Today, May 6 is my official due date and we are still waiting! Why is it that the last few weeks feel the length of the entire pregnancy?! 😂 Follow me on Instagram or on my private Telegram account (details in description) if you don't want to miss the announcement! Hope you all have a happy day!
I'm 67 and I love watching your these videos because it brings back memories of when I had my six kids I pray that everything goes well for you guys and you will have a beautiful baby when the time is right if you haven't already God bless you
I have never clicked so fast! I just saw mennonite mom and the word newborn flash on my screen and thought you'd had your baby! 🤣💜 Ohhh that is the best bird house ever and Xander sure had fun helping. Hoping you have a stress free easy birth and bring baby home with lots of good memories. God bless xx
Agree the changing station is a great idea ! So convenient having all your changing needs all in one spot ! Your mom is definitely right take care of yourself so you can care for your children ! 💜💐
I remember wearing my husband's socks during the delivery. I wish you an excellent delivery for a beautiful little girl that will be a delight like her sweet mother, brother and father.
Great if your daughter pops out on Sunday to wish you a HAPPY Mothers day! Awesome birdhouse. As Zander grows and helps more and more as he is able, I can’t help but think he will be a great husband and father one day. 🤗
I, for one never had a baby, this was a great video! I love that Xander helps his Daddy putting up the bird feeder! I hope that your labor and the birth of your precious baby girl goes smoothly!
I loved this video. Loved the birdhouse install. I love how you both allow Zander to be involved. He’s gonna be a great big brother. Can’t wait to meet little sister.
The one thing that I took that I was so happy to have, was my personal CD player. This was before IPods and cell phones! I popped in a quiet worship CD and tuned out everything around me. I was so relaxed that looking back, I could have done it without the epidural. But, I was a chicken and I didn’t want to remember pain. But music was amazing during delivery and recovery. I also had a CD of Psalms that I loved too. Praying for you!! My first labor started on Saturday and our son was not born until Monday morning. But baby number 2 was 4 hours start to finish!
That is the best bird feeder ever! The birds will be so happy when your to busy to feed them and something calming to watch when your nursing early mornings! Wishing you baby and family health and happiness!
Lol! My daughter had ultrasound they said definitely a girl…. We arrived at the hospital and she said “Mom your granddaughter is a grandson🤦♀️🤗😂🤣❤️😂 Doesn’t happen too often these days BUT! Im glad you’re prepared! God’s Blessings to you and your family!🙏🙌
Totally agree with using a changing table ! Sounds like your Mom is a smart lady and you are following her suggestions !Every birth is different but you are more prepared the second time ❤️Ellen Austin
I've been watching your videos for the past few weeks and I wish I would have found your channel sooner! I couldn't believe when I saw that your husband is from Ontario. I'm from the Treasure Valley near there and have a Mennonite and farm heritage on both sides going way, way back. I have a little boy who is 7 and a little girl who just turned 2. I felt the EXACT same way about being a boy mom. I was scared of all the unknown when I found out we were having a girl, but she is such a blessing in our lives! You feel like a long lost friend that I get to walk through life with! I'm praying for you daily as your baby is nearing her arrival. You can do this! God is our strength and our comforter, he will get you through. You have so many people praying for you! -Much love from Southwestern Idaho. (Oh and, yes, do I ever know what a goat head is. Lol. That made me laugh when you commented a few years back about Xander getting his first goat head, such a painful experience!)
I’m so excited to see this baby girl! It was my greatest joy having my babies. I had 4 , Now I have 14 and 1 on the way ,grandchildren, ages 21 down to 17 months. Always excited for each one that is born.
WOW, how cool a birds feeder. 🐦 🦜🦅🦢🕊🪶🪶🪶 I Love You beautiful Video on you getting ready for the New Princess. I am Overjoyed 💞💝💞 continue to keep you and your family in prayer.
Decades ago, when I was due to be born, my mom prepared everything for her stay at the hospital. It was a planned C-section, so she knew she and baby would be there for a few days. There was one thing she didn't anticipate. When I was born, they discovered that I had a twin sister! Surprise! (There were no ultrasounds back then). In pretty short order my parents had to acquire a second crib and special order a twin baby carriage (not very common back then). I think you are really very prepared.
Such a lovely video today! So glad to see you prep “in case” you have a boy! I was told my first was definitely is “small girl”. I ended up having a 9lb 5 boy! That was a shock believe me. In my OBs defence I suffered hyperemesis so hardly put on any weight but, by gosh, our beautiful came out strong and healthy - thank God. Also, he’s 32 now and ultrasounds we’re not what they are these days. Also, the change table ( in my opinion) is a must. Look after yourself in anyway you can. That little girl/boy needs a it’s mum in tip top condition. All the best to you all and God bless from Australia.
Oh Jeanine!! You packed perfectly IMO!! I had 2 babies at the midwife’s birthing duplex, and 3 home births! So I have never packed for a hospital birth, but I think you nailed it!! Man, I know how it feels to wait and wait and wait some more! 😜 hang in there! Hope you have a sweet and blessed birth experience! Meeting your new precious child for the first time is SO SO precious! My favorite thing in life, definitely!! Also, documenting life with photos and putting them in albums is also pretty important to me! Love that you have so many albums!! And just so you know, your children will LOVE to look through them even when they are grown! Ours do anyways!! Love it!! Cannot wait to meet your little girl!! Enjoy your bonding time and take the time to heal and spend time just watching your Xander interacting with his little sister! It’s so precious!! 🥰
Thank you for taking us on this journey with you. And for letting us share in the ups and downs of daily life, it helps me as a mom with 2 adult sons (27 & 28 yrs)!! I am excited to meet your sweet daughter and to share the memories I have when I brought my sons home! Loves you Janine :-)
Cute things for the baby. I am happy to know the birds will be well fed when comes. I loved that. I also must say Xander has grown taller. When he was carrying your chair I was like WOW look how tall he has got. Prayers it will be soon. I will leave you with scripture this week. It comes from John 14:27 Peace I leave with you: I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your hearts be troubled and not be afraid. Blessings to you and your family.
The better prepared you are before the baby comes, the more you can relax after you bring her home from the hospital....God designed us mother's to be this way for a reason....
