Don’t feel bad or apologize for your content becoming baby and motherhood focused… it’s not your job to stay relatable to everyone all the time! Your content is amazing!
To raise your child to be a light in the world - What a wonderful answer to how you feel about bringing a child into a scary world. Some might answer to put a bubble around their child, to withdraw from the world as much as possible.
Thank you for mentioning how you support modern medicine because that is really important and powerful. I am a pediatric nurse in a pediatrician office and the amount of times parents just dismiss the doctors and don’t trust science and modern medicine it’s just sad
I’ve watched you since you were I think a junior in high school, I loved watching you and Aidan grow up together and how you’ve developed into your role as a mother and wife. I look up to you so much and your level headed attitude and view on the world is so refreshing. I only watch 2 UA-camrs now and you are one of them. Even though I’m 22 and single and no kids boyfriend or anything like that I aspire to be a woman like you that understands your identity as a daughter of God. Thank you for your presence on UA-cam.
Hey Michelle, I just wanted to say that you have become my favorite UA-camr since you are a mom. I suppose some people find your "mom content" too much, that's the opposite for me. Even if I'm not a mom yet, even if I'm not in your situation. You are an inspiration and I find you so good as a mom. You impressed me. Your videos are beautiful and very authentic. Thanks for all of your content, thanks for being vulnerable with us 🤗
I love how grounded you are, and how much you're enjoying this time with your family. I started out with a lot of ideas about what kind of mom I would be, and at every turn, I was humbled. Ultimately, I've learned that so much of this wonderful journey is not something I can control. Thanks for sharing this moment in your own journey!
Michelle, I have been following your channel since you had less than 50k followers, and I feel like we are stepping into life stages and seasons together. It has been such a blessing to watch your content morph from young career, to married, to motherhood as my life has done the same! Don't ever feel bad for your content changing focus, I know many of us are just doing this life with you! Your content is the best
Michelle, I can't express how refreshing and beautiful it is to see you grow and express yourself through all those seasons of life. I really respect how you reflect on and live your life. Thank you for sharing. We love you :)
I resonated so much with your comment around focusing on postpartum support more. I had the same experience of hearing so much online or from friends about the birth experience, but very little on postpartum. And for me, postpartum is where I needed more support and wished I was more prepared. Now we know!
I have 2 year old twin sons so my boys are a little older than Connor, but I love listening to your motherhood journey and hearing what God is teaching you in this season. It’s always something I needed to hear. I cried listening to the letter you wrote in your last video thinking about how faithful He is. So grateful for your videos- they always feel so refreshing 💛
I resonate with you so much! I love that you don’t weigh yourself or label yourself as a mom, you just do what you believe is best. That’s a great mindset to have!
I've noticed that people insult people's outfits/sunglasses because some of them are fashion snobs, some of them are insecure, some of them have honest opinions, some of them are mean, and some of them just don't like them.
Loved this authentic video, Michelle. I can totally relate to being more confident since becoming a mom and that really surprised me, it's like our time/priorities just totally shift once that little person joins us!! 🤍
I have watched your content for years Michelle. From your first year at Kings College on. Many seasons of life. Your calming voice and your appreciation of all things has brought much light and joy to all of us. Your honesty and passion is so refreshing. Thank you for allowing us to be a part of it. ❤
Smart young woman. I’ve been married 37 years. Clear communication is so key. We cannot expect anyone to just know what we want or need. We have to ask and be clear. Took me a long time to learn that, so good for you having already learned it! 😊
I’m a new mama and I’ve been watching you for years, this video was so comforting and real. I appreciate your authenticity and genuine love for others. You’re amazing!! 💜🥰
I agree so much with your response about clear communication regarding household stuff. I think in a perfect world our spouses would just know exactly what to do. We don’t live in a perfect world 😊 I use a small whiteboard on our refrigerator to let my husband know what needs to be done. It sounds petty, but now he knows exactly what needs to be done without asking!
💛💛💛💛💛A beautiful video. Thank you for sharing. I am in a season of being intentional with the content that I consume. I want to make sure that I am filling my ears and thoughts with content that honors family, healthy relationships, slow intentional living and most importantly God. Thank you for creating a safe space on the big wide web to come and learn. This was a great video and your perspective is of such value.
As a first time pregnant mama, your videos have brought me so much comfort, peace, and confidence for what lies ahead. I appreciate your authenticity and openness so much 💗
I relate to how aware you are of yourself and those around you. I am also very observant and constantly processing input from my environment which can sometimes lead to being overstimulated easy.
I love the longer sit down videos! I totally understand not wanting to restart the podcast since you have so many other things to focus on, but if you decide in the future to give it a go, I will be so excited! (:
Thank you for sharing all those thoughts with us, i absolutely love the sit down chatty videos/pod cast style. Your podcast was definitely so relaxing to listen to and easy going, getting little glimpses of that same old style is so homey. It never felt like you were just uploading to upload, I was hooked to each life update. Totally understand that it might not be in the cards right now, but podcasting style videos/ audio are great content forms to listen to other people’s opinions and to learn from! We learn through stories and I always come out learning something new. Been here since NYC watching your 9-5 work videos since it’s most similar to my nyc lifestyle, please don’t feel any pressure when it comes to content. Motherhood is where your mind is at right now and your stage of life, therefore that’s where your videos focus on. Yes, it’s good to touch upon other things as you do, but don’t let other people sway what to post on your own account.
18:17 re: I personally feel like I do see a lot (if not most) of ig/yt girlies “appearing” / “showing” to do it alllllll alone (even with a spouse), like cooking, cleaning, working on socials, and baby care, errands, etc! That to me is like huh! What’s the point of women working full time AND then still doing all the homemaking AND baby care! So it’s lovely to hear like true partnership behind the scenes! I think often it can appear these family men do the absolute bare minimum (just working full time), so it’s encouraging to hear not everything that meets the eye is the full picture!! I understand that most content creators husbands don’t want to be shown or families keeping things more private so that’s why it can look that way! I think the more it’s heard though that the spouses do show up, are devoted, committed, and do their fair share is encouraging not only to other women but other men too!
The wedding clips look absolutely amazing !!. Hope you have an amazing day ! , don't overwork yourself , please have a good amount of sleep to you , your friends and family too Michelle ! :)) 😄.
I love your mom content! I also had to formula feed after hoping to exclusively breastfeed! You sharing your story about that helped me to feel better!
Ahh Michelle! I love this so much and I am obsessed with your content! Thank you for being such an inspiration to me and I love your videos so much. You are so fun to watch and you are such an amazing mom to Connor. Ilysm and I hope you’re having an amazing day 💕
Woke up to get a glass of water, ended up watching the whole video. Greetings from Australia! Loved your Cape Cod video, it felt like a vacation to watch.
@@michellereedg also!! thank you for the POV of the scary world serving as a motivator for you to be a bad parents as opposed to a deterrent from parenthood. i feel like i NEEDED to hear this today / this year. thank you so!!
FTM here! 4 months postpartum & just want to say I love love love your content. You are a breathe of fresh air, Michelle! 🌸 (also are you no longer on Instagram?)
Oh wait. I think I’m blocked? 😢 I am not sure why.. hoping it was a mistake? We’ve dmed a couple of times, I hope you see this! I’ve been watching you for years.
I did love your podcast, but also understand you have to be intentional with what you focus time on now. So keep these occasional chatty videos coming!
I didnt gain a ton of weight while pregnant, but my body is just different now since giving birth. My hips are wider, chest is bigger, so clothes dont fit the same. I was pretty self-conscious about this in the beginning, but I've realized it's just not that big of a deal. My milk supply plummets if i dont get ebough calories so losing weight isn't a priority. It'll all work out in the end, but right now im content being a couple pant sizes bigger than before baby!
