Becoming Parents: The Birth Story

We thought we were prepared to become parents… until it was actually happening. 😂❤️ In Episode 2 of Takes Two To Thompson, we’re sharing the full story of how we became parents—from deciding we were ready to start a family and finding out we were pregnant, to the pregnancy complications that scared us, more than 36 hours at the hospital, and finally meeting our daughter. We talk about the moment Domonique found out she was pregnant, Austin’s reaction to becoming a dad, seeing our baby for the first time, finding out we were having a girl, complications discovered during pregnancy, and the long road to delivery. We also get into the parts of childbirth that don’t always get talked about—the birth plan, advocating for yourself in the hospital, the possibility of a C-section, getting an epidural, the importance of having a village, and what husbands and dads can do to truly support their wives during labor. And yes… Austin has some thoughts about bringing your PlayStation to the delivery room. 😂 Whether you’re already a parent, expecting your first baby, or hoping to become a parent someday, we’d love to hear your story. 👇 PARENTS: What is ONE thing you wish someone had told you before having your first child? If you enjoy honest conversations about marriage, relationships, faith, parenting, family, and everything in between, subscribe and join us every week. 🎙️ Takes Two To Thompson Two Perspectives. One Conversation. Follow us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/takestwotot... TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@takestwotothompson #BirthStory #BecomingParents #ParentingPodcast #MarriagePodcast #FirstTimeParents #TakesTwoToThompson 0:00 Becoming Parents 1:16 How Many Kids Did We Want? 2:39 Why Austin Only Wanted Two Kids 5:41 Building a Foundation Before Kids 8:53 Getting Serious About Starting a Family 11:28 Preparing Physically & Mentally for Pregnancy 23:18 “What Do We Do Now?!” 😂 31:00 Finding Out We Were Having a Girl 40:00 Being Induced at 38 Weeks 54:30 “Baby, It’s Time!” 1:07:36 Advice for First-Time Moms 1:20:44 Final Thoughts