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Yahoo
11 hours ago
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- Yahoo
New Mom in Paris Breaks Down During Postpartum. Her Mom and Sister Fly in from the U.S. to Surprise Her (Exclusive)
'I knew I needed the village…not just to recover physically, but to be mentally well. To feel whole,' Janet tells PEOPLE Janet remembers the exact moment she broke. Alone in her Paris apartment, exhausted and holding her newborn, she turned to her husband through tears and said, 'I need my mom.' 'I literally broke down in tears, begging my husband for help,' she tells PEOPLE. 'I cried out for my mom.' In that moment, Janet didn't know that help was already on the way. Her mother, Miss Kay, and sister, Jessica, were in the air, flying from the United States to Paris to be by her side. The emotional moment when they arrived, caught on camera by Jessica and shared on TikTok, quickly struck a chord online. The text over the now-viral video reads: 'POV: Postpartum. Alone. Struggling. Then your mom and sister show up at your door. Flew across the world just to hold you. This is what love looks like.' 'I didn't feel like myself. I didn't feel like I belonged,' Janet says of her early postpartum days. 'You're home with another human, and you're like, 'What am I doing?'' Her husband, she says, was supportive and present. But there was something deeper she needed. 'Even though he was there, I needed them,' she says of her mom and sister. 'I needed that maternal, guided support.' The plan had always been for them to be there. But standby travel and flight delays meant Miss Kay and Jessica couldn't make it in time for the baby's arrival. 'I just expected them to be there,' Janet says. 'But they weren't, and that Friday, I broke down.' One week later, Janet opened the door to see her mom and sister standing there, unannounced and arms wide open. It was exactly what she had been praying for. 'So when I saw them, it was relief,' she says. 'Whatever was heavy on my shoulders just dropped.' Jessica had started filming the moment on instinct, not expecting it to go viral. 'I didn't expect the reaction we received,' she says. 'I started recording not because I knew it would go viral, but because something told me to capture it.' The surprise had been difficult to pull off. 'We talk every day, we even share location,' Jessica says, laughing. 'So trying to keep the secret was hard.' As soon as they stepped inside, they jumped into action. Janet remembers them saying, 'Okay, take a shower, go to sleep. We got it for the night.' She hadn't realized how much she needed that kind of care. That moment, she says, was about more than just help. It was about being held. 'It's that love that shows up,' Janet says. 'From having a baby to battling sickness, Black women know how to carry each other.' Miss Kay, who grew up as one of 15 siblings, says she learned early what it means to show up. 'I thought I didn't need anyone when I had my first child either,' she says. 'But once that baby comes, everything changes. You do need your mother. You do need help.' Janet says she always prided herself on being independent. But becoming a mother changed that. 'I've always been independent. I never really asked for help,' she says. 'But when I got pregnant, everyone said, 'You'll need us,' and I was like, 'No, I've got this.' But I didn't.' Motherhood, she says, shifted her understanding of strength. 'The dynamic of the strong Black woman has shifted for me in the transition to motherhood,' she says. 'You can still be strong and ask for help.' Shortly after their visit, Janet made the decision to temporarily move back to the United States. She wanted to be close to her village. 'I knew I needed the village,' she says. 'Not just to recover physically, but to be mentally well. To feel whole.' And she wasn't alone. After the video circulated, Janet began receiving messages from women around the world. 'Women reached out from Paris, other Americans living abroad, saying, 'I've been there. I know,' ' she says. 'One woman even came and did my hair at my apartment.' Jessica says her goal was simple. She wanted to help. 'When we got there, it was all about how I could help,' she says. 'Cleaning, the fridge stocked, meals prepped. Just whatever we could do in the short time we had.' She says that instinct came from her own story. 'When I had my first baby at 21, I had no idea what to do,' Jessica says. 'My aunt came and stayed for a month. What I did for Janet is exactly what they did for me.' Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Thousands of women responded to Janet's post, sharing their own stories of being overwhelmed during postpartum. 'Women kept saying, 'I wish someone had told me how hard this is,' ' Janet says. 'Others said, 'I needed my mom too.' It was almost like a collective sigh.' Miss Kay believes the video helped give women permission to admit they need help. 'It's okay to ask for help,' she says. 