Growing

This week we’re back in your ears feeling wildly grateful for the women around us because honestly… the girls ARE the glimmers.  

Beth is trying to rise from the depths of the absolute feral house guest that is mastitis - a cruel mistress we did not invite, do not like and absolutely do not need. We unpack the intensity of feeding twins, the physical toll of breastfeeding and the emotional rollercoaster that comes with trying to care for everyone whilst also feeling like you’ve been hit by a truck. 

Meanwhile Lil is entering a brand new season with her husband back at work, juggling two kids, attempting toilet training but that’s a story for another day.

Lil’s recipe recommendation is for the freshly postpartum mums finally ready to emerge for a crispy vino, sashimi and a tiny taste of freedom. Trust us — this one is elite. Tuna Sashimi Dip 

And Beth’s cosy watch recommendation this week is Off Campus on Prime - fluffy, romantic, easy watching for tired mums wanting to float into another world at the end of the day.

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Another glimpse inside the utter chaos that is our deeply postpartum lives right now. Beth and Lilly unpack the glimmers and growing pains of life at home with very little babies — both starting to feel slightly ready to re-enter society while also being firmly in the trenches of newborn life. 

We also chat about the weird emotional pressure cooker that can be Mother’s Day — and if you finished the day feeling a little overstimulated, underwhelmed or strangely emotional… we completely get it.

Lil has been experiencing the challenges of an unsettled baby and the girls hold hands and remind each other that yes this parts: equally normal, hard, magical and utterly mad.

Plus our usual R&R recommendations because we’ll never stop trying to romanticise the trenches.

Lilly found this podcast episode with Dr Eliza Hannam helpful for reassuring her on unsettled babies: Bloom with Body, Birth & Baby episode with Dr Eliza Hannam

Lil’s current nervous system obsession: Krumbled Magnesium Hot Chocolate (Adding collagen because we’re trying to thrive, not just survive.) Use Beth’s code: BIRTHWITHBETH

Beth’s recommendation: a postpartum wardrobe refresh. Nothing dramatic — just a few pieces that help you feel a tiny bit more like you when leaving the house with milk stains and two minutes of sleep.

Beth’s Recipe: nourishing lemon chicken soup that’s freezer-friendly and genuinely delicious: Avgolemono Soup Recipe

Huge thanks to ergoPouch for supporting the podcast this month.

We are deep in our newborn cocoon era and leaning heavily on ergoPouch right now — from their beautiful swaddles and sleep suits to the cot sheets that somehow survive the endless overnight changes.

We’re also obsessed with the Drift Away Sound Machine, which has become part of our entire nighttime rhythm.

Use our code BIRTHWITHBETH for 20% off until the end of May.

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This week Beth shares the birth story of her identical twin boys, a story that holds both careful planning and a last-minute pivot.

After a high-risk twin pregnancy, many appointments, and a clear plan to be induced at 36 weeks, things changed *right* at the finish line. 

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This week we are coming to you live from the trenches — where time is meaningless, snacks are essential, and the witching hour feels like a personal attack. We’re gasbagging (professionally) and pulling at all the loose threads of early postpartum life — from the chaos of juggling multiple naps in one household (who knew sleep could require this much admin?) to the nightly spiral of “is this the witching hour or just… our personality now?”

Lil is, once again, back in her toxic situationship with her phone (again… again 🙃), while Beth is emerging - phoenix-like — feeling a little more like herself physically, which we are celebrating loudly. Somewhere in the middle of all of this, we’re both finding a rhythm… not a good one, not a consistent one, but a rhythm nonetheless and honestly that feels like growth.

It’s chaotic, it’s honest — and if you’re in early postpartum too, this one will feel like sitting on the couch with friends who are also just trying to piece it together 🤍

🍝 R&R — Recipe & Recommendation

Beth’s Recipe: Crispy chilli oil — less of a recipe, more of a personality trait at this point. Put it on everything and suddenly you’re thriving.

