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After a tough week for Laura (we both cried talking about it), we decided to go light today and have Caitlin bring on her husband Henry on their perspectives on becoming parents for the second time. Head to Episode #104 for Laura and Tim’s take, and #88 and 90 for our completely unprepared guesses on what it would be like. Hey Mama Podcast is supported by Hey Mama Kitchen - get lactation cookies & more at heymamakitchen.com! Give us 5 stars in Apple Podcasts if you like what you hear! Find show notes for this episode at http://heymamapodcast.com/episodes/116 Follow us on Twitter @heymamapodcast, Instagram @heymamapodcast & like our Facebook page Hey Mama Podcast Tell us what your #igotthis and #idontgotthis moments are this week! Have a question or topic you’d like us to discuss? Tweet us @heymamapodcast or email us at heymamapodcast (at) gmail.com.   Music: Hanami by Fabian Measures

We talk a bit about how our sons sleep and then chat about Caitlin’s new business and the backstory around its founding. She talks about the unforeseen challenges of starting a business, mostly boring legal stuff. Laura talks about how she asked for what she needs, and the feeling that her boys are messing with her. Try out https://heymamakitchen.com/ today! Give us 5 stars in Apple Podcasts if you like what you hear! Find show notes for this episode at http://heymamapodcast.com/episodes/115 Follow us on Twitter @heymamapodcast, Instagram @heymamapodcast & like our Facebook page Hey Mama Podcast Tell us what your #igotthis and #idontgotthis moments are this week! Have a question or topic you’d like us to discuss? Tweet us @heymamapodcast or email us at heymamapodcast (at) gmail.com. Music: Hanami by Fabian Measures

We open the show by talking about how we fit in self-care these days. The answer is wishy-washy! Mother’s Day snuck up on us again (happy belated!) and our kids aren’t sleeping great. Laura gives a breastfeeding update (get ready to drink!) and Caitlin almost Something-About-Marys David. Give us 5 stars in Apple Podcasts if you like what you hear! Find show notes for this episode at heymamapodcast.com/episodes/114 Follow us on Twitter @heymamapodcast, Instagram @heymamapodcast & like our Facebook page Hey Mama Podcast Tell us what your #igotthis and #idontgotthis moments are this week! Have a question or topic you’d like us to discuss? Tweet us @heymamapodcast or email us at heymamapodcast (at) gmail.com. Music: Hanami by Fabian Measures

Caitlin opens the show by recounting the recent Arizona family trip, and the time zone difference (ugh). Laura updates us on how its going with having the boys room share. You won’t be shocked by the result. We talk about the trend of sarcasm and negativity around parenting content AND give an update on the saga of the missing baby shower presents. Give us 5 stars in Apple Podcasts if you like what you hear!   Find show notes for this episode at http://heymamapodcast.com/episodes/113 Follow us on Twitter @heymamapodcast, Instagram @heymamapodcast & like our Facebook page Hey Mama Podcast   Tell us what your #igotthis and #idontgotthis moments are this week! Have a question or topic you’d like us to discuss? Tweet us @heymamapodcast or email us at heymamapodcast (at) gmail.com.   Music: Hanami by Fabian Measures

Caitlin opens the show by recounting a frustrating interaction with, guess who, her mother-in-law. Laura isn’t ashamed to be enjoying her week without Charlie and has begun prepping for summer by ordering shorts, a swimsuit and sunscreen. Caitlin anticipates a ‘got this’ related to packing for AZ, but we’ll surely hear about how it really went! Give us 5 stars in Apple Podcasts if you like what you hear! Find show notes for this episode at heymamapodcast.com/episodes/112 Follow us on Twitter @heymamapodcast, Instagram @heymamapodcast & like our Facebook page Hey Mama Podcast Tell us what your #igotthis and #idontgotthis moments are this week! Have a question or topic you’d like us to discuss? Tweet us @heymamapodcast or email us at heymamapodcast (at) gmail.com. Music: Hanami by Fabian Measures

Laura finally sleep trains Tommy and unsurprisingly cries over getting rid of baby clothes. Caitlin is getting ready for her trip to AZ and planning to bring ALL THE STUFF. She also brought too much stuff to the dam recently, and Laura is trying to get stuff out of her apartment. STUFF. Plus, should Caitlin go on birth control? Find show notes for this episode at heymamapodcast.com/episodes/111 Follow us on Twitter @heymamapodcast, Instagram @heymamapodcast & like our Facebook page Hey Mama Podcast Give us 5 stars in iTunes if you like what you hear! Tell us what your #igotthis and #idontgotthis moments are this week! Have a question or topic you’d like us to discuss? Tweet us @heymamapodcast or email us at heymamapodcast (at) gmail.com. Music: Hanami by Fabian Measures

