Thinking about Esther closing her eyes and mentally going back to her dance practice in order to find her strength to push made me cry instantly 🥹 I love her so much ❤️❤️❤️
It’s so sweet and inspiring. We all have our own version of the dance studio we can surprisingly draw strength from in the most crucial moments of our lives
Dave is so good. He let's Esther speak. He gives her the floor while being apart over everything he is so so respectful and seems to be a real partner. Amazing 👏 good for them I wish them the MOST!
Podcast is picking up its tone and character as of late, big milestone reached w this ep, it’s been getting pretty interesting and entertaining, keep it up TT team and congrats to Dave and Esther
It's so clear how Esther feels so lucky to have Khalyla as her friend (and personal nurse 😂).. there's just something about K that makes you feel like you can trust her with your life. Happy for y'all! ❤
@@Cloudfive55no one said she was a nurse. you can say that a friend plays the role of a personal nurse to another friend without saying they’re an actual fuckin nurse.
I decided many years ago that I won't be having kids but I absolutely love hearing birth stories and about baby stuff. Very soul warming seeing the joy radiating from everyone
This is really sweet and supportive. As a mom who is supportive of women who choose not to be mothers, it is refreshing to come upon someone on the other side who seems as supportive.
True to the first part and then the 2nd part, if your mother isn’t a narcissist/borderline.. in this case, the love you feel pisses you off about your own mother. All to say, such a beautiful, scary, unique, tiring, surreal, joyful experience.
@@fluffyclouds555 thank you for saying this. It's beautiful to those it applies to, but in my experience, having my daughter only made me realize how much my mom wasn't there for me.
Thank you to the King family for sharing this story with us. It’s so beautiful, we are all so happy for you. It’s incredibly gratifying to see Esther soooo happy! And Dave you’re the alpha of the betas. The way you whipped out notes with dates and times was very sexy. You are so tuned in and such a great partner to Esther you keep her grounded without diminishing her light. You’re already a #1 dad to Ace. Ace is such a lucky baby to have such loving parents. Also thank you to Auntie Khalayla for your insight. It’s obvious how much you love Esther and what a great friend you are. Ace is also lucky to have you for an Auntie.
Dave is the best example of stealth sexy that you grow to increasingly appreciate in your mid to late 30s. The kind who are humble, quietly confident, and so supportive and present
Dave was awesome for making Esther feel better when talking about wanting to hold her child right after birth. And you all are so sweet for mentioning other things can be worse- but what’s important is this happened, and it made you guys sad at the moment. And I feel your pain for that 💗💖
I think Esther’s baby is gonna save this podcast. I wasn’t looking forward as much to it like I used to this last year, but the fresh perspective of motherhood has me excited again ❤
Also 0.5 is a real thing we call it fingertip… basically to be 1cm the whole finger has to fit in the cervix a finger tip just means what it sounds like!
Love to Dave, Esther and Ace❤️ Guys, I'm loving the show. You've got nothing to worry about with Annie leaving. I've loved every episode since (I'm not a hater, I follow Annie's work as well!) I don't think you need a third cohost necessarily but whatever you decide, PLEASE do not change the name of the pod! Trash Tuesday forever! Slugs P.S. and you don't have to apologise if an episode is on a more serious/sincere note, we LOVE it
Over here crying at 25 weeks pregnant myself. I’m also 36 and pregnant with my first and I love to hear similar stories! Ace is precious and Esther you are such a champ! 🥰
I am a 30-year-old guy and just had my six year anniversary with my partner. Maybe it’s because I grew up in a large family, but I thought this episode was great. Love you guys.
From a currently pregnant slug, this was so refreshing to hear Esther talk about this in such a real and honest way. This has helped quell a lot of fears and made me feel “normal” for a lot of my thoughts and feelings regarding pregnancy. ❤
Dave makes Esther so much more likable like Esther’s whole selfish and lazy thing can make it hard to relate at times but Dave is just so great Esther is so lucky
it’s not about the money!! we want to know! we love you!! i’m also a mom, and it’s so important to talk about it and hear others stories! i had extreme anxiety during my pregnancy, and sadly my PPD was also very bad. soo happy you are having a different experience. it’s beautiful to watch ❤️
Hi! Another first time teen mom here! Lol Had my daughter last year right before turning 37. She’ll be 1 on Monday! Time truly flies. We literally have almost the exact same pregnancy and birth story, and except I was pushing for a little over an hour. The postpartum anxiety didn’t hit me bad until about 6 weeks after giving birth, but I had a lot going on. I’m praying it doesn’t hit you at all. Much love to you and Dave and congrats!
