6 MONTHS AS FIRST TIME PARENTS: Struggles & Joys of Newborn to 6-Month-Old Baby as a Couple 

Thank you so much for watching.😊 For those who might comment trying to help before getting through the whole video (understandably - it’s long!), he’s no longer got digestive issues or constipation; three different doctors have said he’s healthy, happy and growing and advised us to continue as we are with the breastfeeding; he’s now eating solids three times a day, taking naps well and going to sleep at night at a regular time… so for now we’re not too worried. But thank you, as always, for your concern.😊🙏🏼

You are perfectly right to keep your baby off camera. There's too much nastiness in the world. It must be his choice.

Kylie, I'm a bit flummoxed by all the commenters disparaging you and giving you [unsolicited] advice. Please do not get discouraged. Parenting is difficult; every baby/child is different. Only you know what's best for your family and what is or isn't working for you, Guido, and Gianfranco. Ironically, your experience---Gianfranco's stomach issues, the lack of sleep, the exclusive/exhaustive breast-feeding, the husband who needs more sleep than you do to stay pleasant, etc.----completely reflects my experience with my first child. Somehow we mothers pick ourselves up and muddle through each day, our only goal to help our babies thrive. In fact, just like the trials of pregnancy and child-birth, the sleep-deprivation, the relationship spats, the poop explosions all become distant memories and some of us start the crazy but beautiful cycle all over again (in my case, that meant 3 children under the age of 5) LOL. You and Guido are doing a marvelous job navigating these uncharted waters. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise. There will be mistakes and there will be victories. My three are now 23, 21, and 18 . . . some still have sleep issues, some still have stomach/digestive issues, but they are wonderful people and brilliant scholars and I am one very blessed mother . . . as are you! Carry on with confidence!!

I love this honest and vulnerable conversation between two partners about very sensitive and personal issues. It’s most refreshing and actually inspiring to see and hear. You two are brave to do this and setting a great example, showing that it is hard but possible to respectfully (dis)agree, learn, evolve as a person/oartner and resolve conflict, even though it takes a lot of time, patience and effort from both sides. Well done you two! 👏👏👏

First time parents grow together. Each pregnancy and each child is different. Stay strong, parenthood is not for the weak.❤

WHY WHY WHY. Every two hours, of course he's constipated, of course you can't sleep. Please say why you think he has to eat every two hours. Use a pacifier. He just wants to suck. I hate plastic too, but there are silicone pacifiers. Feeding is 4-6 hours at this age. Yes, I did have a baby, and everyone slept all the time since the first night. We had to take her to the doctor to see why she slept 20 hours a day. Now she's a tall genius teenager.

Kylie, my heart goes out to you. My son was released from NICU after 10 days from a very traumatic birth experience, including an emergency C-section. I found myself sleep deprived because this infant that had so captured my heart was killing me with his feeding schedule of eating every 2 hours. There was a day when I heard him screaming and I couldn't go on. I knew he was safe in his crib; I turned on the shower and got under the running water so I couldn't hear him screaming. While I was showering, he cried himself to sleep. At this point, I moved his crib outside my room and stared letting him cry for a while before going in to check on him. Eventually, he learned to sleep for longer periods of time. Because of his birth experience his needs were different and greater than a more typical birth. I just want to end by encouraging you to listen to your heart regarding your sweet boy's needs. My lovely son is now nearly 34 and sleep has never been important to him. When he was little, he would stand up in his crib after a nap and call out to me, "I'm all done sleeping now." My love to you and your dear family.

Obviously you’re a first time mother and your position is understandable. However the baby needs space in terms of his digestive system to digest- every 2 hours day and night leads to constipation- which in turns leads to crying. He could be developing a type of diverticulitis even when all his taking is your own milk. Give yourself a break and start a rhythm of 3 hours to reach four. Your mother is right- this practice is not sustainable. As strong as you are- you’re aging faster than him. Try to pump one and feed the next. Then you give your husband a chance to give you a break. You’ll need it to have the strength to raise a child, especially a boy for the next 18 years. Even if at some point you need to be available for a second child, you don’t want to repeat this again. At 6 months children need fruit juice, made by boiling apples, cinnamon sticks, etc. next step clear broth, then mashed/purée veggies, fruit- etc Every one is trying to help you. You’re holding on to some thing that’s not working for any three of you. This should be a joyful time for all of you. Not only space to digest, but dream, wake up, discover, etc. your own anxiety is passed on to him through space and milk. His brain and nervous system needs more than that. Unfortunately, you had an awful experience at the hospital and he was initially fed with antibiotics in your system. Listen to your mother and sister . We ALL care for you and the welfare of your family 💕🌸🌻🍀

