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⚡️Our first Pregnancy Q&A! We answer your top questions! Gender reveal? Baby name? Morning sickness? Home birth? It’s all here! We also get to baking as we take some fun “half baked” photos to celebrate a milestone! We are so thankful you’re on this parent adventure with us!
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[@lanamorey6679]

Also, I love the thought that Tiff said, "If I can trust God with my salvation, I can trust him to help me through this trial."

[@honeyk4551]

Amen sis Happy Easter 🙌🏽

[@kathyvick6164]

Amen❤❤❤

[@ValWest42]

She has a lot of powerful faith nuggets! ❤

[@katemessner2861]

I was thinking the same thing. I loved that!

[@bkwoodadventures7061]

With Duke. WHen you are holding the baby...Don't try to keep him away...Let him lay at your feet, or beside you on the couch, while you are holding baby...LEt him be a part of the baby too. He may surprise you abd be very protective of the baby. He may always want to be near it.

[@haleywhitten1947]

this! I love this tip!!!

[@PostpartumPrepWithHan]

Biggest piece of advice: tell yourself your due date is 2 weeks later. Most states allow you to go up to 42 weeks pregnant but then you have to get induced then. If you tell yourself your due date is at 42 weeks, any time the baby comes before then is a nice surprise! I had convinced myself that i was going to give birth around 38 weeks with my first. I was the first mama in my blood line on both sides of my family in 4 generations to go past 39 weeks, much less make it to my due date, much less go past my due date. I cried. A lot 😂 so with my second, i told myself my due date was my 42 week date and she came at 41wk + 6 days but i didn’t cry over going that late because i had already told myself that, that was “early”

[@MYB_004]

Absolutely. Most first time babies are usually past 40 week delivery. I understand Mama’s feeling of wanting to be over being pregnant , but just try to enjoy the last few weeks. It’s such a special time.

[@aliciachase5011]

I have 6 children. 4 biological and 2 adopted. I have 3 sweet babies in heaven also. ❤

[@MissSanderson]

My husband was born on the side of the road in Spartanburg SC on a snowy Christmas morning. My husband was my mother-in-law's 6th child. They loaded the kids (4 children, the child before my husband was still born) in the car and got stuck in the snow a few yards down from their house. His father walked back to the house with the kids to call an ambulance and when he got back my husband had been born. They wrapped my husband up in his dad's shirt and waited for the ambulance to come get to them. Congratulations on your sweet baby. I know you are going to be great parents! ......By the way my husband ended up being one of 8.

[@katherinebritt5672]

I was given one piece of advice when i had my first, and it was: listen to everyone's advice, then do what you feel in your heart is the right thing. I had 3 in less than 3 years, no twins, and i followed that advice with all of them. They are now 30,30&32, and they are so close and i am extremely close to each of them

[@crystalferguson9138]

Could not have said that better myself ❤

[@crystalferguson9138]

I couldn't agree more with this comment. Because I was told the same thing. Sleep while baby sleep. Take advice don't be afraid to ask for help when you need and it's okay to say that ýou need to take a 5 minute breaks when you're feeling a bit overwhelmed and that's ok it happens to the best of us ❤

[@karenkassens9198]

Trouble sleeping: eat more protein (eggs and meat) and veggies. It sounds like you eat a lot of carbs, and they turn into sugar in your body. Do you want your baby to develop with a diet of sugar?

[@lauram72080]

I was given the same advice. Just tell whoever is giving the advantage thank you I will take that into consideration but then do whatever you feel in your heart is right. Also take advantage of the nurses if you are doing a hospital birth (haven't watched yet so not sure hospital or home birth) I know you won't want to be away from your baby but get the rest while you can. Your baby will be perfect with the nurses may even get an extra bath.

[@amymcstowe7027]

So you have Irish twins.

[@fallout6000]

When baby comes home don’t try to be quiet around them, just keep noise the same as usual. So baby will be used to noise and not wake up to normal sounds in your home

[@loririchardson3547]

The best advice with kids I was ever given was to enjoy every moment. The good, the bad, and even the ugly. Always remember they will only be this age once and that most stages are phases so take a deep breath pray for guidance and remember this too shall pass.

[@beckyklepper315]

Your little baby bump is so sweet! I'm so happy for you guys.

