I have an 8 year old and not currently TTC, but seeing how happy you are and knowing how long you've been trying makes me watch your updates every week. Thanks for sharing and being so genuine and sincere!
Dear Jen, I am happy I picked out the purple baby blanket for baby Ross. You had mentioned in a past video about maybe using some purples in the nursery so I thought the blanket may give you an insight on some colors. I am definetly a gifter, and I didnt expect an invite to your baby shower! LOL. My daughter is now 13 yrs old and I was 41 when she was born, everything we bought for her and the nursery was new, we had so much stuff that none of it even looked used when she out grew it all. We had no one we knew to give all the stuff too so we donated all of it to WIC, this is an organization for low income pregnant mothers and young children that live in your local community. It felt really nice to give these items to mothers and mothers to be that couldnt afford to go buy these baby items and clothing!.
jannette wood I think it was very nice of you to give the purple blanket. When we watch and get to know a lovely person like Jen it is a natural feeling to want to get something cute for the baby. We haven't had any babies in our family for years . I have seen several cute baby things and have thought about Jen.
+Maria Perez It is custom in my social network to give a gift to an expecting mother ,someones financial situation has nothing to do with it! Do you not want a gift at Christmas or on your Birthday or do you tell everyone that your capable of buying your own gifts?. Jen has given so much of her time to create these videos for our entertainment, its nice to give something back !.
Kurstan Wharton I agree with you Kurstan. If you click on Maria Perez name it will show you that every post she makes are negative and mean. I think there are some people like that, that only get pleasure from hurting other people. It's sad we have to see her posts at all. Jen deserves love and respect and shouldn't have to deal with that stuff.
I love watching these videos :) I would love to hear from both you and Don what is one thing that each of you will take from the way your parent's raised you to apply when raising your own baby girl?
QUESTION FOR YOU AND DON: Are there any fun family traditions that each of your parents did with you as a child that you just loved and cherished that you can't wait to start with your daughter, holidays, matching pj's, surprise hot chocolate bar after school on a cold winter day etc.? I'm just 18 weeks today and I'm already planning lol. May sound silly to think about so soon but I would love some ideas. Thanks!
I have watched your videos since you had around 3000 followers. I love how you have grown. You are beautiful inside and out. So glad you decided to continue your RUclips journey through all of the ups and downs. You bring joy to so many of us.
I had HORRIBLE leg cramps when pregnant. The only thing that helped me was flexing my foot upwards to make the cramp less intense. You're gonna be a great mom! Praying for you and baby girl!!!
The leg cramps are a lack of potassium. Cantaloupe or honeydew melon or really great for that. They are both really high in potassium. Hope this helps. Love watching your videos. I'm 30 1/2 weeks a long. Love being pregnant!!! I'm having my 3rd little boy. 😊
Jen, I'm so glad you took our suggestion of encouraging your viewers to donate items instead of sending gifts to someone as blessed as you! I got a little bit of criticism for the suggestion but it was worth it if someone thought to make a donation after watching your video!
On cloth diapers, a lot of cities have baby stores with cloth diaper classes. A lot of people find those very helpful when deciding. I also know a lot of people do a mix, cloth during the day disposable at night or disposable while away from home, etc... There are so many great resources out there. If you choose cloth, I'd recommend getting a few kinds because different ones work better for different babies and families.
Your bump is too stinkin cute!!! I've been following you for nearly 4 years and to see you take the journey from woman to mother is so magical. Baby girl is lucky to have such a sweet mummy and daddy! Xx
I just found your channel. I have been binge watching your videos. I am so happy for you and your husband, and cannot wait to keep following your journey. I can say from experience, having a baby girl is such an amazing blessing! God bless!
Definitely don't feel shy about how you love singing to her. I sang to, talked to, and read to my daughter constantly while preggers! I just couldn't help myself :)
Jen after having 3 kids I would recommend to go with disposable diapers. When they are newborns I recommend Huggies because they have a curve for the belly button area so it doesn't bother the baby until it falls off. Then when the baby uses size 2 I switch to pampers brand because they smell so good, like baby power, and they are more absorbent. Then when they turn to size 4 I switch them to a brand from Walmart called parents choice they are good quality and less expensive. Hope this helps.
My son is now 13 months and we have cloth diapered him from the day he was born. I did not do it for any particular reason, but it has been so easy and very enjoyable. My husband is even able to do everything that cloth diapers involve. We do don't use excessive water and the modern cloth diapers are extremely simple to clean. There's no extra stain removal. (FYI breastfed poop is water soluble and goes right into the wash) Just like with everything else, you just need to find the brand and type of diaper that works best for you. We used prefolds and covers during the newborn phase and we currently use bumgenius. I really can't emphasize how simple cloth diapers are. Plus they are absolutely ADORABLE and don't stink like disposables! Oh - and no diaper rash. Ever. I would LOVE to give you more information if you're interested.
Jen! Any chance you could list the ingredients you stayed away from and the makeup/beauty products you got rid of because of those ingredients? I'd love to know your opinion!
For Don: can you describe the moment when Jen first told you she was pregnant. What was your initial reaction and the thoughts that went through your mind at that moment?
I am pregnant with baby number 3 and I felt like the first months of feeling the baby move feel like little tiny taps. I found I could feel them most in the evening. Try and lay down at night in a quiet room. Huge congrats! So glad you are happy and healthy thus far.
I would love to from you guys during your QA: is there a tradition you had with your parents growing up that you are most excited to share with your little love? Jen you are adorable and you and Don share such an excepting, gentle and kind love that inspires me. Bless you both and your little bundle!
Question for Don: How were you affected in the long await for baby? As Jen has said in previous videos, she's wanted and waited for baby for such a long time. You guys have had a few obstacles to hurdle to get to this point, I was just wondering some of the things Don went through with it.
A lovely update Jen. :) No matter how many good advises you get, being a mother comes from within and we all have different oppinions about motherhood, do's and don't ect. Most important thing I've learned in my 7 years as a mother is simply just to trust my instincts and listen to my gut!
