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I can’t believe I watched 45 minutes of her cleaning her house, when my house is a complete disaster. Lol. But I loved every minute of it. Thanks for the inspiration Becky
Lol same. My son moved out, my partner moved in, a revolving door of everyone's stuff and now we're thinking of remodeling ! I think at this point I'm happier watching Becky clean than trying to wrap my head around the overwhelming clutter that is my house.
😂😅😄😀same here, my sink is full of vessels to clean, my sofa is full of cleaned clothes to be folded n i have to make lunch... But I'm watching her video of cleaning 😂😅😄bcoz I'm terrified of going back to do all those unfinished work, which I have to....
EXACTLY what I was going to write.
Same but I hurt my back in work so no cleaning for me today. Thank you Becky for my cleaning hit ❤️😂
Same. I watch while I'm at work, thinking once I leave my office..do I clean my disaster or sit in the sun on my back deck...the deck won!
I love how real and unafraid to be vulnerable you are, Becky. Such grace.
perfect comment xoxox
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I agree!!!
100% agree!❤️
Watching you, Becky, is like hanging out with a friend!
That's exactly how I feel!
Yes! Thank you for showing your laundry room and being genuine and authentic. You have a great personality!
Hi Becky. I just discovered your channel and I'm obsessed now I was a childbirth/parenting educator for 18+ years. I was also a birth doula. A great doula can be so comforting, educational and supportive.Make sure you read reviews on her, so you can see how she does during a pregnancy/birth and postpartum. A good doula during labor kinda of blends into the wall. Meaning you and Josh will be able to focus on each other. She will step in when she when she notices that things need some assistance...like maybe you need a change in position to help progress labor or help with p 😊ain, Josh needs food ,water or a rest. Also you will discuss with her how you would like labor and delivery to go and if the nhs arise what you and Josh would like to handle. She will be able to step in for you during those times and help your goals to be attained. She will be flexible and help you understand procedures or medications that you may not have anticipated. She will also be a tremendous help postpartum...helping you with issues that arise with you. Breastfeeding help and answer the multiple questions you will have with a newborn at home. I hope this helps even just a little. Most of all remember this is your birth, no one else's. You will get a lot of unsolicited advice. But you do you. Whatever you decide medication/ no medication, breastfeeding/not breastfeeding, any of the many decisions you will make. You are a smart woman and seem like you have a wonderful relationship with your husband. You guys will make the perfect decisions for your family ❤️ sorry I was so long winded...you can tell it's a passion of mine 😊 I wish the best for both of you ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Perfectly said! 🥰
I’m a yoga teacher, a doula and birth educator; I was going to comment but I think this is perfectly said. 🙏🏼♥️
I love the idea of blessing my home with taking care of it rather than thinking of it as a chore. Thanks Becky!
PACKING SUGGESTIONS:
1. Leave the clothes in the drawers , remove the drawers and move the the dressers then to the new house and return drawers to there places.
2. Remove items from 1 room and take to the new home. Complete 1 room at a time.
can we appreciate the amount of quality content that becky provides??? she deserves all the recognition!
I definitely do ...and I learn so much. All I need now is all her energy!! Lol
I love how you keep it real Becky and don’t pretend to be perfect like a lot of other You Tubers do. That’s one of the reasons why I love your channel so much. You’re relatable. You don’t cut out the ‘oopsie’ moments and it’s so endearing.
Mamma of 6 littles here, you’ll be so happy you hired a doula! Like you said you and Josh can just concentrate on having a baby and your doula can advocate for things that you need. you can have your preferences mapped out ahead of time. keep an open mind things can change, but those are all things that your Doula can help you prep for. Congratulations, so very happy for you!
Couldnt have said it better myself!
Top loading washer for-ev-er!! One of my favorite infant laundry tips is to use mesh laundry bags for the baby socks…I used 2 so I had a clean bag and a dirty bag. Once it’s laundry time, zip up the bag & it can go through the washer and dryer. No lost baby socks! I’m at a loss for big kid socks though…WHERE DO THE SOCKS GO?!?! I just keep buying more 🤷🏻♀️
Keep all your odd cotton pillow cases to put quilts and blankets in. It keeps them clean, dust free, and folded.
