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Mom of 4 here, who was a nanny also. Huggies are the best for boys. Especially because they can pee heavier than girls and more toward the front. They hold more, and science experiments prove that too🤣. Newborns poop almost every time they eat so they go through a lot of diapers. I also get eczema from wipes so Huggies natural care worked best for us. Costco brand are exactly the same as Huggies and they’re cheaper. I’m so excited for you!
With regards to nappies and wipes, don’t worry so much about what brands and just focus on getting BULK. Those first few weeks are more draining than you will ever know and getting out of the house will feel impossible so try to stock up like your planning for an apocalypse x also 10 is the minimum nappies you will go through per day. 😳😅 we aimed for a change every two hours but my son would poop immediately after the change 🙃 also congrats I love your work and I’m so excited that you are having a baby boy like I did!
Some of the best advice I ever received when I was having my first was: never decrease the noise level in the house. New babies will sleep when they're tired. My mom suggested I lay a blanket on the floor and vacuum around her. She never needed total silence to sleep. The 2nd is never create a cave-like atmosphere for them to sleep. It seems the right thing to do but you'll never be able to re-create that when you visit people, take trips, etc. They'll get used to needing total blackout and when you're out living your life, they'll have a hard time sleeping unless it's dark. I wouldn't tell another mother what to do, these suggestions just made life much easier and I'm super glad I took the advice.
I agree with this. Babies don't need quiet or complete darkness to sleep and if that's what you give them, that's what they'll require. For me, that also included taking the baby out regularly so he will learn to deal with noise and commotion without becoming overwhelmed so easily and you won't be at the mercy of nap time, rushing home because your baby or toddler can't sleep except in his own crib. Babies are generally very adaptable unless trained not to be. The one exception is bedtime. It works out best to have a routine so you don't have any sleep issues.
@@Lucinda_Jackson totally agree. That’s a good one!
Don`t have a baby myself but 95% of my close friends do. The ones that never put the baby in a "shell", that took the baby out from the beginning, and exposed them to noises (of course you won`t take it to a rock concert but you bring it to a dinner party) have the calmest, easier babies. The earlier they get used to the real world, the easier it will be for them to adapt...
I agree! We have train tracks very near to the back of our home. I didn't try to make my daughter's room especially quiet or dark knowing she would inevitably hear the trains at night. She was the best sleeper when we were out. She could fall asleep anywhere. We never had to plan our days around her naps because she would just sleep on the go.
My grandsons slept thru power tools.
Don't forget to make a mom basket for the bathroom, stuff for you after delivery. Pads, tucks, etc. Look at what other moms used.
A cart for all the stuff you'll need for feeding the baby, your water bottle. Extra snacks for you. A place for your tablet so you can watch something at night. Extra burb cloths, etc.
Your hospital bag, Romeo's, who's going to watch Kinsley while you are at the hospital. Getting close!!
Excellent advice. But if you're looking to save money, the simple cotton reusable makeup remover rounds work as well (if not better) when soaked with witch hazel instead of buying tucks. And the witch hazel has lots of other uses too!
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Agree! And witch hazel is so useful!
@themom0925 what are tucks? I'm in Australia and a granny. I've never heard of them.
I also want to learn about it! @@loissaedder2214
@@loissaedder2214 For hemorroids?
Ten? TEN. 😂 I’m dying at Romeo bc that would be me.
I don't think that you will use 10 diapers each day. I never did with my daughter. The diapers now are so good at holding liquid so that they feel dry against the skin. So the baby can pee a few times before you need to change. Or it will be a lot of waste.