I think school definitely depends on each individual kid like you said, but there are SO many coops and curriculum options out there now. Homeschooling is such a fabulous option. I was homeschooled all the way through highschool and was well prepared for college. I got through nursing school without any issues. I did extra curricular activities and sports through my local high school. I was not lacking in social experiences and friendships by any means. The best part, was I didn't have to spend 6 hours a day 5 days a week in school. It is a misconception that kids need to spend that much time in a classroom to learn. I got so much quality time with family that I would never have had. I am a part time horseback riding instructor and it breaks my heart when I have students come straight from school to their lesson. They are often exhausted and spacing out. When I ask them what they are going to do when they get home, they just say homework and try to get a full night of sleep. I live in Washington State, so my husband and I will be homeschooling without a doubt considering the cultural norms here and the politicization of the classroom. Perhaps it's not so bad in Texas. Or perhaps you will choose private school. I get it. I'm totally biased. But I wouldn't trade my homeschool experience for the world. I am so grateful for it. God will equip you to be your child's teacher. You were made for this 💓 thanks for sharing your beautiful and inspiring content each week!
Schools are much more politicized in the Dallas-Forth Worth area than anywhere in Washington. Conservatives have pushed such overreaching book bans that even the Bible had to be removed from libraries for inappropriate content.
When you talked about no longer desiring to go out to restaurants with your husband it piqued my interest- what are some date ideas that y’all have tried or want to do together instead of dinner dates? I’m also a mama of a 10mo and we barely get to go out now so when we do we want to make it count and spend quality time together doing something other than eating! Lol
we saw a musical a couple months ago and it was so much fun! concerts, picnics… I need to find the vlog where I actually asked for date ideas, people left such good recs 🫢
Michelle How are you doing I hope you are doing good and how's your health and I am really sorry because I was not active on UA-cam 🥹🥹💗💗 and I am not well please pray for me 😭
Could not relate to the communication with what you need done more! Just moved in with my boyfriend after almost 8 years of dating and I feel like the transition is so smooth because we just tell each other what we need! It’s so great 🥹
Don’t feel bad or apologize for your content becoming baby and motherhood focused… it’s not your job to stay relatable to everyone all the time! Your content is amazing!
I agree with this! No one should EVER make you feel bad for where you are at in life
Yes exactly!! I’m the same age as michelle but nowhere near being a mom and I still love her content!!🩷
To raise your child to be a light in the world - What a wonderful answer to how you feel about bringing a child into a scary world. Some might answer to put a bubble around their child, to withdraw from the world as much as possible.
Thank you for mentioning how you support modern medicine because that is really important and powerful. I am a pediatric nurse in a pediatrician office and the amount of times parents just dismiss the doctors and don’t trust science and modern medicine it’s just sad
I’ve watched you since you were I think a junior in high school, I loved watching you and Aidan grow up together and how you’ve developed into your role as a mother and wife. I look up to you so much and your level headed attitude and view on the world is so refreshing. I only watch 2 UA-camrs now and you are one of them. Even though I’m 22 and single and no kids boyfriend or anything like that I aspire to be a woman like you that understands your identity as a daughter of God. Thank you for your presence on UA-cam.
Hey Michelle, I just wanted to say that you have become my favorite UA-camr since you are a mom. I suppose some people find your "mom content" too much, that's the opposite for me. Even if I'm not a mom yet, even if I'm not in your situation. You are an inspiration and I find you so good as a mom. You impressed me. Your videos are beautiful and very authentic. Thanks for all of your content, thanks for being vulnerable with us 🤗
I love how grounded you are, and how much you're enjoying this time with your family. I started out with a lot of ideas about what kind of mom I would be, and at every turn, I was humbled. Ultimately, I've learned that so much of this wonderful journey is not something I can control. Thanks for sharing this moment in your own journey!
thank you so much 💛 so blessed to be a mother!
