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Abby is back! 💛 And, we’re getting VERY honest about the things no one warns you about postpartum. From painful latching and unexpected milk leaks to embarrassing recovery stories and the gross realities of the newborn stage, we’re sharing all the things we wish someone had told us before having babies.

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Always Hungry:

Abigail: Banana Bread Muffins
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Abby: Turkey Chili
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Chapters:
01:08 - The Hope & the Hard
15:08 - nighttime scaries
16:00 - Brielle's 1st birthday
22:21 - Toddler friendly movies
26:49 - The Hawk
29:48 - Wow, that's crazy!
31:36 - Dancing with the Stars
36:33 - The polyester prob
42:41 - Postpartum
43:20 - Audience poll - things you didn't expect
53:14 - Things we didn't expect
54:24 - Nursing
58:53 - Sex after giving birth
01:03:49 - Anxiety
01:08:13 - VBAC
01:15:43 - Breastfeeding
01:22:26 - First night alone with 3 kids
01:28:38 - Embarrassing postpartum stories
01:34:00 - Ask Abbys
01:45:00 - Always Hungry
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💛 You asked, we listened! Val and Caitlin are stepping in to co-host this week while Abby is on maternity leave. The ladies swap bachelorette horror stories, share their wedding do’s and don’ts, and get into the marriage advice they actually swear by. 💛

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Always Hungry

Abigail’s Recipe:Southwest Chicken Corn Chowderhttps://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/southwest-chicken-corn-chowderVal’s Recipes:Crunchy Baked Beef Tacoshttps://thedefineddish.com/crunchy-baked-beef-tacos/#wprm-recipe-container-20032My Favorite Chocolate Chip Cookieshttps://lillieeatsandtells.com/my-favorite-chocolate-chip-cookiesKaytlyn’s Recipes:Rigatoni Dish

Ingredients:- Avocado oil- 1 lb Italian sausage- Box of rigatoni- Diced onion- I use the frozen bag 😬- 2 tbs garlic- 3-4 tablespoons tomato paste- Carton of grape tomatoes- 1 cup chicken stock- 1 medium zucchini- Salt- Pepper- Red pepper flakes if you’re feelin' it

Instructions:1. Add avocado oil and onion to pan2. Cook the onion until translucent and add the Italian sausage. Season however makes your heart happy3. Boil salted water for rigatoni- once boiled add rigatoni and cook al dente. You want it slightly firmer because it’ll cook in the meat sauce more.4. Once sausage is cooked add in garlic and tomato paste. Get the meat coated in the paste and then add in your grape tomatoes and broth. Cover and let simmer- your goal is to get the tomatoes covered in broth enough to burst them5. Chop your zucchini into quarters and add them to your meat sauce6. Once your tomatoes are soft/bursting you may need to help a few others and press in them with your cooking utensil. Add some more salt and pepper if you so desire7. I like to add about 1/3 cup of pasta water! Drain your pasta and then add it to the meat sauce. Stir a lot to incorporate everything!8. You can top this with any sort of cheese you like!Fruity pebble Rice Krispie treats:Here’s the issue… I eyeball just about everything but here are my tipsUSE SALTED BUTTER- roughly 2 TbsOG FRUITY PEBBLES ONLY CANNOT BE OFF BRANDMini mallows are easier to use than giant ones but get the big bag not the 10ozPut your mini mallows in a large microwave safe bowl with salted butter on top. Microwave in 30 sec intervals until boiling lava hot then eyeball your fruity pebbles.You do not want to add the suggested amount of cereal because they will not be ooey gooey they will turn out more dry. So maybe like a cup less. But add in desired cereal amount and stir. Then put em in a pan and push them down with parchment paper you’ve sprayed with oil. Do not press too hard because again… they’ll be hard!

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03:10 - The Hope & the Hard
03:32 - Periods / flex disc
07:35 - 9 yr anniversary
09:20 - Gym flu
12:45 - Postpartum after 3rd baby
19:44 - Our meet cute
25:23 - Bachelorette Horror Stories
32:27 - Our bachelorette parties
35:15 - Cost of bachelorette parties
46:09 - Wedding / Marriage
56:45 - Advice for singles
01:15:53 - Ask Abbys
01:28:00 - Always Hungry

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Abby is officially two weeks postpartum! She shares the full story of Fischer’s birth, from an unexpected shoulder dystocia to the overwhelming relief of finally holding him in her arms. We also talk about what it’s like giving birth after loss, adjusting to life with a newborn, postpartum emotions, and how this experience has completely changed her perspective on motherhood.

