I appreciate what you said about wearing helmets and being too protective. I grew up in a time (and in a state) where helmets were a rare sight. Occasionally, a motorcyclist would have one. We climbed trees, played on the railroad tracks, climbed water towers, got up on the roof, played on the monkey bars, etc. It was a wonderful way to grow up and experience life!
People find it easy to criticize from behind a keyboard. You are doing a good job. Ignore the people who have negative stuff to say and don't engage with them. I, always, find it interesting when youtubers do the Q and A's, and answer personal questions they are asked. Obviously, if you are videoing your child you are right there with them. Keep up the good work.
I'm just throwing this out as an option. I started these diet changes over a year ago. I have most of your health problems. I initially started out doing strict carnivore, eating meat, cheese, and eggs, for 4-6 weeks. Minus cheese, I was eating only off our farm. This broke my sugar & junk/snack food addiction, which I didn't realize I had, til I was telling myself no! After I realized how much better I felt, I decided to keep going. I then started adding back Low FODMAP foods, so my food list has expanded. You might also check into histamine intolerance, it is linked to estrogen dominance. I found the high histamine foods were causing a lot of my gut issues. Mostly because is you are trying to 'feed' your healthy gut bacteria, these are the foods your told to eat, but in some people they cause a histamine response. Hope you find this info helpful, or at least a new area to research and look into. I'm glad to hear you are feeling better!
Great QA You anwere well! Have always love your channel, the kids are sure getting big beautiful children!!! Thank you for sharing Godd Bless hugs Liz x
My 9 month old was crawling across the couch, fell off 13 inches and cracked her collar bone! She was back to crawling 3 days later. Kids will get hurt, but they also learn lessons. You’re wonderful! ❤
When you were talking about the bike helmets I thought by myself ‘Here in the Netherlands, THE bike country, hardly anyone wears them’… and then you made your comment about us, so funny 😁
One series of children books that are beautiful and kids love them... Pleasant Valley Farm By Helga Moser. Not sure if that is the right name of the series, but some of the titles are Shadow the Barn Cat, Danny the Workhorse, etc. They're not really about children, but have good moral stories, and beautiful photos! Also Max Lucado has a few good children books.. You are Special, You are Mine, If Only I Had a Green Nose
Oh, how I relate to being at a calorie deficit and still gaining weight! It is so discouraging! The difference is that I am turning 60 this year, and the hormone imbalances are related to being older, although I have struggled with this for the past 15 years. Whew, where have the years gone?! We have 13 children with only 3 left at home and 11 grandchildren have been added. Persevere! The days are long, but the years are very short! I miss the little years! Love your content even as an older lady! 😉
You are so open and honest. I've been watching you for awhile now and I have enjoyed watching you grow as a Mom and as your family grows also. You are brave to answer so many random questions! They were all over the place. I remember being a young Mother and all that entails. I was a perfectionist as far as my house went and tried very hard to be that perfect Mom. None of us can be that! Did I fail? Often, but in the failing my family learned how to fail and pick yourself up and try again. Now that my daughters are grown, I will say that we all learned from each other. My advice to any young Mother is to not sweat the small stuff. Do the best you can and leave the rest to God but don't forget to ask for his help.
I think helmets in car dependent areas is a necessary safety precaution. But in places where areas are more pedestrian and bicycle dependent as opposed to car dependent, I can see where a helmet may not be as necessary. IE. The Netherlands.
Thank you for the encouragement of classroom. It also has helped me a lot in my auto immune disease, conditions I would encourage you to try ion gut support, That is also one big thing that has helped me a lot
Thank you for sharing your dealing with UC, I also am living with it and go to your other channel ever so often to review some of the things you’ve tried and succeed with. It is hard at times to be healthy but we just keep trying. And you’re doing just fine as a mama, we are not perfect and God didn’t make us that way. That’s we have Him to go to. ❤
I still have Mom guilt and my baby is 20 . But let me tell you folks my guilt doesn’t lie in having a dirty house or other insignificant details , no I can’t remember those things , the guilt comes when you see your adult children struggle and all the if only’s come haunting you! Most are lies , We need to remember we are sinners raising sinners and know we did the best we knew at the time . God can turn ashes into beauty .
