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[@lindasyarnbarn5176]

Becky, when you find a complete set of sheets and they’re clean and folded, put the sheets and one pillow case INSIDE the other pillow case and your set will stay together every time!

[@dbarajas96]

Said what I was going to post to her also.

[@ruthdunn1525]

My thoughts. Your words. 😁

[@shamraayre864]

I do this too. It works so well!

[@zormier2002]

Wow great idea

[@pamwelsh8946]

That's a great idea!!

[@blessed_mom9943]

I can’t believe I watched 45 minutes of her cleaning her house, when my house is a complete disaster. Lol. But I loved every minute of it. Thanks for the inspiration Becky

[@wendyrotchstein98]

Lol same. My son moved out, my partner moved in, a revolving door of everyone's stuff and now we're thinking of remodeling ! I think at this point I'm happier watching Becky clean than trying to wrap my head around the overwhelming clutter that is my house.

[@bluelilly22222]

😂😅😄😀same here, my sink is full of vessels to clean, my sofa is full of cleaned clothes to be folded n i have to make lunch... But I'm watching her video of cleaning 😂😅😄bcoz I'm terrified of going back to do all those unfinished work, which I have to....

[@coventrywildeheart7108]

EXACTLY what I was going to write.

[@julianamcnaught1852]

Same but I hurt my back in work so no cleaning for me today. Thank you Becky for my cleaning hit ❤️😂

[@elondamontanye5706]

Same. I watch while I'm at work, thinking once I leave my office..do I clean my disaster or sit in the sun on my back deck...the deck won!

[@paigespixel]

can we appreciate the amount of quality content that becky provides??? she deserves all the recognition!

[@msgwen2u]

I definitely do ...and I learn so much. All I need now is all her energy!! Lol

[@gigioneel6708]

Hi Becky. I just discovered your channel and I'm obsessed now I was a childbirth/parenting educator for 18+ years. I was also a birth doula. A great doula can be so comforting, educational and supportive.Make sure you read reviews on her, so you can see how she does during a pregnancy/birth and postpartum. A good doula during labor kinda of blends into the wall. Meaning you and Josh will be able to focus on each other. She will step in when she when she notices that things need some assistance...like maybe you need a change in position to help progress labor or help with p 😊ain, Josh needs food ,water or a rest. Also you will discuss with her how you would like labor and delivery to go and if the nhs arise what you and Josh would like to handle. She will be able to step in for you during those times and help your goals to be attained. She will be flexible and help you understand procedures or medications that you may not have anticipated. She will also be a tremendous help postpartum...helping you with issues that arise with you. Breastfeeding help and answer the multiple questions you will have with a newborn at home. I hope this helps even just a little. Most of all remember this is your birth, no one else's. You will get a lot of unsolicited advice. But you do you. Whatever you decide medication/ no medication, breastfeeding/not breastfeeding, any of the many decisions you will make. You are a smart woman and seem like you have a wonderful relationship with your husband. You guys will make the perfect decisions for your family ❤️ sorry I was so long winded...you can tell it's a passion of mine 😊 I wish the best for both of you ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@JanuaryLisa]

Perfectly said! 🥰

[@merycecchi6477]

I’m a yoga teacher, a doula and birth educator; I was going to comment but I think this is perfectly said. 🙏🏼♥️

[@belight123]

I love how real and unafraid to be vulnerable you are, Becky. Such grace.

[@chic90skid]

perfect comment xoxox

[@bellaboopixi]

💯

[@edit-racha]

I agree!!!

[@tonjeskjalmar]

100% agree!❤️

[@bgroh1]

Moving advice: ziplock bags. You can put an entire drawer of stuff into one bag, then when you get to the new place, if you don’t have time to unpack, you can just place the bag into the drawer it is destined for. Gets it out of the way & you can organize the drawer later. It also keeps like with like. Ziploc also has TWO gallon bags that would fit your silverware tray & larger kitchen items. Put sticky notes in the kitchen cupboards at the new place so you can plan out what goes where and anyone who might help you unpack knows where to put things. Becky Groh from Vermont… former military wife & frequent mover!!

[@ladonnahowell7151]

Great advice!!!

[@wendyhall8834]

This was fantastic advice!!! I'm gonna use this idea! Thanks for posting this!!

[@dcessna1465]

Great tip!

[@jenniferspeers2453]

Wish I had this list of tips when I last moved. Boy oh boy, that would have been grand!

[@craftywifeycrafts2993]

Isn't it funny how so many of us will watch and enjoy watching someone else clean, declutter, and organize their house?!! LOL thank you for bringing us along. You made great progress!

[@cherylr7180]

Here’s a couple of things that were very helpful in our recent move. I ordered color-coded room stickers for the boxes. I also used a large red sharpie and put an X on the sides of fragile boxes. Put heavy items like books in your rolling suitcases. Find a way to clearly identify the items you’ll need immediately, like cleaning supplies, shampoo towel toothbrush etc., coffee pot, bedding. One last thing - make your bed FIRST. That way when you run out of steam, it’s ready and waiting for you. Congrats on the new home and baby!

