This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we have an unintentional Q&A episode because Alex put up a story box late last night, and we ended up answering your Qs for like… 45 minutes 🤭 So tons of practical stuff in here, including: WHY we decided to hire a night nurse and what it actually looks like for us (you guys had so many questions about this!), our potty training prep for Tate (she's 19 months and showing all the signs… are we ready?!), and then not so practical stuff like our thoughts on the Blake Lively / Justin Baldoni case (hahahha).

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This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we're talking about the lost art of the "doorbell friend" (we just learned we have these and it makes us feel like we're in a sitcom LOL). Which spirals into a whole convo about how in-person social interaction has plummeted and what can be done to bring back the 90s childhood mindset.

Then we get into Memorial Day block party planning (watermelon seed spitting contest, three-legged race, & getting Kennedy Urich's boyfriend Bobby to do a concert?!), and the fact that we have OFFICIALLY broken ground on the pool (after a whole pipe-moving saga that was NOT in the budget lol). In other neighborhood news, Alex is officially starting a book club!!! We get into the best books Alex has read lately (Mean Moms, Strangers, and the book book club is starting with: Yesteryear). Plus, fan-casting the Stranger TV adaptation (Nicole Kidman + Ryan Phillippe?!).

Then we get into Jessica Simpson & Nick Lachey ending up on the SAME flight to Hawaii (what are the chances?!), date night midweek vs. Saturday night (spoiler alert: Thursday wins), and the great event eating debate (should you eat before attending an event with dinner?!)

Then it's Rocky's 1 month update (he's a GRAZER, his wake windows are lengthening, and Alex got cleared to work out!), and BICKER OF THE WEEK on whether you should be an out-and-backer or a looper on your neighborhood walks (Alex has her reasons!!!).

Plus, TWEET OF THE WEEK on the fact that 9 out of 10 women physicians are eldest daughters (Dr. Tate?!), and TWO THINGS WE DMED EACH OTHER: that viral video of the granddaughter teaching her 102 + 89 year old grandparents how to use DoorDash (heartwarming!!!) and the guy outsourcing his night nurse to the Philippines (seems completely unnecessary??).

And finally, our favorite baby products from the first month (RIP the wipe warmer for Rocky, the SNOO and Doona stay undefeated)!

LOVE YOU GUYS!

Timestamps: 

00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast!

00:00:48 The importance of a “doorbell friend”

00:06:58 Memorial Day block party planning is officially underway

00:12:48 We've officially broken ground on the pool!!!

00:16:26 Hot water with lemon debate cont. (+ should restaurants charge for bread?!) 

00:20:23 Alex is officially starting a book club 

00:29:29 Jessica Simpson & Nick Lachey on the SAME flight to Hawaii?!

00:34:16 Date night: midweek vs. Saturday night?

00:36:48 Do you eat before events?! 

00:41:19 Rocky's 1 month update

00:49:42 BICKER OF THE WEEK: Walks around the neighborhood: out-and-backer or looper?

00:53:40 TWEET OF THE WEEK: 9 out of 10 women physicians are eldest daughters

00:56:45 THINGS WE DMED EACHOTHER: Teaching grandparents to use DoorDash

01:06:15 THINGS WE DMED EACHOTHER: Outsourcing your night nurse to the Philippines?!

01:11:48 Our favorite baby products in the first month

01:14:02 LOVE YOU GUYS!

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This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we are deep in the weeds of toddler social skills, specifically: how to actually teach a toddler to share and the power of modeling behavior for toddlers because… they are watching (and copying) EVERYTHING.

