Day in the Life | Let's Talk Baby #3... 

Thank you so much for talking about how self gratification is not a reason to create another human. I love that you are so in tune with yourself to know that and honor that truth. I am feeling that way after one and it feels so good to hear someone talk the way I feel. Thank you for sharing. 🤍

" YOU'VE BEEN HOLDING BACK ON ME" 💀😂

When I was pregnant last year with my first, i subscribed to so many mom's channels so that I could take in all the information I needed. Now, 8 months post partum, I either have unsubscribed or just don't watch. Your content has kept me engaged as I've grown as a mother because my interests align so well with yours. I'm here for YOU & YOUR HOBBIES, not the glimpses of the littles. Will still be here even if you don't show them. HOWEVER, I do enjoy seeing the little crafts and activities that you do with the kids since it gives me good ideas for future crafts and activities for me and my daughter. Thank you for your videos.

You are an amazing human. I love what you said about “I think I just want to hold my kids as babies again”. Your kids are going to grow up and know their momma loves them. Great video, Megan!!

I could not imagine how hard it is to realize that some people only watch you to see kids and baby content and not for the real you. I feel horrible when my family loose interest in me because all they want to know and see is my baby. And I am even seeing them loosing interest because my son is getting older (out of baby stages). That breaks my heart a little more every time, because I feel their excitement is just that, excitement for a "new baby" and not real feelings for the new human being in this world or the mother that carries him. I know this is not precisely the same, but I felt a little bit identified with the feeling.. Ü

We have 6 kids, 4 girls in a row and 2 boys, 10yr-1yr. No twins or triplets, all singletons lol. But the question "are you going to have another" never ends lol. I'm happy with 6, yes I will miss the new born stage/ baby stage but...my body just can't physically emotionally and mentally. I worry for them so much and with each one you worry more and thats alot for your body, emotionally and mentally. Enjoy how many you have, they are our blessings

Megan, I feel you so much on the baby #3 talk, I relate to almost everything you have said - other than that I don't have hyper-mobility 😂 We are still in survival stage right now with 2u2, our son is almost 22 months old and our little girl almost 5 months old, and I really feel like once we are through this phase, we aren't going to want to go back. Our family feels complete with our two kiddos, not that I'm sure we wouldn't adore a third if we had one, but our babies are amazing and I think we would be completely happy if we didn't have another bubba. Also, after 2 babies back to back, plus a horrible experience with my second resulting in a near still-birth and an emergency cesar - I don't feel like my body would be ready for another pregnancy for a LONG time. It's also SO okay to be emotional about knowing that you're done having babies - it is bittersweet, it is both upsetting and also soothing, it is complex; multiple emotions can all be true and present at the same time!! I'm sorry that your views have dwindled a bit with the shift back away from "baby content" but I wouldn't stress - it's probably just an adjustment for your viewers, and an adjustement to the algorithm to make as it reshuffles who to recommend your content to ❤❤ I personally LOVE books, games, music, writing, gardening - it's awesome that you're having more time and space for your hobbies again (I look forward to that happening for me!!), and it's lovely to watch these parts of yourself have the space to re-enter your life and RU-vid channel. Also... LOL the ending!!! Matt!! 😂😂😂

I never comment on videos. But I felt the pull to say thank you for this video. I’m currently grappling with the idea of having only one child and this really helped me validate my thoughts and feelings. Thank you for making me feel less alone.

I'm currently 32 weeks pregnant with #2 (first child is 3 years old) and feel in my heart that our family will be complete after this baby. The main reasons are that I don't love being pregnant, and I have found the toddler years SO tough mentally and emotionally that I'm not sure I want to do it a third time. Also, I just feel I would be the best mom and version of myself with 2 kids. It's really SUCH a personal decision that no one can make for you. Thank you for sharing!

