What items have absolutely saved us in the newborn stage? What do I regret putting on our baby registry? What surprising things are we using and which items have we totally ditched? Find out in this week's follow up to the last episode where I continue to go through our registry and discuss what we're using and not using in the first few months of baby's life. Want to share your fertility, pregnancy or parenting journey? Have feedback for the podcast? Have an episode idea? Leave your feedback ...
Apr 09, 2025•41 min•Season 1Ep. 126
Now that we're a few weeks into this whole parenthood thing, it's time to look back at our baby registry and all the things we use in newborn life. What are our newborn essentials? What do we regret registering for? What are we actually using and what could we have skipped? Tune in for part one this week and part two to follow! Want to share your fertility, pregnancy or parenting journey? Have feedback for the podcast? Have an episode idea? Leave your feedback in this form: https://forms.gle/...
Apr 02, 2025•33 min•Season 1Ep. 125
What does a doula do and are they worth their big price tag? I'll share all about our experience working with a doula - how we found her, what she did pre/during/post labour and delivery, and whether it was all worth it. Want to share your fertility, pregnancy or parenting journey? Have feedback for the podcast? Have an episode idea? Leave your feedback in this form: https://forms.gle/XyBgaf9JwgvcfH5p8 Disclosure: I'm in no way, shape or form an expert on anything. None of this is advice. Take...
Mar 26, 2025•33 min•Season 1Ep. 124
Last week we covered my incredibly fast labour and delivery but the story doesn't stop there! Tune in to hear the drama that happened with delivering my placenta, why I needed to uphold a boundary with my MIL, the scary news when we failed one of the newborn tests, and everything that happens during a hospital stay after you've given birth. Want to share your fertility, pregnancy or parenting journey? Have feedback for the podcast? Have an episode idea? Leave your feedback in this form: https:...
Mar 19, 2025•48 min•Season 1Ep. 123
After literal years of our TTC/infertility journey and a rollercoaster ride of a pregnancy, we are finally on the other side. My little one is here! In this episode, I'm sharing all about my labour and delivery experience. Suffice to say, it did NOT go as I expected it to. My little girl also makes her first podcast appearance - listen out for her little cry during the episode. Thank you so much for listening and supporting me through this entire journey! Want to share your fertility, pregnancy ...
Mar 12, 2025•50 min•Season 1Ep. 122
The time has finally come: This is my LAST PODCAST EPISODE before our baby girl arrives! By the time you're listening to this, hopefully we are in the early stages of newborn life and thriving (or at least surviving) on limited sleep and cuddles. But at the time of recording, I am uncomfortably pregnant and just a few days (!!) away from giving birth! Tune in as I share how I've spent my final days/weeks of pregnancy, what I learned at my last OB appointment, the plans for my induction, and a sp...
Mar 05, 2025•41 min•Season 1Ep. 121
In the final weeks/months of pregnancy leading up to baby's arrival, what did we do to prepare ourselves and our home? Did we prioritize the right tasks and is it ever possible to feel fully ready for a newborn? In this week's episode I'll go through the to-do list and schedule my husband and I put together for our last minute baby prep - including making freezer meals, testing out baby gear and finalizing our birth plan. I'll share what we did, why the timing worked (or didn't!) and how I felt ...
Feb 26, 2025•43 min•Season 1Ep. 120
After being fur parents for the last eight years, how are we preparing our dog to meet her new baby sister? In this episode, I'm sharing everything we've done during my pregnancy to prepare our dog for our incoming baby. I'm covering the course we took (and important takeaways from it!), how we've prepped our house and what changes we've made to our dog's routine. I'm also talking about our plans for our dog during labour, delivery and postpartum, including the first time our dog will meet our b...
Feb 19, 2025•36 min•Season 1Ep. 119
This week we're talking all about birth plans or birth preferences - the document you share with your care team to let them know what you want and don't want during labor and delivery. I'll share exactly what's on my birth plan and tips for putting together your own birth preferences doc! Plus, I'm shouting out a few listeners who wrote in with feedback. Be like them by clicking the link below and sharing your thoughts with me. Want to share your pregnancy or TTC journey? Have feedback for the p...
Feb 12, 2025•41 min•Season 1Ep. 118
What am I packing in my hospital bag for labor and delivery? And, maybe more importantly, what am I skipping and and NOT bringing to the hospital? I'll also share when I think you should have your hospital bag packed, what you should pack into, and any outstanding items I still need to buy with baby's birth right around the corner! Want to share your pregnancy or TTC journey? Have feedback for the podcast? Have an episode idea? Leave your feedback in this form: https://forms.gle/XyBgaf9JwgvcfH...
