Michelle Reed
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THINGS I WISH I KNEW BEFORE HAVING A BABY | advice for new & expecting moms 2024
// a letter to my past self, things I wish I knew before having our first baby 💛 while this is my personal advice for new and expecting mothers, your own intuition is far better than advice from others… you got this 🕊️#whatIwishIknew #newmomadvice
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00:00 You can only prepare so much
01:46 But you can prepare a bit
02:48 Birth is incredible
05:08 It does go by quickly
05:12 Change is the only constant
06:08 You’ll have a newfound sense of confidence
07:03 It make take awhile for maternal instincts to kick in
08:22 Sometimes babies just cry
09:35 You’ll enjoy the little things more
10:49 These two things are magic for a fussy baby
11:17 You will hyper fixate on sleep but RESIST THAT URGE
12:17 You’ll adjust to a lack of sleep
13:27 Having support is everything
14:34 It’s helpful to get into shape
15:30 You won’t feel like roommates forever
16:18 You may have some marriage growing pains
18:02 Find your source of strength
19:26 What YOU wish you knew
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Michelle Gauthier
2825 OAK LAWN AVE
PO Box # 190733
DALLAS, TX 75219
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Let me know what other videos you'd like to see from me! Whether that be more week in my life vlog-style videos, week in my life in Dallas videos, Dallas videos, or lifestyle vlogs in Dallas. Or any puppy videos or golden retriever puppy vlogs. Let me know if you'd like to see more finance videos on budgeting, saving, and being financially independent in your 20s! Or more videos of me trying new things for a week, whether that be new skills or habits. Or videos on getting married, planning a wedding, or getting married young! I also make simple living, minimalism, and slow living videos as well!
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Відео