I needed this video. I’ve been struggling with the same thing. I have an almost 3 year old and a 13 month old and I get these intense waves of wanting to hold a newborn again and watching them grow is so beautiful and yet it hurts your heart because you know they’re only going to get bigger. At the same time, my family also feels complete and I have begun working on my body again and trying to find myself. But it’s often hard to say “I’m done.” Because it feels written in stone somehow. Ultimately, you just have to go with the flow and do what feels right to you. My mom had my sister 4 years after me because she really wanted one more even after saying they were done. Thank you for talking about this because we need to. I’ll always be a viewer of your channel I absolutely adore you outside of just your kids and that content. ❤

Love seeing your sweet kiddos of course but I don't think I'm alone when I say you are 100% the reason I keep watching your channel!!

I have a girl and a boy now adults but when my 2nd was 5 years old I got a huge urge for baby #3 but my husband said definitely not...but now that I'm 48 years old and my kids are adults and doing their own thing I'm glad I didn't go for baby #3...as a woman I think we will always get the urge for that newborn but in reality the newborn stage is so short it literally flies by. But you're super young still so just go by God's plan 🙏 ✨️

Honestly, I am loving the transition away from baby content! I think it’s so healthy to give your kids the space as they get older, and I really enjoy your hobbies. There’s probably gonna be an adjustment as people get used to the new vibe but your core audience is always going to love and support you guys!

I have 4 kids (3 months -almost 6) and have decided I’m done but I still feel the same as you and know that friends of mine also are going through this. It’s never easy! Just gave away newborn and 0-3 month clothes and still felt sad. Your kids are adorable but you are more than enough. You have lots of interesting things share! Thanks for your vulnerability 💕!

We are one and done and what you said about your feelings about never having another baby really hit hard for me. Truly how I feel and it’s hard no matter what. Thank you for sharing. As far as your views going down, etc, for sharing your kids less, I honestly respect that. It’s strange how so many influencers or RU-vid creators rely on sharing their children for money. It’s a strange concept because in other career paths it’s looked down upon to use your kids to provide for them, but RU-vidrs are constantly using their kids as content to make money for their families. It’s so strange to see, even though I personally do enjoy watching these videos because I’m also in this season of life. But I have so much respect for content creators that blur their children’s faces or show them less but just talk about things in relation to their families to relate with their audience instead, so I love that you’re heading that direction! Love your content!❤

Me and my partner are one and done and I'm currently in the process of finding myself 2 years in. Watching your non-motherhood content has been a huge inspiration 💖 I'm currently illustrating my first colouring book after seeing you persue your love of writing and me refinding my love of art. Never question your worth, you're still inspiring those of us in the same season of life

This was so relatable. We had our second a few months ago and I've been soaking in every moment, but I think we are done. Even though our family feels complete I still feel the grieving anytime we experience something for the last time. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.

I have stuck around because of the slow transition out of newborn content! I have two girls the same age and we are pretty confident we are done. It’s emotionally challenging for me to watch other RU-vid channels that are now expecting baby #3. I appreciate you and your channel for the similarity to my own season of life!

This is my first time commenting on one of your videos. My son is the same age as Juniper. It’s so wonderful to see all of your hobbies and it encourages me so much to continue finding myself outside of motherhood. 💗

MEGAN I'M CRYING

Megan ! One of the first RU-vid videos i watched to find out what I needed/wanted for my first pregnancy was one of your videos. My kid is now close to 4 years old and like you I'm going through a similar transition of finding out who I am now (besides being a mom). I think I can say that many of your subscribers that have been here for as long as I have may have a similar story. I enjoy your videos for you and how you parent and how you decorate your home and how you show that humanity is not this perfectly curated thing but that there are ways you can bring some magic to every day life. Keep up the good work!

I’ve been around since you had Rowan and I not only find the motherhood content relatable but also your hobbies/life. It’s actually helping inspire me to find more of my own identity outside motherhood and I’m very grateful for that ❤

So, I'm just one person, but this is my take on what you were saying regarding your views going down. For me, I used to always be so excited to see your new video every week because you were just so relatable. Even as you started to show your hobbies and stopped showing the kids as much, I still loved to watch your content. More and more people these days are starting to believe that kids shouldn't be shown on social media anyway, and I think anyone who stopped viewing your content just because you show less of them now is not someone who I would want watching my videos anyway. I think it shifted when you started doing a ton more sponsorships and then it REALLY shifted when you started advertising your book recently. I think this is the reason I've stopped watching all of the other youtubers I used to love because it all just feels like a marketing scheme and it doesn't feel genuine and relatable anymore. I know you have to do sponsorships to make money, so I'm not saying you should stop. I'm not really sure what you should do about it, is there a way to do less of that stuff?

