I actually never liked children and never felt like I HAD to have them but I got pregnant with twins and now my heart is so much bigger and I can even see myself having more kids because it’s just so special watching them grow and loving them more than you ever thought you could love anyone!!
I’m 34 with an almost 3 year old and an 8 month old. My fiancé and I have been together for 14 years. Despite all of the traveling we’ve done and all the fun things we’ve done before kids, and knowing how much I love my kids now, I wish I had them sooner. Weird because I was never crazy about kids before I had my own.
This. I was together with my husband for 12 years before having my now 9 and 10 year olds, and we agree we should’ve done it sooner 😭😂🖤 Edit: and I never wanted kids before my own. Best choice I ever made outside of bagging their daddy.
See I had my son young at 17 so I don't wish I had him any sooner. Lol But I do wish I didn't have my daughter 7 years after him. I wasn't planning on having another and was on bc when I got pregnant with her. But since it did happen anyways, I wish it would have happened sooner and that they were closer in age. Lol
I’m in the same boat with age and number of kids. If I could go back in time I’d have at least one more. I don’t want to risk birth defects by trying now with a “geriatric” pregnancy. My two are blessings, they turned my life from black-and-white to magically colorful. I understand that it’s not the same for everyone but I feel like you don’t hear enough from women like us. ❤ It’s okay to choose family!
Children are humans. They deserve all the patience and respect that everyone else does. Parents are doing their best to raise good people. That journey looks different for everyone.
@@valentinamerchan you don’t just come out the womb knowing how to be kind and respectful. The best way to teach these things is by setting a positive example. Punishment/consequences will be a part of teaching them these things but what good is it to teach our children the answer to every big emotion is violence (i.e. spanking). You have to give them a chance to push their limits before reacting with punishment or they won’t learn the consequences are coming from their actions. We’re all just trying to get what we want in this world but we won’t describe every person on the planet as manipulative. We use words like ambitious, enthusiastic, determined, etc. Maybe changing your view of children in these terms with positive connotations would assist in seeing the good in a “manipulative” personality. Sounds like you’ve got some future entrepreneurs is your circle. ❤️
It's kind stupid to say children are humans. You're putting children apart like none of us were ever children. Guess what? We were all children at one point
@@edum.6353 by saying “children are humans” I am saying they deserve all the same things we do as grown up human beings. For example they deserve to leave the house and be integrated into society. They aren’t just magically going to learn how to contribute to society without the chance. We are all still someone’s child, therefore in a sense still children.
@@edum.6353 yes and now we're adults, who learnt our skills via imitation or being taught from those around us. We weren't magically given them when we grew up lol
Im 25, kidless, and can relate to wanting them less and less every year. 5 years ago I was set on having kids. But I have that fuse and can now realize maybe that's not the best path for my life. To each their own 🧡 love you guys.
Billion dollar companies like that are extremely detailed they know exactly what is in their ads they are involved every step of the way. Every single thing is purposely placed and set up.
I use to think I couldn't imagine someone not wanting kids, until I seen someone become a parent who wasnt made for it. You think the comments they put on social media is shocking you should hear what they say to the child. Its truly sad. Now when someone says they don't want kids I totally get it! I will say from a differnt view though becoming a mom completed my life for the better. I use to think the same way as you and now it's a completely different story. I'm 100% for gentle parenting and teaching lessons instead of just instilling fear.
Thanks for understanding and respecting us on the other side of the fence! I don't want kids and when I tried to get my endometriosis and adenomyosis fixed I had a lot of trouble because "you have to have kids". I was even told pregnancy would cure my endo LOL. After finally getting surgery and getting a hysterectomy and excision done I am finally pain free and I also feel so much more comfortable in my body knowing I will never have an unplanned pregnancy.
@@gabbieb6711 yes I had a friend who did not want kids. Her and her husband fell pregnant and now they’re pregnant with their planned second. She’s the best mom
I have two carefully-planned kids 😂 who have completed my life - and I _do not_ comprehend the issue people have with anyone who doesn’t want to have children. Like, how is someone’s reproductive habits anyone else’s business? It affects me _not at all_ if someone doesn’t have a child. I celebrate people who are clear on what they want in life and are actively achieving their vision, whether that includes creating a family or not.
Y’all I’m not even going to lie I was devastated getting ready last weekend without fool coverage 😭😭😭 every Saturday when I go about my weekend I’m dedicated to this podcast lol
Literally here less than one minute of it being posted. I’m here for the tea, for Laura lean with it Rock with it, and Manuel. You guys are my fave and brighten every day! Also, just ordered Laura’s holiday collection because of Mannys recs. Y’all are awesome. Thanks for being so effing fantastic.
I am a short fused person and I am a single parent you just make it work and your child changes you for the best my son really changed my life in the greatest way I finally learned what love is for 7 years the joy I have in my heart
I have two kids and honestly I feel like some people over dramatize it. Yes it’s hard, a lot of things in life are hard. But it’s also the most rewarding experience you can have. This notion that you won’t have alone time or can’t travel is just not true. It’s different but you can do it. I take my kiddos everywhere. And I love having those experiences through my kids eyes.
Yes!!!! I absolutely agree! So many people (usually ones who aren’t parents) think your life literally ENDS when you have kids and that’s not it at all. It’s a different experience, certain things can be a little more difficult, but it doesn’t end every piece of freedom someone has. I absolutely LOVE my kids and I feel like they bring light and happiness into a world that could be so cruel. I’ve been lucky to have pleasant travel experiences with my kids. With that being said, those who think their kids are a full burden, shouldn’t be parents.
@@laura88lee IF you choose and want kids, you will be ABSOLUTELY AMAZING, I just know it! It’s worth every minute and it’s honestly amazing to see your own little humans grow, learn, and just be just as cool as mom 😉
And another disturbing issue with the Balenziaga campaign is the kids used. Are employees that work at Balenziaga kids. Which the whole campaign makes me absolutely disgusted and pissed.
What's SAD and SHOCKING to me is they actually found parents who let their children do it and then even after the pics were done they still didn't say nope pull my kids pic!!!! So SAD we worship celebrity so much they were willing to let their kids do it!
I say this with all respect and no hate, but how can we sit here and condemn Balenciaga for endangering kids by putting them in sexual contexts while still supporting James Charles?
My mom had me at 25, and my brother at 35 and sister at 37. She has said she wishes she would've had them so much sooner. As scared as she was at 24 to be a new mom she felt I changed her life for the better in more ways than one and it was the greatest thing that happened to her. I just had my first baby this year and it is hard. I'm 25. Isolating at times and exhausting. BUT BABY, there's nothing on this Earth I love more than being her mama. She makes my whole day with her smiles and cuddles and milestones. Even after the hardest days, holding her in my arms as she falls asleep I just stare at her in awe of her beautiful little life and perfect sweetness and how I will spend the rest of my life so happy I had her when I did.
Love this! I was really sick and almost didn’t make it. I had a liver transplant august 6th but was in the hospital prior almost all year. This series was my light in the dark and still is ❤❤❤
Here’s the thing. Unless you have kids I don’t think you get the feeling of loving your child but also not wanting to be a parent sometimes! It’s the hardest job you’ll ever have
As a mother of two boys…I’m so done. Has my first at 21 and my second at 26. I’m 29 this weekend. Got my tubes removed at 27. Completely done. Im a Sagittarius who loves her personal space and time to read and chill and travel. KIDS ARE THE WORST when it comes to having NO TIME.
I have 3 toddlers and YES you barely get any break for yourself however you have to make time for yourself..with parents, even getting 30min of alone time is the absolute best🙌😆
To us without kids the prospect of only getting 30 minutes to ourselves sounds kind of sad lol. I know some people are just made to be parents and others aren't! Congrats on your bundles of joy!
I had to take my baby on a plane to a funeral and he wasn't even crying he was just making baby noises and a lady complained so I called her out in front of the whole plane and everyone ended up clapping for me. Like, trust me honey if I could leave this baby at home I would so leave me alone before I start crying like a little baby! Lol
I relate so much to what you're saying about kids lmao. My bestie has two beautiful kids and I see how much it takes out of her, even with a helpful father in the picture. She is spread so thin all the time, never has any time for herself, and isn't able to live her adult life at all how she wants. It's definitely made me reconsider ever wanting kids. I'm glad to hear I'm not the only one who feels like this. I hope more women are able to put more forethought into parenthood and honestly weigh the cons against the much smaller list of pros and make a better informed decision compared to our parents who just had kids because that was just "what you're supposed to do".
