I have twin boys (now 18 years old). We moved to a house with open stairs when they were just over a year old. They were 100% fine. No broken bones!! Totally agree with you Ell.
My niece is pregnant with twins both boy's due in 4 week's so it's been fun watching you both. Her boys are about 3 1/2 pounds now so we are all so excited like all of you. I'm praying 🙏 for all of you and the sweet little baby boy's 🙏 ❤ . I love all of your video's and you both are the sweetest couple.
I started following you while I was dealing with a miscarriage after the death of my newborn daughter, I followed you throughout this pregnancy and now I am am 21 weeks pregnant again and am so happy for us both, wishing you good luck
So excited to see your babies arrive! I started following you all during our TTC journey and just found out 2 weeks ago that we’re pregnant!! Your videos make me look forward to this pregnancy with my husband!
I think the fireplace is just fine. Like Ell says kids got to learn. It does take a lot of room up though so I would make it just the mantle to have more room. I cannot wait to see the babies come home to their room and you two become the parents you want to be.
Hello from the USA! You're doing great! Have enjoyed following your journey. Ell wanted to let you know I developed Preeclampsia in my 1st pregnancy in week 37. My "headache" symptom just felt like I was getting a headache, not a full headache. Then when my vision (blurred and doubled) was affected I went to the ER and was induced to delivery my daughter. Please also watch for swelling especially around your ankles. I'm sure you're test results will be fine and I'm so looking forward to seeing your precious bundles of joy. Take care and rest as much as you can.
Bless you Ell! My son was 9lb 6oz (born at 38 weeks) and I had doctors asking me when my twins were due! You have two babies that are basically the same weight as my son was - you are amazing! My Aunts twins were 8lz 6oz and 8lb 5oz when they were born which is crazy to me! I’m 5’10 and my Aunt is 5’11 so our bodies were prepared to have big tall babies! You are so tiny and carrying two strong and tall boys who take after their Daddy Fab - you are amazing! I’m so sorry you have gestational diabetes to deal with, I pray that God will heal you and the boys of the diabetes and any of the side effects (on babies blood sugar and weight) that it can have.
Get after pregnancy care products now. Pads poise style, hot water or hot pad for hips and back and loads of comfy clothes. Schedule a house cleaning if you can afford it and have family members come watch the boys while you shower and bring a dish of food for you both when they come by. They sleep a lot! You do wonderfully ♥️
I also had Gestational Diabetes with my first pregnancy. You will do fine. They told me no fruits until after 12pm because of the natural sugars. My go to in the morning was an English muffin with peanut butter on it. Try pricking your ring finger on the side to draw blood, that was my best option for success. Good luck to you, it won’t be long now and you and Fab will be holding your precious boys in your arms. 🥰
I had GD there with my first baby born in September there. I had to test 7 times a day and use insulin at night. I was induced at 38 weeks as they were worried about growth and weight being 10+ pounds at that stage and my girl was born weighing 7lb... It's something you have to do but please don't stress as the measurements and scans can clearly be off. Looking forward to seeing your boys being a parent is the greatest joy 💞
Ahh my favourites 😍, you 2 absolutely crack me up , cheer me up and I'm sooo excited for you both , Fab is going to be the best dad ever , I love your banter 💖 xxx Sorry for you Elle with the gestational diabetes but as you will hopefully know as soon as the babies are born it will go away , count down soon xxx
You two are absolutely precious. It’s almost time for the boys and the time will fly by. Love your new home. You will be ok with the gestational diabetes. It’s truly a carb thing. You are so little and that belly has really grown. Wishing you all the best. Rest while you can and enjoy each other. Keeping you both in my thoughts and prayers. I am excited to meet the boy’s and learn their names. Take good care. Much love to you both.
That’s great you’re doing so well. My boys arrived at 31 & 4 days both under 4 pounds but now at 19 they are over 6foot and you’d never say they were premature babies. Not long now ❣️❣️❣️Hang in there. Having twins is such a wonderful experience.
Your home is completely lovely coming together amazing in such a short time it's so exciting to see your getting ready for your baby boys can not wait to see the next blog xx take care Both of you. Xx🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹
Eli so glad you have a sensible head Put superglue over duck holes. The fire place will not be a hazard because the boys will learn very quickly Make sure you wash everything before you put on the boys
El, I had gestational diabetes in my first pregnancy 6 years ago and my boy was 8lb 8 (predicted from growth scans to be 9lb 10!) I had an emergency C-section and the only problem after was that baby couldn't get warm and was under a heat lamp for 24 hours. No lasting symptoms or anything. In my second pregnancy I was tested 3 times and never got gestational diabetes but had an 8lb 3 baby via csection. I'm made to grow big babies. you are wonder woman carrying around 9lb of babies already with a few weeks to go! You are doing fantastic xxx
Very good speech, Eli, in relation to the gap in the stairs!! I have brought up 4 boys, all very close together in age (3 under 3 at one point) and you are so right. Children need to be taught and they need to learn for themselves. You can't protect them from everything. The biggest thing you can do for them (relating to safety I mean), is to equip them with the info they need to make good choices! And of course they will have accidents along the way... Let me tell you that I had many, with 4 little boys!! But they learnt from them.
