Two Parents & A Podcast

This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we’re answering all your biggest pregnancy questions (THANK YOU FOR SUBMITTING!!) — from how we knew we were ready for baby #2 to what our wedding timeline looks like now. 

Everything from due date, birth plan, gender guesses, baby names, and breastfeeding again, to whether the new baby will join the nanny share (spoiler: kind of, but not really).

We also get into how this pregnancy has affected our relationship, how Tate’s reacting to the news (we think she knows??), and how different this second time around already feels. 

LOVE YOU GUYS!

Timestamps:

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

00:03:38 Pregnancy Q&A: Was it planned?

00:04:10 Pregnancy Q&A:How did you know you were ready for a second baby?

00:08:38 Pregnancy Q&A: When are you due? Second baby birth plan?

00:12:42 Pregnancy Q&A: Will you find out gender? Are you hoping for a girl or boy?

00:20:45 Pregnancy Q&A: Wedding before or after baby?

00:23:44 Pregnancy Q&A: How many kids do you want? Age gaps? Was this the age gap You wanted this time?

00:30:23 Pregnancy Q&A: Any names picked out?

00:35:38 Pregnancy Q&A: Are you going to breast feed / how do you feel about breastfeeding again?

00:37:48 Pregnancy Q&A: Will the baby join the nanny share

00:40:26 Pregnancy Q&A: Does Tate understand I’m pregnant?

00:42:48 Pregnancy Q&A: What has been the effect on your relationship finding out you’re pregnant with baby #2?

00:45:30 LOVE YOU GUYS! 

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This week on Two Parents & A Podcast… WE’RE HAVING ANOTHER BABY!!! (That’s it, that’s the episode LOL). This week we cover everything from how the second pregnancy feels different to what I experienced/learned from round one to all the feelings (and symptoms) — excitement, exhaustion, nausea, gratitude, and everything in between.

We share the story of finding out we were pregnant with baby #2, how the first trimester has been (spoiler: humbling), and what it actually looks like to support your partner during pregnancy when you already have a toddler (???) running around.

Plus, a little untold story: why we ACTUALLY left NYC & how we ended up in Austin.

ON MONDAY - we’re gonna answer ALL of your questions so drop them in the comments!!!  

LOVE YOU GUYS — so excited we’re doing this all again!!! ❤️

Timestamps:

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

00:03:12 How pregnancy hits different the second time around

00:08:55 The moment we found out we were pregnant (with baby #2)

00:23:17 First trimester realities — excitement, nausea, fatigue, 

00:33:05 How to support your partner during pregnancy

00:40:15 Why we left NYC and how we ended up in Austin, TX

00:48:27 Do we know the baby’s gender yet? 👀

00:53:50 Things We DMed (kind of…)

00:55:10 LOVE YOU GUYS! 

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This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we’re joined by Rachael Shepard-Ohta, a pediatric sleep expert and founder of Hey, Sleepy Baby — to talk about what evidenced-based sleep methods that ACTUALLY work and how to get better sleep without “training” your baby.

We get into it all: what to do in those first sleepless newborn weeks, when (if ever) to expect a routine, and why traditional sleep training isn’t the only way. Rachael explains why baby sleep isn’t linear, how to handle night wakings, and what safe co-sleeping can look like for families who choose it.

We also cover the modern sleep training industry, what other countries are doing better around infant sleep, and the biggest mistakes parents make in the first year (spoiler: it’s not what you think). 

Whether you’re team crib, team co-sleep, or somewhere in between, Rachael will leave you feeling empowered to find what actually works for YOUR family :)

Timestamps:

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

00:05:20 Introduction to Rachael Shepard-Ohta (Pediatric Sleep Expert)

00:06:00 What’s the game plan parents should follow for newborn sleep when bringing baby home from the hospital?

00:10:30 When can parents realistically expect their baby to get into a routine?

00:12:30 Why Rachael doesn’t recommend traditional sleep training

00:15:30 The real pros and cons of sleep training

00:18:10 Rachael’s personal experience with sleep training and how it shaped her approach

00:23:44 Why baby sleep is not linear — and what that means for parents

00:27:30 When should parents actually expect their baby to sleep through the night?

00:28:25 When do frequent wake-ups become concerning?

00:31:10 The pros and cons of co-sleeping — plus how to do it safely

00:35:21 Alex & Harrison share their own experience with sleep training

00:39:45 Evidence-based alternatives to sleep training and co-sleeping

00:47:10 Dealing with nap refusal and short naps

00:52:28 Trial-and-erroring new sleep methods and learning your baby’s cues

00:54:50 What other countries are doing around infant sleep that the U.S. could learn from

00:55:37 Rachael’s thoughts on the modern “sleep training industry”

01:02:00 The biggest mistakes parents make around sleep in the first year

01:06:00 Thank you for listening!

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This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we’re talking about one of the biggest journeys of year one: feeding your baby. From what it actually feels like when your milk comes in (spoiler: flu-like) to transitioning to combo feeding, to introducing solids and eventually dropping bottles — we’re breaking down what worked for us, what didn’t, and what we’d 100% do differently next time.

