Happy 4th of July! It's Day 4 of Hudson Month, and I'm squeezing in a recording between neighborhood barbecue festivities.

This episode covers some of the most memorable moments of the pregnancy, but first

• Running the first Hudson Month 5K of July (35 minutes — slow and steady wins the race)
• A note on AI editing tools and why you should always check AI's work

Then, the goods from the book:

• The sweetest gender reveal story, featuring Grandma Shiz's handmade scratch-off cards, 80 cake pops, and one very well-timed Valentine's Day
• Gettin' real about the fear that comes with finding out you're having a daughter — navigating gender expectations, high school drama (years in advance), and the hope of raising a confident, kind human.

A reminder, you can buy the book on Amazon if you want to see some of the pics I reference in this episode and give back to the Forget-Me-Not Foundation while you're at it. Happy 4th, and happy 250th, America!