If I could give you an endless amount of thumbs up, I would. I was engaged to an Italian man, whom I loved very much, and our arguments were usually cultural. I look back and wonder why we argued at all. I love Italians and the way they are, even with all their quirks. I'm so glad that you and Guido are on the same page as far as how to work out situations. You're not alone, Kylie, he is learning and he loves you. I'm 71 and you have been such an inspiration and a guide to me on how it is to be a self-confident, independent, creative and interesting woman. Thank you for what you have shown me.

Kylie, now that he’s more than six months old, you can start giving some solid foods, that might help him sleep longer. Knowing you, you’ll probably make your own baby foods, locally or home grown vegetables and fruits. It’s a lot of fun to see a baby start to eat their first foods, a whole new experience.

Being consciously available parents is the hardest job and underappreciated job in the world. You both are doing wonderful.

46:58 your mother raised two wonderful women. Stop reading expert advice. Hear your mother and take her advice. She will always have you and your family’s best interests uppermost in her heart. She loves you listen to her sweet girl.

The most beautiful, sleep deprived Mother that I've ever seen. Just stunning! Wishing you some restorative naps very soon!

I remember the sleep deprivation with my first baby- it was torture, and my marriage almost didn’t survive! When she was 13 months old we found out we were pregnant again and the first thing I thought was, “oh no, I can’t go back to that sleep deprivation!” But my second baby was just so much easier. She ate better, she slept better. My husband and I were more experienced and able to deal better than the first time around. I will say that we did sleep train my first at 9 months and it was life changing. I believe it’s good for the baby because they learn to self-sooth. They learn to fall asleep on their own, and put themselves back to sleep in the night. I think that’s a gift to them- their first opportunity to have some independence.

Happy first Mother’s Day !! You are doing a great job 💕

Dear Kylie..is there a special reason why you are still feeding him every two hours ? Couldn t that be bad for his digestive system ? I ve been wondering ...but of course you will have already asked this to your pedriatician.... you re a great, brave, very dedicated❤ and loving mum

I was talking to one of my clients today her daughter's little girl is 6 months old also it's been a huge life changing experience for her daughter and husband. I commend and admire you both for being so transparent and truthful about your experience lol. Babies are a gift from God no doubt you two are amazing parents ❤❤ Happy Mother's Day Kylie ! 🌷

Happy Mother's Day Kylie, just remember Motherhood does get easier as he grows up and understands. Just wait until he asks you questions, it's so precious and so much fun.

This is a public therapy session but sounds like you both need some private ones. New baby, new marriage, too high expectations of yourself to be perfect parents, ans exhausted parents are not a good combination. Learn from what works and build on that, focus on positive and build more of that.

Trust your gut and your instinct mama, you’ve got this! 👍🏻I learned to forget everyone’s advice and just do what feels right to me. My gut is always right. My son is now 16 months old. He also breastfed every 2 hours till past 6 months. He was chubby and I had enough milk supply for 3 babies 😂 he still has a big appetite. So don’t worry about it. For sleeping, he started sleeping through some nights at 12 months, but he still doesn’t do it every night. Nothing is wrong. Exhausted mom here too but finally starting to feel like myself! Hang in there and trust your gut on EVERYTHING ❤ Happy Mother’s Day 💐

My grandchildren are 10 and 7 and their parents have been very intentional about keeping them off of social media. Initially as an Oma I wished I could share images of them, but now I’m very grateful that they’ve been preserved from that world. They are not at all influenced or informed by social media and I hope they can continue to do so as long as possible. All the beautiful moments still happen and they live in our memories and my journal and that is lovely.

I personally loved hearing Guido speak about his respect for the importance of mothering, caregivers, and teachers. He also acknowledged that he was brought up in a chauvinistic environment which can definitely have an impact on the perceived roles of parenting. To be aware and conscious of this definitely a positive! Kudos for that Guido! I also love that he sits down with you for these discussions. He must be loving everything about what has been happening because he is happy to have another child! You two are such a great couple and are doing all the best for your beautiful baby boy! Love all of your videos and thank you for sharing such personal parts of your life experience with us!

