188: Joy in the Small Things

In this solo episode, I share how I’ve been feeling with first trimester symptoms, our current house progress and setting timelines for ourselves, and how my recent Vampire Diaries obsession has been getting me through this pregnancy. I also share some wild pregnancy dreams I’ve had lately and answer listener questions on moving in with your partner, best advice for early pregnancy symptoms and discomfort, making friends in the suburbs as a mom, and how to handle mommy or daddy phases with your child.


Key Takeaway / Points:

  • On single host podcasts versus double hosts

  • On turning a corner with first trimester symptoms

  • Whether we feel ready for a new baby in our lives

  • On house progress and setting ourselves timelines

  • On my recent Vampire Diaries obsession

  • On my crazy pregnancy dreams

  • My son’s reaction to becoming a big brother

  • On valuing independence within Joe and my relationship and the timeline of when we moved in together

  • Tips for moving in with your partner and implementing division of labor

  • My best advice for early pregnancy symptoms and discomfort

  • On tapping back into my childhood since living in New Jersey

  • On making new friends in the suburbs

  • On kids going through mommy phases and daddy phases


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