After having my baby I felt so overwhelmed. I had my husbands cousin come over for a visit and she asked me how I was doing, and I nearly cried on the spot. It meant so much that she asked me that. No one else had even thought to ask me that. Always check in on your mamma friends 💕
Praise God someone who is honest, I thought I was the only one that thought I don't want to be sitting here for so long rocking you, I have stuff to do. Don't get me wrong I love my child and I do enjoy spending time with him but I don't always enjoy sitting for two hours or more breastfeeding and trying to get a cranky baby to sleep. Sorry if that makes me a horrible mother, but I'm just being honest. I love my child even if I get tired and frustrated.
I love that you carry and rock your baby to sleep as opposed to just letting him cry to sleep. You are an incredible mom! People always criticized me for rocking my daughter to sleep and letting her sleep on my chest for the first 7 months of her life. She had terrible reflux and was a helpless infant. I hate when people tell me to let babies cry and make us feel like a terrible mother for holding her all the time. I'm pregnant with my second and I'm terrified that they'll also be horrible sleeper...but If they are...I know I'll hold them tol even though its harrrdd
I was just sitting in bed thinking, how am I going to stay sane, this single mum stuff has been testing this last 3 months (and rewarding I heard my LO laugh for the first time tonight😍). And then this popped up just at the right time! You always have such great content! Thank you!
You’re one of my favorite RUclips mamas to see a notification from! You show that hey life is not perfect babies are not perfect but we can make it through it all. I also love that I can relate to you I have a 2 year old boy and I am due in May with a baby girl ! It’s super helpful to be able to watch mamas that have kids similar in age to myself
Yes!!! Thank you! Please moms focus on you alittle bit! Please! Don't let it get bad...help people around you help you. I hate help. I hate focusing on me, but it's my responsibility to tell my husband or others to say I need a minute. Love this! Take each day as it comes. If yesterday sucked...it doesn't mean today will too
I completely agree about just getting out and seeing the sky lol even if it’s just order pick up or to pick up food or a drive through car wash anything helps ❤️great tips thank you!
At 9:00, I felt like you started talking about people like me. And I even closed my eyes like “oh nooo” And then you said your husband is a Virgo. Well snap, so am I. I’m already stressed about having to readjust. I WISH could go with the flow. LOL I’m 6 months. Your videos are so helpful! I don’t like asking anyone I know for info because it turns out into them telling me what to do rather than suggesting and I may not like their lifestyle to begin with. So it’s nice to just take note 📝 with out being told what to do.
Perfect timing! I have a very difficult/fussy 3 month old and don’t do anything for myself or leave the house because of my anxiety. Starting to lose my mind. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you so much for making this video & for all the tips I'm a mom for the first time my newborn was born premature at 35 weeks and was born 2lbs 15 oz ,for me this has been a big change, I've been working all my life , this is my first baby and I'm a stay-at-home mom and yes it can be very lonely and definently hard to adjust
Thank you for admitting you don't have the most patience with your kids! And for being honest about not wanting to spend tons of time rocking the baby to sleep. I agree 100% about that, when there are tons of other things we need to get done. I love your videos, thank you so much for making them!
Omg this blows my mind! I have a 6 weeks old son and I have been putting my all into my baby and everything else has been pushed aside including my needs. This is so helpful can't believe I never thought of these things, I always do stuff when he's sleeping and the music/podcast idea is amazing! Thank you so much
Great video! I have 2 kids under two and I’m going nuts because I’m literally only getting 3 days a week to work. Daycare with COVID is the most unreliable thing ever! Thank you for this video!
I definitely find it beneficial to get out of the house with my baby girl I go to target or Walmart every other weather it’s just to walk around or I need something
I love how real and honest you are about everything! I love the point about getting stuff done while your baby or toddler is awake. Even if it’s just so you get the chance to relax/sleep while they take a nap and you’re not worrying about the million things that need to get done.
I have a 5 year old boy and am due with our second in May and looking at my son,I can tell you guys that it definitely gets better! Theres a light at the end of the tunnel! I remember being so lonely, depressed and miserable first couple of months postpartum. None of our friends had kids yet, so there was noone to relate to or anyone who understood. The newborn stage was just a stressful blur. I think that's part of the reason we waited so long to have our second. But looking back, I know it gets easier and better. What has helped me is going back to work to doing what I love and having that social aspect back. Also, now, pretty much all of our friends have kids and theres a community of moms who can relate. For those of you with a baby in your hands, just hang in there, it gets better! You will get yourself and your life back. It will never be the same as pre-baby, but you will not imagine it being otherwise. 💗🙌
Yes we def need a part 2! You’re so helpful and so so real! I love it! This was the first video you put up that I haven’t been able to immediately watch because I was busy with my kids and I swear I kept looking at my phone waiting for the right moment I could just sit down and watch it. I love your videos!
This was great! My baby girl just turned a week old today! 😭😍 I was definitely watching RUclips while feeding her multiple times last night. Helps keep me sane and not be fighting falling asleep! Thanks for all the helpful suggestions.
I have 26 weeks left until I bring sweet baby into the world, I have heard so many different things and you are the FIRST that I feel like I can trust! Your videos are legitimately life right now!!
Please do a part two!! I’m due in 7 and a half weeks with my first and will be home alone most of the day while my husband works!! Needs all the help and tips I can get! 💕 love your videos!
thank you for this! im pregnant with my first (due in april) and im so glad i've stumbled upon your channel and can utilize these tips right from the get go. your honesty is so refreshing and reassuring. looking forward to your next video!
I absolutely love listening to and watching your videos. I'm baffled at how differently we see some things and amazed at how we still solve the issues the same way. Your honesty is absolutely refreshing.
As a first time momma of a 2 week old, this video was incredibly helpful! I'm definitely going to start listening to podcasts during nighttime feedings or when i'm soothing him back to sleep. Really good tips! Thank you.
Thanks for always keeping it real with us! 💕We’d love a part 2...FTM due the beginning of June with a baby girl 👼🏻🎀 so excited but so nervous at the same time 😂
Oh my word!!! I appreciate your honesty. You gave so much helpful advice. All my kids suck at sleeping I’m hoping this one who is going to arrive soon will be a bit better. I agree it important to find ways to get things done while the kids are awake. It also helps the older ones build on their independence. I should consider changing my environment more often.. thanks so much ❤️🌞🌞
As a first time mom I have been religiously watching your videos and I love them! My little girl has reflux as well so naps on me all the time and while we cuddle I always hope there is a new video of yours to watch. Thank you for what you do and for the tips! :)
My little one is a week old and I already feel like I've lost my sense of identity. No sleep, no time for myself, suddenly only thing in my life is baby. It's like I suddenly have tunnel vision. I am a very independent career oriented woman, and to me the adaptation is REALLY hard!
I’m a Virgo and definitely a planer and yup having a two year old things planned end up not being accomplished at the time I was supposed too and I get frustrated. Thank you for talking about how important it is to take care of our selfs because when we do we are our best towards our baby’s
Thank you so so much for this honest chat!! I especially love how you said no shame in asking for help if you get in a bad place mentally...I really believe in that, and it’s so reassuring to hear as a new mom who is currently expecting my first baby and very worried about everything to come!!
Love how candid you are. I'm a second time Mama with a 6yo girl and a 1mo boy. They weren't lying when they say every pregnancy and child is different and you've helped so much in reminding me to take each day as it comes. It's ok that not all things go as planned. Keep up the videos they're great!
I look forward to your videos. I want to thank you for the advise. I am a new mom who is still trying to figure out how to get things done. One thing that my husband does for me is watches our daughter so I can spend time outside walking. That is how I stay sain and I also watch your videos while I feed my daughter.
Just wanted to say, thank you so much for your videos! I'm 26 weeks pregnant for the first time living abroad with no family around, so all this videos have help me so much to feel more prepared for when my baby boy comes
I'm about to be a new mom so I'll take all the advice I can get! I'm 33 weeks pregnant and have spent just about my entire life around kids -- helping my parents as the oldest kid in my family, babysitting as a teen and in early 20's, helping family take care of nieces and nephews as well as friends kids, etc. But it's always different when they're your own. Thanks for posting this and giving all us new mom some tips!