I loved this video!! Might be one of my favorites!!! I loved the joy in your heart it showed in your beautiful face!! I love all the clothes for you and your new daughter!!!!! Prayers that you have an easy labor and delivery!! My 2nd a daughter I was in labor 45 minutes and I didn’t have to take anything for pain!! I went home that afternoon!! That was 48 years ago!!
Jeanine, I love your videos! They are real life. I love the patience you and Nolan have to let Xander help out, he loves to help and he is learning a lot.
Haha! Feeding the birds so sweet! This was me two weeks ago with our 6th. So many contractions for a good week at least. Even the Costco sample lady was asking me if she could call an ambulance for me. 😄 Once I was pushing I knew it was for sure! The rebozo scarf gently pulling in my belly like spinning babies suggests was probably the best exercise I did to help him go in place further to help the contractions work even better. I was thankful for all that extra labor and time to process as I always am a little sad after baby comes out and I miss having them close and inside me so it was a good slow transition time for me. Hope you can enjoy these waiting days and get to hold her soon!
That's funny about the ambulance! I know the feeling. I've quit caring about them... as they never seem to get going for real. But they are so painful! I looked into spinning babies some, I saw that technique. May have to try it!
Bless you! When I was nesting I practically took my cookstove apart to degrease every little piece! The meal prep is smart as well as the changing table downstairs. I will pray for a healthy baby and short labor!
I so love it! Ever since my mom passed away for the birds in my life have been present! So y, feed them birds before baby girl! I'm so excited to see your new addition! Much love and blessing and a healthy baby!!! Thank you for sharing your journey! You and about 4 others are my favs! 🤗😇🤗😋😉
You have a beautiful family. Thanks for sharing. I love how Nolan fathers Zander. It reminds me of how caring our Heavenly Father is to us.There is a lot of love in your family. Blessings and prayers for a safe delivery Janeane. 🙏❤
It’s been a long time since I had a baby. My baby turned 45 years old last week! Lol On thing I liked was soft music and now iPods are available and ear pods so only you can hear. You already have some lovely music on your vlog so I know you have access to music you enjoy. Happy baby dear family as you add a sweet little girl to your happy home!
U r so cute! U r going to love being a girl mom I can tell lol. I had 3 very close together and it was so great to put cute things on them and doing their long hair. Then I had a son and loved that too!! Prayers and take care. Happy Mother's Day! PS...my hubby was born on Mother's Day over 70 years ago. Maybe you'll be that lucky too!!
I was blessed to have a change table and think they are great! When you get a bird feeder, you don't fool around! LOL! Prayers for a safe and easy delivery of your precious girl. Blessings!
I loved this video! Very entertaining and education for those mamas expecting too. I particularly loved the bird feeder! How sweet is that. Of course mama has to take care of the birds too :) Can't wait for the announcement - I love how excited you are - and so are all of us! Prayers for an easy delivery!
Your video had me bawling me eyes out. My daughters father left us when they were young. Watching Xander and his dad work together really got to me. I wish they had that. He is so lucky!!
YES!! I was scared by an episode of Oprah with a scientist talking about germs when I was a kid. He said the kitchen sink is the germiest area in the house because we use it for so much and so often . I would never wash a baby in it and I cringe when people use it like a bowl to wash fruit. Like, it'd be cleaner to wash them in the toilet!
It was definitely well worth watching. I grinned through the whole video. I’m just excited for you n can’t wait to see that sweet baby girl n to find out her name. I think you’ve done a fine job preparing yourself n baby when it’s that time to go n bring her into this big world. When I think back when our second boy was born. I had taken the same outfit the his brother came home in. Nothing else did I plan. No extra outfit, no extra blankets. That was a big mistake. My second boy weighed 8lbs 10oz. When his brother only weighed 7lbs 6oz. Poor Shawn didn’t fit into that outfit n had to come home in a diaper n T-shirt. Thank goodness it’s not super cold in Florida as was born in December. I too ramble on (sorry) I love how you did the digital scrapbooking. That is so cool. What beautiful memories you have put together in a book. Love it! I have a feeling she just might come early but I’m saying my prayers that everything will be perfect. Where did you find that beautiful bird feeder. It’s a wower! Will there be problems with the squirrels climbing up the post? I’m a big fan of feeding my birds. My prayers are you Janine. God Bless all of you. ♥️♥️😊👍👍🙏
Thank you so much for including us on your journey of second time motherhood. Some of us (like myself) are for reason out of our control separated from our grandchildren. I appreciate being able to celebrate these moments with you. I am so excited for you and Nolan and Xander, can’t wait until baby girl is here! Sending love and prayers for a wonderful birth. God bless. ❤️
Oh congratulations. I havent seen you for awhile and didnt know you were pregnant!! She is adorable and of course goes without saying Zander is a doll. What a good brother he is!! Baby looks like your husband. So sweet. I had two girls. They are all precious. Grow up so fast...take it easy. Best to you all..
As a NICU nurse that attends many deliveries, pack ALL the things! With supply chain issues, we are having to use paper t-shirts on newborns if the parents don’t bring clothes. I would much rather put something soft and well fitted on the babies. Plus, like you said pictures are much cuter with your clothes on versus a hospital t-shirt. Take a darker color onesie to put under a sleeper/gown for the first day in case the cord oozes so it won’t stain your cute outfit! Best wishes for a smooth delivery and healthy mom and baby!
I feel the same way you do about where a baby is changed! Tables and counters are an absolute no!🤢🤮 I found the changing tables so convenient and a portable one is perfect! Prayers that all goes well for momma and baby and I cannot wait to meet the little Miss🥰😊 God Bless🙏
Aww Janine it’s great to see you soooo HAPPY and in girly mom mode.The little outfits and bows look fantastic,and your colour choices.Liitle Baba will be a Mennonite fashionista,you have the bug.I wish you all nothing but Happy Days Xxx🌹🌹🌹🥰🥰🥰🧚🏻♂️🧚🏻♂️🧚♀️🧚♀️🤰🤰🤰
You’re as sweet as they come, and your family is so very beautiful. I pray that you have/had (I haven’t checked to see if that sweet girl was born yet) a safe, peaceful, wonderful delivery of your healthy baby girl. My mom is with Jesus as of Sept 2017, and she loved birds. She always had bird feeders. I see some of her favorite birds and feel comforted by the Lord’s presence. Yours was HUGE 😂 but really lovely. God be with you!
I am so excited for you! I have been trying for 12 years to have a baby. I have had one loss and tons of unexplained infertility. Can you say a prayer for me?
