Yesterday I spent my first night at my first apartment. It is all weird. Im 25 and don’t know how 18 year olds do this. And Im really unsure currently about my relationship.
i'm doing really good--except i'm a little sad as my sister in law is moving to italy on saturday :( we've gotten really close over the past few years and she's such a great aunt to my 17-month old daughter. hopefully we'll be making the move to italy in a year to join her for half of the year!
Honor has the most amazing eyes, she is such a beautiful person! Julia, postpartum lasts so long in some women, it's crazy. Enjoy your no period freedom girly, haha, you probably forgot how not fun this time of the month is 😛. I really feel you on being closer to family. LA and most metropolitans seem to be going through trouble right now, it's very heartbreaking. I will say that for us, it's still a constant back and forth whether to move closer to family or not. But ours is North Michigan, very big change from Cali 🥶. Decide before she goes to school so she gets a stable school experience but know that this urge might only strengthen as she grows. I wish we could visit our cousins and aunts weekly bit it's extremely expensive and long. So we do it once a year and while there, we literally want nothing but to stay there 😢 I feel you! Big hugs! 🤗
Thank you, Maria ❤❤❤ I know you can relate deeply to missing family. We are our mamas' girls!! What I wouldn't give to be able to drive down the road every day and hang out with my Mom! Trying to appreciate all the time I have with her right now. Sending love back to you guys. Hope we can meet up eventually while we are both still in CA
This was so refreshing and real to watch. I've been living in LA for about 8 years and it's really starting to wear me down - you're right, its not normal! The prices, the intense interactions you'll have on a daily basis, the traffic, the car accidents every 100 feet. It's a strange place, but it does well in terms of building your career. I can see where your feelings are coming from. My family is also on the east coast and I miss them more each day - especially with my parents getting older, and I feel like I'm missing valuable time with them. Wishing you the best, thank you for being so honest, I feel less alone.
The prices and traffic are killers for me lol. But I feel that's just the price I pay for living in a place that has nearly everything. I've tried a few states and always felt like I was sacrificing major components. So I've been here for 7 years so far.
Having a child can really change your perspective on so many things,at least for my husband and I. It was hard because we kept second guessing ourselves but in the end we realized we had to just trust our gut and go with it. It seems you have very supportive family (on both coasts😊) so I have no doubt you will figure it out!
This is so true! Priorities and perspective both change so much after having a kid. Nick and I are definitely experiencing that. Thank you for the kind words.
As a child who grew up in Hollywood (the area, not the industry) I really appreciate my distinctly LA childhood. I had so much to do as a kid and a teen, and I have a core group of friends from birth to this day. I think the city/place your grow up in doesn’t matter as much as your community. So where you find that for your child is best! Granted, I lived in NYC for a decade and just moved back to LA to be close to help out my family. It’s a double edged sword for real. Hopefully you find balance and the right decision will make itself known in time.
I can imagine, I've been here for 7 years and you can do literally anything and everything here. The worst part has obviously been the cost, but compared to the states I lived it feels so weird to be in a place where it feels like there's always something to do and always opportunities.
Julia it’s sooo cool to see your parents and a deeper insight into your family life, the people who raised you, their routines and recipes, their home ❤ Only a fraction of the way through the video but I just have to say thanks for sharing. I know how much they mean to you 🥰
After I had a baby I had this deep eternal need to be with and by my family...especially my Mom. It's very hard to raise a child in any metro type city. I'm doing really good, my "baby" is 17 and it's such a cool age, he's a grown young man with thoughts and ideas and goals and... It's so cool to see the fruits of our labor and the many sacrifices really taking root in him. My oldest is 21 and about to graduate college with honors and is on his way home for summer next week. I'm so proud of both of them. Our buisness is continuing to grow and thrive eve in a tough market and I'm very grateful for the ability to work from home to continue to be a full time present Mom. Sending your whole family lots of love.
Your parents' view is so nice. Reminds me of growing up in rural central Virginia! It's a beautiful thing to be there with Honor and to be spending time with your parents. ❤ Best wishes to you all.
The first year my son was born I was back & forth between Virginia and Utah. I’m originally from LA but my parents retired in UT. It definitely put a strain on my relationship but I needed so much help with my baby that my husband couldn’t give because of work. When my son turned 1, i permanently moved in with parents to go back to school and my husband and I have been long distance since January. We started therapy to help with communication and not being able to physically show affection and it definitely has helped. There’s a means to an end fortunately because he will be moving out here in august when his military contract is up. I hope everything works out for you!
Your videos are a fresh breath of air! I can't believe how big Honor has gotten already!! 😭❤️ Love that you guys are spending time with your family. ALSO, I got my period back at 6.5 months which is when I started the weaning process.
wow the parallels between our two lives right now are...massive~~~i live in Cali full time with my husband and our two year old daughter Madonna, but i'm also originally from the east coast. me and my baby have been staying with my parents for the past 2+ weeks, and it's for sure exhausting flying/existing day to day without your partner...at the same time, being on the east coast is both so soothing and energizing. my husband owns a restaurant in Ojai so we have to be there for now, but I truly thrive being back east. we also did long distance for years so its comforting to witness someone else going through such a similar journey. sending love to you, and congrats on Honor she's precious
When we’re young we’re always in a rush to move away from home then when we get older we want to go back home 😭 I’m always so happy to see people return home and slow down, enjoying the wholesome parts of life
Your parents are so cute! What cozy atmosphere with all of you reunited while you and Honor stay with them 🥰 Wishing you and Nick the best during this time where you have to be long distance. Your caring and support for one another during this challenging time will only make your family together with Honor stronger ❤
My brother and sister-in-law moved back home after about 8 years in LA as well! Luckily timing for them worked out so they could move together, but they had many of the same feelings as you do. Sending positive energy your way!