Wow! That was a lot of organizing, packing and purging. You can see the relief and happiness it brought you. You’re rocking this transition from one house to the other and handling the stress like a champ! Time to rest and enjoy the journey. Love that you’re real and show it all. Hang tough and take time to take care of yourself. Carrying a baby while getting one house ready to move into and packing another is a lot of work.
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Becky, you showing us your real-life truly helps us see that perfection is not the goal, thank you!
We all know about personal shoppers, well Becky you are my "personal motivator". It took me several hours to watch this video because I felt so inspired, I paused multiple times to tackle and finish several projects, and kept returning for more fuel. Thank you Becky, what a productive day!
That's how I watch some videos, sit and fold my laundry, whilst watching, or I sow seeds. It's a great way to do jobs.
Make a list! I love a list. I love crossing things off my list even more. I have a notebook that I section into 4 sections, house, errands, garden and other. Love having things written down and organized.
That's a really good idea, the sections especially!
I’m copying this idea 😀
I have a notebook for lists, but it’s not organized into sections! I’m going to section up my notebook now! Great idea :)
I will also add silly things that weren’t on the list so it seems like I did more 😂😂 100% not. Helpful way to get through the list lol
Would highly recommend the doula idea! Especially for your first time. I had a doula for each of my kids but the first time was absolutely necessary. I was in active labor for over 34 hours and crazily enough, my doula made it possible my husband to be able to take a quick nap. Also, our doula was not only able to advocate for us before and during the birth but also afterward when the hospital wanted to supplement with formula instead of the colostrum I had pumped. She had a lactation plan at the ready when a nurse called the social worker in and was able to explain things in a way I wasn’t able to with the pain killers I was on. I really can’t praise our doula enough!
You need to slow down Becky!
That sounds so so nice! I don’t plan to have children, but I wish we had doulas here in Japan too. I’m sure they are so helpful and would take of a load of mental and emotional stress from the parents.
You are so right "A Simple Kind of Chaos". So many are having their children at home now because of all the interference. A midwife is so valuable too.
Yes yes YES! A doula is a GREAT idea!
I wish I had a doula for my first 2 births. I had a wonderful doula with my 3rd, my doula was very supportive and helpful talking through every step with what we wanted our birth experience to be like! She was one I talked to more often than my midwife actually because she was nearly just as knowledgeable with birth as my midwife.
Funny thing, she actually caught my baby since she showed up first, I was further along in labor than we all thought and my midwife didn't show up in time 🙈😆
I will ALWAYS reccomend a midwife and doula for a great birth experience! It's about the well being of you, your husband and your baby! 🤗
@@ambernewville4268 Oh my goodness Amber! That’s crazy but awesome! The only reason my husband didn’t have to catch our second baby was because he called our doula to verify the placement of the tens machine and she heard me in the background. After a 34 hour labor the first time around, I didn’t even wake my husband up until 2 hours in and only then to help with the tens machine and, in my mind, just go back to sleep. Well, I ended up with a precipitous labor for #2 and when our doula heard me, she told my husband to call the midwife right away. He called her and as soon as she got there our daughter was born. Lol I don’t know that my husband would have been okay with trying for another home birth if he would have had to catch a baby. 😂
Having moved with the military multiple times, I learned a few things. Label your boxes with the destination room and a few of the key items in the box...because you will forget (even without prego brain). Use your towels and linens to wrap fragile things. Good luck! It's so stressful and you are handling everything with such grace and humor.
Packing Tips: I tape the bottom of the box at the seam as you did then put 2 more pieces - one on each side and overlap them on the original strip. I have done multiple cross country moves and NEVER had a box come undone no matter how much weight is in the boxes. Also, pack each box until it’s completely full - you can fill gaps with spare towels, bedding etc. When the boxes get stacked they crush in if they are not full and that is when stuff gets broken. Also, pack a “Box 1”, “Box 2” etc for moving day (I recommend keeping them with you or put on truck last on/first off. Inside should contain day one necessities like kitchen must haves (enough to make a meal or 2 before kitchen is completely unpacked) - dishes, napkins silverware, favorite pot/pan to cook in, etc. Also need to include things like bedding for master bedroom (I recommend setting up bed and making it as soon as it arrives (because at the end of moving day nobody has the energy to hunt for sheets and make up the bed), toilet paper for each bathroom, towels for showering etc. All the things you might need the first couple days and don’t want to take the time to hunt through tons of boxes looking for stuff before you can cook, shower or go to bed! 🤣 Also, pack a suitcase (like you’re going on vacation) so you have the first couple days clothes and bathroom items so they are easy to locate and not have to go commando because you don’t have the energy to unpack all the bedroom boxes to find underwear or a toothbrush!🤣 Good luck!
