Our struggles getting pregnant | Off Grid Life

[@Talasbuan]

Here are some interesting resources about fermenting stuff: Podcast: wisetraditions.libsyn.com/44-principle-5-lacto-fermented-foods wisetraditions.libsyn.com/202-what-you-dont-know-about-ferments Sandor Katz talk about fermentation: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jKWQnWqbfJyZp9E The best book about fermentation: www.goodreads.com/book/show/13598307-the-art-of-fermentation

[@jansmith9922]

I would suggest you watch the free documentary on you tube called “Super Juice me”. It’s a powerful documentary about how good clean juicing really does heal the body. Also, the book Eat to live by Dr Joel Fuhrman see his you tube videos. These might reset your hormones properly. One of the hormones that they use for IVF is progesterone. Which you can balance & produce with a good clean diet. Look into “Adrenal fatigue symptoms” also. Sites like Dr Lam. com & Adrenal fatigue. org are both excellent at providing info both have books...look at their symptoms list. You might be suffering from this too with all the hard work you do. It is believed that every adult will suffer from adrenal gland issues. Get tested for vitamin & mineral deficiency. Both of you are most likely deficient in B complex, D, magnesium (it is believed 1 in 3 people are deficient in these vitamins) all are needed to keep the brain functioning correctly & keep the body calm (helps with adrenal issues). Wishing you all the best.

[@jansmith9922]

see also, Jason Vale juicing you tube. look into the hormone “progesterone” and Natural ways to increase your progesterone levels (see you tube) i.e. yams. Check with your doctor first.

[@Talasbuan]

Thank you, will look into all of this, sounds interesting!

[@debrajessen7975]

Talasbuan Who is looking after all the animals while you guys are in Finland? Another question I thought about: how do you get all your chickens to go back in their coup at night? 😊

[@Talasbuan]

@@debrajessen7975 Tovas parents live in the village 2 km away, they are kind enough to visit 2 times a day and look after them. The chickens go to sleep by themselves in the evening. If we for some reason need to leave for some errands earlier we get them in by calling them and giving them macaronis or something they like.

[@klazyy641]

My wife and I tried for six years and then adopted a baby boy. Six months later, she was pregnant and we ended up with TWO! Best of all, they were only 15 months apart in age so they got to play and made up for our frustration. Good things come to those who patiently wait, I suppose. . . Best wishes to all of you on the farm and enjoy your time in Finland.

[@agnesskibicka]

Wonderful ♥. I hope it will happen to us too. We have been trying 5 years

[@Talasbuan]

Im so happy for you, nature has its ways :) /Tova

[@shethewriter]

Sounds like you were destined to adopt your son ❤️

[@roonilwazlib3089]

7.5yrs it took to get my first daughter, 7 again for second and third was 3yrs after this... last two were ivf. Always worth the wait, heartache, pain and struggle ❤️❤️❤️ I gifted all my spare eggs, there’s at least two children that I know of completing another mother’s life somewhere too ❤️❤️

[@alfanton07]

My husband I also tried for 3 years. I was finally going to make the dreaded appointment with the doctor in the new year. But I found out I was pregnant last month. Boy!! I was stunned and shocked. It was mentally draining and exhausting for the past 3 years. I am currently 11 weeks along. Sending lots of love your way 💖💖

[@Talasbuan]

Congratulations and thank you so much! :D

[@maxstotto3594]

"A watched pot never boils", is an old wives tale, but if you take your eyes off it for just a second it boils over! Best of luck with the baby bubble.

[@cristina_em]

You both emit a calming and peaceful energy. It is so refreshing.

[@girishshirodkar1324]

Thats very true 👍

[@kathygarber9407]

Aww, y'all be blessed ! I'm old now 74 but I grew up on a farm. No electric , running water or indoor plumbing. We grew everything we ate,,except flour and sugar . Life was hard but good! We always ate well by preserving our food and meats !most people couldn't survive like that now ! You kids are doing it right ! Love and blessings from Tennessee USA

[@2ndChanceAtLife]

There were very few people with chronic illness 50 years ago. Our society has degraded because of pharmaceuticals and plastic and chemicals. It will take many acts of God to fix this, sadly.

[@Ulaspacetraveller]

@@2ndChanceAtLife Not acts of God. This is up to us to make it better!

[@kastironwoman6009]

@@2ndChanceAtLife Dont forget fast food. It is a HUGE part of the problem. When I was a kid in school, we had cooks that came and cooked our lunches from scratch. Now they feed the kids fast food at school and the government pays for it.

[@purseypurslane]

Can you do a video showing us exactly what you eat? Perhaps a 'what we eat in a day' video, they never get boring. Blessings to both of you!

