Parenting Through The Pandemic - Baby Steps Ep. 15
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- Опубликовано: 29 сен 2024
- We're back! This week we record from home to talk about how baby Finn has been doing, how the quarantine with a toddler & newborn has been going.
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BABY STEPS
In this irreverent weekly parenting podcast, RUclips stars Ned & Ariel Fulmer reveal the dirty, messy truths behind raising a blissfully instagram-ready family. Follow Ariel’s pregnancy journey week-by-week with a dash of not-so-expert advice, trending product reviews, and poop-in-your-big-boy-pants raw sincerity from a couple experiencing the extreme life-upheaval we call “the miracle of life” in real-time.
NED & ARIEL
Ned and Ariel Fulmer are the internet’s mom and dad. Part of The Try Guys collective, they have 7.3 Million subscribers and over 2 Billion life-time views. Ned is a comedian whose first book The Hidden Power Of F*cking Up was a #1 New York Times Bestseller, and Ariel is a successful Los Angeles-based interior designer who weilds a circular saw in one hand and a glass of chardonnay in the other. They have hosted RUclips shows doing celebrity DIY makeovers, home-cooking competitions versus professional chefs, and adorable family vlogs. Pregnant and chasing a toddler during a pandemic, they are embracing the chaos of parenting with their irreverently funny new podcast "Baby Steps."
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Great to hear Finn's neck bones are joined up now so Eugene can babysit once covid-19 is leveled out
I got a good chuckle out of this comment 😊
I want to Eugene babysit both Finn and Wes together 😂
Waiting for the TRY GUYS video on this tee hee 😆😆😆
10/10 comment
Finn, Wes and the twins all together
I love all the Try Guys and Try Wives but as a parent I've always connected with Ariel and Ned. I love hearing the stories about Wes and Finn ❤️
I would suggest bringing Wes to the table when everything is ready to eat and maybe try using a timer and say "lets eat until the timer goes out" start with like 5 minutes and see how it goes. You guys are doing great, keep up the good work! I have a 3yo and a 6month old and me and my partner are both working 💪you can do it!
Re dinner time. I have never enforced any specific time for this. If they are hungry, they will eat, if not hungry, I don't force it. Kids know when they are hungry. Saying that, let me also say, I used to work 3-11 , so I was not always home for meals. My husband found it easier to feed them when they asked for it. It works for us. They are older now and we don't always sit together for meals but if we are out, they have no issues with sitting still. Do what works for your family, that's all that matters. :) congrats on the new addition!
Ariel: is that a thing that parents constantly deal with? They’re just always blaming themselves for all the things their kids do.
Parents everywhere: yup. Welcome to the club
Yes. Absolutely. And it never ends, my kids are teens!
Don't worry about Wes not going to preschool, I only had 2 friends before I started kindergarten at age 4, didn't even know English when I started and I turned out great
You guys are doing amazing!! Yes... Its tough....yes... We Blame ourselves....yes it's overwhelming but.... Do not fret.... You are literally asking the same questions and saying the same worries as so many of us. Its totally normal. Mine are 13 and 15 and I still question myself and it is still overwhelming just for different reasons now. Keep your head up, keep each other and family close and remember.... Is ok to break down and to cry. We love you guys and Da Babeez very much and keep you in our constant prayers. Sending tons of positive vibes.
Great to hear from the Fulmers!!!
Ned who's going to win the super bowl? Hahahaha
The constant fear that something is happening with the children feels familiar. I have a constant fear of something happening to my husband, it's exhausting and worrying. Anyway, you look great Ariel!!
For the dinner table my husband made a rule early on that the kids have to thank me for dinner before they leave the table. They are older now and still thank me. I appreciate the good manners.
Glad your both back missed listening 🎧 to the two of you
Advice for breastfeeding with overproduction: first pump a bit, then let him latch on, so he won't have to deal with the strong let down.
I have to do this now and I try to lean back so gravity doesn't help the flow, too. I relate to needing to put a tarp down with the overproduction!
