Birthing a 10lb baby, raising three boys & life as empty nesters with my parents | Ep. 46

[@Sarah-um6tt]

Matt's parents could be on the podcast once a month and I wouldn't get tired of them.

[@hihru-w2v]

me too

[@sloppyslurp35]

Me three!! Such a lovely couple x

[@CourtneyZoeysMommy]

Yess I agree a thousand percent

[@OctoberGirl16]

They should have their own podcast. They are so funny and interesting.

[@behaooy66]

Same

[@madisonsena5522]

Abby looks sooo tiny on the couch next to Matt😂❤️

[@brandonjohnson7559]

Lmao underrated comment, I was dying when I read this, she looks like a baby 😂

[@kymoo4949]

Everyone else's feet are on the floor and Abby's feet are just dangling away. 😅

[@mheuphoria]

Haha so cute!!

[@hummingbirdenthusiast1481]

Her tiny feet at the end of the couch 😂

[@bkessinger94]

100%

[@ashleyspianoprogress1341]

If Matt's parents wrote a parenting book, I'd buy it so fast

[@kristinaarp9144]

Same!

[@emmaLouise..]

Absolutely!!!!!!! ❤❤

[@HomewithLibra]

Yes agreed! And I would by it for our sister in law as well 🩷

[@sarahmarie5660]

Matt’s dad is so like Matt 😂😂😂😂

[@alexdoharty8432]

You can say it's the other way around...😂

[@courtneyweekes1650]

Matt's mom is so humble, I hope she knows how awesome she is and that her accomplishments are amazing! The civil engineering degree and saying others are prettier than her, she is just so kind and that is rare!

[@tabathabrown6508]

They ARE your number 1 supports. It's really sweet to see. I can imagine Abby's parents are equally as supportive. Huge blessing

[@SolsticeBeautyByJessica]

I loooove Matt’s parents!!!!!

[@liahhope2959]

Matt show’s love by physical touch in the EXACT way his dad is you can see the mannerisms in the video it’s very sweet how healthy both their relationships are 🙌🏼

[@truthtalker4038]

Your parents are literally my favorite guests above all others!

[@bethanytwiddy4862]

Love that she discussed women who have successful careers choosing to stay home with their kids if that’s what they want to do and are able to do❤️ It seems like “giving up” your career to stay at home is mostly seen as a negative thing in society but she was so well spoken

[@Sarah-sr8zw]

I really respect matt’s dad for not taking the higher pay job so that he could prioritize his family

[@MenaceDuck]

Coming from a divorced family, it's crazy the effects divorced parents have on the children's ability to create friendships and relationships with people outside the family and also within the family. It's a blessing to see this unified family and how it has influenced the future generation

[@ksc743]

My parents are still together and have a fantastic marriage. What hit home to me is that Matt's mom taught their eldest child Caleb, to be kind to his younger brothers and that, plus good parenting, trickled down to all the boys so that for the most part, they get along well. My parents didn't do that and as a result the 3 of us never even see each other, never mind talk to one another and we live within 20 mins of one another. My mother's way of coping with being a parent was to send us to 3 separate boarding schools so that she could prioritise my father so I guess it's not that surprising we're not close. In our case it's how NOT to parent 3 kids.

[@Sansa1999]

I love the fact that matts parents address each other as "Mom" and "Dad" ❤❤

[@cassidybrewer]

My grandma and grandpa did that and I remember thinking it was weird as a kid, but find it very endearing as an adult ❤

[@bkessinger94]

Thats how my husband and I do too

[@aliciaharris18]

My parents do this 😊

[@amandaprice87]

Mine do too lol

[@opulentmissopal1123]

I do that with my husband but he doesn't quite. He says your mom. Close enough I guess lol.

[@briamateo]

Matt’s mom is a badass. Engineer is my dream job. You can tell Matt looks up to his mom for her career, as I do with my mom! I want my kids to feel this way about me too.

[@Smiley-yk7vw]

BRING ON ABBY’S PARENTS PLEASEEEEE🙏🏾

[@amandaprice87]

Matt- your going to have these videos when your parents are gone that your gonna look back on and love that you did this and have this to have forever Abby- I know your parents don’t like to have a camera in their face or don’t maybe want to be on the podcast as much but maybe you can record one of these episodes but don’t upload it to the internet. It would be only be for your own personal archives so that you can look back and have the same when your parents are gone.😁 I hope you all have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Years!

[@truthtalker4038]

At the end, when Matt said well you are amazing parents, I don't know why, but I suddenly teared up! They really are amazing parents, and It's so beautiful!

