Kristen, you seriously should vlog like this more. You're natural at it. Also, your Cory impression was spot-on. If it's enough to embarrass him, you know you did a good job.
Tip: You don't want to store cloth diapers in an air-tight container. Due to the elastics, they need to breathe. If you cut off the airflow, the elastics can become brittle and not stretch any more. I store mine in the bottom drawer of my baby's dresser or I've heard people use old pillowcases too.
Way up north in the state of Alaska lives a girl, her man and kids. And this mom she lives like hella just like her husband does. New intro when Kristen vlogs
Awesome job vlogging Kristin! The owl bag is used to hold diapers. I found it very helpful. I also recommend getting a second baby monitor. It will be helpful when you travel as well as at home...plus if you have a second baby you can use it then. Totally relate to the "sad face" when you have to put too small clothes away, gets worse when your last one outgrows them. Love the fact that you kept your mom's PE shorts. My mother-in-law kept my husbands tank shirts from when he was 10. My son wore them and my mother-in-law thought it was cool to see her grandson wearing his father's clothes. You guys are doing a great job.!
This was great! I loved seeing your new family life from Kristen's perspective. The two of you are so similar, like two halves that fit perfectly together - yin and yang. Being parents is a journey that the 2 of you will be taking together forever. There is no "right" way to live this adventure, what works for one may not work for others. Do what is comfortable and seems to be most natural for your lives. The two of you are intelligent, capable people and will find the perfect balance that will become your "norm". Thanks for sharing your lives with us. Brightest Blessing to the 3 of you in all you chose to do!
That was so cute! You're both so sweet and it's so good to see genuine people on youtube being real. Please keep being you and awesome and never stop doing what you're doing. Chell is going to grow up being amazing.
doing the thing with her arms and legs is actually fantastic in helping gear up her brain for crawling , walking and all kinds of other things it's called cross patterning and means your activating both sides of the brain at once cycling her arms and legs around circles with arms crossing across the body reaching to touch toes , tummy , head and down again on opposite side of body there's lots of bits you can do
Kristen, you have a soothing almost lyrical voice. I enjoy how you embrace the simple things and are not afraid to share your little joys. It was nice to spend time with you today.
I just want to say you are my favorite UA-cam family. I have never watched a vlog and wanted to agree on everything so much from being the only one who can't sleep, to the making sure your child is breathing, all the way to the hospital cup. You are such an awesome mom. The hanging owl is for diapers but I never liked ours. It seems to big for small diapers and to small for bigger diapers.
Good job Kristen!! I wish recording technology like this was around when my kids were young. It would be so nice to go back and watch old videos when they are older. Time flies, and having a VLOG about it would have been cool. Keep it up!!
Showing some love from New Mexico... You two are awesome! Great job Kristen! It makes me laugh when you play with Chell's footsies because when my babies were that tiny I just couldn't stop myself from putting them in my mouth. lol They are now 26 and 24. You are both doing a great job and thank you for sharing Chell with us.
Chell on Loki has got to be the cutest thing , really enjoyed Kristen doing all the talking and the impression was great!!! cant wait to see Chell grows up, i dont watch the vlogs daily but i try to catch up as much as i can , best of luck from the UK
Let Chell hear normal music when she's asleep, that way, she'll somehow get used to the noise and won't get startled when she hears a squeak or voices or so.
***** Only if you let her. If you walk around quiet and whispering she'll wake up when the wind shifts directions. My mom turned a fan on in my room. I still sleep with it on today and I can and have slept through a tornado.
Micheal Rows No but she needs to get used to sleeping with noise in the background - like adults talking or the vacuum on. Otherwise she'll wake up really, really easily and be a very light sleeper.
I theoretically agree with you. However; I have 3 kids. The two first ones I did this with, and they slept trough anything. The 3rd was another story. Never slept a full night till he was a year and half. Even as newborn he slept 10 -20 min tops at a time. And no. Nothing was wrong with him :) But I assure you: If you have a really fuzzy kid, you WILL avoid all sounds in hopes for the baby to sleep just a little bit longer. And the ironic part is: I told one of my friends exactly what you said, when her kids were babies.My kids slept, hers didn't. Then I had my 3rd. I had to admit kids are SOOOO different.. (And I hope she'll stop teasing me about it someday ;) )
Cory & Kristen - my babies loved their feet rubbed. I found it helped calm them. My youngest, now 13 y/o, still asks for foot rubs when she has trouble sleeping. You're amazing parents! Love watching Chell, growing and changing every day!
I like this idea you two vlogging it adds a lot to it. Also I just enjoy seeing you and her but hearing her mom talk is making me calm for some reason.
