Leaving the house pre-baby: get ready, grab phone and keys, leave.

Now: it's been four hours and two changes later, we're all crying and I've forgotten a spare onsie.

From forgetting what to pack, a negativity toward umbrellas and a magic bag these are all the ways we've survived, not thrived, leaving the house. (If only for a walk around the block which is a huge accomplishment TBH).

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Audio Producer: Thom Lion

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He doesn't feel any guilt about outsourcing. I feel guilt about everything.

We thought we had a pretty good grasp on who we were entering parenthood with... that was, until they had to execute the parenting part.

And look, bless their cotton socks for trying, but we have some notes…

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Producer: Taylah Strano
Audio Producer: Thom Lion

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

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There are two questions every new parent dreads... Are you in a routine yet? How’s the baby sleeping?

Bedtimes, routines and the idea of sleeping through the night all feel like wild west concepts while you’re in the baby bubble.

And we might just have to holster our weapons for this unwinnable battle.

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Hosts: Clare Stephens & Jessie Stephens
Producer: Taylah Strano
Audio Producer: Thom Lion

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/

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