Expectations vs Realities of Parenthood as a First Time Mum

[@CupcakeMafia]

6:58😂😂😂

[@shaymene8112]

Are you a single mother?

[@happyheart6887]

Lillian is a ‘G’….we all need this type of friend

[@yo-a]

And need to be this type of friend to others 💜

[@AnnieDreaXO]

I love my bbygirl 🤍

[@TheeTage]

Okay but little miss ma'am is so adorable 🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺❤️

[@sheriicoco5903]

As a black women hearing such a positive pregnancy and early motherhood experience is so uplifting and brings hope. Thanks for sharing!! ❤❤

[@penelopeelizebeth2975]

I have been watching you for ages! Before I had my son who is nearly 2 now! I'm so happy to see you become a mother. It's difficult, but it's so worth it! You're doing amazing!

[@penelopeelizebeth2975]

Sorry not "watching you" but subscribed haha what sounded weird!

[@AnnieDreaXO]

❤

[@Channel.Wambui]

Drea has handled these three months so we'll, I believe Maïa's birth was just Maïa's birth, it was the birth of a new Drea❤...also big ups to Lils, we all need such a character in our lives. Also Dad is the absolute standard of not just what women need, but also what women deserve👏. As I always say, may God bless this little but lovely family🙏, much, much love❤❤❤

[@Nita.b]

I smiled the entire video. My goodness she is such a ball of life and light. I’m glad you’re enjoying motherhood. ❤❤❤❤

[@Immis_snow_globe]

You have the most beautiful baby, so happy for you Annie. You're an amazing mother♥

[@AnnieDreaXO]

Thank you so much! 🤍😭🥰

[@just.Ashhhh]

4 weeks unpaid??? Shoutsss to Lilssss she’s the BEST !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!🥺❤️

[@AnnieDreaXO]

Legit my babe for life

[@ano1004]

Hope you reimbursed her

[@ChenelleMonae]

@@ano1004not everything has to be about money ..she did it from the kindness of her heart

[@samanthasummer1201]

@@ChenelleMonaebs she’s a grown woman in a cost-of-living crisis. Respect your mates by paying them for their time she’s been there for her more than the dad

[@ChenelleMonae]

@@samanthasummer1201 ok & I’m sure she’s smart enough to factor that in and wouldn’t do it unless she could afford to & how would you know that, I didn’t know you lived, breathed and ate with Annie 😭

[@ladiakasimu9200]

Baby is such a cutie 😍

[@AnnieDreaXO]

Thank you 🥰

[@osayasmalive5123]

This made me smile so much!!! 1. Maïa is deff gonna be one of those people who won’t let us forget they got cute ass dimples! I love that for her! 2. The face she made pooping 🤣🤣🤣🤣 so focused, so intentional. 3. You’re doing amazing Drea❤ loved this sponsorship ❤

[@irenetaddese]

Maïa seems like such a calm sweetie 🥺😍😍

[@sparkles1260]

Maia is beautiful just like mum ❤

[@ananleungwai7117]

Your baby is absolutely adorable 😍 Motherhood looks so good on you Drea! 🤍

[@emmabel21]

Annie, I’ve literally been watching you for a years and your journey is so beautiful to see. You look amazing. Literally glowing and your baby… what an Angel. God bless you on this next chapter! 💗💕

[@Elisha.Empiree]

I’m actually still in shock that drea’s a mum😭

[@AnnieDreaXO]

Sis so am I omg!

[@ems4202]

I couldn’t have clicked on this video ANY quicker 😂 I’m glad my good sis is back! 🤍

[@daniellemccallum1504]

Loved how positive this was! So glad you’re doing well!🥰💕

[@chidodanielle3434]

Congratulations Mama Maia. You’re really lucky to have a good friend. Did her Dad take Paternity leave?

[@gigi91percent]

Congratulations 🎉 I can not believe the midwife said that. From my experience. As soon as you give birth, your overwhelmed with joy, you forget the pain you was in and all you see is your new bundle of joy.

[@jessicaloryn]

Such a beautiful video ❤ pregnant with my second (baby girl this time!) and this makes me so excited. I see so much reality of motherhood type of stuff that can sometimes be off putting to new parents, I love that you’ve shown the beauty in the chaos. Enjoy this special chapter ✨

[@AyokaSalvador]

Congrats so beautiful to see Mum and Baby happy and healthy

[@Whoisthatgirl2121]

Congratulations Drea 🙌🏾

[@uniquelady1234]

Maïa is such a beautiful baby ❤

[@yinsola7725]

Proud of you annie… you are an amazing mom. Maia is such a blessing for you🙏🏾❤

[@ba1354]

This is soo beautiful, I get emotional watching you and your mini you. Motherhood suits you soo well. You just ooze love and she’s sooo blooody adorable omg.

