I just love your positivity and relatability; and admire your boldness to speak out as a Christian as you so gracefully do with a tender, caring spirit about you. Praying you, your family and your business are each flourishing under His blessings!
Me too! I accidentally clicked on another video while watching yours and it felt like the other person was yelling at me. I appreciate the softness while going through my pregnancy 💕
I take magnesium orally to help with bowl movements and sleep but I’ve heard it helps with muscle cramps too. It could be good to ask your midwife if the oral version would be better vs spraying yourself (especially if you’re like me and have very sensitive skin)
I’m so excited to get pregnant. I’ve got multiple friends who are moms, new moms, or currently pregnant. My best friend and her husband are trying for their second and I’m loving having her as a buddy. To support and be supported by. Of the two of us, I’m the planner, the reader. So we’ve already talked about her difficulties and ideas we’ve come up with to try to combat them if she has them this time around, based upon things I’ve read and seen. Your videos have been super informative and helped set me at ease.
Important: non diluted magnesium burns when you’re low on magnesium. You can dilute it your self with a natural oil, if you don’t have the undiluted version. But it’s a good indicator to know where you’re at -if it burns or not. It burned for me too when I first started using it, but gradually stopped. :)
I love how confident and inspiring you are without being rude or disrespectful. Many people aren't able to achieve that. In my culture you would be one connected with the earth. Love your videos
FTM and currently 17 weeks! I have felt absolutely so lucky to have nearly no symptoms during my pregnancy! Still waiting to pop but this is helpful to know if I start getting more normal symptoms!
You got me through my first trimester❤️. It is my first pregnancy and was completely clueless on what to expect. The worst case scenarios always ran through my head. Watching your videos put me at ease and gave me that positivity I needed. Thank you thank you❤️
Looking forward to third trimester must haves also! I’m 23 weeks with twin girls but I’m nearing the end of that second trimester and looking to the next already lol. This has definitely been the easier one so far!!
Another idea for support and socializing: find the baby storytimes at your local library. As a librarian, I would love to see expectant moms coming in to learn rhymes and songs and bounces, and it's a great way to connect to moms in the community.
I know this video is 2 years old, but I’m watching it now as a first time mother and I’m 16 weeks along. My calf cramps are bad too! This made me feel better!
Natalie I love your videos as they are so positive and inspiring in getting me active in staying healthy and researching for not just pregnancy but overall after wards for both my baby and myself. Thanks for sharing with us and love that I have found a gal that shares from a Christian perspective as well. God bless you!
Not pregnant yet but I am just like you. There is no such thing as to much info. I've been researching for MONTHS about pregnancy, baby items, what to do and not do. Think you for your series!
In on baby #4 just found out today! I'm freaking out to say the least. I have a 8 yrold and a 2yrold and a 1yrold kitty cat. I nursed him and had to wipe his behind till he started going in his own.....he's my baby! Any tips help!!!
Spearmint essential oil for the first trimester (to relieve aches & pains when diluted in coconut oil) and to help with nausea! Epsom salt baths throughout, and magnesium oil definitely to avoid spasms and help with sleep! :)
I hope you do the 3rd trimester video soon! I was out of my first by the fine you posted that video and I’m 3 weeks away from being done with my 2nd now
Can you post a review or recommendation of any strollers you have tried ? My head is going to explode looking at modular strollers, newborn car seats and "forever" carseats up to 75 pounds. What is necessary? Bassinet features needed? newborn carseat adapter to strollers not to wake baby? heeeeellllpp! Also, bouncers/rockers? any recommendations? Thank you!! been bing watching your videos all day haha
Definitely getting that magnesium oil next time. I had leg cramps all the time. Sometimes I would scream in the middle of the night and freak my husband out haha 😂
i've gotten it twice now!! once in first, and a few nights ago in my second. i was scared i was getting a dvt or something. sigh. more bananas for me then.. and i'll ask my doc about the mineral oil
Great tips! I’m disappointed the mops groups are in the mornings on weekdays only. I work so I can’t attend :( but I’m pregnant with my first so that would have been awesome
Natalie Bennett I live on whidbey so it’s a smaller town, but I’ll call around to different churches and ask because sadly all that was posted online was morning classes!
