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Sweetheart- you are YOU. Hormones and emotions and more responsibility requires growth, but at the end of the day- you are still your wonderful self. I thoroughly enjoy your channel, and you’re doing such a beautiful job at the mothering thing. You are more than enough and perfect in the way He created you♥️
I appreciate your vulnerability. No one can be all the things 100 percent all the time. God bless you and keep on shinning Jesus light. Your channel feels like a breath of fresh air. -Melanie ( the hubby n I share the KZread account 🤣)
Love the kids folding laundry and putting it away......perfectly. Miller is adorable. 💝💙💙
Military communities definitely do meal trains for families after a birth, especially when there is no family around to help. I had my son in March 2020 in Germany, so no family whatsoever 🥴😫, and my friends all came together to make sure we were fed for a couple weeks. It was so great! Love watching your videos! ☺️
@MeganFoxUnlocked
2 жыл бұрын
That is so neat! Even if you were not at home, you had a community looking out for you!
Making meals for other families like that is so thoughtful! I’ve heard of communities that do this, but hardly ever seen it done. This makes me want to start doing it for others. :)
Evonnie officially knows more recipes than I do! She's adorable.
Miller looks so much like your husband; he's so cute . Megan, you're fine. You're doing great. The housework isn't going anywhere . Things will fall into place .
You look so good after having a baby Megan!!
@MeganFoxUnlocked
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I feel great. Not sure about the looks!
My baby is also 3 weeks old and I'm sitting here watching this with him asleep on my lap. Felt so good to relate to someone going through a similar thing.
@marie-louiseweerheim4224
2 жыл бұрын
Congratulations!
At our church we have a similar meal drop off but we call it “meal on wheels” so any time a mom has a baby, the organizer will reach out to the other moms in our church and see if they want to participate in bringing the family a meal for a day. So the family ends up getting meals brought to them for 2 weeks which is so nice and helpful because the mom is adjusting and this is 1 less thing she has to worry about!
@swampophelia2098
2 жыл бұрын
The church that I used to go to did that when I had my last baby…( 26 years ago) it was such a lovely thing and really took the pressure off me
@carolyndymond5521
2 жыл бұрын
That is a great idea.
A subsegment - "Cooking with 'Vonnie" - oh I love it! She sounds so cute.
My older kids were 9 and 7 when my third child was born. My daughter (9 yr old) found me sitting at the kitchen table one day with my Sony Walkman headset on blaring music from my high school days, staring off into space...."What are you doing mom?", she asked.. ."reminding myself that I'm still me", I replied. She didnt understand then, but now as a mom of 4 herself, she does. Give yourself some grace.. you had your baby in the middle of the busiest holiday season of the year. Those of us who watch your channel see your love of life and family. Take care of your family first, the rest will follow. Have a blessed Christmas!
@pollackmorgan3149
2 жыл бұрын
Hello how are you doing hope you're safe?
Oh my gosh Evonnie folding the swaddle blankets was so cute. She’s such a good helper!
You are such a beautiful Christian woman. I am thankful for your channel. I have never know any menomite or any amish people. I live in Texas and it is so different from your area. I love how the community and family are united. It seems that the children are taught young about caring for their things, and chores. It's sad how many American families do everything for their children even grown children. They are not taught to contribute to the household with the laundry, etc. It's impressive how you teach your children. Your daughter is admirable. She is going to be the most wonderful woman when she is grown. Thank you for educating me and so many others.
Since we live on a small military base, whenever someone has a baby, has surgery, or is going through any other major life event we all pitch in to help. When I had my baby last year my mom's group set up a meal train for us, and they did it again this year when my husband had reconstructive jaw surgery. It's a huge blessing and it definitely helps!
@MeganFoxUnlocked
2 жыл бұрын
That's the best!
Our 3rd kid was also the hardest adjustment..we just had our 4th,and it was alot easier! Getting myself ready right when I wake up is also a must so I can function😄
I love getting in the car with pj’s and riding around to see Christmas lights. Our kids are older and we still ride around, have snacks and look at lights.
