Q + A /// freebirth, more babies, homeschool, farm animals, and the new house

[@neahughes1579]

I LOVED The Sister Show! I know there’s a lot going on for both of you, and like 17 kids… but I would 100% listen. Just sayin!

[@meghanrobison9857]

ME TOO!!! ❤❤❤

[@amyo6108]

Yes!!

[@raisingtherodgerson2244]

Me too I loved it

[@candacekesting1786]

where is the sister show ????

[@devereauxmanuel]

Time stamps: 0:54 - How do you introduce solids to your littles? 1:21 - Do you actually enjoy being stopped in public if someone recognizes you? * 2:37 - Are you planning a free birth again for baby number 9? 3:50 - What is your favourite age gap between kiddos? 4:58 - Best date you’ve ever been on? 6:56 - How do you control your weight gain with pregnancy? 8:25 - Favourite song? 10:25 - Do you worry about other children when you free birth like if something happens to you? 11:26 - Pelvic floor health? 13:52 - Where did you move and why? 14:33 - What is your Biblical viewpoint on birth control or any form of baby-making decisions? 15:29 - Your laundry system? 15:44 - What meal/dish is cooked most at your house? 16:13 - How have you naturally induced labour? 16:59 - How is your hair with the hormones? 18:31 - How have you been balancing work, kids, home, etc.? 20:27 - Have your pregnancies gotten easier with each child? 21:07 - Do you still homeschool your kids? Are the regulations different where you live now? 21:35 - Any tips for moving to North Carolina? 22:45 - Will you guys have any animals on Angie’s farm? 23:27 - Is your house on property or in a neighborhood? 24:21 - How you feel about motherhood and pregnancy over 40? 25:04 - Is social media ever just straight up a total waste of your time? 25:49 - Have you been to church since you moved? If so, how was the drive? 27:33 - Any regrets regarding kids names? 28:02 - Would you be surprised if baby girl is actually a boy? 29:07 - Do you drink coffee in your pregnancy? 29:47 - First project you will do around the new house? 30:39 - How is your husband doing as a stay-at-home dad? 31:13 - Are you open to having more kids after this pregnancy? Is there a maximum in your mind? 31:46 - House tour? 32:15 - Details about the therapy you went to? 32:37 - Are you planning on trying to exclusively breastfeed again ? 33:24 - How do you like your new house? Are your parents still living close by? 35:40 - Are you and Angela going to bring back the Sister Show? 36:15 - What is favourite coffee creamer/flavour/ milk? 37:32 - How did you know God wants you to have a knot her baby?

[@ashleighnicolewilson]

Hero!!!

[@thealfordhomestead5191]

Ashleigh, I just met you briefly at the grocery store about a month or so ago with Peter and Betty in your arms. I was SO incredibly awkward but you were amazing and, might I say, gorgeous! But I was so awkward I didn't get to say what I really wanted to say to you- so I'll say it here. THANK YOU for being an inspiration to me as a mom! You are such a beautiful person inside and out. Truly. Thank you so much for being YOU and for sharing that here with us.

[@caroleldringhoff6641]

YES you need to bring back the sister show! Enjoy both of you separately but really do LOVE the 2 of you together!

[@brookefrazier1090]

Cannot even fathom being disappointed meeting you in person. You genuinely seem like an incredible person!

[@andreacoughlin2736]

We have a 1.5 hour drive to church and we have a backpack for each kid and a special Shabbat snack for the ride there and home! We’ve been doing it almost a year and no problems! ❤

[@Arilovesearth]

Ashleigh you are literally glowing in this video!

[@nicolesanders6878]

I’m so sorry for your loss. I pray you’re healing after losing your sweet baby girl ♥️

[@KarlaEmmerson]

What happened 😭

[@HaleyPaJ]

I’m one of 11 kids and we had no real laundry system. Either we took care of our own laundry (once we were old enough) or take it to the laundry room and mom would run a couple loads a day. Usually she would fold it or at least pull it all out straight and we had to take ours to our rooms.

[@xocoolchickxo]

I don't have any children yet (still need to get married first lol) but I love watching your vlogs. There's something so peaceful about them 🥰

[@elycevwestby1521]

Loved this video! :) I also lost a TON of hair after having a baby and covid within 2 months of each other. It was rough. But now, a year later, my hair is back to its old self and I am so grateful. :)

[@jesselizabeth6387]

Hey Ash, just wanted to say thank-you for all you do and your videos. There’s been a lot on my heart today and watching this video is like a lovely chat with an old friend. You’re a true gift from God. Much love to you and your family.

[@natalieknabb7417]

Love this Q&A! Thank you for sharing more about yourself, you are an amazing person.

[@connihudson1578]

Thank you, yes, we think you Rock! You are so sincere and honest. We trust you🥰

[@christinasabo3617]

I've lived in the upstate of SC my whole life and I've never gotten used to the humidity or the bugs. The cool air this morning is amazing!!! We are talking about going to the zoo and camping and all the fun stuff we've missed over the summer because it's just too hot!