[@QueenZsWorld]

I'm so proud of you, new mama! you're doing such an amazing job

[@colettewithlove]

I'm so happy for you! This is the happiest I've seen you in a long time

[@AnnieDreaXO]

I got my soulmate. ❤

[@riannecamp6615]

She’s so adorable & thank you for all the helpful & realist tips. You’re doing amazing as mummy!! You should be extremely proud of yourself 🥹🩷🩷🩷

[@sophieman2185]

Annie, you are glowing!! Honesty you look so beautiful 😍. I've been watching you for years, and motherhood looks wonderful on you!!!

[@ladiakasimu9200]

I'm screaming 😱 😭 finally

[@Q................]

😂😂😂😂

[@basictoglamchictravels]

Can I also have a Lillian in my life! Wow, pregnancy showed me dust with my friendships 😅😅

[@ginaikem9509]

Congratulations sis. I am soo soooo soooooo proud of you. May God continue you to give you strength. In the name of Jesus. Amen!

[@PersistInTheMind]

Hi Annie drea i had posted this on your community tab but i'll post it here in case you might hvae not seen it. I hope what I says comes out nice and not in a rude way please be careful posting you child on the internet nowadays. Honestly I would say it would be much better to blur her face and keep that privacy to your closed one family and friends. the internet is a dangerous place. Yes your supporters may ask to see your bundle of joy but not every voice of will come from a place of true intentions. Once a picture is out in the internet anyone has a choice to use it. I say this because my sister in law had posted a picture of her a child on Facebook and someone decided to create an AI face of the child.

[@AnnieDreaXO]

Definitely mindful. I appreciate the care. Thank you ❤

[@Q................]

She's the sweetest Baba Annie...❤...❤

[@AnnieDreaXO]

Thank you baby ❤

[@GuguNdlovu-tb7jq]

Can't wait to have you back

[@harmowknee]

You're doing amazing, sweetie!🤎 P.s you guys made a beautiful little girl!

[@nerianeria4555]

This video was really encouraging! Your daughter is so cute! I hope new moms can get a lot of insight from this video!

[@AnnieDreaXO]

I hope so too! 🤍

[@N.1lza]

Expecting my baby girl in March 💗 I enjoy watching mommy videos. Congrats to you and your little family! Are you moving to America? My partner is not from where I am from and I am thinking about moving to his country after the baby is a bit grown.

[@ElliahxLisha]

Sweet baby😍 I know you're going to be a lovely mommy Annie💖

[@AnnieDreaXO]

I hope so! 🥹🥹

[@CocoaBelow]

Maia is such a beautiful baby 🥹 and motherhood looks so good on you glad to hear you are having such a positive experience ❤

[@PrettiBrownEyesMisha]

She is such a baby doll💕🥺

[@lilyama886]

Not sure where to start Annie 😊 this is so beautiful seeing you enter this journey of motherhood! And your community is amazing see how they support you, praying God continues to strengthen you! And you didn’t have to share but you did, thank you

[@ElleJayEnnEff]

This is sooooo beautiful Annie ❤ congratulations and God bless you both 🙏🏾

[@opp811]

Thanks for always sharing your beautiful life journey❤

[@deeeeeeezzzzaaaa]

Awww Maia is beautiful ❤ you're glowing Drea!!!

[@Exquisite.Elgamce]

Congratulations, She absolutely beautiful❤❤

[@nikimd7833]

This adorable little cutie!!! She is so beautiful! Congratulations on your motherhood journey so far!

[@AnnieDreaXO]

Thank you so much!! ☺️

[@graceedu3165]

Her dimples 🥹❤️

[@mon699]

I love this season of your life ❤

[@aliyac]

Omggg she is sooo cute 😭😭. Loved the video. I have an 18 month old and he is everything to me 😭😭

[@tinatalker2158]

Aw…she’s beautiful- congratulations ❤

[@Elisha.Empiree]

Drea’s finally back✨

[@frayserken]

congrats drea another one dont quit

[@jaclyn_jaycee]

Beautiful video, thank you for sharing with us your journey. Much love from South Africa.

[@ToyaDivineUK]

She’s so beautiful ❤ proud of you mama 😍💕

[@MSJAY238]

I definitely see your youngest sister in Maïa so cute. Also the breastfeeding is snatching that face and neck girl!

[@AnnieDreaXO]

😅❤ the neck babyyyy

[@ebie4897]

Congrats my love. Please where did you get her headband from?

[@AnnieDreaXO]

Thank you - Amazon. amzn.to/3IiawOH

[@Londoloza031]

you look so happy ❤

[@Dee.Ola_]

She is so beautiful 🥺😍

[@londiwezondi3943]

She’s beautiful ❤

[@khen_See]

She’s so beautiful 😊😊❤ and motherhood looks so good on you babe

[@doseofdadaaa]

I just love your journey 🥹💖 thanks for sharing

[@michelleadebiyi2341]

She has your eyes🥹🥹🥹

[@princessedwira]

She’s so pretty 😍

[@zuliasoul872]

She is adorable 😍😍😍

[@lindsaylindsay4884]

She is your twin !

