+Shelby O'Brien Mee too! Same sentiments exactly and yes at 17 we're a little way off but Giovanna's happiness is infectious and her videos always put a smile on my face!
I have revisited this vlog now I am 33 weeks pregnant and starting to think about what I should include in my hospital bag. There are so many lists out there it all becomes very mind boggling! I knew I could rely on you to help me feel more organised. So thank you, for all your wonderful vlogs and making this seem much more manageable. Looking forward to happy mum, happy baby my husband has kindly purchased a signed copy! Very excited to receive that! xxx
I love that you keep making these videos.. It probably sounds strange, but it makes me feel as if I'm a part of your family in a way. I'm getting exited for baby nr 2! I hope all goes well and that both you and baby stay healthy and happy! :D
I don't see stretch marks as something ugly at all. It shows how much you've grown, how many limits you've surpassed aaand it's not like they look disgusting, either. To me it is art and I do not mind having them on my body, neither should anyone else.
i've had stretch marks on my breasts and inside thighs since i was 14... im a relatively average size and i've always been so upset and paranoid over them because people are constantly talking of ways to cover them or prevent them but your description just made me appreciate them... my stretch marks are just little marks of life on my skin, its marks to prove i've lived and experienced life and its completely natural. Thank you
This video really has helped me, I'm currently 29 weeks pregnant with my 3rd and and have been looking up lists online as to what to pack.... baby brain has taken over and I was sure I would forget something but having this video as a guide is fab!! xx
I love how honest you are about things! Like saying you've had stretch marks since you were 9. I've had some since about that age too. I never really thought about it until one day a friend saw and went 'eww' like it was the most horrendous thing ever. Now, I've (mostly) always been really comfortable with who I am and how I look. But that one eww made me feel really ashamed about it and it took the longest time before I could look at myself without feeling that utter disgust that was uttered in that little word. To sum up, I just wanted to say thank you for being so lovely and honest xx
I'm training as a midwife at the moment and the new research suggests that the Oleic acid in Olive Oil can break down the skin barrier of the baby and actually cause further drying and cracking of the skin. I would suggest either sunflower oil or Johnsons baby oil. Also, natural creams such as E45 and Aqueous is best to use for dry skin later on as they are water based and dont disturb the skin balance. :)
All the pads! Heh. So very true. You really can't imagine the amount you'll go through until well, you go through it! Well, I didn't at least. We also WAY over-packed as well. I have an 8-month-old boy who is just the light of my life. I love watching these videos and remembering all the planning we did as well!
I was watching this with my dog and it buffered for a few moments and he looked around like "where is Gi's voice?!" and calmed down when it restarted too cute
Such a lovely lady! Good luck with baby number 2! Happy birthing and can I say, i really hope Buzz gets a sister purely so the song comes true! But if not, a beautiful boy is wonderful too of course! Lots of love! X
loved this whole video.. I'm not having kids right now but I'm about to become a first time aunty any day now!! and iv been watching all of your baby related videos .. well all of them really . I could listen to you all day, I can't get over how soothing your voice is ! it's like your the mum of youtube :)
Really enjoyed this video. I have 2 kiddies and it brings back memories of my births and makes me quite broody. Wishing you a wonderful labour and speedy recovery lovely x
I love the way you said hopefully after I will be breastfeeding, as you probably know a lot of mums go in thinking yes, I will be able to, but sometimes for whatever reason, they cant, mine was inverted nipples and a lack of milk ( probably due to an undiagnosed breech vaginal delivery, yes it hurt ) and a baby with cystic fibrosis who was eat eat eat eat all the time and throwing up all over the place, so she went onto cow and gate, and I felt awful because it was all pressure pressure pressure at that point, ten years later, things arent like that anymore, I remember waddling into asda in my pyjamas to buy milk for her and feeling like a failure :( but she is fine and healthy as she can be :)
Good Luck Gi, For Buzz's bag, I got my son a little present from his baby sister which made him slightly less annoyed at having to share me. I hope you are all well and that everything goes according to plan 😊
It was really nice when she said about the stretch marks that she had them young, because I always worried that I was the only one who had them and hadn't had a baby yet.
