DAYS IN MY LIFE | postpartum body image struggle, errands, cinnamon sugar sourdough, & scrapbooking!

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  • @michellereedg
    @michellereedg  5 місяців тому +53

    long time, no vlog 💛 I hope you enjoy this one!

  • @JMWalther1
    @JMWalther1 5 місяців тому +111

    Body image is such a funny thing - even someone who looks the way you wish you looked, wishes they looked like someone else. Please give yourself grace, you look fantastic!

    • @michellereedg
      @michellereedg  5 місяців тому +10

      thank you so much 💛

    • @Marilus2023
      @Marilus2023 5 місяців тому +1

      I agree with you. Unfortunately, many girls who look good are dissatisfied and that's what you call pressure on those who have extra kilos. Very sad

  • @the_beautifulsmile
    @the_beautifulsmile 5 місяців тому +58

    The abs that you have right now, even after having a baby, is something some women can’t achieve even before having a baby. So it’s okay Michelle❤️ Whatever stage you are at now physically, you are wonderful!!!!! And you might be somebody else’s goal too. Much love from India🫶🏼

    • @michellereedg
      @michellereedg  5 місяців тому +4

      you’re so kind, thank you so much ❤️

  • @jennaeliza_2
    @jennaeliza_2 5 місяців тому +33

    Funny enough… I have found myself comparing myself to you and how good you look postpartum. Just a bit of perspective.

  • @Pjzweek6586
    @Pjzweek6586 5 місяців тому +37

    I remember trying too hard during my baby’s first year to get back in my pre pregnancy clothes. Even though I lost all of the weight, some pants never fit again. Truth is, we created a baby and my body did wonderful things. It’s okay that things have shifted. Also, I sure deserved to buy some new things in the postpartum stage. You look great, btw! I don’t even notice a difference from prior to your pregnancy. Thanks for all the peaceful videos.
    My adult daughter made a cross stitch for my husband and I. I will always treasure that.

  • @edithagumadu8374
    @edithagumadu8374 5 місяців тому +31

    Girrrlllll you look great! Seriously what loose skin 😂 I absolutely love your videos. Please don’t be too hard on yourself because you are a beautiful person inside and out ❤❤❤

  • @stefanilesser1396
    @stefanilesser1396 5 місяців тому +6

    I gained so much weight with my pregnancies but remember how much the phrase, "it takes 9 months to put the weight on so allow yourself at least that long to take it off" helped me. Truly, my body was never the same and I do still have stretch marks, but did eventually lost all the weight and become much stronger after babies. You look awesome. Be kind to yourself.

  • @thetraumainformedteacher
    @thetraumainformedteacher 5 місяців тому +8

    One of the things I learned as I was a mom for a longer and longer time period, was that although I am responsible for the safety of my kids, God is really the one protecting them. That shifted my prayers so I didn’t forget to pray that God would guard them when I couldn’t. So many times God sent other people who saw my kids doing things and kept them out of trouble when I otherwise would have had no idea. You’re going to have those instinctual feelings as a Mom, but it gives us peace to know we aren’t in it alone. ❤

  • @FrankeeJ20
    @FrankeeJ20 5 місяців тому +1

    Cash keeping you company at the beginning of this video is so sweet 🩵 getting his Mama cuddles in xx

  • @karahall6296
    @karahall6296 5 місяців тому +2

    You’re a breath of fresh air, Michelle! I love your calm and wholesome energy. Your videos are like an escape from this hectic world. Blessings to you and your sweet little family!

  • @thetraumainformedteacher
    @thetraumainformedteacher 5 місяців тому +3

    Also, a tip for remembering things for the baby book: Get an acrylic calendar for the front of your fridge and jot notes of milestones each day of the month, then snap a picture for records. Just wipe off and reuse each month.

  • @finleymuratova9529
    @finleymuratova9529 5 місяців тому +9

    watching your snapshots of motherhood brings me peace! i'm dreaming of growing my husband and i's someday soon, and the realistic yet love-filled portrayal you share with us makes me even more excited!! thank you for your content

  • @sammyrayyy__
    @sammyrayyy__ 5 місяців тому

    It took me almost a full year to start feeling myself “body image” wise postpartum (even working out 5 days a week!) but the Lord truly blessed me through the process and I was able to overcome so many fears of food, weight gain, etc. 1 Peter 3:3-4 has been my mantra!

