In this episode, I sit down with my two friends and fellow mothers, Mandi and Lindsey, to discuss how we’re all doing in postpartum, how we became friends in the first place, and how we’ve supported each other through pregnancy, breastfeeding, and everything in between. We share why our husbands had to force us to be friends at first, how we are each others’ champions vs. cheerleaders, and how our second postpartum experiences have differed from our firsts – from our bodies, to our work, to our mental health. We also talk about why Lindsey decided to stop breastfeeding and how she went about it, what we love about having two children and what’s been the most challenging, how we’ve been working through the “roommates” phase with our husbands, and so much more.

Key Takeaway / Points:

• Why our husbands had to force us to be friends
• Why Lindsey and Mandi were not excited about making new friends at first
• On all of us being pregnant at the same time
• On being each others’ champions vs. cheerleaders with parenting
• How our second postpartum experiences have differed from our firsts, from our bodies, to our work, to our mental health
• On Lindsey deciding to stop breastfeeding and how she went about it
• On the societal guilt of stopping breastfeeding and the importance of advocating for yourself in the hospital
• On our favorite parts of having two children, and the challenges
• On working through the “roommates phase” with your husband
• On working through resentment towards our partners
• How Lindsey and Mandi feel about returning to work after maternity leave
• How to best support and show up for your fellow friends and mothers

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