How did you get so wise at such a young age, sweetie? (I'm an old granny who loves your channel and has watched every single video and learned a lot from you.) You have that baby however you want to and don't let anybody push you around about what you "should" do. Do what is right for your baby, for you, and for your family.
@@ivyblack8145 Same here. I absolutely hate family channels, as it almost always comes across as a breach of privacy on the child's part. Certain channels cross this line more than others, but I've seen channels featuring their daughter's first leg shave or 'the talk'!! It comes across as taking advantage of their children and purposefully exposing them to creeps for the money. It's sick!!
@@twinkiestar6538 oh, it's 100% using your child for likes. People just will twist it any way to justify it, especially by saying their child says they are fine with it. Your 5 year old has no idea what that means and the long term effects. Plus, there are so many awful people doing things with even innocent pictures, it's not worth the risk. I just send stuff of my daughter to close friends and family directly. No one is entitled to my child.
@@ivyblack8145 I'm honestly so happy she won't be featuring her baby in the videos. I was also getting worried that she would and I'd have to stop watching. Im sure she'll talk about her experience being a mom much like she has with her pregnancy. But I'm so glad that babies first steps and first laugh won't be on the channel. Because they shouldn't be and children deserve privacy.
This was such a fun Q&A, Becky! I think your baby plan is perfect. Also, as far as baby items go, and your sharing about having a minimal nursery area, I think a good pack & play with changing table, baby wrap (I use a Moby for the first 4 months, then transition to the Ergo), baby blankets for nursing & spit up, a small portable baby swing, and the basics like clothing & diapers, are the basic necessities needed. And as far as you sharing about baby food, how your mom did it is also how I have done it. I might make up extras like batch cook a bunch of sweet potatoes, but for the most part the baby always eats whatever we’re eating. This is such an exciting time for you guys 😍😍😍
I love this! When we were growing up there was no baby food. We are what everyone else ate. It's even easier to do that now, just blitz it in a small onion chopper, and voila dinner is served. Everything else just smaller portions ❤️
By reading these post, my opinion might not be welcome, but I feel it’s most important to be informed. I know everyone is advocating for home birth, but as a nurse I feel that you really need to understand the risks involved. Questions like, how long would it take to get to a hospital if there were issues? Questions like should your first time giving birth be in a home setting since you really have no clue how your body is going to respond to child birth? I know so many people have their opinions on how wonderful a home birth is, I personally have seen the after affects on how home births can cause potential life threatening, life ending consequences. As a pregnant mom you spend so much time eating right, not smoking, not drinking, staying stress free for the good of your baby, but then thinking that it’s best to have a child at home where there is no life saving equipment when things go wrong. A baby can have brain damage in minutes without oxygen. Life altering forever. I am not trying to scare the heck out of you but just giving you some facts. Check out your local hospital and see if they have alternative birthing rooms where you could have a doula, or a midwife in a relaxing environment where you can have a beautiful experience without as much risk. I love what you do and just sharing my opinion and my heart to you. Most important educate yourself on both sides. So excited for you and Josh on this new wonderful adventure. Children are a blessing.❤️
My granddaughter planned a home birth.. had a picture perfect pregnancy and after way to many hours at home she was taken to the hospital and delivered a stillborn… That was two years ago and she is still not healed from her experience… I am not against home birth.. I just realize from personal experience that they are not all picture perfect and that doesn’t seem to be spoken about enough 😢
Having the right midwife make all the difference. That being said, no one should ever birth in a place they are not comfortable with. Education on our options is key. I have had many homebirths and a couple hospital births. All were good experiences because we were educated in our choices and chose our birth team accordingly. We believe in prayer,so we did alot of that as well.
@@lora1718 , I am so sorry for your loss💔 That is heartbreaking. Every loss is tragic ,regardless of the hows and whys. My sister in law lost her precious baby at 38 weeks from a doctor prescribing her a medication not intended for pregnant women. The loss wad so hard on our whole family.
@@lora1718 my heart breaks for her and I know it will take time for some healing but I know she will never forget. Your childs death is real and serious trauma. As a mother that lost my third child when he was 12 1/2 I would suggest ongoing counseling because it is important for both parents and family to recieve some kind of healing so you can live and not just wander from day to day. I hope she has been able to go through all the processes of grief. I send them hugs to the very depths of their hearts.
As a NICU nurse I totally agree. Unfortunately I have seen too many devastating results of a home birth. I get the idea of a beautiful home birth but there are times when it just doesn't go well or "as planned." The ultimate plan is what works for you to have a healthy baby and mama!
If I could I’d like to sit down with coffee and tell your parents that they have raised a wonderful, leveled headed daughter. OMGosh Becky, I want you and Josh to have the best life, a wonderful pregnancy and may your journey be blessed with mostly roses and few hurts. Your both going to be ok!! Can’t wait to meet baby boy or baby girl. Finding you and Josh is like opening the best book and I don’t want it to end. ❤ EVER…🇺🇸🙏🧸🍼🍇🥦🥒🫒🌽🥕
💕I can’t say it enough… “Becky you are a true inspiration!” 🥰You are soo wise beyond your years. I wish I had the knowledge and drive that you have, when I was your age. I think I would have been set for the rest of life.😊I am 50 now, but feel inspired and motivated just watching and learning from you. Like you’ve encouraged through your videos, if you want to do something, whether it’s a UA-cam channel, farming, homesteading, canning…“now” is the time, just do it, plant it, start it, it’s never too late unless you don’t attempt to try. ❤️Love and appreciate you and all you impart.😘
I’m a retired pediatrician, mother of 2, homeschool proponent, and recovered control freak. As for birth situation, try not to have your heart set on anything. Stuff happens. I REALLY wanted vaginal deliveries, but I don’t have the pelvis for it. My oldest was sick after birth and complications after the second c section shut down the option for a third child. I am blessed to have two wonderful boys and the birth situation, it turns out, is completely overshadowed by the years of memories with them. ❤️
So well said! Had my first vaginal and the last 3 C-section after my se one was an emergency from a placental abruption. God was watching over us because it ruptured into me and the amazing and very blessed and talented OB and Pediatrician saved my little girl! A complete miracle and one that is actually in the books. Love Becky so much and all she does! I’m a grandma to 7 and have watched and learned so very much from her!
I completely agree! I had my first two naturally at a birth center with a midwife. I wish my last two could have been that way. With my third my placenta abrupted when my water broke. So that really threw my birth plans out the window as I ended up with an emergency c-section hours later. I tried for a vbac with my 4th but after my water broke, I still hadn’t gone into labor 24 hours later. In my heart I knew I needed a c-section and I’m so glad I didn’t stick to my desire for a vbac. I had the surgery and it turns out if I had gone into labor my scar was so thin that I would have had a uterine rupture. God took care of me that day and I’m so thankful for four healthy babies even though not all of my births were what I wanted!
I really, really wanted vaginal deliveries too but my babies haven’t been able to fit out. I’m 5’2 with a curvier, athletic build but my pelvis is pretty narrow and my babies are chunky! But God is good. I think the BEST advice is to have your birth/postpartum/breastfeed preferences but keep in mind that your needs and baby’s needs can certainly change what you pictured in your mind. And that’s okay! Some babies can struggle with nursing and your next might be a total natural. Do your best to go with the flow. :)
After making my own baby food, I now do baby led weaning, which is basically giving them whatever you eat. It is so much easier. I also homeschool my kids and one of my kids has dyslexia and adhd, we have really had to go outside the box in how he learns, but he's now reading chapter books at 11.
I Made all the babyfood to. I cook everything without salt and sugar. When they begame older salt and sugar were added litle by litle. I love your UA-cam cannel 👍🙏
Pre made baby food i only bought for the convenience of having it in my diaper bag. When we were home all of my kids ate what we ate. When you get a chance becky go to your local supermarket and look at the baby food. Stages 1 and 2 are a little bland stage 3 you could probably cook all of that yourself, and healthier. It's sooo easy to make and adapt food for your baby! Similar to the way you already prep food. You can buy tiny noodles and add them right to your own sauces with vegetables in them or on the side. Super simple!
I went straight into BLW, seriously so good for ease but also for the infants jaw development etc. The funny thing is I love cooking so beforehand I was looking forward to cooking baby foods, and then I started reading on BLw and realise there is no point to do any baby foods. 😅🤷🏻♀️
TK so great to hear about the school progress of your youngster. All four of ours had dyslexia in two or more areas of the four. We decided to homeschool so that family time would not be limited to doing homework. We wanted our children to have a childhood. Note: The two most affected, one has a degree in mechanical engineering and the other is a licensed PTA and works with special needs children.
Thanks for the honest Q&A! I love your description as a "work at home mom". Producing a channel is definitely work, as you found out when you had to choose between careers. I hope you don't feel pressured to make family choices based on UA-cam opinions. This is Your life, Becky. We are privileged to share it.
Thank you for sharing about your dyslexia. My 12 year old little girl is extremely dyslexic and I have beat myself up so much about her still not being able to read very many words at her she. Hearing other women speak on their learning disabilities and success makes me feel so much better about how she’s doing and how I’m doing teaching her. She is homeschooled as well. We did school and it was the saddest time for her. She can read most three letter cdc words and I could not be more proud of that.
I went to a reading tutor called sylvan learning center and that was a game changer for me. I did so so so much reading out loud and that helped me. I went to a privet tutor for years before that and it didn't help. She will get there. It is hard though.
Becky, you and Josh are such special people and I love your channel so much! I am 81 and love canning, dehydrating, cooking and gardening! You have taught me so much and I wouldn’t miss any of your video’s! I used to be a foster mom for newborn’s and can’t wait to see your precious baby! Keep up the good work girl, you are a treasure!
