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Episode Summary

Welcome back to Pretty in Pink Again! In this episode, we’re unpacking the conversation around having kids in your 20s vs. your 30s—the pros, the challenges, and the myths that come with both.

Kristina shares her experience of becoming a mom at 26 while she and her husband were still growing their careers. At first, motherhood felt like a natural transition, but as their family grew, so did the challenges. She reflects on how having twins in her 30s was a completely different experience—mentally, physically, and logistically.

Christina opens up about her struggles with infertility and the emotional toll of trying to conceive in her 30s. She shares how motherhood forced her to take a step back from her career, the reality of working from home with a baby, and why she wants to ban the phrase “bouncing back” after having kids—because you don’t bounce back, you bounce into something new.

We’re also debunking some of the most common myths about having kids at different ages—because while some of them hold truth, others are just outdated narratives that don’t fit every journey.

Episode Highlights:

💡 Kristina’s Story: Motherhood in her 20s felt easy at first, but as life got fuller, balance became harder. She shares advice from her doctor about life being “more linear, not heavier” and explains the “container” analogy for managing responsibilities.

💡 Christina’s Story: Motherhood in her 30s came after a tough infertility journey. She reflects on the challenges of stepping back from work, the identity shift, and the misconceptions about work-from-home flexibility with a baby.

💡 Debunking the Pros & Cons of Having Kids in Your 20s vs. 30s:

•Kids in Your 20s:

✅ More energy for the sleepless nights.

✅ Easier physical recovery (but let’s stop saying ‘bounce back’—your body evolves, not reverts).

✅ Less overthinking—just diving in.

⚠️ Harder to balance career growth & personal goals.

⚠️ Financial stability might be a challenge.

⚠️ Knowledge is power… but too much knowledge can lead to paranoia!

•Kids in Your 30s:

✅ More patience & life experience—less panic over the small things.

✅ Typically more financially & emotionally stable.

✅ More confidence in parenting decisions.

⚠️ Fertility struggles can be more common.

⚠️ Less physical energy for the newborn/toddler phase (but does anyone really have energy at 3 AM?).

🌸 Pink Spotlights:

💖 Christina’s Pick: The 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins – a simple but powerful tool for pushing past hesitation. Learn more here.

💖 Kristina’s Pick: Handbag University by Bethenny Frankel – finding high-quality, functional bags that elevate your look. Check it out here.

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Next Episode Teaser

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