Lovely to see your parents, they’re so cool and loving. It’s a beautiful place there, I can see why you’d want to move there. I’m sure you and Nick will work out what’s best for you all. Positive vibes from England. Julia 😊❤
I’ve loved your channel for years and i haven’t tuned in lately. it’s really wonderful to see how you and your family are changing and growing and experiencing the flow the universe, I think there’s so much pressure on content creators to stay the same and to never have changing content or beliefs or contradictory (read: nuanced) perspectives on life and it’s wonderful to feel the alignment and connected energy in this video. I recently got married and I’ve been exploring potentially having kids and this new phase of my life and it’s such a gift to see creators I love and respect as you’re traveling through life. thank you so much for all you do!
I also totally understand wanting to be close to family. It is honestly a game changer. Now that I am next to my family with my children, I couldn’t imagine living far away.
I breastfed (still am for daughter 16 months) both my children and got my period back after 2 months with 1st child and 4 months with 2nd child. You guys might want to consider being closer to your family. LA is not a stable environment at all to be in, especially for small children, and I'm sure that you both could figure something out with jobs and income. NO one is fixed in 1 place for the rest of their lives and if Nick needed to move I am sure that it would work out. Children force us to re-examine our lives and they also force us to change, most of the time for the better!!!!! Do not be afraid of change and the unknown, everything always works out. Stay strong in your faith and count your blessings everyday. Best of luck to you and raising the baby, I know what you are going through doing a lot on your own!
I breastfed for a year but got my period back near the end of our BF journey when he really started to naturally ween at like 10-11 months! ❤ Your family is beautiful! I feel your parents calming/loving energy that was passed to you and it’s so sweet! Thank you for sharing😊
Really feeling this one. My little fam is moving from east LA to Colorado next month after 11 years in CA, 6 in LA. Our daughter is 2.5 and all the same feelings have come up, it was just so hard for us to pull the trigger, now that we have I’m wondering what took us so long. I’m so excited to have her grow up closer to her cousins. It’s kind of crazy how quickly and intensely your priorities can shift after you give birth.
I think you you will fall in love with Colorado... I left California to Colorado Springs a few years back and now I'm back in California temporarily and I miss Colorado so much... I don't see my life in California the way everything is here
I had my daughter in march 2021 and my period came back in December 2021. I stopped breastfeeding in January this year, a couple months before her 2nd birthday. Unfortunately my acne has gotten worse since weaning so I’m definitely going through it right now too. I’m planning on seeing a naturopathic doctor to help balance my hormones. Since my periods have returned they’ve been brutal especially emotionally. Not trying to scare you but you’re definitely not alone! Honor is such a sweetie!
I got my first period 7 months after with both children. I was breastfeeding both. But I had definite signs, sounds like you are about to start! Isn’t it weird when your young and childless, you want to move away so badly (at least for me) but when you get older you want to go back. So funny how life works. Your parents view….🤯😍 that’s what I want to wake up to! 😂Great video!! ❤
I lived in kansas city for quite a few years and when an opportunity came for us to move to a country town near my mom, we took it. I dont regret it at all. Its peaceful here and our kids can play outside without any worry. If the kids wanna go to grandmas house, its right down the street. Its important to have that support system close, especially with kids. Good luck!
You two are the sweetest. I love the relationship with your parents…Grandparents are everything. Enjoy. Good luck to you and Nick both and I hope everything goes smoothly ❤❤❤
15:28 this reminded me a lot of myself. My life has had a lot of uncertainty in the last 5 yrs & I always kind of say/do this same exact thing when "psychic myself up". Sending love during your time with family 💕
So hard! I moved away from home 13 years ago. Such a regret, wish sooo much my children were more apart of our family's lives. Plus our parents are getting older and time is lost. Now the kids are older and don't want to uproot them. Ugh. Home is where the heart is ❤
I love this video - your parents are awesome. Sending positive vibes to you and your family. Hoping that whatever is going on will have the best outcome!
Dear Julia, l’ve got a baby girl two weeks older then Honor , and I’ve also started to break out when we introduced solids (breastfeeding saved) . It is definitely connected with the hormone shifts because throughout the pregnancy and until now my skin was the best. This is my second child, so I can tell that last time l began having periods in one-two month after completely finished breastfeeding. Wish you and your family all the best ❤
I feel this so much! I moved 30 years ago and raised my kids away from my family (we saw each other 3-4 times a year…but it wasn’t the same as being able to have Sunday dinner together every week - or even every month). Honestly, for me, this has been an ongoing regret! So…I feel this for you ❤❤❤
Your feelings and perspectives do change after having a child! I’ve experienced the same- still do! I live a few hours (driving) from family. Hubs fam is further away. He wants to move back there but I want to be close to mine. Constant dilemma. Not sure if we’ll resolve it anytime soon, the longer we stay put, the more our child gets assimilated with school, friends, sports, church, etc and we won’t be able to relocate. But we do visit each place pretty often … kinda makes up for it a bit I guess but I do miss my old community, my original home base 😢 🤷🏻♀️
So glad to hear you open up about this. I've also recently been facing homesickness since a dear family member's ill turn of health, since I moved cities a few years ago to my partner's hometown. I do consider my new city my home but I also feel guilty for being away from my family there. Thank you for sharing x
I'm in Delaware! My parents are 10 minutes away, I drive over for dinners on Sundays and wouldn't trade it for anything. And my grandparents live across the street from my parents. Lol. My girls are teenagers now, but it was so helpful having my parents close when they were babies. Was last around your area over the summer to see Tori Amos. Enjoy your visit home! ❤
Sending good vibes your way! I know it must be hard to have to choose. Family is so comforting to have around especially for the kids and as our parents get older. ❤️❤️
That is so sweet that your mom cuts your hair. I too hate getting my hair cut at the salon, I just do it myself now. I lost a lot of my hair after I had my daughter 11 years ago. I’m certain I have some thyroid issue but two ultrasounds and blood work show it’s normal. It’s nice that you are able to spend time with your family. It’s good for Honor to see your parents when possible.
