In Essay, Joanna Gaines Says Surprise Pregnancy At 40 Was 'A Gift' | TODAY

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  • Опубликовано: 2 авг 2018
  • HGTV star Joanna Gaines, who recently welcomed her fifth child with husband Chip, penned a revealing personal essay published in the fall issue of The Magnolia Journal, the couple’s magazine. In it, she offers insight into what it’s like having a child after age 40, calling her pregnancy “a gift.” TODAY’s Natalie Morales reports.
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    In Essay, Joanna Gaines Says Surprise Pregnancy At 40 Was 'A Gift' | TODAY

Комментарии • 198

  • @Alejandra.p.6577
    @Alejandra.p.6577 6 лет назад +144

    I love her so much! Joanna is such a role model ❤

    • @JaneDoe-be2et
      @JaneDoe-be2et 5 лет назад +1

      When watching other HDTV shows, I noticed that they follow what Chip and Jo have already done! So, you, Chip and Jo are the front-runners!!!!

  • @nancyferguson2750
    @nancyferguson2750 6 лет назад +93

    I will miss them greatly! I so admire Joanna and Chip and their Christian values! May God be always fitst priority, then family then work! Best wishes from one of your greatest fans!!!

  • @nonnam.5403
    @nonnam.5403 3 года назад +3

    This couple really deserve success and happiness. God bless

  • @melanieswam4818
    @melanieswam4818 6 лет назад +63

    Such a beautiful family

  • @Mags765
    @Mags765 6 лет назад +3

    How beautiful for them. Blessings to this wonderful family💝

  • @Katelynflowersxo
    @Katelynflowersxo 6 лет назад +113

    My mother had a surprise pregnancy with my younger brother when she was 40. I can’t imagine my family without him!

    • @rosecruz9079
      @rosecruz9079 4 года назад +2

      They are the perfect parents. I love there❤ show fixer upper.❤

  • @allwaysloves
    @allwaysloves 6 лет назад +3

    I love her and her family,she is so kind and beautiful ❤️

  • @stephanieallred5222
    @stephanieallred5222 6 лет назад +4

    So happy for them! Such a beautiful family.

  • @OreoTime1
    @OreoTime1 6 лет назад +11

    So happy to know all is well with them CONGRATULATIONS!!!

  • @2010Nativeamerican
    @2010Nativeamerican 6 лет назад +23

    Beautiful family!

  • @gloriaperconti4878
    @gloriaperconti4878 6 лет назад +3

    Such a beautiful family! Love them all ❤️ God Bless 🙏🏼

  • @michelegreene2905
    @michelegreene2905 6 лет назад +6

    Congratulations to her and her family.

  • @canaldalalafarias2911
    @canaldalalafarias2911 5 лет назад +1

    I'm brazilian. My mom loved Fixer upper and Gaines family. God bless! Congratulations!

  • @carlosfranco6577
    @carlosfranco6577 6 лет назад +30

    My favorite tv show(FIXER UPPER) .GOD BLESS.

  • @asterism7586
    @asterism7586 6 лет назад +30

    I lOVE this family

  • @terrijensen349
    @terrijensen349 5 лет назад +1

    Chip and Joanna Gaines are awesome parents. They just get it and do it right. God bless each and every one of them as the move forward with their newest addition to their family, that sweet baby Crew.

  • @Fabirjj
    @Fabirjj 3 года назад +1

    Awww how beautiful!!! I love this show.

  • @kristenyoung9172
    @kristenyoung9172 3 года назад +3

    I had my miracle at 44. I was told I would never have children. But God knew I was ready and I love every minute. I’m a little more tired than the younger mom’s, but I am also more stable and completely focused on my son. It does change your outlook on what is important, and my son and family are the most important things in my life. I wouldn’t change being an older mom for anything.....

  • @cindysines3741
    @cindysines3741 5 лет назад +1

    God bless them thank you for all they have done

  • @carolynjacobson190
    @carolynjacobson190 3 года назад +1

    I just love these people and I love all that they do!!!!

  • @renatepannewitz5199
    @renatepannewitz5199 3 года назад

    It's just great to see how the two old houses are remodeling. Fantastic greetings from Germany to you both

  • @evelynlobos1354
    @evelynlobos1354 3 года назад +1

    fixer upper is an awesome show and I wish they had one here in Australia..Chip and JoJo are such a beautiful couple..I love them...and their kids are so good ..they help mum out a lot.