Then we recap Mother's Day (the four of us at the coffee shop, my protein pancakes at The Well, and then our chaotic visit to a new store in Austin (s/o to Tiffany the most patient employee in the store, we love you). Plus, Harrison's Father's Day request (NO gifts (how many times has he said this on the pod until Alex listens lol)) and a little 2 under 2 update because Tate is more and more OBSESSED with Rocky everyday and we genuinely did not expect this 🥹

Plus, is the "dad bod" actually science?! (Apparently prolactin levels go UP in dads but Harrison is calling BS) and Harrison going VIRAL on Twitter for being a "basic Austin man" (baseball hat, scruff, plaid button-down) hahhaha 

And the fun stuff: our weekly (?) Waymo segment (sorry we can't help it), is it actually rude to customize your coffee order, what's the deal with DOGS in strollers, is the Hantavirus about to be lockdown 2.0, do we care if comedians don't write their own jokes, why Survivor is officially THE best couples show, and a home renovation hack we genuinely needed to share because the savings are JAW DROPPING (skip the GC!).

LOVE YOU GUYS!

Timestamps: 

00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast!

00:01:06 Is it rude to customize your coffee order?!

00:6:50 2 under 2 update: Tate is OBSESSED with Rocky 🥹

00:12:06 Mother's Day recap (+ our chaotic Cartier visit)

00:16:22 What's the deal with DOGS in strollers?!

00:18:04 Waymo recall (sry we basically have a weekly Waymo segment lol)

00:24:08 Toddler sharing: "forced sharing" vs. taking turns

00:27:45 The power of modeling behavior for toddlers

00:30:39 Is the Hantavirus going to be lockdown 2.0?!

00:34:28 Harrison went VIRAL on Twitter for being basic lol

00:38:49 Do you care if comedians don't write their own jokes?!

00:44:09 TWEET OF THE WEEK: Poland's 0% income tax for families with 2+ kids

00:47:19 Is the "dad bod" actually science?!

00:49:10 Survivor is officially THE best couples show

00:52:45 The home renovation hack everyone needs to know (skip the GC!)

00:58:00 LOVE YOU GUYS!

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This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we're back with ONE parent & our returning guest Dr. Ari Brown (Pediatrician + Author of the iconic 411 series) for the SLEEP episode every parents needs!

We start with why sleep is SO important (for both kids AND parents), how to create a healthy sleep routine from DAY ONE, and the "sleep crutches" you need to AVOID if possible (s/o to any parent who has been the human Uber to the land of nod hahaha). Then we get into what to ACTUALLY do when your baby/toddler wakes up in the middle of the night and why Dr. Ari likes to refer to “sleep regressions" as PROGRESSIONS (mind blown!!).

Plus (random tangent), Dr. Ari's take on melatonin & traveling time zones (the ONE time she'll recommend it). Then, the ideal nap schedule from baby through toddler, and the #1 biggest mistake parents make around sleep (which we 100% have been guilty of).

Then we get into some of the tactical stuff: should you EVER give your toddler a bottle before bed? Crib vs. co-sleeping vs. bed sharing (without the shame!), and when to actually transition from crib to bed (spoiler: longer than you think!!). We also break down what an ideal toddler bedtime routine looks like, how screens are impacting your kid's sleep, and how diet & physical activity actually move the needle. Plus, a fun rapid-fire game: COMMON SLEEP ISSUE vs. TALK TO YOUR DOCTOR. 

Finally, it’s not a sleep episode without Dr. Ari's take on sleep training & cry it out (and the protest vs. crying it out distinction that totally clicked for us), and she shares her famous S.L.E.E.P. plan 💤

LOVE YOU GUYS!

Timestamps:

00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast! (The 411 with Dr. Ari Brown: Sleep)

00:01:07 Just how important is sleep for kids (and parents!)? (+ how much sleep kids actually need)

00:08:42 How to create a healthy sleep routine from day one

00:10:17 Baby/toddler "sleep crutches" you to AVOID

00:12:57 What to do when your baby wakes up in the middle of the night

00:16:20 When should you actually call your pediatrician?

00:20:29 Why sleep regressions are actually PROGRESSIONS

00:23:10 Melatonin & traveling across time zones (when it's actually OK to use!)