This was actually Very interesting. I'm not pregnant or planning On getting pregnant Very soon, but i always wondered what mums to be had in their hospital bag. Can't wait for sprout to arrive. Good luck Gi! 😘
Thank you for this, Gi :) I won't be packing my bag just yet as I am going to see the hospital next month and will hopefully know more about what they provide and what I should bring, but it is always nice to get some inspiration and get some thoughts going about what to bring :)
13th of February is my birthday and I have a feeling that's when you're little one will arrive. I don't know why I just do, good luck in your labour G x
Lovely, exciting video :) the best thing I packed was a packet of sherbet lemon boiled sweets. Honestly amazing, just like when you have that first cuddle and cup of tea after the birthing! X
I packed so much for both my births and didn't use any of it! With my first I ended up with a bacterial infection and had an emergency c-section at 38 weeks and was stuck there for 5 days. With my second I labored at home for 13 hours, got to the hospital, was already 7 cm dialated, and my daughter was born 2 hours later. We didn't even bring my bags out of the car because I assumed we would have more time for my husband to go get them before she was born! I wish I would have packed more snacks and things to do after giving birth because I was so bored! Good luck with labor! I can't wait to see Baby Fletcher!
Oh, and definitely pack a bag for Buzz sooner rather than later! Or you'll end up like me, trying to pack a bag for my almost-4-year-old while dealing with contractions ever 4 minutes! I expected my mom to be staying with us when I had baby 2 and went in to labor 2 days before she flew in so we rushed to find a friend to watch my son so my husband didn't have to stay home with him while I gave birth alone.
Love this. Only thing that id recommend is a drink with a straw so Tom can pass you a drink and you don't have to use your hands. 😊 look forward to baby fletcher 2 x
Thankyou so much for all the happiness you share, i wasn't feeling so good and your video really sheered me up :) You always look so happy! i hope everything will go well when your new baby arrives, good luck! xx
Super helpful video, as always thank you! I've got such similar things in my hospital bag, gluten free crackers, same bars, green and black chocolate! Too many outfits for the baby and again ALL THE PADS!!! Have a few playlists but didn't even think about films/TV shows so will be looking for some to download today :) I'm now 8 days overdue, feels like it'll never happen right now but really hoping I won't have to be induced :( it's been lovely following your pregnancy with you this time xx
Wow you are so much more organized than me. i just put clothes for me and bubs, nappies, and shower stuff in my bag. and as my due date was the 31st of january and it is now the 6th of february. im being induced in three days. so i'm taking my ipad for games to help pass the time. good luck with everything G :D
WOW! that is amazing! packing for Buzz would be interesting. i wonder what he think on the day and how he feels? love to see a video of what Tom and Buzz pack! :) btw i love all your vlogs! #familygoals
Hey Gi! I just wanted to thank you for what you said in this video about stretch marks. I am a 23 year old guy and I have had them for a year which is tough for me. I had a battle with cancer a couple years ago and I came out on top. But part of my treatment included steroids (damn prednisone!) which in the nutshell make you balloon up like crazy and quickly which means stretch marks galore.. It's been hard for me to accept them but what you said made me feel a little better, so thanks Gi! all the best with baby #2
although I'm not pregnant or planning on being any time soon, that was really fun and interesting and informative ! thanks G :) I'll come back to this when that day arrives ..