Well to be honest kids get easier as they get older. So if her kids are close together and younger, I'm sure it is hard. But it won't be like that forever or even for long because they truly grow up so fast. Mine are 15 and almost 8 now and they are both pretty chill. Lol Not trying to change your mind. Just saying if that's the only reason you didn't want them, that it does get A LOT easier. And is also so rewarding in many ways.
It takes a village. If you can help babysit help out. Your friend might need support 😢. No one gave that to me, except my husband and he worked 60 hr weeks. Sometimes more
@@mermaiddiyartist8119 idk I feel like we can go out and do fun things now and not have to worry about tantrums or all the things that come with having a baby. Also they are both independent now and less needy. Lol So for me it does feel easier right now. Lol
Balenciaga... maybe their people didn’t catch the case papers or the double a in the Balenciaga tape etc, but when Balenciaga said the “bears shouldn’t of been advertised with children”.... thats the entire subject of the photo. How did you miss that? And if that was posted without them seeing it then that’s gross negligence too no? And imo If you’ve created an environment where the directors or whoever would think “they’ll love this” you’re semi responsible for that as well. It’s insane.
Exactly they’ve been doing this for a while it’s just now caught the attention of the masses I’m glad to see both sides of the political fence upset about this cause we should all be . whoever’s responsible should get in trouble for this. I’m all about due process , innocent until proven guilty so let’s see what happens but once we get the truth it should be dealt with. That whole court case was about making pedophilia a protected class basically saying that they should be able to look at that stuff without persecution under the first amendment right so I don’t understand it at all why that would be in anybody’s campaign. Was this intentful because they’re sick maybe was it sabotage maybe I think it’s too soon to tell yet but people don’t need to let the slide whoever fault it is. As far as Kim Kardashian didn’t she let one of her kids walk around with one of those fetish masks on?
I saw a TikTok that made some good points. Kim waited so long to respond because they were hoping it would blow over, and in the past that strategy might have worked because Twitter would have buried the trending hashtags. But now…
31 with a almost one year old and trying for our second. I work from home full time and watch my daughter. I still get my alone time I need. It honestly has a lot to do with who your life partner is. My husband makes sure to give me my own time or girls days or whatever I need and I do the same for him for his time. We even traveled with her already to universal studios and had a BLAST! Plus got on rides way faster doing single rider lines 😂
I’m a mom of a 4 year old boy, I waited to have kids until I was 30. I’m so glad I did (for myself). It’s the best reason to be exhausted - I’ve been saying that since he was born. To each their own but it’s not so scary I promise 🥰🤣☺️
I waited til I was 30 too & im glad i did bc i got all my ME time out before having kids i mean i still get me time but not like pre kids I dont think it makes it any easier but it worked for me & all kids r different so everybody will experience it differently my sister has 4 girls & they r calm & cool i have 2boys they r wild & energetic but im glad they know how to act out in public ppl actually compliment me on how behaved my kids r then we go home & pur CHAOS but its how we work lol
I am 26 and already a mom of 4. Had my first child when I was 15. And yes, I’ve been doing this so long that it is “normal” to me. BUT i am also one of those people who is like “I love my children beyond any words, but if I could go back, I def would wait longer or do other things first.” Motherhood is the roughest hood EVER. 😭🤣 and also.. when u do become a parent, you WILL change lol it’s so funny to us parents when non-parents be like “I would never..” or “my child will never…” 🤣 We just be like “bless your heart hunny, u have no idea” lol
I won’t lie and say that parenting is easy, it certainly isn’t. But it’s also the best thing I’ve ever done. It’s indescribable how wonderful it is. I have 4 boys 13,15,19 & 23
My mom’s friend has 3 boys and said she loved it so much up until she had 3 teenagers at the same time 😂 I have 2 boys a year apart and I’m nervous for that trying time!! How is it?!
LAURA i am so excited you brought up housewives because I was dying for someone to talk about Rinna because she is my fav!!! I do think everything was a bit much but she did what she did and if Kathy really is what she described her as, that’s a huge reveal! Love you guys
I'm almost 39 and I can't have kids. I've had severe arthritis since the age of 14, it was only ever in my right knee, so I was able to still dance and do sports and went into nursing at the age of 18. But when I turned 21 my arthritis started to spread. Within 6 years every joint was affected. In the 18 years since I've had sepsis 3 times due to infections brought on from immuno suppressant (chemo) meds. I've had 1 total knee replacement and will be having full hand reconstruction/knuckle replacements after Christmas. My whole adult life ive been in and out of hospital 22 times, so my mobility is so low now that I wouldn't be able to have or raise a kid no matter how badly I want to. It makes it even more painful this year because my little sister is pregnant with her first child. Don't get me wrong I'm so so happy for her and the thought of being an aunty again (I have an almost 13 year old nephew from my brother) makes me so excited, but it's still bittersweet and painful in my heart, knowing I'll never get to experience that feeling. 💔
I am not sure if you will see this but THANK YOU for being understanding about parents who have to go in planes with kids. We did that for the first time last year (our daughter is 3) and it was so hard for us. We don’t travel much and for the most part she is a chill kid but on the way back home she wouldn’t stop crying… we tried everything! Ipad, snacks, coloring and she was not having it (I think her ears were popping from the flight and it was scaring her). I want to say we as parents already feel hopeless and embarrassed that we are causing a ruckus lol. I appreciate those of you who understand our pain and don’t make us feel worse than we already do. Being a parent is rough but it is true that I wouldn’t change it for the world. I grew up thinking I would never want kids and after we decided we didn’t want to travel the world, that’s when we started a family. I am also not one to tell others wether or not they should have kids. I feel like everyone’s journey is different and that is their choice. With that said, I also hate when we get shamed for having kids. It goes both ways lol. Life is wild😅
I also want to add that until I had kids myself, I use to get so annoyed when kids would run around and cry. Now that I have a toddler, I completely understand that there is literally nothing we can do about it and every kid is so different. We also need to realize they are learning the world and how to do everything for the first time. It is up to us to comfort them and teach them right / wrong while trying not to traumatize them😅 Plus them not being able to communicate makes things difficult too.
When I have had to travel with my baby under 1 I literally cry and have 100 panic attacks like a month leading up to the flight. Every flight has been good but I get soooo nervous when he starts whining even just a little bit. I’ll never let him cry or scream if I can help it because before him I used to be the passenger that would stare at the parents with the annoying baby/kid. But now that I have him I try to have empathy for those parents that are having a rough time! The people around us that try to help out or even try to distract our baby for as little as a minute are God sends. This sweet southern lady was in front of us when it was getting super hard to entertain our 8 month old and she was like give me that baby.. I was super hesitant but he was laughing with her for a straight hour while she bought me and dad 2 shots 😭 an angel from above
Omg the kid talk 😅 so relatable I’m currently pregnant with my first child…I’ve always wanted to be a mom but it’s HITTIN rn 🤣 I could of waited a couple more years lmfao
There is nothing greater than being a mom. I’m so exhausted all the time, but I know my boys will be grown before I know it. I’m exhausted and constantly overstimulated yet I want a 3rd😂 I don’t like other peoples kids and I feel bad, but I’m just all about mine!😂
Before I had kids I hated other people’s kids and always judged parents with kids that were bad in public. In my mind I always said “well MINE would not be doing that.” But then I had two kids and they humbled me sooooo much. I look bad on how judgmental I was and all the things I used to say and I cringe so hard. My kids definitely act up in public occasionally. My 3 year old has embarrassed me multiple times. There was a point where we didn’t go anywhere because I knew he was going to act up. But honestly they need to get out and they need the correction on how to act. Most parents are trying their best. Being a parent is extremely hard and mentally draining but it really has softened me up A LOT. I look at other peoples kids now and interact with them or try to help out other parents when I can. The cool thing about parenthood is we all understand what each other is going through in certain situations.
