5.9 : Daycare Sickness and Back-to-School Germs: Why Your Kid Is Always Sick
Sniffles, fevers, antibiotics, repeat. If it feels like your kid has been sick longer than they’ve been alive, you are not alone. This week, we’re diving headfirst into the germ Olympics that is back-to-school season and the reality of starting daycare.We talk about:- The endless sick-day spiral (and those dreaded daycare emails)- Work guilt, canceled meetings, and “whose job is more flexible?” arguments- What to do when your toddler brings home germs to your newborn (or younger siblings)- The mental toll of zero sleep, extra screen time, and mom guilt- The pressure to “keep it together” when all you want to do is scream- What’s actually normal when it comes to kids, colds, and school programsIf you’ve ever started daycare and wondered if you accidentally signed up for a science experiment, or panicked about your newborn catching the big sibling’s daycare bug, this one’s for you.Hit play, commiserate with us, and know you’re not alone in the chaos.Amazon FavesInstagram: @baby.then.what YouTube: Baby Then WhatResources & Guides: www.babythenwhat.com
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5.8: Sleep Training: The Most Controversial Nap You’ll Ever Take
We get asked about sleep training constantly, what worked, what didn’t, and whether we still believe in any of it. So here we go: a full episode dedicated to the most controversial nap of all time.From cry-it-out to contact naps, gentle sleep to white noise machines duct-taped to the crib (we’ve been there), we’re breaking down what sleep training actually is, the emotional rollercoaster that comes with it, and why the pressure to “get it right” can feel so intense.Whether you’re team “schedule everything” or “just trying to survive,” this episode is for every mom who’s ever googled “is my baby broken” at 2am. You’re not alone. And yes, you will sleep again.🎧 Listen for:What worked (and flopped) for us Myths we believedThe guilt, the judgment, the desperationReal talk on pressure, comparison, and evolving with your babyIf you’re rocking a baby in the dark wondering if you’re doing it all wrong, this one’s for you.You're not failing. You're just f*cking exhausted.Amazon FavesInstagram: @baby.then.what YouTube: Baby Then WhatResources & Guides: www.babythenwhat.com
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5.7: Hangovers, Babysitters, and Mom Guilt: Our Relationship with Going Out
You beg for a night out. You finally get one. You book the sitter. You shave your legs. You actually put on real pants.You go out.We’re talking: Why going out feels like a full-time job nowThat weird pressure to “just have fun!” even when you’re dead inside Drinking for the wrong reasons (and regretting it instantly)Next-morning mom guilt and snapping at your kids over nothingOur most unhinged going out stories, complete with outfit regrets, panic texts, and hangxietyAnd of course, we ask the realest question of all: Is it even f*cking worth it?Spoiler: sometimes yes, sometimes hell no. This is a must-listen for every mom who’s ever tried to reclaim a night out, only to end up wondering if it was worth the babysitter, the brain fog, and the emotional spiral.Amazon FavesInstagram: @baby.then.what YouTube: Baby Then WhatResources & Guides: www.babythenwhat.com
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5.6: Things We Swore We’d Never Do… Until We Had Kids (aka Sht We Said We’d Never Do as Moms - But Here We Are)
“My kid will never have screen time.” “I’ll never yell.” “They’ll eat what we eat.”Cut to us three years later: handing over the iPad with one hand and wiping a booger with the other.This week on Baby Then What, we’re dragging our pre-mom selves and laughing (…crying?) at all the things we said we’d never do, until we did. Because once you’re in the thick of it? All bets are off.We’re talking: • The lies we told ourselves before kids • The chaos we now fully embrace (Paw Patrol, bribes, cold coffee and all) • That exact moment you realize… oh sh*t, I’m that mom • Why it’s time to stop judging and start survivingIf you’ve ever done something you swore you’d never do, welcome. You’re one of us.A must-listen for moms navigating modern parenting, survival mode, and the messy in-between.Amazon FavesInstagram: @baby.then.what YouTube: Baby Then WhatResources & Guides: www.babythenwhat.com
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5.5: Gender Disappointment: The Secret So Many Moms Are Hiding
We often hear "As long as it’s healthy...". But the truth is, what about when it’s not the gender you were hoping for?This week, we’re talking about the quiet, complicated reality of gender disappointment, a totally normal experience that most moms are too ashamed to admit. We unpack the shock, guilt, and internal shame spiral that hits hard when the baby isn’t the gender you dreamed of.From generational patterns and birth order pressure to intrusive comments and healing through it all, this is a raw, honest convo about mourning the child you imagined while falling in love with the one you’re growing.We share our own stories and yours from the tears and Google spirals to the “wait… can they get the gender wrong?” denial phase, all the way to the bonding, healing, and finally saying goodbye to the fantasy family you made up in your head at 13.You’re not a bad mom for feeling what you feel. And you’re not alone.Instagram: @baby.then.what YouTube: Baby Then WhatResources & Guides: www.babythenwhat.com Amazon Faves: https://www.amazon.ca/shop/baby.then.what?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_2F8R9R0YSYYZ7SZDFZ72
Baby Then What (previously Pregnant Bitchez) is the podcast for moms who want to know about the real side of motherhood - the stuff no one warns you about but definitely should. Whether you’re pregnant, postpartum, wrangling toddlers, or somewhere in between, you’ve probably asked yourself... Now what? Hosted by Jessie and Amanda, two moms of two in the thick of it, this show dives into the messy, unfiltered, and brutally honest parts of mom life. Expect real stories, honest product recs and unfiltered convos. If you’ve ever said, “I’m having a baby… now what?” you’re in the right place.
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