Two New Mums
Episodes
Episode 133; Boomer Parenting, Motivational Quotes & Turd Bonnets
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do we give toddlers too much choice? Amy realises she's turning to boomer parenting and is forced to reveal the what her home made posters on her stud...
Episode 132; Log Flumes, Balls & Godzilla
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jennies fresh back from her anniversary trip which featured some extreme sports for Bear. Amy is dealing with life without naps and a child now addict...
Episode 131; Dropping Naps, A & E & Anniversaries
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Amy is fresh from a trip to A & E and a week of nap confusion. It's anniversary celebrations all round, but not all has gone to plan. And why Jennie h...
Episode 130; Disney Emotions, Parallel Partnerships & Rogue Periods
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is it possible for two year olds to trick and manipulate us already? Cus I fear we may be victims. Disney brings all the emotions, with a plot twist o...
Episode 129; Potty Training with Expert Leanne & Paranormal Activity
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we find out where to start and what to do with all things potty training, with expert nanny and founder of Parent Bright Leanne. Plus all yo...
Episode 128; Moving House, Intrusive Thoughts and Magic Pants
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you know where your latest mortgage statement is? Neither do we. House move admin alongside parenting is proving a whole new challenge. Jennie's di...
Episode 127; Oasis, Heartbreak & Hormones
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We need to have a quick debrief about the cultural phenomenon that was the ticket rush for Oasis at the weekend. Why Amy is suffering heartbreak on Ed...
Episode 126; Period Pants, Nausea & Toddler Transportation
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We delve into cycle tracking and how different it is since babies, along with our opinions on period pants. Jennie has been experimenting with differe...
Episode 125; Bribery, Film Filters and Park Hatred
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jennie has realised why so many millenials/Gen X suffer with anxiety and it's all thanks to one film franchise. Amy takes a solo break and realises it...
Episode 124; Relationships After Children with Couples Coach Ellie
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We start this episode with a week of firsts! Apologies as we start low... but we go high. To a real place of enlightenment that ALL parents need to he...
Episode 123; Toddler Friends, Mrs Doubtfire and Solo Cinema Trips
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As wild as toddlers are, they also have the ability to bring sudden moments of unbridled joy as we've discovered this week. Why Mrs Doubtfire hits dif...
Episode 122; Sweating, Sobbing and Terrifying Toddlers
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ahhhh toddlers. So cute. So funny. SO TERRIFYING. We are being held hostage by a pair of miniature dictators at the moment. Time to pick battles and t...
Episode 121; MANtenatal, Covid and Summer Hols
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Summer hols are here and covids made a comeback. What a combo for parents! Why does no one warn you about when toddlers attack? And we're joined by Go...
Episode 120; Schedules, Emotional Toddlers, A Wee in A Cup and Jedward
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Amy met Jedward at the weekend so we struggle to discuss much else. But we do squeeze in some very emotional toddlers, the headache of constant parent...
Episode 119; An Embarrassing Trip, Schools and House Hunting
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jennie experienced a highly embarrassing-had to stop herself from crying-moment that shouldn't happen to adults. Bear tried out Alton Towers and has t...
Episode 118; Kate Silverton - Tantrums, Toddlers, Screen Time and Tasty Crayons
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The episode we all need. This week we're joined by broadcaster turned child therapist and mother of two, Kate Silverton. Ever since reading Kates pare...
Episode 117; Dogs & Toddlers, Heatwaves & Paddling Pool Admin
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The heatwave has taken us all by surprise (obviously, we're British). Debating paddling pool admin, Jennie takes us on a retro path with her latest ga...
Episode 116; Two New Dads, Kenny and Kristian
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As a Fathers Day special, we decided it's time to get the Dads on to have their say! From the brutal honesty of the births, early baby days and what t...
Episode 115; Pelvic Health with Jo Gipson
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we share our Q & A with pelvic health physiotherapist Jo Gipson. An absolute must listen if you're expecting, postnatal or quite frankly a h...
Episode 114; Feel The Fear & Listen Anyway
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Amy's back from her holiday and her accidental digital detox with a lot of wisdom fresh from a marathon of reading self help books along with more tra...
