Ep 14: Questions for Jamie

Published: March 26, 2019, 11:14 p.m.

b'Hey, frans! Jamie here. Doug couldn\\u2019t join me today (except for a quick intro), so you get to hear from just me in this episode! I might have been just a little jealous that Doug got to do his very own Q&A episodes, so it\\u2019s my turn today. Since Doug wasn\\u2019t able to be here anyway, it was perfect timing for this episode. I put out an invitation for questions on Instagram, and got plenty of responses that I\\u2019m excited to address today, so let\\u2019s dive right in! First up, I\\u2019ll talk about whether I\\u2019m cleared to start trying for another baby yet. (Not quite, but we\\u2019re getting closer.) I\\u2019ll also chat about sleep training and whether we ever co-slept with Gracie. We didn\\u2019t co-sleep with her, as I\\u2019ll explain in more depth, and getting her to sleep was a lot of work. She had to be rocked until she fell asleep, and then even longer to make sure she was in a deep sleep before we could put her down. Our next question is about my last name, and whether I legally changed it to match Doug\\u2019s or kept my maiden name. (Curious about the answer? You\\u2019ll have to tune into the episode!) I\\u2019ll chat about how many words Gracie can say, whether we enjoy or feel disrupted when fans recognize us in public and say hi, how to stay positive when you see other people around you getting pregnant and much more. In today\\u2019s Q&A episode,\\xa0I\\u2019ll go from the fun and lighthearted to the deeply personal, and answer as many of your questions as I can! You know how devoted I am to being honest and transparent with you, and this episode is a great opportunity for that. In This Episode: [00:58] - Doug welcomes listeners to the show, and explains that this is another Q&A episode, featuring Jamie this time. [02:32] - Today\\u2019s shoutout goes to an iTunes listener who left a review. [05:29] - The first question of the day is about whether Jamie is cleared to start trying for another baby! [06:42] - How old was Gracie when Doug and Jamie started sleep training, and did they co-sleep with her? [11:32] - Jamie talks about whether she legally changed her last name. [12:26] - How many words is Gracie saying now that she\\u2019s 18 months old? [13:22] - Jamie shares her feelings on being approached for pictures in public, and shares their mailing address. [16:27] - Did Jamie have postpartum depression or anxiety? [18:47] - Jamie addresses a question about whether she has found her dad yet. [21:26] - What is Jamie\\u2019s favorite part of LA? [22:31] - What has been the best, and what has been the hardest, in Jamie and Doug\\u2019s marriage so far? [24:55] - How did Doug\\u2019s family react after reading Jamie\\u2019s book, Wifey 101? [23:56] - If it hadn\\u2019t worked out with Doug, would Jamie have gone on another reality show to find love? [26:39] - Jamie shares some advice on how to stay positive as you see everyone around you getting pregnant. [33:10] - What was it like being a nurse? In her answer, Jamie clarifies that she still is a nurse, and will continue to be. [34:25] - Has becoming parents made Jamie and Doug stronger as a couple, or has it made things harder? [35:37] - What scares Jamie the most about being a mom? [36:56] - Jamie talks about whether she would let her daughter get married at first sight in the future. [38:13] - Any blood work back in terms of baby-making? [39:03] - We hear more about the benefits of sleep training in response to a fan\\u2019s question. [40:03] - Does Jamie like the west coast better than the east coast? [40:47] - Will Jamie and Doug continue trying to conceive, or will they go for adoption instead? [41:54] - Jamie talks about whether her first impression of Doug still impacts their relationship today. [42:32] - How many kids do Doug and Jamie want? [42:53] - That\\u2019s it! Are you dying to know the answer to a question that wasn\\u2019t answered here? Shoot Jamie your question on Instagram! Links and Resources: Married at First Sight Married at First Sight Happily Ever After? Hot Marriage. Cool Parents. on YouTube Jamie Otis Wifey 101 by Jamie Otis hotmarriagecoolparents ...\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'