DAYS IN MY LIFE | postpartum body image struggle, errands, cinnamon sugar sourdough, & scrapbooking!

[@michellereedg]

long time, no vlog 💛 I hope you enjoy this one!

[@JMWalther1]

Body image is such a funny thing - even someone who looks the way you wish you looked, wishes they looked like someone else. Please give yourself grace, you look fantastic!

[@michellereedg]

thank you so much 💛

[@Marilus2023]

I agree with you. Unfortunately, many girls who look good are dissatisfied and that's what you call pressure on those who have extra kilos. Very sad

[@the_beautifulsmile]

The abs that you have right now, even after having a baby, is something some women can’t achieve even before having a baby. So it’s okay Michelle❤️ Whatever stage you are at now physically, you are wonderful!!!!! And you might be somebody else’s goal too. Much love from India🫶🏼

[@michellereedg]

you’re so kind, thank you so much ❤️

[@Pjzweek6586]

I remember trying too hard during my baby’s first year to get back in my pre pregnancy clothes. Even though I lost all of the weight, some pants never fit again. Truth is, we created a baby and my body did wonderful things. It’s okay that things have shifted. Also, I sure deserved to buy some new things in the postpartum stage. You look great, btw! I don’t even notice a difference from prior to your pregnancy. Thanks for all the peaceful videos. My adult daughter made a cross stitch for my husband and I. I will always treasure that.

[@jennaeliza_2]

Funny enough… I have found myself comparing myself to you and how good you look postpartum. Just a bit of perspective.

[@stefanilesser1396]

I gained so much weight with my pregnancies but remember how much the phrase, "it takes 9 months to put the weight on so allow yourself at least that long to take it off" helped me. Truly, my body was never the same and I do still have stretch marks, but did eventually lost all the weight and become much stronger after babies. You look awesome. Be kind to yourself.

[@thetraumainformedteacher]

One of the things I learned as I was a mom for a longer and longer time period, was that although I am responsible for the safety of my kids, God is really the one protecting them. That shifted my prayers so I didn’t forget to pray that God would guard them when I couldn’t. So many times God sent other people who saw my kids doing things and kept them out of trouble when I otherwise would have had no idea. You’re going to have those instinctual feelings as a Mom, but it gives us peace to know we aren’t in it alone. ❤

[@FrankeeJ20]

Cash keeping you company at the beginning of this video is so sweet 🩵 getting his Mama cuddles in xx

[@edithagumadu8374]

Girrrlllll you look great! Seriously what loose skin 😂 I absolutely love your videos. Please don’t be too hard on yourself because you are a beautiful person inside and out ❤❤❤

[@michellereedg]

thank you so much 🥹

[@karahall6296]

You’re a breath of fresh air, Michelle! I love your calm and wholesome energy. Your videos are like an escape from this hectic world. Blessings to you and your sweet little family!

[@michellereedg]

thank you so much 🥹🌼

[@finleymuratova9529]

watching your snapshots of motherhood brings me peace! i'm dreaming of growing my husband and i's someday soon, and the realistic yet love-filled portrayal you share with us makes me even more excited!! thank you for your content

[@thetraumainformedteacher]

Also, a tip for remembering things for the baby book: Get an acrylic calendar for the front of your fridge and jot notes of milestones each day of the month, then snap a picture for records. Just wipe off and reuse each month.

[@abbigaillim6863]

I’ve been feeling overwhelmed with studying for exams lately, and this was the perfect video to watch! You are always so calming and peaceful, and remind me to stay grounded in Christ. Sending you love 🫶🏼

[@SusieQZee]

Ohmigosh, the Corduroy board book brought back memories! I think I’ll read it to my kids this evening for the nostalgia. Giraffes Can’t Dance is also a wonderful board book I’ve kept.

[@dmd2803]

Your videos are so calming and comforting to watch. I have been watching since the days you work your 9-5 in NYC and it's wonderful to watch you grow ❤

[@jessicadreyer6448]

Love your videos I had my first baby a week after you and it’s so nice being in the same season as someone else. ❤

[@amyann47]

Also, I loved the part where you gave your baby a bottle. My youngest wouldn’t nurse and only wanted a bottle, we still had such a wonderful bond during feeds. Even when he started daycare he wouldn’t take a bottle from the teacher, they always commented that he must be breastfed. Nope, bottle fed, just only likes to eat snuggled with Mom and Dad ❤

[@michellereedg]

🥺🥺🥺 precious!

