Sammi and I continue sharing the biggest lessons we learned as brand-new parents, especially during those first intense weeks after birth. We talk about feeding choices and how we used formula as a tool to help everyone get extra sleep, how to take advantage of lactation consultants early, and what to expect with cluster feeding and sleep regressions.

We also cover the support systems that make the biggest difference like hiring a doula, setting up a meal train, and knowing your pediatrician before you need them. Plus, we learned the hard way that babies really do not need much. Focus on the essentials and test out your gear before you commit to it.

New parenthood can feel overwhelming, but it becomes so much easier when you know what to expect and how to support each other. If you are preparing for life with a newborn, this episode will help you feel a little more ready.

Sammi and I break down the essentials we wish we knew before the baby arrived. We had no idea how many decisions we would have to make until we were already in it.

We talk about why having a flexible birth plan matters, how choosing the right hospital can completely change your birthing experience, and the postpartum support you will desperately need but probably have not planned for yet. From feeding and sleeping logistics to managing visitors and providing a guideline to your close friends and family for yourself to feel safe and supported, these are the things we wish someone told us sooner.

If you are expecting, this is the crash course we needed before becoming parents. You don't have to learn this the hard way!

In this episode, I continue my conversation with Amy Li about what it truly means to find balance in the middle of parenthood. We talk about how a strong partnership and marriage can carry you through the exhaustion, and how essential it is to carve out space for yourself again: your passions, your community, and your peace.

Amy reflects on how raising twins pushed her to grow, to redefine what success as a mother looks like, and to embrace both the joy and the difficulty of the journey.

This conversation is a reminder that motherhood doesn’t require perfection. It asks for presence, patience, and the courage to keep rediscovering yourself along the way.