24 hours with a newborn.

[@MadisunGray]

What do you wish you could go back and tell your younger self?

[@RobertaStonequist]

there's no such thing as a perfect mom, and you don't have to be afraid to trust the instincts God has given you. He made you, He know you, He loves you. you're enough.

[@caitlinryder898]

I'd tell her it would be ok. No matter how scary it was it was all worth it. I would tell her to hire a food delivery service or ask for more help. I'd hug her and tell her she does not need to "do it all" there is no "super mom" badge. I'd tell her how proud of her I was and that she was not alone even though it felt so lonely. I'd tell her to go outside more.

[@loganrenggli2871]

Don’t be so strict about schedules/awake windows! They’ll sleep when they’re ready!

[@spanishforkidswithmissjuanita]

That I don’t have to try to have a perfectly tidy and clean home, that I don’t need to adhere to such a strict schedule, and that the newborn phase, as challenging as it can be, will be gone in the blink of an eye and it will never come back, so enjoy cuddling your baby and let lots of other things slide. Housework is never going to go away!

[@KS-JBM]

Stop people pleasing and follow my own heart and intuition ♡

[@jessieelliott3157]

Woke up on my 50th birthday and your video is the first and only i watched. As i was making my coffee i was thinking the best thing ive done in my life is having my babies. Loved this video. Loved the mud pies and the chicken doing math in the yard. Youve captured these days beautifully. Not only on film, but youve literally captured them by choosing to capture them and not succumbing to the pressures the world puts on a new mother. Bless you and yours Madisun.

[@gemmablackburn952]

The chicken sat on the blanket with kids homeschooling is the content I needed today! And June is just vibes! 😍

[@MadisunGray]

😂

[@TheMennomilist]

I love how you are walking around with your postpartum belly. That is something that is hard to do on a public platform. Nice job. Love watching the homeschooling outside with the little one. Newborn phase is very tricky indeed (and I am not a fan because of how tiring it is, even though it is beautiful). I also nursed all of mine (all over a year). I agree that being a mom of three (which I also am) is harder to imagine if there wasn't minimalism involved in it too. It was so beautiful to see this video. Hope you and your family continue to thrive.

[@leeannoneal4847]

How beautiful you all are! I nursed my twins, who were 5 weeks early. They didn’t nurse well right away and my milk took awhile to come in. Those first six weeks were tough but finally things started to flow. Then I was up nursing and changing diapers around the clock! That went on for about 9 months. They are 42 now, so I’ve lived to tell about it!

[@-living4jesus4ever-]

This is my story, too! Way to go, Mama! My twins are now 7 1/2 and thriving. I nursed them to 15 months…they were my number 3 and 4 out of 4 beautiful littles I had in 3 1/2 years time! I got a horrible puppps hives rash postpartum for 4 weeks after they were born and I remember getting like 3 hrs sleep a night for months but it was sooo worth it. Now the 4 of my littles ages 11 and under are all besties and it’s soo fun seeing them all be into the same things together! ❤❤❤❤

[@jessb6706]

Having a child changed my life. I wouldn't stress over the sleep.. I wouldn't be so hard on myself over little things, try to not to worry as much. I would stop trying to control everything. Your videos changed my outlook on life and the joy of having children. It has helped so much. ❤❤

[@jeniececook8704]

Slow down and then slow down even more is what I would tell my younger self . During the newborn phase that we just loved in those newborn moments and yes that the only goals were to make sure we got fed somewhat regularly and slept whenever we could such as we could but yes didn't give sleeping a whole lot of thought or stress about it.

[@MadisunGray]

Love this ❤

[@Chloe__Andrew05]

I am 29 weeks pregnant and honestly really needed this. Congratulations on bubba. I would love to see a video about the food you have pre-made whilst you were pregnant.

[@-living4jesus4ever-]

Love it! Babies teach us that instead of getting more done, we should create a life where there’s “less to do.” I’d imagine most of us wish we approached being a new mom the way you did in this film. Precious. But there’s grace and we can still apply the grace and less to do mentality and slow living wherever we are at now, so long as there’s breath in our lungs! ❤❤❤

[@KingstonMom]

I love seeing this! My 3rd baby will be here in January and I’m staying home for 40 days to rest and heal. I’m a stay at home mom and homeschool my two other kids. Im going to rest on a whole new level this time and I’m excited about it💙😘🥰

[@pauladavey4467]

Yay! So happy for you. I felt very different with my 3rd. Really took my time and looovef it

[@AM-bm2xw]

Beautiful Madisun, thank you for being here and sharing with us, you are such a blessing to so many people. Congratulations on the precious little boy 💙

[@stephanieharless9120]

Your baby is so cute 😭❤️, & @ 1:09 minutes you and your daughter's faces are totally twining. She looks like a mini you. Your family is absolutely precious.