@@fabandell exactly! And all of this still applies as they grow into teenagers! Teaching our children how to make good choices is the way forward. Allowing them to make their own mistakes and to ensure that they learn from these mistakes, is key. Above all, assuring them that they will STILL be loved, even when they make a mistake (within reason ha!) in life, is everything. I think you will be a wonderful mother, Eli.
Hi lovelies! Sliced apple and no sugar peanut butter is good for snack, also celery and houmouos, hard boiled egg, berries and greek yoghurt. I had gestational diabetes, not from bad diet, but my son was 10 pound 5 ounces at birth! Thinking of you both xxxx
I saw I video recently were this lady suggested to add a dab of hot glue on the bottom of the rubber bath toys to cover the hole it will stop it from molding. Love to see how the house is coming along for the boys. Love your videos hope u guys have a beautiful day 😊
Oh Ell im so sorry you have gestational diabetes, but you will be fine and only for a few more weeks. I have diabetes, and once you know what things are best to eat your fine, along with some treats in limitation. We moved to our house when our first baby was 7 months old and we have a very similar banister to yours and all three of my child were absolutely fine xx
Hi Ell, i am type 1 diabetic (and have had it for the last 13years) and like you said, you do what you have to do to be healthy and happy. Your doing amazing and there was nothing you could of done to prevent the gestational diabetes, it can happen to anyone. Although i haven't experienced diabetes through pregnancy, i can let you know some helpful tips on the carbs/ snacks front from a diabetics point of view. Surprisingly vegetables, fruits and other foods also contain carbs but often starchy food have more in. Be aware carbs such as brown bread/ pasta ect are better and fruits like bananas , mango, grapes ect are actually quite high in carbs/ sugar. I often snack on things like nuts, berries, fruit like apples, sometimes some plain/greek yoghurt with my fruit, flavored rice crackers and my fav jelly! As your currently borderline it sounds like you've got a bit more flexibility and i think you will definitely be able to get away with having some sweet treats, it just may be that its better in the middle of the day where you also have time to go for short walks ect after or only when you eat certain meals prior. My best tip though at the end of the day is dont beat yourself up if your blood sugars spike, adapt, adjust and just keep moving forward. Its a learning curve and your doctors will understand that too! Please don't put to much pressure on yourself, your doing fab ;) Love you both!!
Came upon the channel by accident but glad I did. Your comment Ell "children have to learn" said it all about your approach to life. You seem such a lovely young couple with many adventures ahead. You channel style is natural so please do not turn into the vacuous individuals calling themselves influencers who all have books under candles! - You don't need to go down that route and are perfect the way you are. Very best wishes for the coming weeks and look after each other. A new subscriber.
Massive congratulations! Something that really helps is going for a 10 minute walk straight after a meal to use up the glucose swimming around your bloodstream straight away, hope this helps! Also pairing protein and fats so its less of a sugar peak with meals. Xx
Bless you Ell this will go after you give birth my hubby is diabetic it’s very worrying I watch him all the time for him it can be life threatening but in pregnancy it usually goes after birth just eat healthy and you will be fine my love xx
Honestly set up your room and your living room and bathroom up with all post care that you need all feeding stuff relieving blankets tons and tons of them and if your breast feeding all that stuff. The nursery is the least of the worries dont stress it. I know thats easier said than done 🤣 cause we ALL get obsessive but honestly just that. Can't wait for you guys you're the best parents already!
Wow ell’s bump has all of a sudden gone huge! Still looks lovely but what a difference, can tell at least one twins had a growth spurt 🙊 when El was talking about the stairs 😂😂 totally agree with her I’m exactly like this with my husband over our two toddlers 😂
I AM SO EXCITED FOR YOU GUYS! ELL, ALMONDS ARE A GREAT SNACK, THE PROGRAM I FOLLOWED. 21 ALMONDS WERE HOW MANY I GOT FOR A SNACK. I FORGET HOW MANY OUNCES THEY WERE BUT IT IS A GREAT ONE AND ALMONDS ARE A WONDERFUL WAY TO GET YOUR PROTEIN.
Like the lamp shade and the hall cabinet very nice gonna need a bigger basket for the bath toys I recon but that's really nice love how organised you are so lovely to see your doin fantastic guys 😉my kids loved there mobiles when they were lead in there cots there a great thing
You should put a clothes line up in your back yard for the washing Fab. And maybe make another register cover for the toy room to keep them from burning their fingers. Ell you can eat your oatmeal, yogurts, fruit, salad, raw veggies. Just eat small meals throughout the day. I am type 2 diabetic, I eat granola bars ,fruits, eat your cherries in a smoothie and make other smoothies with yogurt that's low in sugar. Drink lots of water. Fab she needs to walk alot to burn off the sugar or small amounts of carbs she eats.
We have one but it rains a lot in England :(! I unfortunately can’t have oatmeal, yoghurt or fruit as it makes me spike :(! I’ve also been told by my diabetic nurse to avoid smoothies at all costs as they are packed with sugar x
@@fabandell oh wow. There is low sugar yogurt. And if you buy lactose products, they have less sugar. That's what I eat for my sugar. Soon it will be over Hun. They'll be here and your sugars should level out. Mine did. But as soon as I hit my late forties it came back as type 2.
Such a great vlog, don’t stress about being prepared nobody has an idea what they are doing before you have them we all went through the same same as our parents did too you are gonna be the best parents can tell 😊
Little tip. Pack things for Fab in your hospital bag ie spare tshirt (accidents happen) deodorant, snacks. It was 1 thing my husband wanted when I was in labour .