Julia, she is BEYOND BEAUTIFUL❤❤...You guys are in my prayers. My mom is gone now and unfortunately I lost her a month after I got married (I've been married 15 years) I was playing music and on tour all over the world and I came home to be with her and I don't regret a moment of it. You do what's best for you guys! Family is so precious. I pray that you guys find what works for you and the beauty is youcan always change your minds...the world is yours!! Xoxo Take Care, Lady!
Stay strong ❤ I am having a baby week later after you. Also having thyroid and falling hair. So I feel you. Not having parents, so its difficult for me. me and my husband are here for her. I think we people in general have issues to deal with so we can be stronger. I love the place your parents live. Here in my town also ppl saying 'hi'. We moved out from big city two years ago and was really right decision for us. Love it here. Hi from Czech Republic ❤🎉
You're not complaining. I lived in Portland and loooved it but I felt the need to come home and be near my family. I've lived back home for 8 years now and I cherish every moment of living 15 minutes from my parents and being able to have this beautiful relationship with them as all adults. Do i love living in my hometown? It's fine. But I love living near my parents.
I had my thyroid gland removed, all better now but wow was the hair loss traumatic. After each kid it fell out even more. I ended up taking biotin which helped a lot. Also suffered with postpartum depression heavily after each birth (3 kids) and it took 4 months for me to feel like myself again and a full year for my body to recover. It’s such a crazy, emotional ride which didn’t feel super great some days, or (if I’m being honest) like I wanted to do it at all. It all gets better with time though and having support is crucial. I wish you the best! ♥️
With my kids, my period stayed away for 19 glorious months with the first. With my second, it showed up after 4.5 months. What a rude awakening!! I did extended breastfeeding (over two years) with both, so there can be so much variation even with the same mother!
Thank you for sharing this, I had to move back home in 2017 because I got really sick, it took until last March to finally be diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis and thank god treatment. I felt a lot of shame about moving home, I’m very fortunate that I have a separate apartment above there house. Thank you for being vulnerable and talking about this, i makes me feel a lot better and not like I’m on my own
I'm a mama to 5 kiddos. I breastfed all of them and my period came back pretty quickly AFTER I stopped breastfeeding. So do not fear, "body and hormone" issues take quite a while to rebalance after pregnancy like up to 18 months after baby was born. But rest assured it's all normal 😊❤
I was on low dose birth control pills for 27.5 years 😳 and I started my period within 3 months and I got a huge breast lump in my left boob. Got a Mammo and ultrasound and all good on my end. After 3 weeks the lump went down drastically🤷🏻♀️ Still gonna try and get a biopsy on what is left. Hormones are so different for everyone.
I have a lump in my left one, too! It's been there since high school and I have had it biopsied in the past but had it biopsied again after pregnancy to make sure nothing had changed. Still benign! So glad you are being proactive and getting yours checked out!!
My period was back in 11 months after my baby was born. I was (still) breastfeeding. Made some blood tests to check my hormonies at the time and all was as expected so just give it a time 🥰
My friend from California used to live in Los Angeles and moved to San Diego in the 90s and when she has to visit LA she is always happy she left so your feeling about it isn't unique 😊
Love you Julia! You and Nick are serious couple goals!! I totally get not wanting to be that far from family. I lived in San Diego for 1 year and it was too fast pace down there for my taste. Plus, I was extremely homesick for Sacramento. And that was only 8 hours by car away. I can’t imagine my family living on the other coast. Sending you love and peace girl. ❤
Your parents are precious ❣️ I’m glad you are getting to spend some time with them, no matter the circumstances. I hope it all works out whatever you guys decide 🫶
God bless your amazingly sweet family! I will stay at and Airbnb with your parents cooking anytime. Got my period almost 9 months after giving birth to my Royal, who’s now going in 16!!!! Xoxo
I've always breastfed all of my babies on demand but with my two boys it's was 12 months PP, and with my girl it was 6 months PP lol currently pregnant with number 4 so who knows but I'm hoping for about a year. Enjoy the break!
Whew! That's tough, hun! I know the feeling. Somehow I feel like a visitor where I'm from and at home in Florida, but family is family and it's hard to be far apart. I moved home for them and I'm struggling in a way I didn't expect. So....opposite of you but in the same vein. I'll pray for you ❤
I breastfed all 3 of my kids and my periods returned at 6 months, 8 months and my son just turned 2 and my period just came back this time. Also, I recently moved from NC to VA for my husband's work and left my family behind in NC. It's been really hard. Having family nearby makes all the difference when raising babies.