I'm so happy for you!! Can't wait to see baby 2!! I don't know why I find these baby videos so interesting because I don't plan on having children for a very long time. Maybe I'm just a nosey person :P Lots of love to you Gi
ahhh why iam i super scared now and its not even my baby!!! ive never had a baby but super excited for this one! cant wait for baby Fletcher number 2!! thank u for that informative look into ur bag Gi exspecially as I proballey will never b able to do it!!!! xx
Similar to what's in mine apart from I have a ton more baby clothes! Haha probably overpacking as its my first baby! I can't find arnicare tablets anywhere though as I've wanted some for a while! They only seem to sell the creams and gels!! X
I'm confused to why these are still labelled "Dear Carrie"? Either way don't stop making videos - I love them! Luckily I still have 3 months till my due date, so lazy me can just watch your preparations while I laze about :)
Carrie is her sister in law. It's a thing they do to keep in touch with each other. you have dear Tom and gi which is from Carrie. You have dear Carrie which is from Tom and you have this one :)
Wonder if you made this video after seeing me suggest it on a photo you posted on Facebook? Somehow I managed to not pack enough stuff when I had my daughter, I didn't think about how long I'd be in hospital after the birth so I only had a day or so worth of stuff! I had to get my parents and partner to bring loads of things for my 3 night stay! Oops!
*prays that Tom makes another super cute video for when baby Fletcher 2 arrives*
+Little Bit of Lottie I'm pretty sure he will
No pressure
+Little Bit of Lottie I agree, From Bump to Buzz is one of my favorite videos; the song is uplifting and makes me happy every time I hear it.
yes!
Love your videos! I'm 17 and don't plan to have a child anytime soon, but this was so interesting to watch! aha xx
Haha me too, got a while till I think about having kids but it's quite interesting having an insight into the birthing planning :)
+Shelby O'Brien Mee too! Same sentiments exactly and yes at 17 we're a little way off but Giovanna's happiness is infectious and her videos always put a smile on my face!
Hello from the future 😊
The period cramps I've had today are bad enough. I have no idea how women stay conscious through contractions!
I have revisited this vlog now I am 33 weeks pregnant and starting to think about what I should include in my hospital bag. There are so many lists out there it all becomes very mind boggling! I knew I could rely on you to help me feel more organised. So thank you, for all your wonderful vlogs and making this seem much more manageable. Looking forward to happy mum, happy baby my husband has kindly purchased a signed copy! Very excited to receive that! xxx
I love that you keep making these videos.. It probably sounds strange, but it makes me feel as if I'm a part of your family in a way. I'm getting exited for baby nr 2! I hope all goes well and that both you and baby stay healthy and happy! :D
I don't see stretch marks as something ugly at all. It shows how much you've grown, how many limits you've surpassed aaand it's not like they look disgusting, either. To me it is art and I do not mind having them on my body, neither should anyone else.
free lightning tattoos!!
Did anyone else notice the rain noises in the background? I love rain noises so much!
You're so positive and bubbly, such a great role model. You need more views.
i've had stretch marks on my breasts and inside thighs since i was 14... im a relatively average size and i've always been so upset and paranoid over them because people are constantly talking of ways to cover them or prevent them but your description just made me appreciate them...
my stretch marks are just little marks of life on my skin, its marks to prove i've lived and experienced life and its completely natural.
Thank you
This video really has helped me, I'm currently 29 weeks pregnant with my 3rd and and have been looking up lists online as to what to pack.... baby brain has taken over and I was sure I would forget something but having this video as a guide is fab!! xx
I love how honest you are about things! Like saying you've had stretch marks since you were 9. I've had some since about that age too. I never really thought about it until one day a friend saw and went 'eww' like it was the most horrendous thing ever. Now, I've (mostly) always been really comfortable with who I am and how I look. But that one eww made me feel really ashamed about it and it took the longest time before I could look at myself without feeling that utter disgust that was uttered in that little word. To sum up, I just wanted to say thank you for being so lovely and honest xx
The Lansinoh nipple cream also makes great lip balm. Sending prayers for a good labor & healthy baby & mama!!