00:26:24 The ideal nap schedule from baby through toddler

00:28:40 The #1 biggest mistake parents make around sleep

00:34:44 Crib vs. co-sleeping vs. bed sharing

00:40:31 When to transition from crib to bed

00:43:44 What the ideal toddler bedtime routine looks like

00:45:40 How screens are impacting your kid's sleep

00:46:48 How diet & physical activity impact sleep 

00:47:12 COMMON SLEEP ISSUE vs. TALK TO YOUR DOCTOR

00:55:09 Sleep training & cry it out: protesting vs. crying it out

01:06:44 Dr. Ari's S.L.E.E.P. plan

01:08:46 Is teething ACTUALLY ruining your kid's sleep?!

01:10:54 THANK YOU FOR LISTENING!

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This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, Alex is officially BACK (kind of… NO PRESSURE (and we talk about this mindset in the ep!)). We have lots of updates (recording 1 non-guest episode per week has been hard on us lol)… BUT we're recapping our first date night post-baby (iHeart Country Music Festival!!) and the thing we did beforehand that made me SO excited to go. Other "IRL" stuff we get into: Tate's dance recital (😩), group swim lessons & a feeding journey update (get this: NOT crying over spilled milk… who am I?!).

Then we get into week 3 with 2 under 2: our biggest mistake (starting a pool build with a newborn… we knew it was dumb, we did it anyway), what's been working well, and why stress levels feel SO much lower this time around. Plus, the Anne Hathaway clip about being tired that is living rent-free in my head (“I’m really into the reason that I’m tired”).

Then we get into YOUR most common Bickers of the Week, which spirals us into a handful of other topics: Harrison's HOT TAKE on Delta cutting beverage & snack service on short flights, RIP Spirit Airlines, and an open plea to car manufacturers: WHY don't 6-door cars exist?!

And finally, is anyone else seeing WORLD CUP 2026 marketing absolutely EVERYWHERE?! We're pumped to watch, but I needed help understanding what's what. Harrison explained the key players as celebrities (France = Kardashians, Spain = Taylor Swift, USA = Glen Powell (????), and more) plus our final picks for who's going to win 🏆

LOVE YOU GUYS!

Timestamps:

00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast!

00:02:10 Pumping & breastfeeding update at 3 weeks postpartum 

00:06:44 The Anne Hathaway clip living rent-free in our heads

00:10:04 Recapping our first date night post-baby (iHeart Country Music Festival)

00:19:12 Nanny share update: are we adding a 3rd kid??

00:23:41 Tate's dance recital recap

00:24:48 Tate's Swim lesson update

00:29:18 3 weeks in with 2 under 2

00:39:56 YOUR most commons BICKERS OF THE WEEK

00:48:30 Delta cutting beverage & snack service on short flights (+ RIP Spirit Airlines)

00:52:26 Why don't 6-door cars exist?!

00:57:34 WORLD CUP 2026: every team explained as a celebrity

01:10:58 LOVE YOU GUYS!

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This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we're joined by Kyla and Courtney (SLPs & IBCLCs) from Baby Feeding Experts for the feeding episode we NEEDED before the birth of baby #2. We sat down with them the week before I got induced with Rocky, so this one is extremely relevant for anyone preparing to feed a newborn (and full transparency, I came in with a LONG list of questions to try to improve on the feeding experience I had the first time).

We start with my feeding journey with Tate and how round 2 is shaping up so far (planning for 80/20 this time!), why Kyla & Courtney want to officially retire "fed is best" AND "breast is best" (their take on "support + education is best" is going to make so much sense to you), how to set realistic feeding goals before baby arrives, and the MOST INTERESTING thing we learned (did you know you should measure your nipples?? because apparently 90% of women are NOT a 24mm and this completely blew my mind).

Then we break the rest of the episode into three buckets so you can skip to whatever applies to you:

🤱 IF YOU WANT TO BREASTFEED: How to prep before birth, why the first 2 hours after birth set the foundation for your entire supply, how partners can actually be helpful (s/o Dada), the most common issues in the first few weeks, building your supply from day one, weight gain in breastfed babies, perceived vs. actual low milk supply, and whether diet & hydration ACTUALLY moves the needle.

🍼 IF YOU WANT TO COMBO FEED: Who's a good candidate, the biggest mistakes parents make (going too fast is #1!!), how to actually combo feed, plus pumping vs. nursing and tips for managing nipple biting and D-MER (yes, the thing I had with Tate that I'm hoping to avoid this time).

