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

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 Introduction03:29 Announcing the Giveaway Winner04:47 Upcoming Episodes Sneak Peek05:42 Reflecting on the First Year of Parenthood11:36 Breaking Down the First Year in Increments11:43 The Fog of the First Three Months13:23 Adjusting to Life with a Newborn19:12 Milestones and Parental Concerns23:43 The Importance of Sleep for Babies30:26 First Time Baby Sickness31:39 First Time Sickness and Parenting Challenges33:01 Handling Baby Sickness: Tips and Tricks35:18 Dealing with Ear Infections and Remedies38:00 Managing Baby Fussiness and Teething43:14 Breastfeeding and Menstrual Cycle Insights46:00 Celebrating Your Baby's First Birthday55:23 Balancing Marriage and Parenting01:00:10 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsSend us Fan MailSupport the showHas our podcast made an impact in your life? Please consider supporting us so we can continue! Donate: SUPPORT PAGE!• Take the SURRENDERED BIRTH ONLINE COURSE!• Check out my MUST-HAVE PRODUCTS FREEBIE for pregnancy, birth, and postpartum!Interested in sharing your story on the podcast? Click HERE to fill out an interest form!Want to connect? Have a question?Shoot us a DM at @surrenderedbirthservices on Instagram, and give us a follow while you're there!For more information:• Website: www.surrenderedbirthservices.com• Instagram: www.instagram.com/surrenderedbirthservices