Life with Amy & Jordan

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23: What No One Tells You About Buying a House May 26, 2020

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Life is full of big decisions. Buying a home is part of the American dream, but for so many people, it unexpectedly becomes less of a blessing… and more of a burden.

In this episode, we’re sharing three things nobody tells you about buying a home -- to help you decide if now is the right time (or the wrong time) to make the leap from renting to owning.

022: How to Transition from One Kid to Two May 12, 2020

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It’s been twelve weeks since our second baby was born and one of the most common questions we’ve been getting is what has it been like going from one kid to two?

In this episode, we’re sharing what that transition has been like for us, the things we’ve been learning along the way and offering some practical tools that helped us and will hopefully help other families entering this new season too.

021: Dad Rules to Live by During Postpartum Life May 05, 2020

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When you have a new baby, there are a lot of big changes for moms. There are a lot of new roles and responsibilities on our plate. But there are a lot of changes for Dad too.

In this episode, we’re sharing some of our best advice for dads to love and support their wives well, and thrive in their most important two roles as husbands and fathers.

020: Surviving Newborn Life Apr 28, 2020

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New life is precious. There’s nothing like those first few weeks with your newborn baby. It’s one of the sweetest (but also most challenging) stages of life.

In this episode, we’re sharing some of our best advice for surviving, and hopefully thriving, in the newborn season.

019: Why We Chose a Home Birth Apr 21, 2020

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Over the past few weeks, we’ve gotten a lot of questions from expecting parents all asking a version of this question: why in the WORLD did you choose a home birth instead of going to a hospital? And what is home birth LIKE?

In this episode, we’re taking you inside our heads and walking you through our thought process and the reasons why we felt like a home birth was the right decision for us. We’re also answering some of the most popular questions from our listeners, like “Isn’t it… MESSY?!” and “What about emergencies?” We answer those questions (and a whole lot more) on this episode!

018: 5 Tips for Instagram Stories Apr 14, 2020

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Social media is SO GOOD for business!

We all know it's true. But keeping up with it can be... overwhelming... and make us feel burned out.

In this episode of Life with Amy & Jordan, we’re sharing 5 Tips for Instagram Stories that will help YOU use Stories more effectively for your business (check!), relieve the pressure (check!) reduce the stress (check!) –– and put the F-U-N back in Instagram (CHECK!).

017: Emily's Birth Story Apr 07, 2020

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Life is unpredictable! In the last episode, we shared all the twists and turns from our first baby (Beckett's) 20-hour birth story.

In this episode, we’re sharing all the details of our second baby (Emily's) birth. We had her at home, and she came so fast that we almost didn’t get Beckett out the door in time! Their two birth stories could NOT be more different!

Here's a preview of what we're talking about...

• Our home birth with Emily

• Why we thought Emily was going to be born every day... for two weeks

• Jordan's moment of panic when Amy was in ACTIVE labor

• How we almost didn't get Beckett out the door before Emily came out!

• The fear Amy didn't realize she was holding on to from Beckett's birth

• Exactly where (and how) Emily was born in our home

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016: Beckett's Birth Story Mar 31, 2020

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Life is beautiful. Ever since we had our first baby, we love hearing other people’s birth stories –– because every one is so unique and different!

In this episode, we’re sharing ALL THE DETAILS from the birth of our firstborn son, Beckett, and not holding anything back. It was an experience we’ll NEVER forget!

Here's a preview of what we're talking about...

• Where we were and what we were doing when labor started

• Why we chose a birth center (with a midwife and doula) instead of a hospital

• In detail, what it looks like to labor unmedicated for 20 hours together, not hooked up to anything except each other :)

• When Jordan broke down and cried... and why

• The moment Amy almost gave up because she didn't think she could do it

• How Beckett was born, and what we did in those first hours afterward

• The one thing we would tell EVERY first time parent trying to choose the right care for them

015: How to Work with Your Spouse Mar 24, 2020

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Life is better together. :) Working together every day has been one of the greatest gifts of our life, but it’s not without its challenges.

In this episode, we’re answering some of the most common questions we get about working with your spouse and sharing some of the most helpful lessons we’ve learned in the past ten years of working side by side.

Here's a preview of what we're talking about...

How we divide roles in our home (what we each do, and why)
The hidden traps of working together... and how to avoid them
How we talk to each other throughout the day (what to say and what NOT to say!)
The greatest challenges of working together –– and what to watch out for!
The best lessons we've learned from working side-by-side

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014: COVID-19: Our Thoughts & Response Mar 18, 2020

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In light of everything happening in the world, we recorded a special episode of the podcast just for you.

We're five weeks into our maternity leave, so we're giving you a quick life update, but mostly just sharing our raw reaction to Coronavirus and our thoughts in this uncertain time in all of our lives. We hope it can bring you some calm and clarity in the midst of so much confusion and chaos.

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