Hi there! I love this video and am so happy to see you are doing well. Y'all have been on my mind constantly over the last couple of days. Please know you are in my thoughts and I'm praying for smooth, easy delivery. I can't wait to meet this precious little sweet pea!
Yes the deep blue cream is great pray that you have safe delivery and the baby is healthy Dorterria has a oil called cobiba that I take for my seizures.
I loved your video. We are all in different seasons of life but we can still enjoy sharing each others life and encourage one another. Praying for your family, a safe delivery and many blessings, Dot
Freezer meals can be great, but I found both times I wound up throwing many of them out months later. The reality is, a can of soup and and a ham sandwich for dinner is also ok. Hubs can make a salad.
I suggest keeping all your photos in a firesafe!! I had a fire ( of course I would never have guessed I’d have a fire! ) and lost some pictures! Just a thought! God Bless as you prepare! May you, hubby new baby girl and Zander be Blessed!! 💜🙏💜
Xander is so nice to help mom and dad. I love your bird feeder. We don't do the bird feeder anymore due to the rats would come and go crazy for it and also there is an avian flu outbreak on the go. Nolan will need atrolly for your bags for the hospital. Just kidding. I am like you too. It always good to have extra and be prepared. Wishing and praying for a safe happy delivery.
Dear Janine I loved this video,….. so much love for your little girl,…… love love love her clothes. Doesn’t matter how much you take. This little girl is blessed with you as her mama. Can not wait to see her…. Big hug from the Netherlands 🇳🇱
Oh I was thrilled to watch this video. When you were commenting about all you were taking and wondering what we took. I tried my best to remember. Hahaha. Well that ain't happening. My youngest is nearly 42. I had clothes. Diapers. Wipes. Blankets. Beyond that? Hehe no clue. All girls so I can assure you it was girly clothes. But you take what you want to and no matter of anyone thinks it's too much or whatever. Your delivery. Your baby. Your choice. I'm praying for you all.
What fun. I'm 68 May 26.I've had 3 boys, love them so. This, while a little scary will be the best. Keep putting God first, and loving each other. I'm under 5ft (ha ha) 2 weeks late with all of, and it was fine. Lots of prayers for you.
Stop!! don't think what you want is to much or not enough. You are just the sweetest Momma. The packing thing is a normal thing. That is the way I would do it. No judgment . I am praying that everything goes well till you can see that little face. I really want that bird feeder. Wow. It is gorgous. it will be fun to watch from the window. Talking out your feeling is such a good thing. thanks Joyce
I usually don't leave comments. But I couldn't resist. I love seeing your eagerness for the delivery of your newborn. God bless you with safe delivery. No overkill, it is plain sweetness and love for new life. This is so refreshing to see, in contrast to what is going on in our world today. You have brought a smile to my face. Thank you for sharing your family with us. Love your videos!
thanks so much for taking the time to comment! We are excited! The days are getting quite long, lol... waiting and waiting! Can't wait to be on the other side! Blessings to you!
Hello there. I am enjoying your videos. I loved the 'nesting' time. Birds are such a beautiful addtion to any home. During the 14 yeats we have lived in our home, I been delighed to see the birds come to our garden as our trees and bushes mature. I love seeing them, hearing thier song. We buy seed, peanuts and suet, plus sugaw water from Hummingbirds. Good on you!! Great video, brought back memories.
Oh Jeanine I don’t think that you over packed. If you need or want a particular item you will have it! That portable changing table is wonderful. I may consider one for my son and daughter-in-law. They live in a two story home and their first child is still a toddler. Thinking maybe they may appreciate that. Your mom gave you wise advice! Please take care of yourself. I love the clip at the end of the video about the nesting stuff and the grin on your face! 😂😂. I really like your bird feeder! It’s beautiful! God bless !
I haven’t watched your channel in a few months, but you were in my dream last night. Very strange. So I thought I’d check in. I pray you have a safe healthy delivery. ❤️
My aunt didn’t believe our ultrasound results but bought our baby a Polly Flinders bloomers and said the baby has to wear them whether it’s a girl or not. Ha! Katherine looked so cute in that outfit! That was 27 years ago.
I’m so excited 🥰 I just can’t wait for that blog to pop up . I can only imagine how you all are feeling! I’m praying it quick for you (and you make it to the hospital first 😂) I just can’t wait to see her she’s one blessed little gir with an amazing momma daddy and of course the absolute best big brother ever !!!! Love you all !
Changing table is a great ideal, no messes on the couch or floor. Her little clothes are so cute. Baby clothes have changed a lot since ive had my 2 girls. Well wishes to you for a easy birth Ypu have a wonderful little boy and husband.
It was a fun video to watch. I had a friend who was told girl on her ultrasound and she ended up having a boy. This was over forty years ago when ultrasounds were not normally done, they were in their infancy. No one really tookthem seriously. They even said that normally if they said girl it could go either way but boys were usually correct but not always. Now ultrsounds are amazing and I haven't heard of them being wrong in years. I didn't have an ultrasound until my third child. They didn't do them for my first two. I think now that if they say girl you are definitely having a girl. On another note the changing pads available now are really very good. I use it all the time with my newborn grandson. I hope you get all your prep done and relax and rest up for the big event.
I'm so excited for you! Praying for a quick delivery. One suggestion to add to the basket on the changing table is a couple sleepers for the enviable blow-outs! lol
Love how excited you are sharing all you’re packing for baby, Jeanine! Adorable outfits, too! Documenting those precious hours at the hospital with photos is a great idea! Smart idea using a changing table downstairs. Can’t wait until your baby arrives!🙏❤️
aww so adorable lovely Jeanine. you are such a sweetheart. I love you honesty and humility. the outfits are soooo beautiful and she only arrives once, so you enjoy iy to the max. bless you darling and good luck with her arrival. bless..xxxx
Regarding overpacking... I think it's better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it! God Bless you in your labor and delivery! Can't wait to meet the sweet little one!
Jeannine, I’d LOVE if you could maybe do a video on how you make your maternity dresses and your nursing bodices in your cape dress! I have a smiley face pattern and it doesn’t work as well with knits so I’d love to know what pattern you use and how to make one!! Praying for you as you become a mother of 2. Our second is 6 months old and it’s been such a fantastic, yet very different, journey from our first. Watching our oldest with the baby is such a sweet thing to experience. I know you’ll treasure those moments as I do!
