Episode 2: Anna's Birth Story

Anna, Danielle, and Sue are back there is one more baby in the Birth Control family! That's right, Anna had her second kiddo, and her second c-section. Listen up to hear all about the delivery room (classic rock), the recovery (woof), and life with two kids (oh boy).

Anna is in her third trimester with her second kid! Sue & Danielle interview her on what it's like to be pregnant with a toddler. It's no vacation that's for sure!We also discuss how second pregnancies are different than the first and preparing your family for the arrival of a second baby.Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you're listening. Email us at [email protected]

It’s 2023—Danielle has a 1 year old, Sue has a 2 year old, Anna has a 3 year old and is pregnant with #2! What a wild ride we have been on! In this episode we learn all about maternity leave in Canada—what a dream! We also discuss Anna & Sue’s maternity leaves in New York & California.Every mom discusses when they felt they were ready to go back to work—it’s different for everyone. Once you go back to work, you’ll need child care. Day care in Canada/NYC/Los Angeles—very different! Stay at home mom life vs. working mom life: what choice is the right choice?Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you're listening. Email us at [email protected]

Dani dives into her birth story to tell us what her induction was like, how the epidural worked on her, and how gut-wrenching it can be to have a baby in the NICU. Oh, and she gives the details on her experience with the dreaded balloon, too.Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you're listening. Email us at [email protected]

Anna dives into her birth story of a scheduled C-section in pre-covid times! Wow, almost like a fairy tale am I right? Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you're listening. Email us at [email protected]

Whew, baby! It's been a minute. Welcome back to the show. Danielle gave birth, Wyatt's talking, Dean is potty trained and oh god all the things we have to protect them from throughout their little lives! Sue and Anna finally catch up with Danielle after making it to the other side.Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you're listening. Email us at [email protected]

*TRIGGER WARNING* This episode is about birth trauma and gets pretty graphic!Danielle's baby is just about ready to make her debut earth side. But is Danielle ready? We catch up with her and find out. Plus, do you really need a peri bottle?Then, Sue bravely shares her journey of a pregnancy and giving birth during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic with high blood pressure, a failed induction, an emergency c-section, the NICU, and postpartum pre-eclampsia.Thank you for sharing your story Sue, Wyatt is very lucky to have you as his mama. We love you very much!Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you're listening. Email us at [email protected]

We’re clearing up some major sleep questions this week. When should you sleep train? Can babies really sleep anywhere? Are some just naturally better sleepers than others? Tune in and find out. Plus, we tell Danielle what’s about to happen to her luscious pregnancy hair when she’s postpartum. And, of course, we’re talking about another Mormon mommy influencer. We’re obsessed. She decided to stop posting pics of her kids on social media. Was that the right move? Finally, we’re discussing third trimester woes like Braxton Hicks contractions, sciatica, maternity clothes, and more. Thanks for tuning in. Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you're listening. Email us at [email protected]

We’re discussing sleep (or lack there of) during pregnancy and motherhood overall! Danielle is studying up for motherhood with her Taking Cara Babies course. Sleep training! It’s a challenge but we love it! Mirrors are the best toy for kids of all ages. Congrats to Miranda Sings for having twins! We love influencers and their babies!The only person getting sleep right now is Danielle because third trimester makes you SLEEPY AF. The bigger the baby gets, the harder it is to do things that used to be easy. Public transportation is NOT built for pregnant people or strollers, and we’re mad about it!How long did it take until you felt like yourself after pregnancy? Body image! How do you feel about your body changing? What is permanent? What goes back?Anna discusses fainting incident during her second trimester and her trip to the ER. Overheating when pregnant-not recommended!And we end the episode with perineal massage. GOOGLE IT, folks!Thanks for tuning in. Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe wherever you're listening. Email us at [email protected]

Dani is deep into her third trimester and Sue and Anna give her lots tips on during the birth process. How do you know if it's a contraction or just a kick? What about water breaking? Is it different than pee? And, hemorrhoids. Why? Plus, all of our hot discount tips on where to score cheap books, car seats, and even strollers. You don't have to buy into marketing campaigns and scare tactics. There's no need. We got you.