One last tip: when packing mark your boxes for the room they’ll be going in in the new house NOT the room they are in in the “old house”. It’ll save having to lug boxes from room to room at the new house when unpacking and makes unpacking much quicker.
Great ideas
We have successfully completed several international moves and a return to our original home which we rented to expats when we were in Asia. Your suggestions are spot on! We did the same AND had a first aid box and a kitchen essentials box. At least Becky and Josh are moving kitchen, food pantry,… items on each trip. Items we unpacked first were bathroom needs: toilet paper, hand soap, towels for drying towels. Drinking needs were second. Bed making was third followed by shower/ tub needs. Paper towels were placed in many rooms with a garbage bag.
Good ideas. The only thing I would add is, Use the cloth things you will be moving to wrap the glass things in. Extra towels & sheets around the barware, etc. This means less boxes overall, and you don't have to buy or dispose of as much paper wrapping.
Something to consider: if you have a set of sheets that you're going to donate - keep the flat sheet, and donate or toss the other pieces. Over the years having a stack of flat sheets to use as drop cloths, or floor protectors, or to use to protect things when moving, etc - comes in really handy.
At first I was like- oh, so her house looks like my house does all the time! This was both so awesome to watch because I can relate on that personal level- while also giving myself the urge to just get mine done after watching you do yours.
One of my favorite things to say when we are overwhelmed "Feed the machines"! Let the washer and dishwasher work for you. We love codenames! The kids do too.
Becky, when you find a complete set of sheets and they’re clean and folded, put the sheets and one pillow case INSIDE the other pillow case and your set will stay together every time!
Said what I was going to post to her also.
My thoughts. Your words. 😁
I do this too. It works so well!
Wow great idea
That's a great idea!!
For your first child especially, putting in the time to find a doula you really mesh well with will make everything easier in terms of having a peaceful labor and birth! They'll also be able to teach you well needed coping strategies after baby is here while you're postpartum with a newborn baby, which is usually even more important than labor and delivery but is sorely underdiscussed in the United States especially.
I didn’t have a doula but wish I had. I agree with Pixie. This is something you can not do over and something that’s going to make your pregnancy, delivery and postpartum so much easier. Hopefully you take the time to find someone you can trust and be able to really enjoy every single minute!!!
Take your time love. It will all be ok!!! Deep breath!!!!! 🥰😘😉
You and Josh are working so hard to get your new home ready so please don’t apologise for “your mess’, you are amazing ❤️
Becky…. I’m so happy I found your channel! You are such an inspiration & a great teacher! You are so down to earth & REAL!!! I’ve done some homesteading things in the past & (I’m Almost 60 years old) & you have learned & done so much in your young age! Im excited to watch you along your way of your pregnancy & beyond! God’s blessings!!! 💕
The look on your face when you opened the washer!!!!!! I giggled! I totally relate!
I laughed too! That's me all the time.
We had a doula with our first and it was a great experience. Not only will she be a great advocate for you in a hospital setting, but she can help your husband know how to help you. That was one of the biggest reasons we hired a doula since it was our first baby and my husband had no experience (absolutely NONE!) with pregnancy, birth or babies. Choose a doula that you and Josh both feel comfortable with. Ours was also a massage therapist which was awesome! She even came to our house 2 weeks postpartum so both me and my husband could have massages.
I did the opposite - not knowing any better. My first delivery was terrible and I had pretty serious post partum. I fired my doctor. I really wanted nothing to do with the hospital the second time, but my husband was terrified something would go wrong. I got a new doctor plus a doula for the second one. It was such a better experience. I did better, baby did better, and nothing traumatic happened. I knew someone was on my side and would advocate for me. I also discussed my previous experience in depth before going ahead with the new doctor, so I knew we were on the same page.