With my third baby I felt completely the same!!You are a light in this world -love your channel
@pollackmorgan3149
2 жыл бұрын
Hello how are you doing hope you're safe??
That white dress 💗 you look absolutely amazing for just having a baby!
I love that you are being honest and real! You're not the same person that walked into the hospital. Just like you weren't the same person that walked into the hospital before having your daughter. Each baby changes and matures you! Embrace it and be gracious to yourself! Your body is still working really hard to readjust to life in the fourth trimester. It's impossible, I feel, not to stress about everything after a new born. It's totally normal! I have a 2 year old daughter, a 10 month old son and I'm expecting for May so I'll be joining your club soon! I am excited but I know I'll have very similar days. ❤️
I love the 2-in-1... Birth announcement and Christmas card!
@MeganFoxUnlocked
2 жыл бұрын
Yup! Saves a stamp for sure!
Our family loves going out searching for decorated houses every year..the kids looked so adorable. Have a blessed Christmas.
You are such a sensible mum! You don’t hold Miller too much, he goes in his crib, tummy time etc etc. That’s why your kids grow up to be so good. You understand the value of taking care of yourself too. I hope new mums follow your example. Evonnie is such a wonderful little helper. Watching her fold the laundry like a much older child made me smile so much. Don’t ever doubt that you are doing an excellent job. 👏👍
I am 70 and still go with kids, grandkids to check out our city lights. The wonder on the children's faces says it all. Mom, business woman, wife we seem to beat ourselves up for not being perfect. Thank you for sharing how real mom-hood should be.
@pollackmorgan3149
2 жыл бұрын
Hello how are you doing hope you're safe?
He is absolutely perfect!! Watching the kids folding laundry and put it away was so sweet.
Miller's face watching the lights was too cute!! All of your children are so adorable!😍 🎄
What a sweet family. I admire your energy and infectious giggle.
Miller has grown so much and is adorable 💙 I am a mennonite mom aswell and we do the meal chain too if someone has a baby or is sick. It's truly a blessing...
I cannot believe how well Evonnie folds & puts away clothes! Good job mom! I know 8 yo who don't do that. She looks proud of herself too. And i knlow what you mean by the weather in PA. But getting out is great as long as we pile on the warm clothes, it does wonders for body & soul. Stay blessed!!
You are still your energetic, bubbly, and caring self! You are glowing! ❤
Yes our church community drops off meals and usually family members and friends. Such a blessing!
This was so fun to watch!! I love your channel 🤍
That "muu muu" for those of us that arent mennonite could be worn as a strap dress in the summer, then with a shirt under on more casual days or cool days (or jacket over!)AND a turtle neck in the winter! What a terrific find!!
Oh, he is SO adorable! Merry Christmas to your precious family! 💖
That was precious. I think Miller could definitely see the lights & was mesmerized.👍💞
You’re still you, just a different season right now. 💕 The hot chocolate and Christmas lights looked like such a fun family night! And yes, love Thred Up! Thanks for another great video, Megan! 😊
I absolutely love your videos and get so excited whenever I get a notification. Your family time is so great and such an important thing for the kiddos. Merry Christmas to you and the whole family! ❤️
I thought your new outfits look very cute and comfy! Love your positivity! Happy Holidays!
Watching again 😆 I love evonnie folding and rolling the blankets
It's amazing to see how big the other kids look now that the baby is here. Sweet family.
I love riding around in the van with hot chocolate looking at Christmas lights✝️💜
I just loved this video! Your children are so adorable. Little helpers for sure. The eve highlite driving around and looking at lites while drinking hot chocolate was a great and free family tradition for years to come!!! Meet Christmas
You're doing a great job, Megan!
I love that your friends are dropping of meals! 💜💜💜 Community is so important! Also yay for baby wearing! I’m a huge fan!
Thanks again Megan. I enjoy the weekly videos. Miller is really growing. I am 74 and brings back the good ole days for me.
Dear Megan I learn from your efforts, creativity and strength as a mom with a new born. Happy Christmas.
I honestly wasn't expecting content from you in these weeks but your videos are same quality content as ever and that doesn't happen by accident. Lots of thought and planning involved I'm sure alongside all the rest of your responsibilities. You're doing a great job.