I had the million dollar question!! Haha I was watching your video or listening I shall say while folding laundry and I heard the stay at home mama question come and thought that'd be something I'd ask. Literally as I'm folding laundry and listening to my 2 year old son not fall asleep talking to himself in his crib in his room. And sure enough you answered my question! Well said Jeannine and I totally relate! It's the best job that never ends . And to add I'm glad your chickens are going well! I'm trying to loose weight too I'm trying to be more aware of what I eat and how much of it I'm eating. And trying to walk 2 miles 3-4 days a week. I'd love to have another child and I feel the tmy weight is my problem. Plus who doesn't want to loose weight? Great video Jeannine! So encouraging!!!! Have a blessed weekend ❤️ 💙
To the person that asked how do you get over the loss of your husband. First I am so sorry for your loss. The very best thing you can do is can continue to live your life and stay busy. I lost my sister from cancer in 2017 to cancer er my mom in 2020 from Alzheimer’s, my Aunt in 2022 from suicide she was like a 2nd mom to me and my Dad in 2024 he was 86. Plus I lost 3 furry babies aka cats in the last 3 years. Be happy and live your life is the best way you can honor your husband. When my sister passed I went to Yellowstone National park on vacation with my son & husband as we already had it planned. She passed in June we went in July. She would not want me to put my life on hold for her to grief her etc. We only here on this earth for so long we have to live a good life that others did not get to continue to live. Also I spent two weeks with my sister before she last ( she lived in another state) plus visited her many times through her cancer journey. So I choose not to go to her funeral as we planned the trip to Yellowstone. Some family members didn’t understand this but I know my sister would understand. We spent lots of time together before her passing. Spend time with family as much as you can as you!!! I hope find peace in that. I know staying busy helps me.
Aloe Vera Gel (Valley of the Lilly is one of the best)works wonders against colitis, 1 tbsp 3 to 4 times a day. I used to mix it with pure maple syrup for my daughter that had stomach ulcers at 14, now she is 46, and thank to God she is cured. It works amazing. I take goat milk colostrum (Mt. Capra), it is wonderful, I was lactose intolerant and it help me to fix it. Hope all your dreams will turn a reality, blessings to you and the whole family.
I never met my mother in law. She went home to be with Jesus when he husband was a teen. My favorite comment about her character was the “she would rather be in the floor playing than clean it.” I think it was not intended as a compliment but I took it as one. I tried to remember that my children will not remember how clean the house was but they would remember me playing with them or being too busy to play. I have adult children in their twenties now and I have plenty of time to clean the house.
I teach full time, and I don’t think my job is much harder or much easier than a stay-at-home mom. It’s just my role. I don’t have children of my own nor will I ever. If I think my job is harder than someone else’s, then I’m comparing myself to someone. I believe much unhappiness comes from this line of thinking. What I do think is whatever I have been tasked with in life, do it all to the glory of God.
I have the same thing with hormones being out of order, making me gain weight and the inflammation in my body. I have also started with a health coach, somatic yoga, meditation and deep tissue massage for my lymphatic system. The last one I have been doing the longest and its amazing what it has done to my body in terms of energy going up and just cleansing my body. The health coach thing I also just started and we are mainly focusing on getting the inflammation down in my body to start with as it seems to be the cause of a lot of other issues I have and then I will eat like that for 12 weeks and then we will see what the effect has been and next steps. It's a journey for sure. Just wanted to mention in case any of this would help. ♡ I hope you will have a healthy and successful journey towards weight loss but mainly just good health and more energy. Lots of love on the way
I know u never asked for input... so please disregard this if it's not for u ❤️ just wanna share cuz it has been so much of a help for me. I suffer with autoimmune disease and stuff like u. I and 35 and have had 8 children ❤️ I read " Brightline Eating " and am following the plan. But the book spoke volumes to me. Maybe it would you too?? Also, now my autoimmune symptoms are mild to gone now. U are doing amazing tho!! Don't beat yourself up! U will get there ❤️🙏 hope u continue to feel better. God is good ❤️❤️❤️
Amen to the overprotective parent I see so much of these days. Living is a risk. When my boys were small we were at a friends house and the kids were all having fun playing except one little girl who was miserable. She spent the entire time cautioning the other kids to not do something because they were going to get hurt. It was nerve wracking to see. Speaking of knives, a few years ago my husband had a summer job at Grand Canyon. One boy of about 10 or so was looking at a rack of “pocket knives” with various boys names on them. He found his name and wanted to get it. It was not sharp or pointed. His mother said he could not have it because he didn’t know how to use it and he would cut himself. My husband told her that he would learn how to use it by cutting himself the first time. She didn’t appreciate his remark and the boy did not leave the gift shop with the personalized pocket knife. Bummer.