Hi guys . I just needed to let you know that your candidness about the whole parents of a newborn experience is helping other parents transition in to their new life rhythm. I recommend your vlog to the parents I work with as a doula. Thanks and keep it up.
Please, for the sake of your sanity, make every noise you usually make while she is sleeping. She is still so young and will adjust to it well. We did this with my son and daughter and it has been a lifesaver.
Do all things normal they get used to the house noises look at other families with 3 and 4 kids by the time the 2nd come around the kid sleeps in their bedrooms or kitchen or anywhere else. lol. Don't worry so much lol.
Agreed! Don't stop your activities of daily living when they are sleeping or you'll never be able to do anything when they are sleeping. My aunt did this with her kids and you couldn't do ANYTHING when they were asleep. Putting a dish on the counter in the kitchen would wake them up, you had to whisper, etc., it was RIDICULOUS!
loved the vlog Kristen and love the end where you did "Cory". Being a mom of two I know the feeling of having to check on them when they are sleeping. I didn't stop checking on my kids before I went to bed till they where almost teens. Hubby just laugh at me, but I had to make sure they where ok.
You're spot on. First, yes. I was never able to manage that "sleep when the baby sleeps" thing - when are you supposed to do things? Second, yes, the sizing on clothes for kids (and babies) is weird. My Munchkin was just under 22" long at birth, but only 7 lbs, 7 oz, so she looked super skinny/tall. She was never the sort of rolly-polly pudgy baby (though she ate and still eats like Jethro on the Beverly Hillbillies). We found (and still find) that certain brands are more for long/not rolly babies and other brands are more for rolly/not so long babies. The Wal-Mart brands tend more toward the second, Old Navy toward the first. Carter tends to run toward the middle. We also found that putting Munchkin in t-shirts and pants or other two-piece outfits worked better, because she'd size out of one half before the other, so we'd get longer use out of things. Third, yes, the owl is for diapers. Fourth, I used my maternity cup for.. um.. years after I had Munchkin. Until the plastic got brittle and cracked. Y'all are doing a great job! Side note: if you are looking to donate the things she's grown out of, consider checking with women's shelters or family shelters. They are often in need of items for infants.
The owl thing is where you store your cloth diapers. But, I suppose you can put disposable ones in there too. (^_^) By the way, breast fed babies do poop a lot. It's the nature of breast feeding. (^_^)
I don't follow any other family blogs, so maybe this isn't so uncommon, but I love how completely comfortable Kristen is around and in front of the camera. You did great for your first solo vlog! Also, I know it's a little thing but I love the breastfeeding scarf trick you do! Super smart!
Kristen, you did an AMAZING job with the Vlog. As others have already told you, the Owl is a diaper holder. As to Chell producing all the poopy diapers, very good sign of an extremely healthy baby! She is doing so great (and using the disposable diapers for now is a great help) - my daughter did that at this age, eat and poop - she was a happy girl too!
I do this with both my 6week old son & with my fiancé 😂 my mom used to with me till i was 17!(im 18 now) and ive im ill or throw up she has to come in and make sure im still breathing. I dont think the paranoid checking breathing ever leaves you haha x
Here in Tassie, Australia, its called a nappy stacker. pre folded nappys or disposables are commonly put in there. Ive seen some used for toys and book stacks.
It was nice to have Kristen take over and yep that is a nice impression! Cory in a nut shell, this is for sure. Clever idea with the phones to keep track of Chell!
Have you thought about having some professional, really creative, family photos done? You are such a beautiful family. If you could find a professional photographer that knows how to capture those images, that might actually make a nice vlog. What do you think?
For the squeaks, try to locate them exactly. If it is a wood floor, try to put powder in that spot and sort of work it in. The powder can help it stop squeaking. There is a Once Upon a Child store in Anchorage. They take gently used childrens clothes to resell, and of course you can always donate to a shelter or maybe even hospital. The owl thing is a diaper holder. Stack up diapers or burp clothes in it, and then you have them accessible quickly.
Loved this video Kristen. You did a great job. You guys are doing great. When my children were babies, they not only had a crib in their room to sleep in but they also had a playpen type crib in the living room. That is where they slept during the day. So, talking, and everyday life did not wake them up. At times there were 7 children in the home. It was a blended family. my now ex and I had 4 children and he had 3 from a previous marriage.
Something to do with the cute little NB sleepers that are too small. Memory bears. I plan on doing this myself with at least one outfit per growth time. You can find patterns for free all over the web. Also, the little hanger thing is to stack diapers nearby. Comes in handy if you have an area to keep it near the changing table.
