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

12101 comments

https://github.com/MMA-Meu-Melhor-Amigo-Dublado-Legendado
https://github.com/OAutodaCompadecida2-Dublado-Legendado
https://github.com/sidelined-the-qb-me-Dublado-Legendado
https://github.com/SidelinedTheQbMeFIlmeFlmeCmpltoDblado
https://github.com/MufasaOReiLeao-Dublado-Legendado
https://github.com/Chico-Bento-Dublado-Legendado
https://github.com/Lobisomem-Dublado-Legendado
https://github.com/nosferatu-dublado-legendado
https://github.com/babygirl-dublado-legendado
https://github.com/Sonic-3-Dublado-Legendado
https://github.com/moana2-dublado-legendado
https://github.com/aqui-dublado-legendado
https://github.com/illegal-hayatlar-meclis-fullizle-002
https://github.com/rafadan-tayfa-kapadokya-fullizle-002
https://github.com/aslanhurkus4hurjetoyunda-izle-dublaj
https://github.com/birsalyangozunanilari-fullizle-002
https://github.com/sampiyonlar-izle-turkce-dublaj
https://github.com/Kutsal-Damacana-5-izle-dublaj
https://github.com/kardes-takimi-2-izle-dublaj
https://github.com/karantina-2025-izle-dublaj
https://github.com/kirpi-sonic-3-fullizle-002
https://github.com/oflu-hoca-4-fullizle-002
https://github.com/sidelinedtheqbme-ess-go-002
https://github.com/Juego-deladrones-2-Pantera-espanol
https://github.com/Flow-un-mundo-que-salvar-espanol
https://github.com/Moana-2-Vaiana-2-espanol
https://github.com/Babygirl-espanol
https://github.com/SidelinedTheQbMe-fulmuvv-donlod
https://github.com/un-ours-dans-le-jura-cmplet-vf
https://github.com/Nosferatu-cmplet-vf
https://tinhte.vn/profile/kardes-takimi-2-izle-tuerkce-dublaj-filmi-hd-2025.3285586/
https://open.firstory.me/story/cm63ivz83003301wbb4do32ri
https://imgur.com/gallery/repisitoryyy-8KL82MT
https://app.daily.dev/posts/repisitoryyy-ui65dh3xs
https://www.dununu.com/posts/161604
https://www.dununu.com/posts/161606
https://www.dununu.com/posts/161608
https://lebanonhub.app/posts/85142
https://boxoficehd.bandcamp.com/album/repisitoryyy
https://www.bitsdujour.com/profiles/QIIxZJ
https://muckrack.com/123-stre4m/bio
https://profile.hatena.ne.jp/essaahh/profile
https://solo.to/movieclubhd
https://heylink.me/sintiyasalsa60
https://hackmd.io/@brasiajooe/ByjtxuqvJl
https://wokwi.com/projects/420512344080073729
https://jsitor.com/jAj8yJU7tV
https://jsbin.com/sesidaviza/edit?html,output
https://graph.org/repisitoryyy-01-19
https://telegra.ph/repisitoryyy-01-19-2
https://www.taptap.io/post/8930434
https://paste.ee/p/djtXeCGc
https://snippet.host/ewxzyh
https://pastebin.com/Yt6mc6Zc
https://pastelink.net/xkulfsr0
https://www.etextpad.com/q2khds98x4
https://glot.io/snippets/h3tgkcq4m0
https://justpaste.it/dfkfb
https://paste.enginehub.org/PpCKsnLIB
https://www.pastery.net/kbysag/
https://yamcode.com/repisitoryyy
https://paiza.io/projects/xuNuLBdNOXnmIVHAsLe_LQ
https://paste.intergen.online/view/3e4d5cb3
https://rentry.co/45v6brmr
https://penzu.com/public/a2df59719d9be755
https://matters.town/a/rbawlcn7deec

