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A toast without Tecates and a reveal that changes everything—we’re expecting, and we’re talking honestly about what that means for our lives, our show, and our family. From first-time mom jitters to the rush of hearing a tiny heartbeat, we trace the messy, beautiful arc from fear to fierce devotion and share how we’re rewriting old rules along the way.
We open up about two very different pregnancies: one marked by instability and nonstop nausea, the other planned and flooded with early joy. That contrast sparks deeper questions: How do you break cycles of “my way or the highway”? What does it look like to parent by listening instead of control? We share the simple prompt that changed our conversations—“Do you want to vent, or want advice?”—and how it turned conflict into clarity. There’s laughter over baby names, tenderness around medical scares that looked like colic but weren’t, and real talk about the weight loss, insecurity, and intrusive opinions that can make new motherhood feel isolating.
If you’re stepping into parenthood or healing your relationship with your own parents, this is a grounded, nonjudgmental guide. We dig into mom guilt, why asking for help is a strength, and how self-care isn’t indulgent—it’s a parenting skill. We talk co-regulation, nervous system resets, practical coping (sleep when the baby sleeps; put the baby down safely when you’re spent), and the courage to build a family culture that fits your values, not the internet’s expectations. No comparisons, no shoulds—just compassion, boundaries, and a little bit of baby fever.
Subscribe, share this with someone who needs a calmer take on new motherhood, and leave a review with the one belief about parenting you’re letting go of this year. We’re listening.
By Rita UlloaA toast without Tecates and a reveal that changes everything—we’re expecting, and we’re talking honestly about what that means for our lives, our show, and our family. From first-time mom jitters to the rush of hearing a tiny heartbeat, we trace the messy, beautiful arc from fear to fierce devotion and share how we’re rewriting old rules along the way.
We open up about two very different pregnancies: one marked by instability and nonstop nausea, the other planned and flooded with early joy. That contrast sparks deeper questions: How do you break cycles of “my way or the highway”? What does it look like to parent by listening instead of control? We share the simple prompt that changed our conversations—“Do you want to vent, or want advice?”—and how it turned conflict into clarity. There’s laughter over baby names, tenderness around medical scares that looked like colic but weren’t, and real talk about the weight loss, insecurity, and intrusive opinions that can make new motherhood feel isolating.
If you’re stepping into parenthood or healing your relationship with your own parents, this is a grounded, nonjudgmental guide. We dig into mom guilt, why asking for help is a strength, and how self-care isn’t indulgent—it’s a parenting skill. We talk co-regulation, nervous system resets, practical coping (sleep when the baby sleeps; put the baby down safely when you’re spent), and the courage to build a family culture that fits your values, not the internet’s expectations. No comparisons, no shoulds—just compassion, boundaries, and a little bit of baby fever.
Subscribe, share this with someone who needs a calmer take on new motherhood, and leave a review with the one belief about parenting you’re letting go of this year. We’re listening.