IMO the hardest thing about parenting is that it’s a 24/7 gig. Even when your apart you still worry/think about them. It’s also more challenging to get alone time in but you can make it work. That said it’s the best thing that’s ever happened to me. I’m 28 and my husband and I have been together 12 years. We are best friends and doing this together has been an experience I couldn’t imagine living without. I was hesitant to decide to try and was nervous my whole pregnancy because I’ve never had a maternal instinct. As soon as my son got here it was instant. It feels like I was born to do it and we were meant to meet. My husband and I both feel more drive to get up in the morning and feel more fulfilled . Highly recommend haha 💕😝 I do understand and respect it’s not something everyone wants/needs in their life tho. There is definitely challenges like with anything in life.
When you are a billionaire you have the privilege of cutting ties and calling out the outrageous. Kim should have done better. Honestly anyone I see wearing Balenciaga I will be looking at with disgust
Her loyalty lies with Balmain and Prada. She didn’t have to make a post but she’s a kardashian so whether she called the brand out the day of the photos she would’ve still be wrong by those who don’t like her for being jealous
@@jenniferbayarea5748 she's been a walking billboard for Balenciaga the last couple of years. I'm sure you are right but she stayed center of the fence she pretty much said they messed up but they are sorry for playing into chilld port and child abuse. My problem is whatever with her I don't care My point is when you are a literal billionaire you have the freedom to speak out and cut ties without worrying how you are going to feed your family and she didn't do that...but the brand is disgusting for all of it. If people are willing to give them a pass on it then it says more about the person in my opinion.
@@britt8966 you must not know what contracts is just because she does repeat photoshoots don’t mean anything. If you watch their original show and spin offs their loyalty is with Balmain which she mostly wears 80% of the time
Jenna Marbles didn’t stop posting videos because of fame, she quit because she was ashamed of her really old videos, she apologized before she left RUclips. She literally canceled herself
She was literally harassed by people trying to “cancel” her for videos that were 11 years old.. if people wouldn’t have been being so harsh to her she would have never left RUclips in my opinion. This “cancel culture” is ridiculous. She was a great RUclipsr and she is a great person and people made her feel horrible for her old videos that weren’t even a big deal.
I’ve worked in marketing for the last 13 years and there’s not a chance in hell that Balenciaga didn’t approve this concept. No way. In fact, I find that in general the client already comes with their concept and they just want it executed and even the simplest thing (like a freakin text size!) can go back and forth for weeks. So for Balenciaga to totally point the blame at the production company is just ridiculous. And if say Balenciaga literally washed their hands of their campaign and let them do whatever they wanted and chose not to see it, then that is them being irresponsible and it’s still their fault. But we all know that’s not the case.
I totally understand about needing time to recharge and I just had my first baby. I’ve found I need less fuel to recharge with my kid vs friends. Think of it like how you may need time to recharge after your husband. You still need it, just for less time and less frequently. It’s the same with my baby, but I still do need that time. It’s so important you have a partner who is comfortable and confident taking the lead with the baby and making decisions and being capable of being left alone with them while you run errands, take a nap, go on a trip, etc etc. Having that support is so necessary.
ok just some food for thought from a pre-law student: maybe kim is in a legal bind on working with balenciaga- as in she is under some sort of contract which makes it very hard to just terminate unless it specifically says so
True but her loyalty is with Balmain and Prada this is what’s annoying for those who aren’t fans and just going with what’s being said from her post. Everyone jumps to conclusions nowadays
After seeing more about the Balenciaga thing, I believe it was definitely intentional and yeah Kim may make good money from them but she already more than enough money to live off of even if she never worked again and has multiple other income streams. I think it’s an awful look and disgusting that so many celebrities have refused to speak out about it at all or refuse to cut ties.
As someone who has always wanted to be a mom, I can’t quite relate to the women who say they would go back if they could, even though they love their kids more than life. BUT I can understand why they feel that way. It truly is the hardest job imaginable, but also the most rewarding as cliché as that is, it is true. Everything I thought about motherhood is so different than what it actually is for my life. It’s harder in a lot of ways, but also better than I could have ever imagined. I have so many opinions about all of the comments about travel and going to the mall and leaving your baby at home. I thought all of those same things but the second I had her I understood why it is so damn hard to leave them. You love them so much and the anxiety you feel when you’re not with them is almost unbearable 😫 you truly just never know until you become a mom. That was the most annoying thing to here before becoming a parent, but it is also the truest comment 😅 also balenciaga is disgusting. Goodbyyyyyye.
I definitely need time alone to recharge from being social but I disagree that it means you shouldn’t have kids, especially when they are young and need you 24/7, I am able to recharge while still being with them because they are a part of me and it is not the same socially demanding thing like being around adults. It’s a totally different kind of relationship and as someone who grew up basically alone but never felt lonely, when I do get my alone time now I miss my kids 😂 I know not all moms will feel the same but it’s how I am and I wouldn’t put a lot of weight in that reasoning to not have kids
The fact that Kim is asking for child support is just insulting as someone whose mom never once was forced to pay and me and my dad were poor, actually poor. Yet Kim is a billionaire. 200k a month? It’s child support meant for the child what does it cost to take care of a child for one month? Not 200,000 dollars, the cost of my entire home.
The only thing I wish you guys did.. was put pictures or a quite video of what you’re talking about. Most things I know already. But some things I’m like “Who is that?” So I pause the podcast to look up who you talk about. Then get back to it. Other than that.. this has become my favorite one! ❤
I’m a middle aged mom of teens, and I completely agree about babies in planes, Laura. They don’t belong on them. Them and toddlers….. unless they’re going somewhere for life saving surgery, and it’s necessary to fly over driving, keep them off of planes until they’re older and not affecting everyone on the plane. Not everyone loves your kids like you do.
I have 4 kids and they give life this weirdly amazing purpose. More than my career has. But, my good friend never wants kids. Suits her. But another said she never wanted kids. Would literally die if people mentioned her be a mom.. but then she had one.. wow. She did a total 180. Is the most amazing mom and finds so much purpose there. It is weird. It is like loving family… but 1,000% more. That high you get from looking good in an outfit… cannot be matched by the moment a child is born. It is odd. But life is so complicated now. And it is overthought. To each their own. For sure. 💜
I have 3 children, they are my world, I wouldn't want to go back and not have my children but I would absolutely go back and change who I had them with. My advice would be to he VERY cautious who you have babies with. I ended up with a man who seemed to be too good to be true and it turned out he was. Never let someone convince you to be a stay at home parent where you lose control of any financial independence. Then if they switch into a completely different person you are stuck! As far as children crying in public, my youngest is autistic so I know all too well sometimes the screaming is beyond a parents control but I'm also very conscious of other people's sanity. I will drive before forcing other people to deal with my child and in a store if he starts I take him outside until I can calm him.
Can I just say parenting is SOO hard nowadays. I feel like I literally can't discipline my kids in public without getting dirty looks. But I also get it because I keep such a close eye on children in public and watch for how their treated because I'm terrified of what these babies might be going through at home. My biggest advice for non parents or just anyone around when a kid is acting up, is give love to the parent. Whether it's a hug, a smile, a helpful hand if they're trying to load things into the car, or on the belt at the store. Give love so all parents remember they're not alone and have the patience and reassurance they may desperately need 🖤🖤
Can I just say the fact that the photos were released is too many people seeing these. We need to protect children at all costs. If I brought my kid to be a model at that shoot I would’ve walked out no matter if it was a huge brand
I would have gotten immediately suspicious because empty wine glasses, dog chain/collar, large hair lips, candles in beer cans, and that bear with bdsm gear. Geeze ..
I’m 44 and had about 20 years of surgeries, pain, etc and I couldn’t have kids but I also think something in me knew I couldn’t have kids when I was younger. I never pictured my life as being a parent and never cared for babies at all. I’m dead inside 😂.
A little Astrology Note about what you guys said about your feelings this time of year 🔮Laura as a Virgo this time of year puts the focus on your 4th house (the part of your chart associated with home and nesting). So it makes total sense that you don't feel like working or going out & it's because this is your time to strengthen your foundation...redecorate etc. And Manny, as a Gemini right now Mars is retrograde in your sign until January 12th. So your fuse will get longer after that date! Listen to your frustrations because that’s info about what you really DO want in your life. Love ya’ll! 💖
It’s gotten even worst. The runway show you talked about now have videos surfacing and in the bags the models had were baby dolls and baby items covered in blood. They also dropped the case against the production company, because of how much more came out. In pics on the kids there is caution tape that says BAAL which is a pagan demon of child sacrifice. There is a kids drawing on the wall of a demon. The Creative director and ex lead stylist instagrams were filled with pictures of child abuse and cannibalism. They even had quotes that said “we must’ve been raised on child porn and cannibalism. It would explain why we are so messed up” (they now also issued statements) The CEO of Kering which owns Balenciaga has a company that sells child sex dolls….. Now they are finding things in older ads. So it’s been going on for awhile.
