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Pregnancy can be lonely. Not with The Waddling Truth.

Welcome to the intersection of medical expertise and the beautiful chaos of motherhood. Real talk, real science, and real laughs — for every mom navigating pregnancy, postpartum, and the unfiltered reality of raising tiny humans.

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Meet the Hosts

Two moms, nine kids, zero filters.

Welcome to the intersection of medical expertise and the beautiful chaos of motherhood. We are Alicia and Kristian — two moms, nine kids, and zero filters. Alicia brings the professional insight as an experienced ultrasound technologist and paramedic who has guided thousands of women through the magic of pregnancy, while Kristian brings the relatable reality of raising five girls under seven (yes, really).

Think of us as your new village. We are not just here to share textbook advice — we are here to talk about the things your doctor might skip and your friends might be too afraid to mention. From decoding your latest ultrasound scan to surviving the trenches of the newborn days, we cover it all with humor, heart, and honesty. Whether you're currently expecting, chasing toddlers, or just need a laugh — pull up a chair. You're safe here.

Alicia Traeger and Kristian Beal - The Waddling Truth Hosts

Kristian Beal

Co-Host · Mom of 5 · Professional Talker

31 years old and outnumbered by daughters under seven. Kristian brings the unfiltered, hilarious, "I-have-not-slept-since-2017" reality of raising a houseful of girls. She's the friend who tells you the truth about postpartum, marriage after kids, and why the laundry is never actually done.

Alicia Traeger

Co-Host · Mom of 4 · Ultrasound Tech & Paramedic

33 years old, mother of four, and the professional voice you can trust. As an experienced ultrasound technologist and paramedic, Alicia has guided thousands of women through the magic and uncertainty of pregnancy. She translates the medical jargon into real talk you can actually use.

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Stories, science, and survival guides from the trenches of motherhood. Click any post to read.

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Alicia Pregnancy

What Your Ultrasound Tech Wishes You Knew (But Can't Say)

After ten years and thousands of scans, there are a few things every expecting mom should know before she lays down on that table — and a few myths I'd love to bust forever.

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Kristian Postpartum

The Fourth Trimester No One Warned Me About

By baby number five, you'd think I'd have it figured out. Spoiler: you never do. Here's what I wish someone had told me about postpartum the first, second, third, fourth, and fifth times.

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Alicia First Trimester

First Trimester Survival Guide: From a Tech & a Tired Mom

Saltines, naps, and sobbing into a frozen pizza — the first trimester is a vibe. Here is the science of why you feel like death, and the snacks that actually help.

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Kristian Marriage & Mom Life

Marriage After Kids: The Truth They Don't Put on Pinterest

Date nights are a myth. Communication looks like grunting across the kitchen at 6 AM. Here's how we actually keep things alive when there are tiny humans crawling all over us.

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Alicia Newborn

Newborn Sleep: What's Normal, What's Not, and When to Call

As a paramedic and a mom, I've seen the panic both ways. Here is exactly what newborn sleep should look like — and the signs that mean it's time to stop Googling and pick up the phone.

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Kristian & Alicia Mom Hacks

The Baby Registry Items We Actually Used (And the Ones We Didn't)

Between the two of us, we have nine kids. We've tested it all. Here are the products that earned a permanent spot in our homes — and the ones that ended up in the donate pile by month two.

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From pregnancy must-haves to newborn essentials, postpartum survival kits to mom-life game-changers — every product on our list has earned its spot in real homes with real kids. Shop our Amazon storefront for everything we use and love.

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