Free, online book club happening two Sundays in May and one in June. Hope to see you (check the info box) + texting info is also in the info box if you want specifics on what was mentioned in this video. See you Sunday and thank you!

If this were a yearbook you two would win best hair forever

*TWERKOLATE?!* gUUURL Whoever told u that has me dead lol

Not twerkalate 😩😂

We are trying to get pregnant. I better start twerkolating!

35 where?! I seriously thought you were in your late 20s. Either way, this is great. Congrats to you and Jared!

Me and my husband experienced 2 losses prior to my current pregnancy. It was hard because I kept stressing and tracking trying to get pregnant again. Each month I would cry with every negative test. When I thought I was pregnant I immediately when to get tested by my pcp because I was sure that I was based off symptoms on my period tracker. Once my test came back negative, I cried in the office. My pcp felt bad and hugged me and said just have fun, disconnect those trackers and listen to your body. Once he said that I get rid of my trackers and enjoyed the moments with my husband. The following month I became pregnant at the age of 40. This is after being told that I was too old by a fertility clinic and that I had less than 25% of getting pregnant. I decided to go to another fertility clinic a week before I found out I was pregnant and was told that at 40 years old my egg count was of a 20 yr old and my husband swimmers were 50% above the average man and he's 44 yrs old. I feel life always finds away regardless of age. Congratulations again.

I also conceived February too and made it to eight weeks until I miscarried but I’m now pregnant again and praying for a healthy pregnancy

When Shan said she was 35 my jaw FLEW to the floor ... I thought she was about 24 😩

it’s so crazy that we’re considered high risk by 35 when so many of us are still trying to build our lives to be able to have a safe place for children in our early 30’s. Wishing you good health and positivity for you and your growing family Shan!

I got really drunk and now my Jameson and Ginger Ale is three years old. 😂😂😂😂

“I’m literally sharing my body” 🥺🥺🥺💕

Shan, not sure if you're gonna see this but just wanted to say- I've think I've been watching you for about 4/5 years (since I was 17, now almost 22!), you've taught me SO MUCH about sexual health, confidence, personal growth, love, emotions AND even allowing me to embrace/not be ashamed of my beautiful and deeply loving open relationship. You are the most eloquent person I have ever heard/listened to; the way you can express yourself and communicate such complex thoughts and ideas whilst being so honest with your emotions, it's really so beautiful and inspirational. So for that, I want to finally say a MASSIVE THANK YOU for everything: your content, just being you(!!), and to everything you have shared. Also, of course, a massive congratulations on your pregnancy, I am so happy for you and this new phase of life you're in! You and Jared are going to be incredible parents. Looking forward to your future content (srsly every time you put something out I get so excited to hear even more of your wisdom!), Can't wait to keep supporting you and keep growing with you. Many congrats again!! Allllll the love, xox

Girl - thank you for using the words about being intentional and your process. It makes me know I am not crazy 😝🥰

Been a fan for a while. So glad for you and your husband. One thing for sure is you'll have a smart baby lol genuinely happy for your family congrats!

Jared's music at the end makes me so emotional. So happy for you Shan, wish you health and joy

The tale of how I ended up as a mom to 4 kids under 4.5yrs old. I have 3 kids and I'm currently 22wks pregnant. So 4 conceptions. With my oldest we werent trying but we werent preventing either. We were very much of the mindset "itll happen when its supposed to". We werent even tracking my cycle. When I conceived life was chaotic. Just moving out of my parents, and they were moving several hours away. Our place wasnt ready yet so went to stay with my Father-In-Law for a few weeks. 2 weeks in he moved from a studio to a 2bdrm so we ended up moving 3 times in 6wks. Second baby I conceived 7.5 months after having my first. I was on birth control and had been on that birth control since 6 months post partum. (When breastfeeding your options for contraception is limited in the first 6 months. I tried the mini pill but it made me psychotic) I was taking it 100% correctly and had taken it in the past. My period became really regular after delivery. Like a day or two before my period was to start we had sex. Then I ended up having to have emergency surgery the day my period started. A couple weeks later I started feeling really off. I have moderate antepartum (before pregnancy) and severe peripartum (during pregnancy) depression. Was told I'd get postpartum depression but I didnt. I actually had NO depression. For the first time since at least 9yrs old I had literally no depression. Then all of a sudden i was hit with the worst depression I've ever expierenced. I couldnt find the cause. I got the idea in my head randomly to take a pregnancy test even though I was still 2+wks out from my period, my last period was right on time and I'd been super diligent about my birth control. Knew itd be negative but needed to rule it out as the cause for the depression. Shockingly, it came up positive right away. Drs says most likely something about the surgery made me ovulate then and since we had shortly before, the egg was fertilized. Fast forward to a year after I had that baby, and my husband and I were celebrating that we made it one year without getting pregnant again. Yay! We broke the pattern. But only technically because I conceived baby number 3 a couple weeks later. That one was our own stupidity. We relocated out of necessity right after baby 2 was born (thanks to the Tubbs and Nunn fires). Even though we had adequate health insurance every drs office had a several month wait and there were no free or low cost clinics like planned parenthood so I couldnt get birth control and I think we just got lazy with trying to track as my periods were irregular. After having that baby, we decide to not risk it. I get on birth control pretty quickly and again am diligent about taking it correctly. We relocated back down to where we're from and are staying with FIL again with all 3 babies in our room, so sex was very infrequent. I also utilized plan b when it felt appropriate. I still ended up pregnant at 6 months post partum. My husband us getting fixed asap. And we recently found my family carries the BRCA gene mutation so I will be getting either a hysterectomy or at the very least my tubes removed.

