Mom Life gets easier after the first year!

[@MultiDaisy1995]

I always love that you maintain a lack of judgment for different parenting styles, while being vulnerable enough to disclose your own parenting journey. It’s refreshing. I’m currently 32 weeks pregnant with our 1st.

[@heyshayla]

I appreciate that soooo much!!! Congratulations!!!

[@verenicegomez5685]

Cluster feeding “your partner they “are crying they might be hungry”, they can’t be hungry I just fed her” hahahaha I felt the frustration lol

[@caitlinmccoll2354]

Ahahah way too real!

[@aliapetre6718]

I can totally relate to that... plus bonus rounds at every growth spurt! :/

[@annarocha3254]

My son was horrendous for the first three months, and then sorta kinda tolerable from 3-7 months, and now he's honestly so easy. I'm probably jinxing myself. But I hope this gives hope to someone.

[@heyshayla]

You HAVE to enjoy the good parts while they’re there!! Don’t worry about when they’ll end. Deal with that when or IF that happens 🙌

[@annarocha3254]

@@heyshayla You're absolutely right. I ultimately wouldn't change any of it because my boy is just the greatest. :)

[@minamaeve4424]

It does (give hope) 😀. Thank you.

[@PrincezMichelle1]

I thought maybe I had posted this somehow. 😂 My son cried ALL the time the first couple months, especially when it was time for naps... But 3-7mo gradually improved. 7+ months (almost 9 mo now) loving it, for the most part 😁

[@audreyfuqua8537]

You are seriously the realist most relatable mom blogger out there and it is so refreshing. Anytime I think about having kids and get overwhelmed about anything It can really be hard not to compare yourself to moms who seem to have it all together. It’s so refreshing knowing that there’s someone humanizing motherhood

[@heyshayla]

I’m so happy and glad to know this is how you feel. I also feel that way watching some mom content I’m like hooooooooow

[@angenev2008]

Omg !! The “she’s crying maybe she hungry “ I felt it in my soul ! Haha I just feel like that’s my hubby’s scapegoat but he’s always right

[@heyshayla]

RIGHT

[@malorie8557]

Lmao 100% I died when she said that because it's so true.

[@dawnforlife]

hahah YES! That scapegoat part too! 😆😂

[@torielmore7471]

I'm not emotional. But my 11 month old all of the sudden started not sleeping and I've had a rough week. And this video made me tear up. I love this so much. Thank you.

[@ylime133]

This was the video I needed! I'm a FTM My son just turned 1 a week ago, and I could not agree with you more. I felt so guilty for not loving the infant or new born stage, but I'm a HUGE fan of the toddler stage. And gaining that communication and growing a deeper relationship with my son is amazing!

[@heyshayla]

Same!!!!

[@rabbit__]

It doesn't get talked about enough, but it's perfectly normal to not really bond with a baby. They don't do much yet.

[@ciaarruhh]

This is so interesting! I have a 4 week old & I LOVE THIS STAGE. I love the newborn stage! I’m terrified of the toddler stage & them just rebelling on not being able to function as an independent person who is already on the road to retirement at 2 1/2 lol

[@SimplyKirtease_]

I so needed to hear this … I’m a FTM my son is 5 months and at times I get so stressed 😩 and I’m sooo tired 😴. Just want to feel like me again. So thank you 😊

[@roxanegaudreault2750]

I love your take on parenting. I needed that. My miracle rainbow baby has just turned 1 and I feel like I am just only living again.

[@brookeward1070]

Dude. The first three months suuuuuck! I felt like it was never going to get better. My baby is five months now and it does get so much easier after even those first three months. I'm excited for the months to come

[@dharmadharma3960]

I agree. They are just so tiny.😟 I'm happy to be at 4 months.

[@jenaigerman8410]

This video is so relatable! While, my child is only 3 weeks old I am petrified of making the wrong decisions that will ruin his life. As well as everything that does not look normal I am calling the doctor. Happy to know I am not alone. Love your videos!

[@itmustbebunnies]

Thanks so much for this. Our 4-week-old has been crying so much and it is incredibly frustrating sometimes. But everyone keeps saying: no, you need to enjoy all the newborn moments, they grow up so fast! While I can’t wait for her to grow into a toddler… really looking forward to her being a year old! 11 months to go! Thank for making me feel less bad about it…

[@kerstingefischert3170]

Exactly how I feel right now...my little girl is 11 weeks...and I am definitely a toddler mom. Greetings from Germany

[@jamiejohnson6296]

Mom to almost 8 kiddos; I just found your channel. I absolutely love you, can’t stop laughing 😂

[@dawnforlife]

"I got towels on the floor to help with the echo."😂😂😂

[@scan606]

From the bottom of my heart, thank you for this video !

