ANSWERING YOUR QUESTIONS!?
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- Опубліковано 23 лип 2024
- time for an updated Q&A! answering some of your most asked questions! use code STEPHLEDDA50 to get 50% off your first Factor box at bit.ly/3Rd9Gqa!
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Stand firm in your decision about your baby girl. As long as you and Tommy are in agreement, the rest of us can kick rocks in the kindest way possible. Lol you are your daughter’s #1 protector…don’t let a single soul on this planet tell you being a momma bear in all its might is “crazy”. They’re crazy for not seeing it the same way.
Love, from a very long time subscriber!
Normalizing the true struggles of postpartum is so refreshing and real. It is actually relatable and nice to watch. Thank you for sharing. Always love your content ❤️
I loved pre mom Steph and now love new mom Steph. Different season but the realness is still there. Keep going mama you're doing great!
Thank you !!🥹🫶🏼
Stef it’ll get better don’t worry. I’m glad you’re in a better place postpartum.
I agree you don’t need to show us Noelle, just keep it within the family/whoever you want. We already know how beautiful she is! ❤
Thank you so much for understanding !
@@SMLx0 ilysm!!!!! Can’t wait for the new fragrance! And I’m missing Drake too ☹️ dw you’re not alone. Hope he comes back on tour!
It was so nice to see your video! Im glad you’re in a better place and she is doing well. When my daughter was born her nicu nurse said you have to advocate for your child because they can’t; if you don’t who will? And ever since then that’s all I’ve ever needed to feel like I’m doing everything I can to protect her and let her thrive. It’s always nice to hear women being real about post partum and that not everything is or has to be perfect❤
Thank you for still posting and being so honest, your videos talking about how hard it was with a newborn and your baby not being chill helped me from getting as bad of PPD, since my baby is extremely high maintenance too, and it also helps to know that it gets better!!!
It’s so hard!! You are definitely not alone. We’re in this together!!🫶🏼🫶🏼
Love you Steph! Love seeing you as a mom! Keep doing what makes you and Tommy happy. Never be ashamed on your choices when it comes to your daughter. It’s about you and your family! We all love you and your daughter and are here to support you always! ✨❤️
Thank you for your genuine feelings on sharing Noelle. You and Tommy are making the best decision for your family and that's all that matters.
Thank you for posting! As a new mom sitting here with my 8 week old I appreciate you sharing your struggles and relatable content. Noelle is so lucky to have you as her mom.
You’re a new mom, you’re doing great. Things will get easier and fall more into place. Your focus on being a momma, love watching this journey for you 💜
Thank you for being so raw. It’s funny everyone always wants to know “what people didn’t tell you” but I feel like there is so much no one CAN tell you! It’s so subjective to each mom and baby and life that no one can prepare you for every possibility. ♥️♥️ Everyone grows into motherhood in their own way and time. Give yourself grace and love and know you’re doing amazing! 🎉
That’s so true! All babies are so different it’s hard to know what info is going to be relevant for you!
Don’t think I’ve ever been this early for a video before!! Happy to see you again, sponsorships and all! Also, never apologize for wanting to protect your daughter’s privacy. The world and social media are a scary place, just do what’s best for you and your family. Either way, I’m betting she’s an exceptionally beautiful baby girl.. just look at her mom and dad 🤍 glad you’re feeling better and doing well!!
Can’t wait for the new launch from Ledda!! Appreciate your authenticity and just chill/bff vibes. Sending you and your fam all the fall vibes!
Thank you for being real about having a fussy baby. My first born was awful. Gosh I love her more than anything, but the mom guilt for being honest that she was hard was overwhelming. Nobody was talking about having a fussy baby and drowning in daily life. I thought it was all my fault and a crummy mom. When really it was her adjusting to life outside of the womb. So THANK YOU for saying it out loud!
Stephanie I 100% agree that the first 4 months are the hardest! My daughter is 17 months old and to think back to that age is a world of a difference. It gets easier!
I absolutely love how authentic you are!!!! Congrats on making it to the easier side of parenting. It’s definitely hard are times but you will all get there. Sounds like your doing all the right things ❤super excited to have you back and hear about your upcoming fragrances! I also would LOVE to see a new fragrance haul from you ❤
Ive been following you since I was in high school... I graduated HS 2010. I am so happy to see you are still true to yourself even in this new life stage ❤. Congrats on your baby and take your time with work, with her, with social, and just keep going! You got this!