I love that you share your personal hobbies outside of being a mama. I actually love being able to rely on your channel for content NOT focused on having another baby and baby prep content. That phase is so brief and there is so much more to life (as joyful as that is in the moment!). Trying to get inspired to find new interests and less scrolling endlessly on my phone out of boredom and you have so much great inspo 🎉

My husband and I feel done at 2. Both our kids are the same gender and I am constantly asked if we are gonna try for the opposite gender. They always seem so disappointed when we say no. However I don’t think mentally I can handle another child.

I'm 31 weeks pregnant with my second baby and am exactly where you are with it! I also breastfed my first for two years and would like to do the same with my second. The fact that I will be either pregnant or breastfeeding for five years is crazy too. I am looking forward to being at the point, like you, where you start to find yourself again. Keep posting about the things that fill your cup!

You are young.. there’s still time to change your mind. 5-7 years from now you may possibly feel different. I’m 42 with 2 children- now 19 & 21.. and I regret not having a 3rd😢

I loved this video. I have 2 young kids (similiar age to your two kids). I am also 95% sure we are done! However the feelings you described resonate so much with me. Just know, that I watch your videos not just because of your kids. I subscribed to your channel because I totally love ALL of your content.

Hi 👋 I'm new-ish here. I came for motherhood but STAYED for YOU! I love your eclectic content and as your content/audience changes I know you will be opening to a much broader audience and things will level out. You are of value. I appreciate you! 🤍

I just want to say that I’m here for you ( content)! Kids grow and that’s life, my kids 8,3 will not be small forever but as mom’s it’s so hard to know that that our kids will not always be “kids”! We have to make sure to not loose ourself in the processes of mothering and the different stages in the joys and challenges! My heart hurts each time I see a newborn as well knowing that “stage” is over but remembering that each age has a “stage” I will one day miss these moments just like the newborn stage❤️ Keep up the great work! Love your content and your doing an amazing job wife-ing and mom-ing and create-ing! Excited to follow along on the seed’s journey round two!!!

We have a three year old and one year old 22 months apart. I love the age gap but I think they’re just starting to hit a calmer mode and out of the survival mode like you said. We’re just able to take them in public more often and handle them alone better to give the other a break. And my ovaries start exploding. BUT then our three year old (always terrible sleeper) still wakes up 0-4x every night and our one year old occasionally will have a wake up, and I remember how wearing our sleep deprivation is still. It’s exhausting. So while I would love a third, we’re putting off any real discussion for atleast 1.5 years and seeing how our sleep schedules change. I would rather work/save more to pay for an occasional night sitter to help out if we did have a third because oh man I’m so tired already 😭

I love your gardening, book and decorating videos Megan! I’m a mom of two little but I don’t really watch “mom RU-vidrs”.

I love most of your content! Some of it isn't my style and I'll skip those videos but overall, keep being you and doing what you love 😊 You are doing amazing!

I felt so much like u, 2 kids, boy and girl and so done and complete and happy to be done and getting my life back....then my youngest daughter hit 10 and I suddenly changed my mind but my age is against me now unfortunately as I started having kids at 30 with a nearly 5 yr age gap. I miss those baby days and newborn/toddler times. I feel old as my kids are older and dont need me like they used to. I've been focusing more on myself again too. Like u said, never say never, once the are at school is when it changes alot. It's still ok to be done after 2 aswell! Your sad apple tree might need a sunnier position like the other tree?