I almost feel like the directors of Balenciaga or these other brands are making a statement that they are so powerful and untouchable they can flaunt these atrocious things and no one can touch them. I don't know why they would do this.
So. Everything in ad campaigns is very purposeful. I didn't major in marketing; I majored in Studio Art. However, we were required to take a digital design class where we made mock marketing designs. We had to study popular ads in order to understand how to go about making our own. Nothing is coincidental. Not in marketing. There are people who are paid to work with these concepts the client presented them. Someone was paid to place those items in certain ways, chose the color palette, the poses, and lighting the photo a certain way... all in order to sell something.
My ex-husband CHOSE to not work and his mom, who was rich AF, paid for a lot of our expenses. I still had to work and was a CNA at the time. Well when I finally decided to leave his ass he and his mom were trying to go after me for alimony since I was the only one making money in the relationship. When I met HIS lawyer for the first time he told me this was the best decision I would ever make because he was a crazy person, and he would not allow them to go after me for alimony.
I’m almost 26 and I’m done having kids. I just had my second 6 months ago. I love my kids but I’m so happy to be done. And very glad I had them younger. I know if I waited till I was in my 30s I probably would have just never had any.
I had a co worker who got a divorce after 20+ years due to her ex having an affair and SHE had to give him some of her retirement. That is total bs in my opinion. I feel like no matter how much money you make, if the other party is the reason for the divorce- you shouldn't owe them a thing.
When it comes time for people to go to court for full custody or part custody, you have to take all of your pay stubs on both parties, the mediator sits down and figures out what the father makes and also the mother. For child support it matters what the father makes of paying support.. If the father doesn't want to pay support them he can sign over all his rights and not pay anything. Where then the mother is left raising the kids by herself , vice versa.. If you are raised with living the rich life style ,of both parents, then the father or mother has to continue to give you that life style.. Every state is different with there law's.. I know that if you live in New Jersey, who ever is paying child support, can continue to pay until the child is 18 years old, but if the child wants to go to college then the child support continues until they graduate from college.. In Pennsylvania the law is different, they only pay child support until the child turns 18 years old
I have an extremely short fuse. I’m introverted and need to recharge regularly… I also have one kid… and i will say. 1 kid is doable for anyone because you and your partner can split the load and give each other a break. More than one? I’m terrified of that 😂
I used to work at bank and I’ve seen A LOT of these alimony cases. One time this lady came to the bank and she was receiving $100k a year in alimony. She told me why work when her ex husband was paying $100k a year 😳. Crazy crazy
Hearing you talk about RUclips and the work that goes into it intrigues me. Can you break that down. Like what goes into making a video? Start to finish, edit, upload etc. like a vlog seems like it would take a lot of time. I’m super interested ❤. Thanks for the pod! Love y’all
I respect those who choose to be kid free. It takes self awareness to realize the commitment and challenges that comes with raising children. With that being said, use the same self awareness when out in public and witnessing a child having a hard time. It could very well be that it’s not a tantrum but rather a meltdown due to sensory issues or ASD (autism spectrum disorder) Those little ones experience the world very differently but deserve empathy too.
I absolutely love it when you guys are together I love you guys separately but even more so when you're together also Manny I got your Christmas palette you know the 12 days and I so badly wanted to wait to open it but I couldn't it was just I couldn't resist but the idea of doing one Shadow a day is awesome what a cool new idea I love it and the palette is beautiful even the shadow that is not the way it was supposed to be is amazing like amazing quality thank you I love it it's one of my new favorite palettes now I need to try her brand
I’m 23, travel all the time, and my child has always came with me. He’s 3 now and has traveled to multiple countries since he was born. Before having him I understand the whole “omg get that crying baby off the plane!” But now I see a parent who is trying their absolute best to quiet, calm, help, etc the baby. Unless a parent is blatantly ignoring their child kicking the seat in front of them then yeah I’ll have a problem with the parents too😂 just remember Laura that you can do almost anything with your children!
I have a toddler and a 3 month old and life doesnt end when you have kids I dont have anyone to leave my kids with when i have to run errands so YES my kids go with me EVERYWHERE my baby does cry and people stare and it’s HORRIBLE but hes a baby and hes going to cry ! But i understand ur irritation when u hear a baby cry because ur not a mom but ur perspective will change when you have ur first kid ! Xoxox ❤
I just think people who don't have kids shouldn't have an opinion on life with kids? Just like a single person would never know what it is like to be married.
Listen let me tell you I promised myself that I would never take my kid on a plane or to Disney until she was at least 5, and you best believe I have STUCK TO THAT. She's now an angel on planes, in restaurants etc.... I was NEVER going to be that parent lmao.
I agree that alimony has gotten crazy. The original intent of it was for housewives who never had the opportunity to build a career because the man financially supported the family while the wife kept house. The money was kind of a payment for the wife who sacrificed to raise the kids, and therefore shouldn’t just be left with nothing after divorce, trying to get by with no skills or experience to put on a resume’. I think that there should be a burden of proof required that the partner getting the alimony gave up career opportunities because of the marriage before it gets rewarded. 🤷♀️
My daughter is 1 year and 4 months and we have taken her on 14 flights so far and she has done great on all flights!! No crying and sleeps and plays most of the time. We always get compliments on how good she is! So I guess it just depends on the baby!
I actually never liked children and never felt like I HAD to have them but I got pregnant with twins and now my heart is so much bigger and I can even see myself having more kids because it’s just so special watching them grow and loving them more than you ever thought you could love anyone!!
Same except I had my bby girl the first month of marriage I got pregnant
I’m 34 with an almost 3 year old and an 8 month old. My fiancé and I have been together for 14 years. Despite all of the traveling we’ve done and all the fun things we’ve done before kids, and knowing how much I love my kids now, I wish I had them sooner. Weird because I was never crazy about kids before I had my own.
THIS! Yes - like what was life before these babies? (I’m a mom of a 4 yo) 😊
This. I was together with my husband for 12 years before having my now 9 and 10 year olds, and we agree we should’ve done it sooner 😭😂🖤 Edit: and I never wanted kids before my own. Best choice I ever made outside of bagging their daddy.
Im 25 and all my friends have had kids and i really want to have kids now but my partner isnt ready
See I had my son young at 17 so I don't wish I had him any sooner. Lol But I do wish I didn't have my daughter 7 years after him. I wasn't planning on having another and was on bc when I got pregnant with her. But since it did happen anyways, I wish it would have happened sooner and that they were closer in age. Lol
I’m in the same boat with age and number of kids. If I could go back in time I’d have at least one more. I don’t want to risk birth defects by trying now with a “geriatric” pregnancy. My two are blessings, they turned my life from black-and-white to magically colorful. I understand that it’s not the same for everyone but I feel like you don’t hear enough from women like us. ❤ It’s okay to choose family!
Everyone’s talking about their kids and I’m sat here appreciating the fact that the old theme song is back 😂
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Children are humans. They deserve all the patience and respect that everyone else does. Parents are doing their best to raise good people. That journey looks different for everyone.
@@valentinamerchan you don’t just come out the womb knowing how to be kind and respectful. The best way to teach these things is by setting a positive example. Punishment/consequences will be a part of teaching them these things but what good is it to teach our children the answer to every big emotion is violence (i.e. spanking). You have to give them a chance to push their limits before reacting with punishment or they won’t learn the consequences are coming from their actions. We’re all just trying to get what we want in this world but we won’t describe every person on the planet as manipulative. We use words like ambitious, enthusiastic, determined, etc. Maybe changing your view of children in these terms with positive connotations would assist in seeing the good in a “manipulative” personality. Sounds like you’ve got some future entrepreneurs is your circle. ❤️
It's kind stupid to say children are humans. You're putting children apart like none of us were ever children. Guess what? We were all children at one point
@@edum.6353 by saying “children are humans” I am saying they deserve all the same things we do as grown up human beings. For example they deserve to leave the house and be integrated into society. They aren’t just magically going to learn how to contribute to society without the chance. We are all still someone’s child, therefore in a sense still children.
