Sissel making the last Sunday of the year that much better! Thank you for sharing your pregnancy journey with us and i hope you, Jake and Noa have an incredible 2025!! 💚💚
Sissel, mom of 3 here. The mom guilt and the constant worrying will forever exist but as the child grows older, it will not be so obvious. It will go in the back of your mind. Resurfacing from time to time to let you know that there’s this strong bond with the human you gave birth to.
omg can’t see him but can tell that Noa is SO CUTE!! 🥹 Also is it just me or did your videos become even cozier, when they already were the coziest of the entire internet? 😍🥰 Anyway, have a very happy New Year Sissel, and anyone who reads this! 💚
He’s the cutest being in the universe (maybe only a bit biased) hahaha 🤣💚 honestly I feel like my life since Noa has become 10 times cozier 💚 it’s just so slow and with one focus, I love it
Dear Sissel, happy Holidays! To be honest never thought that watching mom's vlog would bring me so much joy (saying this just because I never was into family / kids content etc, although of course I don't have anything against it)! You are soooo adorable and I have such warm feelings when watching your recent videos, feels like you're shining inside out, I don't even know how to explain it... So gentle and real, I have so much respect towards you and seeing how caring and calm you are is so inspiring, truly! Thank you so much for finding time to share this experience with us! Hope the 3 of you are enjoying this magical winter time. Stay happy and healthy, sending you lots of love! 💚✨
Thanks for sharing you journey with us Sissel. A little piece of advice to manage your feelings of guilt when you are not near your baby is by explaining to yourself that you are doing laundry doing the dishes or anything else for him. Because you are preparing good food that will feed you and by consequence give him good breast milk and that doing the laundry is to prepare his clothes so he stays clean and safe. I think worrying abt the savety is something that every mom just lives with and tries to keep in the back of her mind so it does not affect you more than it should. Keep it up Sissel you are doing a very good job i hope you never diminish it.
I don't know how anyone can feel so proud and happy for a person on the internet but here I am!! Found your channel when I was in my teens and now on my 20's you're still such a role model and a bright personality I love to watch and learn from. It feels like I've grown with you and now seeing you being a mom!! It just fills me with such warmth and joy. Sending the biggest of well wishes and so much love to your beautiful family, Sissel. ❤
Oh, Sissel!! I'd like to say the worry goes away or lessens, but no. It just changes. My son is 20 years old and learning to fly. I sit at home, almost paralyzed, until he calls me to say he's back on the ground. I tried not to be a helicopter parent, but you want all the best for your child, and you'll gladly take on any pain for them. Logically, you know they have to learn, but they are your heart walking outside your body. It's difficult . . . But ohhhhh! So rewarding!! Being a mom is the BEST!! (I'm, of course, crying now because I'm in a whole new stage of life where I cry over anything! Lol!) Love your little Noa. Give him all the kisses and snuggles! Enjoy motherhood. You're doing awesome!!!
seeing the transition from just you and jake to there suddenly being three of you has been so sweet. motherhood looks beautiful on you and i hope you can give yourself some grace as you continue to figure out this new chapter in your life! you're doing wonderfully and noa is so lucky to have a mother like you (and a father like jake!) 🧡 sending you all lots of love and blessings!
You look fantastic and doing wonderfully postpartum. I am glad to see you are listening to your body and enjoying your time with Noa. He looks healthy and you seem to have a good balance between motherhood and self care. Sending you, Jake and baby Noa many warm wishes, love and good health this upcoming year! Happy New Year! 🎉🎉🎉❤
loving these mom videos~ :D definitely relate to what you mentioned about feeling guilty and intrusive thoughts! for myself, the worrying thoughts went away after 5-6 months, it took a while :'/ I found relaxing activities helpful and also remembering that these thoughts aren't really "our thoughts" but a result of a huge hormonal change that is normal for postpartum! hope this helps
I just wanted to let you know that I really appreciated your videos. They have been for me kind of a stress reducing thing like reading a book or drinking tea. You don’t force anything or overstimulate your followers with fake moments. Your videos are like listening to a close friend. So thank you for sharing your life with us.
I never commented on any videos of yours, but damn Sissel, your vlogs are so peaceful, especially this one 🥹 you're radiating so pure and loving energy that it soothes me. I love to watch your vlogs, thank you for bringing such energy into this world, Noa (and Jake) are so lucky to have you ❤
I have a little 4 month old daughter and I remember her first born stage, she’s just said her first word and the emotions and feelings you get all throughout their baby stage is insane
It’s so interesting how much guilt we feel and I remember my first therapist when I was 28 telling me I could teach a college class on the subject because I knew it so well…ha,ha! She also let me know that if we walk around guilty all the time we are attracting another’s anger almost unconsciously so this helped me to become aware of when it was happening (sometimes sooner and sometimes later) and I would then make a conscious decision to choose to let it go and just continue to do the next right thing (at least what felt like it was the best path at the time). I do realize that this changes as we also grow & evolve.
I’m a mother too. You have been used to like only take care and worry about yourself, and suddenly there’s a small human who depends completely only on you (and your husband). I was feeling the exact same things, the ”mom guilt” and felt bad if I wasn’t giving my son 100 percent focus 24/7. I was worrying constantly for the smallest things. I think it’s common when it’s your first child. Everything is new and everything you experience with your first baby is the first time. I learned with my second baby that some of my worries were really too much but I only did it because I cared and loved my son. But with my second baby I knew that I could relax more because I knew that the baby will ”survive” even if he cries for an extra minute, even if I let him lay down for a while, even if he doesn’t get a new diaper or food now but 5 minutes later, even if I feel tired and didn’t go out for a walk etc. It’s normal to worry and feel guilt, but I promise you will later realize that you were worrying ”too much”. You’re an awesome mother, and the best mother for your baby ❤️
It's so beatiful to watch your vlogs and witness your happiness in this lovely new era of your family's life. It made me teary eyed to think these holidays will be extra special for you, knowing you will be entering this upcoming New Year with Noa in your arms. You give me so much hope. You are showing all of us that dreams do come true. Wishing you the best for you, Jake and baby Noa always.♥
im an australian who had my baby in montreal, canada, so i had a LOT of learning to do with outside clothing 😅 they call them "footmuffs" here, like a big fluffy sock you put in the pram 😊 i also watched a lot of vlogs of native inuit tribes, and seeing how their babies were just fine outside made me feel better 😂 love the danish winter outdoor baby napping culture!
