After a tough week for Laura (we both cried talking about it), we decided to go light today and have Caitlin bring on her husband Henry on their perspectives on becoming parents for the second time. Head to Episode #104 for Laura and Tim’s take, and #88 and 90 for our completely unprepared guesses on what it would be like.

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We talk a bit about how our sons sleep and then chat about Caitlin’s new business and the backstory around its founding. She talks about the unforeseen challenges of starting a business, mostly boring legal stuff. Laura talks about how she asked for what she needs, and the feeling that her boys are messing with her.

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We open the show by talking about how we fit in self-care these days. The answer is wishy-washy! Mother’s Day snuck up on us again (happy belated!) and our kids aren’t sleeping great. Laura gives a breastfeeding update (get ready to drink!) and Caitlin almost Something-About-Marys David.

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Caitlin opens the show by recounting the recent Arizona family trip, and the time zone difference (ugh). Laura updates us on how its going with having the boys room share. You won’t be shocked by the result. We talk about the trend of sarcasm and negativity around parenting content AND give an update on the saga of the missing baby shower presents.

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Caitlin opens the show by recounting a frustrating interaction with, guess who, her mother-in-law. Laura isn’t ashamed to be enjoying her week without Charlie and has begun prepping for summer by ordering shorts, a swimsuit and sunscreen. Caitlin anticipates a ‘got this’ related to packing for AZ, but we’ll surely hear about how it really went!

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Laura finally sleep trains Tommy and unsurprisingly cries over getting rid of baby clothes. Caitlin is getting ready for her trip to AZ and planning to bring ALL THE STUFF. She also brought too much stuff to the dam recently, and Laura is trying to get stuff out of her apartment. STUFF. Plus, should Caitlin go on birth control?

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Laura recaps her birthday weekend, which was much more successful than years past. We discuss having more kids, whether we’re jealous, and Laura continues to struggle with postpartum rage. And guess who had a relaxing day hiking with a friend?

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In a wide-ranging episode (with no technical issues!), Laura explains why she looks like Hannibal Lecter while she’s sleeping. Then we discuss McDonald’s fries and how they used to taste so much better, how our Easters were (and weren’t), and the complicated ambivalence we feel while inhabiting our postpartum bodies. Also: what’s a penis web?

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We spliced together this hot mess after we lost half of Caitlin’s audio. These things happen! Laura recounts her terrible week, in which she spent too much time feeling sorry for herself. Caitlin spent most of a car ride listening to Joe scream and let a turd linger in her playroom all day. Parenting is fun, you guys!

Not sure what the Hey Mama! Drinking Game® rule is for Caitlin’s crying, and we all know the rule when Laura loses her shit. So yeah, get your adult beverages ready for this tumultuous episode. Baby Joe is fine, but hear about a tiring and emotional stint he did in the hospital. And Laura has a no good, very bad day. What else is new?

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