WEEK IN MY LIFE | home decor shop, thrifting, baking muffins, park date, & something I need to do...
Переглядів 36 тис.22 години тому
// Get 15% off your first Brooklinen order at this link! bit.ly/michellereedyt // Week in my life 🌙 In this vlog, we do some home decor shopping, thrift for baby clothes, & bake cream cheese muffins. I also have a park date with Connor, make strawberry iced matcha, and share about some things I'm needing to do... I hope you enjoy this video! // Things Mentioned (some links may be affiliate link...
DAYS IN MY LIFE | postpartum body image struggle, errands, cinnamon sugar sourdough, & scrapbooking!
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// Use my code MICHELLE for $35 off the full price plus free shipping on the best-selling Carver Mat frame with code MICHELLE (expires 6/18; terms & conditions apply) on.auraframes.com/3m3vc5z 💛 // Soft & slow days in my life 🕊️ In this vlog, we go thrifting, share some home updates (home gym!), bake cinnamon sugar raisin sourdough, scrapbook, & overall enjoy some quiet days! // Things Mentione...
WHOLE HOUSE RESET *in 2 hours* | cleaning, tidying, & simplifying our home on a time crunch!
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// Use my code MICHELLEREED for 15% off all Starter Kits and Hand Soap, except the Trial Kit and Hand Soap Refill links.branchbasics.com/michellereed9pk // LET’S RESET THE HOUSE *in 2 hours* 🫧 In this video, we clean, tidy, & simplify our home on a time crunch. I also share some cleaning hacks and my favorite non-toxic cleaning supplies! #cleanwithme #cleaningmotivation // Timestamps: 00:00 We’...
LET'S CHAT! Second baby, birth control post baby, marriage arguments, & grieving my old life...
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// Thanks to LMNT for sponsoring this video! Head to DrinkLMNT.com/MICHELLEREED to get your free sample pack with any drink mix purchase! // Let's CHAT ☕️ I share about our second baby timeline, if I'm grieving my old life, getting another dog, arguments after becoming parents, & lots more... I hope you enjoy this video! // Things Mentioned: Sourdough recipe (simpler)- littlespoonfarm.com/sourd...
WHAT YOU ACTUALLY NEED *and don’t* FOR BABY | Baby Essentials & Products I Regret Buying 2024
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// What you actually need and don’t need for your baby 🌙 In this video, I share my personal baby essentials and things I regret purchasing as a first time mom to our son… I hope this video helps you build your baby registry and find the essentials for your baby! #babyessentials // Baby Items Mentioned: Diapering: Coterie Diapers (use code REED20)- bit.ly/4aslxZs Coterie Wipes- www.coterie.com/p...
WEEK IN MY LIFE | I need to get this off my chest, summer clothing haul, mom chats, & pool day!
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// In this video, I share some mom chats along with getting some things off my chest, a summer clothing haul from Lulus, bake sourdough, and spend some cozy days at home... I hope you enjoy this vlog! 🦋#luluspartner #lovelulus // Lulus Items Mentioned (use code MICHELLE20 for 20% off sitewide for first-time customers only. See site for full details White Two-Piece Set (wearing an XS)- bit.ly/3w...
DAYS IN MY LIFE | new struggles, starting sourdough, Trader Joe’s haul, baby craft, & Nuuly haul!
Переглядів 47 тис.Місяць тому
// Use my code MICHELLEREED for 20% off your first KiwiCo Panda Crate! kiwico.com/michellereed // In this video, I share some new struggles, start on a sourdough journey again, share a Trader Joe's haul, and a haul from our Nuuly order this month... I hope you enjoy this video! 🌞 // Things Mentioned (some links may be affiliate links): My black jumpsuit- bit.ly/4bhsJsw Straw hat- a.co/d/9xzSDj9...
DECLUTTER AND ORGANIZE WITH ME | whole house declutter, IKEA organization haul, & organizing!
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// Use my code MICHELLE for $35 off and free shipping on the Carver Mat Frame from Aura Frame! on.auraframes.com/3m3vc5z // Declutter and organize our HOME with me 🧹 In this vlog, we do a whole house declutter, shop for some organizational goods at IKEA, share a haul, & organize our house… I hope you enjoy this vlog, friends! #declutterwithme #IKEAhaul Instagram | @michellereed mi...
DAYS IN MY LIFE | life admin day, free people haul, working out, baking muffins, & starting solids!
Переглядів 49 тис.Місяць тому
// Use my code MICHELLE for $35 off and free shipping on the Carver Mat Frame from Aura Frame! on.auraframes.com/3m3vc5z // productive days in my life 💫 in this vlog, we have a life admin day, pick up some new Free People pieces, and get a workout in. I also bake and cook some new recipes, touch on starting solids with Connor, and go to the farmers market… I hope you enjoy this vlog! // Things ...
MY MORNING ROUTINE WITH MY BABY | our peaceful rhythms & habits to start the day 🌤️
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// Check out the Baby Brezza Bottle Washer Pro! babybrezza.com/products/bottle-washer-pro? // my morning with my baby 🌞 in this video, I share our morning rhythms & habits to start the day on a peaceful note. I have always savored my mornings, but especially now sharing them with our son 🦋#morningroutine #babybrezza #mybrezzamoments #bottlewasher @babybrezza // Things Mentioned (some links may ...
