Addressing Assumptions About Us as PARENTS

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[@Anna-1937]

Unfortunately people are always quick to judge parenting skills. As long as your baby is fed, clothed, happy and healthy who cares what strangers on the internet think. Listen to the people who genuinely know you, and your paediatrician. You’re doing great!! ❤️

[@MattandAbby]

Needed to hear that today! Thank you so much!

[@kathleenclark815]

@@MattandAbby This! I am a mom of 4 and a grandparent of 2. Our first baby was born when I was just 18. People will always try to tell you what to do. As long as your baby is fed, safe and loved....don't worry! Do what YOU feel is best for YOUR baby 💜

[@qrstuvw683]

@@MattandAbby which hair and eye color do you think griffin will have when he get a little bit older??

[@Anna-1937]

@@MattandAbby You are so welcome. Sending 🤗 from across the pond. ❤️🇬🇧

[@robynmessineo7757]

Are you guys going to have another kid

[@naturalleejess700]

Peeing your pants for Moms is common but NOT normal friends. Pelvic floor therapy is a must! Love y’all!

[@ninah08]

Thank you when she said “it’s normal/natural” I cringed 😅

[@melissachaloner6308]

I had bladder problems all through my 20s after having children exercises didn’t work and it got severe finally got an operation at 30 and changed my life so yes it definitely isn’t normal nor should no women have to put up with it and just accept it .

[@clairesanders1456]

I second pelvic floor therapy. It works! It should be mandatory lol

[@ashley202anderson]

Pelvic floor physical therapist is a life saver 🙌

[@gaelcarlton9182]

yes indeed and thank you for mentioning that... I wasn't quite as eloquent. I bluntly said do some cageling and you'd see a difference. lol....sorry that's the medical nurse in me.

[@alicewood9497]

6:32 the way abby is looking at matt, i cannot. you can tell how much she loves him and cares about him and it’s the sweetest thing

[@noshoes1588]

I like how much they’re showing respect for baby griffin - it’s nice to see a vlog channel that has been kiddos that when they get fussy they prioritize getting them into a safe spot and not in front of a camera I’ve seen some channels use their children’s most vulnerable moments for clickbait and it’s cool you all are focusing on him and also considering your channel and how it will be best for your family

[@racheloshaksmusic]

Love this video, it’s so real. I love how you edit Matt, because you show us who you are together and it’s one of the main reasons why you’ve got a loyal fanbase. Authenticity is the way to go cause we can relate to it more and be even more inspired by it. Also I agree, no spanking children! It does nothing good for them it’s such a useless tool to train a child. The best tool is your words and attention to help the children grow, just like how God is to us.❤️🙏🏾

[@MattandAbby]

You're so sweet! Thank you!

[@dannyharris1322]

@Matt & Abby Hiiii! Huge fan 💖💖💖

[@KryptonKr]

It’s true, I know older generations spank kids but honestly when I was a kid. It doesn’t do much to teach me anything at all. Words and reasons actually gets me to understand why my behaviour was wrong as a kid. I get used to the spanking because it doesn’t hurt all that much.

[@racheloshaksmusic]

@@MattandAbby aw thank you ! And you are very welcome ❤️

[@racheloshaksmusic]

@@KryptonKr yess exactly!! I wish more soon to be parents would understand this. Sometimes it takes us to teach them though.

[@abigaildarlington905]

Abby is glowing and looks so joyful. You can tell that she loves being a mom just by looking at her ;)

[@lexihammond02]

You two should totally compromise and have five children😂😂 Also, who doesn’t pee in the shower? Cookies are good for your mental health. I love all the sarcasm in this video 😂😂 There’s a difference between being encouraging and pushing someone over their limit, you two support each other really well💕

[@Be1smaht]

I love peeing in the shower. It is freeing

[@gaelcarlton9182]

@@Be1smaht Sings, "I AIN'T NEVER GONNA LET YOU USE MY SHOWER, OH NO NO NO".... WAS i A LITTLE FLAT?

