mom to mom with valerie

mom to mom with valerie

Meet Valerie Metz. 

A California beachside based content creator, lifestyle photographer, wife to Zach, and mama to her two kids Hendrix (3) and Rio (9months). I sat down with her (virtually) to hear her authentic truth, her story, her advice, her love. We hope that this conversation either guides you before becoming a mom or inspires you as a mom to know that you aren’t alone. #MomToMom

Q: Please introduce yourself, where you're from, and what you do.
Hi! My name is valerie metz. I live beachside in Costa Mesa, CA and i'm a lifestyle photographer and content creator.

Q: I am inspired by you and your hubby's love and your beautiful family. What's your story?
Thanks so much! My husband and I met when I was 18 and got engaged after FOUR months of dating! We got married really young and waited a few years before we (unexpectedly) added kids to our family. We now have two sweet babes and are in the process of fostering!

Q: What's your birth story? Was it easier with one kid than the other? Seamless all around? Any tips or thoughts you can share?
I had both kids in an amazing hospital with midwives. Both experiences went well- my first one was long and had a few hiccups and scares because it was taking so long to get him out but all went well. My second one was way easier and quicker, I think because my body already knew what it was doing. The best tip I could offer is to listen to your body! I had planned to go as natural as I could. The pain level with contractions was tolerable but I had NO idea I would feel so nauseous and be covered in chills. I was shaking uncontrollably and couldn't get my anxiety down so I ended up getting epidurals both times which calmed my mind and body down.

Q: How old were you when you had Hendrix? And how has the transition been seeing him as an older brother and now seeing yourself as a mommy of two?
I was 24 when I first became a mom! The transition has been really sweet. Hendrix has adjusted amazingly and loves his baby sis so well. He does crave one on one attention and acts naughty to me to get that attention so instead of getting bothered by his behavior, I prioritize quality time with him which always helps!


Q: What's been the most challenging parts of motherhood and the most rewarding parts?
The most challenging part of motherhood for me personally, has been the pressure it comes with. I sometimes romanticize what it would be like to raise kids 2 decades ago before social media. I have to be extra careful with what I allow myself to feel affected by because everyone's opinions will make me anxious and feel like I'm not doing enough. However, it is pretty amazing to have current research on parenting styles and effective discipline. The best parts have been watching my and my husbands personalities in tiny humans develop and it’s also been VERY healing for me to raise kids. There are some parts of my childhood that were rough and being able to learn and grow from those experiences has been redeeming.


Q: Do you feel like motherhood has transformed you in any way?
Yes its taught me (and currently still teaching me) what sacrifice is! I feel like i'm constantly learning to put my selfish and unhealthy aside and be the best version of myself for my family.

Q: What have you learned from your two lil's?
They've taught me to love endlessly!!! Even on bad days, I need to pull myself together and keep loving their pure and innocent souls. such good practice to love on others!

Q: Do you have a specific story or experience you want to share that either challenged you, uplifted you, was a beautiful moment –– anything.
I can’t recall a specific story but everyday is an adventure! (even on hard days) the most life giving moments are when we spend hours at the beach in the sunshine with the waves. our babes love playing there and we are just our happiest there!

Q: Do you have any advice for moms to be, current mamas, or women in general?
The best advice is to ASK FOR HELP! practice and normalize asking for extra hands! It's humbling for our kids to witness that and we take care of ourselves that way. Also listen to your body and your gut- only we know what's best for our families, we are all different!

Q: How do you take care of YOU? Do you have a routine that keeps you grounded?
Oh yes I do! I wake up (almost every morning) before the kids and sacrifice the extra hour of sleep for alone time. I do yoga, sip on some coffee, read, etc. I feel like I can start the day off better that way. My husband is also really good about pushing me to get alone time! I instantly feel refreshed after getting some alone time in or quality time with a close friend! 


you can follow along to see what val is up to on ig @mammafolk

We are going to continue posting more of these authentic stories, so like, comment, and share to your friends! If you know someone that you think would be a good fit for these interviews, please reach out to us at hello@allthebabies.co so we can tell their story and keep creating a #MomToMomMovement. 

all the babies.
all the love.
all the time.

