Sunday Sports Club with Allison Kuch

Episode: Are We Ready for Two Kids?
Guest: Isaac Rochell
Date: December 7, 2025
Host: Allison Kuch | Produced by Dear Media

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This episode takes a heartfelt and humorous look at Allison Kuch and her husband Isaac Rochell’s evolving journey as parents, as they candidly discuss the transition from one child to two. While sports are usually the focus, this week’s conversation is all about pregnancy, preparing for a second baby, and how family dynamics shift as their daughter Scotty prepares for siblinghood.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Pregnancy #2: What’s Different?

• Location & Nostalgia: The episode is recorded in Las Vegas, where Allison was pregnant with their first child (00:30).
• Changes this time:
  • Life is "so different" with a toddler and a new pregnancy—less time to obsess over every weekly milestone (02:31, 03:08).
  • Physical symptoms and emotions have changed. Allison had more nausea and fatigue the first time; this one’s “less forgettable” now that she’s showing sooner (02:39, 05:23).

Quote:

“The second one, you kind of forget. You’re just… until there’s a bump, it’s like, ‘Oh shoot, we’re pregnant!’” — Isaac (02:31)

• Delay in Sharing Pregnancy News:
  Allison didn’t tell friends and family until 16 weeks, attributing it to discomfort, busyness, and feeling “almost embarrassed” by the attention (06:10–06:51).

2. The Age Gap & Sibling Readiness

• Gap between kids:
  The couple discusses the pros and cons of a 2.5-year age gap. They feel two under two is doable but would pose challenges with sleep, potty training, and ensuring their daughter is independent enough (07:49–08:19).
• Sleep, Pacifiers, and Control:
  Humorously convey Scotty’s “dominant personality”—she already hoards pacifiers and would “run the house” if they lost control with two close-in-age (09:18–10:08).

Quote:

“She hides pacifiers now… we’ve clearly gotten out of control.” — Allison (09:46)

3. Stressors, Lessons Learned & Evolving Confidence

• Less Stressed About:
  Both are much less anxious about baby care basics and postpartum, but more aware of the “reality” of newborn sleep deprivation (10:27–11:11).
• Birth Plans:
  Allison is excited for birth, hoping for a VBAC after a positive C-section experience with Scotty (11:56–14:35).

Quote:

“Now I’m going into birth, like, really excited... the worst birth has already happened, and I loved it.” — Allison (14:35)

• Perspectives on C-sections:
  Isaac humorously recounts his “PTSD” from the operating room, acknowledging how intense the process is for both parents (14:41–16:41).

4. Newborn Days: What They’d Do Differently (and What They Nailed)

• Savoring the Newborn Phase:
  Allison regrets rushing back into routine last time. This time she plans to soak in the post-birth period, stay in bed, enjoy recovery, and take things slower (25:33–26:44).
• Breastfeeding Confidence:
  Allison is proud of mastering breastfeeding/pumping last time, pledges to exclusively breastfeed and avoid pumping too early this time (29:17–30:48).
• Sharing Parental Lessons:
  Isaac declares, tongue-in-cheek, his "victory" for cleaning the breast pumps—a team effort they hope to continue (31:22–31:43).
• What They Won’t Repeat:
  Will introduce more structure for naps/routine, skip repeat mistakes like early bottle introduction or certain sleep gadgets (32:13–34:20).
  • Plan to introduce naps in broad daylight and acclimate baby to noise (34:32–34:57).

5. Handling Change for Scotty (Their First Child)

• No elaborate baby prep:
  Allison admits they haven’t prepared for the new baby and will wait until February to start (38:28).
• Nesting energy:
  Allison shares her unique “nesting” style—late-night cleaning binges for postpartum mental health (38:31–39:17).
• Past postpartum chaos:
  They reminisce about a chaotic first postpartum: moving houses, broken utilities, hospitalization (39:47–41:40).
• Addressing postpartum depression:
  Allison values the importance of a “clean environment” for her mental and emotional recovery (39:17–39:44).

6. Emotions: Guilt, Excitement, & Relationship Dynamics

• Second Baby Feelings:
  Both expect more immediate connection with their second baby, having experienced the evolution of parent-child bonds with Scotty (23:40–24:48).
• Sibling Bond Hopes:
  Excited to watch Scotty’s dynamic with the new baby, expecting a mix of excitement and territorial play based on how she treats her dolls (43:00–44:05).
• Marriage and Parenting:
  They reflect on how parenthood changes relationships, working through phases, and how seeing your partner as a parent can deepen—or test—the bond (47:24–49:45).

Quote:

“When you’re dating…it’s like, do you think they’re going to be up at 3am with you when your nipples are bleeding... If he’s not texting you back, don’t text him back!” — Allison (49:45)

7. Looking Ahead

• Baby Moon Plans:
  Both want a family “baby moon,” bringing their daughter and possibly grandparents along to make memories before baby #2 arrives (43:53–46:44).
• Relationship Maintenance:
  They feel better equipped to protect couple time, already have trusted babysitters to sneak out for “In-N-Out drive-through” date nights (50:31–50:49).

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Pregnancy Feel:
  “Motherhood is a sport for sure.” — Allison (00:09)
• Sibling Prep:
  “The new crazies are two under one…two under one would quite literally rock our worlds.” — Isaac (07:23)
• Hospital Birth:
  “You were literally crying while they were pulling Scotty out, saying, ‘I'm so scared.’” — Isaac (15:53)
• Sibling Tease:
  “Do you want a brother or sister?... ‘Gaga!’ [Scotty says]... No, we’re done with dogs.” — Allison (41:56)
• Marriage Real Talk:
  “If you were a horrible parent, I would have no problem divorcing you.” — Allison (49:05)

Timestamps for Key Segments

| Time | Segment | |-----------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 00:30 | Intro: Recording in Las Vegas—the city of Allison’s first pregnancy | | 02:20–06:10 | Biggest differences between pregnancies, delayed announcement | | 07:49–10:08 | Debating age gaps, sleep, and “losing control” as parents | | 11:56–14:35 | Birth plans, C-section reflections, excitement for trying for a VBAC | | 23:40–25:32 | Emotional connection with baby #2, what they expect to savor more | | 29:17–31:20 | Breastfeeding win, what they feel confident about for baby #2 | | 32:13–34:57 | Parenting “redos”: structure, nap strategies, noise | | 38:28–41:40 | Preparing (or not), postpartum chaos stories, mental health and postpartum plans | | 43:53–46:44 | Baby moon and family travel balance | | 47:24–49:45 | Marriage after kids—the “second kid” relationship phase |

Final Takeaways

• Allison and Isaac share a raw, relatable, and refreshingly funny look at the shift from one child to two, emphasizing the importance of grace, flexibility, and mutual support.
• Each phase—pregnancy, birth, and the blurry newborn days—brings both new struggles and second-chance opportunities to savor what truly matters: family, connection, and the chaotic, beautiful adventure of parenting.