Noa is a very blessed and beautiful baby boy. He opens his eyes each morning and gets to look into the face of pure love- his mommy and daddy. I am so proud of you Sissel and Jake. You are exactly the wonderful parents I knew you would be. And the worry- well I have a son who turns 30 this year. I don't think it ever went away. But the love I have for him is so strong and has never diminished in almost 30 years so that makes sense. You never want anything to happen to someone you love that deeply. In a way- your baby boy or girl comes into your life and steals a part of your heart and you can and never will be the same. It's such a great privilege! Love to you and your family xoxo
Aww Sissel watching you become a mom has been so beautiful ❤ to answer your guilt and worry question, I think that will stick with us moms always. My daughter is 4yo and I still get struck with mom guilt when I’m not with her. Therapy helped me a bit to realize that we as moms need time for ourselves to do the basics and we need time to recoup and do things we enjoy. The happier, healthier and rested we are the better mothers we will be for our children. I hope this helps but you are a smart and independent momma you will know what’s right for you and your family! Baby Noa is just so precious and lucky to have you as a mommy!
I was an "attachment" parent and my children were "Velcro" babies. Certain things are abrupt in their growth, first smiles, pincer grasp, sitting up, steps, etc. But the moment you realize that you can leave them alone and they won't walk out into the street comes gradually. My oldest daughter got her driver's license two weeks ago and the stress is so real. I will always have guilt thinking that I was insufficient some way some how, but the proof is in the pudding. There's so many ways to raise a child but it always takes effort. Be kind to yourself and make sure your bucket gets filled.
It's been more than a month now but it must be so surreal for you to finally put a face on your baby and hug him. Never been this happy for someone I don't even know irl haha but here I am :')
All of your fear emotions are normal it’s a new and unknown experience for you. If you have more children it lessens (with me anyway) and by the time my fourth came around it was easy peasy! My kids are all grown now and I have three grandchildren and that’s a love on an entirely different level. You’re doing just fine… Happy New Year!!
Im so happy for you sissel. i started to watch you 4-5 years ago when you were still newer to korea and i remember when you first started dating jake and didnt show him in vlogs but would mention that you were seeing someone and NOW YOU BOTH HAVE NOA❤️im so proud and happy for you sissel, continue to be an amazing person ❤
I'm so excited to be on this journey with you, been watching you pre pregnancy and now I'm 2 weeks postpartum, things are so difficult but worth it, mothers are so strong and you're doing amazing ❤
The fact that you are filming, working and still living life is so inspirational. When my lil boy came 9 months old, I completely gave up on anything that was to do with my channel (it is a very small one so don’t have the income aspect to think about) but I really regret not doing more in the early months. And as for mum guilt, I feel like the guilt just changes the older they get. At the beginning I hated leaving him with my in laws because I felt guilty that I was leaving him behind, but now the guilt has switched to if I want to do something like edit or read a book whilst he’s around me because I feel like I should be playing with him at all times 😅😅 But yeh, you are such an inspiration and love watching every video, 💛💛
Your intuition in those early months were probably right and you needed the time and space with your son! You’re doing great 💚 thanks for your assuring words!
The baby is precious. You are looking fantastic. I’m glad you are finding time for you. Being a mom is only a percentage of your identity. There are many parts to you.
Watching you is helping me be a little less scared of having my own little boy soon… seeing you not lose yourself and instead see you change into an even better version of yourself is calming my fears! Thank you for your videos!
Firstly, you and Jake are doing such an amazing job. Keep supporting each other. Parenting for the first time brings so much joy and love, but it’s also hard in many ways. I have four beautiful boys. I think I was surprised by the sense of responsibility. It’s truly the first time you are responsible for another human, and it brings up so many thoughts and concerns. So different from the responsibility you feel for yourself or your partner. It eases off a little as they grow up. Maybe never quite goes away, but you learn to live with it. Anyway, it’s such a beautiful gift you are giving us, sharing your journey and letting us watch you loving your boy xxx thank you so much lovely xxx
Sissel…I’m really enjoying watching you interact with Noa! Enjoy every second of these days with him! Almost every day brings something new with him and it goes by so fast! I sincerely hope the new year brings you, Jake, and Noa day’s full of love and laughter!! 🙂❤️🇺🇸
You don’t know how much I love watching your vlogs and the motherhood it’s rely suits you and about thought it’s normal but Try to control your thoughts and turn them into positive ones and say you are good and can doit in the right way happy new year sissel 🤍✨
I just love you as a mother sissel. It was so nice to see you enjoy playtime with Noa ❤ Mom guilt is real. One way I can suggest if youre spiritual, is to lean on a higher power and surrender his well being to that power.
love seeing your new journey as a mama from experience i can tell u it does kinda go away but i just allowed myself to get things done around the house but if i felt like taking a break and snuggling with my baby i did. and that helped i nursed my second daughter and 3 baby consecutively and recently my 4th baby is almost 2 so she nurses but its only for sleep and every experience its different. but don't feel guilty you are doing wonderful and congrats 🥰
I just really love your videos and seeing you so joyful and experience so much new makes me so happy.😊 It makes me feel less anxious about my future, because I always was the person who said that she wanted no kids ever, but you changed my mind about pregnancy and motherhood in a positive way (for my future, I‘m only 18 :) I feel so cozy watching your videos, I can‘t describe it but I really appreciate you so much💚
I have two little ones under 2 years old. My first was born 3 months early and had many complications. He spent a while on the NICU and that experience made me realize how resilient babies are. The worry you have will never go away and that’s okay. I think what makes me worry less is that even though they are little they are extremely capable. If I walk away to let them play, they entertain themselves. I’m always close by so if they cry I go check on them. Giving them the independence also allows me to have a little time for myself and do things around the house. It’s important for your sanity to be able to do little things for yourself. Don’t feel bad about it. A healthy mom mentally will be a better mom for the children.
