I'm actually embarrassed to say what a fan I am of your vlogs. I'm 69, never married, no children. I try to find women my age to follow & do have 2 I enjoy. But I feel a real connection the way you come through on camera, as a chat with someone I would enjoy having as a friend.
I’m 60 and had 2 sons they are grown up now and I miss them fiercely wish they stayed children forever! I enjoy watching new moms seeing what it’s like now to raise children- enjoy it all cause it goes by like a flash! Feels like yesterday my kids were babies and now they are 37 and 31 !
@@michellereedg , I’m 68 and married with 4 grown daughters, and even though I’m old enough to be your grandmother, your channel is by far my favorite!
I'm in such a different phase of life: age 23 and working, no kids, not married. I've been watching your videos since you (and I!) were in high school, but this is just to say that I'm still a huge fan of your content despite being in such different phases. I appreciate that you show the *real* parts of motherhood as well!
I’m usually a silent watcher but wanted to say- I genuinely just love your videos. They’re so peaceful, warm, and friendly if I could describe it in words. I’m also a first time mom and my son is only two months younger than your baby so I enjoy the way you share bits of your journey and the flow of navigating motherhood while also not making him the center of your content. Keep doing what you’re doing 🫶🏽
I struggle a lot with the idea of having kids because of fear of how I control my peace and how I also get overwhelmed with my life and job and so imagining having a kid around just seems impossible. My husband and I talk about it all the time but then I watch your videos and I just love your perspective. So much so that I usually am emotional and find myself thinking, “well maybe I can do it “. Thank you for sharing ❤️
this is 100% one of my biggest struggles! it is so easy to get overwhelmed. having a baby has been the most grounding experience for me- totally prunes your life of what needs to stay & go. I do believe there’s a right time for your family to add a baby in the mix, but just know you’re so capable of maintaining peace throughout the process ☀️
Six months is fun…nine months was even more fun! Michelle, when you spoke about the gift of being your child’s mother it made my heart burst. I feel the same way and tell my nearly 21-year old daughter this often. She is my greatest joy, even if motherhood is a challenging journey. I will say this…bigger kids, bigger problems/challenges. I sometimes yearn for the relative ease of the car seat days…you dress them, throw them in a car seat, & go. It is much more challenging when they think & do for themselves. Nobody can tell you this so that it makes sense…then when you are in that phase you get it!
Hi Michelle, listening to you talk about how motherhood has changed you and the deep love you have for your son made me emotional. This whole video was great. I just recently gave birth to our second and listening to you talk about how at 6 months you are starting to feel like yourself again has given me that “light at the end of the tunnel” feeling. Even though our first is only 22 months, it’s easy to forget how hard those first few weeks can be with a baby especially once you’ve found your rhythm with them. Starting all over with baby number 2 hasn’t been easy but as you have shared, the first few weeks are a phase not forever. Thank you for that gentle reminder, and thank you for sharing your motherhood journey with us. I watched one of your recent videos the other day and my husband caught some of it as well and said, “She seems like she’s a great mother.” ❤
🥺🥺🥺 oh wow, this is so comforting! it’s easy to think it’ll all be easy the second go around, but of course it’s normal to struggle. you’re doing a great job!
Proud to say I have been a follower since your high school days. You've always felt like my "online older sister". It has been a pleasure to grow up alongside you (:
aww I love seeing mothers and, well, women in general in their life journey. I definitely don't want kids, but have always loved watching RU-vid to see how others experience different stages of life. y'all are superheroes and doing great work! awesome video
As someone who is getting ready to be pregnant for the first time your videos continue to make me feel so excited and ready. I don’t have anyone that can relate to the phase of life I’m in right now, so thank you for being a “friend” in my life right now
I only just watched this video as I've been away on holiday, but I wanted to say, thank you for sharing your honest feelings about how there's not really anything you miss from your life "before". Regret narratives are so popular in our culture and it was one of the big things preventing me from getting pregnant, but I'm pregnant now, and it's so heartening to know that while I may have some things I miss, it is actually possible to look back fondly on your past life, but not necessarily miss it, just be grateful it happened and be grateful your life is the way it is now. :)
it really feels like my life just begun! you have so much joy to come & so much to be thankful for pre-baby ❤️ totally possible to hold two things at once
How you describe being a mom is exactly how I feel too. It’s the most amazing and hardest job in the world. I wouldn’t change a thing even on the hard days. ❤
I’m a first time mom with a daughter 2 months younger than your son. I love watching your content, I love how peaceful and creative and love the mom chats. ❤
Hi Michelle, I really love this style of video where you take us through your day and answer questions as you go. I just wanted to say that I find your realness and openness so inspiring. My son is just a little younger than Connor and it's been an adjustment for sure but I can't imagine living my life without him now. I love how honest you are about your journey into motherhood and your encouraging words. Thank you.
