Prepping for labor: What's in my hospital bag & 5 Things Worth the $$$

We’re officially in labor and delivery preparation mode! This week, we’re talking about all the little decisions, purchases, opinions, and last-minute thoughts that come with getting ready for a baby. Plus, 5 things that are totally worth the money. Osea: Get 10% off your first order at https://oseamalibu.com with code ABBY. Cash App: Download Cash App Today: https://click.cash.app/ui6m/ztzqlnwl #CashAppPod Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Cash App Visa® Debit Flex Cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, and The Bancorp Bank, N.A., pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. See terms and conditions for the Sutton prepaid card at cash.app/legal/us/en-us/card-agreement, for the Sutton debit flex card at cash.app/legal/us/en-us/debit-flex-card-agreement-sutton and for the Bancorp debit flex card at cash.app/legal/us/en-us/debit-flex-card-agreement-bancorp. Savings and Offers provided by Cash App, a Block Inc. brand. Offers may not be affiliated with third party merchants. Parents and legal guardians can open a managed account for kids 6-12. Cash App will pass through a portion of the interest paid on your savings balance held in an account for the benefit of Cash App customers at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Member FDIC. To earn interest on your Cash App savings balance, you need to have sponsor approval. Exceptions may apply. Savings yield rate is subject to change. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. Shopify: Turns out you don’t need a real job. Build your own business with a free trial at https://shopify.com/abby Honeylove: Save 20% Off Honeylove by going tohttps://honeylove.com/ABBY! #honeylovepod Abigail: White Chicken Chili https://ifoodreal.com/healthy-white-chicken-chili Abby: Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls Dough: * 2¼ cups White Kamut flour or 2½ cups organic all-purpose flour * 2 Tbsp sugar * 1 tsp baking powder * ½ tsp baking soda * 1 tsp French gray coarse salt * ½ cup soft butter * 1 cup milk * ½ cup sourdough discard Filling: * ½ cup soft butter * ½ cup sugar * ½ cup brown sugar * 2 tsp cinnamon Frosting: * 8 oz cream cheese * 4 Tbsp butter * 2 cups powdered sugar * 2 tsp milk * 1 tsp vanilla * 2 tsp fresh lemon juice 1. Using a dough hook or whisk, mix all dry ingredients together. 2. Cut in the butter using a dough hook or fork. 3. Add milk and discard. Mix well to make a cohesive dough. Knead for five minutes, adding any additional flour needed to make a soft dough. 4. Place in a covered bowl and leave to rise/ferment on the counter for 2-4 hours. 5. Pour dough out onto a floured surface and roll into a large square (the size is not overly important, but maintain a nice dough thickness for rolling 6. Preheat the oven to 350°F. 7. Roll out dough into a large square. Add filling. 8. Roll up tightly and cut into 1" rolls. Place tightly together in a 12" cast iron pan. 9. Bake for 30-35 minutes. Be sure to remove rolls from cast iron while still warm, otherwise, the sugars begin to solidify and will stick to the pan. 10. Spread frosting once cooled. Follow Always Here: https://www.youtube.com/@alwaysherepodcast https://www.instagram.com/alwaysherepodcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@alwaysherepodcast https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583535220280 Listen to the pod on Spotify/Apple Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/38IRpe6gV1WnqIFNZ6CHF5 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/always-here/id1862654475 Chapters: 01:28 - The Hope & the Hard 06:24 - The Odyssey 19:43 - Wow, that's crazy! 33:59 - What's in my Hospital Bag? 40:58 - Hospital Regrets 42:40 - What you did/didn't expect in the hospital 47:59 - After birth meal 50:07 - Five things that are worth the money 01:08:35 - Ask Abbys 01:20:00 - Always Hungry Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices