I completely understand Josi. I was told that I couldn’t have children which broke my heart (about 8 years ago). After many years of making peace with that and healing my body to the best it could be, my now fiancé and I have been blessed with our six month old baby girl. I understand the heartache of people asking questions, seeing friends progress in their lives which is both wonderful yet painful. Focusing on where you and Charlie are in your lives now, blocking out the white noise and nourish your body will help immensely. Sending love to you both x
Hello, Josie! It’s also even more of a delicate conversation for us ladies with endometriosis, isn’t it. I am glad that you have approached the conversation in the way that you have - my husband and I had ivf at age 34 to get our little miracle. We wish you every continued success for your futures together xx
Hi my wonderful josie we love all your videos they are so colourful and your garden is amazing my lovely your house what yr was it builtmay i ask its fantastic we agree with you on the baby matter you and charlie will make great parents can you tell us was the pond there when you moved in do they call the pond free standing much love josie and charlie😊❤😊😊
It is not a miracle. This is a innocent human being you are deciding to put in a broken world hoping the world will be a better place one day, but scientist and facts say otherwise. Meanwhile, You all have kids just to put photos of on social medias to get praises and are against adopting all those abandonned kids. Most if not everyone I know with kids have secret affairs elsewhere or wish they hadn't had kids. Think. This is not about just you.
Smart. People want to rush into everything. All the ones I know who had kids under 35-38 complained about not being financially mentally and physically energetic enough. They conplain about their youth escaping them their freedom. I know many who had affairs and double secret lives due to not being fulfilled and "damaging" their freedom, career health and youth too young. DESPITE their social media posts of the perfect happy family. Social medias mean nothing. You have to think also about our broken world and climate change.
i've been hearing this more and more. I'm 34 and ready to settle. The way society makes us feelt, we are used up by 30. I'm glad to hear other people can begin their journey later and that that isnt the case.
Got pregnant at 32. But prior was getting my body ready to hold a baby. Stopped drinking cut sugar and kept up with my gym sessions. Number 1 thing is trying not to stress which my doctor mentioned but it is so hard. So stay positive throughout your journey!! You will be blessed with beautiful children❤
I just had a baby at 40 planning another one in January, my husband is a headteacher and babies born after sept do so much better in school. I had a baby at 19 and he’s now 21 i feel so much better having a baby at 40 my body bounced back as before but i’m more patient and present then i was back then. Being a mother at 40 just feels perfect ❤
Maybe in the English school system - we have a different intake in Scotland (beginning of February to end of following January) -so my August and September born babies did very well!
It is not a miracle. This is a innocent human being you are deciding to put in a broken world hoping the world will be a better place one day, but scientist and facts say otherwise. Meanwhile, You all have kids just to put photos of on social medias to get praises and are against adopting all those abandonned kids. Most if not everyone I know with kids have secret affairs elsewhere or wish they hadn't had kids. Think. This is not about just you.
Josie darling no-one absolutely no-one, should be asking you or Charlie when you're starting a family. Especially people who don't even actually know you. You share whatever you want when you're both good and ready even if everyone has guessed beforehand. However you decide and when you decide to have a baby, the important thing is that it will be right for the both of you and that child will be beyond loved!! Take care darling ❤
I agree Josie, people shouldn’t ask personal questions at all. It’s none of their business and it could be a sensitive topic. I cannot believe people have the hide to ask! I love your videos Josie! Your style in fashion/home/gardens is stunning. Thank you from Sydney 🇦🇺
Josie you couldn’t be more correct. Having had a very difficult time getting pregnant it was particularly painful. Then when we finally welcomed our child, people asked when I’d have another. Awful. Thanks for bringing it up.
Just watching my sweet baby sleeping in the monitor while watching this. We weren’t actively trying, but I decided to go off birth control and see what would happen. Got pregnant instantly after 15 years of marriage at age 37. I honestly thought it would be a struggle to get pregnant at my age, but apparently not. Sending baby dust your way ❤️ Looking forward to your mom content!
@kirakjear9812 This is really reassuring for me - I got married at 20, currently am 27 and feel like I want to wait another 10 years (which would make me 37) but I often worry about not being able to have a baby at that age. Love reading stories like yours makes my plan feel possible.
Hi Josie, thanks so much for being so sensitive and authentic when talking about fertility. As a married lady with no plans to have children I really appreciate you mentioning this as an option (and that I might not want to explain my choice to just anyone) ❤
100% agree Josie. I’ve been married for 8 years and my husband and I always wanted kids, but also wanted to spend some of our married years just the two of us first. The most annoying question from Family and Friends was asking if we actually wanted them because we didn’t try straight away! We’re now expecting our first and the timing couldn’t have been more perfect for us x I’m also 32.
I married at 29... planned kids straight away and currently in the middle of my 5th round of IVF at the age of 36... obviously hoping this is the one! Couldnt agree more with approaching the subject with care! Will be over the moon for you both when you announce, in which ever way you choose to 😊 xxxxx
It is not a miracle. This is a innocent human being you are deciding to put in a broken world hoping the world will be a better place one day, but scientist and facts say otherwise. Meanwhile, You all have kids just to put photos of on social medias to get praises and are against adopting all those abandonned kids. Most if not everyone I know with kids have secret affairs elsewhere or wish they hadn't had kids. Think. This is not about just you.
Check out the book It Starts with the Egg by Rebecca Fett. Sperm quality and egg quality are BOTH factors when it comes to falling pregnant. I saw testimonials of people who did IVF but then fell pregnant after taking the tips in the book. Just thought I would share. It does also help with IVF success.
We struggled for years before we went to a fertility clinic for assistance, I have PCOS. All those years of stressing myself silly that I could fall pregnant only to find out that the chances were very slim 🤦♀️ but it worked out for us and best of luck on your journey 👍
Snap…it’s a subject I find painful still age 66…I got through friends with children now friends have grandchildren so the pain starts again…I’ve no one to set up my TV or teach me how to use an iPad…we are on our own with it all.
It is not a miracle. This is a innocent human being you are deciding to put in a broken world hoping the world will be a better place one day, but scientist and facts say otherwise. Meanwhile, You all have kids just to put photos of on social medias to get praises and are against adopting all those abandonned kids. Most if not everyone I know with kids have secret affairs elsewhere or wish they hadn't had kids. Think. This is not about just you.
Thank you for showing us RH England- what a remarkable place! I love the way you are increasingly adding music in your vlogs. They come across as very slick and stylish. Also the way the vlogs end with the zooming to your house, the church and your beautiful lawn is quintessentially british and looks like the backdrop of an Agatha Christie novel!
Im grateful that you tackled the subject of not asking people when they are having babies, or making them justify why they arnt having babies. Im fed up of society looking at me as incomplete cause im not a mother, i have my fur baby, and she is all i need.