Welcome back!! Haven't had enough baby content these days
Omg I’ve never been so early! So excited to see you guys again!!!
What is the brand of the comfy chair!??
Guess on the secret project: a parenting book because Ariel talked about in a YCSWU podcast (can’t remember the ep) that they were submitting a book manuscript to their editor and got it to them a week late and Ned rewrote her email where she was too apologetic.
Shirtless cuddles with baby while bottle feeding a shirtless baby can be good too!
Is it just me who thinks there should be an episode where they ask Wesley how he feels about Finn,COVID,Life in general etc or is that just me?
An entire interview with Wes. Great idea!
I don’t know if you guys have seen, but there’s a guy on tiktok who did a podcast with his toddler and it was so adorable. I hope Ned & Ariel try it for one episode!
Love this idea!!
Great idea, actually, especially since they mentioned that he's speaking in sentences now!
That. Would. Be. Pure. Gold.
"He's very sweet but he isnt very gentle" oh is Ned his dad?! 🤣
My son was our sour patch kid. Sour then sweet 😅 he became sweeter the older his little sibling got
Bring him to the table after everything is ready rather than while your are setting the table, I think I remember reading that the best you can expect a infant-toddler to sit at the table is like a min for their age. (8 months = 8 mins) so trying to align that time frame with the time that food is actually in front of him should help. Also, make a game about the food you're eating rather than toys if possible. "What are we eating today? Is it soft? Can you eat this with a spoon? Do you know where this comes from? This gives our body energy!" Have fun with it!
Yes! Bring him to the table only when everything is already ready for him so he doesn’t spend the time he can sit at a table just waiting.
Or maybe have him help set the table you’re so good at letting him help cook.
Thank you for posting this message I was about to say the same thing .and always using the word NO no for emergencies like ‘’no you cannot cross the street without me’’ Less serious situations ‘’right now we cannot have a cookie after supper we can have a cookie yes at 7pm’’.
Make the child understand if they say no NO it is taken seriously ‘’’ Kid mommy no I don’t want to give you a hug right now’’ ‘’ Mom OK I miss you I love you, can I have a high five instead’’ ‘’Kid OK 😇bye mommy love you goodbye 👋 ‘’. they say no it is taken seriously ,
“”kid Stop it stop tickling me NO Tickling stop “” ‘’ Mom OK I stop you said stop no no I stopped ,you’re OK’’. ‘’ kid I’m OK I don’t like when you took off’’ ’’mom I understand I stopped when you said NO ,👌 ok should we play with the puzzle now?’’
“New Baby, New Problems.”
HOW DOES ARIEL LOOK SO GOOD SHE JUST HAD A BABY
That's why! Haha
It was months ago and she is probably getting rest which most be moms can't. She says her mother is his primary caregiver.
Woman are magical
Have y'all seen duchess kate Middleton of Cambridge right after giving birth like... HOW....????
@@robyncorson4002 she is very lucky to have supportive parents, we do it all on our own. Definitely would make a massive difference! Exactly her mum by the sounds of it does most of the baby duties
Ive missed this podcast so much soo happy its back 😁 I was excited clicking refresh and see thats its ready to watch.
Fucking Samee..
Thank you for posting this message I was about to say the same thing .and always using the word NO no for emergencies like ‘’no you cannot cross the street without me’’ Less serious situations ‘’right now we cannot have a cookie after supper we can have a cookie yes at 7pm’’.
Make the child understand if they say no NO it is taken seriously ‘’’ Kid mommy no I don’t want to give you a hug right now’’ ‘’ Mom OK I miss you I love you, can I have a high five instead’’ ‘’Kid OK 😇bye mommy love you goodbye 👋 ‘’. they say no it is taken seriously ,
“”kid Stop it stop tickling me NO Tickling stop “” ‘’ Mom OK I stop you said stop no no I stopped ,you’re OK’’. ‘’ kid I’m OK I don’t like when you took off’’ ’’mom I understand I stopped when you said NO ,👌 ok should we play with the puzzle now?’’
Okay, Ariel looks incredible! Mommy of two and she looks FABULOUS!
And she's awesome beside the looks :)
I have an almost 4 month old and speaking as a pandemic parent, I'm happy that you have your parents/in-laws to help! My husband and I have been doing this by ourselves the entire time, and it's really hard.
I was playing your podcast while doing tummy time and my little one was making all sorts of yelling and chirping! Seems like she's a fan too.
I feel your pain. We had our last baby in the middle of May during the height of the first lockdown (we have two older children as well), and my husband works 7 days a week so he is gone more than he’s home. I have been doing this all basically by myself the whole time and it’s SO hard! I’m so tired 😅
Mines in the swing. Lol she’s 3 1/2 months
Thank you for posting this message I was about to say the same thing .and always using the word NO no for emergencies like ‘’no you cannot cross the street without me’’ Less serious situations ‘’right now we cannot have a cookie after supper we can have a cookie yes at 7pm’’.
Make the child understand if they say no NO it is taken seriously ‘’’ Kid mommy no I don’t want to give you a hug right now’’ ‘’ Mom OK I miss you I love you, can I have a high five instead’’ ‘’Kid OK 😇bye mommy love you goodbye 👋 ‘’. they say no it is taken seriously ,
“”kid Stop it stop tickling me NO Tickling stop “” ‘’ Mom OK I stop you said stop no no I stopped ,you’re OK’’. ‘’ kid I’m OK I don’t like when you took off’’ ’’mom I understand I stopped when you said NO ,👌 ok should we play with the puzzle now?’’
Hang in there, fam! You’ve got this!!
I’m not sure why, when I think of an “American family” you guys are now my first thought.
Not saying it’s a bad thing, just a fun thing I suddenly realised.
Why would that even be confused as a bad thing?
@@zoebatmunkh2926 pretty sure that’s not the reason, I want to know why being portrayed as an American family could be a bad thing.
@@WHALEx3 It could be because of the way that American media has portrayed the ideal family for American society. A white family (because companies want to cater to the wealthier demographic, typically white) owning a house in a nice neighborhood with 2 or 3 children, with the parents having a good relationship with their kids, friends, work, and each other.
I think it really just has to do with changing the perception Americans have of what a family is supposed to look like and what the "American dream" looks like.
@@GirLikeBurritos op isn’t from America and is more influenced by more than American media, I want to know what they think
Thank you for posting this message I was about to say the same thing .and always using the word NO no for emergencies like ‘’no you cannot cross the street without me’’ Less serious situations ‘’right now we cannot have a cookie after supper we can have a cookie yes at 7pm’’.
Make the child understand if they say no NO it is taken seriously ‘’’ Kid mommy no I don’t want to give you a hug right now’’ ‘’ Mom OK I miss you I love you, can I have a high five instead’’ ‘’Kid OK 😇bye mommy love you goodbye 👋 ‘’. they say no it is taken seriously ,
“”kid Stop it stop tickling me NO Tickling stop “” ‘’ Mom OK I stop you said stop no no I stopped ,you’re OK’’. ‘’ kid I’m OK I don’t like when you took off’’ ’’mom I understand I stopped when you said NO ,👌 ok should we play with the puzzle now?’’
Ned and Ariel: ya know it’s important to take a mental health break
All school systems rn: hA... funny joke
Brown and middle eastn parents : HA........Bullshit
my university cut out spring break this semester and there’s no other days off between now and may. make it make sense
@@chloeb7617 my High school did that too they were like:you guys were in a 7 months holiday
IT WAS QUARANTINE ! YOU THINK THATS A MENTAL HEALTH BREAK OR A HOLIDAY
My University also took away our Spring Break and condensed all our classes so there's no off days. Make. It. Make. Sense.
Breast milk May turn the colour blue or green because mother has done corona 19 virus ,
The breastmilk can heal cats open walls and Eye 👀Krusteaz for their babies👶
Always check with your doctor
I really want you guys to talk to Colleen Ballinger. She talked about the lack of toddler socialization because of covid alot and I'd love to hear you have a conversation about it!
