Day in the life | Fertility supplements + update, shopping for AJ, interviewing people & PSL 

Some advice I've heard that is biologically based (and doctor approved - I work as a nurse and have doctor friends) : 1) if you find in the future you still are not pregnant, check thyroid function. Super important organ that can get over looked and has huge impacts 2) *** this is not implying your weight is an issue, just some information to keep in mind *** make sure you are eating enough calories (along with 100g of protien daily). You eat pretty well, so this is likely not an issue BUT it's good to keep in mind. If you are just barely giving your body enough to sustain on, it won't trust you enough to let you get pregnant. Healthy choices and working out is awesome, but getting pregnant is a time when a little extra calories and *gasp* fat gain is actually very important. 3) After fun time, legs up on wall and sit like that for 5 min. Weird I know! But it allows more boys to have a better chance to the egg. (As a side, a scientist did an experiment when she got her tubes removed, and they found the day after sex, only 2 sperm made it to the tubes. So the more chance you give the better - we ladies are selective lol). 4) I'll see if I can find the study - it was a few years ago, but I read that the more fun a woman has, the better chance for sperm to make it farther. So have fun lol. Wish you the best girl! 💜

Hey Rachel, just wanna say thank you for sharing this .. this makes me feel so much better , not a lot of people understand the process and how mentally tired it could be sometimes

Hey Rachel, when we were trying to conceive & it was taking long time, I was told to go check thyroid function. I've made appointment, which was like 6 weeks away, & by the time I went & got tested, I got pregnant 😅 Even though my thyroid was fine, I know a number of people who had to take meds for it, & were able to conceive after treatment. Best of luck to you!

Hi, Rachel!💕 The laneige glowy lip balm in berry has a really pretty & natural tint! Super hydrating without any stickiness! Highly recommend☺️

Hey, Rachel! I got off of birth control in August of 2021. My husband and I weren’t TTC but knew that it would likely happen eventually if we weren’t preventing it. My best friend told me she was pregnant in November and by February I was also pregnant! Unfortunately, I got Covid the week after I tested positive. The pregnancy ended in loss. I won’t state further so I don’t scare people, BUT just know that you are doing your best, you are worthy of motherhood, and God’s timing is best. You, AJ, and your future children are loved!💕 God is faithful and will be faithful to you in your journey😊

My favorite lip product when I don’t want to wear lipstick is Burt’s bees tinted lip balm/chapstick. Lots of moisture, and a little tint of color! Perfect for not wanting to struggle to reapply or worry about eating with a lip product on 😂

Oh Rach, thank you for sharing with us so many details about your life and your decisions, I really appreciate your honesty in every aspect, so, huge thank you!!! you make me have a very nice screen time, loving your content girl ❤️

Hi Rachel! Your videos are so calming and entertaining at the same time. So natural too. Wish you more and more subscribers :)

Colorscience Lip Shine SPF 15 is great for a dash of color but also has SPF, peptides, hyaluronic acid, and Vitamin E! Not too sticky or glossy but also not too matte! xx

For a bit of lip colour I can strongly recommend the lipsticks from L‘Occitane !

Try rare beauty lip liners! Affordable, goes on so smooth, and the colors are Stunning!!

Good job on your video and getting closer to 95K subscribers, BTW, Rachel I’m going to the Philippines next month!❤️🇵🇭

I totally resonate with what you were saying about seeing pregnancy content when TTC. I'm currently preggo and it took my hubs and I quite a while to conceive. I got off of BC in early 2021 and didn't get a positive until March of this year. It felt like everyone was pregnant when I wanted to be. I had to stop using social media for quite a while to avoid getting discouraged. You're not alone! Lots of us have either been there or are there right now. Sending all the baby dust your way! ✨✨✨

Love these TTC vids❤, thx for the heads up

Everything you said is SO RELATABLE!!!! OMG finally someone who is also on a TTC journey and we're literally feeling the same way about everything wow.

For your lips I recommend Burt’s bees tinted chapstick! It’s very subtle and all I wear!

Laneige Lip Mask is subtle and feels so good on the lips!

Hello! Just the quick tip for the lips I’ve always felt like that wanting color but not wearing actual make up and I use Burt’s bees tinted Chapstick and it works pretty good

Revlon has really good matte lipsticks. Maybe a peach/salmon color would work

Praying for your pregnancy/fertility journey🤍

I also feed my dog the Instinct brand !! He lovessss it

I recommend mineral fushion sheer moisture lip tint 🙂 you can get it at whole foods store

Good luck with everything ❤️ as for the lip product, try Tarte maracuja juicy lip. I love how it sits on the 👄.

