Mom Jeans - The Podcast

Episode 49: We ask our go to pal, Chat GPT, what are some of the top pregnancy myths out there. We review them and discuss our experiences with each of them. 

Episode 48: Lisa discusses losing her daughter's namesake and a good friend having a stroke. They discuss how fragile life is and a big fear of dying before their kids remember us. Of course, they have to talk about the Chappell Roan comment, as well. 

Episode 47: A USAToday.com article discussed Gentle Parenting and the benefits (the child's future) and downsides (the parents' lack of current sanity). Danielle and Lisa would both consider themselves Gentle Parents with frequent slip-ups. They discuss how they were parented and how they would've wanted to be treated this way when they were children. 

Episode 46: We asked Chat GPT: What are the top 10 mom myths? We go through a number of them and discuss our thoughts on them. We also dive into updates in the beginning before getting "on" topic. 

Episode 45: Pregnancy Hormones are getting the best of Danielle right now. Have you had any or know anyone that has had some wild reactions to something that at the end of the day was small and inconsequential?

Episode 44: Danielle and Lisa have a discussion about the day to day life of a stay at home mom. If Danielle always planned on being a stay at home mom, how she fills her days and how some days are just darn right defeating. 

Episode 43: On this episode Lisa and Danielle interview Kristen and Mickella about their decision not to have children. We get down to the why, the how they got to that conclusion and if they always knew they would end up kidless. Also, an update about the sex of Danielle's baby. 

Episode 42: We invite Katy on to tell us about her decision to leave the full time working mom role. Katy imparts many words of wisdom on us throughout the episode. We had a great time discussing many different topics with her. And as the title suggests we disuss how 'Kids Are Nuts'.

Episode 41: Are your kid's grandparents helpful? Are they nearby? Are they far away? We discuss the challenges with both. And Danielle has a fun little surprise for us!

Episode 40: Danielle and Lisa discuss their goals for the new year. Including a few that are involving our kids. Do you set resolutions? Do you stick to them?

Episode 39: Danielle and Lisa listen to a story that occurred in the UK where a group of 12 year olds had their phones taken away for 21 days. The results were quite interesting. We get into our thoughts on technology and how we were raised and how we think we're going to raise our kids with technology.  BBC Article on the Documentary  

Episode 38: We find a Reddit story about setting boundaries with Grandparents regarding holiday gift giving. Do you have guidelines for your parents, in-laws, family members? We have been trying to de-clutter our house and getting more toys is just the bane of our existence. On the other hand, we don't want our kids to feel slighted during the holidays. The ultimate conundrum.  More Than Grand - Advice on how many gifts to give kids  

Episode 37: There have been recent articles and podcasts relating the lack of kid's independence to anxiety. We discuss what our childhoods were like in comparison to how we think we will be able to raise our kids independently. 

Episode 36: In this episode we address breaking the cycle of how your parents did things. Are you raising your kids differently than your parents did? Are you taking some of the things they did?  

Episode 35: We bring Kylie onto the podcast to discuss her decision to move from Australia to the US. We discuss what it has been like having kids in the US and where she sees her family living in the future. 

Episode 34: We discuss a Reddit story that we found about a mother-in-law reaction to her gender reveal. We discuss how we would react and what we would do. Do you have any monster-in-law stories? Let us know on our instagram @momjeansthepodcast.

Episode 33: We discuss splitting the holidays between families. How to decide where to go and starting your own traditions with your family. 

Episode 32: Should we be saving our placentas? A recent article came out discussing different areas that placentas could help medically. We discuss the findings and how we handled our placentas. 

Episode 31: We discuss the hot TikTok sensation of the mom that went on vacation to Disney without her kids (gasp!). We talk about our thoughts of her doing this and where we would not go on vacation without our kids. 

**Warning: We discuss Santa not being real** Episode 30: We discuss Halloween, family coordinated outfits, giving candy to your kids and our experiences with Halloween, growing up.

Episode 29: Lisa did a deep dive into the parenting Reddits and found a story about a woman with terrible guilt for shaming her child. Lisa reads the story to Leeah and Danielle and asks them for their feed back on the story. We also have a call to action in regards to Halloween and thoughts on group costumes and giving candy to your child(ren). 

Episode 28: The Surgeon General came out and warned that parenting can be hazardous to your parental mental health and well being. We review some of his key points and give our opinions on the matter. 

