mini vlog: hair loss, grief 3 years later, & maternity leave chat

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[chantellevanderwalt]

This is by far the best version of Renee we've ever seen and it's so refreshing and wonderful 💖

[HarryThomasPictures]

Your dad would be incredibly proud of you sweetie you are so loved❤️. I tragically lost my mum to cancer too soon 3 years ago now and we're having a celebration of life for her this April!

[kahayler]

I unexpectedly lost my mom when I was 23, came as a complete shock because she was only 50. So I remember watching you process your grief for your dad and feeling and re-grieving what I couldn't at the time I lost my mom. It'll be eight years since my loss this December and I remember the first time it didn't physically hurt for that anniversary to pass by. I was just saying yesterday how I didn't think I could be this happy again after everything that had happened since that loss. Thank you for sharing your thoughts about your process along the way and I love the message you're sharing in this vlog about not losing yourselves.

I've been watching your videos for years now, I'm not religious, I'm childfree by choice, but your honesty and candidness is why I will continue to like, listen, and support you and your family in the small way of being here as long as you want to share. 🤍

[VooDooSue]

This vlog has such great energy. I think you have hit on one of my goals for living: have fun in all you do. Thank you for being so real in your sharing of a piece of your life. We all have so much in common, don't we?

[stephhmac]

That scalp scrub is incredible also 😍😍

[BridgetReadsandReads]

Renee, thank you for addressing your grief journey so candidly. I lost my Dad unexpectedly in October last year and it still hurts and I think about him everyday. Going back and rewatching your blogs from 2020 was so helpful as was today’s content. Thank you for being brave and helping to pave the way for others experiencing grief and for new mothers. You are incredible.

[VictoriaVaden]

I lost my dad six months after I gave birth to my parents first and only grandson. My dad was so excited when he found out we were expecting a baby boy, but he died two days after my birthday.

[Laura_]

I say this as someone who has also been on a hair journey (super blonde to back to my natural brunette) and one thing that I just wanted to point out (because I have that heat styling brush too lol) is that I used it on my hair when it was really wet like you and that caused a ton of damage too I think. I try to let it air dry almost completely before going in with the drying brush now. Just wanted to pass that along if this is helpful in any way <3 love your channel lately, new subscriber.

[asmaa_vlog_]

☄️Your videos is so calm and aesthetic that's what every one wants ♥️🥰💖🍓😍🍓♥️🥰🍓☄️✨💖🌟

[Lonelynope]

You do you. It may be a bad day but not a bad life. You both are doing a great job. I lost my mom way too young. I still miss her. It’s ok to sit with those feelings for a bit

[mandyluna]

Beautiful message at the end. I'm glad your heart has healed more about your dad's passing. It's great to hear your family gathered to celebrate him.🩷

[breegrams]

Your growth together as a family means more than anyone else’s judgments. Keep shining your bright light, you have it more figured out than you give yourself credit for!

[celinatalk]

I can totally relate to losing your dad & grieving during a big life milestone in your life. I also lost my dad 3 years ago to cancer & after my daughter was born, I grieved pretty hard all over again. Just know he would be so proud of where you're at in your life & he would love that you're happy! ❤️

[FabiolaPriceMakeup]

I'm sooo grateful for you, you seems so happy, found the perfect man for you, and it just shows. you're glowing ! I love it for you :)

[Angelasalchemy]

So aesthetic I have to stop the video on my phone so I can play it on the tv! Love you Renee 💗🥰❤

[audreymalone]

Thank you for sharing your grief. I lost my dad suddenly a little over a year ago and I've really been feeling like it will never get better. He was my favorite person in the world. I just want to be able to remember him without feeling so sad

[Feelinfine]

I'd like to add a few thoughts to your closing piece. I used to have the same thought process before becoming a Mom, that you shouldn't ever have to sacrifice anything. But I think you'll find as he gets older, you do have to sacrifice things. Life just changes when you have a child. I think it all made my postpartum journey a lot harder than it had to be because I went into it all thinking I shouldn't have to make drastic changes. But what Ive learned is that parenthood, especially motherhood, is all about sacrificing different things at different times. And knowing that with each season, especially while they're young, they'll be so many changes that you'll have to make but that doesn't mean it stays that way forever. I sacrificed sleep for a while because he woke up a LOT, but I ALWAYS wanted to be there for him and never leave him alone to cry at night. I cuddled/nursed him back to sleep for years. Which meant I was tired during the day, and my work slowed down and my workouts slowed down, but I found other ways to fill my cup, and I felt good knowing he was always feeling safe and secure. But now 2.5 years later, he wakes up less frequently and so I am able to fit some of the old things I loved in my days. I guess my point is to go easy on yourself thinking that it wouldn't be fair to you if you think you're making sacrificies. They are short lived, and the things that once brought you happiness and health change as well. Of COURSE you need time for yourself, and to eat what makes you feel good and energized, and to move your body. I hope you know that's not what I meant by this. Pre baby I went on 2-3 day hikes at 14, 000 feet elevation, it was what made me feel most alive. I couldn't do that for 2 years, but instead I would go on a solo walk on the bike trail for 45min and that fed my soul. Things just change and that's okay.
I hope this makes sense. xo

[lisabyrd]

Thanks for sharing Zander so much in your videos. ❤

[edwardleecaliforniausa]

Hi Renee good morning happy Wednesday morning and I hope you having amazing day today and I loved your vlogs and you are amazing Supporter

[idkwhattomakemyhandleso]

“looks like where gonna starve” 😂😂😂😂 me to myself when I check my fridge and only got healthy grocery’s