  • @jdfan4eva1
    @jdfan4eva1 3 года назад +1

    So glad you had another beautiful baby boy he is gorgeous. Nice to see you have settled down.. would love to hear from you one day I am 72 and watch your shows in Australia.🧸.

  • @k.g3672
    @k.g3672 4 года назад +1

    I love her so much ,awosame loveable and humble Family 🙏😍❤

  • @ns2110theonly
    @ns2110theonly 6 лет назад +180

    40 is NOT out of the ordinary by any means today.

    • @kierstenkelly7342
      @kierstenkelly7342 6 лет назад

      ns2110theonly yes your right but for her it is

    • @ns2110theonly
      @ns2110theonly 6 лет назад +4

      Kiersten Kelly but it isn’t for anyone.. bodies are bodies ... maybe you meant emotionally? Because physically it’s a non-issue these days (for anyone who is already historically fertile, that is)

    • @kierstenkelly7342
      @kierstenkelly7342 6 лет назад +1

      ns2110theonly yes that's what I meant

    • @ns2110theonly
      @ns2110theonly 6 лет назад

      Kiersten Kelly ahhh ... makes sense now ...

    • @franchettefarley7636
      @franchettefarley7636 5 лет назад +4

      It never has been out of the ordinary. My grandmother who is 98 had a child at 40. I had one at 42. People generations ago did so as well. Advanced Maternal Age is what doctors call women over age 35.

  • @macandcheeseistasty1981
    @macandcheeseistasty1981 6 лет назад +3

    Such a cute family!!! And I love her attitude about an unplanned pregnancy!

  • @jenniferholder5085
    @jenniferholder5085 4 года назад +1

    Congratulations..you were really my favourite couple on HGTV..there is not another one like Chip..Jo he would keep your heart merry.

  • @victoriadearrillaga5149
    @victoriadearrillaga5149 6 лет назад +106

    AWESOME gift from GOD. Plain & Simple!!

  • @rebeccagutierrez1401
    @rebeccagutierrez1401 5 лет назад +2

    I just love them!

  • @juliecortez7177
    @juliecortez7177 6 лет назад +2

    I love Joanna be happy with you family ❤️🙏

  • @isoacebesprada9010
    @isoacebesprada9010 3 года назад

    Que familia tan hermosa, y eso lo reflejamos en nuestro trabajo.FELICIDADES

  • @secilyucel35
    @secilyucel35 5 лет назад +1

    I love you Joanne Gaines❤be happy with you family😊

  • @tahirahmed1776
    @tahirahmed1776 6 лет назад +7

    Congrats Joanna.

  • @carmentorres6220
    @carmentorres6220 5 лет назад +1

    Congratulations Joanna on your new 👶 baby be blessed you and your 👪 family

  • @susanhughan2198
    @susanhughan2198 6 лет назад +27

    I had my second child, a healthy, beautiful daughter 👼🏻❤️ @ 39 yrs old and her brother, my son is 32 yrs old , now, they are 16 yrs apart!!!! Unfortunately we lost 3 between them 😔, But I am So Blessed 🙏 I always ask her “what took you so long to get here?” ❤️😂 She just turned 16 years old & @ 55, I’m happy to say, I’m keeping up with her 😂😂😂🙏❤️

    • @letrice2892
      @letrice2892 6 лет назад +3

      My aunt had her second child at 39 yrs old as well during that time she was already a grandmother of one herself now that lil baby is 21 yrs old just graduated college and is at john hopkins for grad school and my aunt is 60 yrs old with a 44 yr old son and 21 yr old daughter and 28 yr old grandson and 20 yr old grand daughter 😁

  • @carebreez6755
    @carebreez6755 5 лет назад +2

    They are such a beautiful couple loved watching their Fixer upper show, Baby number 5 was a gift from God for 2 beautiful loving parents God Bless them both and children

  • @mariamdahlia2437
    @mariamdahlia2437 4 года назад +2

    As little kids, we also been thru this with my mom & dad ! 5 kids & then mom had surprise pregnancy with our youngest brother. I remember they sat with us & told us about it. My siblings were thrilled but I was angry& in tears 😁 All I was thinking about is 6 kids is too much! But since day one, he was my best gift ❤

  • @samanthaerwin9341
    @samanthaerwin9341 6 лет назад +2

    I love her show on tv. I wish the tv show come back on

  • @kierstenkelly7342
    @kierstenkelly7342 6 лет назад +1

    I just want to say congratulations again on the both of you on having your baby boy

  • @lucianabasta7932
    @lucianabasta7932 3 года назад +1

    Siete una famiglia stupenda e bellissima spero che non vi lasciate mai tu e cip siete una coppia stupenda

  • @teresaleyvamatos9017
    @teresaleyvamatos9017 3 года назад +1

    Joanna non solo sei una grandiosa geometra sei anche una mamma merabigliosa questo ti da grande merito sei uno esempio di mamma da seguire complimenti❤💋💋👍

  • @mercydiaz1773
    @mercydiaz1773 5 лет назад +2

    Muchas Bendiciones para tan Linda Familia.

