3RD TRIMESTER Q&A // nervous about birth, maternity leave as an influencer, & enjoying pregnancy
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- Опубликовано: 8 авг 2023
- I really haven't shared much of my pregnancy so as we're nearing the end of third trimester, I wanted to do an updated pregnancy q&a. Answering your questions about maternity leave, enjoying pregnancy, 3rd trimester symptoms, picking his name, birth plan, and more!
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Haven't watch a video of yours in a while, glad that YT recommend it :)
You are such an inspiration to continue with my channel. I am getting better day by day. All the best. From your fellow RUclipsr here in Germany. XoXo Ria ❤️
Love your 3rd trimester question and answer and become a mom wow so proud of you
15:00 Cathrin: this person submitted a lot.
Me: that was probably me 😂
I love that you are trying to create boundaries and you are trying to protect you and your family from unnecessary internet drama nonsense...I only wish more people would be as sensible.
it's definitely not an easy thing to do as a creator!! a lot of people expect you to share absolutely everything or feel like they have a "right" to certain information. it's tough to navigate for sure
HI CATHRIN YOUR ONE OF MY FAVORITE INFLUENCERS KEEP DOING YOU
awe thank youuuu!
@@CathrinManning Ofc love pregnancy cathrin
You are soooo beautiful 🥹❤️ so happy for youuu🥰
I was here around 4 years ago when you had only 200 subscribers. Its so great to see how far you've come! I wish my channel were as popular as yours. But I've been using your advice and it has really been helping!
wow! The just wait section should be an IG reel. Help make the shift! I dont have children yet but I want to hear more of that then the fear of it all. wow!
Wishing you the best birth experience. That God blesses you with an easy delivery, & a healthy baby.
I’m so sorry you’ve been through some crap stuff while pregnant X
I’ve saved your pregnancy videos to binge…. you look incredible, pregnancy suits you. Enjoy your time with your little man then come tell us he’s here 🇬🇧
Thanks!
Yes girl!! Follow your gut with sharing your child online. So many people have their children as central parts of their channels and I truly do not understand as those kids do not have true agency in the matter. When your little guy is a teenager, he will be so grateful that you didn't share him with the world. Keep it up momma!
My husband is the same way with new places. When i was close to birth he looked on satellite to get the parking scenario down lol. Newborn tired is SO much better then pregnancy tired!
My kids are 7 and 10, and I still have to deal with them waking up at night with bad dreams, or crawling into my bed. I expect to have regular nights of uninterrupted sleep once they move out. 😂
I think people focus on the negative because motherhood is HARD shit. People always say "oh you'll miss all of it when they are older" and basically shame you for not being super positive through it all. IT'S OK to say it's tough and to vent about the hard days, it doesn't make us bad moms. We know we still love our kids more than anything, and it's definitely one of the toughest but most rewarding journeys you will experience. ❤
To be a good parent IS hard! 👍
@@LilCraftyNook It is!! 🤦♀️❤️
Awesomeness
I am so sorry people stole your joy and you didn't continue documenting things, not because of us, we love the content of course, but I wish YOU had those things to look back on. Sending you lots of love, hugs, and kitty snuggles from my babies. So very happy for you, your man, and your little buddy (plus of course the girls)
Haha the babies head. That was me too. But they are a lot more durable then you’d think 😅
The fact that the most important part of their body is their most fragile part freaks me out too 😅
RIGHTTTTTTT!
the anticipation of giving birth and not knowing when was much worse than actually giving birth!!
Yay!!🙂❤️✨🍼
You look so beautiful 😍 😘. You gonna be a good and great mom.
my baby is 10 months now and I def. miss being pregnant lol
This is the biggest thrill of your life!! Don't expect too much of yourself...it's you and your baby such exciting time you'll do great,
I hate that someone found a way to strip the joy out of your pregnancy. Please continue to document even if it is just for yourself. Your future self will really thank you for it. It may not seem as important to do now because you are in the moment. But as your child grows up those memories that you are capturing now will bring you to tears. I would start back talking the weekly photos of your stomack because even though you are close, you will get to see the baby drop and how your stomach looks before you give birth. Then you can take a final one holding the baby. I love seeing thosee!!! They are so cute and I wish I would have done that when I was pregnant.
You look so pretty and you're glowing. Always exciting to watch your content. Excited to see what is next.
Good morning Cathrin happy Thursday morning and I loved your vlogs and you are amazing Supporter and I'm proud of you
Excited for you, you're going to be an amazing mama and use up as much time as you can for yourself and baby. Social media can wait. I've been on a 7 month hiatus since having my 2nd and am enjoying it (minus my full-time job). The tired part is true, single mama here and no sleep for 3 years now but it's soooo worth. And that's what coffee is for 😆☕
Add to your list to purchase a whole house generator and/or battery operated fans.
