Chit Chat GRWM | holidays, house hunting, missing NYC & more!

[@raquelcolon5785]

Don't ever allowed anyone to pressure you into having another child or asking about it. I had one baby, many years ago. I have never regretted that decision. I, too, had health issues, and although, I could have tried, I felt so incredibly happy with just having my daughter. Thank you for your vulnerability and being so honest. I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOUR NEXT JOURNEY OF PUSCHASING A HOUSE!!!! I am an HGTV addict. All blessings going your way for 2025!!!!!!

[@lilo638]

You’re awesome! We need more women supporting other women’s decision when it comes down to their bodies. The people who have gave me more flag about being one and done have been fellow mothers especially within my in law circle. It’s rude and it’s out of line to even ask the question of “when will you have another”. I’m super fulfilled having one, and I knew even before having this one that it would only be one for me due to many reasons which are none of anybody else’s business. A child needs a healthy and happy mother and father more than it needs a sibling. I can tell that Theo is super well raised with amazing manners and spirit. Much against the stereotype of single children.

[@raquelcolon5785]

@@lilo638 isn't that terrible, women judging other women on their decision to have babies or a family for that matter. My daughter is a well adjusted young women and has never felt that she needed a sibling. I have many friends who choose not to have children at all and they are happy amazing human beings. I have a beautiful career, my daughter always tells me, how impressed she is by watching me handle, motherhood, a marriage and my career. Truth be told, I am glad that I only had one child because my career was important to me too. We all need to respect whatever women choose to do. My sister had 4 children, she is an awesome work from home mom, and she is happy. I say be happy for all women and the freedom to have the life you want!!!

[@smileykylestv]

as an only child, i don't resent my parents at all for their choice, either. it was the choice that would make them the happiest and healthiest, which in return, makes me happy, too! i love them for sticking to what would be best for them, and ultimately for our family.

[@mattiesmind]

I so appreciate your vulnerability and openness when talking about your health journey and motherhood. I've experienced medical trauma myself and in many ways it has really altered what I perceived motherhood to look like for me and it's nice to have some of those concerns acknowledged and validated by someone I've looked up to throughout my 20's. Thank you, Tess

[@meagankulchyski7538]

I'm a one and done mama and I honestly love my triangle family. Don't ever feel like you're expected to have more.

[@tigergamer8035]

not many talk about the real struggles of pregnancy, but the book First-Time Blossoms by Emily Harper does, it helped me manage the journey with more peace

[@A_4814]

ITS BEEN TEN YEARS?! 😭 omg i’ve been following you since the vlog of when your dad was driving with you to the city. I did not realize that wow

[@amanifields464]

Same!!!!!

[@kind717]

So much tess recently!!! What did I do to deserve thisssss!!!! I LOVE ITTT! Thank youuuu

[@jenniferl8967]

I feel you on being pressured to have more kids. My daughter just turned 3 and I get asked all the time when baby #2 is coming... I hope you guys get the answers you need and just continue to enjoy the beautiful child you have ☺️

[@mlstoneking13]

Tess, I have always loved how open and transparent you’ve been with your followers. It took a lot of courage to share your cancer journey and I’m glad to hear people have been respectful in terms of not asking about baby #2! Sending you good vibes in whichever direction that journey takes you! 💕

[@meganboucher6591]

I would a new york christmas season itinerary! Everything you posted has inspired me to visit during Christmas time.

[@DuchessOfYoBusiness]

I'm loving this active era!

[@saramonteiro7297]

You're such a beautiful person, inside and out. One of my favorite content creators/influencer for more than 10 years now!! ☺️🥰 Love when you post a new video!

[@ndiai]

I’ll always love seeing nyc travel vids when you guys visit!!! It’s lovely seeing the city from your perspective ❤

[@ndiai]

Queen Tess 👑✨ love you doll

[@llibrinha1627]

Hi Tess, I missed your GRWM videos. I've been watching you since you were in college. I'm looking forward to your house-hunting videos. Happy New Year! 🥳

[@pinkva23]

I’m 36 and I’ve only had one child, a daughter. I had pretty bad health issues and I stuck with 1 kid so I can be the healthiest and most present mom to my daughter I can be. I don’t regret the decision AT ALL. She is one amazing kid. I think it’s because I have the capacity to be the best mom I can!

[@daisysuarez6592]

Love you so much Tess! I can’t wait for this new chapter and hope you bring us along! 🥹

[@xoxCarolxox]

Hoping you guys get a house you love! You will probably get out bid and even when you're mentally prepared it cam still suck. We finally got ours at the start of 2024! Wishing you guys the best of luck!

[@littlemaniacinmyhead]

I loved your video ❤ I have been here for years! Literally since I discoverd youtube and you have always been my favourite to watch ❤ love you, Tess, so excited for you and Pat 😊

[@annak4395]

So excited you are posting again!!

[@lexamarie8483]

My ultimate comfort creator, thank u for the holiday content !!!

[@jessicabarbella9089]

Hi Tess! Would you be able to do an apartment tour? and also a DIML type vlog? Would love to see what your daily life is like now

[@DDee-oi6kn]

Theo is such a cutie and so funny! You have a lovely family.