[@carolwhisenhunt7504]

I love the radiance in you both. You will be great parents. Your baby will have the best set of grandparents on both sides. I love you both. I pray for healthy baby and safe delivery and speedy recovery for mom.

[@tonyagaines3511]

i love lucy episode of lucy having a baby, you should watch, its hilarious

[@susantaft6873]

When you are still - baby is active. When you are moving around - you are rocking them to sleep! You will SO miss the kicking once baby is born.

[@godsgirl1031]

Tiff you have the baby glow!! So happy for y'all!

[@honeyk4551]

Amen

[@MYB_004]

Tiffany is precious. Boy or Girl this baby is going to be beautiful. How could it not be ❤

[@jenn209]

When my son was born, when we brought him home, he brought treats from him to the dogs. They loved him from second one. 10 years later, he's still their favorite person in the universe.

[@CheapsKate77]

Fabulous idea!!!

[@rebalynn3117]

This was so fun! It would be adorable if Baby Bates was born on Lawson's birthday.

[@sherryward3122]

Read to your baby before its born, it makes them smarter,

[@fisherbunch]

My advice to you is don’t wake the baby up to feed bc they’ll let you know when they’re ready to eat. If you start, they’ll never sleep over night bc they’ll be up on schedule and that will go on until toddler age. I tried with my 1st and OMG it was horrible. My grandmother told me never wake a sleeping baby and with my other 2 they let me know. My boys listen to me and their wives were listening to everyone and they convinced them not to wake them up and they all thanked me for pushing it bc it’s already hard having to wake up all threw the night and breastfeeding. Congratulations and I’m so happy for y’all.

[@emilygraeve2211]

I agree with this! I did the same with my first. Followed my pediatricians advice to wake our baby every three hours, and it took forever to get her to sleep through the night. With our second and third, I followed my MIL’s advice who always told us to let them sleep and feed them when they wake themselves, as long as their on the right track with growth. My last two did so well with sleep right from the beginning. Congratulations to you both! Hope this is helpful.

[@Sabouma28]

that totally depends on the baby's birth weight.... if above 5 lbs there should be no issues, but below 5 lbs babies do need to be woken up to eat

[@crystalbahe3553]

I have been married for 35 years to my wonderful husband. We had a camper for weekend and vacation trips. We had a playpen in the camper. Whatever you enjoy you make it work. It was some of the best memories!

[@LindaKov1971]

Tiffany you look absolutely beautiful, you are glowing! When I was pregnant I always looked tired. You are doing amazing. You also in your podcast seemed so wise, you are going to be a great mom. Lawson coming from your wonderful family I have no doubt you’re going to be a great dad!

[@braceletsbykatrina1424]

Please pray for my upcoming hearing test because I might need surgery for ci number 2 soon

[@infamouszxnicky]

🙏

[@sandikittinger9242]

Really not related sorry

[@jacquelinefurterer1935]

What is ci?

[@kuttfam0191]

Time is the best thing you can ever give your little ones.

[@crownofsplendor2023]

I am 31 weeks now and my biggest struggle was Hyperemisis Gravidarum in 1 at tri & beginning of 2nd. I had it with my 3rd & lost 20 lbs, but with this one, it was a whole other level. It got down right scary cause we don’t have insurance and couldn’t afford to go get IV (not able to drink water for 4 months), but Jesus. He met me in the biggest most profound way in securing my hope in Him like I have never before. The most beautiful sunsets come after the rain, or most beautiful rainbows come after the storms.❤

[@marsihopkins1995]

Tiffany the baby bump is too cute

[@lesa1656]

You can clearly see that Dad and Mom Bates thoroughly enjoy their children and entire family❤ Good advice from Dad!

[@tammyjo4082]

I am so excited for you and Tiffany. You guys will be amazing parents! My first Grandchild is Due July 12. Very close pregnancies…. I am excited for both outcomes. This world will be a better place because you raised a nice human being just like you guys. 👶🏻🥰😇🙏🏼💚✌️

[@Aussietari]

I feel you are having a Little Bates Cow🩵Boy, But whether it is a Boy or Girl, a Healthy Baby is the most important outcome.😌 You are both absolutely Glowing, & We are All so Happy for you both.🥰

[@mommaA505]

I was thinking a boy and she called the baby as he a few times.

