Balancing Work & Life As A New Mom | S2E10

[@leizygatos7139]

Haha not MaCenna stealing Romeo’s sweater 😂

[@FreckledGemini]

That’s one of the first things I noticed! Haha. So cute.

[@CourtneyBishopPOA]

Omg, I'm totally stealing my boyfriends sweaters now lol

[@TheRustyTrike]

I’ve been told my entire parenting “career” that I’m doing it wrong. “That’s not how we did it. You just wait. You’ll get payback when they’re teens.” 3 of my four are teenagers and they are in the top 5 of greatest people I’ve ever encountered. ❤❤❤

[@FreckledGemini]

Amen. This is such an awesome thing to read. I couldn’t agree more. My 3 are 19-21-23. They are the coolest individuals I’ve ever met. Kind. Thoughtful. Polite. Capable. Strong. Smart. I adore them. Truly. I’m the mom that was sad when summer came to an end and school started every year.

[@WolvesinFrance]

​@@FreckledGeminiMe too ❤

[@pamelajohnson4989]

Macenna, you are so wise when it comes to what you want to share and the reasons why you would want to or not. Great job, Momma, for setting healthy boundaries! 😊

[@madelineo]

I think you're doing an incredible job at protecting baby's privacy while letting us steal glimpses here and there! It's a great balance. It'll be fun to watch as he becomes a little more mobile and starts entering the shot just to steal something and run away, like kinsley does 😂

[@miaroman9320]

I found out I was pregnant with our first last week! I’m so excited!!! ❤

[@LindaKayHolevas]

Congratulations!! 🎉🎊 🥳

[@grizelsalas1894]

Congratulations many blessings 🙏

[@Pkeats817]

Macenna, you have never ever disappointed me as one of your viewers. I am a sincere fan of you as a person and I thoroughly enjoy every word you say, and I adore your personality and content. Xo.

[@patadams9250]

I have five kids and have not figure it out yet! All my kids are married and been out of the house for many years now! I miss them so much,I looss my oldest son in 2011 and will never get over it ! Keey your son very close to your heart and cut back on your work because you are not guarantee tomorrow ! Money comes and goes but the life of a child you will never get back.God bless you and your family.😊❤

[@triciaharvey9936]

Macenna, I have to say that I'm just so proud of you! I feel like a proud big sister. You were made for this. And by "this" I mean all these beautiful stages of life. Your drive, creativity, confidence, focus to constantly be learning and growing your knowledge and skill. Your positive demeanor, this amazing design brain of yours, your vision and just (dare I say) ALL THE THINGS! 😁 It's not surprising to me whatsoever you're ability to prioritize your family while navigating this whole new beautiful chapter that you're thriving. Like you said you don't have it all figured out nobody does, but it was so heartwarming to hear you talking about learning YOUR baby. Also how months ago you made the decision to not go crazy buying all the baby things. You wanted to get necessities and figure it out along the way. I've seen so many parents just loose their minds over the whole keeping up with the Joneses. It can take over. But anyways I just wanted to comment that I'm so proud of you and being along with your journey. You've inspired me so much.

[@francinesexton8266]

Thank you for the positive statements regarding pregnancy. It is refreshing to hear how beautiful and miraculous having a baby is. To me there is nothing else more precious than the innocence of a child. ❤

[@k-macky1933]

I appreciate you talking about pregnancy in a positive way. You’re absolutely right about it getting portrayed in a negative way more often than not and it can be easy to get stuck in the negativity. I’m pregnant with baby number two right now and it can be really hard managing pregnancy with an 18 month old, but I’m finding the joy in the little every day moments with my little girl before she becomes a big sister. She’s so special to me and I know this next baby will be so special in his own way too.