Question for Both: Do the two of you have similar views on how you want to raise your little girl or are there certain areas or ideas that you feel you will need to compromise on? Also do you think that having a child later on in your relationship is going to be an asset to you as a couple or change how you approach certain things?
You should check out the modern kind of disposable diapers called the "g-diaper". There is the fabric outside, a plastic material inside that snaps to the fabric and then there is a pad liner that you can compost if there isn't any poop. It makes for a more eco-friendly, money saving and easy to wash that is in between the actual cloth diaper and a regular diaper. A few of the families I've been a nanny to have used them. They come in different sizes and colors as your child grows.
Cramping / muscle spasms are usually related to a magnesium deficiency, which affects also your potassium and calcium absorption. Hmmm. Magnesium can also affect anxiety, depression, headaches and fatigue, among others, but the ones I've just mentioned maybe things you might be experiencing (teary and napping). Interesting thought. I also agree with the walking it out mentioned below, works for me.
I have a few questions however, some may be too early to answer....1) Are you nervous or anxious at all about the delivery process? 2) Have you thought about what classes you definitely want to take before the baby is born? 3) How is Don feeling and adjusting to the idea of becoming a dad for the 1st time? This last one isn't really baby related, but do you have any plans to film on your Sept vacation?
Janice Maier Thank you. I thought she said she wouldn't be posting any videos that week, but she ended up responding so it sounds like she will be vlogging for some of her vacation. YAY!!
My question for this week is: Do you plan on getting a nanny or a sitter of any kind? Or do you think you'll be able to keep up with your channel and blog? (Clearly your child is more important and we don't expect you to keep up at the pace you have been!)
Everyone is so different. You're craving milk and getting help from dairy and for me, dairy is the worst. It gives me the most awful heartburn and stomach cramps. Eugh! I'm with you on the fish girl. I'm a vegetarian but I find myself craving steak now. I'm excited to hear about her kicking you! :) I'm 25 1/2 weeks now and the kicking is like non stop. It's so intense that he wakes me up now. I'm glad your IBS isn't bothering you. Pregnancy just intensified mine. Glad you're feeling good Jen! Thanks for the update!
Hi, As i watch your videos i just sit here and smile. You are so happy that I can feel it. And also I am so happy for you and Don as well. Oh and to see you talk about the baby gifts and cards that you have received is like looking at kid on Christmas morning.(Those lil moccasin were the cutest.) You are awesome. Take Care. :-)
That moment where you talk about singing to your baby was so real and cute!! I'm so happy to see you enjoy this pregnancy and enjoy it with you. The way you say 'milk' sound perfect to me, but that might be because it's how I say it... in Dutch :) 'Melk'
I had cramps while prego and my dr told me more calcium. Follow your craving! Your body will let u know what u need and u need to follow that. I know u have trouble with that, but go with that. It's the beginning of motherhood. You're going to be a great mom. Your Liffey will change for the best and embrace this moment in your life! It will make things even better for you! I'm wish inning you the best!
You will quickly find out what works best for your family, so don't worry about the advice of others. We cloth diaper and it works for us, but I'm not sure it would've worked with our first-born because of how overwhelming everything is. I'm loving cloth with our second, though! Wanted to recommend a couple of books: Baby Bargains (rates all brands of all items using CSPC reports and customer reviews and gives recommendations for different budgets), Baby 411 (same authors as Baby Bargains but focuses on caring for baby), and Heading Home with Your Newborn. Best of luck to you and Don!
I actually rec'd a 6 week diaper service for my daughter for a shower gift and after having two boys in pampers, I was nervous. BUT LOVED it! the first 6 weeks diapers are not really that messy and the service just picked up the old and dropped off new/clean ones! Highly recommend!
On the diapering debate: I am not a mother myself but many of my friends are mothers. Of the mothers I know that started out cloth diapering, many of them have switched to disposable diapers just because of the convenience of the disposable diapers. It also depends though on if you are a stay-at-home mommy/work-at-home mommy or if you work outside of the home. It really it just what fits your lifestyle. Also, there is nothing wrong with choosing one option and then changing your mind as you lean more about your baby and your parenting style. Question for both: Have you talked about how you will balance sharing the baby excitement with friends and family while also having those special moments just to share between the two of you? My husband and I are trying to conceive and we are quickly learning that, as much as we know our families just want to be supportive and are excited for our family to begin, there are just some things we feel we want to keep as a special moment between the two of us.
I really like G diapers. They are the easy to use and you don't have so much laundry. You can use disposable/flushable liners or cloth liners. You can just replace the liner in the pants throughout the day or use a new cover at every change. They have lots of different options.
Yay! You're a week ahead of me! I've been trying to find a youtuber that is roughly around the same weeks as me, finally! Congratulations on your pregnancy :)
I experienced very similar leg discomfort when I was pregnant with both of my daughters. When I mentioned this to my doctor, she stated I was likely lacking in potassium. Although I generally dislike bananas, eating one slightly prior to bedtime really helped reduce the occurrence of them, nearly immediately!
Have you thought of maybe making a scrapbook of all the cards and letters that you receive from subscribers, especially the ones that receive during your pregnancy. It's just a suggestion. Wishing you and Don the best with your baby girl.
Cloth diapers can be such a hot topic, I used disposable diapers for one child and cloth for the other. I would have to say that both have pros and cons, but both ways worked well for me. I did love cloth diapers and that is probably the key to whether it works. If you love it, it works. If not, disposables are great too. There are a ton of options for baby.
love following your pregnancy journey ☺ I had bad cramps when I was pregnant and found a small glass of tonic water before bed really helped. I used to get it in both calves at the same time, not fun at all. have a great week love from the UK!
I have a question for Don. Have you read any pregnancy or baby care books ? Also, will you two be taking a birthing class ? ( I am not sure if they still do that. They did back when I had kids.)
