Solo Q&A: getting ready for baby girl, family finances and 2nd trimester updates The Real Stuff with Lucie Fink

Now that I’m in my second trimester, it's time for another audience Q&A episode! I'm answering all of the questions that you sent through my IG stories box recently. Join me as I discuss the rollercoaster of our 20-week anatomy scan which unveiled that my baby's umbilical cord has one artery instead of two. Single umbilical artery (SUA) is, as I've learned, not as uncommon as they made it sound. While this discovery was scary at first, I offer comfort and insights for those facing similar prenatal concerns, highlighting how every pregnancy can bring its own set of unexpected turns. On a lighter topic, I share the creative process behind naming our baby, touching on why some beloved names didn't make the cut and the anticipation of a different postpartum experience in our suburban home. Balancing professional and family life with two children is a theme that resonates deeply in this episode. From deciding when to announce the pregnancy to contemplating a step back from work to prioritize family needs, I open up about the complexities and joys of transitioning from one child to two. Join me for a conversation that's as real as it gets, where we celebrate the joyous complexity of adding another heart to the family's beat!

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00:00:00 - 00:08:12 intro + 20-week anatomy scan
00:08:12 - 00:10:49 choosing a name
00:10:49 - 00:14:30 things I hope to do differently with baby #2
00:14:30 - 00:17:35 differences between my two pregnancies
00:17:35 - 00:19:34 does Milo know what's going on?
00:19:34 - 00:21:31 Songfinch
00:21:31 - 00:24:30 having enough time with Milo
00:24:30 - 00:25:55 hiring a baby nurse
00:25:55 - 00:30:09 breastfeeding tips & feeding plan for baby #2
00:30:09 - 00:31:22 when I started feeling baby moving
00:31:22 - 00:32:31 my energy level compared to first pregnancy
00:32:31 - 00:34:52 how I feel about giving birth
00:34:52 - 00:35:50 diet changes for high blood sugar
00:35:50 - 00:36:36 introducing Milo to his baby sister
00:36:36 - 00:38:58 cost of raising a child in the city
00:38:58 - 00:41:33 sibling age gaps
00:41:33 - 00:42:56 did this pregnancy affect how many children we want?
00:42:56 - 00:44:05 sciatica pain
00:44:05 - 00:45:32 announcing my pregnancy
00:45:32 - 00:49:53 fears about going from 1 to 2 kids
00:49:53 - 00:50:55 outro

Watch this episode in video form on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjmevEcbh5h5FEX0pazPEtN86t7eb2OgX  

To apply to be a guest on the show, visit luciefink.com/apply and send us your story. 

I also want to extend a special thank you to East Love for the show's theme song, Rolling Stone. 

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Website: https://luciefink.com/  

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