So glad you’re back! I’m so excited to see what your new fragrance/new product is!
❤Glad to see you Steph! Keep hanging in there. Being a parent is one of the hardest things a person does in their life!😅 You look as beautiful as ever ❤
Thank you so much! 🥹🫶🏼 the hardest thing I’ve ever loved that’s for sure!
Yasss!! It’s always a good day when you upload a video! I hope you’re doing amazing, and your family is happy and healthy! 🎉❤
You are someone I’ve followed for a while and your videos helped me so much through my postpartum despression/anxiety (which remains present almost 4 yrs later, so don’t feel like you are “drowning”) everyday as a new mom is a learning experience. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose. But everyday is a new day ❤️ things get “easier” and different as they get older. You got this!
Thank you for being honest and talking about your struggles. No one ever seems to talk about the bad, only good. I have 3 kids and I can totally relate to a lot of what you talked about, especially after having my first and everything is so new and overwhelming!
Love the casual Q&A’s. Glad you’re doing good! 💕
Thank you for being so honest! It’s so hard being a mom and doing all the other things… dogs… being creative, cooking, working out… Girl preach!!! So refreshing to hear to honestly and not just try to make it all happen and be miserable and putting on a fake face!!
I love seeing your stories in Instagram! You’re a great mom and person and I appreciate you being real (always!)
You look beautiful! Don’t decorate your home until you feel inspired and it’s the right time for you. Otherwise you’ll just end up re-doing it. Gurl Protect your family and your heart from the internet. Glad to hear you turned a corner. You seem really happy and confident 💜
We are so similar! I was the same in the sense of I was not that “motherly” person and I didn’t really care to hold other babies. I have one kid and I am content with one! He is now 7 and I feel the same now! Do what you feel is right and don’t let other people make you feel bad about it. It’s your life and you are the one who holds the responsibility! Good luck, much love! ❤
Stand firm on your gut on sharing Noelle! I so respect you and Tommy’s logic and support you either way. Mama knows best! It has been so awesome to watch you share your transition to motherhood and as always love your content 🤍
Thank you for your transparency! This is spot on for the reality of motherhood.
You keep your baby to yourself and your family!! You share so much so it’s ABSOLUTELY wonderful that you want to keep her private!! ❤❤❤❤❤
Welcome back again! Don't worry about posting and your sponsorships. I'm excited for your launches! Enjoy your apple cider Margs! Much love from S. Cali 💚
We’re parents of a 7, 5, 6 month old & then due in February with our 4th- we decided as a family to not have our kids on social media & haven’t regretted it once! We allow family to post family photos from gatherings & things but that’s it! Go with your gut momma! ❤️❤️❤️
Don’t you ever feel bad or guilty about not showing your precious daughter’s face on the internet. Lord knows I would never show any of my four children either, so many creeps out there and you just never know how people will be. We know she’s beautiful and we’re happy just admiring glimpses of her from afar. You’re doing great mama bear 💕
Happy for you Steph, you look great!
I am so proud of you. You have always stayed true to you which is why I always tuned in. My son is 20 now and he is an only child. He is the best kid I could have ever asked for. He played travel soccer from age 4 to 17 and he made the best friends and we made the best friends with the parents. He is going to school to be a pharmacist now. I never regret our decision to have one single beautiful baby. Now I am 44 and me and my husband are enjoying each other and having a blast. You got this boo!
I love how honest you are. Having a newborn was so hard for me and I often felt so discouraged by the constant positivity in every video. I started calling it toxic positivity 😂 People running around town so easily with multiple small children, while I’m drowning at home with one 😅 My son never napped. The first time he took a nap longer than 20 minutes was when he was 14 months old 🫠 He’s 6 now and is the absolute best thing ever, but yeah… only child 🙃😅
I’m not a mom but loved your advice based off my friends and family. Some things you touched on definitely fit their situations and they could have used your advice. And I really enjoyed this as a whole because you’re a honest person about things that most people don’t want to be😊👍❤️
Love the honesty about newborn life and postpartum! You’re the best! ❤
You’re amazing , I love that you’re honest about who you are. Genuine. I admire your choice to not share Noelle. Social media is the worst. Your doing great don’t be hard on yourself. Everything falls in place for new parents. Enjoy being mother .