My jaw literallly dropped when you said that about your scalp!!! Me too, girl!!! I’ve never heard of anyone else having that problem

I too can’t resist the pumpkin drinks at Starbucks! If you ever want to try something similar but different my go to is Iced Brown sugar oat milk shaken espresso With pumpkin cream cold foam on top 🤌🏼🤌🏼

Hi Rachel. Sending all the baby dust your way 💓 praying for you and AJ. I do not have kids and am not nearly as knowledgeable about conceiving but I've seen a few mom influencers use those fertility tests to see how "healthy" your eggs are and a whole bunch of other info. I think the company is called Modern Fertility. Just wanted to put it out there in case you didn't know. Love your vlogs!

Your videos are always positive vibes 🙏

I literally just got prescribed the same two items you did!! THE EXACT! How crazy. I’ve only been using for about 2 weeks but my scalp is def less itchy and flakey!

I take the Thorne supplements too! Be mindful that the basic prenatals do not have folic acid in them so I would the Stress B Complex or another supplement for the folic acid. Folic acid is good to have in your body for baby if you’re trying to conceive, at least that’s what I was told. 💖💖💖

Rachel! I recommend getting the Bobbi brown pot rouge for the lips, you can also use it as a cream blush and it’s perfect for adding a bit of life when we pale gals look like outright ghosts. I just put on a little bit of chapstick and dab some lightly on my lips and I love it! It’s lasted me like two years and I use it everyday so it’s a good investment. Luv u btw, many blessings to you and your family❤

I'm so happy you are talking about your fertility and TTC journey, I'm on the same journey! Fingers crossed both of us will be pregnant soon, it would be so fun (and useful and relatable) to be pregnant in the same time! Big hugs!

I like the fact that you are doing your part ❤️. Good job Rach😊

hey Rachel, about the lipstick recommendation🙌🏼. I used to be a lipstick collector ( my fav brand was GA), but everything changed after I used ETUDE HOUSE DEAR DARLING TINT (BR404). Even though it is a Drug Store brand with a bit fruit smell, but it is super light and wearable and lasting longer time, and easily removed !!!

Best of luck! Hope you'll be able to conceive and may you have many reasons for joy until then! Be blessed. ❤🤗

I pray you get pregnant soon 🤎 we are on month 14 and I would not wish it on anyone because it’s absolutely heartbreaking. But On the happy note, I don’t like pumpkin but Starbucks pumpkin cold foam is 🔥.

So excited for when you guys do conceive!

Don't worry! You will get prego! I had the Paragaurd IUD for 5 years and i took it out... it took 1 yr and 3 months and then I finally got pregnant..at first I freaked out but it happened ! Sending you lots of baby dust 🌟

Hey! Rachel I really really enjoyed watching your day in the life vlog so so much you inspired me so so much and I wish you reach 100K Subscribers very very very soon!💕✨😊

Great video I love watching your videos and your Vlogs you seem so chill and always positive vibes I can't wait to reach the top it's coming 100k you definitely deserve everything you're asking for 💕

I love your videos so much Rachel

Hey Rachel, love your content.. Good luck for your pregnancy.. You really motivate us.. Just quick question, i have a lot of dandruff, so can you let me in a week how many times we should wash our hair??

Can you do a vlog where you talk about your journey with vlogging? I’m new here and was curious if this is new for you and why you decided to start making RU-vid videos? 😆 love your channel and podcast!!!!🤩

Am I the only who noticed that the Instinct pet food bought for Vinny was really for dogs? There's a small symbol of a dog and "natural nutrition for adult dogs" written at the bottom 😅 oh well, at least Vinny liked it lol

Hi Rachel! I do love and enjoy your day in your life vlogs and mostly your work/productive day. Also, how is it living with a cat? I’ve been debating if I want to get a cat. But I’m just scared of the smell and the endless shedding…soooo how is it? 😁

Great video Rachel! How is your week going?

We conceived on our third month trying and the first month I could not stop thinking about it, the month it stuck It was in the middle of our move so I did not think about it that much. People kept saying don't think about it but its so much easier said then done lool I really hope this will happen for you!!! Love your vlogs!!