[@mmuok4133]

❤❤ missed you girly

[@AnnieDreaXO]

Missed you guys so much ❤

[@themapieters9712]

She’s adorable 😍😍😍

[@authenticallyMoi]

Breath of fresh air ❤

[@winnies.007]

Congratulations Annie ! She’s gorgeous!!🥺💕

[@Whoisthatgirl2121]

Thank you for sharing this with us, this was so beautiful, glad you had such a positive birthing experience, glad you got to experience the high after giving birth. Babies love to poo in a fresh nappy, love that you have a renewed appreciation for your parents. You always give us quality content and i am very appreciative of that

[@MyNameIsKiya]

What a cutie pie! 😍😍 and what a best friend. Wow wow wow ❤❤❤ congrats hun

[@lejessway]

im so happy for you Annie!!!

[@Q................]

Shout out to lilly... beautiful life long friend. ❤

[@linaabdulkarim5825]

wahhhhh she is so cute congratulations 🥰

[@DakaraiDada]

She's very cute. God bless her.

[@anicesuprise1459]

Ooommmmgggggg she gorg!! Oh your amazing annie!

[@HellurrrHi]

Omds she's soo cuteeeeee, I can't! THOSE CHEEKS! 🥺

[@hikaruyee3256]

She’s so beautiful mashallah

[@vanaleba]

I haven't watched your videos in a while, and when my daughter saw me add your video to my queue, she goes "awww I love that girl! Can we watch her?" 🥹 We used to watch your videos all the time together, now she's five and you have your baby girl 🥰

[@danielleblake1358]

Oh my goodness she’s soooo cuteeeeeee❤❤❤❤❤

[@Faithpod483]

Aw she’s ❤

[@lindsaylindsay4884]

You seem to really be enjoying single motherhood. That’s really rare I hope the experience stays positive

[@AnnieDreaXO]

I appreciate single mothers so much but unfortunately- I’m not a single mother ❤

[@faithlove2278]

right, who said your a single mum. People make me laugh x😅

[@ano1004]

@@faithlove2278I mean she is as the man literally is not present 🤷‍♂️

[@samanthasummer1201]

@@ano1004I do think it’s odd to have a baby father in a whole different country for your first pregnancy on top of that but you don’t see yourself a single mum ? Best friend looks like her lesbian partner at this point more involved in the whole process and present. But nevertheless or my useless judgements her and her baby look healthy and that’s what matters.

[@Lifewithtsonika]

Yessssssssss🎉 i miss you 😢❤

[@rexyzvent5864]

Awwww

[@CupcakeMafia]

Omggg I’m early 😩😩😩

[@mariabrown6926]

I clicked so fast 😍😍

[@Jennifer-qk4bf]

Early 🎉🎉

[@natasha3489]

Motherhood is looking so good on you🥹 and you are literally glowing mashAllah ❤❤❤

[@BetweenThePagesWithLouLou]

Beautiful bubba 🥹👉🏾👈🏾

[@amoameera]

Hi baby! 😊

[@hannahi9355]

Aw bub ❤️

[@UneakTershai]

Do you have any mommy issues that come up for you from having an absent parent growing up? 💕✨

[@AnnieDreaXO]

Both my parents were absent. But it terms of my mother, I’ve found that a lot my friendships not just with Lillian - most of my girlies have mothering and nurturing characteristics. I will say having an absent mother made me fantasise a lot in childhood; thinking of the mother I wish I had while I was young and now I find I get to be the mother I wish I had for Maïa but also the mother Maïa needs. ❤

[@UneakTershai]

@@AnnieDreaXO wow I admire your strength and resiliency. I have worried around the parent I will be as I wasn’t parented fully from the nuclear family model; however, just as Lillian has been there for you, there were maternal figures present for me as well. Thank you for sharing your experience, deeper. Congratulations on this new journey! 💕✨

[@thec5875]

awww make a video about this, i didn't know about this, no wonder why you seem nigerian than congolese @@AnnieDreaXO

[@faithlove2278]

@@AnnieDreaXOthis hit different, ❤

[@chidodanielle3434]

@anniedreaxo you will be the best mum ever

[@zungaloca]

So where is the dad?

[@AnnieDreaXO]

is it my youtube channel or his?

[@hazel250]

I’ve noticed you got a lips while you were pregnant… is that another pregnancy “change”?

[@AnnieDreaXO]

I’ve always had one but it was definitely more pronounced hahaha

[@hazel250]

@@AnnieDreaXO tbh never noticed it 😂 but anyway I’m glad your enjoying motherhood 🥰

[@TeekayMani]

Last time I stumbled across her page she was in a same sex relationship.

[@tiaangela12]

Lilly is a ride or die❤🥹

[@Iz44486]

Aksed? What is that? You mean asked? lol