@@baileygodsey5835I wholeheartedly agree with you
@@edum.6353 yes and now we're adults, who learnt our skills via imitation or being taught from those around us. We weren't magically given them when we grew up lol
Kid free, sipping my wine, & fool coverage ❤
I saw the new video and put my kid down for a nap!
Purrrr
Go queen go
I always tell ppl have none, one or many! LOL
Let’s all take shots every time Manny says “And the thing is..” 😂 Love it though ❤.
Im 25, kidless, and can relate to wanting them less and less every year. 5 years ago I was set on having kids. But I have that fuse and can now realize maybe that's not the best path for my life. To each their own 🧡 love you guys.
The production company did come out saying that Balenciaga has to approve 100% of what goes out
My conspiracy theorist brain wonders if someone planted those papers on purpose to drop clues and put eyes on Balenciaga 👀
Oooo I didn’t even think about that
Billion dollar companies like that are extremely detailed they know exactly what is in their ads they are involved every step of the way. Every single thing is purposely placed and set up.
I use to think I couldn't imagine someone not wanting kids, until I seen someone become a parent who wasnt made for it. You think the comments they put on social media is shocking you should hear what they say to the child. Its truly sad. Now when someone says they don't want kids I totally get it! I will say from a differnt view though becoming a mom completed my life for the better. I use to think the same way as you and now it's a completely different story. I'm 100% for gentle parenting and teaching lessons instead of just instilling fear.
Thanks for understanding and respecting us on the other side of the fence! I don't want kids and when I tried to get my endometriosis and adenomyosis fixed I had a lot of trouble because "you have to have kids". I was even told pregnancy would cure my endo LOL. After finally getting surgery and getting a hysterectomy and excision done I am finally pain free and I also feel so much more comfortable in my body knowing I will never have an unplanned pregnancy.
People can also be a great parent and still not want children.
@@gabbieb6711 yes I had a friend who did not want kids. Her and her husband fell pregnant and now they’re pregnant with their planned second. She’s the best mom
I have two carefully-planned kids 😂 who have completed my life - and I _do not_ comprehend the issue people have with anyone who doesn’t want to have children. Like, how is someone’s reproductive habits anyone else’s business? It affects me _not at all_ if someone doesn’t have a child. I celebrate people who are clear on what they want in life and are actively achieving their vision, whether that includes creating a family or not.
@@gabbieb6711 what?
Y’all I’m not even going to lie I was devastated getting ready last weekend without fool coverage 😭😭😭 every Saturday when I go about my weekend I’m dedicated to this podcast lol
Literally here less than one minute of it being posted. I’m here for the tea, for Laura lean with it Rock with it, and Manuel. You guys are my fave and brighten every day! Also, just ordered Laura’s holiday collection because of Mannys recs. Y’all are awesome. Thanks for being so effing fantastic.
I am a short fused person and I am a single parent you just make it work and your child changes you for the best my son really changed my life in the greatest way I finally learned what love is for 7 years the joy I have in my heart
I have two kids and honestly I feel like some people over dramatize it. Yes it’s hard, a lot of things in life are hard. But it’s also the most rewarding experience you can have. This notion that you won’t have alone time or can’t travel is just not true. It’s different but you can do it. I take my kiddos everywhere. And I love having those experiences through my kids eyes.
Yes!!!! I absolutely agree! So many people (usually ones who aren’t parents) think your life literally ENDS when you have kids and that’s not it at all. It’s a different experience, certain things can be a little more difficult, but it doesn’t end every piece of freedom someone has. I absolutely LOVE my kids and I feel like they bring light and happiness into a world that could be so cruel. I’ve been lucky to have pleasant travel experiences with my kids. With that being said, those who think their kids are a full burden, shouldn’t be parents.
this is so nice to hear :)
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this is so nice to hear!!! I only hear people complaining and it scares me!
@@laura88lee IF you choose and want kids, you will be ABSOLUTELY AMAZING, I just know it! It’s worth every minute and it’s honestly amazing to see your own little humans grow, learn, and just be just as cool as mom 😉
And another disturbing issue with the Balenziaga campaign is the kids used. Are employees that work at Balenziaga kids. Which the whole campaign makes me absolutely disgusted and pissed.
One week you guys should upload 2 episodes in a week and surprise us all. 😂 I just love this podcast so much! You guys are fantastic ❤
What's SAD and SHOCKING to me is they actually found parents who let their children do it and then even after the pics were done they still didn't say nope pull my kids pic!!!! So SAD we worship celebrity so much they were willing to let their kids do it!
Well rumor is that the parents worked for balenciaga.
@@classicarah😮😮
I say this with all respect and no hate, but how can we sit here and condemn Balenciaga for endangering kids by putting them in sexual contexts while still supporting James Charles?
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My mom had me at 25, and my brother at 35 and sister at 37. She has said she wishes she would've had them so much sooner. As scared as she was at 24 to be a new mom she felt I changed her life for the better in more ways than one and it was the greatest thing that happened to her.
I just had my first baby this year and it is hard. I'm 25. Isolating at times and exhausting. BUT BABY, there's nothing on this Earth I love more than being her mama. She makes my whole day with her smiles and cuddles and milestones. Even after the hardest days, holding her in my arms as she falls asleep I just stare at her in awe of her beautiful little life and perfect sweetness and how I will spend the rest of my life so happy I had her when I did.
Very true. The best and hardest times. It’s worth it to somehow find a group of support.
Love this! I was really sick and almost didn’t make it. I had a liver transplant august 6th but was in the hospital prior almost all year. This series was my light in the dark and still is ❤❤❤
How are you now?
So happy and grateful to be alive. Doing really well. Thank you for asking
@@hannahfrazier3817 I’m so glad!! Of course 💕
💗💗💗 here’s to you healing ❤️🩹
Congrats on your transplant - that’s HUGE!! Sending you all the healing ✨🖤✨
Here’s the thing. Unless you have kids I don’t think you get the feeling of loving your child but also not wanting to be a parent sometimes! It’s the hardest job you’ll ever have
Honestly loved the kids convo 😅 I feel like no one has this perspective so it’s really nice to hear this as well
Everyone who doesn't have kids has that perspective and even people with kids 😂
did y’all miss us 🥹
Yes!!
don't scare us like that again!😭😂
As a mother of two boys…I’m so done. Has my first at 21 and my second at 26. I’m 29 this weekend. Got my tubes removed at 27. Completely done. Im a Sagittarius who loves her personal space and time to read and chill and travel. KIDS ARE THE WORST when it comes to having NO TIME.
I have 3 toddlers and YES you barely get any break for yourself however you have to make time for yourself..with parents, even getting 30min of alone time is the absolute best🙌😆
To us without kids the prospect of only getting 30 minutes to ourselves sounds kind of sad lol. I know some people are just made to be parents and others aren't! Congrats on your bundles of joy!
@@lizzycotter6961 I always tell my younger sisters "if you want hot meals, relaxing showers, or comfortable poops, then dont have kids🤣🤣🤣
Ugh idk how you do it bc I just recently went from 1-2 and lorrdddd is it hard lol
I thought I wanted 3 but idk if I can do it 😭
@@Yeller29 mine are 4, 2, and 1 and wooooo if I didnt have the good Lord IDK how I would eithef😆
I had to take my baby on a plane to a funeral and he wasn't even crying he was just making baby noises and a lady complained so I called her out in front of the whole plane and everyone ended up clapping for me. Like, trust me honey if I could leave this baby at home I would so leave me alone before I start crying like a little baby! Lol
I relate so much to what you're saying about kids lmao. My bestie has two beautiful kids and I see how much it takes out of her, even with a helpful father in the picture. She is spread so thin all the time, never has any time for herself, and isn't able to live her adult life at all how she wants. It's definitely made me reconsider ever wanting kids. I'm glad to hear I'm not the only one who feels like this. I hope more women are able to put more forethought into parenthood and honestly weigh the cons against the much smaller list of pros and make a better informed decision compared to our parents who just had kids because that was just "what you're supposed to do".
Well to be honest kids get easier as they get older. So if her kids are close together and younger, I'm sure it is hard. But it won't be like that forever or even for long because they truly grow up so fast. Mine are 15 and almost 8 now and they are both pretty chill. Lol Not trying to change your mind. Just saying if that's the only reason you didn't want them, that it does get A LOT easier. And is also so rewarding in many ways.