I've been watching you since probably within your first 10 videos and I still this many years later am so excited when you post. You bring such a calm light to my own feelings/moods and make my days so much better. I feel inspired every time I finish a new vid!! ❤❤
This is my favourite Q&A I’ve ever watched, so much fun that it was sprinkled throughout your day! Also I NEVER comment on anything but I just have to say how peaceful your content makes me feel 🫶🏻 I very rarely keep up with vloggers once they have children because its just not something I relate to. However, the way you incorporate Connor into your videos and the way you talk about motherhood is honestly just lovely and balanced and beautiful and it feels like im chatting to a friend going through all her first time motherhood experiences 💓
I loved this video style. I’m quite a lot older than you & it got me almost teary-eyed when you talked about Conor at the end & how much fulfilment he gives you. I have always wanted a family of my own & am far from it happening. But have somehow found happiness within myself. Anyhow it has been such a blessing seeing you grow & your life journey becoming a wife & now a great mom! Thank you for sharing your life with us, it’s truly inspiring. Love you Michelle!!💕💕💕
Loved this style of video! It flowed so well and felt like a little FaceTime call/girl chat. Thanks for always being so real and making the effort to connect with your audience🥰
I’ve been a subscriber since you were dating Gunnar in high school. We’re about the same age and I feel like I’ve grown up with you. Now I’m pregnant and learning so much from your channel 🤍 Thank you for sharing your life with us
You answered my question about grieving the old you 🤩 I became a mom at 24 and that was before anyone in my friend group. It was hard to transition into that life when no one was relating at the time. I love my kids and I couldn’t imagine a life without them. It can just be hard to see friends living a different life and sometimes feeling alone as a mom… Thanks for sharing your journey. You are so encouraging
What a beautiful video Michelle, just like all your videos! You have a beautiful calm presence & I’ve loved following all the way from Australia since you lived in NY. Love this style of video xx
Michelle, I loved this type of Q&A, it seemed so natural and like talking to a friend throughout the day! I’m loving all your mom content, I’ve been subscribed since I found your channel when we were both in high school. I’m also a SAHM and currently pregnant with my second. I’ve loved getting to see every stage you’ve decided to share, but your mom era is currently my favorite! It’s evident how seriously you take being a mom and how much you love your son. You’re such a great mother 🫶🏽
This was the best q & A I've ever watched. I loved your take on it! And your answer at the end about what you were saying on being a mom now vs/ before. I just totally agree with everything you said, as a mom of 3 sons. I wouldn't trade being a mom for the world. They are such a gift. My Blessings❤ We've made so many good memories. The hardest time was when they were younger, but I'm so so glad God allowed me to be a homemaker for 12years when they were younger. Now they are 15, 12 and 9. Thank you for all the time you take in putting together your videos. PS I love watching Allison B. Also. How long have ya'll been friends? I think I saw you on one of her vlogs when she and Brandon took a trip to Texas. Is that right? God's blessings to you and your family❤
I recently just came off the birth control pill and I’ve seen such a huge difference in my mood!! I had only been on it for 18 months, but it’s crazy how much of a difference it can make. I also just started natural cycles a couple of weeks ago. I love these kind of chatty Q&A vlogs 🤍
I went on the mini pill a couple months ago because I'm still breastfeeding my 14 month old. My periods are horrible every month so I needed something to help. It turns out the mini pill caused me to constantly bleed!! So I'm off it now😅So....we don't want another baby currently (my hubby is open to another in a few years, I am not at the moment due to a very traumatic labor and delivery). I'm feeling so torn and conflicted on what birth control method to use.😔
Thank you for bringing us along on the raw and real parts of your life Michelle. You’re so willing to get real. Thank you. You’re a blessing to me as a young mama of 3.
Michelle I am from Maine and you would love it here! I recommend Bar Harbor/Acadia National Park (if you come in the middle of summer beware it will be very busy), also Lily Bay State Park and the Moosehead Lake/Greenville area. So sweet and beautiful
My husband and I started having children a little later. I’m 35 and pregnant with my second and my advice is to have your babies earlier than this. I am TIRED 😂 very blessed and grateful, but very tired ❤
Just be careful with natural cycles if you truly don’t want to get pregnant yet! I would recommend a backup method. My friend got pregnant with NC because she randomly ovulated early one cycle. The app had predicted her ovulation around the time when it usually is and gave her green days when she was actually fertile. Once she confirmed ovulation with her temp, the app went back and changed those days to red but it was too late lol
Love your videos Michelle! When y’all go to Maine, highly recommend Kennebunkport if it makes sense with your travel. Very family friendly town, and my grandparents lived there growing up so many happy memories at the beaches there 😊❤
I never knew artichokes were considered a bizarre food...but ya definitely not something I thought about feeding a little baby. My kids loved them when they were school age and we would have them on occasion steamed whole. They thought pulling off each leaf was so fun
Just looked up this natural cycles thing. Very interesting. Not to upset anyone, but hormonal birth control literally ruined my life and I've been off of it for over 10 years, would never use it again. Thank you for sharing, Im definitely going to look into that further!