[@mandy6062]

We tried for 4 years, got pregnant, lost the pregnancy early, got pregnant again 1 month later, I had complications and lost our son at 22 weeks, finally did IVF and now we have a beautiful baby girl and been married over 6 years. . It’s hard and often something people don’t talk about but we need to. Thank you for sharing with us.

[@hikarihealing1726]

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[@joannadavis6716]

Undiagnosed Celiac Disease cause infertility and difficulty in getting pregnant. I am a celiac and a nurse and have extensively studied this auto immune disease. The countries who have the highest rate of celiac disease are the Scandinavian countries. I am Italian, Italy has the second highest rate, and my fathers family are all Celiac’s. Congratulations on your pregnancy. What a wonderful life you have made for yourselves off grid. Lots of hard work, but so worth it. I too love to can and preserve, at 75 it is very satisfying to grow food and preserve it. Loved to see what you are doing with fermentation and preserving. When you have more even heating in your new cabin it will be easier. Just found your site and subscribed, want to see your pregnancy progress and a baby for you.

[@danieldowning4583]

Merry Christmas to you and your families. May The Lord hold you all in the palm of His hand. Praying for a healthy and happy baby Talasbuan this late winter early spring. Thank you for keeping the old ways alive and sharing with the World.

[@BlueSpruce60]

For a long time the theater and tv and movies dominated the scene and you could never get to know the actors and sometimes if you did, you could be very disappointed. Acting can be a real glory-hound business and we all like a fairytale ending sometimes, but these videos are amazing how real and down-to-earth these young people are. It is relaxing as many of you have said and I give them genuine praise for what they are trying to accomplish. It also takes a lot of work and I sure hope they don't stress about it because for us it's producing tranquility and real helpful information. THANK YOU!

[@raykemry954]

Took us 8 years, when we moved to the mountains it happened. Sure was fun trying.

[@bartekzieba239]

Welcome. I watched all the episodes in a few days and I have some insights: 1. The content you publish is great. 2. I know how to build a water intake for the needs of animals and for the home. What's more, I have an idea what to do to prevent water from freezing. 3. Regarding animal husbandry and focusing on one particular species is a good idea. Personally, I would choose cows and goats plus chickens because they will eat everything that is left of the household. 4. Regarding the pantry, remember that it must have waterproofing. Before backfilling the walls from outside, give a bucket foil. 5. Above the pantry it is worth making a green roof. This will allow for better thermal insulation of the pantry rooms. 6. It is necessary to make a water step on the stream. 7. For assembly at home, look for recycled box windows. 8. Ultimately, you can run a farm in the house in which you currently live. Wildlife plus food. Fair food. 9. Regarding pregnancy, that's a big congratulation. At the same time, I immediately say that you will certainly miss the peace that you currently have. Best wishes from Poland, specifically from Lipnica in Lower Silesia. We are already waiting for spring because the beekeeping season is coming soon.

[@lamoabird]

Bartek Zieba rabbits are my go to, goats are great because they will eat all sorts of plants and while producing milk , they don’t produce much meat.

[@erfmfre9692]

My world makes more sense when good things happen to good people, and you are a such a lovely couple. Very happy for you both. Best wishes, and thank you for sharing. /Jase

[@gracens1380]

It took us a while too. After a couple years and losing our first baby, we welcomed our baby last year👼🏼 So happy that you will meet your little one soon🌞❄️🌲😊

[@Talasbuan]

Im sorry about your first baby, must be so hard! Thank you for telling your story!

[@peacefulwife5199]

My first child happened quickly, once I stopped birth control. Three months later I was expecting. After our first son was 6 months old, we began trying again. I was still breastfeeding so I think that kept me from ovulating. After I weaned my first son, we started to take my temperature everyday to watch for ovulation. I took my temperature everyday and kept records for 3 years. I was so disappointed. So, I stopped taking my temperature, stopped analyzing everything. I think I stopped taking my prenatal vitamins and even ate some junk food. LOL. The very next month......😊. 8 months and 18 days later we had our second baby boy. Totally natural. First baby labor was 4 hours, second labor under 2 hours. I gardened a lot when I was pregnant. I did my gardening in the squatting position. This helped my pelvis to be more supple and helped the perineum to stretch on it's own during delivery. Love your videos. Your sauerkraut looks awesomely delicious. Blessings to the 3 of you. ❤

[@Talasbuan]

I guess when you drop expectations and stress it will happen, im happy for you! Yes, i do a lot of squatting at home, no gardening right now though ;) /Tova

[@robbinwelch355]

@@Talasbuan I think the stress triggers cortisol levels & throws off the body. This happened to me for 4 years. I quit thinking about it & started working harder for my future & magically it happened. A son & then two girls to follow while breast feeding. Your body & God knows balance. I wish you much love & cuddles & health in days to come. Your Swedish sister in Iowa , USA.

