mariefeandjakesnow

My handsome husband, our baby on the way, and me 💭❤️ #couplegoals #pregnancy

Handling postpartum together ❤️ #postpartum #pregnanttiktok #motherhood

Make sure you're truly aligned before making such an important decision 💔🥺 1. What if one of us grows in a completely different direction? What happens then? 2. What happens if we stop having intimacy for a year — would you stay? How important is intimacy to each of us, really? 3. If life together gets boring, what would you do — leave, cheat, or find ways to grow and shake things up together? 4. Do we want kids? When? How many? And what if one of us changes our mind later? 5. If I become a full-time mom, how do we split finances? 50/50? Should the man cover more? What feels fair — not just traditional? 6. Where do we want to live long-term? 7. Who handles what at home — cooking, cleaning, bills, the mental load? Are we aligned on daily responsibilities? 8. Are you open to therapy when things get hard — or do you believe we should just “figure it out ourselves”? 9. Do you believe in sharing passwords? Where do we draw the line between privacy and secrecy? What are your must-discuss topics before getting married? 💭 Or — what didn’t you talk about that caused issues later on?
Share below 👇 #couplegoals #marriage #gettingmarried

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

You went into the hospital as a family of 2, and you’re coming out as a family of 3 ❤️ #pregnanttiktok #birth #motherhood #parents

I would go through every bit of pain a million times over for you ❤️🥹 #pregnanttiktok #motherhood #babyboy #birth #mama #labor

Been waiting for this moment for 9 months 🙈 My reward ❤️

Just trust me - you'll be fine ❤️🥹🙏🏻 #birth #labor #postpartum #parents

My Birth Story 🥹🫶 To all of you who are afraid of birth, or afraid that it might not go as planned: After an almost perfect pregnancy, I truly believed my birth would go just as smoothly. My water broke last Saturday at 4:30 p.m.—four days before my due date—and by 6 p.m., contractions had started, so we headed to the hospital. I was in labor for nearly 17 hours when the doctors and midwives told us they needed to attempt a vacuum-assisted delivery. They explained that if it didn’t work, we would need to proceed with an emergency C-section. Just before noon on Sunday—after 20 intense hours—our little snowflake arrived via emergency C-section, with Jake by my side and me awake to witness the moment 🥹❄️ It may not have been the birth I imagined, but I would go through it all again in a heartbeat for you, Oscar.

Definitely an extreme sport once you get there 😅🤰🏼 #pregnant #pregnancytiktok

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 👇

Such a truly special moment — your aunt had been waiting to see you 🥹❤️ #motherhood #pregnanttiktok #baby #babyboy

I’ve heard women say, ‘I don’t want my husband at the birth - I don’t want him to see me with stitches, not even able to go to the toilet by myself.’ 💔❤️‍🩹👩‍🍼 But thank God, I never had that thought. My husband didn’t even question it - he wanted to be there, to support me and witness our son’s birth 🥹🫂

Ever since we found out we were having a baby boy, l kept thinking about the incredible men in my life and especially my brother and my dad. My dad who was truly the best father I could have ever wished for. I can't help but tear up thinking about how excited he would have been to meet little Oscar 🥹🕊️ When my brother came to the hospital to meet our tiny snowflake, all of those emotions came flooding in. He's already as gentle and loving with Oscar as we are, and I just know he'll be the most amazing uncle. #pregnancy #birth #parents #mama #motherhood #baby #family

I’m a first-time mom at 35 and had so many worries about my birth 🥹 Please tell me I’m not alone in this. 1. …that breastfeeding was harder and more painful than I ever imagined. My milk production in the beginning wasn’t great, and it put a lot of pressure on me. Some say it’s because I ended up having a C-section. 2. I had a perfect pregnancy, so I never thought I’d end up having an emergency C-section after my normal labor failed. 3. I took an epidural during my 20-hour labour because I couldn’t bear the pain anymore. 4. I stayed in the hospital for 7 days instead of the usual 3–5, just so we could stay in our bubble and have time for just the three of us. 5. My husband helped my midwife during the entire labour and saw me in my most vulnerable moments. 6. In the end, I was more focused on my son and me surviving than on having the perfect ‘natural’ birth experience 7. I cried the first two nights in the hospital when my husband had to leave. I was scared I wouldn’t be enough on my own. 8. I was afraid I’d get the baby blues and feel an instant emotional crash when he was born—but instead, I felt more love than I ever imagined possible. Follow @mariefeandjakesnow to share our journey as new parents 💛 #motherhood #pregnanttiktok #birth #mama

10. My water broke at 39+3 weeks while we were at a wine festival with my brother and his girlfriend. My pants were soaked, and I somehow managed to take an Uber home while hiding my wet pants. 9. I relaxed at home before heading to the hospital about two hours later. 8. Jake supported me through intense contractions alone at home for three hours. By 11 p.m., we returned to the hospital. I could barely walk, but my cervix had only opened around 1 cm. 7. My contractions intensified. I received an epidural at 1 a.m., and within an hour, my cervix had fully opened to 10 cm. 6. In the middle of labor, the hospital unexpectedly brought up payments and made me sign documents we had already clarified—frustrating timing 🙈 5. I cycled between painful contractions, nausea, and light moments—like chatting with Jake’s family on the phone when I felt okay. 4. Before pushing, they increased my epidural, and I even managed to rest my eyes for a bit. 3. I didn’t know how to push but quickly learned—chin to chest, pressing downward, mostly lying on my back or side. 2. By 10:30 a.m., we tried vacuum-assisted delivery. The team worked in full force—Jake and my midwife held my legs, a nurse pressed on my belly, and I gripped the side ropes. The doctor started the vacuum process at the same time, but it failed. 1. I was taken in for an emergency C-section. Oscar was born within 10 minutes, and I was stitched up over the next 45 while awake. I could feel everything—though it wasn’t painful. Through it all, Oscar’s heartbeat stayed calm and strong. He was born happy, healthy, and perfect 🥹🫶 And just one minute later, all the pain faded. I told Jake—this past week has been the best of my life. To anyone scared of giving birth: If I can do it (and I’m not good with pain), you can too. #pregnancy #birth #parents #mama #motherhood #baby #family

I didn’t even have to explain how I felt - he was there the whole time I was in labor, reminding me how strong I am and that I can do anything 🤍 🥹 My comfort, my biggest supporter. So thankful!

Breaking the cycle is hard, but you don't have to do it alone ❤️🥹 #healthyrelationship #family #postpartum #baby

Dreamy BOY names! Which one’s your favorite? 👇🏼 Can’t wait to share the name we’ve chosen for our baby — you’ll find out soon! 👶🏻❤️ #babynames #babyboynames #boynames

That first car ride home with your newborn becomes a core memory 🥹❤️ #pregnanttiktok #birth #babyboy #motherhood