[@undiaalavez9807]

I'm so sorry for your loss 😭🙏

[@melissakimmel2944]

Hi Ashley I'm so happy you moved closer to your sister! There is is nothing like a sister relationship! I recently lost both of mine in the last 18 months and we aren't old. Both just got sick! I'm having some trouble adjusting to my new normal! My faith is getting me through but barely. I don't know why I had to lose both. Any tips love you Melissa kimmel

[@MollyJessicaAnn]

Your hair is looking AMAZING!!

[@neahughes1579]

I so agree about knowing when to have another baby! Your answer reminded me of 1 Corinthians 2:14: “14 But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.” When you have a relationship with God, the Holy Spirit can help you to discern spiritually in a way that goes beyond words. 🤗

[@lauterbath22]

Nobody ever cared for me like Jesus was the song that got me through my last (very surprised) pregnancy and natural labor. I could literally feel God's arms around me when I would meditate on that song. So beautiful.

[@AmyJost1976]

I LOVE the song Hallelujah too since the 1st time I heard it!!!! its so so so so good!!!! I heard there was a secret chord that David played and it pleased the Lord!!!! I'm going to have to go listen to it now!!!! On another note it was super HOT in Texas this year and super dry!!!! the upside to all that was no flies and no sketers!

[@lindseyprice]

Wow I was shocked when you said you were almost 40 !! Definitely don't look your age you're beautiful 😍

[@amandajovel]

With all 3 of my pregnancies I get so sick at the beginning that coke is one of the only things my stomach can handle. And then I crave it the rest of my pregnancies along with all kinds of juices because water doesn’t feel so great. And then PP it takes me a while to kick the Coca Cola habit 😅

[@michellebridges2604]

What is not to like about you?? Thank you for answering questions ❤️❤️

[@tracybecker4535]

I "met" you 😉 and I think you're pretty great in real life ✌ I miss you guys

[@lynnd6305]

The song you want played at your funeral was what my Mother wanted. Our Pastor's wife sang it beautifully. I am in a season of life where I want to show my thankfulness for all my blessings. I want shout praises to our Lord. I am so thankful for the wisdom you share with your viewers. I love your heart so very much.

[@raisingthemsimply]

And inductions aren’t needed for “big babies” either! I gave birth to a 10.5 lbs baby as a VBAC. It can be done!

[@ashleighnicolewilson]

Correct!!

[@tiffanydawnbrewer]

Your first 2 favorite songs are 2 of my big favorites too. ❤

[@brerock1540]

You are beautiful Ashley, never be afraid to be you. Celeb status!! 😎

[@ashleighnicolewilson]

Thank you Bre, that's so sweet!

[@Awifeofanerd]

I always seem to miss the Q & A post on multiple people I follow but I’m curious what is the relationships with your older kids with your younger kids? I have six kids and my oldest is 6. I just had twins and I told everyone we were done but now my husband and I are considering a 7th one (really hope it will only be one - I don’t want to do the twin pregnancy again). The thing for us we never wanted a huge age gap in between our kids. I do know that my oldest won’t have the same relationship with the twins as he does with the second and third child. I keep putting pressure on myself that I need to decide now and we should have the seventh right away. Then I keep telling myself that isn’t the case and I really need to let my body heal and work on getting those areas stronger. We have been so blessed with our kids and unfortunately we don’t have a great family support system. I want my kids to have healthy relationships with their sibling and with us. We wanted so badly to have a solid family but our family on both side are complicated and a lot of drama. This is a big reason why we wanted to have a big family but if we were honest four was our number but now we have six.

[@shelbys2750]

My sister and I were 8 years apart and childhood was a little iffy, but we love each other now, but there was no one between us. I agree with Ashley that the 2.5 year age gap is really good in my experiance.

[@stephanie-atarahrose.8149]

I am letting God decide my children. I grew up 8 years apart from my sister and we were the closest among 4 kids (she’s the youngest And i’m the second oldest). I bet it helped her birthday was February 17th and mine is February 19th. Sometimes we can get stuck in imagination, thinking only one outcome is the best, and worrying or thinking too much about potential/ the future. When we let go is sometimes the most freeing thing for decision making.

[@bostelmanfamily]

I am the oldest of 5, spread over 13 years. I am best friends with my sister who is 9 years younger than me. We talk every day. I don’t think it’s necessarily true the oldest won’t have the same relationship. It could be even better than with siblings close in age. I also see my brother and his wife who are 13 years younger regularly. ♥️ Good luck with your decision.

