HOW LIFE HAS CHANGED SINCE HAVING A BABY | a real + honest chat with my husband

[@MeganAcuna]

Happy Thursday! Please let us know what other questions you guys want us to answer in the comments!

[@themannehfamily8928]

I have this question about Rowan yet Megan is Rowan good with sleeping?

[@sharondingle1607]

❤

[@Matt_Acuna]

The Manneh Family Not really haha. He loves napping in the swing, but we try to keep him in the bassinet for naps as much as possible. He’ll sleep for a half an hour and then be awake. I think he has FOMO!

[@themannehfamily8928]

@@Matt_Acuna haha lol

[@mael2039]

honestly thank you for talking openly about sex. I know it's not easy to talk about intimate things online even if you're used to being open about about your life online, but it's honestly so helpful and I'm really grateful that you decided to talk about this as well as other things. You're both such sweet, wonderful people and I've only just found you and watched a couple videos but you're both wonderful parents and I'm so glad I found your channel xx

[@casskmiec9472]

The way you look at Matt while he's talking is just pure love!

[@Matt_Acuna]

😍

[@JenniferRodriguez-zx3vo]

Matt has a great sense of humor! Awesome! He makes me laugh out loud forreal. Rowan is ADORABLE! Thanks for the advice

[@MeganAcuna]

Jennifer Rodriguez So happy you enjoyed it! 💛

[@Matt_Acuna]

I aim to please 😄

[@lenaharman1343]

Love the real talk... no youtubers go into that much detail - really appreciate it :)

[@MeganAcuna]

Glad you liked it!

[@kendramotherwell5509]

I’m due in 4.5 weeks and this video is so helpful! Becoming a parent young and wanting to keep our relationship and work life functional and healthy is a big task! Thank you for your honesty!

[@sharondingle1607]

Aw congrats

[@MeganAcuna]

Of course! I’m so happy it was helpful for you. Congratulations on your little one!

[@kgfig]

Yes! I know what it means to get resentful with my husband. I’m still learning to ask for help :/ Thank you for speaking about this. I needed to be reminded today to ask for help!

[@TwistedTututique]

I love how open and honest you both are when it comes to parenting! It's incredibly refreshing!

[@Matt_Acuna]

You’re welcome!

[@catherinelorene9914]

my husband was the same way! he always said he thought I was more attractive to him after watching the laboring process 🥰

[@MeganAcuna]

catherine lorene That’s so sweet!

[@icyrose09]

Just found your page, seen your labor and delivery video and let me just say you guys did an amazing job together !! Your husband was so great with you and you delivered such a perfect baby and handled it like a boss girl!!!! I’m due any day now so I’m literally binge watching your videos. Your so inspirational and the nursery is beautiful!!!! You got this girly and your doing an amazing job!

[@nictrinkchic]

When I returned to work after maternity leave I low key forgot how to do my job , the brain fog was real (and still is). You two are doing great!

[@MeganAcuna]

Nicole Trinkaus YES it’s crazy! And thank you 💛

[@Ashery15]

Oh my, people are already asking when #2 is coming along? I feel you, my husband and I just got a house and now everyone wants to know when we plan on having children. Like, let me unpack and settle down first X'D

[@MeganAcuna]

Ashery15 Yesss totally 😂 Congratulations on your home!!!!

[@sharondingle1607]

😂, and congrats on the house

[@Matt_Acuna]

When we get settled into a house I’ll be like alright baby let’s go round two FIGHT!

[@victoriasinger4171]

Oh man, the honesty is so clear. The stubborn and sniping at each other- yes, and being able to cool off! What a really great thing to hear that other people deal with too.

[@MeganAcuna]

Victoria Singer It’s totally normal! The important thing is that you work through it, ya know?

[@Matt_Acuna]

We’re both stubborn strong willed first born children. We knew from the start it would be something to work on together!

[@victoriasinger4171]

@@Matt_Acuna I know that feel- my husband is a firstborn, and I'm an only child. Strong willed (with a dash of spite ;) )

[@mouseluva]

You guys are so completely absolutely GOOD for each other it almost hurts to look at

[@MeganAcuna]

Rebecca Hurford I love him so much it’s gross 😂

[@mouseluva]

@@MeganAcuna it really is. Like the way you both gaze lovingly and respectfully at each other while the other is talking is DISGUSTING

[@Matt_Acuna]

Heehee gross

[@maryalicek4496]

Thank you guys for the honest convo, I’m 36 weeks right now and a lot of this stuff has been heavy on my brain. It’s so nice to hear other people’s experience 💗

[@MeganAcuna]

mary alice k Happy to help! Congratulations!