[@Shineynsparkles]

Awww and yay

[@nancymosley708]

We tried for 4 years, I did have thyroid issues but nothing else. The Lord blessed us with a boy and then 6 months after his birth I was pregnant again surprisingly with a girl. In the end I had 5 pregnancies (one miscarriage) and we now have 3 boys and 1 daughter ages 22 years down to 15 years old. Very close together. The nurse told me it was probably good that I got pregnant again quickly since I had previously had trouble. Sometimes it can be the stress of trying too hard but it’s not an easy thing to go through when you do want children. Congratulations on your healthy baby as I see from your newer videos. And thanks for your willingness to share your story. It is hard as sometimes you do feel alone.

[@flemingsburgfarmscommunity6390]

you are a tuff couple, you the real meaning to off grid and you have my respect merry christmas

[@Talasbuan]

Thank you so much! :)

[@beeonkuhh8597]

It took us a year and a half and I'm still not convinced I'm going to have a baby at the end of all this. Only a year and half and that felt very worrisome for me so now when I hear of people struggling even a month longer than a year and a half I really do have a deep sympathy for them. The waiting game is excruciating. So glad it has worked out for you two. Can't wait to see your little one learning your land.

[@krystalschneider2820]

I know this was a year ago but I enjoyed listening to you. It took my husband and I 5 years and a lot of medication to get pregnant. A year after having our daughter we are trying for baby number two and again finding issues getting pregnant. More common than we realize. I’m making my way to your current videos and I am enjoying them all!

[@lizamali1619]

What you did through your inner wisdom is the best advise for all people. 💗

[@dickybirdsnest]

I will be praying for you that all goes well in your last trimester. Take it easy and enjoy it. So often times, young women forget to enjoy being pregnant. Some day you'll be an older woman like me and think back on how wonderful the experience was.

[@Lisboooa]

Adorable family. I'm binging on your old videos :) they are very cinematic. Beautiful rythm. You are artists

[@leynaabbey]

Thank you for sharing your pregnancy struggles. My husband and I struggled 5 years, and the loss of a pregnancy in my second trimester trying to have a baby. It felt like magic when we had our little girl 4 years ago. I think it's a good thing that more people are speaking openly about their troubles.

[@XCarfaxAbbeyX]

I just found your channel and am kind of browsing through and loving your videos. The first one I watched was Tovar's tour in winter of your home. I have always liked the idea of living away and being self reliant--alas, I must be only an observer. The best I can do, maybe, where I am at is simplify. Im 60 years old now, and have had rheumatoid arthritis all of my adult life, just many ups and downs and downs with health. Good health--what a complete and utter blessing! Anyhow, I so enjoy you and your little family. Your magical Christmas in the forest video brought me so much peace and joy. You have to be the most peaceful and CALM off grid people Ive stumbled across. This is a good thing. Ivar is just adorable! So greetings from Carfax Cottage, Carla, and Alice the cat, from Pennsylvania🇺🇸 Much love💗

[@ajmkendrick]

My wife and I tried for 7 years before we finally conceived. We did all the doctors visits with the same result - nothing is wrong with either of you. It wasn’t until my wife was able to reduce her stress levels that it happened.

[@bertdinienroute7226]

I do a sauerkraut stew pot with white beans, pineapple, onions, tomato and bellpeppers, and a lot of paprika powder. Yummie !

[@richardreimer]

I believe the reason why us viewers love you two so much is how HONEST you two are to all of us. You two, telling us about your struggle to get pregnant is HONESTY at it best... Thank You Very Much. "...where's the kleenex?..."

[@gordonramsey6738]

You are so sympathetic! So natural and earthy. Like it a lot!!

[@jackmiller6470]

I found your vlogs last week. I have enjoyed watching all of them, from the beginning. It reminds me of my boyhood in New York State. We lived on a 200 year old farm. Grew all our vegetables, raised pigs, chickens and cows. My father's uncle had a dairy and still hand milked cows and goats. He called his cows in a similar fashion as your video openings. Watching your vlogs, gives me hope for the younger generations. Thank you and keep up the wonderful work. Congratulations on your pregnancy.

[@twowheeltv]

I've just saw the Video now - and no, you're not alone! It took us not three but a good two years. Two years of frustration after a while. It was also a time we've had lots of stress during much work, renovating a house, having no time for nothing else than just keep on doing. The doctors always said, there is nothing wrong - i think the nature decided it wasn't our time yet. After my first daugther was born early 2020 we decided to soon start again if it takes that long - what should i say... 14 months after the first daugther, the second was also there. Maybe it was also the way we're eating now, using as less industrialy produced food as possible, growing own animals and vegetables which makes me also feel much better :)

[@maliabeattie-butler500]

I understand the struggles of getting pregnant. We tried for 6 years, finally gave up and 18 years later we had a beautiful boy. Who is now 7. All in it's own time, things happen for a reason.