Happy Mother’s Day Kylie! Marriage by itself takes work and when you throw a baby into the mix things can get even more challenging. You and Guido seemingly understand how to work through conflict and finding solutions to situations, although it can be difficult. As long as you approach your arguments with love and respect for each other than all will work itself out. Really great insight into your thoughts on parenting and marriage! ❤

Happy Mother's Day Kylie. I'm sending you love and encouragement on those days you feel alone. Remember, your higher self is always with you to guide always in the right direction. You are a strong, beautiful and capable couple that have taken on many challenges. I send you nothing but love and blessings.

Wonderful conversation Kylie and Guido. As a mother of 4, I can tell you the first born rocked my world! Then I relaxed and realized God would and did give me the wisdom I needed to take care of my babies. I began to trust the instincts that were inside. You and Guido are amazing. GianFranco is blessed.

In our first year, we thought we had to agree on everything! Every situation was a challenge to our relationship. After a year or so, we realized it was okay to have differences of thought. It's okay. We dont need to address every little thing. If feelings were hurt, we did address that, but every thing wasnt an issue. ❤

It's night and day for a mother with a young baby to not have to work (for all the livelihood), to have the support of a partner AND family....there is NOTHING like that luxury.

Happy Mother’s Day Kylie. I work as a nanny . My boss hired a night nurse to feed the baby at night. It was very helpful and the baby was sleeping through the night after about 6 weeks. but, even if you could have one for two weeks & let the baby try some formula , it would help you get some sleep. PLEASE makes some changes to get sleep , I’m worried about you.

As the mum of two young adults I approached this video without enthusiasm but decided to watch it anyway as I always love your work. How wrong I was! In my opinion this video is a masterpiece on how to work in a relationship not just as new parents but as a couple no matter age. Thank you Kylie and Guido for your sincerity, honesty and generosity. Blessings for your beautiful family and thanks for your work.

Happy Mother’s Day, Kylie! The first 3 years are very taxing on the parents…..Such a short period of time💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻 you guys can do it!!! Take it one day at a time. Remember your child has joined your lives and not the other way around. You both obviously love each other; you will get through this challenging part of your lives and 3-5 years it will all be forgotten. Becoming parents requires so much sacrifice but it’s so rewarding.

Wishing you a more peaceful 6 months with more sleep. Thank you for this truthful conversation ❤❤❤You both are wonderful parents and you will get through it. Hopefully your son’s digestive issues resolves soon. Don’t apologize for not posting a vlog. Your family and your health always,always come first. We’ll be here awaiting your next vlog whenever it appears. Beautiful filming as usual. Thanks for sharing a part of your beautiful life 😍😘

Have you guys looked into tongue tie? After your last video I was reflecting on your difficulty with breastfeeding and colic and I happened to talk to a friend the same week who was describing similar issues as you shared. She said that releasing a tongue tie in her infant really helped with the constant nursing because he wasn't nursing efficiently and also took in a lot of air nursing.

The book "Save Our Sleep" worked miraculously for my daughter n child. I thought it was ridiculous but the reality was incredible. Xx

All the first-time parent concerns certainly have been amplified by the little one's digestive issues. I hope those issues are resolved soon or lessen so you can find some restorative sleep. My first year of motherhood was difficult, but we both got through it and she just treated me to Mother's Day lunch today! Love her so much. (Even though I am still catching up on sleep 29 years later...LOL). And yes...continue to protect your son's privacy. Good work.

Thank you for protecting your child's life privacy .

Good on you preparing his food yourself and pureeing it - you won’t regret this extra effort and clearly it’s bringing you a lot of joy!

My mom told us if your child is wanting to be breast fed every two hours, it’s possible he needs supplant with formula. It really works!!!

I have followed you for so many years .....and watched you grow into this beautiful mature mother!!.. Before you got married ..you were just this young woman finding herself ...there were tines I watched uou fior 10 minutes and then switched to another channel...but now..I watch all ur episodes to the end.. and love them all...!!!. Just showing u holding ur baby and not revealing his face.. is enough for ur viewers.. to see...let him experience the innocents of life with his parents ... Keep up the great work and congratulations to ur new life...Bravo👏👏