[@Matt_Acuna]

You got this!!!

[@earthyadventurer]

I love how raw and honest y’all are! 💛

[@MeganAcuna]

Aubrey Shaw It can be scary but I really want to encourage other people experiencing similar things!

[@Matt_Acuna]

Sometimes I’m too honest and Megan has to cut things out 😈

[@hopemcnally8106]

Love how authentic you guys are! This video is so helpful

[@MeganAcuna]

Hope Mcnally Yayyy I’m so glad! That was the whole goal! 💛

[@OxBabyGurlOx91]

Love how honest you guys are!! You guys are my favorite channel!!

[@MeganAcuna]

Dedwards09 Aw thank you so so much!

[@merindagower9460]

We have a terrible 12 week sleeper too! Cat napper that fights naps during the day, and up every hour on average at night! It’s such a struggle hey

[@MeganAcuna]

Ahhhh poor mama! I fell you!

[@Bianca-gx8hb]

What a wonderful, HONEST, and sweet video. Your hubby is just like mine it’s the communication and video games lol it’s like we had to relearn our roles and relationship all over again. I can see you guys are doing that and doing amazing. Love and respect to you both!

[@MeganAcuna]

Thank you so much! Back atcha!

[@hopenoland6656]

Parenthood changes constantly. The first year was hard in terms of how much they demand of you. It’s always hard, but it gets easier in different ways. My son will be 5 in January and I feel as if I can barely remember what the newborn/infant days were like. It was a blur and I wish I cherished it more at that time, but I struggled. Kids grow up so fast. The years go by so much quicker when you’re a parent. The sleep will get easier. My son slept through the night at 3-4 months and it stayed that way. Good luck to you both as parents! Enjoy the journey!

[@maddie6492]

Great video! I am 25 weeks and this is super helpful - all your baby related content is. Nice to see your husband’s perspective as well :)

[@MeganAcuna]

maddie6492 Congratulations!!!! Almost in the third trimester!!!

[@morganalexisdakin]

Oh my gosh, I loved everything about this video, Megan! My husband and I watched it together and since we are expecting our first in two months it brought up a lot of helpful, important conversations for us 🙏🏻 Thank you so much for all your transparency. I made mental notes throughout the entire video!

[@MeganAcuna]

Morgan Alexis Dakin I’m so glad! Being intentional and prepared is the best thing you can do!

[@morganalexisdakin]

I could not agree more! ☺️

[@Matt_Acuna]

It’s not easy! It takes a lot of work and patience.

[@courtneyvalentine3646]

I appreciate both of your vulnerability and truth about life after baby is born. Im praying my husband and I handle it well. Im going to be induced in 3 weeks. Ill be continuing to watch your videos to give me the heads up on what to prepare for! Thank you both!

[@MeganAcuna]

Congratulations! I'll be sending all of the good vibes your way!

[@ashb2404]

Sex after giving birth to my 3rd... I wasn't in a rush waiting for that 6 week mark... Hubby was... But it really was kinda cool, to me it felt like getting to experience it together for the first time again in a way... Obviously it's not your first time, but pregnancy sex in those last couple months are definitely different than what you're used to... So it's been so long since it was "just the 2 of you" in a sense... I really did see it as an opportunity to rediscover and experience each other in a new and fresh way again, if any of that made sense.

[@YourFriendAyana]

You guys are doing so great! Love the information, and a real glimpse into a life of new parents. We are expecting in October and beyond excited :)

[@torielmore7471]

I love this SO much. This has been my #1 worry since I have been pregnant. We were ready to have a baby, but my husband and I LOVE being together and I worried how our relationship would change once we had the baby. I also really appreciated the 'TMI' info, because this is something I've thought a lot about as well. Thank you so much for videos like this! I don't trust the advice or opinion from very many people on the internet, and you are one of the few I have found that I connect a lot with. Lots of love! ♡

[@Matt_Acuna]

It definitely changes your relationship. We were worried about that too and still miss it sometimes. But you adjust and adapt and find time to appreciate those little moments. We still binge Netflix and find time to run to the bedroom when he’s asleep 🤣

[@torielmore7471]

@@Matt_Acuna Love it 😀 My hope is that for all the things we're obviously going to miss, there are that and more things that are even better that fill it!

