Taylee and Braydon get real about the newborn trenches, those chaotic first weeks home, covering sleep deprivation, breastfeeding surprises, postpartum recovery, dividing duties, and the mental game of being brand-new parents. A hilariously off-the-rails “Batman” guest kicks things off (Elvis voice included), followed by candid stories: hospital feeding shock, a Home Depot blowout, late-night bottle/pump routines, and why “every 2 hours” advice isn’t one-size-fits-all. They share what they’d do differently for baby #2, the power of tiny wins (those sleepy newborn smiles!), and practical ways partners can actually help. It’s equal parts honest, helpful, and hilarious, perfect for expecting or first-time parents looking for comfort, tips, and a few laughs.The “feed every 2 hours” rule can create anxiety, follow baby, not the clock when safe.Breastfeeding reality: time-consuming, emotional, and hard at first—even with good supply.Postpartum recovery can bring infections, hormone swings, and adrenaline crashes, grace greater than guilt.Night strategy that worked: partner handles one bottle feed, mom pumps once, everyone sleeps more.Divide duties early (diapers, dishes, meals, cleaning) so the birthing parent can truly recover.It’s normal if bonding takes time—love grows as you learn your baby’s cues.Lower expectations for house/perfection; prioritize rest over “rockstar parent” pressure.Remember the joy: tiny smiles, snuggles, and progress make the trenches worth it.newborn trenches, first time parents advice, newborn sleep tips, breastfeeding struggles, postpartum recovery, partner support newborn, bottle vs breastfeeding routine, pumping at night, newborn schedule reality, sleep deprivation with newborn, first weeks home with baby, dividing chores new parents, hospital feeding first time mom, funny parenting stories, Home Depot blowout story, Batman podcast bit, Halloween parenting episode, BYU vs Utah game mention, realistic parenting podcast, young parents podcast, husband and wife podcast, honest motherhood, dad perspective newborn, baby reflux tips, colostrum bottle, forceps delivery recovery, anxiety after birth, IV antibiotics postpartum, baby won’t take pacifier0:00 Cold open + “Batman” guest3:30 Why this pod needs “saving”6:20 Newborn trenches intro10:15 What was easier vs harder than expected16:40 Breastfeeding shock & time sink22:00 Postpartum infection & mental load29:10 Sleep strategies that actually helped34:45 Dividing duties (and changing mom’s diapers)40:20 Funny/horrifying blowout story46:00 Pep talks for our past selves52:00 Final advice for first-time parents

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