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! 
all the babies.
12252 comments
https://globalcomix.com/a/venom-posledn-tanec
https://globalcomix.com/a/venom-posledn-tanec-2
https://globalcomix.com/a/venom-posledn-tanec-3
https://globalcomix.com/a/venom-posledn-tanec-4
https://globalcomix.com/a/venom-posledn-tanec-5
https://globalcomix.com/a/venom-posledn-tanec-6
https://globalcomix.com/a/venom-posledn-tanec-7
https://globalcomix.com/a/venom-posledn-tanec-8
https://globalcomix.com/a/venom-posledn-tanec-9
https://globalcomix.com/a/venom-posledn-tanec-10
https://globalcomix.com/a/venom-3-posledn-tanec
https://globalcomix.com/a/venom-3-posledn-tanec-2
https://globalcomix.com/a/venom-3-posledn-tanec-3
https://globalcomix.com/a/venom-3-posledn-tanec-4
https://globalcomix.com/a/venom-3-posledn-tanec-5
https://globalcomix.com/a/venom-3-posledn-tanec-6
https://globalcomix.com/a/venom-3-posledn-tanec-7
https://globalcomix.com/a/venom-3-posledn-tanec-8
https://globalcomix.com/a/venom-3-posledn-tanec-9
https://globalcomix.com/a/venom-3-posledn-tanec-10
https://globalcomix.com/a/terrifier-3
https://globalcomix.com/a/terrifier-3-2
https://globalcomix.com/a/terrifier-3-3
https://globalcomix.com/a/terrifier-3-4
https://globalcomix.com/a/terrifier-3-5
https://globalcomix.com/a/terrifier-3-6
https://globalcomix.com/a/terrifier-3-7
https://globalcomix.com/a/terrifier-3-8
https://globalcomix.com/a/terrifier-3-9
https://globalcomix.com/a/terrifier-3-10
https://tinhte.vn/profile/guarda-200-lupo-streaming-ita-altadefinizione.3063456/
https://tinhte.vn/profile/film-completo-200-lupo-in-streaming-ita.3063458/
https://tinhte.vn/profile/guarda-il-film-200-lupo-streaming-ita-cb01.3063459/
https://tinhte.vn/profile/cb01-200-lupo-streaming-ita-2024.3063463/
https://tinhte.vn/profile/altadefinizioneguarda-200-lupo-streaming-ita.3063465/
https://tinhte.vn/profile/guarda-200-lupo-streaming-ita-hd.3063467/
https://tinhte.vn/profile/film-completo-200-lupo-in-streaming-ita-2024.3063469/
https://tinhte.vn/profile/cb01-200-lupo-film-intero-streaming-ita-2024.3063470/
https://tinhte.vn/profile/cb01-200-lupo-streaming-ita-in-alta-definizione.3063472/
https://tinhte.vn/profile/guarda-200-lupo-film-ita-2024-alta-definizione.3063475/
https://tinhte.vn/profile/guarda-il-film-200-lupo-streaming-ita.3063476/
https://tinhte.vn/profile/guarda-film-200-lupo-film-intero-streaming.3063478/
https://tinhte.vn/profile/film-completo-200-lupo-streaming-ita-2024-in.3063480/
https://tinhte.vn/profile/altadefinizione-200-lupostreaming-ita.3063481/
https://tinhte.vn/profile/guarda-films-200-lupo-in-streaming-ita-en-cb01.3063483/
https://tinhte.vn/profile/200-lupo-film-completo-streaming-ita-cb01.3063485/
https://tinhte.vn/profile/guarda-in-200-lupo-2024-film-ita.3063487/
https://tinhte.vn/profile/dove-vedere-200-lupo-2024-streaming-ita-gratis.3063489/
https://tinhte.vn/profile/200-lupo-2024-streaming-ita-alcinema.3063491/
https://tinhte.vn/profile/cb01-200-lupo-2024-streaming-ita-gratis.3063493/
https://tinhte.vn/profile/guarda-parthenope-streaming-ita-altadefinizione.3063495/
https://tinhte.vn/profile/film-completo-parthenope-in-streaming-ita.3063497/
https://tinhte.vn/profile/guarda-il-film-parthenope-streaming-ita-cb01.3063501/
https://tinhte.vn/profile/cb01-parthenope-streaming-ita-2024.3063503/
https://tinhte.vn/profile/altadefinizioneguarda-parthenope-streaming-ita.3063504/