  • @la-nekabrown6825
    @la-nekabrown6825 6 лет назад

    Your comments were so encouraging.

  • @amberwilson1813
    @amberwilson1813 6 лет назад +2

    Gahh I love them so much😊 this makes me so happy! I teared up

  • @anaaguilar9753
    @anaaguilar9753 3 года назад +1

    Beautiful family.

  • @renatepannewitz5199
    @renatepannewitz5199 3 года назад +1

    Ein tolles Paar ich mag sie beide sehr gerne schaue jede Sendung von dennen

  • @celitad.p.934
    @celitad.p.934 6 лет назад +1

    Right on time! Yes!

  • @joanpaterson7605
    @joanpaterson7605 4 года назад +1

    Lovely couple !🥰

  • @annamariatatti3981
    @annamariatatti3981 3 года назад +1

    Congratulazioni , siete fantastici 👍🤝😘

  • @sandravanlankvelt7975
    @sandravanlankvelt7975 5 лет назад +3

    Congratulations to the Gaines' newest family member!!! What a blessing for sure. My son's were 9 1/2 years apart and I was concerned they wouldn't really know each other or have much in common. Wow was I in for a surprise LOLOL When my oldest was 28 years old he actually mentored and guided his 18 year old brother with college and work. The youngest son would go to his older brother before going to his dad what a hoot LOLOL. They are still close today at ewwww 50 years young and 40 years young. Where did the time fly???

  • @marilynmclean8921
    @marilynmclean8921 5 лет назад +1

    Every great story has one great ending. The end of one chapter leading into another great chapter. What a legacy for the children!

  • @mariaaparecidadossantossil1873
    @mariaaparecidadossantossil1873 3 года назад

    Amo suas decorações

  • @mahanoreldin1690
    @mahanoreldin1690 5 лет назад +1

    Congratulations lovely joanna 😍😍👌👌👌🎂🎂🎂

  • @anyrojas7305
    @anyrojas7305 4 года назад

    Me encantan, los veo desde Chile. Felucidades por su nuevo hijo.

  • @barbaraacosta1322
    @barbaraacosta1322 5 лет назад +2

    love this couple

  • @Ashley-jv8vj
    @Ashley-jv8vj 6 лет назад +17

    I loved fixer upper!!☺

  • @ChandaOnly1
    @ChandaOnly1 6 лет назад +3

    Blessings! We love the Gaines!

  • @peggyt1243
    @peggyt1243 6 лет назад +20

    I was 41 when I had my younger daughter. She is now 29 years old. I did not think of myself as an "older" mom.

    • @vickyrhau8462
      @vickyrhau8462 5 лет назад +3

      I know right, I’m 41 too and I look and feel young and if I was married to a great man, I would so have another baby...And I have an 18 year old daughter and a 15 year old son.

  • @angelabacker1177
    @angelabacker1177 6 лет назад +3

    that baby is HUGE!

  • @marydurkin4449
    @marydurkin4449 6 лет назад +1

    Joanne is awesome

  • @mariarosariobuezo8990
    @mariarosariobuezo8990 3 года назад

    Yo los sigo siempre los programas es una pareja hermosa por favor pueden traducir en castellano muchas gracias

  • @wfm5121954
    @wfm5121954 6 лет назад +11

    I tried to explain this to a woman who bragged about her youth. I think being a woman is a blessing. The possibilities for her are endless. Being humble brings the best blessings. And there are no rules about being a mother or not being one. You know when that moment happens what you will do and how you will expect others to respect your decision.

  • @JaneDoe-be2et
    @JaneDoe-be2et 6 лет назад +6

    Joanna, join the club! I had TWIN boys at 40 years old!

