Matt is definitely a ppl pleaser, Abby. He was gonna say “life isn’t what he expected” and she got sad. And then he changed his response! It’s okay to be honest Matt.
Matt saying, “Your emotions are welcome here.”-reassuring and makes an environment for Abby to feel safe and to be her beautiful sweet self. Darling couple. Having moments with your family that are precious memories being built.
Abby - you are correct. Birds do add items suck as shells, berries and stick to their nest only for decoration to attract a mate and when sitting on their eggs. I learned something new. ❤ Another reason why I love this podcast.
Yes which if i remember correctly also the same as penguins and bunnies too!! Penguins do so with pebbles for their mates and then continue into nesting and bunnies continues to add fluff and other things to the nest
I love how Matt is so supportive of her having her family there and how Abby is like “I want you’re parents to move in too!” So sweet and refreshing to see a couple fostering close relationships! And so refreshing to see a family who CAN be that close! I know so many who it would be a terrible idea, but this is great!!
@@LL-wu5uipeople don’t only cry because of pregnancy. It just shows she’s really passionate about what she’s talking about. Sometimes it may be the hormones, but not always and you don’t need to say it’s only because if it
Abby you just opened my eyes and saved me. “You can’t be 100% all the time for your kids but everyone can be 100% for a little while” I feel terrible asking for help, and what you said now makes me feel like asking for help is actually what’s best for my child regardless of how hard that is for me. I have 2 kids, 13 months apart also (Currently 17 months and 4 months) I’m so thankful for your insight, sending my oldest with Grandma today and making it a point to not feel guilty. ❤
I noticed your comment about saving people over animals, I work in animal protection and I just thought I would add some thinking points to this comment. This is meant as informative / food for thought: It’s important to save / protect animals for a number of reasons; 1. Our planet requires ecosystems to function correctly, without correct ecosystems, that includes flora and fauna we will not survive. 2. Animals deserve our guardianship and husbandry, they do not have a voice that we can understand, there are so many animals that are suffering because of industrial decisions of humans, people who are advocating for animals are acting for their rights that they cannot protect. 3. Animals are proven to be sentient beings, they have emotions, they feel pain and they can feel fear, distress and perform complex tasks. They are deeply vulnerable to human activity such as mining, deforestation, fishing etc if we let everyone do what they want in nature and not care what happens to all creatures, this planet will die. Each creature exists on earth for a reason, as each one dies off, the lower our chance of environmental recovery is 4. Domesticated and farmed animals require us humans to help them, we have bred them to be dependent on us, they cannot thrive on the street or in feral populations. Stray cats and dogs spread disease, suffer from malnutrition, get into fights, suffer from severe animal abuse due to overpopulation and fear of disease. As humans we are 100% at fault for what is happening to our domestic and farmed animals around the world. They didn’t choose to become this way, we have created animals for a purpose that need us to protect them. Just as an interesting fact 75% of the world’s dog population are stray. This is why rescuing, spay / neuter and vaccination programs are essential. I hope this helps explain if not for ethical reasons, for the ecological reasons why animal protection is critical. Humans should 100% receive help but we are not the only living beings on this planet, and we cannot survive without all creatures being happy and healthy. Congratulations on your new baby and I wish you much health and luck in the coming months.
75%?!?! 😢 I’m literally bawling crying. Hardcore ugly cry! Poor pups ❤ I’ll be giving Tobi (my very precious 6 year old mini schnauzer) some extra lovins tonight. I lost my twin girls 16 days apart then found out it was bc I had 4 types of cancer and was whisked in for a for an emergency full, radical hysterectomy. So I’ll never have the chance to be a mommy… which is what I’ve wanted since I started babysitting at 12 (SO young at the time, I don’t know how anyone’s mama would trust me with thier children when I was TWELVE years old! 🤣😂🤣) now I teach Sunday school, I’m auntie to all my friends children. But basically bc of that Tobi is soooo spoiled! He IS my baby! Anyone who says “it’s just a dog” definitely do NOT understand MY situation. But I love all the info… it just makes me so sad. 75 friggin% ?!?!?Heartbreaking!!! ❤️🩹 Thank you for the education ❤ I know I really appreciate it! ❤
I can’t wait to see baby August, Griffin is going to be such a good big brother. Y’all are going to be such good parents. Here is when they talk about 42:12. I love the fact that Matt was saying the first name and started slowly saying the middle, and last name
Mothers need a 'village', it's so natural to be with our elders and support each other. Parenthood isn't inherently hard, it's todays society that makes it so, because we don't have communities! You guys are amazing x
My mother in law lived with me for awhile. It seems like such a taboo here considering it is normal practice in so many different cultures. It really does take a village
Yes, I love this. I felt so guilty asking for help when my kids were super little, I definitely felt the pressure like I was supposed to be able to do it all on my own.
@kellienicole3469 I feel this way too. Like I chose I to have kids, so I shouldn't need much help with them. Then in other cultures it would be expected for everyone to help. Because they just do.
I agree!! A lot of the elders in my relatives are stuck and a childlike mentality and a lot of times it best to care for them from a distance.. I wouldn’t even consider them family. But then all the weight falls on me. There’s no village. It makes me appreciate myself in a whole another level. And my relationship with god is just flourishing. So I would say it’s a hard win but a win overall.