[@tsm1776]

Yet she referred to the baby as a she, when she was talking about how “she” started kicking very early.

[@jacky4u3]

It is a boy. They kept saying he and him in a video before they edited it.

[@dasamiller2730]

I don’t have my final guess yet but I am leaning towards baby bates cowboy

[@donnasmallwood9793]

​@mommaA505 and so did Lawson

[@mariamartens5482]

We have 7 children first 3 girls in then twin boys in another boy in a girl, I’m coming from a family of 11 children, I love big families, and I love your family so much, I’m so happy for you guys,may God bless you with good health and happiness!!! I love you 🥰 ❤

[@susanlassiter6494]

The best advice I ever got was from my mother, she said everyone is going to give you all kinds of advice, and the best thing you can do with that is take it in one ear mule it around and decide if it is something you want to consider, if not let it go out the other, try what you want and go from there.

[@anaychaker7344]

Precious ! 🤗🤍🤍🤗 So happy for y’all!! ♥️♥️ It does my heart good to see young married couples raising or planning to raise their child / children In The Lord !!!! 🙌🙌🙌 Matters Most of all! 💜 🤗🤍🤍🤍🤗

[@MM-sn1rx]

Tiffany has such a beautiful glow. So happy for you guys!!

[@suestephan3255]

You will be wonderfully loving, engaging parents. Tiffany you do have the baby glow. Keep trusting the Lord as you have been doing.

[@KokoKouture78]

SIDE NOTE: Tiffany is STUNNING❤ LIKE REAL TALK😭💕💕

[@heyMarillyn]

So fun hearing you two just naturally talk. You can tell how excited you are for your little cowBate.

[@salinasmith928]

Tiffanyyy pregnancy looks so good on you! Seriously! Congratulations you guys!

[@bethpittsiirjdjdb1028]

Tiffany cant believe you are at 20 weeks. Can't wait to see if its boy or girl Going boy on this one.

[@thinkforyourselfjohn3167]

That's so sweet those pictures are precious I love that half baked baby Bates. You look beautiful Tiffany. God Bless the three of 🙏💕😊

[@Power19501]

There is a I Love Lucy episode of Ricky getting Lucy to the hospital. Don’t mess that episode. We are so happy for you two.

[@jonorton303]

It is hilarious!!😂😂

[@RachaelNelson-df3qc]

⁰ Puppy P

[@shellastew]

@power19501 It is one of my favorites! "The time has come!"

[@jamiezucker9236]

- Tiff, you just do what you want/need. ❤ Sometimes there’s a lot of pressure put on you by family, friends or doctors. - I have 4 kids and I was induced with all 4. Some by choice, some for health reasons. I breastfed 2 kids, but not the other 2. I just had to do what worked for me & my family at the time.. and everyone’s healthy! I never let anyone pressure me into something I didn’t feel comfortable with. Ps- pregnancy insomnia was a killer for me every time 😭🥱

[@lyndamcdon]

Awesome advice.

[@jbhelpedmetalked9armstrong866]

Tiff you look amazing. I just love how sweet you both are. God Bless you ❤

[@infamouszxnicky]

Watching you both with not only sweet Kenna but all the kiddos, no doubt you’re both going to be the most incredible parents! God bless you all! 🙏

[@kaylaflamenco5146]

Lawson you sound like you're going to be a great dad, you also sound like very good husband!! And tiffany will be a wonderful mom as well, so excited to see your baby!! May God be with you as you prepare, and praying for a wonderful deliverary

[@pauladollens7067]

They told my daughter to keep the blanket they wipe the baby off & up with after baby born & bring it home for her dog before you bring baby home will help .It did the dog was very protective & loves her

[@cristinaspiller10]

God bless you both and baby Bates. You are going to be amazing parents. May the Lord lead you and guide every step all the way. Congratulations 🎉🎉🎉

[@KimBuffington-hf8gt]

You can see the loss of Baby Hope is still very raw for Tiffany. Rainbow baby Bates is on the way!!🙏🏻🌈♥️

[@judyhenson9970]

I think Tiff unintentionally said “she” in rambling about their baby! But I could be wrong! This baby will be so loved and is so wanted! Tiff and Lawson both will be outstanding parents! Congratulations 🎉🎁😇🌈💝

[@susiecox3594]

I thought I heard that as well....