Well done Kristen! awesome vlog and your confidence on camera has grown so much! You can both take turns with the camera now so it can mean that you both get breaks! yay
So nice to see you in this vlog. And way to go Kristen. Glad to see you are drinking plenty of water. Check in town and see if there are any children shops that carry lightly used/consignment children's clothing. You can sell your clothes & buy new clothes. I loved being able to afford clothes I saw in the store but a much more economical way. Yes, that is a diaper holder.
Omg I love Kristen!!! Def more vids from her side! shes awesome!!! The owl bag is for diapers. 3 boys and we never used ours even once hahaha!!! As for the clothes Chell is outgrowing there are a few things you can do with them. 1 is of course pack them away for baby # 2 to come and hope for another girl oooooooooor you can take them to a second hand store that deals just in baby clothes and switch them out for things in her size. Most the clothes in those shops have near brand new designer labels and most items like your little Chell Burrito have only been worn once. You can also give back by giving her clothes to the base near you, or your community itself. Many young Mothers dont have much and giving back to others less fortunate is great food for the soul :). I love you guys so much. xoxo Love from Cali!
Yep it's for disposable diapers, you take the plastic off of the whole pack of store bought diapers and stack them into the diaper hanger/bag thingie. and I used to hang mine on the outside of the crib at the foot of it.
Kristin is a born natural vlogger. Keep up the great work. And congratulations to you both @DudeLikeHELLA. Being a parent to your child is so rewarding and difficult at times. Remember though, the good times always outweigh the tough times. Best Regards, Craig S.
there are cloth diapers called pre-fold. they are a little easier to adjust size wise. and the fasteners for them are similar to ace bandage clips. maybe look into them?
Sweetie it is a diaper holder. That's what the owl thing is with the opening. Most baby bedding sets will have one. Hang it near the crib or changing table that way it is handy for mom or dad to get to. Hope this helps; from one mom to another. P.S. Mine aren't babies anymore; they're all grown now. I enjoy watching your vlog and subscribe to your channel. Best to you, Cory and baby Chell.
Hey Kristen! The Owl is a nappy/diaper holder bag. It was nice to wake up this morning and be able to watch your Vlog before heading off to work! The Vlog was great! I love watching all the Vlogs that you & Cory make, can't wait to see more. Chell is so adorable!! Good Morning to you all from Australia!
Great first time vlogging, Kristen. I loved the idea you had to be able to listen to Chell in her crib while watching the movie. Great Cory impression, LOL. Can't wait for Chell's first word. She was so sweet making sounds to her daddy.
for an awesome baby monitor app, try dormi, we use it constantly. u can setup an old phone, connect it to your wifi and then pair it with your main cell phone. you can listen to the baby when your out mowing the lawn or even when your at work. it works wonderful and my wife and i swear by it. just a tip, pay the 6 bucks and get the full version, plus it utilizes the camera and turns on when the baby cries!!!!
Loved your vlog Kristen! My son and I watch your vlogs together and he loves the intro. He stops what he's doing (normally eating something to soothe his gums) and he's glued to the tv for the entire vlog! He's 9 months, normally he can't sit still! Haha 😀 As for sleeping, yeah never again. Even as they get older you'll constantly check on them to see if they are breathing. My friends with older kids say they still check on their teens. I never thought I'd survive because I love to sleep but crazy enough your body just functions with little sleep.
Been watching the vlog for a while now but this will be my first comment on the channel: I would totally be down to see more Kristen vlogs. You did great and a change in perspective always spices things up :)
yep, the owl thing is for holding a stack of diapers. Hang it near a changing area. I used one for years and found it very useful. Diapers take up a lot of space in the changing area. If you use the diaper holder, it leaves much more space in your changing area for wipes, creams...etc... especially when baby gets bigger and starts kicking things laying around the changing area... including those big stacks of diapers. Some folks love them... others don't see the need for it.
My almost 2 year old has always been long and skinny. It took until he was 6 months old for the cloth diapers (I have Bum Genius) to start fitting him well enough. I still use disposables when we go out because they are just easier to deal with! Also, I know she's not old enough yet, but if you haven't looked at child carrying backpacks for hiking yet, I highly recommend the Osprey Poco Plus. We love ours!
Kristen did an awesome job! i am so glad i found DudeLikeHELLA again. Especially when i am having a bad day. Yall are the cutest couple with handsome beautiful kids! love from Tulsa!
Great job Kristen! Loved seeing the vlogs from this angle. I think that Owl thing is for diapers like you thought it was for, so you can just grab one and don't have to open the packaging to get to one or anything. Especially handy when you might only have one hand free at the time.
