Two Parents & A Podcast

• Breastfeeding + formula Q&A, a sleep-deprived mistake & no more gifts

  Happy Thursday! In today’s episode, we dive into baby feeding – breast, bottle, combo – all of it. We’re answering all YOUR questions—my personal breastfeeding journey, the mental struggles of breastfeeding, and what we’ve learned about formulas in the US vs. Europe. This is probably my #1 asked topic on social (and honestly, what’s on my mind most of the time), so I’m excited we sat down and shared our experience / what we’ve learned. BUT ALSO, we share a funny (and sleep-deprived) mistake we made (think: Dude, where’s my car?), the Valentine’s Day present gone wrong (gift saga part 2983479), and apparently, Harrison got held up at gunpoint one time?? As always, we love sharing our parenting journey with you, so we hope this episode gives you laughs and some helpful insights (disclaimer: our research is ChatGPT heavy and this isn’t “Two Doctors & a Pod” so please don’t take this as ADVICE). And - one last thing - we’re still LEARNING.. appreciate any and all thoughts, formula recs, and resources in the comments!!!! We LOVE YOU GUYS!! Timestamps: 00:00:00 Welcome back to another episode of Two Parents & A Podcast! 00:02:05 Can gym dates replace dinner dates? 00:03:35 We lost our car (thanks to 5-month sleep regression!) 00:08:35 Valentine’s Day gift gone wrong 00:13:25 Harrison held up at gunpoint??? 00:18:25 Q&A: Breastfeeding vs formula? 00:25:09 Q&A: Can you talk about the mental struggles of breastfeeding/pumping? 00:33:25 Q&A: US vs European formula? (thanks ChatGPT!) 00:44:15 RIP Parenting Confessions 00:45:45 Things we DMed: Expectant mother parking & Bitcoin founder 00:50:30 Brain Break: Canada vs US hockey game 00:51:54 LOVE YOU GUYS!!! #twoparentsandapod ---------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our sponsors this week: - Calm: For listeners of our show, Calm is offering an exclusive offer of 40% off a Calm Premium Subscription at https://www.calm.com/TWOPARENTS. - Magnetic Me: Go to https://www.MagneticMe.com – new customers will get 15% off their first order! - DraftKings: Plus, new players that give DraftKings Casino a spin can get TWO HUNDRED CASINO SPINS ON A FEATURED GAME! Just sign up with code JUSTALEX and wager a minimum of five dollars to receive TWO HUNDRED CASINO SPINS ON A FEATURED GAME. Only on DraftKings Casino. The Crown Is Yours. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. In Connecticut, help is available for problem gambling; call 888-789-7777 or visit CCPG.org. Please play responsibly. 21+. Physically present in Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, West Virginia only. Void in Connecticut and Ontario. Eligibility restrictions apply. New customers only. Non-withdrawable Casino Spins valid for featured game only and expire in 168 hours. See terms at casino.draftkings.com/promos. Ends March 16, 2025, at 11:59 PM Eastern Time. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Listen to the pod on Spotify/Apple Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/7BxuZnHmNzOX9MdnzyU4bD?si=5e715ebaf9014fac https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-parents-a-podcast/id1737442386 Follow Two Parents & A Podcast: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/twoparentsandapod TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@twoparentsandapod Follow Alex: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/justalexbennett TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@justalexbennett Follow Harrison: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/harrisonfugman TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@harrisonfugman ---------------------------------------------------------------- Powered by: Just Media House -- https://www.justmediahouse.com/ ---------------------------------------------------------------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Breaking down our joint finances, childcare & college fund (our "money talk" pt. 2)

  Happy Thursday! In today’s episode, Harrison and I are revisiting the “money talk” from episode 10 of Just Alex (RIP, but here's the link: https://youtu.be/8CUxKXQNztk) and breaking down how our financial plans have changed post-baby. We’re diving into our joint finances (what we said we were gonna do, but spoiler alert: didn’t), the costs of childcare, and how we’re setting up a college fund for Tate. We also chat about everything from the costs of parenthood we didn’t expect, to what’s been surprisingly expensive, and other ways we’re planning for the future (are we putting the baby on payroll???). Plus, as always - we've got a few laughs along the way – including what I almost threw at Harrison, things we DMed eachother, and an even deeper dive into the scam that is girl scout cookies (ALL ALLEGED). As always, we love sharing our experiences and just need to make the disclaimer: THIS IS NOT FINANCIAL ADVICE!!! Whether you're in a relationship, expecting, or just curious about how others handle money, we hope this episode sparks some useful conversations. We LOVE YOU GUYS!! Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast!!!