Ariel and Ned: we have a big surprise to be revealed in April
Me: another baby???
(This is a joke, congrats on Finn!!)
I think it’s their office space. They’ve mentioned it on other podcasts (the wives, trypod etc.) and I know they mentioned Ariel was doing the design.
Maternity leave in the US is shocking I had 9 months off in the UK
Yeah sadly it's only 6-8 weeks for most women, and some even end up going back before then because they aren't offered a paid leave and can't afford to stay home any longer. I've been lucky enough to have a husband with a job that makes enough for us to get by so that I am able to stay home with our son but I'm aware that I am extremely lucky. It's also super uncommon for men to get a paternity leave, usually they have to go straight back to work or can only take off as long as they have vacation days, which is what my husband had to do and will do again with our second baby in a few weeks, but usually only gets to stay home for about a week max.
Wow! My friend had a c-section and was back 2 weeks later (in indiana,USA)
@@fzzypurpleturtle that's awful it makes no sense to me
@@mommybird4768 it makes me so sad to read about women in the US trying to find a way to be off with their child
Maternity leave is one year in Canada, and you can take up to 18 months if you want to (just smaller payments)
They'll need to change the intro pictures soon
Wait a sec, dogs? Plural? Did I miss something?
Ariel’s parents’ dog/s :)
Bean+ her parents dog(s) most likely!☺️
Ohh thanks!
Thank you for posting this message I was about to say the same thing .and always using the word NO no for emergencies like ‘’no you cannot cross the street without me’’ Less serious situations ‘’right now we cannot have a cookie after supper we can have a cookie yes at 7pm’’.
Make the child understand if they say no NO it is taken seriously ‘’’ Kid mommy no I don’t want to give you a hug right now’’ ‘’ Mom OK I miss you I love you, can I have a high five instead’’ ‘’Kid OK 😇bye mommy love you goodbye 👋 ‘’. they say no it is taken seriously ,
“”kid Stop it stop tickling me NO Tickling stop “” ‘’ Mom OK I stop you said stop no no I stopped ,you’re OK’’. ‘’ kid I’m OK I don’t like when you took off’’ ’’mom I understand I stopped when you said NO ,👌 ok should we play with the puzzle now?’’
Yeah she’d mentioned that they’re good buddies ☺️would love to see a pic of them
Ariel: I want Wes to make more friends
All the triceratops: we are your friends!
In Quebec, Canada our paternity/maternity leave is anywhere from 9months to a year.
I would recommend pumping first to decrease your letdown and get a lot of that watery milk out and then try breastfeeding. This will advantage of that great latch and he will get your most nutritious milk without so much mess. As he grows you won’t have to pump as much before hand. Breastfeeding has been one of the hardest but most rewarding parts of both my kids and once you struggle through and find what works best for both of you it becomes second nature. You two are such a great team !
This is a great recommendation! It'll likely slow down the milk flow. You could also try nursing in a warm bathtub. Your already in the bath so the milk getting everywhere doesn't matter and it can be relaxing.
Hi Ariel, I'm an overproducer as well. Yes, it is indeed messy and sticky, but just for a short while, and then your hormones do their magic and everything stabilises and matches your baby's needs.
How is bean dealing with the new baby? ❤ so happy to see that everyone is doing well😊
In Canada mothers get to decide between one year or 15 months leave. I cannot comprehend only getting a few weeks before going back to work.
Honestly parental leave in the US is a travesty and it shocks me that such a rich nation gets away with it
Hi Guys, mommy of a 2 yr old here. I wanted to give you a tip on you breastfeeding. Not sure if anybody mentioned on the comments. Since you have overflow, try to hand express or pump 5 min before you breastfeed to get some milk out, the first part of the milk is usually the watery one and most of the nutrients of the milk are at the end. Also its important to note that milk changes everyday depending on what your baby needs, the baby's saliva send signals throu your breast letting them know what nutrients he needs everyday from you and your milk will change with every feed. This can also help with his constipation, if you start to breastfeed he will get the nutrients he needs from you. I really hope you read this and I hope it helps you, I love you guys and your information!