Tip for getting baby to sleep longer at night.. is to keep it bright and loud during the day.. and keep baby awake as long as possible leasing up to bed time . swaddle.. white noise.. routine. and the biggest one even my Dr told me was to not really let baby get used to being held while sleeping during the day or he won't at night. My baby would never nap unless I was holding him. I just kept putting him in his crib until he got used it and now sometimes he will even fall asleep on his own in there and esp at night.. no matter how tired you do not co sleep. Plus it's just not safe anyway. I have 4 boys in total.. my last two I co-slept because it was easier and they slept longer but my second child wanted to sleep with me until he was 5 and my now 2.5 year old still wants to sleep with me and doesn't sleep threw the night. Those were my biggest mistakes. My 4th son is now 7 weeks old has been only waking up once in the middle of the night for 2 weeks straight! Every baby and situation is different but sleep training is very important and if you want to ever sleep again you won't give up and keep trying.! Also don't stress too much if you can't get things done. I'd cry cuz my baby would breasr feed for hours or he wont sleep but really babies grow so fast things will get easier.
Thank you soo much I needed to hear the tip on finding ways to do things with the baby. My baby is 9 months old and crawling and I’ve always been waiting for baby to nap to do things but it doesn’t usually work
This is a great video with some fresh perspective! I never thought of the bathtub lol. I think another good piece of advice I was given that was so hard but has helped us that it is ok to take a minute. When I start to feel overwhelmed, it is ok to step into my room, take a deep breath and then step back out. I’m not advocating negligence at all, but two minutes while they are contained and safe is better for them than me getting overwhelmed. Also, if you feel overwhelmed or not like yourself, talk to someone, whether it is a family member or your doctor or someone on here-you don’t have to walk it alone. ❤️ this vid!
This has been the most helpful video. I thought I was alone in going through all the motions. Thank you for this video. I’ve older kids so that helps but during the day if I don’t have anything to take care of. I just try to relax if possible and watch some RUclips and listen to music. I’m all over the place lol 😂 I just try to get through the day. My neighbor has been helpful and even makes me dinner from time to time because after dealing with my baby girl I don’t care about dinner and she makes enough for everyone. She’s awesome
FTM with a 2 month old. Thank you SO MUCH for keeping it real and being brave enough to talk some truth. My LO cannot stand for me to put him down. I might get 30 minutes in a bouncer, or 1 minute. I might get 45 minutes in a carrier, or 5 minutes. I have so many questions about what is “normal” and what I should be doing/trying. Thank you so much for these tips and for your 24 hr DITL video. His naps range from 5 minutes to 3 hours; is that normal? We definitely DO NOT have a daytime schedule/routine and sometimes he will not allow me to change out of my PJs until 2 pm or later (if at all); is that normal? And I typically wait for him to get sleepy before I put him down for the night; it never occurred to me that I could (should?) rock him to sleep at a set bed time. And getting outside is absolutely fantastic for my mental health; I cannot recommend it enough.
FTM I’m due today but no signs of labor yet, and this video came just in time cause I’ve been anxious about becoming a new mom. Thank you so much Kayla 😭💙
Please do a part 2! I gotta learn to stay sane inside the insanity!! I am due in July and totally freaking out bc I can just about keep my self alive yet a little human 😂 And it's always the simple little things that I dont think of that you bring up and I'm like oh that's a good idea, like getting ready in the morning and where to put the baby! Love watching your videos! Xoxo 🥰🥰
I’ll be a first time mom in 2 months and I appreciated this video and all of your videos so much!! I’ve been watching them all in preparation for our little one!
mom of 4 soon to be 5 ! all my kids went to a play group ( not daycare) since they are very young (like 16/18 months) and its the best ! the are entertained and tired when they come home! highly recommend it !
Hi I’m a new subscriber and I love your videos ! I’m a new mom of 2 as well and I feel your struggle SO MUCH lol I have a toddler and a 2 month old newborn too and raising them as a single mom. Its sooo hard lol I’m trying to get a new schedule down and just survive 😭😭😭😭 good luck mama and keep up the tips because it’s helpful !
My oldest daughter turned 2 in November and I just had my second daughter in January so I relate to you so much. I’ve lost it a few times recently. My new baby is a terrible sleeper, even worse than my first was which I didn’t know was possible. My 2 year old is the size of a 4 year old so confining is nearly impossible. I’ll have to try the bathtub trick I’ll keep you updated if she turns the water on or not 😂
Love all your videos. I am being induced Wednesday at 36 weeks. It was unexpected, I thought I had more time left!! So I’m frantically trying to get everything ready. This is my second baby but my first is 19 years old! It’s amazing how much things have changed since he was a baby.
Nathan we tried for years with no success. We were thrilled when we got the surprise of our lives this past fall! We had quit “trying” years ago and were happy with our one amazing son. But we are ready and excited for this new journey!
am always waiting for a notitication from you 😁 i needed this video so much am so scared and excited at the same time😪 scared that am not gonna be good enough for my child , scared that am gonna mess up and scared that i won’t ever get time for myself and get time to take care of my man too once the baby gets here😒 but am really excited for her to arrive i can’t wait to have my mini me 🥰 deep down i know that all the struggle is gonna be worth it ❤️
I'm a first time mom with a 4 month old who is also a terrible sleeper. I've felt so guilty for hating bedtime because sometimes I'm rocking, swaying, bouncing for 2 to 3 hours to get her to go to sleep. I get so frustrated. I'm gonna try the earbud trick! I would have never thought about that 🥰
Hi Kayla, I’m new here and also a new follower here! I like your video and you just illustrated the exactly feeling to be a mom! Your tips are helpful and make me feel I’m not alone.
Thank you for sharing! This was very helpful. I'm due anytime and this was very much needed. You're doing great and I love watching your videos. Please keep them coming and keep sharing. Definitely do part 2!
I did fall into a depression. It was not easy...it was really bad! I had my daughter, 3 yrs old a 14 month old and a new born. Till this day I do not know how I did it. I remember I would sit there rocking one of them to sleep and just cry and cry and cry.
Honestly the first tip is great for second time moms too! My first baby was so good at napping and sleeping and then my second baby happened and she would not take a single nap as a newborn!!!!!!! She could stay up straight until 5 PM and I was SHOOK. My expectations on everything were crushed and I wish I would’ve been more prepared to do stuff while everyone was awake!
Part 2 please. I'm procrastinating on having another baby because I'm worried my next one will be a terrible sleeper and I need some tips to keep me sane. My daughter was the perfect child. She definitely is my daughter. I come from a long line of family members who needs their sleep.
Love this! I have an almost 2 year old little girl and am due with my second (a boy) in just a couple of weeks. I can relate to you so much! Watching your videos is helping me feel like I am not alone in this and can do it. Thank you! Would love to see a part two
After having my baby I felt so overwhelmed. I had my husbands cousin come over for a visit and she asked me how I was doing, and I nearly cried on the spot. It meant so much that she asked me that. No one else had even thought to ask me that. Always check in on your mamma friends 💕
Praise God someone who is honest, I thought I was the only one that thought I don't want to be sitting here for so long rocking you, I have stuff to do. Don't get me wrong I love my child and I do enjoy spending time with him but I don't always enjoy sitting for two hours or more breastfeeding and trying to get a cranky baby to sleep. Sorry if that makes me a horrible mother, but I'm just being honest. I love my child even if I get tired and frustrated.
SAME! I love playing and chatting but the endless rocking....
Toddler in the empty bathtube with toys while doing hair and make-up - AWESOME tip!
I love that you carry and rock your baby to sleep as opposed to just letting him cry to sleep. You are an incredible mom! People always criticized me for rocking my daughter to sleep and letting her sleep on my chest for the first 7 months of her life. She had terrible reflux and was a helpless infant. I hate when people tell me to let babies cry and make us feel like a terrible mother for holding her all the time. I'm pregnant with my second and I'm terrified that they'll also be horrible sleeper...but If they are...I know I'll hold them tol even though its harrrdd
When did your baby's reflux heal?
I've never clicked so fast on a video. I need all the tips I can get.
I'm on my 3rd child and still clicked right away 😂
Me too 😭😭😭😭
'I have been using baby carrier whilst going to #2' that's sharing with honesty!
I was just sitting in bed thinking, how am I going to stay sane, this single mum stuff has been testing this last 3 months (and rewarding I heard my LO laugh for the first time tonight😍). And then this popped up just at the right time! You always have such great content! Thank you!
Also, trying to get things done while the baby is awake...great tip! I’d been throwing away the awake time like it’s a lost cause lol. Will try again.
You’re one of my favorite RUclips mamas to see a notification from! You show that hey life is not perfect babies are not perfect but we can make it through it all. I also love that I can relate to you I have a 2 year old boy and I am due in May with a baby girl ! It’s super helpful to be able to watch mamas that have kids similar in age to myself
Yes!!! Thank you! Please moms focus on you alittle bit! Please! Don't let it get bad...help people around you help you. I hate help. I hate focusing on me, but it's my responsibility to tell my husband or others to say I need a minute. Love this! Take each day as it comes. If yesterday sucked...it doesn't mean today will too
I completely agree about just getting out and seeing the sky lol even if it’s just order pick up or to pick up food or a drive through car wash anything helps ❤️great tips thank you!
At 9:00, I felt like you started talking about people like me. And I even closed my eyes like “oh nooo”
And then you said your husband is a Virgo. Well snap, so am I. I’m already stressed about having to readjust. I WISH could go with the flow. LOL
I’m 6 months. Your videos are so helpful! I don’t like asking anyone I know for info because it turns out into them telling me what to do rather than suggesting and I may not like their lifestyle to begin with. So it’s nice to just take note 📝 with out being told what to do.
Perfect timing! I have a very difficult/fussy 3 month old and don’t do anything for myself or leave the house because of my anxiety. Starting to lose my mind. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you so much for making this video & for all the tips I'm a mom for the first time my newborn was born premature at 35 weeks and was born 2lbs 15 oz ,for me this has been a big change, I've been working all my life , this is my first baby and I'm a stay-at-home mom and yes it can be very lonely and definently hard to adjust
Thank you Kayla, I really needed this right now. Our babies are about the same age, so you're the RUclips mom I relate to right now
Thank you for admitting you don't have the most patience with your kids! And for being honest about not wanting to spend tons of time rocking the baby to sleep. I agree 100% about that, when there are tons of other things we need to get done. I love your videos, thank you so much for making them!
Omg this blows my mind! I have a 6 weeks old son and I have been putting my all into my baby and everything else has been pushed aside including my needs. This is so helpful can't believe I never thought of these things, I always do stuff when he's sleeping and the music/podcast idea is amazing! Thank you so much
Okay. This video has me convinced you are an absolute genius
Great video! I have 2 kids under two and I’m going nuts because I’m literally only getting 3 days a week to work. Daycare with COVID is the most unreliable thing ever! Thank you for this video!
I definitely find it beneficial to get out of the house with my baby girl I go to target or Walmart every other weather it’s just to walk around or I need something
I love how real and honest you are about everything! I love the point about getting stuff done while your baby or toddler is awake. Even if it’s just so you get the chance to relax/sleep while they take a nap and you’re not worrying about the million things that need to get done.
Omg yesss! Great point! The more yo I get done, the more you can relax later!
I have a 5 year old boy and am due with our second in May and looking at my son,I can tell you guys that it definitely gets better! Theres a light at the end of the tunnel! I remember being so lonely, depressed and miserable first couple of months postpartum. None of our friends had kids yet, so there was noone to relate to or anyone who understood. The newborn stage was just a stressful blur. I think that's part of the reason we waited so long to have our second. But looking back, I know it gets easier and better. What has helped me is going back to work to doing what I love and having that social aspect back. Also, now, pretty much all of our friends have kids and theres a community of moms who can relate. For those of you with a baby in your hands, just hang in there, it gets better! You will get yourself and your life back. It will never be the same as pre-baby, but you will not imagine it being otherwise. 💗🙌
Yes we def need a part 2! You’re so helpful and so so real! I love it! This was the first video you put up that I haven’t been able to immediately watch because I was busy with my kids and I swear I kept looking at my phone waiting for the right moment I could just sit down and watch it. I love your videos!
This was great! My baby girl just turned a week old today! 😭😍 I was definitely watching RUclips while feeding her multiple times last night. Helps keep me sane and not be fighting falling asleep! Thanks for all the helpful suggestions.
I have 26 weeks left until I bring sweet baby into the world, I have heard so many different things and you are the FIRST that I feel like I can trust! Your videos are legitimately life right now!!
Please do a part two!! I’m due in 7 and a half weeks with my first and will be home alone most of the day while my husband works!! Needs all the help and tips I can get! 💕 love your videos!
thank you for this! im pregnant with my first (due in april) and im so glad i've stumbled upon your channel and can utilize these tips right from the get go. your honesty is so refreshing and reassuring. looking forward to your next video!
Gonna rewatch this so many times between now and my LO's arrival in June 💙
I'm also due in June with my firstborn son ♡ good luck to both of us.
