The Bristows Made a Baby: Recent Episodes
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In this episode, Becca recaps weeks 25 & 26 of her pregnancy. These two weeks had the overarching theme of surrender. Becca discusses two major breakthroughs that occurred during these weeks of her pregnancy where surrendering her feelings brought her to a place of gratitude and acceptance. She also dives into her thoughts on weight during pregnancy, postpartum and beyond.
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In this episode, Becca covers weeks 22-24 of her pregnancy as she jumps straight from a Hawaiian vacation to moving to the cottage. Becca also discusses some aches and pains she is experiencing and begins going to her favorite prenatal yoga class again. She also highlights a date night with Matt and an unfortunate choice she made.
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This week, Becca discusses weeks 20 & 21 of her pregnancy as she finally reaches the halfway point. In this episode, Becca also discusses the stress of beginning their move to a new home in addition to a quick getaway to Hawaii with Matt.
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In this episode, Becca recaps weeks 18 & 19 of her pregnancy. The Bristows are preparing to move to their new home in these weeks and at the beginning stages of packing. Becca also highlights some of the growing pains she begins to feel and discusses some of the things she has implemented to counteract the pain.
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In this week’s episode, Becca recaps weeks 16 and 17 of her pregnancy. Things are moving right along as she slowly enters the “honeymoon” phase of pregnancy and the first trimester fog begins to lift. Becca details an OB appointment this week and processes her disappointment at having another hospital birth.
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In this week’s episode, Becca recaps weeks 13, 14 and 15 of her pregnancy. First trimester symptoms are finally beginning to ease up just in time for the beginning stages of showing her home for an upcoming move. Becca also discusses the details of a crazy world news event that hit much too close to home during these weeks of her pregnancy.
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In this episode, Becca overviews her first trimester with baby number four. As always, the first trimester was extremely difficult and Becca discusses the mental and physical challenges of her first few months of pregnancy.
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In this week’s episode, Becca starts a new season by discussing how she found out she was expecting Baby #4. Matt and Becca reflect on their reactions and how they feel about growing their family.
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In this episode, Becca and Matt welcome Baby Bristow #3 and cover the details of Becca's birth. They discuss everything from the final OB appointment to more adventures with castor oil and all the similarities and differences between the births of their three children. They also reveal the gender of this baby which was a mystery to them until birth.
In this episode, Becca and Matt discuss the final two weeks of Becca's pregnancy. The two highlight all the fun and not-so-fun moments they shared while anxiously awaiting baby #3 including a trip to the hospital. Becca also tries a variety of labor inducing methods including the famous Eggplant Parmesan, a labor smoothie and the Miles Circuit.
In this week's episode, Becca discusses weeks 37 & 38 of her pregnancy. Becca shares some updates on how she is feeling as she reaches the very end of pregnancy and a surprising test result from her OB leaves her feeling dissappointed. She also shares some exciting life happenings including some last family of four adventures and details of her beautiful Blessingway to welcome baby #3.
In this episode, Becca and Matt discuss weeks 35 & 36 of Becca's Pregnancy. Becca is on the tail end of a cold and the couple discusses back pain, belly size and the arrival of some new stretch marks. Becca also begins to experience a few contractions as the end of her pregnancy gets much closer!
In this episode, Becca discusses weeks 32-34 of her pregnancy including a visit with her Doula and a killer sunburn. Becca is then joined by a special guest, Lily who is both a labor & delivery nurse and a doula. Lily shares her extensive knowledge on birthing in a hospital setting and gives advice on how to prepare mentally and physically for birth.
In this episode, Becca and Matt discuss weeks 30-32 of Becca's pregnancy. Becca details all of her vein troubles including a few helpful hints she has discovered to make the varicose veins more manageable. Becca also gives an update on her Lovenox injections and shares some excitement about getting closer to the end of the third trimester and the full birth prep part of pregnancy!
some of her beginning third trimester symptoms and the couple discuss a health scare that resulted in the cancellation of some big travel plans.
In this episode, Becca recaps weeks 26 & 27 of her pregnancy. She discusses how she started to incorporate some of the Spinning Babies daily move stretches. Becca also highlights a new OB appointment including her glucose test and dives into the different options for glucose testing. These weeks also included a major life update as she began serious work on her new mindful eating course launching now!
n this episode, Becca recaps weeks 24 & 25 of her pregnancy. Becca is then joined by Hannah, a mom of three who shares the unique birth stories of each of her three babies and the progression towards her dream birth with her third.
