In this heartfelt and eye-opening episode of Baby Steps, we sit down with Beth—Army veteran, inventor of Busy Baby, and mom of two—for a candid conversation about motherhood, resilience, and the lessons she’s learned along the way. From delivering her first baby at 40 to navigating miscarriage, high-risk pregnancy, and the rollercoaster of parenthood, Beth shares the raw realities and unexpected joys of raising little ones while building a business from scratch.

What you'll hear in this episode:

- Why McDonald’s was her ultimate pregnancy craving (and the very specific order she couldn’t resist)

- The never-ending diaper vs. wipe dilemma—and why wipes always win

- How a messy lunch with friends inspired the invention of the Busy Baby Mat

- The dramatic difference between her first intense labor and her second calm, peaceful delivery

- The surprising side effect of antibiotics in infancy—and how it impacted her son’s teeth

- The biggest mistake she regrets as a first-time mom—and how she turned it into wisdom for other parents

- Her candid advice on handling colicky nights, mom guilt, and the myth of being “perfect”

- Why empathy and validation may be the most powerful parenting tools of all

Whether you’re knee-deep in newborn chaos or looking back on the baby stage with nostalgia, Beth’s story is a reminder that parenting isn’t about perfection—it’s about progress, grace, and connection.