I can't wait for your 3rd and 4th trimester videos! I just entered my 3rd trimester! I love all your videos! You are incredible and real and I look forward to every video you make!
I was watching your videos and thinking I have a lot of the twin symptoms. Well we found out that we’re having TRIPLETS!!!!!! Lol it’s been a crazy week. We found out a week ago yesterday. We’re 18wks 1 day. I have a video of my families reactions if you want to see it 😊😊😊
I’m not pregnant. Am just 50 days postpartum 😂 but I can’t skip any of your videos! Even if its not related to my condition ❤️ love you natalie .. and I love seeing you talking
I'm 17 weeks and I am a high risk pregnancy. I have been very depressed and worried since week 12 so my second trimester hasn't been great so far. I'm also not showing so I'm getting frustrated because people don't really believe I'm pregnant. I want to take bump pics but I have lost weight instead of gained and my bump only shows if I'm lying down and even then it's SO TINY. I'm so jealous of all the people with cute bumps that can do the weekly pics and actually see a difference.
Lucky Leah it is normal. My first 12 weeks i also lost a lot of weight. It was because of the nausia and the throwing up. It takes a few weeks to gain because you first have to gain the lost pounds. Have you tried a diet for easy gaining? Maybe that helps.
@@n.b.7655 I have not yet tried a diet. I have a lot of food aversions so if I am able to eat, I just eat a ton of whatever I can stomach. Recently it's been a lot of carbs, but I stepped on the scale today and have gone down another two pounds. I see my OB soon so I'll ask her if I need to be on a diet or if she has any recommendations. So far, no one really seems to be concerned though. I'm just impatient waiting for the bump.
They should be more concerned. I am 14 weeks (almost 15) and they are concerned that i still havent gained enough. The throwing up isnt the whole day anymore, but it still is there. Youre far enough to have a baby bump now. Just search on Google and let that see to the doctor.i hope you gain soon and see the baby bump. Maybe tell the doctor that you are concerned and want an echo? So you can see your baby i think that helps a lot.
@@n.b.7655 Since I'm a high risk pregnancy, I've had a ton of ultrasounds. I have a very in depth one on Monday actually with experts from another city. The last one I had was last week or the week before and they said the baby was actually measuring a little ahead of schedule, so it's not underweight or anything. It's just me with a weird body and pregnancy I guess? But I'll definitely ask Monday.
Just found this, loved the info you shared 🤗 I am just now in my 2nd trimester with baby number 4! Random, bug your skin is amazing!😍 what do you do/use??
I've had Epsom salt baths every single day of my pregnancy and at 30 weeks I started getting intensely painful night time cramps despite it :( . The things that helped are magnesium suppliments at night (also helps with sleeping), and also general stretching and also sleeping with an electric blanket on (thank god it's winter) and tights on. Also learning how to NOT stretch or move your leg muscles at all when turning over at night. The cramps are apparently far worse than early labor so I actually can't wait for contractions as nothing is worse than pain for literally no reason, like the leg cramps. Calling them cramps really diminishes the pain. It felt like someone was stabbing my calves with hot knives...
Hi Natalie! I just recently started my channel- Mommy & lifestyle videos as well VLOGMOMMA24! Through our TTC journey I found your channel and you have just blessed my life so much! I am currently 24 weeks pregnant and have watched everyone of your pregnancy weekly updates. It’s so wonderful to connect with another Godly Momma here on TH-cam! You are one of my absolute favorite vloggers! Thanks for sharing your awesome videos!❤️
Anyone else interested in finding a M.O.Ps near you? I really was so i looked into it & they have 4 or 5 in my area! Really excited to start going!! Thank you Nat for suggesting Mothers Of PreSchoolers Link: www.mops.org
... and what else would you have me do? Make a video about someone else's favorites? 🤔 I can only talk about my personal experience so take it for what it is.
