my mom had a similar challenge when she first had us kids, my dad was in the navy & he was always gone. lean on friends & wives going through something similar & make a support group without dillon, and maybe when your mom can’t come out & help, get a part time nanny to help take the load off a little, don’t feel ashamed of needing physical & emotional help. it’s gonna be a huge change & you’re so valid for being an emotional mess. you’re gonna make it through girl ❤

I can completely relate (active duty military wife here). Please know that little boy in your belly will become your best friend in this entire world and all that sadness will fade! This is just a season in your life, trust in god that it will all be worth it in the end ❤

So glad you didn’t edit out the vent sesh in the car. Like you said, social media can be fake, but the fact that you’re willing to bare all and be vulnerable shows your kind heart & strength. I’m always alone too and have been single for a long time and it worries me that I’ll never find my person. With that being said, no matter what you go through, you’re not alone. Someone somewhere is also having a random melt down lol! It’s good for the soul. Sending prayers, love and a big hug. 🫶🏾🤎

Thank you for being vulnerable and real during this time. You are so strong and are doing an amazing job during your first pregnancy. My fiance and I are in a similar situation with me being in PA school and him working. Time spent away is so hard some days. Keep reminding yourself you are doing the best you can ❤❤❤

Thank you for your vent session. My fiancé works in sports and is in March madness rn and it’s so hard being alone 90% of the time. This is something the fans never see that takes a big toll on us. Thanks for making me feel validated.

Literally watching this on right now. Just know... people understand how you feel when you talk about sadness. Thank you for being vulnerable and feeling safe enough to share that. And also know that when you laugh, it's contagious and brings joy to so many! Congratulations on your journey! I, personally, cannot wait to follow along!

Thank you for sharing ❤ my husband is military and he is gone for a few months and missed Easter. I struggled this weekend with social media too. Thank you for this, I feel seen and understood 🫶🏻 you’re doing amazing, I look up to you with being independent and supporting your husband in his career!

As a military spouse and mom, I completely relate to the sadness seeing other people with their families especially on weekends and holidays ❤️ you’re not alone in those feelings and they’re very valid! After having my baby, it was scary at first to have my husband away but now it’s like I have a little bestie when he’s gone 🥰 Making mom friends has also helped make things easier when he’s away! Sending love, you got this! ☺️

Right there with you! You’re not alone. I work weekends, holidays and nightshift and we’re expecting our first baby. It sucks to not see your spouse as much as you’d like and to make sacrifices like that. Thinking about you! 🤍 Better days are ahead!

Dylan watched you chop your pillow and the look on his face was priceless and then he chopped his pillow. I'm dead😅

Hi sweet girl! I live in Nashville and there are a ton of awesome churches with awesome events and group meet ups throughout the week ! These really help me in my long distance relationship. The women really love on you and lift you up! Hang in there girl! We are all cheering you on❤

Oh Rachel, I’m so sorry you are having a hard time. I hope you find a little comfort in knowing you aren’t alone. My dad really struggles with my mom being away so much for her job. (She’s the manager of all the huge airport air traffic controllers) so she’s away a lot. But I know you know we are all here for you and you aren’t alone.❤️❤️❤️

I think your honesty and transparency in this video about how you're feeling is so validated! you're only one human and you can only do/handle so much. take one big deep breath and remember these feelings will pass and you'll be okay!!! sending all the love

Your car cry session just made me want to give you the biggest hug. I know it’s hard right now, hopefully soon you and Dylan can have some time together. Baby will be here soon though and you’ll have a new little best friend, I’m so excited for you and I’m praying for a safe delivery ❤️

Aw Rachel I really feel your pain. A LOT. I wish I found your channel 5 years ago, my boyfriend was a college wrestling coach at the time and was working constantly- and we had a newborn. It put a huge strain on our relationship, because I felt like no one understood how hard it was including him. But there are others living the same struggle, just need to get through it. I wish we would have stuck it out ❤️ you can do it!!!!