 

 

Back to blog

6421 comments

https://github.com/DESCARGAR-wid/WidadRozin/discussions/1
https://github.com/DESCARGAR-wid/WidadRozin/discussions/2
https://github.com/DESCARGAR-wid/WidadRozin/discussions/3
https://github.com/DESCARGAR-wid/WidadRozin/discussions/4
https://github.com/DESCARGAR-wid/WidadRozin/discussions/5
https://github.com/DESCARGAR-wid/WidadRozin/discussions/6
https://github.com/DESCARGAR-wid/WidadRozin/discussions/7
https://github.com/DESCARGAR-wid/WidadRozin/discussions/8
https://github.com/DESCARGAR-luto/WidadRzin/discussions/1
https://github.com/DESCARGAR-luto/WidadRzin/discussions/2
https://github.com/DESCARGAR-luto/WidadRzin/discussions/3
https://github.com/DESCARGAR-luto/WidadRzin/discussions/4
https://github.com/DESCARGAR-luto/WidadRzin/discussions/5
https://github.com/DESCARGAR-luto/WidadRzin/discussions/6
https://github.com/DESCARGAR-luto/WidadRzin/discussions/7
https://github.com/DESCARGAR-luto/WidadRzin/discussions/8
https://github.com/DESCARGAR-roz/SappiMissi/discussions/1
https://github.com/DESCARGAR-roz/SappiMissi/discussions/2
https://github.com/DESCARGAR-roz/SappiMissi/discussions/3
https://github.com/DESCARGAR-roz/SappiMissi/discussions/4
https://github.com/DESCARGAR-roz/SappiMissi/discussions/5
https://github.com/DESCARGAR-roz/SappiMissi/discussions/6
https://github.com/DESCARGAR-roz/SappiMissi/discussions/7
https://github.com/DESCARGAR-roz/SappiMissi/discussions/8

dyrt5y

https://sloan.ucr.edu/forum/ko-kn-svjdls?sdf
https://sloan.ucr.edu/forum/hskshbd?sdf
https://sloan.ucr.edu/forum/jaksbdnckkd?sdf
https://sloan.ucr.edu/forum/la-kan-bk-xkjs?sdf
https://sloan.ucr.edu/forum/lshsssvvobsjs?sdf
https://sloan.ucr.edu/forum/gskajbsdbdb?sdf
https://sloan.ucr.edu/forum/kjsvsvskdjbdjdkd?sdf
https://www.ssplace.miami.edu/forum/bdkdvsbsjs?sdf
https://www.ssplace.miami.edu/forum/hslsbdnksvd?sdf
https://www.ssplace.miami.edu/forum/hsjsksnsdkssv-blm?sdf
https://www.ssplace.miami.edu/forum/vsksvvsksbb?sdf
https://www.ssplace.miami.edu/forum/gzkzksbs?sdf
https://www.ssplace.miami.edu/forum/jskbdjaks?sdf
https://www.ssplace.miami.edu/forum/ueuenbbsns

sdvfgzsgvsdeg

https://www.beatstars.com/uawocepu/about
https://www.beatstars.com/opaqaweey/about
https://www.beatstars.com/uvavkiuun/about
https://www.beatstars.com/gejfocuw/about
https://www.beatstars.com/ubaplana/about
https://www.beatstars.com/unamkobi/about
https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/rJLPYlGaEno
https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/oUNCYnmYmaU
https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/m3bYM4-0ag0
https://pastelink.net/b3phg6n6
https://hackmd.io/MRB-FsCeS-unzvbBzujLjg
https://paste.ee/p/AAojt
https://penzu.com/journals/31329148/102891313
https://medicine.ju.edu.jo/Lists/ConfReg/AllItems.aspx?
https://justpaste.it/hzx0m
https://wokwi.com/projects/414637852129171457
https://www.pastery.net/rufgnu/
https://bitbucket.org/santuy213/workspace/snippets/q7B8xp
https://sebsauvage.net/paste/?bf1fda11534d2050#IKUixaNXRbPoZ724U1hRV2rkhHTzwxFJZwCncXXylk8=
https://ideone.com/YpXtcH
https://onecompiler.com/html/42y7xwezc
https://www.wowace.com/paste/d9c48363
https://jsitor.com/GZetiUG4B3
https://issuu.com/amirah123/stacks
http://paste.jp/a8bdd213/
https://pastecode.io/s/g5sjhpuf
https://paste.laravel.io/eb4e0c53-da8a-4311-8f8c-00c52e585cba
http://nopaste.ceske-hry.cz/417727
https://paste.chapril.org/?6502f0753641dedb#9Y2fY2PA81UhAaDGJcN8drmjjdqsGuGhqFUPj23G1qqv
https://paste.md-5.net/kewisuzoxa.pl
https://paste.imirhil.fr/?58ecc3624bf75b4f#Evgg/Kv0eC9m6RXSc6c9w5x0CPzBLYjs3VQPt2ruXbo=
https://paste.feed-the-beast.com/view/c5bd99e8
https://pastebin.com/XPKXA7ku
https://etextpad.com/fv9h7sykwj
https://paste.thezomg.com/241948/73168889/
https://www.onlinegdb.com/
https://jsfiddle.net/5f7Ltbmj/1/
https://rentry.co/4ne8ipux
https://yamcode.com/untitled-110230
https://tech.io/snippet/EpiMvwU
https://paiza.io/projects/PzCr8l3GbsVqRSf0D5k8tQ?language=php
https://rextester.com/MJMPKV73113
https://www.taptap.io/post/8523342

