Thank you for sharing your story! Your book struck a chord in me and made me realize a lot of my own experiences that I needed to face to start on the path of healing myself. I have three kids (two with someone toxic that still tries to counter-parent) and there is SO MUCH mom guilt and shame from external and internal sources that fill me with anxiety and fear. I stopped numbing to feel my feelings as well - 10 months in now. Being a parent is definitely a learning experience that can only be taken one moment at a time. Keep on doin' what you' re doin'! You're Unstoppable!
Love you manny. I deleted social media over a year ago and i have missed seeing you, im glad you upload on youtube from time to time. I really appreciate your honesty and transparency.
Manon your honesty, soul searching and sharing are so beautiful. Thank you!!! The best advice I ever received during new motherhood is to TRUST YOURSELF and your own intuition, because no one has the bond with your baby that you do. Not even the best caregivers-and it’s awesome to know that for River you really do have the best!!!-are the same as mom. You have so much power and insight into what both you and your baby need, and I’m sorry that the 90% of people you chatted with in threads sort of dissuaded you out of your own intuition. I think there’s a reason why that bond feels so strong during the first few months of baby’s life-like they’re still physically a part of you!! I don’t think being physically separated from baby gets much easier, but I think it feels less debilitating when they have a little teeny tiny bit of their own independence and confidence. I had to start my baby in full time daycare when she was only about 20 months because I had to work full time to provide for her. I was honestly in a fugue state that whole first day of separation, but I was so so grateful I never had to be separated even once before that day came. There are so many milestones that come, and only you and baby will super know when you’re ready. You will both be ready for so many adventures in the beautiful life you’re preparing for him!! But it is totally appropriate and normal to just not be ready for certain milestones at times when other people expect you to be. And it sounds like, you weren’t ready for this separation, but you have absolutely learned and grown so much through the process. And I think you have helped others out there learning to trust themselves and feel painful feelings, whether it’s new moms or anyone else facing others’ expectations. Thank you for sharing Manon, I have so much love and respect for you and am obsessed with your comedy!!!!
Great to see this expressive video of you Manon! I’m sure it was emotional thinking and making certain decisions. It’s as real as it gets, you’re awesome!! 😊
Every mom knows this feeling... The one thing I've learned over 6 years of parenting is to trust my guts. Alwys trust my instincts when raising a kid. A mom knows best ❤
I felt that- like I was a baby - when my son was newborn it was out of this world, a slice of heaven ❤ these thoughts are scary I know… 🥺 hahahaha you got this let the tears flow 🙏🏼
Feeling your feelings and then sharing them I’m sure helped other moms, they needed to hear your story! Your feelings were valid, meaning they were real and you experienced them so they should have been felt. The funny thing about feelings is they tend to stir up other emotional moments we experienced but never really addressed. I didn’t realize I even had childhood trauma until I became a mother. I was forced to face the anxiety, loss, and abandonment I experienced. I never went to therapy but wish I would have to help me process it. Heck, I still can! But talking about things was a huge part of getting over those emotionally stressful moments. Much love to you!
So understand. It’s so normal. But now that you’ve done a trip without him you know you can get through it! And you did a little exploring too. So that’s great. Congrats on the hair campaign!
It is so hard as a mom to do things that you know in your heart that is something that you’ve always wanted, but then the mom guilt kicks in and it’s so hard! I get it, in a way. I mean, I’ve never been flown business class, or traveled 17 hours away from my kids. But I know that fear of dying. I did not care in my 20s. I didn’t care if I died. Now I’m 38, I have three kids and I get scared even driving sometimes. I have a seizure disorder and I’ve been seizure free over a year, but that doesn’t mean anything. I’m constantly afraid that they’re gonna have a seizure, again, and now they’re older and I don’t know. I just worry about them losing their mom. or me falling having a seizure and not making it out alive and my husband not being here and me being home alone with my kids. Now I’m crying lol I understand how you feel. It’s so hard.
Since I’m a guy, it’s interesting to hear about your love for a newborn and the challenges you face. Isn’t that it hasn’t happened to anyone else before, but it’s happening to you! Keep the faith!