'They don't always know what they need. Sometimes you just have to show up and hold the baby.' Jessica agrees. 'Just listen. They'll tell you what they need without even meaning to,' she says. 'And if you don't know, just do.' Janet says she is still in the middle of it. Still learning. Still tired. 'I'm still in it,' she says. 'I'm still crying, still breastfeeding, still figuring out motherhood. It's overwhelming, even with help.' There are days when she feels like she's falling short. When feedings are frustrating and sleep is scarce. 'But I'm doing my best,' she says. 'And I've realized that has to be enough.' Now, when she watches the video, she sees more than a memory. She sees a message. 'It's a sacred circle,' she says. 'That moment between women, it's vulnerability, love and legacy. It's motherhood in motion.' She hopes other mothers can see themselves in it too. 'That moment changed everything,' Janet says. 'It taught me I don't have to carry it all alone. And I don't want other women to think they have to either.' Read the original article on People Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
a day ago
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- Yahoo
Duck Dynasty's Jessica Robertson Says Daughter Priscilla Is Pregnant at 18: 'Isn't the Plan We Had'
The addition of Priscilla's baby will mark the third grandchild for Jep and Jessica, whose family rose to fame on the popular A&E reality series. The Duck Dynasty family is about to add one more to their party! Jessica Robertson took to Instagram Sunday reveal that her 18-year-old daughter Priscilla, her third child with husband Jep Robertson, is expecting a baby. The post featured a glowing Priscilla cradling her bump in a pink tank dress, along with a message from the proud soon-to-be grandma. "Me & Jep are excited to welcome another new grandbaby in October. Priscilla will give birth to our granddaughter & we are blessed to add another grandbaby," Jessica wrote in her caption. While the pregnancy may not have been part of the original plan for their 18-year-old daughter, as noted by Jessica, she made it clear their family is embracing the journey. "This isn't the plans we had laid out for Priscilla but God takes our meager offerings and turns them into His greatest blessings! We are so proud that Priscilla & Dillon chose life for their baby and we will all be rewarded with this precious baby girl!" she continued. She added, "We pray blessings on her pregnancy & ask God for a safe delivery for Mom & Baby. We praise God for His perfect gifts!💛 Pray for us! 3 babies under 1!" Priscilla's pregnancy marks the third grandchild for Jessica and Jep in under a year. The Robertson baby boom started in February when their eldest daughter Lily, 22, welcomed son Winston with her husband Austin. Then in June, daughter Merritt, 20, announced she's also expecting a baby girl this December with husband Tyler. At the time, Jessica shared her excitement, posting: "Over the moon to announce another grand baby on the way!!! Baby girl due December 2025!!🩷" With three of their daughters either expecting or already new moms, the Robertsons are bracing for a house full of baby giggles, diapers, and lots of love. In addition to Lily, Merrit and Priscilla, Jessica and Jep, who rose to fame on the A&E reality hit Duck Dynasty, are parents to sons River, 16, and Gus, 9. Solve the daily Crossword
BBC News
a day ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Inspired by Strictly: 10-year-old joins Royal Ballet
Meet 10-year-old Jessica, she is a ballet dancer from Norfolk who has just received some very exciting has won a place on a prestigious ballet training program at the Royal Ballet Royal Ballet School's Junior Associate Programme trains a small number of talented young dancers each year, alongside their regular has been dancing since she was four, and hopes to be the next Darcey Bussell - the former ballerina and Strictly told BBC Norfolk, she "jumped up and down and cried" when she received the good news. After falling in love with dancing from a young age, Jessica was just four-years-old when she asked her mum if she could join a dance class. Speaking to the BBC Norfolk, she said: "My legs just wanted to move. "I did watch Strictly Come Dancing when I was younger, I was just wow. I want to do that."Since then Jessica has been training hard. When asked about how she feels dancing she said: "I just feel special. I just feel in my comfort zone and I just feel relaxed." The Royal Ballet School's Junior Associate Programme only has 10 places available to young dancers every means that competition is very Jessica's audition there were more than 2,000 when she found out she had got a spot Jessica was "blown away" and "jumped up and down and cried".A spokesperson for the Royal Ballet School said they were excited to welcome Jess into the programme, which was created in dance instructor said her "technique is beautiful" and that she has the ability to go "as far as she likes" with done Jessica... keeeeep dancing!