Becky, I absolutely love this particular video. I would have never guessed that you struggled learning. You are so intelligent and your love of learning is inspiring. Your so knowledgable about so many things. I see you in a whole new light. Your honesty and acceptance of yourself is so refreshing. We are who we are and the sooner we just love ourselves and get on with it, the sooner we reach our goals. Thank you so much for sharing.
I was thinking the same thing but honestly a good homeschool foundation early on can be the best way to individualize and address learning differences.
My husband and I followed Dave Ramsey and have been debt-free for over a year! Because of this, I have been blessed to stay at home and do my own thing. We've also been able to help bless our kids. 😊
Becky ...so so so much respect for talking about consent and family vlogs! Too many put the children out there for clicks and likes, so it was refreshing to hear your views! Also your channel is awesome just as it is x
With the baby stuff - I had my baby at the start of Covid and we had barely anything (shops closed, deliveries were taking weeks) and that taught me that you can definitely have a minimalist attitude to newborns. The only thing I swear by is an ergo baby or a wrap to carry baby - hands free is a must with a newborn!
Lol, a mom of 3 who worked with my husband suggested such minimal supplies 5 white onesies, 2 baby socks, etc that I laughed. Oh I wish I had listened. So much $$ wasted on silly stuff.
If you do want more variety thrift stores are great. I also second the baby wearing. Ring sling for the first few months then an ergo. Last a lilbaby toddler carrier for bigger toddlers.
I had twins unexpectedly after being married for 8 years and my philosophy was very similar to yours, simple and you just address things as they arise. It was all about psychological preservation for me, I also got very overwhelmed when I was faced with all the things that people “thought “ we needed (x2!). We realized that our home was happier if we found our own normal. They are 21 now and they are just as amazing today as they were the day they were born. Whatever you decide to do for your family will be the right thing, because it will be right for you and that is all that really matters.
RE BABY FOOD: My sister kept a little food mill on the counter and her babies ate whatever she cooked. I think the only alterations she made was taking babys portion out before heavily seasoning anything. I tried to copy that, but had more babies and a lot faster, lol! So while I also fed my babies whatever we were eating, it wasn’t the wonderful scratch meals my sister was capable of creating daily.
I had twin boys and did this same thing. I patted myself on the back that I was introducing my babies to all different flavors and developing a sophisticated palate. LOL. Then the toddler years came, with new independence, and they became fussy. I think just on principal. They are now both 18, and one is still almost completely adverse to vegetables. But I don't regret anything. I'm still glad I made homemade baby food. One of the things my babies LOVED, LOVED was guacamole, and avocado is super healthy for them. Good luck and congratulations!
My baby is 9 months, she’s always eaten everything we eat. She doesn’t eat puréed food! It’s so easy and she’s such a healthy girl with a great appetite.
Also love what you said about homeschool. My sister has 3 girls and homeschooled all 3 for years and always told them if they ever decided they wanted to go to public school they could and last year her oldest decided she wanted to and she has thrived! She is an extrovert and loves being around others and her sisters are very content being home and not in school. Personally I hated school and would’ve loved to stay home if given the option
loved this!!! When you mentioned your long term goal is to write a cookbook ...I got so excited!! sign me up!! please include all your tips and tricks in every day life as well!!! I love that you are so personable, energetic and thorough with your explanations and conversations with us. also love the fact that not everything has to be broadcasted to everyone. I'm a private person myself. excited to hear about the cookbook!! blessings to you and your family!!🌻
Hello Becky! You truly don't need even half of what everything/one tells you you need when having a baby. Get what's right for you and your family. You will do such a great job. Trust your instincts and you will have everything you need.
I noticed that you added extremely accurate timestamps in the description, which must’ve taken you ages to do. I really appreciate your effort behind all the youtube work and producing all the wonderful content!❤️
Loved learning more about you and your plans for the new house! I get so inspired with your bulk freezer meal cooking and just your drive and energy (even if it isn't every day!). It gets me striving to harvest, preserve, and cook more from my own garden.
This is one the most eloquently and well done sit down. I felt it was an honest interview of the information you want to share. And all of it beautiful 🦋
Hi Becky, I have been growing peppers for many year’s, although I’m in South Dakota, and zone 5, however, I really border zone 4b very closely, so I have a short growing season. Not the exact same as yours, but I can tell you that I have learned over the year’s that peppers love to be planted close together! I have the absolute best results when their leaves are touching. Also, I heard you say a sunny spot, so you already know that they love the sun! Peppers 🌶 do not require the water that other plants like cucumbers and tomatoes do, they thrive in a more drought based environment. Not totally dry, but I’d say less than half the water that you’d give tomatoes and etc. So if you can, plant your peppers in a very sunny area, close together, and by themselves, so that they can have their own watering orders. If you get enough rain, then you may not need to water them. I fertilize them twice a Summer, and they do great!! Also, pick any leaves off the bottom of the plant, as well as fruit, until it’s larger and established. Pick your peppers 🫑 often to tell your plant’s to keep producing. I hope this helps. You’re doing absolutely amazing for only starting a couple of seasons ago!👍
I was a devotee of Carla Emory in the 70's. We lived off grid for about 20 years and I used her book nearly every day. So happy to see young people still remember her.
I found your channel in May when I was about 30 weeks pregnant and trying to stock a freezer with home made meals. I felt so prepared for my birth in June and nothing went how we expected. I was also very open to my birth going the way it needed to go, but there were also many moments where people dismissed my needs and I was in no position to advocate more strongly. Highly recommend talking through all the possibilities with Josh and your Doula so they understand how you might feel in different situations that come up and can support you. You will not need about 80% of the stuff people tell you to get for your baby (I learned this from 8 years of nannying). Thank you for all of your hard work to make your channel, it's given me so much confidence to trust my own cooking skills.
I loved this video. You are so good at speaking in a that gets to the point and eliminates non relevant information to your topics…therefore knocked out LOTS of questions. I’m so pleased I found your channel. Thank you.
That's because she's not a narcissist who wants to use her child to feed her own ego. Some people go way too far with showing their kids and their private lives online.
Love this, I feel you have always been so transparent, but I love the fact you shared so much with us. I am a mom of 3 girls and was sick for the whole entire 9 months with all 3 of my girls. I hope you feel better, and you do what is best for you. You are going to be a great mom, and Josh will be a great dad. That little baby will be so blessed to have you both as parents.
I am extremely dyslexic as well. Unfortunately I was not given the opportunity to overcome it. I am learning a lot more now as an adult but I praise you for sharing it makes me feel less alone!
We have suspected my 8 year old is dyslexic, we are in the process of formal testing but it’s $1700😮 just for the test to confirm it😢. I find it so frustrating trying to find information on what can help him. We have been doing intervention from when he was 5 as I had that feeling in my gut that something was not right. his teachers on the other hand have told me they would not have done anything for him as he is not behind in their testing. Do you have Any tips on what helped you growing up navigating dyslexia?
@@erirose8680 no I live in Australia, dyslexia is not classes as a disability so we have to pay for it ourselves 😢. Our school won’t get funding or support for his learning from our government, everything we have done so far has been initiated by myself to get him help he needs.
I fluffin LOVE your channel and I'm absolutely delighted to hear that you're not going to film your precious little one, too many exploiting their children for money and too many creeps on UA-cam looking at their babies. God bless you and your sweet family 😍 you're a rare gem that I'm delighted to have found xx much love from Ireland 🇮🇪
Becky, we can't thank you and Josh enough to show us all the dreams you have and the realization of those dreams! As far as the home birth, I took pictures of my girlfriend's home birth. She was always so thankful for the photos because there is a lot happening that you can't really see (like the crowning for example). Home birth with a midwife was SO peaceful and such a tender, touching moment. Based upon all that I saw, this was much better than the hospital environment. One major reason my girlfriend opted for home birth was that she felt that she wanted to know WHO was handling her baby at all times and it was much more comforting for the baby to be 100% near her momma from the moment of birth since that is already shocking enough to the baby. Hope that these points help you make your own personal decision. I know my friend NEVER regretted her home births (she had two naturally - using teas and walking/pool/ball to help with labor). God bless you. Thanks also for all the tidbits of info on you and Josh! Y'all are my husband's and my favorite couple on YT!
I agree about giving up expectations, but I also highly suggest, and I think would be wise to have somewhat of a birth plan. Especially for after your baby arrives. Your birth plan (that you submit to the hospital and keep a copy with you). Like with gardening, if you have somewhat of a plan, you're prepared, and your garden is much more likely to be a success. Having somewhat of a plan in Parenthood, in my opinion, bring security to both parents and children. Example, Do you want your husband to be a part of your birth experience?. Do you want to snuggle baby if there is no emergency, and the hospital protocols (weighing/bathing etc) will have to wait and hour or two? Do you want the goop put on your baby's eyes right away? Is it necessary for you personally? It wasn't necessary for me, so I chose that they did not put the goop on my baby. I also wrote in my personal hospital plan, that my husband would cut the cord and give our baby her first bath. This was such a special time, and we cherish the photos. I also chose to wear my own clothing, not a hospital gown. I felt much more relaxed. I also wrote in my plan who I wanted at the birth. my husband and I also chose what testing/vaccinations we agreed on and which ones we did not want for our daughter. Every time there was a question, I heard the nurses referring to my plan. I am so grateful for this plan. It helped me and my family so much. It have us peace and assurance. I have had one long and hard, yet beautiful hospital birth, and 7 beautiful, incredible, peaceful and safe home births. Both experiences were safe and beautiful. Your experience will be beautiful as well!
I have had 3 children. 2 of them being high risk. They were all born in a hospital. It made me feel more comfortable knowing that immediate help and pain relief was available if it became necessary. I wanted my labor and delivery to be as enjoyable as possible and not blurred by worry and pain.