[@elthel]

thank you for showing your belly so honestly. as a first time mom almost 4 weeks postpartum it is so healing to see ❤️‍🩹

[@carolisdanavage1225]

Thank you for sharing your wisdom with this 59 year old. I only wish that I had known this when my daughters were born. I hope to help them know this if and when they become moms. You are such a blessing. ❤️

[@Howulikethem23apples]

Congratulations to you and your family on your beautiful new baby 💗 And thank you for sharing another wonderful video with a beautiful message. If i could tell my younger self something it would be; don’t be afraid to express what you feel, you don’t have to (and cannot) control every outcome of every difficult situation. Let go 💗

[@michellemarleau3035]

This was so beautiful! My babies are now older but wow did this bring me back! I smiled at every moment of this video! Thank you for sharing these precious moments!😊

[@daniellekleeslp4625]

This is one of my very favorite of all of your videos. The simplicity, slowness and beauty made me teary eyed. Thank you for sharing a window into the cadence and pace your family lives at with a new born. We don’t know that some rhythms and ways of being are possible until we see it modeled. Sending love and good thoughts to you and your sweet family in this beautiful transition time🌙🤍

[@Susieque963]

Oh Madisun, he’s beautiful. What an amazing season of your life. You’re soaking it all in so beautifully… thanks for sharing these moments with us.

[@MadisunGray]

Thank you!

[@ThisLifeFromScratch]

Aww...I'm crying!! This Precious life!!! What a beautiful, sweet video, Madi!! So happy to see everything went fine!!

[@MadisunGray]

Thank you so much!! ❤

[@heathermarie3184]

Congratulations on your new addition ❤ I’m 37 and I have 2 boys, 18 and 9. Because of minimalism, I was able to slow down and enjoy my second son’s first year 1000% percent. I was calmer too. I know how fast that first year goes by and then they’re no longer a baby. So I enjoyed every moment to the fullest, even the messy ones ♥️ Still enjoying the next years after they’re no longer babies too! As they grow, some things fade (like cuddles etc) and some new things start (having meaningful conversations and seeing them become who they are etc) All moments are great in different ways and I cherish them all ❤ I enjoy your videos, just hearing your voice makes me feel calmer and motivates me, especially if I’m having a rough day or feeling overwhelmed (which is a lot less often, but I still have moments.. being anxious and having ocd) You are seriously a gem.❤ P.S. I’ve been patiently craving a new video from you. 😂 I know you’re enjoying this phase of life so thank you for this 🙏

[@karybelle515]

You are such an inspiration. I am currently 37 weeks pregnant with my 4th baby. I homeschool too, we live in Puerto Rico. I also made some meals already. I made pancakes ahead for my kids for those days, I made lentil soup, potato soup, egg bites, chicken, lasagna, brownies, banana muffins and other stuff because I want to really slow down during this phase this time. ❤

[@paigeconover4829]

Beautiful! I love the slowness of the newborn season! Something so incredible about it! I’m super hoping for a birth video!! 🤩

[@katie187]

Congratulations!!!! :) So happy for you and your family! And come on, the chicken sitting on the blanket with the kids??? I can't - so cute!

[@emeliefoster3781]

Congratulations! I’ve been eagerly awaiting this video, so happy for you! You look amazing, and your baby is too cute❤️

[@MadisunGray]

Thank you so much!!

[@EatmyStardust]

Thank you for your authenticity. Much love to you and your family! 💫💕☀️🌈🦋💛🙏

[@sharyldavis1358]

This is such a beautiful video, Madi, and I loved having a peek into your life with your sweet family. Gran ❤

[@carlimiller6594]

love this! You’re embracing the real and going with the flow. I wanna try more of a routine this time when I have my third in a few months but this reminds me to also be easy on myself if it really hard and things aren’t clicking into place in those beginning weeks when everything is settling into a new normal.

[@mariaandromanandrade5741]

Congratulations!❤ so good to have you back! And thank you for adding in the healthy meal ideas-I needed some inspiration today!