I completely agree with u about the baby topic. The thing that gets me is the pressure by family & friends, especially the potential grandparents. Why would anyone think it’s ok to pressure someone to have a child?! It’s the biggest responsibility for anyone, to bring a human into the world & raise them. It’s ok to have a life time partner & not be married. It’s ok to not have children. As women we have the choice to conceive &/or marry. I find it rather rude when someone asks, “when’s the wedding?” “When are u having baby?” Once u have one child, people will literally ask u right after u’ve given birth in hospital healing, “so when’s the second one?” I’m married 17yrs with 1 child & he’s 16 now, I’m not having anymore.💖☺️
I was lucky my parents have never asked when/ if I'm starting a family, maybe something to do with them being married 7 years before my sister came along - can you imagine this in the 60's with a large local extended family? My MIL did ask my husband when we were going to start a family(we'd been together for a couple of years, but weren't yet married). She then realised that the reason was maybe we couldn't, so it was a little inappropriate to keep asking and hasn't asked since. Although we don't know if we could have kids (never a given), it was an active choice not to, and not one that we've regretted.
When and if you and Charlie decide to have children, you will undoubtedly be amazing parents. The love between the two of you and the life you live will create the most amazing home for a child…not to mention your baby will surely be absolutely adorable 🥰
I’m clearly invested in you and your blogs Josie as the thought of you having a baby brings me great joy! I’m now 35 and have a 2 year old. It’s the most amazing thing. He is my little gardening buddy. Wishing you all the best on this journey! X
Just recently found out that I'm expecting my second, I'm 36, and had my first one at 33. My biggest advice if I'm allowed, besides your "public" life, just keep it for yourself as much as possible, the more information you share the more pressure you're putting on it and for this journey you need 0 stress. It will happen when it has to happen and we will be happy once you're able to announce it. Meanwhile, good luck!
It is not a miracle. This is a innocent human being you are deciding to put in a broken world hoping the world will be a better place one day, but scientist and facts say otherwise. Meanwhile, You all have kids just to put photos of on social medias to get praises and are against adopting all those abandonned kids. Most if not everyone I know with kids have secret affairs elsewhere or wish they hadn't had kids. Think. This is not about just you.
I do not believe in asking or even hinting to someone about starting a family. In my opinion, it is extremely rude, and honestly, no one’s business. I was raised to respect certain subject matters, and not overstep those boundaries. You should never have to explain yourself. Love your channel. Never boring and always informative.
I’m always horrified when people openly ask questions about having children. It’s not only rude but falls into very deep seeded patriarchal roles. It should not be expected that a woman or a couple wants to have children - nor anyone’s business but their own. The only aspect of aging I’m looking forward to is the cessation of the comments and questions which usually come from people who are near strangers.
Drizzle and drizzling are words we know well in Northern Canada and we too are starting to see fall weather already! It's actually really nice to see content where people experience real whether like us. Just one of the many many reasons I love your channel 😊
I love the fact that your discussing your journey and not doing the standard tada we are pregnant that seems to be the norm nowadays. Good luck on the pregnancy journey to you both ( I’m sure Charlie has lots of excellent nursery ideas)
We had drizzle many times in British Columbia Canada. They call rain liquid sunshine . We have had all versions of rain . Everyone who lives in BC has rain gear. If you are serious you have water proof breathable jacket . Dear Josie stay warm and dry ❤Greetings from across the pond 😊
Wishing you loads of luck and love with your fertility journey. Of course PLEASE only share what you are comfortable with, but I'm sure lots of people would appreciate you sharing the good the bad and the ugly of it all! I'm due in 6 weeks and the whole thing has been quite lonely and hard at times. I have taken a lot of comfort from those online that are sharing their experiences and stories. Thank you for another beautiful vlog x
Thank you for your approach to asking (or not asking, rather) people about having children. I completely agree! It's such an intimate and important subject, and I'm saying that as both someone who personally doesn't want kids, and someone who has loved ones who really wanted to be parents and struggled for a long time. Thank you for sharing this with us! Best of luck on your journey ❤
So lovely of you to share so honest . And so lovely to see someone doing this at there own pace not giving into the pressure that goes on around this subject . It will happen when the time is right for you and it will be beautiful 🥰
All the best with your fertility journey my lovely. And well done for speaking up! I was 35 when we started trying, 36 when we started having tests, and I will be 37 when we start IVF. Unfortunately we found out that we both have issues and our only chance of conceiving is with IVF. It’s a really difficult journey and one that should not be taboo, but unfortunately is. So pleased you are being open about it. Lots of luck to you in your journey xxx
I was very fortunate that when we did decide, at 30, I got pregnant immediately. Pregnancy was difficult. I got pregnant again quickly with twins and lost them at 5 months. Waited and had my third pregnancy at 36 and that was it for me. Pregnancies we horrid….but the end result was the greatest gift. I feel women don’t talk about difficult pregnancies it’s all fairy dust and roses 🥀
soooo true! I dislike that you have to learn all about the hardships on the go, where fueled with hormones you are not thinking straight - and this amplifies any bad experiences. I noticed i was depressed for a about a year after birth of my son, and as soon as i stopped pumping milk, i changed over night and returned to my normal self. I was shocked to notice the difference so quickly while before i just had no idea what was happening.
Yes we call it drizzle as well as a heavy misting here in New Hampshire 🇺🇸. You’re such a well spoken conversationalist Josie. Always so graceful with the most delicate of conversations. Enjoyable vlog as always. 🤍🌱🪴🪻
I had a miscarriage last year and it was the most painful experience to go through I always was sensitive about having kids and since that day I can’t even explain how it hurts when people say “oh you have been married for 5 years” or “ you won’t get any younger you should hurry”
This is totally the point! Strangers/ casual acquaintances/ distant aunts are not always privy to painful experiences like miscarriages, so they really shouldn't ask - its just being unnecessarily nosey!
Josie...I am so excited to watch you (and Charlie) on this journey and I find it so very endearing that you want to include everyone on your hope and wish for the future! I pray that God will grant you both this wonderful blessing (or blessings!!) Long time subscriber. Your videos bring so much happiness and joy (and peace!) to us all. x
Had my first child at 24 and my 4th age 35 I wouldn’t change it for the world my house is alway filled with love and laughter along with doggies and chickens, never a dull moment and always something going on.
Hi Josie, you are right, It's important to take folate, folic acid, for at least two months before trying for a baby, it's the time that takes for your body to be able to incorporate that into the embryo, doing it right before the pregnancy hasn't the same level of benefits, another thing you might consider is professional teeth cleaning, because pregnancy can cause changes the microbiome and sugar metabolism, which makes the body more prone to cavities. PS. Love your sunset fuchsia flowers, they look incredible❤ ❤
Our daughter had 5 or 6 miscarriages. It was a long and very hard time for her and husband. It took years to get the right doctor to help her be able have her 2 kids. She was not mentally healthy during that time. Her siblings were adding to their families durning her loses. Be careful how you talk to people💕
Had our 1 and only child at age 35 after 4 1/2 years of trying. What bothers me now is when people ask why we didn't give our son a sibling, even knowing that we had fertility struggles. I always want to snap back and ask if they would've paid for our fertility treatments.