It takes a village. If you can help babysit help out. Your friend might need support 😢. No one gave that to me, except my husband and he worked 60 hr weeks. Sometimes more
@@britnysnyder4991 in some ways. Each stage is different. Not necessarily easier.
@@mermaiddiyartist8119 idk I feel like we can go out and do fun things now and not have to worry about tantrums or all the things that come with having a baby. Also they are both independent now and less needy. Lol So for me it does feel easier right now. Lol
@@mermaiddiyartist8119 lol she's not going to do that she's just going to complain about her friends kids in the yt comment section 😂
Laura’s reaction to Manny getting restricted has my dying😂
AND seriously love that you both still post videos! I literally end everyday watching you guys and rewatching videos.
My favorite podcast of all time 😭 I binge watch when I’m sad and it never fails to lighten up my spirits
Balenciaga... maybe their people didn’t catch the case papers or the double a in the Balenciaga tape etc, but when Balenciaga said the “bears shouldn’t of been advertised with children”.... thats the entire subject of the photo. How did you miss that? And if that was posted without them seeing it then that’s gross negligence too no? And imo If you’ve created an environment where the directors or whoever would think “they’ll love this” you’re semi responsible for that as well. It’s insane.
yessss yes yes
They are fully responsible! They have a team who looks over everything. Look at their past. They have been doing this kind
Of ish.
Exactly they’ve been doing this for a while it’s just now caught the attention of the masses I’m glad to see both sides of the political fence upset about this cause we should all be . whoever’s responsible should get in trouble for this. I’m all about due process , innocent until proven guilty so let’s see what happens but once we get the truth it should be dealt with. That whole court case was about making pedophilia a protected class basically saying that they should be able to look at that stuff without persecution under the first amendment right so I don’t understand it at all why that would be in anybody’s campaign. Was this intentful because they’re sick maybe was it sabotage maybe I think it’s too soon to tell yet but people don’t need to let the slide whoever fault it is. As far as Kim Kardashian didn’t she let one of her kids walk around with one of those fetish masks on?
Ye warned us 🤔😂
I’m a bartender and been in the industry for 12 plus year. Thanksgiving eve is the biggest go out day of the year! Not even a joke! Xox love you guys
I saw a TikTok that made some good points. Kim waited so long to respond because they were hoping it would blow over, and in the past that strategy might have worked because Twitter would have buried the trending hashtags. But now…
First of all Kim’s & her families loyalty is with Balmain and Prada.
@@jenniferbayarea5748 okay…
31 with a almost one year old and trying for our second. I work from home full time and watch my daughter. I still get my alone time I need. It honestly has a lot to do with who your life partner is. My husband makes sure to give me my own time or girls days or whatever I need and I do the same for him for his time. We even traveled with her already to universal studios and had a BLAST! Plus got on rides way faster doing single rider lines 😂
‘You gotta snake in the grass!!! It was Tyler!!!’ 😂😂😂
Laura’s reaction to Manny’s pictures 😂 I was dying!!!
I look forward to these podcast every Friday and I was podcast ready with my thanksgiving leftovers and y'all left us hanging 😭🤣
I’m a mom of a 4 year old boy, I waited to have kids until I was 30. I’m so glad I did (for myself). It’s the best reason to be exhausted - I’ve been saying that since he was born. To each their own but it’s not so scary I promise 🥰🤣☺️
I waited til I was 30 too & im glad i did bc i got all my ME time out before having kids i mean i still get me time but not like pre kids I dont think it makes it any easier but it worked for me & all kids r different so everybody will experience it differently my sister has 4 girls & they r calm & cool i have 2boys they r wild & energetic but im glad they know how to act out in public ppl actually compliment me on how behaved my kids r then we go home & pur CHAOS but its how we work lol
I am 26 and already a mom of 4. Had my first child when I was 15. And yes, I’ve been doing this so long that it is “normal” to me. BUT i am also one of those people who is like “I love my children beyond any words, but if I could go back, I def would wait longer or do other things first.” Motherhood is the roughest hood EVER. 😭🤣 and also.. when u do become a parent, you WILL change lol it’s so funny to us parents when non-parents be like “I would never..” or “my child will never…” 🤣 We just be like “bless your heart hunny, u have no idea” lol
I won’t lie and say that parenting is easy, it certainly isn’t. But it’s also the best thing I’ve ever done. It’s indescribable how wonderful it is. I have 4 boys 13,15,19 & 23
My mom’s friend has 3 boys and said she loved it so much up until she had 3 teenagers at the same time 😂 I have 2 boys a year apart and I’m nervous for that trying time!! How is it?!
LAURA i am so excited you brought up housewives because I was dying for someone to talk about Rinna because she is my fav!!! I do think everything was a bit much but she did what she did and if Kathy really is what she described her as, that’s a huge reveal! Love you guys
YES!!! :) agreed!
I'm almost 39 and I can't have kids. I've had severe arthritis since the age of 14, it was only ever in my right knee, so I was able to still dance and do sports and went into nursing at the age of 18. But when I turned 21 my arthritis started to spread. Within 6 years every joint was affected. In the 18 years since I've had sepsis 3 times due to infections brought on from immuno suppressant (chemo) meds. I've had 1 total knee replacement and will be having full hand reconstruction/knuckle replacements after Christmas. My whole adult life ive been in and out of hospital 22 times, so my mobility is so low now that I wouldn't be able to have or raise a kid no matter how badly I want to. It makes it even more painful this year because my little sister is pregnant with her first child. Don't get me wrong I'm so so happy for her and the thought of being an aunty again (I have an almost 13 year old nephew from my brother) makes me so excited, but it's still bittersweet and painful in my heart, knowing I'll never get to experience that feeling. 💔
I traveled with my 6month old to Amsterdam then over to Ireland. She did absolutely amazing, she barely complained.
Traveling with babies that small is easy. All they do is eat, sleep and poop. Lol. Just wait until they are mobile. Planes and toddlers are not fun.
Mine loved the plane.
I love that you upload an hour after I put my kids to bed lol
can’t wait to relax and laugh❤
I am not sure if you will see this but THANK YOU for being understanding about parents who have to go in planes with kids.
We did that for the first time last year (our daughter is 3) and it was so hard for us. We don’t travel much and for the most part she is a chill kid but on the way back home she wouldn’t stop crying… we tried everything! Ipad, snacks, coloring and she was not having it (I think her ears were popping from the flight and it was scaring her). I want to say we as parents already feel hopeless and embarrassed that we are causing a ruckus lol. I appreciate those of you who understand our pain and don’t make us feel worse than we already do.
Being a parent is rough but it is true that I wouldn’t change it for the world. I grew up thinking I would never want kids and after we decided we didn’t want to travel the world, that’s when we started a family. I am also not one to tell others wether or not they should have kids. I feel like everyone’s journey is different and that is their choice. With that said, I also hate when we get shamed for having kids. It goes both ways lol. Life is wild😅
I also want to add that until I had kids myself, I use to get so annoyed when kids would run around and cry. Now that I have a toddler, I completely understand that there is literally nothing we can do about it and every kid is so different. We also need to realize they are learning the world and how to do everything for the first time. It is up to us to comfort them and teach them right / wrong while trying not to traumatize them😅 Plus them not being able to communicate makes things difficult too.
When I have had to travel with my baby under 1 I literally cry and have 100 panic attacks like a month leading up to the flight. Every flight has been good but I get soooo nervous when he starts whining even just a little bit. I’ll never let him cry or scream if I can help it because before him I used to be the passenger that would stare at the parents with the annoying baby/kid. But now that I have him I try to have empathy for those parents that are having a rough time! The people around us that try to help out or even try to distract our baby for as little as a minute are God sends. This sweet southern lady was in front of us when it was getting super hard to entertain our 8 month old and she was like give me that baby.. I was super hesitant but he was laughing with her for a straight hour while she bought me and dad 2 shots 😭 an angel from above
Omg the kid talk 😅 so relatable I’m currently pregnant with my first child…I’ve always wanted to be a mom but it’s HITTIN rn 🤣 I could of waited a couple more years lmfao
There is nothing greater than being a mom. I’m so exhausted all the time, but I know my boys will be grown before I know it. I’m exhausted and constantly overstimulated yet I want a 3rd😂 I don’t like other peoples kids and I feel bad, but I’m just all about mine!😂
Before I had kids I hated other people’s kids and always judged parents with kids that were bad in public. In my mind I always said “well MINE would not be doing that.” But then I had two kids and they humbled me sooooo much. I look bad on how judgmental I was and all the things I used to say and I cringe so hard. My kids definitely act up in public occasionally. My 3 year old has embarrassed me multiple times. There was a point where we didn’t go anywhere because I knew he was going to act up. But honestly they need to get out and they need the correction on how to act. Most parents are trying their best. Being a parent is extremely hard and mentally draining but it really has softened me up A LOT. I look at other peoples kids now and interact with them or try to help out other parents when I can. The cool thing about parenthood is we all understand what each other is going through in certain situations.
