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When people ask you, "how is motherhood?" Well, it's always a short answer. Something like, "it's good" or "it's been interesting..." Well, this podcast is about two Canadian mothers who give you the long answer! https://ratethispodcast.com/coffeeandbott

Mathusha and Adriana


    • Sep 1, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 26m AVG DURATION
    • 82 EPISODES


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    Montessori

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2023 17:06


    In this episode we talk about the difference between the Montessori style of teaching vs. other forms and chat about kdramas and dramas in general. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/coffeeandbottles/message

    Too Good To Go

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2023 40:26


    In this very live episode, we learn about this app called Too Good To Go and test it out for ourselves. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/coffeeandbottles/message

    Pharmacies strike again

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2023 28:51


    In this episode, Mathusha talks about her experience with a pharmacy after being told to take insulin for GD and Adriana's daughters start JK and SK. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/coffeeandbottles/message

    CBD and THC

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2023 25:50


    In this episode, Mathusha and Adriana really break down the science behind cannabis and gummies and how it is similar to alcohol when breastfeeding. Note: it is legally available in Canada. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/coffeeandbottles/message

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    The trials and tribulations of pregnancy

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2023 30:05


    In this episode Mathusha and Adriana talk about marriage and hormones during pregnancy. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/coffeeandbottles/message

    Food tips and tricks for managing GD with diet

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2022 69:49


    In this episode Adriana and Mathusha talk about some food tricks and tips for managing gestational diabetes without sacrificing all of the yummy cravings. We also touch on the Tylenol shortage in Canada. Please note: this was recorded at an earlier time and has been slowly released in present day. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/coffeeandbottles/message

    Sick Kids and Canadian health care

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2022 28:24


    In this episode we talk about Mathusha's experience with Canadian health care. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/coffeeandbottles/message

    Culture

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2022 19:54


    In this episode Mathusha and Adriana talk about what culture was like growing up and how they are going to pass any traditional customs to their kids. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/coffeeandbottles/message

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    Preggers Q&A

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2022 28:42


    In this episode Mathusha and Adriana talk about some of the pains that come with pregnancy and the ladies talk hormones and emotions. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/coffeeandbottles/message

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    Social situations and mommy talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2022 28:40


    In this episode we talk a bit about social media and a miscarriage doula, we also talk a bit about Roe vs. Wade and women's health. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/coffeeandbottles/message

    Vacation while pregnant and with a toddler

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2022 56:24


    In this season finale, Mathusha tells us about her trip to an all-inclusive resort with a 2 year old. We are taking a break in between seasons and will be back with all-new episodes every two weeks in September. Don't forget to listen to our earlier episodes for more parenting stories. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/coffeeandbottles/message

    Beauty and children

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2022 20:29


    In this episode Adriana and Mathusha talk about beauty standards and our children and how we deal with society's views of looks. (Miss Universe, Barbie, Disney movies). --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/coffeeandbottles/message

    Marriage and kids

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2022 36:10


    In this episode Adriana and Mathusha talk about their marriages and how it is when you have kids. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/coffeeandbottles/message

    Trips and traveling

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2022 20:10


    In this episode Mathusha tells Adriana about how they are planning to go on a trip in a few weeks and needs some travel tips... Adriana shares her experience traveling with two kids (1 yr and 3yrs old). --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/coffeeandbottles/message

    Spanking and emotions

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2022 35:32


    In this episode Mathusha tells Adriana about how she is expecting baby 2 and the ladies talk about spanking. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/coffeeandbottles/message

    Female stigma and kissing culture

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2022 33:24


    In this episode Mathusha gives us some advice on croup from an ER doctor, Adriana talks about the kissing culture and the ladies discuss the female stigma. An article that might explain: https://www.parentscanada.com/family-life/touchy-subject-is-it-ok-to-kiss-your-kids-on-the-lips/ For more information on parental leave in Canada, visit the government website. Commercial we refered to: https://youtu.be/8JeKCnFTXvQ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/coffeeandbottles/message

    Screen time and sugar

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2022 29:07


    In this episode Adriana and Mathusha talk about screen time and sugar being a temptation. Mathusha also teaches us about a very exciting program (Gymalaya) and an interactive theatre in Orangeville Ontario. Refer to Dr. Siggie's post from Instagram. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/coffeeandbottles/message

    Mom Shaming

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2022 28:31


    In this episode Adriana fights with an automated calling system and Mathusha talks about mom shaming. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/coffeeandbottles/message

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    Potty Training 101 (the good, the bad, the ugly)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2022 61:32