Congratulations Esther! You’re a bad ass 🩷 Ace is absolutely precious. I remember feeling such a high when I had my first baby too! I felt like a literal superhero 💪🏽 now here I am pregnant with my third lol
Business of Being Born is one of the most accurate docs I've ever seen.... glad you made it mama! i rec to get a doula to help advocate for u next time - if you decide to do it all again lol
Being this happy after first 3 weeks tells me baby sleeps somewhat normal at night and/or eats formula and not breast milk (which feels like hard labor) and/or she gets major help from partner. I remember how miserable , alone and broken I felt with giant sore breasts and sleepless, there was nothing left in me to feel this happy and human 🥺🥺🥺🥺 when Esther was telling her story it took me back and started crying 😭
No, I've had 6 babies, ending in twins who never slept the same time the first 6 months, all exclusively breastfed and no help except a husband who worked 12-14 hour days. I am the absolute happiest the first 10-12 weeks after birth. I love those months!
Congratulations Esther and Dave. It make me happy to hear how Esther described a lot of the elements of parenthood, seems like it really clicked and she understood it all naturally right away. "I havent changed, but my world has changed" is a brilliant way to explain it. Mother nature isnt stupid, she knows what she is doing. Parenthood really puts all the other nonsense we worry about in perspective.The happiest and most satisfied people i know are parents.
As a person who has zero interest in having a baby anytime soon I didn’t realize I needed this birth story until I heard this birth story! Thank both of you for sharing and huge congratulations 🎉
Omggg this is one of my favorite episodes✨loved seeing different sides of both of you + Dave! Giving birth is a massive trauma even if it goes perfectly - Esther you are glowing and I loved hearing your birth story, thank you for sharing 💗Congratulations!!
So happy for you, Esther & Dave!! Thank you for being so open and sharing your whole pregnancy journey. I’m 25 weeks pregnant and 36 years old and have related so much to you. Happy you have such a loving, present partner through it all. So beautiful 🥹💕
Congratulations! I can’t believe there’s a Snail Baby! Loved this episode so much. K & E is an absolute perfect duo! Loved FINALLY meeting Dave. The shot of him in the end of the episode on the swing with baby snail, 🥹😘
I’m so glad Esther shared her story. I was so naive having my first son. I had heart shaped glasses on and didn’t even pick up a book! Lol My mentality was: my mom had 3 kids at home, I got this. No plan but high expectations and EVERYTHING went completely different than I expected. It took about 5-7 days to finally relish in all the baby love. And I’ve been living with this guilt 17+ years maybe forever. I’ve never heard anyone else talk about not being able to fully embrace in motherhood due to your own physical pain. Also I was MISERABLE ALL 3 of my pregnancies 😂😂😂 I was delulu thinking that the birthing process was going to be the easiest part.
40:00 🔥Ring of Fire🔥 Esther you are lucky! They turned my epi down or off for pushing and it’s a pain I can remember like it was yesterday. My “baby” is now a 14 year older middle schooler. I’m so happy she made it here and you and Dave have a little family. Take in all those cute little newborn sleepy smiles and chirpy noises…and that amazing newborn smell. I swear it’s like puppy breath, I couldn’t get enough of it. Like I mentioned above, my daughter is 14 and starts high school next year, it goes by so fast.
I found out about Trash Tuesday when I was in my third trimester of pregnancy. This pod was my main source of entertainment the entire 5 days I was in the hospital during labor and it’s what got me through the late nights with my newborn. Somehow watching Esther’s journey through her pregnancy and delivery felt somehow full circle. I can’t wait and look forward to her talking more about her journey through motherhood.
Awww congrats Esther and Dave! I should be studying for finals but this episode had my full attention. Really informative, and as a childless 37-year old, it was really inspiring! It quelled my fears about having a child. ❤
Birth is the most amazing experience you will ever have. Some are harder than others, but you will be fine. It’s the best most earth shattering experience you will ever have. I’m excited for you! ❤
Congratulations to you both. Well done Esther. It's brilliant to hear you knew how to advocate for yourself. I wish I'd done more research. I got to 5cm without no pain relief. Ended up having to have an emergency c-section. My daughter is now 14 💛
Father of two here. Trust me having children changes you for the better. All those things that concerned you as a single person become so small and unimportant. Curious if Dave had the feeling I had right after birth. I looked at my son and had a instant feeling that I would die to protect him.