Thank you for sharing your thoughts on another baby. I'm currently in a situation where I'm going through a lot of medical and physical issues as well. I have found out that I have two different types of Lyme disease and Babesia which is the parasite from ticks. All that to say I now have mitral valve regurgitation and if it's not mild enough or gone when my mom is treated fully my OB does not suggest getting pregnant because of the risks. I really had a hard time with it because my husband and I both as soon as we had our last baby we're already talking about another baby and I have my heart set on at least one more pregnancy one more birth experience and newborn experience and I've just kind of had to come to terms with the fact that that may not be my hand in life. And though I would be sad and I would have to grieve that I also realize how hard pregnancy was on me. You mentioned your tailbone and I also have had so many tailbone issues which I went to pelvic floor therapy before and physical therapy and chiropractic care for as well as just absolutely exhaustion to the point where it was so hard to get through every minute. So I know what you mean when people are like oh are you throwing up? I personally love pregnancy but it is very tough on your body for sure. Just wanted to encourage you that you are the only one that knows what's best for you and for you and your family and it could change but if it doesn't that's okay too! Just appreciated hearing your thoughts because I feel like I'm in the place of figuring all this out too!

Bahahahaha I loved your husband’s comment on the spicy content of your book. As someone who writes fanfiction (but has never let my husband read it) I can relate 😅

I wish I lived next door so we could frolic around with our kids and then go thrifting 🥰😆

I watched you while pregnant the first time and my son was born on the exact day as Rowan which was wild, but it gave me such comfort knowing someone in the world was going through the same day to day as me. I ended up pregnant the second time before you and I had an especially hard pregnancy the second time, I didn’t watch any creators like I did the first time and I think part of it was because I knew this was it. That tether of early motherhood and pregnancy was going to be cut so I stopped surrounding myself with that content for fear it would make me feel less than and then one day I just realized it didn’t because I knew in my heart that my two kids were it. And then the creators I watched for “mom content” slowly started becoming their selves again and so did I which was so fun to see. Every now and then when I see babies I have a “what if” moment and I think for me it really is a gender thing because I ended up with two boys and always wonder what it would be like to have a daughter. But we’re happy and I’m happy and I truly don’t think I could handle going through these beginning stages again, mentally or physically. All that to say, I think you know when you know and also thank you for going on the journey with us!

Watching late because my life had been hectic but I loved this! I am totally here for you, it's always great to see the kidos but I started following you for you! And I so very hope that you can get the book published because I would love to read it so bad! ❤

I think it's cool to make a decision about the number of kids early on and then sticking to it. We knew for sure that our two with a small age difference would be enough for us and my husband even got a vasectomy so no going back now. And since we had already made up our minds when I was pregnant, I got to really fully enjoy and pay attention to this pregnancy as I knew it would be my last one. I think it would be sadder to kind of assume you would have more kids and then it not happening. So you would eventually wish you had enjoyed the last kid's pregnancy and newborn stage more and not assumed there would be another one.

I do love your gardening and home videos! Like the day in the life, decluttering, cleaning etc :)

I just found you and I'm glad to say yay on less motherhood lol that sounds horrible but I'm at the stage you are I'm done with babies and I'm trying to find me again my oldest is 16 my youngest is I started over not by intention but I got fixed and no more so I'm loving your videos on organization and gardening etc thank you

I appreciate the content in this video. I do have to say though, your husband's last comment about your book was hilarious!

This was really comforting to listen to. Thanks for sharing :)

This video is so great. I am also debating whether to have a 3rd, and I may also be done for many reasons as well. Hearing you discuss finding yourself outside of motherhood is so special! I feel the same back and forth whiplash as you in making this decision.

Megan, as an older woman I realize every woman will ALWAYS feel the pain of the last child!!! If you decide to have one or ten. That is just a MOTHER'S instinct, to moter and love. I'm so happy to hear you do realize it's more than the newborn stage. Also... it's the cost of living and their education. So much to think of in this time of the world. You're absolutely right Megan, every Mother does miss that yearn of a newborn and that never ends! Thank you for sharing sweetie! Well spoken! 🙏👍🤍

I love all your content, even your non-child content. I’m thrilled to watch videos about gardening and books and projects. Your lifestyle content is wonderful ❤

Our children are similar ages and we have a lot in common so I love all your content❤

Just want to hold my child as a newborn again. This hit straight home

I have a 13 month old and a 4 old. I feel the same as you. We are pretty much done too

The way you describe Juniper and Rowan playing together while you and Matt have coffee gives me a lot of hope! My youngest is about to turn 1 and I can't wait for her and her 3 year old brother to interact more.