@@audreyvann5336 I’m so sorry you had a terrible experience with your first but glad you were able to find a team you trusted for your second birth. Doulas are a wonderful addition to a woman’s birth team.
Becky... I cannot tell you how much my heart lifts and my lips smile when I see a dot beside your pic to say you've uploaded a video. Thank you 😊
I can't believe the energy you have carrying that little bundle of joy!!!! Amazing....TFS and take care............
When you found that load of towels in your washing machine I couldn't help but smile. I love your authenticity so much...it's needed SOOO much more than you know. Please keep being your genuine self, it's a breath of fresh air for some of us. Plus side - those towels weren't damp and musty! Woohoooo!!
Dear Becky, you did more in one afternoon than I could do in a week!
You are also growing a new precious life ❤️ I hope you are resting well.
Bear hugs and lots of love from Japan.
Hi Becky! If you haven’t already taken those cardigans to Goodwill, you may want to keep a couple of them for this winter when your regular sweaters won’t fit you! Cardigans are more useful when you have a big belly! 😄
Yes! Even though we are growing everywhere when pregnant, nothing is cozier than that old soft worn sweater or hoodie!
I was thinking the same same. She can wear them over her fall shirts and not have to buy pregnancy sweaters.
I second this. My son was born in February and I both wanted to be wearing as little as possible, and be warm. I basically lived in a nursing bra and cardigan for the first several weeks postpartum.
Definitely true
I was thinking that too. I was like don't get rid of the cardigans!
It's okay, Becky.❤❤ You guys have been working like mad and I imagine all of us here get that. Life happens.
Becky! I agree about the front load washers!!! The worst!!! And no embarassment your laundryroom looks like most laundryrooms. Thanks for hanging out with us!
I’ve had 5 kids and I can highly suggest having someone with you to advocate for you. I didn’t for my first 2 kids and it was not the easiest. With my last 2, I have midwives with me that I’d had the whole way and having them advocate for you is priceless. Your ability to think clearly during those high times of stress is seriously limited.
I’m only 8 1/2 minutes in and I am thrilled that it is a longer video! I love these long videos! I talk about you all the time to my mom!! Love watching you work on your homestead! Love knowing about how to can and whatnot! And now? A baby! This is sooo fantastic! Congratulations!
Fold the sheets and one pillow case, place them in the second pillow case and tuck in the end... Love how it keeps my cupboard neat and pieces together...
I really appreciate that you 'keep it real'. I see these channels with perfectly clean and shiny backgrounds and perfectly plated food, all while a perfectly sculpted and highlighted face with false eyelashes and lipstick that hasn't smudged on to their teeth, and perfectly coifed hair...and I think to myself "HOW?!?" lol I mean, I can chew bubble gum and walk at the same time..but I really scratch my head at some of these channels that are completely unattainable without a team of people helping them (in my opinion) But who knows!
Cleaning and decluttering is very therapeutic! The saying "A clean home is a happy home." is very real.
In my efforts to simplify, I decided to keep only 2 sets of sheets. Cotton for summer and flannel for winter. On wash day, the bed gets stripped, washed and remade. So easy. I've done this for many years. Then I keep 1 set for each guest bed, in case we have multiple guests. Same thinking for the number of towels. I donate gently worn towels to an animal shelter.
Give yourself some grace Becky! You're doing an amazing job! I'm always so inspired by you. So happy that you guys are getting the home of your dreams with your first child on the way 💗 It is going to be so worth all this hard work you're doing!!
Becky, this is my advice to you as a nurse but also as a sensible practical person. Your baby's birth is going to be one of the most precious moments of your and Josh's lives. You will have family members or friends who have gone through pregnancies and births. In many ways they will be able to advise and help you when it comes to your choices through their own experiences. Listen to them and follow your instincts. It is so important for you to find the professionals that you can relate to and feel comfortable with so that you and Josh feel secure in your decisions. Although you will need to make the decisions soon, don't rush them. A baby's birth is precious but so are you as parents. Best wishes
Well said!
I would not necessarily listen to them if they have had bad birth experiences. Things like that can cause fear in a FTM. Their births will not be your birth Becky, just keep that in mind as well. My mom traumatized me with her “horrific” birth stories. Thankfully those were not my birth stories. Mine ended up being amazing.