Congratulations Esther!!!!!! I’m 6 months pregnant with my first baby and I’ve related to you so much on feeing like absolute shit throughout pregnancy lol Thank you for sharing your birth story and all the feelings during and after Sending all the love to the povitsky/king family 💗💗💗
Congrats Ester & Dave! Ester, you look amazing!!! I was a mess 3 weeks PP. Loved hearing baby sounds on the podcast. Let's get you a doula for your next pregnancy/labor, mama!
I haven’t seen a Trash Tuesday in over a year. I love the new set. It totally reminds me of a basement in one of your friends parents house. That’s the kids hang out spot. I like it better than the psychedelic colors and patterns on the wall. I love the wood paneling.
My wife and I have a 10 month old, this episode reminded me of our birth story. It definitely reminded to appreciate my wife more, it reminded me of what she had to go through and gave me a not so newfound respect towards her and all the mommas out there. I’m happy baby Ace is doing well, always enjoy baby Ace updates on Esther’s story!
Seeing Dave rock Ace on the egg chair in the back was so sweet ❤ You guys are going to be such lovely parents 🌻 Unrelated, but Trish is about to pop too... Be so cool to have your girls have a buddy so close to their own age ❤ I bet Moses & Dave would get on so well too... They both seem so chill, but with that cheeky humour spliced in 🌈 Congrats again guys, so so happy for you!! ❤❤❤
so true : What Ester said about knowing the procedures. I wasn't offered the morphine that I was supposed to get after a KIDNEY TRANSPLANT. Thankfully I memorized the step-by-step
I had twins the most horrible scary anxiety producing pregnancy and from minute one I was the same way. The love of my life they are like my human anxiety drugs, when you look into your babies’ eyes it just melts your heart, 3 years later it’s the same.
I am so glad they believed you and you were able to get pain relief. I have a chronic pain condition as it is and pregnancy was so painful for me. My first baby I went in and was sent home for not progressing fast enough for them even though I was 3cm and having contractions every 5 minutes. Since I was at 38 weeks they didnt want to rush anything. I went home and was miserable continuing having contractions every 5 minutes for like 7 hours until I went back in. They tried to send me home again too and I refused. Everyone said oh you will know when its time and I kept saying well I thought I knew thats why I came to the hospital lol. I had my son about 12 hours later. I was stupid and said I didnt need the epidural when I was at 5cm and then when I did need it it took fucking forever to actually get and then kick in so I was miserable. I knew the second time around that I would not say no when they asked. I got to the hospital at 5cm the second time and said I wanted the epidural as soon as they would give it to me so they called the on call guy and he didnt get there for well over an hour which being on call he should have been there within 20 minutes. I almost didnt get it. Everything happened so fast this time around that the doctor almost didnt make it in time. my epidural kicked in when I was literal 10cm dilated I thought I was going to die. Its the terrible contractions and the awful pain I was having while laboring that made me want the epidural. As soon as it kicked in I pushed literally 1 and a half times and the baby was here. I had a nurse say something to me while i was writhing in pain and begging for the epidural like "you know there are women who do this without one" and I looked at her like wtf lady and said "this absolutely does not help in any way". I was so fucking annoyed by that. Every women is different. Because I have literal skeletal issues my hips and spine are already messed up so pregnancy made all my pain issues worse. So I was really hurting and I honestly didnt know how I was going to get thru each one. The fact you were in so much pain at .5cm dilated and they gave you an epidural right away is great since that is what you needed. Theres no way you would have been able to handle the pain of laboring all the way through without it. Of course you would have been able to get it if there was no way for you to get the pain relief. But it is so hard. Big ups to all the women who can and do birth their babies all natural while in the hospital. I feel like if I was home in a pool and all that and not being forced to be hooked up to the annoying monitors and shit that I would have been a little less miserable. They say being on all 4s and stuff helps. Anyways, sorry for the book. Congratulations Esther I am so proud of you and so happy for you. You are such a beautiful momma. Enjoy this amazing ride they call motherhood.
The switch to Dave’s empty spot on the couch as he’s speaking is hilarious.