Mom’s guilt and worries- I totally understand what you are talking about. I felt the same way. I promise, it won’t be as intensive, just give it a time, take it, feel it, let it be.
So glad to see You guys,and see You are doing Well,growing so Well ...mom worries never end Sissel ,no matter the age of Ur child ,he will allways be "Ur baby"❤❤❤
Thanks for another lovely, cozy vlog, Sissel. So sweet to see you & Jake adjusting to motherhood and fatherhood, and hearing Noa cooing so sweetly in the background. As for your feelings of worry, I don't have kids, but I do have a niece who instills the same worry in me, and she's a young adult already! I heard someone once describe having kids as "having your heart live outside your body", which sounds apt. I guess you just find a way to live with the worry/anxiety, while keep it simmering gently in the background, and being thankful for having a stable environment in which they can flourish. Good luck on your journey!
The way you capture motherhood makes me so emotional Sissel. It’s so crazy that there are people who have entirely separate lives with their own adventures, I don’t know you personally, but your videos make me feel like I do, thank you! 🥺
I’m so happy Sissel posted today! if you are reading this comment i just wanna say that you are an incredible mother and that you deserve every single nice things said under this comment section and that you are amazing and a wonderful person! ❤❤
I wanted to click the like bottom so fast! Cause even with the fact that making videos it’s your job, still the fact that you edited this one so perfectly with a baby on you probably.. bravo ❤️
Regarding the fact that you like to go for walks in the cold with Noa: Its also quite common where I live. My parents used to take me and my siblings on walks in winter/cold weather when we were little and I constantly see parents outside with strollers in winter. I think it´s a really nice way to spend time outside! (I´m from central europe)
hey sissel, the thing that helped me with guilt (my girl is now 2.5), is realising that doing tasks in front of the baby is actually like asmr for them 😂 of all the games that i actively try and engage with her, i realised her favourites are just to imitate me, and all the little things i didn't even realise she noticed me doing 😅 they love to just be around us, and watch us. i think they find it really interesting and relaxing, no matter what we're doing.
Congratulations Sissel! Stay healthy and take good care of yourself, healthy mother is what a child needs. Worries and fears will never go a way, just take a deep breath, make correct conclusions and throw it out of the head😂! Wish you happy parenting and quiet nights!
While I was doing my New Years ✨cleanup✨, I came across an empty bottle of the Sind face oil that I used to LOVE. It's so crazy how fast time has flown. It's truly special to witness this and how much has changed since then❤️
I hope you had happy times with your parents visiting you and a warm Christmas! I wish you and your family lots of love, laughs and new discoveries for the new year! Warm hug 💜
A lot of what you are experiencing is post partum. It is like motherhood sends us into fight or flight mode, but it eases up over time. As a mother of adult children, I can tell you that it never goes away completely but that is just part of being a mom. You are doing an amazing job already.
The worry never goes away it just changes. When they go to school you worry about them being away from you all day, then they get older and want to go out with friends alone and you worry about that and what could happen. I swear I’ve aged so much since having my kids just from the worry.
I felt the same way as a first time mom and I still get these feelings and my child is 3years and expecting another here in a few weeks I’m honestly not sure how to ease that feeling but it becomes “normal” or dissipates when you learn to remind yourself that you were once that young and what you remember is very different from what you have learned from now so it helps you to understand that they will grow with you and adapt to your situation not everything has to be “perfect”
I was one of those soon-to-be moms who asked you about the covering in winter and you were so kind to answer ❤ I was just wondering because I was in Seoul’s last year about this time and I froze my butt off 😅 also this video helped me a lot to understand how to dress my baby who will be born very, very soon. Ahhh so excited!! Btw, I might buy me that voksi baby nest
Oh I remember how new and overwhelming the mom guilt and worry felt to me. My son will turn 3 soon and all those feelings are still here - BUT you learn how to process them. Just know that as a mother you are doing everything in your power to let them grow, even stepping away for a few minutes to do the dishes allows them to learn how to have fun alone, how to see the world without their parent in it (though just a few steps away). That’s how I see it at least. And remember - happy mama happy child. As far as the fear of NK doing something… I have no tips for that 😂 I worry about all kinds of things too, you just need to tell yourself that it’s because you love them. You can only be prepared for what’s in your control ❤ thanks for touching upon this topic, those feelings are SO universal. You’re doing great. Hugs!
Hi Sissel! About the momguilt... I think it helps to think about it as something that is actually a gift. It is a sign of love and care and it is helping you to protect and care for your baby. If you think of it as something that is there to help you, it is easier to feel compassion and more love towards yourself and the feelings :) hope it helps
Hi Dear Sissel, thank you for sharing your life and feeling with us. I think you should not try to get used to this feelings of guilt, I have heard in many podcasts that even though this is a normal part of motherhood many women start feeling guilt to a point it starts to interfere with their day to day life and it can carry deep emotions of dispair. I would suggest you consulting this with a therapist, there are many who specialize in new moms and helping them transitions in this very new, beautiful but yet very challenging changes. Remeber it is okay to ask for help and that you don't have to do this alone. Love youuuu💖😘
Mom guilt is so normal, but it’s a slow process. I would remind myself I need to take care of the my husband, house and myself for my child’s sake. I felt the worst mom guilt going to the gym, but I would honestly pray and felt this relief and would workout fast haha. Also, don’t put pressure on yourself to get stuff done in a timely manner, your son is little for a short time. My son is 2 and is so independent now and wants his dad for almost everything lol
Don’t be over hard on yourself as you are still transitioning into being a mum and family. The feelings of wanting to protect and care are totally natural. Try not to over think, if it’s getting a bit much journal your thoughts and go back to them the next day, you will read and understand them with new eyes. Enjoy the moments, each day will bring new feelings and you will learn to live with your thoughts. Don’t forget Noa knows what he is doing as it’s his life and he’s in the moment whereas you are learning how to be a parent and part of that is serious protection mode 24/7. Try and speak with other new mum’s and I think you will discover what you are feeling is totally natural.