I'd try to stretch his breastfeeding out 5 miutes at a time until he's feeding every 3 hours. Or maybe adding an some porrige at his midnight feeding when you start stretching his night time feedings. ❤ Also, moment-by-moment, day-by-day training is how parenting is defined. It's much work and committment to the task and privilege.. The Lord has blessed you with this child and coming siblings, and He tells you in His good qnd perfect ×ord how to love and train him to go out into the world as the person who will glorify God with his life. He's given us His wisdom to do that, and the reminder to pray for wisdom as you go through the day and He will be happy to give it. (James 1;4) You and Guido havent been married long. I'm sure it's hard to go from 2 to 3, with the demands an infant requires, especially with his tummy issues. Also, your birth story is horrific! You almost died! Guido had to be scared half to death! PTSD comes to mind?. And you have been able to see a problem and solve it. No2, here is a person, a little human who has a mind of his own, a personality and body of his own. A totally unique way to view and handle everything. Guido, as his dad, has the same issue. Here is a person to consider, not just a situation or circumstance to solve. So, you and Guido are in the same boat, so row together. And give one another more attention, without expectation than usual. Each of you need it now, as you could easily stop your course before baby, but now baby has to come first. You have to share one another with JEAN Franco. It's difficult, ask God to show you how the other person is seeing the situation. It helps! 🥰🙏🏻🙏🏻😇 Btw, some men are louder than others...the tone can still sound sweet and safe to a baby's ear if you are delivering it with that attitude. And a soft voice can give the fear beyond measure if it comes from a cruel, angry heart. ❤❤

I really appreciate how principled you are about what you share, particularly Gianfranco’s face. Nothing belongs to us, it is your real life, we just observe and enjoy from time to time.

You are taking sooooo much Kylie , please prioritize yourself

Parenting is very difficult. Kylie I can feel your exhaustion but at the same time I hear that you do not want to pump and you are not willing to hand the responsibility to get up and feed in the middle of the night to help you. No one is good at it but you learn and adjust. I hope you can learn to share the responsibility. It easier when you can trust your partner to share the burden. You are both going through a very stressful time not only learning to parent but going through the renovation as well. Both of you are handling more then you used to. And can see that Guido wants to do the best he knows how to give you both the best he can and you are are doing the best you can. I pray you both endure and see the beauty of your lives and the blessings. Happy Mother’s Day!! ❤

It is not the flame of desire that bonds are built with. It is the golden threads of minute by minute dealing with daily concerns that build a strong bond.

As a retired counselor I have 2 suggestions that may help with some of the topics u have discussed. One is when a couple is trying to sort things out communicating hurt, anxiety, or frustration, the other partner can try asking that person " what do u need"? The other can then just say i just need to vent or just validation or just verbal support or i need more help around the house, etc. I think that phrase " what do you need ? " can be a life saver. And you are right about women in general there is an inclination they have in to vent and just want support and/ or validation versus a person to come fix the matter. I counseled women for over 20 years. Also regarding where to find studies i will leave you a link to a place where counselors go to look them up; however, they tend to have alot of scientific terms and may be bit difficult to understand, but anyway, i suggest you go to the end and read the part titled "discussion" which i think is better than the summary they have on the first page. Should u be very interested in one that u cannot understand feel free to send me the link to it directly and i might be able to help. Let me refresh my memory with the link to these studies and get it to u.

The best piece of advise I can give you is that our children grow up in spite of us! You are an obvious conscientious mother who loves and wants the best for her son. Try to remember that the love your child feels from your actions and words will be more lasting than any mistakes made along the way. He is so very lucky to have parents who love him. Enjoy the journey because it will be over faster then you think!

39:18 you nailed it in this conversation about the whimsical, beautiful, protected, innocent childhood naturally gives an individual tenacity and a stronger ability to adapt to the challenges of grown up life. I had quite the opposite childhood with lots of danger, instability, chaos, and had to “grow up” way too early and I think it’s directly affected my ability to recover and rebound after difficult circumstances that come up as an adult. In fact a lot of the problems I face now trigger those feelings from my childhood so it’s very layered. I’m grateful for the elasticity of the human brain and the ability to make new connections and rewire it by intentional work but it is so my hope to give my children as best as I can the secure, safe, free childhood so they don’t have to do the painstaking work that I have to do.

Thank you for an honest and wholesome conversation about life and it's joys and challenges. It made me feel better that people who are being real, have problems and they have ups and downs and they fight and then work through it and that wisdom is what creates wholesome and sustainable results, building a life you love ❤

Guido is such a dedicated father. You can see how much he loves his son. He has to handle the home renovations, work & family responsibilities. 👏👏👏👏👏👏 Happy Mother’s Day 🫶

You both are such sweet parents and lovely people. It's nice to see you both relaxing in your beautiful room. You both have worked so hard to create a good life for yourselves. You are blessed.

