Don't listen to everyone. Do what you know in your ❤️ is right. Listen to the babies' different cries. Take time for yourself also.

How to swaddle

That you wouldn’t get as much help as promised. And there would be more criticism than actual help.

Remember to take care of yourself so u can care for baby ❤️

What's to change. We learn as we go. That's the best part of it.

To just enjoy each and every moment, to breathe and remember time is fleeting and you are making a very important first impression on your little person that lasts a lifetime.

Keeping a schedule as best as possible is so key to a more relaxed baby and mama. To me it sounded silly but I learned with my second it made life so much easier. Also enjoy your baby at this time- don't let outside opinions bother you, this is your family. Always set boundaries for what you will allow and won't around you,baby,and your home. Don't ever feel bad for setting boundaries for you and baby.

How short the time actually is, and not in regards to time management. It's boggling how fast they grow and how much your heart aches. The worry you feel and expectations you set for yourself. I'm still constantly doubting if I've spent enough time with them, or if I'm "messing them up" somehow.

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Beautiful much love and respect too and the and your family ❤

SHARE your advice & SAVE for the tips🩷⤵️ For me, I wish I would have understood how to better schedule & manage my time as a first time mom! There didn’t ever seem to be enough time in the day which turned me into an overwhelmed mess…🙈 However, once I learned how to do the ‘right’ tasks at the right time did motherhood seem less daunting. It looked like dividing up my tasks into ‘easy’ or less brain power tasks for when baby was awake (think: washing bottles, folding laundry, dusting/sweeping) & saving ‘harder’ tasks for when baby was asleep. ✅LESSON LEARNED: I used to try to do harder tasks or stuff that took more mental energy (meal planning, content editing, deep cleans, etc.) while baby was awake & it would stress me out EVERY. SINGLE. TIME. Learning how to divvy up my mindless vs. concentration tasks allowed me to feel calmer during the day when baby was awake & actually feel a sense of accomplishment when baby slept! SHARE your tips for a new mom & FOLLOW @stephaniehajal for more first time mom tips🩷 #ohheymama #honestmotherhood #firsttimemomtips #secondtimemom #pregnantmama #toddlermomlife #stayathomemom #babytips #toddlertips #momtips #allthingsmotherhood

WHAT WAS THAT FACE WHY DO HE LOOK LIKE HE IS TRAUMATIZED

Absolutely that’s first thing I notice with my first was wow doctors don’t even do anything there just there for overseeing at end. Fourth time I expect the afterpains tonne pretty bad this time. So def epidural for us.

A newborn cart is a helpful way to keep baby necessities close by when baby is still in your room those first few months. To get started you’ll need: -Diapers/Wipes -Trash Can -Sleep & Plays (6-8) @carters are my favorite! -Sleep Sacks (2-3) -Burp Cloths (6-10) -Extra Bassinet Sheets (1-2) -Baby Blanket (1-2) -Baby Books, Rattle, Etc. (optional) A 3-tier rolling cart is also a great option for small spaces or even if your nursery isn’t quite ready yet! Plus, it can turn into a bookshelf or stuffed animal storage as baby grows👶➡️👧👦 Follow @stephaniehajal for more more mom tips & happy parenting🩷 #newborntips #babyorganizer #babyorganization #newborncart #happyparenting #honestmotherhood #firsttimemomtips #secondtimemom #pregnantmama #toddlermomlife #stayathomemom #babytips #toddlertips #momtips #allthingsmotherhood

I made a mistake in this video🙈 After sterilizing your bottles, place them on a clean dish towel or paper towel *INSTEAD* of the drying rack like I mentioned in the video - especially if baby is under 2 months old, premature, or immunocompromised🩷 Here is the CDC’s most updated bottle cleaning/sterilization info: www.cdc.gov/hygiene/faq/index.html

Pumping on the go with a newborn and a CMPA diagnosis? You're a superhero, mama!

I love this advise however if you sterilize the bottles then place them back on the drying rack can’t they can’t they get contaminated again…

I wonder if our brain is searching for a way to save itself and the early memories are of its youth and vitality.

How many clothes do you really need?⤵️👶 My advice is to start small & grow baby’s wardrobe as needed…because you probably need less than you think! For example, here is one week’s worth of my newborn’s laundry to help give a realistic idea: 6 sleep & plays 2 onesies 1 cute outfit 3 sleep sacks 6 burp cloths 2 bassinet sheets & 1 towel/washcloth It really surprised me how little clothing newborns need - especially in the beginning! Newborns don’t move much, so they tend to not get as messy compared to older babies who are more mobile & eating solids I also don’t bother with pants or socks in this early stage since there are SO. MANY. DIAPER. CHANGES🙈 Is this amount of clothing more or less than you were thinking? Make sure to follow @stephaniehajal for my newborn cart video & more new mom tips! Happy Parenting🩷 #newborntips #newborn101 #babycapsulewardrobe #newbornclothing #honestmotherhood #firsttimemomtips #secondtimemom #pregnantmama #toddlermomlife #stayathomemom #babytips #toddlertips #momtips #allthingsmotherhood

You are so inspiring! Your channel has been so supportive to me, I relate to a lot of what you share. Thank you Stephanie! ❤

Such a great tip! Thank you so much! Gonna go with your suggestion to get the seats with handles. Makes so much sense!

Yep. My little boy is 43.

Really appreciate your balanced approach with pumping and not wanting to cut our dairy or soy. Such a good example to set that your mental health and progress with eating are crucial and shouldn't be sacrificed. Recommend donating, we had friends who used donated breastmilk for their baby and it was a good experience for them!