I’m a big fan of you and I’m so proud of your journey so far with the baby! You and jake are amazing parents to the baby and he’s such a blessing. You make me want to have a child when I grow up! ❤Love you sissel!
Baby blues also a thing that makes every emotion you feel extra strong, so like the mom guilt and worrying. But overall, it doesn't go away, you just get used to it and try to mask it away 😅 Even with a second child
Hei Sissel, jeg er 66 år og mor til to voksne barn og farmor til to barnebarn. Bekymringer øker proporsjonalt med antall barn du har og antall mennesker du slipper inn i hjertet ditt😊. Jeg er fremdeles bekymret for mine, uten noen logisk årsak, og dette er noe vi må lære oss å leve med. Det er en del av det å være mamma. Kos deg med Noa, det ser ut som du gjør en veldig bra jobb! 🥰🇳🇴
Hey Sissel, Congrats on Noa. How you felt about birth, breastfeeding, life with a baby is so similar to how I felt with my first. I love watching you become an amazing mum! I had an over active let down too, my newborns would pull off because it was too much for them, with my first, we ended up on a bit of a tough journey as he started to refuse to feed and I had to get extra support, the let down was too strong for him. I am going to let you know what I ended up doing, just in case it does become hard in the future. I would latch him, and when the let down came I would unlatch him, then let the milk squirt onto a flannel/ wash cloth, then put him back on after. At first he would cry but after a few days he learnt to wait for a minute! It might never get to this point but I thought I’d just share my experience in case it helps! X
Eu vivi essa mesma experiência e no período do puerperio foi muito intensa. Depois de 1 ano e 6 meses essas sensações não passaram, mas a gente aprende a lidar com esses pensamentos e emoções intrusivos. Estar em terapia antes, durante e depois do nascimento da minha bebê ajudou muito com essas coisas que fogem do controle.
My children are now grown and I still worry about them, but it does get easier. Mom guilt is real. Someone will always be there to tell you you’re not doing things right, but you know your child and you know what’s best for him. You are doing a great job! The waking in the night a lot might be related to a growth spurt. Both of my children did that when they were about to make a growth or cognitive leap. 😁
Hej again from Denmark. I can highly recommend the Voksibag I used it for my two youngest who are now 27 and 25 years old. They napped outside year around, during the day, and never got cold in the winter or too warm in the summer.
Personally I decided to stop feeling those emotions if I knew they were not based on things that were actually going to harm my baby. I really decided I wanted to few ease and well in my mind and for my mental health. So I journaled and meditated and used affirmations and spoke the feelings out loud with my husband and friends and my mother. Everything helped but I was also aware that it was very powerful for me to set an intention about how I wanted to feel within motherhood
I love watching these videos. One thing would be appreciated in further videos is adjusting the sound. Because your talking so softly I have to turn my volume very high. So then when commercials come on it's glaring loud. If you could adjust your volume in post production that would be much appreciated. Love your content and can't wait to follow your journey with your new bundle of joy!
The transition from watching your solo vlogs or with jake exploring korea to Noa being with u guys now like a full family just feels so unreal❤🥹
It truly feels unreal, I also can’t believe it 🥹💚
I remember when I was watching her back to 2020! I feel it yesterday
Sissel making the last Sunday of the year that much better! Thank you for sharing your pregnancy journey with us and i hope you, Jake and Noa have an incredible 2025!! 💚💚
Aww happy new year love 💚
its still 2024 lol
Sissel, mom of 3 here. The mom guilt and the constant worrying will forever exist but as the child grows older, it will not be so obvious. It will go in the back of your mind. Resurfacing from time to time to let you know that there’s this strong bond with the human you gave birth to.
omg can’t see him but can tell that Noa is SO CUTE!! 🥹
Also is it just me or did your videos become even cozier, when they already were the coziest of the entire internet? 😍🥰
Anyway, have a very happy New Year Sissel, and anyone who reads this! 💚
He’s the cutest being in the universe (maybe only a bit biased) hahaha 🤣💚 honestly I feel like my life since Noa has become 10 times cozier 💚 it’s just so slow and with one focus, I love it
aaawww 🥹💚 genuinely SO happy for you!
Dear Sissel, happy Holidays! To be honest never thought that watching mom's vlog would bring me so much joy (saying this just because I never was into family / kids content etc, although of course I don't have anything against it)! You are soooo adorable and I have such warm feelings when watching your recent videos, feels like you're shining inside out, I don't even know how to explain it... So gentle and real, I have so much respect towards you and seeing how caring and calm you are is so inspiring, truly!
Thank you so much for finding time to share this experience with us! Hope the 3 of you are enjoying this magical winter time. Stay happy and healthy, sending you lots of love! 💚✨
Well said. Sissel is so very calm.
That touched me deeply, thank you for sharing that 🥺💚
Thanks for sharing you journey with us Sissel. A little piece of advice to manage your feelings of guilt when you are not near your baby is by explaining to yourself that you are doing laundry doing the dishes or anything else for him. Because you are preparing good food that will feed you and by consequence give him good breast milk and that doing the laundry is to prepare his clothes so he stays clean and safe. I think worrying abt the savety is something that every mom just lives with and tries to keep in the back of her mind so it does not affect you more than it should. Keep it up Sissel you are doing a very good job i hope you never diminish it.
That is so helpful, thank you so much for sharing this 💚
I don't know how anyone can feel so proud and happy for a person on the internet but here I am!! Found your channel when I was in my teens and now on my 20's you're still such a role model and a bright personality I love to watch and learn from.
It feels like I've grown with you and now seeing you being a mom!! It just fills me with such warmth and joy.
Sending the biggest of well wishes and so much love to your beautiful family, Sissel. ❤
I love the positive influence you have on young Mom’s. I have a 26 and 31 year old. The mom guilt and worry never stops. It’s a new part of you.