Beth’s RecommendationStrangers by Belle Burden - a beautifully raw memoir about identity, motherhood, and rebuilding when life doesn’t go to plan. 

Lil’s Recommendation For freshly postpartum, breastfeeding mums: lymphatic massage for breast engorgement — game changing. Lil swears by doing it in the shower with a lush oil or body wash and pretending it’s a wellness ritual instead of survival. It’s gentle, effective, and can bring real relief when things feel full, tight, and borderline offensive.

Watch: Lymphatic Massage for Breast Engorgement (Step-by-Step)

Lil’s Recipe: Burger nights at home 🍔 when capacity is low but vibes are still important. Head to Coles and grab the at-home Grill’d burger patties… elite, no notes.

We are so happy to be sharing Lilly’s birth story of her second baby boy, Franklin 🤍

If you haven’t listened to Lil’s first birth experience with Ru, it’s a beautiful place to start and adds a layer of context to this journey: Listen to Ru’s Birth Story

This episode is a reflection of Lil’s slow and steady unfolding into labour — the layers she needed to shed, the surrender required, and the support systems she leaned into to move towards her VBAC.

Like so many births, it isn’t completely linear… but that’s often where the magic lives.

We talk through the mindset shifts, the body work, and the preparation that helped Lil feel ready to step into this experience — and what it actually looked like in real time.

If you’re preparing for a VBAC or exploring your options, these episodes were a huge part of Lil’s preparation:

VBAC with Hazel KeedleBody Work with G.LorriLil’s VBAC Preparation Episode

This one is tender, powerful, and such a beautiful reminder of what it can look like to trust your body and your path — whatever that may be.

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This week’s record is beautifully busy - Beth is in the thick of it, juggling both twins while we chat, and it’s just the reality of where we are at. 

We check in on how she’s actually feeling in these early postpartum days - where every 24 hours can look completely different and how this experience compares to her previous babies.

We dive into feeding twins (spoiler: it’s as busy as you imagine and then some), from cluster feeding chaos to figuring out whether syncing is even possible. What happens when both babies need you at once? What do nights look like? And what has genuinely helped when things feel intense?

Beth shares what’s surprised her most about bringing two babies home, how she’s navigating family life with her older kids, and the small strategies and support systems that are making the biggest difference right now.

A big thank you to ergoPouch for supporting this episode.

We are deep in our newborn cocoon era right now and leaning heavily on ergoPouch — not just for their beautiful swaddles and sleep suits, but also their cot sheets (so soft and practical for those constant changes) and their Drift Away Sound Machine, which has been such a dreamy addition to our night-time rhythm.

In those early days where everything can feel a little chaotic, having simple, reliable sleep essentials makes such a difference — it’s one less thing to think about when you’re running on very little sleep.

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It’s honest and hopefully full of solidarity for anyone in the newborn trenches, especially those doing it times two.

Our Numbers Have Doubled & We’ve Been Humbled — but we’re very happily back in your ears with our first little postpartum catch-up 🤍

Lilly and Beth have welcomed their baby boys just four days apart, and we’re both tucked up at home in our newborn nests, very much in the thick of it.

This episode is a gentle ramble through our first reflections in the early days. Beth shares the shift from 2 to 4 and the incredible, all-consuming experience of stepping into life as a twin mum, while Lil navigates the transition from 1 to 2 - bringing a new baby home to a toddler and all the beautiful, complex family dynamics that come with it.

We’re right in the messy middle, and our thoughts are right there with us - raw, evolving, and very real.

We’re so grateful for our glimmer girls 🤍 thank you for the grace and patience as we find our feet in this next chapter.

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A big thank you to ergoPouch — we’re deep in our newborn cocoon era and leaning heavily on their sleep suits and swaddles. Use our code BIRTHWITHBETH for a cheeky discount on us. 

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These are our confessions. Two heavily pregnant (and slightly cranky) midwives jump on the mic and… really bare all.