But you will figure this out after the baby comes. Plus they will give you advice at the hospital ❤❤
I loved that too !!!
we definitely go through more than ten diapers a day for sure. my daughter is almost 6 months. she HATES being wet at all even if the diaper can hold it. I tried cloth diapering but it was just way too often lol
10 is a minimum in the early days! Maybe half that many after 6 months
10-12 is the norm with an infant/newborn. They grow out of it soon enough 😉
Second time mom here... not that you need advice, you are so prepared its awsome. But here is some things ive learned about diapers after having 2 kids. More like 6 diapers a day as long as you use lanolin butt ointment. Its all natural. And please please don't buy a bunch of newborns diapers. They grow out of those so so fast. Also don't open all the diaper boxers cause you can exchange then for a larger size if you leave the boxes unopened. I personally prefer Costco diapers. They are the same as Huggies. They are literally manufactured in the same facility. Diaper brand is honestly just preference. You will be a great mom. You inspire me. Thank you for being you. ❤ Many blessings to you and your family. May you have a healthy and safe delivery.
Excellent advice and it's very true, babies grow too fast you won't believe your eyes. Your baby might even be too big to fit into newborn things. Wish you, Romeo and Kingsley all the best ❤❤❤
Was going to say all the same things as a second time mom! Costco diaper prices are unbeatable with 2 kids, but cheap price per diaper is my priority right now vs plant based/organic/sensitive etc. Their wipes are also great. Hurts my soul when I have to buy smaller packs at Target lol
The Kirkland diapers from Costco are a great texture and kept my baby cozy, Pampers had weird bunching and the top layer was sticking to her and coming away from the absorbent part. We loved the texture of the 7th generation wipes too, not flimsy or synthetic feeling, more cottony. At baby showers we received a lot of different types of diapers and wipes and that really helped us get through the first while, folks brought different sizes and we always had at least a first pack for when there were 2 or more blowouts in one day, signaling time to size up!
Hey MaCenna, could you do a podcast episode in the future on the process of finding workers to do major renovations in your home. What do you look for, how do you interact with them once the work starts, what the payment structure is like etc... I'm going to combining two rooms into one and resizing the bathroom to make a big master with ensuite bathroom and am at a loss of how to get the professionals I need! Perhaps your mom can chime in on this one and provide her experience from past projects, the good and bad
OMG! "Scandalous" Kinsley always makes me smile!! Her little head popping up to check your nursery curtains...love it!
hahahah shes so scandalous!! 💕
@xomacennavlogs MaCenna, you'd absolutely love getting stuck into our 2nd project. I'm sitting here in France 🇫🇷 with a list as big as Europe. We completed on a longère at the beginning of Feb. We have soooo much renovation to do still, but we have water already as part of it, as it was once used for the cattle. The views are to die for as we are high up overlooking a huge forest (we have a lot here in France). We have the original granite/stone grand fireplace and cathedral ceilings. We have a barn on either side too. Think we're going to need walkie talkies, bc it takes 5mins to find each other 😂😂😂 ... I've really enjoyed this episode and we're all so excited for you all for tge babies arrival Our 4 children are aged 27-36 and all living and working bk in England 🏴 🇬🇧. Take it easy on yourself, once you've finished your list, bc you're going to need all your energy on delivery day. Your videos are part of my 5aday 😂😂😂 ❤❤❤❤ Bisous from SW France and have a lovely weekend everyone, its forecast a scorching hot day here tomorrow 🥵🥵🥵😊😊😊🥰
Kinsley loves when you open packages!! She thinks it’s for her!
I believe the roman shades go inside the window casing so it's flush with the trim.
TEN?!!? TEN?!!?!! 😂 I’ve grown to absolutely love Kinsley. What a beautiful family you 4 will be. BTW if your outdoor plant pots don’t have holes in the bottom for water drainage (really best), put a layer of small yard rocks to the bottom before planting (like 1.5-2”) then soil, then plants. This way plants won’t get root rot sitting in a pool of water.
In my opinion- picking the diaper brand is what fits your babies body best (Huggies might blow out more for one vs pampers blow out for another baby) where wipes are what you like best. (What wipe doesn’t rip mid wipe and what thickness you like, etc- kinda like different people like different brands of toilet paper)
We only use one large case of diapers of each size and then stop at size 4 for a few months and then size 5 for like a year. You don’t need a ton of the nb size. If you don’t open the box you can exchange it for the next size up.
Exactly! I had a ton of Pampers people bought me before my daughter was born. Ended up returning them all because she had an allergic reaction to the lining of the Pampers. Used Huggies after that.
