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Baby Then What

Amanda and Jessie

Baby Then What is the podcast for moms who want 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 is messy, unfiltered, and brutally honest. Real stories, honest product recs, and raw conversations—because motherhood is anything but perfect.

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5.24: The Real Truth About the Second Trimester: Why...

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2025/12/23

Everyone says the second trimester is the “easy” one, more energy, less nausea, and that pregnancy glow. So why do so many moms still feel anxious, uncomfortable, and unsure during trimester 2?In this episode of Baby Then What, Amanda and Jessie get brutally honest about the real truth of the second trimester, especially now that Amanda is pregnant with baby #3.We talk about: – Second trimester symptoms no one warns you about – Why anxiety often increases (even when you “feel better”) – Body

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00:31:30

5.23: Postpartum Unfiltered: Sex, Weight Loss,...

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2025/12/18

Postpartum is messy, physically, mentally, emotionally , and no one tells you the truth until you’re already in it.In this unfiltered postpartum Q&A episode of Baby Then What, Amanda and Jessie answer the real questions moms are asking but rarely say out loud: sex after baby, postpartum weight loss, marriage changes, pumping, mental health, and that overwhelming Groundhog Day feeling where every day feels the same.We talk honestly about:• Postpartum recovery the first vs second time around•

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00:29:31

5.22: Life Lately: Pregnancy, Motherhood, Burnout &...

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2025/12/11

Motherhood doesn’t stay the same, and neither do we.In this episode of Baby Then What, Amanda and Jessie share a real life update on pregnancy, motherhood, burnout, and what’s actually going on behind the scenes.From being pregnant with baby #3, to navigating different stages of motherhood, to emotional exhaustion, mental load, and identity shifts, this episode is raw, honest, and deeply relatable.We talk about:Pregnancy with baby #3 and how it feels differentBurnout, overstimulation, and mom mental

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00:39:13

5.21: What We Wish We Knew Before Our First Baby:...

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2025/12/04

Welcome back to Baby Then What, today we’re talking about all the things we wish we knew before becoming moms for the first time… now that baby #3 is officially on the way.From delusional sleep expectations to Pinterest-mom fantasies, postpartum shocks, newborn chaos, relationship meltdowns, mental load guilt, and letting go of control, we’re unpacking the motherhood lessons we learned the very, very hard way.If you’re pregnant, TTC, deep into postpartum, or just quietly spiraling at 2am… this one

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5.20: Toddler Negotiations 101: Why They’re Winning &...

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2025/11/27

This week, Amanda & Jessie are breaking down a universal truth: toddlers run the house.Welcome to Toddler Negotiations 101, a survival guide for moms losing arguments to humans who think socks are optional and ketchup is spicy.We’re answering:• Why are toddlers THIS good at negotiating?• Who gave them this much confidence??• Do they accept “no” as a challenge?• Were WE this unhinged as kids, or is this new chaos?Plus our real-life daily battles:• Snack wars• Car seat stiff-as-a-board mode•

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00:31:33

5.19: You Asked, We Answered - The Rawest Mom Q&A:...

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2025/11/20

In this week’s episode of Baby Then What, Amanda and Jessie dive into a brutally honest listener Q&A covering the topics moms are actually struggling with — sleep training, regressions, feeding battles, postpartum rage, pelvic floor recovery, speech delays, TTC timing, sex after baby, car setup for 3 kids, walking milestones, and everything in between.No experts, no judgment — just two moms keeping it real, answering your rawest questions with honesty, humor, and the chaos you expect from the

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00:32:10

5.18: Baby Milestones, Marriage, and Mental...

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2025/11/13

In this real, raw, and hysterically honest Q&A, Amanda and Jessie answer the questions moms are actually asking about baby milestones, marriage after kids, friendships, fertility, and trying to stay sane through it all.If you’ve ever googled “why is my baby not rolling yet?” or “how long do I have to share a room with this child?” this one’s for you.We cover:The baby stuff: reflux, milestones, sleep, and surviving the early daysThe mental load: when you love your kids but still want to hide in

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00:31:42

5.17: Going Back to Work After Baby: Daycare, Mom...

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2025/11/06

No one warns you how emotional going back to work after baby really is - the daycare drop-offs, the mom guilt, the identity crisis, the baby brain… it’s a lot.In this week’s episode, Amanda & Jessie get real about what it’s actually like to return to work after maternity leave - from the mental prep and the daycare germs to the guilt of loving your job and missing your baby at the same time.We talk about:• How to mentally prepare for that first week back• Building trust with daycare and letting

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00:31:09

5.16: Surprise Pregnancy Reveal: First Trimester...