Another great video, I absolutely love how much I can see the love in Charlie's face and yours, when you talking about your beautiful boy's, your going to make fantastic parents ❤
Oh Josie! 17:50 You’re so cute! Thanks for sharing your life and adventures with us. You will know when you’re ready for a baby and that baby will be so blessed with you two as his/her parents. Looking forward to following you on your exciting journey to parenthood. 💕
My husband and i decided id take out my coil and just see what happens for the first year, im 32 and hes 27, we got pregnant in 6 weeks, was definitely faster than we had in our heads ! Pregnancy has definitely been tough on me and i have such horrific heart burn and panic attacks for the first time in my life ! obviously its a blessing being able to get pregnant so quickly but i don't think people talk about how hard pregnancy really truly can be and the fact you don't know what symptoms you'll get until you go through it ! wishing you all the absolute best as always my darling
Josie, you look so gorgeous in warm colors! That furniture store with all the pale colors - deliver everything. Don't stress over a pregnancy: My husband and I were married six years when we decided to have a baby and I was pregnant the following month.
I like RH but I would never feel the warmth and coziness that my style (& your home) gives!! RH is beautiful, modern and hotel Lux but the rustic wood and the old brick and the indoor outdoor garden charm will always have my heart forever!! ❤
I've learned a lot about fertility in the last couple years from my daughter who has had successful IVF. It's not just nutrition that's important, don't overlook the role of plastics and fragrance and chemicals in general in all our lives. It's eye-opening. And yes, in my part of the US, we have drizzle for sure!
My husband and I were trying for five years three of those undergoing ICSI and finally a FET that was successful. If you ever need to vent or chat Josie I am here! I hated people asking it broke my heart every month when we weren't successful xx
I live in Victoria British Columbia, Canada....and yes we have drizzle. However, we are having crazy hot summer weather, so no drizzle right now! Thank you for sharing your fertility talk with us. Whenever it happens you and Charlie will be the best parents! 🇨🇦❤️
This is so important, I had so much pressure and we had so many questions from everyone and we were suffering with infertility for two years and every comment hurt. Thanks for being vulnerable, please should leave you alone and wishing you the best for it to happen when you wish 💕
I have to say Josie that it is completely up to you and Charlie whether you have a family or not and as far as I am concerned none of our business. I would rather you were relaxed and enjoyed life and we don't need to know as long as you are happy. Charlie looked so relaxed on that sofa and the fire so cosy. I don't have a fire but do have a cast iron electric stove that is lovely and in 5 weeks we will get cooler morns and eves and it is fine - seasons change and we enjoy them. I am actually looking forward to a tree already at Christmas.
It will all happen as it should. Don't stress yourself. Enjoy your new marriage! Thank you for all the beautiful content. Each of your videos is part of my Sunday relaxation. x0x0x0x
Hi Josie! I know very well what the drizzle is. In my country, Uruguay, it is a quite frequent climatic phenomenon in the coldest months of the year. And not to mention, how disgusting it is, if it is accompanied by wind. Changing the subject: I totally agree with you regarding the questions about your decision to be parents. I went through the same thing while I was married. It is a very delicate subject and sometimes the answer is difficult to formulate. I send you all my love
I just love your videos Josie 🥰 so many topics I love. Normally I don't comment but felt a bit compelled on with the subject of people asking personal questions around starting a family. I totally agree it is a very sensitive area for many and should be treated carefully. If and when you and Charlie decide to become parents you will be amazing. Sounds like you have a fantastic approach which is to take the pressure off, keep healthy & happy, what better way to go into this fertility journey. Our journey has been extremely difficult, 12 years of fertility treatment, several painful miscarriages (I really feel for the ladies here who have experienced this) and after a lot of soul searching we decided to stop persuing fertility treatment and we're now looking at fostering. The mental health side of fertility is often overlooked, so take care of your self talk and be kind to yourself lovely lady x
You are absolutely right about this. Take it from me: people are nosy and are sometimes not very nice about this. I wish you and Charlie all te best❤ from Holland
Your homestead is "perfectly perfect". Some try to define perfection but theyll never get to your guys level of the quintessential English House and garden. Continue to enjoy your beautiful little ❤️ utopia. Happy for you guys in what you've accomplished! 🇺🇸
Love your Hobbs Dress. By far one of the prettiest you have worn. Just think of the drizzle as a restorative for the garden. All the trees, plants and bushes have been growing and producing . Just like when you come out of the shower and you mist your face, it feels so good to your skin. Bet the plants have the same sensations 😊
I’m so glad to have warning before you’re ‘suddenly’ pregnant. I hope you’ll still do fun things unrelated to childbearing once that time comes. It might be time for me to drift away when you enter that stage of life. Sort of like real life when people couple up then have children, we happily single women are no longer energetically compatible with them. You’re a joy to watch now. Wishing you all future happinesses.
I love that Josie is so open about her life and journey. Not everyone would share so much. I certainly wouldn’t but I love love love following her life. (I’m so nosey) Keep being you ❤️
I had endometriosis and had been told there would be no children . After homeopathy treatment I surprised every medical specialist and fell pregnant. This was 26 years ago ❤ I wish wild nutrition had been around then and it had been widely spoken about . Lovely vlog as normal
Yes! This is wonderful. Homeopathy and herbal medicine, as well as nutrition can work wonders for supporting fertility naturally! Through my holistic health and herbalist practice I’ve seen many lovely clients naturally conceive, even after being diagnosed as clinically infertile. Even my sister with PCOS used my herbal recommendations and lifestyle changes and her baby boy turns 2 next month!
I also think that talking to a psychologist can help, as being unwillingly child-less is extremely hard mentally - there are studies that show that couples about to start ivf can really benefit, it increases the chances of ivf being successful, and there were a significant number got pregnant without the help of ivf. I also personally know three couples who needed ivf first time around, and the second pregnancy was unplanned, and I'm convinced that it was to do with them being in a better state of mind!
@@danishpastry6137 hypnosis is also wonderful for that. Therapy is wonderful but hypnosis goes right into the subconscious mind and programs it from there. It’s definitely a pursuit of mind body and spirit.
I think asking couples when they are having children is a real “no no” - as you say - you have no idea if people want to it even are able to - I couldn’t have children - and the times (many years ago now) people would ask me - was awful !!!! I wish you and Charlie all the luck in the world when you decide to start ‘trying’ - having additional health issues isn’t going to make it easy - but I’m sure it will happen when your ready.
I live in the Willamette Valley in Oregon in the United States, we have drizzle, misting, sprinkle, showers and downpour. So many ways to describe rain. Our summers are quite dry though.
I live in the US in Pennsylvania, and we have drizzle. Some people refer to it as mist. However, there is a difference between the two of them. As for the topic of having a baby, I am like you. There are some topics that are private and personal. I don't ask about religion, politics, marriage, and I don't ask about babies unless it is brought up by them. And yes, even if you avoid these topics, there are still plenty of things to talk about.