Sounds like Finn is truly lactose intolerant... I couldn't tolerate breast milk either. My parents dealt with the gassy, sleep issues, tummy problems, poop issues. They used sensitive stomach formula and I've always been very careful in life. Teach him to know his limits, be sure to read labels on everything as he grows into solids and drinks. Its a tricky life but learning to cook without dairy was a key thing. He will be just fine.
the 3 dislikes are the guys who are jealous they can't see Fin
Your maternity/paternity leave is over but you still have a newborn?! Americans do NOT get enough time off with their babies.
They work for themselves though in this case they chose to go back to work now
Have Wes help set and clear the table so he feels involved.
Breast feed in the bathtub. If it gets messy it's fine and it'll be more of a bonding experience.
When my brothers and I were younger, my parents had us ask "May I please be excused?" before we left the dinner table so we had to get permission
I was taught that the reason when your nursing its flowing too fast and he isn't swallowing enough is two fold. Your body produces on demand how much you demand. So when you pump more than you nurse you are demanding more, faster than you would if you were nursing. Your body gets used to that demand. A nursing baby has different demands for quantity and flow. So the baby gets more, faster than he can handle. Also no matter what bottle you use the babies muscles develop differently using a bottle to how they develop when they are primarily nursing. So then when they do nurse their muscles and muscle memory is different so he can't quiet control his swallow the same.
I am not a doctor or any professional. I nursed my son for 2 1/2 years and that is what my breast feeding coach taught me. But it was over 20 years agi so definitely consult a professional. Just food for thought. Congratulations to you both. I have loved the try guys from the beginning and the addition of the partners and families has just made it better.
RE: breastfeeding
My baby has a lip tie & a tongue tie and can't latch. We've been doing a mix of formula and pumped breast milk and I can definitely relate to the feeling of missing out on something because of it. I pretty much never wear a shirt, so we still get skin to skin time.
Yay, you're back! And wow, already 15 episodes in even with the break? Crazy! Also... "Dogs"? I thought they had one dog :o Maybe it's Ariel's parents' dog.
On the breastfeeding topic: I have never had to breastfeed myself, but I took a course on the topic for my field of work, and one of the things they said was that pumping can increase your production. I think it's because it can sort of trick your body into thinking it needs to produce more milk. Maybe cutting back a little, assuming you have a good stock, would help with the flow?
They have Bean and Ariel’s parents’ dog/s too, i think
This is sort of correct. The BIG increasing factor is if you pump early. We recommend waiting 4-6 weeks before pumping because the baby’s saliva/mouth sends important cues to your body to help you regulate production + the pump has a very different succion than a human baby. It can make you go into overdrive or even make your production way too low. But of course, sometimes you have no choice (preemie baby, no maternity leave, health issues, etc.) and then you have to work around it.
Thank you for posting this message I was about to say the same thing .and always using the word NO no for emergencies like ‘’no you cannot cross the street without me’’ Less serious situations ‘’right now we cannot have a cookie after supper we can have a cookie yes at 7pm’’.
Make the child understand if they say no NO it is taken seriously ‘’’ Kid mommy no I don’t want to give you a hug right now’’ ‘’ Mom OK I miss you I love you, can I have a high five instead’’ ‘’Kid OK 😇bye mommy love you goodbye 👋 ‘’. they say no it is taken seriously ,
“”kid Stop it stop tickling me NO Tickling stop “” ‘’ Mom OK I stop you said stop no no I stopped ,you’re OK’’. ‘’ kid I’m OK I don’t like when you took off’’ ’’mom I understand I stopped when you said NO ,👌 ok should we play with the puzzle now?’’
Getting a tod to sit at the table. Bring him when his food is ready, and everyone's ready to eat together. Set a timer for his age. Try and increase by one minute when he can easily hit his age timer. Grow by one minute when he's mastered the current time.
