10 THINGS I WISH I KNEW BEFORE I HAD A BABY | Advice for New & Expecting Moms!

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[ambitiouslybitious]

I’m usually a silent watcher but commenting this in hopes that you see it. I’m a young 25 yr old mom/wife here and lemme just say it absolutely gets so much easier! I had my first at 19 and absolutely didn’t know what i was doing. Now I have a 4 yr old, 3 yr old and new baby due in July🥰🥳 when it got to the point of my older ones getting big enough to comfortably be outside baby we was OUTSIDEEEE! It gets to the point where we leave my husband home and me and the girls are out the door lol! No need to have all hands on deck. So to any mom also here who sees this the reward is absolutely on the way! I literally love being able to do all the family activities together and not stressing about the chaos🫶🏽

[Simeon]

I remember one day I was taking a walk with baby girl by the lake in downtown Oakland where i live & I didn’t know how but either God or she sensed my energy me grieving my old life, but this homeless lady just approached me & was like “ Girl your baby is so beautiful, u ain’t missing out on nothing” & was like damn that’s what I needed to hear 🥰💕🌸😁

[ynnails]

I’m 31 and 6 months pregnant with my first baby! I’m so excited but extremely scared. I needed this❤

[beanpie]

Saving this for when I have my future baby 😅♥

[mikhailaroman]

This video had me in tears 🥲 I'm a single mom to an 8 year old princess and I love how authentic your content is. Your prayer spoke to me so much, thank you 🤍 may God continue to bless you and your beautiful family x

[jennawinberry]

Absolutely, amen 🙏🏾 God is good! His timing is ALWAYS on time. Thank you, girl. 22 with a 2 month and sadly unmarried but fighting tooth and nail for my boyfriends/farther of my child closer to the God I was raised to know but strayed twice away from. Barely above water with all the things, currently happening, in my life but when my eyes look to the Heavens…never let go females. Never lose your sight. Take it and run with it. I’m thankful I can still continuously grab Him but the years of not having Him in my life it’s showing.
Jesus is good. He puts such a beautiful glow upon His children. No other man can compare, not even our husbands. I thank you girl for taking a hold of Him and not letting go.

[constancedgordon]

My baby is 1 month old and you're right, the nights are sooo looong! I love how you said not to let being a new mom tear you down as a person bc having no idea what you're doing will definitely make you question yourself. Esp when your baby is screaming and crying for 2 hours at 3am and you have no idea how to help them 😩

[Angeeortiz]

The maturity and wisdom God has given Maya ❤wow… I pray for more grace and strength and peace. His hands be upon you Maya!

[KurlyQ]

Maya, our sons are one day apart with biblical E names. My son’s name is Ezekiel 🩵

[destinilopes]

I am loving the consistency. whether it’s 1 hour long or 10 minutes, I get excited every time😊💕

[uilanihillen]

i needed that prayer in the end, thank you Maya 🩵🙏🏽 your prayers in your videos are so moving and i feel The Holy Spirit 💞

[GiaPeyton]

Maya that was so beautiful. Thank you, Thank the lord that I have you in my life because I can’t imagine this life without you. Please, I beg you, please don’t forget how amazing you are. Thank you Maya, thank you! I’ll keep you in my prayers!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you.❤🙏🏾

[Desiraymershani]

Amen! I’m new here! I have watched a bunch of Mom to be videos while trying and preparing. The exciting time has officially come and I’m so grateful God placed me on your channel! This video and the baby essentials video was hands down the best I’ve watched. I knew there was something different about you like a light and the prayer at the end confirmed that. Thank you for your prayer. Many blessings to you and your family❤️🙏🏾

[ayannabobo]

Hey Maya. I love watching your videos. I really needed to watch this video. I’m 5 months now and first time mom. I’m doing a lot of stuff out of fear, so this video really helps. Thank you for posting and being yourself. 💯🙏🏽🤎

[padejachyna]

Hey Maya! I am a 25 yr old mom and wife with an 18 month and currently expecting my 2nd in September 😄. I loved this video and agree to EVERYTHING. you said. I am such a planner and always looking into the future and having my first really made me slow down and just soak in the moments. Now that I am pregnant with 2nd wayyy sooner than I expected ( but of course God makes no mistakes 🙏) I am starting to be even more intentional about being in the moment 🥰Blessings

[rubyrosewaters]

I’m 20 about to be a first time mom next month. Thank you so much for this video❤ so incredibly helpful and kind

[Abbas_Daughters]

MAYA YOU ARE SOO REAL AND TRANSPARENT 💞💞💞🫶🏾 I loveeee you sis and I always say that I wish I had you when I had my first son but I’m soo grateful for everything! My son is about to be 5 and my daughter about to be 4💞 and you are soo right experience is truly the teacher! & My next will be a different experience now that I have that leg in motherhood 🙌🏾💞& This makes me soo excited to have my third When God declares it to be that time! 🩷

[loveskull]

I can't express how much it means for you to acknowledge that bonding with your baby doesn't just happen right away. I feel so validated and it really helps with my mom guilt. My baby is also 4 months, and I would LOVE for you to share your methods with getting baby to sleep through the night. Love you! ❤

[thaqueenofseptember]

I want to be a mom 😊 God spoke to me about it last year and I’ve had dreams so I look forward thanks for the info 🩷👍🏾

[jessicaalmanza]

❤ immediately grateful for your prayers and friendship.. thank you Maya for the encouragements.. I do love my daughter Journey.. I'm ready for my son.. mother hood is much more amazing with an honest companion being the present non negligent father.. stress hurts but finding happiness isn't difficult when being righteous with God..