Becky I just hung on every word of this video. So full of love wisdom and insight. I love how you work things out, make your decision and stand. It’s refreshing. Blessings to you and all your family
This was very enjoyable and motivating! You handled every question with wisdom and grace! I to am a grandmother who watches your channel and also a great-grandmother! As I stated in one of my previous comments, you would be surprise to know the generations you inspire. Again, it's awesome to see young people be a positive role model to so many others. Oh, I love the response to allowing the baby to have choices! Every individual should! I applaud you for that!👏👏
Mum of 6 here and grandmother of a lot too, and I'm soo relieved to hear baby will be born in hospital! I know how lovely a home birth is, but having had one of my deliveries go so wrong so quickly during delivery, it left me a firm believer that safety is key. So excited to for you and Josh Becky. God bless you both.
Becky, thank you so much for answering all these questions. You are a very informed and wise young woman, poised and easy to listen to. Love your goals and your positive attitude. Your audience appreciates all the hard work it takes to film, edit and format your videos. You are amazing! Blessings to you and Josh.
You make my day. I get so excited when a new video pops up! I stop whatever I'm doing and watch! I love your enthusiasm. You motivate me to improve. Keep up the great work. Clearly, your audience loves what you do! And we love Josh too. I'm glad he's in more of the videos now too!
I’ve had a c section, hospital VBAC and two home births. Home birth is not for everyone but I can say that it was the best choice for me. It’s so much more peaceful and calm. You don’t have anyone coming into your room all day and night. In the end it all boils down to what you’re comfortable with. Either way you’re still going to birth your baby and you know what’s best for you.
I just love your philosophies so very much!!! You are an inspiration and an amazing young woman! Your parents must be so proud of you! Praying your pregnancy gets a little easier on you and that the move goes uneventful amd that God showers you and your family with much joy and many blessings!
Mom of four here! First baby was in the hospital with a midwife, second and third in an independent birth center and baby number four at home. Everyone will have an opinion on what’s right for you.. I say tour your a hospital, find an independent birth center and get a tour, and meet with several midwifes if you’re not already set on the one you have. I would have my babies at home time and time again. A quick thinking, knowledgeable and well prepared midwife will be invaluable in most emergency situations that could arise. Xo
I was high risk for both of my pregnancies so I couldn't have a home birth and I wasn't comfortable with that idea regardless because there were too many variables that were out of my control. Talk to an experienced midwife and your obgyn and really get all the information for both hospital and home births!
Barbara Kingsolver was a DePauw University graduate and in 1994 she was the Keynote speaker at my DePauw graduation. She was unbelievably humble and human and inspiring. And as soon as “Animal, Vegetable, Miracle” was published I snatched it up. Her other books were amazing. I love that we (you, myself and everyone else who has read her books or just love the connection we have with Becky) have this connection from thousands of miles away that and how her personal story truly resonates in her writing. I truly love this. You are amazing Becky (and Josh!!) for being so real. One more time, thank you all.
I am on the way to a concert for one of my sons. I am a Mother of 9. The first 4 in the hospital, the last 5 at home. Most of my grandchildren are home birthed! Find a Fabulous Midwife!! My husband and some friends were my Midwife’s!! I will listen to the whole show tomorrow. Oh yes, all 9 were Homeschooled 💗💗💗💗💗
Wow 9 kids. I don't know how you did it. That's pretty amazing. My grandmother had 11 kids. Two aunts of mine had over 8 kids, some of the babies didn't make it unfortunately. I don't see big families like that anymore. Everyone I now know has maybe 1-2 kids or none at all.
My grandmother is German and all of her babies were born at home with a midwife only one that was born in the states was born at a hospital. A lot of people don't realize in a lot of countries women have babies at home. Still! I think it's great and good for you for homeschooling. I used to be totally against it, now I have a 4th and 2nd grader and the education system sucks. I teach a lot at home myself because I'm worried they aren't getting a good education and they are leaps and bounds above the other kids in their grade. In fact my 4th grader scored the highest on some test they gave them out of the whole school!
Love your perspective on things, Becky! So true about feeling overwhelmed with all the baby things that are available to buy. As a young mother of 2 I can say less is often times more! ☺️
I’m so glad you’re not turning into a “family channel”. Not everyone is fascinated by other people’s children. I’m excited for your baby and hope everything goes well but I enjoy your channel the way it is. ❤️🇨🇦
Yeah I kinda hope she does it kinda like Laura in Garden Answer does. She shows the babies at times if they happen to pop in but its not the focus of the channel and they are just around. Love the babies for sure but they just need to be with mom and dad not parents worrying about showing them at all. Also it is so dangerous in todays world to be having kids plastered all over youtube.
I am a RN/NP. I had three children all w a midwife in the hospital. My third was born w respiratory difficulties and was transferred to a nicu at birth. I think it is so hard to know how things will go and it is safer to have a hospital birth if any complications arise unexpectedly. So often everything goes well but better to be prepared and somewhere they can help immediately if needed
Love your channel so much! I am catching up from your summer videos. I have an 18 month old and you can definitely keep it minimal and/or second hand! Top infant products I recommend are: original Halo bassinet, halo newborn swaddles, muslin burp cloths, footie sleepers or kimonos with snaps, snuggle me lounger (it looks frou frou but I promise is perfect for naps), boppy pillow for nursing, spectra for pumping, lansinoh bottles, keekaroo changing pad, diapers and wipes of your choice. That’s all!! ❤ The baby stores and registries have so much, it’s really hard to know what’s essential for those first few months
I just love how simplistic you live your life. I particularly love that you don't put pressure on yourself by having certain expectations of things you can't really control. I think you are going to be a great mom and your husband will be a great dad. I wish you guys nothing but the best and thank you for sharing part of your life with us ❤
Thank you Becky, I appreciate your videos so much. You are a natural and having a conversation with your audience. I can’t wait to see your home as you and Josh move into your forever home. Best wishes from your friend in South Carolina! ❤️🙏
This video has been so interesting getting to know you on a more personal level. Dave Ramsey’s class, books, and videos has helped a lot of people get out of debt and have an emergency fund. I think it is very smart of you to keep up your education and license for dental hygiene. You never know what the future will hold and it is good to be prepared as much as possible. I really like your channel and wish you and Josh the best!
Congratulations on your expanding family!! So excited for you! My brother and his wife had a midwife and home birth for both of their daughters, and they were very happy with their experience. But as with so many things in families, what works for one, may not be right for another. No matter which way you go, I'll be praying for a smooth delivery!
Congratulations on your upcoming grandchild! Your daughter is such a credit to you and your husband. What a lovely, intelligent, hardworking, sensible young woman. It is a pleasure to follow her channel. 😊
Hi Becky, I love watching your videos and get inspired to preserve our home grown food. We have a small garden away from our house. But hopefully in the near future we will have our own homestead. With regards to your onions, try to give them more space, a couple of inches. They need more space then what you have right now.
So cool my sweet husband and I were almost the original online match up, we've been married 20 years in November. We met online it was an mIRC chat group, my folks thought I was crazy, it was definately not the norm. It worked for us, we have two beautiful children together and a wonderful life. Thanks for sharing yourself!
Becky your outlook on life is absolutely refreshing. Seeing someone so content and living in the moment for what ever will be will be. I wish you and josh a lifetime of love and joy and may you be blessed with as many children as your life journey holds ❤️❤️
Hello Becky I’m British born but live in Spain 🇪🇸 I love your video and I would like to congratulate you and your husband for sharing the news about your pregnancy I enjoy very much all your videos sending you hugs and kisses 😘
Becky, I adore how down-to-earth you are. Your respect for the people in your life and in general, as regards to their personal preferences and needs is absolutely admirable. I think you're going to be a great mom, because you're already an amazing person. This is why I keep coming back, because you're just a genuinely kind person. Please never stop being true to that
Great “birth plan” I had all of my kiddos in Vancouver with a midwife in a hospital. Such a great way and to keep your options open! So glad to hear your perspective on showing babe minimally! So much respect for that! Seriously have thought about starting a UA-cam channel very similar to yours we have very similar interests lol. You are amazing and inspirational!
I couldn't agree more Becky. I am fairly new to UA-cam and you are my go to videos that I watch daily. I am in awe of your ability to get it done! I love watching you and your MIL when you go thrifting, you and your mom when you cook together and you and Josh working together at your new house. I do have a question tho, where do you get your aprons? I love them but haven't any idea where to find a pattern or buy them. Keep doing what you love and you will continue to have a great life.
You were the first person I subscribed to on UA-cam, I have learned so much from you and I am ready to start canning for the 1st time. You have taken the anxiety of these new things out of my life. 2022 was my 1st garden and I had no plans, just glad to see it grow and produce coming in, mainly peppers. I am in NE Florida and we moved here last year from the Midwest so the seasons are different, but I love it. Thank you so much!
I have 2 kiddos, both naturally delivered. I will say, I worked my factory job while pregnant w my first & the delivery was much easier than my second. I think from me working out / constantly moving while pregnant w my first. It's the one thing I recommend to do. I'm so excited to watch yr journey & yr new home is beautiful. Congrats on all the things ! Xo
I am a homeschooling mom to 6 children. I have always wanted to deliver at home but dew to some complications I could not. I wish you all the best you and Josh are going to be a wonderful mom and dad ❤️.