[@girlscout5751]

I'm just a teenage girl, but I really love your channel! You guys aren't like some family vloggers, you guys are real and funny and inspiring! You are such amazing parents, and when I have kids I want to be just like you guys! Also - I love Griffins sunglasses soooo much!

[@tarahenry9168]

I love y’all. Thanks for talking about things that not everyone feels comfortable talking about, but they should!

[@aliseaterzin4545]

I absolutely love the transition into seeing you guys be parents! I feel like a get to see snippets of my real good friends becoming even better versions of themselves! I have two kids and they're my whole world! You don't lose yourself, you just find a different version and I've loved who I've become as a mom💖 I hope you guys like who you've become as a mom and dad😁

[@KHaga92]

You both are so cute. So glad you channel has grown. You both have such big hearts and will raise little humans to be great part of society. Thank you for that.

[@haylecummings1208]

You guys are truly the best people on KZbin! Your amazing parents and spectacular parents! You always make my day when you post ❤️ I hope everything with griffin is going good!

[@JayyandAbby]

WE KNOW YALL ARE AMAZING PARENTS ❤️

[@henryscates]

^^^ Bot

[@k_emeryyy.]

@@henryscates fr lmao. They really faked a verification logo lmaooo

[@henryscates]

@@k_emeryyy. Ikr lol

[@MattandAbby]

Thank you friend!

[@SimchainIsrael]

I love how you navigate showing your son! you don’t cut him out totally, and you don’t show him constantly - you’ve found a beautiful balance!

[@user-qg6ti3xl3t]

I love how you express the raw vulnerable real emotions and what you go through as a couple in the most lightest way possible. This is what realistic true love is . Love is not about being in the homwymoon phase all the time where its always rainbows and sunshine but love is about accepting each other through thick and thin and you guys are the perfect example of that

[@beccaholland3602]

Y’all are so happy and represent parenthood SO well!!! Babies are a blessing!!! Thanks for sharing that!!! We love our 12 month old so so so much

[@Siena.Cmusic]

I love how they said spanking is “lazy parenting.” I honestly love that and I think it’s so true! You might not have your life perfect but it sure does seemed like you got it all together. That’s insanely wonderful ♥️

[@leahroskam2266]

That's so stupid.. Spanking is NOT lazy parenting. It says in the BIBLE to DISAPLINE our children. Not BEAT them.. But a small smack if the child is doing something that is dangerous then a smack is one hundred percent called for.

[@jamiehodson4402]

Thank you, i fully agree, a bit of discipline is necessary, kids TODAY are awful, need a whuppin.@@leahroskam2266

[@daniellegrant6819]

Happy to see you guys again! Amazing parents carry on! There’s more than one way to be a good parent and you guys do what works for you! There’s power in that💜💕💜

[@pjdupree4410]

You guys are the sweetest little unit, proud of you for being so real and personable, it’s believable… Congrats! You’re winning at Life!✌️

[@katerinasemenov9479]

ABBY!!! This is the happiest I’ve seen you in a long time!!!! This was so so so sweet and heartwarming to watch you, and watch you two together also, oh my goodness I love the love ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@LJ13222]

I feel like keeping it Matt and Abby feat kids is always the way to go! So important to think of what you’re putting out there for Griffins future, like when he’s in school and has classmates who may see the videos! So important to keep their privacy and not get lost in the family channel fun and views

[@nelson819]

AWW the way you guys both look at each other and talk to each other is so freaking cute I aspire to have this kind of relationship love you dudes!!! ⭐️

[@alexisboyd9047]

I love and appreciate your content, sharing your story and giving awesome advice! I wish you the best with Griffin!!!! You guys are awesome parents and he is ADORABLE 🥰❤️

[@esme1588]

I can tell you guys are amazing parents and I'm so happy that you guys are loving the life you want thanks for being the great people y'all are ♥️

[@drockherb2073]

Y’all are a really snorkeling pair & really cute together 👏🏼👏🏼 seems to always be Open and genuine so thanks for putting it out there.