Yes! My mom passed away when my daughter was a year old, and I’d give anything to have had her there. It’s awesome that Abby’s parents are able to be there everyday! ❤
Auggie and Griffin, Griffin and Auggie - so adorable! Rolls of the tongue so nicely and it sounds like a title for a cute cartoon show. EXCITED FOR BABY #2!
Multi-generational households have been a thing for 1000s! Families used to get along and support each other. I think it's awesome you guys are able to create this life for your family! Blessings!❤
@@beaujoe123... Not sure why you would do the comment section knowing that someone's going to give away things. Watch the episode and then go to comments...
i teared up when you announced the name!! auggie is the main character in one of my all time fav childhood books! i love you guys and i’m so excited for both of you!
I love the name August and the nickname Auggie. Griffin will be such a good big brother. I can’t believe Griffin is 1 already i remember when he was born❤
Abby! I'm also a first time parent and our babies are a few days a part. You're totally right about the sadness that comes with their birthday. Everyone talks about how we should cherish the time and how quick it goes, but no one talks about the profound sense of sadness that comes when they do hit these milestones. Which isn't to say we aren't excited for them and want to celebrate with them, but the flip side is that those moments are now gone. Helping our tiny humans grow is such a rollercoaster and I feel like as parents we do nothing but grow alongside them. Thank you SO MUCH for even mentioning this because it should be normalized and talked about more ❤
Matt, Abby, Griffin, and Auggie🥰 I am SO SO SO happy for you guys. your kids are so blessed to be able to grow up and learn from amazing people. Just know that you inspire so many people, including me. I’ve been following you guys since day one, and I’m so excited and so happy to see the little family you guys have grown. In case you needed a reminder, you guys are amazing parents. You are raising Griffin so well and I already know how much love will be given to Auggie. Wishing you the best💗
I'm literally so jealous. I'm married with a toddler. We have absolutely no help from family. My hubby and I haven't had a break since he was born, almost 4 years ago. DON'T take your family and help for granted. 💜💜
hang in there! my husband and I never had family help with our three, youngest now in college, and we found it really brought us closer as a couple because we only had each other to rely on. it is challenging but get creative about date nights! you can do it!
Abby I love the way you gently stand up (sitting down!) for yourself & how you think and feel. Matt is always going to be ruthlessly honest and that is going to be a steady reliable. I’m v emotional like you (all the time, all my life). You are male & female & there will always be differences and not always (if ever) alignments in thoughts, feelings, wants. Women need to feel and be proud of the way they are, same with men, each honouring & respecting the differences whether of gender or character, no steamrolling please! I haven’t seen Griffin properly yet so am looking forward to seeing a birthday video (🎉🎉🎉). Good luck for the birth all of you, didn’t realise it was so imminent. Keep hydrated in the hot weather, put those feet up Abby! Lovely to have family around to help & to share in it all ❤🥰❤
When I clicked on this video my VERY FIRST THOUGHT was “it’s gonna be Jacob, I can totally see them having a Jacob” 😂🤩 I loveeee love love the first and middle names together! So happy for your little family 🥹🥰💕
So thankful you have all that help. The Lord blessed us with 6 children. The first 5 were in 9 years. Our families lived in different states. We had no help. The kids are now amazing adults. We did it! Families are so important! Bless you!
OMG IM SO GLAD IM NOT THE ONLY ONE WHO CRIED ABOUT THE UP SHORT CLIP!!! 😢 it was so sad when he talked to his wife’s picture 💔 and then elemental made me cry too 🫠
August is SO cute! Auggie or even AJ because of August Jacob would also be ADORABLE. I can’t wait to see baby boy and I love you guys SO much and are such a great family friendly channel. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
One of our sons is Tobias and we planned on calling him Toby. 💙When we first brought him home, his 21 month old sister heard us saying both names. She started calling him Toby-bias. That's still a nickname almost 5 yrs later 💞
I had prodromal contractions with my first and my doctor said it was okay to keep working out! They sucked and I had false labor a bunch of times so I hope it eases up for you!!
My daughter was 25lbs when she was just under 10months. She's now approaching 14 months and I just had my second baby (boy)on the 4th of July at 36+6 weighing a tiny 5lb 12oz and she suddenly feels giant. Absolutely loving being a mum to two ❤️ I love your name choice !
I think a lot don’t because people are so opinionated and sometimes flat out rude, seeing the negativity from anyone who didn’t like the name might taint how the parents feel about the name and cause them to have second thoughts. If there’s a name you absolutely love, and then hundreds of people tell you it’s terrible, I’m sure your feelings and excitement about the name comes down.
I’m 65, I have 3 teenage grandchildren and 3 under 6. They are the joy of my life. I love your podcast I enjoy watching you guys. Five stars for this podcast ❤
OH MY GOSH!!! Time flew by so quickly!! ❤ I cant believe how quick the time has passed since Griffin!! I'm so happy and excited for you guys!! 🥳 Can't wait to meet BABY #2!! 🤫
We had three girls within 36 months, my husband ran our business from our home, and he supervised our farm. I didn’t have help and it wasn’t bad. May I suggest the white plastic fencing. At Griffin’s age, the girls played with their toys within the fencing and I knew they were safe. These days, the same fencing is supervising two tiny toy poodles.