WEEK IN MY LIFE | this surprised me, farmers market, cozy rainy days, tidying, & scrapbooking!
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// a week in my life 🍒 in this vlog, we head to the farmers market, spend some rainy days at home, and do some scrapbooking. I also touch on having some tough mom days, celebrate Aidan’s birthday, and go to church… I hope you enjoy this vlog! // Things Mentioned (some links may be affiliate links): Knit tube top- a.co/d/fqBdg4j Green skirt- bit.ly/3JexV3T Heart necklace- bit.ly/43hPtpd Woven bu...
HEALTHY HABITS RESET *as a mom* | simple, realistic, & wholesome habits for a healthy lifestyle
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// Use my code MRGLOW for 10% off your OSEA order! oseamalibu.com/products/golden-glow-body-set?MOTHERSDAY_MICHELLEREED // healthy habits reset ☀️ in this video, I share healthy habits that I'm implementing to live a healthier lifestyle as a mom! these are simple, realistic, and wholesome habits to live a balanced, healthy life... I hope you enjoy this video, friends! #healthyhabits @oseamalibu...
FOURTH TRIMESTER RECAP | postpartum healing, dealing with PPA, breastfeeding, & recovery after birth
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FOURTH TRIMESTER RECAP | postpartum healing, dealing with PPA, breastfeeding, & recovery after birth
DAYS IN MY LIFE | reset day, getting back into fitness postpartum, chopping my hair, & baking!
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DAYS IN MY LIFE | reset day, getting back into fitness postpartum, chopping my hair, & baking!
TRAVELING WITH A BABY | navigating the airport, packing tips, & advice for flying with a baby!
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TRAVELING WITH A BABY | navigating the airport, packing tips, & advice for flying with a baby!
WEEK IN MY LIFE | honest motherhood thoughts, zoo outing, sleep struggles, & Trader Joe’s haul!
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WEEK IN MY LIFE | honest motherhood thoughts, zoo outing, sleep struggles, & Trader Joe’s haul!
SPRING INSPIRATION | clothing haul, decor shopping, mood board, gardening, & home refresh 🌸
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SPRING INSPIRATION | clothing haul, decor shopping, mood board, gardening, & home refresh 🌸
24 HOURS WITH MY BABY | new mom routines, breastfeeding journey, getting out, & postpartum struggles
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24 HOURS WITH MY BABY | new mom routines, breastfeeding journey, getting out, & postpartum struggles
PREGNANCY TRANSFORMATION | Week by Week Belly Growth 5-39 Weeks
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PREGNANCY TRANSFORMATION | Week by Week Belly Growth 5-39 Weeks
MY BIRTH STORY | Positive Unmedicated Hospital Birth Vlog *raw*
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MY BIRTH STORY | Positive Unmedicated Hospital Birth Vlog *raw*
hi... I'm a mom ❤️
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hi... I'm a mom ❤️
CHRISTMAS INSPIRATION | decor shopping, decorating, mood board, baking, & getting into the spirit 💌
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CHRISTMAS INSPIRATION | decor shopping, decorating, mood board, baking, & getting into the spirit 💌
WEEK IN MY LIFE | baby update, bedroom refresh, labor prep, & baking sourdough pumpkin muffins!
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WEEK IN MY LIFE | baby update, bedroom refresh, labor prep, & baking sourdough pumpkin muffins!
EXTREME WHOLE HOUSE CLEAN WITH ME | deep clean, non-toxic cleaning supplies, & refresh our home!
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EXTREME WHOLE HOUSE CLEAN WITH ME | deep clean, non-toxic cleaning supplies, & refresh our home!
WEEKEND RESET | healthy grocery haul, tidying up, cooking healthy meals, & recharging for the week
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WEEKEND RESET | healthy grocery haul, tidying up, cooking healthy meals, & recharging for the week
NEST WITH ME | making a bedside diaper cart, freezer meals, lactation snacks, & assembling baby gear
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NEST WITH ME | making a bedside diaper cart, freezer meals, lactation snacks, & assembling baby gear
DAYS IN MY LIFE | decluttering, fall mall outing, cooking cozy dinners, comparison & motherhood chat
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DAYS IN MY LIFE | decluttering, fall mall outing, cooking cozy dinners, comparison & motherhood chat
WHAT’S IN MY HOSPITAL BAG | what I packed for labor, delivery, & for baby *just the essentials* 2023
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WHAT’S IN MY HOSPITAL BAG | what I packed for labor, delivery, & for baby *just the essentials* 2023
AUTUMN DAYS IN MY LIFE | cozy clothing haul, baking pumpkin bagels, & something I’ve been avoiding…
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AUTUMN DAYS IN MY LIFE | cozy clothing haul, baking pumpkin bagels, & something I’ve been avoiding…

