is this our new normal?!

Well this is fun! A Wednesday video! lol Look at us.. We honestly missed making content for yall! It's definitely a lot of work, but it's so worth it to be able to do this for work and fun! So thanks for being here...Excited for more fun content throughout the month of December as well! But now for the encouragement...

I have been feeling a lot of resistance lately. I don't want to do this or that. I don't want to commit to the gym or eating better. I don't want to do laundry or dishes because I want to watch tv and rest. I don't want to take the extra 15 minutes of private time with God because I'm emotionally drained... I don't want, I don't want. I DON'T WANT... well wait a sec... I need to ask myself two questions here... 1. Do I not want to do these things because I'm not being led by the Holy Spirit to do them? Or 2. Am I not wanting to do these things because I am pursuing a life of selfish comfort where my happiness is the top priority? Both of those are good questions... in my specific season of life it's because I am wanting to be lazy, comfortable and "appeased". I am not wanting to do the dirty work. I do not want to stay disciplined and that is alarming! it helps that I am so competitive because I can legitimately feel the "ugly" part of me, or the enemy getting its way and I don't like that. My desire to keep the enemy unhappy and to fight my sinful nature is greater than my desire to be comfortable and selfish. So if you are struggling like me, maybe ask yourself those questions and sort out if you need to reprioritize things in your life or if you need to get competitive and do the hard things.

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Chad & Tori

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[ToriAndChad]

loved making this sweet vlog for yall! Sorry we haven't been active in the comment section as much.. we will get back! Just doing our best right now!

[jessica]

Seeing Chad interact with Micah... MY HEARTTT

[joanninsiima]

Anyone else wanting to cry seeing how happy Chad and Tori are with baby Micah? 🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹

[anastasiakholod]

What I did when babies were little I did not change diapers at night if they did not poop. I bought overnight diapers for this cases. Purpose of it is not to disturb their sleep. First diaper change was around 4 am when they were awake for feed. And then we had another couple to three hours to sleep before we start a day. It helped to regulate their sleep by 4 months. After it they were sleeping through the night, both my girl and boy. Also do not forget to give Micah baby’s vitamin D. I noticed that not every pediatrician will recommend it. It is a must. Telling it to you just in case.
Do not stress about schedule right now. By 2 months your baby will adapt to it. You just following his cues.
Do not be scared about 4 months sleep regression. Usually If you following baby’s cues everything transitions easy. Unless you decide to travel, that can switch to nightmare. When I had only my baby girl we went for walk for 2-3 hours every day, no matter what weather was like. Of course not under the heavy rain😊. I live in Illinois, so when fall came and it became cooler, she started to sleep during the walks. And I stayed outside until she woke up. So keep temperature low in a bedroom where he is sleeping. Use humidifier if your air is dry. It will help with sleep tremendously.
And start some kind of routine before bedtime for a night. Every day it should be the same that is how you will teach him to be ready for the night. For example ( what I did): we started with some tummy time and exercises (similar to what Chad did with Micah), then we did a bath. Plain water, no soap, just to relax, or sometimes I brew some herbs soothing for the baby skin, and add it to bath. Aroma helped them to relax as well. Then after putting clothes on, I fed them fully and then sang some lullabies. They were fast asleep. The best time to put baby at night is around 7pm. Not later then 8:30pm. The next feed was around 12 pm, and then they slept till 4, 4:30 am. If you do your routine daily almost minute by minute, you will be thankful with sleep regression cause you may not notice it all.
I am no expert by any means. But I listened lots of them and the techniques I described worked like a charm. I did not have luxury of any help, my husband was at work almost whole time, long distance. And all relatives are abroad. So I learned as much as possible to teach my babies for independent sleep as fast as possible.

[lilbitomajjiktm]

I'm a 58 yr old Momma Grandma and Great Grandma run the vaccum make noise have guests etc allow those babies to get use to noise So they'll sleep virtually anytime anywhere and not be bothered by noises or conversation 🙂 Blessings to all of You! You'll catch your groove 🥰

[BethSchaeffer]

You guys are doing AWESOME! God bless you during this time and thank you for this encouragement! I have a 3 year old and a 9 month old, work full time, active in church, and pursuing a doctorate degree. And I feel that I still struggle with letting go of the freedom I had before. Though I adorreee my children, I also love my alone time. But thank God for the life he has giving me, and may I submit to Him His current Will for my life and may I find freedom in it in Jesus Name!