Charmaine

https://github.com/sonic-3-sonic-the-hedgehog-3-on-inggris
https://github.com/mufasa-the-lion-king-on-inggris-now
https://github.com/nosferatu-on-inggris-now
https://github.com/moana-2-on-inggris
https://github.com/wicked-on-inggris
https://github.com/culpa-tuya-on-inggris
https://github.com/one-of-them-days-on-inggris-now
https://github.com/wolf-man-on-inggris-now
https://github.com/the-brutalist-on-inggris
https://github.com/den-of-thieves-2-pantera-on-inggris-now
https://github.com/companion-on-inggris
https://github.com/babygirl-on-inggris
https://hackmd.io/jxGuvjn5R8ej_T8tEnDNOg
https://jsbin.com/poweyavuti/edit?html
https://paste.gd/mArc7XJz
https://lifeisfeudal.com/Discussions/question/rthjntsjrtsh
https://pastelink.net/he87zpjd
https://paiza.io/projects/baVcnKc3WWmKR2k1NX4cUw
https://paste.feed-the-beast.com/view/16158c43
https://matters.town/a/zxkwa3kyvcl9
https://etextpad.com/public/wdhffntqrq
https://glot.io/snippets/h3ty6kpxpe
https://jsitor.com/6hC-N4EocE
https://ctxt.io/2/AAB4_jdMEA
https://jsfiddle.net/a2fendky/
https://binshare.net/B5wImxYknq1VPy5ZwtK7
https://friendpaste.com/44LtHnLru9lkTvzMIp8me9
https://snippet.host/tgyiao
https://telegra.ph/dghsethsth-01-19
https://rextester.com/HJB18751
https://rextester.com/WJFM80001
http://www.fellnasen-service.de/index.php?thread/427073-sdrghsehetajnthhbrtdgbrg/
http://forum.dnpsolpol.ru/threads/rjrskjsrtjnrtfjhrthth.14738/
https://chobaolam.vn/threads/tydjkyrjtshrtgb.582702/
https://graph.org/fydjhrthbtsejhntr-01-19
https://forumketoan.com/threads/dshgtrshjnrstjnrtshjnrtsh.57021/
https://foro.ribbon.es/topic/43892/ftthnrstjnrstjhrtshtrsh
https://hackmd.io/4joMgoykSECJ1BN4Yfk1aA
https://jsbin.com/gasexazeme/edit?html
https://paste.gd/TZBFE5xs
https://lifeisfeudal.com/Discussions/question/ykjdytxrjhntrfh
https://pastelink.net/mqizs9ci
https://paiza.io/projects/fepSMNU3DqvFZ7IVQ4FW8g
https://paste.feed-the-beast.com/view/91ac8dbc
https://etextpad.com/public/khnrg0ipfb
https://glot.io/snippets/h3tyeew0cq
https://jsitor.com/5652MbdW95
https://ctxt.io/2/AAB43FpOFg
https://binshare.net/7wWVIch3aWlimILgeP1K
https://friendpaste.com/XxAzknDg7X1flYPQjtiAO
https://snippet.host/pzggzz
https://telegra.ph/dthjnrstjnsrtj-01-19
https://rentry.co/78h82d5r