Ordered coffee . Thank you. We gave the Elders each a bag for Christmas and so thinking of Easter your coffee and mission came to mind to bless the Elders and their families . Great Video.
Enjoyed watching this video you are a very intelligent lady who loves God and family. You are beautiful inside and out keep up the good work ❤❤ and you are also blessed with a beautiful family.
Oh my gosh, many of us grew up riding bikes and horses, skiing, etc. without wearing helmets and managed to survive, somehow. I just LOVE your parenting philosophy and how you answered that question!! Common sense- it's a beautiful thing to see in this day and age. You and Nolan are raising joyful, responsible, kind children.
I never wore a bike helmet and never required my child to-he was a skate boarder as well. I let my child use knives and go shooting and hunting with his father to. My son and I LOVED to climb on our second story roof and watch the night sky and fire works in July-he is now 31 and lives on the West coast-I still reside on the East coast where I raised him.....raise your kids as you see fit-do not judge others-noting good comes from it.
I so identify with the weight struggle. I tried and tried what I read and it didn’t work. Finally I realized I was bmi 40 and would qualify for barriatric surgery. So I decided to follow a barriatric diet without the surgery. They get between 500 and 900 calories a day. I accomplished that by eating both fat free and low carb at the same time. Two years later I am bmi 30. I still have to eat like a rabbit but it worked.
I enjoy your content. I'm just now getting around to watching this video. When my son was young (he's 36 now) I found a series called "Help Me Be Good" by Joy Berry. The books covered ALL sorts of topics. About 2 years ago, I found the entire set on eBay, it's sold on Amazon as well. I gifted it to my son for my grandson. My son has found memories of those books. I hope this is helpful 😊
I am turning 64 years old this year. I tried for years to lose weight. I went low carb, low sugar and still really didn't lose hardly any weight. My fasting glucose and A1C was 6 when i went to the doctor. I don't drink coffee, or tea, because i don't like them, I don't drink soda or juice. I also try not to eat foods with high fructose corn syrup in it. I also don't eat cereal or oatmeal. I choose not to eat after supper, until breakfast the next morning, at breakfast i have protein. I eat mostly berries and cherries for fruit. I don't eat ice cream anymore. I would have some Vanilla Greek yogurt instead of ice cream.
I so agree with being too protective. We don't go out of our way to be dangerous, but our boys are boys. One game they love to play is to get our cow to chase them. The boys and their friends see who can outrun her to the fence before she bowls them over. Also, our trampoline is a wrestling mat for all of them. Usually someone's nose is bleeding by the end, but they love it (boys LOL). My husband just laughs and says," better then video games"
Hahaha...my husband came in while you were discussing the helmet and he said "She just needs to say she does not want to be a helicopter mom." And then you mentioned it 😂. While I do advocate for helmets(it actually saved my brother's life) I also understand personal responsibilities and choices. Now my brother lived in a highly populated area and was riding around cars, so it made sense. I don't understand people's thoughts when they dictate what they believe to be the "end all" for all people. I have watched you for years, I don't feel I have the right to tell you what you ought to do because I am not you. Can I say this is what we do? Sure. But, again, I am not you. Now, to be honest, we didn't have our kids wear helmets. Did they get hurt? Yep. How can I advocate but not enforce? I know that helmets can help. But I'm not going to panic because they don't. But as someone who has been in a car accident where the other person hit us, there's nothing that prohibits accidents. You can do everything right and still get hurt. This is life. As you said, it is better to live life and enjoy it rather than live in fear of what can happen. I like the q&a videos because I feel like it's about as honest as you get. Not that your other videos aren't honest, it's a "This is who I am" that prevails and I like it. 😊
Thank you! I agree that our society is too cautious with kids. They won't be children for very long and when they are out having fun riding bikes, roller skating, dipping their toes in a creek or stream, they need space to just be. How else will they learn self-regulation if we hover over their every move?