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Always Hungry:

Abby: Protein Balls

2 cups oats
If using regular oats: blend 1 cup, leave 1 cup whole
If using protein oats: blend 1¾ cups, leave ¼ cup whole
½ cup shredded coconut
½ cup ground flaxseed
3 scoops CSE protein powder (I like vanilla or snickerdoodle)
1 cup peanut butter
½ cup honey
¼ cup maple syrup
Tiny pinch of salt (no more than ¼ tsp)
½ cup mini chocolate chips
2 tbsp milk, or more if you want more of a cookie dough texture
Instructions
Mix everything together until combined. Add extra milk for a softer, cookie-dough texture. Use a cookie scoop to portion and roll into balls.

Abigail: Pitted dates with peanut butter, dark chocolate and sea salt on top.

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Chapters:

03:10 - The Hope & the Hard
16:14 - Wow, that's crazy
26:54 - Birth story!
38:13 - Epidural
42:13 - Shoulder dystocia
54:00 - Giving birth after loss
01:05:50 - Ask Abbys
01:13:30 - Always Hungry
01:18:00 - Book Club - Always Reading

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Addy takes over while Abby is on maternity leave, and nothing is off limits. We’re talking pregnancy complications, traveling with a toddler, and what it’s really like preparing for two under two. Plus, we share some of our spicier takes on marriage, motherhood, and money.

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Always Hungry

Abigail: Veggie Salsa

Ingredients:

- Cucumber

- Bell peppers

- Cherry tomatoes

- feta or mozzarella pearls

- red onion (optional)

- *add tortellinis or rotisserie chicken for lunch!!!*

Dressing:

Eyeball this, you really can’t mess it up I promise!!

- Olive oil

- red wine vinegar

- honey

- Dijon

- salt / pepper

- basil (optional)

Addy: Creamy Sausage Ditalini

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Chapters:
02:18 - The Hope & the Hard
07:14 - Disney cruise
10:39 - Potty training
11:58 - Dealing with anger
24:11 - Wow, that's crazy
34:19 - Blind rankings game
39:40 - Always Thinking
40:17 - Addy in the Hot Seat
40:43 - siblings
42:25 - dance
44:46 - social media
46:06 - pregnancy
49:20 - baby #2
55:12 - Unexpected joy of being a mom
58:29 - Degree
01:01:49 - Working mom
01:06:16 - first date
01:11:54 - microplastic
01:15:11 - cruise while pregnan
01:16:49 - Sisters-in-la
01:23:15 - Ask Abbys
01:43:00 - Always Hungry

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We’re officially in labor and delivery preparation mode! This week, we’re talking about all the little decisions, purchases, opinions, and last-minute thoughts that come with getting ready for a baby. Plus, 5 things that are totally worth the money.

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Abigail: White Chicken Chili
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Abby: Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls

Dough:
* 2¼ cups White Kamut flour or 2½ cups organic all-purpose flour
* 2 Tbsp sugar
* 1 tsp baking powder
* ½ tsp baking soda
* 1 tsp French gray coarse salt
* ½ cup soft butter
* 1 cup milk
* ½ cup sourdough discard

Filling:
* ½ cup soft butter
* ½ cup sugar
* ½ cup brown sugar
* 2 tsp cinnamon

Frosting:
* 8 oz cream cheese
* 4 Tbsp butter
* 2 cups powdered sugar
* 2 tsp milk
* 1 tsp vanilla
* 2 tsp fresh lemon juice

1. Using a dough hook or whisk, mix all dry ingredients together.
2. Cut in the butter using a dough hook or fork.
3. Add milk and discard. Mix well to make a cohesive dough. Knead for five minutes, adding any additional flour needed to make a soft dough.
4. Place in a covered bowl and leave to rise/ferment on the counter for 2-4 hours.
5. Pour dough out onto a floured surface and roll into a large square (the size is not overly important, but maintain a nice dough thickness for rolling
6. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
7. Roll out dough into a large square. Add filling.
8. Roll up tightly and cut into 1" rolls. Place tightly together in a 12" cast iron pan.
9. Bake for 30-35 minutes. Be sure to remove rolls from cast iron while still warm, otherwise, the sugars begin to solidify and will stick to the pan.
10. Spread frosting once cooled.

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Chapters:
01:28 - The Hope & the Hard
06:24 - The Odyssey
19:43 - Wow, that's crazy!
33:59 - What's in my Hospital Bag?
40:58 - Hospital Regrets
42:40 - What you did/didn't expect in the hospital
47:59 - After birth meal
50:07 - Five things that are worth the money
01:08:35 - Ask Abbys
01:20:00 - Always Hungry
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