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On this episode of Mom and the New Dad we talk about taking the kids to the pumpkin patch, how it's the last week of maternity leave for Krissie, how Chris discovered that AC/DC puts Lucy to sleep, and some newspaper articles that prove there are always worse parents out there.

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After taking a week off from doing the podcast, Chris & Krissie do some catching up on this episode. We find out that having a baby is a lot more exhausting than Krissie remembers and Chris is handling it like a champ. And to top off being extremely exhausted we find out that the website crashed so now Krissie has to start from square one to get the website back up and running. Krissie got mastitis and talks about the pain that goes along with that. Lucy turns a month old on October 10th. Chris schedules a vasectomy. Krissie shares her feelings about having to go back to work in a couple of weeks. So basically we talk about the joys of having a newborn. Thanks for joining us!

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Little Lucy turns 2 weeks old on this episode and Chris & Krissie talk about all of the things that has changed and the importance of rolling with the punches when you have a baby.

We answer voicemails from listeners about blended families, breastfeeding, and becoming a new dad.

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It's been a week since we had a baby! A lot has happened during this incredibly life changing week and Chris and Krissie rehash some of the challenges of the first week with a newborn and a house full of kids. Breastfeeding, lack of sleep and re-learning how all this baby stuff works is way harder than Krissie remembers.

On his quest for more parental guidance, Chris bought a book called Baby 411 and we had to explain what 411 was to the kids...how old are we? http://amzn.to/2xN5V51

Shit that didn't exist the last time I had a baby and if it did, I wouldn't have bought it because it's stupid:

Parents Reveal The 16 "Most Essential" Baby Items They Wish They Hadn't Purchased

http://www.healthyway.com/content/parents-reveal-the-10-most-essential-baby-items-they-wish-they-hadnt-purchased/11216?rtg=higherpersp-ziX7U8¶m4=hwy-fni-fbss-1334-demo

Recorded live from room 219 at the Intermountain Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah. Only about 30 hours after the birth of their daughter, Chris & Krissie sit down and share their thoughts about the whole experience. They talk about what it was like when Krissie went into labor, what it was like during labor, and thoughts afterwards. Join us for this raw and real conversation that was recorded right inside the hospital after the birth of their daughter, Lucy.

Lucy Christina Holifield born Sunday, September 10th at 10:49am. She weighed 6 pounds 4 ounces and is the magnificent length of 18 inches.

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On this episode of the podcast we start the discussion about  what its like to have a blended family. What is Chris' role with the step kids? How do you discipline? How can you make sure both partners are on the same page and the importance of spousal communication.

The Do's and Don'ts of Stepparent Discipline http://www.parents.com/parenting/dynamics/how-to-discipline-child-step-parent/

We also talk about a phone call we got from the kids where they thought our house was on fire and they called 911. 

Chris comes to the rescue and picks up the youngest at school because she sprained her wrist.

Shit that Didn't exist. The Babi-Kini https://www.babikini.com/

37 Weeks and Krissie is ready to have this baby, will she have it soon?

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Krissie has had enough and is ready for this baby to get out of her! We decided to set a date to get induced, we talk about doctor visits, we find out about Krissie's baby shower, and we even find out that Krissie thought she was going into labor last Thursday! Continue our journey as we get closer and closer to baby girl's birth and Chris becomes a father for the very first time.

We all have told little white lies to spare someone's feelings, but do our labor and delivery nurses do that to us? Let's find out together! Callie is back to talk more labor and delivery! We also debate whether a hospital bag is actually necessary.

Shit that didn't exist the last time I had a baby and if it did, I wouldn't buy it because it's stupid: The Crib Dribbler! I think we need this one.

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Labor and Delivery Nurse, Callie Allen, joins us to have some real talk about what you should expect in the delivery room. We talk about birthing plans, different delivery options, what the doctor and nurses do during labor, and more.

Shit that didn't exist last time I had a baby and if it did, I wouldn't buy it because it's stupid:

The Baby Lasso. Yes, it's just as weird as it sounds.

https://www.amazon.com/Chummie-Baby-Lasso-Strawberry-Pink/dp/B00GNM3BDC

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People have been constantly asking Chris if he's planning on being in the delivery room during the birth. So let's discuss 10 things they don't tell you about the delivery room.

http://www.gq.com/story/10-things-about-the-delivery-room

Also, this week we were guests on Get Yourself Together podcast. Krissie shares with the listeners what not to say to a pregnant woman.

https://gytshow.com/2017/07/29/new-episode-what-not-to-say-to-a-pregnant-woman/

Shit that didn't exist last time I had a kid and if it did, I wouldn't have bought it because it's stupid. The NoseFrida: The Snotsucker Nasal Aspirator: Clean your kid's boogers with your own mouth? Ew.

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