In this week’s special segment, “They Said What?!”, Laura and Shanna divulge the weird, offensive and mom-shamey things people have said to them lately. Also, Laura talks about her most challenging week ever since having her son, and Shanna reports on her daughter’s eight-month checkup at the pediatrician. Finally, they reveal their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna’s baby is eight months and one week old, and Laura’s baby is seven months and one week old.| This episode's show notes - https://b...
Sep 16, 2019•45 min
In this week’s special segment, “Internet Insanity,” Shanna talks about a salacious-sounding beauty treatment she discovered online and Laura discusses the most adorable internet challenge ever. Also, Laura gives the inside scoop on nap training using the Taking Cara Babies method, and Shanna talks about quitting breastfeeding. Finally, they reveal their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna’s baby is eight months old, and Laura’s baby is seven months old.| This episode's show notes - https://bigfa...
Sep 09, 2019•47 min
Laura and Shanna interview gestational surrogate Deanna Koelsch, who is currently pregnant with her fourth surrogacy! Deanna talks about what it’s like to carry another family’s child, how she got into surrogacy, how her own family and children feel about her doing so, and much more. Also, Shanna discusses her current struggles with her baby’s 8-month sleep regression, and Laura reports on her baby’s first trip on an airplane. Finally, they reveal their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna’s baby ...
Sep 02, 2019•1 hr 6 min
In the new segment, “Mom Wins!”, Shanna and Laura tell funny stories about high-five-worthy parenting triumphs they’ve had recently. Also, Laura talks about her baby moving on up ... to the big boy bathtub! And Shanna discusses her decision to start weaning her baby from breastfeeding. Finally, they reveal their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna’s baby is seven months and two weeks old, and Laura’s baby is six months and two weeks old.| This episode's show notes - https://bigfatpositivepodcast....
Aug 26, 2019•48 min
In the segment, “What I Googled This Week,” Laura and Shanna have pressing questions about their babies’ bodies that only the internet can help answer - or can it? Also, Shanna talks about setting up a “yes space” for her crawling daughter, and Laura shares an exciting update about her son. Finally, they reveal their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna’s baby is seven months and one week old, and Laura’s baby is six months and one week old. | This episode's show notes - https://bigfatpositivepodc...
Aug 19, 2019•43 min
In this week’s special segment, “Gripe Water,” Shanna and Laura take umbrage with certain mom shamers who need to lay the eff off. Also, Laura talks about her baby’s first cold and his six-month checkup, and Shanna has an exciting announcement about her baby’s development. Finally, they reveal their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna’s baby is seven months old, and Laura’s baby is six months old. | This episode's show notes - https://bigfatpositivepodcast.com/ep-58/ | Get social - Instagram - ht...
Aug 12, 2019•56 min
Laura and Shanna wonder what in the hell we are supposed to do in an earthquake with a baby, and they try their best to chill out about baby milestones in this week’s special segment, “OMG I’m Freaking Out.” Also, Shanna laments her baby’s early-morning wakings, and Laura talks about her baby’s new perspective on the world now that he can sit up. Finally, they reveal their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna’s baby is 29 weeks old, and Laura’s baby is 25 weeks old.| This episode's show notes - ht...
Aug 05, 2019•47 min
In this week’s episode, “Today I Learned,” Shanna and Laura discuss tiny babies and thirst while breastfeeding. Also, Shanna talks about her recent parenting nightmare, and Laura gives an update on her sleep-training journey using the Taking Cara Babies method. Finally, they reveal their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna’s baby is 28 weeks old, and Laura’s baby is 24 weeks old.| This episode's show notes - https://bigfatpositivepodcast.com/ep-56/ | Get social - Instagram - https://www.instagram...
Jul 29, 2019•46 min
Laura discusses her attempt at sleep training her five-month-old baby using the Taking Cara Babies method, and Shanna talks about troubleshooting her baby’s early-morning wakings. In this week’s special segment, “They Said What?”, the new moms reveal the shocking and/or unusual things that people have said to them lately. Finally, they reveal their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna’s baby is 27 weeks old, and Laura’s baby is 23 weeks old.| This episode's show notes - https://bigfatpositivepodca...
Jul 22, 2019•51 min
This week, in the special segment “Internet Insanity,” Laura and Shanna discuss extreme online parenting groups and ghastly ghost sightings. Also, Laura talks about the staycation she had with her baby, and Shanna describes how her baby showed off for the pediatrician at her six-month checkup. Finally, they reveal their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna’s baby is 26 weeks old, and Laura’s baby is 22 weeks old.| This episode's show notes - https://bigfatpositivepodcast.com/ep-54/ | Get social - ...