As far as the corners - amazon has corner protectors for babies = i.e. toddlers. I'm in the U,S, so can't send you the link. Nice when they are learning to stand and walk.. I'm a older lady who has children and grandchildren. Head protection is never out of line.
Well done Fab & Elle, watched your insta post re- gestational diabetes, keep up the good work. Yes go for a walk after eating helps burn what you have eaten. I too had late onset gestational diabetes back in 2005, with my 2nd child. Then by 2009 I was diagnosed Diabetic. It's taken me along time to learn what suits me and what doesn't. As far as snacks goes try vegetable sticks, I also agree with Ellen re the stairs. The glass idea is not a good one! Good luck with the Labour, xx
When I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes I found it extremely difficult with what to eat because I also would eat a lot of carbs. One thing they told me I should do is only have 1 meal a day with carbs in so if I had toast in a morning then I wouldn't have anything with carbs in for the rest of the day. I also 'mixed' rice and pasta's with white and whole wheat. If you are not a massive fan of wholemeal bread, try hovis 50/50 to start off with. its about learning to compromise on your diet. Hope this helps you x
You two are just great. Those little boys don't know yet just how lucky they are. You are both going to be great parents. Ell is right about the stairs if you make your house like a padded room they won't learn the possibility of dangerous things that they have to figure out how to navigate around safely. Fab is right about you going out and exercising their alittle to big for that. Except swimming that is good and risk of danger to babies is zero because no gravity in water puts no pressure on umbilical cords or their spinal cords. The house their room all looking great. I'm so excited you would think I'm part of your family waiting for them to be here. Guess that what happens when you decide to become a youtuber. When I first clicked your video over a year ago I didn't know I'd be pacing the floors counting down days. Love from Missouri USA. Eat salads and stir fry steamed veggies baked dhicken just a few suggestions I was borderline and these kept it way down.
That nail file is the best! We bought it after accidentally clipping our babies skin and him screaming so we were all traumatised 😭 the file is amazing 🙌🏻 x
I had gd with my second, you can still eat whatever you want, but it’s how your body tolerates it, some people can tolerate a Chinese where others can’t, it’s trial and error! You’ll be fine sending lots of love and hugs for you and the bubbas 🥰 xx
Really enjoy watching you guys! Congratulations on your new house and your little boys coming soon. Baby brain doesn’t go away, btw😊 I thought the baby brain counter was so funny. Be sure to listen to your body in these last weeks! Walking is good exercise, yoga, swimming but rest because you’ll need it for labor and recovery. Your body is working hard right now! There’s a UA-cam channel I followed throughout my pregnancy and now postpartum with great safe exercises. It’s called Pregnancy and Postpartum TV. Really look forward to your new videos each week!
Have only just found your channel and am loving it. My family has a few multiplies. My great Nanna had quads, my Aunty was a twin, my uncle has boy/girl twins, my cousin has identical girl twins and my sister has identical boy twins. So this brought back a lot of memories. Thanks for sharing x Amanda x
Be careful! 😊the closer you get to having the boys. Walking can bring on contractions and you don’t want that to happen and go into labor if you are having a planned C Section.
Just remember the shops aren't going anywhere! If you need something, you can just go out and get it or ask someone to bring it around for you ❤ My bub (first) is 7 weeks old today 😀
So exciting that it's nearly time to meet your boys, get the rest in whilst you can. I also had gestational diabetes when I was pregnant with my rainbow baby (he will be 7 in December) so I get what your going through with having to test your sugars all the time, I really struggled with changing my diet cause I used to eat rice krispies for breakfast and the diabetes nurse looked horrified when I said that 🤦♀️ p.s love the boys nursery and what you have done to the house so far. Becky x
I had gestational diabetes, like you said its trial and error but I gave up chocolate, cake and biscuits just to be on the safe side. I had a baby boy two weeks early (induced) 9lb and I am 5ft!
I agree with ell they will learn not to things bless you look amazing you are doing ell keeping them nice and healthy you should be so proud of yourself I’m so excited now it want be long now you are going to make fantastic parents I love giraffes 🦒 as well I’m sorry you have got diabetes sorry can’t spell the first bit but it want be for long until the boys are here is anyone else so excited for them 💜💜
Loved this vlog. The house is coming along lovely 🥰 please really take care with the diabetes diet. My friend was amazing with it with her first baby he came out healthy Her second she didn’t follow it well at all and her little one wasn’t well at all and it took ages to get the baby’s sugar levels safe. Only 4 weeks you can do this 💕💕💕💕
Hi Fab and sell, great video. You two are going to be the best parents, your doing so well Ell and it’s not your fault you have gestational diabetes sweetheart, it can happen to any pregnant woman. Your two little ones will be here very soon, it’s an exciting, special time for you both, two little boys to cherish. You have some gorgeous cute little clothes for your boys they are going to be so cute and adorable 🥰 I’m so excited for you two. Anyway lots of love to you both and take it easy Ell. Xxx
Oh my goodness - your pregnancy sounds just like mine which was sooooo long ago! My identical twin boys were the second and third children and I developed GD with my first child in the 8th month! With the twins, I was on a diabetes diet from 4 or 5 months on....I literally had a hard time eating everything they put on my diet instructions. I'm not sure how you are still driving - I couldn't reach the pedals any longer (I'm 5'2") so had to be driven - I ended up being 48" around and delivered at 35 weeks...the twins were 6.7oz and 6.6oz - pretty big for 5 weeks early. Of course my first one was 9.5oz and born on his due date. Here is a tip - always have pictures taken with Baby A on one side and Baby B on the other - after many years passing by, you think you might remember but sometimes it is soooo hard to tell who is who! They change every week when they are little! I love your channel - enjoy every minute and record a lot in the first year - it was a bit of a gray fog for me. Another thing - if they are mirror image twins, one might be right handed and one left handed .... I did a lot of reading after I had my boys and their hair cowlicks (swirls) actually go in opposite directions - this is why if you went to school with identical twins, they would part their hair on opposite sides. Just some twin fun facts. Some identicals are not mirror image - they are the same on everyting. I think you guys are doing great!
