A Festive Q&A with Barry | VLOGMAS 2019 DAY 14

TL;DR

April from "Getting Hooked with It" does a Q&A with Barry and Nora, discussing their traditions, motherhood challenges, book recommendations, and more.

Transcript

hi guys it is April from getting hooker with it today we are doing a QA with Barry and Nora let's get into it so I'm very excited for this QA we've got a lovely cup of tea this is a kind of our tradition we try to do this Barry got me the Davis tea advent calendar which is amazing so today's tea we're filming slightly ahead but not too far ahead to... Read More

Key Insights

• 🌃 April and Barry have date nights planned by Barry and enjoy cozy nights at home with cheese, wine, and beer.
• 😀 April faced challenges with breastfeeding and decided to switch to formula for Nora's well-being.
• 🤨 Nora looks like Barry but has April's eyebrows and personality-wise, she is often cranky.
• 😃 April's life has changed with less sleep and a lack of schedule, but she finds joy in being a mom.
• 🫠 April reads more by listening to audiobooks, especially thrillers, which keep her engaged in her limited reading time.
• 🤐 Barry wishes someone had warned him about the button versus zipper debate on baby clothes.
• 🖕 April plans to go back to work full-time while Barry takes care of Nora from mid-June to mid-September.

Questions & Answers

Q: How do you plan date nights? Do you plan them together?

Barry mostly plans romantic date nights, while April plans cozy at-home date nights with cheese, wine, and beer.

Q: Are you still breastfeeding? What challenges did you face?

No, April tried breastfeeding for two months but had difficulties with recovery. She switched to formula for Nora's well-being and her own health.

Q: What was Barry's first reaction to the name Nora? Was it his idea?

Barry was supportive of the name Nora, and it was on the shortlist since their first pregnancy. He couldn't imagine her being named anything else.

Q: Does Nora take after you or Barry in looks and personality?

Nora looks like Barry but has April's eyebrows. Personality-wise, she is mostly like her father and often cranky.

Q: How has your life changed since becoming a mom? How do you manage to read so many books?

Life is less predictable, and sleep can be challenging. April manages to read more by listening to audiobooks, particularly thrillers that keep her engaged.

Q: Do you have any atmospheric book recommendations for someone going through a hard time this holiday season?

"Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier and "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman are both atmospheric and engaging reads.

Q: What is one thing you learned after having a baby that you wish someone warned you about?

April wishes someone had warned her about difficulties with recovery and the struggle of buttons versus zippers on baby clothes.

Q: Will you be going back to work full-time?

April plans to go back to work full-time after taking care of Nora for the first ten months. Barry will then take over until mid-September.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• April and Barry enjoy a cup of tea and mince pies while answering viewer questions in a Q&A video.

• They discuss their date nights, breastfeeding challenges, baby name choices, and Nora's resemblance to her parents.

• April shares how her life has changed since becoming a mom and her tips for reading faster.

• They discuss traditions with Nora during the holiday season and give book recommendations.