[@kareng1198]

I used caution tape for the necessities lol

[@victoriashelton1466]

I used blue stickers , yellow , red , etc and then corresponding pieces of construction papers . I hung the yellow paper where the yellow sticker boxes go , blue paper where blue stickers go. I was 8 mo pregnant when we moved . It made It so easy for the friends who helped us move . No one had to bug me to ask where things go

[@stacylgh]

I always set up beds and made them first before anything else. I usually focused on getting the kitchen set up just enough to cook first, then the kids rooms bc the stability & normalcy helps them, then the couch and TV set up so we have a place to relax when needed. They're grown now but getting my kids rooms set up gave them a safe place to play and kept them busy while we unpacked. I had moved 34 times by the time I was 31 years old so I have lots of experience. Nope not military, just dysfunctional upbringing. I've been married to my current husband and in this house for 13 years now.

[@GG-dq6dx]

Make a "Need It Now" see thru container with the necessities scissors, tape, pens, pencils, phone chargers, medication, eye/sun glasses, house shoes, cleaner, extension cord, light bulbs, paper towels, marker, box cutter, extra keys!!!! favorite beverage container, pet things, these things will stand out as you are packing! You will be glad you did it.

[@katipolson376]

Also set up your bathroom! Yours is probably set up since you've been working at the new house but it's so nice to be able to take a shower and fall into bed.

[@lanettelawrence6308]

PACKING SUGGESTIONS: 1. Leave the clothes in the drawers , remove the drawers and move the the dressers then to the new house and return drawers to there places. 2. Remove items from 1 room and take to the new home. Complete 1 room at a time.

[@lisavanginder9693]

I love how you always included us as if we are right there with you. No one else I follow does this and I find it absolutely brilliant. I wanted to help you pack and make decisions the whole time. Please don’t overdo it, take breaks and stay hydrated.

[@racheld5576]

I love this also! I always enjoy when she's going along through the video and says, "Friends, we did it!" Or "Friends, how would you do this...or what would you do in this?"♥️

[@christinah5126]

I completely agree!

[@shemeyncooke7619]

So truth

[@mrssquirrel2349]

Me too I want to help!! Bit far from the UK though

[@pua6095]

@@mrssquirrel2349 ✌🏽✌🏽✌🏾✌🏾✌🏿✌🏿

[@mjhc9405]

I love how you keep it real Becky and don’t pretend to be perfect like a lot of other You Tubers do. That’s one of the reasons why I love your channel so much. You’re relatable. You don’t cut out the ‘oopsie’ moments and it’s so endearing.

[@juliabrown5948]

Becky, I just love how much grace you give yourself, and how often you say ... This is so embarrassing... "But that's okay" 😊 it's so hard as a woman today to give ourselves grace for not doing everything, not being everything for everyone all the time. This is a great skill of yours and a GIFT to yourself and all your viewers. Thank you for that!!

[@dianeadler8587]

Watching you, Becky, is like hanging out with a friend!

[@garywalters1732]

That's exactly how I feel!

[@morganprudent1422]

Yes! Thank you for showing your laundry room and being genuine and authentic. You have a great personality!

[@jamiesharpe3856]

I love the idea of blessing my home with taking care of it rather than thinking of it as a chore. Thanks Becky!

[@leftywashere5525]

Mamma of 6 littles here, you’ll be so happy you hired a doula! Like you said you and Josh can just concentrate on having a baby and your doula can advocate for things that you need. you can have your preferences mapped out ahead of time. keep an open mind things can change, but those are all things that your Doula can help you prep for. Congratulations, so very happy for you!

[@kelsiefletcher]

Couldnt have said it better myself!

[@thexxit]

I love it when people keep it real. Your house is like every other house at one point or another! But it's so satisfying to finally tackle it!

[@dawnalowe2687]

Becky, you showing us your real-life truly helps us see that perfection is not the goal, thank you!

[@kristalayers8483]

oh girl, my house looks like that on the daily... I work from home with 3 kids, and we still can't keep up! but one thing I have learned from you is to give myself grace.

[@beekind1940]

I love you, Becky! You're so real. You are a blessing to so many of us facing the same everyday challenges and feeling woefully inadequate. Your willingness to share real life instead of a staged life is priceless. Thank you for being YOU!

[@marilynpetry5263]

Becky, one more comment: I love, love, love, your little tips and hints for organization and cooking. I especially loved the garbage bag over the clothes trick! Awesome!

[@judithnarcelles6871]

Becky, your pregnancy brain is so adorable! The forgetting of words is soo classic and it doesn't get better for a while so don't stress and do your thing ♡

[@organicgardenmamavictoriab2768]

She is adorable.I love how real she is.

