Two Parents & A Podcast

• How pregnancy has impacted our relationship: connection, communication, & conflict

  This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we’re breaking down how pregnancy #2 has changed our relationship. From deeper connection and more appreciation to a few more... heated moments (hi, hormones), we’re talking about what this season has brought up for us both. We get into the big stuff: how communication looks different this time around, how we handle conflict during high-emotion days, and how partners can take care of themselves while supporting someone who’s pregnant (it matters more than you think!!). Before all that: when’s the best time to travel with a baby (we have thoughts), why this stage of Tate (1 year old!!) might actually be our favorite yet, and a discussion on the “mom guilt” that’s starting to creep in while sick in bed.  And in Things We DMed Each Other: a $30K baby-name consultant (????????) and a debate over whether pregnancy is actually harder than running a marathon (we’re siding with pregnancy). Oh and Harrison is wondering if either of us can secretly sing hahahahaha  LOVE YOU GUYS  ❤️ Timestamps: 00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast! 00:02:42 When is the best time to travel with a baby in the first year? 00:10:00 Why this stage of parenthood has been our favorite so far 00:13:23 Mom guilt during pregnancy 00:17:04 How pregnancy is impacting our relationship 00:19:04 The positive changes pregnancy brought to our relationship 00:26:30 Dealing with conflict during high-emotion (and high-hormone) times 00:43:15 How partners can take care of themselves while supporting a pregnant partner 00:46:50 CWhy clear communication matters more than ever during pregnancy 00:49:00 Things We DMed: The $30K baby name consultant  00:51:12 Things We DMed: Is pregnancy really harder than a marathon? 00:55:45 LOVE YOU GUYS! #twoparentsandapod --------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our sponsors this week: *Quince: Keep it classic and cozy with long-lasting staples from Quince. Go to https://www.Quince.com/alex for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. *Regain Couples Therapy: This episode is brought to you by Regain, powered by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.Regain.com/TWOPARENTS and get on your way to being your best self. *Cozy Earth: Head to https://www.CozyEarth.com and use code TWOPARENTS for up to 40% off Cozy Earth’s best-selling sheets, towels, and loungewear. *Skims: Shop my favorite bras and underwear at https://www.skims.com/twoparents. #skimspartner --------------------------------------------------------------- Listen to the pod on YouTube/Spotify/Apple: https://www.youtube.com/@twoparentsandapod https://open.spotify.com/show/7BxuZnHmNzOX9MdnzyU4bD?si=5e715ebaf9014fac https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-parents-a-podcast/id1737442386 --------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Two Parents & A Podcast: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/twoparentsandapod TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@twoparentsandapod Follow Alex Bennett: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/justalexbennett TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@justalexbennett Follow Harrison Fugman: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/harrisonfugman TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@harrisonfugman --------------------------------------------------------------- Powered by: Just Media House – https://www.justmediahouse.com/ --------------------------------------------------------------- Key words: pregnancy and relationships, pregnancy hormones, relationship communication, conflict during pregnancy, supporting a pregnant partner, mom guilt, traveling with a baby, best time to travel with baby, alex bennett, harrison fugman, two parents and a podcast, baby name consultant, pregnancy vs marathon, parenting podcast, relationship during pregnancy, emotional connection, partnership and parenthood, honest parenting conversations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Pregnancy Q&A: How we knew we were ready, wedding timeline & 2 under 2

  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!  #twoparentsandapod --------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our sponsors this week: *Perelel: Exclusive for our listeners — new customers can enjoy 20% off their first order with code TWOPARENTS. Visit https://www.perelelhealth.com. *Nurture Life: Head to https://www.NurtureLife.com/TWOPARENTS and use code TWOPARENTS for 55% off your first order PLUS free shipping.  *Calm: Calm your mind, change your life. Get 40% off a Calm Premium Subscription at https://www.calm.com/TWOPARENTS.  *GOODLES: Do what we did… get yourself some GOODLES! Available nationwide at Target, Walmart, and other major retailers. Don’t forget to try the new single-serve cups! --------------------------------------------------------------- Listen to the pod on YouTube/Spotify/Apple: https://www.youtube.com/@twoparentsandapod https://open.spotify.com/show/7BxuZnHmNzOX9MdnzyU4bD?si=5e715ebaf9014fac https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-parents-a-podcast/id1737442386 --------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Two Parents & A Podcast: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/twoparentsandapod TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@twoparentsandapod Follow Alex Bennett: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/justalexbennett TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@justalexbennett Follow Harrison Fugman: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/harrisonfugman TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@harrisonfugman --------------------------------------------------------------- Powered by: Just Media House – https://www.justmediahouse.com/ --------------------------------------------------------------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• We’re having a baby!!! (again)