I'm training as a midwife at the moment and the new research suggests that the Oleic acid in Olive Oil can break down the skin barrier of the baby and actually cause further drying and cracking of the skin. I would suggest either sunflower oil or Johnsons baby oil. Also, natural creams such as E45 and Aqueous is best to use for dry skin later on as they are water based and dont disturb the skin balance. :)
Using smaller bottles for shampoo is not crazy at all I'm always doing that when i go on holiday :)
Good luck for the arrival of your baby Gi!! Hope everything goes smoothly and Buzz loves his little brother/sister ☺️❤️
I feel like it's my birthday when I randomly check CZcams, and Gi's got a new video up.
Thinking of you guys xxx
All the pads! Heh. So very true. You really can't imagine the amount you'll go through until well, you go through it! Well, I didn't at least. We also WAY over-packed as well. I have an 8-month-old boy who is just the light of my life. I love watching these videos and remembering all the planning we did as well!
I was watching this with my dog and it buffered for a few moments and he looked around like "where is Gi's voice?!" and calmed down when it restarted
too cute
I can't wait till new baby arrives! Love you all! Ps I love new girl too! It make me happy as well ! ❤️❤️❤️
Such a lovely lady! Good luck with baby number 2! Happy birthing and can I say, i really hope Buzz gets a sister purely so the song comes true! But if not, a beautiful boy is wonderful too of course! Lots of love! X
I LOVE this video!!! So excited for you Gi :) and Tom and Buzz of course xxx
loved this whole video.. I'm not having kids right now but I'm about to become a first time aunty any day now!! and iv been watching all of your baby related videos .. well all of them really . I could listen to you all day, I can't get over how soothing your voice is ! it's like your the mum of youtube :)
Oh I love her, she's so real !
Aw wish you guys all the luck can't wait to see pics of baby no'2.xx😀
Super excited for little Sprout to arrive! :) xx
New Girl is my happy medicine too!! Good luck Gi x
Really enjoyed this video. I have 2 kiddies and it brings back memories of my births and makes me quite broody. Wishing you a wonderful labour and speedy recovery lovely x
I bet you are getting very excited now!! I honestly can't wait!! good luck in labour Gi!!❤
I love the way you said hopefully after I will be breastfeeding, as you probably know a lot of mums go in thinking yes, I will be able to, but sometimes for whatever reason, they cant, mine was inverted nipples and a lack of milk ( probably due to an undiagnosed breech vaginal delivery, yes it hurt ) and a baby with cystic fibrosis who was eat eat eat eat all the time and throwing up all over the place, so she went onto cow and gate, and I felt awful because it was all pressure pressure pressure at that point, ten years later, things arent like that anymore, I remember waddling into asda in my pyjamas to buy milk for her and feeling like a failure :(
but she is fine and healthy as she can be :)
Gi, you're too excited! Calm down! Too fast! Hahahaha
Good Luck Gi, For Buzz's bag, I got my son a little present from his baby sister which made him slightly less annoyed at having to share me. I hope you are all well and that everything goes according to plan 😊
It was really nice when she said about the stretch marks that she had them young, because I always worried that I was the only one who had them and hadn't had a baby yet.
totally agree!! i love sticking my nose in other peoples bags lol!! cannot wait for sprout!! tell us why you went for the bugaboo donkey!
"why am I trying to defend my knicker situation?" because those hospital knickers are the devil!!!
Olive oil thing is quite genius!
This was actually Very interesting. I'm not pregnant or planning On getting pregnant Very soon, but i always wondered what mums to be had in their hospital bag. Can't wait for sprout to arrive. Good luck Gi! 😘
This brought back some memories!!!!! Lovely video
Who here really wishes that they do a birth vlog.
Ah Gi ya make me smillleeee your so cute and I hope you win mum of the year cause you totally deserve it xxx
Thank you for this, Gi :) I won't be packing my bag just yet as I am going to see the hospital next month and will hopefully know more about what they provide and what I should bring, but it is always nice to get some inspiration and get some thoughts going about what to bring :)
So happy you made this video! I'm 35 weeks now, so it's excellent timing :P Very helpful, thank you!