Kristen, your owl in the nursery is a diaper holder. perfect for holding stacks of diapers. Having a baby can be bittersweet... Going through clothes is what I dread the most, & even after 3 kids it doesn't get easier saying goodbye to a little part of their lives. Take tons of pics of Chell wearing all her different outfits. And either keep the favorite outfits for future babies or keep them to make a quilt out of someday... Which would be perfect to put in a hope chest for Chell! Loved your vlog I felt very connected with everything you said!
KRISTIN DOES A PRETTY GOOD JOB DOING THE CAMERA STUFF TOO. IT IS A DIFFERENT VIEW OF YOUR FAMILY UNIT. THERE HAVE BEEN A COUPLE VIDEOS WHERE KRISTIN HAS MADE A BRIEF APPEARANCE ON HER OWN AND I LIKED IT. AS MUCH AS A LIKE COREY FILMING, I AM HAPPY THAT KRISTIN MADE HER OWN TODAY. IT WAS AWESOME
Cory hit the jackpot when he found Kristen :)
Yes and so did she when she found him. Lol #bestdad #bestlovinghusband
#neverforget #thehashtagsarcoming
liwmld and again when he got chell
Kristen, you seriously should vlog like this more. You're natural at it.
Also, your Cory impression was spot-on. If it's enough to embarrass him, you know you did a good job.
Omg I can't get over how cute Chell is. You guys are doing a great job
Kristen did a great job on the vlog today! Loved her impression of Cory at the end! LOL
Tip: You don't want to store cloth diapers in an air-tight container. Due to the elastics, they need to breathe. If you cut off the airflow, the elastics can become brittle and not stretch any more. I store mine in the bottom drawer of my baby's dresser or I've heard people use old pillowcases too.
wow I never knew that. I cloth diapered my kiddos and didn't think about the elastic going bad. I know they should be air dried after washing though.
The owl thing you showed that was hanging on her nursery door, I just thought, it is maybe to store her current pj's in.
Janelle Hamilton it's actually for storing diapers lol
paulina slivka ya never know, they make similar things for pjs
Way up north in the state of Alaska lives a girl, her man and kids. And this mom she lives like hella just like her husband does. New intro when Kristen vlogs
Maybe instead: And this mom she lives like hella because that's what her husband does
^_^ .... good one
+DudeLikeHELLA Yessss plzzz
This is my new favorite video! Good job, Kristen!
+Kristen _ Yes, mine too! You are great making videos!
***** GRRRRRRRRR
Awesome job vlogging Kristin! The owl bag is used to hold diapers. I found it very helpful. I also recommend getting a second baby monitor. It will be helpful when you travel as well as at home...plus if you have a second baby you can use it then. Totally relate to the "sad face" when you have to put too small clothes away, gets worse when your last one outgrows them. Love the fact that you kept your mom's PE shorts. My mother-in-law kept my husbands tank shirts from when he was 10. My son wore them and my mother-in-law thought it was cool to see her grandson wearing his father's clothes. You guys are doing a great job.!
I died laughing when you did the outro like Cory did, Kristen. xD I love it when you vlog!
Haha yes...her "Good Bye" even sounded like Corys ;-)
sameee XD
Yes me too
too funny
This was great! I loved seeing your new family life from Kristen's perspective. The two of you are so similar, like two halves that fit perfectly together - yin and yang. Being parents is a journey that the 2 of you will be taking together forever. There is no "right" way to live this adventure, what works for one may not work for others. Do what is comfortable and seems to be most natural for your lives. The two of you are intelligent, capable people and will find the perfect balance that will become your "norm". Thanks for sharing your lives with us. Brightest Blessing to the 3 of you in all you chose to do!
That was the best Cory impression I have ever seen!
That's the only impression of me I've ever seen. I love it!
That was so cute! You're both so sweet and it's so good to see genuine people on youtube being real. Please keep being you and awesome and never stop doing what you're doing. Chell is going to grow up being amazing.
doing the thing with her arms and legs is actually fantastic in helping gear up her brain for crawling , walking and all kinds of other things
it's called cross patterning and means your activating both sides of the brain at once
cycling her arms and legs around
circles with arms
crossing across the body
reaching to touch toes , tummy , head and down again on opposite side of body
there's lots of bits you can do
Don't forget pat-a-cake. Clapping her hands together will also please her.
Kristen is too good at vloging :o she's a natural.
From one paranoid mom to another. Get a video baby monitor! Gives me such peace of mind.
We have one but it's set up in the nursery. She should be sleeping in there soon.
We use FaceTime from one phone to the other in that case :) Or Skype :)
A babyphone is also great :) A friend got it and it´s really useful.