[@lauraragsdale4494]

Yep I heard it too!

[@ATiredMom]

I thought so too but I went back and replayed it and I think it was actually 'so' and then it cut to another part so who knows.

[@KokoKouture78]

Some people say either gender so they’re not saying “it” and it can make the journey seem more real. However pregnancy brain can accidentally slip up😅😂😂

[@donnabutera2925]

Both of you are going to split your face. Smiles from ear to ear. So happy for you. You have many sister in laws. Ask them for advice concerning cribs, car seats, strollers, etc You all have such beautiful families. ❤

[@sandrahardison4918]

Tiffany you look amazing. Lawson you will be the sweetest, best dad. What a blessed little one to be born into your lives. 😊

[@dianaholt9566]

I am so excited for you guys . God is truly giving you a blessing ! A baby is a blessing from God ! I know that Tiff and Lawson will be great parents . I can’t wait to watch this part of their lives to unfold . Praying for a healthy pregnancy , baby, mama and delivery.

[@debralawler-nt9si]

Loss teaches you about your faith your love for each other and it teaches you about life...how precious it is.

[@amarisdavid2892]

To prep for the possibility of having two genders in one nursery, you can use neutral colours for the base (furniture, walls, etc.) but decorate with your colour of choice with things that can be easily changed out later (blankets, wall hangings, and such).

[@KarenDriscoll-Scrapbyscrap]

The cutest little baby bump EVER!!!!

[@jamayahgiles]

Tiffany you are GLOWING!! I pray you have a peaceful pregnancy

[@CassieDeJarnett]

Tiffany! Your bump is so precious! I also dealt with insomnia in pregnancy, mine was more so in the mornings - I would wake up at 3-5am and not be able to fall back to sleep. I remember hearing that you can still “rest” even if you’re not asleep so I would just lay in bed and pray, put in an earbud and listen to the Bible, just allow my body to rest even if my mind was awake.

[@belindamurano7066]

My friend had her baby in the doctor's office at her routine appointment!

[@belindasanders7072]

Tiffany, u r beautiful! Ur joy is so infectious. Baby bump looks so good on u. So excited 4 all the things to come. ❤ & hugs to u & Lawson. God bless

[@evelinasanchez9810]

Tiffany looks so cute pregnant. She definitely has that pregnancy glow. I’m so happy for you guys. I pray a healthy pregnancy and delivery. Blessings to you both. I can’t wait to hear what the gender is! 🙏😃

[@user-rx3mf2sy8b]

Loved the way you two are listening to each other you will be great parents Lawson start writing baby bates a lullaby❤

[@JLuvBug2]

Love you guys so much!! Tiffany is so beautiful and glowing. My mom was pregnant with one of my brothers. She kept going to her doctor saying she thought it was time and he kept saying not yet. By the time she was ready, she didn't make it to the birthing center she had planned to go to. Her mom and grandmother were with her and helped deliver my brother on the side of the highway.

[@Dunethegoldendude]

She said him a few times 😮

[@Holla1xyz]

Omg Tiffany’s showing😍😍😍. I’m so happy for you guys!!

[@barbhelle5481]

Praying and much love to you.

[@lisaroselli730]

So so happy for you both!

[@beth5863]

Lawson, so great to see you being so real and not acting all wound up

[@dwilliamston5]

YALL ARE SO PRECIOUS!

[@thestoryofanothersoul]

Aww this video is adorable! God bless baby Bates! 🙏🏻💗🙏🏻💗

[@Marshas_Journey]

This was a fun video ❤ and congratulations 🎉 and I bet it’s gonna be a BOY !! Looking forward to your reveal and name announcement

[@berrygeri]

So happy for you guys. Tiffany you are so beautiful & Lawson, you're going to be the best dad

[@totallifehacker1781]

The photo shoot is so adorable. Tiffany, you look beautiful.

[@Mudd_1969]

You are absolutely glowing tiff. Love the waves in your hair❤️

[@Momof2_91]

I have horrible insomnia this time, restless leg syndrome, not bad morning sickness. Just thankful for every stage. 🎉 So happy for you guys and glad everything is going well.