Insanely happy for you Shan! Been here as a loyal lovaaa, and of course I read the book as well! Can’t wait for little Boody to pop up 💜💕🤰🏽

i remember when you and Jared started dating and i feel like i was there for all your milestones (yes, i’m inserting myself into your family) seeing that you guys are pregnant was so so exciting. beyond happy for you two and can’t wait to see the little one grow alongside you guys 💓

I love Jared’s closing song since your news broke. Thank you for sharing your beautiful journey. Please continue to share.

This is so beautiful, watching you go through all of these milestones as a strong, hardworking articulate woman is inspiring!

Sounds like ur body was waiting on you to know what you wanted. Within 2 months of getting clear, you were pregnant. Congrats!

It's been a pleasure watching you bloom and flourish! So excited for you and Jared as you venture onto the next step of your journey :)

Congratulations Shan. And Jared too! Wishing you a smooth uneventful pregnancy and smooth uneventful delivery too. You're glowing hunty.

i think the thing i love about you most is how transparent you are and that you’re not afraid to share or talk about anything. i’m so grateful you’ve decided to share your journey with us, i think you’re incredibly brave, your openness is liberating. i hope you have an amazing journey and i look forward to witnessing what you share with us!

This is why we love Shan, you share the best information that anyone can use and relate to. Shan, your going to be great Mom, congrats😀

Saw you on viall files not too long ago. Love ya! Gorgeous soul. I was 35 when i had my daughter. You'll be fine! I am one and done and blessed. Congrats!

I have been watching you and your journey for quite some time now and all I can say is that I am beyond excited and proud for you both. I am not even in the mental space of thinking of children but seeing you come this far is amazing! Lastly, I have to say thanks for all of your words of wisdom over the years. I respect your opinions, points of views, and delivery of information. They are all so well thought out and you should be proud of how much you have helped so many people. Congrats!

The txt option you have is such a dope way for your fans to connect with you ❤️👑

I am soooooo happy for you and hubby! Parenthood is a true blessing! I’d like to share my story: had my first at 25, my second at 38, and my third at 41! It’s interesting, when pregnant with my last two, my doc never stressed “high risk,” we had the conversation and keep it pushing! I always appreciated that! As long as your mind & body are healthy and Lord willing..., you may be starting late but trust & believe!!!!!

Thank you SHANNON!!! uhgggg I feel seen and I empathize so hard with having to earn and "try" to get everything in your life when everyone just tells you to be "patient" and that things will "just come". Thank you thank you and good luck on this JOURNEY 🙌🙌🙌🙌❤

I love and appreciate this sooooo much! I am a thinker, someone who puts processes in place and prepare! I so needed to hear this - I feel so much hope and will go back to putting my process in place

Wow your whole "not thinking about it" section is so refreshing to me because I also think everything through. I am happy I don't have to "not think about" things, and I can still receive my well planned out and thought of blessing.

YESSSS THANK YOU!!! I've been TTC for over a year now and the "just relax" advice stresses me out more because I'm like you, I've always had to be really focused to get to my goals. Thank you for validating that for me. Also congratulations!