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2025/10/30

Morning Sickness, Secrets, and Shock - The Real First Trimester TalkSurprise… someone’s pregnant. And for real this time In this episode, Amanda & Jessie dive into the first trimester rollercoaster - the shock, the symptoms, the cravings, the exhaustion, and the chaos of keeping it all together with two kids already running around.Amanda shares how she found out, what made this pregnancy feel totally different from her first two, and how she’s surviving the early weeks while pretending to be

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5.15: Best Prenatal Vitamins: Real Mom Reviews, No...

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2025/10/23

Picking a prenatal vitamin shouldn’t feel like a full-time job, but somehow it does. One doctor says one thing, the internet swears by another, and every brand claims theirs is the best. No wonder every mom is confused.In this episode, Amanda & Jessie break down what real moms actually take, from Thorne and NFH Prenatal SAP to PregVit, Perelel, Nature’s Made, and the gummy options we pretend are candy. They read listener submissions, share their own experiences, and talk nausea, cost, and the

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00:38:47

5.14: Contradicting Parenting Advice: Because...

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2025/10/16

One doctor says “never wake a sleeping baby.” The next says “you have to wake them to feed.”Welcome to motherhood, where every piece of parenting advice contradicts the last.In this week’s episode, Amanda & Jessie unpack the chaos of modern motherhood, sleep training, feeding debates, and the endless stream of contradicting mom advice that leaves parents wondering what’s actually right.From BLW vs. purees, co-sleeping vs. crib, and potty training timelines, to the mom guilt that creeps in no

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00:27:18

5.13: From Diapers to Undies: Potty Training 2–4 Year...

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2025/10/09

Every parent swears their kid will be potty trained by two… until reality hits.In this episode, Amanda and Jessie break down the chaos, comedy, and pressure of potty training. From myths and milestones to accidents and regressions, they share what really happens when you ditch the diapers.Hear them unpack:The myths vs. reality of potty training timelinesHow to tell when your toddler is actually readyBribes, sticker charts, and survival strategiesWhy poop is always the hardest partThe emotional

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00:28:22

5.12: Is My Toddler’s Behavior Normal? | FAFO...

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2025/09/18

In this raw + funny episode, we break down what’s actually typical toddler/preschool behavior and what might be a sign to check in with your pediatrician. Through the lens of FAFO parenting (they mess around, they learn, we clean up), we unpack meltdowns, biting, ignoring their name, clingy phases, and more.You’ll hear:✔️ What counts as “normal toddler behavior” (hint: it’s a big range)✔️ When to check in with your pediatrician or SLP✔️ Practical scripts for meltdowns in public✔️ Why FAFO parenting

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00:29:58

5.11 : Postpartum Anxiety Is Real w (Guest: Maddie Muhs)

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2025/09/11

Postpartum depression gets the spotlight… but postpartum anxiety (PPA)? It’s just as real, just as brutal, and way less talked about. In this raw, funny, and painfully honest convo with Maddie Muhs (motherhood creator and mom who’s lived it), we unpack what PPA actually looks like, when it hits, and how to get real help.What you’ll hear:The many faces of PPA: racing thoughts, doom-scroll brain, hyper-vigilance, sleep spiralsWhen it shows up (hint: not always right away) and why it can blindside

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5.10: Starting Solids & Baby-Led Weaning : What...

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2025/09/04

Everyone talks about starting solids, but nobody warns you how utterly overwhelming it feels when it’s actually your baby in the high chair. Purees? Baby-led weaning? Choking vs. gagging? Why does every meal feel like a Google spiral of panic?This week we’re breaking down the messy, nerve-wracking, and sometimes hilarious reality of starting solids, the good, the bad, and the sticky.We cover:The before the first bite anxiety spiral (aka “what the hell do I feed them first?”)BLW vs. purees —

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00:25:51

5.9 : Daycare Sickness and Back-to-School Germs: Why...

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2025/08/28

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

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00:36:59

5.8: Sleep Training: The Most Controversial Nap...

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2025/08/07

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

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5.7: Hangovers, Babysitters, and Mom Guilt: Our...

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2025/07/31

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

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00:26:22

5.6: Things We Swore We’d Never Do… Until We Had...

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2025/07/24

“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

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5.5: Gender Disappointment: The Secret So Many Moms...

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2025/07/17

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,

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