Also, helps to try and get a constant conversation starter. We do peach pit/ favourite part of your day. It's been a few months now, and the kids will stay a little longer. They have even learned to ask daddy how his day at work was, and *listen* to his answer. It takes so much time. Humans aren't meant to sit at a table and eat, so he has to learn this skill. 🧡🧡🧡
The compliment thing is cute but if one person says something nice the other doesn’t automatically have to say something back. It’s kinda forced and sounds fake too. Learn to accept compliments. And bathe in the moment. And on your own terms give a compliment to your partner.
What rocker is that? I've been searching for one for our nursery. Thank you!
Up to date house tour! Want to see all the changes!
Ariel, you could try to pump first and then breastfeed until Fin gets bigger and can handle taking more milk straight from you.
Had to come over and say thanks Ariel for the honest conversation about breast feeding. More people need to hear the honesty of the experience and not the blissed out instagram version of it
so proud of you guys!!! glad to see you’re back!
Never been to a Starbucks with metal chairs. Only wooden ones. Never been to a U.S. Starbucks tho
Yeah I was thinking the same Starbucks is super comfy
Am I the only one hoping their April project is a line of baby/kid stuff?!
I think it's a book
I'd like that! Maybe it's a tv show?
Through TARGET! That would be amazing.
I am in the mental health field and find that now more than ever self care and mental health is not only important but vital. Have you considered Interviewing a postpartum depression specialist for the podcast?
Summary
1 Life with TWO kids
2 Chair comfort ratings
3 Mix: Ski trip, Covid in LA, Paternal leave and going to work, and living with Arial's parents
4 Finn stuff, diet/tolerance, sleeping, wonder weaks, more ski trip
5 Breast feeding, and not feeling as connected with Finn as with Wes
6 Wes being sheltered and him not going to easily be able to make friends, and babies mainly Wes in the pandemic,
And thinking worse case scenario,
Wes not sitting at the dinner table for more than 5 minutes
Also Ned not a Game Boy, yes Arial a phone, man 50:50
7 Going to resturants with toddlers
These are their new years resolutions
Breastfeeding is amazing, I love it! Yeah, it's messy and can be painful at first but it's worthy. Me and my daugther have 10 lovely months of breasfeeding. But it's ok if you choose not to ;)
I totally get this. I was a single mum with 2 kids (Now 3 kids but I'm married now) working full time. I honestly don't even know how I made it work I still struggle now and I'm married.
Edit: wait you only get 6 weeks of for maternity? We get 52 weeks. So around a year. (You dont get full pay for all of it tho)
We've had 6 months by ourselves with the baby. No grandparents, no friends over, only a great-uncle who lives in a van out front who doesn't help with the baby and I have to cook for. My uncle has held the baby only once and he's been here for four months. My baby's grandmother is stuck in Australia until the pandemic is over because the Australians are hardly vaccinating. Now my husband is going back to work, and I'm alone. No mental health breaks, except a bath in the evening once every few weeks when the baby is less fussy. I envy you guys so much. I wish that I had a village to help raise this child.
The fact that Ned can't say chest or breast is hilarious.
Oh sweet Arial, sending love to you. Dont torture yourself about breastfeeding.. I know yhe feeling, because my baby too didnt want to latch and it was frustrating but i was happy at least he was not hungry... But i tried a liitle at time at least a couple of minutes i let him get used to the breast , when he is tired I gave the expressed milk in a bottle.. One morning suddenly he didnt want to let go of breasts..and he never wanted to drink from the bottle..it was a lot easier for sure and the feeling was great.. I too had over production of milk..but enjoy your little time rather than clouding your mind...breastfeeding is not same for everyone xx
I was married, divorced, and had two kids by the time I was nineteen. I started nursing school at age twenty. It's all possible!
Jane Dirkers,RN
I’m so happy I could cry! 😭😭😭😭😭
THEY CAME BAAAAAAAAAACK🎈🎊🍾🍾
WAS I THE ONLY ONE WHO THOUGHT THEY NEEDED MORE TIME TO ADAPT TO A LIFE OF 4 AND WERE COMING BACK AT THE END OF JANUARY OR IN FEBRUARY !?