[@organicgardenmamavictoriab2768]

My house is messier and so tiny. If I can learn to build shelves I could organize so much better

[@kbmamaof3772]

My little one is a 13 months old and mine still hasn’t gotten better.

[@KatWrangler]

I noticed this before she announced her pregnancy. Pregnancy brain was the first thing I thought of when she became flustered.

[@KatWrangler]

My other thought, it is absolutely normal! I had three kids. I have no brain cells left. LOL

[@evelynbonner3908]

It's okay, Becky.❤❤ You guys have been working like mad and I imagine all of us here get that. Life happens.

[@kathyv3909]

We all know about personal shoppers, well Becky you are my "personal motivator". It took me several hours to watch this video because I felt so inspired, I paused multiple times to tackle and finish several projects, and kept returning for more fuel. Thank you Becky, what a productive day!

[@samanthaw1419]

That's how I watch some videos, sit and fold my laundry, whilst watching, or I sow seeds. It's a great way to do jobs.

[@pandalvr2691]

the laundry detergent pour straight from the cabinet was amazing, fantastic cupboard placement for that

[@asimplekindofchaos]

Would highly recommend the doula idea! Especially for your first time. I had a doula for each of my kids but the first time was absolutely necessary. I was in active labor for over 34 hours and crazily enough, my doula made it possible my husband to be able to take a quick nap. Also, our doula was not only able to advocate for us before and during the birth but also afterward when the hospital wanted to supplement with formula instead of the colostrum I had pumped. She had a lactation plan at the ready when a nurse called the social worker in and was able to explain things in a way I wasn’t able to with the pain killers I was on. I really can’t praise our doula enough!

[@monicabuchan70]

You need to slow down Becky!

[@monicas2461]

That sounds so so nice! I don’t plan to have children, but I wish we had doulas here in Japan too. I’m sure they are so helpful and would take of a load of mental and emotional stress from the parents.

[@commonsense2462]

You are so right "A Simple Kind of Chaos". So many are having their children at home now because of all the interference. A midwife is so valuable too.

[@ambernewville4268]

Yes yes YES! A doula is a GREAT idea! I wish I had a doula for my first 2 births. I had a wonderful doula with my 3rd, my doula was very supportive and helpful talking through every step with what we wanted our birth experience to be like! She was one I talked to more often than my midwife actually because she was nearly just as knowledgeable with birth as my midwife. Funny thing, she actually caught my baby since she showed up first, I was further along in labor than we all thought and my midwife didn't show up in time 🙈😆 I will ALWAYS reccomend a midwife and doula for a great birth experience! It's about the well being of you, your husband and your baby! 🤗

[@asimplekindofchaos]

@@ambernewville4268 Oh my goodness Amber! That’s crazy but awesome! The only reason my husband didn’t have to catch our second baby was because he called our doula to verify the placement of the tens machine and she heard me in the background. After a 34 hour labor the first time around, I didn’t even wake my husband up until 2 hours in and only then to help with the tens machine and, in my mind, just go back to sleep. Well, I ended up with a precipitous labor for #2 and when our doula heard me, she told my husband to call the midwife right away. He called her and as soon as she got there our daughter was born. Lol I don’t know that my husband would have been okay with trying for another home birth if he would have had to catch a baby. 😂

[@carrieharris2337]

Packing Tips: I tape the bottom of the box at the seam as you did then put 2 more pieces - one on each side and overlap them on the original strip. I have done multiple cross country moves and NEVER had a box come undone no matter how much weight is in the boxes. Also, pack each box until it’s completely full - you can fill gaps with spare towels, bedding etc. When the boxes get stacked they crush in if they are not full and that is when stuff gets broken. Also, pack a “Box 1”, “Box 2” etc for moving day (I recommend keeping them with you or put on truck last on/first off. Inside should contain day one necessities like kitchen must haves (enough to make a meal or 2 before kitchen is completely unpacked) - dishes, napkins silverware, favorite pot/pan to cook in, etc. Also need to include things like bedding for master bedroom (I recommend setting up bed and making it as soon as it arrives (because at the end of moving day nobody has the energy to hunt for sheets and make up the bed), toilet paper for each bathroom, towels for showering etc. All the things you might need the first couple days and don’t want to take the time to hunt through tons of boxes looking for stuff before you can cook, shower or go to bed! 🤣 Also, pack a suitcase (like you’re going on vacation) so you have the first couple days clothes and bathroom items so they are easy to locate and not have to go commando because you don’t have the energy to unpack all the bedroom boxes to find underwear or a toothbrush!🤣 Good luck! One last tip: when packing mark your boxes for the room they’ll be going in in the new house NOT the room they are in in the “old house”. It’ll save having to lug boxes from room to room at the new house when unpacking and makes unpacking much quicker.

[@msmyra55]

Great ideas

[@melaniemohler3634]

We have successfully completed several international moves and a return to our original home which we rented to expats when we were in Asia. Your suggestions are spot on! We did the same AND had a first aid box and a kitchen essentials box. At least Becky and Josh are moving kitchen, food pantry,… items on each trip. Items we unpacked first were bathroom needs: toilet paper, hand soap, towels for drying towels. Drinking needs were second. Bed making was third followed by shower/ tub needs. Paper towels were placed in many rooms with a garbage bag.

[@Romans828girl]

Good ideas. The only thing I would add is, Use the cloth things you will be moving to wrap the glass things in. Extra towels & sheets around the barware, etc. This means less boxes overall, and you don't have to buy or dispose of as much paper wrapping.

[@jenniferdickerson2051]

Top loading washer for-ev-er!! One of my favorite infant laundry tips is to use mesh laundry bags for the baby socks…I used 2 so I had a clean bag and a dirty bag. Once it’s laundry time, zip up the bag & it can go through the washer and dryer. No lost baby socks! I’m at a loss for big kid socks though…WHERE DO THE SOCKS GO?!?! I just keep buying more 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@rablatour]

Make a list! I love a list. I love crossing things off my list even more. I have a notebook that I section into 4 sections, house, errands, garden and other. Love having things written down and organized.

[@wendyrotchstein98]

That's a really good idea, the sections especially!

[@michelleslow5603]

I’m copying this idea 😀

[@amongtheoaks]

I have a notebook for lists, but it’s not organized into sections! I’m going to section up my notebook now! Great idea :)

[@kareng1198]

I will also add silly things that weren’t on the list so it seems like I did more 😂😂 100% not. Helpful way to get through the list lol

[@bethpark6266]

Keep all your odd cotton pillow cases to put quilts and blankets in. It keeps them clean, dust free, and folded.

[@carriemccorkle1210]

The look on your face when you opened the washer!!!!!! I giggled! I totally relate!

[@paulaevans7298]

I laughed too! That's me all the time.

[@paulineclarke5388]

You and Josh are working so hard to get your new home ready so please don’t apologise for “your mess’, you are amazing ❤️

[@vbo9872]

Something to consider: if you have a set of sheets that you're going to donate - keep the flat sheet, and donate or toss the other pieces. Over the years having a stack of flat sheets to use as drop cloths, or floor protectors, or to use to protect things when moving, etc - comes in really handy.

[@lindsayroberts3640]

One of my favorite things to say when we are overwhelmed "Feed the machines"! Let the washer and dishwasher work for you. We love codenames! The kids do too.

[@kittychronister3537]

Wow! That was a lot of organizing, packing and purging. You can see the relief and happiness it brought you. You’re rocking this transition from one house to the other and handling the stress like a champ! Time to rest and enjoy the journey. Love that you’re real and show it all. Hang tough and take time to take care of yourself. Carrying a baby while getting one house ready to move into and packing another is a lot of work.

[@roufiehcarmody7978]

L

[@andreal7320]

At first I was like- oh, so her house looks like my house does all the time! This was both so awesome to watch because I can relate on that personal level- while also giving myself the urge to just get mine done after watching you do yours.

[@darlene2992]

Becky, you are so kind hearted. A doctor friend recommended a great documentary to me years ago that I'm now sharing with you. Please watch with your husband The Business of Being Born by Ricki Lake. It's very informative which is empowering. You both are going to be great parents! 💛 Congratulations on the pregnancy! ❤🧡💛💚💙💜

[@henvap]

Came here to recommend the same!

[@pamelameyer5371]

Having moved with the military multiple times, I learned a few things. Label your boxes with the destination room and a few of the key items in the box...because you will forget (even without prego brain). Use your towels and linens to wrap fragile things. Good luck! It's so stressful and you are handling everything with such grace and humor.

[@lindaoglesby3571]

I save my old sheets for my garden! Whether you need them for shade on a super hot day or a late frost they work great!

[@Naninapastlife]

Yes to the Doula!!! I have had 6 children, the first I didn't have my doula. She was absolutely amazing and totally helped my husband be able to support me. She was an amazing resource and made the remainder of my birthday so much calmer and less stressful. Worth theit weight in gold! 💛

[@sarahireland7727]

It's okay to let some things go for a little while. You're working on your new house and trying to prepare for the move, taking care of a big garden, processing your garden haul, doing your KZbin videos, and you're carrying a beautiful life inside you. Laundry is low on the priority list if you have clean stuff to wear. Don't stress over the small stuff.

[@PixieLovesItAll]

For your first child especially, putting in the time to find a doula you really mesh well with will make everything easier in terms of having a peaceful labor and birth! They'll also be able to teach you well needed coping strategies after baby is here while you're postpartum with a newborn baby, which is usually even more important than labor and delivery but is sorely underdiscussed in the United States especially.