00:03:30 – Making your wedding your own
00:09:05 – A letter from your ex...
00:14:15 – Breaking down our joint finances (again… post-baby) – joint bank account, buying food, financial accountability
00:22:50 – Q&A: What’s one financial tip you would give to someone who just turned 30?
00:29:30 – Q&A: How much childcare really costs (nanny/nanny-share vs. daycare OR stay-at-home)
00:38:50 – Q&A: How much does a hospital bill actually cost?
00:41:50 – Q&A: Financial planning for a baby’s future (529 plan, custodial accounts, and putting our baby on payroll LOL)
00:46:05 – Q&A: What’s one thing that you didn’t expect to cost so much when it comes to parenthood?
00:49:15 – I almost threw WHAT at Harrison?!
00:41:40 – Things we DMed each other: Coke vs cigs
00:56:30 – Girl Scout’s scam continued…
00:58:15 – Do you know why plastic straws were banned?!
01:00:00 – LOVE YOU GUYS!!! #twoparentsandapod ---------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our sponsors this week: - Boll & Branch: Now’s your chance to change the way you sleep with Boll & Branch. Get 15% off, plus free shipping on your first set of sheets at https://www.BollAndBranch.com/alex. - Hers: Start your initial free online visit today at https://www.forhers.com/ALEX. Hers Weight Loss is not available everywhere. Compounded products are not FDA-approved or verified for safety, effectiveness, or quality. Prescription required. Restrictions apply. Wegovy® and Ozempic® are not compounded. Actual price depends on product and plan purchased. - Me Undies: This Valentine’s Day, give the gift that’ll always have them thinking of you and get 20% off your first order, plus free shipping, at https://www.MeUndies.com/alex, enter promo code alex. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Listen to the pod on Spotify/Apple Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/7BxuZnHmNzOX9MdnzyU4bD?si=5e715ebaf9014fac https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-parents-a-podcast/id1737442386 Follow Two Parents & A Podcast: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/twoparentsandapod TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@twoparentsandapod Follow Alex: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/justalexbennett TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@justalexbennett Follow Harrison: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/harrisonfugman TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@harrisonfugman ---------------------------------------------------------------- Powered by: Just Media House -- https://www.justmediahouse.com/ ---------------------------------------------------------------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• S*x, intimacy & date nights post-baby

  On THIS WEEK’s episode – We’re diving into a juicy Q&A about s*x, intimacy, and date nights post-baby (and other Qs but that's the juicy stuff)! We talk all things keeping the spark alive as parents, navigating intimacy while breastfeeding, and how we've avoid falling into any sort of "roommate phase" (disclaimer: we know, we know - we're still new at this). We also touch on some of your other questions like managing anxiety around milk supply, coping with a tough pregnancy, and tips for taking your baby everywhere (yes, even to a hockey game 4 hours away!). And of course, we’ve got some hilarious parenting confessions (well - I think they are hilarious... I think Harrison says "not funny" like 10x) and a talk about sl*tty pumping (don’t ask, just listen). As always, if you're here for parenting advice, don’t get too excited – we’re just figuring it out along the way and sharing our experiences with you. We LOVE YOU GUYS! ---------------------------------------------------------------- Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Welcome back to Two Parents & a Podcast!! 00:01:00 – How often do you go to the dentist? 00:05:40 – Our new nanny 00:09:40 – Cancelling on your babysitter 00:14:00 – We need to go on a date… 00:21:05 – Q&A: What is your secret to keeping your romance alive with a baby? Thoughts on sex life while breastfeeding… 00:31:15 – Q&A: How do you avoid falling into the roommate phase postpartum? 00:33:02 – Q&A: Anxiety around milk supply? How do you cope with your milk supply from a fellow “just enough-er”? 00:37:30 – Q&A: Really struggling with the pregnancy process, is there any tips you have to enjoy it? 00:40:25 – Q&A: How do you manage to take Tate everywhere? For example the hockey game in Dallas 00:44:28 – Sl*tty pumping 00:45:20 – Parenting confessions 00:47:36 – LOVE YOU GUYS! #twoparentsandapod ---------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our sponsors this week: Hungryroot: You’re going to love Hungryroot as much as I do. Take advantage of this exclusive offer: For a limited time get 40% off your first box PLUS get a free item in every box for life. Go to https://www.Hungryroot.com/justalex and use code justalex. MeUndies: This Valentine’s Day good things come in big packages at MeUndies. Score huge sitewide savings at https://www.MeUndies.com/alex, enter promo code alex. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Listen to the pod on Spotify/Apple Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/7BxuZnHmNzOX9MdnzyU4bD?si=5e715ebaf9014fac https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-parents-a-podcast/id1737442386 Follow Two Parents & A Podcast: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/twoparentsandapod TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@twoparentsandapod Follow Alex: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/justalexbennett TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@justalexbennett Follow Harrison: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/harrisonfugman TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@harrisonfugman ---------------------------------------------------------------- Powered by: Just Media House -- https://www.justmediahouse.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Grieving your pre-baby life, parental identify shift & backseat drivers

  Welcome to the FIRST episode of Two Parents & A Podcast (feels weird not saying ‘back to another episode of Just Alex!!!’). Really gonna keep this low-key - this is the same show you guys know (and love?) - we just finally got around to that rebrand we’ve been promising. (Honestly how many more time could I have said “it’s just Alex aaaaaand Harrison’s here with me tooooo......” hahahha). So here we are, Two Parents & A Podcast - we’ll continue to invite y’all into our home weekly (sorry it’s so messy - we’re new parents) to talk all things parenting, relationships, trending topics, entrepreneurship, and the occasional conspiracy theory. On THIS WEEK’s episode - we get an update from Harrison on attending his first bachelor party as a dad. My first weekend alone with the babe had me thinking a lot about parental identity shift & grieving the pre-baby life, so we dive deep into this and my takeaways from the weekend (also just need to say - S/O TO SINGLE MOMS… you guys are super heroes). Next we’re laughing at the things we DMed eachother - backseat driving and having two babies at once (not twins??). Harrison DOESN’T laugh at the drunk confession I saw on IG that was hilarious. And we finish out the episode with a very valid questions: Where does your Girl Scout cookie money actually go?! One last thing, if you’re new here!!! If you came here for parenting advice - definitely the wrong podcast… But we try our best to share our experiences - this week y’all asked about when you should/when will we move the baby out of the bedroom (answer: we don’t know but we’ll obviously keep you updated). As always - LOVE YOU GUYS! ---------------------------------------------------------------- Timestamps: 00:00:00 Welcome to Two Parents & A Podcast!!! (yay) 00:03:20 Is accumulating airline miles worth it or just a scam? 00:06:55 Harrison’s first bachelor party as a parent 00:11:00 Experiencing parent guilt 00:15:00 Grieving your pre-baby life & parental identity shift 00:22:05 Alex’s takeaways from a weekend by herself 00:23:30 Back seat driving 00:28:30 Having two babies at once 00:32:15 4 months old is hard 00:35:55 Drunk confessions 00:37:40 Where does your Girl Scout cookie money actually go?! 00:41:30 Listener question: when will you move the baby out of your room? 00:42:40 WE LOVE YOU GUYS!!!! #twoparentsandapod ---------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our sponsors this week: - Naväge Baby: Get easy relief for your little ones… order the new Naväge Baby Aspirator and Inhaler today! You can now find Naväge Baby at Walmart or at Walmart.com Or order directly and get full product details from my special URL: https://www.Navage.com/ALEX - Quince: Upgrade your closet this year without the upgraded price tag. Go to https://www.Quince.com/alex for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order! ---------------------------------------------------------------- Listen to the pod on Spotify/Apple Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/7BxuZnHmNzOX9MdnzyU4bD?si=5e715ebaf9014fac https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-parents-a-podcast/id1737442386 Follow Two Parents & A Podcast: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/twoparentsandapod TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@twoparentsandapod Follow Alex: Alex's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/justalexbennett Alex's TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@justalexbennett Follow Harrison: Harrison's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/harrisonfugman Harrison's TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@harrisonfugman ---------------------------------------------------------------- Powered by: Just Media House -- https://www.justmediahouse.com/ ---------------------------------------------------------------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Friendships after parenthood, lab grown diamonds & do guys get baby fever?!