I MISSED YOU GUYS ❤️🥺
Why would you tease us about a project that's coming out in 3 months?!? XD
Nursing is SO hard, but tbh I have so SOOO much respect for mamas who exclusively pump because that seems a lot harder than just whipping out a boob and feeding baby. There is so much more involved with pumping than straight breastfeeding, I can’t even imagine how exhausting it must be! But if pumping is easier and less frustrating for you/your lifestyle, please don’t feel guilty. You’re doing so great adjusting to having two kiddos and it WILL get easier with time (I have 3)! I do love the bond that nursing brings to me & my baby however there are MANY different ways to bond that I truly don’t feel that moms who don’t nurse are “missing out.” It’s just different for everyone and as long as we do our best, our kids will be just fine ☺️
I have IBS and Fynn and I have a lot in common 😂
Every baby in this nation - every baby in this whole world - should be born into a family as privileged as this one. Every parent should have the educational opportunities, instructions, and time off to give their babies a solid foundation of trust as Ned and Ariel did, and then some - at least a year. It's a disgrace that in the most advanced country in the world, some parents have to go back to work the minute they're physically able because there are no provisions made at their jobs for maternity/paternity leave. And for some parents who have no family support system, one should be provided to them as well.
I was thinking this too!!! Feeling bad for those in comments saying that this podcast is easing their concerns because while these two are amazing, they also have a huge amount of privilege that is making this very difficult experience much less so, all the things you listed, in addition to young, able-bodied and connected loving families that can help support, connected loving coworkers/business partners etc. this is definitely not a “typical” picture of parenting; not taking anything away from them at all but it is very important to acknowledge their privilege
What kind of chair is your "Six Hour Chair?!"
I love this podcast you guys are so real, and it makes the idea of having children so much less scary, because you make be feel like it’s okay not to be perfect 😍
I have always said that every child in a family is raised by a different set of parents and co-parents (siblings).
Ariel that shirt is so cute on you!
Oh you guys my heart goes out to you. You're doing so great in these circumstances. Even just talking about your feelings the way you both were with eachother so tenderly and lovingly - that is a huge win worthy of celebration and pride right there. You're doing great. Your kids are having normal human emotions. So are you. What you're doing is more than enough. You're kids are loved, fed and safe. That is enough xxxxxx
Use sab simplex (simeticone) for Finn and the gas issue
8:32 So excited for when you can finally reveal to us what this big project is!
You could try block feeding for a day or two. Its miserable, but slows down production really well. Or if you're stocking your freezer full, pump a little, then feed. The "front milk" won't be as nutritionally dense, but would be good to mix with cereal or homemade foods later on.
Love that rocking chair! I have a 3 month old and am in need of a new comfy rocking chair. Can you link where you found it?
Don’t have a child; not planning on it but I think that chair looks amazing 🥰 the consensus is definitely we all want to know where to find this chair!!
My sister wasn’t really able to breastfeed either because my nephew was born with a cleft palette and had issues with his tongue and jaw so he primarily was fed through a NG tube. After a couple surgeries, he’s doing great now. He’ll be 2 in June.
Good luck to him
In Ontario (Canada ) we get 18 months off for maternity/parental leave. 🤗
Maybe Wes could get together with Rachel's twins! Assuming you guys are all doing similar quarantine things and eventually you guys are in the office together again. That way even if Wes can't be in a preschool environment, he can still socialize.
It’s good to see you guys again I’m so happy for you and I hope you’re doing fine. About the fertility leave in my country in Dubai a mother gets it for three months, still is not enough, as you see baby needs a lot of care and you need someone to help you to raise a baby. I know it’s hard for you guys but trust me you’re doing great because you are a good parent 💕💕
As a preschool teacher, any extended duration is hard. Busy binder or other quiet sitting play are good suggestions while building wait time. Using a timer to let them know we are going to sit and wait/play with this for X amount of time. A time with a visual is helpful. Also maybe have him do the quiet activity not at the dinner table but near buy and bring him over right when you are ready to eat. You guys are amazing parents and you have to do what is right for you.