In this week's episode, Becca and Matt discuss weeks 22 & 23 of Becca's pregnancy. They chat about how the pregnancy is progressing and discuss caffeine in pregnancy. Becca also details her most recent OB appointment and recaps details on her 20-week ultrasound.
In this week's episode, Becca discusses week 21 of her pregnancy including a new symptom and a traumatic event at her farmhouse. She also hosts a new guest, Anahi who shares her birth story. The two discuss the differences with birth in the U.S. vs abroad and the importance of the postpartum healing period.
n this week's episode Becca and Matt discuss weeks 18-20 of Becca's pregnancy. Becca finds the light at the end of the tunnel with first trimester symptoms and starts working towards her goal of staying active this pregnancy. They also discuss the return of some not so great second trimester symptoms and a sweet family milestone.
In this week's episode, Becca discusses weeks 15-17 of her pregnancy including a few new symptoms and life updates. She also has on another special guest to share her unique and inspiring birth story.
In this week's episode, Becca discusses week 14 of her pregnancy including her current symptoms and how she is starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel. She also has on a special guest to share a really incredible, inspiring natural hospital birth story.
In this episode, Becca and Matt recap the first trimester with baby #3. They discuss first trimester symptoms, cravings, how things look different with this pregnancy and their first OB appointment.
Becca and Matt are back with season 3! They are expecting baby #3 this summer and can't wait to document this pregnancy journey yet again and bring you all along for the ride. In this episode, they discuss how they found out Becca was pregnant, if they were trying, age gaps between their kids, Becca's symptoms, and what to expect this season!
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In this episode, Matt and Becca share the birth story of their sweet baby girl Hadley. They share all of the details of her birth from start to finish - including why she came early, how her birth went, and how it was the complete opposite of what they were planning for. You know what they say, birth is unpredictable!
Surprise! Our sweet little girl has made her debut and shocked us with an early arrival! We can't wait to share her birth story with you, but first - let us bring you up to speed and discuss the last few weeks of Becca's pregnancy, including symptoms, more home birth prep, and maybe some early labor signs?
In this episode, Matt and Becca discuss week 33 of this pregnancy. They share how the baby is growing and developing, chat about Becca's ongoing symptoms, as well as how her latest midwife appointment went, including a question she's been afraid to ask her midwife. Becca also shares how the impatience is really starting to set in as she gets closer to the end of this pregnancy.
In this episode, Matt and Becca discuss weeks 31 and 32 of pregnancy. They chat about how they baby is growing, all of Becca's new symptoms as she gets closer to the end of pregnancy, how they need to make a last minute provider switch, and their excitement surrounding the new year.
In this episode, Matt and Becca discuss week 30 of this pregnancy. They share how the baby is growing and developing, Becca's current symptoms and what she's carefully monitoring, a super informative discussion she had at her latest midwife appointment, plus how Becca has started to prepare & gather supplies for the upcoming home birth.
In this episode, Matt and Becca discuss week 29 of this pregnancy. They share how they baby is growing and developing, plus Becca's current symptoms - including one of her most intense ones yet - likely a consequence of over-doing it with the move in the midst of the holiday season.
In this episode, Matt and Becca discuss weeks 27 and 28 of this pregnancy. They chat all about something they've been gearing up for for a while now - the big move to their new home! They share all about how the moving process went, of course Becca's symptoms and baby's progress, and lastly a pretty terrifying experience they had on one of the last nights in their old house.
In this episode, Matt and Becca discuss weeks 25 and 26 of this pregnancy. They discuss baby's growth and development, how Becca is feeling, and how she totally over did it. They also share about the beginning of a new adventure - packing up to move to a new house!
In this episode, Matt and Becca discuss weeks 23 & 24 of this pregnancy. They share how baby is growing and progressing, about their family trip to Florida, and how it went traveling with a toddler and a pregnant Becca. Lastly, Becca fills you in on her most recent symptoms, and how she's feeling with her due date now feeling more on the horizon.