[@SashikonnVlogs]

I would love to see a glimpse of the house hunting process! I purchased a home in the cities a few years ago and there are so many cool and charming houses in this area!! 😊🏡

[@sarahhinderman5543]

Definitely recommend the Parade of Homes and Artisan Home Tour to help with house hunting in Minnesota!! You can tour a bunch of homes to find your style, good neighborhoods, custom builders, designers, etc.

[@idenisseventura5054]

You look so pretty❤ your hair is gorgeous. Can you do a hair tutorial ?

[@nicoletteharrison]

Agreed! We need a hair tutorial

[@annie22901]

I am sure you know this but my family and I went to NYC the weekend of January 3rd, it’s the best time to go, all the Christmas decor is still up, and it’s way less crowds, it was the best decision ever. We had the best time ❤

[@theimpossiblegirl8505]

I look forward to New Year q&a get ready with me's every year🥹🫶🏼

[@krystalreyes6499]

Your makeup is always flawless!! Could you give us a list of your fave products pretty please??

[@Bananapudding248]

Absolutely love a get ready with me! So fun to have a sit down chit chat with you. Please do a hair tutorial on this look. Hope you had a lovely holiday! ❤

[@Alexa-cr1vy]

Always happy for you Tess! ❤

[@jeanetteoxo]

Love how your makeup turned out! ❤ happy new year!

[@jazminsapienza5123]

As much as you and Patrick could make 200 gorgeous babies, your mental, physical and relationship health is the most important.

[@mavelinnunez9221]

Happy New Year hope u n the fam had an amazing one. Wishing u many blessings this new year n for an even better one. Love u.😘🙂

[@Grace_Evans_EG]

You are so brave and beautiful, thank you so much ❤️

[@gaiac1979]

Take care of yourself tess. Health can be an unknown. Im an only child and i have a great relationship with my parents, so see what makes sense for your journey

[@sujaymondal8122]

i wish i had the book First-Time Blossoms by Emily Harper when i was pregnant, it gave me the confidence and calm i needed for my journey

[@BaD_BoY_ShaShi]

the tips in the book First-Time Blossoms by Emily Harper are exactly what first-time moms need, itebook helped me feel so much more prepared.

[@Laura_toggsgirls]

Don’t let others pressure you to make a decision to make them happy without you ever knowing

[@BettyJones-s1w]

My kid is 20 years old but I was a teen mom so it really annoys me when people assume I'm done just because I haven't had another in 20 years. I'm still very much in child bearing age. There are people who are starting their families older than myself. People can be really intrusive when it comes to additional kids and it's annoying when they make their assumptions too. I'm glad you haven't experienced much of that though.

[@DanielaRojas-e8e]

Tess, could you please do a tutorial on how you put your top eyeliner on? Love your content!!

[@debrafirestone861]

I would love to stay at the Plaza I can just imagine how expensive it is

[@aleliarellano4835]

Have you been to Chicago in the holidays? I feel like you’d like it if you like New York during Christmas time.

[@edwardleecaliforniausa]

Hi Tess how are you happy new year to you and I hope that 2025 brings you a love and happiness and I enjoy your channel and you are amazing

[@marccolomayt82094]

Enjoying this!!❤❤❤

[@andreasummers1955]

I live in NY but in the suburbs. I grew up in Queens. The city is not what it used to be. The crime rate is going up, and everything is expensive. Can’t wait to see your house!

[@ndiai]

Can you share which retinol you use? If you use one

[@katygoodman4960]

What color is the saie blush you used?

[@mikalafor01]

Do you have an Abercrombie code? 😊

[@pankajmandal7201]

reading the book First-Time Blossoms by Emily Harper completely changed how i approached my pregnancy. this ebook gave me the clarity i was looking for.

[@freefirenoormdgamer]

if more first-time moms read the book First-Time Blossoms by Emily Harper, pregnancy would feel a lot less overwhelming

[@cansutahtali]

❤❤

[@debrafirestone861]

The crime in New York is bad I would never go on the subway there ever the crime in the subways is totally out of hand The only way I would ever live there is if I could live in the best places of Manhattan otherwise no you need to be rich to have a decent life

[@AbbyMcGuire23]

My friends husband is a cop there, the literal horror stories I hear every single day are horrifying 😣

[@debrafirestone861]

@ I’ll bet

[@JacquieDolly]

I live in queens which is definitely more suburban and rarely take trains so NY is fine for me-definitely have been city/subway skeptical lately though … even growing up around here it’s definitely changing.

[@AbbyMcGuire23]

@@JacquieDolly it’s so sad 😞 Her husband actually works a lot specifically in the subways, and let me put it this way- he’s completely 100% immune to seeing dead bodies. Daily murders(legitimately every day), daily robberies at gunpoint/knife, overdosings, etc. It’s so awful. He told his whole family they’re NEVER allowed to take the subway. I wish the bad eggs didn’t ruin it for everyone else. Because of course there’s SO much good too. 💔

[@alucero247]

How did you lose weight after having a baby?

[@gilidominitz1842]

Always elegant 🩷 stay true to you the rest will follow