Drizzle. That is something that I get every year where I live in Southern CA. Although it is pleasant but there is something about hearing rain against the ground and against the window. I'd rather have rain but drizzle is so gentle for your garden. Enjoy it!
Josie, that mac and cheese looks fabulous!! My mouth is watering. Yes, we have drizzle here in New England and even snizzle (snow and light rain) in the winter. Most people call it sleet though.
Great opener. Garden is glorious. I was married and my husband 10 years older and I wanted a family and he was not bothered so in quite a loveless marriage I was shocked to get pregnant easily twice. I used to joke that it was immaculate conception. I was nervous to have a second child after having pre-eclampsia and my daughter arriving 2 weeks early after being rushed into hospital with protein in my urine but my second came along and I decided no more babies. I had 3.5 years apart and that was perfect. What is meant to be is meant to be is my philosophy and I had no sickness just tiredness and luckily 2 healthy girls.
I got married at 26 and it was crazy how people assumed we'd basically start popping out babies right away....😂 as if that were the only valid reason for people to get married. We enjoyed married life together as a couple for 5 years before deciding to try for a baby. She's 5 months old now and our greatest joy but I'm also glad for the years we enjoyed together as a couple without that responsibility. Do whatever makes YOU happy, don't feel pressured into having kids when you're not ready. ❤
I completely agree that question can be so hurtful to many. We got married 10 years ago in November. We was always asked by someone about our plans for children. It was a knife to my heart every time. I have endometriosis and 1 ovary removed. We have been told we will never have children naturally and a very low chance conceiving with ivf. Unfortunately it’s no one’s fault and that’s the cards we have been dealt with. After nearly 18 years of trying for children it’s something I will never not wish for. However my expectations are realistic and that’s ok. We have finally come to terms with it all. We are starting our journey with adoption and giving a child our love. You are completely right the subject should be dealt with carefully. I also find there is not enough awareness or discussion for this in the uk. Exactly like you said my niece thought the same get married have children. I’ve taken the time to explain it in a way she can understand and it has really helped. I wish you all the best and luck in the journey to becoming parents ❤️❤️
Tending the fertile soil of our bodies is one of the smartest and healthiest things we can do as women. Being fertile and ovulating isn’t just for making babies; ovulation is a key indicator of good health and happy hormones so well worth nourishing ourselves accordingly! Nutrition really is key and at 32 you still have youth and time on your side! One of my clients was 47 when she conceived naturally. I’ve helped women diagnosed as “clinically infertile” who weren’t ovulating, with conditions like PCOS and endometriosis conceive naturally. Food as medicine works miracles, so do the right herbs and helping the body feel “safe” to conceive; so many women are living in perpetual stress so learning to relax is an effective strategy. When and if it happens for you will be wonderful…I always say, everything in divine timing! Thanks for the lovely content as always Josie.
Honestly, I adore these rainy, drizzly day vlogs!! All I can think is "won't their garden look so amazing the next day!?" Here in the southern US, we've been baking all summer in a heatwave and drought, so I'll trade you the chilly drizzle for the suffocating heat when your plants die and you can't leave the house...?? Maybe? 😂
Hello Josie, fully agree it’s private. It’s not something people should ask, as like you said you don’t know what someone is going though and for some people who can’t have kids it’s a awful thing to be asked. Share what you what to share it’s your personal journey.
Thank you so much for sharing those subjects which are difficult for a lot of couples and feel so uncomfortable when people ask when we are having children it’s strange we still ask this question though not putting any thoughts into what that couple might be going through. More of us need to talk about how it’s not easy to just get pregnant!! ❤
The children question gets me… I’m not adverse to it but I’m also 42 and have never had that I NEED A CHILD desire. Some people don’t get that. “Don’t you ever wish you had children?” Is what I hear a lot. I sometimes reply “not really- do you ever wish you didn’t have kids?”
Lots of luck to you and Charlie for all your future endeavours and for starting a family!!!! 🎉 I do really enjoy your vlogs and your life in the Cotswolds. 😊
Hyper nourish...green smoothies...big vitamix...75%kale, 2 tbsns cold pressed flax oil, 10 oz frozen mango, frozen banana. Used in the regular will help. ❤
I'm dutch and can confirm, we get drizzel, part of the reason we have rainsuits for cycling. Lived in many countries, and I'm pretty sure I've experienced drizzel in New York too.
My daughter & her husband had ivf aged 26 & had a baby girl . Fast forward 8 years & she fell pregnant 🤰 naturally totally unplanned & unexpected, twin boys , such a blessing ❤❤
I know of three couples this happened to, I think the stress of not conceiving contributes, and once a child does arrive with the help of ivf the stress is reduced (that and the fact that couples who needed ivf first time around are less likely to use contraception).
Toowoomba-Australia. We get drizzle. It's enough to interfere with outside activities and not heavy enough to water the garden unless it goes on for days.
I completely understand Josi.
I was told that I couldn’t have children which broke my heart (about 8 years ago). After many years of making peace with that and healing my body to the best it could be, my now fiancé and I have been blessed with our six month old baby girl.
I understand the heartache of people asking questions, seeing friends progress in their lives which is both wonderful yet painful.
Focusing on where you and Charlie are in your lives now, blocking out the white noise and nourish your body will help immensely.
Sending love to you both x
Hello, Josie! It’s also even more of a delicate conversation for us ladies with endometriosis, isn’t it. I am glad that you have approached the conversation in the way that you have - my husband and I had ivf at age 34 to get our little miracle.
We wish you every continued success for your futures together xx
Hi my wonderful josie we love all your videos they are so colourful and your garden is amazing my lovely your house what yr was it builtmay i ask its fantastic we agree with you on the baby matter you and charlie will make great parents can you tell us was the pond there when you moved in do they call the pond free standing much love josie and charlie😊❤😊😊
It is not a miracle. This is a innocent human being you are deciding to put in a broken world hoping the world will be a better place one day, but scientist and facts say otherwise. Meanwhile, You all have kids just to put photos of on social medias to get praises and are against adopting all those abandonned kids. Most if not everyone I know with kids have secret affairs elsewhere or wish they hadn't had kids. Think. This is not about just you.
Struggled 3 years. Many miscarriages. Went to a fertility acupuncture specialist, pregnant straight away our daughter just turned 1! ❤
I have just been talking to my Chiropractor about this!!
I married at 35. Had baby girl at 38 , Baby boy at 41. Best thing I’ve ever done. Good luck to you!
Smart. People want to rush into everything. All the ones I know who had kids under 35-38 complained about not being financially mentally and physically energetic enough. They conplain about their youth escaping them their freedom. I know many who had affairs and double secret lives due to not being fulfilled and "damaging" their freedom, career health and youth too young. DESPITE their social media posts of the perfect happy family. Social medias mean nothing. You have to think also about our broken world and climate change.
i've been hearing this more and more. I'm 34 and ready to settle. The way society makes us feelt, we are used up by 30. I'm glad to hear other people can begin their journey later and that that isnt the case.