Yay! So happy to put an ear piece in and get some cleaning done while enjoying your video. Love your content. Love your outlook on life, it’s so refreshing and contagious! Merry Christmas Megan. Your family is precious. God bless y’all ♥️
Yes! Self care for sure...housework can diffenantly wait! Miller was just mesmerized by the lights...so adorable 💞 Merry Christmas to you and your family 🎄⛄💞🧸
You still absolutely seem like you! You’re just tired, overwhelmed, and hormonal from being postpartum. Having a newborn is HARD. I only have one… she’s 10 months… but I know that I felt so upside-down in every way when she was a newborn. Those first 3 months, really, felt overwhelming. Our babies are such a gift and a joy, but it’s a tough season, too. Show yourself some grace. I had to, as well. Extend the grace to yourself that you would to a friend or a sister in the same situation. We all need it in the postpartum season.💗
I know self care is important, especially after having a new baby, but dressing and getting ready for me is not as important as making the space around me not chaotic. I have a very low threshold for clutter and mess. I don't totally love that black dress from thredup, maybe it's just me. Putting that chase in the nursery is brilliant! I wish I would have had one of those for night feedings. I've craved pomegranates this season 2! And I'm not pregnant haha. I think I've had at least four, when usually I have only 1 or none just because of cost. I did see a video tip on opening a pomegranate where you cut it down the lines I think five of them because it's kind of star-shaped. And then you put the whole thing in a bowl of water and open it up underneath the water and you're able to take out the seeds in the water and the juice doesn't flick around and stain stuff. You then just pour them into a strainer to get rid of the water when you're done and now you have an entire pomegranate worth of seeds in a bowl! Super great tip on checking the weather for the week and making the best day the one to make sure to get outside. I definitely want to try to do that this winter. Me and my children are not outside as much as we should be.
I'm doing a meal tmr for a new momma! What a blessing it is to give to the ones who could really use that break! I remember what a blessing it was when our church family did the meal train for me the last two of our 4 babies!! ( we were o ly saved 3 years ago!! PTL)
Love thread-up! And always liked driving to see Christmas lights when we were growing up!
Oh, how I loved this one! The older children are very helpful! Your baby has those big beautiful eyes like his siblings and he WAS looking at those Christmas lights! Wow! Get REST every time you can! I loved this video. 💖
You are doing amazing Megan. It definitely takes a few weeks after a new baby to find your new daily routine but we all get there in the end.
You are doing a wonderful job fulfilling all of your roles., Evonnie was adorable telling the ingredients for the hot chocolate and the boys are precious ❤️
You deserve all the help and support!! Your baby is precious! Love how awesome you are- sooo inspiring!
Thanks for being real. You’re videos are so encouraging to me as a mama. God bless you!! You’re an inspiration
Meal trains are awesome!! When my sister's husband passed away she had one for a month!! It was so appreciated!! They are a huge help for any life event!! :)
Just love seeing your little family. Great video Megan.
@pollackmorgan3149
2 жыл бұрын
Hello how are you doing hope you're safe over there??
I so appreciate your mom advice. Thank you for your inspiration. I Love the white linen dress too.
OMGoodness, Miller looks exactly like his dad!! He is so precious. I hope you know you are doing great Megan. Being a mom and a new mom is taxing!!! Glad to hear that you are giving yourself grace and not worrying about the house, etc. Do what you can do, day by day, inch by inch. God has definitely blessed you with a beautiful family!! Merry Christmas and wishing you many blessings in the New Year!!
Such great helpers! Miller is adorable and very alert! Don't they smell like heaven 😍. Hugs to all from Missouri 🤗
How fun!! I loved so much about this episode!
Your channel is lovely- a bright spot in my day- thank you form sunny 🇦🇺 Australia
Oh my goodness.. Evonnie is so adorable helping with the hot chocolate.. Her voice is adorable and baby Miller what a cutie and don't forget big brother Fletcher.. All so cute!