[@Debbiesdilemmas]

Congratulations on having your third baby.❤️🙏 I think it’s so important as a mom of a newborn to give yourself grace. I think as women we expect perfection from ourselves and especially when it comes to your first child. Nothing ever goes as planned and that’s okay. It’s a wondrous time but also an exhausting time. Enjoy the journey as our children grow up so fast.

[@lindseyst.claire1060]

Oh my goodness, you’re back and I couldn’t be more excited!!Congratulations on your beautiful new addition. ❤

[@MadisunGray]

Thank you so much!!

[@kristyleavitt8007]

Thank you for this video. This is encouraging to me❤ Also, I love that your chicken came to hang out with your kids. It reminds me of one of my cats coming to lay down beside my baby and just hang out with her ❤

[@Gabrielle.Steele]

Yay so excited for you to be back! Congratulations on your little baby!

[@raylaklein4255]

Currently in this stage as well with my second. happy to be doing it with you! Having all this wisdom is so helpful. ❤❤

[@marieostberg2499]

Congratulations on the baby. As usual, you make the most beautiful videos, the ones that really touch the heart. You continue to be my biggest source of inspiration for a calmer life.❤❤

[@Dana-mb1hd]

Madisun ❤ congratulations girl! God bless you and baby!!!!! I’m so happy for you ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@paulathefairy676]

Oh Madi, this video is beautiful and full of love 💗 if only society could see this is how motherhood should be! And I wish all women had the absolute best support and nurturing so they could breastfeed and nurture their baby, I am a retired nurse and midwife and had this support which made my mothering experience positive and full of joy 🙏🏻 The love from his siblings is gorgeous and wow, those cute little feet, precious ⭐️

[@MadisunGray]

❤️❤️

[@jeannelohr3901]

I would tell my younger self to slow down and enjoy the newborn season!

[@babycoleangel]

100%

[@chananjavandewaetere2213]

Me 2❤

[@mariamacdonald1007]

Congrats on your new baby! Adorable little one!

[@emotionalstability]

You’ve helped me so much to slow down and get closer to the earth. Thank you and congratulations. ❤

[@MadisunGray]

Thank you ❤️

[@loganrenggli2871]

Oh I missed your videos!! Thank you for the reminder and so happy to see you again

[@LearnEnglishwithCamille]

I have 3 as well. My baby just turned 6. Love your videos are your kids. Treasure every moment ❤

[@trinitiehendricks]

So excited for you to be back! Congratulations on baby #3. 🎉You’re doing beautifully amazing!! This video makes me so exited for my 2nd baby to get here in the spring 😊

[@MadisunGray]

congratulations! ❤

[@amandamorris4033]

Congratulations ❤ Good to see you back !

[@feliciasuris2381]

Yayyyyyyyyyy! Nap time has come and so happy to see you posted ❤ congratulations! Going to watch now Just finished and yes I was sadly a mom that didn't allow myself to rest, went fast, and I'm sure I had ppd and ppa for along time because I didn't really bond and it's all a blur. Adopted minimalism and slower living with my 2 year old and getting healthy before we start for our 2nd and last so I can be present better

[@karenwalentek5566]

Congratulations on the baby! ❤

[@Abeautifulmundanelife]

Aww 🥰 yes! Sooo precious! I also was so thankful for a helpful lactation consultant with my 3rd even though I hard already breastfed my 1st two for 1.5 years each…. Each baby is different! Thanks for showing the beauty and hard! God is so good!!! ❤

[@MadisunGray]

❤️❤️

[@sandykrieger5392]

Congratulations! Take time for yourself and your beautiful family.

[@feather8894]

I'm 11 weeks in my first pregnancy and already worrying a lot about how my life will change once baby is born. your videos truly help looking forward to everything that's coming for me, especially because you show a kind of motherhood free from pressure. I felt the pressure of motherhood as soon as I found out I was pregnant. I would really like to worry less, I hope I can be as chill as you are someday :)

[@MadisunGray]

You got this ❤️

[@VanillaCokeFriends]

About to have my first any day now and I needed to hear this. Finally some advice that truly resonated and gave me some peace in this scary time.

[@MadisunGray]

Sending you love ❤️

[@hollyh.828]

35 weeks now with my first baby and feeling so many things as his due dates gets closer and closer. This video gave me a sense of calmness 😌

[@MadisunGray]

I’m so glad ❤️

[@gkreyl8700]

Missed your videos so much. Congratulations, what a beautiful baby!

