E21 The Final Countdown and Q&A

In the final episode of TPD season 1 we discuss Lochlan (aka Baby C) coming home, navigating the highs and lows of week 0 with a newborn and share a glimpse of what’s to come in season 2.Subscribe to the podcast to listen to the next episode as soon as it’s outGive us a rating and review, as it will help others find the show  To get in touch, drop us an email: [email protected] – we’d love to hear from you!Follow us on Instagram @theparentdiariesukDisclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment purposes only. All views are our own – always consult your physician or a medical professional for any advice related to fertility, pregnancy or your health.

In the penultimate episode of TPD Season 1 we pick up where we left off and finish sharing the raw and honest account of our birth experience. Tune in to hear how things took a slightly unexpected turn but ultimately led to the happy arrival of our beautiful baby boy. Subscribe to the podcast to listen to the next episode as soon as it’s outGive us a rating and review, as it will help others find the show  To get in touch, drop us an email: [email protected] – we’d love to hear from you!Follow us on Instagram @theparentdiariesukDisclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment purposes only. All views are our own– always consult your physician or a medical professional for any advice related to fertility, pregnancy or your health.

Our most hotly anticipated episode yet - the episode you’ve been waiting for… We give a raw and honest account of our birth experience and arrival of Baby C. We’ve so much to cover, we’ve split it into two episodes. Part 1, out this week.Subscribe to the podcast to listen to the next episode as soon as it’s outGive us a rating and review, as it will help others find the show  To get in touch, drop us an email: [email protected] – we’d love to hear from you!Follow us on Instagram @theparentdiariesukDisclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment purposes only. All views are our own– always consult your physician or a medical professional for any advice related to fertility, pregnancy or your health.

This week we have a bonus episode for you. We talk about the time between the final weeks of pregnancy and Baby C's arrival; why you should maybe think twice about asking someone if they’ve had their baby yet; and how a full moon could determine when your baby arrives.Subscribe to the podcast to listen to the next episode as soon as it’s outGive us a rating and review, as it will help others find the show  To get in touch, drop us an email: [email protected] – we’d love to hear from you!Follow us on Instagram @theparentdiariesukDisclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment purposes only.All views are our own– always consult your physician or a medical professional for any advice related to fertility, pregnancy or your health.

It’s the final countdown and our penultimate episode before Baby C arrives! We spend some time answering your questions – covering everything from baby names; who we think Baby C is going to be most like; what we’re most looking forward to about becoming parents; as well as what to expect from season 2 of The Parent Diaries. All products mentioned in this episode are linked below.BBhugme pregnancy pillowSubscribe to the podcast to listen to the next episode as soon as it’s outGive us a rating and review, as it will help others find the show  To get in touch, drop us an email: [email protected] – we’d love to hear from you!Follow us on Instagram @theparentdiariesukDisclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment purposes only.All views are our own– always consult your physician or a medical professional for any advice related to fertility, pregnancy or your health.

Sit back, relax and strap yourselves in for this epic, 30+ minute episode… with Kate now over 38 weeks pregnant, we reflect on life in the third trimester and how we've been preparing for birth, both physically and mentally. We also talk about what we’ve packed for the hospital and will share final lists, including the specific products, post-birth!In the meantime, all products and resources mentioned in this episode are linked below.Hottea Mama ‘The Final Push’ raspberry leaf teaSqueezy - Kegel exercise appElvie Smart Kegel trainerSpinning BabiesPerfect MamaTENS machineSpritz for BitzSubscribe to the podcast to listen to the next episode as soon as it’s outGive us a rating and review, as it will help others find the show  To get in touch, drop us an email: [email protected] – we’d love to hear from you!Follow us on Instagram @theparentdiariesukDisclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment purposes only.All views are our own– always consult your physician or a medical professional for any advice related to fertility, pregnancy or your health.

In this episode we talk about our final scan and delve into how we plan to survive the first few months as new parents. We also talk about the kind of parents we hope to be to Baby C. All products mentioned in this episode are linked belowYour Baby Week by WeekThe Science of ParentingThe Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read (and Your Children Will Be Glad That You Did)The Wonder Weeks appSubscribe to the podcast to listen to the next episode as soon as it’s outGive us a rating and review, as it will help others find the show  To get in touch, drop us an email: [email protected] – we’d love to hear from you!Follow us on Instagram @theparentdiariesukDisclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment purposes only.All views are our own– always consult your physician or a medical professional for any advice related to fertility, pregnancy or your health.

In this episode we revisit 'Baby Essentials' focussing on progress in the baby's room... although we spend more time talking about the possibility of Baby C turning up during our baby moon to Cornwall than anything else.All products mentioned in this episode are linked below.Tutti Bambini CoZee Air Bedside CribTutti Bambini Roma Sleigh Cot BedTutti Bambini Roma baby changing unitFreerider Co SlingCocoonababy Nest Subscribe to the podcast to listen to the next episode as soon as it’s outGive us a rating and review, as it will help others find the show  To get in touch, drop us an email: [email protected] – we’d love to hear from you!Follow us on Instagram @theparentdiariesukDisclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment purposes only.All views are our own– always consult your physician or a medical professional for any advice related to fertility, pregnancy or your health.

In this episode we talk about our birth preferences – where we’d like to give birth; the birth environment; the various stages of labour and how we’d like to navigate these; comfort methods we’d like to stick to; and then how we’ll respond if a physiological birth is no longer an option. Subscribe to the podcast to listen to the next episode as soon as it’s outGive us a rating and review, as it will help others find the show  To get in touch, drop us an email: [email protected] – we’d love to hear from you!Follow us on Instagram @theparentdiariesukDisclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment purposes only. All views are our own– always consult your physician or a medical professional for any advice related to fertility, pregnancy or your health.

In this episode we talk about the scan we had a 32-weeks to find out if Kate’s low-lying anterior placenta has moved up and out of the way.And as soon to be first-time parents we discuss some of the best advice we’ve received, as well as some of the more interesting soundbites…Subscribe to the podcast to listen to the next episode as soon as it’s outGive us a rating and review, as it will help others find the show  To get in touch, drop us an email: [email protected] – we’d love to hear from you!Follow us on Instagram @theparentdiariesuk Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment purposes only.All views are our own– always consult your physician or a medical professional for any advice related to fertility, pregnancy or your health.