[@rambleon57]

Hi hun! I'm 32 and have watched you for years, since your video of building your first patio furniture at the apartment! And how you've evolved and grown since then is admirable! I've loved more than anything watching you and Romeo enter this chapter and phase of starting a family, as I currently don't have kids but feel that biological clock ticking Lol As much as I/we love your content, we don't want you to ever stress over it to the point you get burnt out and quit all together. Or that creating the content isn't as enjoyable and is more of a chore. Take time to enjoy this precious baby boy and your family unit, and know that we'll be along for the ride together as long as you'll have us ❤

[@IceQueen-u4m]

MaCenna dear....you have got this~!! You have so much of this in the bag....and Cade is a very lucky boy to have you as his Mommy....!! ❤

[@louilind4300]

What a beautiful boundary checklist!!!!

[@carraquilts]

Make a quilt next, MaCenna! I'm a quilter and remember you mentioning one time that you would love to do one. It's so fun to see what other makers create.

[@nadia-theviewisbeautiful1442]

I wish that I had started things out like you doing everything together. It has probably been clear to Romeo from the start how much it takes to take care of your son. My husband was still working full time so I thought why should we both be tired, but I think I may have missed that early opportunity to share the responsibility instead of it all being on my shoulders. You have a great support system and Cade is very blessed! I wish you all the best!

[@HBeUBeU]

So beautifully put. I never understood why people have kids and then make it their life’s work to complain and tell others that it sucks. ❤❤❤

[@melanieklassen8846]

I love and appreciate your vulnerability and honesty through this process. Thank you for sharing ❤

[@sherrycollins9422]

I have never been so happy to be anything other than a mom! I have had the amazing blessing to be a mom 3 times over! You and your husband are wonderful parents, and it is easy to see that you are made for this! Thank you for sharing your heart and your life! ❤

[@maggiepadilla6915]

Thats the key..trust yourself. I learned from the beginning of my pregnancy, to just listen to others because they are in their hearts want to help, say oh, thank you for that and then go home and do what I want,lol. Everyone says you’re going to be tired, but I actually loved getting up thru the night bonding with that baby. ❤

[@BThatGirl5]

So happy you are talking about this new chapter in your life! You've done swimmingly!! Can't wait to see how elevated your new and continued projects will be with added love and inspiration from sweet baby Cade ❤

[@Pkeats817]

What a lovely podcast. Thanks for saying these things.

[@Madebyroe_]

Thank you so much for sharing your positive experience with birth and newborn\ postpartum life. I’m officially 40 weeks and this helped alot with my birth anxiety ❤

[@GiggidyTtBoo]

Fellow mama here! You're doing a great job! Very inspiring to see you do your craft and balance mom/relationship life. I'm grateful to hear that you are thinking about your baby's safety, as many parents don't! You sharing your child's images/videos/milestones should only be fruitful for the people actually involved in his life. With what you choose to show, please be mindful of the type of images/videos you post of him due to the number of creeps out there🥴. Child image selling is very serious and disturbing! Wishing you and Romeo the best as your family grows deeper in bond.

[@laurajeffcoat4731]

MaCenna you are absolutely amazing. I feel so lucky that you share what you are able to share. I'm so proud of you and Romeo. Continue to do what works for you both. So happy Honey is visiting and spending time with you guys and Cade. Kingsley absolutely adorable laying in your lap napping. See you in your next video 🤗💓💕💞

[@DawnHCreates]

Love the sweater! Divide and conquer is how our family has mostly always operated. Congratulations to your family!

[@lerojoful]

Bravo MaCenna! This podcast is so inspiring to hear how you are embracing both motherhood and your work and how you and Romeo are balancing it all out together! So very happy for you both. You have such a positive outlook about it all and that will always carry you through even the more difficult days!

[@BrendaBrown-nl1rp]

As a Mama of 5 and Grandma of 6 God truly blessed me with an unconditional love I never knew existed. I wish you all the very best ❤️

[@louilind4300]

My favorite podcast so far!!

[@marinaferreira3147]

This is one of my favourite videos ❤ thank you so much for this, Macenna.