The burning/tingling sensation from magnesium oil is simply a reflection of how deficient you are. It is totally benign and goes away quickly. Just stick with it.
I just love your positivity and relatability; and admire your boldness to speak out as a Christian as you so gracefully do with a tender, caring spirit about you. Praying you, your family and your business are each flourishing under His blessings!
your voice is just a soothing therapy for me ❤❤❤❤ love love love you
Me too! I accidentally clicked on another video while watching yours and it felt like the other person was yelling at me. I appreciate the softness while going through my pregnancy 💕
I take magnesium orally to help with bowl movements and sleep but I’ve heard it helps with muscle cramps too.
It could be good to ask your midwife if the oral version would be better vs spraying yourself (especially if you’re like me and have very sensitive skin)
I’m so excited to get pregnant. I’ve got multiple friends who are moms, new moms, or currently pregnant. My best friend and her husband are trying for their second and I’m loving having her as a buddy. To support and be supported by. Of the two of us, I’m the planner, the reader. So we’ve already talked about her difficulties and ideas we’ve come up with to try to combat them if she has them this time around, based upon things I’ve read and seen.
Your videos have been super informative and helped set me at ease.
Important: non diluted magnesium burns when you’re low on magnesium. You can dilute it your self with a natural oil, if you don’t have the undiluted version. But it’s a good indicator to know where you’re at -if it burns or not.
It burned for me too when I first started using it, but gradually stopped. :)
I love how confident and inspiring you are without being rude or disrespectful. Many people aren't able to achieve that. In my culture you would be one connected with the earth. Love your videos
FTM and currently 17 weeks! I have felt absolutely so lucky to have nearly no symptoms during my pregnancy! Still waiting to pop but this is helpful to know if I start getting more normal symptoms!
You got me through my first trimester❤️. It is my first pregnancy and was completely clueless on what to expect.
The worst case scenarios always ran through my head. Watching your videos put me at ease and gave me that positivity I needed. Thank you thank you❤️
Looking forward to third trimester must haves also! I’m 23 weeks with twin girls but I’m nearing the end of that second trimester and looking to the next already lol. This has definitely been the easier one so far!!
Discovered vitamin B6 for nausea in my first trimester. More helpful than anything else :) it's fun watching these videos from years ago!
Can’t wait to reference this video again in the future. 2nd trimester is the best!!
In my second trimester right now! So this is great 💜
Another idea for support and socializing: find the baby storytimes at your local library. As a librarian, I would love to see expectant moms coming in to learn rhymes and songs and bounces, and it's a great way to connect to moms in the community.
Linette Miller what a great idea! I love taking my toddler to story time at our local library. Such a great resource.
I remember seeing this group in my library as a kid.
I wonder if they’ll bring this back eventually after the pandemic
Vitamin B6/B12 really helped with my nausea. Prenatal massages. Belly band (like the one that’s to support your back). ❤️
I know this video is 2 years old, but I’m watching it now as a first time mother and I’m 16 weeks along. My calf cramps are bad too! This made me feel better!
Same here but I'm 5 weeks 🤰💙 CONGRATULATIONS
Can't wait to see third trimester must-haves! I am currently 30 weeks with baby #2!
Natalie I love your videos as they are so positive and inspiring in getting me active in staying healthy and researching for not just pregnancy but overall after wards for both my baby and myself. Thanks for sharing with us and love that I have found a gal that shares from a Christian perspective as well. God bless you!
Not pregnant yet but I am just like you. There is no such thing as to much info. I've been researching for MONTHS about pregnancy, baby items, what to do and not do. Think you for your series!
Yes! I’m just in my second trimester this week!
Can't wait to start my family in the future. Thanks for the leg cramp recommendation.
Oh my word! Pregnancy yoga pants!? Where have those been my whole life!
