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Are boys and girls really that different—or are most of the stereotypes just that... stereotypes? In this episode of The Waddling Truth , we're diving into one of parenting's biggest debates. We share our real-life experiences raising kids, the hilarious moments that come with it, and the differences we've noticed (or haven't!) between boys and girls. From potty training and diaper...

Are boys and girls really that different—or are most of the stereotypes just that... stereotypes? In this episode of The Waddling Truth , we're diving into one of parenting's biggest debates. We share our real-life experiences raising kids, the hilarious moments that come with it, and the differences we've noticed (or haven't!) between boys and girls. From potty training and diaper...

Some of these opinions might have you nodding your head... others might make you want to argue with us—and honestly, we're okay with that. 😂 In this episode of The Waddling Truth , we're sharing the pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting hills we're willing to die on. From labor and delivery to newborns, postpartum recovery, and motherhood, we're saying the quiet parts out loud. Whe...

The second you're pregnant, everyone starts calling your husband a dad. Future dad. Soon-to-be daddy. But when Mother's Day rolls around? Suddenly it's, "Well technically, you're not a mom yet." Excuse me... then who's been growing an entire human for the last several months? In this episode, we're diving into the hilarious double standard of pregnancy holidays, w...

Pregnancy has a way of turning even the calmest husbands into nervous little raccoons. In this episode, we're answering some of the funniest, most unhinged questions we've ever received from dads and soon-to-be dads. From kidney stones vs. labor, to whether sex actually induces labor, to what the 5-1-1 rule really means, we're breaking down the myths, sharing real experiences, and havi...

Everyone says the third trimester is just waiting for baby... What they don't tell you is you're also playing a daily game of: 🤔 Is this labor? 🤔 Is my water leaking? 🤔 Why did my baby suddenly change their routine? 🤔 Was that a contraction or just another false alarm? In this episode, we're talking about the real side of late pregnancy—from lightning crotch and kick counts to nest...

Everyone says the third trimester is just waiting for baby... What they don't tell you is you're also playing a daily game of: 🤔 Is this labor? 🤔 Is my water leaking? 🤔 Why did my baby suddenly change their routine? 🤔 Was that a contraction or just another false alarm? In this episode, we're talking about the real side of late pregnancy—from lightning crotch and kick counts to nest...

Everyone warns you about labor—but not about the long, messy months that come after. In this episode of The Waddling Truth, Alicia (ultrasound tech and mom) and Kristian (mom of 5 girls under 7) pull back the curtain on what postpartum really feels like when the six-week check-up is over and you’re still bleeding, crying, and trying to recognize yourself again. We talk about: Why the “six-week rec...

Everyone warns you about labor—but not about the long, messy months that come after. In this episode of The Waddling Truth, Alicia (ultrasound tech and mom) and Kristian (mom of 5 girls under 7) pull back the curtain on what postpartum really feels like when the six-week check-up is over and you’re still bleeding, crying, and trying to recognize yourself again. We talk about: Why the “six-week rec...

Nobody prepares couples for the postpartum questions they are too embarrassed to ask out loud. Can you get pregnant 3 weeks after birth? Does breastfeeding actually prevent pregnancy? What really changes after a hysterectomy? And why do so many women feel completely blindsided by postpartum recovery? In this episode of The Waddling Truth, Alicia and Kristian answer the awkward, uncomfortable, and...

Nobody prepares couples for the postpartum questions they are too embarrassed to ask out loud. Can you get pregnant 3 weeks after birth? Does breastfeeding actually prevent pregnancy? What really changes after a hysterectomy? And why do so many women feel completely blindsided by postpartum recovery? In this episode of The Waddling Truth, Alicia and Kristian answer the awkward, uncomfortable, and...

You were told, “as long as the baby’s healthy,” so why do you feel a pit in your stomach after the gender reveal? If you’re pregnant and secretly grieving the girl or boy you imagined, this episode is your safe space. Ultrasound tech Alicia and mom‑of‑5 Kristian get brutally honest about gender disappointment in pregnancy—what it really feels like in the ultrasound room, why it doesn’t make you un...

You were told, “as long as the baby’s healthy,” so why do you feel a pit in your stomach after the gender reveal? If you’re pregnant and secretly grieving the girl or boy you imagined, this episode is your safe space. Ultrasound tech Alicia and mom‑of‑5 Kristian get brutally honest about gender disappointment in pregnancy—what it really feels like in the ultrasound room, why it doesn’t make you un...

