Real talk on figuring out when to have kids, infertility and surviving 2 under 2 with my friend, food writer and cooking show host Lindsey McClave. She shares her history of waiting years to decide to have kids only for it to take even longer going through IUIs, miscarriage and IVF, followed by a surprise pregnancy on her daughter's first birthday.

Lindsey is the foodie on the cooking show "The Farmer and the Foodie" and shares the benefits of incorporating local food and how to engage your kids in appreciating where their food comes from even if they are super picky eaters.

We discuss:

• How Lindsey her her husband debated having kids and decided when it was time

• What it was like to go through the unpredictability of unexplained infertility, IVF and miscarriage

• Her surprise pregnancy with her second baby and the feelings of guilt after previously going through infertility

• Lindsey’s tips for managing the mental load of life with 2 under 2 in the early days

• Lindsey and Helene's experiences on the long postpartum journey and wellness routines

• How Lindsey makes cooking into a self-care practice

Coffee date episodes are chats with friends who share their expertise, experiences and perspectives on mental and physical wellness and mom life.

If you crave open, honest conversations around motherhood on the topics we don't always get to talk, you'll love this episode!

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Find Lindsey on Instagram here and The Farmer and the Foodie here

Watch The Farmer and the Foodie here and learn more about the show here

This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice.