18 Months of Being A Parent

[@Nicole-km3bd]

No exaggeration…Alfie looks at Zoe in such a special way since they announced her pregnancy. In this video when she’s talking and he’s looking at her and listening…the WAY he looks at her is amazing. So happy for their little family 😊

[@007luanamartins]

I'm literally crying at how you describe your moments with Ottie.. It's so different when a man wants to be a father

[@journiepope]

Seeing a father who loves their daughter this much just makes my heart burst. Ottie is the luckiest girl in the world having two parents who openly adore her and care for her this much. Thank you so much for sharing these moments with us❤️

[@cindys1641]

The talk about her being the nice bossy cousin while directing the family play was HILARIOUS to me. Thank you both for sharing her. We love all three of you so much ❤

[@laurazanzinger5849]

Currently watching with a sleepy 5 week old on my chest. I’m already freaking out about how fast time is flying by, but equally excited for all the things that are to come during that first year 🥲 can’t wait for her to learn to walk and say her first words :) Ottie is the cutest!

[@AlfieDeyesVlogs]

Soak up all the moments! You're going to blink and your little one will be running around haha

[@Jen_xxii]

love it when both zoe and alfie post a vlog at the same time😭🫶🏻

[@ashlynreder1417]

Why did the title and thumbnail make me emotional?? 😂 man, we’ve all really grown up together here ❤

[@megsthings]

I haven’t finished the video yet, but I can’t believe you’ve had Ottie for 18 months! You’re both doing great and it’s so lovely to see how well you’re getting on in life! ❤ you should be so proud of how far you’ve come! Thank you for providing an escape for all these years! X

[@michelle_mitch_p]

When I saw the title I thought I’ve been a mum for 34 years. 5 kids and I can truly say I absolutely love it and now a grand parent I get to continue to love it ❤ also I agree with you about shopify , I have my business on shopify and life is so much easier xx

[@MegSays]

Clips of your vlogs keep coming up on my fyp on TikTok and honestly it's sooo cute to see you and Zoë as parents, you are both absolutely made for it and seem soooo calm and happy ❤

[@007luanamartins]

I remember when Alfie used to say "I really want to be a young dad, super cool with tattoos, skating with my kid..." and guess what? You are it! Isn't is amazing when you find someone who wants to build a life with you? You made Zoe's biggest dream come true, it's magical to watch. Thank you for sharing with us 🤗

[@jlongino51823]

I’m recovering from surgery. I’ve been a mom since 2001. I just have a son. I can’t believe he’s almost 22. I divorced his dad when he was just turning 3 and it was just us two. I can’t believe I did it by myself and he’s now a productive man with his own life. I’m proud of him. He’s left handed and I’m not. Teaching him about throwing and catching and all of that was easy. Tying his shoes was the biggest obstacle for me. I got a childrens book at the library and it took me 3 weeks and lots of videos to teach him because it was backwards for me. We did it together though. It goes by so fast.

[@jules.sbro8]

Smiled so much through the summing up of Ottie's personality & add to that intelligent, counting wow, she's amazing! ❤😍🧡

[@cdh5068]

We have an 18 month old daughter too and my husband and I were just talking about how the tiredness isn’t what we anticipated. I always thought parents were tired because their kids didn’t sleep well, but we lucked out with a great sleeper and we’re still tired. It’s just always being “on”

[@AlfieDeyesVlogs]

Thats exactly it! Always being 'on'

[@SammiGhost]

You both are a great realistic example of what a partnership looks like. Im definitely inspired to be a better partner in my relationship. I have fears of being a parent one day, and I struggle with being present. Its lovely hearing your perspective and journey so far as parents and partners.

[@justbecauseitsbeauty]

Ottie saying mummy and daddy just melts your heart ❤

[@victoriasavory6]

Zoe’s comment of re-living without postpartum pain - 100%! Wish I could have done this xx

[@armiemaydiloy1548]

Sundays are cozier when you and zoe have vlogs for us. As a long time viewer, so proud of how you’ve grown as a person and now a wonderful dad to ottie and partner to zoe ❤️

[@brandispry576]

You and Zoe are wonderful parents. It has been such a joy watching y’all become parents and watching Ottie grow. Thank you so much for sharing this special time in your life with your viewers 🙏🏻 💜 Hearing Ottie say “Daddy” and “Mummy” melts my heart. She brings so much joy to all who watch her.

[@pinkbettas587]

Ottie now being able to speak and say full words is so cute! She’s all grown up 😢❤

[@RadhikaVanjara]

When you spoke about Ottie’s personality, it was just SO sweet it made me cry! One can really see the unconditional love that you and Zoe have for your daughter - that truly only a parent can have I think. And it’s just precious. Bless you all with all my heart and hope there is nothing but happiness in your life. ❤

[@jackiecarnie4402]

She is so clever!!! Her speech is amazing! Would love a full vlog of her she is adorable!!! Well done to you and Zoe ❤xxxxxxxxxxxxx

[@katiew05]

Nappy changing is never a problem or a big deal for me as I work In a toddler room (18months-3years) in a children’s nursery so i have to do like 10/15 nappies in a row 😅 I personally don’t have children myself but honestly the way you look at Ottie and the way you talk about her is lovely, you can tell how grateful and happy you are to be a dad. You are just amazing!!!

[@bellak46]

She looks like the perfect combo of you both! Plus that blonde hair makes her look just like her Uncle Joe. So precious

[@RayBat26]

Enjoy these special years! She seems a real darling.

[@Elizabeth.Crawford]

I genuinely could've weeped multiple points in this video. I am just so overwhelmingly happy for you guys. Watching someone for many years you start to root for their happiness and for them to reach their goals and dreams and I feel like now I'm watching you live your happiest lives.

[@alexarobertson17]

Hearing you say that you had realistic expectations of how parenthood would be, and therefore, it’s been better than expected has made my heart so happy! I can’t wait to become a mother! Fingers crossed it happens soon! ❤

[@veritystothard1664]

Ottie is just the most gorgeous child, that little smile! Gets me every time 🥹

[@phelinevonk]

Hearing Ottie counting to 10 was the absolute cutest❤️

[@DanielleEley]

This is such a wholesome video, I have absolutely loved watching how amazing you are with ottie, even the small things like hearing her count to 10 is amazing, you both are amazing parents 💕❤️

[@emilysmith5515]

Currently watching 34 weeks pregnant. I’m full of mixed emotions feeling nervous but so excited to have my daughter here in a few weeks! This video just makes me so excited for the adventure ahead ❤

[@sarahmoran1992]

EIGHT years ago today I got tickets to meet you on The Pointless Book 2 tour. Cannot believe how time flies ❤

[@CoralBlueNmbrFive]

Currently in the newborn chest cuddle stage with my first born baby, I didn’t even think about the fact that he will grow out of it 😢🥺

[@Remy1522]

Any moment when you felt literally so scared in this 18 months with ottie? Love you both! What a beautiful family! Cheers from Uruguay! 💕

[@janl8683]

A gorgeous video with Ottie dropping in to say Hi, she does melt your heart ❤️

[@dlfp0219]

I am 10 weeks pregnant now and honestly I’m just excited and really looking forward to the whole experience. And just seeing how we are all growing old together.. makes me feel very close to both you and zoe it’s crazy😂

[@shylascalf]

I love this so much. Alfie and Zoe are both ideal parents. I hope if I’m ever a parent I can be as loving, laid-back, chill and excited as they are. My parents were very different than them 😳 😂

[@nicolaturner9352]

I am really excited when your Vlog came.up on a Sunday loving the family lots off love ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@hannahedwards520]

First- thanks so much for making my Sunday so much better I’m such a big fan your videos and Zoe’s videos thanks so much for posting them both to you

[@hayleyfirth6785]

Hey Alfie loving your videos lately! I was wondering if you could possibly share what ottie’s diet looks like in a day? I have a 15 month old daughter and trying to get some more meal and snack inspiration!

[@priethashre6522]

BTW let Zoe know that I thank her; I used to be what she calls a "silent watcher" as i never really comment on any videos that I watch and I know that's not the best. But blimey, I've blasting comments left and right these days. Just makes me happy that i could share my thoughts down here😃

[@Kerrylm1984]

She's the cutest! Been watching you both consistently for years and now we are all blessed with little Ottilie. ❤

[@willowowen9343]

you are both amazing parents and i admire you! thank you for being so consistent we love seeing your content! its made my day :)

[@AlfieDeyesVlogs]

Really appreciate that comment Willow

[@thaissousa6944]

It's so cool to hear your journey and your experience with parenting so far. Thank you for sharing so much with us! 🙌🏼 Ngl, kinda makes me nervous to become a parent but I do want kids in the long run!

[@iisFashion]

I see all the comments about Alfie and Zoe being amazing parents, but I'm here shocked that Ottie can already count up to 10..... like WHAAAAT, I adore her so much.

[@hazelrogers2455]

choosing your battles as a parent as somethings are just not worth arguing about when they start to push the boundaries . Being on the same page when he was a teenager was essential and in full battle mode . Ottilie is adorable

[@jenfehr1]

I really enjoyed this sit down video, Alfie! I absolutely love seeing you relaxed, and just yourself!

[@josh14v8]

Your videos are just so good to watch! I have watched you and Zoe for years and years now and you guys inspire me so much! Hope you are all going so well 🙏

[@imogenbroadhead6056]

Just ordered future self coffee for my mums birthday! Can’t wait for it to arrive and surprise her with it! Thankyou Alfie. ❤

[@tonidoyle8100]

why did i completely forget about PB vlogs omg as soon as you said that a whole load of nostalgia came back. Love you both!!

[@conniekirk2929]

My youngest daughter who is about to turn 2 fell asleep on my chest for the first time since she was a newborn the other day and it made me realise how much I missed those sleepy chest cuddles like you were saying 🥹 I also agree with Zoe when she said she would want to go back in time to when Ottie was a newborn but without postpartum. I would do this with both my girls in a heart beat if I could because my recoveries were brutal and I definitely didn’t get to enjoy them being tiny newborns as much I wanted to because of the pain/recovery/PPA. Being a parent has also made me realise how fast time goes and no matter what we have to enjoy every moment, even the hard ones. Love you guys and Ottie is just so gorgeous 💗💗

[@mychristmasemporium5927]

I’m pregnant with my second I totally agree with your answers, I’m constantly I’ll (I do have a suppressed immune system due to having akidney transplant and I work in a school) but my daughter constantly gets colds! It does go quickly and I’ve said I’m really going to enjoy the first few months probably this time rather than worrying about it all! Great video!

[@maxnewts]

Thank you for inspiring me to start my own business, I’m heavily heavily considering it, and I’m really focused at the moment on looking into trying to find ways to make it happen. If and when I can, I can’t wait to start. It will be so exciting to see people’s reactions to the ideas I have, and I am so excited to share the tools included in my project with the world!! This seems like such a fun experience!!

[@tracyeast3397]

My husband and I are very much on the same page with most things which is why we have been married for 42 years!

[@addisons9879]

I’ve been wanting to start my own business of sorts and this video was so affirmational! Super excited for the FS drop as well. I can’t believe I’ve been watching you for over half my life to see where you are now! So cool

[@ellietorres-nc8jn]

I have been watching you and Zoe since the beginning of Covid and I felt like I have known you two forever!❤

[@demifairburn]

Been watching you and Zoe for years and I can’t believe how amazing you both have grown and had a baby🥲

[@poppyward6323]

Listening to you talk about newborn snuggles while I was watching this I was snuggling my goregous nephew on my chest (he's 7 weeks but he was born 5 weeks early so he's only 8lbs). I love how excited you are talking about Ottie ❤❤

[@stef_12x]

I love how chill and relaxed this video was 😊 Lovely growing up with you and Zoe❤

[@Kitsune_SunaRin]

God bless you and your family 😇🙏🏻

[@bettinamcdonald5394]

The smile on your face is so Lovely when to you look at your daughter just made me smile!💐🤗

[@JoiJumayao]

So wild to see you doing a Q&A and then your little Ottie pops in or humming a song in the background. It’s just so cooool! The evaluation of Alfie Deyes Vlogs 😂🫶🏽

[@everhea9907]

I have to say, I was totally blown away when Ottie counted to 10! Are you sure that She's only 18 months?? 🤯

[@emmawoolley93]

Helps when kids have a village around them and chilled parents I'm jealous if I'm honest I spend so much time worrying about money and not doing enough or providing enough that I'm not present and we're lacking a village ! She's doing amazing and it makes me sad I'm failing both of my kids 2 and 6 both struggling with speech

[@lisaward7969]

I was impressed with the counting and how lovely her speech is too

[@ronjawahlstrom8338]

Same!!

[@graceshackk]

Little Ottie is growing up so fast🥹 love u guys so much ❤

[@tamia_xx]

You and Zoe are hands down the most amazing parents ever!

[@mayaoloughlin4739]

the way Ottie was saying mummy, was very adorable 😍

[@verityhumby3310]

Ottie is so cute and her saying daddy is cute ❤❤

[@serinawhaycock]

Replace the word bossy with leader! ❤ she’s going to be the leader.

[@priethashre6522]

Gosh Alfie.... It's been long since i started follwing your and zoe's contents and because of that to this day i perceived you as the exact same person i loved watching all those years ago. You and Zoe having Ottlie did not change that perception whatsoever and just then in the video you said "I'm gonna be biased because I'm her dad" and something about that very sentence absolutely changed the way i perceive you completely. You're a dad! A bloody great one at that though. Just thought that you saying to be her dad changed everything but also nothing; felt like it flippped a switch in my brain. if that makes sense lol. Love Ottlie and dontcha worry, you're gonna be a cool one!!

[@jax576s]

Maybe 6 vlogs ago, you talked about the 30 second rule you read about. If you can do it in 30 seconds, do it now. I had a similar kind of rule, but it was more like don’t be lazy, just do it. Adopting your phrasing has been so helpful- less negative on myself, more positive. I feel more accomplished getting the little things done. Thank you for that, it’s improved my life.

[@Shane3599]

My goodness, Ottie looks like an angel in the thumbnail!

[@marthasolomon7997]

OTILLIE ❤ LOOKS SO ADORABLE I CANT EVEN 🥺

[@DaniRudyyy]

Take it easyyyy. Love this! HI OTTIE ❤

[@EmmaM-q1l]

im so glad u film ottie in the videos thanks for sharing her with us she sooo sweet

[@darcytuddors9974]

Omg n.n i follow you and Zoe for almost 11 years and this pass years have been crazy and so cute to watch ❤❤❤❤ it's just amazing,love it 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰✨✨✨✨

[@zoesmith8979]

You should look into attending coffee festivals for your new coffee range, if not done so already! There is one going on in Glasgow, Scotland on 13/14th May which is the only one I’m aware of so far in Scotland since that’s where I live but defo something worth a look at to get your coffee made known to a larger audience who may not watch your videos etc x

[@pbf2681]

Completely agree with the nappy thing!

[@mollyfids]

HER VOICE IM CRYING

[@jenfehr1]

Ps.. Zoe, I loved hearing your input!

[@sophiegalbraith80]

Ottie is a genius! Her speech is amazing x

[@EloveDancing]

I'd really looove to have such a beautiful and strong bond with my partner, I hope it just get stronger and stronger with time. It's just the best to feel like a team, partners that can just count on each other, I loved this part of the video! And what an amazing family you make, Ottie is the cutest, really! ❤

[@gwynethglas-brown9171]

What a Gorgeous thumbnail photo 💕Ottie just adorable 🥰 her saying Daddy & Mummy just so Sweet .18 months wheres the time Going , too fast 😅 . Have a Good week🥰

[@jmj161]

Lovely video! I'm a parent of a 4 year old and can attest the snuggles only get better. :) Also, love seeing the Shopfiy ad, I'm work for them. haha

[@claireabellhayward2400]

Good to see you Alfie, I hope you are okay, I get so many chest infections, and I'm not a parent lol, sorry you been ill. Omg Ottie Is adorable.

[@TheNeverworld]

"i don't actively think about brushing my teeth every day" *cries in adhd*

[@Dynamite-gal]

She’s an absolute picture, so much of her mother ❤.

[@Nerone5908]

You are in my English language book👍

[@alena25072]

Loved every second of it xx ☕️💕

[@malinnsollid6884]

Time flies man! Happy for you guys. Have a good one☺️

[@Sylviablacknell]

SAME zoe! No one warned me how much kids get sick. Recurrent bronchitis, pneumonia, ear infections, stomach bugs...and now skin infections bc of his eczema! And it does seem like every other week! My doctor said it will slow down once he gets school age.

[@melanieshirkey5276]

Ottie is so smart! Talking so well!

[@93Laurennnn]

Did you read any parenting books before you had Ottie and are there any you recommend? I'm currently 7 weeks pregnant with my first baby! ❤ If anyone has any recommendations, I'd love to hear them!

[@smellmyfingas]

The day-by-day pregnancy book by Dr Maggie Blott. My partner read the page of the day to me every night in bed. Was great for him as well as myself to find out what was happening to my body each day as the pregnancy progressed and to know how baby was developing, and nice to do together. Congratulations Lauren! So exciting!

[@lera_t6]

I love this hoodie 😍

[@movemountainswithus]

Great now you’ve got me researching how to set up my photography print store 😅 on top of the never ending list haha on a serious note thank you for the motivation I needed!

[@susanmorgan9074]

This is about in the future up and you might not even know the answer yet or you might have started doing this but would you want to introduce her to things from your childhood in particular like games, TV shows and music? Especially when she gets older

[@kathrynb8677]

You seem like the best dad. 💕

[@sofievansteenpaal321]

When you argue with your partner try not to think of it as you vs your partner, but as you and your partner as a unit vs the problem

[@MissMarilynDarling]

I was wondering if your woodland was anywhere near the 100achre wood ? If it is I would love to see that :)

[@BeautywithMady]

WHAT A WONDERFUL FATHER

[@roitranger20011]

I never comment on videos But..I must say you have a beautiful Family ..you both are amazing parents.