You are such a wise woman. You give the world a beautiful outlook. In an environment that clobbers us with universal perfection, your “give myself a little grace” and “grow/preserve what you love” is absolute wisdom!! Thank you from a Senior-citizen prospective for giving an example to younger generations♥️
So many things I want to chat with you about! In terms of things you need for baby, I agree with your approach. If you find you suddenly need something you can always rely on friends and family to have things on hand and if all else fails there is amazon prime! Xx
With my first pregnancy we planned a homebirth, I went over 41 weeks and induced labor with a "midwives brew" smoothie. It helped kickstart a very very slow labor and I didn't know my son was flipped and twisted in the womb. Took 16 hours to start pushing and I couldn't push him out due to his position and my exhaustion. Went to the hospital and had to have an emergency cesarean due to his heartrate decelerating. During COVID we had our second baby and because of the lockdowns, having zero family in the state, and living over an hour away from the closest VBAC hospital, we had to have a repeat cesarean. Pregnant with our third in 4 years now and we will have another repeat cesarean. I live in WA state too, and there are a lot of COVID restrictions still in hospitals. We still don't have family here and my local hospital doesn't allow VBAC attempts. I consider myself a very holistic and naturally minded Mama. We have a farm and raise our meats and I like gardening and scratch cooking. I wish I could have a homebirth, I also am all for having supported and informed births. However someone wants to give birth, as long as they are respected, informed, and supported in their birthing decisions that is all that matters! I do have to say, that having a C-section the first time was very traumatic. I had to give myself grace, stop being mad at God, and tell myself (like you mentioned) that "all birth is natural! there is nothing unnatural about childbirth" I know we were created for unmedicated births, and I wish America didn't scare women at every turn about the "pain" and "horrors" of childbirth because it is such a beautiful thing. Woman are so powerful and I feel like our culture strips us of that power. I loved my midwifery care and I have had to retrain my brain to stop viewing all Doctors as "bad guys" and learn to be respectful yet firm in my wishes, asking questions, and also having my research done to advocate for myself. I had a doula and I couldn't recommend one enough! I guess I'll stop typing now since I've left you a novel! Take care whoever read this!
It's a really good idea to not be rigid with what you need/do in your labor. I was really disappointed when my first birth turned into a C-section because I was so set on vaginal, unmedicated. It took me like 6 months to not obsess about it anymore. While I still want an unmedicated labor for my current pregnancy, I know that it's not always possible. Going for a VBAC! We will see. Can't wait to see what your journey looks like!
Congratulations on the new baby! I wanted to say good for you for not putting pressure on yourself or setting expectations for your birth. There were so many things about motherhood that I planned for but that’s just not the way things happened. From my birth plan, my feeding plans… all my plans, none of them went as planned and I had to mourn the loss of my expectations. I hope that makes sense. My first son (I had him at 31) happened to have autism which explained why certain things didn’t quite go the way I planned, but they went the way they were supposed to. I just had another baby at 34 (10 weeks ago). Both births unplanned c sections… it’s just the way they were supposed to become my babies. Now that it’s all said and done I wouldn’t change anything. They are the individuals they’re supposed to be and I’ve learned to roll with the punches. Again, congratulations, I can’t wait to see how things go, I know you’ll be a great mom.
Honestly speaking, your decision to avoid making your baby into a product elevates you even higher in my esteem. Too many people treat their children as content, like-bait ect, and even as someone who never wants to have kids, that breaks my heart to see happen. Kids deserve privacy, just like everyone else. It makes me happy to see someone, at least, knows the score on basic decency.
You told us who your inspirations are, and I haven't heard of them before, and I will look them up. I must say that you Becky are my inspiration. I love your knowledge and willingness to research and then share what you learn on this channel. Always eager to watch, learn, and be entertained hanging out with you. Biggest Hello from Victoria in Australia. 👏👍
This is a great video. Not even done with it yet, and you've answered so many questions I've had myself. Thank you for sharing your lives with us, and for being an inspiration to many.
I'm so glad that you are filming when you put in the new garden. We have aquired my parents' land in Oklahoma and will be starting our garden/orchard this fall. As long as you rest when you need to, physically and emotionally, you should enjoy everything you have planned.... And if you find that you are unable to harvest what was planted, remember the key reason you bought the property in that location.....family.
Years ago, I used to milk goats once a week, to give a friend a day off. I got to keep the milk for that day. I made the most wonderful goat cheese! I always hated goat cheese, but made from fresh milk, it didn’t have that “goaty” flavor. I also made goat milk soap. It was great to have the soaps to give as gifts. I am so enjoying your videos! Praying you have an easy labor, safe delivery and a very healthy baby! Hope we get to see the baby at least once in a while. So looking forward to seeing the changes you make at the new property. I live in Tucson Arizona, gardening in the desert is a real challenge! I absolutely love the PNW! It is such a great climate for growing things!
I have never commented like this on a YT video before, but I just had to say I appreciate your hard work and the information you provide! I'm also trying to get into gardening and homesteading, so it's nice to see someone else who is also just starting. I like watching Homesteading Family too and was so excited to see she had interviewed you!
My first child almost passed away . He had the cord around his neck and no one knew so second baby was in the hospital just because I felt safer I was scared that might happen again. Nothing is scarier than almost losing your child and the what ifs I ask myself. It may not have made a difference but I just needed that security of being right there with a nicu around.
I had a homebirth & my baby had the cord wrapped around her neck AND chest. We had no problems, midwives helped as she was coming out and there was no need to panic. Cords are made to be very stretchy and permeable. If your team is knowledgeable, it’s very rarely a big problem!
Cord around the neck is actually very common. That's part of why they have you stop pushing once the head is delivered - to move the cord if need be as well as to prevent tearing.
No reason for people to share negative birth stories with new moms… why do woman continue to do this? So here I’ll share some positves- first baby was a c section, second was a hospital vbac and my last two were homebirths… my homebirths were by far my favorite:)
I second the NICU experience. I'm a retired L&D nurse and the same work stories. I worked high risk and low risk OB. The hospital experience can be very personalized and family oriented, look for that and gave a hospital birth. What a great ride you're on! Enjoy it!
If you ever made a cookbook I would be so excited to use it. I also totally agree that dull knives are frustrating. My family can’t seem to keep our knives sharp and it is very annoying!
When I was pregnant with my son, I had hyperemises gravidarum. It was like having the worst stomach flu you can imagine for nine months. I gained no weight when pregnant. In fact, I lost 35lb. I had to be hospitalized for hydration therapy once. Some of the things I found that did help 1] never let yourself get too hungry. Eat something every two hours, even if it’s just some crackers. 2] find your “ go to” meal that gives you energy and helps fill the void. For me it was peanut butter and grape ( had to be Welch’s grape) jelly - again, every two hours. You will find what works for you. Good luck and best wishes!
Same for me. I lived off pb and grape jelly. After I initially lost 15 lbs, I was given anti nausea meds which helped a little but the only thing that helped was birth, ha! I tell folks that I felt like I had a stomach virus for seven and a half months. Ugh. It was so bad that I went from wanting four kids to barely having two.
I enjoy watching your channel! I am similar in age, homeschooled and love farming. I am not good at gardening and have been learning so much from your gardening videos so thank you!
I love your attitude towards consent being on UA-cam because a lot of creators do not have that consideration. I love this channel even more because of that!
Becky, you are beautiful and intelligent and your videos are fun and educational! I love your down-to-earth, relatable personality. Keep on, keeping on! ❤️
I love the idea of the neutral, minimal nursery. My two boys' nurseries are my favorite rooms of the house. My second is a greenery theme, but very simple and uncluttered and it's so relaxing. Can't wait to see what you come up with for the nursery! ❤️
How did you get so wise at such a young age, sweetie? (I'm an old granny who loves your channel and has watched every single video and learned a lot from you.) You have that baby however you want to and don't let anybody push you around about what you "should" do. Do what is right for your baby, for you, and for your family.
I could not have said it any better!! 100% Agree!!
This Granny agrees completely!
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This Gramma also agrees 💕
this Nana Agree!!!!
So happy to hear you’re keeping you’re baby off the internet. Protect that baby at all cost!! 💙💙
I completely respect your decision to not film your baby. Is so refreshing to see you talk about consent with filming
I haven't watched yet, but this comment gives me so much relief. It was definitely going to effect my decision to continue watching the channel.
@@ivyblack8145 Same here. I absolutely hate family channels, as it almost always comes across as a breach of privacy on the child's part. Certain channels cross this line more than others, but I've seen channels featuring their daughter's first leg shave or 'the talk'!! It comes across as taking advantage of their children and purposefully exposing them to creeps for the money. It's sick!!
@@twinkiestar6538 oh, it's 100% using your child for likes. People just will twist it any way to justify it, especially by saying their child says they are fine with it. Your 5 year old has no idea what that means and the long term effects. Plus, there are so many awful people doing things with even innocent pictures, it's not worth the risk. I just send stuff of my daughter to close friends and family directly. No one is entitled to my child.
@@ivyblack8145 I'm honestly so happy she won't be featuring her baby in the videos. I was also getting worried that she would and I'd have to stop watching. Im sure she'll talk about her experience being a mom much like she has with her pregnancy. But I'm so glad that babies first steps and first laugh won't be on the channel. Because they shouldn't be and children deserve privacy.
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This was such a fun Q&A, Becky! I think your baby plan is perfect. Also, as far as baby items go, and your sharing about having a minimal nursery area, I think a good pack & play with changing table, baby wrap (I use a Moby for the first 4 months, then transition to the Ergo), baby blankets for nursing & spit up, a small portable baby swing, and the basics like clothing & diapers, are the basic necessities needed. And as far as you sharing about baby food, how your mom did it is also how I have done it. I might make up extras like batch cook a bunch of sweet potatoes, but for the most part the baby always eats whatever we’re eating. This is such an exciting time for you guys 😍😍😍
Aw thanks! That’s super helpful!