+DudeLikeHELLA make sure u keep the baby suits to show her when she's an adult
Kristen mentions that they have one in the nursery
I like how you talk Kristen. The pace is great and very articulate. I also love how you're opening up more on videos
Awesome job Kristen!! You are a natural! ;D
Kristen, you have a soothing almost lyrical voice. I enjoy how you embrace the simple things and are not afraid to share your little joys. It was nice to spend time with you today.
Anyone else think Kristen's name for Cory in her phone was really cute?
I just want to say you are my favorite UA-cam family. I have never watched a vlog and wanted to agree on everything so much from being the only one who can't sleep, to the making sure your child is breathing, all the way to the hospital cup. You are such an awesome mom. The hanging owl is for diapers but I never liked ours. It seems to big for small diapers and to small for bigger diapers.
loved this vlog!! i look forward to seeing more of kristen's videos :D
Good job Kristen!! I wish recording technology like this was around when my kids were young. It would be so nice to go back and watch old videos when they are older. Time flies, and having a VLOG about it would have been cool. Keep it up!!
Can't wait for CHELLS first vlog! 😁
Agreed!!
ah man...
DudeLikeCHELLA!!
Yes!!! :)
+Dana :-D
Showing some love from New Mexico... You two are awesome! Great job Kristen! It makes me laugh when you play with Chell's footsies because when my babies were that tiny I just couldn't stop myself from putting them in my mouth. lol They are now 26 and 24. You are both doing a great job and thank you for sharing Chell with us.
owl thing is for diapers. LOL :D
Yeah. Know this from Ikea.
Yes, for the cloth diapers, like the actual fabric, burp cloth kind.
+Jennifer Miles This would work but I think it's intended for disposables.
+Lilli Jäger
No, it's intended for cloth diapers. Those Diaper Caddies have been around for at least 40 years.
Not sure if it has been mentioned but it is called a diaper stacker.
Chell on Loki has got to be the cutest thing , really enjoyed Kristen doing all the talking and the impression was great!!! cant wait to see Chell grows up, i dont watch the vlogs daily but i try to catch up as much as i can , best of luck from the UK
Let Chell hear normal music when she's asleep, that way, she'll somehow get used to the noise and won't get startled when she hears a squeak or voices or so.
This. My parents were never quiet when my sister and I were young. We slept through everything.
***** Only if you let her. If you walk around quiet and whispering she'll wake up when the wind shifts directions. My mom turned a fan on in my room. I still sleep with it on today and I can and have slept through a tornado.
Micheal Rows No but she needs to get used to sleeping with noise in the background - like adults talking or the vacuum on. Otherwise she'll wake up really, really easily and be a very light sleeper.
I theoretically agree with you. However; I have 3 kids. The two first ones I did this with, and they slept trough anything. The 3rd was another story. Never slept a full night till he was a year and half. Even as newborn he slept 10 -20 min tops at a time. And no. Nothing was wrong with him :) But I assure you: If you have a really fuzzy kid, you WILL avoid all sounds in hopes for the baby to sleep just a little bit longer.
And the ironic part is: I told one of my friends exactly what you said, when her kids were babies.My kids slept, hers didn't. Then I had my 3rd. I had to admit kids are SOOOO different.. (And I hope she'll stop teasing me about it someday ;) )
Cory & Kristen - my babies loved their feet rubbed. I found it helped calm them. My youngest, now 13 y/o, still asks for foot rubs when she has trouble sleeping. You're amazing parents! Love watching Chell, growing and changing every day!
I'll definitely give her little foot rubs as she grows up. I love those little feet so much!
Yep, it's for diapers! But use it for anything you want!
p.s. we always LOVED the hospital cups too!!!
Seriously Chell is ADORABLE
I like this idea you two vlogging it adds a lot to it. Also I just enjoy seeing you and her but hearing her mom talk is making me calm for some reason.
Kristen is so freaking cute, she should do more videos like this
Hi guys . I just needed to let you know that your candidness about the whole parents of a newborn experience is helping other parents transition in to their new life rhythm. I recommend your vlog to the parents I work with as a doula. Thanks and keep it up.
Yes you put diapers in the owl thing. It is supposed to hang on the side of the changing table or crib
I love the blogging Kristen!! You do a wonderful Cory impression :) Chell is getting more precious every day!
Please, for the sake of your sanity, make every noise you usually make while she is sleeping. She is still so young and will adjust to it well. We did this with my son and daughter and it has been a lifesaver.
We do. We're just quiet people.
+DudeLikeHELLA Gotcha. Maybe just try not to stress about the floor creaking. Creak away :D
Do all things normal they get used to the house noises look at other families with 3 and 4 kids by the time the 2nd come around the kid sleeps in their bedrooms or kitchen or anywhere else. lol. Don't worry so much lol.
