Hey Mama! Podcast

Enjoy the mild sounds of Moana in the background while we discuss trying to work around our kids’ tantrums. Laura doesn’t have Gestational Diabetes, but listen in to why she needs to eat healthy and what her husband’s opinion is on it. Find show notes for this episode at http://heymamapodcast.com/episodes/76 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 talks about what she did to feel better about the impending birth of her second baby. Caitlin recaps her family reunion adventures and we both commiserate about how our kids mess with us when we’re solo parenting. Find show notes for this episode at http://heymamapodcast.com/episodes/75 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 walks through more of her anxieties around having a second baby (drink!) and the preparation or lack thereof that is also making her overwhelmed. Caitlin talks about why she decided to quit her job on maternity leave. We’re both in a toddler food rut - send us your food ideas! Find show notes for this episode at http://heymamapodcast.com/episodes/74 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 talking about recent toddler behavior at parties, and we had another Hey Mama family birthday! We also talk about worrying about what kind of kids our toddlers are going to be, Laura’s feelings about having a second child and her fears around loving the second as much as she does the first. Find show notes for this episode at http://heymamapodcast.com/episodes/73 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

Someone had a birthday! Laura recaps Charlie’s 2nd birthday, blissfully free of any grandparent awkwardness. She also talks some sleeping issues they’ve been having, while Caitlin talks about her lack of self control with food and how David broke her one day. Find show notes for this episode at http://heymamapodcast.com/episodes/72 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 some pre-baby wardrobe malfunctions, and some VERY PUBLIC butt crack.  We talk about a recent beach day, and give tips on good beach snacks. We wonder aloud how toddlers get rest from 2 minute naps, and how to transition into a toddler bed.

If you’re playing the Hey Mama drinking game, drink! Charlie got sick again - Laura talks about that, and Caitlin talks about feeling conflicted about her enjoyment/dislike for this age of toddlerhood. #ilikethis revolves around committing to an idea in the face of evidence that you should bail. Find show notes for this episode at http://heymamapodcast.com/episodes/70 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 are so lucky to be back at New York-Presbyterian Lawrence to talk to their staff Registered Dietitian and another OB/GYN who Caitlin peppered with nutrition-related questions for pregnant women and post-partum weight considerations. Find show notes for this episode at http://heymamapodcast.com/episodes/69 NewYork-Presbyterian/Lawrence Hospital has a long and well-established history of providing superior healthcare to the residents of southern Westchester County and its surrounding communities. The 288-bed hospital joined the NewYork-Presbyterian Regional Hospital Network in 2014 and offers a renovated Maternity Department. For more information, visit www.nyp.org/lawrence Twitter: @NYPLawrence   Facebook.com/nyplawrence Follow us on Twitter & 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 @heymama

We open the show by Caitlin talking about her puking kid, and Laura talks about trying to work on getting ready for baby #2.  We also discuss the basketball players Laura knows, and being a chill mom. Find show notes for this episode at http://heymamapodcast.com/episodes/68 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 with Caitlin’s rough night and more importantly, the gender reveal of Laura’s baby! We also both have rants to get off our chests, Caitlin’s about milk and Laura’s about parents who do not step in when it’s needed. Don’t miss it! Find show notes for this episode at http://heymamapodcast.com/episodes/67 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’re on a roll! We interview Dr. Anna Burgansky,  Director of Obstetrics & Gynecology, NYP/Lawrence Hospital about pregnancy complications like pre-eclampsia, and have her answer our selfish questions about blood pressure and skin to skin after c-sections.  We then turn to Dr. Marzena Bona, Board Certified Physician, Pediatrics & Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine (aka the doctor that takes care of the NICU babies), asking about the APGAR score, what families in the NICU should know, and why some babies need to stay in the NICU. NewYork-Presbyterian/Lawrence Hospital has a long and well-established history of providing superior healthcare to the residents of southern Westchester County and its surrounding communities. The 288-bed hospital joined the NewYork-Presbyterian Regional Hospital Network in 2014 and offers a renovated Maternity Department. For more information, visit www.nyp.org/lawrence Twitter: @NYPLawrence, Facebook: Facebook.com/nyplawrence Find show notes for this episode at http://heymamapodca