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @londonathena
    @londonathena 11 годин тому

    I love this video so much. I'm also a first time mom of a boy who's right around the same age as your little one; and everything you said rings so true. Wish I knew all of this when he was born, but grateful for all I've learned along the way. I'm looking forward to seeing more motherhood content in the future!

  • @gabbyhuddleston2321
    @gabbyhuddleston2321 11 годин тому

    We had an issue with drain flies last summer. Vinegar and baking soda down the drains, let it sit overnight and then rinse in the morning. After 3 times they were gone!

  • @greenelbrown
    @greenelbrown 12 годин тому

    For teething, we used to wet a baby washcloth, tie the middle in a knot, and then freeze. Our girls loved chewing on them

  • @ashleysnell1440
    @ashleysnell1440 14 годин тому

    my girl! get a dyno trap for those dang mosquitos!!!!!!!

  • @lisabokovoy4180
    @lisabokovoy4180 15 годин тому

    Who is the mommy you follow

  • @dianaguerrero4028
    @dianaguerrero4028 16 годин тому

    For the fruit flys, you can do apple cider vinegar in a jar, and squeeze in some dish soap! Cover it with plastic wrap and make a couple holes in the wrap but it works so well lol sometimes we have that problem as well

  • @blobsofpasta9069
    @blobsofpasta9069 17 годин тому

    Put some rubbing alcohol mixed with water in a spray bottle. The fruit flies will fall to the ground instantly

  • @krystasmith1040
    @krystasmith1040 17 годин тому

    I love everything about this vlog! How raw & vulnerable you are with how you feel about your body, but also being aware of how much effort, but also reminding yourself that sometimes we don't reach where we want to be and that's okay. Would love a video (even if it's a short one) all about shortbread, your experience, and things you have to make shortbread. ❤

  • @cassburgs
    @cassburgs 18 годин тому

    Would you be able to share your birth playlist with us? I am wanting to make one also.

    • @michellereedg
      @michellereedg 15 годин тому

      it’s linked in the description!

  • @debchaffin
    @debchaffin 18 годин тому

    my birth was good but man the recovery was rough since i tore pretty bad, so yeah, not looking forward to it at all

  • @indigo_diary
    @indigo_diary 20 годин тому

    I'm not trying to get pregnant, but this all seems like great advice and is so interesting to watch as a young woman!

  • @Sarah-sr8zw
    @Sarah-sr8zw 20 годин тому

    WOW! that bread at the end looks AMAZING. i want to eat through the phone haha

  • @Sarah-sr8zw
    @Sarah-sr8zw 20 годин тому

    i love what you said about priorities. i’m not pregnant but i relate to that because for me my priority is not how i look so i prioritize fun meals with friends and social things over making everything healthy or always working out and therefore that affects the way i look but im living in line with my values so that’s what matters to me! and still healthy too!

  • @hugsforlove
    @hugsforlove 20 годин тому

    ❤❤

  • @rachaelblacksmith
    @rachaelblacksmith 21 годину тому

    Perfect timing for this ❤ I'm due with my first the first week of August so I'm in a weird in-between of being so excited but also so nervous. This helps

  • @Clevast
    @Clevast 22 години тому

    Incredible job resetting the whole house in just 2 hours! 😍 Thanks for sharing this motivation!

  • @alyssacummings3908
    @alyssacummings3908 День тому

    I needed this. It was like a good friend telling me “hey. you can do this.” And that’s so special to get from someone else in the world you have never met. I’m 35 weeks and hearing you talk about surrendering to birth was so so so empowering. And savoring the present 👏🏻👏🏻 yes. Thank you for this.