[@krystasmith1040]

I love everything about this vlog! How raw & vulnerable you are with how you feel about your body, but also being aware of how much effort, but also reminding yourself that sometimes we don't reach where we want to be and that's okay. Would love a video (even if it's a short one) all about shortbread, your experience, and things you have to make shortbread. ❤

[@ryenstephanie2413]

It’s so surreal watching your videos from high school to now! Love the growth and the hard work you continue to put into your videos 💕💕💕

[@RachelVinn]

Garage gym heck ya!!!!!!

[@michellereedg]

💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

[@jazminehernandezz]

Can I just say how happy I am that you’re back to filming and sharing, you are such a joy

[@michellereedg]

it brings me so much joy to do 🥲 thank you!

[@TheExtrovertedHomebody]

Love a Michelle vlog! You always inspire me, and I find myself enjoying the little things in life more after watching your vlogs. Thank you for sharing these moments of your week💛

[@annajuliamatos]

I’m brazilian and loved to listen bossa nova on your video! God bless you and your family ❤

[@michellereedg]

ahh, one of my favorite genres to use for the videos ☺️

[@Sarah-sr8zw]

i love what you said about priorities. i’m not pregnant but i relate to that because for me my priority is not how i look so i prioritize fun meals with friends and social things over making everything healthy or always working out and therefore that affects the way i look but im living in line with my values so that’s what matters to me! and still healthy too!

[@isabellalacy9901]

Ahh Michelle!! I love this so much and I am so obsessed with your videos!! Thank you for always being there for us and putting our new videos every week! I love seeing what your day to day life looks like with Connor and I love how you take care of him. You are such a genuine person and I would love to meet you one day. Ilysm and I hope you’re having an amazing day 💕

[@michellereedg]

Isabella, you are always so sweet. Thank you! 💛

[@kaylad578]

started watching you when you were in college ❤ such a full circle moment watching you become a wife + mom !

[@michellereedg]

🥹🥹🥹 here for it all, thank you!

[@joy.okafor]

This vlog was veeerry well composed. And the orchestra music choices were *chef's kiss*

[@5464916]

Such sweet video as always. I take inspiration from your videos. They are so beautiful and low paced, which can be hard to come by these days. Thank you!

[@sammyrayyy__]

It took me almost a full year to start feeling myself “body image” wise postpartum (even working out 5 days a week!) but the Lord truly blessed me through the process and I was able to overcome so many fears of food, weight gain, etc. 1 Peter 3:3-4 has been my mantra!

[@meganlonsdale8462]

You are a beautiful mother, Michelle. Conner is so lucky to have you ❤️

[@JennaHong]

Loved seeing how you’re prioritizing yourself in your days being a mom ❤ i wanna try your sourdough that cinnamon raisin looked so good 😫 also appreciate your honesty on post partum body image, you’re allowed to feel all the feelings mama i LOVE at home workouts they’re so effective - Rachael’s good eats just had her baby and i bet she’ll film a lot of post partum focused workouts soon!

[@andreakerch536]

The Hamilton dream 😂 I’m glad I’m not the only one who has wild stressful dreams 😊 Love the peacefulness of your videos!

[@Trish_z]

Hey Michelle ! Such a lovely video - just on the blackout curtin - we’ve tried both a blind +curtin and a blackout tape for the windows and I’ve found the window tape works great ! It’s renter friendly as it comes off super easy and is reusable !

[@emilyturi9587]

CONFESSIONS OF A SHOPAHOLIC IMMEDIATELY YES ❤

[@michellereedg]

my favorite movie ever 😭

[@emilycappa308]

They make corner curtain rods! That round over the corner. You could carry the curtains over to the other wall just a bit and it could just look like decor.