[@tinahenschen6916]

You guys are some of my favorite peeps and so happy to hear you get real. I'm old now, but I have always been so open and that wasn't very accepted 35 years ago. You are funny and informative and wonderful human beings. You are helping more than 16000 people and that is a great thing. P.S. I try to share your page often on Facebook because your talent Megan...let's just say I'm so jealous...lol! Stay blessed!

[@MeganAcuna]

Tina Henschen You are so kind to do that- it makes the BIGGEST difference! Thank you!!!!

[@chavafrenkel8009]

You both are such a lovely couple and wonderful parents! I love this video💖

[@MeganAcuna]

Chava Frenkel Thank you! 💛

[@bryannaupdyke1013]

Thank you for such and awesome, honest conversation. Really helpful and encouraging!

[@jamilahschuback4359]

OMG! What you said at 7mins is so accurate I thought I was the only one 😅🤣

[@ginasreview1030]

Honestly, loved how honest & raw this was. Yes, I'm not married, no boyfriend, a 26 year woman, virgin so, this was insightful. Because most people, especially men aren't as open to talk about it. No pun intended. Pero yeah, thank you. ♡😃 Gracias. Lots of love from Brazil.

[@MeganAcuna]

Moonmist blur Love back atcha from Seattle!

[@Matt_Acuna]

I will talk about everything! Ask me ANYTHING!

[@marionmuino805]

You guys are so authentic and sweet !!!

[@MeganAcuna]

Marion Muino Thank you for saying that! 💛

[@themannehfamily8928]

Yassss a new vid this will be very useful for my mom

[@AraceliQuiroz_]

Great video, Thank you for sharing!

[@Elizabeth-M2024]

3 weeks of maternity leave is nothing! I’m so sorry there aren’t any options in the US for mat leave. I get that it’s different with your own business, but in Canada as someone who’s self-employed you can pay into Employment Insurance special benefits (mat leave and parental leave), so you can take a year off with baby if you have someone to help run the business. And if you have a regular 9-5 job you automatically pay into it. Plus some employers top up your EI so you receive a full salary while you’re off. But the two of you are doing an amazing job :) you guys really balance each other out and sound like you’ve figured out how to be Megan and Matt and also mom and dad ☺️

[@simpletulip]

thank you for your honesty!!!

[@MeganAcuna]

Of course!!

[@alisonwebb7495]

“There’s pizza in the oven rn” 🤣

[@MeganAcuna]

Alison Webb Priorities 😂

[@Matt_Acuna]

Everything stops for pizza

[@mohanedalsamawi940]

AHHHHH NEW VIDEOI YESSSSSS

[@MeganAcuna]

Mohaned Alsamawi Thanks for watching! 💛

[@TaylorandLucasGarcia]

My baby is 2 weeks old! Loved the insight you gave 💗

[@MeganAcuna]

Taylor and Lucas Aw congratulations! How are you feeling, mama?

[@Matt_Acuna]

SMOL BEAN!!!

[@JenniferRodriguez-zx3vo]

Y'all are adorable.. your little family!

[@MeganAcuna]

Jennifer Rodriguez Aw thank you so much!

[@kerasmith8357]

I know exactly what you mean with Matt just feeling like a big person lol. I asked my husband the other day if his head has always been so HUGE. We have a 7 week old and after handling such a tiny person all day everyone else seems like giants 😂

[@MeganAcuna]

I'm glad I'm not alone 😂

[@brianaor1234]

Random question but how have you been liking your maxi cosi stroller and car seat? I’m deciding if I want to go with the same model you have. Thanks!

[@Matt_Acuna]

Functionally I like it. We leave the car seat in the car and primarily use the bassinet style for walkies, but even that’s adjustable. It’s not a one-hand close, so I usually just carry the whole thing up and down the stairs and we leave it in the entryway unfolded. Nice big wheels, good storage underneath. That’s my ten second review haha

[@brianaor1234]

Matt Acuña thanks!

[@MeganAcuna]

I second this! Biggest downside is how hard it is to fold and unfold, especially if you want the bassinet facing you. But love it otherwise!

[@kayleerae907]

Loved this

[@MeganAcuna]

Every baby is so different, it’s crazy!

[@Matt_Acuna]

If Rowan is still up that much at six months old I’m getting him his own apartment 😆

[@PoliSciStudent]

hi guys!! i love this couple :)

[@MeganAcuna]

Makeup & Yoga 2020 💛💛💛

[@lorifamily5282]

You guys are such an amazing & cute couple!!

[@MeganAcuna]

Lori & Family Aw thank you!

[@lanaycearley5622]

Haha omg love this! My husband did tell me after our first that my vagina looked different 😂

[@MeganAcuna]

Lanay Cearley 😂😂😂

[@Matt_Acuna]

“But if you clooose your eeeyyyes, does it almost feeeel like nooothhings changed at all” 🎶

[@josiestyers5784]

I stay up for a couple hours when baby and husband go to sleep and hang out by myself. Thats when i get my me time

[@MeganAcuna]

Josie Styers Good for you! I’m always so exhausted I’m in bed as early as I can be 😂

[@sierracuacuas2931]

I have a questions to ask 1. Does breastfeeding sometimes make you feel super isolated? 2. What does matt do for a living? 3. Why does he have 2 watches?😂 4. Are you on birth control & if you are what type?

[@MeganAcuna]

1. Not really, but I know it is for a lot of women! I’m lucky that Rowan eats really quickly so I never spend more than 15 minutes at a time feeding him! It is hard though to plan the schedule around feeds. 2. He’s a commercial property manager! 3. He was wearing mine to count my steps while I was pushing the stroller and then forgot to take it off 😂 4. I’m not! We’re using other methods to prevent pregnancy

[@Matt_Acuna]

Anybody notice my lazy eye? Someone is tired 😂

[@josiestyers5784]

My husband says he cant understand why men say women feel different after having a baby because apparently theres no difference

[@MeganAcuna]

Josie Styers Matt said the same thing about there being no difference!

[@Mary0712-q2t]

Megan where is your top from?

[@MeganAcuna]

Marisela Torres-Salgado It’s thrifted! The brand is Future State 💛

[@Maame321]

How old are you guys?

[@MeganAcuna]

I’m 24 and Matt is 32!

[@charlottebarros5773]

Praying helps

[@sharondingle1607]

Theres a pizza in the oven right now 😂

[@MeganAcuna]

Sharon Dingle We were so excited about that dang pizza 😂

[@sharondingle1607]

@@MeganAcuna 😂

[@Matt_Acuna]

The most important part of the day

[@charlottebarros5773]

I’m trying to understand. I don’t want to give you negative energy. Do you think you should of had a baby? I’m just trying to understand you are a honest person thank you for being so honest!! Sometimes you have to it’s hard I totally understand. My daughter has 5 kids and her and her husband time is all for there kids. But at the end of the day it would be all worth it much love 💕 from California

[@MeganAcuna]

Really not sure where this comment is coming from. I think it’s hard for all new parents so we try to be honest about the difficult parts to make others feel less alone but we love our son so much and couldn’t imagine life without him. And I think we’re doing a great job with him! There’s really no reason to ask something like this; it’s pretty hurtful.

[@meganz44]

This comment seems very unnecessary. I don’t think anyone has a baby and thinks, “wow, there is literally nothing difficult about adjusting to life with a new baby!”. As someone expecting their first child after 16 months of trying/fertility treatments/surgery to even conceive.. even I know life is going to be completely different and it will be a huge adjustment to bring a tiny baby into our lives. This video and Megan’s realness about being a new parent really makes me feel better and more at ease about having my baby in a few weeks. If I was struggling and someone made this comment to me, or related to this video and then saw your comment, I would be extremely hurt by it. Please don’t comment something like this without thinking about how you’re making others feel.

[@morganfleming3570]

See this is why people are so uncomfortable putting their families and true thoughts on here. You get opinions that are, quite frankly, unnecessary and judgmental. Oh no, how dare a new mom take an hour for herself or actually need her own space? Must mean she doesn’t love her kid. Like come on! We’re all human. No one is perfect. Shaming people about being honest isn’t going to fix anything

[@charlottebarros5773]

I’m sorry if you thought that I was being judgmental I promise I wasn’t. I apologize if I offended you

[@charlottebarros5773]

I would say welcome to parent hood