Children are a blessing from God!

I was one of the people that asked how you decided you were done. I hope it didn’t upset you! I just genuinely wanted to know. I have two kids (3.5 boy and 7 month girl) due with my 3rd in September and people are already asking if I will have a fourth!! I think my husband is ready to be done, parenting little ones can be exhausting (and wonderful), but he said it is ultimately my decision and I’m kind of feeling like this is my last but have tons of emotions about that. I love watching your kid free non-mom content. I also love when you talk about practical mom things since our kids are about the same age.

i am so proud of you

This is such a wonderful video, you put my own feelings into words exactly. This also reminds me of an instagram post I saw awhile back that really stuck with me. The words were something like "know the difference between wanting a baby vs wanting to raise a person." This is wise advice because the baby stage only lasts so long but the responsibility to raise another human lasts forever.

Yes prote t privancy

You are smart woman! ❤

Hi Megan, Just had a thought relating to what you were talking about - people not being so interested anymore as your children growing. I think the reason for this may have nothing to do with you or your family but is personal to them. For example - I don't watch as much pregnancy/ baby/ nesting content anymore as my little monkey is 18 months now so MY LIFE moved forward and I'm interested and focused on different aspects now. Hope this helps :)

Gosh, I resonate so much with this, Megan! I just had my second baby in January, and while I always imagined that I'd have three kids, we are like 90% sure we are finished. I am a childhood cancer survivor and never, ever thought I'd be able to conceive my own biological children, so our two girls are miracles in & of themselves! But beyond that, pregnancy is super hard on my body - I too "felt like a wimp" many, many times during both pregnancies, but everyone told me it was normal. In reality, pregnancies just hit me HARD. My second delivery was particularly rough on my body and I've been told that I will need planned c-sections if I have any future children. Selfishly, I just want to feel "normal" in my body and I know I will be a better mom to my girls now if I don't have more children. They deserve that and a mom that functions closer to 100% of her abilities for their childhood. I want to have more time in my day to workout, to travel with them, etc. and I know it's easier once the babies are older. But gosh, I cry at the very thought of never holding another baby of my own again. You're right - I don't necessarily want MORE babies, I just want to cuddle MINE again. I don't think people talk about this often enough, and I appreciated your honest thoughts on it more than you know!

I just wanted to add some ideas to maybe help with your content. I remember some time ago you said you wanted to do Sensory Table activities for your kids once a week. You wouldn't have to show your kids but show what activity you picked and why you thought is was good for your kids. I would be interested in seeing what those ideas are since I have 2 kids of my own. Also, Matt is into D&D and video games, do you two do nerd type crafts? That would be fun to watch. I would think you would still be gaining followers because kids do grow up and moms always are searching for things to do their kids.

I recently started watching your videos again! Once my toddler took over my RU-vid I lost all the people who I usually watched all the time! I’m right in the position you are about baby #3. I have a 4 year old daughter and a son who’s 1. And I think that’s a perfect age gap and soon me fiancé and I want to buy a home and then travel and go on vacations and I think as a family of 4 (family of 7 if you include our pets) is just perfect. I always tease I want another baby possibly two but I also have to think realistically. I’m also excited for you to be on the journey to publish your book! I’m reading the acotar series, I’m only on book 2 but since your husband said it’s like acotar I’m SO excited to read it! ❤️

First thing first, YOU are such an inspiration both as person and mother, you are one of three channels here on YT that I follow with biggest love, and I will not stop following you or stop watching your videos if you eventually not will show the kids. Even though they were the main reason I started following you as I were pregnant. Second of all, the segment where you say "I think I just want to hold my kids as babies again" hit me harder than I thought. I have one and we are not finished, as I keep thinking of baby #3 even though I'm not even pregnant with #2 😅 We'll see how it goes, because we fought for our first born for 4 years, bless her heart! But I feel you, with that sentence! I just want to hold her as a newborn again! ❤ Thank you so much for the best content there is on the whole internets 😉😇

Hey, new subscriber here! I’m so glad I found your channel. While my kids are older, I do love crafting, gardening, reading, etc. so I think we have a lot in common!

