The End of the World as We Know It: A First-Time Parenting Podcast

Two time parents! Life with a toddler and a newborn

We did it. We had a second baby. Hear about Erik's male postpartum depression, Maya's split nipples (you're welcome), why we love taking babies to the mall, and how much more pleasant a scheduled C-section is than an emergency C-section. Watch this episode as a video on Spotify and you can see our very cute 6 week old baby, plus our producer AJ finally makes a special guest appearance! Kids: Who needs 'em? (We do...?)™ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Impending baby: T-minus two days to scheduled C-section

Because we love you, we recorded this episode (with video!) TWO DAYS before our scheduled C-section – mostly so you can see how massive Maya was at 9+ months pregnant. We also get into sleep issues with our 3.5 year old, how we prepared for our second C-section and second newborn, some interesting theories about how IVF pregnancies are different than others, and we reveal the much-anticipated name of our new baby. Also we talk a lot about the mall. Have you been to the mall lately? It's nice.This episode is sponsored by peelable gummies. Are you on team Peel Yums or Peelers?? Fill out our poll on Spotify! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re having another baby!

Surprise, we have a baby girl coming in November! This episode was recorded at 19 weeks pregnant (at time of posting we are 28 weeks), and recounts our second IVF adventure, as well as some recent tales from parenting a 3 year old, plus the details you definitely didn’t want to know about Erik’s latest mid-life crisis.A couple other treats for you: We finally included our much-requested backyard chicken special! Learn all the reasons why we love them but also why you probably should not get your own chickens, as cute as it seems. This episode is available as VIDEO on Spotify! Let us know if you like the video or not and if you do maybe we’ll do it again. Remember that if you are watching/listening to this episode on Spotify, you can now comment. Leave us a comment! We love hearing from you! ❤️ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Potty training

Oh, dear lord. Ok: if you are embarking on potty training with your toddler, the first thing we need you to know is that it is going to be ok. The second thing we need you to know is to BUCKLE UP. This was one of the toughest phases/transitions of parenthood for us so far, and if you're a long time listener of this podcast, you know we don't say that lightly. In this episode, we share details about the techniques we used (yes, we did resort in the end to bribery with fruit snacks, as everyone does, and our only regret is not doing that sooner), horror stories about public accidents, and we finally answer the question that's on everyone's mind: will Erik get another motorcycle if we have a second child??? (Oh Crap! is the book we used / apparently the one everyone with a toddler has read and used. Highly recommended.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Binky Fairy: Weaning off the pacifier

We recorded this episode so long ago that it includes a Scandoval reference. Hey man, we're busy parents! Otherwise, enjoy this evergreen tale of weaning our two year old son off the pacifier he's used for sleeping since he was born. This episode also includes: our first ever parent-teacher conference, our son's first self-aware birthday party, our first vacation since having a baby, and – as you will surely pick up on – several cocktails while recording.This episode is sponsored by Price Woodshop. Need a cutting board or some custom furniture? Give us a call. Need it any time soon? Try Raymour & Flanigan. pricewoodshop.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices