Baby Talk Podcast

Emery is 4 weeks old this week. Whitney and Jesse discuss the development of the senses after birth. Whitney also talks about some items she cannot live without now that Emery is here. ZIKA UPDATE: Whitney and Jesse live a few miles from the Miami outbreak of Zika. 

Whitney and Jesse talk about bringing Emery home from the hospital, and how Dewey reacted. They discuss how life has changed so far in these last few weeks since Emery was born. 

Whitney and Jesse welcome baby Emery Leigh into the world on July 6, 2016 at 3:47pm. This episode explores the delivery process, with some clips from the delivery room.

Whitney and Jesse are now counting the minutes until the baby decides to arrive. They have done everything on the "list" to promote labor, and the baby still is comfortably inside. Whitney is not able to determine if she is having contractions. We bought a rug for tummy time at http://lorenacanals.us. It is machine washable in case of poop. We discuss the 5 screening tests every baby should have: http://www.parents.com/baby/care/newborn-screening-tests-your-baby-needs/?esrc=nwpdpregrec_wk40d2&did=26226 And the 10 foods you should not feed to your baby: http://www.parents.com/baby/health/allergy/foods-not-to-give-baby/?esrc=nwpdbaby070516&did=33920  

The baby is full term! There are a lot of baby delivery anecdotes out there. Whitney and Jesse have now heard them all. With one week to go the entire family is on standby, just waiting for any phone call from us. But they are not just waiting for us to call. Oh no. They are calling instead. Whitney tells Jesse of the 3 signs she might be going into labor. But for now, we are just waiting.  Whitney and Jesse discuss the last minute checklist before delivery, and Whitney confronts the brutal facts behind pooping during labor.

Whitney has a cold :(. Jesse and Whitney discuss their last weekend getaway before the baby arrives. Speaking of vacations, Whitney's OB will be going out of town the week of her expected delivery. The latest doctor visit revealed that the baby is just about ready to come out. The main topic this week reflects on the past few weeks as Jesse asks Whitney some deep questions.

The baby is kicking, punching and grabbing. This makes Whitney grumpy.  Whitney discovers what a Mucus Plug is, and what it might signify.  Jesse brings you up to date on the latest Zika news. The main story of the week is all about diaper bags. What should you put in them? Don't forget to bring a towel.

Whitney and Jesse reminisce on the last 9 months of pregnancy, when the baby was once the size of a poppy seed. Now she is as large as a dozen bagels. Whitney and Jesse give an update on performing Infant CPR and what to do if your baby is choking. Jesse also mentions why you should deliver care first before you call 911. There is also a secret method to burping your baby on your knee. Whitney and Jesse also took a Childbirth class, and Jesse lets Whitney know why he missed the special Placenta Delivery Video. Contraction duration is timed from the beginning to the end of a single contraction. The contraction frequency is timed from the beginning of one contraction to the beginning of the next one.  Only 10% of women experience their water breaking.  We discuss the three stages of labor.

Whitney gives a week 35 update, and Jesse tries out new voices. Bottles have been purchased, and Jesse lets you in on a secret to cash back from Buy Buy Baby. Whitney gives a new Zika virus update, and we decide that the Olympics should be cancelled. The main story of the week is an article from Parents Magazine discussing the best toys from age 0 to age 3. The full article can be found here: http://www.parents.com/fun/toys/kid-toys/toys-for-all-ages/ We also discuss an excerpt from "Grit" by Angela Duckworth. More importantly, we try to hone in on the best way to encourage our daughter's creativity and passion. Send us an email at babytalkpodcast@gmail.com

Jesse updates Whitney on arrow research. Or at least he mentions that we got emails of research papers. (Thank you, Alison!) Then Whitney gives a fabulous Week 34 update, and she learns that it might be time to slow it down a notch on her daily workload.  Whitney and Jesse discuss their recent Breastfeeding Class experience. We highly encourage you to sign up for a class like this if you are considering feeding your baby. The main story of the show this week is all about the “10 Reasons To Call Your Doctor NOW.” The article appeared in Parents Magazine, written by Rosemary Black.