Love watching your videos and seeing Xander, is is adorable. Can’t wait for the new baby to arrive. Praying for a good and safe labor!! God bless you and your family!!
Preparation is tremendously important. Many lessons in the Bible concerning preparation. You and your family are blessed. Thank you for sharing. GOD be with. ✝️🙏🤱
Having a folding change table downstairs is a great idea. Maybe some changes of clothes and swaddles are the only other things you might need. Hi from Australia.
One thing I LOVED in labor was a neck fan!! I also used combs as a pain distraction technique. It worked so well! Highly recommend both! Also- have Nolan pack his favorite masks. Most hospitals will allow mom to labor without one, but the support people still will need to wear one.
I don’t know how your hospital is, but where I live (Wisconsin), our hospitals still have strict visitation restrictions due to Covid. I would check into that. Nolan may be the only one allowed to visit. I understand why there are so many safety precautions in hospitals, but it’s frustrating for visitors when they can’t go in to visit. Best wishes and prayers for a healthy delivery and baby! 💖🙏👶🏼🍼
I think it is so enduring to watch you go through the nesting progress. I love all you have prepared and it's so precious to watch you embrace and take charge of getting things the way you want to have them for this precious little girl that you are bringing into this world. Bless you.............love also the caring about the birds......in fact it's quite cute as you can sit in the window with baby and care for her and watch the birds though the windows. So sweet! Zander is going to be such a good big brother and Nolan will be captivated with that little darling girl. Just so enduring to me ............... I agree about the changing table and etc......so nice to stand and have everything right at hand. I agree with your theory about the kitchen and changing etc.... Praying for you a safe delivery and all things beautiful and blessed for you and baby! God bless you and your little family!!! :-)
My baby days are long gone but I loved this video! I also agree that making more of the one meal since you are already doing it is a great way to go. I am so looking forward to the arrival of your baby, very exciting times for you all!
I had written to you and had mentioned my daughter Keila was expecting her 2nd baby and her first born my grandson's has a birthday tomorrow May 7th, but she lost her baby girl. She is heartbroken but I wanted to say blessings and I am glad for you. The outfits are gorgeous.
So funny. I did those same "unimportant that became important" things when I was pregnant, too. That was over 60 years ago. Enjoy every minute. Time goes unbelievably fast. God Bless you all.
when I had my last child I was told he was very small, 4 pounds, full term. I packed a premie outfit and a newborn outfit. He was 9 POUNDS. In reality he was two weeks late. Needless to say, premie outfit did not fit and newborn was really tight. Good idea to pack a larger size outfit. Good luck, can't wait for your birth announcement.
My one pro tip for moms, even those that have some experience: double crib sheeting. I used this method for both my bedside bassinet and then when my babies moved into their own crib. I would lay down a “water” proof pad, then a tightly fitting fitted sheet, another waterproof pad and then another fitted sheet. This way you have two full sets of sheets on the bed. When you go in to feed and change your little one in the middle of the night only to find that they have peed or spit up on their sheets you simply grab the top two (waterproof and fitted sheets), pull them off leaving the bottom two fresh and clean ones for the rest of the night. It definitely saves a half asleep mom or dad having to remake the crib in the middle of the night. Make sure that the sheets fit tightly around the mattress so you won’t have any bunching. Good luck mom!
I was a fan of the nightgowns for babies, with the drawstring bottom. Having to change so....often in the beginning, they were a blessing not to have the struggle of trying to get a little leg into a sleeper, just to have them come out in a second...:( I sewed my own.
I hope your 2nd labor is short and sweet. My first child was very long also, but not as long as yours. I love to see the excitement in your video. Nesting and preparing for that little bundle of joy. So many cute little outfits and such, she will be just like a little doll to dress and fuss with. I was not so lucky as to have a little girl, but I love my boys just the same. Enjoy every moment Mommy, you are the sweetest person!
Today, May 6 is my official due date and we are still waiting! Why is it that the last few weeks feel the length of the entire pregnancy?! 😂 Follow me on Instagram or on my private Telegram account (details in description) if you don't want to miss the announcement! Hope you all have a happy day!
Hello!!!!! Still waiting here too!! 6 days overdue.
@@breezybre2670 oh boy! I bet it feels like years! I wish you the best! Hope everything goes smoothly for you
So happy to hear from you!
I would just add a nursing cover (if you use one) for when you have visitors in and out of the room.
are you planning to do a birth vlog? i dont know how so many people do it, but thought i'd ask 😎
I'm 67 and I love watching your these videos because it brings back memories of when I had my six kids I pray that everything goes well for you guys and you will have a beautiful baby when the time is right if you haven't already God bless you
Thank you! 💗
I have never clicked so fast! I just saw mennonite mom and the word newborn flash on my screen and thought you'd had your baby! 🤣💜 Ohhh that is the best bird house ever and Xander sure had fun helping. Hoping you have a stress free easy birth and bring baby home with lots of good memories. God bless xx
Lol. I wish! I'm just over here twiddling my thumbs! Lol.
Yes girl, over kill ( your words) packing for baby. Lol you are too fun to watch!!!😃
Same!
@@theMennoniteMom congratulations ❤❤❤
Agree the changing station is a great idea ! So convenient having all your changing needs all in one spot ! Your mom is definitely right take care of yourself so you can care for your children ! 💜💐
I remember wearing my husband's socks during the delivery. I wish you an excellent delivery for a beautiful little girl that will be a delight like her sweet mother, brother and father.
Great if your daughter pops out on Sunday to wish you a HAPPY Mothers day! Awesome birdhouse. As Zander grows and helps more and more as he is able, I can’t help but think he will be a great husband and father one day. 🤗
You are absolutely right Xander will become a great father and husband every week when I watch the videos x a n d e r always brings me joy
I, for one never had a baby, this was a great video! I love that Xander helps his Daddy putting up the bird feeder! I hope that your labor and the birth of your precious baby girl goes smoothly!
thanks so much!
beautiful bird feeder
I loved this video. Loved the birdhouse install. I love how you both allow Zander to be involved. He’s gonna be a great big brother. Can’t wait to meet little sister.
The one thing that I took that I was so happy to have, was my personal CD player. This was before IPods and cell phones! I popped in a quiet worship CD and tuned out everything around me. I was so relaxed that looking back, I could have done it without the epidural. But, I was a chicken and I didn’t want to remember pain. But music was amazing during delivery and recovery. I also had a CD of Psalms that I loved too. Praying for you!!