I have Chrons disease so I HEAR YA on the IBD ❤ STRESS makes mine INCREDIBLY WORSE! 💯💜 I LIKE JONNY!! I think it's GREAT that U have someone that U CAN trust and nothing blows up while Ur GONE ❤ Ur SO BLESSED, IN SO MANY WAYS ❤ I was wondering HOW U where gonna embrace traveling and ALL of the things that is how U work and make the mullah with a Lil baby!!! U REALLY DO HAVE 1 OF THE GOOD ONE'S ❤ I DO HAVE a QUESTION however!! WHAT is Ur diet with Ur IBD?? For Chrons disease there is literally NO DIET to follow, it's a AS TOLERATED kinda thing and basically F**k around n FIND out!! .... Thanks for sharing Ur life Manon!! Ur Son and Jonny are BLESSED to have U!! Much love frm the Gulf Coast of Florida 💜🌴💜
As a Gen X Woman Mom and Wife, I can ASSURE you that Mannon is CORRECT. My hair during my Pregnancy was ABSOLUTELY HEALTHY & the LONGEST it had ever been & just to give an idea my hair is naturally CURLY like Perm Hair Curls. While I was pregnant it was half way down my back CURLY so imagine how long it would have been if I had flat ironed it. It was Mariah Carey Vision of Love "length & curls". After I gave Birth, about 4mnths after it BROKE off in the back & only in the middle 🤔 I ended up having to cut it off 2 my shoulders 😭 This will be 32yrs ago December. My hair has NEVER grown back that long, somehow it maxes out just past my shoulders?? Idk why. What I do know 4-sure is the why your hair & nails are NEVER BETTER than when you're Pregnant, Prenatal Vitamin's!! Then the Baby is taking ALL ur nutrients, even the one's YOU NEED. Then you stop taking the prenatal vitamins & 💥 Hair Game OVER. Not for everyone I'm sure. My step daughter has 6 children & her hair is past the middle of her back 🤔 however she does have a receding hairline. So yeah the JOY of MOTHERHOOD ❤️ I wouldn't change a thing, not even for my LONG CURLY LOX 🤣
That room service timing was out of control! lol At 14:40 you talk about being the mom and also having to work. It’s a tough thing to handle both. One person isn’t meant to do both. That’s why some people choose to be a stay at home parent if financially able. I think someone as creative and driven as you wouldn’t do well just staying at home. But maybe there’s a happy medium where Johnny can be the primary financial support and you can still work, but only in as much as mommy life will allow. Fit in some work here and there but focus your time and energy on your baby and your home. Just my thoughts for whatever they’re worth.
Unsalted foods. Unsalted nuts, unsalted chips, etc. Go lower salt. They use that unhealthy chemically treated salt in most processed foods and restaurant foods, I started eating homemade rarely eat out anymore. Bake my own bread now, dairy free no egg & no salt.
100% cacao, dark chocolate. No cow "milk chocolate". I buy a big bar of 100% cacao chocolate. No bleached flour, bleached sugar. All natural unbleached sugar cane, no bone char processing. That bleached white sugar they put in everything is very bad definitely avoid, keep to a minimum.
It is so hard as a mom to do things that you know in your heart that is something that you’ve always wanted, but then the mom guilt kicks in and it’s so hard! I get it, in a way. I mean, I’ve never been flown business class, or traveled 17 hours away from my kids. But I know that fear of dying. I did not care in my 20s. I didn’t care if I died. Now I’m 38, I have three kids and I get scared even driving sometimes. I have a seizure disorder and I’ve been seizure free over a year, but that doesn’t mean anything. I’m constantly afraid that they’re gonna have a seizure, again, and now they’re older and I don’t know. I just worry about them losing their mom. or me falling having a seizure and not making it out alive and my husband not being here and me being home alone with my kids. Now I’m crying lol I understand how you feel. It’s so hard. 10:26 well I’m glad I never hit send on that comment lol but letting us know these things about you makes us feel less alone. Because you are someone who is very real and I know a lot of young women look up to you, so I think it’s great that you just shared that with us! It absolutely does not mean that you have to talk about it every time you show your face on social media!
Oh Mannon, when you said "you discredit your feelings..." I felt that. Thank you for your candid and loving discussion.
Thank you for sharing your story! Your book struck a chord in me and made me realize a lot of my own experiences that I needed to face to start on the path of healing myself. I have three kids (two with someone toxic that still tries to counter-parent) and there is SO MUCH mom guilt and shame from external and internal sources that fill me with anxiety and fear. I stopped numbing to feel my feelings as well - 10 months in now. Being a parent is definitely a learning experience that can only be taken one moment at a time. Keep on doin' what you' re doin'! You're Unstoppable!
