15 ways MOTHERHOOD changes you 👶🏼✨ can you relate?!

[@tessmoffett5512]

Also, the solidarity you feel with other parents in public is so real. I feel a kinship with every parent of small kids I see. 😂

[@_xoxoLaura]

I’m definitely the mom that has “lost” myself in motherhood, and while I do wish I had more time to do the things I used to, I’m embracing the time I have with my children! I just KNOW I’ll miss these days so much, so I remind myself that this is the season of life I’m in and it won’t last forever.

[@Rowm222]

Arrow and my first child are the same age. I've watched you for over 3 years now. Although we have semi different lives, they are still very much the same chaotic yet fullfilling, messy & clean days, good smiles & cries that we wouldn't trade for the world, because they are our world!! Of course we're gonna talk about them all the time. 🤪 Hard imagining our life before them and yes, what the heck we DID WITH OUR TIME!!😅WUT WERE WE DOING? So accurate! I love your content & personality. - Also the part about watching our children in that moment of joy.... Ah it really hits deep in the heart and literally lifts you up, nothing TRULY compares! Cheers to mommyhood and the beautiful way it shapes you. 😇

[@maripilymenendez]

Could not agree more with you on the “losing yourself in motherhood” thing. People tend to say it’s a bad thing, but I say so what? This is my new reality now and there is nothing wrong with surrendering your old you for the sake of your child.

[@susantea777]

Yesss!! It's not a bad thing. Some people just can't fathom that they have to let go of certain things and be that example for their kids. It's wild how this isn't common sense for people nowadays. It's really not that hard to make sacrifices for your own babies.

[@SGMSGM-wq9dd]

but also love the you’re never too lost to find yourself too. it’s nice to feel more like yourself especially if you’re missing it. Having said all of this.. surrendering to the season.. whooo.. preach! ❤❤❤❤

[@rachaeltrujillo9960]

Yes I agree! As long as you take breaks and take care of yourself for your own mental health I think it’s fine! It’s part of the stage!

[@susanbritney]

"You're never so lost,you can't be found",that was beautiful ❤

[@burnzzz2076]

“She only talks about her child” Yep, I do! Not ashamed or embarrassed by the fact that my little man is the centre of my world and I find things he says hilarious, things he does heartwarming and I just love everything about him.

[@JHo615]

Well, I didn't expect to cry watching this! Talking about seeing your toddler as a baby got me. So true!

[@VivianPinto]

I can relate so much with your list 🤣🤣 I even cried watching it, I was never a crying person, but there's something that motherhood does ythat changes everything, even this

[@brittanybalyn]

[@gothicbubbles]

Ooh, the tears I had halfway through. Our sweet forever babies. ❤🥲

[@Anna-q4w3w]

Totally agree with you… the strangle is real but the best ❤

[@shafeenmustaq3087]

Thank you for sharing these. It really also brings home the hardships mothers in Palestine are facing. Some who will never get to see their children age. Some who have to see their kids on pain without being able to do anything about it. Let's keep them in our thoughts and advocate for them where we can.

[@jojocrater1]

My husband and I have said every month or so for the last year "what did we use to do with our time?! We had so much of it!" 😂😂

[@elleboogie86]

I’m 38 and childless - by choice - I love this video. It helps me understand my gorls who are mothers. I love their kids.

[@Noturbasikbeautyxo]

“Forever my baby she’ll be” 😭 the way this had me in my feels. Truly felt that and she’s only 2.5 but they do grow up so fast and I catch myself reminiscing on the memories of her little tiny baby face while still trying to enjoy this new phase. It’s tough! No one warns you ❤

[@LaurenVR.]

I can quite literally relate to every. Single. Thing. On this list!!! Haha, thank you for making it. Our daughter will be 3 in two months and baby sissy will be here in two months. Sometimes I think at which stage will it get “easier” and really each stage comes with new challenges and you really do have to slow down and enjoy/appreciate the good in ALL stages ♥️ it’s crazy how insanely fast they grow up and it makes me emotional thinking about my sweet tiny baby girl getting so big 🥹

[@mmazelli]

The part where you talk about feeling your child’s pain.. just gives me chill because YES. I know they have to go through it but I just wish I could take it all away.

