Birthing a 10lb baby, raising three boys & life as empty nesters with my parents | Ep. 46

Подписаться 667 тыс.

Просмотров 222 тыс.

50% 1

This episode is sponsored by SeatGeek & Nutrafol.
Use code UNPLANNED for $20 off your first SeatGeek order. seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/UNPL...
Go to nutrafol.com and enter promo code UNPLANNED for $10 off your first month's subscription and free shipping.
BUY OUR MERCH!! unplannedpodcast.com
This week Matt's parents joined the podcast again to share more stories about Matt's childhood, the experience of giving birth to Matt's older brother Caleb & how they're adjusting to their new life as empty nesters.
Listen to Matt's new song "best friends" here:
song.link/i/1717255366
Follow Matt on Spotify:
open.spotify.com/artist/13zOf...
Follow The Unplanned Podcast:
/ unplanned__podcast
/ unplanned_podcast
Listen to the pod on Spotify/ Apple Podcasts:
open.spotify.com/show/1ToDA4u...
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...
Follow Matt & Abby:
Abby's Instagram | / abbyelizabethoward
Matt's Instagram | / _matt_howard_
TikTok | / matt_and_abby
Facebook | / mattandabb
RU-vid | / @mattandabby
Chapters:
00:00 - Episode 46
02:16 - Getting in a fight before our wedding
06:16 - How our marriage thrives as empty nesters
10:19 - Confronting my parents about cleaning
15:07 - My parents listen to every episode
19:46 - Why my parents waited to get married
23:20 - My dad never wanted to have kids
27:58 - Why I quit engineering to be a stay-at-home mom
30:34 - Questioning my parents as an 8-year-old
44:36 - Why my mom doesn't cry
48:57 - Giving birth to an over 10lb baby
52:31 - My birth experience in 1996
55:53 - My mom publicly roasts me
01:05:20 - Getting a vasectomy
01:09:27 - Why being a grandparent is the best
#unplannedpodcast #mattandabby

Опубликовано:

6 июн 2024

Ссылка:

Скачать:

Готовим ссылку...

Добавить в:

Мой плейлист

Посмотреть позже

Комментарии : 400

@Sarah-um6tt 5 месяцев назад

Matt's parents could be on the podcast once a month and I wouldn't get tired of them.

@user-bl9bh6xq4q 5 месяцев назад

me too

@sloppyslurp35 5 месяцев назад

Me three!! Such a lovely couple x

@CourtneyZoeysMommy 5 месяцев назад

Yess I agree a thousand percent

@OctoberGirl16 5 месяцев назад

They should have their own podcast. They are so funny and interesting.

@behaooy66 19 дней назад

Same

@courtneyweekes1650 5 месяцев назад

Matt's mom is so humble, I hope she knows how awesome she is and that her accomplishments are amazing! The civil engineering degree and saying others are prettier than her, she is just so kind and that is rare!

@tabathabrown6508 5 месяцев назад

They ARE your number 1 supports. It's really sweet to see. I can imagine Abby's parents are equally as supportive. Huge blessing

@sarahmarie5660 5 месяцев назад

Matt’s dad is so like Matt 😂😂😂😂

@alexdoharty8432 5 месяцев назад

You can say it's the other way around...😂

@ashleyspianoprogress1341 5 месяцев назад

If Matt's parents wrote a parenting book, I'd buy it so fast

@kristinaarp9144 5 месяцев назад

Same!

@emmaLouise.. 5 месяцев назад

Absolutely!!!!!!! ❤❤

@HomewithLibra 5 месяцев назад

Yes agreed! And I would by it for our sister in law as well 🩷

@liahhope2959 5 месяцев назад

Matt show’s love by physical touch in the EXACT way his dad is you can see the mannerisms in the video it’s very sweet how healthy both their relationships are 🙌🏼

@user-we8kg7ib6i 5 месяцев назад

Coming from a divorced family, it's crazy the effects divorced parents have on the children's ability to create friendships and relationships with people outside the family and also within the family. It's a blessing to see this unified family and how it has influenced the future generation

@ksc743 2 месяца назад

My parents are still together and have a fantastic marriage. What hit home to me is that Matt's mom taught their eldest child Caleb, to be kind to his younger brothers and that, plus good parenting, trickled down to all the boys so that for the most part, they get along well. My parents didn't do that and as a result the 3 of us never even see each other, never mind talk to one another and we live within 20 mins of one another. My mother's way of coping with being a parent was to send us to 3 separate boarding schools so that she could prioritise my father so I guess it's not that surprising we're not close. In our case it's how NOT to parent 3 kids.