Love you manny. I deleted social media over a year ago and i have missed seeing you, im glad you upload on youtube from time to time. I really appreciate your honesty and transparency.
I appreciate that. Means so much!
The timing of the room service, my goodness!! 🤌
Manon your honesty, soul searching and sharing are so beautiful. Thank you!!! The best advice I ever received during new motherhood is to TRUST YOURSELF and your own intuition, because no one has the bond with your baby that you do. Not even the best caregivers-and it’s awesome to know that for River you really do have the best!!!-are the same as mom. You have so much power and insight into what both you and your baby need, and I’m sorry that the 90% of people you chatted with in threads sort of dissuaded you out of your own intuition. I think there’s a reason why that bond feels so strong during the first few months of baby’s life-like they’re still physically a part of you!! I don’t think being physically separated from baby gets much easier, but I think it feels less debilitating when they have a little teeny tiny bit of their own independence and confidence. I had to start my baby in full time daycare when she was only about 20 months because I had to work full time to provide for her. I was honestly in a fugue state that whole first day of separation, but I was so so grateful I never had to be separated even once before that day came. There are so many milestones that come, and only you and baby will super know when you’re ready. You will both be ready for so many adventures in the beautiful life you’re preparing for him!! But it is totally appropriate and normal to just not be ready for certain milestones at times when other people expect you to be. And it sounds like, you weren’t ready for this separation, but you have absolutely learned and grown so much through the process. And I think you have helped others out there learning to trust themselves and feel painful feelings, whether it’s new moms or anyone else facing others’ expectations. Thank you for sharing Manon, I have so much love and respect for you and am obsessed with your comedy!!!!
Great to see this expressive video of you Manon! I’m sure it was emotional thinking and making certain decisions. It’s as real as it gets, you’re awesome!! 😊
Every mom knows this feeling... The one thing I've learned over 6 years of parenting is to trust my guts. Alwys trust my instincts when raising a kid. A mom knows best ❤
I felt that- like I was a baby - when my son was newborn it was out of this world, a slice of heaven ❤ these thoughts are scary I know… 🥺 hahahaha you got this let the tears flow 🙏🏼
Feeling your feelings and then sharing them I’m sure helped other moms, they needed to hear your story! Your feelings were valid, meaning they were real and you experienced them so they should have been felt. The funny thing about feelings is they tend to stir up other emotional moments we experienced but never really addressed. I didn’t realize I even had childhood trauma until I became a mother. I was forced to face the anxiety, loss, and abandonment I experienced. I never went to therapy but wish I would have to help me process it. Heck, I still can! But talking about things was a huge part of getting over those emotionally stressful moments. Much love to you!
I appreciate your vlogs. I still laugh hysterically watching your vines.😂
Aww Glad you like
So understand. It’s so normal. But now that you’ve done a trip without him you know you can get through it! And you did a little exploring too. So that’s great. Congrats on the hair campaign!
Totally normal… the HORMONES 🥺
It is so hard as a mom to do things that you know in your heart that is something that you’ve always wanted, but then the mom guilt kicks in and it’s so hard! I get it, in a way. I mean, I’ve never been flown business class, or traveled 17 hours away from my kids. But I know that fear of dying. I did not care in my 20s. I didn’t care if I died. Now I’m 38, I have three kids and I get scared even driving sometimes. I have a seizure disorder and I’ve been seizure free over a year, but that doesn’t mean anything. I’m constantly afraid that they’re gonna have a seizure, again, and now they’re older and I don’t know. I just worry about them losing their mom. or me falling having a seizure and not making it out alive and my husband not being here and me being home alone with my kids. Now I’m crying lol I understand how you feel. It’s so hard.
The room service guy sounded just like Johnny when he does those accents 😆
Since I’m a guy, it’s interesting to hear about your love for a newborn and the challenges you face. Isn’t that it hasn’t happened to anyone else before, but it’s happening to you! Keep the faith!