🎙️ AGREE TO DISAGREE 👀🔥 If men had to give birth… humanity would be CANCELLED after the first contraction 💀 And that’s just the beginning… we’re talking pregnancy brain meltdowns, crying over food, babies ruining the vibe on purpose, postpartum reality checks, gentle parenting debates, and why traveling with kids feels like a paid stress retreat 😅 This episode is chaos, opinions, and probably...

In this episode, we talk about what happens when the one place you’re supposed to feel safe—the exam room—becomes the source of your worst fears. We break down the alleged Fort Hood OB‑GYN recording scandal and what it means for every pregnant woman who has ever laid on a table in a paper gown and hoped she could trust her doctor. Alicia (ultrasound tech and owner of Lil Blessings Baby 4D in Templ...

If you’ve ever stared at your newborn at 2 a.m. wondering, “is this normal or should I call someone?”, this episode is for you. We’re talking about the funny, stressful, wildly unhinged parts of newborn life no one warned you about—but every parent ends up Googling in the dark. From Cirque du Soleil stretches, demon‑level eye rolls, and grown‑man farts to poop becoming your entire personality and...

Nobody told you motherhood would feel like this? From bottle drama and pterodactyl screams to car seat tests, stitches, and that shock when an actual baby comes out of your body, we’re saying the quiet parts out loud so you don’t have to struggle in silence. In this Waddling After Dark “Nobody Told Me” Real Mom Confessions episode, ultrasound tech Alicia and mom‑of‑5 Kristian rapid‑fire through 15...

Alicia is fresh off the rotavirus, Kristian’s house has been a walking petri dish, and somehow the men are still “rounding up” oxygen levels and forgetting 18-year-long penicillin allergies. In this unfiltered shit show, the girls drag Tim (with love), talk about the invisible mental load moms carry for kids’ medical histories, and ask: is it a “him” problem or a husband problem in general? Then A...

Are boys really more  feral  than girls, or is it just the toddler stage? In this episode of The Waddling Truth, ultrasound technologist Alicia and mom‑of‑5 Kristian get real about raising boys vs girls, toddler behavior, and mom life unfiltered for pregnant women and new moms—especially Central Texas and military moms who feel like their house is one tantrum away from collapse. You’ll hear storie...

Raise your hand if you’ve ever recorded an entire episode with the mics off… because same. In this chaotic part two, Alicia and Kristian are back to talk about the “wretched” glucose test, why it’s more dramatic than it needs to be, and how to survive it without totally losing your mind. We break down what actually happens at your glucose screening, when it usually happens in pregnancy, why the dr...

Be honest… how many of these are you guilty of? 😂 From craving emergencies and crying over food to 2AM snack raids and getting mad at your partner for breathing… pregnancy turns us all a little feral 💀 If you’ve ever been pregnant (or loved someone who is)… this is WAY too relatable. 🎧 Follow The Waddling Truth 📲 Share with a mama who’s committed at least one of these crimes 💬 Comment your mo...

Here’s a Spotify-ready episode description you can paste in: Is this just Braxton Hicks or are you actually in labor? In this episode of The Waddling Truth, we break down what “practice” contractions feel like, what true labor contractions feel like, and how to know when it’s finally time to grab your hospital bag and go.​ Ultrasound tech Alicia and mom-of-5 Kristian talk through: The most common...

Newborn life is beautiful, messy, and absolutely unhinged—and we’re confessing it all in this Waddling After Dark “Never Have I Ever: Newborn Edition.” From using your baby as an excuse to leave early, to late‑night “are they breathing?” checks, to Googling poop colors like it’s a final exam, this one’s for every exhausted new parent who needs to laugh so they don’t cry.​​ Ultrasound tech Alicia a...

Newborns, postpartum recovery, and marriage after baby can feel like a beautiful disaster—and you’re not the only one wondering if it’s supposed to be this hard. In this episode, ultrasound tech Alicia and mom-of-5 Kristian get honest about pregnancy ultrasound accuracy (including twins), baby aspirin, the shock of the fourth trimester, and how hormones, “pregnancy rage,” and sleepless nights hit...

Never have I ever… cried over cold fries, farted in public, or eaten pickles with ice cream while pregnant? In this unfiltered ‘Never Have I Ever: Pregnancy Edition,’ we confess it all—cravings, gas, meltdowns, and the emotional rollercoaster no one warns you about. If you’re pregnant, postpartum, or love someone who is, this episode will make you laugh, cringe, and feel a little less alone in the...