  • @krystasmith1040
    @krystasmith1040 5 місяців тому

    I love everything about this vlog! How raw & vulnerable you are with how you feel about your body, but also being aware of how much effort, but also reminding yourself that sometimes we don't reach where we want to be and that's okay. Would love a video (even if it's a short one) all about shortbread, your experience, and things you have to make shortbread. ❤

  • @jessicadreyer6448
    @jessicadreyer6448 5 місяців тому +6

    Love your videos I had my first baby a week after you and it’s so nice being in the same season as someone else. ❤

  • @abbigaillim6863
    @abbigaillim6863 5 місяців тому +2

    I’ve been feeling overwhelmed with studying for exams lately, and this was the perfect video to watch! You are always so calming and peaceful, and remind me to stay grounded in Christ. Sending you love 🫶🏼

  • @amyann47
    @amyann47 5 місяців тому +6

    Also, I loved the part where you gave your baby a bottle. My youngest wouldn’t nurse and only wanted a bottle, we still had such a wonderful bond during feeds. Even when he started daycare he wouldn’t take a bottle from the teacher, they always commented that he must be breastfed. Nope, bottle fed, just only likes to eat snuggled with Mom and Dad ❤

  • @Sarah-sr8zw
    @Sarah-sr8zw 5 місяців тому

    i love what you said about priorities. i’m not pregnant but i relate to that because for me my priority is not how i look so i prioritize fun meals with friends and social things over making everything healthy or always working out and therefore that affects the way i look but im living in line with my values so that’s what matters to me! and still healthy too!

  • @dmd2803
    @dmd2803 5 місяців тому

    Your videos are so calming and comforting to watch. I have been watching since the days you work your 9-5 in NYC and it's wonderful to watch you grow ❤

  • @ryenstephanie2413
    @ryenstephanie2413 5 місяців тому

    It’s so surreal watching your videos from high school to now! Love the growth and the hard work you continue to put into your videos 💕💕💕

  • @SusieQZee
    @SusieQZee 5 місяців тому +5

    Ohmigosh, the Corduroy board book brought back memories! I think I’ll read it to my kids this evening for the nostalgia. Giraffes Can’t Dance is also a wonderful board book I’ve kept.

  • @jazminehernandezz
    @jazminehernandezz 5 місяців тому +1

    Can I just say how happy I am that you’re back to filming and sharing, you are such a joy

    • @michellereedg
      @michellereedg  5 місяців тому

      it brings me so much joy to do 🥲 thank you!

  • @TheExtrovertedHomebody
    @TheExtrovertedHomebody 5 місяців тому +2

    Love a Michelle vlog! You always inspire me, and I find myself enjoying the little things in life more after watching your vlogs. Thank you for sharing these moments of your week💛

  • @5464916
    @5464916 5 місяців тому +3

    Such sweet video as always. I take inspiration from your videos. They are so beautiful and low paced, which can be hard to come by these days. Thank you!

  • @annajuliamatos
    @annajuliamatos 5 місяців тому +6

    I’m brazilian and loved to listen bossa nova on your video! God bless you and your family ❤

    • @michellereedg
      @michellereedg  5 місяців тому +2

      ahh, one of my favorite genres to use for the videos ☺️

  • @meganlonsdale8462
    @meganlonsdale8462 5 місяців тому

    You are a beautiful mother, Michelle. Conner is so lucky to have you ❤️

  • @kaylad578
    @kaylad578 5 місяців тому +2

    started watching you when you were in college ❤ such a full circle moment watching you become a wife + mom !

    • @michellereedg
      @michellereedg  5 місяців тому +1

      🥹🥹🥹 here for it all, thank you!

  • @isabellalacy9901
    @isabellalacy9901 5 місяців тому +2

    Ahh Michelle!! I love this so much and I am so obsessed with your videos!! Thank you for always being there for us and putting our new videos every week! I love seeing what your day to day life looks like with Connor and I love how you take care of him. You are such a genuine person and I would love to meet you one day. Ilysm and I hope you’re having an amazing day 💕

    • @michellereedg
      @michellereedg  5 місяців тому +1

      Isabella, you are always so sweet. Thank you! 💛

  • @joy.okafor
    @joy.okafor 5 місяців тому

    This vlog was veeerry well composed. And the orchestra music choices were *chef's kiss*

  • @Trish_z
    @Trish_z 5 місяців тому +2

    Hey Michelle !
    Such a lovely video - just on the blackout curtin - we’ve tried both a blind +curtin and a blackout tape for the windows and I’ve found the window tape works great ! It’s renter friendly as it comes off super easy and is reusable !