Don :1. Are you going to be a hands on Dad, meaning bottles and diaper duty? 2. Have you had to make any emergency craving runs? 3. Have you gained any pregnancy weight? LOL
Jen and Don, So happy you like the Bee onesie and the knit set. I CANNOT wait to see "baby girl Ross" in her photo shoot wearing them! I just may be as excited as you both are.
Jen. I have a Q&A question for you and Don. Over the years you and Don have not had children to keep you at home so you have been able to travel alot, Do you see yourselves not traveling as much after the baby is born?. Second question is for Don, Don are you going to share the parenting responsibility equally with Jen?, ( feeding and changing diapers during the night and bath time).
I'm not a mother yet but I've got quite a few friends who are cloth diapering, it's definitely worth reading up on even just because it's interesting! You can avoid stain remover if you hang the diapers in the sun! The sun is amazing haha. I think people get a bit too riled up about it though. You have to do what is comfortable for you guys! There are more eco friendly disposable diaper options these days anyway :) But I do know my friends have found cloth diapering rewarding :) Also, I love the potential theme for the nursery! Fairy tale hints sounds so great.
a very big congratulations Jen!!!I haven't been on youtube in so long and I sign on and YOURE PREGNANT!!! you seem like such a wonderful and naturally delightful woman, you will make a great mom!!!
I'm at 25 weeks now and I always thought I was just feeling gas bubbles too. It wasn't until one day I sat really still in a quiet room, almost laying down, that I definitely knew what it was. I had to focus a lot though haha!
You mentioned that you are singing to your baby girl. Did you inherit your Dad's beautiful voice? Do you have one special song that you sing or many? Every night I would sing "Away in a Manger" to my children when I put them to bed. They are teens now and I still cry when I hear it at Christmas.
I have a couple Q's for next week's Q&A (or whenever) . . . I am wondering how the grandparents are feeling about their upcoming new grandgirl! How many grandbabies do each set of grandparents have? (Which would answer the question about how many cousins your girl will have! But how many boy cousins are there so far ...? Any???) What about the great grandparents? What number will it be for the grands? (PS -- slightly off topic, but . . . I have such admiration for the way your two families mix together as one great big family. My side was never able to mix with his side and it has made for many years of stressful holidays and celebrations for us. Your family is inspiring in so many ways!) Thanks for sharing with us!
Just like a comment every week, you just look so happy it's contagious! I have a question for Don: Are you nervous about the delivery or do you think you will be the one who stays pretty calm?
I get calf cramps and recently toe cramps (where the toes will lock up) with my pregnancy. The nurse said it was potassium but the doctor said it was calcium. I don't eat a lot of dairy products so it makes sense.
Our first (and only so far) grandchild was born with a head full of dark hair and beautiful long lashes. My daughter-in-love dressed him in blue and very boyish blue clothes. She was ready to scream that people still asked her what her "daughter's" name was! So even if you do dress Baby Girl in pink, still be prepared for people to be clueless. lol Also, I was going to go the cloth diaper route. First time I went to change my son's diaper, that was it! It was like he was sitting in a sauna! So just my .02 cents. Loved this video!
Every week i get so excited to see these videos!:) I'm so happy for you and don! My question for you both is; what are you most excited for in becoming a parent!? I know this is fairly general but i think its always interesting to hear!:)
I laughed at your story about the gender specific colors. When my daughter was about 18 months (shes 28 years old now, so a while ago) I had her dressed in a frilly dress that was blue. She didn't have much hair and a very nice couple were behind us in line. The man (of course it was a man) said what a cute little boy. His wife smacked him on the arm and said "it's a girls, can't you see the dress and hair bow"!!! LOL My daughter didn't have significant hair until she was about 2 1/2 so it was a fun time letting people know she was a girl. I love your pregnancy videos (said daughter is now trying to get pregnant herself) and how much you are enjoying your pregnancy!!
Jen, I laughed so hard at your comment about gender identification of your child by strangers. When my first son was born, I was in the grocery store and a lady came up to me and just went on and on about how cute my baby girl was. I had him dressed all in blue, and she was talking so fast that I couldn't even correct her that he was a boy and not a girl. Definitely leaves you with memories that you never forget. Also, yes that feeling is your uterus stretching. The more children you have, the sooner you will feel the stretch. With my 3rd child I felt the stretching within the first month of pregnancy. It is actually what prompted me to buy a pregnancy test. It seemed more painful (to me at least) the 3rd time also. It felt uncomfortible to sit down. I am also guessing that those gas bubbles you are feeling, are baby girl moving around. I am predicting you will really feel her within the next two weeks. Because my story is similar to yours, and I actually announced my first pregnancy (after years of TTC) in much the same way you did. Except that it was 5:30 am when I took the test. I had missed 2 periods, because I was honestly afraid to take the test. Fear of a negative test, kept me from taking it. After so many negatives, you hate to jinx a possible positive, if that makes sense. The two lines were evident immediately, but all of a sudden I couldn't remember whether it was ine or two lines I was looking for. LOL!! I ran into the bedroom and I guess I was jumping on the bed. I awoke my husband shoving the instruction papers and the pee stick in his face. He was groggy, and excited, and we just sort of sat in awe reading the test instructions to make sure the test was correct. So my question for Don is this: What were his first thoughts when you brought him the news that you were pregnant? In a blink of an eye, did his role in life seem different to him? Also, I am curious as to what kind of Dad he sees himself as being to a girl. Will he be the protective type dad? Her rescuer and protector, or a free-spirited type that is more excited to see her challenged and work through her own difficulties in life? We have all boys, so no girls here, but I asked my husband the same question when I was pregnant, but with boys (of course). His answer was a combination of both. I think he's done a great job so far. So I thought it would be fun to ask Don that question also, and if he's thought that far ahead yet. The most precious photo that I have of my husband is one I took from my hospital bed, right after giving birth, of him holding our first son for the first time. He just stared at him, so lovingingly, and you can see a bit of fear in his face as well. It is m6 favorite photo of all time. It really conveys what fatherhood is about so vividly. So happy and excited for you both!!