Yeah the fake hormones are pretty bad for our bodies. But sometimes it's the only route we can take. I could never do a natural family planning route personally, because I'm way too paranoid about getting pregnant again. Condoms are a great choice and non hormonal.😅😊
You answered my question 🤍 you’re so wonderful, Michelle. Your videos bring so much peace. I love listening while my baby is asleep in the car and we’re driving. I also appreciate how emotional you get talking about being a mom. I feel like I turn into a puddle talking about my 10 month old baby girl. Being a mom is just the best. 🤍
I love your positive view on motherhood. I really want kids but I feel like society treats children as a problem and that you can't really enjoy life once you have them. So in the back of my mind, I am a little scared to have kids. But you CAN be yourself and enjoy the same hobbies once you have kids. Life actually becomes even better with kids, it doesn't get worse. Children are a blessing, not a problem. Thanks Michelle!
I love this style of video! There is no other video I click on faster than a Michelle video🥰 I finally came of birth control after wanting to for so long! SO glad I did!
I had to pop in bc you said you don’t like artichokes!! Omg have you tried them at Hillstone or il Brocca? Hillstone (the same company that owns The Honor Bar) grills them and they taste amazing and il Brocca (their CEO came from Hillstone) fries then and they taste even better!!! Please try them at either place bc they are TO DIE FOR!!
So true on solid foods... I follow some baby led weaning accounts and I'm wondering how to get my baby to like quinoa and sweet potatoes when I don't even like them... this just gave me the validation I needed to feed my baby what our family likes and eats regularly instead of just buying and feeding stuff to her because someone on Instagram did with their kid 🤣
Beautiful video as always! Has his naps got longer in length? My baby is just 6 months but we are still having very short naps! Was wondering when this might change 🤔
My hubby and I read KJV now! We didn’t grow up with reading our Bibles as kids, and as teens read NIV, ESV, etc but idk for us the KJV feels like home! From our current understanding, it is the closest to the original as it came from Antioch in Syria not Alexandrea (Egypt)! There’s a sweet Bible verse I think it says they were first called Christians in Antioch and that was in Syria!
Ive been watching you since before you graduated high school and as much as you have changed and grown, it is so nice to consistently see you 1. in your walk with the Lord and 2. just being a kind, level-headed woman. You inspire me to be the woman i know i can be!
I love your videos. Love how calm and soothing your voice is. I’m 27 , no kids but I steel enjoy very much your motherhood content. Your energy is really special. Actually when I was studying for my tests at college, I will put your videos and study at the same time. It just made me feel like I had a friend over just chatting and making me company. ❤
The clips of you in college made me so nostalgic as a viewer🥹 I’ve watched you since you moved to New York! Even though we’re in different phases of life I love learning about motherhood through your perspective to get glimpses of what it’s like!
I had my 1st and 2nd 17 months apart and the first year after my 2nd was born was so hard because it felt like having 2 babies. But now that they are old I love their age gap. I’m pregnant with my 3rd and like aw man I wish they were closer in age 😂
I am honestly so happy for you and the season of life you're in right now. I remember watching your NY vlogs back in the day and I feel like if that Michelle could see this Michelle, she'd be shook. The honour your speak of in being Connor's mother is just amazing. I firmly believe some kids choose their parents and I really think Connor chose you and Aiden
I loved this Q&A format Thank you for sharing these feelings and thoughts with us. A true blessing you are, courageous girl, for living an authentic and true life. Kisses from Paris (P.S The Sézane knit looked gorgeous on you)
Ooooo I can’t wait! I’m 6 mo postpartum so I’m just a little bit behind you Also I like the way you’ve been doing these videos vlog style lately - fun to change it up!
It’s a comfort knowing someone struggles with adult acne like me! Im sorry you have to bear that 😭🙏🏻 it’s awful! I know you prob have heard it all and get suggestions all the time so my unsolicited suggestion is milk thistle, dandelion root, and green tea supplements! They help the liver and I think that’s the like root cause! Ever since I’ve been taking those my skin is the best it’s ever been! (I also take stinging nettle which I feel aids as well)! I literally felt like I tried everything and wanted to figure out the root cause and stop taking chemicals/toxic options personally so these more holistic options have been a huge blessing to me!
Love these Q and A’s!! ❤ Thank you for being real with us! Hubby and I have been talking about the possibility of baby #2 soon and love hearing your take. Currently not on birth control either but being careful until we’re ready- I do love that it helps me feel more in tune with my body! Love your videos!! 💕
It's the first week that I delivered my baby . I feel so much stress, especially at night. My husband is a big support. Say something to me for being better. 💜
nighttime scaries are so real! just know, one day you will get more sleep & things will feel easier ❤️ from someone who believed this would never happen, I promise it’s true
My baby also takes 20-30min naps unless he contact napss then he gets at least 1hr sometimes a bit more. I tried dropping a nap and it was horrible, overtired baby at night! I do not recommend. I noticed (think) since he has had purees/mashed foods and I have him nap in his wearable blanket he seems to sleep in his crib for at least 1hr to 1hr and 30mins! Not every time but it's good progress! If you haven't tried the wearable blanket for naps maybe give it a go?
Hearing you talk about your son.. while holding mine and completely relating to what you’re saying… it truly is an honor to be someone’s mother and watch them grow ❤️🙏🏻 amazing words you shared
