280. Third-Time Truths: What I Wish I Knew as a First-Time Mom

280. Third-Time Truths: What I Wish I Knew as a First-Time Mom

April 22, 2026 · 25 min · Episode 282

About this episode

Sarah Marie Bilger shares her insights and experiences from becoming a mother for the third time, emphasizing the importance of intuition and small moments in parenting.

Join Sarah Marie Bilger as she walks you through the quiet revelations that came with baby number three. With vivid memories of labor and the hush of newborn cuddles, she shares the exact moments that shifted her from anxious planner to grounded parent, and she wishes she could hold your hand through it all. Through short, honest stories about messy days, surprising joys, and the slow softening of expectations, Sarah gifts listeners permission to pause, pivot, and trust the wisdom inside. You’ll hear why milestones matter less than the small, ordinary moments, how intuition grows louder with experience, and practical reassurance for choosing the path that keeps you and your baby whole. This episode is a gentle, hopeful roadmap for any mama who’s overwhelmed with choices or afraid of doing the “wrong” thing—listen for a deep exhale, a nudge to slow down, and the reminder that you were made for this. Find the Full Show Notes Here: https://www.enteringmotherhood.com/episodes Relevant Links: Register for the O.W.N Your Birth Childbirth Education Course 5 ways to prepare for an Unmedicated Birth Download the FREE Comprehensive Birth Vision Planner Hypnobabies is a great tool to use…

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