Hi, Jen! We've talked a little bit back and fourth but I just wanted you to know that I had my baby four days ago! His name is Adler Nash and he's doing very very well :) anyway I do have a question for Don!! We love Don around here! Haha. Don, we know you love to cook! Are you planning mom trying to make homemade baby food or looking forward to these new culinary adventures? :) congrats again!
Hi Jen! I also think oatmeal is a great color for the nursery walls... I'm thinking of the Aveeno brand bottle color which is very nice and neutral...also you can add pops of pastel pinks, purples, yellows and greens to give the room some gentle flair. :-) Thanks for sharing and God bless!
Don and Jen: what are you most afraid of about becoming a new parent? LOVE LOVE LOVE your videos Jen! I'm currently on Mat Leave with my 6 month old son (I live in Canada where we get a full year off work) and your videos keep me well entertained during my breastfeeding sessions! Thanks so much for all your sharing!!! 😊
For next week: Don, how do you continue to be so supportive during this pregnancy? What advice do you have for men as to staying supportive? Although we aren't expecting, I feel as though my boyfriend has a hard time sympathizing with womanly pains, discomforts and emotions during that time.
Its so funny, you and another RUclipsr I follow *****, are both pregnant at the same time! She just announced yesterday and I believe she said she was 20 weeks or so, which is very close to yours! Should be due around the same time as well :) So many babies!!!! I look forward to your pregnancy updates every week Jen :) Great stuff!
Question for you is Do you plan on having an epidural or a natural delivery. And question for Don is are you nervous on being in the delivery room when Jennifer goes into labor?
team blue!! Also my favourite colour. (Also...side note, i really do not like pink anyway!) I was very intent on not dressing my baby in too much gender specific clothing, but yes, it's pretty hard to find other colours! So....i have a boy, and lucky I love blue so much. But I make sure he wears lots of other bright colours. Last week he was in a hand-knitted red sweater, and the lady at the post office said "SHE looks very cozy" I just smiled and nodded. I think people should make more effort to use "baby" instead of he or she if they don't know them! :) Enjoy your baby clothes shopping. And always buy the next size up, the baby tends to get more wear out of them.
I got wickedly bad charley horses in my second trimester as well. Calcium definitely helps, as does drinking a ton of water. Your water intake is obviously impressive so try a glass of milk before bed! I couldn't stomach the idea of milk late at night, so my OB and GP both told me to chew Tums or Gaviscon right before bed, and the charley horses have pretty much stopped (I've only had one during my third trimester) since they provide a bit of extra calcium.
Jen, I'm one of not many that did not and does not like baby gap all that much. The clothes are too wide and the sleeves are too short. I love H&M baby/toddler clothes and also Hannah Anderson both use lots or organic cotton. Lol I tried cloth diapers and hated it, so so so much laundry and my son could not stand being wet, I had to stop the car numerous times to change him!!! So I settled in the middle and used and still use Honest company diapers or Seventh Generation.
To both of you: I know you two love Disney, do you plan on bringing baby girl at some point? If so, at what age? SO excited for you two! Congratulations!!
Hi Jen! You should get used to the broken memory and to crying because it never fully goes away, I still get watery eyes all the time and can't remember anything and my boys are already 3 and 4 years old... ;) About the cloth diapers... Personally I didn't have a good experience with them because even with just pee they stink... the room stinks... the whole house stinks... So I gave them away. But if you do want to try them, I recommend the Gro-Via diapers, I did a large research before buying and I think those were the best in terms of functionality as you can change only the inserts and not the whole thing (if it's not that messy ;)).
Hey Jen! If you see something that you like for baby, just get it. We got lots of clothes but they weren't our style so we ended up just purchasing what we liked anyway. Also, we cloth diaper at home & use disposables in public. Just enjoy the journey!
I have an 8 year old and not currently TTC, but seeing how happy you are and knowing how long you've been trying makes me watch your updates every week. Thanks for sharing and being so genuine and sincere!
tortoisebeauty Thanks for watching!
Dear Jen, I am happy I picked out the purple baby blanket for baby Ross. You had mentioned in a past video about maybe using some purples in the nursery so I thought the blanket may give you an insight on some colors. I am definetly a gifter, and I didnt expect an invite to your baby shower! LOL. My daughter is now 13 yrs old and I was 41 when she was born, everything we bought for her and the nursery was new, we had so much stuff that none of it even looked used when she out grew it all. We had no one we knew to give all the stuff too so we donated all of it to WIC, this is an organization for low income pregnant mothers and young children that live in your local community. It felt really nice to give these items to mothers and mothers to be that couldnt afford to go buy these baby items and clothing!.
jannette wood I think it was very nice of you to give the purple blanket. When we watch and get to know a lovely person like Jen it is a natural feeling to want to get something cute for the baby. We haven't had any babies in our family for years . I have seen several cute baby things and have thought about Jen.
+Maria Perez It is custom in my social network to give a gift to an expecting mother ,someones financial situation has nothing to do with it! Do you not want a gift at Christmas or on your Birthday or do you tell everyone that your capable of buying your own gifts?. Jen has given so much of her time to create these videos for our entertainment, its nice to give something back !.
jannette wood Thanks so much for your sweet and thoughtful gift :)
Maria Perez I dont think its any of your business that someone buys a gift for someone else! Leave your nasty comments somewhere else!!
Kurstan Wharton I agree with you Kurstan. If you click on Maria Perez name it will show you that every post she makes are negative and mean. I think there are some people like that, that only get pleasure from hurting other people. It's sad we have to see her posts at all. Jen deserves love and respect and shouldn't have to deal with that stuff.
I love watching these videos :) I would love to hear from both you and Don what is one thing that each of you will take from the way your parent's raised you to apply when raising your own baby girl?