Check out Dr. Berg and/or Dr. Ken Berry if you are interested. They have been a big help to me in my journey to health. I completely agree with your safety talk.
Just to say that I wanted to lose some weight since I was influenced by the look, weight that the time we live in and our society values. So I denied myself, ate less, though I wasn't satisfied. Result - I didn't feel well, lost energy. I think I should listen to my body. I went off the diet, but mindful now of what I eat, eat more slowly. Careful of what I put in my body, and I pay attention to how my body responds to what and how I eat. Bottom line - not conforming to the world's idea of how I should look. God created our bodies each different. I think listening to what my body says is following God's manual on how He created me.
Hi! Please keep reading with your kids. Dr. Seuss book are key to helping kids learn to read. He was a genius so don’t listen to the people out there that bash him. I also agree with you about not letting our kids be kids and experience life. To many parents do not let their kids fall and learn. Of course you want to make sure your kids are safe but we survived as kids so let your kids experience and try things. This is how they learn. As a teacher, you can immediately pick the kids who are sheltered. It is so obvious. 😊
Risk assessment is a really valuable learned skill for children. If you never have adventures or take risks, how can you learn for youself how to decide what an acceptable risk is? In saying that, if I'm on a traffic road on an e bike, I'm probably wearing my helmet 😂 but that's my risk assessment and my choice. Hope you're well ❤
Oh my goodness, I have some of the same issues with weight loss..I was told too, I have a double whammy for losing weight...Insulin Resistance, and no thyroid due to Cancer.... struggling to keep the weight off...keep up the great work. 😊
I love listening to you talk...you have so much common sense and relatableness, even though I'm not a dress-wearing Mennonite...but as a Christian sister we share the same values.✨️ And you're so fun, especially because you don't try to be a perfectionist.🎉 Your family life is so heart-warming, you are such a compassionate & adventurous person, and you seem to have so much balanced perspective.💯 Thanks for sharing your light on the internet!🌤
Thank you, sister 🙂 no need to me a Mennonite to be sisters in Christ. Thanks for the encouragement and thanks for being here. God bless your weekend 🙂
Thank you for your very comman sense answers... we need to let our children explore and learn comman sense while doing it. God bless you as you take care of your very active healthy little girl.
Thanks for addressing the helmet issue.. ugh we were on a bike trail in Arizona and of course you can't easily put a helmet on when you put up your hair in a bun . Being mennonite. And we literally got yelled at. It did not feel good at all! They didn't really seem to care about you they just wanted to be bossy. 😢 or at least that's how it felt. Last time i checked, we still lived in America where there is still somewhat freedom of choice.. It was ugly. Keep standing up for what you feel is right for you! I love it! ❤️ I would love to know which travel channels you watch.. I'm at the point where it is easier to travel than it used to be..
Enjoy your daughter, that is why you were given her ❣️ Somehow, because you don't post on RU-vid, I had not been getting them. Missing you and your Blessing of a Family. Thank you for this chishchat visit video ❣️
I, too, appreciate your answers regarding not being so fearful about every little thing. I'm 72 years old and never wore a helmet riding a bike! It wasn't even heard of when I was a child growing up. As far as children sitting on the counter to watch and help in the kitchen, there could be just as much danger standing on a stool or chair, if we wanted to be fearful about something! Two Bible verses come to mind: "For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind." - 2 Timothy 1:7 And Job said, "For the thing which I greatly feared is come upon me, And that which I was afraid of is come unto me." - Job 3:25 Our thoughts matter! If we think something is going to hurt us, it probably will. :)
when I think of the things we did as a children.....(I"m a grandma now) I both shudder and laugh. I was also an elementary teacher for years. I can tell you this...children who have been helicoptered too much do not have the spacial understandings, balance, etc..that children who have been allowed to explore their world have. They also tend to lack in creative thinking skills. Please note these are all PERSONAL feelings and observations. Watching your children so involved in life is a joy to watch. If you want to have a fun read with your son, try the "Amelia Bedelia" books. Enjoy your day.....
I think you were spot on when speaking about why we shouldn't be overprotective. As a Grandma, I fall into your category of thinking but my daughter is on the other end of the spectrum. She's starting to relax a little bit and I have to give her the grace to do things the way she seems fit without getting my 2 cents in. I think you have a wonderful balance and I can see that both your kids are growing to be healthy and happy.