Stephanie, I just stumbled on your video and had to comment! My first daughter who is now 2.5 had CMPA (suspected, it's hard to diagnose with complete certainty) and as you're chatting about it my heart rate is going up remembering how hard it was to deal with. I exclusively breastfed and I changed my diet to eventually exclude EVERYTHING....it was so so hard, nothing worked, she still had blood in her stools. Then randomly she just got over it, around 6 months old. I had lost a lot of weight by then and I had so much anxiety. Limiting my diet REALLY took a toll mentally. My second baby also started having blood in her stools and I was so worried I had to go through everything again. Doctors don't tell you much except start the elimination diet and challenge, or go to hypoallergenic formula (which I agree, is emotional!) But I found a video online "Does my breastfed baby really have a dairy allergy?" and honestly, it convinced me that neither of my children had CMPA. Rather I believe the cause was oversupply/forceful letdown because apparently this can also cause blood in the stools and they share other symptoms. Look up "Mary Cahill, Certified Lactation Counselor" on youtube. She explains everything. I'm not saying don't trust your doctor but in SO many cases it's not actually CMPA and it is getting overdiagnosed! Do whatever causes you less anxiety....weigh up the costs and benefits. I know you're a complete stranger online but I feel for you!!! Sending love and all the best to you and your baby and you will get through this! :)

I'm so glad that your postpartum experience with Roman is going so well! Definitely something ive been nervous about. For me the transition from 1-2 was waaaay harder! But mine are 14 months apart so I had a 1 yr old and a newborn 🙃 I love it now but definitely a nightmare at first!

aww!! So cutee!! The way he stretched out his arm like that is just adorable!!!

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Y'all so cute💜💚🤗

He looks like a flying cute superman ❤❤

So cute

The scrunch ❤❤❤

If you need 5 signs… poor child

I feel ya mama but it looks amazing on you.

Yes very nice hair!

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Beautiful!!! ❤ Roman is so sweet. I’m a new follower here~ curious about the age gap between Roman and Gianna? 😊 What age was your first pregnancy? Are your symptoms a lot different between Gianna and Roman?

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Awwww I love this! The woman's body is truly amazing. Congrats on your baby. He has so much hair!!

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Beautiful ❤❤

I'll be 36 weeks tomorrow and I keep joking with my husband, "he could come early like Stephanie's baby" 😅

Love this! Love how you included little facts about the weeks at the bottom. ❤

Every pregnancy is unique🩷 Subscribe to my channel to follow along as we navigate life as a family of 4 x

Hello Stephanie Hajal hello anyway here are a couple of family vlogs for you and your family to have fun being friends with Carrie Corrado and Cassie Green and Taylor Tadpoles and Taylor Vasquez and Lulu and Maeby and Zoe Clement and Rachel Noelle and The Baker Family and Laiken Jordan and Lacey J and Leah Ashley and Molly_Mae_Vlogs and Momster Nash and Laura A-R and Ava, Kya, Mason & Nori and The Carmack Family and M&K Family Vlogs and Amanda Payne and Courtney Danielle and Perseverance Mama and Sadie Donahue♥️ and Ashley Marie Lopez and Vanessa Valladares and Cody_Lynn1 and The Sites Family and Special Steps and Playtime With Harper! And Tres Chic Mama anyway I have a major head cold so this is all I can tell you and your family for now as well:).

Sounds like you have a great nighttime pumping routine down! How many times do you typically have to repeat steps 1-3 during the night?

Hope this was a helpful look into pumping with a newborn! x Momcozy M5 Wearable Breast Pump (aka my best, time-saving hack as a mom of 2) here🩷 amzn.to/4eKGEtb

What stage was harder for you?⤵️ I think each stage is respectively hard. As a first time mom, the newborn stage was tough because I didn’t know what to expect. The crying seemed to never stop, the lack of sleep was hard, & the new parent learning curve was real😳 But, boy oh boy, toddlerhood has been kicking my butt for a while now...😅 I will take a fussy, colicky baby with the postpartum fog over the tantrums & age-appropriate defiance any day of the week! …I hear teenagers are pretty rough too🙃 What about you, mama? No matter what stage of motherhood you are going through, @kindredbravely has styles to make mom life easier for pregnancy, postpartum, & beyond🩷 You can use code STEPHANIEH15 to save on this Davy Pajama Set in Mist & more amazing mom finds at www.kindredbravely.com to stay cool all summer long! Happy Parenting x #kindredbravely #kindredcreator #postpartummama #honestmotherhood #firsttimemomtips #secondtime #newbornmomlife #toddlermom #allthingsmotherhood

Postpartum Body Image Tips⤵️ Here are some things that have helped me have better body image during postpartum: 🤍Buying clothes that are comfortable & fit my new body by sizing up 🤍Donating prebaby clothes that don’t serve the old me anymore 🤍Getting rid of full length mirrors in our home because what’s inside matters more 🤍Throwing away the scale because there are more important metrics in motherhood (i.e. how many times your kids made you smile today😊) 🤍Doing blind weights at the doctor’s office & focusing on mental recovery instead I know it’s hard to look & feel different after you’ve had a baby. I’m grateful for our children, but it’s still hard to not recognize what you see in the mirror sometimes. It took me a good 18 months to feel like myself again after having my daughter, but I still looked different than before becoming a mom with my hips remaining wider & my chest fuller after giving birth. The above tips have really helped me to have a better body image by letting go of the pressure to “bounce back” & having more energy to focus on taking care of my children instead👶 Also, you dont have to wear jeans anymore if you don’t want to & that’s okay too🩷 👉🏼FOLLOW @stephaniehajal for more honest motherhood posts! x #ohheymama #postpartumbody #bodypositivity #fourthtrimester #honestmotherhood #firsttimemomtips #secondtimemom #pregnantmama #toddlermomlife #stayathomemom #babytips #toddlertips #momtips #allthingsmotherhood

Awww happy birthday!