Baby Then What

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 e...

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 relatab...

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,...

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...

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...

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, mileston...

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....

Morning Sickness, Secrets, and Shock - The Real First Trimester Talk Surprise… 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 fe...

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...

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. F...

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 timelines How to tell when your toddler is actuall...

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...

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,...

Everyone talks about starting solids for babies, but nobody warns you how overwhelming it feels when your baby is actually in the high chair. Purees or 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 feeding babies—the good, the bad, and the sticky. We cover: W...

Sniffles. Fevers. Antibiotics. Repeat. If it feels like your kid has been sick longer than they’ve been alive, you’re not alone. Welcome to the daycare sickness cycle —a.k.a. the Germ Olympics of back-to-school season. This week, we dive into the messy, exhausting reality of daycare germs, preschool bugs, and school colds that take down the whole family. We talk about: The endless daycare sick-day...

We get asked about sleep training methods 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 sleep training to contact naps, gentle sleep training to white noise machines duct-taped to the crib (yep, we’ve been there), we’re breaking down what sleep training actually is,...

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 now That 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 nothing Our most unhin...

“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...

We’ve all heard it: “As long as the baby is healthy…” But what about when it’s not the gender you were hoping for? This week, we’re diving into the quiet, complicated reality of gender disappointment in pregnancy —a totally normal experience that so many moms are too ashamed to admit. We unpack the shock, guilt, and shame spiral that can hit hard when the baby isn’t the gender you dreamed of. We t...

Welcome to the toddler trenches —ages 2 to 4, a.k.a. the “are you still a baby or just my drunkest roommate?” phase. This is the season where toddler tantrums, preschool choices, and feral energy collide… and granola bars can break your spirit. In this episode, we get into: Why they’re still babies until 4 (yes, really) Full-body toddler meltdowns that start over nothing and end with you questioni...

Welcome to our no-BS guide to newborn essentials . In this episode, we’re breaking down the baby gear we actually used and loved —and the things that made us question all our life choices. From bottles and breast pumps to crib mattresses, swaddles, pacifiers, and yes…the infamous wipe warmer, we’re sharing what worked, what didn’t, and what you can skip entirely. We cover: Best baby bottles that s...

What started as a lighthearted pregnancy test prank for content… turned into absolute chaos. We accidentally switched tests, and one came back positive . So… one of us is pregnant. But whose test is it? And what do we even do now?! In true Baby Then What fashion, this episode is wild, emotional, a little unhinged, and kind of the perfect metaphor for motherhood: nothing goes to plan, and you’re ju...

We’re back this week for another round of your real mom questions —the ones you’ve texted, Googled, or slid into our DMs with. In this unfiltered Q&A, we’re diving deeper into the messy, raw stuff you’re too tired (or too scared) to ask out loud. In this episode, we get into: Growing your family after baby and navigating pregnancy loss Postpartum hormones , body changes, and intimacy after bab...

We asked, you delivered—and now we’re answering your most unfiltered, honest, and hilarious questions. In this Q&A kickoff to Season 5, nothing’s off-limits: from postpartum resentment to baby travel hacks , mom guilt to in-law drama , and why the “roommate phase” in marriage is way too real. Oh, and by the way— Pregnant Bitchez is now Baby Then What. Why the change? Because this isn’t just a...

Baby Then What is your go-to podcast for the real side of motherhood —the stuff no one warns you about (but definitely should). Whether you’re pregnant, postpartum, deep in toddler chaos, or somewhere in between, every mom hits that moment of: “Now what?” Hosted by Jessie and Amanda—two moms of two, right in the thick of it—this show dives into the messy, unhinged, and brutally honest parts of mom...