I get it! You need your hubby around and you are pregnant and it can be hard. You are not being silly… you love your man and yes you make sacrifices and support him but it doesn’t mean it’s always easy. I love vlogs like this because they are honest and authentic and relatable. You are so sweet and even though is through a screen we are always here to support you. ❤

Im sorry you’re upset 😢 I know being a coach is his thing and he loves it, but also having a work life balance is important and will only become more important as time goes on. At the end of the day time goes by and we don’t want to look back and realized we spend 90% of our life at work.

Rachel you being vulnerable with us is so inspirational ❤

Not preggers but have had sciatica for a few years now! The best stretch that helps me is sitting down with your left ankle on your right knee and bend forward to stretch out the lower back/hip!! Consistently do that throughout the day for at least 30 seconds to a minute! I also do this stretch standing and move my right leg to a sitting position- gives more stretch to the sciatica! I also heard rolling out the lower part of the left side of your back with a tennis ball is super helpful for people!

You’re the best rach!!! Your videos are my favorite. Thanks for showing the raw moments that are sooooo relatable. ❤

I am pregnant right now too and I have noticed such a change in my dependence or increased need/pull to wanting my husband to do the little things or random things with me where pre-pregnancy it wouldn’t bother me at all, I’m an independent person and enjoy doing things on my own. Idk what it is about the change in hormones but I completely understand that feeling you are going through!

Thank you for always being so honest and vulnerable!! I'm always inspired by your content :)

Love your heart Rachel! I appreciate you always being real and showing the rough stuff along with all the highlights!

Thank you for being real and raw with your feelings. ❤️

I loved the little productivity montage! ❤ I've been following for years so it's so beautiful to watch you enter this next season 😍

We love you Rachel!! Thanks for always being so transparent- I know it’s so helpful to me on my hard days ♥️♥️

Thank you for being real! Sometimes it’s hard to watch the perfect moments of everyone and I felt this way during my pregnancies at times too, and after as well, surround yourself with as much people that love you as you can!

We love youuu! Thanks for sharing your vulnerable moments. We’ve all been there, so you’re not alone either!!

It’s totally ok to feel that way, and thank you for being so raw. All your feelings are so valid. Sending love ❤❤

Awh Rachel, I’ve cried the same tears. I know how you feel and your feelings are so so valid! It can be so hard. You do a great job at pushing through but remember to feel your feelings. Love you so much, thanks for sharing with us 💘

Sending you all the love, your feelings are valid ❤️ you’re going to be the best mama!!

Your vent sesh was so real!! I can’t say I feel the same as I’m not anticipating a baby, but I understand how it feels entering a new stage of life and not being able to be near your significant other. the highlight reels make it soo soo much worse. I spend a lot of time away from my boyfriend now that i’m going to grad school. I often think about how strong u and dylan we’re doing long distance in college when I get down about it. when you feel down thinking about how much time you’re spending away from him, try to think about how far you have come since then and that this time will also pass. one day you, dylan, and your baby will get the time you deserve!❤

Military wife here I 10000% feel you. Those feelings are so valid & so hard but we always get through it! You keep going! Sending lifting prayers!

girl, i felt that one. Single girl, living alone in Nashville. Some days are harder than others but IT IS HARD. Easter was tough

11:05 both of my brothers are coaches & totally understand the time commitment that goes into that job and sometimes the sacrifices that go with that. I try to support my SILs as much as possible during season. Glad you left it in the video because I’m sure others can relate ❤

Seeing you grow your baby is the sweetest thing❤ I sometimes feel mega ugg bug when pregnant especially with skin, but omg watching you - you are GLOWING 🫶

Loving your belly! It’s growing so much every week now! Happy late Easter to you both🩵🐣✨

Thank you for sharing and for your realness, always so relatable ❤

You have no idea how much your realness of being of coaches wife is appreciated ❤ I sent you a Dm on IG but I feel you and sometimes it’s comforting to know people are dealing with the same things as you. You are not alone!!