[@lorishealinghomestead5047]

I didn’t have a doula but wish I had. I agree with Pixie. This is something you can not do over and something that’s going to make your pregnancy, delivery and postpartum so much easier. Hopefully you take the time to find someone you can trust and be able to really enjoy every single minute!!! Take your time love. It will all be ok!!! Deep breath!!!!! 🥰😘😉

[@karenjackson9145]

I just had to laugh at your cuteness after you looked in the washer! My hubby and I are empty nesters, and you'd swear there were still 5 of us living here with all the laundry and how many times a day we run the dishwasher! I can't tell you how many times I've had to run the load already cleaned in the washing machine again because I forgot to put it in the dryer! I wish I had your energy, you are enjoying life to the fullest and it's wonderful of you to share it with us!

[@theurbanthirdhomestead]

Lol, I just ran a load again after forgetting about it. 😅

[@mkb8137]

In my efforts to simplify, I decided to keep only 2 sets of sheets. Cotton for summer and flannel for winter. On wash day, the bed gets stripped, washed and remade. So easy. I've done this for many years. Then I keep 1 set for each guest bed, in case we have multiple guests. Same thinking for the number of towels. I donate gently worn towels to an animal shelter.

[@amymurray111]

44:11 I always say “sometimes you’ve got to batten down the hatches, and just weather the storm” ♥️

[@MyHumbleNest]

I use those stray sheets in the garden to protect plants from frost. I need to prolong that zone 5 growing season in any way I can. You were very productive and I am glad to see that you are like the rest of us, busy and human. Thanks for sharing!!

[@karynagibson05]

Becky, Please don't fret over the laundry for us, I can't speak for everyone but I care about you, clean laundry room or not! 💕 Listen, I was born in 1967 and my parents had a nanny for us five kids. I think a doula is probably a little different but certainly sounds like a wonderful helper person. I would definitely look into getting a doula type helper/advocate person! Especially since this is your first baby and it sounds like Josh would appreciate someone who could advocate for you both, um, all THREE of you! ❤ 👶 NO ONE can do it all, remember to be kind to yourself, kindness matters. 😉 💕

[@buckeyethor]

A doula is an advocate during the birthing process. Someone to help breathing techniques, focusing, asking for birthing ball, help with showers during labor. They can help explain to the doctors and nurses in a more rational way what your wishes are for your experience. They aren’t anything like a nanny or babysitter.

[@karynagibson05]

@@buckeyethor Thanks for that, that's why I said that I thought a doula was different than a nanny. I don't have all the detailed information about a doula because my children died before they were born due to domestic violence so you definitely have the advantage there! Kindness matters! 😘

[@buckeyethor]

@@karynagibson05 when you said you were born in the 60s, I assumed you didn’t have experience with doulas. They are a fairly newer phenomenon. I wasn’t intending to be unkind, just informative. A lot has changed since I had my youngest 7 years ago!

[@amandacress525]

Thanks for keeping it real & inspiring all at the same time. One thing you might want to consider (if you like the style) is cardigan sweaters are a postpartum and breast feeding life saver!

[@TrinaMadeIt]

I’ve had 5 kids and I can highly suggest having someone with you to advocate for you. I didn’t for my first 2 kids and it was not the easiest. With my last 2, I have midwives with me that I’d had the whole way and having them advocate for you is priceless. Your ability to think clearly during those high times of stress is seriously limited.

[@pjcullinane2011]

Hi Becky! If you haven’t already taken those cardigans to Goodwill, you may want to keep a couple of them for this winter when your regular sweaters won’t fit you! Cardigans are more useful when you have a big belly! 😄

[@GenXtothe7thPower]

Yes! Even though we are growing everywhere when pregnant, nothing is cozier than that old soft worn sweater or hoodie!

[@lilybee_]

I was thinking the same same. She can wear them over her fall shirts and not have to buy pregnancy sweaters.

[@nikkisweezea2388]

I second this. My son was born in February and I both wanted to be wearing as little as possible, and be warm. I basically lived in a nursing bra and cardigan for the first several weeks postpartum.

[@maryburgis5295]

Definitely true

[@annhatch1219]

I was thinking that too. I was like don't get rid of the cardigans!

[@mommymeagan25]

I’m only 8 1/2 minutes in and I am thrilled that it is a longer video! I love these long videos! I talk about you all the time to my mom!! Love watching you work on your homestead! Love knowing about how to can and whatnot! And now? A baby! This is sooo fantastic! Congratulations!

[@rubydelack7993]

Absolutely correct. You can only do as much as you can with your time and energy 🙏❤️

[@irmibullinger1421]

When we moved from CA to TN I had to go through a house we lived in for 30 years! Unbelievable what you have to sort through. I threw out and packed for probably 6 months. It took longer than that anyways to sell the house, but it finally got done :) We rented a storage unit for a while so we wouldn't have all those boxes sitting around while people viewed the house.

[@goober-fq5ky]

I had 2 experiences with the hospital system on my own (no doula). If you can afford it HIGHLY RECOMMEND! It's an incredibly vulnerable time in your life and you want someone advocating for you. I had a nurse advocate for me on my first because my doctor was a "cutter" (she loved to push for C-sections) and she almost convinced me to throw in the towel early during labor. I know a lot of people have good experiences but I wish I had been more prepared for that aspect. Not trying to scare you but it's better to be prepared for possible pushy doctors and nurses!