My first labor started on Saturday and our son was not born until Monday morning. But baby number 2 was 4 hours start to finish!
“ Changing tables” are great, you will be happy you have one😃
That is the best bird feeder ever! The birds will be so happy when your to busy to feed them and something calming to watch when your nursing early mornings! Wishing you baby and family health and happiness!
Thanks so much! 💓 yes, I'm hoping to keep attractiveness new ones! Have a lovely day!
Xander, puppy in the hole, and birdhouse. Cute.
Your son is going to be such a good big brother.
Lol! My daughter had ultrasound they said definitely a girl…. We arrived at the hospital and she said “Mom your granddaughter is a grandson🤦♀️🤗😂🤣❤️😂 Doesn’t happen too often these days BUT! Im glad you’re prepared! God’s Blessings to you and your family!🙏🙌
Totally agree with using a changing table ! Sounds like your Mom is a smart lady and you are following her suggestions !Every birth is different but you are more prepared the second time ❤️Ellen Austin
Yes... I do think she is wise... it can be hard to listen once you start feeling better! (:
I am team changing table. I cringe at the thought of changing a baby on the floor or couch. comfort for baby and adult.
Changing table. They used to change babies on the floor at our church. Ended up having to change the carpet.
The one thing missing is....a foldable tote for used clothing/items you may want to keep (cards, etc) . Best wishes to baby N mom ♥️❤️!!
I've been watching your videos for the past few weeks and I wish I would have found your channel sooner! I couldn't believe when I saw that your husband is from Ontario. I'm from the Treasure Valley near there and have a Mennonite and farm heritage on both sides going way, way back. I have a little boy who is 7 and a little girl who just turned 2. I felt the EXACT same way about being a boy mom. I was scared of all the unknown when I found out we were having a girl, but she is such a blessing in our lives!
You feel like a long lost friend that I get to walk through life with! I'm praying for you daily as your baby is nearing her arrival. You can do this! God is our strength and our comforter, he will get you through. You have so many people praying for you!
-Much love from Southwestern Idaho. (Oh and, yes, do I ever know what a goat head is. Lol. That made me laugh when you commented a few years back about Xander getting his first goat head, such a painful experience!)
Awww so glad to have you here! Hello to Treasure Valley! Small world! It feels like my second home out there! Thanks for being here!
I’m so excited to see this baby girl! It was my greatest joy having my babies. I had 4 , Now I have 14 and 1 on the way ,grandchildren, ages 21 down to 17 months. Always excited for each one that is born.
You are blessed! I'm sure you have lots of fun with them!
WOW, how cool a birds feeder. 🐦 🦜🦅🦢🕊🪶🪶🪶
I Love You beautiful Video on you getting ready for the New Princess. I am Overjoyed 💞💝💞 continue to keep you and your family in prayer.
Decades ago, when I was due to be born, my mom prepared everything for her stay at the hospital. It was a planned C-section, so she knew she and baby would be there for a few days. There was one thing she didn't anticipate. When I was born, they discovered that I had a twin sister! Surprise! (There were no ultrasounds back then). In pretty short order my parents had to acquire a second crib and special order a twin baby carriage (not very common back then). I think you are really very prepared.
Oo boy!!!! What a surprise! That's quite the story!
Such a lovely video today! So glad to see you prep “in case” you have a boy! I was told my first was definitely is “small girl”. I ended up having a 9lb 5 boy! That was a shock believe me. In my OBs defence I suffered hyperemesis so hardly put on any weight but, by gosh, our beautiful came out strong and healthy - thank God. Also, he’s 32 now and ultrasounds we’re not what they are these days. Also, the change table ( in my opinion) is a must. Look after yourself in anyway you can. That little girl/boy needs a it’s mum in tip top condition. All the best to you all and God bless from Australia.
Oh Jeanine!! You packed perfectly IMO!! I had 2 babies at the midwife’s birthing duplex, and 3 home births! So I have never packed for a hospital birth, but I think you nailed it!! Man, I know how it feels to wait and wait and wait some more! 😜 hang in there! Hope you have a sweet and blessed birth experience! Meeting your new precious child for the first time is SO SO precious! My favorite thing in life, definitely!!
Also, documenting life with photos and putting them in albums is also pretty important to me! Love that you have so many albums!! And just so you know, your children will LOVE to look through them even when they are grown! Ours do anyways!! Love it!! Cannot wait to meet your little girl!! Enjoy your bonding time and take the time to heal and spend time just watching your Xander interacting with his little sister! It’s so precious!! 🥰
Thank you for taking us on this journey with you. And for letting us share in the ups and downs of daily life, it helps me as a mom with 2 adult sons (27 & 28 yrs)!! I am excited to meet your sweet daughter and to share the memories I have when I brought my sons home! Loves you Janine :-)
Cute things for the baby. I am happy to know the birds will be well fed when comes. I loved that. I also must say Xander has grown taller. When he was carrying your chair I was like WOW look how tall he has got. Prayers it will be soon. I will leave you with scripture this week. It comes from John 14:27 Peace I leave with you: I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your hearts be troubled and not be afraid. Blessings to you and your family.
The better prepared you are before the baby comes, the more you can relax after you bring her home from the hospital....God designed us mother's to be this way for a reason....
Can’t wait to see your new baby girl in two weeks in the next video praying for a safe labor momma. God bless you and watch over you 🙏🏻
thank you! I hope it's soon!
This great grandma loved every second of this video ! HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY AND GOD BLESS ❣️
Thank you!!
I loved this video!! Might be one of my favorites!!! I loved the joy in your heart it showed in your beautiful face!! I love all the clothes for you and your new daughter!!!!! Prayers that you have an easy labor and delivery!! My 2nd a daughter I was in labor 45 minutes and I didn’t have to take anything for pain!! I went home that afternoon!! That was 48 years ago!!
Jeanine, I love your videos! They are real life. I love the patience you and Nolan have to let Xander help out, he loves to help and he is learning a lot.
Thanks so much!