[@jamiehubbard2825]

Loved it. I always enjoy seeing you guys with your parents. Thanks to them for giving birth to and raising such amazing children. I enjoy when you all play games too. Thank you also for all the laughs and smiles that you bring my way, sometimes they are so needed. I'm sending love and hugs to you all. Keep taking care of each other. 🤗 🤟🎄☃❄🌟I hope you all have a very Merry Christmas and a Wonderful New Year!

[@raynaroy157]

You’re so sweet!!! I just thought you deserved a merry Christmas too!!

[@jamiehubbard2825]

Thank You! Merry Christmas to you too.@@raynaroy157

[@lashawn1709]

Matt is a direct copy of his father LITERALLY😄

[@genesisgutierrez1]

I love your parents, they’re so wise ❤

[@HelloBunny4000]

Can Abby do a makeup routine video? She looks so good!

[@Amy-gn7ki]

and skincare, shes always glowing!!!

[@AnnaMazingFusion]

She has plenty makeup vids on insta, although idk if you’re asking for her to mention the specific products, which she doesn’t always do

[@bkessinger94]

I dont have insta so on youtube would be great

[@sarahmulqueen6079]

​@@bkessinger94 they could be in the shorts section? They're on the Facebook page too

[@carmen-kdippenaar3820]

“We’re gonna be good to each other in this house” .. I just love that ❤ I can see the goodness and kindness throughout your family and it is just so endearing! The love is just so incredibly tangible.

[@kymoo4949]

I could listen to this all day. Every time your dad cried I started crying.

[@AS-go5cx]

i love matt’s parents!! they’re such fun people!

[@emmamerrick6458]

Totally see the resemblance to Heidi Klum!!

[@Natalia_72]

This episode just showed me so evidently why Matt is the way he is 😂😂😂

[@trishasullivan9513]

Matt’s dad is now literally my favorite human being

[@drmugg_]

Matt's manspreading is INSANE jesus christ lol

[@TomaterJuice]

Was Abby wheezing in this video? Someone was I just can’t pinpoint it

[@amberj3941]

I freaking love Matt’s parents literally my favorite guests!

[@kategrossi8717]

As a 29 year old woman... I can relate to Matts dad.. I live in NW Pennsylvania and I get so much joy from watching the deer in my back yard and I love all the seasons and the winter time especially. I wont ever leave PA.

[@jessiefalkenhagen3743]

Run Abby, run!! Matt is🚩🚩🚩 even if his parents are cool ....

[@lifeviz28568]

I'd absolutely be down to listen to Matt's parents having their own podcast. I don’t mind listening to them all day long!! You guys have passed the best parenting and relationship advice that I can implement for my future partner and children down the road!! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year y'all!! ❤

[@LilyBlossom50]

I love this podcast! I listen to it when I’m cooking dinner and I start laughing or crying. ❤

[@steviec3737]

Love this - although, for the birds and the bees. I personally just plan to have these topics as part of everyday conversation from when they're tiny, in an age appropriate way :) then there will never be any 'awkward' forced conversation at any point and they know anything is open to be discussed if they want to

[@sararichardson279]

If you really have a preference for that third baby, do a little research online. There are certain things you can do to give yourself a better chance of a boy or a girl. Look it up!!! PaPa J Dawg needs a granddaughter to spoil too!!!

[@AM-bs1eu]

Yall really need to chill on the amount of ads. How much are you getting paid for 5 ads every 5 minutes???

[@alexis_253]

Really enjoying this! Your parents are awesome Matt 😊

[@holdingontohope23]

love Matt’s parents!! They’re hilarious! Merry Christmas 🎄

[@Mmmm-wr2kf]

When they talked about going around the table to point out good things about others is so great and it shows in Matt because in every episode, he does a good job at complimenting others without making it awkward and he’s good at lifting others up! A lot of people struggle with that.

[@alyssarosalez2]

I always love when Matt’s parents on podcast! Such lovingly sweet people. ❤

[@nwanyibuifeobiako162]

I love this episode! Your parents are awesome and so enjoyable to watch! Tuning in from Abuja, Nigeria🇳🇬🙌🏾

[@ChloeDezz]

I really enjoyed this episode. Matt’s parents seem like really intelligent and humble people, such a solid family all around🥰

[@ln8267]

So I have agreed with pretty much everything so far as I’ve been watching, but the comment about taking ADD medication makes you lose your creativity. Don’t love that because I took medication because I couldn’t function without it with my ADD and I was still very creative. I went to art school got a degree so just because you take medicine doesn’t mean that you’re a zombie.

[@skillabration-school]

I love episodes with your parents and grandparents! It’s great to hear from different generations and see the bond you all have. Merry Christmas!