Episode 113; Throwback-The Pregnancy Days
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Whilst Amy's still away on her involuntary digital detox, we take a look back at how it all began... where did two years go?! Plus we have another giv...
Episode 112; Digital Detox, Paddling Pools and Bras
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Amy's pre packing for holiday just took a hell of a turn resulting in an involuntary digital detox. Jennie has found pros and cons to the warmer weath...
Episode 111; Mums Night Out, Pigs and Maternal Mental Health
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We finally both meet for a Mums night out! But the white wine leads to an embarrassing situation. The heatwave brings some issues and Amy has noticed ...
Episode 110; Parents Evening, A Whale and A Spring Clean
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The bank holiday was a success with some joyous sunshine making parenting so much easier. Bear has a must have accessory that must be with him at all ...
Episode 109; Identity Crisis and Midwife Pip
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jennie is trying to figure out an outfit for an awards, but the Mum identity crisis is kicking in. And she's not alone. Amy experiences what life woul...
Episode 108; Life Changes, Self Help and Vases
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Amy is at a major life crossroads, which is proving a lot harder to navigate with a toddler in tow. Eden joins the 2 year olds club with a noticeable ...
Episode 107; Mum Outfits, An Embarrassed Baby and Parents Evening
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Amy's fed up of her 'Mum look' and having an identity crisis so we look back on some hilarious post partum looks. Bear experiences his first parental ...
Episode 106; Postpartum Recovery with The 360 Mama
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Amy realises she was a little too smug with the clock changes and why Jennie has Mums whispering to her at soft play. And whilst it's International Ca...
Episode 105; Easter, Bears Birthday and a Blippi Surprise
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Amy's full debrief from her hot tub mini break dilemma. It wasn't just an Easter weekend where both children have begun their chocolate addiction, but...
Episode 104; Things I Wish I'd Known with Emily Norris
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Amy's about to embark on a mini break with a toddler but has a hot tub dilemma. And this week we're joined by the wonderful Emily Norris; Mum of three...
Episode 103; Big Lips, Stacking It and Smear Tests
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 103; Big Lips, Stacking It and Smear Tests After a brief Kate Middleton debrief, we delve into the newest conspiracy theory... Jennies lips!...
Episode 102; Mothers Day Debrief, Kate Middleton and Marathon Runners
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Trying not to be distracted by the Kate Middleton debarcle (and failing), we delve into the Mothers Day debrief and how to make sure you don't get dis...
Episode 101; Mothers Day, Soft Play Discipline and HELP
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As Mothers Day approaches and the babies are about turn two soon, plans are underway! But Amy has concerns about what is supposed to be happening at t...
Episode 100; Managing the Juggle and Maintaining Relationships After Children with Steph Douglas
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On our hundredth episode of Two New Mums, we celebrate with a giveaway for you, some solid relationship advice and a fresh meltdown! Amy had a day of ...
Episode 99; Mealtime Q & A with Annabel Karmel
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jennies fresh from a disastrous day, but we've both discovered new bedtime hacks this week to help speed things up. Amy risked getting on the wrong si...
Episode 98; Valentines Knickers, Silicon Plates and a Pervert
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode sounds like a cracking porno, Happy Valentines! Jennie kicks off the day of love with a large dose of over sharing. Amy encounters a cree...
Episode 97; Nap Crisis, Cost of Living and Paris Hilton
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Whilst Bear sleeps better, Eden throws a spanner in the works with a nap shock. The cost of living crisis is making a dent, Jennie has a medication up...
Episode 96; Sleep Q & A - Emily - The Sleep Chief
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Amy's experiencing unexpected sibling pressure and Jennies dealing with tantrums with a new coping mechanism. And we chat with sleep consultant and th...
Episode 95; Mum Sass, Sleep Deprivation and Guilt
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jennie is in the midst of sleep deprivation but has been trying many new techniques which might actually be working. Amy realises the added benefit of...
Episode 94; Wild Toddlers, Big News and a Mad Woman in a Forest
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Amy's had a weird hormonal day resulting in impulsive behaviour. The toddlers are turning wild, Jennie has sleep issues and we have some exciting news...