Episode 27: We welcome Michelle back on the episode to check in about the birth of her second child, Parker. We talk about the similarities and differences with her second birth, being a mom to two, her recovery and her thoughts 3.5 weeks in. 

Episode 26: We start with our Highs and Lows of the week, move on to how we introduced food to our babies and ended with an AI question.  Links: Solid Starts - Baby Led Weaning Yummy Toddler Food  

Episode 25: We begin with our typical Highs and Lows of the week. We continue on talking about our babies and their sleep habits. What we did in the beginning, where we are at now and where we hope to get in the future. We ask AI to ask us a question regarding Baby Sleep.  Product Links: Baby Wise: Giving Your Infant the Gift of Nighttime Sleep* The Ferber Method Mom's on Call* Nanit - Baby Monitor* SleepingBaby - Zipadee Zip Baby Sleep Sack* The Ollie Swaddle* Dreamland - weighted sleep sack Portable Sound Machine* Blackout Curtains* *We get a small kickback if you buy a product by clicking on our link above  

Episode 24: Traveling with Kids. The Mom Jeans Crew is going through it right now. The beginning of the episode you'll hear the highs and lows of our week, we delve into travel - pros, cons and everything in between and we wrap up with an AI 'would you rather'. 

Episode 23: We're back from our summer break. We fill you in on all things new with our kids, what we did for ourselves while on break and any trips we took while gone. We're so excited to be back recording and catching up with each other. 

Episode 22: Lisa and Brandon give Michelle and Ryan some advice about having two kids under the age of two. Michelle and Ryan ask some burning questions they have. We also mention Mom Jean's summer break and Michelle's announcement. 

Episode 21: In this episode Michelle and Lisa talk to Sleep Wise Consultant, Tonya Raye about pediatric sleep. We start with our usual high/low of the week, talk to Tonya about pediatric sleep and then wrap up with the best parenting advice she has for us.  Tonya on Instagram: Tonya Raye Sleep Wise Consulting

Episode 20: We made it to 20 episodes!! Woohoo!! In this episode, Mickella asks us a variety of questions. Some of them we all take a stab at and some of them are specific to just one of us. We're having a great time doing this podcast and hope you are enjoying along with us!

Episode 19: Warning: Our upcoming episode contains discussions around pregnancy loss and pregnancy/birth complications, which may be challenging for some listeners. In this episode we talk to Ashley about her experience with miscarriages, high risk pregnancies and secondary infertility. 

Episode 18: In this episode we talk to Holly about her ongoing journey through finding healing for her son who was diagnosed with Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric. From the sudden onset of symptoms, advocating for him after being told he was a "normal" 2.5 year old and finally finding someone who could advise and help. We talk about what all set this on and what the day to day is like now.  Links for Holly's Episode: Lindsey Wells - PANS/PANDAS Expert Dr. Jill Crista - A Light in the Dark for PANDAS & PANS ASPIRE PANS - non-profit to improve the lives of people with PANS/PANDAS The PANDAS Docs - PANS/PANDAS Experts Resilience Naturopathic - Making PANS/PANDAS a thing of the past and making homeopathy a thing of the future  

Episode 17: Warning: Our upcoming episode contains discussions around pregnancy loss and pregnancy/birth complications, which may be challenging for some listeners. In this episode we talk to Leeah's longtime friend, Tiffany. We discuss her near death experience with her Ectopic Pregnancy, trying to get pregnant after the ectopic pregnancy and her experience going through IVF. This episode does go through a loss of a baby (her ectopic pregnancy).   

Episode 16: In this episode, we talk to Nina (@pillowtalkwrites and @pillowtalkreads) who is a military spouse, mom of 2 and author of the spicy novel, Because of Us. We talked to her about her time as a military spouse, going in and out of being a stay at home mom and all things of why she wrote a book, how she wrote a book and how she feels about writing future books! Links from the Podcast: Because of Us* by Nina Arada Colleen Hoover - one of Nina's favorite authors #bookstagram The Deal (Off Campus Book #1)* by Elle Kennedy Ruckus* by LJ Chen *Amazon Affiliate Links - we may receive a small kick back if you purchase from our affiliate links. 