  • @lifesabundantjourney
    @lifesabundantjourney День тому

    As a baby nurse i can tell you breastfeeding is RARELY easy and often uncomfortable at first

  • @lifesabundantjourney
    @lifesabundantjourney День тому

    Great video

  • @hugsforlove
    @hugsforlove День тому

    ❤❤

  • @scarrier4535
    @scarrier4535 День тому

    I didn’t anticipate taking longer to bond with my second baby than with my first. I figured the newborn phase would be easy because I was experienced but I didn’t account for the time it would take to get to know her! I felt so guilty for not having that uninterrupted bonding time that I had with my first, but we found our way with each other regardless. Sometimes it’s easy to get caught up in the technicalities of caring for a baby and miss the biggest part - the totally unique relationship between every mother and child! The best parenting advice I’ve gotten is to do your best and trust God to catch the things you miss. Thank you for your beautiful content as always, Michelle. So grateful for your presence in this space.

  • @ellie8782
    @ellie8782 День тому

    what's the the Tread Count on those sheets? I don't sleep in anything with fewer than 1000?

  • @SimplyKatieJane
    @SimplyKatieJane День тому

    I have fond memories of going to the library with my boys when they were younger. The teacher would read a couple of stories, and she was so good and patient with the kids. Then we'd get to do a craft with our child. I also loved checking out books for them then. I did get to meet other moms that way too. Sometimes some of us would head to the park after the library and hang out there to talk while are kids played. My boys are 15, 12, and 9 now. ❤😀

  • @TWF2427
    @TWF2427 День тому

    I have a son who is about to turn 1 and we have loved Storytime at our library! Great for my son and for me to meet other SAHMs 😊

  • @kaitsantos5050
    @kaitsantos5050 2 дні тому

    Needed this video 🤍 I’m 3 weeks until I’m due and all of this advice made me feel less scared and less alone. Thank you.

  • @deniset5148
    @deniset5148 2 дні тому

    At 60, we never had kids but I love watching you with Connor! I am so fine with my decision not to have kids, but I really enjoy seeing the totally different life that you have! It gives me a totally different perspective! Thanks Michelle ❤

  • @shandisfancher8766
    @shandisfancher8766 2 дні тому

    If I could go back I would have prepared more for my own recovery postpartum. It would have been so nice to have something fresh and cute to wear rather than the hospital gown and the three sizes too large undies 🫣

    • @michellereedg
      @michellereedg День тому

      100% agree! So easy to overlook yourself when preparing for baby ❤️

  • @dailylifeofskim
    @dailylifeofskim 2 дні тому

    this was so helpful for me thank you!

  • @jessicasievers3213
    @jessicasievers3213 2 дні тому

    Funny story, artichoke is the only vegetable my child likes and he’s 6 😂😂😂

  • @alyssawillett9264
    @alyssawillett9264 2 дні тому

    Such wonderful and much needed advice as I wait for my first baby to arrive any day now 🤍 your pre-baby self reminds me a lot of myself-over preparing and thriving off of routine and productivity. I can only hope to transform into an amazing mother like you have ❤

  • @syedarumana5298
    @syedarumana5298 2 дні тому

    This video made me so emotional and so strong at the same time...we are actually planning for a baby but i was a bit scared at the thought of having my life change so much but this video was so comforting❤ Thank you so so much for sharing this...im gonaa save this for later as well❤ also you looked sooo gorgeous through out the video especially in the part where you were talking about sleep you just looked super super beautiful...your skin looks so good you are definetly glowing from within❤❤❤❤ lots of love ❤❤❤❤

  • @jessie4962
    @jessie4962 2 дні тому

    For a natural fruit fly trap, combine dish soap, apple cider vinegar, and water in a glass, put plastic wrap over the top, secure with a rubber band, and poke a couple holes in the top with a toothpick. The flies will be attracted to the apple cider vinegar, crawl in through the hole, and get stuck in there. Hope that helps!

  • @edenmarie9392
    @edenmarie9392 2 дні тому

    Idk why there would be mixed opinions on the overalls, they’re adorable!