I'm sure that you have pressure on your to create content and keep feeding the RU-vid algo, as this is an important part of your business. And while I personally love everything you put out and love the small glimpses into your life, I'm thinking talking about this online is likely not going to go well in the long term. I'm so happy to see that people are mostly positive and supportive on here but I do hope that you do not read these comments as there is such a mix of opinions and suggestions that it must be confusing and overwhelming. Yes, it is wonderful when Creators we love share their ups and downs, but this much exposure to other's opinions is not something human beings are built for -- its abnormal to have so many strangers know and comments on the most intimate parts of your life-- and the stress you are feeling is evident in all of your content. Maybe take this offline, and ask that people respectfully let you live your life and work through motherhood in privacy. There is no shortage of New Mom content online. People that share the good and the bad. If your viewers want that sort of content they can just find another channel for the particular aspect. You don't owe us that kind of access. You don't have to be one of them if it doesn't add to your life. And I can't imagine that having the internet opine endlessly on your mothering and your relationship is a positive or joyful experience -- no matter what the comments may be. The internet is typically a hell hole....maybe shut the door on it for this part of your life. I, for one, would be happy with just recipe videos or just seeing the house renos and the changing seasons of your beautiful homeland. Protect yourself. Protect your relationship .Protect your baby. Protect your motherhood. The world is not yet mature enough or kind enough to give all of us random strangers this kind of access. No matter how many comments or views it generates.

Both of you are doing great. The baby will be fine and this rough time for you three will end. Keep your heads up and take deep breaths.

Yes, the key is stay in the present moment to truly enjoy that moment. Don’t worry about tomorrow or be overwhelmed about what happened yesterday. Learn to let things go, especially an issue that is not really important. ❤

You guys are too freaking cute!!! ❤ Happy Mother’s Day Kylie. Ps, you guys had remodeling going on when you were pregnant too. So that put extra pressure on you guys. Plus Covid You guys have gone through a lot in such a short period. Love your honestly! ❤ Guido really explains his side, I love it. It’s nice having someone who communicates, you’re a lucky gal Kylie. Although I’m sure you learned how to get people to talk because your parents are so awesome! ❤

Girl, I don’t care what the “professionals’ say. Put a good couple tablespoons of rice cereal in a warm bottle of your milk.. shake it up good and that baby will sleep..

Hello Kylie and Guido. I've been watching your (Kylie's)videos for several years and I really enjoyed every one of them including learning Italian language because we are going on a summer holiday in Sicilia this July and I hope to speak in Italian there. As a mum of two young adults with this video you brought back my memories when they were babies and my husband and I have the same worry to be able to do our works and to be good parents. I can tell watching you and Guido as a couple and parents everything will be okay. Time really flies, children grow up really fast so enjoy as much as you can. And as a teacher in a Primary school big thanks to Guido for understanding teacher's job...noble but at the same time very difficult and responsible. Greetings from Macedonia 🥰

Thanks for sharing. I was a new first time mom at 29. I understand and appreciate your instincts in preserving your son’s autonomy and privacy. In addition, RU-vid is a relatively new world and it’s vital to protect your child and family now and in the future. Your intention to do all you instinctively know is best for your family while understanding there are so many ways of approaching child rearing depending on individual situations is great. It’s obvious your relationship as a couple is healthy. You are spot on in your assessment of the differences and changes in each partner’s understanding in this first time parenting gig! Your parenting is phenomenal. Maturity gained by living a thoughtful life is informing your parenting choices. You are telling what is real! I think so often of how we parented our children who are now 36, 34, and 25 as we watch their relationships with and total love and adoration for our first grandchild in their roles as parent and aunts. We would change some things if we knew and understood the knowledge of our 7th decade back in our 30s and 40s for sure. Our children are amazing adults so thankfully we must have done OK. You are exemplary parents. Hang in there! You will sleep someday, I promise!

If it's any consolation, Kylie, my nephew screamed bloody murder for the vast majority of his first year of life. After that, he became the most easy-going, calm child you could imagine. And he's super-intelligent. Hope this is the case for you!

mmm... I suggest you take this marriage stuff offline.. just a thought. I see a LOT of tension here. When you are both expressing difficult things.. you both look down. And not look into to each other's eyes. Privacy is key to intimacy -- this is pretty intense. it is stressful to live your life online. You don't have to. I watch for home tips and gardening..... recipes.. It's OK to to take a break from posting... people will come back when you are ready and not exhausted. You are so tired- here is a cyber hug. come back later when you have energy... don't worry about the income from your channel. Take care of yourself first.!