This one is unhinged in the best possible way - a chat that’s equal parts silly, honest, and deeply relatable. We lean all the way into the TMI, covering everything from pregnancy cravings to sex dreams and libido, with a casual sprinkle of vulval varicosities and anal fissures (because nothing is off limits here). 

It’s raw, it’s real, and it’s a big dose of solidarity for anyone in the thick of pregnancy - and a moment of silence for our poor husbands who were really on the receiving end of pregnancy irrits. 

We’re so grateful to be in your ears and appreciate your patience with us. Next week, we’ll be back with a real-time update on our postpartum transitions after welcoming our baby boys (!!) just four days apart in early March. 

💤 Sponsored by ergoPouch

A big thank you to ergoPouch — we are both huge lovers of their sleep suits and support, and currently deep in our cocoon swaddle era.

Use our code BIRTHWITHBETH for 20% off sitewide*

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Excluding: Lyra Convertible Cot, Skye Cot, Sale, Gifts, Multibys, Promos, Deluxe Mattress, Gift Vouchers and can not be used in conjunction with anything else. 

Expires 11.59PM 30th April 

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Before life shifts into a whole new (and very baby-filled) season, we’re sitting down for a Q&A — a chance to pull back the curtain and let you get to know us a little more.

We chat about how we met, how Growing came to life across two states, and the paths that led us into midwifery (spoiler: not as linear as you might think). There’s a bit of star sign chat (Lil absolutely fizzes), a peek into our relationships and love stories, and an honest reflection on how we’re thinking about growing our families and everything that comes with that.

It’s a little nostalgic, a little chaotic, and a really special snapshot of who we are right now — just before everything changes again.

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Our Baby Must-Haves

This week the girls get granular — sharing their favourite products from their previous newborn experiences. It’s practical, specific, and very much a “this worked for us” chat.

As always, every baby (and parent) is different, but these are our MVPs — the items we reached for again and again.

Our biggest tip? Marketplace and second-hand can be your best friend.

So many baby items are only used for a short window — borrow from a friend, pass things on, and share the love where you can.

🍼 Our Must-Haves

Bassinets

• Bednest Bassinet — Lil’s pick
• Il Tutto CoZee Co-Sleeper — Beth’s pick

Prams

Lil started with the Nuna Next + Capsule, but found her Milly + Coup Travel Pram more useful long-term. This time she’s gone second-hand with the Bugaboo Donkey for its single-to-double flexibility.

Beth loved her Redsbaby Pram for her first two, and now has the Babybee Luna Double.

For travel, she swears by the Babyzen YOYO.

Carriers

• Portier Carrier — the ultimate workhorse
• Chekoh Wrap Carrier — perfect for those early newborn days

Swaddles

• Swaddle Up / Swaddle King style — great in the early days (Lil loved jersey material)
• ergoPouch — both girls love once baby is rolling
• Halcyon Nights Swaddles — Beth’s favourite

Play Mats

• Munchkin & Bear Playmat — wipeable and practical (Beth)
• Muse Edition Playmat — aesthetic and functional (Lil)

Bottles

• Pigeon Bottles

Bouncer

• BabyBjörn Bouncer — loved by both (Lil bought second-hand this time)

Onesies

• Bonds — especially press-stud zippys and snap singlets
• Seed Heritage
• Cotton On Kids
• Target Organic Cotton — great affordable staples

Feeding Lights

• Amazon Night Light — soft, practical glow
• Krystle Knight Selenite Lamp — a more luxe, calming option

Nappy Caddies

• Kiin Baby Caddy — Lil’s pick
• Bunnie Nappy Caddy  — Beth’s pick

Breast Pumps

• MomCozy Portable Pump — convenient for on-the-go (Lil)
• Spectra Pump — hospital-grade, absolute workhorse (Beth)

Feeding Chair

• Il Tutto Nursing Chair — worth the investment (both agree)
   Lil didn’t have one first time round and plans to live in it this time 🤍

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