Honest Motherhood Q&A: Baby #9, Behind the YouTube Curtain, Sourdough in Busy Seasons & More (Episode 307)

While waiting on baby #9, I’m sharing one last solo chat before stepping into the newborn season!  From why I’m hoping for a daytime labor and how mindset shapes birth pain, to what the Christmas season really looks like in a big family, this episode is a mix of my personal reflections and practical advice.  I dive into my approach to teething, first foods, picky eaters, sourdough routines, and even how I’ve kept up with full-time content creation without burning out.  If you’ve ever wondered how I approach motherhood rhythms with a house full of kids, this one pulls back the curtain a bit!

In this episode, we cover:

• At 39 weeks pregnant with baby #9, I’m reflecting on labor patterns and what I’ve noticed over the years
• Why I’m really hoping for a daytime labor this time and how mindset can change the pain of contractions
• What Christmas morning looks like in our house with so many kids and how I’ve felt both joy and overwhelm around the holidays
• The real answer to what number of kids is “easier” or “harder,” and why perspective makes all the difference
• My laid-back approach to teething, baby-led weaning, first foods, picky eaters, sunscreen, Tylenol
• How I currently handle fermenting sourdough with stretch-and-folds, my everyday breads, and why bagels are my go-to when I’m short on time
• Behind the scenes of content creation: how I’ve kept up with weekly videos and avoided burnout through different seasons
• Why I keep baby items minimal, how I store what we do use, and my experience with toddlers and breakables

Resources Mentioned

Join my FREE masterclass to learn my 4-step framework for making money on YouTube

Master the rhythm of sourdough with confidence in my Simple Sourdough course

Gain the sewing knowledge and skills every homemaker needs in my Simple Sewing series

Turn your content creation dreams into a profitable business with my YouTube Success Academy

Keep all my favorite sourdough recipes at your fingertips in my Daily Sourdough cookbook

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