Raising 2 Under 2 | The BEAUTIFUL Chaos

One day, it was just us. Then we became a family of three… and before we could fully catch our breath, we became four. Somewhere between the sleepless nights, toddler giggles, newborn cries, and learning how to grow together through it all, this season became one of the hardest — and most beautiful — chapters of our lives. Today, we’re opening up about the reality of raising two under two. From navigating pregnancy while caring for a baby, postpartum struggles, routines, sleep, breastfeeding guilt, marriage changes, and becoming a family of four — this season of life changed us more than we ever expected. We talk honestly about traveling overseas while pregnant with a 10-month-old, the emotional transition into formula feeding, introducing Ryland to Aurelia, surviving the first month with two little ones, and learning how to support each other through the chaos and beauty of parenthood. We also share the small moments that became some of our most treasured memories, along with a personal Q&A at the end where we ask each other surprise questions about parenthood, marriage, identity, and this chapter of life together. Whether you’re expecting, postpartum, raising little ones close in age, or simply curious about what two under two is really like, we hope this episode makes you feel a little less alone. ⏱️ Topics Covered: • Was having 2 under 2 planned? • Pregnancy while postpartum • Traveling internationally while pregnant with a baby • Formula feeding & mom guilt • Dad bonding through bottle feeding • The hardest month with two kids • Sleep routines & emotional regulation • Why we don’t use cry-it-out methods • Becoming a family of four • Introducing siblings properly • Funny sibling moments • Marriage & parenting changes • Advice for new parents ✨ Personal Q&A included at the end! ⏱️ Topics Covered: • Was having 2 under 2 planned? • Pregnancy while postpartum • Traveling internationally while pregnant with a baby • Formula feeding & mom guilt • Dad bonding through bottle feeding • The hardest month with two kids • Sleep routines & emotional regulation • Why we don’t use cry-it-out methods • Becoming a family of four • Introducing siblings properly • Funny sibling moments • Marriage & parenting changes • Advice for new parents 0:55 Introduction 3:52 Was Having Two Under Two Planned? 7:11 Being Pregnant While Caring for a Baby 20:04 Breastfeeding, Formula & Bonding 27:07 Children as Little Observers 29:01 Traveling Overseas During Pregnancy 39:26 Birth of Baby #2 & Becoming a Family of Four 42:59 The First Month with Two Kids 51:32 Sleep, Routines & Emotional Security 1:00:22 Introducing Siblings & Ryland Meets Aurelia 1:09:00 Personal Q&A 1:27:24 Advice for New Parents