This episode is sponsored by Nutrafol, Tovala, Olipop & Square. Nutrafol: Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 dollars off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to http://nutrafol.com and enter promo code UNPLANNEDPOD. Tovala: During Tovala’s Black Friday sale, you can get a FREE Tovala smart oven when you order meals 6+ times. Head to http://Tovala.com/UNPLANNED and use my code UNPLANNED to claim your free smart oven for a limited time. OLIPOP: Get $2 off a 4-pack of OLIPOP: Works on any flavor of 4-pack, including Spongebob, any retailer. https://drinkolipop.com/UNPLANNED Square: To learn more, go support your favorite neighborhood spot and see what Square has been up to in your neck of the woods. And then if you have extra time, check out http://square.com/go/unplanned . Matt & Abby finally talk about bringing a puppy into the family — what led to the decision, the worries, the comments that pushed them over the line, and how they’re getting ready for life with a dog and two kids. They also chat about grief, a sweet moment from their toddler, and an unexpected HOA drama. Follow The Unplanned Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/unplanned__podcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@unplanned_podcast Listen to the pod on Spotify/ Apple Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ToDA4ufQuWuEgMq07zN6t https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-unplanned-podcast/id1669604504 Follow Matt & Abby: Abby's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/abbyelizabethoward/ Matt's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/_matt_howard_/ TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@matt_and_abby Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/mattandabb YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@MattandAbbyHoward Chapters: 00:00 - Getting a Puppy 02:05 - the reality of miscarriage 07:46 - why we cried when we saw Wicked 10:36 - what our two-year-old said he was thankful for 11:17 - our kids favor my husband over me 12:49 - Sponsor (Nutrafol) 21:29 - we got an HOA violation 25:44 - Sponsor (Tovala) 29:00 - everyone told us not to get a dog 35:10 - when you've been contemplating getting a dog 35:16 - Sponsor (Olipop) 40:25 - the YouTube comment that convinced us to get a puppy 41:55 - the best advice for getting a dog with kids 45:35 - Sponsor (Square) 46:53 - Asking my wife for a puppy 49:01 - planning accommodations for our dog 53:15 - asking a dog person advice about the puppy 54:44 - educating ourselves on puppies #unplannedpodcast #mattandabby