[@michellereedg]

will look into this! ☺️

[@fatimagrimes]

Not sure if you’ve already solved the issue, but command strip makes curtain rod holders. 😊 variety of colors so it should be able to also be aesthetic to your sweet little’s room

[@maggieweaver6411]

Needed that verse at the end of the video today. Thank you. 💛

[@ervinsmoviecorner8748]

A very beautiful job! Welcome to the month of June and almost Summer, Michelle!❤❤

[@michellereedg]

totally feels like summer here ☺️

[@ThatslifeHelena]

I love your vídeos Michelle ❤ Thank you for being who you are and for sharing your kind spirit with us 🥰

[@healthbyal]

Quote is from confessions of a shopaholic! Lol I say that to my husband all the time too 😂

[@picikepocok]

This was such a treat to watch, thank you Michelle! ❤

[@chandrareaux6700]

You guys should think about getting a generator. I live in Houston and the storm was awful but we have a generator so we could use it during the 6 days with no power. The dream story was hilarious.

[@carolbenson8963]

Michelle thank you for the video and the snapshots of your life. You’re absolutely beautiful and many women, such as myself, could only dream of having abs or a frame like you. You’re working on yourself and try to remember to always value the body you are in. Your abs are perfect and many of us look up to you and your body postpartum, just food for thought.

[@jalyassin]

Michelle, your body is PERFECT. I don't mean perfect for a busy mom who just had a baby, I mean PERFECT period ❤

[@homemaker0506]

When making sourdough, when you do inclusions. Add them when you shape your bread. I don’t even do the cold ferment. I bulk ferment, then bake. So I laminate and add things in. Turns out perfect every time. I also sell my bread.

[@michellereedg]

thank you for the tips! 😮

[@megancox9549]

Thanks for bringing us along!

[@michellereedg]

thanks for being here! ☺️

[@Sarah-sr8zw]

WOW! that bread at the end looks AMAZING. i want to eat through the phone haha

[@rebeccahobart5575]

So good to see a vlog again ! Missed this so much

[@hardimehta4277]

I am just loving your vlogs from very beginning bcoz you and ur vlogs are so calm and beautiful that it just makes me feel relaxed and happy.. hope you be like this forever and wishing you and your baby healthy, happy and beautiful life ahead 💕🫶💫

[@B4577-x9d]

I missed these vlogs🩵

[@maryrain2162]

Michelle...you look great!!! I struggled for awhile getting the weight off after having my 2 sons. It took me a good year. Please don't be hard on yourself. Love you, but GOD loves you more❤❤❤

[@mansoor3159]

Michelle I really really enjoyed watching this vlog so so so much and I really really missed your vlogs so so much🥹🥹😭😭

[@michellereedg]

oh thank you so much! 💛

[@ShawnaX1]

I had my first baby a few days before you, and the body image part got me! The struggle is real! 😆

[@bellarichards8619]

I’m a new subscriber here and oh my gosh I love your videos. I’m a 25 Australian living in England with my husband and we have our first baby on the way. Your channel has brought me such joy and made me look forward to the slow days with my baby girl when I have her 💕

[@michellereedg]

🥺🥺 I am so excited for you!

[@regianelopes4414]

As a Brazilian, I’ve to say: loved the background Samba song 😊

[@simonepicou-bennett5893]

Love the coziness of your videos!! Also does Connor always eat all of his food mine still just eats a little bit? Also for the movie guess Confessions of a Shopaholic love that movie!

[@michellereedg]

thank you!! & yes sometimes he just plays with his food 😉 a good sensory experience nonetheless haha

[@isabellamarieinteriors]

For the curtains, consider getting a French return rod with one wider panel of drapes that you can open and close (to the edge of the other wall) as needed! Xx

[@michellereedg]

oooh didn’t even know this existed! thank you ☺️

[@mayarabatistas]

Loved the use of the brazilian song 🥰

[@k.hudson4610]

Such a wonderful video ❤

[@alyssabeaudoin7528]

We love a vlog!! 🥐🫶🏻💕🏡

[@sergioiriarte2627]

Hola Michelle, no entiendo mucho el inglés pero igual veo tus videos que son muy gratificante para pasarle bien y entreteniendome con tu bella rutina. Te mando un beso grande desde Córdoba Capital República Argentina y que Dios te bendiga mucho.