I love this! When we were growing up there was no baby food. We are what everyone else ate. It's even easier to do that now, just blitz it in a small onion chopper, and voila dinner is served. Everything else just smaller portions ❤️
By reading these post, my opinion might not be welcome, but I feel it’s most important to be informed. I know everyone is advocating for home birth, but as a nurse I feel that you really need to understand the risks involved. Questions like, how long would it take to get to a hospital if there were issues? Questions like should your first time giving birth be in a home setting since you really have no clue how your body is going to respond to child birth? I know so many people have their opinions on how wonderful a home birth is, I personally have seen the after affects on how home births can cause potential life threatening, life ending consequences.
As a pregnant mom you spend so much time eating right, not smoking, not drinking, staying stress free for the good of your baby, but then thinking that it’s best to have a child at home where there is no life saving equipment when things go wrong. A baby can have brain damage in minutes without oxygen. Life altering forever.
I am not trying to scare the heck out of you but just giving you some facts.
Check out your local hospital and see if they have alternative birthing rooms where you could have a doula, or a midwife in a relaxing environment where you can have a beautiful experience without as much risk.
I love what you do and just sharing my opinion and my heart to you.
Most important educate yourself on both sides.
So excited for you and Josh on this new wonderful adventure. Children are a blessing.❤️
My granddaughter planned a home birth.. had a picture perfect pregnancy and after way to many hours at home she was taken to the hospital and delivered a stillborn… That was two years ago and she is still not healed from her experience… I am not against home birth.. I just realize from personal experience that they are not all picture perfect and that doesn’t seem to be spoken about enough 😢
Having the right midwife make all the difference. That being said, no one should ever birth in a place they are not comfortable with. Education on our options is key. I have had many homebirths and a couple hospital births. All were good experiences because we were educated in our choices and chose our birth team accordingly. We believe in prayer,so we did alot of that as well.
@@lora1718 , I am so sorry for your loss💔 That is heartbreaking. Every loss is tragic ,regardless of the hows and whys. My sister in law lost her precious baby at 38 weeks from a doctor prescribing her a medication not intended for pregnant women. The loss wad so hard on our whole family.
@@lora1718 my heart breaks for her and I know it will take time for some healing but I know she will never forget. Your childs death is real and serious trauma. As a mother that lost my third child when he was 12 1/2 I would suggest ongoing counseling because it is important for both parents and family to recieve some kind of healing so you can live and not just wander from day to day. I hope she has been able to go through all the processes of grief. I send them hugs to the very depths of their hearts.
As a NICU nurse I totally agree. Unfortunately I have seen too many devastating results of a home birth.
I get the idea of a beautiful home birth but there are times when it just doesn't go well or "as planned." The ultimate plan is what works for you to have a healthy baby and mama!
If I could I’d like to sit down with coffee and tell your parents that they have raised a wonderful, leveled headed daughter. OMGosh Becky, I want you and Josh to have the best life, a wonderful pregnancy and may your journey be blessed with mostly roses and few hurts. Your both going to be ok!! Can’t wait to meet baby boy or baby girl. Finding you and Josh is like opening the best book and I don’t want it to end. ❤ EVER…🇺🇸🙏🧸🍼🍇🥦🥒🫒🌽🥕
Very wise on your birth situation. I worked for OB/GYN for 35 yrs. Keeping your options open is the way to go!!
💕I can’t say it enough… “Becky you are a true inspiration!” 🥰You are soo wise beyond your years. I wish I had the knowledge and drive that you have, when I was your age. I think I would have been set for the rest of life.😊I am 50 now, but feel inspired and motivated just watching and learning from you. Like you’ve encouraged through your videos, if you want to do something, whether it’s a UA-cam channel, farming, homesteading, canning…“now” is the time, just do it, plant it, start it, it’s never too late unless you don’t attempt to try. ❤️Love and appreciate you and all you impart.😘
I’m a retired pediatrician, mother of 2, homeschool proponent, and recovered control freak. As for birth situation, try not to have your heart set on anything. Stuff happens. I REALLY wanted vaginal deliveries, but I don’t have the pelvis for it. My oldest was sick after birth and complications after the second c section shut down the option for a third child. I am blessed to have two wonderful boys and the birth situation, it turns out, is completely overshadowed by the years of memories with them. ❤️
I sooo agree! Have the same problem but was blessed to get 3 before the doc said “no more”
So well said! Had my first vaginal and the last 3 C-section after my se one was an emergency from a placental abruption. God was watching over us because it ruptured into me and the amazing and very blessed and talented OB and Pediatrician saved my little girl! A complete miracle and one that is actually in the books. Love Becky so much and all she does! I’m a grandma to 7 and have watched and learned so very much from her!
I have had two vaginal births after a cesarean.
I completely agree! I had my first two naturally at a birth center with a midwife. I wish my last two could have been that way. With my third my placenta abrupted when my water broke. So that really threw my birth plans out the window as I ended up with an emergency c-section hours later. I tried for a vbac with my 4th but after my water broke, I still hadn’t gone into labor 24 hours later. In my heart I knew I needed a c-section and I’m so glad I didn’t stick to my desire for a vbac. I had the surgery and it turns out if I had gone into labor my scar was so thin that I would have had a uterine rupture. God took care of me that day and I’m so thankful for four healthy babies even though not all of my births were what I wanted!
I really, really wanted vaginal deliveries too but my babies haven’t been able to fit out. I’m 5’2 with a curvier, athletic build but my pelvis is pretty narrow and my babies are chunky! But God is good. I think the BEST advice is to have your birth/postpartum/breastfeed preferences but keep in mind that your needs and baby’s needs can certainly change what you pictured in your mind. And that’s okay! Some babies can struggle with nursing and your next might be a total natural. Do your best to go with the flow. :)
After making my own baby food, I now do baby led weaning, which is basically giving them whatever you eat. It is so much easier.
I also homeschool my kids and one of my kids has dyslexia and adhd, we have really had to go outside the box in how he learns, but he's now reading chapter books at 11.
I made my own baby food too and should have went straight to led weaning. Totally agree
I Made all the babyfood to. I cook everything without salt and sugar. When they begame older salt and sugar were added litle by litle. I love your UA-cam cannel 👍🙏
Pre made baby food i only bought for the convenience of having it in my diaper bag. When we were home all of my kids ate what we ate. When you get a chance becky go to your local supermarket and look at the baby food. Stages 1 and 2 are a little bland stage 3 you could probably cook all of that yourself, and healthier. It's sooo easy to make and adapt food for your baby! Similar to the way you already prep food. You can buy tiny noodles and add them right to your own sauces with vegetables in them or on the side. Super simple!
I went straight into BLW, seriously so good for ease but also for the infants jaw development etc. The funny thing is I love cooking so beforehand I was looking forward to cooking baby foods, and then I started reading on BLw and realise there is no point to do any baby foods. 😅🤷🏻♀️
TK so great to hear about the school progress of your youngster. All four of ours had dyslexia in two or more areas of the four. We decided to homeschool so that family time would not be limited to doing homework. We wanted our children to have a childhood. Note: The two most affected, one has a degree in mechanical engineering and the other is a licensed PTA and works with special needs children.
Thanks for the honest Q&A! I love your description as a "work at home mom". Producing a channel is definitely work, as you found out when you had to choose between careers. I hope you don't feel pressured to make family choices based on UA-cam opinions. This is Your life, Becky. We are privileged to share it.
Even just raising a baby is a job in itself...
Completely agree!!!!
Her role by the very reality of t/reaching us IS her work product.
Thank you for sharing about your dyslexia. My 12 year old little girl is extremely dyslexic and I have beat myself up so much about her still not being able to read very many words at her she. Hearing other women speak on their learning disabilities and success makes me feel so much better about how she’s doing and how I’m doing teaching her. She is homeschooled as well. We did school and it was the saddest time for her. She can read most three letter cdc words and I could not be more proud of that.
I went to a reading tutor called sylvan learning center and that was a game changer for me. I did so so so much reading out loud and that helped me. I went to a privet tutor for years before that and it didn't help. She will get there. It is hard though.
Thank you so much for the encouragement.
All About Reading and All About Spelling worked for us!
Becky, you and Josh are such special people and I love your channel so much! I am 81 and love canning, dehydrating, cooking and gardening! You have taught me so much and I wouldn’t miss any of your video’s! I used to be a foster mom for newborn’s and can’t wait to see your precious baby! Keep up the good work girl, you are a treasure!
Agree 100% to that statement xx
Becky, I absolutely love this particular video. I would have never guessed that you struggled learning. You are so intelligent and your love of learning is inspiring. Your so knowledgable about so many things. I see you in a whole new light. Your honesty and acceptance of yourself is so refreshing. We are who we are and the sooner we just love ourselves and get on with it, the sooner we reach our goals. Thank you so much for sharing.
I was thinking the same thing but honestly a good homeschool foundation early on can be the best way to individualize and address learning differences.
My husband and I followed Dave Ramsey and have been debt-free for over a year! Because of this, I have been blessed to stay at home and do my own thing. We've also been able to help bless our kids. 😊
You'll get there...it took us awhile but it's so worth it! Keep moving forward!
As a mom of 4 who had WAY too many plans & none of them happened, I absolutely love your way of thinking! No plans=no disappointment.
Thank you for sharing Josh & your personal life, thoughts, feelings & plans. You are a true treasure.
Becky ...so so so much respect for talking about consent and family vlogs!
Too many put the children out there for clicks and likes, so it was refreshing to hear your views! Also your channel is awesome just as it is x
With the baby stuff - I had my baby at the start of Covid and we had barely anything (shops closed, deliveries were taking weeks) and that taught me that you can definitely have a minimalist attitude to newborns. The only thing I swear by is an ergo baby or a wrap to carry baby - hands free is a must with a newborn!
Lol, a mom of 3 who worked with my husband suggested such minimal supplies 5 white onesies, 2 baby socks, etc that I laughed. Oh I wish I had listened. So much $$ wasted on silly stuff.