[@megrandall7767]

It is really hard! All of your motherhood videos give me so much peace! I am constantly questioning my decisions but your videos make me remember I’m doing what’s best for my family! Love your stuff 💖

[@titanium2285]

Shayla, I needed to hear this today. Thanks. I had my first baby during covid also and I think it is EXTRA hard to deal with stuff because of that. Extra worries, extra crazy. Your videos have gotten me through and I watched your travel stuff before as I am an adventurer. It took my husband and I 8 years to be able to get pregnant and our daughter is so wonderful, but days when I have had no sleep for over 72 hours and I am a walking zombie and my husband just doesn't understand why I snap at him or am short with him, I refer to one of your videos which he has watched with me so he understands more and can sympathize knowing that a lot of Moms feel and think the way I do. Many of your methods are how I chose to raise my daughter as well and I really appreciate your input on things. Thanks for doing these videos!

[@heyshayla]

🥺❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@hgallman13]

THIS!!!! FTM-we just hit 3 months and I needed this reassurance.

[@emmamele7683]

You are so engaging and relatable and funny and officially my favorite KZbin

[@slien100]

Soooooo needed this video :) 3 months in and we have been struggling... also really missing being 'me', even just for a few hours! Looking forward to him growing up, but still trying to enjoy it as much as posible

[@brittneyshaner1813]

Omg 🙌🏽. Baby is 8 weeks old and I feel guilty but I do not really enjoy the newborn stage. I want to go places and do things and he has to eat or sleep. I’m such an extravert , maybe going back to work in a month will give me some sanity.

[@heyshayla]

Haha likely! I’m jealous sometimes when Seth gets to go to work 😂

[@professorx5655]

The honesty in this video…🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@bryonyw4739]

Such a good video! I'm very honest about motherhood too, I found my first soooo hard. I was like what have I done with my life!? Much preferred the toddler stage. I'm on baby number 2 now, who is 5 months and I loved having a baby so much more. I instantly bonded with him and I think because I had already been through the shock of a first, we were already looking after 1 person, it was a lot easier. I am still overwhelmed probably on a daily basis but move past the moment and carry on.

[@heyshayla]

This is soo good to hear!! I’ve wondered shoot this with a second!

[@melanieleask5923]

So good, as always. We're at 8m and I'm really looking forward to when he's a little bit older. Even with its challenges

[@dobetterwithchristian4472]

The accuracy of your frenetic presentation to how I've felt for most of the last 5 months is SPOT ON! Thank you for letting me know it gets better. 💜

[@NealaG]

My Little man is fourth months old, this video is very on point! 😂

[@jenapickering9970]

Yes!!!!! Nailed it! Thanks for being in this with us!!! I love your videos! You are awesome! 💖

[@jocelyngolden2091]

Thank you so so much! I have a 7 month old and no family around to support. Its been a struggle foo shoo! Your video made my day, omg ty!

[@amysickman3653]

Dude you make me feel so much better about my life with every video thank you 🙏

[@thespencers8802]

This video really resonated with me and gave me hope! I’m a first time mom with a 2 month old daughter. Last night she wouldn’t feed at 3 am and since I’m exclusively breastfeeding it felt like my failure! After hysterically crying, we pulled it together and had a good day. Thanks for making me feel seen!

[@heyshayla]

Girl, go with your baby’s cues unless your Doctor has you on a schedule for weight gain! Trust your bodies ❤️ I think of it as following the street signs right in front of me instead of what the gps says. If that makes sense?

[@heyshayla]

You’re doing amazing just the fact that you’re up with her at the am and crying with her bc you want to make sure she eats 😭😍

[@thespencers8802]

Thank you, this is great advice!! I’m thankful that she’s gaining weight like a champ so an off night shouldn’t cause a problem as long as there’s no major underlying issue. We saw our pediatrician today and they confirmed she’s doing great. Just part of the ebbs and flows!

[@CCPShiny]

Heh, I feel ya - my hysterical cry yesterday was over burping, of all things. My 3 month old (bottle feeding formula) wouldn’t burp for an entire bottle and wailed at me instead. He wailed, I bawled, it felt like the end of the world for a miserable 30 minutes. But he spent the morning burping and farting all on his own and grinning at me on each one, and he did not explode. And another day went by 😂❤️ rinse, repeat, try to feel less like a crazy person.

