In this solo episode, I explore all of my thoughts around the idea of having a second child – purely conceptual, not a pregnancy announcement! I discuss the recent pressure I’ve felt that it’s “go time” for Kid Number Two, our Month 15 bliss with Liam, and the fear of disrupting our current groove with another baby. I also explain our surprise pregnancy with Liam, and why that’s feeding my own uncertainties about another conception and postpartum experience. Finally, I read listener stories about feeling scared of giving less to your firstborn, being much more confident as a second-time mom, and deciding to be “one and done” and grappling with feeling secure in that decision.

Key Takeaway / Points:

• On the idea of transitioning from one to two kids
• Feeling the sudden pressure that it’s “go time” for another child
• Finally finding balance between work and being a mother
• Observing friends’ timelines with having Baby Number 2
• Our surprise pregnancy with Liam and my uncertainties about conceiving again
• The fear of going through the emotional and physical toll of pregnancy again
• Not wanting to disrupt the current bliss with your first child
• Those who have felt much more confident as second-time moms
• Those who have decided they are “one and done”
• Why we should never pressure women to have more – or any – children

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This episode was edited by Tim Flanzbaum

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