I'm pregnant too & TOTALLY relate to your feelings of anxiety about not being able to really plan the actual delivery. Sending all the positive energy to you & Dylan. You got this! 💗

just had my cry in the car moment and then came inside to this video ❤ thanks for being real

The baby brezza sterilizer and dryer is the best!!! The dryer part is a huge win. Once the machine is done drying, you can put the bottles away immediately. Which is sooooooo much better than looking at bottles drying on your counter because it takes forever for them to dry. 😫 I can’t stand clutter so it’s perfect for people who have OCD.

I am the same way when it comes to labor. I am a person who plans in advance, and labor is one of those things that can't be planned for entirely; and cant really know what will happen until it does. I am certain that I will ease into the role of being a Momma with no issue, and aren't really anxious about that aspect of this journey; but when it comes to labor my anxiety it through the roof!! I just tell myself that the doctors and nurses know what they are doing and that I will bein good hands. WIsh you the best of luck in your pregnancy and hope labor is stress free for you.

Love easter baskets for the dogs!!! YOU WILL BE A GREAT MOM!!!

Jesus has you. Sending you lots of love. You are a super mom already! 💙

Sending a big hug to you Rachel !!! 💝

I love all of your daily vlogs ❤️

You’re so sweet Rach I want to give you a big hug!

I know the feeling..im in therapy...wishing you joy!❤

Can completely relate to being alone while pregnant and postpartum! I recommend therapy after the baby comes so that you don’t hold on to any resentment because BOY does it hit! Always lean on your friends and other moms that understand what you are going through! I don’t think I could get through these 9 months PP without my best friend who is also a mom! You got this girl!

You’re definitely not alone! My husband travels for work and can be gone for a few days/ week. Being a mom to a little one alone is hard but also the best ❤ being pregnant you have so many emotions! But soon it’s going to be such a change and you won’t be alone you’ll have a new little life with you all the time even when it’s just you ❤

As a wife and mother of 6, I understand your pain of missing your husband especially on the holidays. It gets pretty frustrating and lonely. Hopefully he can get a maternity leave when the baby arrives. I will pray for you. Your not alone. I also has a pinch sciatic nerve. Its funny but they say to massage the other but cheek and irs suppose to work. But i also went to physical therapy. Hope this helps. Love you Rach. Xoxo

Loved this real insight 🫶🏼 you’re so strong and have so much support! Not preg but have so much experience with sciatica/spine pain and I can’t preach enough how much no gluten/seed oils/ and prioritizing good nutrition will do to your pain levels!! Hope you get some relief soon 🩵🩵🩵

I know you posted this so long ago but i totally feel you on the feeling alone thing. My husband works off on the road. Sometimes i don't see him for like 4 months at a time. At the least it's 8 months usually. For all of our moves we've made I've done most of it if not all of it on my own. Important life stuff like oil changes, car registration, etc. I have to do all that myself. It can be really hard emotionally and i can only imagine it's worse when you have pregnancy hormones. I'm sorry you're feeling this way, I know how it feels and it's not fun. I'm so glad you have support and friends to help you with feeling lonely. It's hard to make new friends when you move a lot. We have moved every year since we've been married. 7 years lol and we're about to move again in two weeks 🙀 It can be a crazy life and if you feel like you need help get some. Sometimes you need it even for every day life. Also your smoothie looks delicious.

I'm married and totally get the same around holidays too! I think it's so normal - thank you for always keeping it real 🤍

Absolutely obsessed with your content. So sweet of you to share your true self on here. On the sciatica pain, I’ve had that for a full year and discovered that it can actually be caused by arched feet/ problems with feet. I remember you saying you had pain there so potentially it could be the true cause. Suggest to wear your hokas as much as possible and get custom arch support insoles for your shoes. Also try and get deep tissue massages weekly. Hope that helps. ❤

Sending you so much love ❤

us single people who live alone feel like this all the time it sucks, we get you

my husband travels alot for work. we never get to spend Easter together or my birthday or mother's day. we have been together for over 20 yrs and your video was so relatable ("just try to bury it") man I appreciate it. its hard to see other family's together. we can do this tho!