I think it was said previously but thank you for being so authentic and open!❤️
It’s so important that you talk about how difficult and hard it is having a baby! So many on social media portray it as so easy and beautiful but for many of us it’s a struggle for many months or even longer. So thank you for being real
Giiirrll!!! I have missed you!!!
So glad things are getting better with Noel!
You do those brand deals girl!!! I have always loved everything you recommend and create.😘
Thanks for sharing Steph! I did intermittent fasting to lose my baby weight, worked well as I can sneak in my cravings during the day. I Only eat between 11am-6pm. My late night meals/snacks is what was packing on the weight.
Thank you for keeping it real like always ! Glad to hear you are doing better. It’s refreshing to hear another mom say they don’t want anymore kids . My son is two years old now and I feel like we are one and done . But I just get bombarded with all the questions about baby no2 and even online all these mom influencers having their babies back to back . Good for them but some of us are happy with our one and only and that is okay too.
I have a 3 month old and I can relate in a million different ways
I already loved your tutorials & clothing hauls but if I may be honest I lost interest due to work and pregnancy
But I was drawn back when I saw that you were pregnant
I can totally understand the love you have for your precious daughter
That’s just how I feel about mine
Just looking at her sometimes just takes my breath away
May God continue to bless you & your family 💕💕💕
YAY!!!
So excited to see that You are back ❤
Before you said how you were doing i'm like oh she looks happier lol you can tell right away! Glad you're feeling better, mom life is hard and thanks for shedding light on that
Could you BE more relatable?? ❤️❤️❤️ you are by far my favorite person on the internet. Everything about you is so normal and it’s the best. You’re doing amazing!
Also we had just moved into a new place when I had my son and I did ZERO decorating for almost 6 months lol. So you’re not alone 😆
I’m 5 months postpartum and a new subscriber to your channel! I can relate to everything you talked about. Especially Switching to formula and seeing baby be happier on it
Thank you for sharing everything! Keep standing firm about not sharing your baby girl rn. But also know one day your true followers & fans will not judge or hate when YOU are ready to share her on here!!!! I bet she’s beautiful regardless. Love you girl‼️❌⭕️❌⭕️
I don’t show my children on line (7,6,4,2) publicly/ to those outside of family and friends
you’re so beautiful and sweet and your family is darling- so that alone tells me your daughter is/ will be full of grace and not only that, but smart, successful, driven, brilliant etc
you don’t need to discuss or address or reveal anything that you don’t want to.
♥️
Steph you are a wonderful mom. You are doing all of the right things to protect your baby girl.
my kid is 12 and i still have mom guilt a lot when it comes to having me-time. it never gets easier, but u have to remember that u also deserve rest and happiness! someone isn't a better mom just bc they never take a break.
I’m a FTM to a 2 year old, and I totally feel you on how hard the first 4 months are. I honestly don’t remember much cause I think my mind blocked it out lol. My daughter didn’t start sleeping through the night until she was 13 months old and I definitely think for me the sleep deprivation is the worst. ( every baby is different of course)
I feel mentally and physically it took me after she turned 15 months old to “ feel more myself” no one really highlights these true moments and I’m happy to share a motherhood journey with one of my favorite UA-camr. I remember wanting 3 kids and now I really contemplate having more and really think about it. We also have zero family in the state we live in and both are working parents. Anyways, You are doing amazing, thank you for sharing ❤❤
You are so wonderful for the updates of the reality of life and being a mom. I have 4, have never lost all the weight and have to remember it took 9 months 4x to gain all that weight so it’s okay that I never lose it all. We can be so hard on ourselves because we miss the way our bodies used to be. You look happy and healthy. I’m happy to see your vid up today! Blessings 🫶🏻
Sooo true!! Thank you🧡🧡 Can’t imagine having 4! You’re a super woman!
Oh and I’m kinda biased on the name Noelle. My oldest daughter is Kambria Noelle 🩷
I ❤ you. You’re real and it’s refreshing. Thank you for sharing your life.
My son is turning two soon and my weight has not just fallen off. I breast fed for a year and a half and that did nothing. With my oldest it took me close to four years to finally see a freaking difference and I was young. I just feel like its so different for everyone. I appreciate your openness. Everyone on social media appears to magically have it fall off, heavens I wish.
