Life Lately: What 6 months of Parenthood have been like so far

Send us Fan MailWe pick up five months after Mary Jo’s birth and finally talk out loud about what the newborn season has felt like for us. The big surprise is how much bonding, confidence, and even our marriage grew through time, work, and a lot of messy learning. • catching up after a long break and naming this as a real-time processing talk • peaks and pits from the week and why change can feel so unsettling • the birth story from “is this labor?” to five centimeters dilated and a fast delivery • expectations for the golden hour compared to shock, pain, and the reality of holding a newborn • early bonding and why it can feel delayed for both moms and dads • the mental load of new parenthood and why everything feels high stakes at first • structure versus flexibility and how we’re learning what works for our family • trusting each other with solo parenting and building confidence by pushing ourselves • favorite baby products we actually use and would recommend Let’s keep growing together. An exclusive from Dery Media Podcasts. Explore diverse perspectives and enrich your knowledge at derymedia.com. Telling stories that matter, sparking meaningful discussions.