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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.…
This is one of Liam’s favorite meals to eat and help us make in the kitchen. He loves a bowl of roasted red pepper pasta and we love it, too! Why do we love it so much? It’s easy to make, delicious, and when you’re bored of tomato-based sauce, this spices things up. To be honest, I was hesitant to make this. I love red peppers, however, the idea of…
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.…
When Liam was born we put together a list of our favorite products for newborns and infants. Four years later and another kid, we’re refreshing the list with new takes on our favorite products and including some new products! Lilies and Loafers has affiliate relationships, so we may get a small share of revenue from your purchases. Items are sold by the retailer, not by Lilies and Loafers. Blair is…
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.…