That killed me! It was like they had a ghost as a guest😂
the real Dave is way more chill than the stories of him, congrats to both of them on a happy healthy baby
I always thought he sounded super chill
We hate you ester ❤
Sending hate from the real father of esters baby #leaked
I can’t believe Dave isn’t the real dad #leaked
Has no one else found out about the real dad of the baby 😅 #leaked
Thinking about Esther closing her eyes and mentally going back to her dance practice in order to find her strength to push made me cry instantly 🥹 I love her so much ❤️❤️❤️
Gay.
It’s so sweet and inspiring. We all have our own version of the dance studio we can surprisingly draw strength from in the most crucial moments of our lives
Dave is so good. He let's Esther speak. He gives her the floor while being apart over everything he is so so respectful and seems to be a real partner. Amazing 👏 good for them I wish them the MOST!
Supportive AF, brings levity in a comfortable casual way, seems like such a lovable guy. I’m glad Esther has him in her life
Podcast is picking up its tone and character as of late, big milestone reached w this ep, it’s been getting pretty interesting and entertaining, keep it up TT team and congrats to Dave and Esther
Yes. It revealed new depth without feeling (seemingly) too invasive
1. Dave is nothing and everything like I expected?
2. So happy to see Esther so happy being a new mom. So wholesome.
dave adding context to esther’s existence is so funny. congrats!!
We hate you ester ❤
Sending hate from the real father of esters baby #leaked
Can’t believe Dave isn’t the real dad #leaked
Y’all did not see the Twitter leaks about the real baby daddy rofl #leaked
@@BarackObamainYourMommaPajamaget a life
Our little Esther is all growd up! Babies having babies! 🥹
We hate you ester ❤
Sending hate from the real father of esters baby #leaked
Has no one else found out about the real dad of the baby 😅 #leaked
@@BarackObamainYourMommaPajama Has no one else found out about the real dad of the baby 😅 #leaked
Y’all did not see the Twitter leaks about the real baby daddy rofl #leaked
Dave in the background swinging in the chair with their baby at the end was awesome.
It's so clear how Esther feels so lucky to have Khalyla as her friend (and personal nurse 😂).. there's just something about K that makes you feel like you can trust her with your life. Happy for y'all! ❤
Sending hate from the real father of esters baby #leaked
Can’t believe Dave isn’t the real dad #leaked
She was never a fuckin nurse!
@@Cloudfive55no one said she was a nurse. you can say that a friend plays the role of a personal nurse to another friend without saying they’re an actual fuckin nurse.
Khalyla is such an inspiration, have watched endless conversions with her, and she's really a down to earth, strong woman with a good heart.
Daves face lighting up and saying “oh I love this part” when Esther is telling part of the birth story has me 😭
Can’t believe Dave isn’t the real dad #leaked
Has no one else found out about the real dad of the baby 😅 #leaked
Who are these losers trolling Esther?
@@fluffyclouds555 someone definitely bot attacked them or whatever it’s called 😢
I decided many years ago that I won't be having kids but I absolutely love hearing birth stories and about baby stuff. Very soul warming seeing the joy radiating from everyone
Same. I'd I see a pregnant woman I literally heav. Never saw one growing up. No babies. Dad's a doctor and said worst parasite you can have.
This is really sweet and supportive. As a mom who is supportive of women who choose not to be mothers, it is refreshing to come upon someone on the other side who seems as supportive.
My Mum told me 2 things: being a Mum is the worst job you'll ever love & when you look at your baby, you realise how much your own Mother loves you.
True to the first part and then the 2nd part, if your mother isn’t a narcissist/borderline.. in this case, the love you feel pisses you off about your own mother. All to say, such a beautiful, scary, unique, tiring, surreal, joyful experience.
@@fluffyclouds555 thank you for saying this. It's beautiful to those it applies to, but in my experience, having my daughter only made me realize how much my mom wasn't there for me.
People dont realize all moms are not great but just label them as so.
Finally this Dave guy show’s up 😂😂😂
Can’t believe Dave isn’t the real dad #leaked
Y’all did not see the Twitter leaks about the real baby daddy rofl #leaked
It was nice having Dave on here. He's such a good dad. I like how he's in the background gently rocking baby.
Ok Dave is amazing! Never really seen him on any podcasts or interviews before this. Esther is so lucky. They make the best little family.