❤ So excited for little August Jacob Howard! He will have the best parents and brother. They will be so close. Can't wait to see his little face and see his personality come to life. Ya'll are the best.❤😀
Matt, I want this committee to be directly to you. I love your raw honesty on not knowing how you feel about your life right now. Thank you for being organic and stripping it down to, I realize I don't have a lot of control. We ALL HAVE FELT THIS, and it's ok!! Your love for Abby and your family is obvious. You treasure them, but, you still kinda question what we can control vs what is fate, or uncontrollable. I'm a fly by the seat of my pants person, and I don't need to feel in control. However, what I do need is to feel secure, safe, and loved. I see you give this to each other. Just remember, yes, we can try to plan, but, when things go sideways the only thing you can control is your response to it. Don't react, respond. Much love to you guys and your newest little branch in your family tree. FYI, my newest granddaughter is due within the next 12 days!!!!
DO NOT let “WHATS UP DUDES” die!!!!!! I love having that og piece of the Matt and Abby channel💗💗 I remember watching you guys when you lived in Hawaii… some things need to stay the same
My kids are super close in age like griffin and the new baby. My mother in law lived with me for awhile and it was a huge help I didn’t know I needed. It really does take a village. It really seems like just yesterday griffin was born and now here you are right around the corner from having this beautiful new baby. Embrace the cheesy Matt, you’re a parent so it’s a requirement 😂
We named our daughter Aurora, fully expecting that we would call her Rory 95% of the time. Within a year everyone else called her Rory and we call her Aurora lol!
Certainly one can list pros & cons to nearly every single living arrangement scenario. Speaking as someone who just only recently moved with my son out of my parents home after 18 years, yes there were hurdles but honestly one day I will look back on that time period as being a gift. My parents are pretty awesome and I’m blessed to have spent extended time in their company. You can never get time that has passed, back. Enjoy the chaos 😊
I cannot stress this enough. Do NOT watch Up! While pregnant. I watched it at the beginning of my pregnancy and I just LOST IT. A good 15 minutes of sobbing, and I’m also already emotional and an open book with how I’m feeling so Abby just wait a while😂
“Everyone needs to be passionate about a different cause so that everything gets taken care of” I absolutely love that and a very mature mindset. Just because someone has slightly more passion about one subject VS another doesn’t discredit the other persons passion(s)
Nesting is done by mama bird to protect the eggs and each mama has it own style So in case of a pregnant women they tend to nest as it is a natural instinct to protect their little ones All animals do this....but in their own way ❤
This podcast brings so much joy to me!!! I don't want kids but I love seeing people happy!!! Seeing Abby and Matt so happy and being vulnerable throughout the years is amazing. You guys are such an amazing and beautiful couple!!!
Maybe not include the name in the comment becouse this comment is right at the top and people can see it without looking in the comments or do spoiler Than the name
You are so blessed to be able to cohabitate with your parents! Three different times our daughter and her family shared the same home with us. It’s a great experience!
I truly love this podcast so much! I love driving while listening because it feels like I’m chatting with friends! You guys seem like such awesome and genuine people. I LOVE the new baby name and I’m sure it will fit him perfectly!!!
people thrive best in little villages. Even us introverts need others sometimes. I LOVE what you are doing and that you are showing people here in America that extended family isn't inherently bad.
My parents moved in with us when I had my son and I’m so glad for it! I felt into a chronic (out of nowhere) depression and the being here for me (physically and for moral support and love) probably saved my life. They left after almost 5 months when I was on my feet and on my way to recover! In another note it’s ok to be in “hiatus” relationship when kids are little but be careful and monitor your couple relationship often because if you don’t nourish it often it can go south and just being focused on the kids. Make sure to talk about your feelings for each other and have special dates and romantic get aways. Best of luck to you guys!! 👶🏼 🍼👶🏼
I think your parents moving in is a blessing cause your pregnant and you need it . Also it's helpful to more than just griffin to be around your parents cause it helps keep them young I read that it can help keep them from getting demtia and such like that when they are older
I have been watching you guys since u started RUclips and love all the videos and podcasts you make! You guys are my favorite RUclipsr and I pray that you continue to do so well. Thank you!
We always felt that we had a lifetime to get all the decor for the home, etc. Life had other plans. My husband passed away from cancer before we were married even 7 years. But no one knows that will happen. Everything we put on the walls is special to me, furniture and objects are not the person, but they have a place in our memories. Even the curtain fabric we picked out for our bedroom and I sewed them, while my husband rooted me on.
@carolynturk-hu7je I feel exactly the same way I lost my husband to cancer and our home is surrounded by memories of everything we did to make it a home. I’ve had friends trying to push me into changing things they can’t understand that’s ripping the sole out of our home and just now I have lost enough.
Griffin is gonna be an awesome big brother!! My two oldest boys are 13 months apart. I had no help, you guys are so blessed to have a lot of help with your babies!!