If you do want more variety thrift stores are great. I also second the baby wearing. Ring sling for the first few months then an ergo. Last a lilbaby toddler carrier for bigger toddlers.
Oh absolutely. We went from pack n play bassinet straight to twin mattress on the floor. Very min clothes etc. But that carrier? Essential.
Agreed, babies just need mommas milk, clean diapers & lots of love 🥰
My ring sling was the most used piece of equipment.
I had twins unexpectedly after being married for 8 years and my philosophy was very similar to yours, simple and you just address things as they arise. It was all about psychological preservation for me, I also got very overwhelmed when I was faced with all the things that people “thought “ we needed (x2!). We realized that our home was happier if we found our own normal. They are 21 now and they are just as amazing today as they were the day they were born. Whatever you decide to do for your family will be the right thing, because it will be right for you and that is all that really matters.
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RE BABY FOOD: My sister kept a little food mill on the counter and her babies ate whatever she cooked. I think the only alterations she made was taking babys portion out before heavily seasoning anything.
I tried to copy that, but had more babies and a lot faster, lol! So while I also fed my babies whatever we were eating, it wasn’t the wonderful scratch meals my sister was capable of creating daily.
I had twin boys and did this same thing. I patted myself on the back that I was introducing my babies to all different flavors and developing a sophisticated palate. LOL. Then the toddler years came, with new independence, and they became fussy. I think just on principal. They are now both 18, and one is still almost completely adverse to vegetables. But I don't regret anything. I'm still glad I made homemade baby food. One of the things my babies LOVED, LOVED was guacamole, and avocado is super healthy for them. Good luck and congratulations!
We did "baby bird" style where we chewed for them lol
A food mill is great to use.
My baby is 9 months, she’s always eaten everything we eat. She doesn’t eat puréed food! It’s so easy and she’s such a healthy girl with a great appetite.
@@JD-hi8qx that's disgusting 😅
Also love what you said about homeschool. My sister has 3 girls and homeschooled all 3 for years and always told them if they ever decided they wanted to go to public school they could and last year her oldest decided she wanted to and she has thrived! She is an extrovert and loves being around others and her sisters are very content being home and not in school. Personally I hated school and would’ve loved to stay home if given the option
loved this!!!
When you mentioned your long term goal is to write a cookbook ...I got so excited!!
sign me up!!
please include all your tips and tricks in every day life
as well!!!
I love that you are so personable, energetic and thorough with your explanations and conversations with us.
also love the fact that not everything has to be broadcasted to everyone.
I'm a private person myself.
excited to hear about the cookbook!!
blessings to you and your family!!🌻
Hello Becky! You truly don't need even half of what everything/one tells you you need when having a baby. Get what's right for you and your family. You will do such a great job. Trust your instincts and you will have everything you need.
I noticed that you added extremely accurate timestamps in the description, which must’ve taken you ages to do. I really appreciate your effort behind all the youtube work and producing all the wonderful content!❤️
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Loved learning more about you and your plans for the new house! I get so inspired with your bulk freezer meal cooking and just your drive and energy (even if it isn't every day!). It gets me striving to harvest, preserve, and cook more from my own garden.
This is one the most eloquently and well done sit down. I felt it was an honest interview of the information you want to share. And all of it beautiful 🦋
Hi Becky, I have been growing peppers for many year’s, although I’m in South Dakota, and zone 5, however, I really border zone 4b very closely, so I have a short growing season. Not the exact same as yours, but I can tell you that I have learned over the year’s that peppers love to be planted close together! I have the absolute best results when their leaves are touching. Also, I heard you say a sunny spot, so you already know that they love the sun! Peppers 🌶 do not require the water that other plants like cucumbers and tomatoes do, they thrive in a more drought based environment. Not totally dry, but I’d say less than half the water that you’d give tomatoes and etc. So if you can, plant your peppers in a very sunny area, close together, and by themselves, so that they can have their own watering orders. If you get enough rain, then you may not need to water them. I fertilize them twice a Summer, and they do great!! Also, pick any leaves off the bottom of the plant, as well as fruit, until it’s larger and established. Pick your peppers 🫑 often to tell your plant’s to keep producing. I hope this helps. You’re doing absolutely amazing for only starting a couple of seasons ago!👍
I was a devotee of Carla Emory in the 70's. We lived off grid for about 20 years and I used her book nearly every day. So happy to see young people still remember her.
I just used her book today; haven't heard her mentioned in ages...
Very very cool!
I found your channel in May when I was about 30 weeks pregnant and trying to stock a freezer with home made meals. I felt so prepared for my birth in June and nothing went how we expected. I was also very open to my birth going the way it needed to go, but there were also many moments where people dismissed my needs and I was in no position to advocate more strongly. Highly recommend talking through all the possibilities with Josh and your Doula so they understand how you might feel in different situations that come up and can support you. You will not need about 80% of the stuff people tell you to get for your baby (I learned this from 8 years of nannying). Thank you for all of your hard work to make your channel, it's given me so much confidence to trust my own cooking skills.
Your birth plan is SOOO smart!! This way you’ll be happy in the end, no matter what happens!!
I loved this video. You are so good at speaking in a that gets to the point and eliminates non relevant information to your topics…therefore knocked out LOTS of questions. I’m so pleased I found your channel. Thank you.
I'm so happy to hear your thoughts on resepecting the baby's privacy and ability to consent. Thank you!
Totally agree 👍
That's because she's not a narcissist who wants to use her child to feed her own ego. Some people go way too far with showing their kids and their private lives online.
Love this, I feel you have always been so transparent, but I love the fact you shared so much with us. I am a mom of 3 girls and was sick for the whole entire 9 months with all 3 of my girls. I hope you feel better, and you do what is best for you. You are going to be a great mom, and Josh will be a great dad. That little baby will be so blessed to have you both as parents.
I am extremely dyslexic as well. Unfortunately I was not given the opportunity to overcome it. I am learning a lot more now as an adult but I praise you for sharing it makes me feel less alone!
Right!!!
Yes same, wish I had some help as a child.
We have suspected my 8 year old is dyslexic, we are in the process of formal testing but it’s $1700😮 just for the test to confirm it😢. I find it so frustrating trying to find information on what can help him. We have been doing intervention from when he was 5 as I had that feeling in my gut that something was not right. his teachers on the other hand have told me they would not have done anything for him as he is not behind in their testing. Do you have Any tips on what helped you growing up navigating dyslexia?
@@Leah-ic1et Can you not obtain testing at your local public school? That is crazy you have to pay $1700.
@@erirose8680 no I live in Australia, dyslexia is not classes as a disability so we have to pay for it ourselves 😢. Our school won’t get funding or support for his learning from our government, everything we have done so far has been initiated by myself to get him help he needs.
I fluffin LOVE your channel and I'm absolutely delighted to hear that you're not going to film your precious little one, too many exploiting their children for money and too many creeps on UA-cam looking at their babies. God bless you and your sweet family 😍 you're a rare gem that I'm delighted to have found xx much love from Ireland 🇮🇪
Becky, we can't thank you and Josh enough to show us all the dreams you have and the realization of those dreams! As far as the home birth, I took pictures of my girlfriend's home birth. She was always so thankful for the photos because there is a lot happening that you can't really see (like the crowning for example). Home birth with a midwife was SO peaceful and such a tender, touching moment. Based upon all that I saw, this was much better than the hospital environment. One major reason my girlfriend opted for home birth was that she felt that she wanted to know WHO was handling her baby at all times and it was much more comforting for the baby to be 100% near her momma from the moment of birth since that is already shocking enough to the baby. Hope that these points help you make your own personal decision. I know my friend NEVER regretted her home births (she had two naturally - using teas and walking/pool/ball to help with labor). God bless you. Thanks also for all the tidbits of info on you and Josh! Y'all are my husband's and my favorite couple on YT!
I agree about giving up expectations, but I also highly suggest, and I think would be wise to have somewhat of a birth plan. Especially for after your baby arrives. Your birth plan (that you submit to the hospital and keep a copy with you).
Like with gardening, if you have somewhat of a plan, you're prepared, and your garden is much more likely to be a success. Having somewhat of a plan in Parenthood, in my opinion, bring security to both parents and children.
Example, Do you want your husband to be a part of your birth experience?. Do you want to snuggle baby if there is no emergency, and the hospital protocols (weighing/bathing etc) will have to wait and hour or two? Do you want the goop put on your baby's eyes right away? Is it necessary for you personally? It wasn't necessary for me, so I chose that they did not put the goop on my baby. I also wrote in my personal hospital plan, that my husband would cut the cord and give our baby her first bath. This was such a special time, and we cherish the photos.
I also chose to wear my own clothing, not a hospital gown. I felt much more relaxed.
I also wrote in my plan who I wanted at the birth. my husband and I also chose what testing/vaccinations we agreed on and which ones we did not want for our daughter. Every time there was a question, I heard the nurses referring to my plan. I am so grateful for this plan. It helped me and my family so much. It have us peace and assurance.
I have had one long and hard, yet beautiful hospital birth, and 7 beautiful, incredible, peaceful and safe home births. Both experiences were safe and beautiful.
Your experience will be beautiful as well!
These are great questions to ask yourself!
Well said.
Amen! Love this statement. 💗
I have had 3 children. 2 of them being high risk. They were all born in a hospital. It made me feel more comfortable knowing that immediate help and pain relief was available if it became necessary. I wanted my labor and delivery to be as enjoyable as possible and not blurred by worry and pain.