[@HarryThomasPictures]

Hope you have a lovely June Michelle, honey don't worry you look gorgeous no matter what and are such a beautiful mother. Your scrapbook is so awesome😍💛🦋!

[@michellereedg]

thank you, Harry ☺️

[@Michelangelo-m1o]

I love your vlogs! They're so cozy! :)❤

[@mansoor3159]

Michelle I really really love your contents so so so much and your vlogs are so so peaceful to watch you are my inspiration and I wish you have a beautiful week ahead🥹🥹💕💕

[@michellereedg]

you are so so kind! ❤

[@kitw76]

I’ve never had kids and your body looks way better than mine!!! I exercise but the menopause belly weight gain is real and tough to deal with. There are times people wonder if I’m pregnant…I’m 47 but people have said I look younger I am. I say “ no, I know I’m fat, ( or I feel that way) I just have hormonal weight gain! “

[@mariamangion21]

One of my favorite KZbinrs 🤍

[@michellereedg]

thank you always, Maria! 🌞

[@laenana4497]

You look amazing postpartum! YOU JUST HAVE NO IDEA!

[@evangeliakoutsounidi7823]

You look amazing x agree with so many of the comments here. I’m a new mom 3 weeks pp please let me know it’s getting better with baby and everything as they grow up! I need sleep 😴 heh

[@michellereedg]

it gets sooo much better! actually getting much better rest these days & he’s loving life ☺️

[@allieglozier2389]

My favorite KZbinr! Love you bunches! What concert are you going to? Have so so much fun!

[@edwardleecaliforniausa]

Good morning Michelle how are you happy Wednesday morning happy summer day and this was amazing video I enjoy your channel

[@jennyt3142]

Were you able to get the tree of of your roof? The survival box 📦 was a great idea from your hubby. Nothing like a man's man ❤😊

[@michellereedg]

yes we were! ☺️

[@emilyroseellis]

Girly, your tummy is too frickin cute. When i am feeling judgmental i do this- look at yourself in the mirror try to imagine that you are yourself in 50 years viewing your cute younger self through like a time window. It helps me appreciate what i have right now.

[@ivyharling]

Can’t believe I haven’t seen a single comment about the confessions of a shopaholic reference

[@Velvetfizz1]

"Long pause no answer" 😂 it's from Confessions of a Shopaholic- love that movie!

[@Velvetfizz1]

Also so funny in the context you used it 😂 as a girl living in Illinois I would say "what do CICADAS contribute to the ecosystem?"

[@AlenaDeChaves]

You should see the Abby and Matt Howard, she talks about body image in their videos! You shloud not be ashamed of how your body is, you just gave birth to a beautiful baby, something that not much people can do. Don't be so hard on yourself 🥰

[@Ilovejesus96]

You can do a tension rod for your baby’s curtains

[@fosterk45]

Random question but do you have a go-to meal that you like to bring to new moms/parents? and/or a meal/food you loved getting when you were postpartum? Thanks! :) P.S. the bread looked awesome!!!

[@chrissiedcohen]

I’ll share my go-to meal: -Baked Ziti (in two foil pans, instead of one large 13X9, so that one can be frozen, if they choose). Add meat, spinach, veggies…depending on the recipient. -Loaf of bread, store bought or homemade -Bagged Caesar salad (easy to prepare for the busy/tired) -Some sort of dessert, like pound cake or ice cream sandwiches -Muffins & fruit for the morning (or middle of the night)

[@sharonregland3209]

If you're unable to install a curtain rod above the window, you can consider using a ceiling-mounted curtain rod instead.

[@michellereedg]

such a great idea! ☺️

[@valeriepalmer926]

Long pause... no answer. Confessions of a shopaholic! I quote this all the time and no one ever gets it haha!

[@DarleneLeblanc-g8j]

use a tension rod inside the window frame for his curtains

[@melissa_ann_p]

Loved this video ! I always enjoy your vlogs and were you two watching Ghost busters ? I feel like they said that in the movie but I could be wrong lol !

