The Longest Shortest Time

EPISODE #7: Nurse, Get the Handcuffs

Thirty-four years after having me, my mom breaks down for the first time over not being able to breastfeed me.

EPISODE #6: Endangered Sea Turtle, Yum

A vegetarian of 22 years decides that the way to fix her son’s umbilical hernia is to start eating meat.

EPISODE #5: Kittens Can Do It, so Why Can’t We?

A mom who finds breastfeeding stressful discovers that a machine helps her feel closer to her son.

EPISODE #4: Don’t Make Me Be Your Miracle

After having her first child, a woman experiences heart failure and is told she has less than a 50 percent chance of surviving another pregnancy. Through a surrogate, she finally gets her “miracle” baby and is surprised to discover he’s just a regular old baby.

EPISODE #3: Is Class Over Yet?

A woman leaves her dream job to stay home with her baby, and then, out of boredom, starts sewing and unwittingly creates a new full-time job for herself.

EPISODE #2: When the Poop Is No Longer a Gift

A newborn turns blue, is rushed to the NICU, and his parents deal with going home while the baby remains in the hospital, hooked up to machines.

EPISODE #1: Your Singing Interferes With My Going-To-Sleep Process

A music teacher tries to stop her newborn’s crying with lullabies. Turns out it’s the worst thing she can do.