This week on Two Moms Too Much Coffee, we get brutally honest about the realities of mom life — the things we surprisingly don’t miss from our pre-mom days, and the ones we deeply do.

From sleep regressions that left both our households wide awake at 2 AM, to missing couch-potato Saturdays, spontaneous adventures, and even jeans that used to just… fit — nothing is off-limits.

We also dive into the flip side: no more hangovers, no more fake friendships, and way less awkward small talk thanks to our kids. It’s a real, unfiltered conversation that every mom will relate to.

If you’ve ever said, “I just miss being lazy without guilt” or “I don’t miss those old friendships that faded away,” this episode is for you.

Grab your coffee (and maybe some headphones if your kids are nearby), and join us as we laugh, vent, and validate all the things that come with motherhood.

00:00 – Welcome back & why we had to reschedule

00:45 – The night of zero sleep (mom solidarity)

03:40 – Do babies telepathically plan sleep regressions?

07:15 – What we don’t miss about pre-mom life

08:20 – No more hangovers (thank God)

09:30 – Small talk made easier with kids

11:00 – Real vs. fake friendships after baby

13:50 – Cuddles, love languages, and unexpected touchiness

15:55 – What we do miss most after becoming moms

16:30 – Sleep and couch potato Saturdays

18:15 – Champagne Sundays & thrillers (and why that’s over)

19:30 – Missing spontaneity and freedom

23:15 – Over-touched, over-stimulated, and over it

24:30 – Traveling without kids feels impossible

28:15 – Running late to everything now

29:50 – Losing focus in conversations with kids around

30:55 – Postpartum anxiety, therapy updates, and mental health check-in

37:00 – Unsolicited advice & closing out

Baby clothes are cute, pricey, and often overhyped. In this episode, we break down what’s worth buying (bamboo pajamas, two-way zips) and what you can skip (tiny pants, anyone?). From hand-me-downs and grandma splurges to the emotions of packing away newborn onesies, we keep it real about baby clothes and how fast our little ones grow

00:00 Mom life updates & sleep regressions

04:19 The endless baby gear cycle

07:50 Formula, pumping & National Breastfeeding Month shoutout

15:35 Diving into baby clothes: bamboo pajamas & two-way zips

20:21 Where we shop: Old Navy, Little Sleepies, and secondhand finds

23:28 Grandmas, gifts & the “monthly clothes order”

27:18 Target, Carter’s, and baby sleep sacks

28:58 Why pants don’t make sense for babies

30:11 Saving vs. giving away baby clothes

32:12 Seasons, siblings, and the baby clothing industry

35:23 Naked baby life & Babylist recommendations

36:50 Unsolicited Mom Advice: grieving the newborn clothes stage

41:13 Do we really miss the 0–1 year phase?

42:37 What’s coming next week

We’re back, moms, and catching up on everything from late-night moon hunts with Abel to Naya’s first bites of peas and sweet potato. We’re swapping baby updates, laughing about our toddlers’ quirks, and getting real about how different parenting styles actually work (or don’t) with different kids.

We break down that viral Wall Street Journal article, “Goodbye Gentle Parenting. Hello, ‘Find Out’,” sharing our own experiences balancing boundaries with connection, and why “gentle” isn’t the same as “permissive.”

Plus, we’re talking real self-care six months into motherhood (think gym time, massages, solo Target runs) and the jaw-dropping cost of formula and diapers in 2025. If you’ve ever wondered where discipline meets love, or how moms actually make time for themselves, grab your coffee and join us.

In this episode, Tempestt and Jhshell unpack the chaos and comedy of traveling with a baby, evolving friendships, and where to meet your next mom BFF.

Whether you’re a new mom or a seasoned pro, this one is full of laughter, real talk, and a blowout at 30,000 feet.

Chapters:

• 00:01 Intro and Travel Talk

• 00:41 Flying with Naya: The Trip Begins

• 01:37 Meltdown at 30,000 Feet

• 03:25 Blowout in the Sky

• 05:01 Preparing for Future Flights

• 06:25 Letting Baby Crawl in the Airport

• 07:17 Breastfeeding, Frozen Milk, and Supply Worries

• 09:04 Army Crawling Adventures

• 11:01 Pool Days and Baby Naps

• 13:05 Sleep Trouble at Grandma’s

• 15:22 Evolving Friendships as a Mom

• 19:21 How to Make Mom Friends

• 34:54 Unsolicited Advice: Friendships After Kids

• 38:39 Final Thoughts and Wrap Up

In Part 2 of our pelvic floor deep dive, we talk about everything your OB probably skipped over. From prenatal PT, tearing prevention, and breathing mechanics to postpartum prolapse and the best tools to support recovery, this episode is packed with education, real-life advice, and professional insight. Whether you’re a new mom or just planning for motherhood, you need this episode in your life.

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00:08 Intro + Overlooked Health in Pregnancy

00:37 Pregnancy Pain Isn't Normal

01:31 Perineal Massage & Tools

04:25 Pelvic Floor Prep & Pushing Techniques

05:21 Importance of Prenatal PT & Access

07:45 Postpartum Advice: Give Yourself Grace

09:52 Pelvic PT vs Apps & Proprioception

13:17 External Modalities & Home Support

19:21 Vaginal Weights & Reverse Kegels

21:15 TENS Units, Myofascial & Dry Needling

22:05 Cupping & External Release Options

24:13 Suppositories & Vaginal Dryness

24:56 Final Thoughts + Segment Intro

26:22 Unsolicited Advice: Too Many Exercises

27:45 There's No Wrong Time to Start PT

28:54 Wrap-Up & Outro

In this two-part episode, we’re getting deep—literally and figuratively. Jhshell and Tempestt are joined by Monique DeRizzio, a pelvic floor and orthopedic physical therapist, for an honest and educational conversation about what really happens to your body after birth.