dzbhdrfgbvsrg

https://github.com/Companion-fulmovv-eng-us
https://github.com/Presence-fulmovv-eng-us
https://github.com/Love-Me-fulmovv-eng-us
https://github.com/Dog-Man-fulmovv-eng-us
https://github.com/Flight-Risk-fulmovv-eng-us
https://github.com/The-Brutalist-fulmovv-eng-us
https://github.com/Wish-You-Were-Here-fulmovv-eng-us
https://github.com/Wolf-Man-fulmovv-eng-us
https://github.com/One-of-Them-Days-fulmovv-eng-us
https://github.com/Peter-Pan-s-Neverland-Nightmare-fulmovv
https://github.com/Sky-Force-fulmovv-eng-us
https://github.com/Azaad-fulmovv-eng-us
https://github.com/Identity-fulmovv-eng-us
https://github.com/Nesippaya-fulmovv-eng-us
https://github.com/Emergency-fulmovv-eng-us
https://github.com/Fateh-fulmovv-eng-us
https://github.com/Marco-fulmovv-eng-us
https://github.com/Game-Changer-fulmovv-eng-us
https://github.com/Baby-John-fulmovv-eng-us
https://github.com/Lucky-Baskhar-fulmovv-eng-us
https://github.com/Pushpa-The-Rule-Part-2-fulmovv-eng-us
https://github.com/Drinker-Sai-fulmovv-eng-us
https://github.com/Merry-Christmas-fulmovv-eng-us
https://github.com/Kanguva-fulmovv-eng-us
https://github.com/Bhool-Bhulaiyaa-3-fulmovv-eng-us
https://github.com/Singham-Again-fulmovv-eng-us
https://github.com/The-Sabarmat-Report-fulmovv-eng-us
https://github.com/Valiant-One-fulmovv-eng-us
https://github.com/Sky-Force-us-box
https://github.com/azaad-us-box

https://github.com/azaad-on-hindi
https://github.com/sky-force-on-hindi
https://github.com/nesippaya-on-hindi
https://github.com/identity-on-hindi
https://github.com/baby-john-on-hindi
https://github.com/lucky-baskhar-on-hindi-now
https://github.com/game-changer-on-hindi
https://github.com/marco-on-hindi
https://github.com/fateh-on-hindi
https://github.com/emergency-on-hindi
https://github.com/drinker-sai-on-hindi
https://github.com/pushpa-2-the-rule-on-hindi
https://github.com/singham-again-on-hindi-now
https://github.com/bhool-bhulaiyaa-3-on-hindi-now
https://github.com/kanguva-on-hindi-now
https://github.com/merry-christmas-on-hindi
https://github.com/amaran-on-hindi-now
https://github.com/the-sabarmati-report-on-hindi-now

https://jsbin.com/miyivajoli/edit?html,output
https://wokwi.com/projects/420538692702668801
https://paiza.io/projects/pzNRVYxkvNSCKmvke5AWiQ?language=php
https://hackmd.io/3DjHhi2STWyvzlquhfOwZA
https://pastelink.net/qo7r3bee
https://medium.com/@achmadabdil321/ssdfhwererjer-526f067194b8
https://matters.town/a/z6h5e2ic5pol
https://www.wowace.com/paste/daf5a7d1
https://paste.feed-the-beast.com/view/2cfa3392
https://pastebin.com/uFMXEk7s
https://jsfiddle.net/abdil/rgtojn4k/1/
https://yamcode.com/untitled-119836
https://jsitor.com/lxI6179Njd
https://etextpad.com/cjepwmo508
https://binshare.net/DnQhCFYU8SNf9gNK9UrE
https://paste.ee/p/h22ORSsi
https://rextester.com/AFBJXP35671
https://paste.enginehub.org/Hwh8uOHtg
https://www.taptap.io/id/post/8932486
https://www.furaffinity.net/journal/11052930/

