Megans As Mommas

40. Pregnancy Loss with Joanna

megansasmommas@gmail.com (Megans As Mommas) — Tue, 22 Feb 2022 16:27:38 +0000

This week the Megan’s are joined by their good friend Joanna who discusses her family’s experience with pregnancy loss.

39. We're Back! Recent Moves in Life & Business

megansasmommas@gmail.com (Megans As Mommas) — Thu, 3 Feb 2022 13:00:00 +0000

The Megans share their life updates after taking a little break from podcasting, including moving to a different state with a toddler and how daily life really is trying to balance a business and watching a toddler part time.

38. Infertility Journey w/ Courtney

megansasmommas@gmail.com (Megans As Mommas) — Fri, 1 Oct 2021 14:20:57 +0000

37. Parenting During a Pandemic

megansasmommas@gmail.com (Megans As Mommas) — Mon, 20 Sep 2021 00:25:23 +0000

Parenting During a Pandemic is HARD. This week the Megans discuss the struggles they faced and what they leaned.

36. The Comparison Trap

megansasmommas@gmail.com (Megans As Mommas) — Wed, 1 Sep 2021 15:43:06 +0000

35. 12 Things No One Tells You About Motherhood

megansasmommas@gmail.com (Megans As Mommas) — Tue, 17 Aug 2021 14:33:13 +0000

34. What to Expect - Months 7 to 9

megansasmommas@gmail.com (Megans As Mommas) — Mon, 2 Aug 2021 16:58:18 +0000

33. Not at Home Mom - Entertaining Little Ones w/ Maureen Varghese

megansasmommas@gmail.com (Megans As Mommas) — Sat, 24 Jul 2021 00:30:23 +0000

The Megans talk with Maureen, founder of Not At Home Mom, a helpful instagram account for Nashville mommas looking to get out of the house and entertain their little ones.

32. Come Fly with Me!

megansasmommas@gmail.com (Megans As Mommas) — Fri, 16 Jul 2021 16:01:48 +0000

Traveling With Little Ones

31. Chicco's Italian?! Interview w/ Car Seat Guru - Leigh Meister

megansasmommas@gmail.com (Megans As Mommas) — Sat, 10 Jul 2021 13:10:16 +0000

30. What Your Pediatrician Wants You To Know with Dr. Lisandra Perez, MD

megansasmommas@gmail.com (Megans As Mommas) — Thu, 1 Jul 2021 01:45:23 +0000

29. The Screen Time Scaries

megansasmommas@gmail.com (Megans As Mommas) — Thu, 17 Jun 2021 17:02:18 +0000

28. The Megan Party: Adoption and Large Families w/ Megan Garrett

megansasmommas@gmail.com (Megans As Mommas) — Thu, 10 Jun 2021 12:37:54 +0000

27. Minisode - Let's Talk Montessori

megansasmommas@gmail.com (Megans As Mommas) — Thu, 3 Jun 2021 17:01:37 +0000

Let's Talk Montessori

26. The Dads are Back

megansasmommas@gmail.com (Megans As Mommas) — Thu, 27 May 2021 00:04:17 +0000

This week the Megans welcomed back the dads to talk about what they think as a couple they’re doing well, what are things they wished they’d discussed before baby, and what advice they have for new dads now that they’re almost nine months in.

25. Minisode - Covid Vaccines While Pregnant or Breastfeeding

megansasmommas@gmail.com (Megans As Mommas) — Thu, 20 May 2021 01:02:35 +0000

24. Sleep Training with Rachel Fiorello

megansasmommas@gmail.com (Megans As Mommas) — Wed, 12 May 2021 14:09:22 +0000

Have you ever wondered what sleep training looks like? Not sure if it's right for you and want to learn more? This week the Megans talk to Rachel Fiorello, a certified baby and toddler sleep consultant. Rachel talks about what sleep training can look like and the benefits her clients have described from sleep training.

