I love this video so much. I'm also a first time mom of a boy who's right around the same age as your little one; and everything you said rings so true. Wish I knew all of this when he was born, but grateful for all I've learned along the way. I'm looking forward to seeing more motherhood content in the future!

We had an issue with drain flies last summer. Vinegar and baking soda down the drains, let it sit overnight and then rinse in the morning. After 3 times they were gone!

For teething, we used to wet a baby washcloth, tie the middle in a knot, and then freeze. Our girls loved chewing on them

my girl! get a dyno trap for those dang mosquitos!!!!!!!

Who is the mommy you follow

For the fruit flys, you can do apple cider vinegar in a jar, and squeeze in some dish soap! Cover it with plastic wrap and make a couple holes in the wrap but it works so well lol sometimes we have that problem as well

Put some rubbing alcohol mixed with water in a spray bottle. The fruit flies will fall to the ground instantly

I love everything about this vlog! How raw & vulnerable you are with how you feel about your body, but also being aware of how much effort, but also reminding yourself that sometimes we don't reach where we want to be and that's okay. Would love a video (even if it's a short one) all about shortbread, your experience, and things you have to make shortbread. ❤

Would you be able to share your birth playlist with us? I am wanting to make one also.

my birth was good but man the recovery was rough since i tore pretty bad, so yeah, not looking forward to it at all

I'm not trying to get pregnant, but this all seems like great advice and is so interesting to watch as a young woman!

WOW! that bread at the end looks AMAZING. i want to eat through the phone haha

i love what you said about priorities. i’m not pregnant but i relate to that because for me my priority is not how i look so i prioritize fun meals with friends and social things over making everything healthy or always working out and therefore that affects the way i look but im living in line with my values so that’s what matters to me! and still healthy too!

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Perfect timing for this ❤ I'm due with my first the first week of August so I'm in a weird in-between of being so excited but also so nervous. This helps

Incredible job resetting the whole house in just 2 hours! 😍 Thanks for sharing this motivation!

I needed this. It was like a good friend telling me “hey. you can do this.” And that’s so special to get from someone else in the world you have never met. I’m 35 weeks and hearing you talk about surrendering to birth was so so so empowering. And savoring the present 👏🏻👏🏻 yes. Thank you for this.

As a baby nurse i can tell you breastfeeding is RARELY easy and often uncomfortable at first

Great video

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I didn’t anticipate taking longer to bond with my second baby than with my first. I figured the newborn phase would be easy because I was experienced but I didn’t account for the time it would take to get to know her! I felt so guilty for not having that uninterrupted bonding time that I had with my first, but we found our way with each other regardless. Sometimes it’s easy to get caught up in the technicalities of caring for a baby and miss the biggest part - the totally unique relationship between every mother and child! The best parenting advice I’ve gotten is to do your best and trust God to catch the things you miss. Thank you for your beautiful content as always, Michelle. So grateful for your presence in this space.

what's the the Tread Count on those sheets? I don't sleep in anything with fewer than 1000?

I have fond memories of going to the library with my boys when they were younger. The teacher would read a couple of stories, and she was so good and patient with the kids. Then we'd get to do a craft with our child. I also loved checking out books for them then. I did get to meet other moms that way too. Sometimes some of us would head to the park after the library and hang out there to talk while are kids played. My boys are 15, 12, and 9 now. ❤😀

I have a son who is about to turn 1 and we have loved Storytime at our library! Great for my son and for me to meet other SAHMs 😊

Needed this video 🤍 I’m 3 weeks until I’m due and all of this advice made me feel less scared and less alone. Thank you.

At 60, we never had kids but I love watching you with Connor! I am so fine with my decision not to have kids, but I really enjoy seeing the totally different life that you have! It gives me a totally different perspective! Thanks Michelle ❤

If I could go back I would have prepared more for my own recovery postpartum. It would have been so nice to have something fresh and cute to wear rather than the hospital gown and the three sizes too large undies 🫣

this was so helpful for me thank you!