Seriously the most refreshing and real podcast out there. I really believe that you guys are helping so many people with this podcast. From parents to marriages to people who just need a smile on their face. We all love you guys thank you for putting out this content 💜
Been watching y’all since the beginning. It’s great to watch y’all grow. I remember y’all considered living farther away from family when Abby was pregnant with Griffin and y’all were leaving Hawaii. All the moms that follow y’all said, stay near family! It takes a village! I was one of those people. I’m so glad to hear that Abby’s parents live with y’all and I bet Matt’s family joins y’all soon. I love it! I’ve always loved the multi-generation living and think it truly takes a village. Love y’all!
Love you two so much for your realness. Auggie is a great name. He has the option to be more formal when he enters the working world. I am grateful I could do that. I started going by my full name after high school. Have yet to meet one person with my name, and I love that. Congrats again!!
Both of my older boys have been in the same room since I brought younger one home from the hospital. I thought they would wake each other up and then I was surprised to find…it never happened. Made it all the way to 9 and 7 years old so far and they’ve never been apart. They have great comfort in each other and it helped their bond right away.
I can just see it right now: 5 years down the road, video titled "Taking Kindergartener August and 2nd grader Griffin School Shopping!" with a thumbnail of the two boys holding up their new backpacks with smiles from ear to ear. What a wonderful life you two have built. and yes, the days are long but the years are quick. Best of luck Matt on living in the moment! Love you guys. ❤❤❤
I agree with Abby Matt. You are not a people pleaser. A lot of people pleaser go along yo get a long and when she says you don’t care about the peace that’s amazing. You don’t care to make everything peaceful if negativity and wrong behavior is going on around you. You like to stand up and oppose what you don’t believe in
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Matt is definitely a ppl pleaser, Abby. He was gonna say “life isn’t what he expected” and she got sad. And then he changed his response! It’s okay to be honest Matt.
I thought the same thing at that part haha!!
Minutes?
There’s a difference between a people pleaser and a wife pleaser 😂
@@meowmeowyoongi8403 43:08 i think
Matt saying, “Your emotions are welcome here.”-reassuring and makes an environment for Abby to feel safe and to be her beautiful sweet self. Darling couple. Having moments with your family that are precious memories being built.
Abby - you are correct. Birds do add items suck as shells, berries and stick to their nest only for decoration to attract a mate and when sitting on their eggs. I learned something new. ❤ Another reason why I love this podcast.
Yes which if i remember correctly also the same as penguins and bunnies too!! Penguins do so with pebbles for their mates and then continue into nesting and bunnies continues to add fluff and other things to the nest
42:12 here’s when they start talking about the name ❤️
Your a hero 🥲
@@immaduck4479 i do what i can
Tysm
Tysm❤
Bless you 🥲
I love how Matt is so supportive of her having her family there and how Abby is like “I want you’re parents to move in too!” So sweet and refreshing to see a couple fostering close relationships! And so refreshing to see a family who CAN be that close! I know so many who it would be a terrible idea, but this is great!!
The episode is not complete without Abby crying her eyes out every time! I love her! 🤣❤️
I love the fact that Abby cries every episode, it's nice to have someone be stimulated by simple things.
She is literally pregnant. She cries because of the hormones.
@@LL-wu5uipeople don’t only cry because of pregnancy. It just shows she’s really passionate about what she’s talking about. Sometimes it may be the hormones, but not always and you don’t need to say it’s only because if it
@@LL-wu5uiyou think every pregnant woman cries all the time?
She's pregnant 🤷
@@LL-wu5uiI didn't cry in my pregnancy lol
Abby you just opened my eyes and saved me. “You can’t be 100% all the time for your kids but everyone can be 100% for a little while” I feel terrible asking for help, and what you said now makes me feel like asking for help is actually what’s best for my child regardless of how hard that is for me. I have 2 kids, 13 months apart also (Currently 17 months and 4 months) I’m so thankful for your insight, sending my oldest with Grandma today and making it a point to not feel guilty. ❤
I noticed your comment about saving people over animals, I work in animal protection and I just thought I would add some thinking points to this comment. This is meant as informative / food for thought:
It’s important to save / protect animals for a number of reasons;
1. Our planet requires ecosystems to function correctly, without correct ecosystems, that includes flora and fauna we will not survive.
2. Animals deserve our guardianship and husbandry, they do not have a voice that we can understand, there are so many animals that are suffering because of industrial decisions of humans, people who are advocating for animals are acting for their rights that they cannot protect.
3. Animals are proven to be sentient beings, they have emotions, they feel pain and they can feel fear, distress and perform complex tasks. They are deeply vulnerable to human activity such as mining, deforestation, fishing etc if we let everyone do what they want in nature and not care what happens to all creatures, this planet will die. Each creature exists on earth for a reason, as each one dies off, the lower our chance of environmental recovery is
4. Domesticated and farmed animals require us humans to help them, we have bred them to be dependent on us, they cannot thrive on the street or in feral populations. Stray cats and dogs spread disease, suffer from malnutrition, get into fights, suffer from severe animal abuse due to overpopulation and fear of disease. As humans we are 100% at fault for what is happening to our domestic and farmed animals around the world. They didn’t choose to become this way, we have created animals for a purpose that need us to protect them. Just as an interesting fact 75% of the world’s dog population are stray. This is why rescuing, spay / neuter and vaccination programs are essential.