[@Ashley.Heather]

Re the relationship between siblings. I believe it depends how you raise your kids. How are you involved with them, how do you involve them with each other, etc. Seven is a lot of kids! Of course it is up to your husband and you. Babies are always a blessing! If you think your husband and you have the patience and room/energy to add another after twins, then you should if prayer and contemplation has you thinking it is the way to go. There is nothing wrong with giving your body time to heal and waiting to see how it goes with the twins though. I couldn’t imagine having a third right now with my youngest at 7 months, but every baby and family is different. I love the 3.5 year difference between my two ❤

[@jewelsgarcia-melecio1063]

I'm pregnant with #6 and was craving diet coke and coke for a month. I do not drink soda ever so it was weird. I'm 14/weeks my last birth was a free birth as well however, my son experienced birth complications ( not trying to fear monger) Im still a huge advocate for free birth. I long for another shot at it but more than likely wont.

[@kristinccha]

So did you end up going to the hospital? is he ok?

[@connihudson1578]

Love separaate rooms!, The office I can see is so nice!

[@Legal.Knievel]

I actually prefer closed/sectioned floor plans!

[@AngelCRamos87]

Great vlog 👍

[@ryanm7249]

I had no idea you were Angie's sister ntil I asked what your channels name was. Do you have a video where we can get to know each of your kids and the order you had them like Angie does on her personal channel? She has a video where she talks about how she had each child and the order.

[@cathykillion6544]

Enjoyed the video

[@kristinccha]

I am a full fat milk girl too

[@missymaykis417]

My sister has been losing hair because she’s anaemic and has been ever since she had her second pregnancy. She can’t absorb iron properly through just diet anymore, and needs to take iron supplements but it has given her thicker hair again. Maybe look into your iron levels to see if that helps?

[@shelbys2750]

Just fyi, B12 complex can help with absorption.

[@EriPages]

Hi, are you a polygynist family household (2 or more wives)? Either way, Congratulations on your family!

[@momofmany8117]

All of my kids are less than 2 years a part. Two are 14 months apart and 2 are 18 months apart. The first two were definitely like having two babies. I like them close. My 7th and 8th will be 21 or so months apart. And that's a good age. Does your age ever play a factor in home births? I've had natural hospital births and was able to labor on my own. But having moved I'm thinking of a home birth. But at an obgyn I'm 38, so that's high risk, even though I never have any complications.

[@shelbys2750]

If you can find a good midwife I think it is totally worth it. If you havent had any problems before you're age shouldn't be a concern.

[@soozie4him308]

Ashleigh doesn't get prenatal care from a doctor OR a midwife, so that wouldn't be an issue for her. For me, I wouldn't have a home birth if I was over 35. My daughter had her 4th and last baby at 39 and went to the maternal fetal medicine doctor for a couple of visits and she felt it was well worth the extra trouble to have him check her over. He told her that many women are having babies when they're over 40 these days.

[@bostelmanfamily]

I’m 37 with my fifth and my OB has not labeled me high risk. I think it all depends on who you see and what your preference is for prenatal, labor, and postpartum care. It would not deter me from a home birth. Other factors are more important.

[@sineaddolan1413]

I thoroughly agree with keeping induction of pregnancy to medical reasons only, I had 4 inductions due to poor placentas and my own health and they are no fun you're forcing your body and baby to go from 0 to 100 in a small amount of time and most result on complications so I would avoid where possible.

[@Comptonisa]

How old are all your kids??

[@bathanytucker2701]

Almost 19 weeks and SAME about the Coke. And I'm not normally a pop drinker. Whats up with that?? Lol

[@ryanm7249]

I pray you have a smooth pregnancy and deliver a healthy baby.

[@sybleythomas3496]

I cannot hear your q&a I think you didn't turn on the volume

[@ashleighnicolewilson]

It appears to be working now, I think it was a little wonky when it first went live!

[@cocobee6512]

I usually love Coke Zero but it just tastes like chemicals during this pregnancy! I can’t even watch someone drink a Diet Coke without gagging.

[@butterflychirp9447]

It won’t play for me just says no stream

[@ashleighnicolewilson]

Hopefully it's playing now, it appears to be alright when I open it on KZbin on my phone and computer!

[@3vaniamaria]

Nice

[@elizabethwootan9425]

I think the audio is gone! 🥰

[@ashleighnicolewilson]

I think it was a bit squirrely when it first went live, it's working fine on my end now!

[@janinebell763]

My Mum said that I was going to be a boy, but she drank so much coke that I became a girl.

[@tiffanyharris2363]

No sound

[@ashleighnicolewilson]

Oh no! Try again, I have audio when I open it in KZbin!

[@benjaminscott3025]

You are at tremendous risk of postpartum hemorrhage. It is a lot better that you see a physician and have imaging done in the second trimester, but there seems to be a lack of concern or perhaps meaningful awareness about how quickly things can go wrong. There are religious people who are internet famous who don't properly wear seat belts or properly keep their mega family in car seats because of similar rationales about the Holy Spirit and have multiple members of their extended family who are paralyzed and confined to wheelchairs due to car accidents (and said family members still share their beliefs). Ironically they actually see MFMs and OBs and give birth at hospitals but then on the other hand don't wear seat belts because their belief is God is guiding them not to.