Mom Jeans - The Podcast

Michelle's Birth Story

In our 9th episode, we share our weekly check-ins and discuss various topics. Michelle provides an update on her pregnancy and her recent health challenges. Mickella shares a funny story about her husband's creative solution for applying sunscreen solo. We also discuss developmental milestones, such as recognizing objects. We introduce Michelle's husband, Ryan and share Michelle's birth story. 
Warning: Michelle shares the intense details of a vaginal birth. 

Leeah's Birth Story

On our 8th episode, we go through our weekly updates including Leeah's trip to Disneyland, Danielle's trip to Hawaii, Michelle's gender reveal and Lisa's kid's skin issues.  Leeah dives into her birth story. We wrap up our episode with our hot topic of the week: allergies. 
 
Links to items we discussed in this episode:
Everlywell Food Allergy Test*
Sugar Masters - Las Vegas
Pumpkin Pet Insurance
Ready. Set. Food - Allergy Puffs*
Branch Basics - All Natural Cleaning Products
Yuka - Food and Cosmetic Scanner
Stroller Fan*
*These are affiliate links and we do earn a commission if you click on our links and purchase the item.
 

Danielle's Birth Story

On our 7th episode, we discuss our weekly updates, including potty training challenges and Danielle's skiing adventure. We also talk about the importance of making new friends as a mom. We then dive into Danielle's birth story, which includes an induction, epidural, and complications. We wrap up the episode with our hot topic of the week: Imposter Syndrome. 

Ready or Not, Here Comes Baby

Our conversation this week covers the challenges and joys of the third trimester of pregnancy. Our topics include preparing for birth, dealing with pregnancy envy, and physical preparation for birth. We also discuss the creation of birth plans and the items we packed in our hospital bags. We discuss choosing names for our children and the significance behind those names. 
Links to items mentioned this episode:
Babylist
Aeroflow Breastpumps
Stroller Fan*
Long Iphone Charging Cord*
Hey Dude (shoes)*
Kizick (shoes)*
Tsrete Hands Free Breast Pump*
Elvie Hands Free Breast Pump*
Raspberry Tea*
Evening Primrose Oil*
Birthing Ball*
Baby Bookie
Baby Brezza*
Baby Brezza Sterilizer*
Boppy Pillow*
Snuggle Me*
Danielle's Top Buys for Baby:
Boba Wrap*
Ergo Baby 360 Carrier*
Ergo Baby Compact Stroller*
Haaka*
Ollie Swaddle*
Transition sleep sack*
Wide Neck Glass Dr Brown Glass bottles/Anti Colic/ good for breastfed babies*
Portable Bottle Cleaning Kit*
Hatch Noise Machine*
Portable Diaper Changing Station*
 

Four Arms and Four Legs?

We discuss the second trimester; body image and confidence, feeling the baby's movements, and the physical challenges we faced. We also talk about the emotional rollercoaster of motherhood and the importance of self-care during pregnancy. We focus on the experiences during pregnancy, milestones in the second trimester, planning for labor with doulas, and the social pressures of announcing on social media, baby showers, and registries. We debate which type of baby poop is worse: breastfed, formula, or solid. The episode concludes with a discussion on body image during pregnancy and the importance of promoting positive body image for themselves and their children.
Links to items mentioned in this episode:
Boisson Non-Alcoholic Wine
Spindrift - Sparkling Water*
The Sculpt Society with Megan Ruup
Down Dog - Yoga (and workout) App
I Love My Body by Mother Moon*
*These are affiliate links and we do earn a commission on items if you click on our links and purchase the items

Bump, Bump, Bump

In this episode, Danielle, Leeah, Lisa and Michelle discuss various topics related to the first trimester of pregnancy, including a comparison of pregnancy apps, the OB experience, finding out the sex of their babies, and returning to work after maternity leave. They share their mindset upon discovering they were pregnant and navigating the uncertainties and anxieties that come with the early stages of pregnancy. 
Links to Items we mentioned in the podcast
Preggie Pops*
Gel Migraine Relief Cap*
Migrastil Migraine Stick*
Collagen Powder
Crib Sheet by Emily Oster*
Expecting Better by Emily Oster*
It Starts with the Egg by Rebecca Fett*
Brain Health from Birth by Rebecca Fett*
What to Expect When You're Expecting by Heidi Merkoff*
On Becoming Baby Wise by Robert Bucknam and Gary Ezzo*
Pregnancy Prayer Cards*
Ovia for Pregnancy  - App for Apple
Ovia for Pregnancy - App for Android
What to Expect When You're Expecting - App for Apple
What to Expect When You're Expecting - App for Android
 
*These are affiliate links and we do earn a commission on items if you click on our links above and purchase the item

IVF Got 99 Problems and Fertility is 1

Leeah shares her journey through infertility, starting with testing and diagnosis of diminished ovarian reserve. She discusses the emotional toll of the process and the decision to pursue IVF. She describes the physical and emotional challenges of the fertility treatments and the support she received from her partner and friends. 
 
If you are going through IVF, please reach out via email (hello@momjeansthepodcast.com) so Leeah can send you a little gift. 
 
A couple of links to items we talked about in the podcast:
 
Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology
Ilumina Healing Sanctuary - Acupuncture for IVF in Phoenix Area
Advanced Fertility Care - Fertility Clinic in Arizona
Fertility Resources
It Starts with the Egg by Rebecca Fett*
 
*This is an affiliate link and we do earn a commission on items if you click on our links above and purchase the items.

Lets Talk About Sex Baby

In this episode, Danielle, Lisa and Michelle discuss their experiences and journeys getting pregnant. They share their stories about their pregnancies, including initial reactions, the number of pregnancy tests taken, and any changes we made to increase our chances of conceiving (rather thought increased our chances of conceiving). They also discuss beliefs and practices related to predicting the gender of their babies and other aspects of their lives. They talk about the challenges of waiting for the first doctor's visit and the importance of education about reproductive health. They end the episode by sharing fun and noteworthy moments with their kids from the past week.
 
Links* to items we talked about in the podcast:
Clear blue ovulation tests 
Easy at home ovulation tests
The Care and Keeping of You 1 - Body book for girls 8 and up
The Care and Keeping of You 2 - Body book for girls 10 and up
Gender Reveal Exploding golf balls 
Summer Infant Pop and Sit Booster Chair
Wooden Fire Truck Walker
*these are affiliate links and we do earn a commission on items if you click on our links above and purchase the items 
 
 

WTF Did We Do?

We quickly introduce ourselves. Danielle, Leeah, Lisa, Michelle and Mickella discuss why we became moms or in Mickella's case, why she decided not to. We also review what we were dealing with in the motherhood realm that week.
A couple of links* to items we talked about in the podcast:
Baby Brezza Formula Dispenser Machine 
Baby Brezza Replacement Funnel and Cover
Frida Baby NoseFrida Nasal Aspirator
*These are affiliate links and we do earn a commission on items if you click on our links above and purchase the items. 
 

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