I love that you are showing more about your hobbies. I am not at that stage yet, but I hope to be some day. My son is 2 and we are just about to TTC for baby #2. I think we will be done after two (if we are lucky enough to have a second baby).

My theory on why your views may drop when you share videos on non baby/toddler related stuff is because mums of littles often watch content to inspire them or get advice/ideas. Your hobbies are great but that's a more niche viewing group and often they are not as informative/helpful to the person interested in those hobbies as your mum content is. Maybe you could add more hobby content that has more "how to" info or tips etc?

Fellow hypermobility Mom. Currently 18 weeks with #2 and already my hips and pelvis and wrists are 🫠🫠🫠 I've done so much PT in my life, I feel like I should just be a permanent patient. Anyway, I just wanted to validate that piece of your experience, cus this is really hard, and I don't see anyone else talking about it.

I have 3 kids , my eldest is now 16, my son is 13 ( almost 14) and my youngest is 12. There is 16 months between them and that was hard having a baby and a toddler and an older child. When my youngest went into full time School i struggled with the not having a baby again. But one day i realised i am felt fine with not having any more.

a lot of content creators continue to produce children in order to keep views and engagement high and it's so sad to see. That's why this is one of the few family channels I actually follow, you guys are great parents and the vibes are immaculate! but yeah a lot of viewers are just interested in the pregnancy and newborn stages, I'm sorry that you're experiencing this and I hope everyone here can see that you are worth following for more than just that!

So glad you’re talking about this! I have a 7mo and 2.5yo and our family feels so happy and complete, but it’s also bittersweet to feel that this season of life is coming to an end. I’m so happy with the kids I have, so excited for the kids to be older too, but it’s so sad to think I’m not going to have another baby. My husband is still hoping to have a third. But it would take a lot of convincing for me. 😅

Thank you so much for sharing your journey with us! I am a mom of a 2 and 4 year old and I am in the same boat as you about baby number 3. So bittersweet. I’ve been loving discovering my identity outside of motherhood along with you. I’ve recently taken up reading fantasy novels and loved your book recommendations video! Congrats on 70,000k ❤️❤️❤️

Megan i have just accepted that when it comes to having children and being finished is just emotional ..one extreme to the other with the truth somewhere in the middle. I just had my 3rd child and am about to turn 40. I have chronic illness..this last pregnancy ended in a c section with complications which I never experienced so I had my tubes removed and I have waves of sadness and my baby is still a baby. I think its more the identity aspect. So when I feel sad..I just think and hope and pray I can have some of the moments back one day as a grandmother and maybe I can even be the kind of mother in those grandmother moments that I wish I could have now minus all the stress. So when you feel sad..remember grandchildren could be a possibility one day.. or we could even baby sit for someone and get a baby fix without the stress of sleep deprivation and hormone fluctuations

Came to your channel when you were first pregnant because I was also experiencing my first pregnancy!! But I’ve stayed for you & your energy 🥰 I LOVE that you’re writing a book! I’ve been debating doing the same, even if it’s just for me lol so that will be fun to see too!! Keep doing you, the ones that want to stick around, will 🫶🏽

I personally was watching your channel to escape motherhood a bit. I actually got annoyed at watching my RU-vidrs show so much of their kids. If I wanted to see kids, I would watch my own kids. lol. I was here to see how you do life and balance it all and to have someone who understands my struggles (motherhood is hard, adhd, meal planning, cleaning, crafts and thrifts :)

I am 17 weeks pregnant with our third and final baby. We originally wanted 4 children, but before we even started trying for baby #3, we knew this baby would be our last. We both feel like she will complete our family ❤

I first found your channel when I was looking for what to put in the hospital bag before my youngest was born. I stuck around because even though I am around 13 years older than you I very much relate to you. My youngest two are around your kids ages (4 and 18m) and my oldest is 7. I follow you more now then other mommy bloggers because it isn't just all the little baby stuff. Being 41 I am past that point in my life. Also there is no time window of when you have to have your kids spaced out. If you and Matt decide that you want to have another 3, 5, 10 years down the line or not at all that is fine. Do what is best for you and your family. You (tho you might not feel it ) are still young. I had my youngest 2 months befor my 40th birthday and as someone that is 14 years older than my little sister I can say that I am closer to her then my sibling who is 8 years younger, and my some of my friends with their siblings who are very close in age.