Happy Memorial Day! We talk about screen time, toy possessiveness, and a few gross #idontgotthis moments. Get through your holiday weekend return drive with our help! Find show notes for this episode at http://heymamapodcast.com/episodes/65 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 the second half of our conversation with Dr. Nilofer Naqvi, this time covering the big topic of potty training, transitioning to a toddler bed and more! Really fascinating insights on potty training, which sure blew our newbie mom minds. Again, send us any questions that this episode may have triggered! Find show notes for this episode at http://heymamapodcast.com/episodes/64 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 breastfeeding question you’d like us to discuss? Tweet us using #tittytalk or email us at heymamapodcast (at) gmail.com.   Music: Hanami by Fabian Measures

We are so excited to welcome Dr. Nilofer Naqvi to the podcast. Dr. Naqvi has been a school psychologist and is also a professor of early child development at Iona College.  She answers listener questions about early childhood behavior, in this episode covering tantrums and cultural and racial sensitivity issues with children.  Stay tuned at the end of the episode for a very special announcement from one of us and submit any follow up questions that you may have for Dr. Naqvi at heymamapodcast (at) gmail.com. Find show notes for this episode at http://heymamapodcast.com/episodes/63 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 breastfeeding question you’d like us to discuss? Tweet us using #tittytalk or email us at heymamapodcast (at) gmail.com. Music: Hanami by Fabian Measures

You can put your drinks down - this week we talk about great parenting #igotthismoments, that feeling when you can just sit down and let your toddler enjoy the playground, and having our boys start to show glimmers of independence. We have a bit of mom beauty chat if that’s your thing too! Find show notes for this episode at http://heymamapodcast.com/episodes/62 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 breastfeeding question you’d like us to discuss? Tweet us using #tittytalk or email us at heymamapodcast (at) gmail.com.   Music: Hanami by Fabian Measures

Laura opens the show with *drink* an emotionally draining story about a bad week with her toddler.  But, don’t worry, it has a sweet moment at the end. We spend a lot of the show talking about dealing with toddler tantrums and how they make you feel like a parenting failure. Caitlin talks about renovating with a young toddler. Find show notes for this episode at http://heymamapodcast.com/episodes/61  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 breastfeeding question you’d like us to discuss? Tweet us using #tittytalk or email us at heymamapodcast (at) gmail.com. Music: Hanami by Fabian Measures

We open the show discussing our thoughts/responses to April the Giraffe’s labor and delivery of her baby.  We give dispatches from the “NO” front, and Laura explains how Charlie is 2 going on 16. We spend the bulk of the show answering a user’s question about introducing solids, and discussing putting together a will. Find show notes for this episode at http://heymamapodcast.com/episodes/60 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 breastfeeding question you’d like us to discuss? Tweet us using #tittytalk or email us at heymamapodcast (at) gmail.com. Music: Hanami by Fabian Measures

Ok, maybe a little less wild than they used to be! Caitlin and Laura talk about respective upcoming celebratory plans and discuss the super-fun suburban ragers they’re having in their thirties. Laura tells a funny story of a face-off she recently had with Charlie. Guess who won? Find show notes for this episode at http://heymamapodcast.com/episodes/59 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 breastfeeding question you’d like us to discuss? Tweet us using #tittytalk or email us at heymamapodcast (at) gmail.com. Music: Hanami by Fabian Measures

Be prepared to play the “Hey Mama Drinking Game: Does Laura Cry/a Broder Is Sick”. We talk about how much we miss (or don’t miss) toddlers vs. infants and catch everyone up on illnesses and medical procedures. As per usual, our boys kept a steady, soothing background noise of shrieks and yells for your listening pleasure. Find show notes for this episode at http://heymamapodcast.com/episodes/58 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 breastfeeding question you’d like us to discuss? Tweet us using #tittytalk or email us at heymamapodcast (at) gmail.com. Music: Hanami by Fabian Measures

We talk about ages and birthdays, bad nights with our toddlers, road travel and more! Caitlin catches Laura up on a hectic week. We discuss differing approaches to parenting in general and adult language in particular. Find show notes for this episode at http://heymamapodcast.com/episodes/57 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 breastfeeding question you’d like us to discuss? Tweet us using #tittytalk or email us at heymamapodcast (at) gmail.com. Music: Hanami by Fabian Measures