Kelly and Lizz are back on the mic with babes in tow and on the teet. Get ready for Lizz’s birth story, a newborn report, and an update on how the mom ‘Carpool’ is going for the St. Johns. 

CALLING ALL JAMES MAMAS: Kelly and Lizz are mixing it up! If you have a baby named James show up in the Carpool Podcast reviews and give your babe a shout out.

Lizz’s labor started out subtle, but had her panicking in a hurry—about her messy house of course. At a routine weekly appointment she found out she was already dilating, but wasn’t having a stitch of contractions. The nurses were frankly no help in figuring out what was a big deal and how quickly to expect things to progress. Kelly votes for better delivery and a bit more sensitivity from the medical pros.

Mattie was at work, so Mama Stoupe stepped in to keep Lizz company and later hosted the expecting couple for the night closer to the hospital. 

Lizz started having contractions throughout the next day while Mattie was at work and as they intensified they decided to head to the hospital.

Spoiler alert: back labor ahead!

Lizz opted for the epidural and pitocin and was cheered on by a birth team who said she’d have a quick 45 minutes of pushing before she met her baby. Not so! She finally made progress through back labor, epidural adjustments, and a variety of birthing positions, giving birth to baby James after 4 hours of pushing! 

Baby James was born 7lb 130z, 22 inches long, and is absolutely perfect. 

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Lizz shares her favorite newborn and mama products, first by championing simplicity: your baby doesn't need anything except jammies, swaddlers, pacifiers, diapers, wipes, bottles, and a bassinet. Her top two newborn baby products are the Copper Pearl Baby Gowns and Newton Bassinet. 

The first thing moms need postpartum is a ton of breastfeeding bras. Kelly and Lizz are both obsessed with The Bodily Everything Bra. And to keep the milk flowing, Lizz is grabbing her Stanley 64oz.

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What’s new mama Lizz driving right now? A Volkswagen Atlas. She’s loving the sunshades in the June/July heat and her Cleck Liing Car Seat is going strong!

CARPOOL UPDATE: Kelly will be showing up and showing out with guests to get the Carpool back to regular programming so keep your eyes peeled for new episodes coming up on Tuesdays and Thursdays!

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