Funny story, artichoke is the only vegetable my child likes and he’s 6 😂😂😂

Such wonderful and much needed advice as I wait for my first baby to arrive any day now 🤍 your pre-baby self reminds me a lot of myself-over preparing and thriving off of routine and productivity. I can only hope to transform into an amazing mother like you have ❤

This video made me so emotional and so strong at the same time...we are actually planning for a baby but i was a bit scared at the thought of having my life change so much but this video was so comforting❤ Thank you so so much for sharing this...im gonaa save this for later as well❤ also you looked sooo gorgeous through out the video especially in the part where you were talking about sleep you just looked super super beautiful...your skin looks so good you are definetly glowing from within❤❤❤❤ lots of love ❤❤❤❤

For a natural fruit fly trap, combine dish soap, apple cider vinegar, and water in a glass, put plastic wrap over the top, secure with a rubber band, and poke a couple holes in the top with a toothpick. The flies will be attracted to the apple cider vinegar, crawl in through the hole, and get stuck in there. Hope that helps!

Idk why there would be mixed opinions on the overalls, they’re adorable!

SUCH a beautiful video full of gentle wisdom 💛

My favorite natural bug spray is “Bug Soother”! It is in a green bottle and actually smells fantastic!

You’re doing amazing, Michelle❤ also, have you been watching the new episodes of the chosen?

This was beautiful. My baby boy is 10 weeks old today. It has been special watching you go through pregnancy/motherhood as I was starting my journey. Conor is lucky to have you! 🤍🤍

i’ve always related to you so much but now more than ever! my baby is 5 months and i can relate to all of this and i’m just so emotional 😭 hardest time of my life yet the absolute best and most fulfilling. i’m having a hard morning and this video was needed more than you know. it’s the perspective shift i needed ♥️

Nice Job!!

Pro tip for active babies! Get a balloon and clip it to the leg of their clothes and lay them down in a safe area. They will kick for HOURS lol my 3 month old loves it

I breastfeed my 3 month old, and it took a lot of strength to get to where we are today. Luckily, baby and I did it pretty seamlessly, but it is definitely a mental battle. I am trying to stay motivated and greatful for our breastfeeding journey❤

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I really really loved this video. My baby boy is almost 7 months old and I just started to become used to this new life maybe a month or 2 ago. Until then I was so resentful of my husband, in my eyes he could to anything whenever he wanted. But now I understand that babies especially when they are so little they need their mom the most. They need us for comfort, for our love.. for everything. Now I love being a mom to my son. We are so connected and we love each other so much, I can see it in his eyes. The hardest part for me was the lack of freedom. I can’t get a bath whenever I want to. I can’t go somewhere whenever I want to. But now I can bring him along, and he enjoys every single second of it. Of course there are some very hard days, when you feel like nothing you are doing is just not enough. But every single night, after I put my son to bed, I feel so so proud of myself for being there for my baby, for feeding him, for playing with him. I just love being his mom.. it’s the best gift anyone could have ever given to me. ❤️

Michelle, thank you for sharing your life with us. You are such an inspiration! ❤ I always look forward to seeing a new video. My son - Teo - is two months younger than Connor and I feel so close to you. It’s awesome to see you being in the same stage as I am. We have so much in common, I wish I could get to know you in real life and spend some time together, walking with our sons and enjoying life 🥰

All I wanted to hear and more! Currently 4 weeks pp! Thanks for sharing Michelle I couldn’t agree more ❤

Thanks Michelle! I am an aspiring mom-to-be and these are great advices 💕 Hope you have a wonderful rest of your weekend! God bless! 🙏❤

ur the best Michelle... really needed this today😊

38 weeks pregnant and needed this 🥹🫶

The Terro fruit fly apple trap works! I didn’t think it would but it cured my fruit flies.

Just I like your vidio , I’m from Algeria living in Texas ❤