[@mjalphonse]

Yayyyy i’m so excited you’re back! 😆

[@melevonne]

Thank you for sharing. This was a great reminder and insight to the type of life I desire to have.

[@ashleycoronado2801]

My baby #3 is coming in 2 weeks and this is the reminder I needed! I get so overwhelmed with messes, though we live quite minimally which has been very helpful. But I often feel like the little cleaning robot on Wall-E whenever I see a mess. I’m going to have to turn that switch off in my postpartum days 😂

[@caitlinryder898]

Missed your videos! Congrats on the addition and thank you for sharing your life with us.

[@jessicabulloch5302]

Beautiful family! Thank you for sharing . I'm a mom to 8 and with each pregnancy I would read The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding , like I was cramming for a test, I tried to never be so proud to think I had it all figured out.❤

[@kendratai]

I'm pregnant with my 5th and you did such a good job showing what it's like. 100% constant feedings lol I love it though because it really forces you to rest. And then you are also super motivated at times to get up and be productive because you have been sitting so long 😂

[@whiteowl56]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤awhhh, congratulations and I missed yall

[@brookeO]

Wow. Beautiful! Thank you.

[@chutch9128]

Thank you for sharing, I'm sure this will help many new mothers.

[@MadisunGray]

I hope!

[@hollyelizabeth2780]

Hi Madisun, another brilliant video! Im currently pregnant and wondered if you would consider doing a video on what you found most helpful for postpartum healing? I know previously you have said preparing for this stage is so important and I just want to learn from your advice! X

[@DianaKerr]

My boys were so excited to see you guys doing Good + Beautiful Math! We're in level K with one and just started level 2 with the other. My oldest was like, "Oh man, they have the wooden boxes!" Because he and I both like the wooden box vibe better than the new boxes, but I resisted my urge to scour eBay for the wooden ones when it came time to purchase curriculum. haha Also, so refreshing to see you actually use some curriculum, because I feel like a bad homeschool mom sometimes for using curriculum, or at least that I'm making it too hard, according to the die-hard unschoolers. :D If you've taught me anything, though, it's to DO WHAT WORKS FOR US and brings our family peace and thriving as we enjoy God. :) And right now, a bit of curriculum, approached in a flexible manner, works for us. :)

[@toulla186]

Congratulations 🎉 such a sweet video. Thanks for sharing your precious moments with us

[@MadisunGray]

Thank you!! ❤️

[@angelalumia3394]

Gosh this is so beautiful

[@MadisunGray]

❤❤❤

[@NorthernPear]

This is really lovely. So relaxed. Thanks for sharing.

[@infinitelyblessed4812]

Congrats on your beautiful baby could you share what you are eating now and what you ate in preparation for conceiving

[@seshy25]

Thank u for addressing the struggles of breastfeeding even as u are doing it for the third time. I only have one baby and gave up bf after a couple of weeks whilst combo feeding, post c- section. I wish i had persevered more in a way... like u said it was just a shock and worry if he was getting enough as he was always so hungry and unsettled. Ended up pumping and combo feeding. Now hes 9 months and fully formula fed as i couldn't keep up with the pumping anymore either. If i was to have another child, its my full intention to persevere with breastfeeding as its such a beautiful thing.

[@chantellenolan]

This was beautiful, thanks for the reminder. I'm pregnant with #4 and preparing to enter this phase of life again.

[@erintannehill]

I just had my baby less than 2 weeks ago, and couldn’t agree more about routines. We’ve just ebbed and flowed with the days and it’s been nice, which is not something I ever thought I would say.

[@MadisunGray]

Congratulations 🎊

[@levidaisyyoung220]

congratulations.... you have a miracle ✨🙏🩵

[@maryelizabeth6542]

Beautiful. So good to see you. I've missed your videos. Congratulations! I love the chicken picnic. :)

[@amreens9987]

Congratulations beautiful lady.

