Share

cover art for 049 - How do we know if we’re ready to have kids?

Love Your First Year with Kyler & Britt Nixon

049 - How do we know if we’re ready to have kids?

Ep. 49

On this episode of the Love Your First Year podcast, give you some practical ways to know when you're ready to have kids.


Resources: 


Questions? Shoot us a DM on Instagram at @loveyourfirstyear

More episodes

View all episodes

  • 55. 055 - Should we buy or rent?

    30:01||Ep. 55
    On this episode of the Love Your First Year podcast, we're helping you navigate the decision to buy or rent your first "home."Resources: Love Your First Year Premarital Course: https://www.loveyourfirstyear.com/courseHow to Create a Budget for Couples (+ Budget Template): https://www.loveyourfirstyear.com/post/how-to-create-a-budget-for-couples-budget-templateInteractive Budget Building Tool: https://www.loveyourfirstyear.com/tools/budget-builderThe Money Conversation Starter Kit: 6 Financial Talks Every Couple Avoids: https://www.loveyourfirstyear.com/money-convosQuestions? Shoot us a DM on Instagram at @loveyourfirstyear
  • 54. 054 - How to Not Feel Like You're Parenting Your Husband

    23:51||Ep. 54
    On this episode of the Love Your First Year podcast, we're unpacking why you might be feeling like you're parenting your husband + practical steps for how to get out of this cycle.Resources: Love Your First Year Premarital Course: https://www.loveyourfirstyear.com/courseMarital Roles & Expectations Worksheet: https://www.loveyourfirstyear.com/post/marital-roles-expectationsLiving Together Expectations Questions: https://www.loveyourfirstyear.com/livingtogetherBecoming a Godly Husband Free Mini Course: https://www.loveyourfirstyear.com/free-becoming-a-godly-husbandQuestions? Shoot us a DM on Instagram at @loveyourfirstyear
  • 53. 053 - The Framework for Busy Seasons

    18:43||Ep. 53
    On this episode of the Love Your First Year podcast, we're giving you the framework for navigating busy seasons. This one is super practical!Resources: Love Your First Year Premarital Course: https://www.loveyourfirstyear.com/courseQuestions? Shoot us a DM on Instagram at @loveyourfirstyear
  • 52. 052 - Unique Ways to Prepare for Marriage (Submitted by Listeners!)

    22:19||Ep. 52
    On this episode of the Love Your First Year podcast, we're sharing responses YOU submitted on Instagram with unique ways you prepared for marriage. We'll give the idea and share our own thoughts alongside each one.Resources: Love Your First Year Premarital Course: https://www.loveyourfirstyear.com/course50 Questions Every Couple Needs to Answer Before They Get Married: https://www.loveyourfirstyear.com/50questionsQuestions? Shoot us a DM on Instagram at @loveyourfirstyear
  • 51. 051 - How to Keep the 'Spark' Alive Once You're Married

    24:08||Ep. 51
    On this episode of the Love Your First Year podcast, talking about emotional intimacy, pursuing your spouse, dating in marriage, and how to keep the "spark" aliveResources: Love Your First Year Premarital Course: https://www.loveyourfirstyear.com/courseQuestions? Shoot us a DM on Instagram at @loveyourfirstyear
  • 50. 050 - Boundaries With In-Laws

    27:40||Ep. 50
    We're celebrating 50 (!!) episodes of the Love Your First Year podcast! And today, we're helping you set boundaries with in-laws. We'll cover why boundaries are important, areas you should consider setting boundaries with your in-laws, and how to set those boundaries in a healthy way.Resources: Love Your First Year Premarital Course: https://www.loveyourfirstyear.com/courseIn-Laws Survival Guide: https://www.loveyourfirstyear.com/in-laws-survival-guideBoundaries: 100+ Questions to Help Engaged Couples Set Healthy Boundaries Before They Get Married: https://www.loveyourfirstyear.com/boundariesSetting Healthy Boundaries With In-laws: https://www.loveyourfirstyear.com/post/setting-healthy-boundaries-with-in-lawsQuestions? Shoot us a DM on Instagram at @loveyourfirstyear
  • 48. 048 - How to Get Your Husband to Lead

    23:21||Ep. 48
    On this episode of the Love Your First Year podcast, we're unpacking what Biblical leadership is not, what it is, and how you can encourage your husband to lead.Resources: Love Your First Year Premarital Course: https://www.loveyourfirstyear.com/courseBecoming a Godly Wife eBook: https://www.loveyourfirstyear.com/premium-downloads/becoming-a-godly-wifeBecoming a Godly Husband Workshop: https://www.loveyourfirstyear.com/free-becoming-a-godly-husbandQuestions? Shoot us a DM on Instagram at @loveyourfirstyear
  • 47. 047 - 7 Things Couples Wish They Knew About Sex Before They Got Married

    18:36||Ep. 47
    In this episode of the Love Your First Year podcast, we discuss seven crucial things couples wish they knew about sex before getting married.02:30 1. It takes work and time03:39 2. Your sex drives might not match perfectly04:38 2a. Spontaneous vs. responsive desire06:55 3. Men desire sex to feel loved08:41 4. Married sex doesn’t get boring10:07 5. You’ll have highs and lows11:23 6. There’s no shame in seeking help14:18 7. God created sex and made it goodResources: The Love Your First Year Premarital Course: https://www.loveyourfirstyear.com/courseThe Ultimate Guide to the Wedding Night & Honeymoon: https://www.loveyourfirstyear.com/premium-downloads/the-ultimate-guide-to-the-wedding-night-honeymoon