The speaker acknowledges that every parent makes mistakes in conditioning their children and accepting that one would do damage and help them undo it later. Additionally, the speaker suggests that having kids might be a source of meaning and an existential itch that is hard to satisfy without them.
The speaker is torn between wanting children due to the joy they bring to close friends, but is concerned about issues such as monogamy and the effect on their love life.
The fear we experience in one area of our life has the potential to spill over into other areas, like feeling insecure in our ability to physically engage with loved ones or fearing the possibility of finding love again after a challenging relationship.
The speaker discusses her struggle to rebuild her relationship with her mother and how it has affected her relationships with others, including her boyfriend.
The key to raising two kids under two is planning ahead and having support from family or sitters. It's important to start thinking about it six months to a year before the desired pregnancy.
The host of the podcast announces her surprise pregnancy and shares both the positive and negative reactions she received from her listeners and friends. She expresses her worries, but is comforted by reassurances from other moms who have had similar experiences.