[@_commenter]

this isn’t an assumption, it’s a fact that y’all are absolutely amazing sweet parents!!! Love y’all💗💗💗

[@laurenjanzer2677]

You guys are awesome and make me happy any time you have new content! You both seem like amazing parents! I love the hole in your heart analogy. You couldn’t have explained that better.

[@tademlinders8022]

Y’all are just glowing right now!! I love how sweet you guys are! 💕

[@chickennuggetsmore7253]

I love your guy’s videos!!! So happy your baby is healthy

[@Jitmommy33]

I love you guys! You’re such good people and good parents! ♥️ This is definitely a comfort channel!!!! 🫂♥️♥️

[@categabrielspiritual]

I’ve been watching you for a few years now.. You are doing a great job! I cannot say that I know that many young people that have accomplished what you have. Thanks for keeping it real too, cuz the relatability is where’s it’s at 💛

[@mollywilde]

I just love how genuinely sweet and kind y’all are, but especially to Griffin ❤️

[@emiledae]

I love your videos. You guys are fun and hilarious and I love the fact that you guys seem so passionate about the product that you were reviewing instead of seeming like you were reading from a script for a product that you don’t really care about. It makes it easier for people who need to use those to decide whether they’re good or bad and I love that. Even with the little time that you guys have with little dude, I love how you guys used that time to make a video for us! Lots of love ❤️

[@emmatacc_]

ahhh I didn’t realize how much I’ve been missing your guys’ videos lately! I’m glad that you’ve been posting a lot of some daily reels though!😘

[@krisimarovska6244]

Congratulations on 2 mil! God bless your family!

[@TualaFam]

Awwww this was a great video! Seeing the connection y’all have and that it totally has grown stronger makes my heart happy!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@samantha9446]

There will be a time period when traveling and doing big things will be tougher (some stages with kids are just tougher to take them out of their routine) so I really want to encourage y’all to make sure you make some parent friends to be able to have play dates and dinners. Being a parent can be really isolating so it’s important to have fellow parent friends. Also parents don’t care about your age, they just care about you having a kid similar in age to their kid. Parents bond over parenthood. We are young parents and all our friends are older than us. Going on hikes and going to the park or a splash pad when he is a toddler are all great ways to get out for your mental health without having to go do something big.

[@bettyjones5375]

I'm new to your channel and have been binge watching your videos. I don't usually subscribe but I did this time cause I respect that you keep it real and you're good role models 🙂

[@lucillerenaud8114]

This was an amazing video. Thanks for normalizing bladder leakage and products. I was brought up in a time where this was taboo and an embarrassment. "No one suffers from this so something must be wrong with you", to find out 10 years later its super common in young folks too, not just older folks. And both male and female can be forced to deal with this.

[@lexysvlogs]

Pelvic floor therapy helps 😊

[@ryanbennett955]

I love how genuine y’all are

[@silverlining9120]

I wasn't expecting Matt to enjoy being a parent as much as he does.Matt is very spontaneous and active, so I figured would feel to tied down or like he was missing out.I was definitely wrong. Matt is such and amazing dad and he and Abby have done so good at keeping up with their active lifestyle with Griffin.

[@annasergeevna1011]

I love you guys SO much you are both so mature and so wise that I always forget you’re in your 20’s!! You both are amazing keep going ✨

[@lizzy7752]

I have to say you all are the sweetest couple ever and I dream to have a fun, genuine, and loving marriage that you have one day!!

[@dulcevazquez6778]

I love that you guys talked about bladder leakage cuz that's something I thought I was alone using pads for it..but it gets better

[@archangel5395]

Yes! I personally am here for Abby and Matt, I love Abby's personality she makes me laugh so hard and is so relatable.

[@emilyjunkin2824]

I’ve always known i’d be a boy Momma, and I am. I have two boys and another coming! Mommy instincts are amazing!!

[@abigaildenbow2711]

I love you guys so so much!!! So excited for you guys! Congrats on Griffin!