Y’all did not see the Twitter leaks about the real baby daddy rofl #leaked
@@NICKISNOTAGOODGUY gfy
Thank you to the King family for sharing this story with us. It’s so beautiful, we are all so happy for you. It’s incredibly gratifying to see Esther soooo happy! And Dave you’re the alpha of the betas. The way you whipped out notes with dates and times was very sexy. You are so tuned in and such a great partner to Esther you keep her grounded without diminishing her light. You’re already a #1 dad to Ace. Ace is such a lucky baby to have such loving parents. Also thank you to Auntie Khalayla for your insight. It’s obvious how much you love Esther and what a great friend you are. Ace is also lucky to have you for an Auntie.
This is so nice 🥺❤🥰
Dave is LEGIT, wow
Dave is the best example of stealth sexy that you grow to increasingly appreciate in your mid to late 30s. The kind who are humble, quietly confident, and so supportive and present
Dave was awesome for making Esther feel better when talking about wanting to hold her child right after birth. And you all are so sweet for mentioning other things can be worse- but what’s important is this happened, and it made you guys sad at the moment. And I feel your pain for that 💗💖
Not me tearing up when Esther was crying and talking about her hardest part of postpartum!! 😭 Esther you are a rockstar!!
Dave took great notes
Y’all did not see the Twitter leaks about the real baby daddy rofl #leaked
Oh my god Do we deserve this?! i am so honored you are sharing this w us!
I know right. I’m pregnant and feel gratitude and guilt for enjoying this 😂
I think Esther’s baby is gonna save this podcast. I wasn’t looking forward as much to it like I used to this last year, but the fresh perspective of motherhood has me excited again ❤
Did not think Dave would sound so chill! He’s an amazing father!
Our mama snail and her baby snaillll 😭
We hate you ester ❤
Can’t believe Dave isn’t the real dad #leaked
Has no one else found out about the real dad of the baby 😅 #leaked
Has no one else found out about the real dad of the baby 😅 #leaked
@@BobbyWeeInUrWeeWee BOOOO TOMATO TOMATO 🍅🍅🍅🍅🍅
On top of everything else, it’s so sweet to see Dave trying his best to Esther let her tell this story herself ❤
As an L&D nurse that has been watching this show since the beginning my heart is so happy for you guys. Ace is a beauty 🤍✨ #babyslug
Also 0.5 is a real thing we call it fingertip… basically to be 1cm the whole finger has to fit in the cervix a finger tip just means what it sounds like!
Producers; Thank you for the empty couch cut when Dave talks 🫥
Stop it was my favorite LOL
I will say, Ace is for real one of the prettiest babies I’ve ever seen!
Love to Dave, Esther and Ace❤️
Guys, I'm loving the show. You've got nothing to worry about with Annie leaving. I've loved every episode since (I'm not a hater, I follow Annie's work as well!)
I don't think you need a third cohost necessarily but whatever you decide, PLEASE do not change the name of the pod! Trash Tuesday forever! Slugs
P.S. and you don't have to apologise if an episode is on a more serious/sincere note, we LOVE it
❤❤❤❤❤
Over here crying at 25 weeks pregnant myself. I’m also 36 and pregnant with my first and I love to hear similar stories! Ace is precious and Esther you are such a champ! 🥰
Congrats. 🍻 to a healthy pregnancy
@@ASHsor thank you! 😊
I’m 25 weeks with my first too!
@@k_aylah congrats mama!!! I’m having a boy. What are you having? So excited! 😊
I was holding back tears when Esther started choking up 😭 love how Dave brought up Skims to make us laugh. He’s a hero 🎉❤
I am a 30-year-old guy and just had my six year anniversary with my partner. Maybe it’s because I grew up in a large family, but I thought this episode was great. Love you guys.
I don’t have kids and not even married but I lovedddd this episode and I’m so happy that Dave is here, he’s such a great partner and dad🥹❤️
From a currently pregnant slug, this was so refreshing to hear Esther talk about this in such a real and honest way. This has helped quell a lot of fears and made me feel “normal” for a lot of my thoughts and feelings regarding pregnancy. ❤
I totally agree. Once you become a mom, you appreciate your own mom and other moms so much more. Women are so strong 💪
Lemme start by saying I love Annie and she’s the reason I found this pod, but I am really loving these newer episodes.
Where is she?
cmon what other podcasters would give us a new episode a week or two after birth 🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻
YESSSSS 😂❤❤
Can’t believe Dave isn’t the real dad #leaked
@@JamesTheHippoman i know, who would have guessed bobby lee would rather the child
Y’all did not see the Twitter leaks about the real baby daddy rofl #leaked
Congratulations Dave and Esther! Dave's a good guest. Bring him on every few months.