Yes! My sister loved Huggies, I hated Huggies and loved Pampers! Then as they got older we could get away with the cheaper ones. It all changed once my babies actually came. Also a tip- if you end up liking Huggies, Costco's Kirkland brand is the same thing as Huggies! Same manufacturer!
They are typically in Size 1 for a while! And soem people with big babies go straight to size 1 and skip nb.
Agree - each of my kids ended up using different diaper brands based on what worked best for them.
@@staceylynch9751I found that Pampers fit looked soggy whereas Huggies did not, at least on babies I saw.
Hello MaCenna I enjoyed your video. I used Huggies with my daughter. I'm sure the family is going to do a Baby shower for you why not wait for that then shop? Babies grow so fast you would save money doing some second hand shopping for clothes and possibly even other things like stroller ECT. Also never again will your house look picture perfect. Babies require lots of stuff and one they start walking toys everywhere. I did teach my daughter to put away her toys in the toy box.
Kinsley wants to help so badly! And Romeo is so adorable with all his excitement and shocked reactions. You're both the cutest first time parents. And I love your sweetness.
Considering Romeo has a knack for laundry, you guys should definitely consider cloth diapers. Saves tons of money plus you can buy a mini washing machine specifically for the diapers.
I had to use cloth as a babe because of sensitivities to the disposable ones.
My mom said it was honestly easier and most cost savvy in the end.
I remember the days of cloth diapers....a complete nightmare! Washing out an especially nasty one...well, let's just say my husband wouldn't touch them....I switched to disposable as often as I could afford them!
You are so right! Personally I liked having both on hand. Disposable for outings and visiting, cloth for home. If I was having a rough time, disposables were a saviour!
As a boy mom, my BIGGEST TIP... TUCK "IT" down when changing diaper. ALL diapers will leak if you don't do THAT step! :) lol Hope you can learn from my mistake!! haha Grab the BIG boxes of diapers, you were about right on the amount per day!
And never leave things uncovered with a boy - unless you enjoy a fountain...😂
I remember those days with those boys😂
🤣😂🤣
While changing, I used "peepee teepees". You just set it over top so you don't get sprayed.
Not that I'm saying one shouldn't be budget conscious, but I like seeing and hearing Macenna say that things are expensive. I feel like most youtubers don't seem very budget conscious and just spend like crazy going out every day and stuff. Feels nice seeing a relatable soul on this platform.
Stay as active as you can…you’ll appreciate it going through the birthing process and getting back into shape afterwards.
Please don't buy into all the unnecessary crap they market to new moms. Stuff like Wipe warmers are not needed, you have warmth in your hands, lol, I would recommend a diaper pail that stays closed to trap the odor and a breastfeeding pillow
I loved the wipe warmer. Ijs. You do have to add distilled water to the container if you don't go through them quickly because the heat will dry them out. But my babies seemed to appreciate not being shocked with something cold on their privates. lol.
Yep. It's typical American consumerism. How in the world do all the babies in 3rd world countries make it without all the materialistic "necessary" crap?
Agree about a diaper warmer. How silly - if you use wipes of any kind yourself, you'll soon find out that it's completely unnecessary to warm them.
Also agree about the diaper pail. Love the Dekor Plus! You just step on the pedal and the outer lid flips up. Then you drop the diaper onto the spring-loaded inner door and the diaper drops in, the inner door snaps shut automatically, and you step off the pedal and the outer lid closes. It's very odor proof and not unattractive. The bags are a continuous roll, so the size is adjustable to what you need. And it's easy to clean if/when you need to.
I didn't use half the stuff and disliked feeding pillows as distance baby from touching mum n dad during feeding. Babies need a lot of touch.
@Lucinda_Jackson Yes! I LOVED this diaper bin. Best investment!
“TEN??” 😂😂
With your Impatiens plants at the front door, pinch out the tops to bush up the plant. It wont grow so long and leggy.
I love the way Kinsley is so curious about all the packages. Shes very sweet.
I also am in my third trimester doing house projects...glad to know I'm not the only slightly insane person crawling on the floor caulking and painting! Love it
This is why I found my baby shower so helpful as a first time mom!
