I needed this. My son turns 1 next week and I got the shock of my life at how hard it actually is. I was so unprepared

Yeah. I just love you. I'm so glad you're better, Jess❤

I love that you're going back to the old style! I binged soooo many of your videos when I was pregnant with my first ☺️

I’m crying, I’m so excited and thankful for this and the timing of it all. I’ve followed you for years and you’ve always provided such a peaceful mindset for me. I’m pregnant with our third now and couldn’t be more grateful for the timing of your content coming back in this way!

"Drowning" is very often how I describe how I'm feeling as first time mum to a 7 month old. I love our little boy so much and am so grateful for him, I also have a loving and supportive husband and mum, but oh my gosh, this is hard and I had no idea how hard it would be despite believing we were quite well prepared. Looking forward to more of this kind of content Jess as I always come away feeling like I've had a good chat with a friend who has made me believe everything will be okay ❤ x

Jess, this is literally exactly what I needed to hear right now. I feel so seen and encouraged. Currently up pumping at 3am. I had my first baby recently and she's almost a month old right now. It's been so hard. I love my sweet girl so much but I don't love being a mom just yet and the learning curve is so huge. It feels impossible at times to learn everything. I know the sleep deprivation and hormone changes make it hard too. It also has been difficult dealing with breastfeeding struggles, postpartum preeclampsia, and postpartum depression and anxiety. We had some extra things thrown at us. I feel like the first two weeks of her life I was in such a fog and just trying to survive I didn't bond as well with her, especially after going back in to the hospital. I spent many nights crying and telling my husband I can't do this, it's too hard. Thankfully things are starting to feel better slowly. I've been a long time viewer. I love these types of videos--sit down chats, motivational chats, whatever you want to call them. They're my favorite type of video you make! You have the gift of encouragement and it's not the first time a video of yours has been super timely in my life.

Thank you so much for your encouragement! I love it. I would love to see some content with your husband. My husband is a stay at home dad and could use some encouragement as well.

I'm having my first baby in October, this is perfect timing. I have been following your videos for quite some time but I will be going back through them soon and taking notes this time!

Jess ❤ I love your energy in this video! Honestly I really struggled mentally these last few years- my daughter is 3. You help me feel understood and not alone thank you ❤

I’m so excited for this! I’m pregnant with identical twin boys and the transition from 1 to 3 kids is something that is a little intimidating for us. We are so excited but I know it’ll be a big leap when they’re born and out here with us. Our oldest son is a year and a half old and doesn’t understand that he has 2 little brothers coming yet 😅

This is so good! So thankful for you!!

Hooooooray its a lovely day when Jess hover posts. Please never stop making these. Even when the views feel low - we're still here 🌟

So excited for more content like this! The analogy of drowning but being given the equipment to scuba dive is perfect. I began watching your channel to prepare while pregnant, and now my daughter is 7 months old. It has been hard work! Harder than I expected. But so very worth it.

Jess, you’re such an inspiration ❤Hi from Ukraine ☀️

So excited! Been watching your videos for years. Just had my first baby boy in April and can really use your encouraging words!

I LOVED this. I think we all have the scuba gear inside of us. We sometimes need to be reminded that it exists but it’s already within us.

this is gold omg

I for one am down for this content! Loved the scuba analogy

I found you years ago when my daughter now 3 had bad reflux! Love your chill style. Currently 6 wks prego with a toddler and have been really struggling. Trying to remember this phase w pass

Please do make other content apart from the podcast, the podcast is great but this feels like we get more of you and your point of view in life ❤

Would really love to hear your take on how to stick with work that is important and meaningful, even when it doesn’t feel like it’s paying the bills. I struggle with this! Thankful for your content!

I love when you just sit and chat, I’ve missed it ❤

Wow i felt so supported by you in this video. Thank you! (First time mom of an almost 9mo).

I love this metaphor ❤ i started watching you when i was pregnant with my first, 4 years ago, and you and your sweet perspective have always made me feel like i can do this and we're all going to be ok. 😅

Glad you are back!!!

Also on the ideas front… Ideas on how to find ways for fun/interactive moments with kids in the monotonous day to day? How to feel like your getting quality time as working mum with multiple kids

So excited you’re back! I’ve been watching you since I was pregnant with my first baby in 2020. These were my favorite videos and I was so sad when you stopped making them. You helped me so much especially when you had Jules since we both had 2 under 2 at the same time 😅

Eloise is so smart.. brown chair always full of laundry, just get rid of the chair! 😂

My husband and I both work remote. A 2 year old, and 5 month old. Wow it is hard!!!!! Tips to survive? No money for a babysitter, no family lives close.

Looking great Jessica

Quit folding, use baskets!