Episode 15: We have our first guest!! We talk to Bridget, a pelvic floor therapist about all things pelvic floor! We ask her how to prepare for birth, what to do while giving birth and what to do after birth. She answers any and all questions we throw at her.    Natural Hospital Birth Squatty Potty Collace The Evidence Based Birth - Podcast DrMaeHughes - instagram

Episode 14: Danielle, Leeah and Lisa go a little off the rails here. We talk about what mommy burnout is, how we cope with it and what we do for ourselves. We go on some pretty entertaining tangents and generally just have a good time having a chat with friends.    Shop Rose Grace on Etsy @Shoprosegrace on Instagram The Montessori Baby Love and Respect: The Love She Most Desires; the Respect He Desperately Needs Men are from Mars Women are from Venus The 5 Love Languages

Episode 13: In this episode we talk about maternal gatekeeping. We discuss how it impacts our day to day lives and the impact it has on our children's dads. What was meant to be a short, hot, topic turned into a bigger and deeper conversation. 

Episode 12: We discuss our personal experiences during the fourth trimester, which is the 12 weeks following the birth of a baby. We talk about the fear, anxiety, and overstimulation we felt during this time, as well as the support we received from family members. We also mention the hormonal changes, sleep deprivation, and the challenges of figuring out how to care for a newborn. We highlight the importance of understanding and addressing the physical and emotional changes that occur during the fourth trimester. We also discuss the importance of setting boundaries with visitors and the introduction of dogs to our babies. 

Episode 11: We have a raw and emotional conversation about motherhood, comparing experiences, and feeling lesser due to different birth experiences. We apologize and express our love and support for each other. Lisa shares her birth story, detailing her two very different experiences with childbirth. She discusses the challenges she faced during labor, the complications she encountered, and the emotional rollercoaster she went through. The conversation concludes with a discussion about epidurals and the different effects they can have. Lisa shares her experiences with preeclampsia and recovery after her C-sections.

Episode 10!! In this episode we cover the emotional impact of birth stories and the complexity of motherhood friendships. We discuss the challenges of parenthood and the different paths we took to become parents. We talk about the importance of supporting each other and not comparing our journeys. We emphasize the power of friendship and the support we provide each other. Our conversation touches on the topics of comparison and guilt through birthing and motherhood.

Exciting news!! We're doing our first giveaway. Listen to our quick check in about the details!

In our 9th episode, we share our weekly check-ins and discuss various topics. Michelle provides an update on her pregnancy and her recent health challenges. Mickella shares a funny story about her husband's creative solution for applying sunscreen solo. We also discuss developmental milestones, such as recognizing objects. We introduce Michelle's husband, Ryan and share Michelle's birth story.  Warning: Michelle shares the intense details of a vaginal birth. 

On our 8th episode, we go through our weekly updates including Leeah's trip to Disneyland, Danielle's trip to Hawaii, Michelle's gender reveal and Lisa's kid's skin issues.  Leeah dives into her birth story. We wrap up our episode with our hot topic of the week: allergies.    Links to items we discussed in this episode: Everlywell Food Allergy Test* Sugar Masters - Las Vegas Pumpkin Pet Insurance Ready. Set. Food - Allergy Puffs* Branch Basics - All Natural Cleaning Products Yuka - Food and Cosmetic Scanner Stroller Fan* *These are affiliate links and we do earn a commission if you click on our links and purchase the item.  

On our 7th episode, we discuss our weekly updates, including potty training challenges and Danielle's skiing adventure. We also talk about the importance of making new friends as a mom. We then dive into Danielle's birth story, which includes an induction, epidural, and complications. We wrap up the episode with our hot topic of the week: Imposter Syndrome. 

Our conversation this week covers the challenges and joys of the third trimester of pregnancy. Our topics include preparing for birth, dealing with pregnancy envy, and physical preparation for birth. We also discuss the creation of birth plans and the items we packed in our hospital bags. We discuss choosing names for our children and the significance behind those names.  Links to items mentioned this episode: Babylist Aeroflow Breastpumps Stroller Fan* Long Iphone Charging Cord* Hey Dude (shoes)* Kizick (shoes)* Tsrete Hands Free Breast Pump* Elvie Hands Free Breast Pump* Raspberry Tea* Evening Primrose Oil* Birthing Ball* Baby Bookie Baby Brezza* Baby Brezza Sterilizer* Boppy Pillow* Snuggle Me* Danielle's Top Buys for Baby: Boba Wrap* Ergo Baby 360 Carrier* Ergo Baby Compact Stroller* Haaka* Ollie Swaddle* Transition sleep sack* Wide Neck Glass Dr Brown Glass bottles/Anti Colic/ good for breastfed babies* Portable Bottle Cleaning Kit* Hatch Noise Machine* Portable Diaper Changing Station*  