IMO the hardest thing about parenting is that it’s a 24/7 gig. Even when your apart you still worry/think about them. It’s also more challenging to get alone time in but you can make it work. That said it’s the best thing that’s ever happened to me. I’m 28 and my husband and I have been together 12 years. We are best friends and doing this together has been an experience I couldn’t imagine living without. I was hesitant to decide to try and was nervous my whole pregnancy because I’ve never had a maternal instinct. As soon as my son got here it was instant. It feels like I was born to do it and we were meant to meet. My husband and I both feel more drive to get up in the morning and feel more fulfilled . Highly recommend haha 💕😝 I do understand and respect it’s not something everyone wants/needs in their life tho. There is definitely challenges like with anything in life.
When you are a billionaire you have the privilege of cutting ties and calling out the outrageous. Kim should have done better. Honestly anyone I see wearing Balenciaga I will be looking at with disgust
Her loyalty lies with Balmain and Prada. She didn’t have to make a post but she’s a kardashian so whether she called the brand out the day of the photos she would’ve still be wrong by those who don’t like her for being jealous
@@jenniferbayarea5748 she's been a walking billboard for Balenciaga the last couple of years. I'm sure you are right but she stayed center of the fence she pretty much said they messed up but they are sorry for playing into chilld port and child abuse. My problem is whatever with her I don't care My point is when you are a literal billionaire you have the freedom to speak out and cut ties without worrying how you are going to feed your family and she didn't do that...but the brand is disgusting for all of it. If people are willing to give them a pass on it then it says more about the person in my opinion.
@@britt8966 you must not know what contracts is just because she does repeat photoshoots don’t mean anything. If you watch their original show and spin offs their loyalty is with Balmain which she mostly wears 80% of the time
@@jenniferbayarea5748 agree to disagree
Jenna Marbles didn’t stop posting videos because of fame, she quit because she was ashamed of her really old videos, she apologized before she left RUclips. She literally canceled herself
What was wrong with some of her old videos? She probably deleted them
She was literally harassed by people trying to “cancel” her for videos that were 11 years old.. if people wouldn’t have been being so harsh to her she would have never left RUclips in my opinion. This “cancel culture” is ridiculous. She was a great RUclipsr and she is a great person and people made her feel horrible for her old videos that weren’t even a big deal.
I’ve worked in marketing for the last 13 years and there’s not a chance in hell that Balenciaga didn’t approve this concept. No way. In fact, I find that in general the client already comes with their concept and they just want it executed and even the simplest thing (like a freakin text size!) can go back and forth for weeks. So for Balenciaga to totally point the blame at the production company is just ridiculous. And if say Balenciaga literally washed their hands of their campaign and let them do whatever they wanted and chose not to see it, then that is them being irresponsible and it’s still their fault. But we all know that’s not the case.
Listening to this to combat my Sunday scaries!
Thanks for keeping us updated and the chit chat format:)
I totally understand about needing time to recharge and I just had my first baby. I’ve found I need less fuel to recharge with my kid vs friends. Think of it like how you may need time to recharge after your husband. You still need it, just for less time and less frequently. It’s the same with my baby, but I still do need that time. It’s so important you have a partner who is comfortable and confident taking the lead with the baby and making decisions and being capable of being left alone with them while you run errands, take a nap, go on a trip, etc etc. Having that support is so necessary.
"A hand is not an outift" IM DYINGGGG 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Missed y’all last week, but y’all deserved a thanksgiving break! Love you guys!!!❤❤❤❤
ok just some food for thought from a pre-law student: maybe kim is in a legal bind on working with balenciaga- as in she is under some sort of contract which makes it very hard to just terminate unless it specifically says so
True but her loyalty is with Balmain and Prada this is what’s annoying for those who aren’t fans and just going with what’s being said from her post. Everyone jumps to conclusions nowadays
After seeing more about the Balenciaga thing, I believe it was definitely intentional and yeah Kim may make good money from them but she already more than enough money to live off of even if she never worked again and has multiple other income streams. I think it’s an awful look and disgusting that so many celebrities have refused to speak out about it at all or refuse to cut ties.
As someone who has always wanted to be a mom, I can’t quite relate to the women who say they would go back if they could, even though they love their kids more than life. BUT I can understand why they feel that way. It truly is the hardest job imaginable, but also the most rewarding as cliché as that is, it is true. Everything I thought about motherhood is so different than what it actually is for my life. It’s harder in a lot of ways, but also better than I could have ever imagined. I have so many opinions about all of the comments about travel and going to the mall and leaving your baby at home. I thought all of those same things but the second I had her I understood why it is so damn hard to leave them. You love them so much and the anxiety you feel when you’re not with them is almost unbearable 😫 you truly just never know until you become a mom. That was the most annoying thing to here before becoming a parent, but it is also the truest comment 😅 also balenciaga is disgusting. Goodbyyyyyye.
I definitely need time alone to recharge from being social but I disagree that it means you shouldn’t have kids, especially when they are young and need you 24/7, I am able to recharge while still being with them because they are a part of me and it is not the same socially demanding thing like being around adults. It’s a totally different kind of relationship and as someone who grew up basically alone but never felt lonely, when I do get my alone time now I miss my kids 😂 I know not all moms will feel the same but it’s how I am and I wouldn’t put a lot of weight in that reasoning to not have kids
40:40 for the Balenciaga tea ☕️
Missed you both so much last week!! 🥺❤ im heaps excited for this weeks episode EXACTLY WHAT THE DR ORDERED 😉😃
The fact that Kim is asking for child support is just insulting as someone whose mom never once was forced to pay and me and my dad were poor, actually poor. Yet Kim is a billionaire. 200k a month? It’s child support meant for the child what does it cost to take care of a child for one month? Not 200,000 dollars, the cost of my entire home.
“Sprucing things together” MY LORD PEOPLE. 🤣🤣🤣
I’m starting y’all your OWN phrase book 🤣🤣🤣
The only thing I wish you guys did.. was put pictures or a quite video of what you’re talking about. Most things I know already. But some things I’m like “Who is that?” So I pause the podcast to look up who you talk about. Then get back to it. Other than that.. this has become my favorite one! ❤
I’m a middle aged mom of teens, and I completely agree about babies in planes, Laura. They don’t belong on them. Them and toddlers….. unless they’re going somewhere for life saving surgery, and it’s necessary to fly over driving, keep them off of planes until they’re older and not affecting everyone on the plane. Not everyone loves your kids like you do.
Manny that advent calendar... creative king. Love it.
I have 4 kids and they give life this weirdly amazing purpose. More than my career has. But, my good friend never wants kids. Suits her. But another said she never wanted kids. Would literally die if people mentioned her be a mom.. but then she had one.. wow. She did a total 180. Is the most amazing mom and finds so much purpose there. It is weird. It is like loving family… but 1,000% more. That high you get from looking good in an outfit… cannot be matched by the moment a child is born. It is odd. But life is so complicated now. And it is overthought. To each their own. For sure. 💜
"& they saw the ball sack and they was like oh uhh uhhh uhhh '" ☠️💀💀😂😂
Lmao you guys definitely mentioned that you guys would be off for a week due to the holiday because I remembered not to expect a video 😂
I have 3 children, they are my world, I wouldn't want to go back and not have my children but I would absolutely go back and change who I had them with. My advice would be to he VERY cautious who you have babies with. I ended up with a man who seemed to be too good to be true and it turned out he was. Never let someone convince you to be a stay at home parent where you lose control of any financial independence. Then if they switch into a completely different person you are stuck! As far as children crying in public, my youngest is autistic so I know all too well sometimes the screaming is beyond a parents control but I'm also very conscious of other people's sanity. I will drive before forcing other people to deal with my child and in a store if he starts I take him outside until I can calm him.