[@Eeab7]

Really really loved this one! They’re all soooo true 🩷

[@joannalee8525]

Yesss to the “I have to survive for my child” part. I was never ever afraid of dying before I had my daughter. If I was to die, I was gonna accept it and die, basically. Well now, I just feel I cannot die. Even if I am not afraid for myself, I just know nobody is going to raise and give her the best. And I know she loves me and I just cannot hurt her like that. It feels like I would betray my kid, lol. I even think I saw a study showing women live more and get healthier after having babies because they need to be there for their kids.

[@guitarcrazo0205]

You said “it never gets easier, it just gets different”, which I agree with! BUT my husband and I like to put a twist on it by saying “it doesn’t get easier… but it does get better” because no stage has been easier but man, watching them grow up is the most rewarding feeling in the world!!

[@kellydonley3681]

I so resonated with this video. Loved it! I cannot watch anything where children are harmed or taken from a parent anymore. It hurts too much!

[@ceeceero]

I agree with that bedtime routine lol some ppl are mind blown to hear my 5th grader still goes to bed 8pm sharp. It works for us and proper sleep is so important.

[@brittanybalyn]

sleeep is everything, for the kids AND the parents!

[@Jebidee]

crying as i watch this video...the whole survival for your child is so real. i was in an accident recently and that was my first thought as my car was rolling on its side--i had to do everything to survive for my child.

[@justineabruzzo7953]

I had to give that book away bc I would break out into tears every time ❤

[@wanjiruwanjiku2020]

Totally does resonate with me especially wondering what you were doing before motherhood

[@tessmoffett5512]

You have no idea how much I feel you on not being able to read or see stuff about kids getting hurt. If I come across a random title or thumbnail that I don’t scroll away from in time, it WRECKS me for DAYS after. It’s an actual problem for me. I am so overcome when it happens. Plus, intrusive thoughts are almost debilitating sometimes. AND YES, child first, always always always.

[@jeangemmell3632]

I have 4 children. My oldest is 32 years old. I read them all that book when they were young. And yes they are still my babies. God bless!

[@amandavelong83]

Your content is so so relatable as a mom. I enjoy your videos and appreciate your genuine personality ❤

[@ardeleanandreea615]

Thank you for this! Could not have said it better ❤

[@shellb9298]

Wow didn’t realize how much I needed to hear all this today! Sooo tired from momming all weekend but this felt like a sigh of relief (and a cathartic cry), thank you!

[@Cpl36757]

It’s the first time that I’m listening to that kind of video and I can actually relate to every and each points. Good job x15 times!

[@xeniaimani]

Love your content! Use the gogo squeezes to make Valentine's Day gifts for her class!

[@m_ish7]

Love this topic ❤ Really helps to normalize the feelings we experience as parents. I look forward to your videos so much! Keep em coming! I'm so amazed all that you do while being a single mom. Remarkable!

[@aw82404]

This video is so spot on!!! I also could not watch The Handmaids Tale anymore! I actually had to stop mid season while I was pregnant with my now 4 year old and haven't been able to watch it since.

[@flor6392]

I'm such a emotional person now I can be reading or thinking about a sad scenario and I'm crying. I definitely don't put up with bs/toxicanymore I don't have the patience anymore. I've recently cut off family members and it's been the best decision I made. Anything my daughter loves I'm also a big fan.

[@nubiamaldonado9589]

Preech baby, Prech ...... it never get easier, just changes .... ❤

[@bethanywarner4218]

Hi Brittany! I put my 2 1/2 year old to bed every night by 8:00pm. Last couple nights it’s been 7:30 because he is so tired. Thank you for addressing all of this! 😊 I hope you have a nice day!