@@BeanBaggies awhhhh ❤❤❤ do you know what you're having??? We are having a boy 💙💙
Same, also due in June. First time mum ❤❤
I’m due in June too! My first baby! A little girl! ❤️
@@jennakrehbiel3562 yes my firstborn son. ♡
Would love to see a part 2! This was super helpful!
I absolutely love listening to and watching your videos.
I'm baffled at how differently we see some things and amazed at how we still solve the issues the same way. Your honesty is absolutely refreshing.
Yes, do a part two. It is so important that Mommas take care of themselves. Love your videos.
You are speaking to my SOUL!
Please do a part 2, maybe about planning your day, thanks
As a first time momma of a 2 week old, this video was incredibly helpful! I'm definitely going to start listening to podcasts during nighttime feedings or when i'm soothing him back to sleep. Really good tips! Thank you.
Thanks for always keeping it real with us! 💕We’d love a part 2...FTM due the beginning of June with a baby girl 👼🏻🎀 so excited but so nervous at the same time 😂
My favorite mommy vlogger
Love this video.
New mom here and Exactly what I need. Thank you❤️❤️
Oh my word!!! I appreciate your honesty. You gave so much helpful advice. All my kids suck at sleeping I’m hoping this one who is going to arrive soon will be a bit better. I agree it important to find ways to get things done while the kids are awake. It also helps the older ones build on their independence. I should consider changing my environment more often.. thanks so much ❤️🌞🌞
Love the bathtub tip!! Simple yet Genius!!
Would love a part two. I’m expecting my first and I know it will be a huge adjustment.
As a first time mom I have been religiously watching your videos and I love them! My little girl has reflux as well so naps on me all the time and while we cuddle I always hope there is a new video of yours to watch. Thank you for what you do and for the tips! :)
My little one is a week old and I already feel like I've lost my sense of identity. No sleep, no time for myself, suddenly only thing in my life is baby. It's like I suddenly have tunnel vision. I am a very independent career oriented woman, and to me the adaptation is REALLY hard!
Thank you for this and all your videos!! I’m due with my first in a few days and I feel like I’ve learned so much from you!! 😊
I’m a Virgo and definitely a planer and yup having a two year old things planned end up not being accomplished at the time I was supposed too and I get frustrated. Thank you for talking about how important it is to take care of our selfs because when we do we are our best towards our baby’s
My son absolutely loves watching your videos with me in the mornings❤️ especially seeing baby Jackson
Thank you so so much for this honest chat!! I especially love how you said no shame in asking for help if you get in a bad place mentally...I really believe in that, and it’s so reassuring to hear as a new mom who is currently expecting my first baby and very worried about everything to come!!
Love how candid you are. I'm a second time Mama with a 6yo girl and a 1mo boy. They weren't lying when they say every pregnancy and child is different and you've helped so much in reminding me to take each day as it comes. It's ok that not all things go as planned. Keep up the videos they're great!
I’m due with my first in a month. These tips really make sense. Helping me wrap my head around how I will adjust to my new life.
I look forward to your videos. I want to thank you for the advise. I am a new mom who is still trying to figure out how to get things done. One thing that my husband does for me is watches our daughter so I can spend time outside walking. That is how I stay sain and I also watch your videos while I feed my daughter.
I am a new mom to a 1 week old. I needed this video so bad. Thank you!
What an awesome advice! Not many moms share tips like these and explain them well ...Every new mom should watch this 🙌🏻
Just wanted to say, thank you so much for your videos! I'm 26 weeks pregnant for the first time living abroad with no family around, so all this videos have help me so much to feel more prepared for when my baby boy comes
Thank you Kayla for this tips. And "little humans" is definetly the perfect word. Love this videos!
I really like your videos I have a 6 week old baby girl and I'm a first time mom so all your mom videos are really nice to watch
I'm about to be a new mom so I'll take all the advice I can get! I'm 33 weeks pregnant and have spent just about my entire life around kids -- helping my parents as the oldest kid in my family, babysitting as a teen and in early 20's, helping family take care of nieces and nephews as well as friends kids, etc. But it's always different when they're your own. Thanks for posting this and giving all us new mom some tips!
You’re so knowledgeable and I LOVE listening to you speak! You’re so real! Love it!!!!