This gives me so much excitement for motherhood in my future! You’re amazing, Esther ❤🎉
Esther!!!! 🎉 congratulations
Can’t believe Dave isn’t the real dad #leaked
Y’all need to check X about the baby daddy #leaked
Y’all did not see the Twitter leaks about the real baby daddy rofl #leaked
The vibes in the stu are immaculate. Love the pod! I think it's only getting better despite all the changes. (No shade to Annie)
Esthers ability to eat a soft-serve dipped cone while driving, is impressive and a skill I wish I had. Congratulations you little monster
Congratulations Esther and Dave. Our little Esther is a mommy. I am so happy
We hate you ester ❤
Sending hate from the real father of esters baby #leaked
Can’t believe Dave isn’t the real dad #leaked
Y’all need to check X about the baby daddy #leaked
Y’all did not see the Twitter leaks about the real baby daddy rofl #leaked
As a generic guy I have found Esthers entire journey fascinating from the hot girl culture to hearing about the actual birth.
Congrats Esther ❤ you and Dave are going to be great parents
Dave makes Esther so much more likable like Esther’s whole selfish and lazy thing can make it hard to relate at times but Dave is just so great Esther is so lucky
I love the way you look at Dave when he says something stupid LMAO Esther you’re my hero. I love you. ❤
Dave & Esther are already such amazing parents. Thanks for sharing your story and im so glad everyone is healthy! ❤️❤️
Dave is already a phenomenal dad.
I’m 36 weeks and this is EXACTLY the level of detail and authenticity I’ve been looking for. thank you!!
You'll be great! Congratulations ❤
it’s not about the money!! we want to know! we love you!! i’m also a mom, and it’s so important to talk about it and hear others stories! i had extreme anxiety during my pregnancy, and sadly my PPD was also very bad. soo happy you are having a different experience. it’s beautiful to watch ❤️
Love to see how natural motherhood has come for Esther, she is definitely glowing ❤
Hi! Another first time teen mom here! Lol Had my daughter last year right before turning 37. She’ll be 1 on Monday! Time truly flies. We literally have almost the exact same pregnancy and birth story, and except I was pushing for a little over an hour. The postpartum anxiety didn’t hit me bad until about 6 weeks after giving birth, but I had a lot going on. I’m praying it doesn’t hit you at all. Much love to you and Dave and congrats!
Congratulations Esther! You’re a bad ass 🩷 Ace is absolutely precious. I remember feeling such a high when I had my first baby too! I felt like a literal superhero 💪🏽 now here I am pregnant with my third lol
Esther I cried with you. You are so strong.
Business of Being Born is one of the most accurate docs I've ever seen.... glad you made it mama! i rec to get a doula to help advocate for u next time - if you decide to do it all again lol
Being this happy after first 3 weeks tells me baby sleeps somewhat normal at night and/or eats formula and not breast milk (which feels like hard labor) and/or she gets major help from partner. I remember how miserable , alone and broken I felt with giant sore breasts and sleepless, there was nothing left in me to feel this happy and human 🥺🥺🥺🥺 when Esther was telling her story it took me back and started crying 😭
No, I've had 6 babies, ending in twins who never slept the same time the first 6 months, all exclusively breastfed and no help except a husband who worked 12-14 hour days. I am the absolute happiest the first 10-12 weeks after birth. I love those months!
No mom shaming allowed. It’s great that she feels great.
Or she is just happy despite it all!
CONGRATS ESTHER & DAVE!!! Sooo proud of y'all. The real Sluggies are always gonna stick around no matter what.
Congratulations Esther and Dave. It make me happy to hear how Esther described a lot of the elements of parenthood, seems like it really clicked and she understood it all naturally right away. "I havent changed, but my world has changed" is a brilliant way to explain it. Mother nature isnt stupid, she knows what she is doing. Parenthood really puts all the other nonsense we worry about in perspective.The happiest and most satisfied people i know are parents.
As a person who has zero interest in having a baby anytime soon I didn’t realize I needed this birth story until I heard this birth story! Thank both of you for sharing and huge congratulations 🎉
congratulations Esther 🙂↔️ ace is the most precious baby girl ever
Esther is a totally different person and im here for it. 🙌🏻
Love the chemistry between the two of you. Thank you for sharing such a vulnerable moment and so soon after. ❤ take care!
