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A first time mum trying to figure out this motherhood thing with a new addition on board.

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    • Nov 25, 2018 LATEST EPISODE
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    Episode 44: Hospital bag, baby bag and discipline for toddlers.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2018 51:04


    Gayanji has finally got around to packing her hospital bag with 5 weeks to go! We discuss hospital bags and baby bags. What did we pack? What was useful? What should we have packed? What has made the cut for Gayanji's bag with baby number 2. Also, discipline! How do you discipline? Lisa and Gayanji talk about what procedures we have in place for our almost 2 year olds. We consult some material published by an Australian source and talk about how it fits with our family.  

    Episode 43: doTERRA oils with Renee

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2018 68:26


    Do you know what all the oily fuss is about? Yeah, me either! That was until I had Renee from Warriors of Wellness on the podcast to chat about doTERRA oils and their oily goodness. Did you know they can be used for cleaning, beauty and even nappy rash? Renee is just amazing and really knows her stuff when it comes to doTERRA and the oils. Have a listen, she has so many great tips for us all. Email: firsttimemumsaus@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ftmaus/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firsttimemumsaus/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7gH2LXnPHmPH6JUXPf7B5w?view_as=subscriber Book Depository affiliate link: http://www.bookdepository.com/?a_aid=firsttimemumsaus Hello Fresh affiliate link: https://hellofresh-au.pxf.io/c/1235016/443712/7900?u=https://www.hellofresh.com.au/landing-affiliate-40?c=FIRSTTIMEMUM40

    Episode 42: Daylight savings, driving interstate with a toddler and moving from a cot to bed.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2018 47:19


    In this episode, Gayanji and Lisa, discuss the problems that daylight saving poses when you have a toddler some good things too! Gayanji drove interstate with a toddler, what would she do differently next time and what worked really well. Both Gayanji and Lisa a contemplating moving their toddlers from a cot to a bed. What are the options out there? Email: firsttimemumsaus@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ftmaus/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firsttimemumsaus/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7gH2LXnPHmPH6JUXPf7B5w?view_as=subscriber Book Depository affiliate link: http://www.bookdepository.com/?a_aid=firsttimemumsaus Hello Fresh affiliate link: https://hellofresh-au.pxf.io/c/1235016/443712/7900?u=https://www.hellofresh.com.au/landing-affiliate-40?c=FIRSTTIMEMUM40

    Episode 41: Sleep consultant Penni from Sleep Sisters

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2018 34:47


    In this episode, I was so lucky to be joined by Penni from Sleep Sisters - sleep consultants! With baby#2 on the way I feel like I am a First Time Mum again. How did I go about routines and sleep? I can't remember and now I have a toddler too, where will the baby sleep when the toddler is off at music or playgroup or someother activity? Penni talks us through so many tips and strategies around newborn sleep and routine. What routine works? What routine does she recommend, if any? What is the perfect sleep environment? Catnapping - What is it? Is it a real thing? How to combat daylight savings? Enjoy this epsiode guys - an absolute wealth of knoweldge! Email: firsttimemumsaus@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ftmaus/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firsttimemumsaus/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7gH2LXnPHmPH6JUXPf7B5w?view_as=subscriber Book Depository affiliate link: http://www.bookdepository.com/?a_aid=firsttimemumsaus Hello Fresh affiliate link: http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-8725142-12897669

    Episode 40: Play centres, 2 year old molars and dealing with a baby while having a cold

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2018 38:57


    In this episode, we discuss play centre ettiquette - when is it ok to speak to another child about their behaviour?  Two year old molars and how our cherubs have been going with the process. As a mum, having a cold is hard enough and then having to look after another littler person. How do you do it? What strategies do you have?   Email: firsttimemumsaus@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ftmaus/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firsttimemumsaus/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7gH2LXnPHmPH6JUXPf7B5w?view_as=subscriber Book Depository affiliate link: http://www.bookdepository.com/?a_aid=firsttimemumsaus Hello Fresh affiliate link: http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-8725142-12897669

