First Time Parents Podcast

We have put together a list of baby items that we couldn't live without and have been a game changer for us as First Time Parents.

If you're a first time parent or newly pregnant, this LIST is made for YOU. 

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Heidi and Griffo chat to Midwife & Lactation Consultant Susie Prout, who answers all your questions around feeding your baby.
They cover;
Everything you wanna know around breastfeeding
Breastfeeding & drinking alcohol 
Latching & fussy feeders
Cracked & sore nipples 
Nipples & nipple shields 
Baby weaning off boobs and solids
Bottle feeding & mixed feeding
Reflux babies
Expressing & Breast pumps 
Babies using Mum's as human dummies
Night feeds
Expressing colostrum pregnant
Support partners. Griffo shares his perspective of their breastfeeding journey and the challenges he felt as a new Dad.
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Surviving parent life is tough.

Surviving parent life with COVID-19 is a whole new ball game.

Tension is at an all-time high, your cut off from friends and family so that arguments can be more frequent.

We get deep about our iso-arguments, we share our challenges and how we are coping as a couple. We drop some survival tips for new parents on how we are getting through isolation.

How are you surviving?

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When do you start to think about baby number two?

How long after your first should you try?

What if one partner doesn't want another baby?

When is the right time?

WE had to take a pregnancy test this week, so these questions were inevitable. Griffo doesn't want another baby, so this episode got interesting. 

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WARNING - Do NOT listen to this episode with kids around, you'll have to answer too many questions.

Sex as a new parent is few and far between, but we managed to fit in a quickie yesterday while our son had a nap.

We speak openly about our sex life since having a baby, the struggles that Heidi has had with vaginal pain post-birth, her mindset and loss of libido.

Griffo has been looking after himself if you know what we mean ;) 

A very open & honest discussion around sex after having a baby, how they both feel about their sex life, and how much they "should" be having.

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Anxiety. 

Fear. 

Scared. 

Panic. 

Moodiness.

Depression.

Emotional.

Eating and drinking a shit load!

All of these feelings are real & we speak about it in this weeks episode.

We were trying to avoid talking about the pandemic (because it was everywhere & we wanted a break) BUT to be honest, that would be sticking our heads in the sand.

Lots of feelings around this with new parents & parents to be so we want you to know you are not alone.

Love you all.

Stay safe. 

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PARENTS GONE WILD!!!

A day out with friends ended up with a few too many drinks & a hangover the next day.

Heidi & Griffo chat about the importance of this for their relationship & more importantly themselves to let loose for a few hours & be who they used to be before the baby. 

BUT after a few drinks & leaving the baby, Heidi beats herself up feeling guilty & anxious.

We really did run wild...it was fun to forget all our responsibilities for a bit! 

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No question is off-limits in the episode.
We surprised each other with all the BIG LIFE questions around our son Memphis.
Will we baptise him? If so, what?
What will you teach him about religion?
How will you punish him?
What if he smokes, drinks, takes drugs? 
What will you teach him about money?
Will you spoil him?
Public or private school?
How will you feel when he leaves home? Arghhh this one hit Heidi right in the heart. This episode is, BY FAR the most emotional. 
We also delved into leaving him messages on the poddy for when we turns 18, and that just broke us both. Grab the tissues. 
Have you had these conversations with your partner yet?
 

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How is your relationship after the baby?
We have found it to be a wild rollercoaster ride like parenthood - very up & down.
In this episode, we talk openly about our sex life & the pressure women feel to jump back into it post-baby.
We both answer truthfully on how we see our relationship after the baby & how it could be better.
Lots of topics covered from the financial pressures Dad carries, to jealously of the Mum & baby, resentment, date nights & frustrations.

Massive shoutout to our sponsors Ergo Baby www.ergobaby.com.au

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Find out what happened after three weeks with the sleep expert.
This is the most requested episode ever!
We hired Donna Moala to help our son sleep & settle after waking 6-10 times a night...
AND the difference & change has been HUGE! After three nights, we had Memphis sleeping through & settling himself.
This is an honest account of our challenges through this sleep help, it has been tough at times & our relationship has survived...(just haha) 
We have learnt so much, but it hasn't all been smooth sailing after hitting a few roadblocks, after the first few days Donna shares her advice, tips & her challenges working with us.
If you would like to know how to help your baby sleep, we ALL speak very honestly about our experience.

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