bdggfn

https://www.sfcm.edu/node/31013
https://www.sfcm.edu/node/31054
https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/uTBeatruuyo
https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/jgnntGMMM8g
https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/qosAGaF8ERg
https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/ikTCC_eDZ-M
https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/u5zEZZr2Rmc
https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/lh-RBcvYgwQ
https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/kFlqYctwhCc
https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/tkBqnn6Epd4
https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/goj5Ds3tM6A
https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/ovEAp9X_lo4
https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/hg7v0i3sV0Q
https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/ho7g8effUxk
https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/s_iKNi2b6ro
https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/tgw6oVBfI0I
https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/pGwTOo7srJs
https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/q4X4Nfk9LIQ
https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/ggQEoheAdHk
https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/j99ksvsoqgU
https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/taGOrwzSrpI
https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/h8TNMZ9eNnY
https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/hUBz3m1n_P4
https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/haEadaWWRl0
https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/spiCaJ2Od_Y
https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/ljMI6XPEpMM
https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/nz1lcZEUnJw
https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/hdH6ZzxA_mI
https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/sRn5qgzwpt8
https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/lsytlBVuNI0
https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/vxfgSuAKfvo
https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/gfrVYAvCO7A
https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/kjwcoAqel-M
https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/hBi2m47aPok
https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/mX0S89Hascg
https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/lcIZRRxoeP8
https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/lOFT0CA6H_I
https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/sg6VoIzxHgs
https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/h7O3eYYike0
https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/tj6XZn3SjO8
https://forum.instube.com/d/175372-dsfsd
https://forum.thecodingcolosseum.com/topic/18867/dsfds
https://wokwi.com/projects/414655449988666369
https://medium.com/kujahal766/adsddas-d13ef811cd8c https://web3devcommunity.com/topic/39504/sadsasad https://jsitor.com/5IjvRGPsQt https://hackmd.io/kentang123/rkNYYEBfyg
https://paste.ee/p/tPpuE
https://snippet.host/papyrc
https://pastebin.com/1zkpZfay
https://www.etextpad.com/7phtamnroz
https://glot.io/snippets/h1u6fnxqtb
https://justpaste.it/42514
https://paste.enginehub.org/4iKkoXOJT
https://paiza.io/projects/0XksCKNa76rNYBITtjQ2tA?language=php
https://www.pastery.net/kxmayx/
https://paste.intergen.online/view/06fab151
https://yamcode.com/untitled-110237
https://ideone.com/MVKiDe
https://wow.curseforge.com/paste/33e60f78
https://www.wowace.com/paste/11b70a6c
https://plaza.rakuten.co.jp/movieanytime/diary/202411160000/
https://challonge.com/ivf456xi
https://sway.cloud.microsoft/GfihjKYUMG7GS0kz
https://pastelink.net/3ap8pell
https://rentry.co/7e64d3ig
https://taplink.cc/dsfdsfaui