In this episode, Matt and Becca discuss week 22 of this pregnancy. They chat baby stats, about some of their worst jobs, plus all about one of the greatest mysteries of this pregnancy - and maybe of Becca's life overall. They also share about how Halloween looked a bit different this year, and a date night they were pumped to be able to enjoy.
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Gender Reveal VIDEO
In this episode, Matt and Becca discuss week 21 of Becca's pregnancy. They share how the baby is developing, Becca's current symptoms, how her latest midwife appointment went and the discussion she had about trying to avoid something she experienced with her first birth. They also share all about their gender reveal, and whether or not they are having a baby boy or a baby girl!
In this episode, Matt and Becca discuss week 20 of their pregnancy with baby #2. They share what's going on with baby's growth and development, their thoughts on how their big 20 week anatomy scan went, and lastly their major potty training fail.
In this episode, Matt and Becca discuss weeks 18 and 19 of this pregnancy. They cover baby stats, the consequences of being a little too busy and overextending a bit too much, an update on the vein situation, plus (finally!!) a rebound for Becca.
In this week's episode, Matt and Becca discuss week 18 of this pregnancy. They share current baby stats, details of Becca's latest midwife appointment, as well as her latest symptom, one in which she's never experienced before: varicose veins. She explains what they are, what it's like living with them, and whats she's doing to keep them under control until the baby is born.
In this episode, Matt and Becca discuss weeks 15 and 16 of this pregnancy. They chat baby development milestones, a promising turnaround on symptoms, a major item checked off Becca's to-do list, and an early morning fail.
In this week's episode, Becca and Matt discuss the happenings of the 14th week of pregnancy. They discuss a medication mistake, Becca's first work trip in a while, and a new symptom she's never experienced before in pregnancy. They also share a bit of a traumatic story with one of their beloved chickens, but never fear - there is a happy ending here!
Welcome back to the Bristows Made a Baby podcast! In this weeks episode, Matt and Becca discuss week 13 of this pregnancy. They discuss symptoms, what made them think Becca's carrying a boy, a blood draw fiasco, plus their first appointment with their new midwife!
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Welcome back to The Bristow's Made a Baby podcast! In this episode, Matt and Becca discuss the remainder of the first trimester, weeks 9-12, of their pregnancy with baby #2. They share more on Becca's symptoms and being somewhat laid up, the pros and cons of having a busy summer during this time, and their first ultrasound where they saw the baby's heartbeat for the first time!
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Welcome back to season 2 of The Bristow's Made a Baby podcast!! In this debut episode, Matt and Becca discuss weeks 4-8 of their pregnancy with baby #2. They share how they found out, alll of Becca's symptoms (hint: not great) as well as discuss the miscarriage they had before conceiving their rainbow baby.
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In this episode, Matt and Becca share the second part of baby Hayden's birth story - from when they arrived at the birth center through Hayden's birth, and everything that happened before they headed home with baby girl for the first time.
In this week's episode, Matt and Becca share the first part of baby girl Hayden's birth story. They discuss the week leading up to when Becca's labor started, some of the natural labor induction methods Becca tried, their impending induction plans if baby girl did not arrive before 41 weeks 6 days, as well as Becca's early labor experience before heading to The Birth Center.
In this week's episode, Matt and Becca discuss week 40 of Becca's pregnancy. They both hoped they'd have a baby instead of a weekly update this week, but turns out Baby Girl Bristow is rather cozy at the moment. They chat baby stats, Becca's symptoms, and how she is struggling with being "overdue." They also share about their latest midwife appointment, a potential false alarm, and what would happen if Becca was still pregnant at 42 weeks (hint: induction).
In this week's episode, Matt and Becca have a double dose for you! AKA a recap of weeks 38 and 39 of Becca's pregnancy. They chat baby stats as well as all of Becca's new symptoms during this two-week period (there are a lot!). They talk about one of the biggest let downs during this pregnancy, and how Becca was more bummed about it than she anticipated she would be. Becca also shares a pretty hilarious (and I guess, embarrassing?) moment that was there very first 'false alarm.'
In this week's episode, Matt and Becca discuss week 37 of Becca's pregnancy. They chat baby stats, share mom symptoms, and go over Becca's new and ongoing symptoms this week. They share how they had their first "is this happening?" moment when they both thought Becca might be going into labor, and the crazy nesting session that ensued. Becca also shared her GBS results, as well as that she finally started packing her "hospital" aka birth center bag.