https://tinhte.vn/profile/guarda-parthenope-streaming-ita-hd.3063507/
https://tinhte.vn/profile/film-completo-parthenope-in-streaming-ita-2024.3063512/
https://tinhte.vn/profile/cb01-parthenope-film-intero-streaming-ita-2024.3063513/
https://tinhte.vn/profile/cb01-parthenope-2024-streaming-ita-in-alta.3063514/
https://tinhte.vn/profile/guarda-parthenope-film-ita-alta-definizione-gratis.3063516/
https://tinhte.vn/profile/guarda-il-film-parthenope-streaming-ita.3063521/
https://tinhte.vn/profile/guarda-film-parthenope-film-intero-streaming.3063523/
https://tinhte.vn/profile/film-completo-parthenope-streaming-ita-2024-in.3063526/
https://tinhte.vn/profile/altadefinizione-parthenopestreaming-ita.3063528/
https://tinhte.vn/profile/guarda-films-parthenope-in-streaming-ita.3063530/
https://tinhte.vn/profile/parthenope-film-completo-streaming-ita-cb01.3063531/
https://tinhte.vn/profile/guarda-in-parthenope-2024-film-ita.3063534/
https://tinhte.vn/profile/dove-vedere-parthenope-2024-streaming-ita-gratis.3063535/
https://tinhte.vn/profile/parthenope-2024-streaming-ita-alcinema.3063538/
https://tinhte.vn/profile/cb01-parthenope-2024-streaming-ita-gratis.3063539/
https://tinhte.vn/profile/guarda-200-lupo-streaming-ita-altadefinizione.3063456/
https://tinhte.vn/profile/film-completo-200-lupo-in-streaming-ita.3063458/
https://tinhte.vn/profile/guarda-il-film-200-lupo-streaming-ita-cb01.3063459/
https://tinhte.vn/profile/cb01-200-lupo-streaming-ita-2024.3063463/
https://tinhte.vn/profile/altadefinizioneguarda-200-lupo-streaming-ita.3063465/
https://tinhte.vn/profile/guarda-200-lupo-streaming-ita-hd.3063467/
https://tinhte.vn/profile/film-completo-200-lupo-in-streaming-ita-2024.3063469/
https://tinhte.vn/profile/cb01-200-lupo-film-intero-streaming-ita-2024.3063470/
https://tinhte.vn/profile/cb01-200-lupo-streaming-ita-in-alta-definizione.3063472/
https://tinhte.vn/profile/guarda-200-lupo-film-ita-2024-alta-definizione.3063475/
https://tinhte.vn/profile/guarda-il-film-200-lupo-streaming-ita.3063476/
https://tinhte.vn/profile/guarda-film-200-lupo-film-intero-streaming.3063478/
https://tinhte.vn/profile/film-completo-200-lupo-streaming-ita-2024-in.3063480/
https://tinhte.vn/profile/altadefinizione-200-lupostreaming-ita.3063481/
https://tinhte.vn/profile/guarda-films-200-lupo-in-streaming-ita-en-cb01.3063483/
https://tinhte.vn/profile/200-lupo-film-completo-streaming-ita-cb01.3063485/
https://tinhte.vn/profile/guarda-in-200-lupo-2024-film-ita.3063487/
https://tinhte.vn/profile/dove-vedere-200-lupo-2024-streaming-ita-gratis.3063489/
https://tinhte.vn/profile/200-lupo-2024-streaming-ita-alcinema.3063491/
https://tinhte.vn/profile/cb01-200-lupo-2024-streaming-ita-gratis.3063493/
https://tinhte.vn/profile/guarda-parthenope-streaming-ita-altadefinizione.3063495/
https://tinhte.vn/profile/film-completo-parthenope-in-streaming-ita.3063497/
https://tinhte.vn/profile/guarda-il-film-parthenope-streaming-ita-cb01.3063501/
https://tinhte.vn/profile/cb01-parthenope-streaming-ita-2024.3063503/
https://tinhte.vn/profile/altadefinizioneguarda-parthenope-streaming-ita.3063504/
https://tinhte.vn/profile/guarda-parthenope-streaming-ita-hd.3063507/
https://tinhte.vn/profile/film-completo-parthenope-in-streaming-ita-2024.3063512/
https://tinhte.vn/profile/cb01-parthenope-film-intero-streaming-ita-2024.3063513/
https://tinhte.vn/profile/cb01-parthenope-2024-streaming-ita-in-alta.3063514/
