Month: February 2017
Stephanie & Jarred Ep. 7 – The forceps went flying
Athena's birth was not an easy one. Stephanie, Jarred and Jarred's mom, Mona explain the harrowing details of that day. They cover unhelpful doctors, tensions between family members and flying medical instruments.
Stephanie & Jarred Ep. 8 – When I truly realized fatherhood
Jarred had never thought about having a kid, "it was never in the cards" for him. But when he found out Stephanie was expecting, he was on board! He did whatever it took to prepare for his baby girl. But...
Stephanie & Jarred Ep. 9 – What if my baby likes the bottle better?
Due to complications during the pregnancy and Athena being premature by several weeks, Stephanie couldn't breastfeed right away. In this episode, she discusses the difficulties of getting Athena to exclusively breastfeed and learning that the different kinds of nipples can...
Stephanie & Jarred Ep. 10 – Nothing scarier than bathing a preemie
In their first few months, babies are extremely sensitive to temperature, making bathing one of the more terrifying experiences of early parenting. Now imagine if that baby was a preemie! Stephanie and Jarred give their ten day old baby girl,...
Stephanie & Jarred Ep. 11 – Baby steals the spotlight
Jarred's mom, Mona, says that "people gravitate towards babies." Stephanie and Jarred are realizing this truth as they entertain guests coming to see their baby girl, Athena. It's hard taking care of a newborn and adding visitors to the mix...
Erica & Nicholas Ep. 1 – Meet the parents
Meet Erica and Nicholas, first time expecting parents living in New Jersey. Erica's family is from Nigeria and Nicholas is from Jamaica. The two met in their dormitory laundry room and have been together ever since. They are 39 weeks...
Erica & Nicholas Ep. 2 – What’s up doc, am I pregnant?
Erica and Nicholas were not planning on getting pregnant. So when she missed her period and noticed that her breasts were more tender than usual, she got herself checked. The doctor forgot to get back to her for 2 whole...
Erica & Nicholas Ep. 3 – Super awesome pregnancy
There are a lot of fears and expectations regarding pregnancy and Erica, like most new moms, was afraid of the challenges that lay ahead. She talks about how with the help of her family and friends and the support of...
Laura & Sal Ep. 1 – Meet the parents
Meet Laura and Sal, parents to 2 year old Aria and expecting parents to twins. They live in Brooklyn. Watch as they tell us about their whirlwind romance, falling in love, getting married and expecting their first child all within...
Laura & Sal Ep. 2 – Premonitions
Laura and Sal's first child, Aria, was a total surprise. Just four months after they got married, they were expecting. They talk about how Laura had intuitions that she was pregnant and the anxiety involved in taking a pregnancy test.