[@michellereedg]

haha we should try it, we’re on a movie kick!

[@maiko2022000]

I am trying to attract birds for a month. I started to use dry mealworms. It didn’t work. Now I got live mealworms.. it didn’t work for window nest.. I am not sure what I have to do next…

[@michellereedg]

you are committed!

[@christinaAmell]

Seems like Connor starting on solids is going well. Any good thoughts on it? We started 3 weeks ago and I feel so defeated. We haven’t made much progress in actually eating the food, more so an art project still lol. Did you have any difficulties so far or anything that seemed to really work?

[@michellereedg]

oh he’s like that too! he’ll pretty much eat anything I’ll feed him, but mostly prefers to play with food on his own haha ☺️ I think it just takes time!

[@nsikamarietaylor314]

Hey cutie!! Ma’am you look amazing 🤩 love fr Houston 🤠🍃

[@michellereedg]

sooo sweet thank ya! 💛

[@nicole-d]

I love confessions of a shopaholic 😂

[@HerNewHabits]

Michelle I always love watching your vlogs. I'm glad you and your family are safe after the tornado. I see you like making food from scratch. I just try making homemade greek yogurt and it was so easy! You should try it, if you haven't.

[@michellereedg]

have never even thought to do this, wow!

[@raquel_loves_her_dog]

Love watching your vlogs ❣️ with the bird feeder i wonder if the birdies are scared of hitting the window or maybe thinking it's a part of the window? 🥲 I wonder if putting some sticky notes or something on the window would help 🤔 that's what my mom does so they know not to fly into it haha

[@michellereedg]

wait this is so smart!

[@emidriessen6074]

You look so well❤❤

[@michellereedg]

thank you, so sweet 🥹

[@hugsforlove]

❤❤

[@KWilliams22]

I had that exact bird feeder and no birds ever came 😢

[@chrissiedcohen]

I also have that feeder and the birds loved it here in PA, but unfortunately so did the squirrels. 🐿️

[@jacintadijeh]

Do you cut up all the bread so you can freeze it? I find that my loaf I never finish before it goes moldy. Just wondering.

[@michellereedg]

yes!! I usually keep some out fresh then freeze the majority 💛

[@amberlane420]

Is there a reason why you haven’t shared at least a picture of Connor or allowed us to see him on your videos?

[@michellereedg]

I share photos occasionally on Instagram ❤️ & it’s because this feels right to me and my family!

[@jljacobs62]

Love the video as always. That little house and sweet neighborhood just seems to suit you all so well. Any opportunity to buy it from the owner (assuming you guys would be interested)?

[@michellereedg]

we would love to 🥺 but it’s been in his family for a bit, not sure if he would sell… one could dream 🥰

[@konjevodruzica5270]

Looove yout videos❤

[@Vida_Milo]

Postpartum bodies are something else, speaking as someone who now has an apron belly, and going through PP hair loss. 🥲 Also I think flies along with other insects and/or birds consume dead organic matter, which helps decomposition in the environment. 🤓

[@mariahbright]

I got a bird feeder too but the birds don’t rlly use it. I found that some birds like to eat on a flat platform, or even the ground. I do like to use the bird feeder to attract birds, I’ve only seen one type of bird go on my feeder. But making your feeder more visible to the birds may help or look up online to see what type of birds are near you to help attract them! 🫶🏻 Also some birds like different types of feeders. But do more research online!🤍

[@Becci_J]

Do you wear contacts ? I remember from your old videos that you needed glasses for far distances. I am just curious as I haven't seen you wearing them in a long time :)

[@michellereedg]

I had my vision checked last year and my doctor told me I didn’t really need them anymore? not sure if you can even grow out of needing glasses but I was surprised!

[@Becci_J]

​@@michellereedgThat's so cool! Unfortunately, my eyesight is too bad for that to ever happen 😅

[@4rosegirl1]

Use a product from Musely that helps firm up loose skin on your tummy

[@debrafirestone861]

We heard about it here it was on the news Texas and the states around you seem to get the worst

[@simonemoodley2061]

Cash ❤🥺😘🐾