I definitely appreciate you sharing your current feelings and being open and vulnerable. Your videos are are always full of great, fun, smart ideas and are so fun to listen to and watch. They are very positive and I'm always astounded by how much you do and balance all the time. I have one child and I don't work anymore and I rarely get anything done let alone run a business, make KZread content etc...your feelings of stress resonate with me, I had postpartum anxiety, not saying you do, but it's common. Definitely keep taking it easy on yourself. I'll be honest that you do seem a bit different, but it makes complete sense, you're a new mom. I read this quote: when a child is born, there are two births, the baby's and the mother. She is new, she has never existed before (even if you're a mom already, you're new to being a mom to Miller and to 3 kids). So it's ok to be different. I wish people brought me meals!!! It's common in strong communities, but unfortunately not common enough. I try to do that when my friends have babies now. Thanks for all your content and sharing your life and ideas with us!
Awe Miller is so sweet!💙 Go easy on yourself mama...you'll get back to being yourself soon!
Evonne is such a beautiful helper and big sister. Love Fletcher's smile .. so full of joy. Miller .. oh my he is adorable!
I liked that sweater very cute! You are doing a great job and better than you might think. Went to FL earlier this year and now I think I want to move there. We watched the old Christmas lights competition the other night and saw some amazing displays. However, it is better in person and he did a good job on his house. Good video. Have a blessed week.
Evonnie is so smart and talented. Miller was definitely enjoying those flashing lights! btw, I love promegranates, too, and I cut them the way you do.
Aaawww Miller is so cute.. an it's good to get out an walk around the neighborhood.... it's not really excerise... but it it is. Easy work out... an Evanie folding her baby brothers blankets ...
It’s still such early days and you’re doing an amazing job just looking after three kids and getting out KZread videos!! I wouldn’t have expected that this early. Yes we have meal trains in England but it’s very much a church thing. I’ve been ill for several weeks and for three of those weeks we had daily meals made for us, it was amazing! It’s also done for post partum mums
You’re amazing! Love seeing everyone enjoying the Christmas lights and I think Miller could see them! He’s so cute! 💙🎄 Merry Christmas to the Fox fam!
@pollackmorgan3149
2 жыл бұрын
Hello how are you doing hope you're safe??
I was so excited to get my notification earlier today and it’s always fun to wait and watch once I’m home and in my bed and ending my day! What a relaxing comforting video! The kids are all so precious and evonnie folding blankets melted my heart 😆❤️ I love your family! Ps- I can’t believe baby Miller is already 3 weeks!!!!
@pollackmorgan3149
2 жыл бұрын
Hello how are you doing hope you're safe over there??
We just had our 3rd baby 4 months ago and it’s been TOUGH adjusting to 3. It’s been the hardest for me to rebound and get back to “real” life, but we’re getting use to life with 3 now. Hold tight, you’ll adjust ❤️
You are so awesome! Between hormonal changes and having your world totally turned upside down and it being so close to Christmas. You are Awesome!
@pollackmorgan3149
2 жыл бұрын
Hello how are you doing hope you're safe over there👋👋👋
You are doing better as a new mom of three than I am as a mom of a 5 year old, 3 year old, and full time teacher. You are doing a great job! Grateful for all the tips you share
First of all- I love the pieces you picked out and what part of Florida do you visit! So so fun!! - ps o feel like we are very similar in that wanting to always do everything and putting a lot of expectations on ourselves and when something slips through the cracks it’s hard. You are doing such an amazing job Megan! Enjoy those sweet newborn snuggles!!
You are such a sweet young Mom....be kind to yourself and know life will settle down.... you're doing a great job🎄♥️🎄♥️🎄
🤗 Thank you Megan for sharing your day, I enjoyed it! Take care. 🎄
@pollackmorgan3149
2 жыл бұрын
Hello how are you doing hope you're safe??
Could you share how you taught Evonnie how to fold blankets and hang clothes, that is great! Once again a wonderful, inspiring video!
@pollackmorgan3149
2 жыл бұрын
Hello how are you doing hope you're safe over there👋👋👋
@carolyndymond5521
2 жыл бұрын
I have to admit that this is a great family I love how much the kids help that's what family should be about instead of sitting kids in front of the TV.