I've always wanted 2 kids, a girl and a boy. And God gave that to me. I'm currently 27 week pregnant with baby girl. ❤❤❤ I think you can still experience the newborn stage with family members.

I like your vlogs! Thank you for opening up, honestly when I watch RU-vid I barely watch family vlogs. I like routine one's,cleaning and cooking. I do have a couple family's I like to watch, but it's not about the kids for me. I just like their content just like yours! Have a great day, and I'm glad to be here!!

you hit the nail on the head about wanting to hold your babies as newborns again!! I have a 2 year old daughter and a 7 month old son and I do feel like we are complete for now... and pregnancy is so hard, and right now i am in the TRENCHES and in survival mode. I just want to feel like myself again. I don't think my mental health could handle a 3rd, but at times i miss the newborn stage.. but it's just my kids as babies I miss :') My kids deserve a mom who can give them her best.

Sticking around for you Megan! I found your channel initially for motherhood content.. Rohan is a few months older than my son, and Juniper a little older than my daughter - it’s been amazing being along the journey with you in these early years. But now I’m in the same stage of life as you. Two kids and done. Trying to reconnect with who I am, my hobbies, style, career etc… whilst still managing home and being present for my kids. I like that your channel is changing and growing. You’ve got me for the long run. Xoxo Hannah

I'm so sorry you've had stress over the drooping performance. I've loved it all and I'm excited to follow you through your evolving journey. Much love! Also. The end with Matt made me laugh out loud. So cute.

Megan! Love this so much. I always thought I'd have 3 (I am one of 3 and so is hubby). We just had our second daughter and it just feels like this is it for us - postpartum and the early years are so demanding (in a great way). But now, I feel more excited looking into the future stages of parenting and am less nostalgic about going back into the early years. Its so funny you mentioned your views going down because I have been tuning into youre channel more and more for inspiration!

Your feelings on baby #3 are so valid! It’s hard to say goodbye to those precious once in a lifetime moments. I really love watching your little family but not showing the kids or having your own hobbies doesn’t deter me! I think I stopped reaching for your videos when you started focusing more on working than being a SAHM. A lot of us don’t have WFH husbands and can leave a kid at home while we run an errand, or grandparents that have time to come watch them during the day. I have my kids attached to me all day every day so I guess I just feel a bit jealous! But I know you’re a great mom and do loads for them so it’s nothing you’re doing, just my experience. ☺️

This hit home 😢 Accepting that you won't have anymore kids is SO hard. As a solo mum with only one it hits harder, but life moves on.

Okay also you don’t have to stick them in the holders you can just leave them in the tray (in the future) that’s how I did 100s this year!

I get you so well. My second (and 99% sure) last baby is almost one and processing that he's my last has been an emotional rollercoaster. You definitely go through peaks of happiness because the survival-mode-phase is almost over but at the same time it hurts to know you'll never feel the excitement of going to ultrasounds, name-hunting, finding the gender, birthing and seeing a baby of yours for the first time. But at some point you just have to let that go and learn to be content with what you've got, I guess ❤

Can I just say thank you so much for making this video and talking about the grief you experience when you know you're done having kids. I am right there with you, I could have said all of the words that you said. I have two beautiful children and physically cannot have more (surgical menopause at age 34). I do wish i could go back to the newborn and baby stage. It really is a form of grief; a door we have to pass through until the sadness no longer hurts as much. Best wishes to you on your journey through that door ❤

I would love to have another baby (might still happen) but life has taken some unexpected turns (life be lifing) that make me think it'll be totally impractical and not the best choice and I was listening to Matthew McConaughey children's book and a phrase that stuck with me was "just because you want one more, doesn't mean that you need two" so we'll see where life be lifing but I keep that in mind

I have a 3.5 year old and a 9 month old. I’m feeling like our family is complete and I’m so happy with the phase of life I’m in (I just read my first “fun” book in years!!!) but I also get little pangs of sadness when I see a picture of my teeny tiny babies. YOU are relevant and relatable to me. I appreciate everything you share.