Elle
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Elle
This Leo Season Brings Bold Energy—and Major Drama
There won't be a shortage of scroll-stopping moments in the final weeks of July. Leo season kicks off on the 22nd, followed by a Leo new moon on the 24th. Oh, and Mercury is retrograde in Leo from July 18 to August 11. This cosmic recipe is stacked for drama. The only question is: Will you play an active role in the performance—or nibble on popcorn and make it a spectator sport? No matter your choice this Leo season, it wouldn't hurt to borrow the 'sensitive gangster' vibe of Love Island USA season 7 winner Amaya Espinal. Lead with your heart—but don't let people toy with your emotions. And if that means keeping your options open until someone comes along who fits the bill? So be it. Like 'Amaya Papaya,' you might just come out the winner. Another Leo-coded hero to look to this month? Jessica, the fun, messy main character played by Megan Stalter in Lena Dunham's new Netflix series, Too Much. (Though we don't necessarily condone breaking into your ex's apartment or discussing UTIs at your boss's dinner party.) Even so, Stalter's Jessica lets it all hang out, which is exactly what captures the heart of British indie rocker Felix, played by Will Sharpe. This is Leo season gold! But beware: It's definitely possible to hit the oversaturation point this summer. Once Mercury is in retrograde, endearing traits can suddenly feel performative. Behaviors that once garnered rave reviews could get the old 'not tonight, babe.' And if that goes down? Well, with Mercury in reverse, self-reflection is warranted. Is it them? Is it you? Is it both of you? We like to think of self-expression happening in two separate fields: the individual field and the relational field. The individual field is all about you doing you—other people's opinions be damned. The relational field demands accountability. Are you tuning in to the other person's energy? Are you interested in meeting them where they are, while also being your authentic self? This is a skill worth polishing. At its best, Leo energy feels more like interactive theater than a Broadway performance. While Leo season is usually a time for unfettered experimentation, in 2025, we'll need to pull back a touch. But don't stem the tide of ideas that flow in. There will be many, especially near the Leo new moon on July 24. Capture them all for consideration in your Notes app, on a mood board, whatever. There are bound to be some gems in there. Mercury retrograde is a great time for reviewing all the half-started projects and plans that are gathering dust in your archives. Just save any hard launches for Virgo season, when common sense prevails once again. In the meantime, make the most of Leo's playful vibes. Dance on rooftops, flirt at swim-up bars, meet friends for umbrella drinks and ridiculous gossip. This is the zodiac sign ruled by the life-giving sun, after all, and it's time we all enjoyed that shine.