We get into all the real stuff: middle-of-the-night pumping (don’t do what I did), my experience with DMER (Dysphoric Milk Ejection Reflex), how a night nurse helped (for Harrison, not me LOL), and the partner’s role in supporting breastfeeding and pumping. Plus tactical things like grocery hauls, our favorite hacks, and a rapid-fire round of the best (and most overrated) products.

Before all that… Halloween costume brainstorming (!!! sorry we had to bleep it lol) and our BIGGEST milestone yet — Tate is officially walking (and yes, she needed her first real shoes, cue the tears).

And in Things We DMed Each Other: why queen-size beds might actually save your marriage (did Matthew McConaughey have a point??) and our thoughts on the dreaded “black tie optional” dress code (aka the most confusing vibe check ever).

LOVE YOU GUYS — thanks for following along through our first year of feeding, learning, and figuring it all out with us.

Timestamps: 

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

00:02:40 Brainstorming Halloween costume ideas

00:07:10 Tate is walking! + buying your baby’s first shoes

00:09:30 12 months of breastfeeding recap

00:12:07 Why I chose to exclusively breastfeed for the first 6 months

00:13:20 What it actually feels like when your milk comes in

00:14:25 Our experience with a night nurse

00:15:57 Handling middle-of-the-night feeds & pumping

00:18:35 Final thoughts on the first 0–3 months of breastfeeding

00:20:27 What I’ll do differently for future babies

00:24:40 My experience with DMER (Dysphoric Milk Ejection Reflex)

00:25:49 Transitioning to combo feeding (and how we made it work)

00:27:58 Introducing solids & our approach to first foods

00:33:15 Weaning off pumping & dropping bottles

00:35:00 A full day of eating + family grocery haul

00:37:36 The partner’s role in breastfeeding & pumping

00:42:26 What I wish I knew before starting the pumping journey

00:46:00 Rapid fire Qs: top pumping product, best hack, most overrated, biggest surprise & what we’d do differently

00:51:17 Final reflections on my breastfeeding journey

00:53:10 Things We DMed Each Other: Why queen beds might save your marriage

00:54:39 Things We DMed Each Other: “Black tie optional” dress codes??

00:56:15 LOVE YOU GUYS!

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This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Siggie Cohen — Child Development & Parenting Specialist — to talk all things discipline.

The first thing we learned - discipline doesn’t ACTUALLY mean punishment (and definitely not spanking). Dr. Siggie walks us through what discipline REALLY is, when it should begin (earlier than you think), and how to respond with clarity (not frustration) when your toddler tests the limits.

We also get into how communication sets the tone for everything, a real-life example of disciplining a 5-year-old, and her thoughts on gentle parenting (+ how her approach differs). 

Dr. Siggie leaves us with her biggest takeaways on raising disciplined, confident kids — and honestly, this one feels like a masterclass for anyone with toddlers or young kids!!! 

LOVE YOU GUYS!

Timestamps:

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

#twoparentsandapod

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This week on Two Parents & A Podcast — we’re breaking down the 5 BIGGEST surprises of being first-time parents. **BEFORE WE GET INTO IT - WE’RE SORRY THERE’S NO VIDEO!!! (We had a power outage with like 5 mins left in the episode and we could only recover the audio)**

Back to the surprises - from the breastfeeding journey to how quickly you adapt (yes, you can change a diaper in the back of a car), we’re sharing the unexpected lessons and little joys we’ve learned in year one. We also cover the stuff no one tells you: toys are overrated, your capacity for love grows in ways you never imagined, and finding community is just as important as anything else.

Before the big list, we’re talking first birthday parties (and Canadian Thanksgiving?!), kids at weddings, a quick etiquette lesson, and our official top 3 restaurants in the U.S. Later: a debate about whether you should pre-toast French toast (a note from Jules: “NO!!!”), the hot take that parents with 4 kids are actually LESS stressed, and a PSA on the biggest choking risks for kids.

LOVE YOU GUYS!!!

Timestamps:

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

00:00:48 Trying something new with workouts

00:04:03 A look inside Harrison’s brain 

00:07:38 First birthday party, Canadian Thanksgiving & kids at weddings (continued)

00:16:28 A quick etiquette lesson

00:18:42 Top 3 restaurants in the U.S.

00:20:54 Our top 5 surprises of parenting so far

00:47:20 Should you pre-toast French toast? 🤔

00:50:12 Things We DMed Each Other: Parents with 4 kids are less stressed

00:52:34 This Week I Learned: The biggest choking risks for kids

00:56:08 LOVE YOU GUYS!

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This week on Two Parents & A Podcast — we’re answering ALL of your engagement questions! From the story behind Harrison’s proposal book (and where he actually got it) to what life feels like now that we’re officially engaged, we’re giving you the full play-by-play.

We get into the juicy topics you guys asked about: our updated thoughts on a prenup, whether Alex will legally change her last name, and how we handled judgment around having a baby before marriage. 