@bethanytwiddy4862 5 месяцев назад

Love that she discussed women who have successful careers choosing to stay home with their kids if that’s what they want to do and are able to do❤️ It seems like “giving up” your career to stay at home is mostly seen as a negative thing in society but she was so well spoken

@SolsticeBeautyByJessica 5 месяцев назад

I loooove Matt’s parents!!!!!

@madisonsena5522 5 месяцев назад

Abby looks sooo tiny on the couch next to Matt😂❤️

@brandonjohnson7559 5 месяцев назад

Lmao underrated comment, I was dying when I read this, she looks like a baby 😂

@kymoo4949 5 месяцев назад

Everyone else's feet are on the floor and Abby's feet are just dangling away. 😅

@mheuphoria 5 месяцев назад

Haha so cute!!

@hummingbirdenthusiast1481 5 месяцев назад

Her tiny feet at the end of the couch 😂

@bkessinger94 5 месяцев назад

100%

@truthtalker4038 5 месяцев назад

Your parents are literally my favorite guests above all others!

@Sansa1999 5 месяцев назад

I love the fact that matts parents address each other as "Mom" and "Dad" ❤❤

@cassidybrewer 5 месяцев назад

My grandma and grandpa did that and I remember thinking it was weird as a kid, but find it very endearing as an adult ❤

@bkessinger94 5 месяцев назад

Thats how my husband and I do too

@aliciaharris18 5 месяцев назад

My parents do this 😊

@amandaprice87 5 месяцев назад

Mine do too lol

@opulentmissopal1123 5 месяцев назад

I do that with my husband but he doesn't quite. He says your mom. Close enough I guess lol.

@Sarah-sr8zw 5 месяцев назад

I really respect matt’s dad for not taking the higher pay job so that he could prioritize his family

@briamateo 5 месяцев назад

Matt’s mom is a badass. Engineer is my dream job. You can tell Matt looks up to his mom for her career, as I do with my mom! I want my kids to feel this way about me too.

@truthtalker4038 5 месяцев назад

At the end, when Matt said well you are amazing parents, I don't know why, but I suddenly teared up! They really are amazing parents, and It's so beautiful!

@trishasullivan9513 5 месяцев назад

Matt’s dad is now literally my favorite human being

@Smiley-yk7vw 5 месяцев назад

BRING ON ABBY’S PARENTS PLEASEEEEE🙏🏾

@kymoo4949 5 месяцев назад

I could listen to this all day. Every time your dad cried I started crying.

@carmen-kdippenaar3820 5 месяцев назад

“We’re gonna be good to each other in this house” .. I just love that ❤ I can see the goodness and kindness throughout your family and it is just so endearing! The love is just so incredibly tangible.

@Mmmm-wr2kf 5 месяцев назад

When they talked about going around the table to point out good things about others is so great and it shows in Matt because in every episode, he does a good job at complimenting others without making it awkward and he’s good at lifting others up! A lot of people struggle with that.

@lashawn1709 5 месяцев назад

Matt is a direct copy of his father LITERALLY😄

@kategrossi8717 5 месяцев назад

As a 29 year old woman... I can relate to Matts dad.. I live in NW Pennsylvania and I get so much joy from watching the deer in my back yard and I love all the seasons and the winter time especially. I wont ever leave PA.

@skillabration-school 5 месяцев назад

I love episodes with your parents and grandparents! It’s great to hear from different generations and see the bond you all have. Merry Christmas!

@AS-go5cx 5 месяцев назад

i love matt’s parents!! they’re such fun people!