I appreciate that you're honest and speak about the struggles that come with motherhood. After I had my daughter last year- I remember all these influencers glamorizing it and making it look SO easy and I was just shaking my head. I know better and know that they're only showing the good stuff but a sleep-deprived mama feeling like crap watching these influencers glamorizing motherhood might feel like they're doing the worst job when they're not. So thank you for being honest!
You are my favorite and realest UA-camr ever ILY!! I’m a new mom too and I can tell you’re also in your idgaf era hence your segue way into your sponsorship lol you could have one every video I wouldn’t care, this is your job!! I also 100% support you not showing Noelle, anytime you get emotional about her I tear up with you 😩 you’re an amazing mom Steph!! We’re all in this together 🩷
Loved this and getting to hear your thoughts about becoming a mom! Much love to you and your family 🫶🏻🩷
It’s funny to me when people get mad about influencers doing sponsorships…. Would you go to your job and work for free, absolutely not so why should they?
Right?? Lol
1) Don’t get discouraged about losing weight after pregnancy. It’s different, a lot of hormones involved on top of stress, sleep deprivation, and so on. It all comes into play.
2) After 6 months it will get easier and easier. Newborn stage was sooo hard for me however it also just turns into different stresses but the more they can communicate and also self soothe it’ll become less overwhelming. Really until they hit preschool kindergarten that’s when you feel like you get part of yourself back.
3) just take care of your mental health! It is so important!
Great video! Absolutely awesome your keeping your child offline 🙌🏼 get those sponsors ❣️
Love you. My daughter cried for about 90 min most evenings for 3.5 months. It was such a struggle. I know families have gone through worse. It was just such a dark time for me and hard to find others who were dealing with the same. Just know it will get easier. My daughter is a champion sleeper now. Growing a human is hard. But it's also the most amazing thing in the world. Wishing you the happiest times with your baby girl.
LMAO that transition to your app sponsor was so smooth 😂. I’m a mom too and honestly premade foods like factor were absolute lifesavers when my husband went back to work and my baby was a newborn!
😂😎 but seriously they really do come in clutch!
I love seeing any of your videos & im super excited to try out your new fragrance!
I sure have missed your videos, you’re one of my faves! ❤
It’s crazy, yesterday I was just thinking about your old fall upstate vlogs❤❤
I love that you guys love Christmas and the meaning behind her name. 💚
I respect this 100% good call with your baby girl what ever you decide! Her protection is most important!
Yes!!! I’m excited to see this video. You’re so funny and sarcastic I love it 😂 my husband and I are similar
I feel so bad that you experienced what I did in NB stage. 😢 glad to see you are both doing better! I've commented before try finding a pediatric holistic chiropractor near you it is life changing.
I love your baby's name and the stories behind it. 😄❤
I just love your videos and you're authenticity! Thanks for sharing everything that you do, many influencers certainly do not. I absolutely LOVE the name Noelle and totally understand why you limit what you share of her. The reality is that you can never "undo" what you share online, so keeping it limited is the safest option. Wishing you all the best!
Glad to see you back and excited to hear about the new things coming! 😀
My first born was a nightmare😅😅 and he’s still difficult at age 5. My second was much easier but at 2 years pp, I’ve never lost the baby and added some even though I work out all the time and eat pretty well. The real world is so different from social media. Thanks for being real.
Litttttle off topic but not really, I am OBSESSED with your fragrance! I have been wanting to try it since it was first released, but I didn’t want to buy the full size without smelling it first. Needless to say, I was so excited when you released the travel size. It just came today and I will absolutely be purchasing the full size. Truly a unique scent and I cannot get enough of it! For anyone who hasn’t bought it yet, just get it. ❤️
This is awesome! Love seeing the mama bear coming out of you here over Noelle, I’ve been watching you for about 5.5 years now and was sad when you said you never foresaw yourself with kids. Totally support you not showing her on social media I don’t even have any socials just watch YT!❤
Love the video!! thank you :)! Tell us some things about how you and Tommy get along, how are you both as parents and how you made things work in relationship together? we know these days its hard to even find love.
You convinced me to try Factor and I can’t live without now, mom of two and it definitely is a life saver ❤
Yessss so glad you gave it a try!!
it’s the “I’ll delete all my social if they said a negative comment about her appearance ” lol I would too! Do not play with my child idc what you ask.