[@lexeymarie]

I was distracted by the huge gash on Abby’s leg by her ankle when it was zoomed in on Matt and why lol is she ok?? I’m curious to know what happened cuz it looks like it hurts 😆

[@begreat1542]

"If I'd have had a girl, he'd forgot about me" This comment made me sad. Why do women think like this? I have a son but can't wait to have a baby girl! Do any mothers of daughters feel this way and why?

[@Ranchmoma]

Omg she does look like Heidi Klum!!!

[@mejustme71]

I sorta feel sorry for them. Matt is such a douche bag.

[@queennyla1]

I love that Matt’s mom is GOING to give glory to God! Yes, mama! 🙏🏾

[@saraedwards3066]

This is so valuable ❤ I love hearing from parents with grown children. So much wisdom

[@kenneditompkins3609]

we need a part 2 with Taylor and Soph!!!!!

[@rebekahgeorge2773]

I kinda have to disagree that I do believe in soulmates. I met my husband in third grade in one state, then when I was 12 I moved 3 states away and we dated long distance in high school. Broke up for a while. Then we got back together and got married in 2022. Did we date others? Yes we did. But we found our way back to each other. But that being said i do get your point of view on that but i think soulmates really depend on the couple

[@abrahamgomez1451]

We need Abby’s parents next !

[@sarahmarie5660]

Yesssss agree!!!!

[@Clairewitmore]

You guys are hilarious. Matt’s dad “yeah you were getting on the school bus still nursing” IM DEADDD. ❤😂

[@LisaBlevins00]

Abby is ABSOLUTELY glowing . Skin and hair look incredible Abby . Love Love Matt’s parents , hope you have them on regularly ❤

[@AnnaLoman-x4n]

abby, you look adorable in your headband!!💕

[@heathermartin8918]

Absolutely one of the BEST episodes you guys have done!!! Love your parents ❤ and obviously love you & Abby but there's just something so geniune watching you interact with your parents!!! Beautiful!!

[@adaperez1613]

If they had their own podcast i would listen to it 😂😂!!! Love them ❤

[@aprilgembeltran6399]

this is always my favorite whenever you are with your parents!! i just love their dynamics and seeing your dynamics with them it just makes me feel good about family and life and dream about being parents!! ❤❤ sending love from spain!!

[@karamathewson6704]

Wow, to have parents like them! What a blessing

[@WhichGospelSavesU]

My absolute favorite guests!! You should definitely have them on more often!!

[@sararichardson279]

By the way, it is totally okay to bicker. I think it's actually healthy. I think it's when you hold everything in for so long that it tends to build up and bad things can happen. So figuring is not a bad thing....

[@DailyDoseOfBrock]

I have always watched your KZbin shorts videos, this was my first time watching the podcast.. it’s amazing. I haven’t been this drawn in to a podcast for years! Keep up the great work! Amazing camera and microphone set up!! 🫶

[@amberj3941]

Listening to Matt’s parents talk about their favorite memories of their kids, made me teary eyed. As a mom that was so sweet. I also wiped my tears with the hand I cut jalapeños with cuz I forgot lmao so if someone needed a laugh 😂

[@kenadeet383]

I love your parents!! I could watch them all the time !

[@sarahfindlay6860]

I absolutely LOVE you both and this podcast ❤️. Since my mum passed away I have struggled extremely badly 😢 and you both have really been helping me get through my day a little. I am suffering from extreme depression, ptsd and severe social anxiety due to losing my mum 😭 and i can't go out and be around people because the anxiety is that bad it makes me pass out which is really difficult to deal with and you have both been helping me in a small way but to me it's an ABSOLUTE MASSIVE WAY SO THANK YOU BOTH FOR YOUR HELP ❤ Xxxx

[@ChampTheDood]

Matt’s parents are so humble ❤️ so sweet to watch.

[@Zacsmom]

My Dad has been gone for Almost 9 years and my Momma for almost 5 years. Their 54tj anniversary was this past October, I miss them so much and most marriages don’t last that long anymore. Theirs wasn’t easy but it takes work and a lot of give and take. I wish you and Abby all the best in a long and loving marriage. My take is holding on to your values when your partner is going thru it, and they doing the same for you. Basically when life gets in the way of love you have to give more in order to hold onto what you value (your partner) it’s never 50/50, but it is so rewarding. I wish I could have the same but well life happens and you make the best of it. 😊❤

[@Juli-cm8us]

Matt ur dad should get his testosterone checked and ur momnher estrogen cuz that what happening but also it ok to be sensitive Im the same way

[@newbee2262]

Talk about God in your next podcast and how faith can close all voids/empitness of the heart

[@kathleengates]

I love love love when you have your family on the podcast!! Parents, grandparents, siblings…they are all fantastic!!! You can see why you two are so grounded, lovely humans 💕

[@conniehoksbergen8352]

When will we hear from Abbys parents?

