Positive Motherhood.
Is it you… or is it me? (An overwhelmed mom running on no sleep) That’s the question I’ve been asking myself a lot lately. And if I’m being really honest, a lot of the time, it’s me. It’s the nights I didn’t get enough sleep. It’s the days where I The post HOLY HOLY OVERWHELM!! Positive Motherhood? appeared first on Hey Shayla .
I really thought I was going to be the same mom with every kid. Same rules. Same routines. Same intensity. I remember thinking, why wouldn’t I? But by my third baby, everything shifted. Motherhood changes in ways no one really explains—your capacity, your priorities, even how you show up day The post Motherhood Changes With Each Child—Lessons From Baby #3 appeared first on Hey Shayla .
The Shift That Helped Me Stop Resenting My Husband in Early Motherhood No one really talks about this part. The part where you love your baby more than anything…and still feel a quiet (or loud) resentment toward your partner. I didn’t expect that. I thought partner resentment meant something was The post Partner Resentment this saved me as a new Mom appeared first on Hey Shayla .
For a while, I thought I wanted to be a minimalist. You see the videos empty counters, white walls, calm moms drinking hot coffee while their kids quietly play with one wooden toy. And I was like… yes. I want that. I want less stuff, less noise, less chaos, more time, The post Minimalism Isn’t the Goal — Intentionalism Is appeared first on Hey Shayla .
The holidays bring out two very different types of people. There’s Mrs. Claus Energy — the moms who are thriving on decorations, gifts, matching pajamas, themed snacks, and a full social calendar. And then there’s… everyone else. The moms who feel stressed, overwhelmed, touched out, or just kind of “meh” The post How to Actually Enjoy the Holidays as a Mom (Without Losing Your Mind) appeared first…
Supporting other moms always sounded like something I’d magically know how to do once I became a mother, but I wasn’t taught any of it. Once I had kids, I went from being the “dude chick” with mostly guy friends to realizing I suddenly needed women — real community that The post 6 EASY Ways to Support Another Mom (NOT a home cooked meal) appeared first on Hey Shayla .
Just ask for help.That’s what everyone says, right? “If you need help, just ask!” But here’s the thing — when you’re postpartum, running on two hours of sleep, and keeping multiple small humans alive, the mental load of figuring out what you need help with feels impossible. I remember thinking, The post Relationships After Baby: 10 Lessons After Baby #3 appeared first on Hey Shayla .
This is baby #3. I’ve got two girls — 4 and 2 — and now a baby BOY. Can you believe it?! Because I couldn’t. When I found out I was having a boy I was like, “Excuse me, what?” I have sisters. I have girls. What do I even The post 3rd Natural Birth Story I pushed for 5 min🤯 appeared first on Hey Shayla .
Let’s start here: having a natural or unmedicated birth does not need to be your goal. You are not a better mom, woman, or human if you go this route — but if it is something you feel called to do, I got you, girl. After having three babies, I’ve The post My BEST Tips for a NATURAL BIRTH (after having 3) appeared first on Hey Shayla .
After having two girls, I thought I had the baby thing pretty figured out. But then came baby #3… and surprise! He’s a boy! I honestly didn’t expect the first month to feel that different just because of his gender. But I was wrong. While some things are universal (like The post 11 Differences Between Baby Boys and Girls appeared first on Hey Shayla .
What fruit is baby this week? You mean how many weeks am I? Man, the experience with the first baby vs the third baby is night and day. I think mostly because I have 2 other humans to keep alive, I don't just get to fixate on the baby in The post Regrets? 5 things I ll change with our third baby appeared first on Hey Shayla .
I am a minimalist and when I was having my second baby, I asked people on my Instagram what they packed in their hospital bag and I found the responses SO overwhelming. Now I'm having my third and I'm putting no pressure on it and packing like I'm going to The post Minimal: What I Packed in my Hospital Bag (for the 3rd baby) appeared first on Hey Shayla .
Naming a baby is SO hard! There are so many things to think about and then on top of that, you have to make sure you and your partner agree. So, I wanted to go over some of the most important factors to consider and give some ideas of unique The post Unique Baby Names + Things to Consider appeared first on Hey Shayla .
This is for the parents that want to do what feels intuitive and needs the reassurance. That wants the push to get active and be outside, to be attentive to their kids when the worlds tells them to create independent kids. I have become a book NERD since becoming a The post My FAV Parenting Books: Pregnancy to 4 years appeared first on Hey Shayla .
I want to talk about partner resentment. And this is coming from someone who had HUGE partner resentment. I used to think things like wow it must be nice to just get to leave and go to work , how nice you got a workout in . Now we are in a The post Partner Resentment With Kids appeared first on Hey Shayla .
