Hey Mama! Podcast

Laura talks about her mysteriously fastidious son, who is quite particular about tidiness. We talk about toddler behavior and how excited we get when our kids behave well. As usual, we end up talking about what and how much our kids our eating and how they’re behaving. Find show notes for this episode at http://heymamapodcast.com/episodes/56 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 by catching up on recent trips and update each other on the latest goings-on, including a stressful travel story.  Caitlin gives an IVF update and we somehow veer off into talking about the rhythm method. Find show notes for this episode at http://heymamapodcast.com/episodes/55 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 continue our Ask a… series with a great conversation with Dr. Reut Moyal and Dr. Dhruti Mehta on topics ranging from c-sections, to contraception, to post-partum mood changes.  Listen in as we pick their brains and get great info on birth plans and more. If you live in Westchester and are curious about the doctors, find show notes for this episode at http://heymamapodcast.com/episodes/54. 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 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

Laura and Caitlin begin this week’s episode by calling out some unsupportive family members. Then Caitlin describes her debilitating neck pain and guess what...Charlie’s sick again! Laura has a completely irrational freak out and the mamas describe the weird stuff they did with Barbies and at summer camp. Find show notes for this episode at http://heymamapodcast.com/episodes/53 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

Caitlin and Laura recount the epic adventure that was a recent vacation together in a snowy forest cabin and the challenges that come with suiting yourself AND a toddler in snow pants. Find show notes for this episode at http://heymamapodcast.com/episodes/52 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 describing what every young toddler mom dreads - a skipped nap. Both Caitlin and Laura talk about another podcaster who recently became a mom and reminisce about their own birth stories and the amnesia about labor and early motherhood that sets in after you’re through the hardest first months.  #idontgotthis revolves around our toddlers being sneaky in different ways. Our #igotthis moments find us patting ourselves on our backs for thinking ahead. Find show notes for this episode at http://heymamapodcast.com/episodes/51 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 and Caitlin discuss recent sleep issues they are having with their toddlers, Caitlin’s being self-inflicted.  There’s an IVF update and #igotthis and #idontgotthis moments, the latter about boneheaded moves around food.  Laura has 2 #ilikethis items so tune in to hear her recommendations. Find show notes for this episode at http://heymamapodcast.com/episodes/50 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

Caitlin gives a not-so-great IVF update, involving a moderate amount of uncertainty. Laura recounts a day that went from bad to worse. We talk about the precedents we set when we cave to tantrums.  Today’s episode is slightly shorter than usual, a result of a those curious toddler fingers! Find show notes for this episode at http://heymamapodcast.com/episodes/49 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 talking about recent 18 month pediatrician appointments, and the general feedback about talking, weight and development. Our #idontgotthis moments are unsurprisingly about the challenges of having toddlers and their generally wild behavior. Laura’s #igotthis revolves around creatively tiring out a little one. Find show notes for this episode at http://heymamapodcast.com/episodes/48 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

Caitlin talks about her recent visit to the IVF clinic and wonders whether she made a few too many inappropriate jokes, and Laura’s #idontgotthis may want you to run to the bathroom immediately to wash your hands. We both reminisce about the times we’ve compared and despaired, and how unhelpful comparing children at this age is.      Find show notes for this episode at http://heymamapodcast.com/episodes/47 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 covers her terrible, horrible, no-good, very bad New Year’s, but we promise it’s a funny (at least it is now) story to everyone except for maybe Tim. Caitlin updates on the IVF process and her feelings about that thus far. We both go through our #igotthis and #idontgotthis moments, which mostly involve overcoming negative emotions. Charlie chimes in with his opinion on, you guessed it, b-u-b-b-l-e-s. Find show notes for this episode at http://heymamapodcast.com/episodes/46 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

This week we finally get to some listeners’ #igotthis and #idontgotthis moments (so, so sorry)! We also recap how Christmas morning went and Laura describes an alarming family holiday decoration that of course Charlie was fascinated with. Find show notes for this episode at http://heymamapodcast.com/episodes/45 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 spend a very chatty podcast catching up on holiday plans and recent news in our lives. There was so much to talk about we didn’t even get to #igotthis or #igotthis moments - we’ll return to these next week.  We spent too much time on going out horror stories and an apology that Caitlin had for Laura.  Happy New Year everyone - we hope your 2017 is better and brighter, not to mention filled with perfectly behaved children. Find show notes for this episode at http://heymamapodcast.com/episodes/44 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're off this week, but will be back next week with a new episode.  Enjoy your holidays and we hope you have a minimum stress holiday season! 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.

Caitlin is back from London! We catch up on how the international flights went, and discussed the time change, what Caitlin did while there, and why David licked the airport floor. Laura recaps her week, with a story of visiting a Nativity play and how it did not go as planned. #igotthis and #idontgotthis revolves around traveling with a toddler and living with a toddler. Find show notes for this episode at http://heymamapodcast.com/episodes/42 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

Caitlin’s abroad, so Laura is joined by her dear friend Meredith. They discuss what happens when two aggressive babies meet in the thunderdome (aka a play date), why we wish it were 1972, and what on earth they’ll do with baby number two. There’s poop talk and hey, Laura figured out how to add music to the podcast! Find show notes for this episode at http://heymamapodcast.com/episodes/41 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

The week’s episode has us dealing with holiday stress and toddlers who don’t get the memo that a) Thanksgiving food is delicious and b) it is a holiday for vegging.  We both had some aggravating family moments and dealt with non-baby proofed homes for the holidays. Caitlin discusses some early potty training she may try and Laura reveals why Charlie hides behind the couch. Find show notes for this episode at http://heymamapodcast.com/episodes/40 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 by discussing a good strategy for handling a melting down toddler at home, and how it is good for toddlers to have set boundaries. But that’s so hard! We talk about our weeks as usual, and Laura uses the word “jumper”. We also discuss the impending decisions we have to make - Christmas tree or no? Find show notes for this episode at http://heymamapodcast.com/episodes/39 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 and Caitlin take a few minutes to explain a glum mood around the election but move on quickly onto more parenting-related things.  They discuss being President and CEO of Baby, Inc., treating partners kindly and just listening in general, both to partners and toddlers.  Speaking of toddlers - our #idontgotthis moments revolve around not being our best selves when dealing with toddlerhood. Find show notes for this episode at http://heymamapodcast.com/episodes/38 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

In a low key show, Laura and Caitlin open the show by talking about how much Daylight Savings Time sucks when you’re a parent. Laura is dealing with a literally poopy situation and generally family illnesses. We wonder what the definition of diarrhea is when you have a toddler (listeners?). Caitlin discussing the mood lifting effects of exercise.  They both commiserate about how unprepared they were for daylight savings time. Find show notes for this episode at http://heymamapodcast.com/episodes/37 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