THE TRANSITION TO 3 KIDS - HOW IT'S REALLY GOING // I'M STRUGGLING

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3 жыл бұрын

Today I'm getting real about how the transition to 3 kids has really been going. Spoiler alert: I'm struggling. I talk about some issues we're having, my feelings, and some products that have helped us through the transition.
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@marsbars8046 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for being so open and honest about the struggle of being a mom I have a toddler and a 9 month old and can definitely relate. As a Canadian I'm still shocked with maternity leave in America I was able to take 18 months paid maternity leave. 6 weeks is joke

@AddieDwyer 2 жыл бұрын

It can be so defeating and so joyous at the same time. The leave is definitely not great

@VavoonVal 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for being honest and transparent about the reality of motherhood. I can relate to everything you said! You're clearly a GREAT MOMMY!! 🥰 Your channel has helped me incorporate more creative activities with my preschooler and I refer back to your activity videos all the time. Now this heartfelt video has given even more value to this channel! Thanks for your authenticity ❤ and your super creative ideas 🥰

@AddieDwyer 3 жыл бұрын

Aww thank you so much! I think I needed to hear this today ♥

@sophieanderson6957 3 жыл бұрын

That’s such great advice!! Thank you for sharing this

@AddieDwyer 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for letting me get it out :)

@garnetstone2012 3 жыл бұрын

Started watching your channel to get ideas for my 3 yr old grandson. Love your videos. We all love our children more than anything but we don't need to feel guilty about needing a break. Everything doesn't have to be perfect. Let go of the small things. Dont worry about what other people might think. Its important to have time to yourself. Hang in there.

@AddieDwyer 3 жыл бұрын

Aw thank you for your sweet words. I agree, we shouldn't feel guilty about needing a break sometimes. Hangin in!

@JenniferGFamily 3 жыл бұрын

I’m so so sorry you’re struggling and feeling like this! It takes a lot of strength to be able to openly talk about your struggles and I’m so thankful for this! Mom life is the most rewarding yet mentally draining life there is! Like you said, you LOVE your kids. They are your entire world and you’re so thankful for them, but it’s also okay to feel drained. I’m gonna dm you someone on insta that might help baby’s poop!

@AddieDwyer 3 жыл бұрын

♥♥♥ thank you and thank you for the DM too!!

@MommingWithCharity 3 жыл бұрын

I like that you’re open about this! I only have two but i can imagine the transition to three being so hard!! You’re doing great 🥰

@AddieDwyer 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏

@HoloHoloAdventures 3 жыл бұрын

I’m so sorry that you had one of those days. It does happen 😅 The mommy struggle is real and I know how you feel and we all definitely go through these hard times. Take it one day at a time. That light bulb moment is definitely important and remembering to prioritize all the children.

@AddieDwyer 3 жыл бұрын

The mommy struggle! I like that!

@cierraariel 2 ай бұрын

Sending love your way 🤍 I hope it has gotten easier for you.

@sarahmaroun4899 3 жыл бұрын

Im sorry to hear that you are feeling super stressed. I appreciate you being real though. I can't even imagine how difficult it must be for you with 3 kids Including a newborn Since I feel Overwhelmed just having one newborn And balancing him along with exclusively pumping And supplementing due to my lower milk supply! We just have to remind ourselves that These difficult moments are just temporary are worth the struggle And just take it day-by-day or hour by hour whatever our minds can handle.

@AddieDwyer 3 жыл бұрын

It is hard no matter how many you have and at what stage!! It's always a transition. Exclusively pumping is no joke!! Yes, it's all temporary, and SOOOO worth it

@AllThingsTiffanyNicole 3 жыл бұрын

I totally understand this being a mom of three as well. Mine are older but it still gets overwhelming at time. Thanks for being transparent.

@AddieDwyer 3 жыл бұрын

💕💕💕

@brittanyseedhouse7627 3 жыл бұрын

Sooo nice to hear the honestly of not being the only one who is struggling. It can be so lonely at times. Oh my gosh, the pee all over the floor hahah - she sounds like a trouble maker!! Awww I'm sorry the baby is having issues. Those strips are so cool, I had no idea something like that even existed. That's cool the art boxes are working for you guys. I haven't tried one of those subscriptions yet. Yessss maternity leave in the US is a straight up joke!

@AddieDwyer 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you :) The strips are very cool - so nice to be reassured and good to be able to check for issues in the future. As for the art box, you won't be disappointed by this one!