Got pregnant at 32. But prior was getting my body ready to hold a baby. Stopped drinking cut sugar and kept up with my gym sessions. Number 1 thing is trying not to stress which my doctor mentioned but it is so hard. So stay positive throughout your journey!! You will be blessed with beautiful children❤
I just had a baby at 40 planning another one in January, my husband is a headteacher and babies born after sept do so much better in school. I had a baby at 19 and he’s now 21 i feel
so much better having a baby at 40 my body bounced back as before but i’m more patient and present then i was back then. Being a mother at 40 just feels perfect ❤
Maybe in the English school system - we have a different intake in Scotland (beginning of February to end of following January) -so my August and September born babies did very well!
Agree! As we get older we seem to have more patience, more understanding and wisdom.
It is not a miracle. This is a innocent human being you are deciding to put in a broken world hoping the world will be a better place one day, but scientist and facts say otherwise. Meanwhile, You all have kids just to put photos of on social medias to get praises and are against adopting all those abandonned kids. Most if not everyone I know with kids have secret affairs elsewhere or wish they hadn't had kids. Think. This is not about just you.
Josie darling no-one absolutely no-one, should be asking you or Charlie when you're starting a family. Especially people who don't even actually know you. You share whatever you want when you're both good and ready even if everyone has guessed beforehand. However you decide and when you decide to have a baby, the important thing is that it will be right for the both of you and that child will be beyond loved!! Take care darling ❤
Absolutely
true, but it's her decision to expose her privacy on social media then she should be aware of consequences.
I agree Josie, people shouldn’t ask personal questions at all. It’s none of their business and it could be a sensitive topic. I cannot believe people have the hide to ask! I love your videos Josie! Your style in fashion/home/gardens is stunning. Thank you from Sydney 🇦🇺
Yes, but if she decided to expose her private life on social media? What she was thinking?
The drizzle and grey of Britain are what make all the green and other colors pop so beautifully. I always look forward to that light when I visit.
Josie you couldn’t be more correct. Having had a very difficult time getting pregnant it was particularly painful. Then when we finally welcomed our child, people asked when I’d have another. Awful. Thanks for bringing it up.
Just watching my sweet baby sleeping in the monitor while watching this. We weren’t actively trying, but I decided to go off birth control and see what would happen. Got pregnant instantly after 15 years of marriage at age 37. I honestly thought it would be a struggle to get pregnant at my age, but apparently not. Sending baby dust your way ❤️ Looking forward to your mom content!
@kirakjear9812 This is really reassuring for me - I got married at 20, currently am 27 and feel like I want to wait another 10 years (which would make me 37) but I often worry about not being able to have a baby at that age. Love reading stories like yours makes my plan feel possible.
@@Breanna.HouseOfCorgis Very possible! My friend has a 16 and 18 year old and is pregnant again at 38. Live your life and enjoy marriage!
Hi Josie, thanks so much for being so sensitive and authentic when talking about fertility. As a married lady with no plans to have children I really appreciate you mentioning this as an option (and that I might not want to explain my choice to just anyone) ❤
100% agree Josie. I’ve been married for 8 years and my husband and I always wanted kids, but also wanted to spend some of our married years just the two of us first. The most annoying question from Family and Friends was asking if we actually wanted them because we didn’t try straight away! We’re now expecting our first and the timing couldn’t have been more perfect for us x I’m also 32.
I married at 29... planned kids straight away and currently in the middle of my 5th round of IVF at the age of 36... obviously hoping this is the one! Couldnt agree more with approaching the subject with care! Will be over the moon for you both when you announce, in which ever way you choose to 😊 xxxxx
It is not a miracle. This is a innocent human being you are deciding to put in a broken world hoping the world will be a better place one day, but scientist and facts say otherwise. Meanwhile, You all have kids just to put photos of on social medias to get praises and are against adopting all those abandonned kids. Most if not everyone I know with kids have secret affairs elsewhere or wish they hadn't had kids. Think. This is not about just you.
Check out the book It Starts with the Egg by Rebecca Fett. Sperm quality and egg quality are BOTH factors when it comes to falling pregnant. I saw testimonials of people who did IVF but then fell pregnant after taking the tips in the book. Just thought I would share. It does also help with IVF success.
We struggled for years before we went to a fertility clinic for assistance, I have PCOS. All those years of stressing myself silly that I could fall pregnant only to find out that the chances were very slim 🤦♀️ but it worked out for us and best of luck on your journey 👍
Snap…it’s a subject I find painful still age 66…I got through friends with children now friends have grandchildren so the pain starts again…I’ve no one to set up my TV or teach me how to use an iPad…we are on our own with it all.
It is not a miracle. This is a innocent human being you are deciding to put in a broken world hoping the world will be a better place one day, but scientist and facts say otherwise. Meanwhile, You all have kids just to put photos of on social medias to get praises and are against adopting all those abandonned kids. Most if not everyone I know with kids have secret affairs elsewhere or wish they hadn't had kids. Think. This is not about just you.
Thank you for showing us RH England- what a remarkable place! I love the way you are increasingly adding music in your vlogs. They come across as very slick and stylish. Also the way the vlogs end with the zooming to your house, the church and your beautiful lawn is quintessentially british and looks like the backdrop of an Agatha Christie novel!
Im grateful that you tackled the subject of not asking people when they are having babies, or making them justify why they arnt having babies.
Im fed up of society looking at me as incomplete cause im not a mother, i have my fur baby, and she is all i need.
I completely agree with u about the baby topic. The thing that gets me is the pressure by family & friends, especially the potential grandparents. Why would anyone think it’s ok to pressure someone to have a child?! It’s the biggest responsibility for anyone, to bring a human into the world & raise them. It’s ok to have a life time partner & not be married. It’s ok to not have children. As women we have the choice to conceive &/or marry. I find it rather rude when someone asks, “when’s the wedding?” “When are u having baby?” Once u have one child, people will literally ask u right after u’ve given birth in hospital healing, “so when’s the second one?” I’m married 17yrs with 1 child & he’s 16 now, I’m not having anymore.💖☺️
I was lucky my parents have never asked when/ if I'm starting a family, maybe something to do with them being married 7 years before my sister came along - can you imagine this in the 60's with a large local extended family?
My MIL did ask my husband when we were going to start a family(we'd been together for a couple of years, but weren't yet married). She then realised that the reason was maybe we couldn't, so it was a little inappropriate to keep asking and hasn't asked since. Although we don't know if we could have kids (never a given), it was an active choice not to, and not one that we've regretted.
