Any Questions? A Podcast About Conception, Pregnancy and Realistic Motherhood

This week we're talking all things BABY SHOWER - how to plan one and lessons learned from ours. I'll go over how we planned our shower, what food/drinks were served, what activities we had and, most importantly, what I'd do differently if I could do it again! Want to share your pregnancy or TTC journey? Have feedback for the podcast? Have an episode idea? ⁠Leave your feedback in this form:⁠ [https://forms.gle/XyBgaf9JwgvcfH5p8] https://forms.gle/XyBgaf9JwgvcfH5p8 Disclosure: I'm in no way, shape or form an expert on anything. None of this is advice. Take it all with a grain of salt and consult your own healthcare provider or topic expert!

Can you believe my 2nd trimester is over? Neither can I! It feels like I've been pregnant for years but also like I blinked and woke up in the 3rd trimester. In this week's episode, I'm recapping my second trimester by answering some questions, talking about the highlights and lowlights, and sharing the must-haves that got me through. Want to share your pregnancy or TTC journey? Have feedback for the podcast? Have an episode idea?⁠ [https://forms.gle/XyBgaf9JwgvcfH5p8] Leave your feedback in this form:⁠ [https://forms.gle/XyBgaf9JwgvcfH5p8] https://forms.gle/XyBgaf9JwgvcfH5p8 This episode was inspired by: * https://www.theskinnyarm.com/post/2nd-trimester-recap [https://www.theskinnyarm.com/post/2nd-trimester-recap] * https://blissfulmomentsblog.com/2024/09/12/2nd-trimester-recap-2-0/ [https://blissfulmomentsblog.com/2024/09/12/2nd-trimester-recap-2-0/] * https://gratefullynourished.co/2022/11/12/pregnancy-recap-second-trimester/ [https://gratefullynourished.co/2022/11/12/pregnancy-recap-second-trimester/] * https://stefanybare.com/second-trimester-recap-must-haves/ [https://stefanybare.com/second-trimester-recap-must-haves/]   Disclosure: I'm in no way, shape or form an expert on anything. None of this is advice. Take it all with a grain of salt and consult your own healthcare provider or topic expert!

In this week's episode we're talking parents, in-laws and pregnancy. How have my parents/in-laws been there for me, or not been there for me, throughout my pregnancy? Do I wish they were more or less involved? And what can I do to improve any red flags before they turn into grandparents pushing boundaries? Listen in as I thank the community, talk about my experiences so far, and rant probably a little too long about my mom and MIL (I love them, I swear!). Want to share your pregnancy or TTC journey? Have feedback for the podcast? Have an episode idea?⁠ [https://forms.gle/XyBgaf9JwgvcfH5p8] Leave your feedback in this form:⁠ [https://forms.gle/XyBgaf9JwgvcfH5p8] https://forms.gle/XyBgaf9JwgvcfH5p8 Disclosure: I'm in no way, shape or form an expert on anything. None of this is advice. Take it all with a grain of salt and consult your own healthcare provider or topic expert!

After shouting out two lovely listeners, I dive into 15 tips for creating your baby registry. Because as first time parents, it is overwhelming, to say the least, to put together a huge list of things you think you might need for your baby. I'll cover how many items you should add, which items you definitely shouldn't add, where to make your registry, the best way to send it out for your baby shower and more! Want to share your pregnancy or TTC journey? Have feedback for the podcast? Have an episode idea?⁠ [https://forms.gle/XyBgaf9JwgvcfH5p8] Leave your feedback in this form:⁠ [https://forms.gle/XyBgaf9JwgvcfH5p8] https://forms.gle/XyBgaf9JwgvcfH5p8 Disclosure: I'm in no way, shape or form an expert on anything. None of this is advice. Take it all with a grain of salt and consult your own healthcare provider or topic expert!

With an endless number of names to pick from (and opinions from others) it can be very overwhelming for new parents to decide on a name for their little one. In this episode, I'm taking you through a quick guide for choosing a name and then 15 ways to test to make sure it's the one. Plus, I'll share the pros and cons of waiting until the birth to announce your chosen name! Want to share your pregnancy or TTC journey? Have feedback for the podcast? Have an episode idea? ⁠Leave your feedback in this form:⁠ [https://forms.gle/XyBgaf9JwgvcfH5p8] https://forms.gle/XyBgaf9JwgvcfH5p8 Disclosure: I'm in no way, shape or form an expert on anything. None of this is advice. Take it all with a grain of salt and consult your own healthcare provider or topic expert!