Agreed! Don't stop your activities of daily living when they are sleeping or you'll never be able to do anything when they are sleeping. My aunt did this with her kids and you couldn't do ANYTHING when they were asleep. Putting a dish on the counter in the kitchen would wake them up, you had to whisper, etc., it was RIDICULOUS!
loved the vlog Kristen and love the end where you did "Cory". Being a mom of two I know the feeling of having to check on them when they are sleeping. I didn't stop checking on my kids before I went to bed till they where almost teens. Hubby just laugh at me, but I had to make sure they where ok.
I'd recommend reading the books to her now even though she doesn't understand.
Totally a great idea. I did that for all my babies. It's also a good way to develop literacy as she gets older... plus the love of books :)
Just talking to her in a normal non baby voice will help her develop speech & literacy. They say talk in a "baby voice" is actual counter intuitive.
Yes, Chell loves it when they talk to her. She will love them reading to her as well.
The Seuss books are especially good for now because they have a rhythm.
+Silkendrum Yes! I'd love to hear Cory read these to her!
Blockbuster takes me back!!! They're not here in Texas anymore. Great Vlog!
I totally dig Kristen,she's a cool chick. She's a natural in front of the camera!
You're spot on. First, yes. I was never able to manage that "sleep when the baby sleeps" thing - when are you supposed to do things? Second, yes, the sizing on clothes for kids (and babies) is weird. My Munchkin was just under 22" long at birth, but only 7 lbs, 7 oz, so she looked super skinny/tall. She was never the sort of rolly-polly pudgy baby (though she ate and still eats like Jethro on the Beverly Hillbillies). We found (and still find) that certain brands are more for long/not rolly babies and other brands are more for rolly/not so long babies. The Wal-Mart brands tend more toward the second, Old Navy toward the first. Carter tends to run toward the middle. We also found that putting Munchkin in t-shirts and pants or other two-piece outfits worked better, because she'd size out of one half before the other, so we'd get longer use out of things. Third, yes, the owl is for diapers. Fourth, I used my maternity cup for.. um.. years after I had Munchkin. Until the plastic got brittle and cracked. Y'all are doing a great job!
Side note: if you are looking to donate the things she's grown out of, consider checking with women's shelters or family shelters. They are often in need of items for infants.
Excellent vlogging Kristen, you're a natural ^_^
Chell is the cutest baby ever. And the way she's so calm with her dad you can just tell how sweet their connection is
Damn, Kristen is a natural at this :)
This was such an awesome vlog, Kristen! Please do more every once in a while! I loved your impression of Cory - so accurate!
The owl thing is where you store your cloth diapers. But, I suppose you can put disposable ones in there too. (^_^)
By the way, breast fed babies do poop a lot. It's the nature of breast feeding. (^_^)
I don't follow any other family blogs, so maybe this isn't so uncommon, but I love how completely comfortable Kristen is around and in front of the camera. You did great for your first solo vlog! Also, I know it's a little thing but I love the breastfeeding scarf trick you do! Super smart!
There's been a handful of outfits I've bought in several sizes because it's just too damn cute to only wear a few times!
I've totally done this too :p
Kristen, you did an AMAZING job with the Vlog. As others have already told you, the Owl is a diaper holder. As to Chell producing all the poopy diapers, very good sign of an extremely healthy baby! She is doing so great (and using the disposable diapers for now is a great help) - my daughter did that at this age, eat and poop - she was a happy girl too!
It's totally natural to check to see if the baby is still breathing... Know the sad part? My two boys are 7 and 8 and I STILL check!!!
Yep! I check my 5 year old 1-2 times a night.
My son is almost 3 and he has always taken very long naps. It still freaks me out!
I still do it too and my son is 10!
I do this with both my 6week old son & with my fiancé 😂 my mom used to with me till i was 17!(im 18 now) and ive im ill or throw up she has to come in and make sure im still breathing. I dont think the paranoid checking breathing ever leaves you haha x
my son is 9 and i still check on him everynight and put my hand on his chest to check!
Here in Tassie, Australia, its called a nappy stacker. pre folded nappys or disposables are commonly put in there. Ive seen some used for toys and book stacks.
the owl is used to store diapers :D
It was nice to have Kristen take over and yep that is a nice impression! Cory in a nut shell, this is for sure. Clever idea with the phones to keep track of Chell!
Kristen should vlog more or both have a camera and then combine the footage
Kristen is already a pro! 😍
Have you thought about having some professional, really creative, family photos done? You are such a beautiful family. If you could find a professional photographer that knows how to capture those images, that might actually make a nice vlog. What do you think?
