Brick By Brick
Welcome to Brick By Brick — a real, honest space for new parents navigating the messy, beautiful, and sometimes really lonely early days of life with a newborn.
If you’ve ever felt like you're supposed to “just know” how to do this: the feeding schedules, the sleep routines, the healing, the mental load, you’re not alone.
Here, we talk about what actually happens after the baby arrives: the physical and emotional recovery, the middle-of-the-night Google spirals, and the quiet moments no one really prepares you for.
Hosted by a fellow parent who's been through it, this podcast brings you grounded guidance, supportive stories, and practical tips: from hiring a doula, to staying connected as a couple, to safe ways to move your body and protect your peace.
No fluff. No pressure. Just the kind of support every parent deserves.
Brick By Brick
Essential Gear, Home Setup and Planning for your Relationship | 10 Essential Things Parents Can Plan For - Part 2
Sammi and I continue sharing the biggest lessons we learned as brand-new parents, especially during those first intense weeks after birth. We talk about feeding choices and how we used formula as a tool to help everyone get extra sleep, how to take advantage of lactation consultants early, and what to expect with cluster feeding and sleep regressions.
We also cover the support systems that make the biggest difference like hiring a doula, setting up a meal train, and knowing your pediatrician before you need them. Plus, we learned the hard way that babies really do not need much. Focus on the essentials and test out your gear before you commit to it.
New parenthood can feel overwhelming, but it becomes so much easier when you know what to expect and how to support each other. If you are preparing for life with a newborn, this episode will help you feel a little more ready.