Tip for getting baby to sleep longer at night.. is to keep it bright and loud during the day.. and keep baby awake as long as possible leasing up to bed time . swaddle.. white noise.. routine. and the biggest one even my Dr told me was to not really let baby get used to being held while sleeping during the day or he won't at night. My baby would never nap unless I was holding him. I just kept putting him in his crib until he got used it and now sometimes he will even fall asleep on his own in there and esp at night.. no matter how tired you do not co sleep. Plus it's just not safe anyway. I have 4 boys in total.. my last two I co-slept because it was easier and they slept longer but my second child wanted to sleep with me until he was 5 and my now 2.5 year old still wants to sleep with me and doesn't sleep threw the night. Those were my biggest mistakes. My 4th son is now 7 weeks old has been only waking up once in the middle of the night for 2 weeks straight! Every baby and situation is different but sleep training is very important and if you want to ever sleep again you won't give up and keep trying.! Also don't stress too much if you can't get things done. I'd cry cuz my baby would breasr feed for hours or he wont sleep but really babies grow so fast things will get easier.
Please do a part two.. so happy to stumble upon your vids.. agree with the loneliness topic.. it is freakin real ..
Honestly, what would I do without you? Thank you for these tips girl.
Little gal is 5 days old this is so helpful!
LOVE this video! First-time Mom here....of a two-month old. These tips are so great and helpful!
Love the podcast tip. Doing that in the future 👍👍
Thank you soo much I needed to hear the tip on finding ways to do things with the baby. My baby is 9 months old and crawling and I’ve always been waiting for baby to nap to do things but it doesn’t usually work
This is brilliant! I love all your tips,you are so helpful and sweet. Lots of love Xxx
Yes please do a pt 2
This is a great video with some fresh perspective! I never thought of the bathtub lol. I think another good piece of advice I was given that was so hard but has helped us that it is ok to take a minute. When I start to feel overwhelmed, it is ok to step into my room, take a deep breath and then step back out. I’m not advocating negligence at all, but two minutes while they are contained and safe is better for them than me getting overwhelmed. Also, if you feel overwhelmed or not like yourself, talk to someone, whether it is a family member or your doctor or someone on here-you don’t have to walk it alone. ❤️ this vid!
This has been the most helpful video. I thought I was alone in going through all the motions. Thank you for this video. I’ve older kids so that helps but during the day if I don’t have anything to take care of. I just try to relax if possible and watch some RUclips and listen to music. I’m all over the place lol 😂 I just try to get through the day. My neighbor has been helpful and even makes me dinner from time to time because after dealing with my baby girl I don’t care about dinner and she makes enough for everyone. She’s awesome
FTM with a 2 month old. Thank you SO MUCH for keeping it real and being brave enough to talk some truth. My LO cannot stand for me to put him down. I might get 30 minutes in a bouncer, or 1 minute. I might get 45 minutes in a carrier, or 5 minutes. I have so many questions about what is “normal” and what I should be doing/trying. Thank you so much for these tips and for your 24 hr DITL video. His naps range from 5 minutes to 3 hours; is that normal? We definitely DO NOT have a daytime schedule/routine and sometimes he will not allow me to change out of my PJs until 2 pm or later (if at all); is that normal? And I typically wait for him to get sleepy before I put him down for the night; it never occurred to me that I could (should?) rock him to sleep at a set bed time. And getting outside is absolutely fantastic for my mental health; I cannot recommend it enough.
FTM I’m due today but no signs of labor yet, and this video came just in time cause I’ve been anxious about becoming a new mom. Thank you so much Kayla 😭💙
Please do a part 2! I gotta learn to stay sane inside the insanity!! I am due in July and totally freaking out bc I can just about keep my self alive yet a little human 😂 And it's always the simple little things that I dont think of that you bring up and I'm like oh that's a good idea, like getting ready in the morning and where to put the baby! Love watching your videos! Xoxo 🥰🥰
I’ll be a first time mom in 2 months and I appreciated this video and all of your videos so much!! I’ve been watching them all in preparation for our little one!
mom of 4 soon to be 5 ! all my kids went to a play group ( not daycare) since they are very young (like 16/18 months) and its the best ! the are entertained and tired when they come home! highly recommend it !
this video was so helpful. thank you so much.🙏
Hi I’m a new subscriber and I love your videos ! I’m a new mom of 2 as well and I feel your struggle SO MUCH lol I have a toddler and a 2 month old newborn too and raising them as a single mom. Its sooo hard lol I’m trying to get a new schedule down and just survive 😭😭😭😭 good luck mama and keep up the tips because it’s helpful !