In on baby #4 just found out today! I'm freaking out to say the least. I have a 8 yrold and a 2yrold and a 1yrold kitty cat. I nursed him and had to wipe his behind till he started going in his own.....he's my baby! Any tips help!!!
Spearmint essential oil for the first trimester (to relieve aches & pains when diluted in coconut oil) and to help with nausea! Epsom salt baths throughout, and magnesium oil definitely to avoid spasms and help with sleep! :)
Your tummy shots are just WHAAAAAAAT XD you had some crazy bumps!! I'm at 4 months and just look bloated
I hope you do the 3rd trimester video soon! I was out of my first by the fine you posted that video and I’m 3 weeks away from being done with my 2nd now
Can you post a review or recommendation of any strollers you have tried ? My head is going to explode looking at modular strollers, newborn car seats and "forever" carseats up to 75 pounds. What is necessary? Bassinet features needed? newborn carseat adapter to strollers not to wake baby? heeeeellllpp! Also, bouncers/rockers? any recommendations? Thank you!! been bing watching your videos all day haha
Yessss just started my second trimester! Perfect timing 😁
So fun to watch! I love how well your videos are edited! You are talented and beautiful!
Ur lipcolour us awesome... Can you tell which brand and number
Such a great resource! Thanks for sharing, Natalie! I've heard great things about magnesium during pregnancy. And MOPS sounds pretty neat!
Love your videos!!! What app do you use to make your thumbnails?!
This is perfect timing- just entering my 2nd trimester at Week 14! Thanks Nat!
Awesome video and advice! Thanks girl :)
Hi, what kind of prenatal vitamin were you taking?
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Yay! I was looking forward to this 😄
What did you do to prevent stretch marks?
Definitely getting that magnesium oil next time. I had leg cramps all the time. Sometimes I would scream in the middle of the night and freak my husband out haha 😂
Anna Chung same!! Lol
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i've gotten it twice now!! once in first, and a few nights ago in my second. i was scared i was getting a dvt or something. sigh. more bananas for me then.. and i'll ask my doc about the mineral oil
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Eeekkk!! Been waiting for this one!!! ❤️❤️❤️
giiiiiiirrrrrlllllll....your making me want to be pregnant! LOL
Love this series Natalie! Thank you! Xx
Your hair looks stunning and effortless in this style 💖
I just started my 2nd trimester so this came right on time for me ;) love your videos! God bless 😊
I’m 24 weeks and my emotions have sky rocketed and I’m more scatter brained than ever so it’s the opposite for me lol
🙌I too on my 2nd trimester
I'm pregnant with my second as well. Also in my second trimester. I loved this video.
Great tips!
I’m disappointed the mops groups are in the mornings on weekdays only. I work so I can’t attend :( but I’m pregnant with my first so that would have been awesome
Many MOPS groups are evening ones! I hope there's one in your area that you can attend!
Natalie Bennett I live on whidbey so it’s a smaller town, but I’ll call around to different churches and ask because sadly all that was posted online was morning classes!
I just started watching and love your channel! Are you pregnant again or are you going over what you loved during your first 2 pregnancy?
I can't wait for your 3rd and 4th trimester videos! I just entered my 3rd trimester! I love all your videos! You are incredible and real and I look forward to every video you make!
I was watching your videos and thinking I have a lot of the twin symptoms. Well we found out that we’re having TRIPLETS!!!!!! Lol it’s been a crazy week. We found out a week ago yesterday. We’re 18wks 1 day. I have a video of my families reactions if you want to see it 😊😊😊
I’m not pregnant. Am just 50 days postpartum 😂 but I can’t skip any of your videos! Even if its not related to my condition ❤️ love you natalie .. and I love seeing you talking
I’m in my third and patiently waiting for the 3rd trimester must haves 💙 I’m due with a little boy may 6th, 2018
I'm 17 weeks and I am a high risk pregnancy. I have been very depressed and worried since week 12 so my second trimester hasn't been great so far. I'm also not showing so I'm getting frustrated because people don't really believe I'm pregnant. I want to take bump pics but I have lost weight instead of gained and my bump only shows if I'm lying down and even then it's SO TINY. I'm so jealous of all the people with cute bumps that can do the weekly pics and actually see a difference.