When and if you and Charlie decide to have children, you will undoubtedly be amazing parents. The love between the two of you and the life you live will create the most amazing home for a child…not to mention your baby will surely be absolutely adorable 🥰
I was only married 2 months and found out I was expecting twin girls ❤
I’m clearly invested in you and your blogs Josie as the thought of you having a baby brings me great joy! I’m now 35 and have a 2 year old. It’s the most amazing thing. He is my little gardening buddy. Wishing you all the best on this journey! X
Hi Josie, thank you for chatting so openly. Hope you and Charlie have the lovely family, you imagine to have. ❤
Just recently found out that I'm expecting my second, I'm 36, and had my first one at 33. My biggest advice if I'm allowed, besides your "public" life, just keep it for yourself as much as possible, the more information you share the more pressure you're putting on it and for this journey you need 0 stress. It will happen when it has to happen and we will be happy once you're able to announce it. Meanwhile, good luck!
It is not a miracle. This is a innocent human being you are deciding to put in a broken world hoping the world will be a better place one day, but scientist and facts say otherwise. Meanwhile, You all have kids just to put photos of on social medias to get praises and are against adopting all those abandonned kids. Most if not everyone I know with kids have secret affairs elsewhere or wish they hadn't had kids. Think. This is not about just you.
I had my little girl in January this year, I’m 34 and my husband is almost 40. Having babies in your mid 30s is the best. Good luck to you my dear x
I do not believe in asking or even hinting to someone about starting a family. In my opinion, it is extremely rude, and honestly, no one’s business.
I was raised to respect certain subject matters, and not overstep those boundaries. You should never have to explain yourself.
Love your channel. Never boring and always informative.
I’m always horrified when people openly ask questions about having children. It’s not only rude but falls into very deep seeded patriarchal roles. It should not be expected that a woman or a couple wants to have children - nor anyone’s business but their own. The only aspect of aging I’m looking forward to is the cessation of the comments and questions which usually come from people who are near strangers.
My favourite phrase for this topic is ...pre-heating the oven ❤😅
Preparing the body is so important but so is the mind! ❤❤❤
Drizzle and drizzling are words we know well in Northern Canada and we too are starting to see fall weather already! It's actually really nice to see content where people experience real whether like us. Just one of the many many reasons I love your channel 😊
I love the fact that your discussing your journey and not doing the standard tada we are pregnant that seems to be the norm nowadays. Good luck on the pregnancy journey to you both ( I’m sure Charlie has lots of excellent nursery ideas)
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Josie , you are absolutely right.. I don't think anyone should ask about babies to a couple for the reasons you mentioned.❤❤❤❤
We had drizzle many times in British Columbia Canada. They call rain liquid sunshine . We have had all versions of rain . Everyone who lives in BC has rain gear. If you are serious you have water proof breathable jacket . Dear Josie stay warm and dry ❤Greetings from across the pond 😊
Wishing you loads of luck and love with your fertility journey. Of course PLEASE only share what you are comfortable with, but I'm sure lots of people would appreciate you sharing the good the bad and the ugly of it all! I'm due in 6 weeks and the whole thing has been quite lonely and hard at times. I have taken a lot of comfort from those online that are sharing their experiences and stories. Thank you for another beautiful vlog x
Thank you for your approach to asking (or not asking, rather) people about having children. I completely agree! It's such an intimate and important subject, and I'm saying that as both someone who personally doesn't want kids, and someone who has loved ones who really wanted to be parents and struggled for a long time.
Thank you for sharing this with us! Best of luck on your journey ❤
So lovely of you to share so honest . And so lovely to see someone doing this at there own pace not giving into the pressure that goes on around this subject . It will happen when the time is right for you and it will be beautiful 🥰
All the best with your fertility journey my lovely. And well done for speaking up! I was 35 when we started trying, 36 when we started having tests, and I will be 37 when we start IVF. Unfortunately we found out that we both have issues and our only chance of conceiving is with IVF.
It’s a really difficult journey and one that should not be taboo, but unfortunately is. So pleased you are being open about it.
Lots of luck to you in your journey xxx
I was very fortunate that when we did decide, at 30, I got pregnant immediately. Pregnancy was difficult. I got pregnant again quickly with twins and lost them at 5 months. Waited and had my third pregnancy at 36 and that was it for me. Pregnancies we horrid….but the end result was the greatest gift. I feel women don’t talk about difficult pregnancies it’s all fairy dust and roses 🥀
Good point, I think there is a myth about pregnancy that all women "bloom"! Tbh, I think there are similar myths about parenthood, too!
Very true, anything unpleasant or sad we have to keep to ourselves
I'm so sorry you lost your babies. That must have been (and most likely still is) so hard.
Be a realist this can happen.
soooo true! I dislike that you have to learn all about the hardships on the go, where fueled with hormones you are not thinking straight - and this amplifies any bad experiences. I noticed i was depressed for a about a year after birth of my son, and as soon as i stopped pumping milk, i changed over night and returned to my normal self. I was shocked to notice the difference so quickly while before i just had no idea what was happening.
Gosh Josie I was 36 when I was blessed to have my first baby and 42 when I had my second so it’s never too late ❤
Yes we call it drizzle as well as a heavy misting here in New Hampshire 🇺🇸. You’re such a well spoken conversationalist Josie. Always so graceful with the most delicate of conversations. Enjoyable vlog as always.
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I had a miscarriage last year and it was the most painful experience to go through I always was sensitive about having kids and since that day I can’t even explain how it hurts when people say “oh you have been married for 5 years” or “ you won’t get any younger you should hurry”
This is totally the point! Strangers/ casual acquaintances/ distant aunts are not always privy to painful experiences like miscarriages, so they really shouldn't ask - its just being unnecessarily nosey!
yeah the ignorance is shocking especially from people who have kids so know its not always easy.
Josie...I am so excited to watch you (and Charlie) on this journey and I find it so very endearing that you want to include everyone on your hope and wish for the future! I pray that God will grant you both this wonderful blessing (or blessings!!) Long time subscriber. Your videos bring so much happiness and joy (and peace!) to us all. x
Had my first child at 24 and my 4th age 35 I wouldn’t change it for the world my house is alway filled with love and laughter along with doggies and chickens, never a dull moment and always something going on.
Hi Josie, you are right, It's important to take folate, folic acid, for at least two months before trying for a baby, it's the time that takes for your body to be able to incorporate that into the embryo, doing it right before the pregnancy hasn't the same level of benefits, another thing you might consider is professional teeth cleaning, because pregnancy can cause changes the microbiome and sugar metabolism, which makes the body more prone to cavities.
PS. Love your sunset fuchsia flowers, they look incredible❤ ❤
Loved looking around at all these show rooms with all the beautiful furniture. 👍🥰
Our daughter had 5 or 6 miscarriages. It was a long and very hard time for her and husband. It took years to get the right doctor to help her be able have her 2 kids. She was not mentally healthy during that time. Her siblings were adding to their families durning her loses. Be careful how you talk to people💕
Had our 1 and only child at age 35 after 4 1/2 years of trying. What bothers me now is when people ask why we didn't give our son a sibling, even knowing that we had fertility struggles. I always want to snap back and ask if they would've paid for our fertility treatments.