I hope this helps explain if not for ethical reasons, for the ecological reasons why animal protection is critical. Humans should 100% receive help but we are not the only living beings on this planet, and we cannot survive without all creatures being happy and healthy. Congratulations on your new baby and I wish you much health and luck in the coming months.
75%?!?! 😢 I’m literally bawling crying. Hardcore ugly cry! Poor pups ❤ I’ll be giving Tobi (my very precious 6 year old mini schnauzer) some extra lovins tonight. I lost my twin girls 16 days apart then found out it was bc I had 4 types of cancer and was whisked in for a for an emergency full, radical hysterectomy. So I’ll never have the chance to be a mommy…
which is what I’ve wanted since I started babysitting at 12 (SO young at the time, I don’t know how anyone’s mama would trust me with thier children when I was TWELVE years old! 🤣😂🤣) now I teach Sunday school, I’m auntie to all my friends children. But basically bc of that Tobi is soooo spoiled! He IS my baby! Anyone who says “it’s just a dog” definitely do NOT understand MY situation. But I love all the info… it just makes me so sad. 75 friggin% ?!?!?Heartbreaking!!! ❤️🩹 Thank you for the education ❤ I know I really appreciate it! ❤
Gus is also an adorable nickname! Gus & Griffin is adorable. Congrats ❤
baby name reveal at 43:45 😌👼🏻
I can’t wait to see baby August, Griffin is going to be such a good big brother. Y’all are going to be such good parents. Here is when they talk about 42:12. I love the fact that Matt was saying the first name and started slowly saying the middle, and last name
Mothers need a 'village', it's so natural to be with our elders and support each other. Parenthood isn't inherently hard, it's todays society that makes it so, because we don't have communities! You guys are amazing x
My mother in law lived with me for awhile. It seems like such a taboo here considering it is normal practice in so many different cultures. It really does take a village
Yes, I love this. I felt so guilty asking for help when my kids were super little, I definitely felt the pressure like I was supposed to be able to do it all on my own.
@kellienicole3469 I feel this way too. Like I chose I to have kids, so I shouldn't need much help with them. Then in other cultures it would be expected for everyone to help. Because they just do.
I agree!! A lot of the elders in my relatives are stuck and a childlike mentality and a lot of times it best to care for them from a distance.. I wouldn’t even consider them family. But then all the weight falls on me. There’s no village. It makes me appreciate myself in a whole another level. And my relationship with god is just flourishing. So I would say it’s a hard win but a win overall.
Yes! My mom passed away when my daughter was a year old, and I’d give anything to have had her there. It’s awesome that Abby’s parents are able to be there everyday! ❤
The name you’ve selected has so many possibilities for when the little one is grown. August Jacob might someday be AJ - so many options!
August and Griffin are spectacular names for ur children. Very strong, classy and vintage. I love the names! Great choices!
Auggie and Griffin, Griffin and Auggie - so adorable! Rolls of the tongue so nicely and it sounds like a title for a cute cartoon show. EXCITED FOR BABY #2!
Multi-generational households have been a thing for 1000s! Families used to get along and support each other. I think it's awesome you guys are able to create this life for your family! Blessings!❤
I love Auggie... when he becomes an adult, he can go by 4 names...... August, Auggie, Jacob, or even AJ (if he wants).
you spoiled it 😢
I did t even think of Aj smart
@@beaujoe123... Not sure why you would do the comment section knowing that someone's going to give away things. Watch the episode and then go to comments...
even Gus
@@sararichardson279it was the top comment… right under the like button… 😭😭😭😭💀💀💀💀
i teared up when you announced the name!! auggie is the main character in one of my all time fav childhood books! i love you guys and i’m so excited for both of you!
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I love the name August and the nickname Auggie. Griffin will be such a good big brother. I can’t believe Griffin is 1 already i remember when he was born❤
I was saying the name was gonna be august from when they announced the 2nd pregnancy
i had a feeling it started with an A i was thinking austin but then i was like no. then i thought maybe it’s august and i was right
I love that name ❤
Abby! I'm also a first time parent and our babies are a few days a part. You're totally right about the sadness that comes with their birthday. Everyone talks about how we should cherish the time and how quick it goes, but no one talks about the profound sense of sadness that comes when they do hit these milestones. Which isn't to say we aren't excited for them and want to celebrate with them, but the flip side is that those moments are now gone. Helping our tiny humans grow is such a rollercoaster and I feel like as parents we do nothing but grow alongside them. Thank you SO MUCH for even mentioning this because it should be normalized and talked about more ❤
Matt, Abby, Griffin, and Auggie🥰 I am SO SO SO happy for you guys. your kids are so blessed to be able to grow up and learn from amazing people. Just know that you inspire so many people, including me. I’ve been following you guys since day one, and I’m so excited and so happy to see the little family you guys have grown. In case you needed a reminder, you guys are amazing parents. You are raising Griffin so well and I already know how much love will be given to Auggie. Wishing you the best💗
This is such a sweet comment!! Thank you so much for watching & following along throughout this journey!