Agree I work with children up until preschool and having a agreed upon time is important. We use a hourglass to show how much time the child has left they often just. like watch it anyway. Other things we do is give the children a TRUE five minutes heads up so they know they have to finish what it is they are doing before the meal (try to get them to start. sitting down when everyones food is there. Also engage with them when they sitting down so they don't get bored or fussy ad when the timer is finished ask them if they want to get down. You sticking to your side of the deal (e.g. after x minutes I am allowed to get down) is important! Eventually timers often go and the child will ask if they can get down. BUT just remember to be realistic, give yourself a break and like adults sometimes a child will have a off day so don't get disheartened if it doesn't work straight away. At the end of the day its a pandemic so if your child is happy, healthy and safe everything else is just icing.
I missed you guys but happy you were able to have a break and enjoy your family time. Welcome back! I laughed so hard about the breast pads part.Also, when Ariel says "You don't think about those things?" and Ned pretends like he's thinking and says "No" lmao. Ariel knows the best compliment to give to Ned..booty compliment lol
i'm so happy the podcast's back!
Just found out I'm expecting. Good God I'm gonna be leaning on this pod!
I’ve been skiing ever since I was 3 and I’m still scared of chair lifts
I love how when they imitate Wes, he sounds so enunciated: don’t know why, it just sounds adorable; little well-spoken nerd in the making 😂☺️😂
YEEE I’m so happy that y’all are back. I play these because I love ya anddd to subliminally get my bf ready. 😂
Do you guys know that the Goldfish mascot's name is Finn? I found that out after listening to how much Ariel loves Goldfish while pregnant, and it amused me!
I first went on a chairlift when I was 21 and was beyond terrified. Wes is officially the bravest human being ever!
Starting young seems to be key!! Exposure before they know what to be afraid of!! There’s no way anyone could get me to try downhill skiing in my 30s for the first time
So happy that Ned is very supportive of whatever Ariel's choice on her frustration of breastfeeding vs pumping. It's great she has a husband like him. 😊
Love you guys and love how you were as a team! I have 3 kids and my husband is a train engineer. So its all me unless he has a rare day off! You just find your grove and hope for the best!! Happy New Years!! Glad your back!
Its horrible here in Riverside Co (just down the road from LA)... But I went from hearing no firetrucks/ambulances to at LEAST 5-10 a day... and then I was so stoked when my mom (whose 68) got her 1st vaccine... but you need them both within the given time or else you might as well not have gotten it at all.... Well, my mom has been desperatly trying to book her apt for her 2nd vaccine because she has the slip and everything, but basically all shes getting is "sorry, we're out, and dont know when we'll get more.. youll have to probably start all over"....
I had my firstborn in August and I had to go right back to (essential) work at 8 weeks. I didn’t get my maternity leave pay, my baby was in the NICU 20 days. I basically got 4 weeks with my baby. I would cry and have severe anxiety at work. Management asked if I went back to work too soon and I told HIM that EVERY mom goes back to work too soon.
I don’t wish this, pregnancy during covid, on anyone... especially as a ftm. I’m still traumatized. We want to work on baby #2 but I have serious reservations.
Not a parent. My husband and I have already decided if we do become parents that we will not be having biological children and instead will adopt older children. Still obsessed with this podcast and listen to every episode.😂
Re-dinner time: my parents always had us ask to be excused, and we’d have to wait until everyone was finished (or almost finished) eating
At 2 and a half years old?
Yes
Omg don’t call me crazy but I actually miss you guys. I don’t have a baby anymore mines is 13, but I actually enjoyed listening to you guys every Sunday and if I happen to miss the videos I try to login into the podcast on clockwork, I’m happy that you guys are staying safe and enjoying the growth of your family. God bless your family always, lot’s of love from Long Island NY