Congratulations, esther!!!! 🎉❤
Definitely gonna take a cue from Dave and take notes on delivery day. Congrats Esther and Dave!
Esther, thank you for sharing this personal moment with us. You and Dave created such a beautiful family. ❤
Omggg this is one of my favorite episodes✨loved seeing different sides of both of you + Dave! Giving birth is a massive trauma even if it goes perfectly - Esther you are glowing and I loved hearing your birth story, thank you for sharing 💗Congratulations!!
So happy for you, Esther & Dave!! Thank you for being so open and sharing your whole pregnancy journey. I’m 25 weeks pregnant and 36 years old and have related so much to you. Happy you have such a loving, present partner through it all. So beautiful 🥹💕
Congratulations! I can’t believe there’s a Snail Baby! Loved this episode so much. K & E is an absolute perfect duo! Loved FINALLY meeting Dave. The shot of him in the end of the episode on the swing with baby snail, 🥹😘
Love having Dave on here! Congrats Esther!! Mommy has arrived 🎉
I’m so glad Esther shared her story. I was so naive having my first son. I had heart shaped glasses on and didn’t even pick up a book! Lol My mentality was: my mom had 3 kids at home, I got this. No plan but high expectations and EVERYTHING went completely different than I expected.
It took about 5-7 days to finally relish in all the baby love. And I’ve been living with this guilt 17+ years maybe forever. I’ve never heard anyone else talk about not being able to fully embrace in motherhood due to your own physical pain. Also I was MISERABLE ALL 3 of my pregnancies 😂😂😂 I was delulu thinking that the birthing process was going to be the easiest part.
40:00 🔥Ring of Fire🔥
Esther you are lucky! They turned my epi down or off for pushing and it’s a pain I can remember like it was yesterday. My “baby” is now a 14 year older middle schooler. I’m so happy she made it here and you and Dave have a little family. Take in all those cute little newborn sleepy smiles and chirpy noises…and that amazing newborn smell. I swear it’s like puppy breath, I couldn’t get enough of it. Like I mentioned above, my daughter is 14 and starts high school next year, it goes by so fast.
Congrats Esther and Dave. This episode is needed thank you for sharing ur vulnerable moments with to slugs. We appreciate it. 💜
I found out about Trash Tuesday when I was in my third trimester of pregnancy. This pod was my main source of entertainment the entire 5 days I was in the hospital during labor and it’s what got me through the late nights with my newborn. Somehow watching Esther’s journey through her pregnancy and delivery felt somehow full circle. I can’t wait and look forward to her talking more about her journey through motherhood.
Awww congrats Esther and Dave! I should be studying for finals but this episode had my full attention. Really informative, and as a childless 37-year old, it was really inspiring! It quelled my fears about having a child. ❤
AAAAHHH CONGRATS YOU GUYS!!!❤❤❤
Y’all need to check X about the baby daddy #leaked
Appreciate the honesty about the birth experience (although now I’m way more terrified of giving birth, haha). Congrats ❤
Birth is the most amazing experience you will ever have. Some are harder than others, but you will be fine. It’s the best most earth shattering experience you will ever have. I’m excited for you! ❤
Love this. Love you both. Thanks so much for providing amazing podcasts to listen to weekly. Esther you are killing it
Congratulations Esther and Dave, and auntie Khalyla! 🥺🩷
Congratulations to you both. Well done Esther. It's brilliant to hear you knew how to advocate for yourself. I wish I'd done more research. I got to 5cm without no pain relief. Ended up having to have an emergency c-section. My daughter is now 14 💛
Father of two here. Trust me having children changes you for the better. All those things that concerned you as a single person become so small and unimportant. Curious if Dave had the feeling I had right after birth. I looked at my son and had a instant feeling that I would die to protect him.
Congratulations Esther!!!!!!
I’m 6 months pregnant with my first baby and I’ve related to you so much on feeing like absolute shit throughout pregnancy lol
Thank you for sharing your birth story and all the feelings during and after
Sending all the love to the povitsky/king family 💗💗💗
So happy for everyone ❤❤❤thank you so much for sharing this
This is so wholesome. Congratulations Esther and Dave ❤
Congrats Ester & Dave! Ester, you look amazing!!! I was a mess 3 weeks PP. Loved hearing baby sounds on the podcast. Let's get you a doula for your next pregnancy/labor, mama!
