In this episode, Lane tells Ed about Making real connections with the new baby, dealing with the new stress of parenthood, wrestling with balancing worklife and parenthood and, of course, a new installment of the Diaper Diaries.

This week Lane and Ed discuss the road to C-section recovery, initial thoughts of balancing dad/work life and of course, another entry in the Diaper Diaries.

It's week 5 of being a new dad, and one more week insane than the last. In this episode, Lane tells Ed about the changes in his newborn son he's already seeing on a daily basis, the strategy of finding rest and, of course, a new installment of the Diaper Diaries.

• Nara Baby & Mom Tracker
• The Wonder Weeks

It's been a month since Lane's son was born. What's happened? How did it go? Is he getting any sleep?

What to Expect When You're Expecting: (Updated in 2025) - Heidi Murkoff
Cribsheet - Emily Oster
Nara Baby & Mom Tracker

A short, introductory episode with Ed and Lane, where they discuss what's to come. Their approach, their hopes... and their ready-for-anything-ness.