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I personally prefer the more realistic vlogs than the curated stuff. I mean, I don’t know what works well for the channel - I can only feedback on what I feel. But as a mum myself, I like to see the reality more than the nice music and beautiful shots - which I like too btw, just a nice balance is lovely because motherhood is both beautiful and also full of grunt work 😂😂
Girl, summer is your slow season anyway. You should give yourself a month off, or whatever time you need, off. Everyone will be here when you get back!! Everyone deserves a break. I’m the same as you in so many ways - I am so affected by poor sleep and when things aren’t going well in life, I need a good break to reset. It’s hard for me not to wear my heart on my sleeve. I don’t think it’s a bad thing to be in touch with your emotions ❤
The no sleep struggle is real! I have a 3.5 yo and 2 yo and I feel like I haven’t slept in 3 years. Thank you for sharing and posting. Sending you healing, love, and sleep lol. Also happy birthday!!
Michelle, Thank you for reminding us that life has ups and downs. You deserve to take whatever time you need to work through whatever you are going through, give it to god and let him help you through. My prayers are dedicated to you at this time. Please take the rest you need and I will be here along with many of your supportive followers when you need us. You have always brought us so much joy and now it’s time to focus on you and your family. Love and prayers sweet girl ❤🙏🏻
Moms (and dads) are so amazing, it is incredible how little sleep we can function on! Even if it is not high functioning haha I have a 1 year old and whenever we go through bumpy sleep, I thank God throughout the day for "our daily bread." He always gives us just enough energy to make it through another day ❤
The neverending sleep saga with those kids 😅 just when you think you’re out of the trenches something new happens 🤣 I have a 2 year old and 6 month old right now so it’s double 🤣
I feel you on the sleep. My son is about a week older than Connor I believe and for the last month his sleep has gotten worse. I’m also 26 weeks pregnant and my husband is deployed so the lack of sleep has been hitting me even harder 😅 I pray you and everyone else going through something similar are able to get some needed rest. ❤❤
Hi, Michelle! Not sure if you have thought of this or are already doing it, but if the sleep problems continue, I highly recommend a time of prayer and fasting for him! Prayer really does change things. I know you are ttc so you might not want to do full days of fasting, but even a half day of fasting is so beneficial. We've dealt with many sleep problems with our kids over the years and prayer is so vital. Also meditating and memorizing scripture is of course very helpful too. If Connor is at an age where he's able to memorize, try Psalm 4:8 with him! You can make up hand motions to help him remember. Anyway, I know this won't be as cut and dry as some other "solutions" but the Lord really does care and He desires to answer prayers AND give good sleep to His people. I also cling to Psalm 4:1 during these seasons. Praying for you right now! Lord bless you friend ❤
its okay to feel low sometimes. dont pressure urself. we're here for you in all your phases❤
Loved this video so much! Appreciate you being raw and vulnerable sharing the low points. Video is nothing of a lower quality cause of that, still love seeing all the little moments like your mornings with Connor - those are the cutest things ever! Hopefully everything gets back on track and you start feeling better!
I hope you start feeling better soon. I appreciate the honesty in your videos. Lack of sleep is so hard.
Love the vulnerability and relatability in this video 🫶 hope you’ll experience better days, dear Michelle ❤ take it one day of a time and remember, God is with us every step of the way! Sending prayers for you 🙏🏼
As a mom of a toddler who’s been having a sleep regression for 2 months- I UNDERSTAND. Also I’m a pretty new subscriber and always wondered how you were so peaceful and got so much done for yourself throughout the day with a toddler. I was always like “HOW?”, so it is comforting to hear that you’ve been posting more as an inspiration vs real life. Either way, you are inspiring me to be a more laid back, intentional mom. ❤️
Thank you for sharing this realistic and authentic vlog about motherhood to a toddler deal with a sleep r particularly maybe dropping a nap time or something like during quiet time maybe love you and your content
Long time follower here! I have an almost 3.5 year old and the beginning of the year he went through a 3 month awful sleep regression. Praying for you!! 🥰
Michelle back in October I commented and told you were were expecting our first child! Well she has arrived... it was not an easy road. Had an emergency C-section 13 weeks early. Missed out on a lot of pregnancy things and she was in the NICU for 3 months. Not to have a pity party for myself buy I think I slept 4 hours while in the hospital until they discharged me. Now she's finally home but the loss of sleep even taking care of a "newborn" (adjusted age) is in some ways harder than going to the NICU everyday. It's no small thing!! Prayers you get sleep. Maybe book a hotel just for a much needed night of rest 💕
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I full-heartedly respect and support your decision to keep things more private, especially with your son/family! And also, your more personal and “just follow me in my real life” videos are my favorite — as someone in a very similar season of life with a similar set of values and personality, I find the most inspiration and resonance with your actual real life and thoughts (the entertaining, the mundane, and the hard). I’m sure it’s tough to balance what to share and it ebbs and flows, and that’s okay🫶🏻🎉 and Happy Birthday! I turned 28 just a week or two before :) P.S. my husband and I have a dog and cat! It took some time, but they totally figured it out and are pals
Praying for you Michelle! And I hope you had a happy birthday!🤍
Thank you for keeping it real with us! I’ve been a long time follower and don’t post many comments, but I just felt like I wanted to say that today, because from the outside looking in, you always seem to have it together girl!! 👏🏼🤗 so I appreciate you being vulnerable and sharing with us other moms🧡 stay strong 🙏🏼 & feel free to take a break from social media if you need to, we will completely understand that!!