The month or so that they don't smile was the worst part for me, hahaha. The head is just habit. Ours lived up over our shoulder.
You’re going to be a great mum. So excited for you x
I think you should also bring back some of your old content, that's why people followed you, and you are good at it.
What happened to the podcast?
Excited for you mama ❤
I’m 4 days from my due date with my 4th child 🎉 the anticipation is certainly exciting 😂
Some great tips coming from a home birther with no meds:
-remember your body is literally designed to give birth. It knows what to do, we only cause problems when we get in the way. Get into your mental zone and RIDE THE WAVE of each contraction… it will be intense pressure BUT if you can not allow yourself to tense up, you will not experience pain but just a very powerful pressure. This is so key!! My 2nd and 3rd labors were genuinely painless except for the final push (ring of fire) which lasted only a few min then baby was out. With my first I didn’t understand how to mentally manage pain during contractions so I tensed up so much and it just made the labor go on much longer and I had to feel the pain when it wasn’t necessary. Your body is sooo powerful and beautiful and is doing its thing to get baby safely out ❤
-highly recommend taking grassfed beef liver supplement. I have the wholesome brand found on Amazon. It’s so full of the nutrients needed for pregnancy and especially promotes Healthy iron levels and is high in B vitamins which has helped me with my overall energy SO much! Also reduces achy joints. aside from staying really hydrated, definitely check that out!
Glad to hear you are taking some time for yourself and your baby. He will be here before you know it!
Laughing bc I’m in Birmingham and it’s currently raining. Lol
Great 😊
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AS A 15 YRS OLD STUDENT THESE TOPICS DOESN'T MATTER TO ME BUT WHEN IT COMES TO YOU I M HERE FOR IT. FOLLOWING YOU SINCE 2 YRS NOW AND I M GRATEFUL FOR THAT. LUV U TAKE CARE OF YOU AND BABY CATH. 💙💙
awe thanks for still being here!!
I can relate to this, from a totally different perspective. I’m an old retired guy who started watching years ago when I was thinking about starting a YT channel. Now I watch because Cathrin’s openness and attitude towards life are simply a joy to watch. She will be a great mom! ❤❤
Yes! Me too
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Cathrin welcome to the new seasons certainly here in the UK summer is in June and July if you are lucky August is already feeling autumnal, last weekend I almost put the heating on Sunday evening crazy I know and I didn't do it but it was crazy. Babies totally deserve their privacy I whole heartly support you keeping that boy safe and private xx
Happy Wednesday, Cathrin!😊😊😊😊😊😎☀💙💙💙💙💙💙🌷💖💖💖💖💖💖🎇👍. You're the greatest person ever.🌷
I was so nervous with my first then I just let go of control toward the end because she was born beginning of 2020. Too many unknowns and was just happy my husband was able to be there. You got this!
I hope you have help after you get home. It's exhausting to be up in the middle of the night and then function the next morning too. You don't put other people in your videos so I am assuming you're solo. I REALLY hope he has your hair color! Gorgeous!! But you're beautiful on the inside too.
Great Q&A and respect your desire to keep privacy for your child!
Hi cathrin, when i watching this video i think its make so much sense what you experience on your pregnancy journey. Even though I'm not but i think one day i wll experience like you. And don't worry cathrin because we always show up for you. ❤❤❤
From someone who is highly intuitive, you like to plan, about three weeks honey ❤
That feeling of finally being full term and YOU DONT KNOW YOU NEVER KNOW IT COULD BE ANY DAY but then..... it might also be a month!!! That was the WORST part of the end. Thanks again for everything you've done on your channel & for helping me grow mine so much! So excited for this step for you!
I had hyperemesis gravadium with all 4 pregnancies and lived off IV fluids for most of the first 20 weeks. Other than that I loved being pregnant. Loved having the bump and feeling baby move. I miss that part of it.
I was sooooo freaked out at first when I felt him move but now it's my favorite thing!
@CathrinManning You should create a birth blog for you your man and baby.. don’t creator think it, just document the im in labour, and here’s baby boy etc … it doesn’t have to be for RUclips x
Hey, so I was one of the people who asked your due date, just wanted you to know that it wasnt with the intention of bombarding you on Instagram or wherever being like "OMG R U IN LABOURRR??" 😅 I'm literally just so looking forward to him getting here for you and wanted to have a rough idea when to expect the good news. I'm a mama so I know all too well it can be a week or two either side of that date and would never want to bombard extra pressure on you.
Birth is scary for sure but you will be amazed how much your body and brain go into "baby birth land" and you just... Get it done.
You got this Cathrin, you are so strong!
This has gone so quick , you will be an amazing mom Cathrin .
Loved all the Nursery updates .
As a creator your whole journey has been a massive inspiration to us smaller creators to never give up .