[@ninaslife805]

I always think that we can’t have enough of yourself, your content is amazing. But we understand that you are a person and you have a life outside any media platform. It’s a little hard because you are so amazing and unique that I can’t imagine not watching your videos every week. I am always waiting for your videos to be uploaded I love and appreciate everything that you share with us, it’s so inspiring. I am so happy for you, that you could become a mom. Being a mom in my experience is the most amazing thing in the world. And you will never disappoint us(me), you’re one of those people that have a great personality that is hard not to want to be your friend, even though I have never met you, watching you over KZbin videos you make me feel like we are family (friends) that I know you since forever. Thank you for being awesome!!!❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏

[@veritorossi]

I think you are doing a great job regarding sharing the baby. I think a great channel to take as an example is Garden Answer. They also spoke about not wanting to make the channel about their kids and to focus only on what the channel was about and I think they are doing a great job sharing their kids just the right amount and only when they want to because at the end of the day they are part of their lives. Watching the kids grow up is amazing too. It gives you the feels. I laugh about it because it's like a lot of comments say "crying for strangers is my hobby" LOL. I just saw a video of her son being a tiny youtuber because he grabbed the camera and started showing stuff and it was so sweet it made me tear up.

[@jeanettewhite2144]

Great podcast ❤❤❤

[@kerrysojan7073]

I really enjoyed this podcast. Tryi g to keep calm and organised becomes so important when you are a new parent.

[@HandcraftedFromHome]

I’m so happy you did this episode . My husband and I have been together 18 years (in October ) and didn’t get married until 6 years ago. We had our daughter in 2022 (after worrying we would have to seek other options ) and it is crazy how different our lives have become. I struggled more in pregnancy and postpartum but finally getting back to creating . I’m so happy to see you 2 as parents and still thriving in life ❤ always inspiring

[@FreckledGemini]

MaCenna. Sister….each child of mine was thee most divine, specific, fresh blessing from heaven just for me. ❤️ You are such a wonderful example to all the younger girls watching you. PS…the guilt is normal. It never leaves. It lessens w time and you’re gonna be amazing. Romeo is a gem.

[@FreckledGemini]

MaCenna. Sister….each child of mine was thee most divine, specific, fresh blessing from heaven just for me. ❤️ You are such a wonderful example to all the younger girls watching you.

[@judymcinnis]

I am so happy that you are doing well and the kitchen looks amazing. Onto new projects. Here comes fall decorating. 😃🍂🍁🏵️🌺❤️ BTW with my second I laboured for 32 hours. He was 3 months premature. He is now 33 years old normal guy.😃

[@grizelsalas1894]

Iam a mom of 3 young lady n 10 grandchildren 5 boys n 5 girls god as been amazing letting me enjoy all of them i couldn't ask for anything else

[@user00616]

You’re very lucky you both work from home and have very flexible schedules. 😊

[@claudineclaudinehamon2300]

I've never been a mum, couldn't. But one thing I know is that love is such a strong feeling that you can overcome everything 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🤗🤗😍😍 As for us, your community, speaking for myself of course, I rather watch quality videos, projects vs quantity 😉 And by being happy and fulfilled you will make, film, create, edit super duper videos...so don't worry if you produce less content..enjoy life, your son, your partner, your family❤

[@Heydrayheyhey]

How did you try for a year but never took a test until the one you took with Cade? That blows my mind! I took so many tests while trying.

[@justatitle]

Happy mom, happy baby.

[@FreckledGemini]

That precious baby girl on your lap cannot believe she found you upstairs and gets you all to herself. ❤️

[@Danielle.Moskal]

Thanks for the positive pregnancy outlook. A lot is fear based and full of back handed comments. If anyone gives me a just wait til something or other negative i might have to back hand them 😅😅

[@carezee]

Where did you get that sweater? I love it!

[@gabyf5995]

you kept the sweater 😂

[@DeborahClaypool]

please talk about the family dynamics with your mom and when is your dad coming ? How about Romeo’s family do they help out ? Does your mom want you closer ? Your mom is such a amazing grandmother it must kill her to leave him I have to say he could be in a baby commercial because so cute!!!