[@brittanybalyn]

I hope you have a beautiful day xoxo

[@chelseysmall9199]

This was a very beautiful video ❤

[@lovilife]

I admire any parent that can read I love you forever without ugly sob crying to be honest

[@ditavonstacey]

YES I CANNOT WATCH HANDMAIDS TALE ANYMORE I loved it so much

[@rawsteph4114]

I had a falling-out with a friend who doesn’t have kids because she kept getting really upset when I had to sometimes cancel plans last-minute or I couldn't easily do things with her on weeknights. The final straw was when she started comparing me to a SAHM (I work full-time) and saying she was better able to maintain friendships. On the other hand, I get together with my friends with kids every couple months and it's all good, we all understand how hard it is to balance everything.

[@Nutritionbyanni]

I have to survive for my child ! YES YES YESSS!! I'm thinking about that all the time

[@christinarose7894]

Thank you for this!! I have a 3 year old too and I can relate so much. ❤

[@georgialee5032]

I definitely lost myself for the first 2.5 years of my kids life’s. And it really triggered me to find myself again and put that effort into finding myself, Ive been working on that for a year and I’ve never felt this confident about myself and o think that’s really important for my daughters to see too. I want to be able to parent them and be authentically me and show them to be authentically them. ❤

[@stephaniebates3812]

OMG your first point. I was literally just thinking about this this morning haha

[@sadiebarnes4291]

Number 2 is soooooooo true 😢 I was just thinking of that.

[@SGMSGM-wq9dd]

Brittany ngl I wait for the *Pickhuu* sound effect and the 🖐️ over the camera lens to stop watching your vids 😅 you’re glowing , love your style and outlook. Love your videos watch every single Monday (if not Tuesday 😉) and rewatch stuff from years ago often too. love your content. It always looks so clean and aesthetic, you’re so well prepared and it just shows how much you care. Appreciate you and have a good rest of your week!

[@JulieNick28]

I still see my 23 year old son as my baby ❤ it’s an amazing journey with them. I became a single mom when my son was 1 1/2. It wasn’t easy but he and I are still super close.

[@cassieleefryeklund5623]

Yes, I am the same way about shows with kids getting hurt, and I was never like that

[@RuthWeber]

#11- I FEEL you girl. I feel you! I have a 7 month old and a 2.5 year old- I’ve never laughed so hard and cried all in the same video 😅😢thank you for sharing! I feel seen ❤

[@francescadelisi2564]

It’s taken me almost 3 years to accept the new me. I’m not the same person and I’m finally ok with that. Old me is not completely lost but I also want to be mom first and foremost and love being completely obsessed and consumed by my little one

[@bernicescheffler8421]

Preach! ❤

[@ellabrau2861]

Wonderful ❤

[@renee1168]

Sooo relatable

[@essjai5D]

lol I tried watching Handmaids tale during some ‘me’ time a few weeks after giving birth. HARD NO! lol. Had to switch it off

[@brittanybalyn]

I'm glad I'm not alone on this one! I do miss that show, but I don't think I'll be ready to ever watch it again :/

[@PaigeHigginsVlogs]

Thank you for addressing the bed time thing! My friends and parents are always like “yeah but it’s only an hour after her bedtime. Just come.” And I wanna say “well don’t want to deal with her shocked being all messed up for the next 2 days? I don’t.”

[@Badgirlgibbs]

Omg thank you I can’t watch handmaids tale either!! Also the naps dude no one understands why I need to be home from 12-1:30 lol for naps

[@aliciaorr504]

Turn your go go squeeze packs into homemade popsicles!

[@renam9296]

Girl omg yes it's like any show with kids being hurt I can't help but to picture its my baby and then I'm like in tears and sick to my stomach! If you know you know😂😬

[@candacescreen]

I feel the same way!!! Thanks for sharing.

[@brittanybalyn]

we're in this together

[@abigailstahl7603]

Omg I used to be so into true crime, any cases involving children to adults, but I haven’t been able to stomach it since getting pregnant with my son over 3 years ago. I also honestly enjoy the kids movies more now, adult movies are just like too intense for me lol

[@sarasnaddon9581]

I started watching House of dragon 3 days before my C-section was planned, really bad idea... but yeap I suscribe to all your list

[@mimilovinglife4544]

The bulk buying snack thing was real! The amount I have just sitting there like ohh 😂 … I struggle so hard in the new born stage, I personally think it only gets better and better yeh it’s not easy.