  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!  #twoparentsandapod --------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our sponsors this week: *EveryPlate: Dig into these flavor-packed meals your household will love. Go to https://www.everyplate.com/podcast and use code TWOPARENTS199 to get started. *Boll & Branch: Get 15% off plus free shipping on your first set of sheets at https://www.BollAndBranch.com/alex. *Merit Beauty: Merit Beauty is offering our listeners their Signature Makeup Bag with your first order at https://www.MeritBeauty.com. *Magnetic Me: Go to https://www.MagneticMe.com today — new customers will get 15% off their first order! --------------------------------------------------------------- Listen to the pod on YouTube/Spotify/Apple: https://www.youtube.com/@twoparentsandapod https://open.spotify.com/show/7BxuZnHmNzOX9MdnzyU4bD?si=5e715ebaf9014fac https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-parents-a-podcast/id1737442386 --------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Two Parents & A Podcast: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/twoparentsandapod TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@twoparentsandapod Follow Alex Bennett: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/justalexbennett TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@justalexbennett Follow Harrison Fugman: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/harrisonfugman TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@harrisonfugman --------------------------------------------------------------- Powered by: Just Media House – https://www.justmediahouse.com/ --------------------------------------------------------------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Pediatric Sleep Expert: Sleep training myths, safe co-sleeping & how to get better sleep without “training” your baby

  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! #twoparentsandapod --------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our sponsors this week: *Fast Growing Trees: This Fall, Fast Growing Trees has the best deals for your yard, up to half off on select plants and other deals.  Listeners of our show get 15% OFF at https://www.FastGrowingTrees.com/TWOPARENTS when using the code TWOPARENTS at checkout. *Neuro: For a limited time, you can get 20% off your first order at https://www.Neurogum.com by using code TWOPARENTS. You can also find Neuro at CVS and Amazon. *Hungryroot: For a limited time, get 40% off your first box PLUS a free item in every box for life. Go to https://www.Hungryroot.com/TWOPARENTS and use code TWOPARENTS. *BetterHelp: As the largest online therapy provider in the world, BetterHelp can provide access to mental health professionals with a wide variety of expertise. Our listeners get 10% off their first month at https://www.BetterHelp.com/TWOPARENTS. --------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Two Parents & A Podcast: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/twoparentsandapod TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@twoparentsandapod Follow Alex Bennett: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/justalexbennett TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@justalexbennett Follow Harrison Fugman: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/harrisonfugman TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@harrisonfugman Find our guest: Website | https://heysleepybaby.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/heysleepybaby TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@rachaelshepardohta Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Feeding in the first year: our experience with breastfeeding, combo feeding & solids

  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! #twoparentsandapod --------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our sponsors this week: *Nurture Life: For 55% off your order + FREE shipping, head to https://www.NurtureLife.com/TWOPARENTS and use code TWOPARENTS. *Fast Growing Trees: This Fall, Fast Growing Trees has the best deals for your yard, up to half off on select plants and other deals.  Listeners of our show get 15% OFF at https://www.FastGrowingTrees.com/TWOPARENTS when using the code TWOPARENTS at checkout. *BetterHelp: As the largest online therapy provider in the world, BetterHelp provides access to mental health professionals with a wide variety of expertise. Our listeners get 10% off their first month at https://www.betterhelp.com/TWOPARENTS. --------------------------------------------------------------- Listen to the pod on YouTube/Spotify/Apple: https://www.youtube.com/@twoparentsandapod https://open.spotify.com/show/7BxuZnHmNzOX9MdnzyU4bD?si=5e715ebaf9014fac https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-parents-a-podcast/id1737442386 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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