Joanna Gaines, the beloved mom and entrepreneur, recently gave fans a peek into her life as a new mom at 40. In an Instagram post, she joked about her pregnancy cravings and shared a candid moment with her newborn son, Crew Gaines. The caption read, "Evidence of a late night with my boy." The photo showed Joanna’s room in a state of disarray, with Crew peacefully napping nearby. It’s a raw, unfiltered look at the realities of new motherhood.
Adjusting to Sleepless Nights
In a revealing interview with Closer Weekly, an insider shed light on Joanna's recent challenges as a new mom. "The hardest part of the past few months has been the sleepless nights," the source exclusively told the magazine. Joanna, who has never shied away from being honest with her followers, hasn’t been getting much rest. "There have been times when Joanna hasn’t been to bed in 24 hours," the insider revealed. It's a testament to the dedication and love she has for her growing family.
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View this post on InstagramEvidence of a late night up with my boy 💙 #blowouts #allnighters #thisis40
Embracing the Role of a First-Time Mom Again
Even though Crew is Joanna and Chip Gaines' fifth child, she admits it feels like starting over. "I feel like I’m a first-time mom all over again," Joanna revealed in the fall issue of her and Chip’s magazine, Magnolia Journal. Despite the exhaustion, she remains optimistic. "As hard and exhausting as it is, I’m seeing that I was made ready for this season just as much as I was made ready for the last," she insisted. It’s a reminder that no matter how experienced you are, every child brings something new to the table.
Joanna's resilience shines through as she balances motherhood with her successful Magnolia brand. "Welcoming [Crew] this summer has reminded me more than ever that despite my own doubts and insecurities, I am built for these things," she added. It’s a powerful message for any parent navigating the challenges of raising a family.
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A Legacy of Success
Chip, 43, and Joanna have proven time and again that they can turn anything they touch into gold. Their HGTV show, Fixer Upper, became the network’s highest-rated program shortly after its 2013 debut. The couple from Waco, TX, quickly became household names. Since then, they’ve expanded their Magnolia empire to include a magazine, a boutique marketplace, books, a restaurant, and even a product line at Target — all while raising their growing family: Drake, 13, Ella, 12, Duke, 12, and Emmie Kay, 8.
View this post on InstagramMe + Crew + Cookie = ❤️
Joanna thrives on keeping busy. "I truly enjoy having a lot on my plate," she said. "Too much downtime and I get antsy. Not enough projects and I get bored." Adding a newborn back into her daily routine has been a challenge, but Joanna is learning how to adapt. "She’s up for a good challenge," the insider shared. It’s this determination that has made Joanna such a beloved figure in the world of design and parenting.
A Family That Works Together
Chip and the kids have been a huge support system for Joanna during this transition. "Chip doesn’t mind getting his hands dirty when it comes to changing diapers," the insider revealed. As the oldest, Drake takes his role seriously by keeping his younger siblings entertained. The younger kids are equally smitten with their new baby brother. "Not a day goes by without one of them reaching for a favorite book for story time with Crew," Joanna gushed. "There’s nothing sweeter than that."
While fans are thrilled for the couple’s happy home life, they haven’t given up hope that Chip and Joanna will return to TV soon. Rumors suggest the duo, who ended Fixer Upper in April, might be working on a new reality project for Amazon Prime Video. For now, the couple is keeping details under wraps.
View this post on InstagramWalked into this cuddlefest and my heart almost burst 😍
Magnolia fans can look forward to Joanna’s upcoming design book, Homebody, due out this fall. Until then, Chip and Joanna are enjoying peaceful moments on their farm in Waco, planning for the future and regrouping as a family. "This pregnancy forced me to truly rest," Joanna said, reflecting on how Crew reminded her to practice what she and Chip preach. "I believe home," Joanna wrote on Magnolia’s website, "is the most important place on earth."
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