[@psymompa]

My first doc was a cutter too. He just wanted to get home for the weekend. Thank goodness my body cooperated.

[@sarad2083]

Unfortunately doctors push for C Sections because it's faster and they get paid more, and honestly, 9 times out of 10 the women DOESN'T even need it. It's a gross practice.

[@JYYB]

WoW!!! First time I’ve heard of this and I have 2 kids and am pregnant. I was wondering why my first the male doctor on call rushed for a c-section saying ”my daughter heart beat was lowering“ no nurse helped me or allowed me to understand, my mom was so upset at this doctor because my daughter was only 5pounds and I was only at the hospital for 3 hours. 😵 this is GREAT INFORMATION FOR ANY NEW MOMS OR ANYONE NOT KNOWING! Kept wondering why my doctor kept asking why I got a c-section and why my new doctor kept asking and wondering why too. My second was a v-bac and this one I’m planning on going all natural.

[@goober-fq5ky]

@@JYYB they said the same thing to me!! She said her heart rate was "wavering but consistently recovering". She also said "her head is coning" but later I realized that's totally normal for a head to come out a bit misshapen from the birth canal. She was using fear tactics and it's so easy to be taken advantage of when you're in that state of pain and concern for your child's well-being

[@theurbanthirdhomestead]

Doctors suck. They're selfish, brainwashed money-grubbers. Yes, this is a generalization, but in my experience it's mostly true. Get a doula!!

[@cecenelson2194]

You probably already do this, after sheet sets are folded, use a pillow case to store each set. You are such an inspiration, and your honesty is so refreshing. Good luck with the packing.

[@nancybrannon7517]

Becky…. I’m so happy I found your channel! You are such an inspiration & a great teacher! You are so down to earth & REAL!!! I’ve done some homesteading things in the past & (I’m Almost 60 years old) & you have learned & done so much in your young age! Im excited to watch you along your way of your pregnancy & beyond! God’s blessings!!! 💕

[@courtneyaddisonnurseaddiso7553]

Saving this video for cleaning accountability tomorrow. Thank you, Becky!!! 💞💞💞

[@Jax-kj5yo]

Becky, this is my advice to you as a nurse but also as a sensible practical person. Your baby's birth is going to be one of the most precious moments of your and Josh's lives. You will have family members or friends who have gone through pregnancies and births. In many ways they will be able to advise and help you when it comes to your choices through their own experiences. Listen to them and follow your instincts. It is so important for you to find the professionals that you can relate to and feel comfortable with so that you and Josh feel secure in your decisions. Although you will need to make the decisions soon, don't rush them. A baby's birth is precious but so are you as parents. Best wishes

[@cselke]

Well said!

[@Handlesarestupid702]

I would not necessarily listen to them if they have had bad birth experiences. Things like that can cause fear in a FTM. Their births will not be your birth Becky, just keep that in mind as well. My mom traumatized me with her “horrific” birth stories. Thankfully those were not my birth stories. Mine ended up being amazing.

[@monicas2461]

Dear Becky, you did more in one afternoon than I could do in a week! You are also growing a new precious life ❤️ I hope you are resting well. Bear hugs and lots of love from Japan.

[@randaposey7817]

Yaaaaaaassss Becky! I love these types of cleanup/laundry/organization videos. Thanks!!

[@colleenwalker6267]

Hi Becky, Colleen from Marysville,Wa here. I love watching your videos. Today some of the things you did just cracked me up😂. The leftover laundry in the washer, how many times have I done that, too many to count. Plus the messy laundry room looks like mine does on more occasions than I’d care to admit!! And then there was the wiping of the “stickidy” syrup on the island. That was a good one! You did so much today and must feel great about how much you got packed and organized. Plus you got all that darn laundry washed, dried and folded and put away☺. Take care of yourself, drink plenty of fluids and eat lots of protein. Most of all Rest!!! 💙🧸💜

[@rebeccanoa8408]

Along with a Doula, would highly recommend a birthing class. They were very helpful for both hubby and myself in knowing what to expect and how to prepare, especially for the first time or two

[@tammyd5863]

I would definitely recommend a birthing class.

[@blairmorrison6913]

Birthing class is a great idea for a first time! Lots of information, reduced my stress / worry.

[@xXhillrunnerXx]

We specifically took the one at the hospital I planned to deliver at and that helped us understand their specific protocols too.

[@maqkathy]

Definitely birthing class. That helped me so much. Never had doula but sure wish I had.

[@psymompa]

Definitely recommended a birthing class. I was in the military and we also had a dad's class as well as a first parent type of class. Extremely helpful.