I would do just that if they're rude enough to ask!
Another great video, I absolutely love how much I can see the love in Charlie's face and yours, when you talking about your beautiful boy's, your going to make fantastic parents ❤
Oh Josie! 17:50 You’re so cute! Thanks for sharing your life and adventures with us. You will know when you’re ready for a baby and that baby will be so blessed with you two as his/her parents. Looking forward to following you on your exciting journey to parenthood. 💕
My husband and i decided id take out my coil and just see what happens for the first year, im 32 and hes 27, we got pregnant in 6 weeks, was definitely faster than we had in our heads ! Pregnancy has definitely been tough on me and i have such horrific heart burn and panic attacks for the first time in my life ! obviously its a blessing being able to get pregnant so quickly but i don't think people talk about how hard pregnancy really truly can be and the fact you don't know what symptoms you'll get until you go through it ! wishing you all the absolute best as always my darling
Josie, you look so gorgeous in warm colors! That furniture store with all the pale colors - deliver everything. Don't stress over a pregnancy: My husband and I were married six years when we decided to have a baby and I was pregnant the following month.
I like RH but I would never feel the warmth and coziness that my style (& your home) gives!! RH is beautiful, modern and hotel Lux but the rustic wood and the old brick and the indoor outdoor garden charm will always have my heart forever!! ❤
I've learned a lot about fertility in the last couple years from my daughter who has had successful IVF. It's not just nutrition that's important, don't overlook the role of plastics and fragrance and chemicals in general in all our lives. It's eye-opening. And yes, in my part of the US, we have drizzle for sure!
My husband and I were trying for five years three of those undergoing ICSI and finally a FET that was successful. If you ever need to vent or chat Josie I am here! I hated people asking it broke my heart every month when we weren't successful xx
I live in Victoria British Columbia, Canada....and yes we have drizzle. However, we are having crazy hot summer weather, so no drizzle right now! Thank you for sharing your fertility talk with us. Whenever it happens you and Charlie will be the best parents! 🇨🇦❤️
We have drizzle in Denmark too! I think most of Northern Europe does, as most temperate climates.
This is so important, I had so much pressure and we had so many questions from everyone and we were suffering with infertility for two years and every comment hurt.
Thanks for being vulnerable, please should leave you alone and wishing you the best for it to happen when you wish 💕
I have to say Josie that it is completely up to you and Charlie whether you have a family or not and as far as I am concerned none of our business. I would rather you were relaxed and enjoyed life and we don't need to know as long as you are happy. Charlie looked so relaxed on that sofa and the fire so cosy. I don't have a fire but do have a cast iron electric stove that is lovely and in 5 weeks we will get cooler morns and eves and it is fine - seasons change and we enjoy them. I am actually looking forward to a tree already at Christmas.
It will all happen as it should. Don't stress yourself. Enjoy your new marriage! Thank you for all the beautiful content. Each of your videos is part of my Sunday relaxation. x0x0x0x
Hi Josie! I know very well what the drizzle is. In my country, Uruguay, it is a quite frequent climatic phenomenon in the coldest months of the year. And not to mention, how disgusting it is, if it is accompanied by wind. Changing the subject: I totally agree with you regarding the questions about your decision to be parents. I went through the same thing while I was married. It is a very delicate subject and sometimes the answer is difficult to formulate. I send you all my love
I just love your videos Josie 🥰 so many topics I love. Normally I don't comment but felt a bit compelled on with the subject of people asking personal questions around starting a family. I totally agree it is a very sensitive area for many and should be treated carefully. If and when you and Charlie decide to become parents you will be amazing. Sounds like you have a fantastic approach which is to take the pressure off, keep healthy & happy, what better way to go into this fertility journey. Our journey has been extremely difficult, 12 years of fertility treatment, several painful miscarriages (I really feel for the ladies here who have experienced this) and after a lot of soul searching we decided to stop persuing fertility treatment and we're now looking at fostering. The mental health side of fertility is often overlooked, so take care of your self talk and be kind to yourself lovely lady x
You are absolutely right about this. Take it from me: people are nosy and are sometimes not very nice about this. I wish you and Charlie all te best❤ from Holland
Yes, Josie, think about mixing modern touches within traditional design for an updated and fresh historic home.
Your homestead is "perfectly perfect". Some try to define perfection but theyll never get to your guys level of the quintessential English House and garden. Continue to enjoy your beautiful little ❤️ utopia. Happy for you guys in what you've accomplished! 🇺🇸
Love your Hobbs Dress. By far one of the prettiest you have worn. Just think of the drizzle as a restorative for the garden. All the trees, plants and bushes have been growing and producing . Just like when you come out of the shower and you mist your face, it feels so good to your skin. Bet the plants have the same sensations 😊
I’m so glad to have warning before you’re ‘suddenly’ pregnant. I hope you’ll still do fun things unrelated to childbearing once that time comes. It might be time for me to drift away when you enter that stage of life. Sort of like real life when people couple up then have children, we happily single women are no longer energetically compatible with them. You’re a joy to watch now. Wishing you all future happinesses.
I love that Josie is so open about her life and journey. Not everyone would share so much. I certainly wouldn’t but I love love love following her life. (I’m so nosey) Keep being you ❤️
I had endometriosis and had been told there would be no children . After homeopathy treatment I surprised every medical specialist and fell pregnant. This was 26 years ago ❤ I wish wild nutrition had been around then and it had been widely spoken about . Lovely vlog as normal
Yes! This is wonderful. Homeopathy and herbal medicine, as well as nutrition can work wonders for supporting fertility naturally! Through my holistic health and herbalist practice I’ve seen many lovely clients naturally conceive, even after being diagnosed as clinically infertile. Even my sister with PCOS used my herbal recommendations and lifestyle changes and her baby boy turns 2 next month!
I also think that talking to a psychologist can help, as being unwillingly child-less is extremely hard mentally - there are studies that show that couples about to start ivf can really benefit, it increases the chances of ivf being successful, and there were a significant number got pregnant without the help of ivf. I also personally know three couples who needed ivf first time around, and the second pregnancy was unplanned, and I'm convinced that it was to do with them being in a better state of mind!
@@danishpastry6137 hypnosis is also wonderful for that. Therapy is wonderful but hypnosis goes right into the subconscious mind and programs it from there. It’s definitely a pursuit of mind body and spirit.
I think asking couples when they are having children is a real “no no” - as you say - you have no idea if people want to it even are able to - I couldn’t have children - and the times (many years ago now) people would ask me - was awful !!!! I wish you and Charlie all the luck in the world when you decide to start ‘trying’ - having additional health issues isn’t going to make it easy - but I’m sure it will happen when your ready.
We have RDF in St. John’s, Newfoundland Canada especially in the spring…stands for Rain drizzle and fog
I’m a great believer in ‘meant to be ‘ Josie it will happen at the right time 💫🇵🇹🌞 much love from Portugal
Interesting & helpful content as usual Josie, I am sure you & Charlie will make wonderful parents when you decide to have children ❤️
I live in the Willamette Valley in Oregon in the United States, we have drizzle, misting, sprinkle, showers and downpour. So many ways to describe rain. Our summers are quite dry though.