Feb 05, 2025•37 min•Season 1Ep. 117
Do you really need to take a course all about labor, delivery, postpartum and newborn care? Is prenatal education all it's cracked up to be? And if you do decide to take a prenatal class, what kind should you go for? In-person or online? Private or in a group? In today's episode, I'm sharing our experience taking a six week prenatal course. Listen in to learn what I loved about the course, what I hated and what I recommend you do for your own pregnancy/birth education. Want to share your pregnan...
Jan 29, 2025•29 min•Season 1Ep. 116
Everyone talks about preparing for labour and delivery, but what about postpartum? Turns out, there's lots to think about when it comes to making your postpartum plans! In this episode I cover everything my husband and I are planning for the postpartum period - from dog care and feeding ourselves to how we want to share our baby news and our rules for visitors. We've also shared some of this plan (aka our postpartum rules) with our parents to set some boundaries and hopefully get ahead of any is...
Jan 22, 2025•44 min•Season 1Ep. 115
They tell you that you get to breathe a big sigh of relief once you make it past 12 weeks of pregnancy, but I'm calling BS! It seems like there's always something new to worry about in pregnancy and the uncertainty never ends. In this episode, I'm reflecting on what it's been like to deal with pregnancy anxiety, how it's impacted my pregnancy, how I try to deal with it, and why I'm pretty sure this pregnancy anxiety is just going to transform into parenting anxiety once our baby gets here! Want ...
Jan 15, 2025•33 min•Season 1Ep. 114
In this week's episode I'm looking back over my baby registry and wondering where I went wrong...kidding (sort of)! But I am going to dive into the mistakes we made with our registry, what I would NOT have put on there and my thoughts on why people insist on buying off-registry gifts. Want to share your pregnancy or TTC journey? Have feedback for the podcast? Have an episode idea? Leave your feedback in this form: https://forms.gle/XyBgaf9JwgvcfH5p8 Disclosure: I'm in no way, shape or form an...
Jan 08, 2025•39 min•Season 1Ep. 113
Happy 2025! We're starting the new year on an emotional note with this episode all about gestational diabetes - aka the diabetes you can get diagnosed with in pregnancy. I explain what it is, my experience of getting diagnosed and working with a diabetes clinic, and how all of this is feeling like some diet culture BS that is really not good for my mental health! Want to share your pregnancy or TTC journey? Have feedback for the podcast? Have an episode idea? Leave your feedback in this form: ...
Jan 01, 2025•51 min•Season 1Ep. 112
Merry Christmas & Happy Bonus Episode! Instead of skipping this Wednesday, I thought I'd share a quick bonus episode with 26 of the pregnancy mantras and positive birth affirmations I've used or plan to use through my TTC/pregnancy/labour journey. While I'm not the most woo-woo person, I do believe in the power of words and have found these words to be very helpful. And hopefully you will too! PS: Thank you for being such a wonderfully supportive community. Wishing you all the best and chat ...
Dec 25, 2024•19 min•Season 1Ep. 111
This week we're talking all things BABY SHOWER - how to plan one and lessons learned from ours. I'll go over how we planned our shower, what food/drinks were served, what activities we had and, most importantly, what I'd do differently if I could do it again! Want to share your pregnancy or TTC journey? Have feedback for the podcast? Have an episode idea? Leave your feedback in this form: https://forms.gle/XyBgaf9JwgvcfH5p8 Disclosure: I'm in no way, shape or form an expert on anything. None o...
Dec 18, 2024•50 min•Season 1Ep. 110
Can you believe my 2nd trimester is over? Neither can I! It feels like I've been pregnant for years but also like I blinked and woke up in the 3rd trimester. In this week's episode, I'm recapping my second trimester by answering some questions, talking about the highlights and lowlights, and sharing the must-haves that got me through. Want to share your pregnancy or TTC journey? Have feedback for the podcast? Have an episode idea? Leave your feedback in this form: https://forms.gle/XyBgaf9Jwg...
Dec 11, 2024•36 min•Season 1Ep. 109
In this week's episode we're talking parents, in-laws and pregnancy. How have my parents/in-laws been there for me, or not been there for me, throughout my pregnancy? Do I wish they were more or less involved? And what can I do to improve any red flags before they turn into grandparents pushing boundaries? Listen in as I thank the community, talk about my experiences so far, and rant probably a little too long about my mom and MIL (I love them, I swear!). Want to share your pregnancy or TTC jour...
Dec 04, 2024•57 min•Season 1Ep. 108
After shouting out two lovely listeners, I dive into 15 tips for creating your baby registry. Because as first time parents, it is overwhelming, to say the least, to put together a huge list of things you think you might need for your baby. I'll cover how many items you should add, which items you definitely shouldn't add, where to make your registry, the best way to send it out for your baby shower and more! Want to share your pregnancy or TTC journey? Have feedback for the podcast? Have an epi...
