A SECOND episode!?!!?

In this one, big brother Jay flips the script on new dad Adam to explore how new parents actually want to receive advice—without the unsolicited opinions. Adam shares what it's been like navigating the first two weeks with his newborn daughter, including the books that helped (and didn’t help) prepare him for dad life. The brothers also get into the nitty-gritty of labor and delivery, discussing the highs, the lows, and the moment Wren made her dramatic entrance into the world.

We wrap up with our Dad Stuff segment—where we talk about the gear, gadgets, and parenting hacks getting us through dad life.

🔹 How to actually give advice to new parents without being annoying 🔹 The best (and worst) parenting books for preparing for newborn life 🔹 What happens during a 30-hour labor and emergency C-section 🔹 Why Dave’s Cosmic Subs should be sponsoring this podcast 🔹 Must-have dad tools for newborns and toddlers

🍼 Little Baby Topic #1: How do new dads want to receive advice? (Hint: unsolicited = bad) 📚 Little Baby Topic #2: What parenting books helped in the first two weeks? (Spoiler: Mom’s On Call wins) 🎢 Main Event: The emotional rollercoaster of Baby Sockel's birth—30 hours of labor, emergency C-section, and an unforgettable moment 🛠️ Dad Stuff: From the Owlet monitor to the Huckleberry app and why Jay is bulk-ordering pouches

• Books Mentioned: Mom’s On Call, Matrescence, Expecting Better, Crib Sheet, Bringing Up Bébé
• Dad Gear We Love: Owlet sock, Huckleberry tracking app, Avent & Dr. Brown’s bottles, magnet onesies (with an anti-magnet PSA)
• Toddler Gear Jay Swears By: Resolve pet spray (for accidents of all kinds), Wellamint’s Chest Rub, and endless smoothie pouches

🚨 Special thanks to the incredible nurses at University Hospitals for guiding Adam and Alex through a challenging but ultimately rewarding delivery experience. 🥪 Also, big love to Jay and Jess for being the first to deliver food post-baby—Italian subs do taste better after labor.

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