    In this two-part special episode, we share potty training experiences from Adriana. We also hear some extremely valuable information from an Early Interventionist from Mathusha's son's daycare. Cleaning article: https://www.yellowblissroad.com/clean-odors-stains-mattress/?m. Video on how to poop: https://youtu.be/QDk93cvZAuk Edit: audio quality is not amazing for the first part but we are working on it...(start at 30min for early Interventionist) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/coffeeandbottles/message

    Packing hacks - everything from diaper bag to excursions

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2022 33:02


    In this very detailed episode, Adriana shares some of her packing must-have products and some very cool tips and tricks for new mothers and veteran ones too! Follow us on IG for pictures! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/coffeeandbottles/message

    Holiday episode and other holidays

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2022 25:54


    In this very special bonus episode, Adriana and Mathusha talk about what the holidays were like when they were growing up and what it is like for their little ones now. They also share some ideas about holiday traditions and activities that you can try over the break! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/coffeeandbottles/message

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    Imaginary friend and safety

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2022 25:07


    In this episode, Adriana and Mathusha talk about an imaginary friend and they get serious about safety for teenagers as well as what to do if you are at home with the kids and need help. Article reference: https://www.parents.com/news/parents-are-sharing-codes-their-kids-use-when-they-discreetly-want-to-get-out-of-a-troubling-situation/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/coffeeandbottles/message

    Empowering another mother and skipping a nap

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2022 17:52


    In this episode, we ask for your help to tell us what we should say to another mother to help empower them. Adriana tells a story about how her toddler acts drunk when she pushes past a nap and Adriana teaches us how to make a crop top t-shirt. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/coffeeandbottles/message

    Eating habits of young kids

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2022 20:23


    In this episode Adriana tells Mathusha about pulling Elsa out of school in the middle of the day for an appointment and Mathusha talks about eating habits. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/coffeeandbottles/message

    Teething while breastfeeding and baby sign language

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2022 21:06


    In this episode Adriana and Mathusha talk about teething during breastfeeding, how to deal with shyness at the park, baby sign language and having a menu of food to eat for school. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/coffeeandbottles/message

    Glucose tolerance test and mommy friends

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2022 17:31


    In this episode Adriana talks about your rights about the GTT during pregnancy. We also talk about making mommy friends. Reference to articles: https://www.baby-chick.com/pregnancy-glucose-test-alternatives/ and https://www.kingdomofbaby.com/healthcare-what-are-the-alternatives-for-glucose-test-during-pregnancy/ and https://www.wingocircle.com/blog/glucola-alternatives --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/coffeeandbottles/message

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    Sleep training, driving with baby and stay at home mom life

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2022 22:25


    In this episode Adriana and Mathusha talk about sleep training, driving with babies and Adriana gives a few examples of what it's like to be a stay at home mom. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/coffeeandbottles/message

    Temper tantrums!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2022 21:47


    In this episode Adriana recalls one of the biggest tantrums and most frantic moment of parenthood. (To date) Mathusha shares how she handled a tantrum from Mowgli. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/coffeeandbottles/message

    Autism Spectrum Disorder part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2022 23:49


    In this episode Adriana and Mathusha talk about the ERIC assessment used in daycares, visual schedules and observing play. Family resource for Ontario: http://www.children.gov.on.ca/htdocs/English/documents/specialneeds/autism/aprk/Autism_Parenting_Kit_English.pdf --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/coffeeandbottles/message

    Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and speech therapy - part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2021 24:52


    In this episode Mathusha talks about speech therapy and autism and Adriana shares some information on what some of the terms are and ways to help with speech and language. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/coffeeandbottles/message

    Re-socializing and more about separation anxiety

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2021 16:47


    In this episode, Adriana and Mathusha talk about all the other techniques for coping with separation anxiety (i.e. books and bracelets). We also talk about what it was like to be back in the real world, socializing again for kids. Reference to Olaf video: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxnVeUnlga-Eg3hSTyV2GXjiJYdjQl2nt --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/coffeeandbottles/message

    Babies and allergies

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2021 12:34


    After a much needed hiatus, we are back with a new episode! In this episode Adriana and Mathusha talk about allergies and baby Olaf's 4 month shots. Reference to article: https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-020-02782-8 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/coffeeandbottles/message

    Follow-up to separation anxiety and 1k plays

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2021 18:41


    In this episode Adriana and Mathusha share a tip on how to help with separation anxiety and we share our idea for an exciting new project. We also give a big shoutout to ALL our listeners for helping us reach 1000 plays!! If you liked this episode you can rate us at: https://ratethispodcast.com/coffeeandbottles Edit: Books that can help: https://chaosandquiet.com/childrens-books-separation-anxiety/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/coffeeandbottles/message

    Mama bear

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2021 20:22


    In this episode Adriana and Mathusha discuss what it is to be passive aggressive and talk about the effects of hurtful comments. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/coffeeandbottles/message

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    Second week of Kindergarten: dismissal time with an infant

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2021 22:03


    In this episode Adriana tells the story of her adventures with picking up her daughter from school with Olaf and Mathusha shares a funny story about Bella. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/coffeeandbottles/message

    First week of Kindergarten: Separation anxiety

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2021 23:09


    In this episode Adriana describes how the first day of school was for Elsa and Ana handles life without her for the first time. To be continued...