I’m in tears, so happy and excited for your journey!!! From where you guys have been and where you and the little one will go ❤️

i love how intentional you are. you will be a great mother! CONGRATULATIONS

Wishing you happiness and health 🥰 congratulations to you and Jared!

Thank you Shan! I’ve learned more about myself through your videos, thank you for creating that space!

After I finish cooking breakfast for my mom and son, I will be getting audible and getting your book. Sorry it took me so long babe😩😍 what a great deal especially in these times. Love you Shannon

Shan I've been following you since I was in high school. Before sex and relationships was even a thought for me You have taught me so much about myself, and how I have the potential to grow and be the woman I have always looked up to. I'm so happy for you and Jared and I know the two of you will be amazing parents. 💜

I love how you spoke about ease being the process of preparation. That is so beautifully put and completely me! Congratulations ❤️

A big congrats to you guys, I’m looking forward to seeing your beautiful journey and I know you will be the most amazing mom🙌🏼💞

Hahahhaha “ Twerkolate” Congrats hun xx I hope you have a easy & healthy pregnancy/baby 💕

So so so happy for you two Shannon especially you!! I have been rooting for you since the beginning and you continue to shine and live your truth! ❤️

I am extremely happy for you, congratulations to you and your husband. Many more blessings coming your way ❤️

Gosh, thanks so much for sharing your journey. I've had 2 miscarriages in the last couple of months and been feeling so down about it. Your authentic sharing allows me to feel open to sharing my story too. xo

My partner and I were TTC for a few months so I was tracking my periods and my ovulation and “keeping the sperm in for... blah blah”. Well what ended up happening is that my body skipped a period (which made me think I was pregnant- I wasn’t yet). But THAT made me lose track of my cycle which is when we actually conceived. I’m a little over 9 weeks today. It took me to STOP tracking and trying so hard to get pregnant.... to get pregnant. lol baby dust to any ladies trying ✨✨✨✨ and congrats to all the new or soon to be mamas.

Researching, understanding, and application. This is my life as well! I so needed this. This makes me feel so much better with trying to conceive. I am in the same boat. I was hurt for three months with the method of going with the flow. I work better when I am intentional. Thanks for sharing and congratulations!! :)

Thanks for being so transparent...& Congratulations mom & dad to be💕

Congratulations! What an amazing journey for you guys. I’m excited to see what your future holds

I am so happy for you guys,you have no idea!!! Please share more pregnancy tips along your journey!

I’m so super happy for you and Jared!! I hope a video is coming soon about how you got to where you are now ( in terms of feeling better from morning sickness)!! I commented on the announcement video that you should try ginger tea... please share!! My husbae and I are in the TTC process right now and because of the virus we couldn’t go any further with the doctors appointment to get a kick start for my ovulation 😔. It’s all for the best we are just staying positive.

When I was 30 I had my first child.. I married young and we had tried for 7 years and I tried but not really for about 4 then we went through a rough patch and I thought forget it I will stop trying because I was stressed out and prescribed fertility drugs which made my hormones crazy, then 2 years later at 30 I had my first child and I was told at the time I was high risk and my body was in a lot of stress, then when my daughter was a little over a year old I was pregnant again..I have 2 beautiful girls..Both of my pregnancies were high risk but I got through it. They are my world.

I'm a new subscriber. Congratulations on your pregnancy and so happy to hear of all the other persons that shared their pregnancies stories. When I was in my thirties I tried didn't happen. I always wanted to have four Sons knowing that they would be four gentlemen in the world. Blessings to you and your Family

Thanks for this video. I really hope I can experience this joy with my husband one day.

The song made me cry!! It’s so beautifully done

When you started talking about why you wanted to get pregnant, it was so beautiful to hear you explain it. I hope you have a beautiful and safe pregnancy; you will be a great mother 💫

*I will never get over how beautiful your EYES are!! Are those your natural lashes?*

the story of the dream of the Grandmother... wow

This was actually so helpful, thank you for this video

Congratulations! So happy to hear 💜 wishing you guys nothing but the best always

Thanks Shan! This video is helpful! I have been trying to conceive for about a year with one loss. So this really helps.