Jul 15, 2019•45 min
Shanna and Laura introduce a new segment called “Mom Confessions,” in which they discuss the outrageous parenting moves they’ve made recently. Also, Shanna talks about dealing with her newly mobile baby, and Laura celebrates moving her baby to his own bedroom. Finally, they reveal their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna’s baby is 25 weeks old, and Laura’s baby is 21 weeks old.| This episode's show notes - https://bigfatpositivepodcast.com/ep-53/ | Get social - Instagram - https://www.instagram....
Jul 08, 2019•46 min
Shanna and Laura battle it out in another exciting round of “Stump the New Mom,” in which they quiz each other with pregnancy- and baby-related trivia questions! Also, Laura talks about going to a new “Mommy and Me” class, and Shanna discusses the dreaded moment that her baby rolled over in her Baby Merlin's Magic Sleepsuit. Finally, they reveal their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna’s baby is 24 weeks old, and Laura’s baby is 20 weeks old.| This episode's show notes - https://bigfatpositivepo...
Jul 01, 2019•44 min
In this week’s special segment “Checkin’ the Inbox,” Laura and Shanna answer listener questions about room sharing with cats and working from home with a baby. Also, Shanna talks about introducing formula into her baby’s diet and creating a “Yes” space for her increasingly mobile daughter, and Laura describes her first out-of-town trip with her son. Finally, they reveal their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna’s baby is 23 weeks old, and Laura’s baby is 19 weeks old. | This episode's show notes ...
Jun 24, 2019•42 min
Shanna and Laura discuss sleep training, Marie Kondo-ing, baby numerology, baby modeling, baby shower registry must-haves, and more in this special 50th episode! The new moms start things off with their weekly check-ins, then move on to the special segment, “What I Googled This Week,” in which they admit the embarrassing parenting-related things they’ve asked the Internet lately, and then wrap things up with their BFPs and BFNs. Shanna’s baby is 22 weeks old, and Laura’s baby is 18 weeks old.| T...
Jun 17, 2019•56 min
Shanna and Laura discuss sleep training, and Shanna describes her plan for getting her baby to sleep through the night. Laura talks about her baby’s four-month checkup and gives an update about his sleep regression. Also, in the special segment “Never Have I Ever - Parenting Edition,” the new moms share hilarious incidents they never thought they would experience until they became parents. Finally, they reveal their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna’s baby is 21 weeks old, and Laura’s baby is 1...
Jun 10, 2019•51 min
Laura discusses her first “girls’ night out” since having her baby, and Shanna talks about her bouts of postpartum insomnia. Also, in the segment “Today I Learned,” the new moms share interesting info they’ve recently learned about birth control and prenatal care. Finally, they reveal their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna’s baby is 20 weeks old, and Laura’s baby is 16 weeks old.| This episode's show notes - https://bigfatpositivepodcast.com/ep-48/ | Get social - Instagram - https://www.instag...
Jun 03, 2019•47 min
Shanna talks about learning to understand her baby’s personality, and Laura discusses her baby’s struggles with the four-month sleep regression. Also, things get wacky in the segment “Internet Insanity,” in which they discuss what’s going down online in the world of parenting. Finally, they reveal their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna’s baby is 19 weeks old, and Laura’s baby is 15 weeks old.| This episode's show notes - https://bigfatpositivepodcast.com/ep-47/ | Get social - Instagram - https...
May 27, 2019•40 min
This week, Laura gives an update on her baby’s naps, and Shanna reveals some surprising news about her baby’s childcare. Also, Laura and Shanna chat with pediatrician Dr. Robert Hamilton, author of the book “Seven Secrets of the Newborn,” about how to quickly calm a crying baby and more. Finally, they reveal their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna’s baby is 18 weeks old, and Laura’s baby is 14 weeks old. *This interview was recorded in April 2019, over a year before Dr. Hamilton’s involvement i...
May 20, 2019•50 min
This week, Shanna discusses starting her baby on solid foods, and Laura talks about seeing her first movie in the theater since having a baby. Next, the new moms introduce a new segment called “Gripe Water,” in which they report on baby- and parenting-related things that rub them the wrong way. Finally, they reveal their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna’s baby is 17 weeks old, and Laura’s baby is 13 weeks old.| This episode's show notes - https://bigfatpositivepodcast.com/ep-45/ | Get social -...
May 13, 2019•42 min
This week, Laura marvels at two of her baby’s new accomplishments, while Shanna bemoans her baby’s experience with the four-month sleep regression. Next, the new moms play a hilarious round of “Never Have I Ever: Parenting Edition,” where they find themselves in surprising situations they never would have expected. Finally, they reveal their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna’s baby is 16 weeks old, and Laura’s baby is 12 weeks old.| This episode's show notes - https://bigfatpositivepodcast.com/...