asgagagsaga

https://github.com/AmazonGift-Card-Codes
https://github.com/AmazonGift-Card-Codes/Unlocking-Power-Amazon-Gift-Card-Codes-Your-Ultimate-Guide
https://github.com/AmazonGift-Card-Codes/Unlocking-Power-Amazon-Gift-Card-Codes-Your-Ultimate-Guide/blob/main/README.md
https://github.com/AmazonGift-Card-Codes/OT-Update-Amazon-Gift-Card-Codes-Free-Your-Ultimate-Guide
https://github.com/AmazonGift-Card-Codes/OT-Update-Amazon-Gift-Card-Codes-Free-Your-Ultimate-Guide/blob/main/README.md
https://github.com/AmazonGift-Card-Codes/Claim-Today-Free-Amazon-Gift-Card-Codes-The-Ultimate-Guide
https://github.com/AmazonGift-Card-Codes/Claim-Today-Free-Amazon-Gift-Card-Codes-The-Ultimate-Guide/blob/main/README.md
https://github.com/AmazonGift-Card-Codes/Unlocking-100-Amazon-Gift-Card-Codes-for-Free-Your-Ultimate-Guide
https://github.com/AmazonGift-Card-Codes/Unlocking-100-Amazon-Gift-Card-Codes-for-Free-Your-Ultimate-Guide/blob/main/README.md
https://github.com/AmazonGift-Card-Codes/Unlocking-100-Amazon-Gift-Card-Codes-for-Free-Your-Ultimate-Guide
https://github.com/AmazonGift-Card-Codes/Unlocking-100-Amazon-Gift-Card-Codes-for-Free-Your-Ultimate-Guide/blob/main/README.md
https://github.com/AmazonGift-Card-Codes/-1500-Amazon-Gift-Card-Codes-A-Complete-Guide-New-Update-Today
https://github.com/AmazonGift-Card-Codes/-1500-Amazon-Gift-Card-Codes-A-Complete-Guide-New-Update-Today/blob/main/README.md
https://github.com/AmazonGift-Card-Codes/Buy-Amazon-Gift-Card-Codes-Generator-Ultimate-Guide
https://github.com/AmazonGift-Card-Codes/Buy-Amazon-Gift-Card-Codes-Generator-Ultimate-Guide/blob/main/README.md
https://github.com/AmazonGift-Card-Codes/100-Working-Amazon-Card-Free-A-Comprehensive-Guide
https://github.com/AmazonGift-Card-Codes/100-Working-Amazon-Card-Free-A-Comprehensive-Guide/blob/main/README.md
https://github.com/AmazonGift-Card-Codes/Redeem-FREE-Amazon-Free-Gift-Card-Codes-Your-Ultimate-Guide
https://github.com/AmazonGift-Card-Codes/Redeem-FREE-Amazon-Free-Gift-Card-Codes-Your-Ultimate-Guide/blob/main/README.md
https://github.com/AmazonGift-Card-Codes/How-to-Get-a-100-Amazon-Gift-Card-for-Free-2025-Rewards-Today
https://github.com/AmazonGift-Card-Codes/How-to-Get-a-100-Amazon-Gift-Card-for-Free-2025-Rewards-Today/blob/main/README.md