Michelle, I have been following your channel since you had less than 50k followers, and I feel like we are stepping into life stages and seasons together. It has been such a blessing to watch your content morph from young career, to married, to motherhood as my life has done the same! Don't ever feel bad for your content changing focus, I know many of us are just doing this life with you! Your content is the best
this is all I could ever want from this channel, thank you ☺️❤️
Michelle, I can't express how refreshing and beautiful it is to see you grow and express yourself through all those seasons of life. I really respect how you reflect on and live your life. Thank you for sharing. We love you :)
ugh thank you 🥹💗
I resonated so much with your comment around focusing on postpartum support more. I had the same experience of hearing so much online or from friends about the birth experience, but very little on postpartum. And for me, postpartum is where I needed more support and wished I was more prepared. Now we know!
LOVEEEE this sit down chat! Motherhood looks so peaceful and beautiful on you. It has been inspiring to me more than you know. Xoxo
I have 2 year old twin sons so my boys are a little older than Connor, but I love listening to your motherhood journey and hearing what God is teaching you in this season. It’s always something I needed to hear. I cried listening to the letter you wrote in your last video thinking about how faithful He is. So grateful for your videos- they always feel so refreshing 💛
The wedding clips- how beautiful & sweet! 🥰
I resonate with you so much! I love that you don’t weigh yourself or label yourself as a mom, you just do what you believe is best. That’s a great mindset to have!
I've noticed that people insult people's outfits/sunglasses because some of them are fashion snobs, some of them are insecure, some of them have honest opinions, some of them are mean, and some of them just don't like them.
Loved this authentic video, Michelle. I can totally relate to being more confident since becoming a mom and that really surprised me, it's like our time/priorities just totally shift once that little person joins us!! 🤍
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I have watched your content for years Michelle. From your first year at Kings College on. Many seasons of life. Your calming voice and your appreciation of all things has brought much light and joy to all of us. Your honesty and passion is so refreshing. Thank you for allowing us to be a part of it. ❤
Smart young woman. I’ve been married 37 years. Clear communication is so key. We cannot expect anyone to just know what we want or need. We have to ask and be clear. Took me a long time to learn that, so good for you having already learned it! 😊
I’m a new mama and I’ve been watching you for years, this video was so comforting and real. I appreciate your authenticity and genuine love for others. You’re amazing!! 💜🥰
I agree so much with your response about clear communication regarding household stuff. I think in a perfect world our spouses would just know exactly what to do. We don’t live in a perfect world 😊 I use a small whiteboard on our refrigerator to let my husband know what needs to be done. It sounds petty, but now he knows exactly what needs to be done without asking!
💛💛💛💛💛A beautiful video. Thank you for sharing.
I am in a season of being intentional with the content that I consume. I want to make sure that I am filling my ears and thoughts with content that honors family, healthy relationships, slow intentional living and most importantly God. Thank you for creating a safe space on the big wide web to come and learn. This was a great video and your perspective is of such value.
As a first time pregnant mama, your videos have brought me so much comfort, peace, and confidence for what lies ahead. I appreciate your authenticity and openness so much 💗
I just love your authenticity! I’ve been following your for like seven years and your videos are always so comforting and refreshing❤
Really happy see you so happy with your life right now Michelle❤
thank you so much 🥹☀️
I relate to how aware you are of yourself and those around you. I am also very observant and constantly processing input from my environment which can sometimes lead to being overstimulated easy.
I love the longer sit down videos! I totally understand not wanting to restart the podcast since you have so many other things to focus on, but if you decide in the future to give it a go, I will be so excited! (:
Loved this!! Baking muffins and momming with Michelle in the background ❤ have a great week, bless you and your family!
