What it’s Like to be New Parents (of Twins!)

IN THIS PODCAST EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

What it’s been like to navigate this massive transition of becoming parents to our newborn twin girls
How to balance both the messy things and the beautiful things in a season of big change
What our faith and relationship with God has looked like since having our girls
How to find good and beauty in every season (even when you’re totally uncomfortable at times)
Why you’re not alone in the transition or change you’re living through right now

(You can also listen right here!👇)

ABOUT THIS EPISODE

Hey friends! Welcome to Girls’ Night!

I’m so excited because today I’m sharing our first ever bonus episode! I’ve been on maternity leave for the last three months and wanted to catch y’all up on how Carl, myself and the girls have been doing before we officially dive in for the season!

In this conversation, Carl and I are going to share what it’s been like to navigate this massive transition of becoming parents to our newborn twin girls, Annie and Quinn.

I have to say, I’m so glad we found the time to sit down and record this episode. It was so nice to have a moment together to pause and reflect.

This has been the craziest few months of our lives, really hard and really beautiful all at the same time, and I wanted to make sure to reflect on this season before things shift and change. I also wanted to make sure to share this all with you guys, just in case you’re also a new mom, or are going through a huge transition just like I am. My girlfriends have constantly been reminding me that I’m not alone in this, and that reminder has been so helpful. It’s the reminder I wanted to pass onto you today.

So just a heads up, this is a bit of a messy episode. But you know what? I’m pretty messy right now — I’m still very much in the thick of it here. But I have a feeling I’m not the only one. So if we’re going through something crazy and hard and wonderful and wild, I’m so glad we get to do it together.

So, you ready?

Here’s a life update on our new little family of four.

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In this bonus episode, my husband Carl and I share about what it’s been like to navigate this massive transition of becoming parents to our newborn twin girls and remind you that you're not alone in the transition you're living through.

LINKS FROM THE SHOW

Steph’s book, The Lipstick Gospel (here’s a paperback copy and here’s a free digital download!)

Steph’s prayer journal, The Between Places

Girls Night #94: Steph & Carl Share Their Story of Trying to Have a Baby

Baby Registry Blog Post

Card Table Photo:

Carl & I totally forgot to take a photo while we were both sitting here and I remembered to take a photo after Carl had already taken out his chair! But this will do, right?! :-)

Quotes Mentioned:

"This is the hardest thing I've done...ever" - Steph

"We’ve had to ask for a lot of grace" - Carl

"Maybe date night is we got pizza and we're sitting on the couch holding babies" - Carl

"There is a spiritual element to not being able to plan the spiritual moments of your life" - Carl

"They start to, in little ways, give and that's really cool...it's just a little hint of a smile or it's the satisfaction you get of seeing them calm and peaceful and asleep" - Carl

"We're building a new story on top of what we've built so far" - Steph

"It's (life’s) a little more uncomfortable, but we're uncomfortable together" - Steph

CONNECT WITH CARL

Company Instagram // Company Website // Instagram

CONNECT WITH STEPHANIE

Facebook // Bookstore // Instagram

WE LOVE OUR SPONSORS!

There’s no sponsor for this bonus episode, but be sure to check out Stephanie’s newest prayer journal if you haven’t already. Here’s the link: The Between Places.