I lived in California for 6 years and it never felt like home to me either. The cost of living was just too high. When my mother passed in 2011 I inherited her house in Florida but Florida was just too hot and muggy. The house needed more work than I'd ever be able to afford so I sold it and moved to Tennessee with my sister and her husband. I met Jim the year before moving when we were looking for potential properties here. Lived with sister and her husband for a year then Jim and I found the place we're in now. We love it here. Though most of my family is in Michigan I didn't want to move back to a Heavy snow state. Some of my family come to visit , others I keep in touch by phone and Facebook and text. I know it's hard being away from family and from Nick but, you will find a balance . I just know that things will work out for you all. California is not the be all to end all for music. Being from outside Detroit I know that's a fact and Nashville's music scene is out there as well. Just saying that Nick has options if he wants to leave the California scene. Honor is such a beautiful baby . I'm having hair loss issues too but I'm 66 and have been on thyroid meds for a few years. Doctor appointment in a couple months to discuss possible causes, she said it might be hormonal or possibly a vitamin deficiency. So I'm sure there'll be some testing involved. Enjoy every moment you have with your parents, memories live forever. ❤
My period was back within 8 weeks of giving birth with both of mine, both BF. I think it just depends on the person 🤷🏻♀️. Glad you are enjoying the time spent with family!
Back on the East Coast!!! Yayyy! Hope you stay! I've been dreaming of an ASMR massage from you and with you being on the East Coast my dreams might actually turn into a reality ;) Loveeee you!!!!
You don't even have to elaborate on the differences between East coast and LA! 😬 They're so obvious (imo) and I think all of your concerns are valid. I can see how deeply you've reflected on the situation and how conflicting it is for various reasons, wishing you clarity and as much ease as possible considering the situation ♥️
If anyone is wondering if curology isnt worth it, it really worked for me. Super simple products and pretty affordable. So nice to not have to go to a dermatologist. I recommend!
I feel like you live such a beautiful and fulfilling life. Even before having sweet Honor. Can you make a video about how to lead a more fulfilling life? ❤️
Im in central OK.. From SW Lousiana where theres beautiful trees and my parents live on rural land. My kids dad moved to Phoenix, AZ for work (to make a ton of money)...he expects me to move and quit my job at a tree nursery (which i really enjoy) in order for him to see his 2 lil girls. I dont want to live in am arid desert climate with hardly any trees not to mention our relationship is super shakey. I've been with him for 10yrs. Im 7hrs from my parents and brother. So yeah- i feel your dilemma.
When I had my second child I never got my period back cause I was pregnant again!! 😳 So, after my third and forth probably 5-7 months. Omg your parents are awesome. I am so happy you got the chance to spend time with them. I can't believe how big Honor is getting. She is beautiful!! Enjoy your time with your family! Tfs Hope things work out for the best.
Hi Julia 🙂💙 It’s nice to see you and Honor looking soo good. She is adorable and I think she’s having lots of fun with you and her grand parents.I do know that being at home feeling that you mentioned. I have a place that I’ve always felt comfortable and It just feels like I belong there tbh. I hope you and Nick are ok... You are a Coool couple! 😎💙☮️⭐️⭐️⭐️🌅🌺🕊🦋🕊✌️
I got my period back around 3 months but I didn’t breastfeed. Warning the first period is like that year of blood in one lol don’t be alarmed the first couple will be really awful and heavy but it won’t be like that forever.
Something about kids being in the picture just makes you miss family. I moved to the opposite corner of the country away from my family 2 years ago and was so ready for a new start but now that I’m pregnant I have been so home sick.. it’s wild.
How is everyone doing out there? What's going on in your life? Any new challenges you are facing? Let's discuss. ⬇❤
Yesterday I spent my first night at my first apartment. It is all weird. Im 25 and don’t know how 18 year olds do this. And Im really unsure currently about my relationship.
I'm struggling with my med school exams :c
i'm doing really good--except i'm a little sad as my sister in law is moving to italy on saturday :( we've gotten really close over the past few years and she's such a great aunt to my 17-month old daughter. hopefully we'll be making the move to italy in a year to join her for half of the year!
Bored eating!!
Hi Julia my heel opened up again after 2 years and just got through COVID so it can only get better lol. Nice to see your beautiful videos ❤
Honor has the most amazing eyes, she is such a beautiful person! Julia, postpartum lasts so long in some women, it's crazy. Enjoy your no period freedom girly, haha, you probably forgot how not fun this time of the month is 😛. I really feel you on being closer to family. LA and most metropolitans seem to be going through trouble right now, it's very heartbreaking. I will say that for us, it's still a constant back and forth whether to move closer to family or not. But ours is North Michigan, very big change from Cali 🥶. Decide before she goes to school so she gets a stable school experience but know that this urge might only strengthen as she grows. I wish we could visit our cousins and aunts weekly bit it's extremely expensive and long. So we do it once a year and while there, we literally want nothing but to stay there 😢 I feel you! Big hugs! 🤗
Thank you, Maria ❤❤❤ I know you can relate deeply to missing family. We are our mamas' girls!! What I wouldn't give to be able to drive down the road every day and hang out with my Mom! Trying to appreciate all the time I have with her right now. Sending love back to you guys. Hope we can meet up eventually while we are both still in CA
It's so wholesome to see such amazing women supporting each other ❤️ love both of your channels
Nothing makes you miss your mama more than having a baby. 😢
You aren't complaining at all. You are voicing real-life, mature, and well thought out concerns about being away from family.
