful video as always! Has his naps got longer in length? My baby is just 6 months but we are still having very short naps! Was wondering when this might change 🤔
His morning one just started getting longer on its own! The others are catnaps 💤
Thank you for reply! Ok good to know! I will see how the naps develop! :)
Absolutely loved the flow and content of the video! ☺Also love all you other videos as well 😆✨Thanks for being such a great role model in Christ an in mothermood.
I love your videos Michelle ❤ The vibe is always relaxing and comfy. I know u didn’t say the baby names u liked (which is perfectly fine of course) but I always wonder y future/possible names are a secret. Is it bc of how judgey ppl can be?
Michelle thank you for such an insightful Q&A- we appreciate your authenticity and talking about your stage of life which may be different than many of ours. It’s great hearing about your life stage and having something to look forward to. I used the paragard IUD (non hormonal copper only. IUD) and absolutely loved it with no side effects since it’s non hormonal. It is also completely reversible and doesn’t affect fertility since your cycles overall aren’t affected. Just food for thought for you or anyone else looking for an option that is non hormonal and much more accurate than natural cycles or family planning (just in case your not willing to take the risk because the 99% accuracy gave me peace of mind)