Hannah Georgina I love this question!
yes jdn awnser this question
QUESTION FOR YOU AND DON: Are there any fun family traditions that each of your parents did with you as a child that you just loved and cherished that you can't wait to start with your daughter, holidays, matching pj's, surprise hot chocolate bar after school on a cold winter day etc.? I'm just 18 weeks today and I'm already planning lol. May sound silly to think about so soon but I would love some ideas. Thanks!
I have watched your videos since you had around 3000 followers. I love how you have grown. You are beautiful inside and out. So glad you decided to continue your RUclips journey through all of the ups and downs. You bring joy to so many of us.
Hi Jen, I was wondering if you could do a video of your children's book collection?? That would be so lovely 💜💜💜
I had HORRIBLE leg cramps when pregnant. The only thing that helped me was flexing my foot upwards to make the cramp less intense. You're gonna be a great mom! Praying for you and baby girl!!!
The leg cramps are a lack of potassium. Cantaloupe or honeydew melon or really great for that. They are both really high in potassium. Hope this helps. Love watching your videos. I'm 30 1/2 weeks a long. Love being pregnant!!! I'm having my 3rd little boy. 😊
Jen, I'm so glad you took our suggestion of encouraging your viewers to donate items instead of sending gifts to someone as blessed as you! I got a little bit of criticism for the suggestion but it was worth it if someone thought to make a donation after watching your video!
Geuine Kelly It's a wonderful idea :)
On cloth diapers, a lot of cities have baby stores with cloth diaper classes. A lot of people find those very helpful when deciding. I also know a lot of people do a mix, cloth during the day disposable at night or disposable while away from home, etc... There are so many great resources out there. If you choose cloth, I'd recommend getting a few kinds because different ones work better for different babies and families.
Your bump is too stinkin cute!!! I've been following you for nearly 4 years and to see you take the journey from woman to mother is so magical. Baby girl is lucky to have such a sweet mummy and daddy! Xx
I just found your channel. I have been binge watching your videos. I am so happy for you and your husband, and cannot wait to keep following your journey. I can say from experience, having a baby girl is such an amazing blessing! God bless!
Definitely don't feel shy about how you love singing to her. I sang to, talked to, and read to my daughter constantly while preggers! I just couldn't help myself :)
I'm 13 weeks and 3 days pregnant with my third child, I'm really enjoying following your pregnancy x
Jen after having 3 kids I would recommend to go with disposable diapers. When they are newborns I recommend Huggies because they have a curve for the belly button area so it doesn't bother the baby until it falls off. Then when the baby uses size 2 I switch to pampers brand because they smell so good, like baby power, and they are more absorbent. Then when they turn to size 4 I switch them to a brand from Walmart called parents choice they are good quality and less expensive. Hope this helps.
You are right!!! that is exactly what I did with both of my kids and in that order too!
That's so cool.
My son is now 13 months and we have cloth diapered him from the day he was born. I did not do it for any particular reason, but it has been so easy and very enjoyable. My husband is even able to do everything that cloth diapers involve. We do don't use excessive water and the modern cloth diapers are extremely simple to clean. There's no extra stain removal. (FYI breastfed poop is water soluble and goes right into the wash) Just like with everything else, you just need to find the brand and type of diaper that works best for you. We used prefolds and covers during the newborn phase and we currently use bumgenius. I really can't emphasize how simple cloth diapers are. Plus they are absolutely ADORABLE and don't stink like disposables! Oh - and no diaper rash. Ever. I would LOVE to give you more information if you're interested.
I'm 13 weeks and 3 days pregnant with my third child. I'm really enjoying following your pregnancy
Question for you and Don: What is one physical trait you hope you daughter inherits from your spouse and one she inherits from you?
Jen! Any chance you could list the ingredients you stayed away from and the makeup/beauty products you got rid of because of those ingredients? I'd love to know your opinion!
In terms of your pregnancy ^
I would like to know this, too
For Don: can you describe the moment when Jen first told you she was pregnant. What was your initial reaction and the thoughts that went through your mind at that moment?
I am pregnant with baby number 3 and I felt like the first months of feeling the baby move feel like little tiny taps. I found I could feel them most in the evening. Try and lay down at night in a quiet room. Huge congrats! So glad you are happy and healthy thus far.
I would love to from you guys during your QA: is there a tradition you had with your parents growing up that you are most excited to share with your little love?
Jen you are adorable and you and Don share such an excepting, gentle and kind love that inspires me. Bless you both and your little
bundle!
Question for Don: How were you affected in the long await for baby? As Jen has said in previous videos, she's wanted and waited for baby for such a long time. You guys have had a few obstacles to hurdle to get to this point, I was just wondering some of the things Don went through with it.
A lovely update Jen. :) No matter how many good advises you get, being a mother comes from within and we all have different oppinions about motherhood, do's and don't ect. Most important thing I've learned in my 7 years as a mother is simply just to trust my instincts and listen to my gut!
My daughter broke down crying in the grocery aisle because she couldn't decide which type of cheese to buy. That was with baby #1...she's now on #7.
What baby names does Don like?
Always look forward to these videos Jen! You're glowing!
Question for Both: Do the two of you have similar views on how you want to raise your little girl or are there certain areas or ideas that you feel you will need to compromise on? Also do you think that having a child later on in your relationship is going to be an asset to you as a couple or change how you approach certain things?
You should check out the modern kind of disposable diapers called the "g-diaper". There is the fabric outside, a plastic material inside that snaps to the fabric and then there is a pad liner that you can compost if there isn't any poop. It makes for a more eco-friendly, money saving and easy to wash that is in between the actual cloth diaper and a regular diaper. A few of the families I've been a nanny to have used them. They come in different sizes and colors as your child grows.
Cramping / muscle spasms are usually related to a magnesium deficiency, which affects also your potassium and calcium absorption. Hmmm.