Along with a Doula, would highly recommend a birthing class. They were very helpful for both hubby and myself in knowing what to expect and how to prepare, especially for the first time or two
I would definitely recommend a birthing class.
Birthing class is a great idea for a first time! Lots of information, reduced my stress / worry.
We specifically took the one at the hospital I planned to deliver at and that helped us understand their specific protocols too.
Definitely birthing class. That helped me so much. Never had doula but sure wish I had.
Definitely recommended a birthing class. I was in the military and we also had a dad's class as well as a first parent type of class. Extremely helpful.
I understand feeling overwhelmed by the messes of everyday life. Last night we hit our breaking point with dishes as we don’t have a dishwasher. My husband did a big load of dishes, and then I did a load. Then today he did another load, and we’re nearly caught up. It’s so hard when my mental and physical health stuff hits and the burden of cleaning falls on my husband. I try to remind myself to do little things everyday: scrub the inside of the toilet, sweep a room (90% wood floors), wipe down the oven top, etc. Having grace can be such a challenge, but we got this. Hugs to you Becky, and anyone else who needed this reminder.
Becky, you are so kind hearted. A doctor friend recommended a great documentary to me years ago that I'm now sharing with you. Please watch with your husband The Business of Being Born by Ricki Lake. It's very informative which is empowering. You both are going to be great parents! 💛 Congratulations on the pregnancy! ❤🧡💛💚💙💜
Came here to recommend the same!
Chores are rough! I'm eating a turkey pinwheel, drinking a beer and watching your video Becky. I can't think of a better break from my house cleaning. Love love your videos. The real, raw life experience. So relatable 😀
Becky! I’m so glad you fold your towels the “correct” way!! Lol
Love rummicube!
I love your openness, you're only human thank you so much for just keeping it real. I'm sure there's still stuff that you're keeping to yourself, and that's ok! But just know you're ability to just open up is awesome.
44:11 I always say “sometimes you’ve got to batten down the hatches, and just weather the storm” ♥️
I know it wasn't your intention to show me up on cleaning the house! 😂🤣 I haven't mopped the floors or done the laundry! Ugh, guess that is one thing that I can always count on from you Ms. Becky....you GET ME MOTIVATED to get something done! God bless you, Josh, baby on board and the pups!!
This energy really encourages me to clean up my house. It's kind of boring and tedious to do it alone, but just thinking I have a friend that's cleaning alongside me makes me want to keep going. I've struggled a lot over the years with cleaning especially since I have to hand wash dishes, it can quickly become too much. I just always feel energized after an Acre Homestead video. I really want to strive to cook and clean like you!
I do really well at feeling motivated while watching someone else clean or just by having someone else in the room someone told me that was called body doubling as a motivation technique
Success is incremental and mostly mental.
Proud of you for your personal click. I'll bet you'll soon be where you want to if you keep going.
Best to you!💛
You are rocking life, Becky! You help so many others who learn from you and from reading other’s comments, you have a bunch of us who are like mother figures who are so proud of you!
Yes!!!
My friends who have used doulas have said they are invaluable for mom and dad support during birth. I’m so excited for you!
Omg! Thank you Becky for sharing your friends stocking business! I can’t wait to order from her! Also, linen has been life changing change for us! I hear you about the endless amount of pillow cases with no matching set 😂😂 since we moved to linen sets, I have three and they are in their own linen bag! ❤️ I haven’t lost any sets yet! My house is literally always an endless pit of laundry mess! It happens! 🥰
When we remodeled our bedroom we got a king size bed, finally! There was no way I was buying a ton of sheets at that price though; I've got 1 flannel set and 2 regular sets; I wish I could be more minimal in all other aspects of my life, lol!
Thank you for your honesty and true view of the reality you are living in while juggling so many projects at once. Your day took a turn but you made it super productive. I have been overwhelmed for various reasons for several years but watching you tackle this gave me inspiration to just get started again. I have lived in my home for 49 years. I cleaned out heavily over 10 years ago but gracious how other things move in instead. I seriously need to downsize and get things I don’t wear want or need passed on to others so I can manage what I need and move on in life. Thanks always for your enthusiasm, honesty and good examples in the multiple areas you share. So excited for your imminent move into your forever home. Josh’s woodworking skills have transformed the woodwork and elevated it to an art form. It is beautiful indeed. You’re a great team. Best of luck with the move so your focus can be somewhat less divided !