Becky I just hung on every word of this video. So full of love wisdom and insight. I love how you work things out, make your decision and stand. It’s refreshing. Blessings to you and all your family
This was very enjoyable and motivating! You handled every question with wisdom and grace! I to am a grandmother who watches your channel and also a great-grandmother! As I stated in one of my previous comments, you would be surprise to know the generations you inspire. Again, it's awesome to see young people be a positive role model to so many others. Oh, I love the response to allowing the baby to have choices! Every individual should! I applaud you for that!👏👏
Same...grandma and great grandma. Love Becky and her approach to life. She appeals to all ages.
@@eileenbrooks-laitinen9778 Yes she does. 😊
Mum of 6 here and grandmother of a lot too, and I'm soo relieved to hear baby will be born in hospital! I know how lovely a home birth is, but having had one of my deliveries go so wrong so quickly during delivery, it left me a firm believer that safety is key. So excited to for you and Josh Becky. God bless you both.
Becky, thank you so much for answering all these questions. You are a very informed and wise young woman, poised and easy to listen to. Love your goals and your positive attitude. Your audience appreciates all the hard work it takes to film, edit and format your videos. You are amazing! Blessings to you and Josh.
You make my day. I get so excited when a new video pops up! I stop whatever I'm doing and watch! I love your enthusiasm. You motivate me to improve. Keep up the great work. Clearly, your audience loves what you do! And we love Josh too. I'm glad he's in more of the videos now too!
I’ve had a c section, hospital VBAC and two home births. Home birth is not for everyone but I can say that it was the best choice for me. It’s so much more peaceful and calm. You don’t have anyone coming into your room all day and night. In the end it all boils down to what you’re comfortable with. Either way you’re still going to birth your baby and you know what’s best for you.
I am current reading “French Kids Eat Anything” and I’m loving it!
Ps. Minimal nursery is 100% possible!
It’s a good book!
I just love your philosophies so very much!!! You are an inspiration and an amazing young woman! Your parents must be so proud of you! Praying your pregnancy gets a little easier on you and that the move goes uneventful amd that God showers you and your family with much joy and many blessings!
Always a pleasure to join you in the kitchen. Thank you Becky, and thank you Josh and family for their support 💗
Mom of four here! First baby was in the hospital with a midwife, second and third in an independent birth center and baby number four at home. Everyone will have an opinion on what’s right for you..
I say tour your a hospital, find an independent birth center and get a tour, and meet with several midwifes if you’re not already set on the one you have. I would have my babies at home time and time again. A quick thinking, knowledgeable and well prepared midwife will be invaluable in most emergency situations that could arise. Xo
Yes! Mom of 7 here. First in hospital, next 6 at home. Midwifery care at home has been far superior and healthy in our experience.
I adore your outlook on the birth process! No rigid birth plan. This is so refreshing. Good for you.
Also, I did not enjoy pregnancy. Like. Whatsoever. Just FYI. :)
I was high risk for both of my pregnancies so I couldn't have a home birth and I wasn't comfortable with that idea regardless because there were too many variables that were out of my control. Talk to an experienced midwife and your obgyn and really get all the information for both hospital and home births!
Barbara Kingsolver was a DePauw University graduate and in 1994 she was the Keynote speaker at my DePauw graduation. She was unbelievably humble and human and inspiring. And as soon as “Animal, Vegetable, Miracle” was published I snatched it up. Her other books were amazing. I love that we (you, myself and everyone else who has read her books or just love the connection we have with Becky) have this connection from thousands of miles away that and how her personal story truly resonates in her writing. I truly love this. You are amazing Becky (and Josh!!) for being so real. One more time, thank you all.
I am on the way to a concert for one of my sons. I am a Mother of 9. The first 4 in the hospital, the last 5 at home. Most of my grandchildren are home birthed! Find a Fabulous Midwife!! My husband and some friends were my Midwife’s!! I will listen to the whole show tomorrow. Oh yes, all 9 were Homeschooled 💗💗💗💗💗
Wow 9 kids. I don't know how you did it. That's pretty amazing. My grandmother had 11 kids. Two aunts of mine had over 8 kids, some of the babies didn't make it unfortunately. I don't see big families like that anymore. Everyone I now know has maybe 1-2 kids or none at all.
My grandmother is German and all of her babies were born at home with a midwife only one that was born in the states was born at a hospital. A lot of people don't realize in a lot of countries women have babies at home. Still! I think it's great and good for you for homeschooling. I used to be totally against it, now I have a 4th and 2nd grader and the education system sucks. I teach a lot at home myself because I'm worried they aren't getting a good education and they are leaps and bounds above the other kids in their grade. In fact my 4th grader scored the highest on some test they gave them out of the whole school!
@@saltycat662 because millennials and gen z are lazy and selfish, and are more passionate about abortion (child murder) then raising families
Love it! I’m one of nine kids, all homeschooled as well and my mom had 3 homebirths. ☺️
Wow girl, you are an overachiever!! Well done💚
Love your perspective on things, Becky! So true about feeling overwhelmed with all the baby things that are available to buy. As a young mother of 2 I can say less is often times more! ☺️
I’m so glad you’re not turning into a “family channel”. Not everyone is fascinated by other people’s children. I’m excited for your baby and hope everything goes well but I enjoy your channel the way it is. ❤️🇨🇦
Yeah I kinda hope she does it kinda like Laura in Garden Answer does. She shows the babies at times if they happen to pop in but its not the focus of the channel and they are just around. Love the babies for sure but they just need to be with mom and dad not parents worrying about showing them at all. Also it is so dangerous in todays world to be having kids plastered all over youtube.
@@dianedeck Laura Vitale does that too! she shows her daughter a few times and even has a couple videos cooking with her but it's mostly just Laura.
I have learned so much from you Becky (I am. 57 years old!) I am meal prepping now and this past weekend I started purging my home. Thank you 🙏
I am a RN/NP. I had three children all w a midwife in the hospital. My third was born w respiratory difficulties and was transferred to a nicu at birth. I think it is so hard to know how things will go and it is safer to have a hospital birth if any complications arise unexpectedly. So often everything goes well but better to be prepared and somewhere they can help immediately if needed
Love your channel so much! I am catching up from your summer videos. I have an 18 month old and you can definitely keep it minimal and/or second hand! Top infant products I recommend are: original Halo bassinet, halo newborn swaddles, muslin burp cloths, footie sleepers or kimonos with snaps, snuggle me lounger (it looks frou frou but I promise is perfect for naps), boppy pillow for nursing, spectra for pumping, lansinoh bottles, keekaroo changing pad, diapers and wipes of your choice. That’s all!! ❤ The baby stores and registries have so much, it’s really hard to know what’s essential for those first few months
I just love how simplistic you live your life. I particularly love that you don't put pressure on yourself by having certain expectations of things you can't really control. I think you are going to be a great mom and your husband will be a great dad. I wish you guys nothing but the best and thank you for sharing part of your life with us ❤
Thank you Becky, I appreciate your videos so much. You are a natural and having a conversation with your audience. I can’t wait to see your home as you and Josh move into your forever home. Best wishes from your friend in South Carolina! ❤️🙏
I really admire your decision to not put your children on social media!
You r not naive! 40+ years a nurse. Your smart! My sis, 45+ years ob/gyn do it!! I love you two.
This video has been so interesting getting to know you on a more personal level. Dave Ramsey’s class, books, and videos has helped a lot of people get out of debt and have an emergency fund. I think it is very smart of you to keep up your education and license for dental hygiene. You never know what the future will hold and it is good to be prepared as much as possible. I really like your channel and wish you and Josh the best!
Congratulations on your expanding family!! So excited for you! My brother and his wife had a midwife and home birth for both of their daughters, and they were very happy with their experience. But as with so many things in families, what works for one, may not be right for another. No matter which way you go, I'll be praying for a smooth delivery!
Don’t feel bad, we don’t even know the gender and we are the Grandparents! 🤣 Susan, Becky’s mom!
Congratulations on your upcoming grandchild! Your daughter is such a credit to you and your husband. What a lovely, intelligent, hardworking, sensible young woman. It is a pleasure to follow her channel. 😊
Hi Becky, I love watching your videos and get inspired to preserve our home grown food. We have a small garden away from our house. But hopefully in the near future we will have our own homestead. With regards to your onions, try to give them more space, a couple of inches. They need more space then what you have right now.
So cool my sweet husband and I were almost the original online match up, we've been married 20 years in November. We met online it was an mIRC chat group, my folks thought I was crazy, it was definately not the norm. It worked for us, we have two beautiful children together and a wonderful life. Thanks for sharing yourself!
Wow over 20 yrs ago!! I met my husband nearly 12 years ago online (only 1 person knows we met online) married 6 months this weekend, we hit lucky 😁
Becky your outlook on life is absolutely refreshing. Seeing someone so content and living in the moment for what ever will be will be. I wish you and josh a lifetime of love and joy and may you be blessed with as many children as your life journey holds ❤️❤️
Hello Becky I’m British born but live in Spain 🇪🇸 I love your video and I would like to congratulate you and your husband for sharing the news about your pregnancy I enjoy very much all your videos sending you hugs and kisses 😘
Becky, I adore how down-to-earth you are. Your respect for the people in your life and in general, as regards to their personal preferences and needs is absolutely admirable. I think you're going to be a great mom, because you're already an amazing person. This is why I keep coming back, because you're just a genuinely kind person. Please never stop being true to that
Great “birth plan”
I had all of my kiddos in Vancouver with a midwife in a hospital. Such a great way and to keep your options open!
So glad to hear your perspective on showing babe minimally! So much respect for that!
Seriously have thought about starting a UA-cam channel very similar to yours we have very similar interests lol.
You are amazing and inspirational!
I couldn't agree more Becky. I am fairly new to UA-cam and you are my go to videos that I watch daily. I am in awe of your ability to get it done! I love watching you and your MIL when you go thrifting, you and your mom when you cook together and you and Josh working together at your new house. I do have a question tho, where do you get your aprons? I love them but haven't any idea where to find a pattern or buy them. Keep doing what you love and you will continue to have a great life.