[@sandrasimeon7241]

Matt is a Gorgeous mix of both of his parents

[@mm7846]

Matt looks like a mix of his mom and dad 🫶

[@alljenniferis6394]

Matt’s parents are awesome. They always give great advice. 😊

[@Jo-vu1me]

Abby looks miniature compared to everyone else on that couch 😂

[@openlybookish]

Your parents are great Matt. MO is a beautiful state. AZ has a different beauty, but I must say I'm team grass, deer, and seasons. 😊

[@annavalentinamartinezparqu7618]

I love your parents and I'm absolutely in love with your father! He has such a wonderful humour! God bless you all ❤!

[@allisonm7223]

yes the time clock starts to tick and you do get anxious over it. I would say in your 40’s it starts.

[@kristenbradley7040]

Your parents are so supportive of you, Matt! Love that they came on the podcast again. 💗 The parenting tips are phenomenal.

[@bella1708]

Abby-not a doctor here but I do have a thyroid condition & your headaches that seem to go away with pregnancy follows how sometimes thyroid conditions can go into a hibernation mode sort of. Some women with thyroid issues experience severe headaches/migraines, and then also perhaps dry skin, GI issues, etc. you might consider asking for a “full thyroid panel” from your doctor (t3, t4, TSH, and the antibodies also). Just some thoughts, and like I said, I’m not a doctor, just recently was diagnosed and that diagnosis has helped me incredibly. Wishing you health and wellness in the new year!

[@mheuphoria]

Wait…. Santa isnt real???? Omg no tooth fairy??? My life is a lie!! Thank god the binky fairy is real!!!!….LoL.. much love from Chicago!

[@kaykaycalii536]

I have so many crime podcasts to recommend to Abby omg!! Crime junkie is so good! 😂

[@katrinapecht4914]

What sweet and down-to-earth parents.☺️ Loved this episode!🥰

[@ginervs]

These two are the best, love hearing Matt’s parents speak!

[@sararichardson279]

Definitely fan favorites! Love your mom and dad! So down to earth, realistic, and just seem like great people!!

[@MyrandaSevier]

Matt’s parents seem so sweet! I love when you have them on! You guys are very blessed!

[@staceyburnett733]

She always looks cute 🥰 I love hearing each couple talk about being sweet and the love languages 😊 it makes me happy❤ I also think his Dad is funny and has tasteful humor. I love that they enjoyed their time and took things at their own pace with their relationship.

[@triforcetriumph7192]

Tell me why my boyfriend is so excited that he has the same socks as Matt 😂 also he wants to know what happened to Abby’s leg!

[@tundeunger8900]

I NEED them to be on the podcast regulary!!!! Love love love them!!!

[@Juli-cm8us]

Yes Abby spot on I was just going to say that I'm also an intuitive empath I feel people emotions and energy and John don't worry it dad is always with u only the body does but our souls r infinite

[@elainehardy3502]

Matt , you have had great role models with your parents. It shows in you with how great you're doing as a dad.

[@bataviola]

I'm not American and I've been checking the time difference in every 5 minutes for half an hour, I almost gave up when at 8am it came out. I'm so happy!❤❤❤ I was looking forward to this episode, thanks so much!

[@dreamcrazy37]

So rapt too

[@UnplannedPodcast]

We upload at the same time every week!! So you can even set it in you calendar if you want to 😊

[@krissarasexydiva1781]

​@@UnplannedPodcast did Matt mom have natural delivery having those big babies

[@baileymalolo9605]

She shared with Caleb that she had an epidural

[@jenloves4260]

Such nice people overall. I do think it’s sad that Matt’s mom said she didn’t understand why people would have kids and not have anything to do with them when talking about being a stay at home mom. Newsflash…working moms are still moms. They still raise their kids and have everything to do with them. The mom shaming is disgusting. Also, terrible advice to wait until your kids ask about sex. Just make it a normal and ongoing conversation from toddlerhood. They aren’t going to ask especially when you’ve created an environment where it isn’t talked about.

[@mirandadiazlegge]

I absolutely love your parents! So wise and logical and you can tell your parents really care about each other and you! Such a blessing!

[@a173-i3k]

Matt and Abby are my favorite! Their podcast is one of my favorite ways to wind down and something I look forward to every week! Love you Matt and Abby and John and Teresa!

[@staysafewithyami3449]

Matt and Abby, you’re going to be so extremely grateful to have this podcast to watch over and over again one day (far in the future) ❤ I can’t imagine having such a beautiful conversation to revisit of me and my beautiful mom who is in heaven ❤

[@stevefranklin294]

i love these with your parents!!

[@eeg0415]

Very nice interview. Your parents are wonderful people. Matt, you look like your mom.