@ChloeDezz 5 месяцев назад

I really enjoyed this episode. Matt’s parents seem like really intelligent and humble people, such a solid family all around🥰

@saraedwards3066 5 месяцев назад

This is so valuable ❤ I love hearing from parents with grown children. So much wisdom

@kathleengates 5 месяцев назад

I love love love when you have your family on the podcast!! Parents, grandparents, siblings…they are all fantastic!!! You can see why you two are so grounded, lovely humans 💕

@holdingontohope23 5 месяцев назад

love Matt’s parents!! They’re hilarious! Merry Christmas 🎄

@lifeviz28568 5 месяцев назад

I'd absolutely be down to listen to Matt's parents having their own podcast. I don’t mind listening to them all day long!! You guys have passed the best parenting and relationship advice that I can implement for my future partner and children down the road!! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year y'all!! ❤

@mirandadiazlegge 5 месяцев назад

I absolutely love your parents! So wise and logical and you can tell your parents really care about each other and you! Such a blessing!

@kristenbradley7040 5 месяцев назад

Your parents are so supportive of you, Matt! Love that they came on the podcast again. 💗 The parenting tips are phenomenal.

@alyssarosalez2 5 месяцев назад

I always love when Matt’s parents on podcast! Such lovingly sweet people. ❤

@amberj3941 5 месяцев назад

I freaking love Matt’s parents literally my favorite guests!

@clairesnelson9961 5 месяцев назад

Matt's parents are the best!!! I absolutely loved this episode! As a mom of 3 ( a 5 yr old and twin 2 1/2 yr olds) ive been in the thick of it for a while now. I loved hearing thier perspective of family first and staying positive through all things. I truly admire them, please let them know how much they have motivated, inspired and moved me ❤ Hope you all have a wonderful Holiday season!

@sarahfindlay6860 5 месяцев назад

I absolutely LOVE you both and this podcast ❤️. Since my mum passed away I have struggled extremely badly 😢 and you both have really been helping me get through my day a little. I am suffering from extreme depression, ptsd and severe social anxiety due to losing my mum 😭 and i can't go out and be around people because the anxiety is that bad it makes me pass out which is really difficult to deal with and you have both been helping me in a small way but to me it's an ABSOLUTE MASSIVE WAY SO THANK YOU BOTH FOR YOUR HELP ❤ Xxxx

@ChampTheDood 5 месяцев назад

Matt’s parents are so humble ❤️ so sweet to watch.

@ginervs 5 месяцев назад

These two are the best, love hearing Matt’s parents speak!

@alexis_253 5 месяцев назад

Really enjoying this! Your parents are awesome Matt 😊

@SageRosemary 5 месяцев назад

I really enjoyed this episode. They all have such wonderful relationships with each other. Lighthearted and joyful!

@genesisgutierrez1 5 месяцев назад

I love your parents, they’re so wise ❤

@nwanyibuifeobiako162 5 месяцев назад

I love this episode! Your parents are awesome and so enjoyable to watch! Tuning in from Abuja, Nigeria🇳🇬🙌🏾

@amandaprice87 5 месяцев назад

Matt- your going to have these videos when your parents are gone that your gonna look back on and love that you did this and have this to have forever Abby- I know your parents don’t like to have a camera in their face or don’t maybe want to be on the podcast as much but maybe you can record one of these episodes but don’t upload it to the internet. It would be only be for your own personal archives so that you can look back and have the same when your parents are gone.😁 I hope you all have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Years!

@MyrandaSevier-gc5fy 5 месяцев назад

Matt’s parents seem so sweet! I love when you have them on! You guys are very blessed!

@SarahJeanDeger13 5 месяцев назад

My favorite guests that you guys have on your podcast! Matt's parents are such wonderful people. I could listen to you guys talk all day!💜

@unapologeticallyromel7096 5 месяцев назад

Love the show and I love seeing the interviews with the parents it gives us a inner view of your family.

@alljenniferis6394 5 месяцев назад

Matt’s parents are awesome. They always give great advice. 😊

@BrockyPranks 5 месяцев назад

I have always watched your RU-vid shorts videos, this was my first time watching the podcast.. it’s amazing. I haven’t been this drawn in to a podcast for years! Keep up the great work! Amazing camera and microphone set up!! 🫶

@aprilgembeltran6399 5 месяцев назад

this is always my favorite whenever you are with your parents!! i just love their dynamics and seeing your dynamics with them it just makes me feel good about family and life and dream about being parents!! ❤❤ sending love from spain!!

