Contractions, Chaos, and Car Seats

Welcome back to What They Don’t Tell You… But We Will, with Emily and Matt Norris. This week, we're diving headfirst into the whirlwind world of labour and birth — from broken tailbones to home births and everything in between. In this episode, we’re sharing: ✅ Our three very different birth stories ✅ A dad's role in the delivery room (spoiler: there’s no time for a coffee break) ✅ The unexpected moments that can turn a calm birth plan upside down ✅ Your amazing birth stories — from unexpected breech arrivals to chaotic delivery room antics ✅ Matt’s Moan of the Week – featuring a rant about that infamous red book Expect laughs, relatable chaos, and plenty of “why did no one tell us this?” moments. Whether you’re a new parent, a seasoned pro, or just here for entertainment, you're in the right place. Got a funny or memorable birth story of your own? We’d love to hear it! Email us at emilynorrisloves@gmail.com

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Join Emily and Matt Norris as they pull back the curtain on real-life parenting, the highs and lows of marriage, and everything in between. With 20 years together, three kids, a dog, and a home renovation under their belts, Emily brings her signature positivity and practical tips, while Matt keeps things grounded with his honest, often humorous, dad’s-eye view. Expect raw and relatable chats, lessons learned (and mistakes made), and the advice they wish they had heard sooner. Whether you’re in the thick of parenting or just love a good family chat, What They Don’t Tell You (but we will!) is here to tell you what no one else does – with warmth, wit, and a touch of British moaning. Parenting, marriage, and family life – no one hands you a manual, but we’re here to share what we’ve learned along the way. New episodes every Monday