[@angelayork5718]

You all are going to be great parents

[@juliaanne451]

So happy for you two! ❤ God bless you and the little one!

[@maddywolff3534]

You two are so wise. Praying for you everyday!

[@legacycommunications]

Love her baby bump congrats you guys

[@michellemaybroda9832]

Taking the baby's blanket home for the dog to get used to and letting the dog smell the baby while we were holding him.

[@user-kd5me8lv4f]

Tiff, you are GLOWING & absolutely BEAUTIFUL! we are so excited for yall to expirence this blessing and successful continued pregnancy and birth /recovery ! Also praying for continued success for you health as well as baby Bates 🎉 yall are going to be the BEST parents! I'm just so overjoyed for you all after all the unfortunate heartbreak

[@kathyesquerra2085]

I swear Tiffany said she. When talking about how much the baby moves. I rewound several times, and listened again and again, and I swear she said she.

[@TiffJill]

I thought I heard “she” when Tiffany was talking about toys… I guess we’ll see soon! 😊

[@judipainter8645]

I totally heard it “she” during the kicking convo too! 👍🏻🤗💝

[@carriemummy]

Are you crazy? She said he several times lol

[@jillsightler2833]

I hear she also.

[@jillsightler2833]

Emotional is part of being a woman.

[@joannemancini5212]

God bless you both.

[@suefriesen1161]

I am so happy for both of you,with Gods help you will be great parents,Tiff you look great

[@lydm3398]

Dick Van Dyke, that one was hilarious Lawson I don't you doing this. But if it happens share your story with us. You are the fun one in your family but today I saw the serious ready side of you. Good luck and Blessings to both of you in your new fabulous journey.

[@paolabeatricelewis2689]

Love you guys so much!!!!

[@carlavision6143]

Lawson and Tiffany, just finished watching the replay of your video. Again, congratulations and looking forward to seeing what y'all are having! Love y'all and God Bless You!❤️ You're in my prayers.

[@sherrymacomber7772]

So happy for the both of you❤

[@user-uc9jj3yx9k]

Congratulations Tiff and Lawson

[@lizzy2574]

Congratulations. I love your little family.

[@janicemoore2954]

Yes, I was born on the back of a truck in Sunflower, Mississippi, in the mid-60s. Im so excited for you both.

[@jacquemccoy4511]

I am thrilled for you two♥️♥️. I love you both, and part of the fun of raising children, is learning as you go! I will keep up with your baby journey🌹

[@brookejackson2663]

Tiffany’s baby bump is so cute she is glowing I can’t wait to meet baby bates soon!❤😊

[@giovannaarnold]

We lost our first, then we had our rainbow baby girl, who is 31. May God walk with in health and blessings. 😊🕊

[@patriciamora2915]

Tiffany you look so good pregnant, your beautiful anyway.

[@mariatheodoropoulos6783]

Beautiful Video God Bless you both ❤🙏 I wish you both a healthy baby !

[@debralawler-nt9si]

Excited for you and your little one... congrats

[@conniewilliams996]

Congratulations! You are glowing.

[@dorothyhilsinger8282]

I am so happy for you two. Congratulations with rainbow baby Bates ❤❤❤. Yall are so Blessed❤❤❤. Praying for all 3 of you.❤❤❤

[@sarahkiker5711]

I had my miracles at 28 weeks and 23 weeks gestation and they are both doing great and adults

[@sarahkiker5711]

I can't tell you how thrilled I am for you both. I felt your pain with your recent loss and then boom, a new blessing. Look at loosing hope this way perhaps. God thought so much about having an incredible mix of you both that he brought baby Hope straight to Heaven to do incredible things there. He then realized the hurt in your hearts loosing such a sweet angel that he blessed you again as soon as he felt you were ready. God doesn't make mistakes. This is his perfect plan

[@unapologeticallyromel7096]

Congratulations again ❤ beautiful couple

[@jeansalsbury5098]

Praying for both of you and your precious baby🙏❤️

[@hallieschuler6781]

Half Bake Harvest cookbook & online website is my favorite!!

[@paulabeaman5586]

Prayers to you during this exciting adventure!!! You are both going to be the best loving parents ever!!!! ♥️♥️

[@marthashellman1973]

So excited for you guys! Thank you for sharing this journey with us 😊