[@Lina_Pina]

Im also not a type A, but i joke that the only two things i do consistently on time is put my 3yo to bed and take my birth control pill 😂😂😂. Jokes aside being a mom is the best exhausting and rewarding job ever. Thanks for sharing 😊

[@brittanybalyn]

hahaha I love your two daily must haves! xoxo

[@anastasiakuryatenko9500]

Every point of this video is on point! I was parents could be more flexible with kids sleeping routines but unfortunately most of the time, its just not worth the grouchy kid and overly tired parents.

[@vskob1234]

Can I relate? Like-every-literal-point

[@alexholland8536]

I was just saying to my partner last night that since becoming a mum when I see any news etc about a child being hurt I just can't take it and now I actively avoid it - it's just too close to home now

[@patchouli1500]

Ages 5-10 is 😚👌 independent enough and they're just happy being a kid without all the big problems of toddlers or teens

[@ruebennomura9143]

Good tip on be a parents on this video

[@lovekimberleyday9232]

I’m so glad I found you your a year ahead of us mines just turned 2 and I look forward to ur videos so much because what u say is so true and no one tells u how it is except oh being a parent will be the best thing that ever happens too you lol thank you so much we do early bedtime and it’s life changing hahahah 😂😂😂 Also mum guilt is an actual thing lol I now can’t watch any news story or anything involving a child being hurt ur right it’s just hits differently. Thanks again your changing the world one mum video at a time thank u. Well ur at least changing my world hahaha 😂😂

[@alisunflowerbomb]

Omg the thing about not being able to see/hear about children suffering has hit me so hard since becoming a mother. My child is nearly 3 now and it has not become any easier 😢

[@manderzzXDD]

My mom use to read that book and would cryyyyy. And I bought it for my friend who has three boys and she was like “ girl I love that book but I can’t stop crying!” 😂 I know I’ll read it to my kids and also be sobbing lol

[@anastasiaguerra8441]

My baby is 10 months old and I'm really wondering what I was doing before, why was I always tiered, why didn't I have time to do stuff😅

[@_mshellomimi]

I’m a mommy of 2 (10month & 3y/o) & I know I shouldn’t judge other moms but I hate when parents still count by months when their child is passed two years old. I DONT UNDERSTAND!! just say 2 & not 24months

[@pamvakariann7161]

My toddler was obsessed with sticker books, so obviously I bought like 20 and guess who was sick of sticker books after 2 of them 😂

[@selenamoseley2422]

Dude the sleep schedule hit so hard. I asked my cousins (no kids) to come to my house for a planned dinner instead of us going to their house and they told me I was selfish for not making my kid nap earlier.. 🤦‍♀️

[@brittanybalyn]

those that get it, get it, and those who don't.... most likely do not have kids haha

[@s.a.w5493]

What is your outro music? It sounds like cocorosie? Also, 100% to everything in this video. Including the box of pouches he wont even look at anymore 😂

[@virginie3783]

Your number 8 is my everyday life 😱

[@Gaerys]

First time I listen an influencer saying they are not type A lol Type Bs REJOICE ✊🏼

[@jessicasure8571]

I will literally leave a party early or show up late to make sure my child gets enough sleep. Luckily my family understands my reasoning behind it cause they know I’ll be the one taking care of her 😅

[@ashleyschultz6217]

I highly enjoyed this video.. hit hard. 💯

[@brittanybalyn]

[@jenniferburns9637]

I can’t consume anything involving mistreatment of children/children getting hurt. At all.

[@LilyMcGlasson]

I thought I was overreacting on not being able to see anything with a child being hurt. I can’t even watch the news, it just hurts so bad that it’s even happening to children

[@TheBonnyline]

I can’t see anything about kids being hurt as well( Even remotely

[@brittanybalyn]

!!!! yes.

[@sadiebarnes4291]

Literally like the women that post on TikTok trying to spread SIDS awareness. It’s a necessary thing but I myself am aware enough and so now it just ruins my day and breaks my heart. 😢❤