In this week's episode, Matt and Becca discuss week 36 of Becca's pregnancy. They chat baby and mom stats, Becca's new symptoms as of this week, their most recent midwife appointment & Becca's experience getting 'checked' for the first time...and how baby girl reacted. They also share a nursery update, all about getting their carseat installation checked, and a very important question they asked Becca's mom.
In this week's episode, Matt and Becca discuss week 35 of Becca's pregnancy. They chat baby stats, Becca's new symptoms, and how they can't believe they are at the 35 week mark. They also chat about their midwife appointment, give an update on the new birth center construction, their breastfeeding class, a very cheesy (literally) date night, and Becca shares about her boozy recurring dream as of late.
In this week's episode, Matt and Becca discuss week 34 of Becca's pregnancy. They chat baby stats, mom symptoms, and Becca shared which new ones she is experiencing this week. They also discuss all of the things that went on during this busy week - maternity shoot, newborn care class, nursery organization, hypnobabies, and more! Becca also talks about how all of this baby prep and nursery decorating is starting to overwhelm her.
In this week's episode, Matt and Becca discuss week 33 of Becca's pregnancy. They chat baby stats, Becca's new symptoms (is it hot in here?), a glimpse into life with a toddler, their latest midwife appointment, Matt's major moment of forgetfulness, and their second birth class.
In this week's episode, Matt and Becca discuss week 32 of Becca's pregnancy. They chat baby and mom stats, Becca's new symptoms this week, and how Matt feels about her current belly button situation. They also share how their first birth class went, why Matt couldn't handle contractions, and how long Becca is going to be 'laid up' post baby.
In this week's episode, Matt and Becca discuss week 31 of Becca's pregnancy. They share baby & mom stats for this week, an update on the rib pain situation, talk about how many pillows Becca is now using at night (much to Matt's dismay) and also how she totally got 'jobbed' during this pregnancy...or is it jipped??
In this week's episode, Matt and Becca discuss week 30 of Becca's pregnancy. They are so excited to be more in the "home stretch," and also share what's going on with baby's development this week. Matt makes some more very incorrect guesses about baby terminology, Becca shares her newfound level of pregnancy discomfort, and they also dish all about The Shower and whether or not it was weird for the male guests to attend.
In this week's episode, Matt and Becca discuss week 29 of Becca's pregnancy. They chat baby stats for this week, discuss how confusing the fruit and vegetable comparisons can be week to week, and also share some new symptoms Becca's having this week. They also share some new developments from this week's midwife appointment, as well as share whether or not Becca passed her Glucose Tolerance Test, as well as another test that may have jeopardized her ability to birth at The Birth Center.
In this week's episode, Matt and Becca discuss week 28 of Becca's pregnancy, and the start of the third trimester! They chat baby stats, talk about breast leakage, and share some other new symptoms Becca has been experiencing. They also share some fun things they did during this week, as well as a major nursery decorating dilemma.
In this week's episode, Matt and Becca discuss week 27 of Becca's pregnancy. They share the latest baby stats, chat about Becca's symptoms, share some fun updates from this week, as well as share all about the dreaded Glucose Tolerance Test, and if it was really as bad as everyone says.
In this week's episode, Matt and Becca discuss week 26 of Becca's pregnancy. They chat baby stats, Becca's new symptoms, feeling the baby's crazy movements (so much so that they caused Becca to choke on her own saliva) as well has other happenings of this week..like Matt jetting off to Vegas and Becca's unfortunate run in with the County Police while he was out of town.
In this week's episode, Matt and Becca discuss week 25 of Becca's pregnancy. They chat baby stats, discuss which common pregnancy symptoms Becca is having, and also about a couple appointments Becca had this week. They also share the latest on the cyst & rib pain drama, and why it's (kinda) coming to an end. Matt also shares some of his thoughts on their upcoming co-ed baby shower.
In this week's episode, Matt & Becca discuss week 24 of Becca's pregnancy. They talk about her first ever chiropractor appointment, her pelvic twist (yeah, apparently that's a thing!), Becca's rib pain discovery, and other symptoms & happenings from this week.
