Hannah Shargal is mom to 3 boys - Lev, Miki, and Abie, & is the founder of EEMA studio - a design and nesting studio that helps parents with everything from decorating nurseries, creating thoughtful baby registries, and even curating hospital/birth bags. In this q+a she shares her tips on life with three - hint: it involves letting go of expectations, the urge to control, and s l o w i n g d o w n.

Hannah, Lev, & Miki are in the sk mom + babe sets in green.

What’s your current mood? How are you feeling and doing? 

FULLY BAKED. expecting my 3rd son in 3 weeks and feeling all the feels. grateful, stressed, happy, anxious, hungry :)

What is/what was your support system like when growing your family? How did you build your team?

There's nothing like leaning on other parents who have tips, tricks and best practices to share. it's so comforting to have a community of people who have gone through, or are going through the same thing as you are.

What has been the biggest struggle (or fear) for you on this journey? How did/are you working through it?

Letting go! of expectation, control and perfectionism. I've worked very hard (therapy rules!!!) to lessen my expectations, urge to control, and need for everything to be 'perfect'. It's been a long road, but by simply being mindful of this has helped me in so many ways.

What is something (or someone) you found indispensable during your pregnancy or postpartum period?

 s l o w i n g d o w n

What is/was your favorite thing to wear during pregnancy/postpartum?

Vintage oversized button downs, Doen cosette pants, Rachel Craven linen dresses, Beatrice Valenzuela sandalias and Sister Katie sets (duh). 

What is your self-care ritual (including any favorite products!) that you preserve for yourself?

Osea malibu skin care, solo walks, connecting with adults, seeking the GOOD in people.

It is such a crazy time and so many parents are struggling now. Is there anything from this time that has surprised you or that you have benefited from? Any words of wisdom to share with our communities?

It takes a village, so ask for help! As a real control freak, I tend to want to handle everything on my own. With toddlers, a growing business and so much on my to-do list, I was left with no choice but to let go and trust in others. Tasks might not be completed 'my way', the boys crust might not be cut off their PBJ's, but THAT'S OKAY! As long as everyone is happy and healthy, that's all that matters.

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