We discuss the second trimester; body image and confidence, feeling the baby's movements, and the physical challenges we faced. We also talk about the emotional rollercoaster of motherhood and the importance of self-care during pregnancy. We focus on the experiences during pregnancy, milestones in the second trimester, planning for labor with doulas, and the social pressures of announcing on social media, baby showers, and registries. We debate which type of baby poop is worse: breastfed, formula, or solid. The episode concludes with a discussion on body image during pregnancy and the importance of promoting positive body image for themselves and their children. Links to items mentioned in this episode: Boisson Non-Alcoholic Wine Spindrift - Sparkling Water* The Sculpt Society with Megan Ruup Down Dog - Yoga (and workout) App I Love My Body by Mother Moon* *These are affiliate links and we do earn a commission on items if you click on our links and purchase the items

In this episode, Danielle, Leeah, Lisa and Michelle discuss various topics related to the first trimester of pregnancy, including a comparison of pregnancy apps, the OB experience, finding out the sex of their babies, and returning to work after maternity leave. They share their mindset upon discovering they were pregnant and navigating the uncertainties and anxieties that come with the early stages of pregnancy.  Links to Items we mentioned in the podcast Preggie Pops* Gel Migraine Relief Cap* Migrastil Migraine Stick* Collagen Powder Crib Sheet by Emily Oster* Expecting Better by Emily Oster* It Starts with the Egg by Rebecca Fett* Brain Health from Birth by Rebecca Fett* What to Expect When You're Expecting by Heidi Merkoff* On Becoming Baby Wise by Robert Bucknam and Gary Ezzo* Pregnancy Prayer Cards* Ovia for Pregnancy  - App for Apple Ovia for Pregnancy - App for Android What to Expect When You're Expecting - App for Apple What to Expect When You're Expecting - App for Android   *These are affiliate links and we do earn a commission on items if you click on our links above and purchase the item

Leeah shares her journey through infertility, starting with testing and diagnosis of diminished ovarian reserve. She discusses the emotional toll of the process and the decision to pursue IVF. She describes the physical and emotional challenges of the fertility treatments and the support she received from her partner and friends.    If you are going through IVF, please reach out via email (hello@momjeansthepodcast.com) so Leeah can send you a little gift.    A couple of links to items we talked about in the podcast:   Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology Ilumina Healing Sanctuary - Acupuncture for IVF in Phoenix Area Advanced Fertility Care - Fertility Clinic in Arizona Fertility Resources It Starts with the Egg by Rebecca Fett*   *This is an affiliate link and we do earn a commission on items if you click on our links above and purchase the items.

In this episode, Danielle, Lisa and Michelle discuss their experiences and journeys getting pregnant. They share their stories about their pregnancies, including initial reactions, the number of pregnancy tests taken, and any changes we made to increase our chances of conceiving (rather thought increased our chances of conceiving). They also discuss beliefs and practices related to predicting the gender of their babies and other aspects of their lives. They talk about the challenges of waiting for the first doctor's visit and the importance of education about reproductive health. They end the episode by sharing fun and noteworthy moments with their kids from the past week.   Links* to items we talked about in the podcast: Clear blue ovulation tests  Easy at home ovulation tests The Care and Keeping of You 1 - Body book for girls 8 and up The Care and Keeping of You 2 - Body book for girls 10 and up Gender Reveal Exploding golf balls  Summer Infant Pop and Sit Booster Chair Wooden Fire Truck Walker *these are affiliate links and we do earn a commission on items if you click on our links above and purchase the items     

We quickly introduce ourselves. Danielle, Leeah, Lisa, Michelle and Mickella discuss why we became moms or in Mickella's case, why she decided not to. We also review what we were dealing with in the motherhood realm that week. A couple of links* to items we talked about in the podcast: Baby Brezza Formula Dispenser Machine  Baby Brezza Replacement Funnel and Cover Frida Baby NoseFrida Nasal Aspirator *These are affiliate links and we do earn a commission on items if you click on our links above and purchase the items.