All I can think when you say 4lb1 and 4lb7 is 8lb 8oz plus everything else going on in there like placenta and fluid etc!! At 31 weeks!! Could you imagine having a singleton that weight at that gestation, everyone would be freaking out 🤣🤣 Twin mums must be picked from above specially for the job you’re just amazing I don’t know how you do it xx
I've had gestational 4 times hun, don't worry. It's how u pair food more protein and veg with carbs helps, lots of nuts and dark chocolate as snacks, watch high sugar fruits, I used to live on cheese strings , pepperoni sticks, dark chocolate and nuts/seeds Fruit and yoghurt with seeds and argave best breakfast I found but u can have eggs high protein diet is best hun xxxx
I have a serious complaint to make: Can you guys stop being so cute and watchable? 😉 Super excited to watch you both embark on this next life chapter. Apologies if you’ve listed it somewhere and I’ve missed it, but do you have a registry of any sort (Amazon wishlist or other) so that your UA-cam followers can send you a little something as you prepare to welcome your boys? Congratulations again and so happy for you! ❤️
Can I suggest high protein food - as it fills you up, is good for the babies and will keep your blood sugars down. Bacon and egg for breakfast, if you feel the need for carbs then make them high fibre - baked beans etc. See if your body can cope with brown rice (do not eat white rice) wholemeal pasta etc. It is suprising once the sauce is on there - it is quite good. Your body may cope with dried fruit (as it is high fibre). A good snack food could be boiled eggs, slices of ham filled with cottage cheese/or cream cheese. I am not someone who like sweet things much Be very careful of savory food that are high carb eg pastry. Good luck it wont be for long.!
The vision change for Pre eclampsia for me was obvious like little water specs all over my eyes and I couldn't see defo not blurred. The headache too was also out of this world. Also trace of protein can be fine in most cases Mine was the highest plus when I had it but I will say I did have just a trace for weeks and weeks so defo keep an eye. Some people get they're own strips for at home instead of waiting inbetween appointments. Now that I've had it if I have another I will be doing my own blood pressure and urine tests myself at home.
I have twin boys (now 18 years old). We moved to a house with open stairs when they were just over a year old. They were 100% fine. No broken bones!! Totally agree with you Ell.
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Bet you had to constantly keep watch of them though.
More so then you would with normal staircase
My niece is pregnant with twins both boy's due in 4 week's so it's been fun watching you both. Her boys are about 3 1/2 pounds now so we are all so excited like all of you. I'm praying 🙏 for all of you and the sweet little baby boy's 🙏 ❤ . I love all of your video's and you both are the sweetest couple.
I started following you while I was dealing with a miscarriage after the death of my newborn daughter, I followed you throughout this pregnancy and now I am am 21 weeks pregnant again and am so happy for us both, wishing you good luck
So excited to see your babies arrive! I started following you all during our TTC journey and just found out 2 weeks ago that we’re pregnant!! Your videos make me look forward to this pregnancy with my husband!
Ahhhh congratulations! How amazing! Pregnancy is honestly the most amazing experience! We wish you all the best x
Yes I so agree on not sheltering your children. You two are going to be great parents.
I think the fireplace is just fine. Like Ell says kids got to learn. It does take a lot of room up though so I would make it just the mantle to have more room. I cannot wait to see the babies come home to their room and you two become the parents you want to be.
We're all super excited and can't wait to see these beautiful boys❤️
Hello from the USA! You're doing great! Have enjoyed following your journey. Ell wanted to let you know I developed Preeclampsia in my 1st pregnancy in week 37. My "headache" symptom just felt like I was getting a headache, not a full headache. Then when my vision (blurred and doubled) was affected I went to the ER and was induced to delivery my daughter. Please also watch for swelling especially around your ankles. I'm sure you're test results will be fine and I'm so looking forward to seeing your precious bundles of joy. Take care and rest as much as you can.
Thank you so much! I’ll keep and eye on it x
Bless you Ell! My son was 9lb 6oz (born at 38 weeks) and I had doctors asking me when my twins were due! You have two babies that are basically the same weight as my son was - you are amazing! My Aunts twins were 8lz 6oz and 8lb 5oz when they were born which is crazy to me! I’m 5’10 and my Aunt is 5’11 so our bodies were prepared to have big tall babies! You are so tiny and carrying two strong and tall boys who take after their Daddy Fab - you are amazing! I’m so sorry you have gestational diabetes to deal with, I pray that God will heal you and the boys of the diabetes and any of the side effects (on babies blood sugar and weight) that it can have.