Laura recaps her birthday weekend, which was much more successful than years past. We discuss having more kids, whether we’re jealous, and Laura continues to struggle with postpartum rage. And guess who had a relaxing day hiking with a friend? Find show notes for this episode at heymamapodcast.com/episodes/110 Follow us on Twitter @heymamapodcast & like our Facebook page Hey Mama Podcast Give us 5 stars in iTunes if you like what you hear! Tell us what your #igotthis and #idontgotthis moments are this week! Have a question or topic you’d like us to discuss? Tweet us @heymamapodcast or email us at heymamapodcast (at) gmail.com. Music: Hanami by Fabian Measures  

In a wide-ranging episode (with no technical issues!), Laura explains why she looks like Hannibal Lecter while she’s sleeping. Then we discuss McDonald’s fries and how they used to taste so much better, how our Easters were (and weren’t), and the complicated ambivalence we feel while inhabiting our postpartum bodies. Also: what’s a penis web? Find show notes for this episode at heymamapodcast.com/episodes/109 Follow us on Twitter @heymamapodcast & like our Facebook page Hey Mama Podcast Give us 5 stars in iTunes if you like what you hear! Tell us what your #igotthis and #idontgotthis moments are this week! Have a question or topic you’d like us to discuss? Tweet us @heymamapodcast or email us at heymamapodcast (at) gmail.com. Music: Hanami by Fabian Measures

We spliced together this hot mess after we lost half of Caitlin’s audio. These things happen! Laura recounts her terrible week, in which she spent too much time feeling sorry for herself. Caitlin spent most of a car ride listening to Joe scream and let a turd linger in her playroom all day. Parenting is fun, you guys!

Not sure what the Hey Mama! Drinking Game® rule is for Caitlin’s crying, and we all know the rule when Laura loses her shit. So yeah, get your adult beverages ready for this tumultuous episode. Baby Joe is fine, but hear about a tiring and emotional stint he did in the hospital. And Laura has a no good, very bad day. What else is new? Find show notes for this episode at heymamapodcast.com/episodes/107 Follow us on Twitter @heymamapodcast & like our Facebook page Hey Mama Podcast Give us 5 stars in iTunes if you like what you hear! Tell us what your #igotthis and #idontgotthis moments are this week! Have a question or topic you’d like us to discuss? Tweet us @heymamapodcast or email us at heymamapodcast (at) gmail.com. Music: Hanami by Fabian Measures

Listeners, she’s back! Caitlin returns to the podcast to tell the story of how her enormous second son Joseph was born. Hear about how it went down, her stay in the hospital, and how shit hit the fan with her house AGAIN. Find show notes for this episode at heymamapodcast.com/episodes/106 Follow us on Twitter @heymamapodcast & like our Facebook page Hey Mama Podcast Give us 5 stars in iTunes if you like what you hear! Tell us what your #igotthis and #idontgotthis moments are this week! Have a question or topic you’d like us to discuss? Tweet us @heymamapodcast or email us at heymamapodcast (at) gmail.com. Music: Hanami by Fabian Measures

This week we talk to Laura’s good friend Dr. Amy Alexander, a Gynecologic Oncology Fellow at Northwestern. We talk about lady cancer, how to spot it, and how to treat it. We also talk about how to find a good doctor and what to do with your uterus when you’re done having kids. Find show notes for this episode at heymamapodcast.com/episodes/105 Follow us on Twitter @heymamapodcast & like our Facebook page Hey Mama Podcast Give us 5 stars in iTunes if you like what you hear! Tell us what your #igotthis and #idontgotthis moments are this week! Have a question or topic you’d like us to discuss? Tweet us @heymamapodcast or email us at heymamapodcast (at) gmail.com. Music: Hanami by Fabian Measures

Laura is joined by her husband Tim this week for a show about life with two kids. They discuss their evolving nighttime routine, why the weekends are hard, and just in general: life with two kids is not relaxing. Tim also tells the listeners about his app: Kidfund! Visit kidfund.us/heymama to get started and receive $5 in your Kidfund. Tweet @heymamapodcast and @kidfund with “#igotthis” to receive an additional $20. Find show notes for this episode at heymamapodcast.com/episodes/104 Follow us on Twitter @heymamapodcast & like our Facebook page Hey Mama Podcast Give us 5 stars in iTunes if you like what you hear! Tell us what your #igotthis and #idontgotthis moments are this week! Have a question or topic you’d like us to discuss? Tweet us @heymamapodcast or email us at heymamapodcast (at) gmail.com. Music: Hanami by Fabian Measures