Plus, the wedding talk — what kind of wedding we’re planning (traditional? city hall? somewhere in-between?), if we’ll invite kids (other than Tate), our one non-negotiable detail (spoiler alert: mine is CAKE), and whether there will actually be a bridal party / groomsmen.

Basically, nothing’s off-limits this week… if you asked it, we answered it :) 

LOVE YOU GUYS!

Timestamps:

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

00:01:50 The story behind the proposal book (and where Harrison got it)

00:05:34 Does anything feel different now that we’re engaged?

00:10:04 Updated thoughts on a prenup

00:14:24 Will Alex legally change her last name?

00:15:07 Handling judgment about having a baby before marriage

00:17:55 Was it hard not being married while raising a baby? (Insurance, logistics, etc.)

00:22:10 What type of wedding are we planning? (Traditional, city hall, or in-between?)

00:27:40 Our thoughts on inviting kids other than Tate to the wedding

00:30:32 The one non-negotiable detail for our wedding

00:32:03 Bridal party & groomsmen — will we have them?

00:35:00 LOVE YOU GUYS!

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This week on Two Parents & A Podcast — WE’RE ENGAGED!!! From the full play-by-play of how it all went down, to how Harrison picked the ring, to how we celebrated after — we’re so excited to finally share all the details with you guys!!! (And yes… if you saw that girl on TikTok talking about the “engaged influencer,” that was us 😂). We’re gonna do a Q&A on Monday so drop every and all engagement question below!!! 

In Things We DMed Each Other, we’re breaking down when women feel the most stressed (science says it’s exactly when you’d think) and sharing some parenting pro tips we think are total game-changers. And of course, we couldn’t wrap up without a Bicker of the Week — this time, it’s all about whether you should wash clothes before wearing them (shocking no one, we have very different takes).

LOVE YOU GUYS — thanks for being part of this wild, wonderful ride with us!

Timestamps:

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

00:02:18 The story of our engagement

00:11:43 How Harrison picked the ring (+ ring details)

00:15:36 How we celebrated after the proposal

00:23:55 Does anyone else hate the word fiancé?!

00:25:00 Men’s wedding band thoughts

00:26:45 Things We DMed Each Other: When women experience the highest levels of stress

00:33:15 Things We DMed Each Other: Parenting pro tips

00:41:50 Bicker of the Week: Do you wash clothes before wearing them?

00:46:43 “Try again” proposals

00:48:15 LOVE YOU GUYS!

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This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we’re doing something a little different… we’re releasing a (previously unreleased) episode we recorded ONE YEAR AGO, the night before Tate was born. We tried to capture every thought, fear, and feeling leading up to the biggest moment of our lives—and answer the most asked questions we were getting at the time!!! 

In this time capsule of a conversation, we share why we decided to schedule an induction, what we’d tell ourselves at the start of pregnancy, and our #1 piece of advice for anyone just beginning their pregnancy journey. We talk pregnancy food craving eras (lol), regrets, whether to put your baby on social media, and how we landed on Tate’s name (kind of). Plus, we guess what we thought birth and life post-baby would look like.

Re-listening a year later was surreal, and we’re so excited for you guys to hear it. THANK YOU GUYS for being part of this journey from the very beginning—this one’s special :)

LOVE YOU GUYS!

Timestamps: 

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

00:01:08 We recorded everything we were feeling the night before birth [unreleased from a year ago!]

00:10:53 Why we decided to schedule an induction

00:15:56 What we’d tell ourselves at the start of pregnancy

00:20:17 Our #1 piece of advice for those just starting their pregnancy journey

00:23:50 My pregnancy food craving eras

00:28:40 Our biggest pregnancy regret

00:32:56 Deciding whether to put the baby on social media

00:36:28 How we chose our baby’s name

00:37:27 Joining the #GirlDad club

00:42:36 What I think the birth process will be like

00:46:35 How we think life will change post-baby

00:50:47 LOVE YOU GUYS!

#twoparentsandapod

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This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we’re looking back on our first year as parents (Tate is 1 in T-1 week!!!). From the best and hardest moments to the products we swear by (and the ones we regret buying), we’re breaking down everything we’ve learned over the past 12 months.

Plus, we get into food under one year old, the advice we wish we had about breastfeeding and pumping (PS im officially done!!!!) , and what helped us thrive year one as a couple.

And of course, the fun stuff: in Things We DMed - a high school’s “Rejection Therapy” assignment (yes, kids literally asking to do the chicken dance for free food) and the frat prank that convinced a pledge he won the $1.8 billion Powerball (best prank ever or is this just mean??). And in This Week We Learned: “placebo sleep” is actually a thing… and it might change the way you think about a bad night’s sleep.

WE LOVE YOU GUYS! So glad to be doing this parenting thing with all of you!!! 

Timestamps: 

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

00:43:26 Things We DMed Each Other: “Rejection Therapy” high school class

00:49:56 LOVE YOU GUYS! 

#twoparentsandapod

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