On today's episode, Candace shares about struggling with the idea of becoming a mother of two, coping with anxiety during pregnancy, and staying true to what felt right for her and her family throughout her motherhood journey. She also talks about her experience during a surprise unmedicated, success with feeding on demand, and choosing not to sleep train either of her babies.
“If it works for you that’s really all that matters” (17:07)
After going to the same high school, Candace and her husband Mike met later in life, settled down in Athens, and had two very different pregnancies. To learn more about her story, listen in!
Main points:
Overview (2:04)
First Pregnancy - Boy (2:05)
Second Pregnancy - Girl (3:56)
Dealing with Anxiety (4:12)
Bringing Babies Home (10:36)
Bringing First Born Home (10:51)
First Born and Sleep (11:20)
Breastfeeding First Born (12:45)
Breastfeeding Second Born (14:22)
Second Born and Sleep (15:09)
Anxiety as a Mother of Two (18:02)
Son’s Sleep at Age 3 (20:25)
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