On today’s episode Laura interviews Nikki Yeager, Founder of Every Bean Boutique. We have a wide ranging discussion about gender and society’s thoughts about it. The influence on our kids is so profound, and we don’t even realize it! Check out Every Bean Boutique and use the code 5OFF for $5 off your first order! Find show notes for this episode at our website. Follow us on Twitter @heymamapodcast & like our Facebook page Hey Mama Podcast Give us 5 stars in iTunes if you like what you hear! Tell us what your #igotthis and #idontgotthis moments are this week! Have a question or topic you’d like us to discuss? Tweet us @heymamapodcast or email us at heymamapodcast (at) gmail.com. Music: Hanami by Fabian Measures

Enjoy Caitlin’s last episode before her son was born! She’s working through the ups and downs (mostly downs) of trying to have a VBAC. And also, you’ll never believe what David did one week before his brother was born. Laura recaps her trip to MA….DRINK! several members of her family got sick. Caitlin signs off as a mother of one! Find show notes for this episode at http://heymamapodcast.com/episodes/102 Follow us on Twitter @heymamapodcast & like our Facebook page Hey Mama Podcast Give us 5 stars in iTunes if you like what you hear! Tell us what your #igotthis and #idontgotthis moments are this week! Have a question or topic you’d like us to discuss? Tweet us @heymamapodcast or email us at heymamapodcast (at) gmail.com. Music: Hanami by Fabian Measures

We open the show discussing Laura’s upcoming car trip with both boys...wish her luck! Caitlin continues to be pregnant and full of rage. She’s trying to stay in the moment and enjoy her new washer/dryer. The show ends on a tearful note, as Laura laments how small her life feels right now. But she’s trying to combat that feeling and stay in touch with old friends. Find show notes for this episode at http://heymamapodcast.com/episodes/101 Follow us on Twitter @heymamapodcast & like our Facebook page Hey Mama Podcast Give us 5 stars in iTunes if you like what you hear! Tell us what your #igotthis and #idontgotthis moments are this week! Have a question or topic you’d like us to discuss? Tweet us @heymamapodcast or email us at heymamapodcast (at) gmail.com. Music: Hanami by Fabian Measures

It’s our 100th episode! Caitlin is still in waiting for baby mode, and Laura is still potty training. Laura also gets emotional talking about giving her new baby enough devoted attention while trying to manage a demanding toddler who got all the attention at the same age. Caitlin talks about trying to stay positive about her birth and a few little things she’s taking care of before baby #2. Find show notes for this episode at http://heymamapodcast.com/episodes/100 Follow us on Twitter @heymamapodcast & like our Facebook page Hey Mama Podcast Give us 5 stars in iTunes if you like what you hear! Tell us what your #igotthis and #idontgotthis moments are this week! Have a question or topic you’d like us to discuss? Tweet us @heymamapodcast or email us at heymamapodcast (at) gmail.com.   Music: Hanami by Fabian Measures

Caitlin talks about how the late pregnancy hormones are manifesting for her (RAGE and WORRY) and Laura is deeeeep in potty training world and living the dream (pees). We both discuss the logistics of enjoying newborn snuggles when you have a toddler. Find show notes for this episode at http://heymamapodcast.com/episodes/99 Follow us on Twitter @heymamapodcast & like our Facebook page Hey Mama Podcast Give us 5 stars in iTunes if you like what you hear! Tell us what your #igotthis and #idontgotthis moments are this week! Have a question or topic you’d like us to discuss? Tweet us @heymamapodcast or email us at heymamapodcast (at) gmail.com.   Music: Hanami by Fabian Measures

Caitlin talks about getting ready for baby and the latest around her delivery decisions. Laura talks about how different her toddler is when she has her phone out vs. when she doesn’t. We both complain about the impossibility of talking to another adult when having a toddler who demands your attention. Find show notes for this episode at http://heymamapodcast.com/episodes/98 Follow us on Twitter @heymamapodcast & like our Facebook page Hey Mama Podcast Give us 5 stars in iTunes if you like what you hear! Tell us what your #igotthis and #idontgotthis moments are this week! Have a question or topic you’d like us to discuss? Tweet us @heymamapodcast or email us at heymamapodcast (at) gmail.com.   Music: Hanami by Fabian Measures

Caitlin and Laura open the show with a few innapropriate work comments they’ve made in the past, but then spend much of the episode recapping how their respective Christmas holidays went. We also talk about New Year’s Eve and the changes having young kids brings to the holiday. Find show notes for this episode at http://heymamapodcast.com/episodes/97 Follow us on Twitter @heymamapodcast & like our Facebook page Hey Mama Podcast Give us 5 stars in iTunes if you like what you hear! Tell us what your #igotthis and #idontgotthis moments are this week! Have a question or topic you’d like us to discuss? Tweet us @heymamapodcast or email us at heymamapodcast (at) gmail.com.   Music: Hanami by Fabian Measures