Nov 27, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 107
With an endless number of names to pick from (and opinions from others) it can be very overwhelming for new parents to decide on a name for their little one. In this episode, I'm taking you through a quick guide for choosing a name and then 15 ways to test to make sure it's the one. Plus, I'll share the pros and cons of waiting until the birth to announce your chosen name! Want to share your pregnancy or TTC journey? Have feedback for the podcast? Have an episode idea? Leave your feedback in th...
Nov 20, 2024•52 min•Season 1Ep. 106
After a big THANK YOU to the audience for your incredible support, I dive into the latest in my pregnancy journey: dealing with a short cervix. I'll take you through the multiple ultrasounds, progesterone and, finally, the cerclage procedure I had, plus plans for monitoring. Welcome along on another ride of my pregnancy roller coaster! Want to share your pregnancy or TTC journey? Have feedback for the podcast? Have an episode idea? Leave your feedback in this form: https://forms.gle/XyBgaf9Jwg...
Nov 13, 2024•52 min•Season 1Ep. 105
A babymoon, a trip that you (and your partner, if you have one) take before baby arrives, is one of my favourite pregnancy traditions! It's a great time to bond with your partner, connect about upcoming parenthood, relax and indulge, and maybe buy a cute onesie or two! In this episode I'll share all about our relaxing honeymoon, and tips for planning your own: when to go, where to go and how to make it feel different than any other vacation! Want to share your pregnancy or TTC journey? Have feed...
Nov 06, 2024•36 min•Season 1Ep. 104
Now that I'm about halfway through my second trimester, I'm going through a checklist of 28 things you're supposed to do in the 2nd trimester of pregnancy. Which ones have I done, which ones am I skipping and which ones am I behind on? Need a 1st trimester checklist? Go back and listen to Ep #92! Want to share your pregnancy or TTC journey? Have feedback for the podcast? Have an episode idea? Leave your feedback in this form: https://forms.gle/XyBgaf9JwgvcfH5p8 Disclosure: I'm in no way, shap...
Oct 30, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 103
Before I jump into the anatomy scan experience (also known as the detailed ultrasound, mid-pregnancy ultrasound or anomaly scan), I share some listener feedback and rant way too long about boundaries in friendship and offering support to those who are struggling. (If the rant isn't for you, feel free to skip to about the 22 minute mark to get to the anatomy scan stuff. Sorry!) Once I (finally) get onto the scan, I talk about my experience doing the scan twice, what you need to know beforehand, t...
Oct 23, 2024•43 min•Season 1Ep. 102
So am I having a boy or a girl? You have to tune in to find out! I also chat all about gender preferences (both yours and the ones put on you by friends/family), the normalcy of gender disappointment and how to cope if the gender (s*x) of your baby is not the one you expected or wanted. Big shout out to the listeners who inspired/requested this episode and wrote in with lots of great thoughts! If you have your own thoughts for a future episode, let me know in the form below! Source mentioned: ht...
Oct 16, 2024•42 min•Season 1Ep. 101
This week we're talking all about body image during pregnancy and my experience as a plus size pregnant person. No matter what size or shape body you're in, I hope this episode is relatable and leaves you feeling a bit more love for your amazing body! PS: We've made it to Episode #100 of the podcast! Thank you for listening and hanging out with me for 100 episodes. Want to share your pregnancy or TTC journey? Have feedback for the podcast? Have an episode idea? Leave your feedback in this form...
Oct 09, 2024•21 min•Season 1Ep. 100
TW: genetic testing and conditions, test results, talk of pregnancy termination In an emotional episode, I'm taking you through our journey with genetic testing during pregnancy, some bad results we received, how I'm handling (or not handling!) it and what comes next. It's a lot of waiting, anxiety and missing out on the joys of pregnancy. Apologies for the tears in this episode and thank you, in advance, for your support and well wishes! Want to share your pregnancy or TTC journey? Have feedbac...
Oct 02, 2024•38 min•Season 1Ep. 99
In this week's episode I'm sharing 10 things that got me through my first trimester of pregnancy, plus a few extra things you may need. Want to share your pregnancy or TTC journey? Have feedback for the podcast? Have an episode idea? Leave your feedback in this form: https://forms.gle/XyBgaf9JwgvcfH5p8 Disclosure: I'm in no way, shape or form an expert on anything. None of this is advice. Take it all with a grain of salt and consult your own healthcare provider or topic expert!...
Sep 25, 2024•31 min•Season 1Ep. 98
Prenatal genetic testing (or, more accurately, prenatal genetic screening) is a controversial issue for some parents and a big decision for all pregnant people. After sharing a bit of a pregnancy update (2nd trimester, maybe not as fun as it should be!), I go into the different testing options available (like the SIPS, NIPT and NT), how we decided on the right tests for us, how you can make your decision and the roller coaster we've had with testing so far. PS: I mention a few times that I'm goi...
Sep 18, 2024•40 min•Season 1Ep. 97
