Jill and Bobby open up about the emotional complexity of early pregnancy, especially the disconnect between outward joy and inward uncertainty. They reflect on how happiness and doubt can coexist, why the “shoulds” of pregnancy can feel so heavy, and how those early feelings can ripple into the postpartum experience. From buyer’s remorse to divine timing, this episode reveals the vulnerable side of expecting a child that often goes unspoken—even to ourselves.

In This Episode, You'll Hear:

• Why early pregnancy doesn’t always feel as joyful as expected
• Jill’s raw description of “buyer's remorse” and how it mirrored past decisions
• How Bobby noticed the emotional disconnect and supported Jill through it
• The tension between being “happy because others were happy” and personal uncertainty
• What it meant to miss out on a certain kind of emotional connection during pregnancy
• How Jill found healing and peace in her bond with Declan now
• The role of divine timing in their story—and how faith reframed their experience

Pregnancy can be both a milestone and a minefield of unexpected emotions. If you’ve ever questioned your feelings or felt disconnected during a time when everyone expected joy, you're not alone. These honest conversations remind us that healing starts when we give ourselves permission to tell the truth.

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We hope you'll join us next time!
—Jill & Bobby

You are invited to find community with us—check out the Mama Outspoken Village here. To learn more or grab your copy of the book, head here. One of our favorite resources is the Postpartum Resource Center of New York—you deserve support that sees you.

Jill and Bobby dive into a raw conversation about their challenges with feeding their son, Declan, and how they struggled to get the proper care and attention from medical professionals. They share their experience of advocating for their child when his tongue tie and lip tie went undiagnosed, leading to hours of frustrating and exhausting nursing sessions. This episode is a candid reflection on how trusting your instincts as a parent, even in the face of dismissal, is crucial for ensuring your child’s health and well-being.

In This Episode, You'll Learn:

• The importance of trusting your parental instincts, even when professionals dismiss your concerns
• How undiagnosed tongue and lip ties can affect breastfeeding and long-term development
• The challenges of getting proper medical attention and support as a first-time parent
• The impact of tongue ties on a baby’s growth and why early intervention matters
• The journey of navigating difficult conversations with healthcare providers
• How a lactation consultant's intervention led to a breakthrough in breastfeeding struggles
• The potential long-term effects of untreated tongue and lip ties in children

Jill and Bobby reflect on the emotional rollercoaster of realizing their son’s feeding struggles were not normal and their journey to get the proper help. They discuss how the system sometimes fails new parents, but they also stress the power of persistence and seeking second opinions. Ultimately, they encourage parents to advocate for themselves and their children, knowing that their instincts can be the key to unlocking answers that the system may miss.

We hope you'll join us next time! Jill & Bobby

You are invited to find community with us, check out the Mama Outspoken Village here. For more information or to purchase your copy of the book, you can go here. Our favorite resource is the Postpartum Resource Center of New York, finding the help you need.

Jill and Bobby reflect on their experience attending the premiere of Behind the Joy, a powerful film directed by Jamal Smart that highlights the reality of postpartum mental health struggles. They discuss the film’s impact, key moments that resonated deeply, and how it can serve as a tool to spark conversations about postpartum depression, anxiety, and OCD. They also open up about their own parenting highs and lows, sharing personal insights into the emotional journey of raising a toddler.

In This Episode, You'll Learn:

• How Behind the Joy sheds light on postpartum mood and anxiety disorders
• The importance of recognizing signs of postpartum struggles in new moms
• Why conversations about perinatal mental health are critical for families
• The role of a supportive partner and community in postpartum healing
• How media and storytelling can help break the silence around postpartum challenges

Postpartum struggles are real, but they don’t have to be faced alone. By sharing stories and starting conversations, we can create a stronger, more informed village for new parents. Learn more and find where to watch Behind the Joy by Jamal Smart HERE.

We hope you'll join us next time! Jill & Bobby

You are invited to find community with us, check out the Mama Outspoken Village here. For more information or to purchase your copy of the book, you can go here. Our favorite resource is the Postpartum Resource Center of New York, finding the help you need.