T2P Episode 42: Really, A Butt Thermometer is Best?

We're back for another one! It's your hosts Shawn & Amanda King and welcome back to another episode of the Trying 2 Parent Podcast. Buckle up because we've got some exciting updates, baby talk, and of course, a splash of '90s nostalgia. Let's get right into it!

First things first, I've got to share that I've never sweat more in my life than during our recent move into our new place. But hey, it's all worth it for the extra space and comfort for the little man. It seems like the people in our apartment complex found out we are moving so I guess they decided to turn up the noise this week, appreciate that ya'll.

We're beyond thrilled to see everyone at the upcoming baby shower this weekend and we're counting down the days until our Japan trip, exactly 1 week. Did someone say Live sumo? Yes, please! Plus, we attended a doula meeting to explore potential options for some much-needed help. Our team/agency is also on the upswing, and we couldn't be happier about it.

Amanda's birthday was a smashing success with a fantastic dinner. We also discovered a newfound love for yogurt pretzels (they're the real deal) and, to top it off, football season is officially here. Who doesn't love some gridiron action? Going to be a real tough year for the Cards, sorry baby.

Now, let's dive into the 'We're Pregnant: The First-Time Dad's Pregnancy Handbook' segment. We're in week 22 of pregnancy, and things are going smoothly. We think we've even settled on a name for our little man, and I officially felt him kick for the first time this past Thursday—what an incredible moment.

Speaking of kicks, our dog Nina doesn't seem to have figured out that Amanda is pregnant. Maybe she's just not noticing yet, maybe she's just old like Amanda lol.

We're super excited to bring back all the baby gear from our AZ/Japan trip and start setting up the nursery. The anticipation is building!

Highs for the week include moving into our new place and the growth of our agency. But, our streaming situation sucks and watching football was a total drag—luckily we've got some other options to utilize. 

Now, it's time for our questions to you, our awesome listeners:

• How do you know when your child is sick, especially when they're a little baby? That's always something that's concerned me
• What educational shows did your kids enjoy watching growing up? I know TV is not great for kids but there are tons of useful educational programs that I know help kids grow and learn.

And as always, we've got our 'I Love the '90s' trivia. Test your '90s knowledge!

• Who can name the lead white actor in the classic movie 'The Green Mile'?
• What was Adam Sandler's character's name in 'Big Daddy'?
• Which famous gangster movie aired in 1990 starring Ray Liotta, Robert De Niro, and Joe Pesci?
• And finally, name one of the two main actors in 'A Night at the Roxbury.'

Thanks for tuning in, folks! We appreciate your support, and we'll catch you on the next episode. Keep parenting and keep rocking the '90s nostalgia!