Kylie, I feel for parents that cannot get the rest they deserve with their tiny babies, but I was so lucky with my three daughters, born 18, and 19, months between them as they were brilliant sleepers, only the first couple of weeks did they wake up for their feeds and then settled for the night, I was so lucky, hope your baby settles soon.

Thank you for sharing. I can see how difficult it is. You are two mature people who are dealing with a difficult situation. The gift of a baby brings all Vulnerability to the surface. Hang in there! Thanks for being honest. ❤

Kylie you are doing a great job. Know that the lack of sleep is causing reversible neurological damage and cut yourself some slack in your day to day. Lack of sleep shrinks the neurons so they don’t connect like they used to. This can cause depressive symptoms BUT With eventual SLEEP these will come back. Be patient and kind to yourself. This too shall pass!

You brought back a memory. When I was ‘round-the-clock breastfeeding, I remember having company and I was mid-sentence and I found myself with my chin on my chest. I had fallen asleep without finishing my thought! I hope in all that you are doing you won’t miss being intentional in your private filming of your beautiful son. They grow and change so quickly!

What a beautiful, open, honest conversation. It would have been fun to be in the room and be a part of the conversation. About the children and tantrums now days I can speak from my perspective. I was a nanny before I was a mother of two and I have studied and noticed a difference from generation to generation. Children are experiencing an inability to handle every day life for many reasons. Packed schedules (even preschoolers are on sports teams now, language classes, etc.) with less down-time for reflection, play, and rest. Chemicals in the food (many children are experiencing anger and even rage from red food dye which is surprisingly in a lot of processed food). And screen time has the brain processing many hours in the day instead of a brain in a state of contemplation, rest, and creativity. The pressures at school are intense for this generation at least in the USA. My kids told me many stories about what their peers were going through. If parents are in the same states as these they have less capacity to nurture the children through their experience and help them navigate what they are going through. Which keeps the child in a state of anxiety since no one is calm, grounded, and nourished (mind, body, and soul). The levels of anxiety are much more pronounced than before. There are many things that are contributing to what appears to be "spoiled" children. You never know what's going on inside. Thank you for a candid insight into your journey. xoxo

Guido: "Let's DO another child." Oh dear, I couldn't stop laughing for a long time! Oh, what a job! Fabulous daddy! You two are so delightful! Happy happy Mothers Day Kylie. ❤❤❤

Kylie and Guido, I think you have a very healthy relationship and are doing so well working through difficulties. You are wonderful together. I'm so glad on your behalf that as Gianfranco is growing things are becoming easier and you are more able to enjoy your lovely family. Kylie, I pray healing in your body, mind and spirit in every way from sleep deprivation! God bless you all!

Happy Mother’s Day I’ve been craving a new video all weekend and here it is! 😊

Thank you so much for your honesty. I just love the two of you as a couple and I think I see where you are both "coming from" when you try to explain. I'm trying to learn to take responsibility for everything in my life and that includes not being able to change others, only myself or my way... I think you are right Kylie when you say "it's about communication" but I also think there is a big difference in how we communicate and what we get out of it. A key word for me would be: Expectations alignment ... So if you need to talk about how you feel without any other response than a listening ear - you say it beforehand. You "set the scene"... That way you have already done your best to take down any "guards". So before the weekend, a talk or whatever, you might "set the scene" by making your wishes clear, asking for your partner's and trying to fit it all in. I think especially a lot of women has a tendency to expect the man to figure out things themselves that they aren't necessarily capable of. Just like some women who are not into sports, motors or whatever can have a difficult time figuring out what is going on there. I hope you see my point ... It doesn't have to be man vs woman... It's just the fact that we are all so different which complicate expecting something from someone. It makes it a bit easier if we align our expectations and accept they might look very different. That way we might actually be able to learn together instead of trying to change or misunderstand each other. But that's just my perspective - there is no right or wrong ... only a feeling of it for each of us.

Thanks for your honesty......you are wonderful parents and soon you will get that sleep! I’m sure ❤

Sometimes, you need to let him finish his words. You are always right on top of him too fast. PAUSE. a few seconds, let him speak.