  • @andreakerch536
    @andreakerch536 5 місяців тому +1

    The Hamilton dream 😂 I’m glad I’m not the only one who has wild stressful dreams 😊 Love the peacefulness of your videos!

  • @ThatslifeHelena
    @ThatslifeHelena 5 місяців тому +1

    I love your vídeos Michelle ❤
    Thank you for being who you are and for sharing your kind spirit with us 🥰

  • @emilycappa308
    @emilycappa308 5 місяців тому +2

    They make corner curtain rods! That round over the corner. You could carry the curtains over to the other wall just a bit and it could just look like decor.

  • @ervinsmoviecorner8748
    @ervinsmoviecorner8748 5 місяців тому +3

    A very beautiful job! Welcome to the month of June and almost Summer, Michelle!❤❤

    • @michellereedg
      @michellereedg  5 місяців тому +1

      totally feels like summer here ☺️

  • @JennaHong
    @JennaHong 5 місяців тому

    Loved seeing how you’re prioritizing yourself in your days being a mom ❤ i wanna try your sourdough that cinnamon raisin looked so good 😫 also appreciate your honesty on post partum body image, you’re allowed to feel all the feelings mama i LOVE at home workouts they’re so effective - Rachael’s good eats just had her baby and i bet she’ll film a lot of post partum focused workouts soon!

  • @homemaker0506
    @homemaker0506 5 місяців тому +1

    When making sourdough, when you do inclusions.
    Add them when you shape your bread.
    I don’t even do the cold ferment. I bulk ferment, then bake. So I laminate and add things in.
    Turns out perfect every time. I also sell my bread.

  • @maggieweaver6411
    @maggieweaver6411 5 місяців тому +2

    Needed that verse at the end of the video today. Thank you. 💛

  • @carolbenson8963
    @carolbenson8963 5 місяців тому +1

    Michelle thank you for the video and the snapshots of your life. You’re absolutely beautiful and many women, such as myself, could only dream of having abs or a frame like you. You’re working on yourself and try to remember to always value the body you are in. Your abs are perfect and many of us look up to you and your body postpartum, just food for thought.

  • @EgyIkresAnyukaElete
    @EgyIkresAnyukaElete 5 місяців тому +1

    This was such a treat to watch, thank you Michelle! ❤

  • @maryrain2162
    @maryrain2162 5 місяців тому

    Michelle...you look great!!! I struggled for awhile getting the weight off after having my 2 sons. It took me a good year. Please don't be hard on yourself. Love you, but GOD loves you more❤❤❤

  • @hardimehta4277
    @hardimehta4277 5 місяців тому

    I am just loving your vlogs from very beginning bcoz you and ur vlogs are so calm and beautiful that it just makes me feel relaxed and happy.. hope you be like this forever and wishing you and your baby healthy, happy and beautiful life ahead 💕🫶💫

  • @Carolinaa531
    @Carolinaa531 5 місяців тому +1

    I liked this video before even watching it because I knew it would be good ! Love your content Michelle !

  • @chandrareaux6700
    @chandrareaux6700 5 місяців тому +1

    You guys should think about getting a generator. I live in Houston and the storm was awful but we have a generator so we could use it during the 6 days with no power. The dream story was hilarious.