[@XCvibes]

Love this video. You two are amazing parents and will give Griffin an amazing life!❤️❤️❤️

[@kaseyalyssa824]

I prefer long videos rather than shorts! I love sitting down with you guys and hanging out!

[@rebeccatimmins1371]

So reassuring to hear that you guys had moments where you questioned the timing of having a baby! I’m a new first time mum too and definitely gone through this and you end up feeling so guilty for even thinking it. But it’s so normal and not discussed more!

[@robertcochran5029]

Guys coming from a married man also me and my wife get on each others nerves all the time. That’s part of any relationship especially marriage people are going to fight people are going to agitate each other. It’s not about all of that it’s about getting through that and loving each other unconditionally. I personally love seeing y’all on here as a couple around my age and how y’all are having some of the same things happen that me and my wife are. Stay awesome guys.

[@akal8775]

Don't listen to the haters. I met my husband when I was 16 got married at 18 had our 1st child at 21 and our second child 23. We have been married for over 17 years and our oldest is in high school now and are youngest youngest is in middle school. When they are both 18 and 20 I will be in my early forties. You Guys are the sweetest couple and a loving family. 💙

[@dracoconut8608]

Ok, there's a theorem that says that if, in a married couple, the husband wants X kids MAX, and the wife X+1, they're gonna have X+1 kids. We're weak x) Good luck with your 5 kids !

[@formertheatrekid640]

I know, my marriage is the opposite, I want 3 maybe 4 kids, and my husband wants 4-6. I told him we’ll see where we’re at after 3 and how my pregnancies are

[@lilahpreece9288]

I love you guys so much and whatever assumptions say y’all are the best parents!😊😊 Baby griffin is so cute 🥰 Love from Australia Xx

[@Sabrina-jx1zh]

Love you guys so much!!! Best couple ever! You guys are such great parents!❤❤ been a fan for so many years!!!! ❤❤

[@keegandenman]

THE WAY ABBY ADMIRES MATT WHEN HES TALKING🥺🥺🥺😍 goals!!

[@stellaa25]

I love you guys so much! Is anyone else gonna talk about the fact they are the cutest couple on the whole planet. Plus, you guys are doing awesome at parents! And how nice, funny, caring, and literally so much more are you guys. Blessed are you all! 🤩💕💕💕

[@CoffeewithMrsEmely]

Omg! I often think what an incredible job you are both doing! You guys have your priorities on point! Follow and Trust that heart, NOBODY knows what’s better for your baby than you! God bless your adorable family!!! 🙏🏻🙏🏻😇😇

[@vincentscriven3190]

Thank you so much for making all of yours fans day because you just make me smile so much Matt is the best and I really look up to Abby so Thank you guys

[@gracieengland1100]

Awe I just absolutely love how happy Abby is to be a mom!!

[@Siena.Cmusic]

“Abby had a hole in her heart and when the baby came it completed her.” 🥺♥️😭

[@savannaxmusic3406]

The honesty in this video !! I love it

[@mirandakrueger3679]

I love how no matter what people say on your videos, you keep doing what YOU guys want to! People can be extremely negative to anyone when it comes to babies. Your baby boy is happy, healthy and obviously well taken care of! Do not listen to anyone! I love your guys videos! Keep doing you. I've always been told "just because you have an opinion, doesn't mean you should always share it and it's best to keep it to yourself"

[@reese3495]

Hey Matt and Abby ily guys Sooo much y'all make me smile. Keep up the great work btw Griffin is to cute

[@bkessinger94]

The way Matt described Abby’s hole in her heart. That was so precious.

[@ck4599]

another great video, love you guys and that precious little one❤️

[@totallifehacker1781]

Abby you are glowing. One thing is for sure you are a great team.

[@mollyb7472]

Heyyy! Love y’all💕 y’all are great parents! Have a great day!!

[@katae2808]

I Love these videos! I love your guys channel! Griffin is so cute❤️

[@madisonkinch1362]

I love u guys so much u guys always make my day and I love ur guys humour and u guys are great parents

[@user-ob8ts1ej8o]

I love all of ur vids! I really would like to see more!