Oh, Sissel!! I'd like to say the worry goes away or lessens, but no. It just changes. My son is 20 years old and learning to fly. I sit at home, almost paralyzed, until he calls me to say he's back on the ground. I tried not to be a helicopter parent, but you want all the best for your child, and you'll gladly take on any pain for them. Logically, you know they have to learn, but they are your heart walking outside your body. It's difficult . . . But ohhhhh! So rewarding!! Being a mom is the BEST!! (I'm, of course, crying now because I'm in a whole new stage of life where I cry over anything! Lol!) Love your little Noa. Give him all the kisses and snuggles! Enjoy motherhood. You're doing awesome!!!
That is so beautiful, thank you for sharing your experience 💚 and sending best of luck to your son on his journey in the skies!
seeing the transition from just you and jake to there suddenly being three of you has been so sweet. motherhood looks beautiful on you and i hope you can give yourself some grace as you continue to figure out this new chapter in your life! you're doing wonderfully and noa is so lucky to have a mother like you (and a father like jake!) 🧡 sending you all lots of love and blessings!
Thank you so much, I’m so grateful you’re following along! 💚
You look fantastic and doing wonderfully postpartum. I am glad to see you are listening to your body and enjoying your time with Noa. He looks healthy and you seem to have a good balance between motherhood and self care. Sending you, Jake and baby Noa many warm wishes, love and good health this upcoming year! Happy New Year! 🎉🎉🎉❤
Thank you so much, you’re so kind!💚 happy new year !
loving these mom videos~ :D definitely relate to what you mentioned about feeling guilty and intrusive thoughts! for myself, the worrying thoughts went away after 5-6 months, it took a while :'/ I found relaxing activities helpful and also remembering that these thoughts aren't really "our thoughts" but a result of a huge hormonal change that is normal for postpartum! hope this helps
I love hearing that it gets better, thanks for sharing! 💚
I just wanted to let you know that I really appreciated your videos. They have been for me kind of a stress reducing thing like reading a book or drinking tea. You don’t force anything or overstimulate your followers with fake moments. Your videos are like listening to a close friend. So thank you for sharing your life with us.
That’s so sweet, thank you 💚
I never commented on any videos of yours, but damn Sissel, your vlogs are so peaceful, especially this one 🥹 you're radiating so pure and loving energy that it soothes me. I love to watch your vlogs, thank you for bringing such energy into this world, Noa (and Jake) are so lucky to have you ❤
Awww thank you so much 💚
I have a little 4 month old daughter and I remember her first born stage, she’s just said her first word and the emotions and feelings you get all throughout their baby stage is insane
4 months and first words in the same sentence is just 😂
Pretty sure 4month olds don't speak yet
@ I wouldn’t lie about it if it’s not true…what kind of mother would I be if I did???
It’s so interesting how much guilt we feel and I remember my first therapist when I was 28 telling me I could teach a college class on the subject because I knew it so well…ha,ha! She also let me know that if we walk around guilty all the time we are attracting another’s anger almost unconsciously so this helped me to become aware of when it was happening (sometimes sooner and sometimes later) and I would then make a conscious decision to choose to let it go and just continue to do the next right thing (at least what felt like it was the best path at the time). I do realize that this changes as we also grow & evolve.
I love that advice! It's so true how our thinking can change our experiences. 💚
I’m a mother too. You have been used to like only take care and worry about yourself, and suddenly there’s a small human who depends completely only on you (and your husband). I was feeling the exact same things, the ”mom guilt” and felt bad if I wasn’t giving my son 100 percent focus 24/7. I was worrying constantly for the smallest things. I think it’s common when it’s your first child. Everything is new and everything you experience with your first baby is the first time. I learned with my second baby that some of my worries were really too much but I only did it because I cared and loved my son. But with my second baby I knew that I could relax more because I knew that the baby will ”survive” even if he cries for an extra minute, even if I let him lay down for a while, even if he doesn’t get a new diaper or food now but 5 minutes later, even if I feel tired and didn’t go out for a walk etc. It’s normal to worry and feel guilt, but I promise you will later realize that you were worrying ”too much”. You’re an awesome mother, and the best mother for your baby ❤️
It's so beatiful to watch your vlogs and witness your happiness in this lovely new era of your family's life. It made me teary eyed to think these holidays will be extra special for you, knowing you will be entering this upcoming New Year with Noa in your arms. You give me so much hope. You are showing all of us that dreams do come true. Wishing you the best for you, Jake and baby Noa always.♥
That means the world to me, thank you so much 😭💚
im an australian who had my baby in montreal, canada, so i had a LOT of learning to do with outside clothing 😅 they call them "footmuffs" here, like a big fluffy sock you put in the pram 😊
i also watched a lot of vlogs of native inuit tribes, and seeing how their babies were just fine outside made me feel better 😂 love the danish winter outdoor baby napping culture!
Noa is a very blessed and beautiful baby boy. He opens his eyes each morning and gets to look into the face of pure love- his mommy and daddy. I am so proud of you Sissel and Jake. You are exactly the wonderful parents I knew you would be. And the worry- well I have a son who turns 30 this year. I don't think it ever went away. But the love I have for him is so strong and has never diminished in almost 30 years so that makes sense. You never want anything to happen to someone you love that deeply. In a way- your baby boy or girl comes into your life and steals a part of your heart and you can and never will be the same. It's such a great privilege! Love to you and your family xoxo
Aww Sissel watching you become a mom has been so beautiful ❤ to answer your guilt and worry question, I think that will stick with us moms always. My daughter is 4yo and I still get struck with mom guilt when I’m not with her. Therapy helped me a bit to realize that we as moms need time for ourselves to do the basics and we need time to recoup and do things we enjoy. The happier, healthier and rested we are the better mothers we will be for our children. I hope this helps but you are a smart and independent momma you will know what’s right for you and your family! Baby Noa is just so precious and lucky to have you as a mommy!
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Your vlogs are so healing Sissel, thank you so much for all the work and joy you put into them.
I was an "attachment" parent and my children were "Velcro" babies. Certain things are abrupt in their growth, first smiles, pincer grasp, sitting up, steps, etc. But the moment you realize that you can leave them alone and they won't walk out into the street comes gradually. My oldest daughter got her driver's license two weeks ago and the stress is so real. I will always have guilt thinking that I was insufficient some way some how, but the proof is in the pudding. There's so many ways to raise a child but it always takes effort. Be kind to yourself and make sure your bucket gets filled.
You’re doing great 💚 thank you for your words !
It's been more than a month now but it must be so surreal for you to finally put a face on your baby and hug him. Never been this happy for someone I don't even know irl haha but here I am :')
All of your fear emotions are normal it’s a new and unknown experience for you. If you have more children it lessens (with me anyway) and by the time my fourth came around it was easy peasy! My kids are all grown now and I have three grandchildren and that’s a love on an entirely different level. You’re doing just fine… Happy New Year!!
Im so happy for you sissel. i started to watch you 4-5 years ago when you were still newer to korea and i remember when you first started dating jake and didnt show him in vlogs but would mention that you were seeing someone and NOW YOU BOTH HAVE NOA❤️im so proud and happy for you sissel, continue to be an amazing person ❤
Time flies 🥹💚
I'm so excited to be on this journey with you, been watching you pre pregnancy and now I'm 2 weeks postpartum, things are so difficult but worth it, mothers are so strong and you're doing amazing ❤
Omg congrats !! I wish you and your family the best 💚
The fact that you are filming, working and still living life is so inspirational. When my lil boy came 9 months old, I completely gave up on anything that was to do with my channel (it is a very small one so don’t have the income aspect to think about) but I really regret not doing more in the early months. And as for mum guilt, I feel like the guilt just changes the older they get. At the beginning I hated leaving him with my in laws because I felt guilty that I was leaving him behind, but now the guilt has switched to if I want to do something like edit or read a book whilst he’s around me because I feel like I should be playing with him at all times 😅😅 But yeh, you are such an inspiration and love watching every video, 💛💛
Your intuition in those early months were probably right and you needed the time and space with your son! You’re doing great 💚 thanks for your assuring words!
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The baby is precious. You are looking fantastic. I’m glad you are finding time for you. Being a mom is only a percentage of your identity. There are many parts to you.
Watching you is helping me be a little less scared of having my own little boy soon… seeing you not lose yourself and instead see you change into an even better version of yourself is calming my fears! Thank you for your videos!
I wish you best of luck 💚
@@sisselab thank you!! I think you’re doing an amazing job!!
Firstly, you and Jake are doing such an amazing job. Keep supporting each other. Parenting for the first time brings so much joy and love, but it’s also hard in many ways. I have four beautiful boys. I think I was surprised by the sense of responsibility. It’s truly the first time you are responsible for another human, and it brings up so many thoughts and concerns. So different from the responsibility you feel for yourself or your partner. It eases off a little as they grow up. Maybe never quite goes away, but you learn to live with it. Anyway, it’s such a beautiful gift you are giving us, sharing your journey and letting us watch you loving your boy xxx thank you so much lovely xxx
Thanks for sharing that 💚
Sissel…I’m really enjoying watching you interact with Noa! Enjoy every second of these days with him! Almost every day brings something new with him and it goes by so fast! I sincerely hope the new year brings you, Jake, and Noa day’s full of love and laughter!! 🙂❤️🇺🇸
Aww thank you so much! 💚
You don’t know how much I love watching your vlogs and the motherhood it’s rely suits you and about thought it’s normal but Try to control your thoughts and turn them into positive ones and say you are good and can doit in the right way happy new year sissel 🤍✨
I just love you as a mother sissel. It was so nice to see you enjoy playtime with Noa ❤ Mom guilt is real. One way I can suggest if youre spiritual, is to lean on a higher power and surrender his well being to that power.
Im not a mom but have had similar feelings for a younger sibling I raised
love seeing your new journey as a mama from experience i can tell u it does kinda go away but i just allowed myself to get things done around the house but if i felt like taking a break and snuggling with my baby i did. and that helped i nursed my second daughter and 3 baby consecutively and recently my 4th baby is almost 2 so she nurses but its only for sleep and every experience its different. but don't feel guilty you are doing wonderful and congrats 🥰
That’s so helpful and reassuring, thank you! 💚
Words can’t explain how much i love your content ❤you are such a good person❤
Thank you so much, that means the world to me 💚
I just really love your videos and seeing you so joyful and experience so much new makes me so happy.😊 It makes me feel less anxious about my future, because I always was the person who said that she wanted no kids ever, but you changed my mind about pregnancy and motherhood in a positive way (for my future, I‘m only 18 :) I feel so cozy watching your videos, I can‘t describe it but I really appreciate you so much💚
I have two little ones under 2 years old. My first was born 3 months early and had many complications. He spent a while on the NICU and that experience made me realize how resilient babies are. The worry you have will never go away and that’s okay. I think what makes me worry less is that even though they are little they are extremely capable. If I walk away to let them play, they entertain themselves. I’m always close by so if they cry I go check on them. Giving them the independence also allows me to have a little time for myself and do things around the house. It’s important for your sanity to be able to do little things for yourself. Don’t feel bad about it. A healthy mom mentally will be a better mom for the children.
That’s very helpful, thank you for sharing that. I wish you all happiness and good health 💚
Mom’s guilt and worries- I totally understand what you are talking about. I felt the same way. I promise, it won’t be as intensive, just give it a time, take it, feel it, let it be.
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So glad to see You guys,and see You are doing Well,growing so Well ...mom worries never end Sissel ,no matter the age of Ur child ,he will allways be "Ur baby"❤❤❤
A very happy and healthy New Year to all 3 of you. ❤❤❤
Thank you, you too! 💚
Ah I’m glad the 3 of you doing so well and you sharing your journey with us !❤️❤️💪🏼
Thank you so much 🥹💚
Thanks for another lovely, cozy vlog, Sissel. So sweet to see you & Jake adjusting to motherhood and fatherhood, and hearing Noa cooing so sweetly in the background. As for your feelings of worry, I don't have kids, but I do have a niece who instills the same worry in me, and she's a young adult already! I heard someone once describe having kids as "having your heart live outside your body", which sounds apt. I guess you just find a way to live with the worry/anxiety, while keep it simmering gently in the background, and being thankful for having a stable environment in which they can flourish. Good luck on your journey!
That saying makes so much sense ! 💚
The way you capture motherhood makes me so emotional Sissel. It’s so crazy that there are people who have entirely separate lives with their own adventures, I don’t know you personally, but your videos make me feel like I do, thank you! 🥺
Aww, thank you so much! I'm so glad you feel that way 💚
You are such a good mother sissel, Noe absolutely loves you so much ❤️💖💓
It’s so lovely that you share your new journey as a Mama Sissel.
Thank you ✨🪐
I’m so glad you liked it! 💚
I’m so happy Sissel posted today! if you are reading this comment i just wanna say that you are an incredible mother and that you deserve every single nice things said under this comment section and that you are amazing and a wonderful person! ❤❤
I love hearing you and jake speak your native languages. It’s beautiful. ❤
I wanted to click the like bottom so fast! Cause even with the fact that making videos it’s your job, still the fact that you edited this one so perfectly with a baby on you probably.. bravo ❤️
Thank you so much! 💚
is so good to see that both you and the baby are healthy!! happy holidays!!
Happy Holidays to you too! 💚
Regarding the fact that you like to go for walks in the cold with Noa: Its also quite common where I live. My parents used to take me and my siblings on walks in winter/cold weather when we were little and I constantly see parents outside with strollers in winter. I think it´s a really nice way to spend time outside! (I´m from central europe)
I love it 🥹💚
hey sissel, the thing that helped me with guilt (my girl is now 2.5), is realising that doing tasks in front of the baby is actually like asmr for them 😂 of all the games that i actively try and engage with her, i realised her favourites are just to imitate me, and all the little things i didn't even realise she noticed me doing 😅 they love to just be around us, and watch us. i think they find it really interesting and relaxing, no matter what we're doing.
noa is the cutest ever omg!! and I love the way you talk to him and how you act around him🥺❤️
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Hi , Sissel hope you are well, happy new year to Jake and you,take care 🎉
Congratulations Sissel! Stay healthy and take good care of yourself, healthy mother is what a child needs.
Worries and fears will never go a way, just take a deep breath, make correct conclusions and throw it out of the head😂! Wish you happy parenting and quiet nights!
While I was doing my New Years ✨cleanup✨, I came across an empty bottle of the Sind face oil that I used to LOVE. It's so crazy how fast time has flown. It's truly special to witness this and how much has changed since then❤️
Good times !! Ahhh I wish I had more 🤣 thanks love, I’m honored 💚
I hope you had happy times with your parents visiting you and a warm Christmas! I wish you and your family lots of love, laughs and new discoveries for the new year!
Warm hug 💜
Thank you so much, you too! 💚
A lot of what you are experiencing is post partum. It is like motherhood sends us into fight or flight mode, but it eases up over time. As a mother of adult children, I can tell you that it never goes away completely but that is just part of being a mom. You are doing an amazing job already.
Great Mommy! You look fabulous! Love the vlogs
Aww thank you! 🙈💚
The worry never goes away it just changes. When they go to school you worry about them being away from you all day, then they get older and want to go out with friends alone and you worry about that and what could happen. I swear I’ve aged so much since having my kids just from the worry.
Ah, as I expected. Oh well, it’s worth it 💚🥹
I felt the same way as a first time mom and I still get these feelings and my child is 3years and expecting another here in a few weeks I’m honestly not sure how to ease that feeling but it becomes “normal” or dissipates when you learn to remind yourself that you were once that young and what you remember is very different from what you have learned from now so it helps you to understand that they will grow with you and adapt to your situation not everything has to be “perfect”
Thank you for sharing ! 💚 congrats on your new baby on the way!
Happy new year from my family to yours, Sissel❤️
I was one of those soon-to-be moms who asked you about the covering in winter and you were so kind to answer ❤ I was just wondering because I was in Seoul’s last year about this time and I froze my butt off 😅 also this video helped me a lot to understand how to dress my baby who will be born very, very soon. Ahhh so excited!! Btw, I might buy me that voksi baby nest
Best of luck with labor and delivery! May you have your dream birth 💚
Your appreciation for motherhood is so infectious!!! These vlogs are heartwarming
It normal at this age, he is hitting a growth spurt. He will calm down again. He is such a precious joy 💙
Oh I remember how new and overwhelming the mom guilt and worry felt to me. My son will turn 3 soon and all those feelings are still here - BUT you learn how to process them. Just know that as a mother you are doing everything in your power to let them grow, even stepping away for a few minutes to do the dishes allows them to learn how to have fun alone, how to see the world without their parent in it (though just a few steps away). That’s how I see it at least. And remember - happy mama happy child. As far as the fear of NK doing something… I have no tips for that 😂 I worry about all kinds of things too, you just need to tell yourself that it’s because you love them. You can only be prepared for what’s in your control ❤ thanks for touching upon this topic, those feelings are SO universal. You’re doing great. Hugs!