  • @emilyturi9587
    @emilyturi9587 5 місяців тому +1

    CONFESSIONS OF A SHOPAHOLIC IMMEDIATELY YES ❤

  • @fatimagrimes
    @fatimagrimes 2 місяці тому

    Not sure if you’ve already solved the issue, but command strip makes curtain rod holders. 😊 variety of colors so it should be able to also be aesthetic to your sweet little’s room

  • @jalyassin
    @jalyassin 5 місяців тому

    Michelle, your body is PERFECT. I don't mean perfect for a busy mom who just had a baby, I mean PERFECT period ❤

  • @rebeccahobart5575
    @rebeccahobart5575 5 місяців тому

    So good to see a vlog again ! Missed this so much

  • @isabellamarieinteriors
    @isabellamarieinteriors 5 місяців тому

    For the curtains, consider getting a French return rod with one wider panel of drapes that you can open and close (to the edge of the other wall) as needed! Xx

    • @michellereedg
      @michellereedg  5 місяців тому

      oooh didn’t even know this existed! thank you ☺️

  • @ShawnaX1
    @ShawnaX1 5 місяців тому

    I had my first baby a few days before you, and the body image part got me! The struggle is real! 😆

  • @RachelVinn
    @RachelVinn 5 місяців тому +2

    Garage gym heck ya!!!!!!

  • @nicoleoneill1122
    @nicoleoneill1122 5 місяців тому

    I got the Aura frame for my mom for Mother’s Day and it was such a hit! It’s so great! :)

  • @bellarichards8619
    @bellarichards8619 5 місяців тому

    I’m a new subscriber here and oh my gosh I love your videos. I’m a 25 Australian living in England with my husband and we have our first baby on the way. Your channel has brought me such joy and made me look forward to the slow days with my baby girl when I have her 💕

    • @michellereedg
      @michellereedg  5 місяців тому

      🥺🥺 I am so excited for you!

  • @mansoor3159
    @mansoor3159 5 місяців тому +1

    Michelle I really really enjoyed watching this vlog so so so much and I really really missed your vlogs so so much🥹🥹😭😭

  • @HarryThomasPictures
    @HarryThomasPictures 5 місяців тому +2

    Hope you have a lovely June Michelle, honey don't worry you look gorgeous no matter what and are such a beautiful mother. Your scrapbook is so awesome😍💛🦋!

  • @regianelopes4414
    @regianelopes4414 5 місяців тому

    As a Brazilian, I’ve to say: loved the background Samba song 😊

  • @megancox9549
    @megancox9549 5 місяців тому +2

    Thanks for bringing us along!

  • @mansoor3159
    @mansoor3159 5 місяців тому

    Michelle I really really love your contents so so so much and your vlogs are so so peaceful to watch you are my inspiration and I wish you have a beautiful week ahead🥹🥹💕💕

  • @B4577-x9d
    @B4577-x9d 5 місяців тому +1

    I missed these vlogs🩵

  • @healthbyal
    @healthbyal 5 місяців тому +1

    Quote is from confessions of a shopaholic! Lol I say that to my husband all the time too 😂

  • @Michelangelo-m1o
    @Michelangelo-m1o 5 місяців тому

    I love your vlogs! They're so cozy! :)❤

  • @alyssabeaudoin7528
    @alyssabeaudoin7528 5 місяців тому

    We love a vlog!! 🥐🫶🏻💕🏡

  • @kitw76
    @kitw76 5 місяців тому

    I’ve never had kids and your body looks way better than mine!!! I exercise but the menopause belly weight gain is real and tough to deal with. There are times people wonder if I’m pregnant…I’m 47 but people have said I look younger I am. I say “ no, I know I’m fat, ( or I feel that way) I just have hormonal weight gain! “

  • @simonepicou-bennett5893
    @simonepicou-bennett5893 5 місяців тому +2

    Love the coziness of your videos!! Also does Connor always eat all of his food mine still just eats a little bit? Also for the movie guess Confessions of a Shopaholic love that movie!

    • @michellereedg
      @michellereedg  5 місяців тому

      thank you!! & yes sometimes he just plays with his food 😉 a good sensory experience nonetheless haha

  • @mayarabatistas
    @mayarabatistas 5 місяців тому

    Loved the use of the brazilian song 🥰

  • @Sarah-sr8zw
    @Sarah-sr8zw 5 місяців тому

    WOW! that bread at the end looks AMAZING. i want to eat through the phone haha

  • @allieglozier2389
    @allieglozier2389 5 місяців тому

    My favorite UA-camr! Love you bunches! What concert are you going to? Have so so much fun!

  • @sergioiriarte2627
    @sergioiriarte2627 5 місяців тому +1

    Hola Michelle, no entiendo mucho el inglés pero igual veo tus videos que son muy gratificante para pasarle bien y entreteniendome con tu bella rutina. Te mando un beso grande desde Córdoba Capital República Argentina y que Dios te bendiga mucho.