About the front-loading washer problem, the door needs to be left open to air dry. I had the same problem with our first one but learned with the next washer. And regularly cleaning the door gasket helps, too.
One day I was in the grocery store and this little elderly lady told me to put vinegar in the washer with my towels and it brings them back to new. I’ve been doing this for years. I now put a few dollops of vinegar in each load. I also have the same laundry baskets as you and I love them. Great motivating video Becky.🥰
I heard vinegar is not good for your washer. I used to use vinegar
@@janusjoplin3987 not sure but I don’t use a lot. The repair man told me that to much detergent is very bad for your washer, he said only use half of what the bottle says.
@@bobbiek2960 I've read that were wasting detergent and to use half. So I cut down on detergent too
@@janusjoplin3987 I water mine down, I use tide out of the dispenser. Our new washer doesn’t use as much water ( I miss my old washer) and one time I had pod stuck to my clothes and had to rewash everything. 🥰
Oh Becky… you are my 🧺 laundry twin!! Mine is same way from being ill this past month! No shame sweetie! I bet every single person has had it like us one time in their life! Other things are priority sometimes. Hugs💕
Girl! You are growing a human!! Do not feel bad about things not getting done, especially considering everything else on your plate right now. When I was pregnant there were weeks I couldn't get anything accomplished. You are doing awesome
I love the way you roll with the punches. As a person with an ocd leaning, it’s refreshing to me. Thanks for being yourself and showing it; it’s been helpful.
I love you even more when you show that things are not always perfect. You are awesome. Life gets busy and you can only do so much. I hope your move goes smoothly, and you are enjoying your new home soon.
My daughter had a doula and she loved her. She also had a home birth, but you may not want to go that route! What a exciting time for you and your husband!! ❤️🥰
Yes, this is real life. Happy you are sharing the good with the bad! We all get behind, certain projects need priority! Love your attitude & sense of humor!
I know its a year later but when I watch your videos of you cleaning it gives me inspiration and I get off my butt and clean with you. Thank you for the motivation. I'm actually
getting things done this summer.
When I go back to work in September I will have everything done that needs to be done.
Love your videos!
My grandparents always used their old sheets to make stips to hold up tomatoe vines to poles or bean vines to poles. At the end of the season, if the sheets were cotton they would go in the compost pile and if synthetic they would go in the trash.
A Doula is the way to go!!! I used a doula for my first child who was born in March, and it was amazing. She was able to give us so much help in preparing, since she met with us twice before the baby was born. She helped us know when to head to the hospital, and also made me feel so much more secure in the hospital, since I knew she would help me know what every procedure was as well as help me manage my pain. She also checked in on us about a week after the birth to make sure that I was recovering well. Doulas are amazing!
Big day of lots of progress....you GO, girl! I love the board games you have...we are board game fans too and have many of those same games! I laughed at loud when you talked about art "I'm not very good, but I enjoy it" LOL Same, girl, SAME! I like that flower painting you did...you should frame and hang it in the new house! :)
Doulas are amazing. I’ve had 3 births. I’ve lived in CA, ID, and AK. So things depended on how rural our living place was etc. But with my 2nd birth, I had midwives & loved all that support during pregnancy & birth. The beautiful part is, you and Josh can do what resonates with you. Couldn’t be more happy & excited for you. Your child is getting great parents, for sure ♥️
This video was JUST the right motivation for me to start cleaning and organizing my house as well. It really felt like a friend was here with me helping me along, thanks Becky! ❤️
It's okay to let some things go for a little while. You're working on your new house and trying to prepare for the move, taking care of a big garden, processing your garden haul, doing your RUclips videos, and you're carrying a beautiful life inside you. Laundry is low on the priority list if you have clean stuff to wear. Don't stress over the small stuff.