Episode 93; Christmas Debrief, Dry Jan and An Exploding Glass
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We're back, Happy New Year! A full festive debrief, with a side dose of over stimulation and extra cheese. Plus how we both got far too excited on New...
Episode 92; Festive Moments, Christmas Build Up & A & E
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's been a week full of magical moments, followed up by a trip by A & E for Jennie, with an experience we could all do with learning about! Plus the ...
Episode 91; Mum Hangovers, Nightmares and Santa
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The festive season is taking its toll already as we realise hangovers and parenting do not mix. Has Amy given Eden nightmares with her festive film ch...
Episode 90; Weaning, Xmas Traditions and Johnnies
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Christmas decs are up, but we've discovered a toddler occupational hazard. Amy's weaning off the boob and needs advice. Jennies had a lymphatic dr...
Episode 89; Sick Season, Disney Controversy and Matching PJ's
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sick season is upon us; bugs, coughs, it's hitting hard. But thanks to some wonderful resourceful fellow Mums, Amy learnt about a miraculous remedy. P...
Episode 88; Birthday Debrief, Screentime and a Bath Surprise
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We get the lowdown on Jennies birthday, has the curse been lifted? Trying our best not to endorse the wonder of screentime, why nursery is making Amy ...
Episode 87; Birthdays with Babies, Older Mums and Milk
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An update on sleep and nursery progression. How we're celebrating birthdays now with babies on the scene. Plus after Tana Ramsey just had a baby at 49...
Episode 86; Nursery Tears, Puddlesuits and Diagnosis
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You join us mid Mum meltdown as Edens nursery start is proving more emotional than expected. An update on Bears sleep and a new diagnosis Jennie has l...
Episode 85; Nursery Starts, Sleep Shocks and Nipples
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's a big week for Amy and Eden as nursery settling in begins, but your advice is needed! Bears sleep has taken a real turn, another Bluey realisatio...
Episode 84; Girl Dinners, Trusting Toddlers & Monkey Noises
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Amy's got addicted to bargains and indulged in Vinted and marketplace with differing results. Jennie has a new house guest resulting in free childcare...
Episode 83; Pumpkin Patches, Mumfluencers and Slapping
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With Halloween upon us, discussing the new parenting holy grail-the pumpkin patch! Jennie unleashes some parent-baby space parking rage, we're getting...
Episode 82; Jennies Wedding, Holidaying With Toddlers and Hot Tubs
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Whilst both of us went on our holidays last week, one of us had an added surprise of getting married!!! We hear all about Jennies wedding, how it went...
Episode 81; Separate Lives, Sweater Season and Ghosts called Steve
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We realise that we get to experience all the good stuff we did pre babies now, just...without our partners. Also second baby thoughts revisited, are s...
Episode 80; Baby Names, Ovulation Pain and Nursery Drama
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The most popular baby names of the year has been revealed so we discuss how we feel about our choices now and our back up lists. Also there's an issue...
Episode 79; Baby Talk, Gossip and Calpol Rage
20 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We try hard not to admit that after a tough days parenting you can't beat a bit of gossip. It's the power of talking! Back in teething territory with ...
Episode 78; Chicken Pox, Tantrums and BooBoxes
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The first case of chicken pox has arrived. Jennie shares the best tips she learnt whilst treating Bear. Amy's had a bit of a shock as Eden seems to be...
Episode 77; Cautious Mums, Colouring and Carpets
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ever feel like you're not as edgy since becoming a Mum? Amy has discovered an actual physical reason you've changed. Why we can't handle sad/scary sho...
Episode 76; Screen Time, A & E and Weddings
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week threw Amy a curveball with a mystery rash and A & E visit. We discuss the old screen time dilemma, does Ms Rachel really count?! And wedding...
Episode 75; Boobs, Botox and Body Image
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Anyone else know their bra size post partum? Still a mystery. Not that we can even bare an underwire anyway. Botox crops up again along with body imag...
Episode 74; Stinging Nettles, Routines & Nap Traps
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Amy experiences her first slow mo horror moment of parenting this week involving stinging nettles. How our routines are keeping us at home, but we lov...
