Two New Mums

After a pretty graphic start to the episode discussing Jennies bikini wax (apologies), we discuss milestones and how to try and learn not to compare with other Mums and babies. And whilst we look back on the how much has changed so quickly in the last six months, we realise some truths we weren't able to face until now. Follow us for more on instagram @twonewmumspodcast and email any questions to...

Amy has her first experience with a babysitter, with awkward consequences. Both babies are now weaning and as we're six months in, we answer some of your questions. Follow us for more on instagram @twonewmumspodcast and email any questions to twonewmumspodcast@gmail.com. And please rate and review if you enjoy!x Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A catch up on Bears weaning and as Amy starts to interview babysitters, we come up with some ridiculous fool proof ways to test them. And now we're six months in we have the essential guide to the baby products you definitely need and the ones you definitely do not! Follow us for more on instagram @twonewmumspodcast and email any questions to twonewmumspodcast@gmail.com. And please rate and review...

This week we really are enjoying the 5-6 month age, as we realise the small differences in our lives we couldn't do at newborn age. Amy has her first night out and enjoys many simple pleasures! Jennie has had a breakthrough with Bear in his own room and some modern parenting 'techniques' we had no idea we'd been doing all along. Follow us for more on instagram @twonewmumspodcast and email any ques...

After finally seeing progress with the 4 month sleep regression.... Amy jinxed it. Been a big week for Jennie and Bear as they went on their first family holiday and hit some big milestones. And we both encountered judgey Mums but have developed the best foolproof way to deal with it! Follow us for more on instagram @twonewmumspodcast and email any questions to twonewmumspodcast@gmail.com. And ple...

As the last month has felt particularly tough for us both, we realised it's easy to get stuck in negative place of sleep deprivation, so we wanted to highlight all the positives of parenting so far, because there are so many! Just sometimes those difficult days can make you forget them. And it definitely helped us and hopefully will you if you're knee deep in the trenches of motherhood! Follow us...

We don't want to keep going on about it but... when does this stage end?! Even Jennie has a revelation about the four month sleep regression. After having so many questions about childcare and going back to work, we speak to Emily Ellis who runs 'Work Baby Life'. She helps expectant, new mothers and businesses manage parent/work balance. Such an invaluable chat and we answer all your questions on...

We realise more things we're doing as parents that we said we never would. Discussing Daddy daycare and Bear's out of the woods! An update on his cleft lip operation and how it was for Jennie and Kristian. And Amy starts preparing for going back to work. Follow us for more on instagram @twonewmumspodcast and email any questions to twonewmumspodcast@gmail.com. And please rate and review if you enjo...

Jennie experienced her first weekend away from the baby! How did she cope on a hen do several hours away? What is freedom like?! And Amy's learnt a lot about sleep training and her parenting style in the last week, Plus an update on baby Bears clef lip operation. Follow us for more on instagram @twonewmumspodcast and email any questions to twonewmumspodcast@gmail.com. And please rate and review if...

An update on the tricky four month regression. We've learnt more on why it's happening and what we're meant to do. And Amy takes Eden on her first trip abroad; navigating the airport, flights and heat with a baby? A must listen to hear the mistakes she made so you don't have to! Follow us for more on instagram @twonewmumspodcast and email any questions to twonewmumspodcast@gmail.com. And please ra...

It's a week of firsts, navigating a train and a plane with a baby. The four month regression is here and it is a struggle for us both. And Jennie makes a revelation that will stop you in your tracks and possibly make you quite cross... Follow us for more on instagram @twonewmumspodcast and email any questions to twonewmumspodcast@gmail.com. And please rate and review if you enjoy!x Learn more abou...

We're 3-4 months in so an update on where we're at; from sleeping, melt downs, mental health and Jennies update on Bears operation. The emotions are running wild as well as the babies! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After Jennie and I attempted a run and realised it was probably a tad too soon, we speak to personal trainer and Mum of three, Emily Williams to talk through recovery time frames, what exercise is safe to do and when and being a Mum of three! Find Emily on Instagram @emilywilliams_world Follow us for more on instagram @twonewmumspodcast and email any questions to twonewmumspodcast@gmail.com. And p...