23. We Interviewed Our Moms

megansasmommas@gmail.com (Megans As Mommas) — Wed, 5 May 2021 23:25:37 +0000

The Megans Interview their mommas and talk what it was like to parent "back in the day" and their advice for new mamas and grandmothers.

22. Choosing Childcare

megansasmommas@gmail.com (Megans As Mommas) — Wed, 28 Apr 2021 15:18:38 +0000

This week the Megans discuss childcare options, including being a stay at home mom, finding a daycare or nanny, or having a relative/other caregiver watch your baby.

21. Toddler Life: Potty Training and Bubbles (with Guest Momma Ali)

megansasmommas@gmail.com (Megans As Mommas) — Wed, 21 Apr 2021 20:49:13 +0000

This week the Megans are joined by Ali Hentkowski, a good friend of Megan J’s. Ali shares the good, the bad, and the sometimes scary of having a toddler. Highlights include the struggles of potty training and seeing the world through a toddler’s eyes.

20. Deciding to Stay Home

megansasmommas@gmail.com (Megans As Mommas) — Wed, 14 Apr 2021 23:28:11 +0000

This week, Megan C interviews Megan J about her recent decision to step back from her job as an engineer, become a stay at home mom, and put more time into her coffee business. Megan J shares how the transition felt and how she and Bryan prepared to make the move financially.

19. What to Expect in Months 4-6

megansasmommas@gmail.com (Megans As Mommas) — Wed, 7 Apr 2021 01:21:57 +0000

This week, the Megans talk all about months 4-6. They share what life was like for baby and momma, what pediatrician appointments were like, and what milestones the babies hit.

18. 18 Things You Should Not Say To New Parents

megansasmommas@gmail.com (Megans As Mommas) — Wed, 31 Mar 2021 04:00:00 +0000

In honor of their 18th episode, this week the Megans talk about 18 things you shouldn’t say to new parents. After they tell you what not to say, they give you a few recommendations of what to say to new parents.

17. Consent & The Pout Pout Fish

megansasmommas@gmail.com (Megans As Mommas) — Wed, 24 Mar 2021 22:16:07 +0000

This week the Megans talk about life as either a #girlmom or #boymom. From finding out the gender of their little ones, to what tough issues they think they’ll face in the future, the Megans talk about their experiences and what they think their futures will hold.

16. Starting Solids: Baby Led Weaning vs Feeding in Stages

megansasmommas@gmail.com (Megans As Mommas) — Wed, 17 Mar 2021 22:50:07 +0000

This week the Megans talk all about starting solids. They cover feeding in stages, baby led weaning, and share what choices they ultimately made when it came to feeding their little ones.

15. If I Could Turn Back Time

megansasmommas@gmail.com (Megans As Mommas) — Wed, 10 Mar 2021 13:48:48 +0000

This week the Megans share three things we would have done differently and three things we are happy we did in months 0-6

14. Real Momma Talk: Fertility Journey with Karen Vernon

megansasmommas@gmail.com (Megans As Mommas) — Wed, 3 Mar 2021 22:12:32 +0000

This week the Megans are joined by Karen Vernon, a good friend of Megan C’s. Karen shares her fertility journey, including her PCOS diagnosis, and advice for families and those supporting them on their fertility journey.

13. What's Up, Doc? (Doctor & Pediatrician Appointments)

megansasmommas@gmail.com (Megans As Mommas) — Thu, 25 Feb 2021 02:50:52 +0000

This week, the Megans talk all about doctors. From what the appointments are like during pregnancy (including the dreaded glucose test) through the first pediatrician appointments.

12. Real Momma Talk: C-Sections with Catherine Olson

megansasmommas@gmail.com (Megans As Mommas) — Wed, 17 Feb 2021 15:51:57 +0000

This week the Megans talk c-sections and what it’s like to be a momma to two with their guest Catherine. Catherine is proud momma to two boys, Grant Jr. (4) and George (6 months), and shares what it was like to have an unplanned and then an ultimately planned c-section.

11. Postpartum Bodies

megansasmommas@gmail.com (Megans As Mommas) — Wed, 10 Feb 2021 03:04:52 +0000

This week the Megans talk about their postpartum bodies. They discuss their relationship with their bodies before getting pregnant, how their bodies changed during pregnancy, and how they feel about their bodies now. They also touch on their hopes for their children regarding body image and health.

10. The Fourth Trimester (Month 1-3)

megansasmommas@gmail.com (Megans As Mommas) — Wed, 3 Feb 2021 02:07:35 +0000

This week, the Megans talk all about the fourth trimester, or the first three months after your baby is born. They share what life was like for baby and momma, as well as a few things that made the whole time easier.

9. Dad Life (We Interviewed our Husbands)

megansasmommas@gmail.com (Megans As Mommas) — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 02:24:25 +0000

In this episode, the Megans have two very special guests, their husbands, share what it’s like to become fathers. Bryan (Megan J’s husband) and Tyler (Megan C’s husband) talk about what if felt like when they found out they were going to be dads, what it was like to watch their wives give birth, and what advice they would have to new dads

8. What It's Really Like To Feed A Newborn (Part 2)

megansasmommas@gmail.com (Megans As Mommas) — Tue, 19 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000

In the second episode of the two part feeding your newborn, the Megans talk about where their feeding journeys have led them thus far, what their hopes are for the future, and they share their top pumping tips.

7. What It's Really Like To Feed A Newborn

megansasmommas@gmail.com (Megans As Mommas) — Wed, 13 Jan 2021 13:48:20 +0000

This is the first episode of a two part series all about feeding newborns. The Megans talk all about what their hopes and dreams were for feeding their babies, breastfeeding struggles, and their favorite products and resources that may help you get through the first few weeks.

6. A Few Of Our Favorite (Newborn) Things

megansasmommas@gmail.com (Megans As Mommas) — Tue, 5 Jan 2021 01:41:35 +0000

This episode is all about the Megans newborn must-haves. From the changing pad that will save the boy moms from cleaning up endless pee sneak attacks to the nursing/pumping bra that will in fact change your life, the Megans share their top five must haves, a few honorable mentions, and things you shouldn’t waste your money on.

5. What is Sleep?

megansasmommas@gmail.com (Megans As Mommas) — Tue, 29 Dec 2020 19:10:40 +0000

This episode is all about what new parents fear most, baby sleep or the lack thereof. The Megans talk about surviving those first few weeks, their babies’ sleep progressions, their sleep tools, and how napping is going.

4. Labor Day (Not the Holiday) - Part 2 of 2

megansasmommas@gmail.com (Megans As Mommas) — Thu, 17 Dec 2020 01:12:20 +0000

Episode 4 is a continuation of Episode 3 about labor and delivery. The Megans talk about the dreaded Ring of Fire, what it looks like post labor in the hospital, and the first six weeks post baby.

3. Labor Day (Not the Holiday) - Part 1 of 2

megansasmommas@gmail.com (Megans As Mommas) — Fri, 4 Dec 2020 01:19:22 +0000

Labor Resources for Mommas

https://www.parents.com/pregnancy/giving-birth/labor-and-delivery/new-moms-describe-what-labor-is-really-like/

https://www.lamaze.org/AMP_EDN/403/5-Ways-to-Better-Advocate-for-Yourself-in-Labor-2393.amp.html

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/15/parenting/pregnancy/birth-advocate.amp.html

https://www.babycenter.com/pregnancy/birth-class

2. What to Really Expect When You're Expecting

megansasmommas@gmail.com (Megans As Mommas) — Tue, 24 Nov 2020 18:24:23 +0000

On today's episode, the Megans discuss what to really expect when you're expecting. We talk about what each trimester was like - the good, the bad, and the nausea.

1. Pregnancy During a Pandemic

megansasmommas@gmail.com (Megans As Mommas) — Mon, 16 Nov 2020 13:31:47 +0000

On this episode, the Megans talk about all things COVID. From what to expect at doctor’s appointments to how to celebrate your baby from a safe social distance and everything in between, the Megans answer all of your big questions about what it’s like to be pregnant during a pandemic.