Lucky Leah it is normal. My first 12 weeks i also lost a lot of weight. It was because of the nausia and the throwing up. It takes a few weeks to gain because you first have to gain the lost pounds. Have you tried a diet for easy gaining? Maybe that helps.
@@n.b.7655 I have not yet tried a diet. I have a lot of food aversions so if I am able to eat, I just eat a ton of whatever I can stomach. Recently it's been a lot of carbs, but I stepped on the scale today and have gone down another two pounds. I see my OB soon so I'll ask her if I need to be on a diet or if she has any recommendations. So far, no one really seems to be concerned though. I'm just impatient waiting for the bump.
They should be more concerned. I am 14 weeks (almost 15) and they are concerned that i still havent gained enough. The throwing up isnt the whole day anymore, but it still is there. Youre far enough to have a baby bump now. Just search on Google and let that see to the doctor.i hope you gain soon and see the baby bump. Maybe tell the doctor that you are concerned and want an echo? So you can see your baby i think that helps a lot.
@@n.b.7655 Since I'm a high risk pregnancy, I've had a ton of ultrasounds. I have a very in depth one on Monday actually with experts from another city. The last one I had was last week or the week before and they said the baby was actually measuring a little ahead of schedule, so it's not underweight or anything. It's just me with a weird body and pregnancy I guess? But I'll definitely ask Monday.
Just found this, loved the info you shared 🤗 I am just now in my 2nd trimester with baby number 4!
Random, bug your skin is amazing!😍 what do you do/use??
Couldn't you use Epsom salts instead of the spray? Epsom is magnesium sulfate...
Stephanie Bennett yes! You probably could. I don't have an adequate bathtub for an adult to soak in so the magnesium spray it is!
I've had Epsom salt baths every single day of my pregnancy and at 30 weeks I started getting intensely painful night time cramps despite it :( . The things that helped are magnesium suppliments at night (also helps with sleeping), and also general stretching and also sleeping with an electric blanket on (thank god it's winter) and tights on. Also learning how to NOT stretch or move your leg muscles at all when turning over at night. The cramps are apparently far worse than early labor so I actually can't wait for contractions as nothing is worse than pain for literally no reason, like the leg cramps. Calling them cramps really diminishes the pain. It felt like someone was stabbing my calves with hot knives...
What app do you use for your thumbnails?
I would like to know that too. lol
Loving your Channel Natalie xx
Hi Natalie! I just recently started my channel- Mommy & lifestyle videos as well VLOGMOMMA24! Through our TTC journey I found your channel and you have just blessed my life so much! I am currently 24 weeks pregnant and have watched everyone of your pregnancy weekly updates. It’s so wonderful to connect with another Godly Momma here on TH-cam! You are one of my absolute favorite vloggers! Thanks for sharing your awesome videos!❤️
Hi Natalie!!
Hiiii I have my 2nd trimester but I have no baby womb increase can you tell me why this happened with me because that's my first pregnancy.....
Maria Raiees because of the nausia and vometing from the 1st trimester. Try a gaining diet maybe that helps
I’m first!!!!
Anyone else interested in finding a M.O.Ps near you? I really was so i looked into it & they have 4 or 5 in my area! Really excited to start going!! Thank you Nat for suggesting Mothers Of PreSchoolers Link: www.mops.org
You r soo cute😍😍😍
Wait what?! Your pregnant again didnt you just have a baby not long ago!
I Subbed to you :) Fab...
this list of useful things is only useful for one particular person's lifestyle...
... and what else would you have me do? Make a video about someone else's favorites? 🤔 I can only talk about my personal experience so take it for what it is.
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your body ia not resting.
The burning/tingling sensation from magnesium oil is simply a reflection of how deficient you are. It is totally benign and goes away quickly. Just stick with it.