[@rosh6378]

Becky... I cannot tell you how much my heart lifts and my lips smile when I see a dot beside your pic to say you've uploaded a video. Thank you 😊

[@floridastitcher1]

My husband threw out my homemade vanilla. He thought it was something that had gone bad. I didn’t even get to taste it! Be sure to label yours 😂

[@beckycarter8630]

I just love watching your videos! I've learned a lot from you about canning and gardening!.. You and your husband are absolutely adorable! 🥰

[@wordvendor1]

My son and daughter-in-love had a baby five months ago. They used a doula and my son says they'd never do it any other way! The doula is there for both the mother and father. It sounds like she took care of everything and made them both feel assured that they could get through it! They highly recommend it!!

[@jamiemueller1881]

It's delightful to see the pregnancy brain in action. "What's this thing called?... Oh, yeah, a washing machine!" How I remember those days. Can you get a crew of friends and family to come and do the packing? Friends really do want to help. I've helped several friends pack and it's always easier if it's not your stuff and we have a blast as we box stuff. Take it easy! P.S. You are SO lucky that you hadn't run water. Once we opened the washing machine to discover "someone" had started it and forgotten it. Everything was mildewed almost to the point of not rescuing. Life...it's crazy.

[@shellysanderson16]

Thank you. I love how you are showing the good and then the stuff not so neet. Keep doing what you do .

[@stephaniewatson5124]

Loved this video! At the end baby was telling you it was time to eat. You got so much done! Can’t wait to see the new house all done

[@beckyluvstoscrapnsew]

As we were on a strict budget when I fell pregnant I recycled/ upcycled everything I could instead of getting rid of things …I made cot sheets from odd sheets , some bunny rugs/ swaddling wraps from a ripped flannelette sheet , I made bibs and flannels from towels that either had bleach marks or holes , I made a cot quilt cover , sheet set and baby pillowcase (pillow recommended minimum 12 months and up ) from a few metres of fabric I’d had for years , a baby mobile from a strip of thin reticulation pipe ( curled into a ring and taped up )with ribbon and some small toys won at a game arcade when we went bowling ……..I love to donate things when I can afford to buy replacements but I do try to make use of items I can .. I suppose it’s from living in a single parent family of dad and five kids and being dead poor ….I still have trouble parting with things if there is nothing wrong with them , I suppose it’s a feeling of incase hard times return 😕

[@MFV77]

How very creative and resourceful! Nice!

[@this.vibrantlife]

My friends who have used doulas have said they are invaluable for mom and dad support during birth. I’m so excited for you!

[@adaniels4326]

I love watching your videos. So real. You keep me motivated to do the things I need to do. Thank you, both, for sharing your lives with us.

[@lvnphish]

Big day of lots of progress....you GO, girl! I love the board games you have...we are board game fans too and have many of those same games! I laughed at loud when you talked about art "I'm not very good, but I enjoy it" LOL Same, girl, SAME! I like that flower painting you did...you should frame and hang it in the new house! :)

[@jacquelinewhite7899]

Fold the sheets and one pillow case, place them in the second pillow case and tuck in the end... Love how it keeps my cupboard neat and pieces together...

[@hillbillyshadetreefarm5732]

Becky, In addition to labeling the content of each box, label what room in the new house the box is to go to. Since you are doing renovations to the new house you can collect your packed boxes in a central place. When it's time to be move the box into it's designated room whether it's you or if family or friends help, they will know where to place the individual box. We did this in our last move. I placed sticky notes by the entry to each room to identify bedroom 1, 2 etc, bathroom 1, 2 etc. so we did not have to direct others. It made quick work for us as well as for our friends and family helping us. In fact I was unloading kitchen designated boxes and putting things away to make quick work of such a critical room while boxes were being moved by others. - Rhonda

[@sherylcadick7482]

I’ve been SO overwhelmed with my messes and this video has helped inspired me to get busy! Thank you!

[@beckywalker1613]

You have such a kind ❤️. God bless you on your new adventure.👍 I love cleaning & purging. It is so satisfying.😉

[@reginastock5546]

We moved a year and a half ago and one thing I did with our boxes was make a flap for our hands if the boxes didn’t have any. Made moving them so much easier. Love watching you, Becky, just doing ordinary things.

[@growingtraditions2264]

We had a doula with our first and it was a great experience. Not only will she be a great advocate for you in a hospital setting, but she can help your husband know how to help you. That was one of the biggest reasons we hired a doula since it was our first baby and my husband had no experience (absolutely NONE!) with pregnancy, birth or babies. Choose a doula that you and Josh both feel comfortable with. Ours was also a massage therapist which was awesome! She even came to our house 2 weeks postpartum so both me and my husband could have massages.

[@audreyvann5336]

I did the opposite - not knowing any better. My first delivery was terrible and I had pretty serious post partum. I fired my doctor. I really wanted nothing to do with the hospital the second time, but my husband was terrified something would go wrong. I got a new doctor plus a doula for the second one. It was such a better experience. I did better, baby did better, and nothing traumatic happened. I knew someone was on my side and would advocate for me. I also discussed my previous experience in depth before going ahead with the new doctor, so I knew we were on the same page.