May 06, 2019•49 min
Shanna and Laura interview Emily Oster, economist and author of the new book Cribsheet: A Data-Driven Guide to Better, More Relaxed Parenting, from Birth to Preschool, and they talk about how new parents can use the results of scientific research to guide their parenting decisions on topics such as breastfeeding, sleep training and more. Also, Shanna discusses the upcoming end of her maternity leave, and Laura recounts a remarkable day and night with her baby. Finally, the new moms reveal their ...
Apr 29, 2019•56 min
In the special segment, “Today I Learned,” Laura and Shanna share some surprising pregnancy- and baby-related things they have learned recently, including a birth ritual that may leave some fathers-to-be clutching their family jewels. Also, Laura reports on her efforts to wean her baby from the SNOO Smart Sleeper bassinet, and Shanna discusses her first date night with her husband since she gave birth. Finally, the new moms reveal their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna’s baby is 14 weeks old, ...
Apr 22, 2019•42 min
Shanna and Laura discuss life with babies and pets. They also report on taking their babies on adventures outside of the house. Also, in the special segment, “What I Googled This Week,” Laura and Shanna reveal the funny and embarrassing things they asked the internet recently, including a very pressing question about losing baby weight. Finally, the new moms reveal their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna’s baby is 13 weeks old, and Laura’s baby is nine weeks old.| This episode's show notes - ht...
Apr 15, 2019•45 min
Shanna and Laura are dissed, shamed and stunned in this week’s special segment, “They Said What?!”, in which the new moms recount shocking, hilarious or offensive things people have said to them lately. Also, Laura reports on her baby’s two-month vaccinations, and Shanna talks about how her baby’s perfectly constructed sleep environment is turned on its head. Finally, the new moms reveal their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna’s baby is 12 weeks old, and Laura’s baby is eight weeks old.| This e...
Apr 08, 2019•49 min
Laura and Shanna interview pediatric speech language pathologist and parent educator Ayelet Marinovich about how to interact with your baby in ways that benefit his or her development. Also, Shanna discusses her baby’s tumultuous week, and Laura talks about taking her baby to the doctor to test for hip dysplasia. Finally, the new moms reveal their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna’s baby is 11 weeks old, and Laura’s baby is seven weeks old.| This episode's show notes - https://bigfatpositivepod...
Apr 01, 2019•48 min
In the new segment “Never Have I Ever: Parenting Edition,” Laura and Shanna share hilarious incidents they never thought they would experience until they became parents. Also, Shanna discusses her baby’s new toy-smacking skills, and Laura talks about the ups and downs of being home alone with her baby all day. Finally, the new moms reveal their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna’s baby is ten weeks old, and Laura’s baby is six weeks old.| This episode's show notes - https://bigfatpositivepodcast...
Mar 25, 2019•40 min
In the segment “Internet Insanity,” Laura and Shanna share bizarre and hilarious baby-related things they’ve come across online recently, including the story of a very questionable daycare provider. Also, Shanna discusses the current state of her c-section scar, and Laura talks about giving her baby dream feeds. Finally, the new moms reveal their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna’s baby is nine weeks old, and Laura’s baby is five weeks old.| This episode's show notes - https://bigfatpositivepod...
Mar 18, 2019•47 min
Laura and Shanna duke it out in a thrilling round of baby-related trivia, where we learn the birth weight of one of basketball’s biggest stars, among other facts. Also, Shanna discusses scoring some drugs for her newborn, and Laura talks about a fascinating quality of breast milk. Finally, the new moms reveal their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna’s baby is eight weeks old, and Laura’s baby is four weeks old.| This episode's show notes - https://bigfatpositivepodcast.com/ep-36/ | Get social - ...
Mar 11, 2019•40 min
Laura and Shanna talk baby genes, newborn screening, NIPTs and more with special guest Susan Winter, who is not only a pediatric geneticist but also Laura’s mom! Also, Laura discusses getting fancy for a baby photo shoot, and Shanna disturbs everyone with talk of rodents. Shanna’s baby is seven weeks old, and Laura’s baby is three weeks old.| This episode's show notes - https://bigfatpositivepodcast.com/ep-35/ | Get social - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bfppodcast/ | Facebook - https://...
Mar 04, 2019•46 min
Laura and Shanna dive into bed sharing and baby hormones in this week’s special segment, “OMG I’m Freaking Out!” Also, Shanna discusses the joys of receiving baby smiles, and Laura reports on her baby’s impressive growth stats. Finally, the new moms reveal their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna’s baby is six weeks old, and Laura’s baby is two weeks old.| This episode's show notes - https://bigfatpositivepodcast.com/ep-34/ | Get social - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bfppodcast/ | Faceb...
Feb 25, 2019•41 min