Right!!
So happy for you! You look amazing!
I love you. You’re so sweet and genuine! And also so funny haha
Yes to getting off social media. Quit socials 2 years ago and it's been the best decision. My mental health has greatly improved. It's allowed me to focus on myself and my own journey, and it allows me to be more present in life instead of glued to my phone. Yes, it might be trickier to keep in touch with people and perhaps you are not informed of their hour-by-hour plans each day lollll but that's okay, we get in touch the old fashioned way by calling or texting :)
Yasss!!! SO EXCITED TO SEE YOU HERE!! Woot woot!
Glad you’re back!
Its so good to see you again! I missed you ❤😊
29:45 You are so grounded and wise!! I just love your perspectives! ❤
Proud of you, you're a good mama! Noelle is a beautiful name, I agreeN
You’re an amazing momma, Stephanie!
I think its awesome that you're not sharing Noelle. She's not old enough to consent to making money on the internet. She's a whole person; not just a baby and its important to respect her autonomy.
I hate when people say that. It’s not really about being old enough to consent to being on the internet. Kids won’t be old enough to consent for years and years. It’s not the worst thing for a person to share their children with their loved ones and friends online. It’s not really about consent. It’s just about whether or not you want to or not. Some people don’t want the risk of predators online and that’s totally fine. But in terms of consent that’s a weird way of looking at it.
@@anitathompson326how is it a weird way of looking at it? Everyone’s entitled to their reasoning for not wanting their children online. Some people don’t want to have an entire digital footprint of their kids before they’re able to decide if they want their entire life shared on the internet. Some could argue it’s selfish to force your kid to be on the internet for the sake of likes.
Same can be said for parents that pierce their babies ears....the baby didn't consent but they still do it because "it's cute". Same can be said for circumcision 🤷♀️
@@TiaMiaaI’m saying it’s a weird way to look at it because children, babies especially can literally not consent to anything. When is the last time you asked a baby if they wanted their diaper changed, wanted a shot at the doctor’s office, wanted to be put in their car seat and driven somewhere? You wouldn’t because they can’t consent. But you do it anyways right? I’m not saying parents should or shouldn’t put their kids online. I actually think they should not. But not because they can’t consent. I mean kids and babies have to go out in the real world and show their faces, and they aren’t consenting to going to school and being out in public but it’s just a part of life. I’m saying it’s totally valid to not want your kids online because they deserve privacy and there are creeps online. I’m just saying the whole reason being because they can’t consent is kinda weird. There’s plenty of valid reasons out there besides that.
@@anitathompson326I totally agree with you the whole consent thing is just cringey …. I have two kids and my hubby and I just don’t want to post anything about them online, if your family you know them and that’s all we really don’t feel the need to post anything about them
Automatic like!!! So happy to see your beautiful face again! And so happy to see you doing so well! 💖 Love you girl! God bless you and your beautiful family !
I love how real and honest you are. And let me just say the drake concert part, I feel you girl 😩
I also wasn’t very motherly either lol I was totally not a “kid” person…. Until I has my daughter.. and then son lol It does come so naturally and then you can’t imagine your life without them ✨
Watching this makes me feel like you are struggling a bit as a new mom. I just want to say it gets better. If I could hug you I would. Hang in there, I can tell you are doing a great job.
Just wanted to say I love you Steph! Always will be a huge fan ❤
Thank you 🥹🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼
You don’t even need to explain yourself to us❣️♥️ we love your fam
Also Whitney Simmons Alive app is AMAZING!! Glad you’re doing good and finding a good routine
I love how real you are. ❤️❤️
I love how real you are!! You are STUNNING, I have also put on 20 lbs but not bc of a baby ..I’m 31 and Idk it’s so hard to lose weight, and soooo easy gaining it now. I know what you mean about evenly gaining the weight lol I feel like the same thing happened to me! Thank goodness haha.
Came here to find out about Ledda honestly I’m so excited!!!
😍😍😍 me tooooo
I love and appreciate your transparency and willingness to share the hard things! I’m not a mom (and don’t plan to be) but I feel like sharing the hard and messy things being vulnerable is so important.
One phrase that might be helpful - it’s from Bethany C Meyers - is that you may not love your body every day, but you respect your body every day. And I feel like you have that mindset already, but just wanted to share that!
Love that !! Thank you for sharing!