I have Chrons disease so I HEAR YA on the IBD ❤ STRESS makes mine INCREDIBLY WORSE! 💯💜 I LIKE JONNY!! I think it's GREAT that U have someone that U CAN trust and nothing blows up while Ur GONE ❤ Ur SO BLESSED, IN SO MANY WAYS ❤ I was wondering HOW U where gonna embrace traveling and ALL of the things that is how U work and make the mullah with a Lil baby!!! U REALLY DO HAVE 1 OF THE GOOD ONE'S ❤ I DO HAVE a QUESTION however!! WHAT is Ur diet with Ur IBD?? For Chrons disease there is literally NO DIET to follow, it's a AS TOLERATED kinda thing and basically F**k around n FIND out!! .... Thanks for sharing Ur life Manon!! Ur Son and Jonny are BLESSED to have U!! Much love frm the Gulf Coast of Florida 💜🌴💜
My son is 4 on the 26th of August. I haven’t left yet 😢
As a Gen X Woman Mom and Wife, I can ASSURE you that Mannon is CORRECT. My hair during my Pregnancy was ABSOLUTELY HEALTHY & the LONGEST it had ever been & just to give an idea my hair is naturally CURLY like Perm Hair Curls. While I was pregnant it was half way down my back CURLY so imagine how long it would have been if I had flat ironed it. It was Mariah Carey Vision of Love "length & curls". After I gave Birth, about 4mnths after it BROKE off in the back & only in the middle 🤔 I ended up having to cut it off 2 my shoulders 😭 This will be 32yrs ago December. My hair has NEVER grown back that long, somehow it maxes out just past my shoulders?? Idk why. What I do know 4-sure is the why your hair & nails are NEVER BETTER than when you're Pregnant, Prenatal Vitamin's!! Then the Baby is taking ALL ur nutrients, even the one's YOU NEED. Then you stop taking the prenatal vitamins & 💥 Hair Game OVER. Not for everyone I'm sure. My step daughter has 6 children & her hair is past the middle of her back 🤔 however she does have a receding hairline. So yeah the JOY of MOTHERHOOD ❤️ I wouldn't change a thing, not even for my LONG CURLY LOX 🤣
That room service timing was out of control! lol
At 14:40 you talk about being the mom and also having to work. It’s a tough thing to handle both. One person isn’t meant to do both. That’s why some people choose to be a stay at home parent if financially able. I think someone as creative and driven as you wouldn’t do well just staying at home. But maybe there’s a happy medium where Johnny can be the primary financial support and you can still work, but only in as much as mommy life will allow. Fit in some work here and there but focus your time and energy on your baby and your home. Just my thoughts for whatever they’re worth.
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Omg I have alopecia too. Well I did have it !!! On and off
Unsalted foods. Unsalted nuts, unsalted chips, etc. Go lower salt. They use that unhealthy chemically treated salt in most processed foods and restaurant foods, I started eating homemade rarely eat out anymore. Bake my own bread now, dairy free no egg & no salt.
No baking soda or baking powder, natural whole foods, less laboratory chemical foods.
100% cacao, dark chocolate. No cow "milk chocolate". I buy a big bar of 100% cacao chocolate. No bleached flour, bleached sugar. All natural unbleached sugar cane, no bone char processing. That bleached white sugar they put in everything is very bad definitely avoid, keep to a minimum.
Lmfao!!! Is it ODD or is it GOD!!! You may ❤❤❤😁😁😁
You suffer because of the food you eat....You also suffer if you recieved immunizations as a child ....You def suffer if you got the covid Jabs.
That guy kinda looks like you're husband. Baby felt rushed. Sometimes Mannon you shouldn't put your career at 10 percent
Lol imagine thinking your still relevant at all
did you botox your mouth?
Ha! No…I can’t do any Botox when breastfeeding or preggy hahaha that made me lol tho
Who asks someone that,wtf,weird question when She’s pouring out her feelings about motherhood,seriously strange😒🤔
@@ManonMathews make holiday break up 2
It is so hard as a mom to do things that you know in your heart that is something that you’ve always wanted, but then the mom guilt kicks in and it’s so hard! I get it, in a way. I mean, I’ve never been flown business class, or traveled 17 hours away from my kids. But I know that fear of dying. I did not care in my 20s. I didn’t care if I died. Now I’m 38, I have three kids and I get scared even driving sometimes. I have a seizure disorder and I’ve been seizure free over a year, but that doesn’t mean anything. I’m constantly afraid that they’re gonna have a seizure, again, and now they’re older and I don’t know. I just worry about them losing their mom. or me falling having a seizure and not making it out alive and my husband not being here and me being home alone with my kids. Now I’m crying lol I understand how you feel. It’s so hard.
10:26 well I’m glad I never hit send on that comment lol but letting us know these things about you makes us feel less alone. Because you are someone who is very real and I know a lot of young women look up to you, so I think it’s great that you just shared that with us! It absolutely does not mean that you have to talk about it every time you show your face on social media!