Can I just say parenting is SOO hard nowadays. I feel like I literally can't discipline my kids in public without getting dirty looks. But I also get it because I keep such a close eye on children in public and watch for how their treated because I'm terrified of what these babies might be going through at home.
My biggest advice for non parents or just anyone around when a kid is acting up, is give love to the parent. Whether it's a hug, a smile, a helpful hand if they're trying to load things into the car, or on the belt at the store. Give love so all parents remember they're not alone and have the patience and reassurance they may desperately need 🖤🖤
Can I just say the fact that the photos were released is too many people seeing these. We need to protect children at all costs. If I brought my kid to be a model at that shoot I would’ve walked out no matter if it was a huge brand
I would have gotten immediately suspicious because empty wine glasses, dog chain/collar, large hair lips, candles in beer cans, and that bear with bdsm gear. Geeze ..
Don’t forget about Tati! She is back and better then ever ❤️
Right
YES!!
I’m 44 and had about 20 years of surgeries, pain, etc and I couldn’t have kids but I also think something in me knew I couldn’t have kids when I was younger. I never pictured my life as being a parent and never cared for babies at all. I’m dead inside 😂.
A little Astrology Note about what you guys said about your feelings this time of year 🔮Laura as a Virgo this time of year puts the focus on your 4th house (the part of your chart associated with home and nesting). So it makes total sense that you don't feel like working or going out & it's because this is your time to strengthen your foundation...redecorate etc. And Manny, as a Gemini right now Mars is retrograde in your sign until January 12th. So your fuse will get longer after that date! Listen to your frustrations because that’s info about what you really DO want in your life. Love ya’ll! 💖
It’s gotten even worst. The runway show you talked about now have videos surfacing and in the bags the models had were baby dolls and baby items covered in blood.
They also dropped the case against the production company, because of how much more came out.
In pics on the kids there is caution tape that says BAAL which is a pagan demon of child sacrifice.
There is a kids drawing on the wall of a demon.
The Creative director and ex lead stylist instagrams were filled with pictures of child abuse and cannibalism. They even had quotes that said “we must’ve been raised on child porn and cannibalism. It would explain why we are so messed up” (they now also issued statements)
The CEO of Kering which owns Balenciaga has a company that sells child sex dolls…..
Now they are finding things in older ads. So it’s been going on for awhile.
I almost feel like the directors of Balenciaga or these other brands are making a statement that they are so powerful and untouchable they can flaunt these atrocious things and no one can touch them. I don't know why they would do this.
So. Everything in ad campaigns is very purposeful. I didn't major in marketing; I majored in Studio Art. However, we were required to take a digital design class where we made mock marketing designs. We had to study popular ads in order to understand how to go about making our own.
Nothing is coincidental. Not in marketing. There are people who are paid to work with these concepts the client presented them. Someone was paid to place those items in certain ways, chose the color palette, the poses, and lighting the photo a certain way... all in order to sell something.
My ex-husband CHOSE to not work and his mom, who was rich AF, paid for a lot of our expenses. I still had to work and was a CNA at the time. Well when I finally decided to leave his ass he and his mom were trying to go after me for alimony since I was the only one making money in the relationship. When I met HIS lawyer for the first time he told me this was the best decision I would ever make because he was a crazy person, and he would not allow them to go after me for alimony.
I’m almost 26 and I’m done having kids. I just had my second 6 months ago. I love my kids but I’m so happy to be done. And very glad I had them younger. I know if I waited till I was in my 30s I probably would have just never had any.
I had a co worker who got a divorce after 20+ years due to her ex having an affair and SHE had to give him some of her retirement. That is total bs in my opinion. I feel like no matter how much money you make, if the other party is the reason for the divorce- you shouldn't owe them a thing.
When it comes time for people to go to court for full custody or part custody, you have to take all of your pay stubs on both parties, the mediator sits down and figures out what the father makes and also the mother. For child support it matters what the father makes of paying support.. If the father doesn't want to pay support them he can sign over all his rights and not pay anything. Where then the mother is left raising the kids by herself , vice versa.. If you are raised with living the rich life style ,of both parents, then the father or mother has to continue to give you that life style.. Every state is different with there law's.. I know that if you live in New Jersey, who ever is paying child support, can continue to pay until the child is 18 years old, but if the child wants to go to college then the child support continues until they graduate from college.. In Pennsylvania the law is different, they only pay child support until the child turns 18 years old
I have an extremely short fuse. I’m introverted and need to recharge regularly… I also have one kid… and i will say. 1 kid is doable for anyone because you and your partner can split the load and give each other a break. More than one? I’m terrified of that 😂
Do you have the skeletons up with the Santa hats? 😂
I used to work at bank and I’ve seen A LOT of these alimony cases. One time this lady came to the bank and she was receiving $100k a year in alimony. She told me why work when her ex husband was paying $100k a year 😳. Crazy crazy
Hearing you talk about RUclips and the work that goes into it intrigues me. Can you break that down. Like what goes into making a video? Start to finish, edit, upload etc. like a vlog seems like it would take a lot of time. I’m super interested ❤. Thanks for the pod! Love y’all
I respect those who choose to be kid free. It takes self awareness to realize the commitment and challenges that comes with raising children. With that being said, use the same self awareness when out in public and witnessing a child having a hard time. It could very well be that it’s not a tantrum but rather a meltdown due to sensory issues or ASD (autism spectrum disorder) Those little ones experience the world very differently but deserve empathy too.
It’s even crazier that there’s actually BDSM specific bears that are made which makes it more disturbing and seems even more intentional
So 🤢 gross
I enjoy this podcast so much! Y’all’s friendship is so wholesome and real. It makes my think of my bestie and our friendship ❤
I absolutely love it when you guys are together I love you guys separately but even more so when you're together also Manny I got your Christmas palette you know the 12 days and I so badly wanted to wait to open it but I couldn't it was just I couldn't resist but the idea of doing one Shadow a day is awesome what a cool new idea I love it and the palette is beautiful even the shadow that is not the way it was supposed to be is amazing like amazing quality thank you I love it it's one of my new favorite palettes now I need to try her brand
The scream Laura scrumpt at 29:00 😂😭💀
I’m 23, travel all the time, and my child has always came with me. He’s 3 now and has traveled to multiple countries since he was born. Before having him I understand the whole “omg get that crying baby off the plane!” But now I see a parent who is trying their absolute best to quiet, calm, help, etc the baby. Unless a parent is blatantly ignoring their child kicking the seat in front of them then yeah I’ll have a problem with the parents too😂 just remember Laura that you can do almost anything with your children!
Which a handful of patents with those kinds of kids do; ignore the child and leave them crying.
I have a toddler and a 3 month old and life doesnt end when you have kids
I dont have anyone to leave my kids with when i have to run errands so YES my kids go with me EVERYWHERE my baby does cry and people stare and it’s HORRIBLE but hes a baby and hes going to cry ! But i understand ur irritation when u hear a baby cry because ur not a mom but ur perspective will change when you have ur first kid ! Xoxox ❤
I just think people who don't have kids shouldn't have an opinion on life with kids? Just like a single person would never know what it is like to be married.
Listen let me tell you I promised myself that I would never take my kid on a plane or to Disney until she was at least 5, and you best believe I have STUCK TO THAT. She's now an angel on planes, in restaurants etc.... I was NEVER going to be that parent lmao.
I agree that alimony has gotten crazy. The original intent of it was for housewives who never had the opportunity to build a career because the man financially supported the family while the wife kept house. The money was kind of a payment for the wife who sacrificed to raise the kids, and therefore shouldn’t just be left with nothing after divorce, trying to get by with no skills or experience to put on a resume’. I think that there should be a burden of proof required that the partner getting the alimony gave up career opportunities because of the marriage before it gets rewarded. 🤷♀️
My daughter is 1 year and 4 months and we have taken her on 14 flights so far and she has done great on all flights!! No crying and sleeps and plays most of the time. We always get compliments on how good she is! So I guess it just depends on the baby!
My grandparents had 14 kids. The other set of grandparents had 9. I have relatives I have never met before.
I happily have zero.