[@cassmar9303]

My bf is the dreamer and I’m realistic and sometimes I feel the same way as Abby, but in reality that’s what’s needed in a relationship because you balance each other out! If it leaned one way more than the other, your lives wouldn’t be so stable and fun at the same time! :)

[@dailyadventuresawait]

Love you guys!!!

[@cameroncarter9474]

yayyy been wanting a new video!!!

[@katetimmons5220]

Hii I love y’all so much!! Your great parents!!❤️❤️

[@madeleinevandermerwe2657]

I love how real you guys are!

[@juliannedorman6189]

When Matt said 5 kids was too much I just laughed! My Boyfriend has 10 siblings and 1 on the way any day now!!

[@clareclark18]

when abby said that matt gets mad when he drops things...thats every day. my dad gets very angry when he drops stuff 😂also congrats guys! you are incredible parents!

[@clurdum7046]

I love u too! Ur family has grown physically and emotionally so well!

[@RisingHopeRenee]

Yall are doing amazing :) ❤️❤️❤️

[@issabellrevere8205]

🥰🥰 Cannot wait for this video!

[@graciesmith9325]

I love that you're pointing out the sarcasm everytime lol

[@cheniquemarais8038]

Matt is such a fun dad🥹🙏🎉god bless you all

[@BrynnSasha191]

Love ya Matt and Abby! ❤️

[@livelaughlove6340]

You guys are soo freaking cute together! The love you have for each other definitely shows. 🥰

[@avawava1843]

You guys are so wholesome and I love your jokes Matt and Abby.

[@roryandsage]

Aww you guys are the best❤️❤️❤️

[@lexihammond02]

Love you guys! 💗💗💗

[@adrianaschulz701]

Matt and Abby are so fun to “hang out” with!!:)

[@EsmeeTopaz]

Hearing you want to adopt makes me so happy to be watching your content 🥰

[@mackenzieburkee]

Omgg!!! I love you guys content!!!

[@morissa850]

Hi matt, abby and griffin! I am a new subcriber. This is my 3 video ive watched from you and so far im lovin it. Peace out dudes!

[@sheilascoyne861]

Y’all rock, love and prayers always ❤❤🙏

[@ranu_20]

Griffin is so lucky to have such amazing and fun parents like you 🥰 love you guys❤

[@selenaburgos3484]

I love You guys such a humble family

[@delaneedudzinski7384]

Hey guys! Hope your day’s going great! I’ve commented on here before but you’ve never seen it! I’m still gonna try though! So, I love you guys so much! Abby, I look up to you soo much!! You’re a role model to me!! you’re a beautiful, brave, kind girl! Matt, you’re so caring and funny! I love you guys so so much! And, I can’t believe how far you’ve come! From filming your first vid to this?! It’s amazing! And, griffin is the cutest little baby! He looks like you guys SOO much!! Y’all are AMAZING parents!! Love you guys so so much! Have a wonderful day! ❤️❤️ Also, I have a question. Abby, how do get your hair like that?? Do you use a specific product or if you do heatless things, how do you make your hair look so amazing?! Much love! ❤️❤️

[@brina3497]

Love that you talked about your feelings postpartum. I think a lot of people feel this way and then they feel guilty bc they obviously love their child. But your hormones are going all over the place and it is a transition of who you were before and who you are now. but it’s beautiful and now you have a beautiful family that will continue to grow 💗

[@FearlessLeis]

You guys would be such great youth leaders. 😇 enthusiasm, loves children, and supportive of each other.

[@celinacastillobaton7439]

Liners are such a blessing 😅 it was so embarrassing the first few times I “leaked” I had no idea this would happen! I love poise liners, it’s the only one I use cause it feels dry even when I’ve peed a little 😂

[@genesisorozco9669]

Yes yes yes, I’ve binged watched all of your guys’ short it’s crazy to see how far you’ve guys come and I can’t wait for this channel to continue to grow, I love to see the love you guys have for each other, it brings people of all ages hope that love really exists! ✨❤️