Episode 73; C Section Itch, Kids on Social Media and Subo's Bum Party
09 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Jennies hormones are wild, what is going on with our postnatal periods?! Also her C section scar is causing an unsociable side effect... Plu...
Episode 72; Holiday Tips, Breastfeeding Discrimination and Dogs
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With the summer holidays in full swing we've discovered some tips to make it easier with babies. Amy encountered a shocking sign about breastfeeding a...
Episode 71; Summer Holidays, Periods and Tattooed Parents
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hormones and spots are getting in the way of the week for Amy. As well as naps. Anyone else live in their car sometimes? Jennie discovers a wonderful ...
Episode 70; Making Friends with Mums, First Kiss and Nanny Shaming
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The week the Mum juggle paid off, Eden had her first kiss and Jennie discovered when selfcare goes wrong. Plus the fear of making new Mum friends and ...
Episode 69; Nudity, Soft Play Incidents and Sports Day
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A very positive week despite Jennie experiencing two very awkward soft play incidents and Eden keeps laughing at Amy when she's naked. Plus anyone els...
Episode 68; Losing yourself, Loneliness and Comparing
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A delve into the feelings of losing yourself after having a baby, experiencing loneliness as a Mum and not feeling like you know how to reintegrate in...
Episode 67; Sleep Surprise, Car Seat Beef and Second Babies
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Amy has experienced an astonishing week with Edens sleep progress along with an update on the nanny ghosting. Jennie wants to clear up a recent car se...
Episode 66; Karen at The Pancake House, The Super Nanny and Cruel Kids
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jennie is back from her holiday, beaming with joy, despite a near disaster at the pancake house and a cruel child. Amy is starting to retrieve some sa...
Episode 65; Dropping Naps, Sprinting and Cold Water Plunging
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discussing danger naps, dropping naps and just how our life now revolves and is DEFINED BY NAPS. Finding coping mechanisms to deal with sleep deprivat...
Episode 64; Nap Rage, Babysitters and A Lot Of Swearing
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
First up-apologies for a LOT of F bombs in this episode-but the rage of someone else waking your baby (mid sleep regression) is real and Amy has had a...
Episode 63; Going Sober, Gender Identity and Hairdos
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A quick hair debrief, not just for us, but for those one year old mullets. Navigating gender identity through toys and colours. Amy has another post p...
Episode 62; Screaming Into Pillows, First Words and Selfies
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The one year regression has hit hard but we've found coping mechanisms and with the rapid developments in both babies, it makes sense. Amy is delighte...
Episode 61; Mum Goes to Ibiza, High Temperatures and The Shift
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Amy embarks on her first overnight mini break without Eden and goes all out, with her breast pump, to Ibiza. Whilst of course also dealing with high t...
Episode 60; Bad Parenting, Grief and One Year Regressions
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We catch up with Jennie and how her mental health has been since her previous diagnosis. Along with having to navigate dealing with grief alongside Mu...
Episode 59; The Worst Week, Solo Self Care and Duck Racing
03 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week the roles reversed... after Amy's week away beaming with positivity, she came back home and down to earth with a bang, with a few disasters,...
Episode 58; The First Injury, Travel Tips and Party Fails
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The debrief from Eden's first birthday party and Amy's holiday abroad which went so well she's desperate to share her tips and show off. But to addres...
Episode 57; Our First Year As Parents-Q and A
19 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Wowsers, everyone says it, but it really does fly by. As both babies are now one, we look back on the past year and answer all your questions submitte...
Episode 56; Easter, Colds and Shoplifting
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our first Easter with babies debrief! From egg hunts to chocolate tasting and waving at animals, it was lovely all round. Until Eden decide to indulge...
Episode 55; Snotplay, Screaming & Trouserless Birthdays
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The ongoing onslaught of constant colds is testing us! Rebranding soft plays to what they actually should be called and Bear has the most memorable if...
Episode 54; Baby Birthdays, Clock Changes & Colds
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The debrief on Bears first birthday bash, someone got a bit too cocky about sleep and the delightful effects of clock changes and colds. Plus a very p...