Hi! We enjoy your videos and your personality :-) About the weight..for estrogen dominance have you tried DIM? This is supposed to lower high estrogen levels and including more crufierous vegetables into your diet such as broccoli, cauliflower etc(fiber in general) also chickweed is good for weight loss too(3 cups of tea a day). Intermittent fasting? Putting healthy fats into your coffee(coconut oil, collagen peptides, MCT), lots of water and herbal teas.
Thanks for the tips! I haven't tried DIM but need to. I had heard some of these foods, however my gut issues won't tolerate a lot of cruciferous veggies. I react to them, so it's a bit of a stale mate in that regard. But I need to try some of the other things. Thanks for sharing
Serious question, though... Why aren't we seeing "Stunt mennonite mom" vlogs?? 😂 I remember your video of teaching your mom to ride the ebike & laughing so hard... This should definitely be in the works, my friend!! I wish I could tell you that you're almost out of the "high maintenance" stage with little miss, but mine is 16 & well, I don't want to worry you, but I don't think mine got the memo 😂 Much love to y'all ❤
I have stomach issues and I eat the 24 hour yogurt and 1 tablespoon of Anovite colostrum around 5 or 6 days a week. My stomach is doing so much better!! After quiting for a while, my stomach was hurting again, so I'm back to eating it. So worth it! So thankful that you shared about this several years ago! It's made a difference!
I enjoy all of your videos. You be you. You shouldn't have to explain yourself to your audience. There are less risks riding a bike in the country near your home than in a large city. Children need to learn knife skills so they don't cut themselves. A butter knife is good practice. You are doing a great job raising your 2 beautiful, active and inquisitive children.
My husband eats 5-6 meals a day, says i eat leas than 1 of his meals total all day. He aits at a desk, eats costco sized bags of chips, etc - athletic and lean. Nothing i have done reduces my weight, even calory deficit.
Please don’t compare yourself to anyone else, my advice would be to try to deal with one thing at a time. Like you I’ve been dealing with erratic hormone levels all my adult life (50+ years in my case) and working full time, running a business and having family commitments was and continues to be challenging. It’s taken me many years to find the “sweet spot” but I’m currently in a good place, hormone wise, and my weight is on the downward trajectory for the first time in a number of years. Who knows what’s around the corner, so I shall take one step at a time.
Hi Jeanine, I enjoyed your video about what you shared about your health. I have Crohn's and acid reflux so I was wondering where you order your colostrum. I checked Amazon and didn't see your product. I would be interested in trying what you are taking. Thanks so much and I love your flavored ☕️. 😊
I am so sorry for your loss and the other lady also. Anyone who has lost a husband or wife. I will say prayers for all of you and I know others reading this will send prayers also.
Thanks so much for this Q & A!! Blessings as you are a busy mom! Thanks for your honesty! I don't drink coffee but I was excited and happy to see on their sign that Hursh's across from Clay bookstore sells your coffee!! Jolynne
My Crohn’s doctors put me on the Low FODMAP diet !!!! It’s very confusing to me !!! I will keep learning and implementing it !!! 🤦♀️ I am so glad you are doing better !!!! Praise God !!!! Love your channel!!! You are wonderfully honest and real !! You probably touch more mommas then you realize!!! My 3 kids are grown . They are 32, 28 and 24 . We have 6 grandchildren too ! Thank you for sharing with us ! God bless !
I love your videos for so many reasons. I also have been a follower of Lynette Yoder for some years. I like learning more about the Mennonite culture for one thing and I find both of your channels about family life and old fashioned values. And I agree whole heartedly with being a stay at home mom if it is at all possible. I too have struggled with my weight most of my adult life and have dealt with depression over it. It’s an on going problem with me. I have always thought that you look so pretty your dresses that you wear, they look comfortable too. And while I’m complimenting you…you have the best smile 🥰. Enjoy every bit of those moments with your little ones, they grow up and are gone before you know it.
You are so kind. Thank you for brightening my day. I'm sorry you struggle with weight as well. The depression that goes with that is very real. Sending hugs your way. Thank you for being here!
Interesting adults who wear helmets are more likely to take risks while on the road, increasing the risk of death. Where as when riding without a risk tend to go at slower speeds, in turn more aware of surroundings.