Buy material samples from them and use that to cover the ends
Great tip!
No building involved!
I feel like those blinds were made to fit inside the window, which is why the ends were not covered.
@@lelanoel3499 I agree but that’s why she wants to build a box. To me a box is just a valance; I’m not a fan. If you cover the sides with the same material it blends. OR just put them in the windows. BUT she has older windows which may not fit.
If you have sample fabric for your nursery blinds, bond it to fusible buckram (sandwich the buckram between your main fabric and some remnant fabric for the inside). Trace and cut the shape of that plastic end cap. Fix using double sided sticky tape. The buckram means the fabric won't fray.
I've done this for several roman shades
You guys are so cute as first time parents. The second time around it will be sooo different!
Hi Macenna & Romeo, , the best diapers are Pampers Swaddlers with the blowout barrier that helps prevent leaks and blowouts. Also, get a Diaper Wipe Warmer, it is great when changing the baby, the wipe is nice a warm on your baby.
As a mom or 6 and 4 boys a wiper warmer is a must.
Baby wipe warmer for sure!
Disagree wholeheartedly with the warmer. Baby gets used to these nice warm wipes but you don't change the baby at home in the same place. Child Development teacher. Take it from me don't get your baby used to anything where they need to depend on it. Same with a lovey. If they latch onto a blanket or stuffy, but like 4 of them and rotate them in so they all smell the same. If you only have one and it gets that smell and then try to add another one it won't be the same. Or worse if you lose it.
Baby wipes cause rashes
Mom of 5 and never used a diaper warmer
Ticking off items on a list of things to do is always satisfy. This is fabulous. 😀
Adore Kinsley - she is just simply adorable❤
Macenna don’t forget to get the stuff for you after delivery care. Yes it’s exhausted to go shopping when you are pregnant especially when you need to figure out what you need vs what is out there.
MaCenna, just a thought, it would be nice to paint out that large vent at the top of the stairs in the same color as the wall to help it “disappear.” OR maybe you could find a decorative vent cover. Love watching you and Romeo interact. You two seem so great together!
I swore by water wipes when my guy was a baby, they don't have a lot of things added to them. Also diapers with the wet indicators were lifesavers the first few weeks when you need to track every time they pee/poo to make sure they're getting enough milk. Such an exciting time!!!
Love water wipes!
I used cloth diapers for home and huggies for going out.
Omg. How cute is Kinsley, the way she gets excited like the rest of us and ran when a package arrives or doing an unboxing! ♥️
Oh, my sweet girl.❣ You are glowing!!! I'm so happy for you. May the Lord bless you and keep you. May He make His face to shine upon you. May He grant you mercy and grace all the days of your life. Amen
Your channel literally feels like an episode of a favourite show that you've been waiting to air❤❤❤
Please, PLEASE film the first meet and greet between Kinsley and the baby.. i am SO looking forward to that!! X
it's dangerous and exploitive to put kids on the internet...so don't film this. Stick to DIYs and home decor. Strangers on the internet don't need to see your baby
Yes… please 🙏
@@smmiller5she doesn't have to show the baby's face, it's just to see Kinsley reaction to the new baby. Good grief
@@lauratruthseekingWarrior no need to get defensive. especially about someone online that you don't even know. some people don't realize how dangerous it is to post their kids online (I'm sure macenna isn't clueless, but some people are). it's a great reminder and more people should listen
You are such an inspiration!❤
Enjoyed your video. I have a couple of things that might be worth a mention in case you have not thought about it. First is the grate in the newly painted hallway. If you painted it to match the wall color, it would help make it less noticeable. Second, do not forget to make a list for things for you as a new mother. You will need special things for down there care and things for you if you plan on nurcing your new baby. Nurcing pads, etc
Is she planning to breastfeed? I thought I heard her mention buying bottles?
Useful tip for painting large surfaces or surfaces you can't reach with your arms is to attach broomstick or mop stick to your paint roller.
Love your content and can't wait for the kitchen reveal!