  • @mariamangion21
    @mariamangion21 5 місяців тому

    One of my favorite UA-camrs 🤍

  • @evangeliakoutsounidi7823
    @evangeliakoutsounidi7823 5 місяців тому +1

    You look amazing x agree with so many of the comments here. I’m a new mom 3 weeks pp please let me know it’s getting better with baby and everything as they grow up! I need sleep 😴 heh

    • @michellereedg
      @michellereedg  5 місяців тому

      it gets sooo much better! actually getting much better rest these days & he’s loving life ☺️

  • @edwardleecaliforniausa
    @edwardleecaliforniausa 5 місяців тому +1

    Good morning Michelle how are you happy Wednesday morning happy summer day and this was amazing video I enjoy your channel

  • @jennyt3142
    @jennyt3142 5 місяців тому +1

    Were you able to get the tree of of your roof? The survival box 📦 was a great idea from your hubby. Nothing like a man's man ❤😊

  • @Velvetfizz1
    @Velvetfizz1 5 місяців тому

    "Long pause no answer" 😂 it's from Confessions of a Shopaholic- love that movie!

    • @Velvetfizz1
      @Velvetfizz1 5 місяців тому +1

      Also so funny in the context you used it 😂 as a girl living in Illinois I would say "what do CICADAS contribute to the ecosystem?"

  • @emilyroseellis
    @emilyroseellis 5 місяців тому

    Girly, your tummy is too frickin cute. When i am feeling judgmental i do this- look at yourself in the mirror try to imagine that you are yourself in 50 years viewing your cute younger self through like a time window. It helps me appreciate what i have right now.

  • @AlenaDeChaves
    @AlenaDeChaves 5 місяців тому

    You should see the Abby and Matt Howard, she talks about body image in their videos! You shloud not be ashamed of how your body is, you just gave birth to a beautiful baby, something that not much people can do. Don't be so hard on yourself 🥰

  • @Becky44-e7g
    @Becky44-e7g 5 місяців тому

    You can do a tension rod for your baby’s curtains

  • @melissa_ann_p
    @melissa_ann_p 5 місяців тому +1

    Loved this video ! I always enjoy your vlogs and were you two watching Ghost busters ? I feel like they said that in the movie but I could be wrong lol !

    • @michellereedg
      @michellereedg  5 місяців тому +1

      haha we should try it, we’re on a movie kick!

  • @k.hudson4610
    @k.hudson4610 5 місяців тому

    Such a wonderful video ❤

  • @fosterk45
    @fosterk45 5 місяців тому

    Random question but do you have a go-to meal that you like to bring to new moms/parents? and/or a meal/food you loved getting when you were postpartum? Thanks! :) P.S. the bread looked awesome!!!

    • @chrissiedcohen
      @chrissiedcohen 5 місяців тому +1

      I’ll share my go-to meal:
      -Baked Ziti (in two foil pans, instead of one large 13X9, so that one can be frozen, if they choose). Add meat, spinach, veggies…depending on the recipient.
      -Loaf of bread, store bought or homemade
      -Bagged Caesar salad (easy to prepare for the busy/tired)
      -Some sort of dessert, like pound cake or ice cream sandwiches
      -Muffins & fruit for the morning (or middle of the night)

  • @sharonregland3209
    @sharonregland3209 5 місяців тому

    If you're unable to install a curtain rod above the window, you can consider using a ceiling-mounted curtain rod instead.

  • @nicole-d
    @nicole-d 5 місяців тому

    I love confessions of a shopaholic 😂

  • @HerNewHabits
    @HerNewHabits 5 місяців тому +1

    Michelle I always love watching your vlogs. I'm glad you and your family are safe after the tornado. I see you like making food from scratch. I just try making homemade greek yogurt and it was so easy! You should try it, if you haven't.

    • @michellereedg
      @michellereedg  5 місяців тому

      have never even thought to do this, wow!