  Welcome back to another episode of Just Alex! In today’s episode, we’re answering your questions about making parent friends - what we’re doing (dinner party!!!), who’s taking charge, and if one of us is pickier than the other (hint: yes, it’s me!). We also talk about Harrison’s new IG fame (LOL), an update on the TikTok ban bet, and meme coins. Plus, we dive into bachelor/ette parties as parents AND do GUYS get baby fever??? Finally, we wrap it up by talking about the issues with our Christmas gifts and how we’re gonna fix our gift giving process for valentine’s day. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Timestamps: 00:00:00 Welcome back to another episode of Just Alex 00:02:30 Harrison’s new IG fame (lol) 00:07:35 Tik Tok ban bet update 00:12:50 Harrison’s first meme coin 00:22:30 Do guys get baby fever? 00:27:10 Making new parent friends w/ a dinner party 00:30:54 Who’s taking the lead on making new friends? 00:37:25 Am I too picky when making new friends? 00:41:25 Bachelor/ette parties as parents 00:44:15 Lab grown vs. mined diamonds 00:47:15 Unhappy with our Christmas gifts 00:54:40 LOVE YOU GUYS! #justalexpod ---------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our sponsors this week: - Hungry Root: You’re going to love Hungryroot as much as I do. Take advantage of this exclusive offer: For a limited time get 40% off your first box PLUS get a free item in every box for life. Go to https://www.Hungryroot.com/justalex and use code justalex. - Hers: Start your initial free online visit today at https://www.forhers.com/ALEX for your personalized weight loss treatment options. Hers Weight Loss is not available everywhere. Compounded products are not FDA-approved or verified for safety, effectiveness, or quality. Prescription required. Restrictions apply. Wegovy® and Ozempic® are not compounded. Actual price depends on product and plan purchased. - Mint Mobile: To get this new customer offer and your new 3-month premium wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, go to https://www.mintmobile.com/alex. $45 upfront payment required (equivalent to $15/mo.). New customers on the first 3 month plan only. Speeds slower above 40GB on Unlimited plan. Additional taxes, fees, & restrictions apply. See MINT MOBILE for details. - Quince: Upgrade your closet this year without the upgraded price tag. Go to https://www.Quince.com/alex for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order! ---------------------------------------------------------------- Listen to the pod on Spotify/Apple Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/7BxuZnHmNzOX9MdnzyU4bD?si=5e715ebaf9014fac https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/just-alex/id1737442386 Follow Just Alex Pod: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/justalexpod/ TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@justalexpod Follow Alex: Alex's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/justalexbennett Alex's TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@justalexbennett Follow Harrison: Harrison's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/harrisonfugman Harrison's TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@harrisonfugman ---------------------------------------------------------------- Powered by: Just Media House -- https://www.justmediahouse.com/ ---------------------------------------------------------------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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