Raphael

https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/j3hcUUwsG5E
https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/hmIqpQJeGCQ
https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/lVvXOnrVD8k
https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/reqlUo-iRBQ
https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/lsIIOw04Pzo
https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/u4ml0LyYVSI
https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/mV6YhWeJi6g
https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/lf04otZA1lY
https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/vystyt1XHhc
https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/mYqHO_7R0XE
https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/p07VKj0n_eY
https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/qh4x8ZiA6Iw
https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/ksQbWGt3fu4
https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/kggxl_XDvT0
https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/ijAgBKGHVhM
https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/juyzuWknzkc
https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/oqMvGfUd740
https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/ndTYLVOk9ZM
https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/ueBmTKHxHh0
https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/oToUY35O-lw
https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/n98WBe5PM04
https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/nZ0uMYpnIyU
https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/rPTOWu1vGTI
https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/kYXOkSwA5zQ
https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/vL2JEayZedI
https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/jUtrr-FMOSs
https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/vcNxR2P48GQ
https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/rS27uSpALyY
https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/qeSN9GIsOtA
https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/l4_zoh5qsSg
https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/jnHTwQlvYk0
https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/gZiykLHewwQ
https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/lH_Xt785W1E
https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/hRXMRkAXmvg
https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/vd10jOnXhgo
https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/tnGiMVaP4lU
https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/vBPhVktd6JU
https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/pOVP13sy-oE
https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/tbXZljNQRVc
https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/p9MQGfUU_C8
https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/hJ-pjqGnFbY
https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/i_kUa2CC63Q
https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/uX5wFLsjUNY
https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/u1SW7X2lv4I
https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/uEF9V8cBXI0
https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/vpAc2SjUyGs

https://github.com/JOYYLIVE/LIVEJOYY/discussions/1
https://github.com/JOYYLIVE/LIVEJOYY/discussions/2
https://github.com/JOYYLIVE/LIVEJOYY/discussions/3
https://github.com/JOYYLIVE/LIVEJOYY/discussions/4
https://github.com/JOYYLIVE/LIVEJOYY/discussions/5
https://github.com/JOYYLIVE/LIVEJOYY/discussions/7
https://github.com/JOYYLIVE/LIVEJOYY/discussions/6
https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/nh8icV-8P3I
https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/nRXEDXJx_Z4
https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/lh9U4PjEjk0
https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/itk8dmDi2o0
https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/uKWEMFgIRpE
https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/seSZ7WdMAdU
https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/rI25gBNN2uw

https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/vN2Z6FlsEnk
https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/qg3y9U70t7k
https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/v09l95Q1TDE
https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/q203mHSa814
https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/q6q7E_Tgc5M

https://tinhte.vn/profile/du-hnang-my-exs-wedding-etmerong-phakyaithy.3131013/
https://tinhte.vn/profile/duhnang-ewdding-pingrakkhnthueelik-etmerong-thai.3131413/
https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/lVyFQL8H4-c
https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/oYysAOO1dN4
https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/kon_Hs3HfWM
https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/p9tJNLQCp7s
https://www.serialzone.cz/uzivatele/230313-kusnhady789/
https://hackmd.io/@kusnhady789/Hk2seBHfJx
https://wokwi.com/projects/414657598530484225
https://www.taptap.io/post/8524425
https://www.ssplace.miami.edu/members/vieracanitk
https://sloan.ucr.edu/members/geisacantik
https://zagspace.gonzaga.edu/members/setehduabelas
https://educat.xtec.cat/members/kinarajeleh
https://network.propertyweek.com/members/demasic
https://forum.thecodingcolosseum.com/topic/18876/rwqrwqrr
https://web3devcommunity.com/topic/39511/rqwrrqr
https://paste.ee/p/wzM5g
https://jsfiddle.net/zc78b6xr/
https://paste.centos.org/view/c33fd5d4
https://pastelink.net/nqsr5hf6
https://jsitor.com/BkjtWZASTT
https://glot.io/snippets/h1u7jfivyz
https://pastebin.com/20ZTDtkN
https://ideone.com/FBuhyT
https://www.wowace.com/paste/b53e0788
https://app.daily.dev/posts/mingiudiusdggsdg-w8aa8agdt

uouyoyu

Leave a comment

Your comment was posted successfully! Thank you!