  • @maryellersick8395
    @maryellersick8395 5 лет назад +1

    I love chip and Joanna Gaines

  • @cleliaboanoitegoulart7141
    @cleliaboanoitegoulart7141 2 года назад

    Deus abençoe está família linda🙏🙏

  • @icecream1623
    @icecream1623 3 года назад +1

    My mom had a surprise pregnancy at 40 with me and at 42 with my brother after having my bigger siblings 18 and 16 years before

  • @franchettefarley7636
    @franchettefarley7636 5 лет назад +2

    I had my last child at 42. I'm now 51. Advanced Maternal Age for women over age 35 is what St. Jo's hospital in MD calls their over 35 patients. I do think she needs to come back in a year and tell the truth about how tough it is to raise a child as opposed to having then younger...unless she had a ton of help.

  • @debragommesen830
    @debragommesen830 6 лет назад +2

    I had 12. The last at 41. I never heard the term geriatric pregnancy. Congratulations to the Gaines!

  • @maribelotero8577
    @maribelotero8577 5 лет назад

    Veo tus decoraciones aprendo mucho aunque mi apartamento es pequeño.felicidades tienes una hermosa familia. Bendiciones.

    • @herciliahernandez7917
      @herciliahernandez7917 4 года назад

      Me gusta mucho este programa ningún programa me gusta tanto como esta pareja es que son tan bellos y tienen una bonita relación esa alegría que es natural en ellos.

  • @mirkar3097
    @mirkar3097 5 лет назад +1

    The stare od Gaines is a marriage as they show exemplary!nice look!admire Joanna!he makes fantastic hause decorations!!envies talent and recipients!congatulates the new offspring!!

  • @rafaelparra5709
    @rafaelparra5709 5 лет назад

    I am going to miss a lot their tv show. Maybe in the future they will reconsider to do it again 😔😥

  • @julianacaminha6791
    @julianacaminha6791 3 года назад

    Sou fã desse casal vejo todos os programas até repetidos

  • @patriciaochoa2453
    @patriciaochoa2453 3 года назад +1

    Me encanta la familia de ellos.

  • @georgefowler1001
    @georgefowler1001 5 лет назад +1

    Congratulations

  • @chemellejohnson8207
    @chemellejohnson8207 5 лет назад +1

    I love chip and joanna

  • @patty-cf7jj
    @patty-cf7jj 6 лет назад +4

    Why is everyone making such a big deal of this and acting like she’s so old to have a baby? This is very common.

  • @cutesybunnny
    @cutesybunnny 6 лет назад +4

    My mom had me when she was almost 40. It isn't that late really.

  • @magdalenadiazpastrana1470
    @magdalenadiazpastrana1470 10 месяцев назад

    Hermosa familia me encantan

  • @luciavale2924
    @luciavale2924 4 года назад +1

    Omg aí love

  • @rosangelalopes1947
    @rosangelalopes1947 5 лет назад +1

    God bless Family

  • @ariadnaserruya437
    @ariadnaserruya437 4 года назад

    Me gustaria que pudieran traducir al español.Gracias. Siempre los miro a la familia que contruye.

  • @extolzebulon9831
    @extolzebulon9831 6 лет назад +2

    Oh nice CONGRADULATIONS kids.

  • @11Sapphire11
    @11Sapphire11 6 лет назад +3

    I am so sad I miss the show

  • @sabrinalu396
    @sabrinalu396 6 лет назад +1

    Félicitations

  • @antoniabaker7770
    @antoniabaker7770 3 года назад

    40 is old to have a baby but im sure this one will be especially blessed.

  • @yaleyale5933
    @yaleyale5933 6 лет назад

    Nice surprise 😊

  • @courtneyking901
    @courtneyking901 6 лет назад +2

    I dind't even know the show was ending... :(((((

  • @noahsample918
    @noahsample918 5 лет назад +2

    Lol my wife was also surprised at 42 with a "geriatric" pregnancy. People errantly think that automatically means high risk. Nope! In fact she had NO issues whatsoever, and had a natural and unmedicated delivery. Hooray for Midwives and Douglas :)

    • @blueforeverblue
      @blueforeverblue 5 лет назад

      lucky you

    • @ladyspookums
      @ladyspookums 4 года назад +1

      Every. Single. Woman. Is. Different! Good for you wife but some women miscarry, and the risk of Down Syndrome rises the older the mother is. Please take several seats. I hope you didn't risk your wife and baby's life by not having an actual MEDICAL DOCTOR present!

  • @GodsChildrenOnEarth
    @GodsChildrenOnEarth 6 лет назад +3

    My grandma had my mom at 45.