https://github.com/Coin-Master-Free5000-SpinLink
https://github.com/Coin-Master-Free5000-SpinLink/TOP-Coin-Master-Free-5000-Spin-Link-The-Ultimate-Guide
https://github.com/Coin-Master-Free5000-SpinLink/TOP-Coin-Master-Free-5000-Spin-Link-The-Ultimate-Guide/blob/main/README.md
https://github.com/Coin-Master-Free5000-SpinLink/Your-Guide-to-Coin-Master-Free-700-Spin-Link-Rewards-Today-
https://github.com/Coin-Master-Free5000-SpinLink/Your-Guide-to-Coin-Master-Free-700-Spin-Link-Rewards-Today-/blob/main/README.md
https://github.com/Coin-Master-Free5000-SpinLink/Updated-Daily-Coin-Master-Free-Spin-Links-Your-Ultimate-Guide
https://github.com/Coin-Master-Free5000-SpinLink/Updated-Daily-Coin-Master-Free-Spin-Links-Your-Ultimate-Guide/blob/main/README.md
https://github.com/Coin-Master-Free5000-SpinLink/Unlock-Rewards-Coin-Master-Free-10-000-Spin-Link-The-Ultimate-Guide
https://github.com/Coin-Master-Free5000-SpinLink/Unlock-Rewards-Coin-Master-Free-10-000-Spin-Link-The-Ultimate-Guide/blob/main/README.md
https://github.com/Coin-Master-Free5000-SpinLink/Get-Coin-Master-Free-5000-Spin-Link-2025-Ultimate-Guide
https://github.com/Coin-Master-Free5000-SpinLink/Get-Coin-Master-Free-5000-Spin-Link-2025-Ultimate-Guide/blob/main/README.md
https://github.com/Coin-Master-Free5000-SpinLink/Unlock-Unlimited-Fun-The-Coin-Master-Free-99999-Spins-Link-2025
https://github.com/Coin-Master-Free5000-SpinLink/Unlock-Unlimited-Fun-The-Coin-Master-Free-99999-Spins-Link-2025/blob/main/README.md
https://github.com/Coin-Master-Free5000-SpinLink/Your-Ultimate-Guide-to-Coin-Master-Free-5000-Spin-Link-Limited-Time-Offer-2025
https://github.com/Coin-Master-Free5000-SpinLink/Your-Ultimate-Guide-to-Coin-Master-Free-5000-Spin-Link-Limited-Time-Offer-2025/blob/main/README.md
https://github.com/Coin-Master-Free5000-SpinLink/-InstANt-Coin-Master-Free-5000-Spin-Link-in-2025-New-Rewards-Update
https://github.com/Coin-Master-Free5000-SpinLink/-InstANt-Coin-Master-Free-5000-Spin-Link-in-2025-New-Rewards-Update/blob/main/README.md
https://github.com/Coin-Master-Free5000-SpinLink/Unlocking-the-Secrets-of-Coin-Master-Free-Spin-Links-2025
https://github.com/Coin-Master-Free5000-SpinLink/Unlocking-the-Secrets-of-Coin-Master-Free-Spin-Links-2025/blob/main/README.md
https://github.com/Coin-Master-Free5000-SpinLink/Ultimate-Guide-to-Coin-Master-Free-50000-Spin-Link-In-2025
https://github.com/Coin-Master-Free5000-SpinLink/Ultimate-Guide-to-Coin-Master-Free-50000-Spin-Link-In-2025/blob/main/README.md

rerrererere

https://github.com/Companion-fulmovv-eng-us
https://github.com/Presence-fulmovv-eng-us
https://github.com/Love-Me-fulmovv-eng-us
https://github.com/Dog-Man-fulmovv-eng-us
https://github.com/Flight-Risk-fulmovv-eng-us
https://github.com/The-Brutalist-fulmovv-eng-us
https://github.com/Wish-You-Were-Here-fulmovv-eng-us
https://github.com/Wolf-Man-fulmovv-eng-us
https://github.com/One-of-Them-Days-fulmovv-eng-us
https://github.com/Peter-Pan-s-Neverland-Nightmare-fulmovv
https://github.com/Sky-Force-fulmovv-eng-us
https://github.com/Azaad-fulmovv-eng-us
https://github.com/Identity-fulmovv-eng-us
https://github.com/Nesippaya-fulmovv-eng-us
https://github.com/Emergency-fulmovv-eng-us
https://github.com/Fateh-fulmovv-eng-us
https://github.com/Marco-fulmovv-eng-us
https://github.com/Game-Changer-fulmovv-eng-us
https://github.com/Baby-John-fulmovv-eng-us
https://github.com/Lucky-Baskhar-fulmovv-eng-us
https://github.com/Pushpa-The-Rule-Part-2-fulmovv-eng-us
https://github.com/Drinker-Sai-fulmovv-eng-us
https://github.com/Merry-Christmas-fulmovv-eng-us
https://github.com/Kanguva-fulmovv-eng-us
https://github.com/Bhool-Bhulaiyaa-3-fulmovv-eng-us
https://github.com/Singham-Again-fulmovv-eng-us
https://github.com/The-Sabarmat-Report-fulmovv-eng-us
https://github.com/Valiant-One-fulmovv-eng-us

viorvangh

Leave a comment

Your comment was posted successfully! Thank you!