All the love and best wishes from Poland xo
Admire your ambition of getting small projects done. Small things are always at the bottom of the list in my home, while trying to get bigger things done. So kudos for getting them done🎉
its actually felt so good to completely finish these projects! like small weights lifted
In the future, if you are looking for a great hose replacement, look at the Hose Link. Rather costly but so convenient. The hose rolls out and in automatically. Big time and energy saver. Take it easy on yourself-I know you have a list of things to do, but take care of you first.
I love love my hoselinks!
Kinsley playing with the paintbrush is so cute! ❤
I love seeing you two work together.
Girl, the list has only just started! Your days will soon be action packed from beginning to end. Enjoy the relax part as much as possible. As soon as baby comes, your life is no longer your own. Those seconds you get to do a project at all. Will barely make it to the list. It's a whole new world! ❤
That's a sad statement. You bring that baby into YOUR life. You don't stop yours because of it.
@@cajbaf not what I meant at all! Ppl. take things so wrong!
@@cajbaf Absolutely not what I meant!!
It's not a bad thing! Life is always changing! As we have went from the Texas house to the LA home! It's forever exciting at this stage!
We looked at cloth nappies/ diapers. But realised the time for cleaning, it wasn't the best idea for us as couldn't dedicate the time to. So i went for a biodegradable nappy option instead. Also instead of wipes we used cotton wool pleates & water for cleaning. We got recommended by a dermatologist that babies don't need to be bathed more that once a fortnight, but clean areas when dirty. This worked great for us as my daughter had eczema & bathing less frequently & for shorter periods when she did, helped massively.
Same here. My first baby, my daughter, got eczema and the doctor said frequent bathing was completely unnecessary, just to clean where needed. My third, my second son, was the first to have an occasional disposable diaper when we went on a short trip and he got a bad rash right away, so back to cloth even away from home for a day or two. Best treatment for diaper rash is any cream with zinc. Those without zinc don't do anything for the rash.
@@Beruthiel45
Yes to the zinc!!
Butt Paste for diaper rash, smells good too !!
In a perfect and unrealistic world, I wish you would never get tired and have a video for us everyday lol. Your amazing and so much fun to watch. Plus talented and have such a beautiful home.
During my pregnancy, same exact thing as you! I never had a sweet tooth at all until I got pregnant and my son was also due in June. He came June 13. So so excited for you and your little family that is growing 🤗🤗 May God bless you on this new journey of parenthood and motherhood. It is the most beautiful thing ❤
You should look at swapping your hoses to hoselink retractable hoses. Laura from Garden Answer uses them, and she thinks they're amazing!
Have a hoselink and love it !
I wish I could have one, but they don't have them in the UK! I have a similar one, but the ones I see Laura use seem smoother than mine.
Pampers and Huggies were the best. They’ve been around for years.
Love you, McCenna. Your channel and Drew's channel is my favorite. Wishing you the best ❤❤❤❤❤❤
I have so many unfinished projects and I’m not even a UA-camr 😂 sometimes I just get burnt out and don’t finish. I love your channel and I’m so excited for your future endeavors. I love my puppy a year ago and kinsley always brings a smile to my face!
Does she ever rest? I cannot be a UA-camr. The tasks or projects are never ending..I can't
@@sarahcamarillo645 I agree. You have to be extremely disciplined! I am not that type of personality!
I'm sorry. I really like her content. But she is doing what everyone else is doing beside their jobs. She is filming our everyday "beside the job hustle" as her full time job. Yes, editing, but that is not a full time job. She is literally getting money for shopping and home repair and decorating. Glorifying UA-camrs jobs is just not realistic...
Have you seen the “Hose link” hose holder? I plan to get one or two for my daughter’s new garden and flower areas so she doesn’t have to lug hoses all over.
My "baby" will turn 30 years old this year (still my baby)❣️ I remember when I was given a baby shower, I was a little bummed because, instead of cute clothing and shoes, etc., most people gave me diapers; so many, that I literally stacked them against the wall in my bedroom and they went all the way to the ceiling! WELL, I cannot say how glad I was to have all those diapers when the baby was born... they REALLY go through them!!