Buzz Feed
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
17 Commonly Unique Experiences From Back In The Day
As an older Gen Z'er, it's always interesting to think about how different life was like back then, and how much the world and society have truly evolved. So, when I asked the older adults of the BuzzFeed Community to share the unique but totally common experiences from "back in the day" that would have younger folks yeah, I was shocked! Here some everyday, normal experiences from the past that, depending on your age, will have you feeling either nostalgic or perplexed: "We had a milkman who delivered orders to our house in the '70s. He had a key and would let himself in, announcing his presence. Then, he'd put our order in the refrigerator. Looking back, it seems wild that this was a thing." —jillcurryj "You used to be able to call 'INFO' and ask anything: the time, the date, geography questions, etc. I used to even call her (it seemed like it was always a woman) just to talk. It was awesome when your childhood kinda sucked." "Phone lines were shared with neighbors. If you wanted to make a call, you'd have to wait until other people were done talking on the line, but you could definitely listen in on other people's conversations. There were also no zip codes at the time. Eventually, it was the norm to have two-digit codes. We had that for 20 years. In the 1960s, zip codes became five digits." —Sudi, 71, Florida "Our high school actually had a 'smoking yard' where kids could light up!" "We used to live in a small town in Utah. Every week, a Bookmobile would come to our town, and I'd go check out some books. It was basically like a mobile library. It was so cool!" —Jessica, 55, Arizona "I grew up in the late '50s and '60s. Our doctor would come to our house to treat my brothers and me. He'd just show up with whatever he needed in his briefcase, and that was that." "We never wore bike helmets, and our cars didn't have seatbelts. If you sat in the passenger seat, you'd just have to hope that the driver would fling their arm across your body if they had to suddenly brake to stop you from flying into the windshield. Good times, am I right?" —Jean, Florida "There was a liquor store a couple of blocks away from our house. In the '70s, my mom would give me a note, and I'd buy cigarettes and liquor. I was 11 or 12 at the time, and it seemed like a perfectly normal thing to do." "Movie theaters often had special matinees for kids on Saturdays. The theater would be full of kids and no adults. Often, the movies were special horror shows with gimmicks like skeletons flying overheard or rubber snakes tossed through the audience. There were some really great flicks, too, like Mysterious Island and Jason and the Argonauts." —odaydaniel "There were no 'easy-care' floors. Our kitchen floor was made of thick, linoleum tiles. Heels would make black scuff marks on the floor, and even regular walking damaged the shine. So, once a month, my mom would 'strip' the floor (remove the shiny wax), apply new wax, and buff the floor to a pretty shine using an electric tool — almost like a vacuum that had soft wool pads." "When I was born in 1967, the hospital had a labor room separate from the delivery room. Women stayed in the labor room until they were ready to push. My mother smoked up until she got wheeled into the delivery room to birth me. My dad held the cigarette to her lips. No wonder I only weighed six pounds." —blissbednar "Much to the chagrin of virtually everyone I knew, I cloth-diapered my now-18 and 12-year-old kids when they were infants. It was easy to manage and cost-effective, even as a working mom. They both became potty-trained by the age of 2, and I have zero regrets knowing that we didn't contribute to the current landfills." "When I first got my period in 1978, what we now call 'pads' were either 'belted' or 'belt-less.' All the pads my mother had were belted, so I had to wear a belt until she got me regular, belt-less ones. The belt was elastic and about a half-inch or so wide, and it went around your waist and through your butt crack like a thong." —blissbednar "We'd drink from the yard hose if we got thirsty. The '70s was a bit wild." "I was able to wear pants in sixth grade from 1975–1976. Until then, it was either culottes, dresses, or skirts, which required shorts underneath." —Anonymous "Where I lived, the national anthem at midnight. Then, it'd just be a snowy screen." Lastly: "In the 1960s, all of the public school buses in my hometown (and surrounding cities in South Carolina) employed high school students to drive them. I was one of those drivers. To apply, you had to be a licensed driver, have a clean driving record, have completed a state training program, and passed all the written and road tests. It was a great job, like getting paid just to drive to and from school. We'd even drive elementary students. We were all safe drivers because our jobs depended on it, and we knew many eyes were on us. The middle school students were annoying, but otherwise, everyone else was well-behaved." —Barry, 73, Georgia Well, I'm very glad that schools no longer have "smoke yards." If you're an older adult, what are some common but unique experiences from the past that would have younger people genuinely confused? Let us know in the comments, or you can anonymously submit your story using the form below!