I’m so happy for you guys! Truly love and appreciate you sharing so much of yourself and relationship. Xoxo

Shan, your sharing is SO amazing and important on many a level. Thank you, thank you!!

i started following a couple years ago & found the “scariest thing about love” video. i was in a place where i really needed that video & youtube recommended seemed to know that lol im so grateful. iv kept up ever since. your videos have helped me more than you could know. i am now with the love of MY LIFE! & WE ARE PREGNANT! so super cool! lol im due oct 19. we tracked ovulation & just had sex on the highest ovulation day & boom it worked lol. not too much struggle so i am very lucky & blessed. all the love & support to your whole family Shan!❤️❤️❤️❤️

Omg! Just watched the video about you guys trying to have a baby! Congrats ❤ nothing but love and good energy your way

You look so good!! Praying for a healthy pregnancy, delivery, and ultimately a healthy baby!

SO EXCITED FOR YOU!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

This is so beautiful. Thank you for sharing Shannon. I am so proud of you. Sending so much love to you and Jared. #auntieCeCe ❤😭

Congratulations to you and your husband. Welcome to the tribe sis !!

Love u shan !!! Yes girl havent watched yet but i am SO happy for you !!! GOD BLESS

You are very eloquent. I found you from Jubilee video and I was thinking to myself how you are so well spoken. I am inspired.

It's interesting to see how you first put the sharing aspect in perspective in your conceiving journey. So far I've always heard of couples wanting to have kids because of legacy continuation and what not but this is the first time I've heard someone say they first and foremost wanted to share their life experiences with a life they created, helping them grow with that. Beautiful indeed

I am right there with you when it comes to that “just don’t think about it...it’ll happen.” Research for me was imperative and in the process I learned a lot about reproductive health.

I know that you wanted comments on pregnancy journey. I wanted to share with you that because listening to you and reading your book I’m having my first successful relationship. Doing your exercises has made really think about the relationship I want and the partner I want. Just thank you for all that do for women and you sharing yourself. I’m looking forward to how this relationship continue to evolve. Just thank you.

love your channel. Super inspired by your content, vulnerability and resilience. Also, amazing to see another fellow Torontonian do her thing! xoxo

Thank you for saying "Just don't think about is not my story" I felt that in my heart, lol

This baby’s hairs gonna be beautiful in a whole other dimension

*Here early from DC* Congratulations on the pregnancy!🎉 I've been watching for years, trying to conceive also!

Congrats big sister sending blessings, peace and good vibes

Thank you so much for sharing! Wonderful story!

You are glowing!!! Soo happy for you!

Im so excited for you both!!!!! ❤️

Literally my favorite Guyanese Goddess in the world. I’ve been TTC since August and I’m using all those products too. Crossing my fingers that it will happen when I least expect it. I know you’re due soon, I wish you safe and beautiful delivery. 🥰💜

Sooooo beautiful inside and out! And congrats on your appearance on that Netflix "love" show!!!

You are truly my role model. So proud of you!

Shan I love you so much! So happy for you and your family!! ❤️🥰

Getting pregnant is not as simple as people think! Thanks for shedding light on this

OMG IM SO EXCITED FOR YOU SHANNON!!!

Don't think about it! That's honestly the best advice. I honestly think it stressing about it that makes things difficult. I had two losses before my darling girl. But when we weren't trying we got pregnant! I wasn't even aware until the 14 wk U/S. Congrats to you and your hubby! Don't worry about your age you're still at a great age for having a baby. Statisticscally I too was a "high risk" pregnancy age 36 and part of the group prone to gestational diabetes and pre eclampsia etc. I could have allowed that to freak me out but I knew that wouldn't be good for the baby. I had a peaceful, happy uneventful pregnancy. That was 3 years ago. Eat well, rest and avoid negative people and you'll be good

Thank you so much for sharing!! Congratulations!!

I’m so happy for you both! Congratulations❗️God bless you ❤️

Super happy for you guys! 🎊🎉 As a fellow aries and inpatient person, the need to exhaust our efforts is us trying to get our hearts desires ASAP. Lol! We can optimize our chances but we don't fully control getting pregnant. I "tired" different things for 2 1/2 years before getting pregnant with my twins. We finally decided to just start having fun again, get more into fitness and used only pre-seed as you mentioned a few times. Then boom! Two for both years of trying. 🤷🏾‍♀️

New watcher here. I'm loving your sense of humour.

Absolutely love the intention you display! Big love 💗

How exciting!!! Congrats to you and your love💜

ITS GONNA BE A SCORPIO BABBYYYYYY YESSSSSS

I’m so happy for Shan! 💜

I was born in November and when others are born in the same month, I always say that our parents had a fun Valentine’s Day, lol!!! Congratulations Shan!

I'm so happy for you two! You guys are going to be beautiful parents