From fibrocystic breast scares to mammograms that don’t tell you much, pelvic organ prolapse, diastasis recti, and the frustration of vague diagnoses like “probably benign,” this episode sheds light on the things too many moms are left to Google.

We also talk core breathing, C-section recovery, ligament laxity, working out postpartum, and when (or if) to think about baby number two. Monique even brings out the anatomy model!

00:00 Intro & Audio Disclaimer

00:30 Meet Monique – PT & Mom

02:20 How Jhshell & Monique Met

04:00 Breast Health Postpartum

06:00 Mammograms, Milk & $$$ Ultrasounds

07:28 The 'Probably Benign' Problem

08:30 What is Pelvic Health?

09:40 Pelvic Floor Anatomy Demo

13:00 What Is Prolapse, Really?

15:00 Can You Fix It Without Surgery?

16:30 Diastasis Recti + Pelvic Floor

18:40 Recovery After C-section

19:49 Should *Everyone* See a Pelvic PT?

22:20 Core Breathing + Mind-Body Reconnection

26:00 Workout Tips & Postpartum Pressure Management

28:30 Ligament Laxity While Breastfeeding

31:10 Should I Have Another Baby?

33:15 Moms Who Bounce Back 😳

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Stay tuned for Part 2 next week!

In this episode of Two Moms, Too Much Coffee, Tempestt and Jhshell sit down with their morning brews to catch up on all things mom life—raw, real, and ridiculously relatable.

We dive into how baby Naya is sleeping through the night (hallelujah!) and what it really feels like to be away from your baby on a work trip. From dealing with pumping in cramped airplane bathrooms to using Milk Stork to save every last drop, we’re breaking down the real travel-life balance for new moms.

Then we get into the hot topic of starting solids—baby-led weaning vs. purees. We talk gagging vs. choking, picky eaters, sensory overload, and why every baby really does go at their own pace. Plus, Tempestt keeps it real about her toddler’s 90-minute meltdown over putting on clothes and how sometimes, parenting hills are meant to be died on.

To wrap it all up, we share our own journeys with postpartum body image and the pressure to “bounce back.” Spoiler: we didn’t. And we’re totally okay with that.

💡 Whether you’re prepping to start solids or simply trying to get through the day with your coffee still warm, this episode is full of insight, laughter, and love for the messy middle of motherhood.

Chapters:

00:00 Morning Coffee Rituals

00:45 Naya’s Growth and Sleep Patterns

02:03 Work Trip Reflections and Parenting Challenges

03:46 Pumping and Traveling as a New Mom

05:40 Milk Stork Experience and Milk Storage

07:34 The ‘Just Wait’ Phenomenon in Parenting

10:33 Celebrating Milestones Without Fear

12:45 Messy Moments and Parenting Realities

21:28 Starting Solids: Baby-Led Weaning vs. Purees

28:58 Navigating Baby-Led Weaning Challenges

32:58 Signs of Readiness for Solids

43:53 Pros and Cons of Baby-Led Weaning

49:20 Body Image and Postpartum Recovery

Episode 12 is here...and it’s all about the dads. In honor of Father’s Day, we let Nick and Adam take over the podcast to share their perspective on parenting, partnership, and the moments that made them.

From unexpected labor chaos to embracing the daily grind of dad life, they give us a vulnerable and often hilarious look at their side of the journey.

Episode Chapters

00:00 – Intro: The Dads Take Over

01:43 – Nick’s Birth Story

06:10 – Adam’s Calm During Labor

10:02 – What They Wish They Knew

14:15 – Dad Guilt vs. Mom Guilt

17:58 – The Mental Load

22:37 – Parenting Fails

27:49 – Supporting Postpartum

32:55 – Fatherhood Surprises

38:11 – Advice for New Dads

41:06 – Closing Thoughts

This week on Two Moms, Too Much Coffee, Tempestt and Jhshell are keeping it real with a jam-packed episode that covers the highs and lows of motherhood. From the chaos of setting up nurseries and moving babies into cribs, to the quiet fears around postpartum anxiety and what it really means to prepare for solids — this conversation gets honest fast.

They break down the difference between organizing with aesthetics versus function, why having a labeled dresser can save your sanity, and what baby gear actually matters. You’ll also hear about real experiences with changing tables, babyproofing, temperature control, and how they each handle sleep transitions.

And in the Unsolicited Advice segment, Tempestt shares helpful tips for starting solids — what matters, what doesn’t, and why breastmilk is still the MVP.

If you’re in the trenches of early parenting, you’ll feel seen. If you’re prepping for what’s next, you’ll leave with actual takeaways.

Listen, laugh, nod in agreement — and maybe text this one to a new mom friend.

In this episode, we’re calling out the TV version of motherhood — where babies magically sleep, moms bounce back without a breakdown, and parenting somehow fits neatly into a primetime slot.

We’re talking:

• Why characters like Meredith Grey and Georgia Miller gave us high expectations and zero reality

• The real-life chaos of postpartum hair loss, sleep deprivation, and being overstimulated by everything (and everyone)

• Pumping at work, crying in bathroom stalls, and trying to still be “professional”

• Why so many moms feel like they’re falling short — when really, we’re doing more than enough

Whether you’re weeks into postpartum or just realizing how different real mom life is from what you expected — you are not alone 💛

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