Girl I feel like you will labor really well. Your midset and the way your pregnancy is going very similar to how my two were. The midwives all said I was very zen. I had fairly quick births, no pain, no meds and never made a sound. I was just chill like this will be over and what be will be it can only last so long. The first words out of my mouth to my husband once all the staff walked out was "That was it!". Pregnancy I really never had preggo symptoms like cravings and felt pretty normal and chill as well.
Enjoy the process girl. You will do great and be a wonderful mom Cathrin!
I always check out the parking on satellite too. My friends and family always laugh at me for it. I also do a dry run "driving" new places on Google maps before I really go. You're right you can't plan birth. I've delivered 6 and every birth was so different.
XD I want a baby now.
First of all, my goodness, you look gorgeous! Beauty! Second, I am almost 30 and have no children. That's why I watch your pregnancy videos with great interest 😄
I wish you all the best. Greetings from Ukraine!
There’s nothing worse than pregnancy tired lol. I will take newborn tired over pregnancy tired any day
I still loves your videos, thanks for sharing your pregancy 🥰🥰🥰
Excited for you ❤You deserve all of the joy and happiness!
Hi Cathrin, glad to hear you are doing well. Looking forward to the next chapter when your new baby son arrives. Wishing you an easy delivery. Tale care and enjoy. The time will go by quick.😀💗
Ps 🎉
Here’s a positive “just wait”….just wait until you bring him home for the first time. I remember when my little brother came home and it was THE BEST feeling ever. It was the realest moment of my life so far. We went from a little family of 3 to a family of 4 that day and I’ll never forget it. So special. 💜
Everything is better once the baby comes, don’t listen to those just wait comments! The moment you first see him, will be the best moment of your life! And breastfeeding helps babies sleep great! Being a mom is rewarding and amazing. I hope you enjoy it the way you deserve ❤
Regarding people stealing the joy of your pregnancy: Just as a woman's body is made for pregnancy and birth, our minds are made for blocking out all of the drama and nonsense that take focus away from our child(ren). You're a strong woman Cathrin...you're going to be an even stronger mom
I see it as a power play. It’s a way to one up a person.
Can’t believe you only have a month left! Enjoy it! ❤
You keep mentioning how there really aren't as many checkups as one would think during pregnancy. Have you ever wondered if that has anything to do with American maternal death rates being so high?
The pure joy and happiness that washes across your face when you think about that baby and your future is so clear! Can’t believe you are so close already and I’m so happy to follow along 💕 You’re gona be the best mama bear!
Just gotta say that your skin looks so great.....not sure if it is the pregnancy or what you've been doing but I'd say your pregnancy agrees with you as your skin looks so clear and healthy
Hypnobirthing, Er UK RUclipsr 🤔 Meghan Grubb She found ways to make the out of your control, feel like she had some control… she JUST posted her birth story xx
Love your glow! I’m truly excited for you this is such an amazing journey. 💙
Can I say you look so beautiful in this video? I'm so glad your pregnancy was pretty pretty easy physically. Thank you for sharing this journey with us.
Heartburn-baking soda in water. Also you may need to cut your beautiful nails.
Oh man i cant wait to see how the room turned out!! Sad you were crying. You can continue doing the bump videos for the last trimester just so you can see the difference from the beginning and the end of your pregnancy! Your amazing!!
Never let anyone strip away your happiness personally or professionally. Live your best life😊
I agree about the head bobble issue. I hate holding other people's infants for that fear, but it will come naturally when it's your own.
You should do the prepregnancy clothes challenge before baby comes! Might be fun to look back on!
Ughhhh the "just wait" comments. 🙄
As a child free by choice, the equivalent to “just wait” is if I say I’m tired or something someone always has to say “you don’t know what tired is” because I don’t have kids.
They're also getting sneaky now by asking about "weekend plans" or favorite hobbies. None of their business. These questions for me are a deal breaker.
Excuse me ma’am 👀… lightning crotch?! 😱
Stop apologizing for mommy content. Own it. Enjoy your experience and don’t worry so much about antinatalists. They are usually overly cranky and selfish people that you won’t please anyway.
I HATE “just wait” comments. They’re just pointless.
It’s a power play- a way to one up a person. Ignore it
Unless it’s the “just wait until * something, something*, you’re gonna love it!” kind. Those are nice 😊 (although I rarely see anyone saying those 😅)
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The "house plant" phase of infancy was also the phase I was most worried about 😅 You got this mama. Trust your gut and your instincts - Only you know what's best for your little man. I had pretty severe PPD/A with my first child and I am a do-it-myself mindset like you, and as hard as it was to ask for help, it really helped mentally to not have to do it all myself. Sounds silly but I promise asking for any kind of help doesn't make you a 'bad mom'. No mama can do it all ❤️ Good luck and congratulations!!! 🎉🩵