mariefeandjakesnow

So grateful 🥹❤️ #pregnantlife #pregnanttiktok

My husband and I have been together for almost 9 years, and only recently did we both feel — we’re ready ❤️ We want to become parents. P.S. I’m 8 months pregnant now… almost there! 🥹 When people talk about planning a pregnancy, the focus is often on ovulation, supplements, cutting things out… But what you really need to plan and talk about goes much deeper: 1. Do we want a child, or do we want to become parents? (Yes, there’s a difference) 2. What do we not want to repeat from our own childhoods? 3. How will we share roles? Who takes parental leave? Will you keep working? Who provides financially — and in what proportion? 4. What do we imagine daily life looking like with the three of us? Who cooks, who does night shifts, who keeps the home running? Will family help, or will we hire a nanny? 5. What are our non-negotiables in parenting? What does being a “good parent” mean to each of us? 6. How will we stay connected as a couple? How will we make time for our relationship and avoid falling into routine? 7. How can we prepare financially? (How much to save? Adjust income, expenses, investments?) We didn’t find answers to everything right away — and that’s okay. What matters most is that we started the conversation. Genuinely, openly, together 💛 What do you think is the most important thing to talk about before becoming parents? 👇🏼 #couplegoals #relationshipgoals #pregnancy

No better feeling than knowing he’s that kind of father ❤️🥹 #pregnantlife #pregnantlife #couplegoals

As a couple nearly 9 years in, who’ve spent 24/7 together (literally), and now waiting for our first baby 🤰🏼💍❤️ • You’ll argue — and probably not in the same way. He shuts down. I cry and want to talk right now. He says I overreact. I say he avoids everything. Neither of us is perfect — but we’re learning how to meet in the middle. Slowly. • We didn’t agree on the big stuff: how many kids (he’s wants 3, I want 2), how to invest (he loves risk, I want safety), or even where to live — he wants routine and simplicity in places like Dubai or Bali, I want culture and soul in Europe. • You’ll dream differently. We hit a point where we felt out of sync — so we spent a day making a vision board together (with a coach, but you can totally do it alone). It showed us how different we are now: he’s all about growth and risk, I crave home, calm, and love 👩‍🍼 We used to be in the same mindset — traveling full-time, building businesses. But I’ve started wanting something more traditional. • The butterflies fade — and that’s okay. It becomes something softer 🦋 Quieter. Less adrenaline, more intention. Rituals help us stay connected: no work on weekends, little getaways, phones off after 8pm. The magic’s still there — just in a different form. • Your partner can’t be everything. And as a woman, you need a Plan B (even if it sounds harsh). You can love, trust, and rely on him deeply — but you still need to be a whole, grown woman on your own. With your own income, your own voice, your own way to take care of yourself. Independence isn’t the opposite of love — it’s part of it. • You won’t love the same things. He’s all about golf, football, and gym life. I’m more into Pilates, filming content, and slow mornings with coffee. You don’t need to share hobbies to share a life. #couplegoals #relationshipgoals #longtermrelationship

this & waiting for your first child 🥹🤍 #pregnantlife #pregnancyjourney #couplegoals

He can’t wait to kiss our beautiful boy ❤️👼🏼🍼 It’s so magical to see how my body is changing 🥹 #couplegoals #pregnanttiktok #pregnant

The best feeling 🥹🤍🤰🏼 #fypシ #couplegoals #relationshipgoals

This side of pregnancy isn't often shared, so if you're experiencing something similar, my heart is with you 🥹 #typ #pregnanttiktok #pregnant

As a first-time pregnant woman in my mid-30s — running businesses and constantly traveling — I made a lot of mistakes 🫣 1. Moved 4 weeks before labor (15-hour flight across the world).
I spent most of my pregnancy in Bali, and at 9 months, I flew to Germany to give birth. I know it’s extreme — and no, I wouldn’t really recommend it. But it felt right for me. 2. Our baby will be born outside of marriage.
Even though we’ve been together for 9 years and had our wedding 2 years ago, we still aren’t legally married. German-Australian bureaucracy got in the way — and we just haven’t managed to finalize it yet. 3. Had no apartment ready for us or the baby.
Finding a place in Düsseldorf was so much harder than I thought. The stress hit me hard — I even started having early contractions. 4. Met my midwife only 4 weeks before my due date.
Most women start midwife support and birth courses halfway through. I delayed it all… 5. Traveled away from home without my hospital bag, passport, or Mutterpass.
A few days ago, I felt mentally drained. When friends offered a quick getaway, I said yes. Of course, I started feeling mild contractions on the way and panicked at the thought of giving birth in a car… in a different country 😅 6. Still not sure what kind of birth I want.
I’d love to believe I can do it naturally — but if I feel I can’t handle the pain, I’ll go for the epidural. I want to feel proud of my decision either way. 7. No proper birth course 
Only did one 30-minute birth prep session — yesterday, no idea how to breathe or push, no roles prepared for me or Jake. 8. Still working.
Running a business while 9 months pregnant isn’t something you can just pause. I don’t feel ready to “let go” yet. I'm just a girl experiencing this for the first time, and I definitely haven't done it perfectly 🥹 What things did you get wrong during your pregnancy? Share your experience in the comments 👇

