I so agree with the post partum care plan, I only have one child but I planned this because I’ve always suffered on and off with anxiety and depression. I expected to suffer with post partum mental health issues. I remained on anti anxiety meds that were baby safe and I started therapy in advance of delivery. I sailed through it and in fact my anxiety is so much less worse since having a child! Mine is 2.5yrs old now, slowly starting to think about a second ❤

Aww just seen your instagram post congratulations to you seth and the girls, gotta tell you though just mom to mom i had girls first then a boy ... oh mama your gonna have to put your big girl pants on lol this is a whole new ball game your about to play 😂 dont worry its worth it love love love my girls but its true what they say about mama's boys your gonna get thee best snugs youve ever had xx

Just a word of warning not all breast pumps are able to be fully cleaned. There are “open systems” and “closed systems” which means bacteria can be in a place you can’t reach to clean and then you get mastitis. That’s why you shouldn’t share just any breast pump. Hopefully this helps a momma. Great video and thank you!

This was really helpful, thank you! In my first trimester with my first and already thinking about a Minimalist -> Montessori method. I dread the idea of having a mountain of plastic toys and other baby things that I don’t actually need.

Such a helpful video. Planning a trip to the beach next month ( driving) as a test run for going to the grand canyon this winter ( flying) Baby is 4 months and I’ve been stressing out about the travel. She hates the car seat soooooo it’s gonna be interesting 😅

Hey, Shayla. I’m loving your hair the color and the framing of your face it suits you really beautifully! You look absolutely gorgeous ❤ Been watching since 2022

I wear Huggies Goodnites pull ups for night issue. Any cloth diaper for pre teens?

I watched this video a few months ago and forgot like all of it. Back 1 week into 2 babies 2 and under and immediately you're describing my situation.

Thank You! We had one reluctantly and now we’ve decided to not get any more for now. We live in NY so there are no exceptions other than medical…so that’s a bummer. I’d love to go the homeopathic

Some kids sleep better alone

So hard!

We named our son Phil (Not Phillip). Everyone loves it.

At 40 weeks I feel this video in my soul. Don’t wish for lighting crotch, 6 weeks of it is the devil and not a indicator 🤣

Lol the naps thing gonna kill my social life 😂

Lol

Crazy thing about parenting is when you see them mirror the way you talk to them to younger children. My toddler has a younger cousin and she's so nice to her saying "its not safe to go outside on your own" or "this is dirty, do you want to pick up a toy instead?". Its crazy to me because she barely speaks in full sentences to us!

32weeks with second what am I doinnnn

I'm 21 weeks but I am trying to prep myself for later with all info I can because my first pregnancy I gave birth exactly 41 weeks. It was awful I missed mothers day by 2 days. I tried EVERYTHING to get my son out nothing worked. So looking for new things when the time comes 😂🎉

New dad here. Cant wait to get my minivan. 😁

Everest is what I wanted to name my baby boy but my husband wasn’t a fan so we went with Evan (first) Walker (middle). I love his name. I always want to include my husband in the names which it was hard bc it took him a long time to decide and pick what he liked.

Girl I am 38 weeks and I feel all of the same EXACT thoughts that you are sharing in this video. SO relatable lol.

38 weeks and trying to induce myself cause I’m tired and fat 😂

Congratulations!!!! 🎉 Saw your Instagram post about baby #3 being here! 🥹🥰

YUP! My toddler chucked my phone (ironic?) so I decided to take the plunge and treat myself to a new flip phone. I wish I had the self control but I don't! Got to be more present for my kiddo! <3

Out of every single resource, article, video, ect this is by far been the best most comforting one that I've seen. This makes me feel so much better about trying to do this young. Thank you sooo much.

I just called a pediatrician at our major medical center and was told they wouldn’t see me as a patient because I didn’t want my newborn getting the hep b vaccination. Denying care because you’re choosing to deviate slightly from the “recommended” schedule is insane to me. When did recommended become mandatory for care?

Thanks for the info! I’m nanny a baby girl who only uses disposable diapers, but evidence supports using cloth diapers because children can feel ‘wetness’ and be better in tune with when they pee. This helps a ton when you need to potty train! Otherwise little ones don’t even know they’ve peed because disposable diapers wick away the moisture so fast I’ve got another year or two until it’s potty time but we’ll see!