Wow!!! That’s really impressive weights for twins! The boys are definitely taking after their dad, I just hope my body holds up haha!
Get after pregnancy care products now. Pads poise style, hot water or hot pad for hips and back and loads of comfy clothes. Schedule a house cleaning if you can afford it and have family members come watch the boys while you shower and bring a dish of food for you both when they come by. They sleep a lot! You do wonderfully ♥️
I also had Gestational Diabetes with my first pregnancy. You will do fine. They told me no fruits until after 12pm because of the natural sugars. My go to in the morning was an English muffin with peanut butter on it. Try pricking your ring finger on the side to draw blood, that was my best option for success. Good luck to you, it won’t be long now and you and Fab will be holding your precious boys in your arms. 🥰
Wont be long, your doing great Ell . Lovely that your family are closer now to help 😍
Please can I also give you another tip. Alternate the boys in the carseats it strengthens their necks so they are not constantly looking one side !
I had GD there with my first baby born in September there. I had to test 7 times a day and use insulin at night. I was induced at 38 weeks as they were worried about growth and weight being 10+ pounds at that stage and my girl was born weighing 7lb... It's something you have to do but please don't stress as the measurements and scans can clearly be off. Looking forward to seeing your boys being a parent is the greatest joy 💞
So excited it’s almost time to see these sweet babies.
Ahh my favourites 😍, you 2 absolutely crack me up , cheer me up and I'm sooo excited for you both , Fab is going to be the best dad ever , I love your banter 💖 xxx
Sorry for you Elle with the gestational diabetes but as you will hopefully know as soon as the babies are born it will go away , count down soon xxx
Fully agree with you Ell, children have to learn about dangers in normal life. That is what's wrong with kids these days, too molly coddled!
You two are absolutely precious. It’s almost time for the boys and the time will fly by. Love your new home. You will be ok with the gestational diabetes. It’s truly a carb thing. You are so little and that belly has really grown. Wishing you all the best. Rest while you can and enjoy each other. Keeping you both in my thoughts and prayers. I am excited to meet the boy’s and learn their names. Take good care. Much love to you both.
That’s great you’re doing so well. My boys arrived at 31 & 4 days both under 4 pounds but now at 19 they are over 6foot and you’d never say they were premature babies. Not long now ❣️❣️❣️Hang in there. Having twins is such a wonderful experience.
Your home is completely lovely coming together amazing in such a short time it's so exciting to see your getting ready for your baby boys can not wait to see the next blog xx take care Both of you. Xx🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹
So exciting how close you are to meeting the boys! Amazing videos as always, sending love ❤️
Eli so glad you have a sensible head
Put superglue over duck holes.
The fire place will not be a hazard because the boys will learn very quickly
Make sure you wash everything before you put on the boys
You will be fab parents. Enjoy your time now and babies will bring great happiness to you both
Ell you have absolutely smashed growing your baby boys and Fab you are so supportive ❤️ Cannot wait to meet them! X
Thank you so much 🤍
El, I had gestational diabetes in my first pregnancy 6 years ago and my boy was 8lb 8 (predicted from growth scans to be 9lb 10!) I had an emergency C-section and the only problem after was that baby couldn't get warm and was under a heat lamp for 24 hours. No lasting symptoms or anything. In my second pregnancy I was tested 3 times and never got gestational diabetes but had an 8lb 3 baby via csection. I'm made to grow big babies. you are wonder woman carrying around 9lb of babies already with a few weeks to go! You are doing fantastic xxx
You have a beautiful home. You are going to be great parents. You will balance each other out. Many blessings.
Very good speech, Eli, in relation to the gap in the stairs!! I have brought up 4 boys, all very close together in age (3 under 3 at one point) and you are so right. Children need to be taught and they need to learn for themselves. You can't protect them from everything. The biggest thing you can do for them (relating to safety I mean), is to equip them with the info they need to make good choices! And of course they will have accidents along the way... Let me tell you that I had many, with 4 little boys!! But they learnt from them.
Exactly this!!! We can’t shelter them from all dangers in life, we need to teach them about them.
@@fabandell exactly! And all of this still applies as they grow into teenagers! Teaching our children how to make good choices is the way forward. Allowing them to make their own mistakes and to ensure that they learn from these mistakes, is key. Above all, assuring them that they will STILL be loved, even when they make a mistake (within reason ha!) in life, is everything. I think you will be a wonderful mother, Eli.
Oh those nursery walls… beautifully done!