You could also call him AJ once he’s older!! It’s a more grown up nickname, especially for a teenage boy :)
I'm literally so jealous. I'm married with a toddler. We have absolutely no help from family. My hubby and I haven't had a break since he was born, almost 4 years ago. DON'T take your family and help for granted. 💜💜
hang in there! my husband and I never had family help with our three, youngest now in college, and we found it really brought us closer as a couple because we only had each other to rely on. it is challenging but get creative about date nights! you can do it!
Abby I love the way you gently stand up (sitting down!) for yourself & how you think and feel. Matt is always going to be ruthlessly honest and that is going to be a steady reliable. I’m v emotional like you (all the time, all my life). You are male & female & there will always be differences and not always (if ever) alignments in thoughts, feelings, wants. Women need to feel and be proud of the way they are, same with men, each honouring & respecting the differences whether of gender or character, no steamrolling please! I haven’t seen Griffin properly yet so am looking forward to seeing a birthday video (🎉🎉🎉). Good luck for the birth all of you, didn’t realise it was so imminent. Keep hydrated in the hot weather, put those feet up Abby! Lovely to have family around to help & to share in it all ❤🥰❤
When I clicked on this video my VERY FIRST THOUGHT was “it’s gonna be Jacob, I can totally see them having a Jacob” 😂🤩 I loveeee love love the first and middle names together! So happy for your little family 🥹🥰💕
So thankful you have all that help. The Lord blessed us with 6 children. The first 5 were in 9 years. Our families lived in different states. We had no help. The kids are now amazing adults. We did it! Families are so important! Bless you!
He could also go by AJ if he wants as he gets older 🎉
‘Gus’ as a nickname is so sweet as well🙈🙈🙈🙈🌸🌸🌸🌸 Love the name you guys!!!!
OMG IM SO GLAD IM NOT THE ONLY ONE WHO CRIED ABOUT THE UP SHORT CLIP!!! 😢 it was so sad when he talked to his wife’s picture 💔 and then elemental made me cry too 🫠
It’s like you announced griffen yesterday!! I’m so happy for you guys!!! ❤🫶
August is SO cute! Auggie or even AJ because of August Jacob would also be ADORABLE. I can’t wait to see baby boy and I love you guys SO much and are such a great family friendly channel. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
One of our sons is Tobias and we planned on calling him Toby. 💙When we first brought him home, his 21 month old sister heard us saying both names. She started calling him Toby-bias. That's still a nickname almost 5 yrs later 💞
My nephews name is Tobias and we call him Toby
I had prodromal contractions with my first and my doctor said it was okay to keep working out! They sucked and I had false labor a bunch of times so I hope it eases up for you!!
My daughter was 25lbs when she was just under 10months. She's now approaching 14 months and I just had my second baby (boy)on the 4th of July at 36+6 weighing a tiny 5lb 12oz and she suddenly feels giant. Absolutely loving being a mum to two ❤️ I love your name choice !
my son is 20 lbs at 6 months !
Cant wait to see little August "Auggie" soon. What a great name.
Griffin is going to be a great big brother to Auggie. 👶
You are probably like the first RUclipsrs I’ve seen that actually reveal the name before giving birth. Thank you for that 🩵
They didn't do it the first time. It's not that big of a deal.
I think a lot don’t because people are so opinionated and sometimes flat out rude, seeing the negativity from anyone who didn’t like the name might taint how the parents feel about the name and cause them to have second thoughts. If there’s a name you absolutely love, and then hundreds of people tell you it’s terrible, I’m sure your feelings and excitement about the name comes down.
they only did it to keep up with views
A lot of people hold the babies name for when folks actually MEET the baby. I never did it but I get why some people do. It’s not just a YT thing!
I’m 65, I have 3 teenage grandchildren and 3 under 6. They are the joy of my life. I love your podcast I enjoy watching you guys. Five stars for this podcast ❤
OH MY GOSH!!! Time flew by so quickly!! ❤ I cant believe how quick the time has passed since Griffin!! I'm so happy and excited for you guys!! 🥳 Can't wait to meet BABY #2!! 🤫
We had three girls within 36 months, my husband ran our business from our home, and he supervised our farm. I didn’t have help and it wasn’t bad. May I suggest the white plastic fencing. At Griffin’s age, the girls played with their toys within the fencing and I knew they were safe. These days, the same fencing is supervising two tiny toy poodles.
❤ So excited for little August Jacob Howard! He will have the best parents and brother. They will be so close. Can't wait to see his little face and see his personality come to life. Ya'll are the best.❤😀
Matt, I want this committee to be directly to you.
I love your raw honesty on not knowing how you feel about your life right now. Thank you for being organic and stripping it down to, I realize I don't have a lot of control. We ALL HAVE FELT THIS, and it's ok!! Your love for Abby and your family is obvious. You treasure them, but, you still kinda question what we can control vs what is fate, or uncontrollable.
I'm a fly by the seat of my pants person, and I don't need to feel in control. However, what I do need is to feel secure, safe, and loved. I see you give this to each other.
