Yes, we’re millennials. Yes, we’re pregnant.
In the last episode of the season, Fatima and Brian discuss Fatima’s recovery so far, how the kids are getting along, schedules, parental leave, and what it feels like to be a family of four. They share some advice for all parents, what they love about being parents, and lingering anxiety. And of course, the baby interrupts the show.…
I love breastfeeding but hate pumping. What many women don’t talk about is that often when you decide to breastfeed you also decide to pump. Pumping allowed me to relieve the engorgement when my milk first came in and having a breast pump is necessary for me to return to work. Eventually, I will want to be social again and have a night out with friends. Pumping will allow me…
Fatima discusses her breastfeeding journey with Blair and offers a review of the Elvie Breast Pump. A thunderstorm interrupts the recording. Enjoy the storm ASMR. Check out Fatima’s review of the Elvie Breast Pump.…
Fatima and Brian talk about needing sleep and their kids’ sleep. Fatima discusses the importance of being your own health advocate especially as a black woman.…
Supersized episode! We share our son’s birth story and give you an idea of how our life has changed with two kids.…
Dear Blair, Although you’re almost four months old, it feels like you’ve been here for forever. The day you arrived feels like yesterday, and at the same time, a decade ago. We wanted to remember the day’s events, so here’s your birth story as told by your parents. Your brother was born three weeks early. Your father always thought you’d follow a similar timeline, but your mother knew you would…
It’s Fatima’s longest pregnancy and she’s over it.…
Another week closer to the due date. Fatima discusses going through Liam’s baby clothes. Brian talks about how he’s preparing for the new baby. The SNOO comes out of storage! Shop SNOO, the smart bassinet. Get more sleep–and peace of mind that your baby is safe!…
Nesting is in full swing as Fatima and Brian’s to-do lists get longer. Check out our list of essentials for newborns and infants.…
Fatima recaps her second trimester’s ups and downs. Brian’s lists make a return. Just one trimester to go.…
Fatima weighs the pros and cons of being pregnant in the winter/spring vs. summer/fall. Fatima and Brian discuss astrology and sign pairings for parents and their kids.…
A natural disaster impacts Fatima and Brian’s lives. They reflect on making it halfway to the baby’s due date. Check out the diaper basket in action.…
Fatima and Brian discuss how they’re helping to transition their son from only child to big brother. They reveal the gender of the new baby. Support this podcast.…
I’m not even going to pretend like a diaper basket is a novel idea. But I put this together for our second born and let me tell you how convenient it’s been. Super convenient. We all know newborns poop and pee like 10+ times a day, right? Who wants to be running back and forth to the changing table all day? Not me. Ths diaper basket is the perfect solve…
Something big has returned to the bedroom. Fatima and Brian talk through anxiety and discuss some of Fatima’s favorite pregnancy products. Fatima’s Favorite Pregnancy Products: Some of the items below contain affiliate links. Snoogle Pregnancy Pillow COMRAD Compression Socks Products from BLANQI Belly Support Leggings Cooling Bra – and use these for breastfeeding, too! Belly Support Jeans Under the Canopy Robe It’s Bodily Everything Bra PACT Maternity Nightgown Old Navy Maternity V-Neck…
Fatima and Brian recap the first trimester’s ups, downs and how this one feels different from Fatima’s first pregnancy.…