https://tinhte.vn/profile/guarda-parthenope-film-ita-alta-definizione-gratis.3063516/
https://tinhte.vn/profile/guarda-il-film-parthenope-streaming-ita.3063521/
https://tinhte.vn/profile/guarda-film-parthenope-film-intero-streaming.3063523/
https://tinhte.vn/profile/film-completo-parthenope-streaming-ita-2024-in.3063526/
https://tinhte.vn/profile/altadefinizione-parthenopestreaming-ita.3063528/
https://tinhte.vn/profile/guarda-films-parthenope-in-streaming-ita.3063530/
https://tinhte.vn/profile/parthenope-film-completo-streaming-ita-cb01.3063531/
https://tinhte.vn/profile/guarda-in-parthenope-2024-film-ita.3063534/
https://tinhte.vn/profile/dove-vedere-parthenope-2024-streaming-ita-gratis.3063535/
https://tinhte.vn/profile/parthenope-2024-streaming-ita-alcinema.3063538/
https://tinhte.vn/profile/cb01-parthenope-2024-streaming-ita-gratis.3063539/
https://lookerstudio.google.com/s/vqReV2JCXqM
https://lookerstudio.google.com/s/uGb9QRVArAM
https://lookerstudio.google.com/s/vYEZulmKOig
https://lookerstudio.google.com/s/oMCYN8tij-A
https://lookerstudio.google.com/s/qA5_8RjvX0s
https://lookerstudio.google.com/s/ulsEqQKKOdc
https://lookerstudio.google.com/s/rexQWrhHtIc
https://lookerstudio.google.com/s/kw78dsobwow
https://lookerstudio.google.com/s/vquiAKMPPoQ
https://lookerstudio.google.com/s/soN9uRf2Fso
https://lookerstudio.google.com/s/uf-5OgR5LRY
https://lookerstudio.google.com/s/mk-s0euHKNg
https://lookerstudio.google.com/s/le2zo948XdU
https://lookerstudio.google.com/s/rbwAM0i4QXg
https://lookerstudio.google.com/s/uD68-F09RPQ
https://lookerstudio.google.com/s/rcgZ6qewFwI
https://lookerstudio.google.com/s/iYz6s1Gsvc8
https://lookerstudio.google.com/s/lFdjHIIjqqY
https://lookerstudio.google.com/s/olX8JcFBtNE
https://lookerstudio.google.com/s/rTzu9Wpoow0
https://lookerstudio.google.com/s/iuzBEqWF7K0
https://lookerstudio.google.com/s/gONUQcPC8rk
https://lookerstudio.google.com/s/oYfl3aqErbI
https://lookerstudio.google.com/s/tReEKOlIFyc
https://lookerstudio.google.com/s/hd4qS0VrK0c
https://lookerstudio.google.com/s/nd9b-2Zxpr8
https://lookerstudio.google.com/s/jrwjC8NfAnk
https://lookerstudio.google.com/s/iyIfcTU8CYQ
https://lookerstudio.google.com/s/g_CkZM-yB90
https://lookerstudio.google.com/s/ibqSj3mL3Zw
https://lookerstudio.google.com/s/h-SkPKcQAto
https://lookerstudio.google.com/s/lX2S_XY8Bzo
https://lookerstudio.google.com/s/sRAh6WdXUKs
https://lookerstudio.google.com/s/tpseWdxmfag
https://lookerstudio.google.com/s/mItNq_iYkm8
https://lookerstudio.google.com/s/tE_e2xdLXDM
https://lookerstudio.google.com/s/twSSM1O4phc
https://lookerstudio.google.com/s/oGfDtTPKSTc
https://lookerstudio.google.com/s/lPgUGqQL708
https://lookerstudio.google.com/s/sehfIJIG6lA
https://lookerstudio.google.com/s/j_PbhGyio0M
https://lookerstudio.google.com/s/mT7UAAGjxu8
https://lookerstudio.google.com/s/jxJdFcrCz28
https://lookerstudio.google.com/s/iFc3O-VJ7sE
https://lookerstudio.google.com/s/kT1Ei7t1C5k
https://lookerstudio.google.com/s/p_5ioQW4fKg
https://lookerstudio.google.com/s/tQaamrLn7V4
https://lookerstudio.google.com/s/pxkxhFfwQYY
https://lookerstudio.google.com/s/goaMsvZONhs
https://lookerstudio.google.com/s/gG3IaJoyTaE
https://lookerstudio.google.com/s/otgTjKPhDJE
https://lookerstudio.google.com/s/mtH0ZkJEiYE
https://lookerstudio.google.com/s/tOsH8Mra6OE
https://lookerstudio.google.com/s/kXj7eLqSLd4
https://lookerstudio.google.com/s/voiPCyTBpFc
https://lookerstudio.google.com/s/kgboHADz5ow
https://lookerstudio.google.com/s/j0-hCb7pm38
https://lookerstudio.google.com/s/kuZiaiHM4hA
https://lookerstudio.google.com/s/o9B5d7sx7Rk
https://lookerstudio.google.com/s/qR0LwPBeNxs
https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/vPRLsybUfw8
https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/pMKhzVGe32g
https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/h2_t1_OGZoY
https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/hHOTNc_53oU
https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/q4Eh1XZm4w4
https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/moNo5d_h_hI
https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/oVj6K5NBAlk
https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/hoOhdO6NWBA
https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/shV_9NiF3V0
https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/st-TUX35Lgk
https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/g01XES8rqLk
https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/lYyFAJAK8kc
https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/p9TT3_z4xAo
https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/s/ptN-EUHwRWk
https://network.propertyweek.com/members/status/show?id=28959784%3AStatus%3A34835
https://community.thoracic.org/members/status/show?id=28950564%3AStatus%3A819567
https://communicators.ncsu.edu/members/status/show?id=28949464%3AStatus%3A2199107
https://sloan.ucr.edu/members/status/show?id=28954304%3AStatus%3A347542
https://www.ssplace.miami.edu/members/status/show?id=28954324%3AStatus%3A395370
https://zagspace.gonzaga.edu/members/status/show?id=28959764%3AStatus%3A5046
https://californiafilm.net/profiles/news/adimahkuhartadasakuie
https://wlresources.dpi.wi.gov/groups/tech-injection/337/discussions/536
https://tramper.nz/forums/thread/23339
https://app.daily.dev/posts/sgeuooiw3a6yhauo-vufseinft
https://graph.org/cvxcbvnxmbxc-10-31
https://nationaldacie.alboompro.com/post/r
https://forum.thecodingcolosseum.com/topic/16800/mncvvmxseui
https://web3devcommunity.com/topic/32783/gvcnkhiunmca
https://herbalmeds-forum.biolife.com.my/d/201508-bbnmb-xmxdkjhsaew
https://forum.realdigital.org/d/230889-bn-zmhhoizuyz
https://foro.ribbon.es/topic/27919/etaytyuastdaywua
https://forum.daoyidh.com/topic/4830/udyruyiiaaw
https://hackmd.io/@powerfulnoelle/Sk7S8webJe
https://paste.ee/p/H7Xwv
https://ctxt.io/2/AAB4Zi_RFw
https://www.sidehustleads.com/services/legal-services/sdfieyiuayiwahka_i1948819
https://www.sbookmarking.com/story/aewrfdtrwea
https://www.letsdobookmark.com/story/sbookmarking-your-ultimate-bookmark-manager
https://etextpad.com/k5mtxkayei
https://yamcode.com/untitled-108977
https://pastelink.net/4ffb42jq
https://freepaste.link/2s1oaxxl6s
https://glot.io/snippets/h1croq6xcr
https://pastebin.com/j9aiN6BJ
https://paste.enginehub.org/E0-BMdPbN
https://paste.centos.org/view/36387434
https://paste.feed-the-beast.com/view/286ba2b2
https://paste.kodi.tv/jirujuneri
https://controlc.com/696cc5a7
https://wow.curseforge.com/paste/009f86d3
https://swl.curseforge.com/paste/71dc2efc
https://www.wowace.com/paste/0b808145
https://terraria.curseforge.com/paste/7bdad067
https://paste.firnsy.com/paste/ZbpIXcCyqQM
https://jsfiddle.net/Lwjahy6d/
https://jsbin.com/poqoloboto/edit?html,output
https://paiza.io/projects/_Ulelbi_q87LsBcxtK9Rag?language=php
https://wokwi.com/projects/413225723727223809