Just remember, yes, we can try to plan, but, when things go sideways the only thing you can control is your response to it. Don't react, respond.
Much love to you guys and your newest little branch in your family tree.
FYI, my newest granddaughter is due within the next 12 days!!!!
DO NOT let “WHATS UP DUDES” die!!!!!!
I love having that og piece of the Matt and Abby channel💗💗 I remember watching you guys when you lived in Hawaii… some things need to stay the same
Cute name! He may also like being called AJ too which is super cute!
My kids are super close in age like griffin and the new baby. My mother in law lived with me for awhile and it was a huge help I didn’t know I needed. It really does take a village. It really seems like just yesterday griffin was born and now here you are right around the corner from having this beautiful new baby. Embrace the cheesy Matt, you’re a parent so it’s a requirement 😂
We named our daughter Aurora, fully expecting that we would call her Rory 95% of the time. Within a year everyone else called her Rory and we call her Aurora lol!
Awh how sweet!! Our little guy’s name is August (Auggie), and ironically was born in August as well 🧡 the cutest boy name
Certainly one can list pros & cons to nearly every single living arrangement scenario. Speaking as someone who just only recently moved with my son out of my parents home after 18 years, yes there were hurdles but honestly one day I will look back on that time period as being a gift. My parents are pretty awesome and I’m blessed to have spent extended time in their company. You can never get time that has passed, back. Enjoy the chaos 😊
I lived with my parents when my kids were younger, i think the more the merrier. My kids are 30 and 33, so im an empty nester. Love you guys ❤
It truly makes the saying it takes a village to bring up kids so true. What a special time for griffen having his grandparents around.
"Your emotions are welcome here, its ok" 😍
I cannot stress this enough. Do NOT watch Up! While pregnant. I watched it at the beginning of my pregnancy and I just LOST IT. A good 15 minutes of sobbing, and I’m also already emotional and an open book with how I’m feeling so Abby just wait a while😂
“Everyone needs to be passionate about a different cause so that everything gets taken care of” I absolutely love that and a very mature mindset. Just because someone has slightly more passion about one subject VS another doesn’t discredit the other persons passion(s)
Now all I can think of is The Fault In Our Stars 😭❤️ I loved the name August!
Nesting is done by mama bird to protect the eggs and each mama has it own style
So in case of a pregnant women they tend to nest as it is a natural instinct to protect their little ones
All animals do this....but in their own way ❤
I LOVE IT!!!!! August and Griffin go great together!! Love you guys!
When you guys said August with the nickname Auggie it immediately reminded me of Wonder (the book)… I can’t wait for this little guy to be born ❤
Yes same
I have a August Wilder born last year. You won’t regret it. It’s precious 🥺
This podcast brings so much joy to me!!! I don't want kids but I love seeing people happy!!! Seeing Abby and Matt so happy and being vulnerable throughout the years is amazing.
You guys are such an amazing and beautiful couple!!!
Families were designed to raise kids all together! So happy you guys are able to do this with your parents💞
Your boys are Augie and Finn. Just too cute
August is such a special month to me, I love that you are naming your son that! 💙
August is a classy name, good for being young and when he's a grown man.
Dang it! I shouldn’t have looked at the comments I wasn’t thinking, this comment completely ruined this for me :(
Maybe not include the name in the comment becouse this comment is right at the top and people can see it without looking in the comments or do spoiler
Than the name
Honestly maryjane could you just delete this so more people don’t get their surprise ruined I’d hate for others to feel like I did
Don’t include the name you spoiled it for me
Haha how does it spoil it. 😅 Just don't look at comments or better yet it doesn't spoil it once you hear their reason.
You are so blessed to be able to cohabitate with your parents! Three different times our daughter and her family shared the same home with us. It’s a great experience!
I thought the name would be Phoenix since it goes with the Griffin vibe and it’s also where you are, but this name is so cute :)
I wear my emotions on my sleeve and both my pregnancies I cried A LOT!! It is nice to see someone else who is also not afraid to show their emotions ❤
Love the name! My 4 year old is August too, the best boy ever! So clever, smart and amazing❤️
I truly love this podcast so much! I love driving while listening because it feels like I’m chatting with friends! You guys seem like such awesome and genuine people. I LOVE the new baby name and I’m sure it will fit him perfectly!!!
Guide dogs and animals help soooo many people so all types of causes are definitely worthy causes (as long as they’re positive)
people thrive best in little villages. Even us introverts need others sometimes. I LOVE what you are doing and that you are showing people here in America that extended family isn't inherently bad.
I love the name August and Augie as his nickname. Hopefully August is a mini Matt! Here is a nickname for Griffin is Griffey!💙💙💙💙
Or griff
I know people who call their son Griffin “Finn”!
My parents moved in with us when I had my son and I’m so glad for it! I felt into a chronic (out of nowhere) depression and the being here for me (physically and for moral support and love) probably saved my life.
They left after almost 5 months when I was on my feet and on my way to recover!
