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Biggest change when you have a baby.... #ad #Pampe

Biggest change when you have a baby.... #ad #PampersPartner 
What was the biggest change you had when your baby came? For me, it was the freedom to quickly jolt out of the house at any moment. Now, instead of “be there in a min” I ask myself:  - Has she’s been fed?  - Is a nap coming up?  - What do I need to pack?  + “Dipes and Wipes” This video is sponsored by Pampers Pure Hybrid Diapers! I’ve been using these instead of disposables when I’m out and about because it is 25% less waste! + Stuff for when (not if) she gets messy: change of clothes, and a wet bag (wipes again)
+ Stuff for the sun: a hat, sunscreen, and a stroller fan
+ Snacks and water + Stroller or carrier? + oh yeah… and whatever I need for MYSELF It has totally prevented me from even leaving the house some days and we just play in the yard.  What has been the biggest change for you? Good or bad!
Also, send me all of your tips for leaving the house!  #heyshayla #oneyearold #PampersHybrid #pamperspartner #hitopurehybrid @pampersus

The most helpful pieces of advice I’ve gotten la

The most helpful pieces of advice I’ve gotten lately:
1. “wind and water”
2. Their body’s know what they need (obvi unless medical complications or doctor says otherwise). 2. This means GET OUTSIDE, I’m such a grinch about MN weather, I complain that it’s too hot or too cold.
Well, Miss AJ notices none of that. She loves the fresh air and sunshine and I need to get on board or crumble in the house😂 But honestly, when we do get outside I never regret it (as long as theirs shade and water in the summer time)🙌 As parents we stress about… literally everything.
They didn’t eat enough, they didn’t sleep enough, I MUST BE THE READON WHY.
But when I relax a bit I realize she hardly ate her breakfast but holy crap did she scarf down dinner. Or she kept refusing water until… she accepted. When HER body was ready.
As parents our jobs are to make the options available and then let the little humans choose!
What a difficult and liberating thing to do😅 What parenting advice have you gotten lately that you love (I’d also love to hear some that didn’t work for you)! Happy Monday everyone! #getoutside #parentingadvice #heyshayla #mnmom

Everyday she changes little by little and ever so

Everyday she changes little by little and ever so slightly. Changes so small I might even miss them if I didn’t pause and observe and reflect.  When you’re with someone all the time you might forget these new skills haven’t always been here. 
And if I do forget to pause -like we all do- sometimes I’ll catch a brief moment of hers and think “wow, you’re growing so fast and so slow and steady at the same time, and I am so GD proud of you”.  It’s HARD to be jolted into a world you don’t know yet, navigate it all with little guidance and to grow as you go.  I feel all these things about my baby but this is about me, this “mom” this new identity. Pause today, and look at -yourself- in the mirror. Realize all of the tiny changes, your new skills, new strengths, see the HARD moments and the beautiful ones and be PROUD of yourself, not for everyday, that would be foolish. But for how you’ve become a new person since you’ve brought this little babe into your world. And how much they have changed too ;)  #heyshayla #breastfeedingthoughts

275 extra hours of sleep the first year!. I feel l

275 extra hours of sleep the first year!. I feel like I've been keeping a HUGE secret, and for good reason! We're told to not do this, and when we are struggling with our babies in the middle of the night we might end up doing it anyway. SOO I decided instead of NOT talking about it, I wanted to TALK about it and share how it can be done safely in desperation or if that's what you choose to do with your baby! I'd love if you shared what you do with your baby? Crib at 2 weeks? Still, bed sharing at 5 years? THERE IS NO WRONG ANSWER!! Some moms feel safer with their baby in bed with them, others are terrified of the idea. Some babies LOVE bed sharing, others want their space! Some of us live in a one-bedroom and we have to share a room or bed, others of us NEED a baby to sleep on their own because we work weird hours! Let's hear it, parents! Where are we at? #bedsharing #nosleeptraining #heyshayla #mnyoutuber #mnmom

*I think* we’re going to night wean sometime thi

*I think* we’re going to night wean sometime this month. I know full well we are… but I say “I think” maybe just to keep some of my anxiety on the back burner.  I follow my own advice of “ask for advice from those you agree with and trust the most” And all of my breastfeeding - bed sharing mom gurus say the same thing. It’s not easy, but if you stick to it, you’ll all sleep longer stretches. That it can take about a week.   The strategy I’m currently digging is: Nurse to sleep on the floor bed. No nursing from 11p-6a Nights 1-3: Comfort as needed between 11p-6a without nursing Nights 4-6: Comfort as needed and then lay next to them while they fall asleep 11p-6a Nights 7-10: Comfort them as needed laying next to them 11p-6a  The idea is not to replace nursing with rocking or something like that but to instead allow them to fall asleep on their own.  Seth will sleep downstairs and in the morning… I’ll pass the baton!  I’m not saying this is right or wrong, nor am I asking for advice (unless this is your profession), maybe just some encouragement and your positive night weaning stories!  Cheers to making the best decisions for our families and supporting parents who have to live them out for 10 days!😅 #nightweaning #nightweaningtoddler #heyshayla

When I accidentally bought a green jacket for her

When I accidentally bought a green jacket for her exactly like one I have I realized two things: 1. I must really like this color and style of jacket. 2. We’ll be twinning!!! The first thing I did when we got to the park was ask @sethoutside to take a picture of us😂 Too much? Maybe? Do I love it? Obviously. I swear, now that she’s turned one and is learning and doing so many new things it is soooo fun! Are you an infant / newborn person or toddler person?
I’ve come to find I’m 1000% a toddler person and am so happy we’re here! She’s blowing kisses good bye, kissing her baby, and she’s so freaking independent. When I drop her off at daycare she doesn’t even turn back around to say bye to me! And I wouldn’t have it any other way! Oh yeah, tell me, do you prefer (or do you think you’ll prefer) baby or toddler? #heyshayla #toddlermom #twinning #createyourlife

AJ just turned one…ONE! Can you believe it? It

AJ just turned one…ONE! Can you believe it? It feels like she’s always been here and like she just got here yesterday. To top it off @striderbikes sent her a 2-in-1 Rocking Bike! (debatably only slightly better than the cupcake that @sethoutside and I got for her😂). She’s loving it, I’m surprised how she just hopped right on. She’s not rocking back and forth yet but she loves climbing all over it and likes when we rock it for her…
I’m already looking for a helmet lol ****Giveaway winner has been contacted and announced in my stories! #StrideOn #gifted #heyshayla #striderbikes

Registry Review after a year of being a Mom!. Afte

Registry Review after a year of being a Mom!. After a year of being a Mom, I look at my old registry video and giggle at Pregnant Shay who thought she knew what she'd need. While some things were helpful babies have a mind (and preferences) of their own! And most things you only learn by going through yourself. I hope this is helpful, or at least entertaining! Tell me if any of these items were a Must or a Miss for you? #heyshayla #MinimalistMom #registryreview

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