👶 IF YOU WANT TO FORMULA FEED: A little known fact (75% of babies will have formula before 6 months!!), what to think about before deciding to exclusively formula feed, how to choose the right formula for you, and the kind of support available for formula feeding moms (yes, even from lactation consultants!).

Plus, the truth about tongue ties & lip ties (which has become SUCH a hot topic on the internet) and where to find Kyla & Courtney for more support.

I learned SO much from this conversation and I genuinely think every expecting mom (or current mom!!) should listen. Send this to a friend who's pregnant!!

LOVE YOU GUYS!

Timestamps: 

00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast! 

00:01:40 Meet Kyla & Courtney (SLPs, IBCLCs & Founders of Baby Feeding Experts) 

00:08:26 Alex's feeding journey with Tate (and her goals for Rocky) 

00:13:12 Why we should retire "fed is best" and "breast is best" (support + education is best!)

00:16:00 What are realistic feeding goals to set before baby arrives?

00:18:10 The MOST important thing to do before pumping

If mom wants to breastfeed…

00:23:52 How can moms prepare for breastfeeding before birth? (+ why the first 2 hours after birth matter so much!)

00:30:56 How can partners prepare to support before & during birth?

00:34:57 The most common breastfeeding issues in the first few weeks

00:37:08 How can a mom build her milk supply from day one?

00:40:28 Understanding weight gain in breastfed babies

00:42:43 How do you know if your milk supply is actually low? (perceived vs. real)

00:49:01 Does diet & hydration ACTUALLY impact milk supply?

If mom wants to combo feed…

00:51:18 Who is a good candidate for combo feeding?

00:54:21 The biggest mistakes parents make when starting combo feeding

00:56:21 How to actually combo feed (mixing milk, timing, etc.)

00:58:54 Pumping vs. nursing — is there really a difference?

01:01:23 Tips for managing nipple biting

01:04:55 Tips for managing D-MER

If mom wants to formula feed…

01:11:36 What should moms think about before deciding to exclusively formula feed?

01:16:43 What kind of support is available for formula feeding moms?

01:20:09 The truth about tongue ties & lip ties

01:25:05 Where to find Kyla & Courtney (@babyfeedingexperts)

01:27:35 THANK YOU FOR LISTENING!

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This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, it's Harrison's second solo episode… but jk lol because Alex (and Rocky!!!) decided to join in studio, just not on camera (ps. we heard you guys on the whole speakerphone thing hahaha). So Harrison is hosting, Alex is on the mic, Rocky is snoozing, and we're recapping the first two weeks as a family of four.

We get into Alex's feeding journey so far (no longer a just-enough-er!!!), the anniversary date we've officially decided on (the day we MET, not the day we got married…fight us about it), and the very real conversation we had on our walk this morning about how many kids we actually want now that we have 2 (spoiler: 3, and a maybe to 4??).

OK then we have a push present REVEAL (yes, the brown box that was right in front of Alex’s eyes for MONTHS had a pink LV Speedy in it), Mother's Day gift ideas for the guys listening (phone cases, name necklaces, shopping sprees… you're welcome), a quick update on Alex’s mat leave, and a real recap of the first two weeks with 2 under 2 (the divide and conquer dynamic, what advice we took too far, the new morning + bedtime routines, and yes the SNOO is working with baby #2!!!). Plus, we get into something on Harrison’s mind this week: can dads have "mom brain" too?! (Apparently yes, and the more involved you are, the worse it is???)

Then a "What We're Watching" update - Survivor Season 50 (& Harrison is officially applying for 2027??) and the Summer House drama continues (no, we didn't listen to the leaked audio). We also have a new segment to try out: TWEET OF THE WEEK (GLP-1s are out-earning the entire AI industry?!), and THINGS WE DMED EACHOTHER on the hot take that dads only really need to show up once baby #2 arrives… do we agree?! (NO!).

LOVE YOU GUYS!