Thank you for listening ❤
I agree
This was so refreshing and real to watch. I've been living in LA for about 8 years and it's really starting to wear me down - you're right, its not normal! The prices, the intense interactions you'll have on a daily basis, the traffic, the car accidents every 100 feet. It's a strange place, but it does well in terms of building your career. I can see where your feelings are coming from. My family is also on the east coast and I miss them more each day - especially with my parents getting older, and I feel like I'm missing valuable time with them. Wishing you the best, thank you for being so honest, I feel less alone.
The prices and traffic are killers for me lol. But I feel that's just the price I pay for living in a place that has nearly everything. I've tried a few states and always felt like I was sacrificing major components. So I've been here for 7 years so far.
Having a child can really change your perspective on so many things,at least for my husband and I. It was hard because we kept second guessing ourselves but in the end we realized we had to just trust our gut and go with it. It seems you have very supportive family (on both coasts😊) so I have no doubt you will figure it out!
This is so true! Priorities and perspective both change so much after having a kid. Nick and I are definitely experiencing that. Thank you for the kind words.
As a child who grew up in Hollywood (the area, not the industry) I really appreciate my distinctly LA childhood. I had so much to do as a kid and a teen, and I have a core group of friends from birth to this day. I think the city/place your grow up in doesn’t matter as much as your community. So where you find that for your child is best! Granted, I lived in NYC for a decade and just moved back to LA to be close to help out my family. It’s a double edged sword for real. Hopefully you find balance and the right decision will make itself known in time.
Thank you! You read my mind, I’m also from LA and there is no place like it - to me! I couldn’t live anywhere else 💕
Definitely a valid point!! Thank you for sharing.
I can imagine, I've been here for 7 years and you can do literally anything and everything here. The worst part has obviously been the cost, but compared to the states I lived it feels so weird to be in a place where it feels like there's always something to do and always opportunities.
Julia it’s sooo cool to see your parents and a deeper insight into your family life, the people who raised you, their routines and recipes, their home ❤ Only a fraction of the way through the video but I just have to say thanks for sharing. I know how much they mean to you 🥰
You can so see why you are so charming after seeing your parents and their beautiful home. Sending you all love 💐
After I had a baby I had this deep eternal need to be with and by my family...especially my Mom. It's very hard to raise a child in any metro type city.
I'm doing really good, my "baby" is 17 and it's such a cool age, he's a grown young man with thoughts and ideas and goals and... It's so cool to see the fruits of our labor and the many sacrifices really taking root in him. My oldest is 21 and about to graduate college with honors and is on his way home for summer next week. I'm so proud of both of them. Our buisness is continuing to grow and thrive eve in a tough market and I'm very grateful for the ability to work from home to continue to be a full time present Mom. Sending your whole family lots of love.
Your parents' view is so nice. Reminds me of growing up in rural central Virginia! It's a beautiful thing to be there with Honor and to be spending time with your parents. ❤ Best wishes to you all.
The first year my son was born I was back & forth between Virginia and Utah. I’m originally from LA but my parents retired in UT. It definitely put a strain on my relationship but I needed so much help with my baby that my husband couldn’t give because of work. When my son turned 1, i permanently moved in with parents to go back to school and my husband and I have been long distance since January. We started therapy to help with communication and not being able to physically show affection and it definitely has helped. There’s a means to an end fortunately because he will be moving out here in august when his military contract is up.
I hope everything works out for you!
Your videos are a fresh breath of air! I can't believe how big Honor has gotten already!! 😭❤️ Love that you guys are spending time with your family. ALSO, I got my period back at 6.5 months which is when I started the weaning process.
wow the parallels between our two lives right now are...massive~~~i live in Cali full time with my husband and our two year old daughter Madonna, but i'm also originally from the east coast. me and my baby have been staying with my parents for the past 2+ weeks, and it's for sure exhausting flying/existing day to day without your partner...at the same time, being on the east coast is both so soothing and energizing. my husband owns a restaurant in Ojai so we have to be there for now, but I truly thrive being back east. we also did long distance for years so its comforting to witness someone else going through such a similar journey. sending love to you, and congrats on Honor she's precious
You are such a smart woman, Honor is so lucky to have a mom like you! ❤️
When we’re young we’re always in a rush to move away from home then when we get older we want to go back home 😭 I’m always so happy to see people return home and slow down, enjoying the wholesome parts of life
Sounds like you have big life decisions to make, not an easy task! Sending light and good vibes your way❤❤
Your parents are so cute! What cozy atmosphere with all of you reunited while you and Honor stay with them 🥰
Wishing you and Nick the best during this time where you have to be long distance. Your caring and support for one another during this challenging time will only make your family together with Honor stronger ❤
I like that you're so level headed. Happy to see you with the support of your family ❤
Literally one of the cutest babies I’ve ever seen, and you’re so beautiful as well! Love your videos
Thank you Paulina ❤️❤️❤️❤️
My brother and sister-in-law moved back home after about 8 years in LA as well! Luckily timing for them worked out so they could move together, but they had many of the same feelings as you do. Sending positive energy your way!
Lovely to see your parents, they’re so cool and loving. It’s a beautiful place there, I can see why you’d want to move there. I’m sure you and Nick will work out what’s best for you all. Positive vibes from England. Julia 😊❤
I'm from Scotland and live in Canada for my relationship and have that same homesick feeling every single day ❤ Honor is so cute!