Ell you are doing such a great job carring job, you don't complain and is always busy getting stuff done. I can see you being a great mom😍
Carring twins😁
Thank you xx
Hi lovelies! Sliced apple and no sugar peanut butter is good for snack, also celery and houmouos, hard boiled egg, berries and greek yoghurt. I had gestational diabetes, not from bad diet, but my son was 10 pound 5 ounces at birth! Thinking of you both xxxx
I saw I video recently were this lady suggested to add a dab of hot glue on the bottom of the rubber bath toys to cover the hole it will stop it from molding. Love to see how the house is coming along for the boys. Love your videos hope u guys have a beautiful day 😊
Oh Ell im so sorry you have gestational diabetes, but you will be fine and only for a few more weeks. I have diabetes, and once you know what things are best to eat your fine, along with some treats in limitation. We moved to our house when our first baby was 7 months old and we have a very similar banister to yours and all three of my child were absolutely fine xx
Just use clear nail polish over wholes of water toys and it’ll keep them from molding
Hi Ell, i am type 1 diabetic (and have had it for the last 13years) and like you said, you do what you have to do to be healthy and happy. Your doing amazing and there was nothing you could of done to prevent the gestational diabetes, it can happen to anyone. Although i haven't experienced diabetes through pregnancy, i can let you know some helpful tips on the carbs/ snacks front from a diabetics point of view. Surprisingly vegetables, fruits and other foods also contain carbs but often starchy food have more in. Be aware carbs such as brown bread/ pasta ect are better and fruits like bananas , mango, grapes ect are actually quite high in carbs/ sugar. I often snack on things like nuts, berries, fruit like apples, sometimes some plain/greek yoghurt with my fruit, flavored rice crackers and my fav jelly! As your currently borderline it sounds like you've got a bit more flexibility and i think you will definitely be able to get away with having some sweet treats, it just may be that its better in the middle of the day where you also have time to go for short walks ect after or only when you eat certain meals prior. My best tip though at the end of the day is dont beat yourself up if your blood sugars spike, adapt, adjust and just keep moving forward. Its a learning curve and your doctors will understand that too! Please don't put to much pressure on yourself, your doing fab ;) Love you both!!
Aww bless you Ellen,my stepdaughter is pregnant and I'm soo excited about it ,you are doing so well xx take good care 🥰
You two are such a great couple! Rest up !
Came upon the channel by accident but glad I did. Your comment Ell "children have to learn" said it all about your approach to life. You seem such a lovely young couple with many adventures ahead. You channel style is natural so please do not turn into the vacuous individuals calling themselves influencers who all have books under candles! - You
don't need to go down that route and are perfect the way you are. Very best wishes for the coming weeks and look after each other. A new subscriber.
Welcome! Thanks you for the kind words 🤍 although we defo do have candles under books in our house somewhere 🤣 but we get what you mean
I love How helpful fab is!
You’re very lucky ❤
Beautiful couple x
He really is amazing! Can’t fault him at all ❤️ ell x
Massive congratulations! Something that really helps is going for a 10 minute walk straight after a meal to use up the glucose swimming around your bloodstream straight away, hope this helps! Also pairing protein and fats so its less of a sugar peak with meals. Xx
Bless you Ell this will go after you give birth my hubby is diabetic it’s very worrying I watch him all the time for him it can be life threatening but in pregnancy it usually goes after birth just eat healthy and you will be fine my love xx
Honestly set up your room and your living room and bathroom up with all post care that you need all feeding stuff relieving blankets tons and tons of them and if your breast feeding all that stuff. The nursery is the least of the worries dont stress it. I know thats easier said than done 🤣 cause we ALL get obsessive but honestly just that. Can't wait for you guys you're the best parents already!
All the best with your twins and safe delivery! I am pregnant with triplets myself 30 weeks!
Exciting times for you all xx
Wow ell’s bump has all of a sudden gone huge! Still looks lovely but what a difference, can tell at least one twins had a growth spurt 🙊 when El was talking about the stairs 😂😂 totally agree with her I’m exactly like this with my husband over our two toddlers 😂
That lower rail is great for little ones to hold on when climbing
stairs
I AM SO EXCITED FOR YOU GUYS! ELL, ALMONDS ARE A GREAT SNACK, THE PROGRAM I FOLLOWED. 21 ALMONDS WERE HOW MANY I GOT FOR A SNACK. I FORGET HOW MANY OUNCES THEY WERE BUT IT IS A GREAT ONE AND ALMONDS ARE A WONDERFUL WAY TO GET YOUR PROTEIN.
They sell foam corner cushions/bumpers that you could put on the fireplace benches if you’re concerned about it 😊
Like the lamp shade and the hall cabinet very nice gonna need a bigger basket for the bath toys I recon but that's really nice love how organised you are so lovely to see your doin fantastic guys 😉my kids loved there mobiles when they were lead in there cots there a great thing
You should put a clothes line up in your back yard for the washing Fab. And maybe make another register cover for the toy room to keep them from burning their fingers. Ell you can eat your oatmeal, yogurts, fruit, salad, raw veggies. Just eat small meals throughout the day. I am type 2 diabetic, I eat granola bars ,fruits, eat your cherries in a smoothie and make other smoothies with yogurt that's low in sugar. Drink lots of water. Fab she needs to walk alot to burn off the sugar or small amounts of carbs she eats.
We have one but it rains a lot in England :(! I unfortunately can’t have oatmeal, yoghurt or fruit as it makes me spike :(! I’ve also been told by my diabetic nurse to avoid smoothies at all costs as they are packed with sugar x
@@fabandell oh wow. There is low sugar yogurt. And if you buy lactose products, they have less sugar. That's what I eat for my sugar. Soon it will be over Hun. They'll be here and your sugars should level out. Mine did. But as soon as I hit my late forties it came back as type 2.
Loving the long video today ❤ not long until the boys are here now x
Such a great vlog, don’t stress about being prepared nobody has an idea what they are doing before you have them we all went through the same same as our parents did too you are gonna be the best parents can tell 😊
Little tip. Pack things for Fab in your hospital bag ie spare tshirt (accidents happen) deodorant, snacks. It was 1 thing my husband wanted when I was in labour .