  • @StephanieBogart
    @StephanieBogart 6 лет назад +2

    I had my girls when I was 19, 23, and 29. I started having baby fever again around 34 and now I’m 41. It’s difficult to accept that unless God provides a miracle, I can never have another baby (tubes are tied). Because I honestly still feel so young. Sometimes I wish I hadn’t tied my tubes.

    • @adeho789
      @adeho789 6 лет назад +1

      Stephanie Bogart On the positive side.. your older daughters are getting to an age where they will be having kids before too long. Just wait, you'll have grandkids before you know it, that should fulfill your want for a new baby.

    • @StephanieBogart
      @StephanieBogart 6 лет назад +1

      A Edwards yes! So true! My oldest is engaged. I think about grandbabies all the time 😂😅

    • @yutashajohnson6988
      @yutashajohnson6988 6 лет назад

      @@adeho789 That's what I tell my daughter. My son is 8 yrs older than her. She wants a younger sibling, so I told her to give her brother another 6-10 yrs & she'll have a neice or nephew. I'll be 42 soon....I'm sooo done (17 & 9)

  • @Laura-hf4ex
    @Laura-hf4ex 6 лет назад +74

    His name is Crew, not Crews.......

    • @pooopbutt379
      @pooopbutt379 6 лет назад +1

      Laura Chinn ya

    • @chelseamurphy4085
      @chelseamurphy4085 6 лет назад

      Thank you. I noticed that too.

    • @LJ13222
      @LJ13222 6 лет назад +1

      shes a fake fan! smh

    • @Aja1222
      @Aja1222 6 лет назад +4

      I believe the reporter was simply reading a quote about how the big kids were anticipating baby "Crew's" arrival, as in HIS arrival.

    • @GillyFromPhilly
      @GillyFromPhilly 6 лет назад

      Laura Chinn thank you! That keeps getting under my skin!!

  • @coolnfruity6466
    @coolnfruity6466 6 лет назад +17

    that's silly. I was 37 and I still feel young and fertile at forty two. my mother had me in her 40s. I'd hardly call us geriatric lol. if anything we are delayed youth sprouting.

  • @CarmencitaTiradoJayandme21
    @CarmencitaTiradoJayandme21 6 лет назад

    Lmfao she said “better glasses” when she didn’t have any on lol

  • @martavazquez5959
    @martavazquez5959 4 года назад +2

    Felicitates por el Nuevo nino

  • @lauraeaton5414
    @lauraeaton5414 6 лет назад +1

    You bless me so much. I've enjoyed your show and your family. I am so thankful for your testimony for the LORD. Keep on enjoying your family and the Savior.

  • @barrettzbrowning
    @barrettzbrowning 5 лет назад +2

    Joanna would say, “god said, ‘Joanna, it’s time to have another baby. Love u, Jo, god.’ “

  • @bellaprodigiosa7469
    @bellaprodigiosa7469 5 лет назад +1

    ❤️

  • @ladyspookums
    @ladyspookums 4 года назад +1

    The older the mother the more risk for complications with both the fetus and the pregnancy. I think miracle is an over used word but the fact that it went smoothly and Crew is healthy is pretty spectacular at 40.

  • @JustMe-dn9fh
    @JustMe-dn9fh 6 лет назад +54

    Why is this a spectacular segment? Is 40 old for a baby? Hardly, and if so.. then God would put menopause on every woman at 35!

    • @stephanieallred5222
      @stephanieallred5222 6 лет назад +8

      Just Me right! Society is so funny. I know so many women who have had babies in their forties, and they were perfectly healthy and happy.

    • @christinelovesyouX
      @christinelovesyouX 6 лет назад +8

      Yes 40 is old to have kids. Advanced maternal age come with a lot of risks

    • @miwanabanana
      @miwanabanana 6 лет назад +7

      Its not cause doctors just want to be ageist. Its simply science. The risks of having a baby with neurological and or physical defects is a slow and gradual increase between ages 18-30. When you hit 30 it dramatically and greatly increases year after year. So at 35 it is considered risky. Not only that but the "oven" and over all the "kitchen" is generally past its prime. That means mom's body is something to consider as well.

    • @Hislifesavedmine
      @Hislifesavedmine 6 лет назад

      I really like this original comment

    • @lovingmayberry307
      @lovingmayberry307 6 лет назад +4

      Just Me
      Of course 40 is old for a baby! Babies are only babies until two. When they hit 40 they're adults, not babies!

  • @Lavenderforestfairy
    @Lavenderforestfairy 6 лет назад

    My mom.had my brother when she was 42