How did elimination communication go with your girls and now that they are older are they fully potty trained already?

Baby here yet?🙏🏾

Not me pregnant unexpectedly after donating all my baby gear because we thought we’d have so much time in between babies… definitely need the “stuff” 😅

I’ve watched this 3 times and also sent it to my husband. We found it so helpful! love your videos!

I know this is in an old video but it’s the best yet! I’m so tired of women like “bring your makeup back, your curling iron” like no what, why? Lol

I've had two homebirths now, and each time, I never pushed! ✨️❤️ It was amazing!! Also! I experienced pp depression/anxiety with my first two postpartums and my 3rd postpartum I decided to take wishgarden herbs rebalance and havent experienced any of the pp depression/anxiety 🎉❤

Shayla! Could you share ideas for activities that you have planned for your toddlers? I'd love to hear them ❤ I have a 3 year old, almost 4, a 2 year old, and 1 week old (born July 22) & I live in Minnesota, so I'm kinda dreading our long winters, haha 😅

Is your child exclusively breast-fed?

I always wanted a summer baby so they could have pool parties for their birthdays. We got May, early May. We never know what we’re going to get with the weather then 😂 You look so beautiful and I’m excited for your family. ❤

What about exclusively pumping moms?

I would love to hear some reasons why you have children, and 3 at that! The US total fertility rate is declining, it is less than replacement rate. Do you think having children is important work? Is it just something people do? Do you just enjoy children? Is it a moral good to have children from your worldview? We live in a world where there are many adults not having children, it is inconvenient, expensive, etc. I recently put purpose behind my parenthood journey and it made all the difference in dealing with the struggles. A mindset change that you talk about, I think it begins with finding purpose beyond ataining a "positive emotional state".

She so funny lol

Finally the truth

I had horrible lightening crotch with my son and was already 4cm dilated before I even went into labor. Hopefully that means the same for you!

I've been doing research on the "snacks" of labor while dealing with the "why are my hips and thighs and arms getting fat" thoughts now that I'm nearing the end of pregnancy #4. I learned that fatty acid deposition (estrogen assisted lady zones of fat) are the body and baby preparing for labor. What you are eating during labor is 100% going to be burned in the sweat of labor, but the real work is being done by the stored trigycerides oxidating as the uterus works its magic. It really helped me stress less and pack whatever for snacks because my tiny body apparent thought "this lady needs more fat stores" and took care of the energy storage/packing for me. :P Random fun stuff here, folks.

I saw you had your little man yesterday congrats shayla. Love this content as always look forward to your stuff.

So glad you mentioned packing a bag for your other kids, completely skipped my mind. Haha

Theodore (Theo) is my favorite boy name since I was a little girl! Sadly, it’s also my husbands abusive deadbeat fathers name:(

I am 20 months in to breastfeeding with my 5th, we have been trying to wean since may. We are down to nap and bedtime, and then he nurses literally ALL NIGHT LONG. At this point, i havent had a good nights sleep in 3 1/2 year, because before i was breastfeeding this guy, i was exclusively pumping for my now 3 and a half year old. (I did that for 15 months) mama is TIRED 😂 Im going to have to get those books, he loves to read. I think he will love that. My husband and i did the same with the divide and conquer type of approach, and he definitely prefers me to EVERYONE. He will cry if my husband tries to put him to bed, and not just cry, he will FREAK OUT. It definitely sucks because i cant do anything or go anywhere and leave him with someone. I havent been to the gym in a year, and that was my "get your head on straight" time. 😫 I know we will get there eventually but im worried he will be like 5 and still need to nurse to sleep 😵‍💫

The mom brain thing is so real. I could not function when I went back to my chaotic job. Forever changed, and appreciative of it ❤

Omg 😂 the pads sticking to themselves is sooo real

So. So. SOOOOO RELATABLE. 😂😭💗😅

I'm glad you're savoring these last few days as a family of four!! Those days before and after a baby are always so sacred 🥰 blessings as you welcome baby number 3!