[@1029tbarton]

I've been watching your channel for a couple years now. I decided to go back to the beginning and watch what i missed. I wanted to comment. I married my husband at 25. We tried for years to get pregnant. After expensive treatments didn't work, we gave up. Then since we both worked, i decided to get surgery on my jaws to move them into the correct position. I had a very bad overbite. The process started by getting braces. I wore them a long time. Then when it was time to break my jaws and reset them, i got pregnant! Of course, i chose not to risk surgery! I was 31, when i gave birth to my 1st of 3 children..... The last 2 came quickly after that. I was 34 when i had my last. 2 boys and 1 girl. I never did get my surgery. My jaws are in pain 24/7, but i live with it. My children, grand children and great grandchildren give me so much joy. God bless you all. I love your channel. I'm Swedish and Norwegian but have never been to either country so i live my ancestry through you. ❤️🙏🏼🤗

[@LavenderSkyla]

Going through the same thing. Four years trying. I went vegan two years ago and stopped a year ago. Messed my hormones up very badly and my husband who went vegan for two months was even worse. Now we're on a natural paleo kind of carnivore diet and were trying again. Thank you for sharing your story

[@Talasbuan]

Oh, hope you succeed in the end and hope your better choice of diet now heals you. Here are some podcasts to encourage you and help you feel you made the right choice. Interview with Sally Fallon Morell about nourishing diets: www.primaledgehealth.com/ep-257-sally-fallon-morell/ Interview with Natasha Campbell-McBride on the dangers of a vegan diet: www.primaledgehealth.com/natasha-campbell-mcbride/ A talk about how important diets are when it comes to concieving and growing a healthy child: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5K5m6Voicd4rck The book we think you should read before everything pregnancy and child related: The Nourishing Traditions Book of Baby & Child Care www.goodreads.com/book/show/15940559-the-nourishing-traditions-book-of-baby-child-care

[@neillawson2578]

You both have such warm hearts. It is so wonderful that you share your own personal struggles publicly to let others, going through similar circumstances, feel that they aren't alone. You are both so amazing. Congratulations on your own pregnancy - even though this is 2 years later. Watching videos from the beginning, I am enjoying your videos so much.

[@KugelKatzenFisch]

I've been pregnant 5 times. I'm a mother of 2 little ones. Took us three years to become parents for the first time and 3 months for our No 2. World's crazy sometimes :) Wish you all the best!

[@ankitasood11]

There is LOT ov calmness / peacefulness in all your videos. Two three days back saw one of ur V log on YT really liked it because in today's modern world it takes some guts to live like the way you guys are livinn. Many Congratulations on ur pregnancy take very good care of urself in this winter/snowy weather.

[@Talasbuan]

Thank you so much!

[@preciousstoryward8708]

Congratulations!! When we finally decided to have a family I did everything possible to make it happen safely it did not happen. Then one month we were busy and had no baby making in mind that's when I fell pregnant.

[@nancychisholm9425]

all i could think of, when seeing over the trees with the soft white snow ....this place is so enchanting and beautiful...:)

[@kevinscamera5574]

I pray for your child to be strong and healthy... God bless your family.

[@judyholiday1794]

We were told that I could not get pregnant due to scar tissue on my fallopian tubes from a prior surgery that I had as a child..We were told our only choices were IVF (which was too expensive or adoption) We had accepted our fate and were living our best lives possible under the circumstances..Then one day I decided to take a pregnancy test because I had not had my period in around 4 weeks (which was normal for me at times) I remember watching the test turn positive and I called my friend because my husband was at work..I told her about my positive result and she laughed (because her and her husband had issues with getting pregnant also and she goes I just found out I was pregnant a couple of hours ago) So long story short I had to rush into my doctors office to make sure that this was not a tubal pregnancy because my chances of pregnancy was 0% according to all of the top specialists that we talked to about my situation..My doctor just goes well it looks like someone is having a baby after my scan and we were over the moon with the news..I gave birth to a healthy baby boy in August of that year and my bestfriend had her daughter a month earlier in July..After our experience I realized that doctors are not all knowing and to never give up believing in your hearts desire for a child..Sorry this was long but I just wanted to share our story to maybe give some hope to others that are struggling with infertility issues..

