A Day in the Life with a Newborn

We documented our whole day with our newborn baby boy.

Editing: @DaniloAllen & Matt Howard

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[olivia_]

Abby, you are totally right about places like restaurants or stores not having changing tables in mens restrooms. Luckily some facilities have started incorporating them into mens restrooms. I love your guy’s channel SO much! Keep up the great work!

[juliegreen]

The fact that you’re donating your breastmilk is so amazing. My youngest child received milk from a friend I went to nursing school with. She was 10 weeks early and I wasn’t able to make breastmilk and it’s made her into the happy healthy girl she is today

[essancej.m.negron]

I love how much Abby cares about her independence AND about her motherhood. I’m glad it seems like she’s finding that balance

[erycktackitt]

I am no parent, but I have been around dozens of parents at my young age and helped deliver babies. One thing I have learned amd taught these parents is don't be afraid to step away from your child. You are a great parent and you are doing everything you can! Biggest thing is don't forget about your well being and life. It is okay to go out and enjoy a night with friends. Being a parent is a full-time job and a few hours to step away is okay. Of course if it comes down to it, head home and be there for your child.

You guys are amazing and doing great! Stay strong!

[micheleroush]

Abby I didn’t think you could get anymore beautiful but you as a Mom, is absolutely beautiful!
You both are doing such a great job with Griffin, he’s absolutely adorable!❤️😍🥰

[chayanikachoudhury]

You two are setting some amazing examples of a great relationship, partnership and parenthood. I'm not even married but can see how life takes form in each stage and how easy it becomes if we have great partners!

[lh]

matt, i hope someone looks at me the way you look at abby some day ❤ you have a beautiful relationship. thanks for sharing some of your joy (and pains!) with us. i appreciate that you allow each other space to feel what you need to feel and be there for each other, without being forceful. we need to see healthy relationships and normalize worries, working through things, accepting support, being there for yourself and others, etc. i love what you’re providing here 💛 thank you.

[mesouthseaand]

No one will see this comment as I'm 3 months late but this takes me right back to my babies. They are now 5 and 8 years old. My oldest didn't sleep through the night until he was 3 years old. My youngest was much better, but I was much calmer so that helped too. These guys are doing so well. Being a parent is hard work, but it's the only job I've ever loved. All the best to all 3 of you. And if anyone reads this that has a baby that doesn't know how you feel and it will get better.

[authenticallyangel]

I can’t even stand seeing my cats upset, you are NOT crazy for wanting to go home to soothe your baby ❤️

[makeithappen]

I was looking back on your old videos and I now see how far you’ve come. I am so proud of you guys on you journey, because I know it can be hard, but you have handled everything so well! One day Griffin will realize how lucky he is to have such amazing parents! ❤️

[natashacorrado]

I just want to say i absolutely love how honest and modest and pure and lady like abby is. She gives me hope for women everywhere, she respects herself and her body, and it makes me even more confident to dress appropriately wherever i go/am. God bless you guys. Truly such a beautiful couple and beautiful hearts in the two of you. Also God bless your son ❤️❤️❤️

[lorifoster]

I was the same way with my first baby, Abby. Don’t feel guilty for the feelings you are having! You are just making the best decisions you can and you are still adjusting to motherhood. I didn’t wasn’t to be away from my baby for a few months but slowly I got back into doing things without her and she grew up to be a lovely young lady. Take care and give yourself grace.

[Everyhandleistakenomg]

I love how they are still active even after having a newborn YALL r the BEST

[amberd]

Abby is such a great mom. Griffin is so lucky to have you guys as parents 🙂

[griffinf]

Abby, there’s no shame in going back home to be with your child. That’s the sign of a great parent. It shows how much you love your son! (I’m not trying to imply that Matt isn’t a good father, I’m just saying that you don’t need to feel bad for skipping the event to be with your child.)

[erinlawrence]

I appreciate the fact that you care about dressing appropriately in public. You are a great role model!

[Siena.Cmusic]

You guys are incredible and amazing parents. The effort that Matt gets up so Abby can get more sleep 🥺 He is such dad goals! He is supportive!! Matt has always been such a great boyfriend, husband, and dad. Abby is such a beautiful and loving girlfriend, wife, and magnificent mother. They make an such loving parents 🥺😭

[samairasaraf]

Thank you for showing us the real life of a parent, and not something staged or fake instead. The struggles of parenthood are real, and thank you for letting us appreciate your family <3

[emmawalters]

When I was 3 months pregnant the dad said I was on my own. My parents were amazing (I lived with them) after my son was born, I had really bad post natal depression. It went on for a few months and my parents said I needed a break, I was trying to do everything by myself, as I felt bad that I was living with them and didn't want to burden them. They booked me a weeks holiday and practically forced me to go. It was the longest week ever as I missed my son so much, but when I got back I realised I needed it and also needed to accept the help that was given!

[madeline]

So glad y'all posted this!! I love hearing how life is as a parent for Matt and Abby!!! Very relatable. It's not always sunshine and rainbows and future parents need to see that. How you recover from hard emotional times is what's important.