Thank you Kylie. I love your videos! You brought up such an excellent point about the significance of experiencing the innocence of childhood. It creates a deep rooted faith in life itself! Your parents clearly did an amazing job raising you!

wow, I think you are overthinking it... new parents do that. When you have one or two more, you will look back at this video and laugh. Thousands of children are seen on TV shows, and other public venues and don't get harmed for life about it. Even cooking shows I watch, the kids help and taste foods, I've seen these kids grow up on the show and they seem just fine. Of course it's your decision and we will respect that. :) Hope you get some rest soon!

Guido has to go to work and needs his sleep to go to work….most mother’s are tired. Take the advice of the lovely lady who recommended rice cereal into a bottle of your breast milk Kylie 🙏

Yes, being sick and having a small child or baby is a very, very low point as a mother. It was for me too. Kylie, I am also someone very harmony-needy. Fighting with my partner sometimes still does affect me on a physical level (for instance immediate stomache ache). Rememer when you have child your relationship will never be 50-50 again. In addtion, your husband is of a culture where "mother expected to do everything". Great that you are examining your conflict styles and telling him what you need is very important. Equally important is that he is open to change or more self-aware. Until you are satisfied with the way you have your conflicts, no more children. Also on this point, please find a better hospital than last time. Your experiences in Italy are a real eye opener.

Great talk and sincerity between the two of you. Thank you for sharing❤

My motto is ...marriage IS NOT a competion sport...it is a bicycle ride..both wheels must work together in harmony...when one goes flat you repair it.Enjoyed your vlog. I believe children are not being taught the basics..respect,tolerance and manners in the way many of us were taught..its very sad.When I had my babies we were told that the most beneficial milk was produced in the first 3 months...I stopped breast feeding at 4 months and my babies thrived. There is no real harm in trying a formula or substitute perhaps in the evening to see if he sleeps better and thus you will also

Kylie, your husband is truly blessed to have you ie beauty and brains and kindness and a great cook etc!

Hope things get better with your little one and you can get lots of sleep soon!

Guido tip: you’re interrupting Kylie just before she finishes her thoughts. My wife hated when I did that so I’ve gotten much better about letting the idea out and then sharing after. Just add a smidge of patience in there to let her feel heard instead of you doing the “fixing”

Kylie, I just wanted to send warm hugs. I've read here some nasty comments from people that don't know you, and think that from one video of 30 minutes per week the figured out your whole life. So first of all, just wanted to send a hug and tell you that you're doing great. Being parents for the first time is difficult. And I think that what even more difficult than dealing with the new baby, is the amount of "advise" you will get from the rest of the world. Every child is different, and you are doing your best. Thats' for sure. I think that the decision not to show his face is very smart. Most of the people who watch the videos are good hearted, but the world is full with bad people, you need to protect yourself and your loved ones. You are a smart loving mother and I'm sure you are doing what is right for your family. Btw, about the wine, living in Europe, it is perfectly normal to drink wine with food or after dinner, over a few hours on weekends as well (in fact, me and my husband are on our way to a wine tasting :D ). It's just unbelievable the level of nastiness people allow themselves to react. Much love!

Well, that got a little bit tense. ;) Marriage is so much harder than we anticipate, and adding infants to the mix is a recipe for tension. Also, I think it's usually the man's fault. ;) I can see you trying so hard to be heard, and often met with "Yes, but..." or mansplaining. (Sorry Guido). Good for you for trying. I had my kids 16 months apart, and things got very difficult. Maybe don't have a 2nd until you master the art of this bumpy terrain.

Thanks for the candid conversation. Happy Mother's Day, Kylie 🌷🌿☀️

I was either pregnant or breastfeeding continuously for five years...three babies within 3 years. My middle child was like GianFranco...I could not put him down he was so tenacious. But...I loved all of it. It was such a miracle to watch them grow and develop. You had me both crying and laughing in joy and remembrance. Keep loving and supporting each other as you do. Much love to you both... and GianFranco. 💞🙏🌞

Guido in my opinion did very well explaining how he truly felt in English. You both appear to be very much in love and l hope this continues for ever.

Kylie, please look into "non-anemic iron deficiency" = many pregnant/new moms have this iron deficiency which causes exhaustion. take care.

