Stephanie Hajal

As a first time mom, I didn’t allow myself to take breaks until it got too late…🙈

It’s like I was trying to prove - to who? myself? my husband? the world? idk - that I could be super mom & do all the things on my own.

That mentality though really caused me to struggle with my mental health as a new mom (ppd/ppa, mom rage, parental burn out).

What does “taking a break” look like for me now as a mom of 2:

✨Putting baby in his crib when the whining/crying gets to be too much for me which allows me a few mins to calm myself down & regroup before caring for baby again

✨Asking my husband to modify his work schedule (going into work later one day/week) to give me some relief from the constant demands & grind of parenting

✨Utilizing daycare & babysitters during the day even though I’m a stay-at-home-mom (BONUS: the kiddos benefit from this socially too!)

I don’t want to struggle like I used to in the early motherhood days, so I’ve recognized my limits & how to work smarter not harder for the wellbeing of my family.

Needing a break doesn’t make you a bad mom though (⬅️ my therapist also agrees with this statement lol😅)

It just makes you human, mama🩷

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7 months ago | [YT] | 4

Stephanie Hajal

Happy Monday🩷 I’m curious if you also follow me on Instagram? I share daily happenings & mom tips over there too. Hope you have a good day x

8 months ago | [YT] | 3

Stephanie Hajal

Hey, friends🩷 I wanted to see if you are enjoying the shorter, more frequent vlogs? As always, comment what kind of video you’d like to see up next✨

9 months ago | [YT] | 2

Stephanie Hajal

Let’s hang out😊
https://youtu.be/sJMr14TDgJM?si=daAtX...

9 months ago | [YT] | 2

Stephanie Hajal

First time mom confession⤵️

It took me a while to accept that being a good mom doesn’t mean that I need to have a good day every single day.

A good mom is allowed to have a mix of…

Hard days. Bad days. Normal days. Joyful days. Long days. Tired days. Super mom days. Overwhelming days. Lazy days. Great days. Energetic days. Sad days.

Each kind of day is okay to have & bound to happen too because this ish is hard…😅

This mindset shift helped me realize that a ‘good mom’ is one who tries her best every day using the energy, resources, & support she has even when those things may vary from one day to the next.

Here’s to taking it one day at a time, mama🩷

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1 year ago | [YT] | 4

Stephanie Hajal

Welcome to the world, Roman👶
Our sweet son was born happy, healthy, & 3 weeks early last week on April 16, 2024!

🩵6lbs 12oz, 18.5 inches, 3:00pm

Trying our best to get adjusted & settled as a new family of 4. Plus, figuring out how to change boy diapers as well lol. We love you little guy xo

#allthingsmotherhood

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1 year ago | [YT] | 23

Stephanie Hajal

SOO EXCITED to share a FREE BABY REGISTRY CHECKLIST for expecting parents!👶📋 www.canva.com/design/DAF-RlcM0xk/DSP0kXWpEZr8hrTj7…

BONUS: everything is under $1,000 for baby’s first 0-6 months🙌

Feel free to use this FREE Baby Registry Checklist to:

1) Help guide your baby registry decisions

2) Save money on baby gear you will personally purchase for your family

Plus, I include exact product links & tons of mom tips throughout that I wish I would have known as a first time mom:

Ex=how to save money on diapers, how many clothes do you actually need for a baby, what exactly is a travel system, etc.)🩷

Hope you enjoy & feel free to share with a mom-to be too x

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1 year ago (edited) | [YT] | 7

Stephanie Hajal

✨I know building a baby registry can be overwhelming with all the choices out there, so hope this can be helpful guide💕 Let me know if you have any baby product questions too x

https://youtu.be/qFlcQMAMOVI

1 year ago (edited) | [YT] | 2

Stephanie Hajal

What video do you want to see up first on my channel in the new year?🩷 Suggestions are always welcomed x

2 years ago | [YT] | 4

Stephanie Hajal

A lil vlog w/ some holiday cheer🩷
Thank you for the support of my channel in 2023. See you next year, friends!😉
https://youtu.be/QY6-YEHFcW0?si=8t7bc...

2 years ago (edited) | [YT] | 2