@WhichGospelSavesU 5 месяцев назад

My absolute favorite guests!! You should definitely have them on more often!!

@tundeunger8900 5 месяцев назад

I NEED them to be on the podcast regulary!!!! Love love love them!!!

@user-fj2un8ct3n 5 месяцев назад

Matt and Abby are my favorite! Their podcast is one of my favorite ways to wind down and something I look forward to every week! Love you Matt and Abby and John and Teresa!

@cassidybrewer 5 месяцев назад

It’s so sweet that you guys both come from families that stayed together and maintain closeness with their adult children. My parents are divorced and so am I, and I don’t talk to my bio mom. I have no siblings. As a result, I have always envied families like yours ❤❤

@LilyBlossom50 5 месяцев назад

I love this podcast! I listen to it when I’m cooking dinner and I start laughing or crying. ❤

@Zacsmom 5 месяцев назад

My Dad has been gone for Almost 9 years and my Momma for almost 5 years. Their 54tj anniversary was this past October, I miss them so much and most marriages don’t last that long anymore. Theirs wasn’t easy but it takes work and a lot of give and take. I wish you and Abby all the best in a long and loving marriage. My take is holding on to your values when your partner is going thru it, and they doing the same for you. Basically when life gets in the way of love you have to give more in order to hold onto what you value (your partner) it’s never 50/50, but it is so rewarding. I wish I could have the same but well life happens and you make the best of it. 😊❤

@heathermartin8918 5 месяцев назад

Absolutely one of the BEST episodes you guys have done!!! Love your parents ❤ and obviously love you & Abby but there's just something so geniune watching you interact with your parents!!! Beautiful!!

@Vegas052209 5 месяцев назад

Matts parents seem so genuine and kind. What great people. ❤

@melissamoskau5667 5 месяцев назад

Absolutely love when family is on the podcast! Love you, Abby and Matt!

@elainehardy3502 5 месяцев назад

Matt , you have had great role models with your parents. It shows in you with how great you're doing as a dad.

@Dollyuno 5 месяцев назад

Matt how blessed you are to have such awesome parents!

@sararichardson279 5 месяцев назад

Definitely fan favorites! Love your mom and dad! So down to earth, realistic, and just seem like great people!!

@katrinapecht4914 5 месяцев назад

What sweet and down-to-earth parents.☺️ Loved this episode!🥰

@amanda.c.ice. 5 месяцев назад

One of my fav episodes yet!!! Matt’s parents are the best! As a fellow Missourian and mom of two boys who are 19 months apart I totally related to this episode! They give me hope that it’s gets easier when kids get older (my boys are 1.5 & 3 yrs old now). Thanks so much for having them on the podcast again!

@karaduke8362 5 месяцев назад

I really have enjoyed this one so much.. my husband and I are quickly approaching this stage of life. Our last two are 17&18 our oldest is 20 and out in her own home.. year 23 coming up for us.. at year 15 we had to start to really focus on us.. its been a real learning curve for me as a mom. Really enjoyed this episode!

@johannaac5097 5 месяцев назад

You have such wonderful parents! I enjoy listening to them and you guys talking about life.

@kenadeet383 5 месяцев назад

I love your parents!! I could watch them all the time !

@Sarah-sr8zw 5 месяцев назад

matt’s parents are the sweetest wow i love them🥹

@sarahmarie5660 5 месяцев назад

I love seeing your parents on podcast keep having them ❤❤❤

@LisaBlevins00 5 месяцев назад

Abby is ABSOLUTELY glowing . Skin and hair look incredible Abby . Love Love Matt’s parents , hope you have them on regularly ❤

@jessicaosborn5449 2 месяца назад

Thank you for having Matt's parents on. As a mom of 4, I find them very inspiring and although I relate more to "no emotions mom," I appreciate hearing about how you both embrace each of your children and their strengths differently. I have now created a new mom goal to do more of the same.

@tazzie_m 5 месяцев назад

I have recently started watching your channel, I love it! Love your style and how at ease everyone is. You guys are GOLD!

@bella3265 5 месяцев назад

Your parents are the sweetest! I love the episodes with them. Please a episode with Matt’s little brother. Also, Abby’s brother.