Becky, I highly recommend getting a postpartum doula to help with the transition to parenthood after giving birth! They are so so helpful! I live in your general area, and ABC Doula is an amazing company that can match you up with someone great
Hi Becky! So excited for your new home and new baby coming! Love your channel. My 2 cents on doulas….I’m a labor and delivery nurse and have had much experience working with doulas. Just remember when looking for a doula what their role…they are a labor support person and not a medical professional. That being said, I do recommend a doula to a mama who doesn’t not have a partner or feels their partner would need assistance. Josh sure seems like a strong partner😁. It is nice to have someone to be an advocate.
Yes, I agree with Gretchen.
Yes! This is such important advice.
100% agree!
Listening to you clean while I cleaned was a nice surprise lol, we have also been working on getting my parents backyard organized and I had to turn my dad around to 1 small section that was done and just have him focus on how nice it looked so he would stop stressing about the 90% of the yard we had yet to tackle, but we’ve made amazing progress now!
I'm just one person & I sometimes can't keep it all done anymore with physical limitations! You do what you can, some things are more important. You got a lot accomplished just with that laundry room & your clothes. I'd be proud of that. Becky, please, with that new bundle on the way, remember to take regular breaks & not over exert yourself. DON'T pick up heavy items. Eat regularly too. I know it's so exciting to be moving into your new house. We moved once when I was two weeks from my due date & had another child to take care of. So, about all I could do was sit in a chair & direct everyone with the boxes. You'll get there. 😍🙏
Saving this video for cleaning accountability tomorrow. Thank you, Becky!!! 💞💞💞
You have the right idea, purging things as your packing! Love some of the other moving tips also, especially the one that said to set up your bed and make it up so it's ready for you whenever you need to rest a bit 😉. Just keep doing what you do, your and Josh got this! I'm soooo excited for you both
Thanks for sharing! Reaffirming what I already knew about “Too much stuff!” Will get back on that horse to DECLUTTER!
Coming from a family owned/operated moving & storage company (mom, grandmothers, aunts, uncles, cousins) (AND from someone who’s moved 40+X!)… you have really good packing skills!!! Just remember to get the box all the way closed… will collapse if stacked (but ok for the way you are moving).
Get some more rest GF! You’re gonna NEED IT!
& thanks AGAIN! 👍👏👍👏👍👏❤️
Becky, you are so real! I lay out the flat sheet and fold the bottom sheet and pillow cases up in the flat sheet. I save the ribbons that linens are bound with, I write on them the sheet size…Full, Queen, King etc. I retie them around the sheets so I always know what size they are. I also put opened bars of soap in my linen closet so the sheets and towels all smell wonderful when we pull them out. Great Job Packing!!! ❤️
I had a doula with both my kids deliveries and oh my goodness. Worth EVERY penny!!! I could not have done it without her!
Yes totally understandable, I love how real you are. That you don’t pretend to be perfect or a perfect clean house, we all have been there, no one is perfect! I am so beyond excited for baby to come. You should have a baby shower on here for us to send you baby items! I know some others have done that. 💜💜
You got a lot done, Becky! I’m glad you are pacing yourself too. Plus it makes one feel really good at the end of the day to look back and see everything that was accomplished in one day.
You ate adorable! I love your candor and sense of humor.
You are amazing...and really accomplish tons of things every day!
Love watching your videos.
Blessings to you and your husband. ❤️
My daughter had a doula for the birth of both of her babies. I knew nothing about it, but WOW, I was so impressed. She was fantastic, and definitely helped a lot throughout the labor and so much more!
Good girl!!!! Purging is very therapeutic!! You are a very busy lady and a joy to watch….. even when things are a mess 😘
You made such amazing progress! Also for the future, if you fold your sheet sets together you will always know when you grab a set that it is complete. If they aren't complete sets but you want to keep them, you can always put fitted in a stack and flats in a stack so you can see at a glance which you need. Same with pillow cases and liners that aren't folded in a complete set. 😁 I hope that made sense LOL.
Hey Becky!! God bless your growing family
Hey Becky! I am 14 weeks pregnant with my husband and I’s first. I wanted to share some resources I’ve found to be helpful so far in case that helps you and Josh too!
- The Birth Hour podcast- I know you love listening to your podcasts, as do I. This is a platform to hear birth and post parting stories along with resources shared at the end of each episode. It’s definitely taught me that there’s no planning how your birth may go, but there are many intrinsic tools you can use (such as knowing how to advocate for yourself, which your doula can be a phenomenal asset for that)! Personally, I am planning for a home birth as long as baby and pregnancy continue to do well.