Ps. Guys this is Jules now I need to say that I know Election Day is the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November (idk WHERE I got the Nov 4th thing (2008???) but I swear I black out when we record lol)

Timestamps:

00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast!

00:03:02 Alex's feeding journey so far

00:09:12 We've officially picked our anniversary date

00:12:32 How many kids do we want now that we have 2 under 2?

00:16:52 Alex’s push present reveal

00:19:55 Alex’s mat leave update 

00:23:15 Mother's Day gift ideas

00:30:02 Our first 2 weeks with 2 under 2 (Intro, routines, etc)

00:41:22 Are any of Rocky’s nicknames sticking?

00:43:42 Can dad’s have “mom brain” too?! 

00:49:15 WHAT WE’RE WATCHING: Survivor Season 50

00:52:22 The Summer House Drama continues…

00:59:51 Jules is afraid to hold Rocky lol 

01:01:42 TWEET OF THE WEEK (new segment?!): GLP-1s vs. AI revenue

01:08:59 THINGS WE DMED EACHOTHER: “Hot Take: Dads with two kids”

01:16:00 LOVE YOU GUYS!

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This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Becky Kennedy (Good Inside) for a conversation we are SO GLAD we had two days before welcoming baby #2.

This episode is basically a crash course in all things new siblings, starting with how to prep your existing child(ren), what to do during the first meeting, and how to manage things once you’re finally home.

First, she level sets something we think every parent needs to hear: the goal is not raising the world’s most thrilled big sibling on day one (because... that’s just not a thing lol). With that in mind, Dr. Becky shares practical tips (that take all of 15 seconds) to ACTUALLY help prep your toddler for a new baby.

Then we get into the first meeting itself: hospital or house? Gift or no gift? Job or no job? And she covers toddler reactions during this intro that can feel super alarming, but are often completely expected.

And then we get into sibling dynamics... what to do in those very glamorous moments when everyone is crying and nobody wants to share mom, and why trying to be “fair” can actually be the thing CAUSING sibling rivalry.

So if you’ve got baby #2 (or 3 or 4) on the way, watch this episode. Or send it to a friend who might need it, because this one DEFINITELY helped us :-)

Timestamps:

00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast!

00:00:37 Meet Dr. Becky Kennedy (Clinical Psychologist, Founder & CEO at Good Inside, & Mom of 3)

00:02:28 How perceptive are toddlers, actually?

00:07:00 One of the biggest disservices we do to toddlers when introducing a new sibling 

00:10:35 Best practices for prepping siblings

00:16:52 Biggest mistakes when introducing siblings

00:19:06 Why understanding your own child matters most

00:22:25 Dr. Becky’s #1 tip for introducing a toddler to a new baby

00:24:37 The unfair expectations we put on toddlers

00:26:53 Hospital or house: where should siblings meet?

00:28:45 Should you give the older sibling a gift or a job?

00:33:45 Reactions that alarm parents but are actually normal

00:36:41 Expected behavior vs. cause for concern

00:44:38 What to do when both kids are crying

00:48:47 Why narrating to babies and toddlers matters

00:51:08 Good Inside Baby: first 24 hours home + partnership after baby

01:02:48 Shaping sibling dynamics for the long term

01:11:48 There’s nothing more important than repair

01:13:40 THANK YOU FOR LISTENING!

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This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, WELCOME BABY ROCKY 🩵

OK hi guys - this is Jules!!! Here’s the rundown for today: Harrison is in the host chair for a newborn Q&A, so first of all, THANK YOU to everyone who submitted question (@Harrison how are my manners??). Alex joined by phone from bed with baby Rocky, and YES, we are aware the sound quality is giving “speakerphone in the trenches” at first... but we promise it gets better around the 14-minute mark lol.

We get into Rocky’s birth story from Harrison’s perspective, why this delivery was night-and-day from the first one, how Alex is doing postpartum, and why they ended up staying at the hospital longer than expected. 

