The waddling Truth

The second you're pregnant, everyone starts calling your husband a dad. Future dad. Soon-to-be daddy. But when Mother's Day rolls around? Suddenly it's, "Well technically, you're not a mom yet."Excuse me... then who's been growing an entire human for the last several months?In this episode, we're diving into the hilarious double standard of pregnancy holidays, why expecting moms already deserve to be celebrated, and why this debate gets people so fired up.So tell us: If dads get Father's Day while their partner is pregnant... should pregnant women get Father's Day too? 👀

Here’s a Spotify-ready episode description you can paste in:Is this just Braxton Hicks or are you actually in labor? In this episode of The Waddling Truth, we break down what “practice” contractions feel like, what true labor contractions feel like, and how to know when it’s finally time to grab your hospital bag and go.​Ultrasound tech Alicia and mom-of-5 Kristian talk through:The most common signs of Braxton Hicks (and why they usually calm down with rest and water).​What real contractions feel like when your body is actually getting ready to deliver.Real mom stories about fast labors, “car baby” fears, and trusting your gut.Simple ways to stay calmer, track contractions, and decide when to head to the hospital.This one’s for the mama timing every cramp on her phone and wondering if she’s being dramatic or if something big is happening. You’re not alone, and you’re not crazy for double-checking every sensation.​New here?We’re The Waddling Truth—Alicia (ultrasound technologist at Lil Blessings Baby 4D in Temple, Texas) and Kristian (mom of 5 girls under 7)—bringing you unfiltered pregnancy and motherhood talk for Central Texas mamas, military spouses around Fort Hood, and every overwhelmed mom who just wants the real truth.​Find more from us at thewaddlingtruth.com and on socials @thewaddlingtruth and @thewaddlers.

Newborns, postpartum recovery, and marriage after baby can feel like a beautiful disaster—and you’re not the only one wondering if it’s supposed to be this hard. In this episode, ultrasound tech Alicia and mom-of-5 Kristian get honest about pregnancy ultrasound accuracy (including twins), baby aspirin, the shock of the fourth trimester, and how hormones, “pregnancy rage,” and sleepless nights hit your relationship.You’ll hear a real client story from the ultrasound room, practical newborn care and bath time tips, and the unfiltered truth about healing your body and reconnecting with your partner when you’re both touched out and exhausted. If you’ve ever cried in the shower, snapped at your spouse, or worried you’re “doing it wrong,” this one’s for you.

Pregnant and wondering if that “bump” is actually just gas, if you’re losing your mind, or if your birth plan even matters? In this episode of The Waddling Truth, Alicia (ultrasound tech) and Kristian (mom of 5) get real about what pregnancy actually feels like—far beyond the cute maternity photos. They unpack pregnancy brain, bloat vs baby, cervical checks, vaccines in pregnancy, cryptic pregnancies, and what it really looks like to advocate for yourself in the delivery room without feeling like “that patient.”You’ll hear honest stories, medical insight that doesn’t feel scary, and the kind of big-sister energy you wish you had at 2 AM when Google is making you spiral. If you’re pregnant, trying to conceive, or still processing a past birth, this conversation will help you feel less alone, more informed, and a lot more confident about trusting your own instincts.Hit follow on Spotify so you never miss a new episode of Waddling After Dark, and share this with a pregnant friend who needs a judgment‑free, unfiltered pregnancy pep talk. 💛

Is my womb an air fryer, or am I just sunburned, swollen, and crying over a spoon? In this Waddling After Dark episode, ultrasound tech Alicia and mom‑of‑5 Kristian answer your wildest pregnancy questions—from Liquid IV black box warnings and salty-craving nausea to peeing when you laugh, postpartum swelling, and why every smell feels like a personal attack. Perfect for pregnant and postpartum moms dealing with 2 a.m. anxiety who want honest pregnancy advice, real talk motherhood, and a mom podcast with humor that actually makes you feel less alone.​