Esther Emery was my UA-cam gateway drug too!! I'm so sad she stopped making videos. It was great getting to know you better!
You were the first person I subscribed to on UA-cam, I have learned so much from you and I am ready to start canning for the 1st time. You have taken the anxiety of these new things out of my life. 2022 was my 1st garden and I had no plans, just glad to see it grow and produce coming in, mainly peppers. I am in NE Florida and we moved here last year from the Midwest so the seasons are different, but I love it. Thank you so much!
I have 2 kiddos, both naturally delivered. I will say, I worked my factory job while pregnant w my first & the delivery was much easier than my second. I think from me working out / constantly moving while pregnant w my first. It's the one thing I recommend to do. I'm so excited to watch yr journey & yr new home is beautiful. Congrats on all the things ! Xo
Constantly moving definitely makes for a fast labor. Too much sitting gives a cervical lip (at least for me).
I second this! Exercise is so important!
I’m a 2nd year beekeeper and love the whole process! It’s so satisfying
I am a homeschooling mom to 6 children. I have always wanted to deliver at home but dew to some complications I could not. I wish you all the best you and Josh are going to be a wonderful mom and dad ❤️.
You are such a wise woman. You give the world a beautiful outlook. In an environment that clobbers us with universal perfection, your “give myself a little grace” and “grow/preserve what you love” is absolute wisdom!! Thank you from a Senior-citizen prospective for giving an example to younger generations♥️
So many things I want to chat with you about! In terms of things you need for baby, I agree with your approach. If you find you suddenly need something you can always rely on friends and family to have things on hand and if all else fails there is amazon prime! Xx
Farmers Almanac is the absolute BEST guide for planting, and can be the difference between a good/poor harvest!
Love your birth plan. I had two C sections- the 1st not planned the second planned. You never know- but you keep that mindset its perfect.
With my first pregnancy we planned a homebirth, I went over 41 weeks and induced labor with a "midwives brew" smoothie. It helped kickstart a very very slow labor and I didn't know my son was flipped and twisted in the womb. Took 16 hours to start pushing and I couldn't push him out due to his position and my exhaustion. Went to the hospital and had to have an emergency cesarean due to his heartrate decelerating. During COVID we had our second baby and because of the lockdowns, having zero family in the state, and living over an hour away from the closest VBAC hospital, we had to have a repeat cesarean. Pregnant with our third in 4 years now and we will have another repeat cesarean. I live in WA state too, and there are a lot of COVID restrictions still in hospitals. We still don't have family here and my local hospital doesn't allow VBAC attempts. I consider myself a very holistic and naturally minded Mama. We have a farm and raise our meats and I like gardening and scratch cooking. I wish I could have a homebirth, I also am all for having supported and informed births. However someone wants to give birth, as long as they are respected, informed, and supported in their birthing decisions that is all that matters! I do have to say, that having a C-section the first time was very traumatic. I had to give myself grace, stop being mad at God, and tell myself (like you mentioned) that "all birth is natural! there is nothing unnatural about childbirth" I know we were created for unmedicated births, and I wish America didn't scare women at every turn about the "pain" and "horrors" of childbirth because it is such a beautiful thing. Woman are so powerful and I feel like our culture strips us of that power. I loved my midwifery care and I have had to retrain my brain to stop viewing all Doctors as "bad guys" and learn to be respectful yet firm in my wishes, asking questions, and also having my research done to advocate for myself. I had a doula and I couldn't recommend one enough! I guess I'll stop typing now since I've left you a novel! Take care whoever read this!
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I'm sorry, I ment to say
My sons wives and my daughter HAD epidurals when they had their babies.
It's a really good idea to not be rigid with what you need/do in your labor. I was really disappointed when my first birth turned into a C-section because I was so set on vaginal, unmedicated. It took me like 6 months to not obsess about it anymore. While I still want an unmedicated labor for my current pregnancy, I know that it's not always possible. Going for a VBAC! We will see. Can't wait to see what your journey looks like!
Congratulations on the new baby! I wanted to say good for you for not putting pressure on yourself or setting expectations for your birth. There were so many things about motherhood that I planned for but that’s just not the way things happened. From my birth plan, my feeding plans… all my plans, none of them went as planned and I had to mourn the loss of my expectations. I hope that makes sense. My first son (I had him at 31) happened to have autism which explained why certain things didn’t quite go the way I planned, but they went the way they were supposed to. I just had another baby at 34 (10 weeks ago). Both births unplanned c sections… it’s just the way they were supposed to become my babies. Now that it’s all said and done I wouldn’t change anything. They are the individuals they’re supposed to be and I’ve learned to roll with the punches. Again, congratulations, I can’t wait to see how things go, I know you’ll be a great mom.
Honestly speaking, your decision to avoid making your baby into a product elevates you even higher in my esteem. Too many people treat their children as content, like-bait ect, and even as someone who never wants to have kids, that breaks my heart to see happen. Kids deserve privacy, just like everyone else. It makes me happy to see someone, at least, knows the score on basic decency.
You told us who your inspirations are, and I haven't heard of them before, and I will look them up. I must say that you Becky are my inspiration. I love your knowledge and willingness to research and then share what you learn on this channel. Always eager to watch, learn, and be entertained hanging out with you. Biggest Hello from Victoria in Australia. 👏👍
This is a great video. Not even done with it yet, and you've answered so many questions I've had myself. Thank you for sharing your lives with us, and for being an inspiration to many.
I'm so glad that you are filming when you put in the new garden. We have aquired my parents' land in Oklahoma and will be starting our garden/orchard this fall. As long as you rest when you need to, physically and emotionally, you should enjoy everything you have planned.... And if you find that you are unable to harvest what was planted, remember the key reason you bought the property in that location.....family.
Years ago, I used to milk goats once a week, to give a friend a day off. I got to keep the milk for that day. I made the most wonderful goat cheese! I always hated goat cheese, but made from fresh milk, it didn’t have that “goaty” flavor. I also made goat milk soap. It was great to have the soaps to give as gifts. I am so enjoying your videos! Praying you have an easy labor, safe delivery and a very healthy baby! Hope we get to see the baby at least once in a while. So looking forward to seeing the changes you make at the new property. I live in Tucson Arizona, gardening in the desert is a real challenge! I absolutely love the PNW! It is such a great climate for growing things!
I have never commented like this on a YT video before, but I just had to say I appreciate your hard work and the information you provide! I'm also trying to get into gardening and homesteading, so it's nice to see someone else who is also just starting. I like watching Homesteading Family too and was so excited to see she had interviewed you!
Awesome! Thank you!
My first child almost passed away . He had the cord around his neck and no one knew so second baby was in the hospital just because I felt safer I was scared that might happen again. Nothing is scarier than almost losing your child and the what ifs I ask myself. It may not have made a difference but I just needed that security of being right there with a nicu around.
I had a homebirth & my baby had the cord wrapped around her neck AND chest. We had no problems, midwives helped as she was coming out and there was no need to panic. Cords are made to be very stretchy and permeable. If your team is knowledgeable, it’s very rarely a big problem!
I nearly lost my last 2 children, scares the life out of you
Cord around the neck is actually very common. That's part of why they have you stop pushing once the head is delivered - to move the cord if need be as well as to prevent tearing.
No reason for people to share negative birth stories with new moms… why do woman continue to do this? So here I’ll share some positves- first baby was a c section, second was a hospital vbac and my last two were homebirths… my homebirths were by far my favorite:)
@@michaelatran9946 right!!! I can not with some people. Uplifting and inspiration zone, everything else keep to yourself!!! sheesh!
Thank you so much for just being you and taking the time to answer all of our questions 😊!
You do you with the little one 🙏🏼🍀💕😊
I second the NICU experience. I'm a retired L&D nurse and the same work stories. I worked high risk and low risk OB. The hospital experience can be very personalized and family oriented, look for that and gave a hospital birth. What a great ride you're on! Enjoy it!
Thankfully many are offering deliveries with midwives now so if I choose a hospital birth, I'd def do that!
If you ever made a cookbook I would be so excited to use it. I also totally agree that dull knives are frustrating. My family can’t seem to keep our knives sharp and it is very annoying!
When I was pregnant with my son, I had hyperemises gravidarum. It was like having the worst stomach flu you can imagine for nine months. I gained no weight when pregnant. In fact, I lost 35lb. I had to be hospitalized for hydration therapy once. Some of the things I found that did help 1] never let yourself get too hungry. Eat something every two hours, even if it’s just some crackers. 2] find your “ go to” meal that gives you energy and helps fill the void. For me it was peanut butter and grape ( had to be Welch’s grape) jelly - again, every two hours. You will find what works for you. Good luck and best wishes!
Same for me. I lived off pb and grape jelly. After I initially lost 15 lbs, I was given anti nausea meds which helped a little but the only thing that helped was birth, ha! I tell folks that I felt like I had a stomach virus for seven and a half months. Ugh. It was so bad that I went from wanting four kids to barely having two.
I enjoy watching your channel! I am similar in age, homeschooled and love farming. I am not good at gardening and have been learning so much from your gardening videos so thank you!
I love your attitude towards consent being on UA-cam because a lot of creators do not have that consideration. I love this channel even more because of that!
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Labor and delivery nurse here I love finding out someone I follow is pregnant! Congrats! Take it easy.
Becky, you are beautiful and intelligent and your videos are fun and educational! I love your down-to-earth, relatable personality. Keep on, keeping on! ❤️
I love the idea of the neutral, minimal nursery. My two boys' nurseries are my favorite rooms of the house. My second is a greenery theme, but very simple and uncluttered and it's so relaxing. Can't wait to see what you come up with for the nursery! ❤️