  • @ALLISONBICKERSTAFF
    @ALLISONBICKERSTAFF 2 дні тому

    SUCH a beautiful video full of gentle wisdom 💛

  • @delaniecoady1989
    @delaniecoady1989 2 дні тому

    My favorite natural bug spray is “Bug Soother”! It is in a green bottle and actually smells fantastic!

  • @rachellenale
    @rachellenale 2 дні тому

    You’re doing amazing, Michelle❤ also, have you been watching the new episodes of the chosen?

  • @annieknott1977
    @annieknott1977 2 дні тому

    This was beautiful. My baby boy is 10 weeks old today. It has been special watching you go through pregnancy/motherhood as I was starting my journey. Conor is lucky to have you! 🤍🤍

  • @SimplySami13
    @SimplySami13 2 дні тому

    i’ve always related to you so much but now more than ever! my baby is 5 months and i can relate to all of this and i’m just so emotional 😭 hardest time of my life yet the absolute best and most fulfilling. i’m having a hard morning and this video was needed more than you know. it’s the perspective shift i needed ♥️

  • @gaylefontaine4833
    @gaylefontaine4833 2 дні тому

    Nice Job!!

  • @aprilwestover3793
    @aprilwestover3793 3 дні тому

    Pro tip for active babies! Get a balloon and clip it to the leg of their clothes and lay them down in a safe area. They will kick for HOURS lol my 3 month old loves it

  • @aprilwestover3793
    @aprilwestover3793 3 дні тому

    I breastfeed my 3 month old, and it took a lot of strength to get to where we are today. Luckily, baby and I did it pretty seamlessly, but it is definitely a mental battle. I am trying to stay motivated and greatful for our breastfeeding journey❤

  • @actgirl1234567
    @actgirl1234567 3 дні тому

  • @sanzianaionita
    @sanzianaionita 3 дні тому

    I really really loved this video. My baby boy is almost 7 months old and I just started to become used to this new life maybe a month or 2 ago. Until then I was so resentful of my husband, in my eyes he could to anything whenever he wanted. But now I understand that babies especially when they are so little they need their mom the most. They need us for comfort, for our love.. for everything. Now I love being a mom to my son. We are so connected and we love each other so much, I can see it in his eyes. The hardest part for me was the lack of freedom. I can’t get a bath whenever I want to. I can’t go somewhere whenever I want to. But now I can bring him along, and he enjoys every single second of it. Of course there are some very hard days, when you feel like nothing you are doing is just not enough. But every single night, after I put my son to bed, I feel so so proud of myself for being there for my baby, for feeding him, for playing with him. I just love being his mom.. it’s the best gift anyone could have ever given to me. ❤️

  • @angelikapecak8445
    @angelikapecak8445 3 дні тому

    Michelle, thank you for sharing your life with us. You are such an inspiration! ❤ I always look forward to seeing a new video. My son - Teo - is two months younger than Connor and I feel so close to you. It’s awesome to see you being in the same stage as I am. We have so much in common, I wish I could get to know you in real life and spend some time together, walking with our sons and enjoying life 🥰

  • @evangeliakoutsounidi7823
    @evangeliakoutsounidi7823 3 дні тому

    All I wanted to hear and more! Currently 4 weeks pp! Thanks for sharing Michelle I couldn’t agree more ❤

  • @iamraluna
    @iamraluna 3 дні тому

    Thanks Michelle! I am an aspiring mom-to-be and these are great advices 💕 Hope you have a wonderful rest of your weekend! God bless! 🙏❤

  • @rindhyau
    @rindhyau 3 дні тому

    ur the best Michelle... really needed this today😊

  • @kyleelisk173
    @kyleelisk173 3 дні тому

    38 weeks pregnant and needed this 🥹🫶

  • @nicole-d
    @nicole-d 3 дні тому

    The Terro fruit fly apple trap works! I didn’t think it would but it cured my fruit flies.

  • @rabiaallaoua4341
    @rabiaallaoua4341 3 дні тому

    Just I like your vidio , I’m from Algeria living in Texas ❤