[@growingtraditions2264]

@@audreyvann5336 I’m so sorry you had a terrible experience with your first but glad you were able to find a team you trusted for your second birth. Doulas are a wonderful addition to a woman’s birth team.

[@wts7273]

Becky your art that you made looked so beautiful!! Would love to watch you paint!

[@caseykish6763]

Becky, you make me feel so much better about the state of my own house and garden. Love your openness. 💗💗💗

[@GenXtothe7thPower]

I really appreciate that you 'keep it real'. I see these channels with perfectly clean and shiny backgrounds and perfectly plated food, all while a perfectly sculpted and highlighted face with false eyelashes and lipstick that hasn't smudged on to their teeth, and perfectly coifed hair...and I think to myself "HOW?!?" lol I mean, I can chew bubble gum and walk at the same time..but I really scratch my head at some of these channels that are completely unattainable without a team of people helping them (in my opinion) But who knows!

[@cynthiafisher9907]

Don’t watch them.

[@sfranken3]

Welp, I’ve got tomatoes cooking in my electric roaster for canning and I sat down to take a break and watch your video…now I need to get up and do laundry and maybe purge some stuff. 🤣🤣🤣 You’re so motivating!

[@nikkihstokes]

I highly recommend having a doula. My first birth didn't quite go the way I wanted, and having someone there who knows what you want, who can think straight, and whose primary task is to advocate for you is absolutely priceless and will be worth every cent. Find the right person for you and you will NOT regret it I promise ❤️

[@Daydreameruk]

Admirable to document all this as well as doing it all too.

[@kellieh4807]

I love your openness, you're only human thank you so much for just keeping it real. I'm sure there's still stuff that you're keeping to yourself, and that's ok! But just know you're ability to just open up is awesome.

[@katelynhalt5192]

Give yourself some grace Becky! You're doing an amazing job! I'm always so inspired by you. So happy that you guys are getting the home of your dreams with your first child on the way 💗 It is going to be so worth all this hard work you're doing!!

[@marizen2]

Bless your heart! You guys work so hard. I get tired just looking at all the things you do in just a day. Wish I had your energy! 💖💖

[@bethjust6144]

I love this video so much!!! You are so "real" and approachable, it makes it so much easier to give myself grace when life gets too...life-y! xoxo

[@jennlorence]

Becky! I’m so glad you fold your towels the “correct” way!! Lol Love rummicube!

[@nightmar3.]

Chores are rough! I'm eating a turkey pinwheel, drinking a beer and watching your video Becky. I can't think of a better break from my house cleaning. Love love your videos. The real, raw life experience. So relatable 😀

[@beverlybroach9310]

I enjoy everything you do. Such an inspiration. I was worn out just watching you!! Thank you for sharing your beautiful lives.

[@amyhayes7813]

You're amazing becky! a true inspiration. congrats on the little bubs, all the way from australia!

[@sharonK71]

Yes totally understandable, I love how real you are. That you don’t pretend to be perfect or a perfect clean house, we all have been there, no one is perfect! I am so beyond excited for baby to come. You should have a baby shower on here for us to send you baby items! I know some others have done that. 💜💜

[@brylenebutler]

I feel this so much lol, I had a baby in January, finally got into a routine, then my husband got sick, then I went camping, my son and I got sick while we were there, came home early from camping and spent a good week sick, started getting into a routine again, and got covid. So the last two weeks we’ve been passing covid from the 5 year old to me to the baby to my husband. My house is a DISASTER, but hubby is back to work today and I’m getting projects done finally!

[@marybrockman2043]

Hang in there mom, housework will wait for you!❤️😊

[@RedRoseSeptember22]

Goodness that's a lot! Hope you all feel better ASAP ♥

[@kalynosborn6435]

I love love love the realness of your house. It makes me feel like I'm not alone! You're so awesome.

[@stephaniepratt6499]

So motivating! Thank you! 😊 love you and your channel.

[@kr8518]

Loved having my midwives vs. the doctor. They spent so much time with me, listening and taking my concerns seriously. Doctor treated me like a number and was more interested in sharing her lunch plans than hearing anything I had to say.

[@kr8518]

Never needed a doula because of hiring good midwives.

[@ReadAndThrift]

That’s so sad 😞 I had very much the opposite experience

[@kathybergman4409]

About the front-loading washer problem, the door needs to be left open to air dry. I had the same problem with our first one but learned with the next washer. And regularly cleaning the door gasket helps, too.

[@jtk4128]

Omg! We also have homemade Christmas stocking for everyone in the family. Every year hanging them at Christmas brings so many memories. ❤️ I have started to carry on the tradition for the future generations.

[@belieftransformation]

Great vlog & you’re doing wonderful! I had a mid-wife for my last baby (out of 4) & it was so perfect & I felt so supported & relaxed!