Then Harrison answers YOUR questions: Rocky’s full name, the other baby boy names they almost picked, the nicknames already starting to happen, and the completely bizarre phenomenon where your first child somehow comes home looking five years older overnight. He also talks about how they introduced Tate to Rocky, how she’s adjusting so far, and what they’re most excited about as she steps into big sister life. Plus, whether having a boy feels any different than having a girl, whether Harrison cried when Rocky was born, and his advice for dads in the delivery room.

And because this is still Two Parents & A Podcast, we get into Alex’s first postpartum meal, Rocky’s first stock (lol) & make plenty of episodes we’ve recorded but not put out yet hahahha (Dr. Becky, Dr. Brown & Feeding Specialist 

what surprised Harrison most about becoming a second-time dad, Rocky’s first stock (lol), and how baby #2 is already feeling different from Tate in all the tiny ways you don’t really know to expect until you’re living it.

LOVE YOU GUYS!

Alex’s first postpartum meal,

Timestamps:

00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast!

00:02:08 How are we feeling as a family of four?

00:04:39 Rocky’s birth story

00:18:11 How is Alex doing postpartum?

00:24:07 Why were we in the hospital so long?

00:29:12 Rocky’s full name

00:30:54 Other baby boy names we were considering

00:32:40 Rocky’s nicknames

00:35:28 Why does Tate suddenly look so big?!

00:38:02 How we introduced Tate to Rocky

00:41:30 How is Tate adjusting to Rocky?

00:47:35 What are they most excited for about Tate being a big sister?

00:48:27 Does having a boy feel different than having a girl?

00:49:10 How is the feeding journey going?

00:52:10 Alex’s first postpartum meal

00:53:25 Did Harrison cry when Rocky was born?

00:56:50 Harrison’s advice for dads in the delivery room

00:57:30 Best thing Harrison did to support Alex during labor

01:00:55 What has surprised Harrison most about being a second-time dad?

01:02:10 What will Rocky’s first stock be? (Lol)

01:03:22 How is Rocky different than Tate so far?

01:05:10 LOVE YOU GUYS!

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This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we recorded the night before induction day for baby boy… and also we got married!!! (That’s it.. that’s the description hahahaha but if you need more info ⬇️)

In true Two Parents fashion, this episode is a mix of (very big) life updates, a little video diary to ourselves (we ran back the same questions we answered the night before Tate was born), and, randomly, a full discussion about a first-date dealbreaker (something about bringing your own cutlery?!).

We talk about why we decided to make it official before baby #2 arrived, whether we still want the big wedding, and everything we’re feeling going into life as a family of 4. We answer listener questions about knowing when you’re ready for a second baby, what excites us most (and makes us the most nervous) about adding another baby to the family, what we’d tell ourselves at the beginning of pregnancy, our biggest advice for other parents just starting out, whether we have any pregnancy regrets, how we chose baby boy’s name, what we think birth will be like this time around, and how we think life is about to change. Oh and lots about queso lol.   

We love you guys so much. Thanks for being here with us through all of it :)

Timestamps: 

00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast!

00:01:52 Light housekeeping before mat leave

00:06:09 We got married!!!

00:14:57 Listener Q: How did you know you were ready for a second baby? I think I’m there, but I’m so nervous to be pregnant again

00:18:57 Listener Q: What are you most excited about with two babies? What makes you the most nervous?

00:21:36 Night Before Q: What’s one piece of advice you’d give yourself at the beginning of pregnancy?

00:26:23 Night Before Q: What’s your #1 piece of advice for others just starting their pregnancy journey?

00:30:20 Night Before Q: Do you have any pregnancy regrets?

00:31:55 Quick pause to plan our final dinner date

00:34:15 First-date dealbreaker?! (Had to give you one normal topic hahaha)

00:38:45 Night Before Q: How did we choose the name?

00:42:07 Easter-egging the wedding online

00:45:50 Do we wish we got married sooner?!

00:48:23 Night Before Q: What do you think the birth process will be like?

00:50:49 Night Before Q: How do you think life will change after the baby is born?

00:56:45 Night Before Q: How do you feel about becoming a boy mom / boy dad?

00:58:40 Night Before Q: Pregnancy food cravings

01:02:05 LOVE YOU GUYS!

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