In this week's episode, Matt and Becca discuss week 23 of Becca's pregnancy. Matt shares the stats of the baby this week, attempts to explain another medical term he's never heard before, and they also chat about common pregnancy symptoms around this time and whether or not Becca has experienced them. Becca also dives deep into explaining her decision to birth in a birth center (with no drugs or interventions) versus a hospital, and all the factors that went into making that decision.
In this week's episode, Matt & Becca discuss week 22 of Becca's pregnancy. They share details of their Floridian babymoon, whether or not they should get a new car, and what made Becca ball her eyes out on the trip. They also chat stats of Baby Bristow, a hilarious bath fail, and whether they are ready to give up traveling for a while now that baby girl is on her way.
In this week's episode, Matt and Becca discuss week 21 of Becca's pregnancy. From lightening crotch, to uncomfortable cysts, to pelvic floor classes, to gas station Irishmen...they dish everything that went down this week!
In this week's episode, Matt & Becca discuss week 20 (halfway there!!) of Becca's pregnancy. They chat baby stats, Matt so aptly describes to us all what the meconium is (hint: he has no idea what he's talking about), some fun pregnancy symptoms, and also that they booked flights for their babymoon this week! Any guesses where they're headed??
In this week's episode, Matt and Becca discuss week 19 of Becca's pregnancy. They share baby stats, talk uterus inception, whether or not Matt has felt the baby yet, and all about their gender reveal! (And why it was suspenseful even before it got started). If you haven't already seen the gender reveal video, you will be sure to find out the gender in this episode! Can you guess who was more shocked?
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In this week's episode, Matt and Becca discuss week 18 of Becca's pregnancy. They share baby stats (the baby's as a big as a what??), how things are getting more real, the sticker shock of stroller prices, and of course Becca's symptoms this week. They also share how their anatomy scan went, how they felt going in, and also how Becca felt Baby Bristow move!!
In this week's episode, Matt and Becca discuss both weeks 16 and 17 of Becca's pregnancy. During week 16, Becca traveled to Salt Lake City, Utah for the Young Living Convention. Was she just running on adrenaline, or did she actually feel better? Becca weighs in, and also shares how the trip went overall - including a rookie mistake on her first pregnant flight. In week 17, they discuss Becca's symptoms (or lack there of??), some undeniable body changes, Matt's trip to Vegas, and also some necessary things Becca ordered for both her and Baby Bristow.
In this week's episode, the Bristows discuss week 15 of Becca's pregnancy. They chat baby stats, Becca's mental breakdown turned fun day out, and also an embarrassing #reallife moment that happened mid-breakdown. They also discuss Becca's symptoms and their first appointment with the new midwives at The Birth Center, where Becca learned what type of candidates her boobs are for breastfeeding.
In today's episode, Matt and Becca discuss week 14 of Becca's pregnancy. Can you guess the size of the baby this week?? Hint: it's a verrrry juicy fruit. They also discuss Becca's symptoms, whether or not she is feeling better yet, as well as their anticipated tour of The Birth Center.
Now that they are "almost" out of the 1st trimester, Matt and Becca will now be sharing all the details of their pregnancy on a week-by-week basis! So in this week's episode, they chat about week 13 of Becca's pregnancy. They discuss her symptoms (has she really turned a corner??), a hilarious yet very embarrassing jury duty story, as well as some interesting birth tidbits (sphincters, anyone?) Becca learned recently in one of the pregnancy books she is reading.
In this week's episode, Matt and Becca discuss weeks nine through twelve of Becca's pregnancy. From Becca's symptoms (alll the good stuff), hearing Baby Bristow's heartbeat for the first time, and a little pregnant saliva, they're really laying it all out there. Matt also shares his feelings on how the idea of becoming a dad is starting to get a lot more real!
In this week's episode, Matt and Becca discuss weeks 4-8 of Becca's pregnancy. They talk about all of Becca's symptoms (and how tough they really got), sharing the baby news with their families, a scare, the first ultrasound, as well as some other exciting updates in their life. Make sure to tune in each week as they share what is going on with their pregnancy, their lives, and of course Baby Bristow!
In this episode, Matt and Becca share the very beginning of their journey into parenthood - how they found at they were expecting! Becca talks about her reaction to seeing the positive test, how she surprised Matt with the news, and also shares their history of when they started trying to conceive. Becca also shares some of the pregnancy symptoms she had leading up to her positive test.