[@andreasheehan16]

Congratulations! What a beautiful baby! ❤

[@Chrissyhappy]

Congratulations to you and your family.❤

[@vesna2953]

beautiful family

[@jessicasojin]

Congrats lady! ❤

[@milliephilpott16]

Congratulations ❤❤

[@louintheworld]

You are such an inspiration to put this miniature ! There is so much shame/ taboo around breastfeeding.. I think you are brave ❤

[@hannahbentson9374]

Perfect timing! I’m so hyped for this video! I’ve missed you but I’m so happy you’ve listened to your body and taken things slowly. 🤍🤍🤍 My first 2 babies I didn’t slow down at all…with my daughter I stayed in bed for almost a week (which was huge for me!) and I felt the best yet. This time I plan to rest as much as I can…learning to let things go now since these last few weeks my body is naturally slowing down in prep for baby.

[@kimberliepyles6999]

We’re did you get your wooden swing and wicker looking bassinet ?

[@carolinalaguna8807]

Holaaa 🎉🎉muchas felicidades por tu bebé de verdad saber de ti me hace pasar un día maravilloso,te deseo todo lo mejor que Dios los bendiga hoy y siempre ❤❤❤

[@KathKeel]

Sending love and rest to you. From a mom of four older kids. I would be gentler with my younger mom self too.

[@codingjourney1549]

Hi, could you please share the recipes that you cooked and freezed? First time mama here and 3 weeks to go

[@izza.truroothealing]

Congratulations God Bless🎉

[@AugustAdvice]

Your hair is beautiful! Please tell me what shampoo and conditioner you use?

[@cleosmom9022]

I’m 65 years old, and very grateful for you.

[@tarnielaska-wolfe7812]

Thank you so much! ❤

[@brieandjen1]

where can i get that brownie recipe?!?

[@throughfaithandgrace2970]

aww i love this video!! your family is so precious. I miss breast feeding

[@Becky44-e7g]

I am going to be a first time mommy and anytime someone asks me what I’m doing and I say I’m relaxing for a bit I always get something like this “laughs, well better enjoy it because those days are about to be over 😭” I don’t mean to be insensitive to anyone but isn’t it normal to try and relax the most you can after a baby? Like why do all I hear about is how my world is going to flip upside down, I’ll never sleep again, I’ll never relax again… again I know I haven’t had her yet but sometimes it’s so discouraging when I am trying to share my excitement of having my first and I get bombarded with how I am never going to enjoy life again or atleast that’s how it seems with the tone of voice that’s used.. Any seasoned mommas who have any tips for me going into a new chapter of my life I would really appreciate your wisdom if you have any to share. I am dead set on enjoying this transition although I know it won’t be all butterflies I want to keep my perspective on children are the blessing, we can do this and I can still have Gods peace no matter what season I’m in. I’ll be at home so I am so very blessed to not be worried about going back to work or anything like that, I want to focus on soaking this up.

[@hannahhand1359]

This makes my ovaries tingle 💕 And I have a 4-month old!! 😄 Sending love

[@MadisunGray]

😂

[@seshy25]

I would tell myself to slow down even before baby arrives. The day before getting induced, i deep cleaned the whole house while being nearly 2 weeks overdue. I didn't have my mom around for advice (shes passed) or anyone else around, as i live in a different city to my family. As a first time mom, I didn't really think to rest because i would need my energy for labour and delivery. I was so so so tired! I wish i rested more before and prepared more healthy meals in advance. Other than that i was fairly minimal and used/ needed everything i bought for baby. I wish i saved my energy more prior though. Any expecting mothers, please rest as much as possible and learn from me ❤

[@brianamartin5303]

I am a mom of four (ranging from 8months - 5years) and I am still humbled so regularly. I would tell my younger self to slow down and trust in what God has planned for your day. Truly. Walk gently through your day. Don't give yourself a to do list because that sets you up for frustration and disappointment. Instead see where God leads you and welcome each new moment (and each blow out or tantrum) as a divine appointment given to you by God rather than an interruption. God bless you, Mama. And to every Mama that is reading this- remember you are loved and held by God and He will walk with you through every trial and every success❤️

[@SusanCavers]

Great philosophy.

[@caitlin9823]

advice for a mama who feels bored, stir crazy or discontent with the slowness of the newborn phase?

[@Gabrielle.Steele]

Do you like that pregnancy pillow that you have in the video? I’ve seen tons of people use it and wonder if it’s worth it

[@Gray8YT]

❤️blessings🙏

[@charlottegalland]

Beautiful video as always. Can I get the brownie recipe?? 😂

[@sarahwilliams3177]

Beautiful🤍 my third baby is almost one and I just now feel like my body has “gathered up all it Stardust “again ☺️

[@vickyrodriguez2860]

Como se llama ese bebé tan hermoso 😊❤??