- Big Fat Positive podcast - this is another good one that has a more comedic, light hearted spin. I’ve learned of a lot of helpful mom items/hacks that I’m keeping in mind for when I will need those items.
- Real Food for Pregnancy book by Lily Nichols: I read this cover to cover a few years back when my husband and I started trying (when encountered fertility issues along the way, but the silver lining is I’ve been able to learn a lot of good stuff over the years). The book guides us through pre and post natal nutrition and also contains recipes for helpful guidance.
I am so happy for you and Josh! Thank you for taking us along with you. And most of all, thank you for being you!
Best,
Lydia (sweetkingsgarden)
I dealt with most of my built up laundry over the last two days as well. It is a good feeling when you know a job is getting done and you haven’t had to do all the work! Thank goodness for washing machines that do it for us
I think you are absolutely awesome! I am also living the interaction with you and your mom in the videos...my mom and I were like that! Your videos are true life and I so appreciate that! Thank you Becky and Josh!
It just brings me joy to watch you and Josh get ready to move to your new house. You have more energy than the ever ready bunny, ha ha. Please take good care of yourself Becky.
I have been decluttering my apartment for the last 2 months, and I am finally almost done with getting everything that is broke, not wanted, or can't fit anymore out of my apartment and I am starting to feel better and a lot less closterphobic in my apartment. Congrats on the baby, awesome job and inspiration on cleaning and organizing. My next project will be getting my kitchen organized better, and hopefully I can find a couple dressers as well at some point before summer is over. Have a blessed evening Becky.
Josh is going to be so proud of all the work you have done especially the laundry room ❤❤❤
My laundry room has always looked like that! No shame, you do so many other things!
I love the art you've made!! Those roses are something I'd definitely buy if I saw them at any store!
LOL the lint roller stuck to the laundry holding onto dear life was so great! 😂😂. If this is your “disaster” messy home, looking forward to watching you stop caring after the baby arrives lol. Never apologize for not being someone’s example of picture perfect. Your life IS perfect, messy laundry & syrupy countertops included. Love your videos, and so happy for all the blessings in your life that you share with us strangers 😍
❤️❤️ April from Modesto CA
Hey Becky I get my vanilla beans through a coop called vanilla bean kings and have been very happy with them. I find them to be very reasonable in price. Thought I would share. 😊
Congratulations Becky & Josh! Doulas and midwives have so much valuable information from their experiences. I would ask friends and family for recommendations, then interview a few different ones to make sure you they align with you. Thank you for such a wonderful channel! ❤👍
Becky you've inspired me to get my packing done as well! We are moving from the city to my fiancee's mother's farm. We are super excited to be living the farm life again. Many blessings to you and your family.
I like how you are doing the packing! Getting rid of things instead of dragging it along with you. I have done that to may times in my life. I am going through my cloths and taking them to a local thrift store that supports our local women's shelter, I gave my family "My Pillow" sheets for Christmas this year and they all loved them, Egyptian Geeza cotton .
I have not had the opportunity to have a doula but it sounds like a great idea! I am pregnant with my 7th and have learned to have a voice when it comes to questioning the doctor/ nurses I come in contact with. Having someone there to support what you have decided or walk you through the unknown would be amazing.
Even with my 6th the doctor tried to send me home when I was in labor. I forced them to check me a second time before the hour they like to wait. Went from 4 to 9 cm and then they panicked. I got an epidural and they told me to go to sleep even though I was fully dilated because they wanted to see if my water would break on it’s own... It didn’t and I asked them to break it after they came back to check on me
Things seem to happen. I managed to drop a jar of homemade salsa. It managed to go every... Everywhere! Had to wash the long rug I use on the kitchen floor. What a mess. I sat down to have some root beer. The can split and exploded everywhere. It basically went down into a large bag that I keep all my gardening notes and new recipe books. Now there are many papers and books outside on the picnic table. Again, these things happen! I did take care of these messes but I'm sure there will be some sticky places I didn't see. I really like how you think. You are so real. Thanks for helping us feel normal and what happens is OK.
🤣the luxery of a dishwasher chat was so adorable ❤️.....agreed!!!!