Sending a hug ❤❤❤ thank you
I’m from Canada living in Scotland…I feel ya :)
I’ve loved your channel for years and i haven’t tuned in lately. it’s really wonderful to see how you and your family are changing and growing and experiencing the flow the universe, I think there’s so much pressure on content creators to stay the same and to never have changing content or beliefs or contradictory (read: nuanced) perspectives on life and it’s wonderful to feel the alignment and connected energy in this video. I recently got married and I’ve been exploring potentially having kids and this new phase of my life and it’s such a gift to see creators I love and respect as you’re traveling through life. thank you so much for all you do!
I also totally understand wanting to be close to family. It is honestly a game changer. Now that I am next to my family with my children, I couldn’t imagine living far away.
What a difficult dilemma for you. Your family looks so warm and kind.
I breastfed (still am for daughter 16 months) both my children and got my period back after 2 months with 1st child and 4 months with 2nd child. You guys might want to consider being closer to your family. LA is not a stable environment at all to be in, especially for small children, and I'm sure that you both could figure something out with jobs and income. NO one is fixed in 1 place for the rest of their lives and if Nick needed to move I am sure that it would work out. Children force us to re-examine our lives and they also force us to change, most of the time for the better!!!!! Do not be afraid of change and the unknown, everything always works out. Stay strong in your faith and count your blessings everyday. Best of luck to you and raising the baby, I know what you are going through doing a lot on your own!
I breastfed for a year but got my period back near the end of our BF journey when he really started to naturally ween at like 10-11 months! ❤ Your family is beautiful! I feel your parents calming/loving energy that was passed to you and it’s so sweet! Thank you for sharing😊
Oh man! My daughter was EBF and I got my first post-partum period 4.5 weeks after delivery. I wasn't even completely healed yet. It was torture. 😂
Really feeling this one. My little fam is moving from east LA to Colorado next month after 11 years in CA, 6 in LA. Our daughter is 2.5 and all the same feelings have come up, it was just so hard for us to pull the trigger, now that we have I’m wondering what took us so long. I’m so excited to have her grow up closer to her cousins. It’s kind of crazy how quickly and intensely your priorities can shift after you give birth.
I think you you will fall in love with Colorado... I left California to Colorado Springs a few years back and now I'm back in California temporarily and I miss Colorado so much... I don't see my life in California the way everything is here
I had my daughter in march 2021 and my period came back in December 2021. I stopped breastfeeding in January this year, a couple months before her 2nd birthday. Unfortunately my acne has gotten worse since weaning so I’m definitely going through it right now too. I’m planning on seeing a naturopathic doctor to help balance my hormones. Since my periods have returned they’ve been brutal especially emotionally. Not trying to scare you but you’re definitely not alone! Honor is such a sweetie!
I got my first period 7 months after with both children. I was breastfeeding both. But I had definite signs, sounds like you are about to start!
Isn’t it weird when your young and childless, you want to move away so badly (at least for me) but when you get older you want to go back. So funny how life works. Your parents view….🤯😍 that’s what I want to wake up to! 😂Great video!! ❤
I lived in kansas city for quite a few years and when an opportunity came for us to move to a country town near my mom, we took it. I dont regret it at all. Its peaceful here and our kids can play outside without any worry. If the kids wanna go to grandmas house, its right down the street. Its important to have that support system close, especially with kids. Good luck!
You two are the sweetest. I love the relationship with your parents…Grandparents are everything. Enjoy. Good luck to you and Nick both and I hope everything goes smoothly ❤❤❤
15:28 this reminded me a lot of myself. My life has had a lot of uncertainty in the last 5 yrs & I always kind of say/do this same exact thing when "psychic myself up". Sending love during your time with family 💕
I’m 33 and childless and Im moving back up north to the Bay Area because I miss my family. I get it.
So hard! I moved away from home 13 years ago. Such a regret, wish sooo much my children were more apart of our family's lives. Plus our parents are getting older and time is lost. Now the kids are older and don't want to uproot them. Ugh. Home is where the heart is ❤
I love this video - your parents are awesome. Sending positive vibes to you and your family. Hoping that whatever is going on will have the best outcome!
Dear Julia, l’ve got a baby girl two weeks older then Honor , and I’ve also started to break out when we introduced solids (breastfeeding saved) . It is definitely connected with the hormone shifts because throughout the pregnancy and until now my skin was the best. This is my second child, so I can tell that last time l began having periods in one-two month after completely finished breastfeeding.
Wish you and your family all the best ❤
My daughter is 5 and I'm missing these days as I'm watching this. It feels like yesterday she was little like Honor. Please take it ALL IN. ❤
I feel this so much! I moved 30 years ago and raised my kids away from my family (we saw each other 3-4 times a year…but it wasn’t the same as being able to have Sunday dinner together every week - or even every month). Honestly, for me, this has been an ongoing regret! So…I feel this for you ❤❤❤
So early, just commenting to say hi. Hope you guys are loving this new parenting life ❤
Your feelings and perspectives do change after having a child! I’ve experienced the same- still do! I live a few hours (driving) from family. Hubs fam is further away. He wants to move back there but I want to be close to mine. Constant dilemma. Not sure if we’ll resolve it anytime soon, the longer we stay put, the more our child gets assimilated with school, friends, sports, church, etc and we won’t be able to relocate. But we do visit each place pretty often … kinda makes up for it a bit I guess but I do miss my old community, my original home base 😢 🤷🏻♀️
So glad to hear you open up about this. I've also recently been facing homesickness since a dear family member's ill turn of health, since I moved cities a few years ago to my partner's hometown. I do consider my new city my home but I also feel guilty for being away from my family there. Thank you for sharing x
I'm in Delaware! My parents are 10 minutes away, I drive over for dinners on Sundays and wouldn't trade it for anything. And my grandparents live across the street from my parents. Lol. My girls are teenagers now, but it was so helpful having my parents close when they were babies. Was last around your area over the summer to see Tori Amos. Enjoy your visit home! ❤
Sending good vibes your way! I know it must be hard to have to choose. Family is so comforting to have around especially for the kids and as our parents get older. ❤️❤️
That is so sweet that your mom cuts your hair. I too hate getting my hair cut at the salon, I just do it myself now. I lost a lot of my hair after I had my daughter 11 years ago. I’m certain I have some thyroid issue but two ultrasounds and blood work show it’s normal. It’s nice that you are able to spend time with your family. It’s good for Honor to see your parents when possible.