Magnesium can also affect anxiety, depression, headaches and fatigue, among others, but the ones I've just mentioned maybe things you might be experiencing (teary and napping). Interesting thought. I also agree with the walking it out mentioned below, works for me.
My question is for Don have you mapped out your route to the hospital?
I have a few questions however, some may be too early to answer....1) Are you nervous or anxious at all about the delivery process? 2) Have you thought about what classes you definitely want to take before the baby is born? 3) How is Don feeling and adjusting to the idea of becoming a dad for the 1st time? This last one isn't really baby related, but do you have any plans to film on your Sept vacation?
healthyeatingalways I think she said previously that this special vacation would be a REAL vacation with no blogging or vlogging.
healthyeatingalways I plan on vlogging some during our vacation, but probably not the whole time.
Janice Maier Thank you. I thought she said she wouldn't be posting any videos that week, but she ended up responding so it sounds like she will be vlogging for some of her vacation. YAY!!
Pretty Neat Living Thank you! Looking forward to it, even if it's just a little glimpse into your trip.
Wow! So happy to hear about the baby!! I have not been watching lately, and just found you again today.
My question for this week is: Do you plan on getting a nanny or a sitter of any kind? Or do you think you'll be able to keep up with your channel and blog? (Clearly your child is more important and we don't expect you to keep up at the pace you have been!)
Everyone is so different. You're craving milk and getting help from dairy and for me, dairy is the worst. It gives me the most awful heartburn and stomach cramps. Eugh! I'm with you on the fish girl. I'm a vegetarian but I find myself craving steak now. I'm excited to hear about her kicking you! :) I'm 25 1/2 weeks now and the kicking is like non stop. It's so intense that he wakes me up now. I'm glad your IBS isn't bothering you. Pregnancy just intensified mine. Glad you're feeling good Jen! Thanks for the update!
Hi, As i watch your videos i just sit here and smile. You are so happy that I can feel it. And also I am so happy for you and Don as well. Oh and to see you talk about the baby gifts and cards that you have received is like looking at kid on Christmas morning.(Those lil moccasin were the cutest.) You are awesome. Take Care. :-)
Denise Mosley It feels like a baby shower every week!
That moment where you talk about singing to your baby was so real and cute!! I'm so happy to see you enjoy this pregnancy and enjoy it with you. The way you say 'milk' sound perfect to me, but that might be because it's how I say it... in Dutch :) 'Melk'
Don what are you most excited about? And nervous about! I love the videos jen! 😀😀
I had cramps while prego and my dr told me more calcium. Follow your craving! Your body will let u know what u need and u need to follow that. I know u have trouble with that, but go with that. It's the beginning of motherhood. You're going to be a great mom. Your Liffey will change for the best and embrace this moment in your life! It will make things even better for you! I'm wish inning you the best!
You will quickly find out what works best for your family, so don't worry about the advice of others. We cloth diaper and it works for us, but I'm not sure it would've worked with our first-born because of how overwhelming everything is. I'm loving cloth with our second, though! Wanted to recommend a couple of books: Baby Bargains (rates all brands of all items using CSPC reports and customer reviews and gives recommendations for different budgets), Baby 411 (same authors as Baby Bargains but focuses on caring for baby), and Heading Home with Your Newborn. Best of luck to you and Don!
I actually rec'd a 6 week diaper service for my daughter for a shower gift and after having two boys in pampers, I was nervous. BUT LOVED it! the first 6 weeks diapers are not really that messy and the service just picked up the old and dropped off new/clean ones! Highly recommend!
On the diapering debate: I am not a mother myself but many of my friends are mothers. Of the mothers I know that started out cloth diapering, many of them have switched to disposable diapers just because of the convenience of the disposable diapers. It also depends though on if you are a stay-at-home mommy/work-at-home mommy or if you work outside of the home. It really it just what fits your lifestyle. Also, there is nothing wrong with choosing one option and then changing your mind as you lean more about your baby and your parenting style.
Question for both: Have you talked about how you will balance sharing the baby excitement with friends and family while also having those special moments just to share between the two of you? My husband and I are trying to conceive and we are quickly learning that, as much as we know our families just want to be supportive and are excited for our family to begin, there are just some things we feel we want to keep as a special moment between the two of us.
I really like G diapers. They are the easy to use and you don't have so much laundry. You can use disposable/flushable liners or cloth liners. You can just replace the liner in the pants throughout the day or use a new cover at every change. They have lots of different options.
I love these videos! I have experienced almost all of these symptoms when I was pregnant. I can totally relate.
Yay! You're a week ahead of me! I've been trying to find a youtuber that is roughly around the same weeks as me, finally! Congratulations on your pregnancy :)
I experienced very similar leg discomfort when I was pregnant with both of my daughters. When I mentioned this to my doctor, she stated I was likely lacking in potassium. Although I generally dislike bananas, eating one slightly prior to bedtime really helped reduce the occurrence of them, nearly immediately!
Have you thought of maybe making a scrapbook of all the cards and letters that you receive from subscribers, especially the ones that receive during your pregnancy. It's just a suggestion. Wishing you and Don the best with your baby girl.
My favourite day of the week! I love your videos :)
Cloth diapers can be such a hot topic, I used disposable diapers for one child and cloth for the other. I would have to say that both have pros and cons, but both ways worked well for me. I did love cloth diapers and that is probably the key to whether it works. If you love it, it works. If not, disposables are great too. There are a ton of options for baby.
love following your pregnancy journey ☺
I had bad cramps when I was pregnant and found a small glass of tonic water before bed really helped. I used to get it in both calves at the same time, not fun at all.
have a great week
love from the UK!
WIshing you many happy moments for you and Don,you two deserve a sweet little baby to love.
I have a question for Don. Have you read any pregnancy or baby care books ? Also, will you two be taking a birthing class ? ( I am not sure if they still do that. They did back when I had kids.)
Don :1. Are you going to be a hands on Dad, meaning bottles and diaper duty?