I’m not sure if it’s the lighting or bkus you haven’t gotten a tan, but your skin is glowing in this video 🥰 it’s giving porcelain glowy vibes ✨
haha thank you, gotta give it up for the self tanner on that one 😉
Thank you for sharing all those thoughts with us, i absolutely love the sit down chatty videos/pod cast style. Your podcast was definitely so relaxing to listen to and easy going, getting little glimpses of that same old style is so homey. It never felt like you were just uploading to upload, I was hooked to each life update. Totally understand that it might not be in the cards right now, but podcasting style videos/ audio are great content forms to listen to other people’s opinions and to learn from! We learn through stories and I always come out learning something new. Been here since NYC watching your 9-5 work videos since it’s most similar to my nyc lifestyle, please don’t feel any pressure when it comes to content. Motherhood is where your mind is at right now and your stage of life, therefore that’s where your videos focus on. Yes, it’s good to touch upon other things as you do, but don’t let other people sway what to post on your own account.
thank you so much 🥹 one day, I’d love to start it up again!
So happy you had such a great Hospital experience 😊
i love any format of videos you put out, your content is so comforting regardless.
oh thank you so much! 💛
i love what you said about not idolizing health 👏
18:17 re: I personally feel like I do see a lot (if not most) of ig/yt girlies “appearing” / “showing” to do it alllllll alone (even with a spouse), like cooking, cleaning, working on socials, and baby care, errands, etc! That to me is like huh! What’s the point of women working full time AND then still doing all the homemaking AND baby care! So it’s lovely to hear like true partnership behind the scenes! I think often it can appear these family men do the absolute bare minimum (just working full time), so it’s encouraging to hear not everything that meets the eye is the full picture!! I understand that most content creators husbands don’t want to be shown or families keeping things more private so that’s why it can look that way! I think the more it’s heard though that the spouses do show up, are devoted, committed, and do their fair share is encouraging not only to other women but other men too!
The wedding clips look absolutely amazing !!. Hope you have an amazing day ! , don't overwork yourself , please have a good amount of sleep to you , your friends and family too Michelle ! :)) 😄.
I love your mom content! I also had to formula feed after hoping to exclusively breastfeed! You sharing your story about that helped me to feel better!
I love these q and a videos!
Ahh Michelle! I love this so much and I am obsessed with your content! Thank you for being such an inspiration to me and I love your videos so much. You are so fun to watch and you are such an amazing mom to Connor. Ilysm and I hope you’re having an amazing day 💕
thank you always, Isabella ☺️💛
Woke up to get a glass of water, ended up watching the whole video. Greetings from Australia! Loved your Cape Cod video, it felt like a vacation to watch.
oh I love this so much, thank you for being here! ❤️
You are such a source of inspiration and encouragement to me so thank you for making these videos, Michelle 💛
You look so pretty and most importantly, happy!! ❤
🥺🥺🥺 so so happy. thank you so much ❤️
I've been loving these types of chatty Q&A's!!
So glad I found you ❤
much love to you, Maria! ❤
I’m so glad you enjoyed and appreciated you experience in the hospital 👏🏽 I graduate next December in hopes to be a nurse on the postpartum unit ❤
incredible! cannot say how much I appreciated our postpartum nurses 😭❤️
Love this video and was also a big fan of the podcast so would be amazing to hear more episodes :)
Such a fun and informative video. Thank you, Michelle!
I love the chatty episodes!
it’s so awesome to witness your joy!
🥹🥹🥹 thank you!
@@michellereedg also!! thank you for the POV of the scary world serving as a motivator for you to be a bad parents as opposed to a deterrent from parenthood. i feel like i NEEDED to hear this today / this year. thank you so!!
Michelle, it’s the last 2 weeks of August!❤❤
bring on September 🥰🍂
I loved this video!! It was nice to have a sit down video even tho I love your vlogs!!❤
lots of vlogs coming here soon ☺️☀️🍂
Can’t wait😊
Loving the chatty videos! xx
Good morning Michelle how are you happy Wednesday morning to you and I enjoy your channel and you are amazing supporter
Your content is awesome! ❤
FTM here! 4 months postpartum & just want to say I love love love your content. You are a breathe of fresh air, Michelle! 🌸 (also are you no longer on Instagram?)
Oh wait. I think I’m blocked? 😢 I am not sure why.. hoping it was a mistake? We’ve dmed a couple of times, I hope you see this! I’ve been watching you for years.
so weird! what’s your handle?