10 days postpartum and the baby brezza is the best! We are constantly running it and I haven’t hand washed anything yet

Sending you also a big hug!!!❤

sending lots of love 🩵

Aw darling. I felt the same when I was pregnant with my first. But I promise you when your little boy is in the world, you will never feel those lonely feelings again. This will pass huni ❤

Sending you a big hug !

When you are talking about your skin in the beginning of the video when I was pregnant and got my face in the sun, I got really bad melasma. My dermatologist said it was due to my hormones. ❤️❤️

Hi Rach, I HIGHLY recommend hypnobirthing & positive birth affirmations surrounding the birthing space, if you’re wanting ways to help ease that pre labour anxiety ❤️ Taking alittle bit of time throughout the day, will help mentally prepare yourself to bring your boy earthside, which makes all the difference! 💫

I'm so excited

Totally understand the emotions...that's so hard. Like you said doing stuff with DYLAN is what you want. Hopefully he gets to take some time when the baby comes

Aww honey hugs, I know the feeling my late husband worked all the time. We argued about it. But I learned to do a lot on my owed. Just have to make the best of time you are together is my best advice. I never remarried and miss him still. ❤ hang in there you’ll be holding your son soon❤

everything will be okay

I used a tennis ball on the floor to roll out my sciatic nerve pain! I also used a yoga ball a lot. Any time I was not standing I was on the ball, so maybe that helped too! Hope it fixes itself out ❤️

Yes please do a sit down Q&A pregnancy edition!

In my third trimester as well and sciatica pain has been a kicker. I’ve been using a massage gun to massage my glutes and tailbone. Rolling out your glutes on a foam roller helps so much too. And prenatal massage of course.

Heating pad helps so much with sicatica pain! Pretty sure I fell asleep on a heating pad every night in my third trimester! I feel like stretching made mine worse. Core exercises for some reason helped me long term. But heating pad is so so nice!

A few months on physical therapy was the only thing that worked for my sciatica :/ stretches along with hot and cold therapy!!

I completely understand how you feel Rachel. My fiancé is a police officer and he’s one all the time working late or working extra duty and it sucks and I cry about it sometimes but I know it’s his career and I just try to keep myself busy to keep my mind off of it❤️

Would love to see your pregnancy Q&A!!! - ❤

Yes my husband is always working. Even has worked xmas day .Bus driver .And we have 5 kids and it still upsets me and our youngest is 13 .. Feel you ❤

I would love to see a nursery transformation, pack my hospital bag/prepare for birth, anything baby related!

On a real note where is your bed frame from?!? You have the best taste!

You could do a nice pull-out couch or murphy bed in the office!

Where is your table and chairs from ? So beautiful

Where are your twin dressers from on the sides of your bed? Love them

Hey Rachel what do ya wash ya strawberry’s in! Does it get rid of the pesticides ?

Love your dinning table and chairs. Can you tell me where it is from? TIA 💕

The only thing that helped my sciatica pain was chiropractor appointments they did the Webster technique specifically it’s safe during pregnancy

I had the same nerve pain/leg numbness and giving birth made it go away 😅

Hi Rachel 🥰 So random but where is the cup from 16:23? (Link?) the size is so perfect! Thank you 🩷🩷🩷🩷

You and Jess Stockstill seem to be very similar with the struggles you have since your husbands have the jobs they do and you aren't able to see them very much. I give you so much credit for being so independent and strong, and you are a GOALS prego mama! You're gonna be the best mamabear, keep your head up!

Hugs❤

I’m watching this as my baby takes a nap and my husband works in the mlb and I’m exhausted and feel this so hard 😭😭 in a new city and don’t know anyone and it’s hard when people don’t understand the lifestyle. If you need anyone to talk to, I’m just a few months ahead of you 😭😭

You’re not alone in feeling alone

What dog food do you feed them??

Me crying after watching u 😢 I been there too

Cocktails & questions = mocktails & maternity

Is Dylan taking time off when baby arrives?

I’m a photographer and I use your sister, Sarah’s studio often! If you’re back in Georgia soon I’d love to capture maternity there for you with you & Dylan!

sending love ❤crying with you lol

Do you think you’ll get a nanny to help with the baby once Dylan goes back to work?

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