2. Have you had to make any emergency craving runs?
3. Have you gained any pregnancy weight? LOL
She stated that she has gained 10lbs total so far
Lyndsie Cromwell Angela was asking that question of Don.
Jen and Don, So happy you like the Bee onesie and the knit set. I CANNOT wait to see "baby girl Ross" in her photo shoot wearing them! I just may be as excited as you both are.
Those shoes 😍 Jen, that feeling of "gas" or flutters is the feeling of baby girl ! It feels like bubbles in your tummy !
This is my first video of yours I have ever seen. May I say congratulations and you have the most beautiful skin.
I hate being home without my tzu Teddy Bear. It is so funny when I hear you call Winnie the same nicknames we use such as Bunny and Little!
Just hearing you talk about how badly you want to feel her kick just melts my heart. You are going to be an awesome mom my!
Jen. I have a Q&A question for you and Don. Over the years you and Don have not had children to keep you at home so you have been able to travel alot, Do you see yourselves not traveling as much after the baby is born?. Second question is for Don, Don are you going to share the parenting responsibility equally with Jen?, ( feeding and changing diapers during the night and bath time).
Ahh Jen you seem like you'd make the most wonderful mother, singing to her already is so sweet
I'm not a mother yet but I've got quite a few friends who are cloth diapering, it's definitely worth reading up on even just because it's interesting! You can avoid stain remover if you hang the diapers in the sun! The sun is amazing haha. I think people get a bit too riled up about it though. You have to do what is comfortable for you guys! There are more eco friendly disposable diaper options these days anyway :) But I do know my friends have found cloth diapering rewarding :)
Also, I love the potential theme for the nursery! Fairy tale hints sounds so great.
"I hope our baby isn't a night owl but u get what u get" made me laugh!
a very big congratulations Jen!!!I haven't been on youtube in so long and I sign on and YOURE PREGNANT!!! you seem like such a wonderful and naturally delightful woman, you will make a great mom!!!
Don, how did you reacted end felt when Jennifer told that she is pregnant? :)
I'm at 25 weeks now and I always thought I was just feeling gas bubbles too. It wasn't until one day I sat really still in a quiet room, almost laying down, that I definitely knew what it was. I had to focus a lot though haha!
Congratulations Jen! you are going to be an awesome mom!
Marriage & Motherhood Aww thank you :)
You said everything so nicely and with grace. I love hearing about your pregnancy
Jen please tell us about your current pregnancy makeup and skincare routines!!!
You mentioned that you are singing to your baby girl. Did you inherit your Dad's beautiful voice? Do you have one special song that you sing or many? Every night I would sing "Away in a Manger" to my children when I put them to bed. They are teens now and I still cry when I hear it at Christmas.
These are so fun to watch!!! I am so happy for you and your family still!!!
I have a couple Q's for next week's Q&A (or whenever) . . . I am wondering how the grandparents are feeling about their upcoming new grandgirl! How many grandbabies do each set of grandparents have? (Which would answer the question about how many cousins your girl will have! But how many boy cousins are there so far ...? Any???) What about the great grandparents? What number will it be for the grands? (PS -- slightly off topic, but . . . I have such admiration for the way your two families mix together as one great big family. My side was never able to mix with his side and it has made for many years of stressful holidays and celebrations for us. Your family is inspiring in so many ways!) Thanks for sharing with us!
Just like a comment every week, you just look so happy it's contagious!
I have a question for Don: Are you nervous about the delivery or do you think you will be the one who stays pretty calm?
I get calf cramps and recently toe cramps (where the toes will lock up) with my pregnancy. The nurse said it was potassium but the doctor said it was calcium. I don't eat a lot of dairy products so it makes sense.
Our first (and only so far) grandchild was born with a head full of dark hair and beautiful long lashes. My daughter-in-love dressed him in blue and very boyish blue clothes. She was ready to scream that people still asked her what her "daughter's" name was! So even if you do dress Baby Girl in pink, still be prepared for people to be clueless. lol Also, I was going to go the cloth diaper route. First time I went to change my son's diaper, that was it! It was like he was sitting in a sauna! So just my .02 cents. Loved this video!
Every week i get so excited to see these videos!:) I'm so happy for you and don! My question for you both is; what are you most excited for in becoming a parent!? I know this is fairly general but i think its always interesting to hear!:)
You really are just the sweetest person ever! Huge congrats and I am so happy for you and Don ☺️
I'm at 10 weeks now, and one of the things I'm most looking forward to is nesting. Have you had any nesting urges yet?
I laughed at your story about the gender specific colors. When my daughter was about 18 months (shes 28 years old now, so a while ago) I had her dressed in a frilly dress that was blue. She didn't have much hair and a very nice couple were behind us in line. The man (of course it was a man) said what a cute little boy. His wife smacked him on the arm and said "it's a girls, can't you see the dress and hair bow"!!! LOL My daughter didn't have significant hair until she was about 2 1/2 so it was a fun time letting people know she was a girl.
I love your pregnancy videos (said daughter is now trying to get pregnant herself) and how much you are enjoying your pregnancy!!