  • @jjjabvi
    @jjjabvi 4 місяці тому

    a man with survival skills >>>
    haha 🤣

  • @ivyharling
    @ivyharling 5 місяців тому +1

    Can’t believe I haven’t seen a single comment about the confessions of a shopaholic reference

  • @romans122aa
    @romans122aa 5 місяців тому

    You look amazing postpartum! YOU JUST HAVE NO IDEA!

  • @DarleneLeblanc-g8j
    @DarleneLeblanc-g8j 5 місяців тому

    use a tension rod inside the window frame for his curtains

  • @raquel_loves_her_dog
    @raquel_loves_her_dog 5 місяців тому

    Love watching your vlogs ❣️ with the bird feeder i wonder if the birdies are scared of hitting the window or maybe thinking it's a part of the window? 🥲 I wonder if putting some sticky notes or something on the window would help 🤔 that's what my mom does so they know not to fly into it haha

  • @nsikamarietaylor314
    @nsikamarietaylor314 5 місяців тому +1

    Hey cutie!! Ma’am you look amazing 🤩 love fr Houston 🤠🍃

  • @debchaffin
    @debchaffin 5 місяців тому

    oh girl if my body was looking half like yours i would be happy!! my belly button didn't go back to normal after having my son 2 months ago 😅😢

  • @christinaAmell
    @christinaAmell 5 місяців тому +1

    Seems like Connor starting on solids is going well. Any good thoughts on it? We started 3 weeks ago and I feel so defeated. We haven’t made much progress in actually eating the food, more so an art project still lol. Did you have any difficulties so far or anything that seemed to really work?

    • @michellereedg
      @michellereedg  5 місяців тому +2

      oh he’s like that too! he’ll pretty much eat anything I’ll feed him, but mostly prefers to play with food on his own haha ☺️ I think it just takes time!

  • @Kble3945
    @Kble3945 5 місяців тому

    Flies are very important native pollinators!! and also super annoying😂

  • @ya.s.meen21
    @ya.s.meen21 5 місяців тому

    You look beautiful Michelle!

  • @maiko2022000
    @maiko2022000 5 місяців тому +1

    I am trying to attract birds for a month. I started to use dry mealworms. It didn’t work. Now I got live mealworms.. it didn’t work for window nest.. I am not sure what I have to do next…

  • @konjevodruzica5270
    @konjevodruzica5270 5 місяців тому

    Looove yout videos❤

  • @valeriepalmer926
    @valeriepalmer926 5 місяців тому +1

    Long pause... no answer. Confessions of a shopaholic! I quote this all the time and no one ever gets it haha!

  • @aliciamathura7760
    @aliciamathura7760 5 місяців тому +1

    Love this type of wholesome content! Please be sure to take out the clip from your hair when you are driving !

    • @michellereedg
      @michellereedg  5 місяців тому +1

      oooh yes, I’ve seen scary things when you don’t! thank you ❤️

  • @mariahbright
    @mariahbright 5 місяців тому

    I got a bird feeder too but the birds don’t rlly use it. I found that some birds like to eat on a flat platform, or even the ground. I do like to use the bird feeder to attract birds, I’ve only seen one type of bird go on my feeder. But making your feeder more visible to the birds may help or look up online to see what type of birds are near you to help attract them! 🫶🏻 Also some birds like different types of feeders. But do more research online!🤍

  • @emidriessen6074
    @emidriessen6074 5 місяців тому

    You look so well❤❤

  • @jacintadijeh
    @jacintadijeh 5 місяців тому

    Do you cut up all the bread so you can freeze it? I find that my loaf I never finish before it goes moldy. Just wondering.

    • @michellereedg
      @michellereedg  5 місяців тому

      yes!! I usually keep some out fresh then freeze the majority 💛

  • @KWilliams22
    @KWilliams22 5 місяців тому

    I had that exact bird feeder and no birds ever came 😢

    • @chrissiedcohen
      @chrissiedcohen 5 місяців тому

      I also have that feeder and the birds loved it here in PA, but unfortunately so did the squirrels. 🐿️

  • @jljacobs62
    @jljacobs62 5 місяців тому

    Love the video as always. That little house and sweet neighborhood just seems to suit you all so well. Any opportunity to buy it from the owner (assuming you guys would be interested)?

    • @michellereedg
      @michellereedg  5 місяців тому +1

      we would love to 🥺 but it’s been in his family for a bit, not sure if he would sell… one could dream 🥰