    Episode 39: Fussy Eaters with Dr Jen Cohen

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2018 67:03


    In this epsidoe we chat with Dr Jen Cohen - the fussy eating doctor. We begin with a background into Jen and how she got to where she is now. Jen gives us 4 tips for fussy eaters, her favourite family dinners and ways in which we can entice our fussy ones. I really enjoyed recording this episode - I learnt so much!   Email: firsttimemumsaus@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ftmaus/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firsttimemumsaus/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7gH2LXnPHmPH6JUXPf7B5w?view_as=subscriber Book Depository affiliate link: http://www.bookdepository.com/?a_aid=firsttimemumsaus Hello Fresh affiliate link: http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-8725142-12897669

    Episode 38: Pregnancy, travelling with a toddler and toilet training.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2018 54:51


    In this epsiode, we chat about what weeks 17-19 of my pregnancy have brought me, an early GTT test, pelvic girdle pain and a toddler that won't slow down. Lisa travelled to Noosa with her 20 month old and we discuss tips and tricks that she used on the plane and in the preparation for her trip. Finally, we discuss toilet training and the 'I'm ready' signs to look out for and how different our two girls are in their readiness for toilet training.  Email: firsttimemumsaus@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ftmaus/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firsttimemumsaus/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7gH2LXnPHmPH6JUXPf7B5w?view_as=subscriber Book Depository affiliate link: http://www.bookdepository.com/?a_aid=firsttimemumsaus Hello Fresh affiliate link: http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-8725142-12897669

    Episode 37: I'm pregnant!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2018 43:43


    In this episode, I announce my pregnancy, yep that is right, baby number two is on the way - gosh it has been difficult to keep quiet and I have been so sick. I was 15 weeks we we recorded this epsiode, I am not 18 weeks! I share with you all my first trimester trials and tribulations. We come back to the ever popular topic of weaning off breastfeeding.   Email: firsttimemumsaus@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ftmaus/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firsttimemumsaus/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7gH2LXnPHmPH6JUXPf7B5w?view_as=subscriber Book Depository affiliate link: http://www.bookdepository.com/?a_aid=firsttimemumsaus Hello Fresh affiliate link: http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-8725142-12897669    

    Episode 36: Travelling with a toddler

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2018 37:10


    In this epsiode, I chat with Rae who quickly debriefed with us about her family trip to the Phillipines. We walk through the whole preparation and travelling, what worked, surprises and things she would have done differently.   Email: firsttimemumsaus@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ftmaus/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firsttimemumsaus/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7gH2LXnPHmPH6JUXPf7B5w?view_as=subscriber Book Depository affiliate link: http://www.bookdepository.com/?a_aid=firsttimemumsaus Hello Fresh affiliate link: http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-8725142-12897669

    Episode 35: Mental health: pregnancy and beyond.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2018 57:10


    We were lucky enough to chat with two beautifully brave ladies who shared their mental health journey with us. From pre pregnancy and beyond, such an eye opening discussion around the real-life scenarios you are faced with and have to deal with when it comes to mental health illnesses and caring for a baby.  The biggest piece of advice I have taken from this epsiode is, don't be ashamed to ask to help. Ask for help and accept help. Email: firsttimemumsaus@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ftmaus/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firsttimemumsaus/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7gH2LXnPHmPH6JUXPf7B5w?view_as=subscriber Book Depository affiliate link: http://www.bookdepository.com/?a_aid=firsttimemumsaus Hello Fresh affiliate link: http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-8725142-12897669

    Episode 34: Angela from Little Life Co.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2018 59:32


    Angela is a mum of 2 and is studing to be a sleep and lactation consultant. I feel that many of her experiences of being a first time mum has led her to this career change. Listen to our 34th episode to hear all about what Angela went through as a first time mum. From jaundice to reflex, to tongue ties and that is just the beginning.    Email: firsttimemumsaus@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ftmaus/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firsttimemumsaus/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7gH2LXnPHmPH6JUXPf7B5w?view_as=subscriber Book Depository affiliate link: http://www.bookdepository.com/?a_aid=firsttimemumsaus Hello Fresh affiliate link: http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-8725142-12897669

    Episode 33: Ani from Mum Life Australia

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2018 66:28


    In this epsiode, Ani and I get chatting about this network/community that Ani has built, Mumlife Australia. We disucss her very popular and unique event, Beyond Birth, and why her event is now going national. Also, Ani had two water births and we talk water births - so interesting!   Email: firsttimemumsaus@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ftmaus/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firsttimemumsaus/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7gH2LXnPHmPH6JUXPf7B5w?view_as=subscriber Book Depository affiliate link: http://www.bookdepository.com/?a_aid=firsttimemumsaus Hello Fresh affiliate link: http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-8725142-12897669