In another note it’s ok to be in “hiatus” relationship when kids are little but be careful and monitor your couple relationship often because if you don’t nourish it often it can go south and just being focused on the kids. Make sure to talk about your feelings for each other and have special dates and romantic get aways. Best of luck to you guys!! 👶🏼 🍼👶🏼
I love the name❤ Griffin will be such a good big brother👏 Can't wait to see baby number 2!!!! God bless you guys🙂
I think your parents moving in is a blessing cause your pregnant and you need it . Also it's helpful to more than just griffin to be around your parents cause it helps keep them young I read that it can help keep them from getting demtia and such like that when they are older
Hands up if you love the babies that they have new and soon to come and everything else in this ❤❤
I have been watching you guys since u started RUclips and love all the videos and podcasts you make! You guys are my favorite RUclipsr and I pray that you continue to do so well. Thank you!
They are one of my favorite RUclips also. 🩵
I also love there close friends Bella and Dallin.💜
Two great RUclips couples.🤍
We always felt that we had a lifetime to get all the decor for the home, etc. Life had other plans. My husband passed away from cancer before we were married even 7 years. But no one knows that will happen. Everything we put on the walls is special to me, furniture and objects are not the person, but they have a place in our memories. Even the curtain fabric we picked out for our bedroom and I sewed them, while my husband rooted me on.
@carolynturk-hu7je I feel exactly the same way I lost my husband to cancer and our home is surrounded by memories of everything we did to make it a home. I’ve had friends trying to push me into changing things they can’t understand that’s ripping the sole out of our home and just now I have lost enough.
Don't feel ashamed to have a c-section, do what's best for you. You are amazing either way!
Griffin is gonna be an awesome big brother!! My two oldest boys are 13 months apart. I had no help, you guys are so blessed to have a lot of help with your babies!!
“Getting together with people once or twice a week is not enough for me”- I could not relate less 😂
Same lol #IntrovertProblems 😂
Same . If I were her age again then I could probably relate more.
Same lol I’m lucky if I go out once a week. I’m a total homebody
August is a cute name lover how abby makes a sentence more interesting and funny
Seriously the most refreshing and real podcast out there. I really believe that you guys are helping so many people with this podcast. From parents to marriages to people who just need a smile on their face. We all love you guys thank you for putting out this content 💜
My favorite podcast! Always hits the spot😇 You never fail to cheer me up😊
Been watching y’all since the beginning. It’s great to watch y’all grow. I remember y’all considered living farther away from family when Abby was pregnant with Griffin and y’all were leaving Hawaii. All the moms that follow y’all said, stay near family! It takes a village! I was one of those people. I’m so glad to hear that Abby’s parents live with y’all and I bet Matt’s family joins y’all soon. I love it! I’ve always loved the multi-generation living and think it truly takes a village. Love y’all!
“Embrace the cheesy”
YES!! ❤😂
Griffin Douglas and August Jacob Howard. They fit so well together Abby and Matt!!
Y’all should do an episode where you do a 16 personalities test !!! That would be so fun !
I love the name!!! I think of the lil boy Auggie on "girl meets world"...that's a fav series! Another podcast that was really enjoyable!
August is such an amazingly cute name
You spoiled it
@@Swiftie.13.13don’t look at the comments then
@@rachelhall1078 I can do what I want go on with your life
@@Swiftie.13.13 then don’t complain
@@iguana580 stop
I remember seeing the Up short when my brother and I went to see Elemental. The short made me cry as well. So sweet!
Love itt ❤
I had a feeling you would name the baby after a month or a day 🤭❤
Congratulations you two 🎉
Love you two so much for your realness. Auggie is a great name. He has the option to be more formal when he enters the working world. I am grateful I could do that. I started going by my full name after high school. Have yet to meet one person with my name, and I love that. Congrats again!!
I would love for you guys to take personality tests and talk about it!! That sounded fun!!
I truly pray you guys are still growing in your faith and actively learning from and encouraging a local church. Xoxo.
I love how Matt has always been honest since day one and it makes us the viewers know that you’ll always keep it real thanks Matt 😊
Both of my older boys have been in the same room since I brought younger one home from the hospital. I thought they would wake each other up and then I was surprised to find…it never happened. Made it all the way to 9 and 7 years old so far and they’ve never been apart. They have great comfort in each other and it helped their bond right away.
"WHATS UP DUDES" can never die
Its a blessing to be on the same page- to need and enjoy the same things.
I can just see it right now: 5 years down the road, video titled "Taking Kindergartener August and 2nd grader Griffin School Shopping!" with a thumbnail of the two boys holding up their new backpacks with smiles from ear to ear. What a wonderful life you two have built. and yes, the days are long but the years are quick. Best of luck Matt on living in the moment! Love you guys. ❤❤❤
No… I hope they continue to have healthy boundaries between their work and showing children online
You just spoiled the name
@@Swiftie.13.13you’re literally commenting on every comment that “spoils” the name, don’t read the comments!
@@rachelhall1078 whatever mind you own business
Crying over here!!! What a precious vision! Thank you SO much!
I agree with Abby Matt. You are not a people pleaser. A lot of people pleaser go along yo get a long and when she says you don’t care about the peace that’s amazing. You don’t care to make everything peaceful if negativity and wrong behavior is going on around you. You like to stand up and oppose what you don’t believe in