This week, Dan and Ryan discuss what in the heck you need to bring with you when your partner goes into labor. Hospitals provide a lot, during and after labor, but not everything. Make sure your as prepared as you can be with this checklist. From your partners comfort, to your baby's first trip home, this list covers it all.

If there's anything we didn't have on the list that you found super helpful for you and would love to share it, feel free to leave a comment.

And if there's anything we haven't talked about already, or you would just like us to expand upon, you can email us, or also leave it in a comment! We'll be happy to cover it in a later episode!

Hosts:

- Ryan Hill -- Ryan@FirstTimeFathers.org

- Dan Bock -- Dan@FirstTimeFathers.org

The Delivery Day To-Go Bag Checklist:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OltdSpqunjnfkUA-2LYLaOgpA_RqPAoO/view?usp=sharing

With Ryan back from Costa Rica and Dan through with his anniversary and some family time, they are back at it catching up before diving further into the world of fatherhood. That doesn't stop them from discussing parenting things, however, as it is a huge part of their everyday lives. So, sit back and enjoy this episode of your hosts catching up with each other and just laughing through their week!

You can email Ryan and/or Dan at:

Ryan@FirstTimeFathers.org

Dan@FirstTimeFathers.org

Thank you all for listening! We can't wait to hear your stories as we pick our way through this adventure together!

Ryan flies solo today with an episode about traveling with a pregnant woman. He and Dinara went to Costa Rica this week, and though she's seven months pregnant, they took a lot of steps to ensure she will be comfortable and enjoy the trip. He goes over some of the things to consider when planning a trip with your pregnant partner, and what to look out for.

If there's anything we didn't discuss in this, that helped you out a lot, please feel free to share it in the comments, so you can help other dads/parents out there!

You can email Ryan and/or Dan at:

Ryan@FirstTimeFathers.org

Dan@FirstTimeFathers.org

Thank you all for listening! We can't wait to hear your stories as we pick our way through this adventure together!

In this week's episode, Dan and Ryan cover the ins, outs, ups, and downs of the second trimester of pregnancy. From what's going on with the baby, to what we can do to help our partners through it.

Thank you so much for joining us on this journey, we're grateful to have you here!

If there's anything we haven't covered that you would like to share, feel free to leave a comment. We'll be happy to cover it in a later episode!

Hosts:

- Ryan Hill -- Ryan@FirstTimeFathers.org

- Dan Bock -- Dan@FirstTimeFathers.org

The Second Trimester Document:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/16X5GU9prAUq7gQqLAMKTl96xqd4GMEtRh007VqEiUE8/edit?usp=sharing

In this week's episode, Dan and Ryan discuss their experiences with the first trimester of pregnancy and all that goes along with it. From morning sickness, to what to look out for, it's a scary, but exciting time. Be sure to listen until the end, as always, to get Dan's Weekly Recommendation!

Thanks so much for listening! Be sure to hit that follow button so you don't miss out on any First Time Father content!

Hosts:

- Ryan Hill -- Ryan@FirstTimeFathers.org

- Dan Bock -- Dan@FirstTimeFathers.org

The First Trimester Document:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZUL3ahY9gZNGSrqUgfFJiTdTPd8dtUgEvG_1dkGzGqo/edit?usp=sharing

In this episode, Dan and Ryan put aside chasing fatherhood and everything it entails to just catch up and have a good chat. These episodes will be peppered throughout the podcast to help Dan and Ryan talk through life and just be friends.

We hope you enjoy. Thank you for Listening! We are so grateful to have you here.

This episode is incredibly special for Ryan, as he gets to interview his eldest brother, Shawn.

Shawn is 46, has a 19 year old, an 8 year old, and a 2 year old. Though it's not a unique situation, having children after 40 can have it's trials. So, Dan and Ryan pick Shawn's brain about what it's like to have three children with such large age gaps, and raising a newborn after 40.

Thank you all for tuning in! Hit that follow button, and enjoy this wild ride as Ryan and Dan learn all about the journey of fatherhood.

In this, the first interview of the FTF Podcast, Dan and Ryan interview Kevin Smith. Kevin and his wife are about to be new parents, which is always a special time for anyone. But, what makes this experience special is that they used In Vitro Fertilization. A grueling process of anticipation, incredible science, and lots and lots of shots.... And a small room that Kevin doesn't like to talk about.....

If you're looking into in vitro, or are considering alternative methods due your family's genetic history, then look no further. This is the episode you must listen to. Kevin is living it.

Thank you all for tuning in! Enjoy!