    Episode 32: Interview with Holly from Motherhood Melbourne

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2018 70:40


    In this episode, I hear about Holly's traumatic experience as a First Time Mum. Forget that her due date was to be the day after the day she was to marry the man of her dreams. Forget that she had just fully paid for the whole amazingly beautiful wedding.  Forget that she had just begun a new role at work and the next week found out she was pregnant. Just forget everything and have a listen to poor Holly's story.   Email: firsttimemumsaus@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ftmaus/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firsttimemumsaus/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7gH2LXnPHmPH6JUXPf7B5w?view_as=subscriber Book Depository affiliate link: http://www.bookdepository.com/?a_aid=firsttimemumsaus Hello Fresh affiliate link: http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-8725142-12897669  

    Episode 31: Lisa and I talk breastfeeding and weaning off - our journey!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2018 64:42


    Lisa, is a lady a met at Mother's group. We were both lucky enough to breastfeed and both our babies were boobie monsters - they loved breastmilk and sometimes loved it more than solids! We both ended up exclusively breastfeeding and are nowing trying to work out how to wean them off. I have weaned Milla off, but Lisa is just beginning the weaning process. This episode is a bit about Lisa's story of pregnancy, birth and ultimately our breastfeeding and weaning journey.    Email: firsttimemumsaus@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ftmaus/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firsttimemumsaus/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7gH2LXnPHmPH6JUXPf7B5w?view_as=subscriber Book Depository affiliate link: http://www.bookdepository.com/?a_aid=firsttimemumsaus Hello Fresh affiliate link: http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-8725142-12897669

    Episode 30: Mama Loves to Share joined me for a chat

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2018 82:08


    We are up to 30 episodes – woo hoo! Wow this adventure has taken me totally out of my comfort zone, but it has been so rewarding and who better to chat to in a milestone episode than, Lisa and Helen from Mama Loves to Share. Lisa and Helen are such relaxed, down to earth and funny ladies. We laughed, got super inappropriate and then laughed some more. Download this episode and hear how Lisa and Helen handled being a mum for the first time. P.S There are so many tangents in this episode, and lots of back tracking back to what we were originally talking about – enjoy listening to this tangled web of an episode.   Email: firsttimemumsaus@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ftmaus/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firsttimemumsaus/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7gH2LXnPHmPH6JUXPf7B5w?view_as=subscriber Book Depository affiliate link: http://www.bookdepository.com/?a_aid=firsttimemumsaus Hello Fresh affiliate link: http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-8725142-12897669

    Episode 29: Rae Willingham and The Healthy Mummy

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2018 76:41


    I was lucky enough to sit down with the energetic, infectious and motivational Rae Willingham. Rae, a mum of 3 beautiful girls and Healthy Mummy Consultant is passionate about helping women live a healthy and happy life with a range of weight loss assissting products to suit any lifestyle. Poor Rae had a challenging time as a new mum, being a very young mum was the least of her problems. Rae tells me about her challenges as a first time mum, the ways in which she began to make changes in her lifestyle to be a happy and healthy woman, mum and wife and how she lost a HUGE 20kgs. After listenting to this epsiode, I am sure that you will be super motivated and committed to improving your life too! Email: firsttimemumsaus@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ftmaus/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firsttimemumsaus/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7gH2LXnPHmPH6JUXPf7B5w?view_as=subscriber Book Depository affiliate link: http://www.bookdepository.com/?a_aid=firsttimemumsaus Hello Fresh affiliate link: http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-8725142-12897669  

    Episode 28: My chat with Rachelle from The Mummycode

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2018 50:56


    To be honest, I was star struck to have Rachelle from The Mummycode IN MY HOUSE!!! Rachelle is super easy to talk to and we discussed her experience as a First Time Mum and what a week in her life looks like. Rachelle is one crazy busy mumma, she is barely keeping her head above water and yet, she is so gracious and poised you wouldn't even be able to tell she has one billion things running through her head, let alone her mental to do list. Then she give all of use First Time Mums some tips and ways in which she makes her life easier and if you aren't already doing it, you too may benefit from it. Email: firsttimemumsaus@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ftmaus/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firsttimemumsaus/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7gH2LXnPHmPH6JUXPf7B5w?view_as=subscriber Book Depository affiliate link: http://www.bookdepository.com/?a_aid=firsttimemumsaus Hello Fresh affiliate link: http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-8725142-12897669

