Show Notes
Have we left it too late for another baby? dAlings, this one gets personal 🩵 Between Bali belly before Bali and birthday chaos, we’re talking about trying for another baby—and the feelings we don’t always want to admit.
What happens when getting pregnant isn’t as easy the second time? When someone else’s happy news hurts? And when you’re longing for another chance at the newborn days?
Dena shares a heartbreaking loss, Alicia gets honest about the waiting, and somehow we still end up plotting our reality TV careers.
Big love to anyone quietly hoping it’s their turn next 🩵
Content warning: This episode discusses miscarriage, fertility struggles, postnatal depression, eating disorders, body image and bereavement, and contains adult themes and coarse language.
00:00 Welcome, dAlings + we’re barely holding it together03:53 We thought it would happen again…05:01 When making a baby stops being fun06:57 Are we ready to take the next step?10:24 The newborn days Dena wishes she could get back11:37 Happy for you… but when is it our turn?14:46 Do we actually want to know the answers?18:09 The news that put everything into perspective23:16 You can be grateful and still have a shit day25:45 Dena’s ready to be on the other side of the retreat26:51 Everyone’s day is planned… except Alicia’s31:37 Vision boards + could we Abigail our way onto The Traitors?36:32 Supermodels, Abigail questions & dating disasters40:52 Recs/Homework
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Recs/Homework:Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke — Dena’s audiobook pick about a tradwife influencer whose picture-perfect online life meets the brutal reality of 1855.
Little Hottie — Alicia’s repeat recommendation for a rechargeable heat pack she’s been using constantly, with Dena equally obsessed with hers.
Make a vision board — Inspired by their retreat chat: carve out some time to put your goals on paper, and try including your own face in the images so you can picture yourself there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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