It seems to be what ALL new parents go on about, how much is your baby sleeping? How do we get into a routine? Do we need to get into a routine?! Obviously we haven't got a clue so we enlisted the help of sleep consultant Sarah Patel to find out more and ask all your (many) questions! Find Sarah at teachtosleep.co.uk Follow us for more on instagram @twonewmumspodcast and email any questions to two...

After discussing how much we now love listening to birth stories since ours, we realised we weren't alone! So many of you got in touch sharing yours so we thought we'd put them all together in a compilation. It's such a lovely mix of experiences, whether you've given birth, preparing too or just intrigued, it's all here in bitesize clips. Thank you for sharing with us! Follow us for more on instag...

With both babies going through the same 'leap' phase, it's been a pretty tough week. We start to really experience Mum guilt, and leaving the house with a newborn. Some lessons have already been learnt! Follow us for more on instagram @twonewmumspodcast and email any questions to twonewmumspodcast@gmail.com. And please rate and review if you enjoy!x Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon...

We learn so much about pregnancy and birth but what about those postnatal surprises! Sharing our experiences and yours, the things we definitely weren't prepared for after birth. From night sweats to hair loss, turns out there's a lot we all experience that isn't mentioned all that much! Plus, after an interesting message Amy received on Instagram, we discuss being al 'older Mum'. Follow us for mo...

After an overwhelming realisation about motherhood that Amy has at the start of the episode, we eventually discuss feeding! Who knew how complex and confusing it could be to feed another human. Discussing our experience with breast feeding and formula so far, not knowing what is right/wrong/ok. Luckily the brilliant Midwife Pip is on hand with expert advice to talk us through it and answer all of...

Those first days home alone with our newborn babies, from the hospital to home. From the magical moments to meltdowns. Meeting the dogs, to the terrifying realisations you have quite a big responsibility on your hands! Where do you put them when you need a wee? What do they wear? So many questions! Follow us for more on instagram @twonewmumspodcast and email any questions to twonewmumspodcast@gmai...

Time for Amy's birth story this episode. Did she get the birth centre waterbirth? Course not! Late, induced, with a wealth of drugs included, it was another birth that didn't go remotely to plan, but a fascinating experience that altered how we view birth. Follow us for more on instagram @twonewmumspodcast and email any questions to twonewmumspodcast@gmail.com. And please rate and review if you en...

After a busy few weeks giving birth... we're back! And what a few weeks it's been. Our babies were due two days apart, but ended up being 23 days apart! This episode we hear Jennies birth story. How she started the day still at work and ended it having a baby, certainly not as planned! Follow us for more on instagram @twonewmumspodcast and email any questions to twonewmumspodcast@gmail.com. And pl...

As we're just over a week away from our due date, nerves and a lot of questions are kicking in! Luckily expert Midwife Pip joins us to talk all things birth and labour and help calm us immediately. From early labour signs and pre birth nerves to hospital bags and birth plans. Plus all your questions answered. The essential pre labour listen! Follow us for more on instagram @twonewmumspodcast and e...

With just a few weeks to go, some realities and realisations are kicking in. What do you do with kids during the holidays? How do you fit in a school run everyday?! Luckily we get an honest account from our chat with Kate Lawler, live from the Baby Show. From being undecided about having children in the first place, to taking the plunge facing a steep learning curve, and coming out the other side....

From the difficult decision on getting vaccinated to any concerns in contracting covid in pregnancy, Dr Will from 'Happy Parents Happy Baby' helps talk through all the issues faced in pregnancy, without any bias! An open understanding of the difficulties and decisions we have to make with this emerging virus and our pregnancy. Whatever your stance or concerns, Dr Will will help you with your decis...

Amy's attended her first ante natal class, which, more importantly means it's the big biscuit reveal! Discussing the end of the second trimester, from hot sweats to a lack of patience to Jennie getting covid. Plus what do Tens machines do? Should we be eating the placenta? And more... Follow us for more on instagram @twonewmumspodcast and email any questions to twonewmumspodcast@gmail.com Official...