[racheloshaksmusic]

This was a lovely cosy video. It was kinda soothing😅. I love how Tori is talking so quietly 😂❤️ you guys are doing great! I can tell that having a newborn has really changed and surprised you both but you are both doing it with grace. Chad’s message about change was really encouraging. And Tori while you were talking in the beginning it about learning about God, it made me realise that the bible says God neither sleeps nor slumber over us. He’s always watching over us to help and protect us. If our marriage represents our relationship with God, and our parenting representing God being our parent, then how you love, care/provide and protect your children will be like God. Meaning sleepless nights ! God really wants us to be like Him. God knows we need sleep, but when you have a child there will be times you sacrifice sleep to help your child, you get this strength from God because He does it for you. ❤️🙏🏾 This is a temporary change because he won’t always be a baby, but it will forever transform you both to this new stretched, god-like people. Created in His image. Hope this blessed y’all! ❤️

[kateroberts]

If only I had learned to lean into the grace of God with babies 20 years ago...you are so wise to already know the opinions and ideas will fly everywhere and all you need to know is you, your hubby and baby. Period. 4 kids later I never figured out sleep or alot of other things! Resting in Jesus is the only place to lay your mama and papa minds in this changing time! Each one so unique. No such thing as a system that works for everyone. And how grateful I am that we are all so different!! God is so good and using you both to further His kingdom and be an encouragement every step of the way. Precious Lord thankyou for Tori and Chad-cover their tender hearts with the new mercies you bring each morning. What a gift they are as a Son and Daughter of our perfect King. Amen

[Greg_Orr]

Feeling so blessed with the double upload! I’m honestly in awe of your commitment to filming and uploading these recent videos for us! As well as the podcasts! All while being absolutely incredible parents to Micah! I have so much appreciation for you guys! Sending so much love to you three and praying for you all!

[AaronShu]

Blissful! The pure joy on your faces is priceless!

[TheOtherJennyLee]

this is so sweet and so very realistic. THANK YOU for showing the laundry and the kitchen. We are 3.5 months in with our baby girl and finally coming up for air :) 2-3 months will be another new season. God bless!

[danirenosidda]

Tori - you two are doing such a good job. Watching you become a mama has been so beautiful. Truly happy for you and Chad!

[moniqueaglibut]

Ahhh I just love how baby Micah is in the video. Your new normal is so much full of happiness. Like literally you both are doing a great job being parents now. Baby Micah is really loved 😍

[MKh-kvhl]

i myself am in a very chaotic phase of life, was feeling overwhelmed today but tori's voice has calmed me down so much!

[ONEBLESSEDHOME]

Yes! Rely on the Holy Spirit through parenthood!!! It's not what the world tells us it's what God tells us, show us the way Lord 🙏

[nataliejaemartin]

Thank you for filming this more raw point of view! I’m a new momma to my second baby and it feels nice to not be alone in this. :)

[eafoley]

Thank you for sharing this! This is the exact chapter we are in right now. The wonder weeks book and app is so helpful during this time!

[VesselMyFather]

once upon a time as a brand new mommy and daddy, we lived in our very first little apt with our newborn baby boy. my grandma had come over to check in on us and see how we were doing. down the street was a fire station. well while grandma was there lol the sirens started sounding off and i suddenly jumped up and ran to the baby's bassinet (as my grandma watched me in amazement) i quickly picked up the bassinet as hubby grabbed the opposite end and in a hurry we rushed the baby off towards the kitchen area so that the firetruck sirens would not wake him up. my grandma laaughing and said WHAT ON EARTH ARE YOU TWO DOING WITH THAT BABY????! ... (Remember Grandmas almost Always know best!) ... Well i told grandma that we didn't want little mikey to wake up from these sirens that keep going off here and there throughout the day and night. She looked at me and simply said go put that baby right back where he is used to sleeping. i said BUT GRANDMA THE TRUCKS WILL WAKE HIM UP. She said put him back .... and do not do that no more. Grandma said YOU ALLOW HIM TO GET USED TO NOISE AND THEN HE WILL BE USED TO IT AND NOW BE ABLE TO LEARN TO SLEEP RIGHT TO IT ... i knew my grandma knew what She was talking about. So, from that point on i listened to grandma and mikey stayed right in his bassinette and NO more rushing him out of the room. He indeed DID get quite used to it and he slept right through it. NORMAL noise ... Let baby get used to it. don't tip toe around him don't whisper around him ... do not SCREAM lol but just let him literally get used to normal regular noises and he truly WILL get very used to it. by the way, my "mikey" is now "43" year old Mike and what a Fine man and Dad He has turned out to be. Mike is the oldest of 5 Son's. This Momma Knows well how to take care of Boys 😉❤

[rebekahmalcom]

You’re both doing a great job with baby Micah, who, by the way, is completely precious!! I totally agree that the more you grow in parenthood the more you realize you don’t know! But just soak up this time; I know the days seem long with little sleep, but the months and years are short and they grow so fast!

[michaelaalison]

Yall are doing so good! You're almost out of the hard first month of fog and second guessing! We just had our second child and she is completely different from our son haha our son woke up every 2 hours and was such a mad baby, our daughter sleeps 4-5 hour stretches and is a totally happy giggly baby! Stick to your instincts! They are always right ♡ praying sleep finds you both soon. Dishes and laundry will always be there but babies dont keep ♡