In this emotionally raw and beautifully honest episode, Ashley and Danielle pick up where the story left off—coming home from the hospital with their newborn, Jett. But this isn’t just about the car ride. It’s about the emotional weight of stepping out of the safety of hospital walls and into the unknown world of new parenthood.From a 3-hour snowstorm drive that mirrors their inner overwhelm to the startling realization that bonding doesn’t always happen instantly, this episode shines a light on the very real, often unspoken truths of postpartum life.If you’ve ever felt guilty for not loving every moment or scared by the thoughts in your own head, this one’s for you.⸻ In This Episode, We Talk About: • Leaving the hospital with Jett and the chaos that followed • That wild moment when postpartum reality hits hard • What it’s like to feel emotionally detached from your baby at first • Crying in the car and choosing your partner—because the bond isn’t there yet • How guilt, therapy, and intrusive thoughts shape the postpartum experience • The quiet, crucial reminder: your mental health matters⸻ Notable Quotes:“Yeah, it was so on top of trying to manage all of the emotional turmoil of my own.”“Because you were feeling guilty… about not bonding.”“If I had to choose my wife or my kid, I would always choose you—because I didn’t know him.”“My voice matters. My mental health matters.”⸻ This episode is a love letter to: • The mom who didn’t bond instantly • The mom who’s scared by her own thoughts • The mom who’s crying in the car, wondering if she’s cut out for this • And the one who’s healing in silence—until now02.⸻Take your journey with this podcast to the next level by joining our monthly membership program! Get accountability on self-care, and a community of badass mommas who get it.Join the movement by texting me at 563-581-2879.I can’t wait to meet you and help you become the badass momma who deserves self-care time. I’ll see you inside