    Episode 27: Self Care for Mum.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2018 61:55


    In this episode, I chat with Louise from More to Mum and we discuss the ways in which mums can care for themselves and also the beenfits of mum self care. We really delve into the reasons why mums do not participate in many self care routines and Louise gives us so many tips of ways in which we can make self care part of our day to day life. Also, stay tuned right to the end to hear about our competition. Email: firsttimemumsaus@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ftmaus/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firsttimemumsaus/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7gH2LXnPHmPH6JUXPf7B5w?view_as=subscriber Book Depository affiliate link: http://www.bookdepository.com/?a_aid=firsttimemumsaus Hello Fresh affiliate link: http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-8725142-12897669

    Episode 26: The recovery after birth, feeding and surprises in the 4th trimester.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2018 50:44


    In this episode, I was lucky enough to have a good friend of mine, Melissa, who has just been through the 4th trimester chat to me. We had a chat around the recovery after birth, not only physical but the mental and emotional recovery. One of the most popular topics of discussion during the fourth trimester is the F word - Feeding, how did Melissa handle the journey in deciding which way to feed. Also, Melissa reveals some surprises she encountered during the last three months and the switch from corporate working girl to mum life.   Email: firsttimemumsaus@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ftmaus/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firsttimemumsaus/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7gH2LXnPHmPH6JUXPf7B5w?view_as=subscriber Book Depository affiliate link: http://www.bookdepository.com/?a_aid=firsttimemumsaus Hello Fresh: http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-8725142-12897669

    Episode 25: The work life balance

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2018 21:34


    I am now a solo podcaster - how has this change come about? I discuss the work life balance and how diffictult it is to transition back to work now that you have a little munchkin at home. What are the ways in which you organise yourself to balance work and life and how do you manage the change? Email: firsttimemumsaus@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ftmaus/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firsttimemumsaus/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7gH2LXnPHmPH6JUXPf7B5w?view_as=subscriber Book Depository affiliate link: http://www.bookdepository.com/?a_aid=firsttimemumsaus  

    Episode 24: A real mixed bag - sleep issues, post birth recovery, abdominal muscle separation, pelvic floor and tampons vs pads.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2018 9:02


    Episode 24 is a mixed bag of topics. We begin discussing out 1 year olds newest sleeping phase and how we are dealing with it. Now that our babies are older we are starting to feel the effects of how our bodies have changed and the help we have sought to help ourselves. Abdominal separation how to test for it and pelvic floor. Finally, we talk about tampons vs pads, what do you use?

    Episode 23: FTMs beach vacay

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2018 36:48


    A quick episode to discuss how our beach vacay has gone, what we have been doing, what we packed and what we would do for next time. There is some crackling towards the end of the episode and I can't seem to edit it out. Email: firsttimemumsaus@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ftmaus/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firsttimemumsaus/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7gH2LXnPHmPH6JUXPf7B5w?view_as=subscriber Book Depository affiliate link: http://www.bookdepository.com/?a_aid=firsttimemumsaus      

    Episode 22: Lucas' 1st Birthday, Clothing for mums and guilt of going back to work.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2018 31:29


    In episode 22, we dicuss the celebrations of Lucas' 1st birthday (he has two teeth, yay). We talk about Serena Williams and her traumatic delivery as well as after birth and how no one discusses it - she explains it so well and it is so nice to hear celebrities that have money and nice things - they feel the same things too! We wish more celebrities were able to talk about the post birth experiences. With going back to work comes the important question, what do I wear? Can I wear trackies? Would a three times spewed on top be ok? Yeah probably not to both of these options. We discuss the clother choices we are now making to help ourselves to be comfortable and still look quite fashionable. Finally, the guilt of going back to work, we talk about some of the emotions we are going through and ways in which we envisage ourselves dealing with it.    Email: firsttimemumsaus@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ftmaus/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firsttimemumsaus/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7gH2LXnPHmPH6JUXPf7B5w?view_as=subscriber Book Depository affiliate link: http://www.bookdepository.com/?a_aid=firsttimemumsaus  

    Episode 21: Routine for 1 year old, 11 month old and 6 month old.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2017 67:07


