Don't Screw It Up

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What's Don't Screw It Up about?

A guide to pregnancy and parenthood by people figuring it out as they go.

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Don't Screw It Up episodes:

02.22.2021
014: Let’s Do This Again!
We’re back! It turns out having a kid takes up a lot of your time so we’re about 4 years late in recording a new show. In this episode we confirm we did, in fact have a kid. And we enjoyed it...
04.01.2017
013: This Is Getting Real
Better late than never! We talk about our preparations, both practical and personal, for the arrival of our kid. note: At the time of recording this episode our kid had already been born, we promise that the next episode will properly...
03.01.2017
012: Seeking Professional Help
We’re getting close now! With less than a week left before the due date we talk about doulas, baby ownership classes, and birth plans. Also we talk a lot about vampire babies. Picks Ali Wong’s Baby Cobra special on Netflix Nest Cam
01.24.2017
011: Taking a Practice Lap
Hey! We’re back! After a long hiatus we talk about how we spent our winter break. It turns out a lot of our friends have kids and we hung out with them. Also, LEGO. Picks pre-natal massage – Alison Luke: ask around for recommendations Benjamin Moore...
12.12.2016
010: Tell Us What To Do (Part 2: Hays Edition)
In part 2 of our series where we talk to people who had to deal with us as babies we sit down with Eileen’s parents to get some stories and much needed advice. Also we confirm that Eileen was a much more well...
11.28.2016
009: Tell Us What To Do (Part 1: Schwantes Edition)
Seeking the wisdom of elders we talk with Dave’s parents about their experience as parents, plans as grandparents, and general advice around future child ownership. We also hear a few stories about Dave being a nightmare. Also we explain the origin...
10.25.2016
008: Half Baked
Whoa-oh we’re half way there. After week 20 we talk about recent ultrasound test and how everything is coming along with this whole baby thing. Also we discuss the possibility that our unborn child is a Russian spy. Picks Pre-natal yoga at the Green...
10.10.2016
007: In Utero
After our unborn child’s first concert we talk about all the things your future rockstar hears while developing. Also we talk about farts a bunch and discuss how to avoid having your kid become the bass player. Picks Rockabye Baby (rock songs as lullabies) A...
09.22.2016
006: Staying Fit While Nothing Fits
Lookin’ swole, brah! In this episode we talk about working out for two. We discuss which activities we like and which to avoid. Plus we talk about Michelle Obama’s arms. A lot. Picks Cubetto (programming robot for 3+) Nike+ Training Club app
09.13.2016
005: Baby On Board
In this episode we hit the road, er… sky. Kinda. We talk about traveling while pregnant. As promised, here is what the Aedes mosquito (the ones that can carry Zika) looks like. Also I get mad at jeggings for existing. Picks Amazon Family Lovely Sprouts Milestone...
09.06.2016
004: Are You Going To Eat That?
In this episode we talked about The Hunger with our first ever guest, Nicole Strack. We discussed what to eat and what not to eat when pregnant. Also, we got onto a weird tangent about Soylent for some reason. Picks Natural Pregnancy Cookbook by Dr....
08.29.2016
003: Guess What We Made
In this self-indulgent episode we talk about the process of telling people that we’re having a kid. By the way, did you hear we’re having a kid!? Here’s the announcement picture we described: Picks Fatherly (recommended by Josh) Ovia Pregnancy app (recommended by Melissa)
08.26.2016
001: Holy Shit We’re Having A Kid
Welcome to the first episode of Don’t Screw It Up! In this episode we talk a bit about what we’re doing here and go over the first part of any pregancy, finding out that you’re pregnant. Picks Off The Grid “Food Baby” Onsie Expecting Better...
08.26.2016
002: Not Very Photogenic
Hey look! We managed to record a 2nd episode! In this one we talk about the first doctors appointment and the first ultrasound. Picks Vitafusion gummy Prenatal vitamins BDD: Baby Driven Development by Allison McMillan