[@marialane1805]

You two are such beautiful souls! The film quality and sound are exceptional! The Peaceful energy vibrates out through KZbin! Please know that children choose their parents at specific times. I know that you may think that is a bit out there but it is true! Thank you 🙏

[@GS-yp9zn]

Sorry to hear that you had to struggle with that. You do feel strong as a couple so it does keep your bond healthy. My parents got 3 kids with a timespan of 4 years between us kids and they never used birth control. The doctor said that my mom's circle was every 4 years and that can happen in nature. I wish you all the luck and happiness with the pregnancy x

[@evn.9382]

What a wonderful surprise. I am so very happy for both of you,

[@kristinnuendo]

I love the way you interact with each other using body language. Your energy flows through each other and acts as one soul. My husband and I are the same way and people notice and comment on it all the time. Mutual respect and trust in each other, no matter what hardships you face, is what keeps this connection so intimate. This is so inspiring and I’ve had the dream of having a hobby farm/homesteading since I was a young girl. It will happen, but the process is slow. We live in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada and in the winter we have -30C weather (and colder) for weeks at a time, so there are a lot of issues to take into consideration when planning to live off grid.

[@debean5670]

Merry Christmas, Swedish friends. I look forward to following along your fascinating journey throughout the coming year.

[@linnsoltwedel]

Praise on you for sharing this! Me and my husband is trying to get pregnant now, we have not been doing it seriously. but hopefully it happens without stress. But for many people it can be hard.. And the fact that you share this, makes people more aware of it!

[@Cristina-bj8yo]

Awe I can see your tummy growing to accommodated your precious baby ! Happy for you and wishing you the best .

[@Blackhatter1]

I always enjoy seeing your updates, the great camera work and beautiful scenery, and your smiling faces. Praying all continues to go well as you journey towards parenthood and welcome this eagerly awaited addition to your family.

[@Talasbuan]

Thank you so much, means a lot!

[@Blackhatter1]

@@Talasbuan you are very welcome!. Hope your New Year is great!

[@janetleeharrison]

Sweet & genuine. Love soaring through the magical snow covered tree tops - so serene. And the candles' warm glow cast about the cabin as you narrated the tutorial has such a calming effect. What a perfect Christmas gift to your subscribers. Well done & thank you. Merry Xmas & Happy New Year.

[@Talasbuan]

Thank you so much for your lovely comment

[@sassamitrallala4505]

You're both incredibly lovely. I'm so grateful that youtube makes me find inspiring, loving people as you

[@harranfarmilla8443]

I've been following your journey for a long time but never left a comment before. Thank you both for sharing your story with pregnancy, there is so much that really resonates with our struggles witc conceiving a while ago. It took three years for us as well to get pregnant of our firstborn daughter. We went through all kinds of examinations and nothing wrong was found. Doctor's advice was to get a puppy and let go of stressing out... We had three dogs, flock of hens and sheep back then so no, we didn't get a puppy :D Afterall I got pregnant and our daughter is now almost 4 years old. After that we got our second child, a girl as well, she's now 1,5 years and she kinda popped out of nowhere after we had decided that it isn't a disaster if we never had another one :D What I want to say, three years can feel very long time and I am so happy for you guys that one of your big dreams finally came true. We have been raising our children among with nature, animals and self-sufficient lifestyle for all their life, and allthough there is a lot of work, it is all worth it. Children are so happy to run amongst the woods and learn to live with the animals. I couldn't imagine more lovely life for a baby that your wee one is going to be born :) Thank you for you both being such an inspiration

[@Talasbuan]

Thank you so much Sanni for your lovely and encouraging comment, means a lot to us!

[@cherkkiable]

you two are such a blessing for many people

[@TheEvelynV]

consider yourselves soooo lucky that it came naturally at the end... i am undergoing through ivf... and its horrible from many aspects...especially psychologically.... all these hospitals and doctors and so on... so i am very happy about you..!! hope all the best all kinds of happiness!!

[@Talasbuan]

Good luck! Take care of yourself

[@elviraunwin8364]

Beautiful and hard work for a life for a lovely couple, god bless both of you, enjoy you lovely paradise 👍❤️🇦🇺

[@sorchx]

I would love if you guys could talk about the vegan diet and how it affected you. I was vegan six years and can completely relate. I'm 26 now and hoping to have a baby in the next few years but I haven't had my period in over 7 months. Veganism destroyed me physically and mentally, defiantly needs to be spoken about more. Very happy that you were able to conceive. Congratulations

[@Talasbuan]

Mathias thinks about making such a video, when he is ready :) I do hope your health will return! /Tova

[@sorchx]

@@Talasbuan I think many of us would greatly appreciate it. Thank you, animal products are saving me. Your videos have been great inspiration :)

[@Talasbuan]

@@sorchx thank you! :) Many seem to be able to get pregnant after beeing on a keto diet for a while. www.dietdoctor.com/trying-conceive-try-better-baby-diet-beef-butter-bacon

[@splitsociety]

I agree. I lost my period for few moths also.

[@Svernon2k41]

I live in Florida - I brew Kombucha I use 1 gallon of tea with 1 cup of organic sugar. If you mix the sugar into warm/cool team it's easier than trying to mix it into hot liquid (it gets sticky). When tea is room temperature, add the SCOBY and a cup of tea from the previous batch, , then cover the jar with cheesecloth so it can breathe, then sit that in the pantry (warm, dark place) undisturbed for 2 - 4 weeks. Then bottle with what you like. Fruit (fressh, dry, defrosted, - just enough to cover the bottom of the bottle). Seal, wash and dry bottles - then back to the pantry for a few days (until it is carbonated and has the flavor you want), then put it the bottles in the fridge. Is the cool temperature that stops the fermentation. Always open slowly, over the sink. I find it gets more carbonated if it gets a piece of SCOBY in the bottle. I bought various flavors of Kom to see what I like best an saved the heavy-glass bottles (so they won't explode) to bottle my home brew. Tart Cherry is my favorite flavor. They say you should not use metal in the process. The SCOBY will gobble up the sugar, it turns more acidic (vinegar) less than 1 percent alcohol and terrific health benefits). Symbiotic Colony of Bacteria and Yeast (SCOBY). Enjoy. When in doubt g o o g l e. After you bottle up the gallon start another. SCOBY will last in sweet tea for years.

[@eleanorryanryan2442]

Congratulations to you both, we were not so lucky, but are grateful to have each other along with our cats and dogs, whom we love so much, happy Christmas and 2020 will be so exciting for you both 😊🍀🇮🇪

[@Talasbuan]

Thank you so much Eleanor, im sorry that you have had difficulties, but as you say, you have each other and your furry friends, that is a very good life

[@iflyhigh9755]

So glad to come across such a great Swedish blog. I been to Sweden twice and fell in love with everything about Sweden. Thank you so much for sharing you experiencies with all of us.

[@Apricot90]

I would recommend all vegans the documentaries and books from and about Weston A. Price' researches.. Unfortunately through the western fatty and sugary diet I'm at a point where my gut destroys itself.. But this chronic illness is the best thing that could have happened to me. Now I HAD to learn how to ferment vegetables, prepare raw milk yoghurt and kefir, look for high quality fish and grass fed meat and so on.. I also have the will power to go through water+electrolyte and dry fasts. I'm a 30 year old teacher but in a few years when I have saved enough money I want to lead a life like you two! I always feel so happy for you

[@sallymerrinan29]

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[@sinamos3945]

Kombucha.

[@MsBlake1972]

I love my vegan diet. I feel way better. Pickles, Kombucha, kimchi, are all vegan...My sister has 4 kids on a vegetarian diet. She gets pregnant so easily. I'm sure I would be the same but I like women better. I think it's how your hormones work and maybe a little bit psychology...if you are stressed or not.

[@pinkmona]

Thank you for sharing your struggles. There are so many people struggling to conceive. I ended up having IVF and now have a beautiful boy💙, just a few months older than Ivar. Love watching your journey ❤️. All the best🤗😍

[@newenglandcoast-b4p]

I love how your beautiful pets are so loved. I wish every cat and dog had a loving home, like yours! Congratulations on the pregnancy!💖

[@MyWorldofFragrance]

Your channel is so healing. I can only imagine what a day in your shoes would do for my soul. 🌹

[@gulfbaby230]

I truly believe that we have to fuel our bodies properly, I think you are right about it helping you to get pregnant. I’m sure it’s difficult to share your infertility journey. I’m so happy for you both that you are now expecting a little one!! I’m very glad to have found your channel!!

[@dreamweaver3406]

Thank you for sharing your unique life with us in the US. You are both quite brave and clever.

[@MsHomesteader]

Merry Christmas to you both and your animal family. Kombucha here needs to be burped every day and we only let it second ferment for 2-3 days, then cool and taste, if not fizzy enough, we'll bring back to warm area for a day. The bottle will explode, we had this happen when we first started and it was a horrible mess of glass shards and sticky kombucha everywhere. We love fermented carrots and cabbage. I also love to make our own vinegars, this year we did pineapple, raspberry and blackberry vinegars, besides the apple cider vinegar that is a main stay around here. Praying for a health pregnancy for you and your little blessed baby. So good to see a vlog from you both and enjoy your time away.

[@Talasbuan]

Thank you so much! Exciting to making vinegar, i want to try that! /Tova

[@butwereallsombdyspecial]

All these videos are beautiful. Everytime I watch them they get better. ♥️

[@earthcarebirthcare]

I'm so happy your channel came up. I am 22 years old and unexpectedly pregnant. Treating it as a miracle ⭐ Would love to hear about your vegan diet. Xxx

[@Travelgirl0224]

Thank you for sharing such a personal issue. It is hard to open yourself up and speak about these things. I really enjoy your videos. You two are wonderful people. Tak 😊

[@Talasbuan]

Thank you so much!