I’ve enjoyed your pregnancy and post pregnancy videos! I’m currently pregnant with our miracle baby and it’s been 13 years since I’ve been pregnant. I completely forget what it’s like and it’s a joy to watch your experiences. We also do meals for new moms but I’m also from Lancaster county too. It’s such a blessing!
Loved the whole video but at 24:48! I just can't with the cuteness! Family car rides to check out the lights are the best. Thank you for sharing!
@pollackmorgan3149
2 жыл бұрын
Hello how are you doing hope you're safe over there??
Megan, your so real and so sweet! I love your content!
Megan, you make me smile !! Keep up the good work.
I love your channel, and seeing you grow through the seasons of womanhood.
I love the way the kids help with the laundry. Your vlogs are so much fun to watch!
@pollackmorgan3149
2 жыл бұрын
Hello how are you doing hope you're safe over there?
PJs, hot chocolate, Christmas carols, in the car looking at Christmas lights, is one of the best things ever! We haven't done it yet, it's slated for Christmas Eve Eve on our 24 things countdown to Christmas calendar. So maybe I can make this hot chocolate recipe for us!
@aprilhutchens2105
2 жыл бұрын
We also go on CEE. All of my adult children will have arrived by then. We make our Christmas cookies during the day, go caroling in our neighborhood and deliver cookies (it's only about 6 houses) and then have hot chocolate and cookies in the car while looking at lights.
I really enjoyed this video..Little Miller is adorable and so attentive for a newborn, he really was watching the Christmas lights. Your children are such good little helpers ..Evanni (I know I spelled it wrong, I’m sorry)...is such a great helper to you and a little mother to Fletcher too. I have seen her grow up so much in the last few videos. I live in Erie, PA and we always have drove through different neighborhoods looking at Christmas lights and take a hot chocolate along too...so much fun, especially on a snowy night, that’s the best! You are doing great and looking great too, I know it’s stressful for you but you are handling it beautifully!
You have a great helper. She is growing up. What a great sister. God bless her.
You are doing a great job mama! Don’t be so hard on yourself. The complete transition will happen and you will feel normal again! You seem the same to me and your channel seems the same. I’m praying for you. Take care of yourself! ❤️
I am two and a half weeks postpartum. So it’s nice to watch you going through the same feelings as I am at the same time! This is my third baby also and wow... it’s an adjustment! I can’t wait til the day I feel like “me” and have everything scheduled again and organized with all the kiddos. But for now I’m trying to embrace the chaos! Haha! I think we’re going to follow your example and go out tonight to look at Christmas lights with hot chocolate! 🥰😍
@marie-louiseweerheim4224
2 жыл бұрын
Congratulations!
What a GREAT video! I gotta say... no matter how hard it seems right now-- I ENVY YOU. I'm a grandma now and so this is like looking back in time. What JOY!!!
@lmmartin959
2 жыл бұрын
Oh shoot!! Now I'm crying... happy tears.
I'm impressed that Miller only feeds twice at night! My baby nursed every other hour att least until he was six months old. You seem to be doing great. 🌸
I'm 2 1/2weeks pp with baby #4 and I totally agree with getting dressed and I put a little makeup on so I don't look too much like a mombie lol. Also, a hot shower is a must! I'm in rural MO and we also do meal trains here. Such a blessing to receive.
You are amazing and I can't believe you just had a baby. You have you have your shape back and you are so energetic I can't believe it. You should take it easy. God Bless you and your sweet family.
I enjoyed your video! Adorable children. You have so much energy and get so much done in your videos. God bless your family. 💞💞💞
Megan, give yourself grace! You just gave birth to a human, which is a SUPERPOWER!! We all love your family so never think anyone is judging you. You are AMAZING. Also Miller looks like Evonnie....in case nobody has mentioned it yet 😉. Merry Christmas!
Little Miller is a beautiful baby. What a precious family you have. People who are high achievers, like yourself, are always on the move. They are planning their lives as they go, when many of us are going with the flow. Life is a balance. Thank you for sharing your little family with us.