Our Pregnancy Announcement Update!
I am absolutely thrilled to share the most exciting news with you all—I'm pregnant! Luke and I are over the moon with joy, and we are so grateful for the outpouring of love and support we've received from our amazing community. Your beautiful messages and comments have flooded my social media, and it's been so overwhelming in the best possible way. Every single word of encouragement, every congratulations, and all your loving thoughts have touched our hearts deeply. I can't even keep up with how many thousands there are across Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and beyond. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!
The Long-Awaited Pregnancy Workouts
I know so many of you have been waiting for pregnancy workouts for what feels like a decade. Well, the wait is finally over! I've just started filming, and I can't wait to share these workouts with you. Whether you're expecting or not, these workouts will be safe and effective for everyone. It's an incredible journey that we get to embark on together, and I'm so excited to bring you along for the ride.
Where will the new Pregnancy content go...
Thank you so much to everyone for your valuable feedback on whether I should create a brand-new YouTube channel for pregnancy workouts or keep them on the current channel. After reaching out to my audience on YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram, the majority have said it would be great to have everything on one channel. I understand this might be insensitive to some, and I respect that. Here's how we’ll move forward:
- Monday Workouts: These will continue as normal, with no baby-themed content. While I'll be visibly pregnant, the workouts will remain focused on general fitness.
- Wednesday Baby-Themed Workouts: For those who want to follow along with my pregnancy journey, these workouts will be specially tailored for pregnancy but can be enjoyed by anyone.
- Friday Vlogs: I’ll post a vlog every other Friday to share my experiences and thoughts without overwhelming you with baby content.
- Shorts: A mix of regular workouts, lifestyle tips, motivational tips, and a few funny pregnancy reels.
This approach allows me to continue providing valuable content for everyone while respecting my own bandwidth capacity. I hope you still enjoy working out with me, bump and all, as we navigate this journey of life together.
Additionally, we can explore the mindset of fertility and discuss my own journey with IVF, opening up a supportive community conversation. Thank you for your continued support and understanding.
Let’s keep moving forward together, embracing all stages of life with grit and positivity!
Behind the Scenes: Our First Pregnancy Shoot
We recently did a behind-the-scenes video of our first pregnancy shoot, and it was such a special moment. We've been working with our incredible videographer for three years and our family photographer for almost two years, so it felt like family.. Capturing these moments with people who have been a part of our journey for so long made it even more special. I can't wait for you to see our families' reactions and more of the journey through my first trimester. Watch the behind the scenes here!
The Roller Coaster of the First Trimester
Let me tell you, the first trimester was rough. I definitely didn't have that pregnancy glow between weeks five and nine. I felt like a useless potato most of the time—nauseous, tired, and just not myself. Around week ten, I started to get my energy back, and now at twelve weeks, I'm feeling so much better. I'm back to filming workout videos and reconnecting with all of you.
One of the hardest parts of the first trimester was not being able to connect with my audience as much as I wanted to. I'm always so engaged with what you girls are up to and sharing my own journey, so being offline for those seven weeks felt like forever. But now that I'm back, I'm even more committed to bringing you content that inspires and supports you. Whether it's pregnancy workouts, behind-the-scenes vlogs, or our regular workout videos, I'm making sure there's something for everyone.
Our IVF Journey
I know many of you have had questions about our IVF journey, if that is how it happened and getting pregnant, and I'm going to be sharing all of this over the next couple of weeks. We've documented everything and I have all the reactions, the thought processes, and the milestones captured. I'm so excited to bring you along this journey with us.
Gratitude for Your Love and Support
Your love and support have been overwhelming this week. Every message, every comment has filled my heart with so much gratitude. Thank you for being a part of this journey with me. If you haven't already checked out the YouTube video with a behind-the-scenes of our first shoot with the photos, please do its so cute! I'll be sharing a lot more in the coming weeks, and I can't wait to continue this journey with you all.
Check out Luke's lovely reaction as I told him we're pregnant!
Looking Forward
I have so much content that I just want to post all at once! There's still going to be plenty of non-pregnancy content on my channel, so don't worry. The workout videos will be pregnancy-safe but also adaptable for everyone, so no one misses out. Thank you for being a part of this journey. I love you all so much, and I'm excited to share every step of this beautiful path with you.
With all my love and gratitude,
Rebecca Louise