For the squeaks, try to locate them exactly. If it is a wood floor, try to put powder in that spot and sort of work it in. The powder can help it stop squeaking.
There is a Once Upon a Child store in Anchorage. They take gently used childrens clothes to resell, and of course you can always donate to a shelter or maybe even hospital.
The owl thing is a diaper holder. Stack up diapers or burp clothes in it, and then you have them accessible quickly.
"we rented this movie from block buster"
now those are words i haven't heard in *years*
***** its defiantly a weird thing to hear nowadays
+Alaskabound15 repping the 907! I used to live on Eielson before moving to San Antonio. :) Military life.
You guys a pearl to have so much fun. It is great to watch your evolving family.
MomLikeHella
Loved this video Kristen. You did a great job. You guys are doing great. When my children were babies, they not only had a crib in their room to sleep in but they also had a playpen type crib in the living room. That is where they slept during the day. So, talking, and everyday life did not wake them up. At times there were 7 children in the home. It was a blended family. my now ex and I had 4 children and he had 3 from a previous marriage.
Freaky baby walk is the funniest thing on this channel, lol. And is it me or has the intro been slowed down?
Freaky baby walk gets me every time. Only Cory...
it's you, it ran right for me. Maybe the internet speed gremlins were at work at that moment.
It always reminds me of when Cory used to do that with the whole chicken before Chell was born. ;) It was even creepier then, I think.
Something to do with the cute little NB sleepers that are too small. Memory bears. I plan on doing this myself with at least one outfit per growth time. You can find patterns for free all over the web.
Also, the little hanger thing is to stack diapers nearby. Comes in handy if you have an area to keep it near the changing table.
where's Cory's mom?
In the clip after the outro.
10:09
You have a fine pair of eyes!
Well done Kristen! awesome vlog and your confidence on camera has grown so much! You can both take turns with the camera now so it can mean that you both get breaks! yay
Hmm. I think you two have officially lived together for too long. A perfect imitation is the sign. Or a baby, come to think of it!
I'm all for Kristen picking up the camera every once in a while and telling us about her favorite little things.
OMG!! She's growing so quickly! She is so adorable, you both are so blessed!
I enjoyed this vlog from Kristen! Awesome job Kristen! Awesome vlogs from this family. I look forward to more!
So nice to see you in this vlog. And way to go Kristen. Glad to see you are drinking plenty of water. Check in town and see if there are any children shops that carry lightly used/consignment children's clothing. You can sell your clothes & buy new clothes. I loved being able to afford clothes I saw in the store but a much more economical way. Yes, that is a diaper holder.
Y'all are such a cute family! Love the cup, and my husband sleeps on the couch because he thinks it's comfortable. I don't get it.
First baby/ new baby freak out, you're all good! Owl hanging thing is a diaper storage system. The big cloth diaper/burp rags fit nicely in there too.
Omg I love Kristen!!! Def more vids from her side! shes awesome!!! The owl bag is for diapers. 3 boys and we never used ours even once hahaha!!! As for the clothes Chell is outgrowing there are a few things you can do with them. 1 is of course pack them away for baby # 2 to come and hope for another girl oooooooooor you can take them to a second hand store that deals just in baby clothes and switch them out for things in her size. Most the clothes in those shops have near brand new designer labels and most items like your little Chell Burrito have only been worn once. You can also give back by giving her clothes to the base near you, or your community itself. Many young Mothers dont have much and giving back to others less fortunate is great food for the soul :). I love you guys so much. xoxo Love from Cali!
Yep it's for disposable diapers, you take the plastic off of the whole pack of store bought diapers and stack them into the diaper hanger/bag thingie. and I used to hang mine on the outside of the crib at the foot of it.
Kristin is a born natural vlogger. Keep up the great work. And congratulations to you both @DudeLikeHELLA. Being a parent to your child is so rewarding and difficult at times. Remember though, the good times always outweigh the tough times.
Best Regards,
Craig S.
Kristen, your impression of Cory was perfect. I still have my cups that I got from the hospital. yall are a cute family. love Chells nickname.
I loved this vlog, Kristen is a natural. She's so funny and just easy to watch, more of this please! :)
there are cloth diapers called pre-fold. they are a little easier to adjust size wise. and the fasteners for them are similar to ace bandage clips. maybe look into them?
Awesome job Kristen! This was so much fun to watch. I like seeing vlogs from both of you I think it is really enjoyable! Keep it up!