[@bizzyandbart]

This is the video I needed today. Thankyou!

[@beautifulrecovery2337]

You are a serious gem!!! I have a 6 year old and just kind of ...survived hahaha i now have an 8 week old and ive been bingeing your channel for advice so amazing

[@MissGabyGand]

I so needed to hear this today. Thank you.

[@dagnyhamilton7058]

Definitely needed this video today! So THANK YOU!!!! I have an 8 week old and I’m definitely with you… thinking I’m not an infant person, I do love my baby.

[@12358hi]

You are in 4th trimester. It's soo tough.

[@heyshayla]

Agreed

[@krymcp]

Omg thank you algorithm lol needed this so muchhhh 😍

[@LinetteArroyo]

Thank you for sharing your experience and making me feel normal. There are so many decisions to be made!

[@CobahltTiger]

"I didn't remember putting that billboard up." XD YES!

[@juliasens3474]

I feel like shit today. I'm 8 weeks pregnant and I feel so sick all the time that I just want to cry. This video made me feel a little better, It's a hard time but it will worth it

[@heyshayla]

🙌🙌🙌 give your self MAAAAJOR grace in the first trimester!!

[@angelikaburkle7555]

wow I am SOOO happy I found this channel !!!!!

[@heyshayla]

Happy you’re here!!

[@brianrounding4258]

I told all my friends, the first 2 years SUCK.... Everything after that is Awesome

[@annadorner6539]

Thank you, thank you, thank you! I just really needed to hear this! 💕😊 I absolutely love your videos!

[@elizabethprout5321]

Omg hilarious. Going to send this video to every new mom from now on 😂👍 love the stages description.

[@Kingatje]

Not a FTM anymore - pregnant with the 2nd - but love this video! Informative, energising, reassuring, thank you! Your presentation makes me laugh in the best way.

[@Mariejune30]

This was just what I needed right now. Thanks.

[@aliapetre6718]

THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO!! As a new mom it's so refreshing to see this and relate to what you are saying but also it lifts my spirits up for what it is to come and that it willl be different and why not even better!

[@sofirebora22]

Thank you so much for this video and your message and tips, all of it is really helpful. It's nice to know that you went through the same and felt as crazy as I feel about the same things

[@julek.7039]

Thank you for this Video!! We have really horrible nights right now and I struggle staying positive so Thank you for your words and the reminder that even That Phase will change and something (hopefully) less energytaking will happen.❤️

[@christengardner1466]

I'm 29 weeks now and kind of excited but scared shit less so thanks so much for this video omg

[@heyshayla]

Your experience will be totally yours don’t s worry about anything until you have to ❤️❤️

[@christengardner1466]

@@heyshayla thank you so so much.

[@erikalu3583]

Omg this spoke to my soul!! Love love your channel!!! Keep it up and keep keeping it real shayla thank you 😊!!! New mom here yeah!

[@heyshayla]

Yay congratulations!!

[@themcnears]

I was the first out of my friends to have kids. I repeated so many times "it gets better after the first year" so many times. Again and again. And then I reminded myself when we had our second lol the Motherhood Mantra.

[@heyshayla]

🙌

[@christinespice3152]

YEEESSSSSS - I have an 11 month old boy (first child) and sweet baby Jesus, I am NOT a fan of the infant stage. Fingers crossed for the year ahead. I appreciate your videos Shayla!

[@mimimyers7851]

Thank you 🙏 this video was a wonderful reminder that I needed thank you .

[@_diojo]

Your videos have gotten me through my pregnancy and now postpartum (5 months old)! Thank you! (And as a fellow fast talker, I’m tickled by how fast you talk lol)

[@heyshayla]

Bahaha

[@TheMakeDoMorgan]

I love this video so much. You hit the nail on the head with how much you worry! And I loved over caffinated you 🤣

[@emmamele7683]

I LOVE YOU HAHAHA. I needed this

[@allykleinsasser5206]

I soooo needed this video!!! Thank you!!!!

[@Innate-mama]

So relatable!! My son is 15 months now and things have been easier! That pull up stage is so demanding because it feels like you can never leave them alone!!

[@karlokarlic7536]

I never comment... but I love you 🤣😜 and your energy... keep filming... you have a good approach to how parents grow with a baby sending best wishes to you from Croatia 🤗

[@taylordavidson2005]

Thank you! I wish you lived in Aus! You make everything feel so much better. I’ve been struggling from post natal anxiety and depression (Bub is 7 months) and you always brighten my day!