Oh please stop you're making me want another baby!! I loved the labour part, nothing like it in the world 😍
Oh my gosh, New Girl is my favourite show!
13th of February is my birthday and I have a feeling that's when you're little one will arrive. I don't know why I just do, good luck in your labour G x
Aww u and Tom and the cutest! Oh and buzz too!!!xx
Good luck with the baby! You must be so excited :) x
The olive oil tip is awesome!
Lovely, exciting video :) the best thing I packed was a packet of sherbet lemon boiled sweets. Honestly amazing, just like when you have that first cuddle and cup of tea after the birthing! X
I packed so much for both my births and didn't use any of it! With my first I ended up with a bacterial infection and had an emergency c-section at 38 weeks and was stuck there for 5 days. With my second I labored at home for 13 hours, got to the hospital, was already 7 cm dialated, and my daughter was born 2 hours later. We didn't even bring my bags out of the car because I assumed we would have more time for my husband to go get them before she was born! I wish I would have packed more snacks and things to do after giving birth because I was so bored! Good luck with labor! I can't wait to see Baby Fletcher!
Oh, and definitely pack a bag for Buzz sooner rather than later! Or you'll end up like me, trying to pack a bag for my almost-4-year-old while dealing with contractions ever 4 minutes! I expected my mom to be staying with us when I had baby 2 and went in to labor 2 days before she flew in so we rushed to find a friend to watch my son so my husband didn't have to stay home with him while I gave birth alone.
Good luck during the delivery Gi.. Really hope its care free and easy. I wonder if Tom will another cute video for baby number 2
I've never had a baby and it literally never occurred to me that you have to plan so much for the hospital. Oh gosh!
Thanks for that video Giovanna, i've taken a few note for when I get pregnant and go into labour one day xx
Are you going to be taking Buzz to the hospital with you, or will he be staying with family?
Love this. Only thing that id recommend is a drink with a straw so Tom can pass you a drink and you don't have to use your hands. 😊 look forward to baby fletcher 2 x
Thankyou so much for all the happiness you share, i wasn't feeling so good and your video really sheered me up :) You always look so happy! i hope everything will go well when your new baby arrives, good luck! xx
I agree. I'm currently off school ill and Gi's videos always make me smile.
Can't wait for the new baby! So happy for you=)
Super helpful video, as always thank you! I've got such similar things in my hospital bag, gluten free crackers, same bars, green and black chocolate! Too many outfits for the baby and again ALL THE PADS!!! Have a few playlists but didn't even think about films/TV shows so will be looking for some to download today :)
I'm now 8 days overdue, feels like it'll never happen right now but really hoping I won't have to be induced :( it's been lovely following your pregnancy with you this time xx
Wow you are so much more organized than me. i just put clothes for me and bubs, nappies, and shower stuff in my bag. and as my due date was the 31st of january and it is now the 6th of february. im being induced in three days. so i'm taking my ipad for games to help pass the time. good luck with everything G :D
I'm 17, and plan to adopt children, but I still love these videos!
WOW! that is amazing! packing for Buzz would be interesting. i wonder what he think on the day and how he feels? love to see a video of what Tom and Buzz pack! :) btw i love all your vlogs! #familygoals
oh and a massive new Girl fan! you'll be laughing a lot!
Hey Gi! I just wanted to thank you for what you said in this video about stretch marks.
I am a 23 year old guy and I have had them for a year which is tough for me. I had a battle with cancer a couple years ago and I came out on top. But part of my treatment included steroids (damn prednisone!) which in the nutshell make you balloon up like crazy and quickly which means stretch marks galore.. It's been hard for me to accept them but what you said made me feel a little better, so thanks Gi! all the best with baby #2
although I'm not pregnant or planning on being any time soon, that was really fun and interesting and informative ! thanks G :) I'll come back to this when that day arrives ..