I had to watch this video in clips over the last 2 days. My husband & I have been fighting a lot lately, for almost 3 months now. One of my favorite priests that I watch here on RU-vid once said that Love is=Willing The Good Of The Other Person. I'm 39 and this really hit me hard bc I always think...well, my husband knows I love him...but what about MY feelings? Since then tho, I've tried not to fight about things. Don't get me wrong. I do make sure that he understands how I feel!! But it's not worth fighting over to the point where feelings are hurt. My husband is making progress. I am making progress. It's just a rough patch...But overall, we want the best for one another. I know you and Guido are a strong team. You have a solid foundation. You both communicate very well with one another. And it's clear to all of us that you both-Will the Good of the Other Person. You both understand this already. It's not good to suppress your concerns or pain. So, as long as you both hear each other out, the love you share will mend those things and you'll move forward. And we all understand and respect your decisions as parents regarding introducing your son to the world. I would love to see him like everyone else. What you've shared already tho fills us with so much joy. Thank you for those moments! (Sorry, this is quite a long message!) God bless you, Kylie. I'll always keep you, Guido and that beautiful baby of yours in my prayers. 🙏 Hugs from Chicago! 🌻😘

Happy Mother's Day 💓

Its so funny because you yourself Kylie like getting all the attention and comments on your looks, with the past videos in the bikinis! But i guess you look at your son differently! Please explain that in another video how do you handle it with yourself?

The way you two communicate and understand each other and want to make your relationship work, I’d say you’ve got it made and you’ll sail through life just fine. I say don’t ever let the baby cry it out. I’ve changed 180 degrees on this since I was a parent 42 years ago. The most important thing is meeting their emotional and physical needs through all their stages to adulthood. Some babies do better with sleep when they start eating food. I understand your feeling about showing your baby’s face for security reasons, but to me the safest time to show is now, while he’s changing so rapidly. Security wise, while he’s an infant, having his face on video now, he won’t be recognizable when he’s older (from what he looks like now) having his face on camera. We would love to see him. Hope that makes sense. Infancy seems to me to be the safest time to show him.

This is what a functional family looks like. Phew, its not an extinct thing!

What a fantastic video today! Very authentic conversation. Re pool I knew you would put a fence I could hear it in your voice😊 I respect not putting the baby in the videos but acknowledge he is there

Happy Mother's day Kylie and to you and Guido I'm so happy to share with you, love this video!

This was a cool episode. Keeping it real. Wishing you both the best!

Your doing a great job. There are difficult and beautiful moments. It will get better. I went through 4 children and I was only 19 with my first. God bless ❤

Ciao Bella Famiglia! Great video. You were coherent enough for me. Seeing Kylie get so excited about making food for Gianfranco and then hearing how excited he became after his first bite was awesome. I support you guys in following your hearts and intuition on when or if ever to put him on cam. It shows prudence on your part to know what is best for your son while remaining humble enough to allow others to also make their own decisions on behalf of their kids before they are capable of doing so. It sounds really corny, but I could experience how cute the little guy is in how adorable you both were while talking about him. Enough for me! 😉😍 Keep the Faith and hope you get some zzz's soon. 🙏😴

Brilliant and realistic! Honest and open conversation-I’m sure there’s something for everyone to learn from this beautiful interaction!

Every child is unique… as well as the dynamics of the two parents involved. The best way to do anything is to do what works for “your family”❣️ My two children were VERY different from one another. My son (my first born) simply did not sleep. He wasn’t fussy, he just didn’t sleep much (therefore I didn’t sleep much). My daughter on the other hand was a wonderful sleeper. You will find “your way” 😘❤️

You’re correct Kylie, women heal simply by being able to talk about their problems and feelings. To be heard. That is the thing that fixes things for them. And men do think they have to fix things. That’s straight out of the book “Men Are From Mars Women Are from Venus”.

Hi, lovely episode! Sleep deprivation is tough, I'm currently in the same boat with a 5 1/2 month old 😄 I would love to see a video about baby's first foods and some meal ideas! We have just started purees, also have been exclusively BF until now.

My daughter had to return to work after 61/2 months. She chose to sleep train as she wasn't receiving the sleep needed to function outside of baby duty. The first night aged her a few years, but the second night was more manageable. He quickly went to sleeping 10-11 hours a night, every night. He is now 13 months old and a very healthy and happy boy. He has developed good sleeping habits that provide deep rest. Mama and daddy have a couple hours of alone time every evening...an added +. I would recommend.

Very honest and intimate conversation. Family support is a blessing when raising children. Can't wait until your parents return.