Julia, she is BEYOND BEAUTIFUL❤❤...You guys are in my prayers. My mom is gone now and unfortunately I lost her a month after I got married (I've been married 15 years) I was playing music and on tour all over the world and I came home to be with her and I don't regret a moment of it. You do what's best for you guys! Family is so precious. I pray that you guys find what works for you and the beauty is youcan always change your minds...the world is yours!! Xoxo Take Care, Lady!
Stay strong ❤
I am having a baby week later after you. Also having thyroid and falling hair. So I feel you.
Not having parents, so its difficult for me. me and my husband are here for her. I think we people in general have issues to deal with so we can be stronger.
I love the place your parents live. Here in my town also ppl saying 'hi'.
We moved out from big city two years ago and was really right decision for us. Love it here.
Hi from Czech Republic ❤🎉
You're not complaining. I lived in Portland and loooved it but I felt the need to come home and be near my family. I've lived back home for 8 years now and I cherish every moment of living 15 minutes from my parents and being able to have this beautiful relationship with them as all adults. Do i love living in my hometown? It's fine. But I love living near my parents.
Your parents are so sweet and wholesome
ur parents are my neighbors. sweetest people. Surprised i didn’t see u this time.
I felt that haven’t had a shower in four days deep in my soul!!!!
And your mom’s “I expect a good tip!” 😂
I had my thyroid gland removed, all better now but wow was the hair loss traumatic. After each kid it fell out even more. I ended up taking biotin which helped a lot.
Also suffered with postpartum depression heavily after each birth (3 kids) and it took 4 months for me to feel like myself again and a full year for my body to recover. It’s such a crazy, emotional ride which didn’t feel super great some days, or (if I’m being honest) like I wanted to do it at all. It all gets better with time though and having support is crucial. I wish you the best! ♥️
With my kids, my period stayed away for 19 glorious months with the first. With my second, it showed up after 4.5 months. What a rude awakening!! I did extended breastfeeding (over two years) with both, so there can be so much variation even with the same mother!
Love you with your parents. Makes sooo much sense. I hope Nick comes around soon 😁
Thank you for sharing this, I had to move back home in 2017 because I got really sick, it took until last March to finally be diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis and thank god treatment. I felt a lot of shame about moving home, I’m very fortunate that I have a separate apartment above there house. Thank you for being vulnerable and talking about this, i makes me feel a lot better and not like I’m on my own
I'm a mama to 5 kiddos. I breastfed all of them and my period came back pretty quickly AFTER I stopped breastfeeding. So do not fear, "body and hormone" issues take quite a while to rebalance after pregnancy like up to 18 months after baby was born. But rest assured it's all normal 😊❤
I was on low dose birth control pills for 27.5 years 😳 and I started my period within 3 months and I got a huge breast lump in my left boob. Got a Mammo and ultrasound and all good on my end. After 3 weeks the lump went down drastically🤷🏻♀️ Still gonna try and get a biopsy on what is left. Hormones are so different for everyone.
I have a lump in my left one, too! It's been there since high school and I have had it biopsied in the past but had it biopsied again after pregnancy to make sure nothing had changed. Still benign! So glad you are being proactive and getting yours checked out!!
Oh dear. My heart aches for a granddaughter to hold, like Honor. ❤ You’re parents are so lucky and seem like the best! 😊
We adore you, Julia and your beautiful family ❤❤
Your family is adorable! No wonder you don’t want to live far from them. ❤
My period was back in 11 months after my baby was born. I was (still) breastfeeding. Made some blood tests to check my hormonies at the time and all was as expected so just give it a time 🥰
My friend from California used to live in Los Angeles and moved to San Diego in the 90s and when she has to visit LA she is always happy she left so your feeling about it isn't unique 😊
Love you Julia! You and Nick are serious couple goals!! I totally get not wanting to be that far from family. I lived in San Diego for 1 year and it was too fast pace down there for my taste. Plus, I was extremely homesick for Sacramento. And that was only 8 hours by car away. I can’t imagine my family living on the other coast. Sending you love and peace girl. ❤
Your parents are adorable
Your parents are precious ❣️ I’m glad you are getting to spend some time with them, no matter the circumstances. I hope it all works out whatever you guys decide 🫶
Wow! She is precious ❤ where did the time go! Shes already crawling. Thats awesome😂
God bless your amazingly sweet family! I will stay at and Airbnb with your parents cooking anytime. Got my period almost 9 months after giving birth to my Royal, who’s now going in 16!!!! Xoxo
I've always breastfed all of my babies on demand but with my two boys it's was 12 months PP, and with my girl it was 6 months PP lol currently pregnant with number 4 so who knows but I'm hoping for about a year. Enjoy the break!