I'm a UK subscriber and felt what you said about the pull in your heart for another baby even tho you are done. I know people just beginning their motherhood journey and i honestly feel jealous sometimes even though I know i cant handle anymore (i had 2 in 16months so sooo much of my last couple of years has been babies, sleep schedule and nappies). Like you say im not longing for a 3rd im longing for mine to be newborns again ❤ time just goes sooooo fast 😊

Oh my gosh, the hyper mobility and pelvic stuff is so real. My daughter is almost 18 months and my tailbone has been shifting in and out of place and it’s excruciatingly painful.

We have 3 aged 3 and under and know our family is not complete yet. However, I stay with mommy bloggers like you because the baby content was nice while going through pregnancy alongside you all but I’m also still finding myself with you. Hobbies, life balance, big changes, growing toddlers are all still relevant. I’m grateful to have a community like yours to grow and learn with.

Personally, I like all the content you share! I am also a mom of two, a boy and a girl, quite close in age to yours 😊. I like that I started my motherhood journey with you about six months ahead of me, and we’re still at similar stages! I am quite a bit older than you (39 😮) but I relate to your experience in a lot of ways. So in a way, the fact that you don’t plan on another baby actually works really well for me 😂

Also I wanted to add that if you want to have another one later in life, you absolutely can! Take your time and enjoy the kids and have it as a possibility to have another in the future :) that way when someone announces a pregnancy you won't grieve. Your time will come to have another if and when you decide it's what you want to do! ❤

Megan, I just want to let you know that I love your content no matter what!! I’ve been here for 5 years and watching you grow and blossom has been so sweet!! Keep sharing everything you love!!🤍🌸🦋

Never related more to the baby #3 thoughts. I also feel the “left behind” emotion because all of my friends are starting to have kids or talking about it but as a family we are done. It is fun to step into a role where I can help friends but gosh is it tough to be in a different stage of life than the others around you. It brings me great comfort (as I hope it does to you as well) that we’re in the same stage and feeling a lot of the same emotions. ❤️

I had a tubal ligation in March. Prior to the procedure, I felt indifferent about it. However, I knew it was the best decision because of the health issues i dealt with during and after my pregnancies. Now that it is done, I find myself grieving the end of an era. My second is about to be one, and my breastfeeding journey is also coming to a close. Our family feels complete, but it's for sure bittersweet. Thank you for the breastmilk keepsake recommendation! It's one piece of my journey I get to hold on to♥️

This was so relatable! I've been struggling now to decide when we want to have our second. The third is still a maybe. Anyways, I think there's never a right answer, but what feels right for you and your family! We'll always grieve the parts of life that change with the seasons

Megan! I got so emotional watching you talk about being done because I’ve been watching you since Rowan was a newborn and at the time I was newly pregnant with my first so I felt like we’ve been besties going through this journey together! I loved your channel mainly because of how much you still focused on life outside of motherhood and your voice was honestly one of the most refreshing mom channels on RU-vid. So thank you as a viewer who’s been growing along side you and your family! Please continue to upload for those of us who will follow along with every new adventure!

I started watching your channel when I was researching and preparing myself for pregnancy and our first baby. I lingered longer for the comfort knowing that someone else is doing this ahead of me and is thriving. Now I'm staying because you help remind me that there is more to us than motherhood and we /can/ find ourselves again; but also be good mothers too. Thank you for your honest point of views and content... It's nice to see content that's not just made up for Instagram. ❤

I will always watch your content! Babies or no babies. I have two kids close in age to yours and I found your channel during my last pregnancy and yours and never have related to someone more! I started getting into gardening and cut flowers and then so did you! so it’s fun for me to watch someone who has the same hobbies 🥰🤭 gardening, thrifting, cooking and baking, etc I watch it all!