[@moda78z]

I would love for you to make the bookshelf for the living room 😍

[@kristinewells961]

My favorite advice to give someone newly pregnant is to get used to saying “thank you, I’ll keep that in mind”😂😂😂

[@deniseellis5918]

You're a pro already. You'll be a super pro when your daughter comes.😊😊😊😊

[@janetbof4]

Nice sweater Macenna! So where did you get it Macenna? Hehehe

[@sandieedward993]

When are you going to go back and work on your beautiful Texas House and finish it up !!! 😮❤❤❤❤

[@nicolel.1619]

Interesting I am a planner by nature. I made so many plans just like you with my life, and I was achieving everything as planned including getting pregnant. But, I never planned on getting pregnant with twins (none in our family), or only hearing one heartbeat after we’d passed the “safe” 3 month mark, and now having a disabled and medically complex little girl. My life as I planned it ceased to exist and I am not at all the same person as I was before. Sometimes life just happens. Realizing anything can happen and not everything happens for a reason stopped my planning ways. Just YOLO at this point 😅

[@lalalalalalalala8111]

Have you ever thought of having a nanny just 2 days a week? I know some creators have a nanny service that is just for a few days a week instead of every single day 9-5.

[@debbiedelahuerta3814]

❤

[@carriewaters4458]

When you have a baby you just have to do what works for you. Every single child is different. What works for one doesn’t work for another.

[@louilind4300]

I have a new possible podcast theme! What about talking about "the female perspective on leadership". I love the book on leadership by Brene Brown who talks about the importance of vulnability in leadership.

[@sylviawolff433]

How is Kinsley with baby?

[@connieborg6471]

❤❤❤❤

[@chantz_a_loo]

I hate to tell you this, but the newborn stage of motherhood is probably the easiest. My boy just turned 10. Enjoy the ride and give yourself grace. Not every day will be productive on the work side.

[@leekorten1791]

💞

[@yashiraonque3932]

Yes I can't stand hearing the people that say your life will be over because you have kids now. It's insane to think like that when you have wanted to have a family or to have multiple children. Once you have more children, people will start asking you if you got the surgery or are closing down the factory. People can be really opinionated. XD

[@toni3866]

are her and Romero married? Looking for her wedding inspo

[@madisonbarrington]

Did you take birthing classes or use birthing techniques?

[@chantz_a_loo]

Maybe I’m just speaking for myself, but I bet all of us Mom community members KNEW you were gonna need more bonding time with your baby and that video output would become sporadic for a time. Don’t feel guilty about this time of adjustment.

[@2Ruba]

In Arabic we say أنت تريد، وأنا أريد، والله يفعل مايريد. Which is something like.. You want( or plan), and I want (or plan), and God does what He want (or plan).

[@user-nlvmruu]

weird to say you haven't had issues with romeo.. we all have issues with our partners.. its more relatable to be honest

[@everleigh245]

They looked like they had some issues, hence why baby was born. You never even saw him in her vlogs before and when u did he seemed to be mad or have attitude . Then all the sudden he pops up when baby is born in her vlogs all jolly. Just an observation.

[@wavesandisles]

@@everleigh245 booo! that is none of our business. sit down.

[@hazelmeldrum5860]

I was turned off a KZbinr who cooks and although she has the right to do so she had a baby and she never references that he/she is part of her life . Simply a comment that the dish is loved by both her husband and the baby would make her more relatable

[@CoriNagy]

As a mom, we feel guilty about so many things. You look so happy, keep up the good work. 🤎🍁🧡🍂💛🌻

[@CourtneyBishopPOA]

Oh my gosh, coming straight from The Birth Story to here 🤍🤍 so good 🙏🏻 ugh, I am such a big life planner, like you! 😆 yesss, trust yourself and your instincts !! Such a great reminder in a world that can be overstimulating without solid boundaries. So yes, protect your peace, a daily motto. Life is too beautiful to waste precious energy being drained ✨️

[@IceQueen1234]

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