My oldest daughter turned 2 in November and I just had my second daughter in January so I relate to you so much. I’ve lost it a few times recently. My new baby is a terrible sleeper, even worse than my first was which I didn’t know was possible. My 2 year old is the size of a 4 year old so confining is nearly impossible. I’ll have to try the bathtub trick I’ll keep you updated if she turns the water on or not 😂
Love all your videos. I am being induced Wednesday at 36 weeks. It was unexpected, I thought I had more time left!! So I’m frantically trying to get everything ready. This is my second baby but my first is 19 years old! It’s amazing how much things have changed since he was a baby.
Nathan we tried for years with no success. We were thrilled when we got the surprise of our lives this past fall! We had quit “trying” years ago and were happy with our one amazing son. But we are ready and excited for this new journey!
Nathan he’s going to be the 5th generation Michael in the family. We’ll be calling him by his middle name which will be Krew.
am always waiting for a notitication from you 😁 i needed this video so much am so scared and excited at the same time😪 scared that am not gonna be good enough for my child , scared that am gonna mess up and scared that i won’t ever get time for myself and get time to take care of my man too once the baby gets here😒 but am really excited for her to arrive i can’t wait to have my mini me 🥰 deep down i know that all the struggle is gonna be worth it ❤️
Very helpful video! Please make a video about tips for having two under two, that would really help and expectations on the second child
Love the "podcast" type videos being a new mom 😁 baby girl is 3 months ❤❤
I'm a first time mom with a 4 month old who is also a terrible sleeper. I've felt so guilty for hating bedtime because sometimes I'm rocking, swaying, bouncing for 2 to 3 hours to get her to go to sleep. I get so frustrated. I'm gonna try the earbud trick! I would have never thought about that 🥰
Thank you so much! I am pregnant and your advice is helping me so much. Much love from South Africa
Definitely part two!! Almost ten weeks till I’m due 💕 I love your videos, Kayla! 😍
Hi Kayla, I’m new here and also a new follower here! I like your video and you just illustrated the exactly feeling to be a mom! Your tips are helpful and make me feel I’m not alone.
You definitely need your own talk show!! I love your videos!!
I would definitely would like a part 2 of this kind of video
I’m a new mom and a Virgo and going with the flow has been so hard for me!! 😬
Bless your soul for always keeping it real, girl! Love your content and channel 💗
I just want to say Thank you and well done! I admire your positive spirit! Thank you for your realness!
Thank you for sharing! This was very helpful. I'm due anytime and this was very much needed. You're doing great and I love watching your videos. Please keep them coming and keep sharing. Definitely do part 2!
Yes, part 2 please! Thanks so much for posting! 💕
My favorite notification to get lol always watch your videos while in nursing and having a snack. 😊🥰
I’m glad I’m not alone 😂 I’ve used the bathroom while he’s in the carrier too.
I did fall into a depression. It was not easy...it was really bad! I had my daughter, 3 yrs old a 14 month old and a new born. Till this day I do not know how I did it. I remember I would sit there rocking one of them to sleep and just cry and cry and cry.
Honestly the first tip is great for second time moms too! My first baby was so good at napping and sleeping and then my second baby happened and she would not take a single nap as a newborn!!!!!!! She could stay up straight until 5 PM and I was SHOOK. My expectations on everything were crushed and I wish I would’ve been more prepared to do stuff while everyone was awake!
Part 2 please. I'm procrastinating on having another baby because I'm worried my next one will be a terrible sleeper and I need some tips to keep me sane. My daughter was the perfect child. She definitely is my daughter. I come from a long line of family members who needs their sleep.
Oh wow, I go out with the stroller everyday no matter what, i will go crazy if i stay home every day, very good tips, thank you so much
Love this! I have an almost 2 year old little girl and am due with my second (a boy) in just a couple of weeks. I can relate to you so much! Watching your videos is helping me feel like I am not alone in this and can do it. Thank you! Would love to see a part two
This was great!! I'm only ten weeks pregnant but I'll keep this all in mind for later!!
FTM with a girl due in June. Thank you mama!
Love this video. As a new mom I find this video very helpful!