Whitney speaks week 33 baby update, and how the baby will become a goth at age 12 months. Jesse gives his two cents on the new iPhone enabled, bluetooth pregnancy test. The main story this week is a discussion from Psychology Today's article "What Screen Time Really Does to Kids' Brains" by Liraz Margalit Ph.D.  The fill article can be found here: https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/behind-online-behavior/201604/what-screen-time-really-does-kids-brains   Email the show at babytalkpodcast@gmail.com.

Whitney and Jesse give a Week 32 update on the baby, and we chat about Whitney's baby shower and first mothers' day. The topic of the week is from a New York Times blog: "Swaddling May Increase The Risk of SIDS." Read the fill article here: http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2016/05/09/swaddling-may-increase-the-risk-of-sids/?smid=fb-nytimes&smtyp=cur&_r=2   Email the show at babytalkpodcast@gmail.com, and share your thoughts. 

Whitney reflects on her pregnancy as we approach the last weekof the 7th month. We give a baby update for Week 31, discussing thestatus of the baby and what mom can expect this week. Whitney talksabout her pillow fort. Jesse recaps the adventures of the 30 weekultrasound. Jesse tries to determine what percentiles for theultrasound indicate. Whitney suddenly realizes that our daughtermight be smaller than she previously anticipated. Jesse and Whitneybuilt a crib, and can't figure out if they set themattress too low. In other crib news, Whitney talks about ourvisit to Amy's Attic Too. We had so much fun!!! It is a great placeto get custom crib sheets, throw pillows, custom blankets, andteething guards for the crib. (Thank you, Amy!) Crib sheetrecommendation: in addition to your custom or nice sheets, pick upa bunch of cheap sheets for "sick nights."

Whitney and Jesse explore the old vs new rules of raising a baby. We talk about proper car seat placement, pacifier use, crib bumpers, introducing allergenic foods, fluoride use, and when (if you are planning) to induce labor.  Big news next week when we discuss the results of the 30 week ultrasound. To support the show, please leave a review on iTunes or wherever you listen to podcasts. Subscribe on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher, and Google Play Music. Email the show at babytalkpodcast@gmail.com.

Whitney and Jesse review their weekend in Orlando with family, and Jesse talks about his Pregnancy Diet experience. Baby Bottles are the main topic this week. We look at ways to choose the right bottle, nipple selection, how to get your baby to use bottles, when is the right time to introduce bottles, how to clean bottles, and other topics that include the words bottles and nipples.  To share your baby story, send us an email at babytalkpodcast@gmail.com

Whitney discusses the last trimester, and what the baby is up to at 28 weeks. Jesse and Whitney share a Zika Virus update based on new information released by the CDC. (Jesse's editors note: we are all doomed!) Whitney thinks her stomach has a trap door that helps the baby come out. Breast Pumps might be covered by your health insurance. Jesse asks Whitney 10 questions reflecting on the pregnancy. All this and more! Send us an email at babytalkpodcast@gmail.com, and subscribe to our podcast on iTunes.

Whitney and Jesse review what to bring to the hospital for the delivery. We cover everything for mom, dad, and baby.  Whitney has a not so secret admirer, and we discuss strollers. Also, Whitney springs some hard hitting questions on Jesse. Send us your questions to babytalkpodcast@gmail.com, and leave us a review on iTunes.

The baby is 26 weeks progress. Just 14 more to go! In this episode, Whitney and Jesse explore what you can expect from your newborn once you take her home from the hospital. And Jesse tries to see what "Pregnancy Brain" is all about.  If you have a story of your baby coming home from the hospital you'd love to share, send us an email at babytalkpodcast@gmail.com. Also leave us a review on iTunes to share the show with your friends.

Whitney and Jesse take turns impersonating one another while discussing the latest baby update.  We discuss the brutal changes a mom can expect during and right after delivery. These are topics they don't talk about in Sex Ed.

Whitney and Jesse debut our newest segment, "Just The Tips," which talks about some parenting info you must know! This week we cover injuries, potty training, crawling, seat belts, and how to get your pet to love your new baby.  Share the podcast with friends by leaving us a review on iTunes. Be sure to send us your comments at babytalkpodcast@gmail.com