[@karissabarcelo3040]

I needed this video! Made my day and made us laugh.

[@willowslater9961]

Yes. We’re at nine months old over here and I’m already noticing how much easier it is. I truly loved 0 to 3 months (before the four month old sleep regression 😭😭) But that was for the sleepy newborn phase- very much not for the postpartum recovery phase!! I found myself wishing I could be six months postpartum with a newborn 😅 All very true!!

[@heyshayla]

Ugh the 4 month sleep regression rocked us too!!

[@staceyhutton5995]

Oh boy did I need this video right now 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 thank you 🙏🏽💕

[@kryslaurelle]

I’m rewatching some of your videos, and man I needed this today. Baby girl is 8 weeks and it’s been HARD. I’m actually really looking forward to when she can be more interactive and when we can start some sign language. Love your channel! ♥️

[@JR-zi8iv]

THIS. This video SPEAKS to me! Our little one is almost at 5 mos. and man have they been hard! Not bad, because I’ve loved every moment, but just a lot harder then what I guess I thought they should look like. It’s encouraging to know that I’m not alone, and that it will get a bit easier. 🤍 thanks for the realness!

[@dawnforlife]

If you like reading, this is the time though, before they start crawling around! 😆 It's fund and it's different types of difficult (like I can't read without mine trying to rip my book😆)

[@heythere5817]

Haven't even hit the hard stuff yet at 5 months 😅

[@kaitlinross4348]

I’m so emotional haha. This video is everything. My baby girl is going on 8 months and it’s a rollercoaster. I can’t wait to watch her learn things mentally as well!

[@veronicabritez8643]

You are fabulous, thank you for this video. It was so helpful.

[@MrSommerrae]

My favorite video from you thus far!

[@marianacarvalho4634]

I always love your realness!

[@CCPShiny]

Oooh man did I need this video. Mother to our 13 week old son, and I adore my son… but the infant stage is absolutely the closest I’ve felt in my life to genuinely going insane. His smiles and giggles and snuggles are almost the only things currently getting me through, cause otherwise… OOF. I need to work harder at finding my happy in-between of course - that’s on me, not on him. I am so friggin excited for us to head into toddlerhood someday (having seen a lot of it with my nieces and nephews). I’ll take the tantrums and other new challenges over the infant stage any time. Thanks Shayla, for this dollop of hope ❤️

[@tyetishaburroughs3913]

My son is 2 months old and I’m struggling with breast feeding 🤱 hoping it gets better

[@kaleithagilson214]

Thank you for this. Just…thank you.

[@hotmessteaching]

Great video. My baby is 3 months

[@rebeccakoetz8874]

Thank you so much for this video. I have a 2 month old and I definitely feel like it’s moment by moment and all about acceptance. Loving all her milestones and looking forward to toddler phase 🥰

[@danielle4047]

“When are things gonna get back to normal” were my EXACT thoughts during my twins first 3 months and then I had to accept that this is the new me … the new us

[@heyshayla]

Twins!!. There’s a special place in my heart for twin moms

[@danielle4047]

@@heyshayla lol thank you ❤️ the support is mutual

[@darkpoetria]

This video gives me hope! We're 10 weeks in and I constantly find myself losing hope. Also, you mentioned you dealt with an oversupply issue. Would you do a video about your breastfeeding journey?

[@dawnforlife]

That's wayyyyyy early my love, give yourself grace. Heal well, rest when you can. The mess can stay and when they become toddlers, it's messier, so rest and get use to the mess a little if possible. 💛

[@Nadia00438]

The first 12 weeks were the hardest for me (so far). I guess thats why they call it the 4th trimester. Still at 17 weeks tho and taking it by the day. Hang in there

[@Kiwicanuck3000]

We gave our 8 month old peanut butter for the first time this week and she INSTANTLY went into anaphylaxis. Scary business.

[@heyshayla]

Omgggg that’s terrifying!!!

[@lauramacw5638]

spot on! momming isn't easy

[@victorialastofka1534]

Oh my god you are great!!!! I literally laughed 😂 while I can relate to everything you said (at least for the newborn phase which we are currently getting over)

[@chelseabridget2486]

I have a 10 month old girl and as I am writing this we have had a rough 24 hours with a mild fever and not sleeping well at all. We bed share and exclusively breastfeed and she wakes normally 4-5 times a night to feed and the worst is the nappy change at 2:30am. The sleep deprivation is real but this is how it works for us. Until it doesn’t and I choose to night wean her. Some days I feel great and on top and we make it work so effortlessly and other moments I feel like i’m doing a bad job and she’s UBER fussy! I am so looking forward to the toddler stage!