@@michellereedg hey! it’s @makailahlayton ☺️
I did love your podcast, but also understand you have to be intentional with what you focus time on now. So keep these occasional chatty videos coming!
Yeee🎉 new vid.
So sweet 🤍🤍🤍
I didnt gain a ton of weight while pregnant, but my body is just different now since giving birth. My hips are wider, chest is bigger, so clothes dont fit the same. I was pretty self-conscious about this in the beginning, but I've realized it's just not that big of a deal. My milk supply plummets if i dont get ebough calories so losing weight isn't a priority. It'll all work out in the end, but right now im content being a couple pant sizes bigger than before baby!
❤️❤️❤️ a beautiful mindset!
I think school definitely depends on each individual kid like you said, but there are SO many coops and curriculum options out there now. Homeschooling is such a fabulous option. I was homeschooled all the way through highschool and was well prepared for college. I got through nursing school without any issues.
I did extra curricular activities and sports through my local high school. I was not lacking in social experiences and friendships by any means. The best part, was I didn't have to spend 6 hours a day 5 days a week in school. It is a misconception that kids need to spend that much time in a classroom to learn. I got so much quality time with family that I would never have had.
I am a part time horseback riding instructor and it breaks my heart when I have students come straight from school to their lesson. They are often exhausted and spacing out. When I ask them what they are going to do when they get home, they just say homework and try to get a full night of sleep.
I live in Washington State, so my husband and I will be homeschooling without a doubt considering the cultural norms here and the politicization of the classroom. Perhaps it's not so bad in Texas. Or perhaps you will choose private school.
I get it. I'm totally biased. But I wouldn't trade my homeschool experience for the world. I am so grateful for it. God will equip you to be your child's teacher. You were made for this 💓
thanks for sharing your beautiful and inspiring content each week!
that is amazing! I think we all appreciate what we had growing up, love hearing other perspectives ❤️
Schools are much more politicized in the Dallas-Forth Worth area than anywhere in Washington. Conservatives have pushed such overreaching book bans that even the Bible had to be removed from libraries for inappropriate content.
Loved this video Michelle xx
On your point with Aidan, one of my favourite sayings is “clear is kind” 💛 thought you might like it too!
clear is kind, love that ❤️
I’ve been looking for so long for a white shirt like the one you’re wearing, where did you get it? ❤
When you talked about no longer desiring to go out to restaurants with your husband it piqued my interest- what are some date ideas that y’all have tried or want to do together instead of dinner dates? I’m also a mama of a 10mo and we barely get to go out now so when we do we want to make it count and spend quality time together doing something other than eating! Lol
we saw a musical a couple months ago and it was so much fun! concerts, picnics… I need to find the vlog where I actually asked for date ideas, people left such good recs 🫢
Perfect video while I washed bottles after putting babe down for the night. 😊
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Hi, just curious, is this an old video? You said "in the last month, since our son was born"
no! I said in these last months ☺️
@@michellereedg Ohhh! I misheard. Thanks!
kakak Michelle kamu lebih suka nonton film apa aja love from Indonesia 🇮🇩
What formula do you use?
I’m struggling with my breastfeeding journey. I’d love to see a video on your breastfeeding journey if you’d be willing to share more on that!
I’ve touched on it here and there, but he’s on By Heart! We also used Kendamil for awhile too and both have worked really well for us 💗
Michelle How are you doing I hope you are doing good and how's your health and I am really sorry because I was not active on UA-cam 🥹🥹💗💗 and I am not well please pray for me 😭
oh I’m doing so so well, thanks for watching! ❤️
Could not relate to the communication with what you need done more! Just moved in with my boyfriend after almost 8 years of dating and I feel like the transition is so smooth because we just tell each other what we need! It’s so great 🥹
I just love your authenticity! I’ve been following your for like seven years and your videos are always so comforting and refreshing❤
Love these Q&As!