Episode 53; Mothers Day Debrief and Big Developments
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's been a very busy week! First off-the big first Mothers Day debrief. Jennie had some surprising new adventures with Bear on holiday, whilst Eden h...
Episode 52; Hangovers, Sexism and Schedules
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our first simultaneous hangovers as parents, which hits different! Babies social lives, the never ending scheduling with partners and we try and tackl...
Episode 51; Nutrition-Pregnancy and postpartum with Sophie Bertrand
08 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We realise this week we are total suckers for a baby gadget that we'll use for a week. Amy's getting attacked by Eden, Jennies dealing with ghosts and...
Episode 50; Relationships after Babies, Pilates and Pain
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jennie and Amy seem to have co ordinated their pregnancies and now dental work. But which was worse? Also another realisation of how different parenti...
Episode 49; Being Judgey, Nanny Ghosting and Child Free Friends
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Amy confesses to having a judgey Mum moment. How do you deal with friends without kids who struggle to understand you and your new life? And...
Episode 48; Sleep with Rosey aka 'Just Chill Mama'
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we tackle the most frequently discussed topic amongst new Mums... SLEEP. We're joined by infant sleep consultant Rosey from 'Just Chill Mama...
Episode 47; Mental Overload and Big Birthday Plans
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jennie's had a change of mind on birthday plans for Bear, as has Amy on sleeping arrangements with Eden. Recognising the tiny progressions compared to...
Episode 46; Babies Snogging, Asking For Help & Date Nights
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is it normal for your child to snog a door knob? Both babies are displaying some very kissy behaviour. Amy reached a point where she finally had to as...
Episode 45; Weaning With Joe Wicks and Charlotte Stirling Reed
25 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The ultimate guide to begin your weaning journey! We enlisted the help of two people who helped us, Joe Wicks, aka The Bodycoach and Baby and Child nu...
Episode 44; Hormones, Headaches, Sex and Sleep Schedules
18 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Amy has a lot of questions this week; Why do sleep schedules all seem to start at 6am? What's happening with her hormones? Will Eden be cross with her...
Episode 43; Self Doubt, Screaming and 999
11 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How Amy got on putting Eden to sleep in her own room, Bear's well into screaming and Jennie has a massive dose of self doubt. Plus a fellow Mum's self...
Episode 42; Christmas Debrief, Walking and Bum Shuffling
04 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Happy 2023! Starting the New Year with no resolutions whatsoever because we're new Mums and don't have the time. But we did experience our first Chris...
Episode 41; Baby Festivities and End of Year New Mum Review
21 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Amy's gone wild-two nights out with childcare in a row! And turns out Eden behaves quite differently when she's away. Jennie has a very emotional fest...
Episode 40; Extreme Mum Anxiety, Baby Xmas Gifts & Chores
14 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Amy reached a new level of Mum anxiety at the weekend, to the point it led to quite extreme surveillance. Jennie needs solutions to the overwhelm of c...
Episode 39; Should We Be Teaching Babies Now? With Early Learning Expert SJ. Babies First Xmas & First Steps
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Eden continues to be turning teenager in trying to take her first steps. It's our first Xmas with babies and it's already feeling special, even Jennie...
Episode 38; Breastfeeding with teeth, Work Guilt and The Daily Scramble
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Amy's birthday went a tad better than Jennies and why she is starting to find looking after a baby easier when away on trips. Bear has a lot of teeth ...
Episode 37; Jennies Disastrous Birthday, An Explosion and Bed Sharing
23 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jennie's first birthday as a mother went catastrophically wrong, which led to a pretty disastrous week involving an actual explosion. How we got on le...
Episode 36; Stop Talking About Sleep!
16 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Why is everyone so obsessed with babies sleep? Or does Amy just feel like they are because it's been a patchy week... Both of us are embarking on birt...
Episode 35; Crawling, Constipation and Disco Nappies
09 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Amy had a surprise this week when Eden woke up with an entirely new set of skills. Why changing a nappy has become a disco and tackling all the fun th...
Episode 34: Six Months-Sick Bugs, Schedules and Spells
02 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jennie needs to get something off her chest and cast a spell on people who keep doing something that drives new Mums mad. Amy shares her first sick bu...