I wouldn’t have been able to do it without you 🥹🤰🏼❤️ #couplegoal #pregnantlife #regnancyjourney #pregnant

Which of his personalities fits him best? Feels like I had 10 different husbands 🙈❤️ #couplegoals #fypシ #hairstyle

When you’re expecting a baby, everyone talks about cribs, hospital bags, and baby names. But no one really prepares you for the real stuff — the deep, often uncomfortable conversations that shape how you show up as a family…
 1. 📚 On Education
As entrepreneurs who built everything ourselves, we just don’t believe in the traditional school system. We don’t want our child to lose his spark — his natural love for learning — just to become a “perfect part of the workforce.” We believe in learning through doing, exploring, creating. Public school isn’t an option for us. Our dream? Micro-schooling with other like-minded parents, hiring amazing teachers, creating space for growth, friendships, and freedom with implementing Montessori principles. Luckily, we still have about six years to figure out how to align all of that with our travel-heavy lifestyle. 2. 💸 On Money & Entitlement
We both come from very average backgrounds. Our child will be born into a life with more privilege than we had — and we’re grateful we can offer that. But it’s important to us that he doesn’t grow up entitled. He won’t automatically inherit our businesses or be handed everything. We won’t give him the fish — we’ll teach him how to fish. We’ll support his dreams, but we won’t spoil him. He’ll find his own passion. That’s what we hope for most. 3. ⛪️ On Religion
We’re both technically Catholic, but we don’t go to church and religion doesn’t play a huge role in our daily lives, and we’re not planning to force any beliefs onto our baby. No rituals we don’t personally believe in — no circumcision, no labels. We’re drawn to values like karma and the beauty of Balinese culture. Spiritually, we’re open — and we want to give our child the same freedom to choose his own beliefs when he’s ready.
 4. 📱 On Social Media & Privacy
We live pretty publicly online — it’s part of who we are and what we do. But something about welcoming this tiny human into our world makes us want to protect this new chapter a little more. We’ll probably share glimpses — small, sweet moments —but not everything out there right away. 5. 😴 On Sleep & Exhaustion
Since I’ll be breastfeeding, I’ll be getting up at night. But when I’m too tired, I’ll pump so Jake can take over and bond with him, too. Our plan is for the baby to sleep in our room at first — sometimes beside me, sometimes in his own little bed. We know co-sleeping is debated and we’re still figuring out what’s safe and what works.
 6. 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 On Visitors & Boundaries
We’ve decided that the first few weeks are just for us and close family — my mom, our siblings. Friends can come a little later. We want to protect this sacred time without pressure or overstimulation.
 7. 👩 👨‍🦰 On Parenting Styles
We’re already seeing our different approaches. I tend to worry more. Jake is calm but might end up being the stricter one. We’ve even joked about borrowing some techniques from how we trained our dogs 😅 What matters most is creating balance, being aware of our instincts, and learning as we go.
 8. 📱On Values & Technology We want to raise him to be a creator, not just a consumer. Yes, he’ll have access to phones and social media one day — we’re not against it — but we’ll be mindful. We’ll take him with us, show him the world, let him find joy outside the screen.
 We hope sharing our conversations sparks yours 🤍 What else should we speak about? Let us know below 👇🏼 #parents #parenting #pregnanttiktok #pregnantlife

I’m 8 months pregnant now — and these are the things that honestly freak me out 😱 • The first poop after birth is painful 💩 It can feel almost as scary as labor. Your pelvic floor is weak, everything’s swollen, maybe stitched. Some women say they avoided it for days just from fear. • If you take the epidural, you can’t feel your natural contractions — which might make it harder to push with your body 💉 More tearing can happen if you push too hard or too early, and that can make recovery longer. I still haven’t decided if I want one or not… but the fear of pain is very real. And I’m super sensitive. • I heard it takes 1 year to recover physically, 2 years mentally, and 3 years hormonally 🥺 That really hit me. Pregnancy isn’t just 9 months and done — it’s a full transformation, and it doesn’t stop at birth. • My boobs started leaking around 23 weeks — and now it’s happening more often 🍼 You’re “supposed” to start expressing and freezing colostrum, but I haven’t done it yet. Life’s been busy, and now I’m stressed I’m missing the window. Still figuring it out. • Some foods are supposed to help prep your body for labor — like dates, pineapples and almonds 🍍(Any moms tried this? What else should I be eating?) 👇🏼 What scared you the most during pregnancy? Share your experience 👩‍🍼 #pregnant #couplegoal #pregancytiktok

trust the process 🥹🙏🏻 #fyp #pregnancytiktok #pregnancyjourney

This or nothing ❤️ #pregnant #couplegoals #relatiinships #relationshiphoals

I wouldn't have been able to do it without you 🥹❤️ #pregnant #couplegoals

I just want to genuinely make you happy, love you the way you’ve always wanted, and consistently make you feel valued ❤️ I know I’m not perfect, but trust me — I’ll do my best to treat you right 🙏🏻 #couplegoals #relatiinships #relationshipgoals #Love

Send this to your person ❤️ lucky to experience @nouruluwatu as the first ones 🥹🥹 #bali #balivilla #couplegoals #relationships

So grateful ❤️ #parents #pregnanttiktok #couplegoal #pregnantlife