@tairiortiz 5 месяцев назад

I love Matt’s parents !!! They are so cute ! Matt looks so much like his dad . ❤

@bella1708 5 месяцев назад

Abby-not a doctor here but I do have a thyroid condition & your headaches that seem to go away with pregnancy follows how sometimes thyroid conditions can go into a hibernation mode sort of. Some women with thyroid issues experience severe headaches/migraines, and then also perhaps dry skin, GI issues, etc. you might consider asking for a “full thyroid panel” from your doctor (t3, t4, TSH, and the antibodies also). Just some thoughts, and like I said, I’m not a doctor, just recently was diagnosed and that diagnosis has helped me incredibly. Wishing you health and wellness in the new year!

@DanaQuinn88 5 месяцев назад

I love your pods with your family on! You both scored in the parents' department 🎉

@karamathewson6704 5 месяцев назад

Wow, to have parents like them! What a blessing

@jademartina 5 месяцев назад

This is so refreshing to listen to honestly

@laurenskee2665 5 месяцев назад

His parents are such a breathe of fresh air.

@alexisblake1889 5 месяцев назад

Your parents are awesome Matt!! You're so blessed!

@jamiehubbard2825 5 месяцев назад

Loved it. I always enjoy seeing you guys with your parents. Thanks to them for giving birth to and raising such amazing children. I enjoy when you all play games too. Thank you also for all the laughs and smiles that you bring my way, sometimes they are so needed. I'm sending love and hugs to you all. Keep taking care of each other. 🤗 🤟🎄☃❄🌟I hope you all have a very Merry Christmas and a Wonderful New Year!

@raynaroy157 5 месяцев назад

You’re so sweet!!! I just thought you deserved a merry Christmas too!!

@jamiehubbard2825 5 месяцев назад

Thank You! Merry Christmas to you too.@@raynaroy157

@user-zi3lh8wv2i 4 месяца назад

It's refreshing to see a couple committed for life.

@katelynnk2795 5 месяцев назад

Your parents are the best ❤ I love how real and honest you all can be I hope to create this environment for my son

@jamesktucker979 5 месяцев назад

I love the parents! A Christmas Gift. I get so much out of the multi-generational content. Merry Christmas Howard Family!

@sandrasimeon7241 Месяц назад

Matt is a Gorgeous mix of both of his parents

@beily1 5 месяцев назад

Matt's parents need there own podcasts! They are so supportive and sweet ❤

@Sopherl146 4 месяца назад

Matt's parents are so wonderful human beings and amazing parents. I love the 4 seasons also very much.

@Stampertribefamof5 5 месяцев назад

Matt's parents are amazing. I really enjoyed this episode. My husband and I are in the thick of things with our children. We have a 14yo, 10yo and 6yo. Such great advice. ❤

@user-ij1ts9fe2o 5 месяцев назад

Very nice interview. Your parents are wonderful people. Matt, you look like your mom.

@user-pm3kz4qb9l 5 месяцев назад

I’d listen to your parent’s podcast in a heartbeat!

@MissGettysburg 5 месяцев назад

I love your podcast. It is so great and I love how you guys keep it real❤ It’s so hard to find that these days. Also I love Matt’s parents and I always enjoy seeing them in the videos.

@PohGrows 5 месяцев назад

We had 2 kids in our early 20s. Now in our 30s we have had one and have another on the way. 11 year age gap between oldest and one on the way. We love it! We have the hindsight from the older two that gives us more patience with the younger. Older kids love to help with siblings too

@emily.lynne4 5 месяцев назад

The absolute sweetest video yet!

@annavalentinamartinezparqu7618 5 месяцев назад

I love your parents and I'm absolutely in love with your father! He has such a wonderful humour! God bless you all ❤!

@hannahwinchell6106 5 месяцев назад

Omg I loooove Matt’s parents!!!! can they be guests on the podcast each month ?!? ❤️

@staysafewithyami3449 5 месяцев назад

Matt and Abby, you’re going to be so extremely grateful to have this podcast to watch over and over again one day (far in the future) ❤ I can’t imagine having such a beautiful conversation to revisit of me and my beautiful mom who is in heaven ❤