Try the Burts Bees tinted chapsticks

Thank you for sharing this😘🤍

Pro breakfast chef are we!! Loved the video ❤️❤️

Look into the sperm meets egg method! We did this for both our babies ❤️

Whooo hoooo. I have to wash with that same shampoo!!! I guess I need to wash 3 times a week instead of 2. Yikes. That itching drives me CRAZY.

i really love ur video also u looks so pretty

Ohhh, please share the shampoo! And let me know if it works. I have this exact issue. I do not have a flaky scalp/dandruff at all - just constantly itchy and little teeny scabs will form that I pick off too. I've tried cutting out SLS ingredient from shampoo, buying expensive shampoo, nothing works. I even tried the dandruff shampoo (even though no dryness/flakes) and still nothing. I wish I lived closer (although my parents live in Stuart, FL, so maybe I'll have to visit your Mom on my next visit to see them - lol!!)

Yay, THORNE! That’s the prenatal I take. This brand is great and it’s really affordable for such a great quality supplement. I’ve never heard of anyone else talk about this brand.

Your vlog is so cute :) I found you from Michelle Reed (she mentioned you in her vlog!). Also, I understand the struggle of TTC. Not sure who your health care provided is, but have you heard of NaPro Technology? I know several families that have conceived (after years of trying, multiple miscarriages, etc) by NaPro doctors. Might be worth looking into. Thanks for your vulnerability in this... I know this is hard to share, so thank you!

Best of luck in the getting pregnant journey. I’ve heard several people who have found this book really helpful in getting pregnant naturally - it starts with the egg by Rebecca fett.

I know I watch you too much bc when you said you would talk about the mucin ex later I said girl you told us already 🤣 *im thinking about another video* haha. I love it here.

I tried getting pregnant for a while, I worked a stressful job that took a lot of my time! I got a two week vacation and got pregnant, so maybe a vacation would do you good!

Pro Tip: If you want extra ice, ask for a Grande in a Venti cup with extra ice. Then you will get the same drink with the extra ice!! YAY!! Also, I love that shirt in the blue.

Those supplements are a great idea! Also an idea that I’ve heard that has helped people is after you do the deed, lol, wear a period cup. It helps keep the sperm up there longer and doesn’t leak out right away. I know it’s hard waiting so prayers for this journey for you guys!

I feel happy when I get a notification that you have uploaded a new video 🥰😘😍. Thank you very much for uploading the video. Your videos fill me with so much positive energy 🍓♥️🥰😍😍🍓♥️🥰

AJ actually bought jeans?

Check out the new apple watch. It can track ovulation now.

I’d recommend checking out Natalie Crawford’s videos here on RU-vid! She’s a fertility doctor and shares lots of great info for TTC.

Missha dare rouge, that's what you looking for

You said in one of your videos that tour favorite color is blue and now you want to replace your shirt because you don't like it blue 🙄😵

how long did it take you to drink that beverage? XD I'm not judging, just being super curious 'cause, when I find something as tasty as that, I cannot just slowly sip it. reveal your secret, please XD

Hello,you are amazing,happy day 😊😊

36 hour pod recording

Did you end up finishing Verity? I didn’t like it at all 😆 slightly traumatized

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I can feel the anxiety in you when talking about concievingnand I assume you are also getting anxious daily just thinking about getting pregnant and whether you are on the right track with supplements, etc. People say, don't think about it, relax but it's hard, so hard. My advice, preoccupy yourself with your fave hobbies and you'll see, it will happen. God is mighty. Greetings from Macedonia.

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Hey Rachel, I have a question for you. I have been following you for a long time now, right since you had 5-10k subscribers. Aren't you every afraid if the channel will do well or not because you just move us through your life right? There is no creativity really involved in this industry. I don't want to sound demeaning but what I mean to say is what if content creation doesn't last long enough given its less creative nature. Aren't you afraid?

Rach, please please start taking a reuseable cup out with you. I don’t remember the last vlog you did without you using a single use plastic cup and it’s such a shame because I love your content otherwise xx

Dont lift weights and dont drink coffee! I promise. It helps.;)

If you done want to hear the advice then why put it out there? Maybe God has a different plan for your life, maybe a baby isnt part of it. I would stay stop pushing it, stop forcing and let it happen when God wants it to.

Am I crazy or is that a dog on the food bag? 🫣