@LavenderandLayc Ай бұрын

thank you fior this video! I don't feel alone now lol

@LifestylewithSarah 3 жыл бұрын

I have had some days I’ve been exhausted. When we had our third, Paul didn’t take any time off and went back to work for his next shift when we got home. My oldest had preschool 3 mornings a week which helped. Everyday is different and every babies different. Thanks for sharing your experience and the struggles. I’m sure other mamas can relate. I was never a fan of always baby wearing around the house. You got this! It’ll get better ❤️

@AddieDwyer 3 жыл бұрын

Everyday can be so different, and I am thnakful for the seemingly 'easy' days. I'm glad I'm not the only one who doesn't love baby wearing all the time 😅

@Moon_ally 6 ай бұрын

i hope this was because Paul didn’t have a choice. If not that’s absolutely horrible and i’m so sorry you had to go through that

@LifestylewithSarah 6 ай бұрын

@@Moon_ally he didn’t have a choice as we wanted to use his vacation for actual vacation and didn’t have much. We also couldnf afford to have us both on maternity or parental leave and if he took parental leave I’d have to return t work before a year

@LifeWithTheLovedays 3 жыл бұрын

Hugs, girl!!

@AddieDwyer 3 жыл бұрын

🤗

@mamakoko4570 3 жыл бұрын

I have a 2.5yo and a 1yo and I'm 21 weeks pregnant. I am relating to you so much. After baby wearing my first child constantly, the second one I hardly wore. I was done baby wearing. It hurt my shoulders and I couldn't even drink hot tea without worrying about the baby on me. Thanks for sharing your hard day.

@AddieDwyer 2 жыл бұрын

Mom life can be so draining. Congratulations on baby 3!

@artdesigncrazy2686 3 жыл бұрын

Everything going to be okay you are a great mom.

@AddieDwyer 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Gabbs!

@samborothkong4192 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing. I am overwhelmed. We have three boys, we both work and we snap more often than we wish. I sometimes feel like if we went over our heads with parenting. 😞😞😞

@AddieDwyer 2 жыл бұрын

It is so hard at times!! We're the opposite with 3 girls!! Funny how that happens

@linademarcas4472 3 жыл бұрын

It is weird how taboo it is to talk about our struggles. hang in there mama!! I love that art kit.. I think my kids would love that.

@AddieDwyer 3 жыл бұрын

The art kit really is great!! We've loved both boxes!

@katiemccarthen1706 3 жыл бұрын

Is your code for the art kit good for all the different boxes or only one?

@AddieDwyer 3 жыл бұрын

The code ADDIEDWYER is good for $5 off your first purchase on ANY of the boxes!

@DivinePearl 3 ай бұрын

Was the pregnancy planned? Would you say it would have been better if you spaced the kids more?

@indianagirl408 3 жыл бұрын

My son had terrible gas and condtipation we finally used the “windi” once I seen how well it helped us I ordered the Walmart brand which is so much cheaper price wise & the same quality wise . you aren’t suppose to reuse them Walmart’s version don’t come with instructions they come in large packs the windi I got as a bonus gift that came with the nose Frieda as a bonus gift and I finally tried it out because I wasn’t really for it my colic baby became a happy baby ..Prayers momma.

@AddieDwyer 3 жыл бұрын

We LOVE the windi here!!! It was a saving grave for my first 2! It worked ok for this one in the beginning but does absolutely nothing now 😫

@ChelseaAuNaturel 3 жыл бұрын

WE NEED OUR VILLAGES AND THEYRE TOO CONSUMED WITH THEMSELVES NOW DAYS THAT US MAMAS WITH BABIES ARE GETTING LEFT IN THE DUST YET WE ARE RAISING AND INSURING THE FUTURE ❤️ sending you all my love

@AddieDwyer 3 жыл бұрын

It truly does take a village, and we don't all get that - thank you for the love ♥♥

@mattiadizard7431 25 күн бұрын

Your diet are u drinking 8 to 10 glasses of water while breastfeeding are you eating enough fruits and vegetables not so much beef these things will help the babies constipation.

@alid0228 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for this! I don't feel done having kids but I have a 9 year old and a 2 year old so I am trying to decide about the third since my 9 year old isn't a baby anymore, I'm wondering if it'll be much easier. If I get pregnant now I'll have a summer baby which is what I want and if I wait til next fall to get pregnant it'll give me an almost four year age gap between my second and third kid. I don't know if anyone feels 100% sure but I think I'm going to just go for it now because I want to be done- probably get my tubes tied.😂 good luck mama

@AddieDwyer 8 ай бұрын

It can be so hard!!!! I'm not sure how you really know, but I will say, even though it was a massive struggle, I wouldn't trade it for the world 💓 Good luck in your decision making!!!

@samborothkong4192 2 жыл бұрын

Don’t get emotional. We are all on the same page. My first two kids, after 8 weeks, I ran back to work. My breastfeeding and my body, my hormone were a mess. Those 8 weeks were my personal sick and annual leaves. It is crazy for this country to give zero effort to help parents. 😪😞

@AddieDwyer 2 жыл бұрын

This country really is crazy in the way pre and post natal care and leave are handled. So sad

@alid0228 8 ай бұрын

I just realized this is a 2 year old video so is there an update?

@AddieDwyer 8 ай бұрын

HA! YES!!! With time, it got soooo much better, and so enjoyable. I can now not imagine life without my 3rd, and in fact decided on another. I am currently 41 weeks pregnant with #4 😍