This episode was weirdly healing, congratulations Ester🥹💗
I haven’t seen a Trash Tuesday in over a year. I love the new set. It totally reminds me of a basement in one of your friends parents house. That’s the kids hang out spot. I like it better than the psychedelic colors and patterns on the wall. I love the wood paneling.
My wife and I have a 10 month old, this episode reminded me of our birth story. It definitely reminded to appreciate my wife more, it reminded me of what she had to go through and gave me a not so newfound respect towards her and all the mommas out there. I’m happy baby Ace is doing well, always enjoy baby Ace updates on Esther’s story!
Seeing Dave rock Ace on the egg chair in the back was so sweet ❤ You guys are going to be such lovely parents 🌻 Unrelated, but Trish is about to pop too... Be so cool to have your girls have a buddy so close to their own age ❤ I bet Moses & Dave would get on so well too... They both seem so chill, but with that cheeky humour spliced in 🌈
Congrats again guys, so so happy for you!! ❤❤❤
It's a superpower to be able to acknowledge a change in heart. Lol Esther is so dope for being aware and carefree it's cool.
so true : What Ester said about knowing the procedures. I wasn't offered the morphine that I was supposed to get after a KIDNEY TRANSPLANT. Thankfully I memorized the step-by-step
Congratulations Dave and Esther! You have such a beautiful baby. Ace is adorable . Couldn’t be cuter. Enjoy this magical time . Lots of love xx ❤
The epidural is god sent!! As soon as I got mine at 5cm it was game on baby. I felt like a new woman and was ready to get my baby out!!
Congratulations to Dave, Esther, and the newborn!
I had twins the most horrible scary anxiety producing pregnancy and from minute one I was the same way. The love of my life they are like my human anxiety drugs, when you look into your babies’ eyes it just melts your heart, 3 years later it’s the same.
Esther you’re a G!
The NICU experience is wild and I relate 💯.
Thanks for sharing your birth story🫶🏽
I am so glad they believed you and you were able to get pain relief. I have a chronic pain condition as it is and pregnancy was so painful for me. My first baby I went in and was sent home for not progressing fast enough for them even though I was 3cm and having contractions every 5 minutes. Since I was at 38 weeks they didnt want to rush anything. I went home and was miserable continuing having contractions every 5 minutes for like 7 hours until I went back in. They tried to send me home again too and I refused. Everyone said oh you will know when its time and I kept saying well I thought I knew thats why I came to the hospital lol. I had my son about 12 hours later. I was stupid and said I didnt need the epidural when I was at 5cm and then when I did need it it took fucking forever to actually get and then kick in so I was miserable. I knew the second time around that I would not say no when they asked. I got to the hospital at 5cm the second time and said I wanted the epidural as soon as they would give it to me so they called the on call guy and he didnt get there for well over an hour which being on call he should have been there within 20 minutes. I almost didnt get it. Everything happened so fast this time around that the doctor almost didnt make it in time. my epidural kicked in when I was literal 10cm dilated I thought I was going to die. Its the terrible contractions and the awful pain I was having while laboring that made me want the epidural. As soon as it kicked in I pushed literally 1 and a half times and the baby was here. I had a nurse say something to me while i was writhing in pain and begging for the epidural like "you know there are women who do this without one" and I looked at her like wtf lady and said "this absolutely does not help in any way". I was so fucking annoyed by that. Every women is different. Because I have literal skeletal issues my hips and spine are already messed up so pregnancy made all my pain issues worse. So I was really hurting and I honestly didnt know how I was going to get thru each one. The fact you were in so much pain at .5cm dilated and they gave you an epidural right away is great since that is what you needed. Theres no way you would have been able to handle the pain of laboring all the way through without it. Of course you would have been able to get it if there was no way for you to get the pain relief. But it is so hard. Big ups to all the women who can and do birth their babies all natural while in the hospital. I feel like if I was home in a pool and all that and not being forced to be hooked up to the annoying monitors and shit that I would have been a little less miserable. They say being on all 4s and stuff helps. Anyways, sorry for the book. Congratulations Esther I am so proud of you and so happy for you. You are such a beautiful momma. Enjoy this amazing ride they call motherhood.
Congrats Esther & Dave!! Welcome to the world Ace 💜 Great episode again, thanks for the full deeets! Big love to the whole TT fam 💜🥰💚
Best ep ever. Congrats Dave, and Esther and welcome to the world sweet baby Ace!
Dave on the swinging chair with Ace in the background ❤