Haha! Feeding the birds so sweet! This was me two weeks ago with our 6th. So many contractions for a good week at least. Even the Costco sample lady was asking me if she could call an ambulance for me. 😄 Once I was pushing I knew it was for sure! The rebozo scarf gently pulling in my belly like spinning babies suggests was probably the best exercise I did to help him go in place further to help the contractions work even better. I was thankful for all that extra labor and time to process as I always am a little sad after baby comes out and I miss having them close and inside me so it was a good slow transition time for me. Hope you can enjoy these waiting days and get to hold her soon!
That's funny about the ambulance! I know the feeling. I've quit caring about them... as they never seem to get going for real. But they are so painful! I looked into spinning babies some, I saw that technique. May have to try it!
Bless you! When I was nesting I practically took my cookstove apart to degrease every little piece! The meal prep is smart as well as the changing table downstairs. I will pray for a healthy baby and short labor!
That was a good feeling getting that cleaned! It's funny how everyone has their different things that want to tackle!!
I so love it! Ever since my mom passed away for the birds in my life have been
present! So y, feed them birds before baby girl! I'm so excited to see your new addition! Much love and blessing and a healthy baby!!! Thank you for sharing your journey! You and about 4 others are my favs! 🤗😇🤗😋😉
You have a beautiful family. Thanks for sharing. I love how Nolan fathers Zander. It reminds me of how caring our Heavenly Father is to us.There is a lot of love in your family. Blessings and prayers for a safe delivery Janeane. 🙏❤
It’s been a long time since I had a baby. My baby turned 45 years old last week! Lol
On thing I liked was soft music and now iPods are available and ear pods so only you can hear. You already have some lovely music on your vlog so I know you have access to music you enjoy. Happy baby dear family as you add a sweet little girl to your happy home!
U r so cute! U r going to love being a girl mom I can tell lol. I had 3 very close together and it was so great to put cute things on them and doing their long hair. Then I had a son and loved that too!! Prayers and take care. Happy Mother's Day! PS...my hubby was born on Mother's Day over 70 years ago. Maybe you'll be that lucky too!!
Lol I'll bet you had fun! I'm pretty excited too!
I was blessed to have a change table and think they are great! When you get a bird feeder, you don't fool around! LOL! Prayers for a safe and easy delivery of your precious girl. Blessings!
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I loved this video! Very entertaining and education for those mamas expecting too. I particularly loved the bird feeder! How sweet is that. Of course mama has to take care of the birds too :) Can't wait for the announcement - I love how excited you are - and so are all of us! Prayers for an easy delivery!
Your video had me bawling me eyes out. My daughters father left us when they were young. Watching Xander and his dad work together really got to me. I wish they had that. He is so lucky!!
YES!! I was scared by an episode of Oprah with a scientist talking about germs when I was a kid. He said the kitchen sink is the germiest area in the house because we use it for so much and so often . I would never wash a baby in it and I cringe when people use it like a bowl to wash fruit. Like, it'd be cleaner to wash them in the toilet!
It was definitely well worth watching. I grinned through the whole video. I’m just excited for you n can’t wait to see that sweet baby girl n to find out her name. I think you’ve done a fine job preparing yourself n baby when it’s that time to go n bring her into this big world. When I think back when our second boy was born. I had taken the same outfit the his brother came home in. Nothing else did I plan. No extra outfit, no extra blankets. That was a big mistake. My second boy weighed 8lbs 10oz. When his brother only weighed 7lbs 6oz.
Poor Shawn didn’t fit into that outfit n had to come home in a diaper n T-shirt. Thank goodness it’s not super cold in Florida as was born in December. I too ramble on (sorry) I love how you did the digital scrapbooking. That is so cool. What beautiful memories you have put together in a book. Love it!
I have a feeling she just might come early but I’m saying my prayers that everything will be perfect.
Where did you find that beautiful bird feeder. It’s a wower! Will there be problems with the squirrels climbing up the post? I’m a big fan of feeding my birds.
My prayers are you Janine.
God Bless all of you.
♥️♥️😊👍👍🙏
Thank you so much for including us on your journey of second time motherhood. Some of us (like myself) are for reason out of our control separated from our grandchildren. I appreciate being able to celebrate these moments with you. I am so excited for you and Nolan and Xander, can’t wait until baby girl is here! Sending love and prayers for a wonderful birth. God bless. ❤️
Aww I'm sorry. I'll bet that's hard... 😪 thanks for coming along the journey with us
I love you, your channel, your family. Congratulations on your lovely new baby girl. Can’t believe Vanderbilt is 5 yrs old-God bless you all!
Oh congratulations. I havent seen you for awhile and didnt know you were pregnant!! She is adorable and of course goes without saying Zander is a doll. What a good brother he is!! Baby looks like your husband. So sweet. I had two girls. They are all precious. Grow up so fast...take it easy. Best to you all..
As a NICU nurse that attends many deliveries, pack ALL the things! With supply chain issues, we are having to use paper t-shirts on newborns if the parents don’t bring clothes. I would much rather put something soft and well fitted on the babies. Plus, like you said pictures are much cuter with your clothes on versus a hospital t-shirt. Take a darker color onesie to put under a sleeper/gown for the first day in case the cord oozes so it won’t stain your cute outfit! Best wishes for a smooth delivery and healthy mom and baby!
Thanks for the heads up! You inspired me to put some more in! Thanks for the tips!
I feel the same way you do about where a baby is changed!
Tables and counters are an absolute no!🤢🤮
I found the changing tables so convenient and a portable one is perfect!
Prayers that all goes well for momma and baby and I cannot wait to meet the little Miss🥰😊
God Bless🙏
Aww Janine it’s great to see you soooo HAPPY and in girly mom mode.The little outfits and bows look fantastic,and your colour choices.Liitle Baba will be a Mennonite fashionista,you have the bug.I wish you all nothing but Happy Days Xxx🌹🌹🌹🥰🥰🥰🧚🏻♂️🧚🏻♂️🧚♀️🧚♀️🤰🤰🤰
😆 lol. It did get quite exciting once I started getting into the swing of things a bit more. Still feel clueless but excited!
You’re as sweet as they come, and your family is so very beautiful. I pray that you have/had (I haven’t checked to see if that sweet girl was born yet) a safe, peaceful, wonderful delivery of your healthy baby girl. My mom is with Jesus as of Sept 2017, and she loved birds. She always had bird feeders. I see some of her favorite birds and feel comforted by the Lord’s presence. Yours was HUGE 😂 but really lovely. God be with you!
I am so excited for you! I have been trying for 12 years to have a baby. I have had one loss and tons of unexplained infertility. Can you say a prayer for me?
I agree don't need to overpack hospital bags. I always packed an emery board to file my babies nails.
Take care and be blessed.
Hi there! I love this video and am so happy to see you are doing well. Y'all have been on my mind constantly over the last couple of days. Please know you are in my thoughts and I'm praying for smooth, easy delivery. I can't wait to meet this precious little sweet pea!
Thanks so much! 💓 you are so kind to pray for us it means the world!
Yes the deep blue cream is great pray that you have safe delivery and the baby is healthy Dorterria has a oil called cobiba that I take for my seizures.
I loved your video. We are all in different seasons of life but we can still enjoy sharing each others life and encourage one another. Praying for your family, a safe delivery and many blessings, Dot
Freezer meals can be great, but I found both times I wound up throwing many of them out months later. The reality is, a can of soup and and a ham sandwich for dinner is also ok. Hubs can make a salad.
I suggest keeping all your photos in a firesafe!! I had a fire ( of course I would never have guessed I’d have a fire! ) and lost some pictures! Just a thought! God Bless as you prepare! May you, hubby new baby girl and Zander be Blessed!! 💜🙏💜
Xander is so nice to help mom and dad. I love your bird feeder. We don't do the bird feeder anymore due to the rats would come and go crazy for it and also there is an avian flu outbreak on the go. Nolan will need atrolly for your bags for the hospital. Just kidding. I am like you too. It always good to have extra and be prepared. Wishing and praying for a safe happy delivery.
Dear Janine I loved this video,….. so much love for your little girl,…… love love love her clothes. Doesn’t matter how much you take. This little girl is blessed with you as her mama. Can not wait to see her…. Big hug from the Netherlands 🇳🇱
Thank you! 💗
Oh I was thrilled to watch this video. When you were commenting about all you were taking and wondering what we took. I tried my best to remember. Hahaha. Well that ain't happening. My youngest is nearly 42. I had clothes. Diapers. Wipes. Blankets. Beyond that? Hehe no clue. All girls so I can assure you it was girly clothes. But you take what you want to and no matter of anyone thinks it's too much or whatever. Your delivery. Your baby. Your choice. I'm praying for you all.
What fun. I'm 68 May 26.I've had 3 boys, love them so. This, while a little scary will be the best. Keep putting God first, and loving each other. I'm under 5ft (ha ha) 2 weeks late with all of, and it was fine. Lots of prayers for you.
Aww thank you for that!
Stop!! don't think what you want is to much or not enough. You are just the sweetest Momma. The packing thing is a normal thing. That is the way I would do it. No judgment . I am praying that everything goes well till you can see that little face. I really want that bird feeder. Wow. It is gorgous. it will be fun to watch from the window. Talking out your feeling is such a good thing. thanks Joyce
I usually don't leave comments. But I couldn't resist. I love seeing your eagerness for the delivery of your newborn. God bless you with safe delivery. No overkill, it is plain sweetness and love for new life. This is so refreshing to see, in contrast to what is going on in our world today. You have brought a smile to my face. Thank you for sharing your family with us. Love your videos!
thanks so much for taking the time to comment! We are excited! The days are getting quite long, lol... waiting and waiting! Can't wait to be on the other side! Blessings to you!
l absolutely loved your packing video. You are a marvelous woman,
,Mom and wife..🎶👍💐
Me too, I was very excited thinking the new arrival had come.
Hello there. I am enjoying your videos. I loved the 'nesting' time. Birds are such a beautiful addtion to any home. During the 14 yeats we have lived in our home, I been delighed to see the birds come to our garden as our trees and bushes mature. I love seeing them, hearing thier song. We buy seed, peanuts and suet, plus sugaw water from Hummingbirds. Good on you!! Great video, brought back memories.
Oh Jeanine I don’t think that you over packed. If you need or want a particular item you will have it!
That portable changing table is wonderful. I may consider one for my son and daughter-in-law. They live in a two story home and their first child is still a toddler. Thinking maybe they may appreciate that.
Your mom gave you wise advice! Please take care of yourself.
I love the clip at the end of the video about the nesting stuff and the grin on your face! 😂😂.
I really like your bird feeder! It’s beautiful!
God bless !
Praying all goes well!
I haven’t watched your channel in a few months, but you were in my dream last night. Very strange. So I thought I’d check in. I pray you have a safe healthy delivery. ❤️
My aunt didn’t believe our ultrasound results but bought our baby a Polly Flinders bloomers and said the baby has to wear them whether it’s a girl or not. Ha! Katherine looked so cute in that outfit! That was 27 years ago.
Loved your prepping video…. It’s makes me excited for your baby girl to arrive so we can meet her! You will all 3 be smitten!😊💕💕💕🙏
I’m so excited 🥰 I just can’t wait for that blog to pop up . I can only imagine how you all are feeling! I’m praying it quick for you (and you make it to the hospital first 😂) I just can’t wait to see her she’s one blessed little gir with an amazing momma daddy and of course the absolute best big brother ever !!!! Love you all !
Aww thanks so much! I can hardly wait either. Feels like I'm living in a daze the last bit lol. Thanks for your prayers and God bless your day!
That folding changing table will help save your back. Great purchase.
Changing table is a great ideal, no messes on the couch or floor. Her little clothes are so cute. Baby clothes have changed a lot since ive had my 2 girls. Well wishes to you for a easy birth
Ypu have a wonderful little boy and husband.
It was a fun video to watch. I had a friend who was told girl on her ultrasound and she ended up having a boy. This was over forty years ago when ultrasounds were not normally done, they were in their infancy. No one really tookthem seriously. They even said that normally if they said girl it could go either way but boys were usually correct but not always. Now ultrsounds are amazing and I haven't heard of them being wrong in years. I didn't have an ultrasound until my third child. They didn't do them for my first two. I think now that if they say girl you are definitely having a girl. On another note the changing pads available now are really very good. I use it all the time with my newborn grandson. I hope you get all your prep done and relax and rest up for the big event.
Thanks for that! Yes, I hope they aren't wrong! 😀 they have Def come a long way!
You are so funny! I am so happy and excited for you! You are going to be a great little girl mom. Best wishes to you ♥
I'm so excited for you! Praying for a quick delivery. One suggestion to add to the basket on the changing table is a couple sleepers for the enviable blow-outs! lol
Great idea thanks!
Love how excited you are sharing all you’re packing for baby, Jeanine! Adorable outfits, too! Documenting those precious hours at the hospital with photos is a great idea! Smart idea using a changing table downstairs. Can’t wait until your baby arrives!🙏❤️
aww so adorable lovely Jeanine. you are such a sweetheart. I love you honesty and humility. the outfits are soooo beautiful and she only arrives once, so you enjoy iy to the max. bless you darling and good luck with her arrival. bless..xxxx
Regarding overpacking... I think it's better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it! God Bless you in your labor and delivery! Can't wait to meet the sweet little one!
Yes you are right! I've been there too many times
Jeannine, I’d LOVE if you could maybe do a video on how you make your maternity dresses and your nursing bodices in your cape dress! I have a smiley face pattern and it doesn’t work as well with knits so I’d love to know what pattern you use and how to make one!!
Praying for you as you become a mother of 2. Our second is 6 months old and it’s been such a fantastic, yet very different, journey from our first. Watching our oldest with the baby is such a sweet thing to experience. I know you’ll treasure those moments as I do!
Happy Mother’s Day!🙏✝️❤️
Love the ending on this video! So beautiful🥰 praying for a safe arrival for your sweet baby!
Love watching your videos and seeing Xander, is is adorable. Can’t wait for the new baby to arrive. Praying for a good and safe labor!! God bless you and your family!!
You are so ready to be the Mom of a daughter. It shows in your detail in packing for her. May your birth be easy and quick. God bless ❤
I don't think you packed too much. I always say better to over pack than under pack. So excited for you guys ♥️ We have 3 girls and 2 boys 😊
Baby socks perfect for baby hands
Beautiful bird house 🐦 🏠. Funny, Xander putting his puppy in the hole. He's such a big help & always happy. 😁
Oh my I never saw that bird night time daytime. I laughed so much watched that like five times. Praying for a easy birth. Healthy baby and mom.
Preparation is tremendously important. Many lessons in the Bible concerning preparation. You and your family are blessed. Thank you for sharing. GOD be with. ✝️🙏🤱
Having a folding change table downstairs is a great idea. Maybe some changes of clothes and swaddles are the only other things you might need. Hi from Australia.
One thing I LOVED in labor was a neck fan!! I also used combs as a pain distraction technique. It worked so well! Highly recommend both!
Also- have Nolan pack his favorite masks. Most hospitals will allow mom to labor without one, but the support people still will need to wear one.
You should do a women's Bible study Playlist on your channel... your answers based on God's word really blessed me. 🙌
I don’t know how your hospital is, but where I live (Wisconsin), our hospitals still have strict visitation restrictions due to Covid. I would check into that. Nolan may be the only one allowed to visit.
I understand why there are so many safety precautions in hospitals, but it’s frustrating for visitors when they can’t go in to visit. Best wishes and prayers for a healthy delivery and baby! 💖🙏👶🏼🍼
I think it is so enduring to watch you go through the nesting progress. I love all you have prepared and it's so precious to watch you embrace and take charge of getting things the way you want to have them for this precious little girl that you are bringing into this world. Bless you.............love also the caring about the birds......in fact it's quite cute as you can sit in the window with baby and care for her and watch the birds though the windows. So sweet!
Zander is going to be such a good big brother and Nolan will be captivated with that little darling girl. Just so enduring to me ...............
I agree about the changing table and etc......so nice to stand and have everything right at hand. I agree with your theory about the kitchen and changing etc....
Praying for you a safe delivery and all things beautiful and blessed for you and baby!
God bless you and your little family!!! :-)
Thank you! You are so kind! We are Definitely excited!
My baby days are long gone but I loved this video! I also agree that making more of the one meal since you are already doing it is a great way to go. I am so looking forward to the arrival of your baby, very exciting times for you all!
I had written to you and had mentioned my daughter Keila was expecting her 2nd baby and her first born my grandson's has a birthday tomorrow May 7th, but she lost her baby girl. She is heartbroken but I wanted to say blessings and I am glad for you. The outfits are gorgeous.
So funny. I did those same "unimportant that became important" things when I was pregnant, too. That was over 60 years ago. Enjoy every minute. Time goes unbelievably fast. God Bless you all.
when I had my last child I was told he was very small, 4 pounds, full term. I packed a premie outfit and a newborn outfit. He was 9 POUNDS. In reality he was two weeks late. Needless to say, premie outfit did not fit and newborn was really tight. Good idea to pack a larger size outfit. Good luck, can't wait for your birth announcement.
Oh boy! Now that was a surprise lol. Good you had that newborn outfit!
Happy Mothers Day ❣ Special love from South Africa ❤ 🇿🇦. Can't wait for the new arrival. A safe and quick delivery. Blessings to you all 🙏🙏🙏
My one pro tip for moms, even those that have some experience: double crib sheeting. I used this method for both my bedside bassinet and then when my babies moved into their own crib. I would lay down a “water” proof pad, then a tightly fitting fitted sheet, another waterproof pad and then another fitted sheet. This way you have two full sets of sheets on the bed. When you go in to feed and change your little one in the middle of the night only to find that they have peed or spit up on their sheets you simply grab the top two (waterproof and fitted sheets), pull them off leaving the bottom two fresh and clean ones for the rest of the night. It definitely saves a half asleep mom or dad having to remake the crib in the middle of the night. Make sure that the sheets fit tightly around the mattress so you won’t have any bunching. Good luck mom!
Oh boy! I LOVE LOVE LOVE this tip! Thank you! How I remember sleepily trying to change sheets. You're amazing!
I was a fan of the nightgowns for babies, with the drawstring bottom. Having to change so....often in the beginning, they were a blessing not to have the struggle of trying to get a little leg into a sleeper, just to have them come out in a second...:( I sewed my own.
They do look convenient. Never tried them!
Lol your video reminded me about the times I had my two children. Though they are both grown now i still remember when I was “nesting “!
I hope your 2nd labor is short and sweet. My first child was very long also, but not as long as yours. I love to see the excitement in your video. Nesting and preparing for that little bundle of joy. So many cute little outfits and such, she will be just like a little doll to dress and fuss with. I was not so lucky as to have a little girl, but I love my boys just the same. Enjoy every moment Mommy, you are the sweetest person!
Thank you! Yes being a boy mom is pretty special!! 😍 I'm sure they keep you busy!