So excited for you! I became a first time mom last June and Huggies diapers for newborn were my favourite and then I went with the Kirkland diapers from Costco when my baby went into size 1 and I love them! Also, for wipes, I love the “Water wipes”; 99% water. I would also recommend getting a diaper cream that is zinc based and use it during every diaper change; babies can get diaper rashes rather quickly. These are just my suggestions that I have learned along the way but you will find what works for you and for baby!
literally just opened youtube to watch a video on my lunch break and yours popped up!! GREAT timing :)
YAYYY
Love your videos. The Texas cottage was my fave ever home Reno series it was just so good. Your now my favourite person to watch and I love the stuff your doing on your house in LA too
thank you so much!
@@xomacennavlogs i agree that texas house i just love it and i miss your fun with your mum but i do feel that romeo is far more invested in the la house
@@havvashenol6777Yes, the Texas cottage was mostly MaCenna’s Covid UA-cam project but the L.A. house is home.
Hi MaCenna the pink flowered plants you have in pots at the front door are called impatiens. If you want them to grow more and last longer and you have the time to pinch out or cut of the flowers and the leaves at the end regularly so that they grow out and get bushy and lush - at the moment they are getting long and sticky and will finish their growing season faster .
I remember being a first time mom and researching all of the things we would need. Such a fun and exciting time to go through! Congrats to you both! You’ll figure out what works best for you and your baby 💛
Congrats on this chapter and future with baby boy in your beautiful home.
thank you so much!
I love you, Romeo and your baby, it is so much fun to see you on this journey...thanks for sharing with me.
The care and love you put into your house and all your projects is so beautiful and admirable ❤ baby boy is lucky to have you
It is so nice to see you both working together on the nursery and the new kitchen.
Complexion- flawless.
Nesting - on point.
House- chef's kiss!
You should cloth diaper and ditch the disposables except for leaving the house. You guys are home enough that organic cloth diapers would be a great option. I recommend Nora's Organic Diapers.
yes i have to try!!! thank you!
Ages ago now, but I used cloth diapers, saving disposables for the Grands & trips.
An extra rinse & well lubed babies: there was never any diaper rash problems.
Yes! Nora's nursery for home and Pampers Pure for out and about! We also love the "water wipes" brand for wipes, they're clean ingredients plus plastic free/compostable! I would skip a wipe warmer, warm moist environments can be a breeding ground for bacteria!
Yes the poopies roll right off if you get it on time and he doesn't sit😂 nicer to throw them in the wash that way❤
Yes, we loved Nora’s nursery for beautiful basics! There are so many great small businesses that make cloth diapers as well. ❤
You are so right that cabinet would be so pretty with wallpaper and new knobs!!❤
Purchasing a roller which paint goes into the handle would be a great idea for both of you to use. I use it, less mess and a long enough handle to reach the ceiling. Makes things a lot easier… Lowes has it
For the diapers & wipes, do what’s best for your baby. Lots of people recommend pampers or Huggies. My son leaked through the diapers & got a rash from the wipes & the diapers. When he did wear diapers we really loved Rascall & Friends, we also love the sudocream for rashes. But also don’t forget to get stuff for you! Maybe since you’ll have the bassinet in your room, get a little cubby with wheels to put diapers, wipes, etc to wheel around especially at night
The Raskog cart at IKEA would be perfect. Love mine.
You are so right that every baby is different. The only diapers that worked for us was the Millie moon brand. It’s so hard to know in the beginning.
I just love Kinsley!! She was playing with the paint roller!!
Shopping for baby is so fun!!
You need an outside mount valance- wood wrapped in material. You can also order that through the shade store or you can make them. Reach out if you want help!
Soft, reusable, organic cloth diapers by Charlie Banana. Good for baby, good for the environment,
Coming from a mother of boys I would plan for a little more than 10 diapers per day. Sometimes the air hits just right, if you know what I mean... and I have used many diapers just to block the stream from hitting me. lol
Amen!
Omg, AGREE!!!!!
