Episode 13: The Truth About Starting Solids, Sleep Routines & Postpartum Recovery

In this episode of Two Moms, Too Much Coffee, Tempestt and Jhshell sit down with their morning brews to catch up on all things mom life—raw, real, and ridiculously relatable.We dive into how baby Naya is sleeping through the night (hallelujah!) and what it really feels like to be away from your baby on a work trip. From dealing with pumping in cramped airplane bathrooms to using Milk Stork to save every last drop, we’re breaking down the real travel-life balance for new moms.Then we get into the hot topic of starting solids—baby-led weaning vs. purees. We talk gagging vs. choking, picky eaters, sensory overload, and why every baby really does go at their own pace. Plus, Tempestt keeps it real about her toddler’s 90-minute meltdown over putting on clothes and how sometimes, parenting hills are meant to be died on.To wrap it all up, we share our own journeys with postpartum body image and the pressure to “bounce back.” Spoiler: we didn’t. And we’re totally okay with that.💡 Whether you’re prepping to start solids or simply trying to get through the day with your coffee still warm, this episode is full of insight, laughter, and love for the messy middle of motherhood.Chapters:00:00 Morning Coffee Rituals00:45 Naya’s Growth and Sleep Patterns02:03 Work Trip Reflections and Parenting Challenges03:46 Pumping and Traveling as a New Mom05:40 Milk Stork Experience and Milk Storage07:34 The ‘Just Wait’ Phenomenon in Parenting10:33 Celebrating Milestones Without Fear12:45 Messy Moments and Parenting Realities21:28 Starting Solids: Baby-Led Weaning vs. Purees28:58 Navigating Baby-Led Weaning Challenges32:58 Signs of Readiness for Solids43:53 Pros and Cons of Baby-Led Weaning49:20 Body Image and Postpartum Recovery