    HAPPY NEW YEAR! In this epsiode, we share our Christmas mayhem stories, how much we miss routine and now we are on the other end of the festivities we are tired AF. The topic of routine comes up again and now that our babies are older it is interesting to see how different their routines have now become. We talk about meal ideas for our babies and baby-led weaning and the gag reflex.  Email: firsttimemumsaus@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ftmaus/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firsttimemumsaus/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7gH2LXnPHmPH6JUXPf7B5w?view_as=subscriber Book Depository affiliate link: http://www.bookdepository.com/?a_aid=firsttimemumsaus

    Episode 20: Meningococcal Vaccine, Teething and the silly season and your baby.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2017 53:50


    In this episode, we discuss rolling and tummy sleeping and implications for boys in particular, hehe. Milla's 1st birthday party and all the shenanigans involved in the setup and the truckload of presents she received. The Meningaococcal vaccine for babies, it isn't included in our babies vaccinations, but it is definitely work considering whether you would like to get to done for your baby. Then, we talk all things teething: symptoms, baby emotions and types of relief that we have used. Now, that silly season is upon us, how are you going to cope with all those outings, parties and gatherings? How will you manage nas and feeding around all these events? We discuss some ways in which you can prepare for the silly season and what we do when we have late parties or events that clash with our babies naps and sleep times.

    Episode 19: Vaccinations, whooping cough injections and the transition from breast milk to full cream milk

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2017 44:00


    In this episode, we discuss vaccinations and the deabte around anti vax and the issues concerning those parents. Who did you request to get the whooping cough injection? We talk about that and who we asked to get vaccinated. Also the journey of transitioning from breast milk to full cream milk of a exclusively breastfed baby.

    Episode 18: Maintaining friendships, Mother's group and car seats

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2017 50:26


    In this epsiode, we explored how the friendships we had having a baby has now changed. Our experiences with Mother's groups and care seats. We apologise in advance, this epsiode was a many tangents rolled into one. We had so much fun recording and we hope you enjoy and laugh along with us.

    Episode 17: Reflux, Allergies and Miscarriage

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2017 77:53


    This episode is heavy in content, emotionally driven and has first hand accounts from FTMs about their expereines with reflux, allergies and miscarriage. We had a guest speaker, Claire, Gayanji's sister-in-law, she was brave enough to share her experience as a first time mum and how she dealt with reflux and allergies and later on how she sadly misscarried.  I must warn you this is such an emtional episode and can be quite confronting!  Email: firsttimemumsaus@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ftmaus/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firsttimemumsaus/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7gH2LXnPHmPH6JUXPf7B5w?view_as=subscriber Book Depository affiliate link: http://www.bookdepository.com/?a_aid=firsttimemumsaus

    Episode 16: Christmas gift ideas, budgeting and relationship changes since baby.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2017 50:25


    In this episode, we dicussed what we are thinking about as gift ideas for Christmas. What do you do? Two out of the three of us are now on one wage, what are some things that we are doing to ease the financial pinch.  How has our relationships changed since having a baby? We give a little background information into where we began with our husbands and what are we now doing to make it a marriage not a housemate relationship?   Email: firsttimemumsaus@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ftmaus/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firsttimemumsaus/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7gH2LXnPHmPH6JUXPf7B5w?view_as=subscriber Book Depository affiliate link: http://www.bookdepository.com/?a_aid=firsttimemumsaus

    Episode 15: A debrief about our expo visit, dealing with unwanted advice and separation anxiety.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2017 34:32


    In episode 15, we had a really good chat about the experts we got to speak with and the Beyond Birth expo. We discuss unwanted advice and how to deal with it - everyone and there dog has an opinion about how you raise your own child, regardless of their own family status. Oh, separation anxiety, while it is a developmental stage - these are some of our experiences.

    Episode 14: Our interviews from the Beyond Birth Expo

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2017 44:29


    Wow, what an episode! We had an amazing opportunity to go and interview some experts at the Beyond Birth Expo. We interview sleep consultants, Penni and Ange and Prue, a lactation consultant. This epsiode is heavy with awesome information, but a fabulous epsiode! We had the best time making it. MumLife Australia have given FTM listeners an awesome opportunity to attend their future events at a discounted rate.  To buy tickets you can head to: www.mumlifeaustralia.com/beyondbirth  If you enter the code, FTM you will receive a $25 discount - this is amazing event and fully worth the money. The goody bag has awesome products and the food - my gosh!     MumLife Australia also have a free 16 page guide - Ultimate Guide to Buying For Baby which helps expectant parents decide what they absolutely must have and helps them avoid buying things they don’t love (or worse, they don’t need) http://www.mumlifeaustralia.com/buyingforbaby/ Email: firsttimemumsaus@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ftmaus/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firsttimemumsaus/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7gH2LXnPHmPH6JUXPf7B5w?view_as=subscriber Book Depository affiliate link: http://www.bookdepository.com/?a_aid=firsttimemumsaus

    Episode 13: Formula feeding and how we do it, hobbies for mums and the toys that our kids like.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2017 40:58


    In episode 13, you can hear my daughter protesting before going to sleep and my dogs had a few things to say. We dicussed formula and the girls prepare it and the formula they use. The hobbies we have as mums and what we do to pass those long days at home. We discuss the toys we have for our children and what they enjoy playing with.

    Episode 12: Our hectic week, when to have baby number 2 and contraceptives.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2017 52:25


    In episode 12, we hear about our hectic week. We are all going through some form of regression include hospital visits, teething and a surprise 30th birthday and you have a roller coaster of a week. We discuss baby number 2, when is a good time, is it ever a good time? What contraceptive measures are you taking?   Email: firsttimemumsaus@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ftmaus/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firsttimemumsaus/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7gH2LXnPHmPH6JUXPf7B5w?view_as=subscriber Book Depository affiliate link: http://www.bookdepository.com/?a_aid=firsttimemumsaus

    Podcast 11 - Overtiredness & Childcare

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2017 29:08


    In this weeks episode we discuss the dreaded overtired baby and how to avoid it from happening! As FTM's we are almost ready to return to work so we discuss the all important topic of who will look after our little ones when we re enter the workforce! Happy Listening!   Remember our affiliate link with Book Depsitory - the world famous online bookstore! Please use our unique link (below) for your book needs. http://www.bookdepository.com/?a_aid=firsttimemumsaus

    Episode 10 - All things Solids, Baby Essentials & Dummies!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2017 42:42


    In episode 10 we look at how we began our journey of solids, including Baby Led Weaning (BLW). We also gave our reviews on our own baby essentials and discussed the hot topic of 'to dummy or not to dummy?" We are so excited to announce we have partnered with Book Depsitory - the world famous online bookstore! Please use our unique link (below) for your book needs - we will receive a form of remuneration. This will help FTM to keep doing what we are doing and more

    Episode 9: An Interview with our mums and their experience of being FTMs 30 years ago.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2017 36:42


    Enjoy our interview with Monica and Roseline as they share with us their experience of being FTM 30 years ago. We play our first round of enticing pricing and you can hear Carter having a chat and adding his part into our episode too!

    Episode 8: Daylight savings, Self-care and Enticing Pricing

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2017 38:34


    We made episode 8 and we were missing one FTM, poor Tania was sick, but we had a guest on the show. Ingrid, Delphine's sister, helped us talk about self care and what she does to care for herself. Please ignore the white noise in the background. 

    Episode 7: Public vs Private and PND

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2017 62:24


    Wow, what a roller coaster of an episode! From highs to lows, another royal pregnancy to Connie Johnson, then we sung (yes, you read right) and finally babies being born to PND!

    Episode 6: The 4th Trimester

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2017 46:36


    The 4th Trimester, yes, it is real! What we felt and how we dealt with the 4th trimester and our first taboo topic!

    Episode 5: What we wish we knew before having a baby.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2017 47:13


    Join us for our week in review, what we wish we knew, bought or didnt buy before baby came and some handy dinner ideas for a tired mum. 

    Episode 4: Sharing is caring and an interview with another FTM.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2017 25:54


    This is how we try to share the load and accept help. Also, we interview another FTM from Mother's Group, her son has torticollis. You can also hear our babies having a good chat, as we didn't have babysitters!

    Episode 3: Feeding: Bottle vs Boob

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2017 14:38


    We have all had different expereinces, obviously fed is best! But, what did we do and how did we do it?

    Episode 2: Routine, Routine, Routine!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2017 21:58


    The ways in which we implemented routines for our babies, from sleep school to comfortors.

    Episode 1: Introductions

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2017 8:03


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