    Haakaa pump, PCOS and infertility

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2021 32:42


    In this episode, Adriana explains how she's been using the haakaa pump to handle her overactive let down and Mathusha explains what PCOS is and describes her fertility story. Edit: the quality was not that great during this recording... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/coffeeandbottles/message

    Moving day(s) and McDonald's cups

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2021 35:48


    In this episode Mathusha tells us a thrilling tale about her long awaited moving dates and we learn a bit about being a green thumb. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/coffeeandbottles/message

    Miscarriage

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2021 10:14


    In this very special episode we talk about miscarriages. Whether you have been through one or know someone who has, you are not alone. ❤️ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/coffeeandbottles/message

    Spit up and a mommy staycation

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2021 23:51


    In this episode Mathusha and Adriana compare baby sounds, talk about spit up and Mathusha introduces Adriana to the idea of a mommy staycation. Research based on the Pinterest article: https://www.stain-removal-101.com/baby-formula-stain.html --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/coffeeandbottles/message

    Tdap vaccine and a DIY baby carrier

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2021 22:47


    In this episode Adriana gets her vaccine shot, we teach you how to make your own baby sling/carrier and we Google what a Tdap is. Reference YouTube video: https://youtu.be/HAkFflrNT2w end credit music by real piano app and intro performed by Mathusha. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/coffeeandbottles/message

    We're back!! Post-partum again and milk production

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2021 22:12


    In this episode Mathusha and Adriana talk about a new induction technique we learned from a nurse, how to help a newborn family, and milk production. Reference: https://pregnurse.com/37-week-induction/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/coffeeandbottles/message

    Induction of labour

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2021 26:45


    In this episode Mathusha and Adriana talk about induction of labour. You can find more information regarding inductions on our Facebook page!! Reference to article: https://pregnurse.com/37-week-induction/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/coffeeandbottles/message

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    Moving with kids

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2021 18:36


    In this episode Mathusha and Adriana talk about what it is like to move with toddlers. (Busy bags and empty wipes container and more!) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/coffeeandbottles/message

    Worldschooling and getting scared (married life)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2021 26:21


    In this episode Mathusha and Adriana talk about a newfound freedom...worldschooling and house swapping and Adriana shares a funny story about her husband. Reference to book: Choose Life by Daniel Prince. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/coffeeandbottles/message

    BOOM MOTHA! (Pregnant and Gestational Diabetes)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2021 24:36


    In this episode Mathusha and Adriana talk about Adriana's pregnancy with GD and going to Zehrs pharmacy. The ladies talk about the changing weather. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/coffeeandbottles/message

    Part 2 with Raadiyah (birth story and premature baby)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2021 31:35


    In this episode Raadiyah talks about her birth story...getting a c-section at 29 weeks and what it was like to have a premature baby. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/coffeeandbottles/message

    Gestational Diabetes and Cholestasis

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2021 44:34


    In this episode Mathusha and Adriana talk about their experience with gestational diabetes and cholestasis. For more information, check our FB page, Coffee and Bottles for helpful articles. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/coffeeandbottles/message

    Spring Cleaning and food talk (Instant pot and the Beaba)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2021 31:51


    In this episode Adriana and Mathusha talk a little bit about food and some cleaning tricks. (The magic of silicon food trays and the Beaba and discovering instant pot recipes). Edit: Refer to Tried, Tested and True channel on YouTube. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/coffeeandbottles/message

    Part 1 with Raadiyah (our pregnancy experiences and the expectations of women)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2021 35:48


    In this episode Mathusha and Adriana talk to their good friend Raadiyah who is a teacher and mother of one who is currently doing her PhD. We compare notes on our pregnancy experiences and talk about what we expect women to be like and marriage. Reference to article on gestational diabetes: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-gestational-diabetes-gender-idUSKBN0OD1XW20150528 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/coffeeandbottles/message

    New parents

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2021 19:05


    In this episode Adriana and Mathusha talk about their old and new experiences with appointments and they discuss the new mother look. We also talk about the different cries of babies from Oprah. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/coffeeandbottles/message

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