Sweetie it is a diaper holder. That's what the owl thing is with the opening. Most baby bedding sets will have one. Hang it near the crib or changing table that way it is handy for mom or dad to get to. Hope this helps; from one mom to another. P.S. Mine aren't babies anymore; they're all grown now. I enjoy watching your vlog and subscribe to your channel. Best to you, Cory and baby Chell.
the OWl thing is for diapers. u can also use it for storing wipes. my sister used hers for clean burp rags.
Hey Kristen! The Owl is a nappy/diaper holder bag. It was nice to wake up this morning and be able to watch your Vlog before heading off to work! The Vlog was great! I love watching all the Vlogs that you & Cory make, can't wait to see more. Chell is so adorable!! Good Morning to you all from Australia!
You did an amazing impression of Cory 😀😀
Baby Chell is such a cute little girl ❤❤❤
Great first time vlogging, Kristen. I loved the idea you had to be able to listen to Chell in her crib while watching the movie. Great Cory impression, LOL. Can't wait for Chell's first word. She was so sweet making sounds to her daddy.
for an awesome baby monitor app, try dormi, we use it constantly. u can setup an old phone, connect it to your wifi and then pair it with your main cell phone. you can listen to the baby when your out mowing the lawn or even when your at work. it works wonderful and my wife and i swear by it. just a tip, pay the 6 bucks and get the full version, plus it utilizes the camera and turns on when the baby cries!!!!
Loved your vlog Kristen! My son and I watch your vlogs together and he loves the intro. He stops what he's doing (normally eating something to soothe his gums) and he's glued to the tv for the entire vlog! He's 9 months, normally he can't sit still! Haha 😀 As for sleeping, yeah never again. Even as they get older you'll constantly check on them to see if they are breathing. My friends with older kids say they still check on their teens. I never thought I'd survive because I love to sleep but crazy enough your body just functions with little sleep.
Been watching the vlog for a while now but this will be my first comment on the channel: I would totally be down to see more Kristen vlogs. You did great and a change in perspective always spices things up :)
yep, the owl thing is for holding a stack of diapers. Hang it near a changing area. I used one for years and found it very useful. Diapers take up a lot of space in the changing area. If you use the diaper holder, it leaves much more space in your changing area for wipes, creams...etc... especially when baby gets bigger and starts kicking things laying around the changing area... including those big stacks of diapers. Some folks love them... others don't see the need for it.
My almost 2 year old has always been long and skinny. It took until he was 6 months old for the cloth diapers (I have Bum Genius) to start fitting him well enough. I still use disposables when we go out because they are just easier to deal with!
Also, I know she's not old enough yet, but if you haven't looked at child carrying backpacks for hiking yet, I highly recommend the Osprey Poco Plus. We love ours!
Outstandig job today! Nice to see Chelle change from day to day, thanks for sharing....
Kristen did an awesome job! i am so glad i found DudeLikeHELLA again. Especially when i am having a bad day. Yall are the cutest couple with handsome beautiful kids! love from Tulsa!
Great job Kristen! Loved seeing the vlogs from this angle.
I think that Owl thing is for diapers like you thought it was for, so you can just grab one and don't have to open the packaging to get to one or anything. Especially handy when you might only have one hand free at the time.
I absolutely loved the whole video. Beautiful family. The ending was like the cherry on top! :)
Kristen, your owl in the nursery is a diaper holder. perfect for holding stacks of diapers. Having a baby can be bittersweet... Going through clothes is what I dread the most, & even after 3 kids it doesn't get easier saying goodbye to a little part of their lives. Take tons of pics of Chell wearing all her different outfits. And either keep the favorite outfits for future babies or keep them to make a quilt out of someday... Which would be perfect to put in a hope chest for Chell! Loved your vlog I felt very connected with everything you said!
Great job, Kristen! Thoroughly enjoyed your vlog. More please!
I love how Chell is more aware and looking around at everything. She's just too cute for words! I do love the nickname Chelly Belly :D
KRISTIN DOES A PRETTY GOOD JOB DOING THE CAMERA STUFF TOO. IT IS A DIFFERENT VIEW OF YOUR FAMILY UNIT. THERE HAVE BEEN A COUPLE VIDEOS WHERE KRISTIN HAS MADE A BRIEF APPEARANCE ON HER OWN AND I LIKED IT. AS MUCH AS A LIKE COREY FILMING, I AM HAPPY THAT KRISTIN MADE HER OWN TODAY. IT WAS AWESOME
It was great to see Kristen vlog, you should do it more often! I wonder what Cell will make of these vlogs when she is older?
Kristen needs to vlog more often! I loved it!
Loved to days vlog guys, I look forward to every video no matter what the content is because I know it will be quality.
why you betray me Kristen.......why.
Pickles 😋 Chell on the cat 😂 and Cory holding Chell 😇 Kristen should deffo do more vlogs too x