054 | ONE YEAR EPISODE: The 1st Year of Parenthood (with Christopher Heeter)

Surrendered Birth Stories

Join us as we celebrate our one-year anniversary of this podcast! Today, we walk through the first year of parenthood. The ups and downs, the tips and tricks, and the emotions of it all. Come and hear my husband and I as we remember the first year, now that we’ve been through it five times. We hope you gain some type of nugget of wisdom from this episode, and that you’ll join us for another great birth story again next week!
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNER OF OUR GIVEAWAY!
(Hint-listen to episode to find out!)
As mentioned in this episode:
• Nose Frida (mucus sucker/nasal aspirator)
• EverJump Inflatables (My husband's inflatable bounce house rental business in the Triad of NC!)
Want to rent an inflatable bounce house or slide in the Triad of NC for your baby's first birthday? Click Here!

00:00 Introduction

03:29 Announcing the Giveaway Winner

04:47 Upcoming Episodes Sneak Peek

05:42 Reflecting on the First Year of Parenthood

11:36 Breaking Down the First Year in Increments

11:43 The Fog of the First Three Months

13:23 Adjusting to Life with a Newborn

19:12 Milestones and Parental Concerns

23:43 The Importance of Sleep for Babies

30:26 First Time Baby Sickness

31:39 First Time Sickness and Parenting Challenges

33:01 Handling Baby Sickness: Tips and Tricks

35:18 Dealing with Ear Infections and Remedies

38:00 Managing Baby Fussiness and Teething

43:14 Breastfeeding and Menstrual Cycle Insights

46:00 Celebrating Your Baby's First Birthday

55:23 Balancing Marriage and Parenting

01:00:10 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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