[@offgridsweden]

Congratulations to both of you. Have an amazing weekend, Andreas 🇸🇪

[@TheBschweit2]

What a lovely video. So happy to hear that your efforts were successful. It took us five years and one miscarriage before my husband and I had the most wonderful daughter. She is 24 years old now and still a joy. Wishing you happiness in the new year.

[@kimmiemamatomany6226]

Your life is blessed. Your kind hearts shine through as you share your story. We suffered infertility too. It was many years off trying, failing, doctors and such. The story has a beautiful happy God breathed upon end... Kimmie Mama to 8 One homemade and 7 adopted (The homemade was our first followed by adoptions from both foster care, Hungary and Ethiopia) Ps...love your sheep and would love to see it as yarn! Beautiful animals and simple hands-on life. Take joy and be blessed!❤

[@Talasbuan]

I'm happy for you! Thank you for sharing your story! Have a wonderful day! /Tova

[@crystalgloss6495]

I so love watching your videos that I just recently found...it is nice to watch what seems to be a peaceful life, I wish for that a lot...

[@tessahugo5448]

Congratulations with the pregnancy.. I have a friend that also tried for 8 years to get pregnant, and just before the implants she fell pregnant.So there`s always hope..All the best. Merry Chrismas too you both. xx

[@Talasbuan]

Thank you so much Tessa!

[@erikpeterson25]

Good for you for sharing as other couples can benefit. Glad your wait came to an end. Your little boy is beautiful. Cheers and best 👍

[@gracens1380]

I love the part in the video where your animals are snuggling up. So sweet 🐶🐱✨💕

[@mariettehamel12358]

Never thought to use a "bread wooden box" (or any box) to put your fermentations in... you can even add a small light and a thermometer and you open the little light when it is not hot enough... easy and good system!

[@olivefarmer3491]

Bless you, hope everything goes smoothly.

[@mojojojo3352]

So the fermenting process naturally creates gases which is why the lovely fizz happens. The bottles I use for my kombucha allows the lids to pop off when the pressure builds to high levels, preventing the bottle from exploding. Once the second ferment (in the bottle) is complete to your taste, then the kombucha must be kept cold or it will continue to ferment and create more gas. So keeping it in a root cellar or cold storage is a must with the bottled kombucha. I hope this helps =)! You two have an amazing channel, and your videos are so calming and uplifting. Thank you for sharing your days and experiences with us.

[@arrebarre72]

love your videos. I’m from The Netherlands but we lived in Sweden for a couple of years near Nora in Örebro län. We also had a small homestead with 4 hectares of woods and meadows. We were lucky it already had a jordkällare when we bought it ;) I miss Sweden. Only from your videos I understand that ‘ that old thing’ I found in the shed was to make butter :). Jag gillar det när ni talar liten Svenska’. I’m always happy when I understand it :) We had a three year old daughter when we 'flyttade till Sverige'.. We adore her but it was also very difficult sometimes combining parenting with homesteading.

[@Talasbuan]

Thank you so much! Yes, i wish we had a cellar here too when we came here, sadly not! Understand that it can be challenging having a child and do all the work, i hope we will be enough :) Wish you a happy new year!

[@arrebarre72]

@@Talasbuan Th cellar was great for apples and potatoes. Not so much for tomatoes, peppers, unions, ferments and canning etc.. They need a dry space. We also made Gouda cheeses in the rootcellar but that wasn't easy. I heard you say it was because of vegs and cheese together. Didnt know that. Thnx. .. Parenting was a challenge. No good schools nearby. As I said to my neighbour " Vi har livet i bilen' . We had no direct family to help out. summary: You will be enough

[@heatherzlotyh7267]

How wonderful!!!! May God bless you with a happy healthy child ! Thank you for sharing the good news with us! Your child will be so lucky with a beautiful natural life!

[@Nameemee]

Congratulations you two!!! I just found your vlog, and I LOVED your 2019 2hour vlog! Your life is beautiful and your children will be very fortunate to have such a life and parents! Skal!!!

[@genestatler2514]

Happy New Year to you two and your budding family. So happy for your new addition. It surely will have great parents. I was lucky to visit Sweden a few years ago and I loved it.

[@fallenangelwi25]

Petting cats help lower blood pressure and relieve stress they're so cool. Dogs are amazing too 😍

[@Talasbuan]

So amazing!

[@jerryjohns7358]

Thanks for sharing. You both are wonderful people.

[@smokeytrailcottage]

Merry Christmas, and I'll keep you all in my prayers.

[@jitkakahounova9547]

Thank you for the video. Merry Christmas and all the best to you from Czech. What also use the cabbage leaves to stay on top just in little bit different way. We spread them flat on top and put previously washed stone on top of them. That way it's pressed down nicely.

