In our 180th episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with Sophie and Nick and they answer all your questions about the fourth trimester with Pearl – how it’s been, how being a family of three has been, the hard parts, the good parts etc.
- Which has been the hardest transition, 0-1 kids, 1-2 kids or 2-3 kids?
- Tips for finding balance as well as time for yourself with three kids?
- What’s your favourite part about having three kids?
- What was harder, the first 12 weeks of pregnancy or the first 12 weeks having a newborn?
- How has Pearl’s postpartum compared to the other two?
- Sophie, how do you go about asking Nick for help?
- How do you find time for each other amongst the chaos?
- What do you do each day just for yourselves?
- Top tips for preparing older kids for a new sibling.
- How did you handle visitors in the newborn days? Did you have any set boundaries?
- How is Pearl’s sleep at 12 weeks and is she in a routine?
- What are the sleeping arrangements? And what does bedtime look like with three kids?
- Top tips for sleep deprivation and how to remain optimistic during the newborn haze?
- Are you sure you won't have a fourth?
- Sophie, have you recovered physically? And how are you feeling about your postpartum body?
- What baby items can Sophie not live without?
- Is there anything they wish they had done differently in the newborn days?
- And SO MUCH MORE!!!
Resource links:
Bednest Bedside Bassinet Co Sleeper
Beyond by BabyLove nappies
BabyDink Carrier Code: SOPHIE10
Baby loungers: Snuggle Me Organic or Linen Social
Bath Support from The Memo
The Essential Milk Bra (leakproof): MILK LABEL
Haakka Ladybug Code: SVPEARCE10
Modibodi Undies
Disposable Postpartum Underwear: Bubba Bump Baby
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