“It was pure joy and pure terror all in one instant.” TLC has announced their new parenting series Rattled will premiere on February 2nd.
From producers Drew Barrymore and Nancy Juvonen, the reality series will follow the struggles of new parents.
Watch a promo and read the official announcement below:
This winter TLC explores the scary, exhilarating, frustrating, joyful and ultimately life-changing experience of parenthood with new series RATTLED. As seen through the lives of four diverse couples from across the country, viewers will go along for the ride as they watch these new parents experience a wide range of challenges, triumphs and milestones, for the first year of their newborns’ lives. Executive Produced by Flower Films’ Drew Barrymore and Nancy Juvonen, the new series premieres Tuesday, February 2 at 10/9c.
The couples featured all face different circumstances as they navigate how their new baby will fit into their already established lives. Whether it is balancing work and their newborn, feeling pressure from family members’ about how they think the baby should be raised or making sure that their relationships with their significant others remain intact, they will never forget this period of adjustment in their lives.
The series will follow the evolution of these families as their babies enter the world, and what that means to each of them. The couples followed throughout the season include:
Doug & Marsadie, Ohio
Doug and Marsadie met via online dating, and although there is a substantial age difference – she is 28, he is 41 – Marsadie claims Doug is young at heart. Doug has three daughters from his previous marriage, and wasn’t expecting to become a father again at this point in his life. Marsadie struggles to bond with her baby the way she expected she would, and having a baby creates big conflict in Doug and Marsadie’s relationship. Marsadie grew up without a dad and hopes that her relationship with Doug can survive so that her baby won’t be raised by a single mother.
Jason & Kristina, New York
Jason and Kristina own a childcare agency together, which they consider to be their first baby. Both have Type A personalities and remain extremely organized and detail-oriented. As they are getting ready for the birth of their baby, they are in full preparation mode, setting up a digital calendar detailing planned napping and feeding times. They are determined to not let the baby alter their working lifestyles, but still fear that they will lose who they are once the baby is born.
Sal & Destiny, New Jersey
Sal and Destiny both come from large, dynamic families, with strong opinions about everything related to the new baby. Sal comes from a traditional Italian family, while Destiny grew up in Las Vegas, with parents who both worked in the casino industry, and are little less conservative than Sal’s. From religious preferences to the baby’s name, the couple worries their families’ opinions will only escalate once the baby is born, and may not line up with how they want to raise their child.
Tyson & Ashley, Utah
Better known as the “Gardner Quad Squad,” Ashley and Tyson struggled through a long infertility battle, with a small chance of getting pregnant. They were thrilled to find out when they were expecting not one – but four babies! And even more stunned to learn they were having two sets of identical twins, a one in 70 million chance. They have shared their situation with the public and have received an outpouring amount of support, while many remain invested in their story. But with four babies comes a high-risk delivery, and Ashley remains on bed rest until the babies are born. As they anticipate the quads’ arrival Ashley and Tyson need to figure out how they will physically and financially support their new brood.”
What do you think? Will you watch Rattled? If you’re a parent, what were you early experiences like?
I’m hooked can’t watch season 1 cause it’s not on my dvr but watched all of 2 and now three. I’m 31 wks pregnant with my 4th and Rattle is down cold accurate bout starting a family. The struggles with parenthood and trying to connect with your spouse. Accurately told I’m hooked as I said
If you don’t drink or take drugs when nursing, Hes knda selfish but he’s cute. He’s going to have to get our of his own way to bond with have son. Mars an Doug you need to go back to grown up school no wonder your wife divorced you, you both terrible mouths in front of Sophia. Its going to take a lot for Doug to change I just don’t know with your mouths if it’s going to be worth it. The ones with quint’s you are doing awesome as parents your husband is so sweet he reminds me of… Read more »
great show
Kristina that’s what you get for saying your kid will fit into your life schedule not the other way around.
So very tired about hearing about poor Mars she’s lazy and not a great mom Douglas supportive was the only one with a job help do housework and take care of the baby what she said around and whined and don’t tell me you don’t know what it’s like I raced 5 kids she’s just lazy she needs to get a job get off your butt be a better mom and quit blaming everything on somebody else and Kudos kudos to Ashley and Tyson if it wasn’t for them I would have quit watching a long time ago the Mars… Read more »
Love this show. Poor Ashley and Tyson, I hope they get paid for doing this and can get some help. They seem to be very grounded and calm. Good luck. Sal and family are hysterical. I love that they will stick up for their family.
I don’t know how Ashley and Tyson do it. Where are their parents or other family members that could help.I get tired just watching Ashley and she does it all looking like a million bucks! Amazing!
Actually if you follow Ashley and Tyson on Facebook you will see how much help they actually have which is great for them. Tyson is from a large family who live close and Ashley’s mom and dad live close. They have taken several alone trips and since Tyson does not work outside the home (they both have online businesses as well as their vlogs) At first I wondered too but I am not being ugly when I say they seem to have a lot more help than your normal family. It’s all good though
Doug is a major *******, get rid of him Mars before he screws up Sophia.
Agree
Doug is really not father material as he is seen drinking hot coffee and eating food with the poor baby in his arms. Guess he should Google hot coffee and McDonald’s.
i think Doug is a loser, baby has to stay in hospital because of low blood sugar and he wants to ignore medical advise on what is best for his baby ??!
Don’t know who the woman is in your commercial that says her baby needs to fit into their life not the other way around. I believe DHS needs to investigate and see that the child is being cared for. People like her don’t need to be having children! What a selfish self absorbed woman she is. I feel sorry for that child.
OH, c’mon. Expectant women and new moms are emotional. Cut her some slack. Looks like that little guy is WELL taken care of….
Actually.my wife and I would love to be considered for one of your upcoming shows Why? Because I am older, 67 years to be exact and she is 36 and just had her first child with me. I have four other sons the next youngest is 7 years old, my oldest is 40 years old. If you Google my name you will see that I have been on numerous talk and news shows from Good Morning America to Oprah. Our reason for doing this is to show that your never to old to enjoy children nor are you to old… Read more »
Seriously, still looking to get paid lollll that’s nothing to brag about . Big deal on your age and how old your small ages are. Smh. You must miss being on tv.
Great… this poor baby gets to be 10 with a 77 yr old Dad…Just because you can doesn’t mean you should…Your 7 yr old is an “honor student” Really killed those ABC’s did he?
will australia get to see this?
I’m sure the child this couple will have will really appreciate that man’s shirt someday (sarcasm).
The guy in the picture…I’m sure someday his child will see that and really appreciate what his/her father thinks of having a baby…(eyeroll).