First-Time Mom, Full-Time Love: Gabby’s Journey Through Birth, Baby Bottles, and Becoming

In this candid and uplifting episode, we sit down with Gabby—lifestyle content creator, small business owner, and new mom—for a fresh, vulnerable conversation about what it really means to navigate motherhood in your early 20s. From a surprisingly smooth pregnancy to an unexpected epidural twist, Gabby shares the highs, the hiccups, and the heartfelt lessons she’s learned on the road to raising baby Luca.Through humor and honesty, she opens up about those “I have no idea what I’m doing” moments (hello, formula machine chaos), the beauty of baby kicks, and why she’d do it all again. Gabby also reflects on learning to parent as a team with her husband—and how even the messiest days are filled with love, growth, and grace. What You’ll Hear in This Episode:- Gabby’s #1 pregnancy craving (spoiler: McDonald’s fries save the day)- Why her pregnancy flew by—and how moving states mid-pregnancy shaped the journey- A surprising twist during labor: when the epidural was suddenly off the table- Her “please work!” moment with the Baby Brezza formula machine- Honest reflections on combo feeding and the pressure to get things “right”- The unexpected beauty of baby movements (and why she already misses them)- How one piece of advice—“drink water!”—turned out to be life-saving- Challenging the idea that motherhood means “giving things up”- Powerful advice for new parents: patience, partnership, and knowing you’re on the same team Whether you’re a new parent, expecting, or just love hearing real stories about the chaos and clarity of raising little humans, Gabby’s episode is a warm reminder that even when it’s messy—you’re doing better than you think.