Whew! That's tough, hun! I know the feeling. Somehow I feel like a visitor where I'm from and at home in Florida, but family is family and it's hard to be far apart. I moved home for them and I'm struggling in a way I didn't expect. So....opposite of you but in the same vein. I'll pray for you ❤
I breastfed all 3 of my kids and my periods returned at 6 months, 8 months and my son just turned 2 and my period just came back this time. Also, I recently moved from NC to VA for my husband's work and left my family behind in NC. It's been really hard. Having family nearby makes all the difference when raising babies.
this video was so incredibly comforting
I lived in California for 6 years and it never felt like home to me either. The cost of living was just too high. When my mother passed in 2011 I inherited her house in Florida but Florida was just too hot and muggy. The house needed more work than I'd ever be able to afford so I sold it and moved to Tennessee with my sister and her husband.
I met Jim the year before moving when we were looking for potential properties here.
Lived with sister and her husband for a year then Jim and I found the place we're in now.
We love it here. Though most of my family is in Michigan I didn't want to move back to a Heavy snow state. Some of my family come to visit , others I keep in touch by phone and Facebook and text.
I know it's hard being away from family and from Nick but, you will find a balance . I just know that things will work out for you all.
California is not the be all to end all for music. Being from outside Detroit I know that's a fact and Nashville's music scene is out there as well. Just saying that Nick has options if he wants to leave the California scene.
Honor is such a beautiful baby . I'm having hair loss issues too but I'm 66 and have been on thyroid meds for a few years. Doctor appointment in a couple months to discuss possible causes, she said it might be hormonal or possibly a vitamin deficiency. So I'm sure there'll be some testing involved.
Enjoy every moment you have with your parents, memories live forever. ❤
Oh and unsurprisingly the baby is musical!
Honor is such a cutie. She looks like such a happy little baby. Always smiling. Enjoy your family ❤️
I breastfed for 2 1/2 years and I don't think my period came back until after I stopped.
My period was back within 8 weeks of giving birth with both of mine, both BF. I think it just depends on the person 🤷🏻♀️. Glad you are enjoying the time spent with family!
Honor's eyes & eyebrows resembles Nick's so much!
It’s take a village to raise a child!🥰🥰
Back on the East Coast!!! Yayyy! Hope you stay! I've been dreaming of an ASMR massage from you and with you being on the East Coast my dreams might actually turn into a reality ;) Loveeee you!!!!
Your parents are the sweetest
You don't even have to elaborate on the differences between East coast and LA! 😬 They're so obvious (imo) and I think all of your concerns are valid. I can see how deeply you've reflected on the situation and how conflicting it is for various reasons, wishing you clarity and as much ease as possible considering the situation ♥️
Ahhh I think its awesome that you're spending time with your parents, very important ❤
If anyone is wondering if curology isnt worth it, it really worked for me. Super simple products and pretty affordable. So nice to not have to go to a dermatologist. I recommend!
My period returned when my first son was 22 months old! It was when I night-weaned.
I feel like you live such a beautiful and fulfilling life. Even before having sweet Honor. Can you make a video about how to lead a more fulfilling life? ❤️
your mom cutting your hair 🥹❤
It's nice that your parents get to spend time with their granddaughter too.
Im in central OK.. From SW Lousiana where theres beautiful trees and my parents live on rural land. My kids dad moved to Phoenix, AZ for work (to make a ton of money)...he expects me to move and quit my job at a tree nursery (which i really enjoy) in order for him to see his 2 lil girls. I dont want to live in am arid desert climate with hardly any trees not to mention our relationship is super shakey. I've been with him for 10yrs. Im 7hrs from my parents and brother. So yeah- i feel your dilemma.
With both babies of mine I got it back 6 weeks after that’s also why I have Irish twins 😂
It’s cool that your parents are okay being in your vlog. Most probably wouldn’t.
This is so beautiful, thank you for sharing this video, you're all so blessed to have each other xox
When I had my second child I never got my period back cause I was pregnant again!! 😳 So, after my third and forth probably 5-7 months. Omg your parents are awesome. I am so happy you got the chance to spend time with them. I can't believe how big Honor is getting. She is beautiful!! Enjoy your time with your family! Tfs Hope things work out for the best.
Hey missed your videos thank you for showing your life and being honest ❤Wish you best of luck with your life and future♥️
Hi Julia 🙂💙 It’s nice to see you and Honor looking soo good. She is adorable and I think she’s having lots of fun with you and her grand parents.I do know that being at home feeling that you mentioned. I have a place that I’ve always felt comfortable and It just feels like I belong there tbh. I hope you and Nick are ok... You are a Coool couple! 😎💙☮️⭐️⭐️⭐️🌅🌺🕊🦋🕊✌️
I really hope things in life work out and you guys can move before Honor starts school :) seems lovely.
Both my best friend and I moved out of LA once we had babies. Best decision ever.
I got my period back around 3 months but I didn’t breastfeed. Warning the first period is like that year of blood in one lol don’t be alarmed the first couple will be really awful and heavy but it won’t be like that forever.
Something about kids being in the picture just makes you miss family. I moved to the opposite corner of the country away from my family 2 years ago and was so ready for a new start but now that I’m pregnant I have been so home sick.. it’s wild.
More dad cameos!!
I love your dad!! He reminds me of my dad, so funny😂💜