Becoming a mother is a huge transition, and if you're not prepared it can blindside you with how much work it is. Host Lindsay Aerts talks with Natalie Andrews who is a reporter for the Wall Street Jornal covering the U.S. Congress, but also happens to be Lindsay's friend from their days together attending college at Utah State University. Natalie just had a baby 12 weeks ago and she shares several steps she took to prepare for baby Logan (yes, named after the town where USU is located.) They discuss pre-booking a therapist, your support system post baby, how you'll care for yourself postpartum, and Natalie's 9 monts of maternaty leave. Yes, that's right. Nine months! Read more about Natalie and see her work here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.