We have done! Thank you x
As far as the corners - amazon has corner protectors for babies = i.e. toddlers. I'm in the U,S, so can't send you the link. Nice when they are learning to stand and walk.. I'm a older lady who has children and grandchildren. Head protection is never out of line.
Well done Fab & Elle, watched your insta post re- gestational diabetes, keep up the good work. Yes go for a walk after eating helps burn what you have eaten. I too had late onset gestational diabetes back in 2005, with my 2nd child. Then by 2009 I was diagnosed Diabetic. It's taken me along time to learn what suits me and what doesn't. As far as snacks goes try vegetable sticks, I also agree with Ellen re the stairs. The glass idea is not a good one! Good luck with the Labour, xx
When I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes I found it extremely difficult with what to eat because I also would eat a lot of carbs. One thing they told me I should do is only have 1 meal a day with carbs in so if I had toast in a morning then I wouldn't have anything with carbs in for the rest of the day. I also 'mixed' rice and pasta's with white and whole wheat. If you are not a massive fan of wholemeal bread, try hovis 50/50 to start off with. its about learning to compromise on your diet. Hope this helps you x
You two are just great. Those little boys don't know yet just how lucky they are. You are both going to be great parents. Ell is right about the stairs if you make your house like a padded room they won't learn the possibility of dangerous things that they have to figure out how to navigate around safely. Fab is right about you going out and exercising their alittle to big for that. Except swimming that is good and risk of danger to babies is zero because no gravity in water puts no pressure on umbilical cords or their spinal cords. The house their room all looking great. I'm so excited you would think I'm part of your family waiting for them to be here. Guess that what happens when you decide to become a youtuber. When I first clicked your video over a year ago I didn't know I'd be pacing the floors counting down days.
Love from Missouri USA. Eat salads and stir fry steamed veggies baked dhicken just a few suggestions I was borderline and these kept it way down.
That nail file is the best! We bought it after accidentally clipping our babies skin and him screaming so we were all traumatised 😭 the file is amazing 🙌🏻 x
Wow it's getting so close, I am so excited!! No worries my sister-n- law had this and she and her first baby did just fine!!
I had gd with my second, you can still eat whatever you want, but it’s how your body tolerates it, some people can tolerate a Chinese where others can’t, it’s trial and error! You’ll be fine sending lots of love and hugs for you and the bubbas 🥰 xx
Love what she said… they do have to learn about dangers. Teach them how to walk up the stairs.
I’m absolutely loving the vlogs guys keep them coming🤍 when you bicker and wind each other up it reminds me so much of me and my boyfriend🤣
Really enjoy watching you guys! Congratulations on your new house and your little boys coming soon. Baby brain doesn’t go away, btw😊 I thought the baby brain counter was so funny. Be sure to listen to your body in these last weeks! Walking is good exercise, yoga, swimming but rest because you’ll need it for labor and recovery. Your body is working hard right now! There’s a UA-cam channel I followed throughout my pregnancy and now postpartum with great safe exercises. It’s called Pregnancy and Postpartum TV. Really look forward to your new videos each week!
Oh gosh don’t say that! My memory is getting so bad haha! X
You should paint the mirror black in the dining room. Or another contrasting color.
Have only just found your channel and am loving it. My family has a few multiplies. My great Nanna had quads, my Aunty was a twin, my uncle has boy/girl twins, my cousin has identical girl twins and my sister has identical boy twins. So this brought back a lot of memories. Thanks for sharing x Amanda x
I still love how real you guys are. The ending had me cackle laughing. you gut this guys, very exciting and precious times coming xx
Lidl and Aldi sell their water wipes as well and they're so much cheaper. It will save you a lot of money ;)
Be careful! 😊the closer you get to having the boys. Walking can bring on contractions and you don’t want that to happen and go into labor if you are having a planned C Section.
Just remember the shops aren't going anywhere! If you need something, you can just go out and get it or ask someone to bring it around for you ❤ My bub (first) is 7 weeks old today 😀
So exciting that it's nearly time to meet your boys, get the rest in whilst you can. I also had gestational diabetes when I was pregnant with my rainbow baby (he will be 7 in December) so I get what your going through with having to test your sugars all the time, I really struggled with changing my diet cause I used to eat rice krispies for breakfast and the diabetes nurse looked horrified when I said that 🤦♀️ p.s love the boys nursery and what you have done to the house so far. Becky x
Your mom could pass as your sister, she looks so pretty and young.
Love watching you guys. Praying for all
So excited to meet the boys! Not long now 🥰 everything is looking so good guys! Xx
I’m American and had Nandos in South Africa, it’s the best!
Not the nandos clip cutting to the diabetes 🥺🤣
Congratulations on ur twins
I had gestational diabetes, like you said its trial and error but I gave up chocolate, cake and biscuits just to be on the safe side. I had a baby boy two weeks early (induced) 9lb and I am 5ft!
I agree with ell they will learn not to things bless you look amazing you are doing ell keeping them nice and healthy you should be so proud of yourself I’m so excited now it want be long now you are going to make fantastic parents I love giraffes 🦒 as well I’m sorry you have got diabetes sorry can’t spell the first bit but it want be for long until the boys are here is anyone else so excited for them 💜💜
Loved it as always !! Ellen is literally doing amazing and looks amazing Bethan is in awe!! 😍
Loved this vlog. The house is coming along lovely 🥰 please really take care with the diabetes diet. My friend was amazing with it with her first baby he came out healthy
Her second she didn’t follow it well at all and her little one wasn’t well at all and it took ages to get the baby’s sugar levels safe.
Only 4 weeks you can do this 💕💕💕💕
I’m trying really hard to manage it, so hopefully boys are ok! X
You guys are such an awesome team! Well done with the weights of the boys too ❤
Hi Fab and sell, great video. You two are going to be the best parents, your doing so well Ell and it’s not your fault you have gestational diabetes sweetheart, it can happen to any pregnant woman. Your two little ones will be here very soon, it’s an exciting, special time for you both, two little boys to cherish. You have some gorgeous cute little clothes for your boys they are going to be so cute and adorable 🥰 I’m so excited for you two. Anyway lots of love to you both and take it easy Ell. Xxx
Oh my goodness - your pregnancy sounds just like mine which was sooooo long ago! My identical twin boys were the second and third children and I developed GD with my first child in the 8th month! With the twins, I was on a diabetes diet from 4 or 5 months on....I literally had a hard time eating everything they put on my diet instructions. I'm not sure how you are still driving - I couldn't reach the pedals any longer (I'm 5'2") so had to be driven - I ended up being 48" around and delivered at 35 weeks...the twins were 6.7oz and 6.6oz - pretty big for 5 weeks early. Of course my first one was 9.5oz and born on his due date. Here is a tip - always have pictures taken with Baby A on one side and Baby B on the other - after many years passing by, you think you might remember but sometimes it is soooo hard to tell who is who! They change every week when they are little! I love your channel - enjoy every minute and record a lot in the first year - it was a bit of a gray fog for me. Another thing - if they are mirror image twins, one might be right handed and one left handed .... I did a lot of reading after I had my boys and their hair cowlicks (swirls) actually go in opposite directions - this is why if you went to school with identical twins, they would part their hair on opposite sides. Just some twin fun facts. Some identicals are not mirror image - they are the same on everyting. I think you guys are doing great!
If you change the lightbulb to a opaque one you won't get those shadows from your lampshade in your hallway. Love the console table!
All I can think when you say 4lb1 and 4lb7 is 8lb 8oz plus everything else going on in there like placenta and fluid etc!! At 31 weeks!! Could you imagine having a singleton that weight at that gestation, everyone would be freaking out 🤣🤣 Twin mums must be picked from above specially for the job you’re just amazing I don’t know how you do it xx
Now it's time to relax and only do things in moderation. Take care 🙂
Loving the long video… the content just gets better & better thank you for giving us exactly what we want to see 🤍
Ask your diabetic nurse for a libra link.. makes testing so much easier.. good luck!
I only have just over two weeks left but if it develops further I will do x
On the back Place put hot glue on the whole on the bottom of it and they won't create mold in them
I've had gestational 4 times hun, don't worry. It's how u pair food more protein and veg with carbs helps, lots of nuts and dark chocolate as snacks, watch high sugar fruits,
I used to live on cheese strings , pepperoni sticks, dark chocolate and nuts/seeds
Fruit and yoghurt with seeds and argave best breakfast I found but u can have eggs high protein diet is best hun xxxx
I have a serious complaint to make: Can you guys stop being so cute and watchable? 😉 Super excited to watch you both embark on this next life chapter. Apologies if you’ve listed it somewhere and I’ve missed it, but do you have a registry of any sort (Amazon wishlist or other) so that your UA-cam followers can send you a little something as you prepare to welcome your boys? Congratulations again and so happy for you! ❤️
Can I suggest high protein food - as it fills you up, is good for the babies and will keep your blood sugars down. Bacon and egg for breakfast, if you feel the need for carbs then make them high fibre - baked beans etc. See if your body can cope with brown rice (do not eat white rice) wholemeal pasta etc. It is suprising once the sauce is on there - it is quite good. Your body may cope with dried fruit (as it is high fibre). A good snack food could be boiled eggs, slices of ham filled with cottage cheese/or cream cheese. I am not someone who like sweet things much Be very careful of savory food that are high carb eg pastry. Good luck it wont be for long.!
You both look so happy ❤❤ can’t wait to see you on UA-cam with your boys
Loving the long videos! You’re going to be such a lovely family of 4 ❤️😍 xxx
The stairs are fine at 8mons mine got up and down can put gate at bottom and top
The vision change for Pre eclampsia for me was obvious like little water specs all over my eyes and I couldn't see defo not blurred. The headache too was also out of this world. Also trace of protein can be fine in most cases Mine was the highest plus when I had it but I will say I did have just a trace for weeks and weeks so defo keep an eye. Some people get they're own strips for at home instead of waiting inbetween appointments. Now that I've had it if I have another I will be doing my own blood pressure and urine tests myself at home.
you can put a spot of hot glue on the holes for the water toys and then they won’t get moldy! ♥️
Super glue the holes in the bath toys! 😊
I'm still watching your video and I'm so happy for you both 😍, your such a lovely couple and will be together forever 🥰🥰xx
Looks like the boys have dropped. Take it easy and walk and limit the carbs and you will be fine. You guys are goin and to be such great parents.❤
Can’t wait for the boys to come my children’s weights were 💖5lb 💖4lb 11oz and 💙2lb 5oz xx
I had pre-eclampsia with both of my pregnancies.