[@12cc67]

I cried laughing watching this then they turned into just tears! Oh dear Lord someone send me sleep… please 😂 Thank you for being so real! 🤍

[@tiavalentine3599]

I needed the crazy together, thank you

[@heyshayla]

😂😂🙌

[@quentin.smith_]

This video is so hilarious! I literally woke my 3 month old up watching this. All Facts!

[@BabySleepTeam]

There are SOOOOOOO many changes in the first year! Pretty sure the one constant is...change! :) 16 months is an adorable age! Plus she might be down (or hopefully not far away) from 2 naps down to 1 which gives you a big chunk of time to do things in the morning and then in the afternoon to help you feel way more balanced! :) Thanks so much for sharing :)

[@lindsaytparra]

Week 3 over here. Thank you. So tired.

[@homatekk]

I'm so glad I found you! seriously...

[@andiandino867]

Love your content! So positive and zero judgement!!! I couldn’t disagree more I think 1 to 2.5 years is the absolute hardest time. I think the first year is easier compare to the tantrums and independence that you want them to have but they have zero sense of danger LOL!! I think when I was a new mom with my first I would have agreed with you until that 18 month autonomy hits and it’s so hard. Love that stage and hate the stage. They are so darn funny during that stage, you want to rip your hairs out and kiss those dirty squishy faces all at ones. Keep up the content! I truly love it! I’m not as granola as you but Love learning new things even when you think you have it down (I’m on my third) there is always room for learning.

[@heyshayla]

Haha I actually love that you disagree! Just shows everyone and every baby is different!

[@Cwise74]

After starting with your videos and moving on… my first solo adventure is beginning 11/21. I chose Sincity hostel as my first🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@raisingthemdifferent1618]

4 Kids in I can second this. It does get easier after the first year. And gets easier on mom with each additional child, because you just don't stress the little things.

[@taraking7769]

Um yes to all of this 🙌🏼

[@zabrinaweinberg2985]

I love your videos, all so relatable. Thank you for making them. First time mom as of Now, 3 months. 🤯 Time flies. But They have been so helpful and always pass them along to my sister in law. Especially the pump and breast feeding videos you. God sends! Thank you for making them. Also I relate in the talking too fast and with caffeine on board.. lol

[@heyshayla]

😂😂🙌

[@vanessa16ful]

"I didn't remember putting that billboard up..." Lol! So true! Thanks for the video, great to hear that others go through the same things!

[@megacatdragonk70]

This was super helpful, as a mother of a 2 month old I am adjusting pretty well, though my baby we not go to bed before 3am and I've tried everything, hoping that will go away soon

[@tetyanamoravska9388]

I love you, Shayla, literally! And your attitude towards motherhood. It helps me to stay mentally healthy - or if we are crazy, at least we are crazy together)) I felt easier with my little boy as he reached 4 month - and now as he is 5 I feel I can have another one)) All the best to you and your family ❤️❤️❤️

[@Annisa_Kacang]

You just gotta keep telling yourself, “it gets easier”. There are new challenges as certain things get easier.

[@c411i3]

Best. Video. Ever. Thank you ❤️

[@dharmadharma3960]

4 months of colic finally slowly going away. And I'm 40. That's some head rattling stress right there.Also, what kind of work do you do from home? Your videos have been crazy helpful.

[@llamatacos8365]

I’m so sorry mama! Mine was colic for 3 months and it was so hard!

[@freeviebee]

Since she has +100k followers and does videos on KZbin and her Instagram. I guess that’s her work - even though most people can’t imagine it’s actual work … 😵‍💫🙈

[@hollywooddothat]

I feel ya. You’re not alone.

[@angiewoo9732]

HAHAHAHA CLUSTER FEEDING! OMMMGGG I almost DIED lol I had no idea what it was so yeah I totally get that phase.

[@angiewoo9732]

I for sure cried and thought I had to give up on breastfeeding. It's nice that I get to laugh about it now.

[@kaitnaylor06]

absolutely needed this video today! my baby is 3 months and I've had a tough week being way too hard on myself. THANKS!

[@chris-ryan]

Take out the hormones part and this is relatable for new father's also. Just in the 6 month regression now after 3 weeks of teething.. we feel like we are being tortured, glad to hear it gets better

[@heyshayla]

Woof. Hang in there!