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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.

kids & family parenting

All Episodes

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5.36 : Third Trimester, Hospital Bag & Labor Prep:...

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2026/04/09

You're in the third trimester. You're uncomfortable. Someone keeps asking if you've packed your hospital bag and you want to throw something.Same, honestly.This week Amanda and Jessie are getting into the reality of the third trimester, no fluff, no perfectly curated bump photos, just the actual truth about what's happening to your body, your brain, and your to-do list before this baby arrives.Amanda is 34 weeks pregnant with her third baby and sharing what feels completely different

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5.35 :Siblings Sharing a Room: Toddler Sleep, Bunk...

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2026/04/02

You thought getting one kid to sleep was hard. Cute.Now you've got two. Same room. Different schedules. One of them is definitely going to wake the other one up at 11pm and you will lose your mind.Amanda and Jessie are talking all things siblings sharing a room, because someone has to, and it might as well be two moms who've lived it and survived (barely).In this episode:When kids should actually start sharing a room (spoiler: there's no perfect time)Toddler sleep struggles that will

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5.34 : Going Back to Work After Baby: Mom Guilt,...

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2026/03/26

Going back to work after having a baby hits differently than anyone prepares you for.The guilt.The daycare drop-offs.The feeling that you’re failing at everything all at once.In this solo episode of Baby Then What, Jessie answers real questions from moms who are in the thick of it, navigating maternity leave, returning to work, and trying to figure out who they are now.Because this isn’t just about going back to work.It’s about identity, ambition, guilt, and learning how to exist in two completely

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5.33 : You Can Love Your Kids and Still Miss Your Old...

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2026/03/19

You can love your kids, and still miss your old life.No one fully prepares you for how much becoming a mom changes you. Not just your schedule, but your identity, relationships, emotions, and sense of self.In this episode of Baby Then What, Amanda and Jessie talk about the things they wish they knew before becoming mothers, from grieving your old life and navigating identity loss, to bonding expectations, mom guilt, overstimulation, loneliness after baby, and the emotional weight of early

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5.32 : Picky Eating, Food Guilt & Diet Culture: What...

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2026/03/12

Why did dessert feel illegal growing up, and how does that affect the way we feed our kids now?In this episode of Baby Then What, Amanda and Jessie unpack the food rules they were raised with, clean plate club pressure, labeling foods as “good” or “bad,” sneaking snacks, and the food guilt many millennial moms still carry.Now raising toddlers, they talk about picky eating stress, toddler nutrition anxiety, Instagram lunchbox pressure, and the challenge of building a healthy relationship with food

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5.31 : What Baby & Toddler Gear Is ACTUALLY Worth It?...

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2026/03/05

What baby gear is actually worth it, and what’s just marketing?Baby #3 Reset: What I’m Rebuying, Keeping & SkippingIn this episode of Baby Then What, Amanda and Jessie break down the real, honest truth about baby and toddler gear after multiple kids. No sponsorships. No brand pressure. Just what we’ve used, what we’d buy again, and what we regret spending money on.We cover:• Best strollers for 2 under 2• Travel stroller vs full-size stroller• Is the Doona worth it?• Double strollers vs wagons•

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5.30 : Marriage After Kids: The Roommate Phase,...

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2026/02/26

Marriage after kids feels different, and no one really prepares you for how much it changes.In this episode of Baby Then What, Amanda and Jessie talk honestly about marriage after kids: the roommate phase, resentment creeping in, mental load imbalance, feeling like coworkers instead of partners, and how intimacy shifts when you’re exhausted and touched out.They share real stories from postpartum survival mode, navigating identity shifts, communication breakdowns, and the emotional whiplash that

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5.29 : Mom Q&A: Postpartum, Marriage, Sleep Training...

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2026/02/19

In this listener Q&A episode, Amanda and Jessie answer the real questions moms are actually asking, from postpartum identity and marriage after kids to sleep training, budgeting on maternity leave, and surviving toddler chaos.They talk honestly about age gaps and timing baby #2, second baby showers, postpartum hair loss, parenting disagreements, sex after baby, bedtime with a toddler and newborn, sleep training, dream feeds, returning to work, birth control, redesigning your home for kids… and

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5.28 : Raising Kids in a Digital World: Screen Time &...

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2026/02/12

Raising kids today looks nothing like how we grew up, and most of us are figuring it out in real time.In this episode, Amanda and Jessie talk honestly about parenting in a digital world filled with screens, iPads, FaceTime, and toddlers who can scroll before they can dress themselves. They unpack the guilt, survival moments, and constant balancing act of using technology without letting it take over.From screen time meltdowns and attention spans to social media boundaries and future phone anxiety,

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5.27 : Unpopular Mom Opinions We’re Done Hiding...

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2026/02/05

This episode might get us cancelled.Some people are going to be mad.And honestly… we’re a little nervous.Today we’re sharing the unpopular mom opinions we usually keep in our heads, about babies, toddlers, mom guilt, marriage after kids, and the pressure to love every single stage of motherhood.We talk about:– Not loving the newborn phase– Why toddler life is unhinged– Mom guilt and losing your identity– Marriage turning into logistics– Social media vs real motherhood– Loving your kids but hating

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5.26: Labour Fears, Hair Loss & Potty Training:...

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2026/01/29

In this solo Q&A episode, Amanda answers your real pregnancy and mom-life questions, from labour fears and postpartum hair loss to potty training, pregnancy with two kids, and surviving first birthday emotions.She shares honest, real-life answers about: • Transitioning from one kid to two • Labour nerves and VBAC fears • Postpartum hair loss and recovery • Pregnancy with toddlers • Potty training • First birthday emotions • Favourite nursing and maternity basicsNo experts. No perfect advice

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00:26:47

5.25: Second Trimester Part 2: Anatomy Scan, Gender...

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2026/01/19

In this solo episode of Baby Then What, Amanda shares a real and emotional pregnancy update — from her anatomy scan and gender reveal to surviving the holidays with kids and navigating the second trimester.She opens up about pregnancy anxiety, mixed emotions, parenting while pregnant, and the moments no one prepares you for. This episode is about the feelings no one talks about: gender shock, uncertainty, excitement, guilt, and learning how to hold it all at once.Plus, Amanda answers listener

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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