Haha, so true! I just met my best friend's new baby boy today, and he went through 3 diapers in less than a minute 😂 Pooped in the first, pooped again as soon as the fresh diaper was on, and then sprayed pee all over while she was trying to put on the third. I forgot how fast they can go through them some days!
It's a small thing on the wipes, but I love the Honest wipes for their thickness. It's so nice to not have to worry about your finger going through a thin wipe when changing a poopy diaper!
OMG ... I am loving seeing more of Romeo. He is so cute. This old mama heart is so happy for y'all. Started watching for your style and the Comfort cottage, but have stayed for the story.
"Ten" I died laughing, at Romeo 😂 he was every man ever.
Experiencing it for yourself and deciding then is definitely a pro parent thing. Great idea.
Cloth diapering is easier than it seems. I do a disposable cotton topper,dispose solids in trash and diaper goes in a bucket. Wash and dry every couple of days very easy.
Free and clear non toxic diaper lists are worth a look. We sometimes use them. My children only ever had rashes using Huggies from the hospital
Seriously, these last two videos have been so cute. I love the nesting process as a soon to be mom, and it hits so crazy. When Macenna said she needed to finish up her house projects I began smiling as I remembered my own finishing the house projects before my first baby. 🤍🤍
Love this!
You guys are making such great progress on the list! 💕
I appreciate when your vlogs are late that you always leave a message letting us know. Worth waiting for.🌺❤️😀 BTW - Give yourself credit for getting up off the floor. Baby bellies do get in the way.😉😂
Think it would be cool if u could find a vintage (or made to look vintage) air return grate for the upstairs. Could be so pretty on that wall next to your cabinetry up there.
I just got fabric for my new Japanese Noren curtains for my Zen Refuge. I am relieved the color worked. I designed them, and I will make them.
This is all so exciting for y’all!! Also super excited to get an update on Momma’s casita.
There’s also cloth diapers!! And since Romeo lovessss doing laundry, I’m sure that would be great! And they’re affordable!
There’s also potty training a newborn! Look into it!
Came here to suggest cloth diapers as well! 😊
I'm honestly a little surprised you aren't doing cloth diapers! Not a parent myself, but a couple of close friends/family members have gone that route and highly recommend. Definitely has to be significantly cheaper in the long run!
Thank you so much for sharing this vlog. Romeos face? Priceless. 😂 Andyou tackling all those things of your list: Amazing! Good job!!
You rock girl 💪🏻 pregnant and doing all the things to entertain us ❤
I am not a fan of Disney characters on kid's stuff. I never put it on my boy's. I always felt bad when people would buy them Disney themed outfits because I never put it on them.....I know that's terrible...but I just couldn't. Wasn't my jam.
After 7 babies, we finally settled on Luvs brand...they were the only ones that didn't leak. every. single. time.
My husband often wonders how many diapers we went through in the past 28 years. 🤪😄
I second this! I only had two, but Luvs were the best!
Amazing vlog as usual..I absolutely love watching what you get up to with the house renovation and your pregnancy take care x
New parents are so hilarious! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
You really won’t need 10 nappies a day mate they sleep more than poo and pee at first
You're worried about the chemicals but you're getting pampers and huggies... WOWWWWW
Doesn’t seem like you did any research before making this statement. Pampers Pure, Huggies pure & natural and Huggies special delivery are all chemical free. Also FSC certified and eco-friendly.
Romeos reactions are fantastic 😂
Love my expandable hose. A real game changer. You are getting so much done. 😊
Your impatiens are too leggy! Remove them from the pot, cut them off, root them in water and then replant them.
I DO NOT love or even like Disney.
I'm glad you are getting all caught up.❤
Love you guys ❤❤❤
So exciting!!! Moving along! I just love Kinsley! She's so curious, like a cat!!
I was eating lunch watching this and when you told Romeo that the baby was going to go through 10 diapers at least a day and he yelled 10 !!! I spit my drink out 😂. Hilarious !! So excited for you both what wonderful parents you are going to be ❤️
You’re so productive! Well done! 🎉❤
Can you do an inside mount so that the ends of the shades don’t show? Just wondering.