I'm so happy for you!! Can't wait to see baby 2!! I don't know why I find these baby videos so interesting because I don't plan on having children for a very long time. Maybe I'm just a nosey person :P Lots of love to you Gi
I hope everything goes great xx
If you are ever in need of an extra BFF, I am available. Oh, and New Girl is fantastic & hilarious.
ahhh why iam i super scared now and its not even my baby!!! ive never had a baby but super excited for this one! cant wait for baby Fletcher number 2!! thank u for that informative look into ur bag Gi exspecially as I proballey will never b able to do it!!!! xx
I'm way too excited right now!!!!
love your top Gi! Best of luck with the birth x
Not pregnant but I learned a lot thanks I'll take some of the info for when it's my turn.
Best of luck with the birth. I hope it all goes smoothly and just how you want it to. :) x
so exciting! good luck on the birth I wish u all the best. Can't wait to see what you have 😊 I have 3 kids and watching this makes me broody 😂
I'm Just in the process of packing mine! Expecting baby 3 in 4weeks x
wishing you guys all the best for the arrival of sprout :) cant help but wonder where you got that constellation muslin! I love it x
I think he/she will come this week!!!
Great video Gi.
awwww those baby clothes are so cute :) xx
Yeah new girl is great, i was watching it right now before the video :D
Anyways, i wish you good luck for the birth and baby 😊🍀
29 weeks with my 1st and having nightmares about my hospital bag and worrying that I don't take the right things.
Great video x
Coconut oil does the same job with the poop as well
I kinda want to see what's in Buzz's baby bag. :P
love your shirt!
5:56 all the pads ! haha
Good luck Gi! :-) x
For some reason I though my hypno birthing was done at home. I would be far more open to it when the time comes now that I know it's in the hospital.
this is lovely
Watching this 7 years later while I’m pregnant with my first baby 😊❤
I really want the baby to arrive on Valentine's Day that would be so cute fingers crossed
But anything could happen love your vids gi
It would be cool if sprout arrived 14 feb - valentines baby! :D
We are hoping for a home birth this time but will need to pack a bag just incase! X
My name is alice
Good luck! Hope all goes well for you!
You make me smile g ☺️💜 xxx
Similar to what's in mine apart from I have a ton more baby clothes! Haha probably overpacking as its my first baby! I can't find arnicare tablets anywhere though as I've wanted some for a while! They only seem to sell the creams and gels!! X
If you are near a Holland and Barrett try looking in there that's where I got mine
+Sophie Briggs Yeah tried there but unfortunately only have the cream!! Will keep looking! Thanks!
+Nicole Nolan they still do them online so you could have them ordered to your home or a store
Boots and Amazon sell arnica tablets :)
+thelifeofaaliyah I've had a look, thanks ladies! Think they must have been out of stock when I looked!
They predict the future: "we could be married like Mrs and Mr, we can have a son and give him a sister" ❤️
Don't forget some books! you may want to read xx
Don't think reading will be on her mind
Love the shirt! Is it a maternity shirt?
I'm 15, I don't think I'm going to have kids when I'm older but...I'm here anyway why am I enjoying this so much what
I'm confused to why these are still labelled "Dear Carrie"? Either way don't stop making videos - I love them! Luckily I still have 3 months till my due date, so lazy me can just watch your preparations while I laze about :)
Carrie is her sister in law. It's a thing they do to keep in touch with each other. you have dear Tom and gi which is from Carrie. You have dear Carrie which is from Tom and you have this one :)
Wonder if you made this video after seeing me suggest it on a photo you posted on Facebook? Somehow I managed to not pack enough stuff when I had my daughter, I didn't think about how long I'd be in hospital after the birth so I only had a day or so worth of stuff! I had to get my parents and partner to bring loads of things for my 3 night stay! Oops!
This is interesting. Is Buzz staying in the hospital or going to a Grandparent's?
Love u xx