[@augustinmladin5554]

So many people have this problem with conceiving in our days ,it must be from the artificial supermarket food we are eating on daily base,so you being smart by changing life style and moving to country and eating natural organic food and it happened .God bless you and your children.Good health.Merry Christmass!!

[@Talasbuan]

It seems to be a bigger problem than ever, i guess that you are right about the food and i also guess there are so much pollution that can make everything harder! Happy new year!

[@garyenwards1608]

its the go gert

[@jackmiller6470]

I truly believe it is caused by several factors. First and foremost is the prevalence of plastics with our foods. Most food is packaged in plastic, eaten or drank from plasticware and stored in plastic. The chemicals leach into your food. I read an article, many years ago, about this problem in a medical journal. The article stated that we would start seeing a rise in infertility, due to the fact that the following generation will have been ingesting plastic chemicals since infancy. It has proven true. The other problem, I see, is GMO produce and the amount of chemicals required to grow them. They are constantly being sprayed with pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers and every other cide. It gets in the plants and the ground water. This explains why cancer rates are higher in agricultural areas. These are just a couple of the reasons I think cause infertility. These are my opinions only. I'm no expert, but I pay attention.

[@garyenwards1608]

@@jackmiller6470 im an expert its pH imbalance

[@jackmiller6470]

@@garyenwards1608 well thank God you cleared that up. You're humble too. That is refreshing.

[@brindhasenthilkumar7871]

Yes @ajmkendrick is right. We had our baby boy after 8 years. We visited many doctors and infertility specialists, but we were classified into unexplained infertility category. We gave up all the stressful chores and we had set a time line of 10 months, in this period if I cannot get pregnant, we shall adopt a non-biological baby. I am from India people were not that open to this opinion much during 2000's. Fortunately, my husband was very supportive and understanding. After this decision, de-stressing and a complete change in our diet and lifestyle made me to get pregnant with 2 months. Nothing is as bad enemy like the stress we carry in loads these days, unknowingly. Most of our modern day dwelling is completely blended with stress. Very minimal humans really dwell their lives. One time life, let us be happy, truthful and healthy from inside out. You guys are doing an incredible job. Really paving way for next generation kids and showing them the truth of our evolution. I got pregnant at age of 35 years. Health c-section. Everything will fall at right time. May u 3 do many happy activities 😊

[@lpgirl]

I just found you today, and wish you well as your life continues to evolve on your homestead.

[@Talasbuan]

Thank you so much Kathleen!

[@susanf5906]

Love your lifestyle. My grandparents came to the US from Sweden so I like listening to you speak. I miss them at Christmas. God Jul. Subscribing. Happy 2020 baby!

[@TheCurlyclub]

Regarding the comment about the birth “one can only hope” is not an accurate comment. Having all the regular ultrasounds and medical checks can eliminate sooooo many possible complications, I’ve seen it so often. Good health care is why infant and mother mortality rates are so low in developed countries. I’m so happy for you. You both sound very sensible and intelligent, your little one will be in good hands.

[@childoftheking7774]

The beautiful winter outdoors! Isn't your hands cold washing the utensils in the river? This is my second video of yours that I am watching and I am loving it. I'm kind of wishing I could live like this. Simple and close to nature.

[@Talasbuan]

Thank you! After a while yes, have to be quick 😁

[@bigmamma6946]

Beautiful calming vlog God bless you both.

[@mariaprendes9173]

Thanks for sharing, you are so candid. I wish you the best for you and the baby. Good health and lots of love

[@Talasbuan]

Thank you so much Maria!

[@countrysidelivingwithtracee]

God bless you both. Merry Christmas. Thank you for the encouragement.

[@naomimay82]

I am happy for you both! That is exciting news. I am one of the fortunate ones who got pregnant very easily. My children are now 17 years old and 14 years old.

[@yusufbych6308]

when your hunting for a thing it runs away from you and when you give up the hunt it comes to you

[@m.rubland6737]

don´t say this. Some people desperatly want a child. If you tell them in a way, that it is their fault, because they try too hard, this would be terrible (and not true!)

[@Torbis101]

In regards to fertility & getting pregnant. I've noticed that when you think or worry about it, it won't happen. When you direct your emotional attention to something else then it happens. I remember back then when we tried to have our first baby. From the year we started till the year we had our first child, it took 4 years. Doctor kept saying that it will happen as everything is normal. At one point we were told to just go on a holiday. So, we planned a vacation away; somewhere relaxing & nice. The next thing we knew, I was pregnant. We ended up not going on that trip as I started to feel very sick (morning sickness etc). So, just the thought & all emotions focused on a holiday away to a nice place... and BINGO.

[@CrypticConversions]

In the screenshot for your video, you look like a Viking princess with your fur wrap, frozen background, and regal gaze over the land.