I live in the US in Pennsylvania, and we have drizzle. Some people refer to it as mist. However, there is a difference between the two of them. As for the topic of having a baby, I am like you. There are some topics that are private and personal. I don't ask about religion, politics, marriage, and I don't ask about babies unless it is brought up by them. And yes, even if you avoid these topics, there are still plenty of things to talk about.
Bonjour Josie. Yes we have drizzle here in Luxembourg . In French we call it la bruine. Thank you for all those beautiful vlogs😘
Drizzle. That is something that I get every year where I live in Southern CA. Although it is pleasant but there is something about hearing rain against the ground and against the window. I'd rather have rain but drizzle is so gentle for your garden. Enjoy it!
Josie, that mac and cheese looks fabulous!! My mouth is watering. Yes, we have drizzle here in New England and even snizzle (snow and light rain) in the winter. Most people call it sleet though.
Great opener. Garden is glorious. I was married and my husband 10 years older and I wanted a family and he was not bothered so in quite a loveless marriage I was shocked to get pregnant easily twice. I used to joke that it was immaculate conception. I was nervous to have a second child after having pre-eclampsia and my daughter arriving 2 weeks early after being rushed into hospital with protein in my urine but my second came along and I decided no more babies. I had 3.5 years apart and that was perfect. What is meant to be is meant to be is my philosophy and I had no sickness just tiredness and luckily 2 healthy girls.
Josie, good for you, don’t let others pressure you. God bless you and Charlie on your journey. I look forward to visiting you on the channel ❤
I got married at 26 and it was crazy how people assumed we'd basically start popping out babies right away....😂 as if that were the only valid reason for people to get married. We enjoyed married life together as a couple for 5 years before deciding to try for a baby. She's 5 months old now and our greatest joy but I'm also glad for the years we enjoyed together as a couple without that responsibility. Do whatever makes YOU happy, don't feel pressured into having kids when you're not ready. ❤
I completely agree that question can be so hurtful to many. We got married 10 years ago in November. We was always asked by someone about our plans for children. It was a knife to my heart every time. I have endometriosis and 1 ovary removed. We have been told we will never have children naturally and a very low chance conceiving with ivf. Unfortunately it’s no one’s fault and that’s the cards we have been dealt with. After nearly 18 years of trying for children it’s something I will never not wish for. However my expectations are realistic and that’s ok. We have finally come to terms with it all. We are starting our journey with adoption and giving a child our love. You are completely right the subject should be dealt with carefully. I also find there is not enough awareness or discussion for this in the uk. Exactly like you said my niece thought the same get married have children. I’ve taken the time to explain it in a way she can understand and it has really helped. I wish you all the best and luck in the journey to becoming parents ❤️❤️
It pours down buckets here in Atlanta, GA most of the time. Drizzle is rare! However.... it's always sunny in your videos!
Such a lovely video. Thanks for sharing the first part. I’m envious of your wide window sills.
Tending the fertile soil of our bodies is one of the smartest and healthiest things we can do as women. Being fertile and ovulating isn’t just for making babies; ovulation is a key indicator of good health and happy hormones so well worth nourishing ourselves accordingly! Nutrition really is key and at 32 you still have youth and time on your side! One of my clients was 47 when she conceived naturally. I’ve helped women diagnosed as “clinically infertile” who weren’t ovulating, with conditions like PCOS and endometriosis conceive naturally. Food as medicine works miracles, so do the right herbs and helping the body feel “safe” to conceive; so many women are living in perpetual stress so learning to relax is an effective strategy. When and if it happens for you will be wonderful…I always say, everything in divine timing! Thanks for the lovely content as always Josie.
Honestly, I adore these rainy, drizzly day vlogs!! All I can think is "won't their garden look so amazing the next day!?" Here in the southern US, we've been baking all summer in a heatwave and drought, so I'll trade you the chilly drizzle for the suffocating heat when your plants die and you can't leave the house...?? Maybe? 😂
Hello Josie, fully agree it’s private. It’s not something people should ask, as like you said you don’t know what someone is going though and for some people who can’t have kids it’s a awful thing to be asked. Share what you what to share it’s your personal journey.
Josie I hope you and Charlie do have a family. I did IVF twice, and my husband were unable to get pregnant, but I hope to adopt. 💕💖💗
Thank you so much for sharing those subjects which are difficult for a lot of couples and feel so uncomfortable when people ask when we are having children it’s strange we still ask this question though not putting any thoughts into what that couple might be going through. More of us need to talk about how it’s not easy to just get pregnant!! ❤
Love how open you are without all this secrecy of other RUclipsrs ❤
We absolutely have drizzle here in Vancouver, British Columbia ☔
The children question gets me… I’m not adverse to it but I’m also 42 and have never had that I NEED A CHILD desire. Some people don’t get that. “Don’t you ever wish you had children?” Is what I hear a lot. I sometimes reply “not really- do you ever wish you didn’t have kids?”
Hey Josie, I drive past Aynho every day to get to work. Thank you for showing us around - looks as amazing inside as out!!
I'm so excited for you and Charlie to begin this journey, I will be quietly routing for you and following along as always! xoxox
hope you don't mind me saying but it's 'rooting for you'. Maybe just a typo :)
Really bothers me when people ask! It’s personal and different for everyone. Love your videos - can tell you put so much effort into them! ♥️ xx
We have drizzle in Canada at many times of year, but sometimes we will say that at least it isn't snow!
I love you so much, beautiful inside and out so lucky to have you as a friend ♥️
Absolutely adore watching your vlogs Josie
Lots of luck to you and Charlie for all your future endeavours and for starting a family!!!! 🎉 I do really enjoy your vlogs and your life in the Cotswolds. 😊
Hyper nourish...green smoothies...big vitamix...75%kale, 2 tbsns cold pressed flax oil, 10 oz frozen mango, frozen banana. Used in the regular will help. ❤
I'm dutch and can confirm, we get drizzel, part of the reason we have rainsuits for cycling. Lived in many countries, and I'm pretty sure I've experienced drizzel in New York too.
What a beautiful building! What an interior dream!
My daughter & her husband had ivf aged 26 & had a baby girl .
Fast forward 8 years & she fell pregnant 🤰 naturally totally unplanned & unexpected, twin boys , such a blessing ❤❤
I know of three couples this happened to, I think the stress of not conceiving contributes, and once a child does arrive with the help of ivf the stress is reduced (that and the fact that couples who needed ivf first time around are less likely to use contraception).
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Yes 👍
Toowoomba-Australia. We get drizzle. It's enough to interfere with outside activities and not heavy enough to water the garden unless it goes on for days.
I COULD NOT WALK FOR DAYS 🤣🤍 but a magical start to the week! 🫶🏻
Hahaha what are we like 😂