Jen, I laughed so hard at your comment about gender identification of your child by strangers. When my first son was born, I was in the grocery store and a lady came up to me and just went on and on about how cute my baby girl was. I had him dressed all in blue, and she was talking so fast that I couldn't even correct her that he was a boy and not a girl. Definitely leaves you with memories that you never forget. Also, yes that feeling is your uterus stretching. The more children you have, the sooner you will feel the stretch. With my 3rd child I felt the stretching within the first month of pregnancy. It is actually what prompted me to buy a pregnancy test. It seemed more painful (to me at least) the 3rd time also. It felt uncomfortible to sit down. I am also guessing that those gas bubbles you are feeling, are baby girl moving around. I am predicting you will really feel her within the next two weeks. Because my story is similar to yours, and I actually announced my first pregnancy (after years of TTC) in much the same way you did. Except that it was 5:30 am when I took the test. I had missed 2 periods, because I was honestly afraid to take the test. Fear of a negative test, kept me from taking it. After so many negatives, you hate to jinx a possible positive, if that makes sense. The two lines were evident immediately, but all of a sudden I couldn't remember whether it was ine or two lines I was looking for. LOL!! I ran into the bedroom and I guess I was jumping on the bed. I awoke my husband shoving the instruction papers and the pee stick in his face. He was groggy, and excited, and we just sort of sat in awe reading the test instructions to make sure the test was correct. So my question for Don is this: What were his first thoughts when you brought him the news that you were pregnant? In a blink of an eye, did his role in life seem different to him? Also, I am curious as to what kind of Dad he sees himself as being to a girl. Will he be the protective type dad? Her rescuer and protector, or a free-spirited type that is more excited to see her challenged and work through her own difficulties in life? We have all boys, so no girls here, but I asked my husband the same question when I was pregnant, but with boys (of course). His answer was a combination of both. I think he's done a great job so far. So I thought it would be fun to ask Don that question also, and if he's thought that far ahead yet. The most precious photo that I have of my husband is one I took from my hospital bed, right after giving birth, of him holding our first son for the first time. He just stared at him, so lovingingly, and you can see a bit of fear in his face as well. It is m6 favorite photo of all time. It really conveys what fatherhood is about so vividly. So happy and excited for you both!!
Do you think you would ever show the children's book collection you have and go through it telling us some of your favorites?
Hi, Jen! We've talked a little bit back and fourth but I just wanted you to know that I had my baby four days ago! His name is Adler Nash and he's doing very very well :) anyway I do have a question for Don!! We love Don around here! Haha. Don, we know you love to cook! Are you planning mom trying to make homemade baby food or looking forward to these new culinary adventures? :) congrats again!
Hi Jen! I also think oatmeal is a great color for the nursery walls... I'm thinking of the Aveeno brand bottle color which is very nice and neutral...also you can add pops of pastel pinks, purples, yellows and greens to give the room some gentle flair. :-) Thanks for sharing and God bless!
Don and Jen: what are you most afraid of about becoming a new parent?
LOVE LOVE LOVE your videos Jen! I'm currently on Mat Leave with my 6 month old son (I live in Canada where we get a full year off work) and your videos keep me well entertained during my breastfeeding sessions! Thanks so much for all your sharing!!! 😊
Are you planning to have professional maternity photos taken?
So very happy for you, I wonder how Winnie will be with the new baby? I miss seeing her!
For next week:
Don, how do you continue to be so supportive during this pregnancy? What advice do you have for men as to staying supportive? Although we aren't expecting, I feel as though my boyfriend has a hard time sympathizing with womanly pains, discomforts and emotions during that time.
Its so funny, you and another RUclipsr I follow *****, are both pregnant at the same time! She just announced yesterday and I believe she said she was 20 weeks or so, which is very close to yours! Should be due around the same time as well :) So many babies!!!!
I look forward to your pregnancy updates every week Jen :) Great stuff!
Question for you is Do you plan on having an epidural or a natural delivery. And question for Don is are you nervous on being in the delivery room when Jennifer goes into labor?
So very very happy for you and Don! Pregnancy has you looking so happy 💕
team blue!! Also my favourite colour. (Also...side note, i really do not like pink anyway!) I was very intent on not dressing my baby in too much gender specific clothing, but yes, it's pretty hard to find other colours! So....i have a boy, and lucky I love blue so much. But I make sure he wears lots of other bright colours. Last week he was in a hand-knitted red sweater, and the lady at the post office said "SHE looks very cozy" I just smiled and nodded. I think people should make more effort to use "baby" instead of he or she if they don't know them! :) Enjoy your baby clothes shopping. And always buy the next size up, the baby tends to get more wear out of them.
I got wickedly bad charley horses in my second trimester as well. Calcium definitely helps, as does drinking a ton of water. Your water intake is obviously impressive so try a glass of milk before bed! I couldn't stomach the idea of milk late at night, so my OB and GP both told me to chew Tums or Gaviscon right before bed, and the charley horses have pretty much stopped (I've only had one during my third trimester) since they provide a bit of extra calcium.
Jen please do a video going through your dental routine!! I've been dying for you to do it for years!!! Pleeeeeease!!
Jen, I'm one of not many that did not and does not like baby gap all that much. The clothes are too wide and the sleeves are too short. I love H&M baby/toddler clothes and also Hannah Anderson both use lots or organic cotton.
Lol I tried cloth diapers and hated it, so so so much laundry and my son could not stand being wet, I had to stop the car numerous times to change him!!! So I settled in the middle and used and still use Honest company diapers or Seventh Generation.
Lindsay Cromwell all three of my questions were mention for Don!
To both of you:
I know you two love Disney, do you plan on bringing baby girl at some point? If so, at what age? SO excited for you two! Congratulations!!
Hi Jen! You should get used to the broken memory and to crying because it never fully goes away, I still get watery eyes all the time and can't remember anything and my boys are already 3 and 4 years old... ;)
About the cloth diapers... Personally I didn't have a good experience with them because even with just pee they stink... the room stinks... the whole house stinks... So I gave them away. But if you do want to try them, I recommend the Gro-Via diapers, I did a large research before buying and I think those were the best in terms of functionality as you can change only the inserts and not the whole thing (if it's not that messy ;)).
What is Don most excited about being a dad and what is he most nervous about. Same questions for Jen also.
Hey Jen! If you see something that you like for baby, just get it. We got lots of clothes but they weren't our style so we ended up just purchasing what we liked anyway. Also, we cloth diaper at home & use disposables in public. Just enjoy the journey!
Question for the video...I know it's early, but have you done any research/given thought to how to make the addition of a sister easier on Winnie?
Since you have been so particular about skincare and makeup products, what type of antiperspirant/deodorant are you using?
Are you going to have maternity leave from RUclips? Has baby girl affected the purging that you're doing?