That is such a beautiful perspective - thank you so much for sharing! 💚
Hi Sissel! About the momguilt... I think it helps to think about it as something that is actually a gift. It is a sign of love and care and it is helping you to protect and care for your baby. If you think of it as something that is there to help you, it is easier to feel compassion and more love towards yourself and the feelings :) hope it helps
Hi Dear Sissel, thank you for sharing your life and feeling with us. I think you should not try to get used to this feelings of guilt, I have heard in many podcasts that even though this is a normal part of motherhood many women start feeling guilt to a point it starts to interfere with their day to day life and it can carry deep emotions of dispair. I would suggest you consulting this with a therapist, there are many who specialize in new moms and helping them transitions in this very new, beautiful but yet very challenging changes. Remeber it is okay to ask for help and that you don't have to do this alone. Love youuuu💖😘
Thank you for this advice and love💚
omg cutest!!! The ‘burrrrrah’ had me 😂 enjoy the motherhood feels 🥰
Mom guilt is so normal, but it’s a slow process. I would remind myself I need to take care of the my husband, house and myself for my child’s sake. I felt the worst mom guilt going to the gym, but I would honestly pray and felt this relief and would workout fast haha. Also, don’t put pressure on yourself to get stuff done in a timely manner, your son is little for a short time. My son is 2 and is so independent now and wants his dad for almost everything lol
Thank you for putting out content so close after the birth of Noa! We love it and its reassuring as a soon to be mom.
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You look happy, healthy and beautiful ❤️
Happy Sunday, Thank you for this wonderful video. Happy new year!
Happy New Year to you too! 💚
i missed u SOO MUCH, Sissel🤍it’s always a huge pleasure to watch your vlogs>>feels safe, thx😌🫶🏼
Aww thanks!💚
Don’t be over hard on yourself as you are still transitioning into being a mum and family. The feelings of wanting to protect and care are totally natural. Try not to over think, if it’s getting a bit much journal your thoughts and go back to them the next day, you will read and understand them with new eyes. Enjoy the moments, each day will bring new feelings and you will learn to live with your thoughts. Don’t forget Noa knows what he is doing as it’s his life and he’s in the moment whereas you are learning how to be a parent and part of that is serious protection mode 24/7. Try and speak with other new mum’s and I think you will discover what you are feeling is totally natural.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts 💚🫶🏼
I’m a big fan of you and I’m so proud of your journey so far with the baby! You and jake are amazing parents to the baby and he’s such a blessing. You make me want to have a child when I grow up! ❤Love you sissel!
Aww thank you 💚
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Nice to see you back making videos ❤
Happy to be back! 💚
Happy new year Sissel
YAY super excited !!! 🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍
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You’re an incredible mother! I’m due in 3 weeks and so looking forward to this journey ❤
Best of luck !! It’s incredible 💚🥹
This is so heartwarming ❤
You're looking ABSOLUTELY radiant and Noa it's looking like a cutie patootie as alwayss 💚💚
Trying not to be biased by he’s SO STINKING CUTE, I’m obsessed 🤣🤣💚💚
Baby blues also a thing that makes every emotion you feel extra strong, so like the mom guilt and worrying. But overall, it doesn't go away, you just get used to it and try to mask it away 😅 Even with a second child
I missed you and the videos too and I always love your videos so much it brings me joy and happiness
I'm so glad to hear that, it means the world to me 💚
@ I’m glad you think so and you’re welcome ♥️♥️
Hei Sissel, jeg er 66 år og mor til to voksne barn og farmor til to barnebarn. Bekymringer øker proporsjonalt med antall barn du har og antall mennesker du slipper inn i hjertet ditt😊. Jeg er fremdeles bekymret for mine, uten noen logisk årsak, og dette er noe vi må lære oss å leve med. Det er en del av det å være mamma. Kos deg med Noa, det ser ut som du gjør en veldig bra jobb! 🥰🇳🇴
Tak for de vise ord 💚 jeg ønsker dig et godt nytår !
Hey Sissel, Congrats on Noa. How you felt about birth, breastfeeding, life with a baby is so similar to how I felt with my first. I love watching you become an amazing mum! I had an over active let down too, my newborns would pull off because it was too much for them, with my first, we ended up on a bit of a tough journey as he started to refuse to feed and I had to get extra support, the let down was too strong for him. I am going to let you know what I ended up doing, just in case it does become hard in the future. I would latch him, and when the let down came I would unlatch him, then let the milk squirt onto a flannel/ wash cloth, then put him back on after. At first he would cry but after a few days he learnt to wait for a minute! It might never get to this point but I thought I’d just share my experience in case it helps! X
Eu vivi essa mesma experiência e no período do puerperio foi muito intensa. Depois de 1 ano e 6 meses essas sensações não passaram, mas a gente aprende a lidar com esses pensamentos e emoções intrusivos. Estar em terapia antes, durante e depois do nascimento da minha bebê ajudou muito com essas coisas que fogem do controle.
Motherhood looks so good on you ❤❤
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My children are now grown and I still worry about them, but it does get easier. Mom guilt is real. Someone will always be there to tell you you’re not doing things right, but you know your child and you know what’s best for him. You are doing a great job! The waking in the night a lot might be related to a growth spurt. Both of my children did that when they were about to make a growth or cognitive leap. 😁
He just did it again and woke up smiling more than ever and blabbing away, SO cute 🥹💚
Lovely vlog Sissel.Wishing you all. Very Happy New Year2025. 🎆🥳😀
Motherhood looks good on you❤
Laughing starts around 3-4 months on average. He is growing well. You look good as well.
Hej again from Denmark. I can highly recommend the Voksibag I used it for my two youngest who are now 27 and 25 years old.
They napped outside year around, during the day, and never got cold in the winter or too warm in the summer.
Personally I decided to stop feeling those emotions if I knew they were not based on things that were actually going to harm my baby. I really decided I wanted to few ease and well in my mind and for my mental health. So I journaled and meditated and used affirmations and spoke the feelings out loud with my husband and friends and my mother. Everything helped but I was also aware that it was very powerful for me to set an intention about how I wanted to feel within motherhood
notifications for your new vlogs makes me so happy 🩵🩵🩵
This made my day can’t wait for 2025 vlogs now heheh 🤭
Yayyy💚
Where is your leather jacket from at 09:15? Love your videos 💙
the mom guilt and worry thing is so interesting!
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I love watching these videos. One thing would be appreciated in further videos is adjusting the sound. Because your talking so softly I have to turn my volume very high. So then when commercials come on it's glaring loud. If you could adjust your volume in post production that would be much appreciated. Love your content and can't wait to follow your journey with your new bundle of joy!