Moms' Surviving Life: Recent Episodes
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Erica and the girls visit Karla and family for the weekend. Erica and Karla organize Karla's house.
Erica has transitioned her girls to Toddler Beds. Karla asked questions about transitioning and how Erica's experience was for her. They also touch on potty training.
Karla and Erica go over the topic of birthday parties; attending, hosting, and helping.
Karla is back from double vacation! Erica and Karla talk all about what to take on vacation with toddlers.
Karla is taking a big road trip with her family. She talks tips and tricks with Erica who has gone on smaller road trips.
Erica talks to Shayne about his thoughts on Karla doing the podcast, their relationship and more! Make sure you listen to this one to the end for Shayne to get us all in the feels.
Karla and Erica talk friendships, relationships and how they have evolved when you throw kids into the mix.
Karla and Erica talk thrifting, with their own personal thrifting guru, Joyce, Erica's Mother. They go in depth to discuss different stores, how to find good deals and more!
Karla asks Erica about Grocery Shopping, Meal Prepping and Budgets. A little nervous she tackles them all.
Karla interviews Erica on how she stays on top of all of it. Short answer is, sometimes she doesn't!
Karla and Erica have Lauryn Lefrancois, a DSW, to discuss disabilities. This is the first of many roundtables to come!
We would love to hear from you if you like this format or not.
Karla and Erica discuss why when mommy gets sick with a minor sickness like a cold or a graver diagnosis does the world stop!
Karla and Erica talk about cry about the stuggles of balancing self-care and mom guilt for taking time for yourself.
Karla and Erica talk about their time off and about how to deal with Christmas with Toddlers!
Karla and Erica talk to Karla's cousin Matt and Liz about life after kids! It's so refreshing to see a couple so unapologetically in love after over two decades!
Karla and Erica talk about behaviour issues from 0-2 years. Temper tantrums, sensory overload and more are discussed and how to deal with or cope with these.
Karla and Erica talk about daycare in detail. This is the first half of the daycare episode. Please stay turned to Part 2 dropping on the 15th!
We normally write this in the 3rd person but not this week. Karla and I are working so hard to bring you all the best content we can. The problem is this is not our full-time job, we wish it was but it's not just yet. So we are dialing back on episodes, adding more content and hopefully will giving you all a better product in the end.
We love you all and could not do this without your support. <3
Karla and Erica get real about the struggles of being a working mom. From the exhaustion to the balance of being at work and home with a sick baby.
Karla and Erica look at the real impact the global pandemic has had on maternity leave, child rearing and social isolation has/had on themselves.
Karla and Erica take a look at diaper hacks. They also share their favourite blowout stories.
Karla and Erica talk about returning to work after Maternity Leave. The struggles of daycare drop offs and separation anxiety.
Karla and Erica talk about the struggles of pre-birth preparation and how to set healthy boundaries with friends and family.
Karla and Erica take a deep dive into the world of twins. Erica has twins, and Karla is a twin. They cover the types of twins, twin facts and annoying things people say to twin parents and twins.
Karla and Erica talk more about Post-Partum Mental Health along with asking others for help and letting go a little bit of control Post-Partum.
Karla and Erica talk Post Patrum Mental Health with Doulas Sarah and Lara. We do need to put a trigger warning on this episode.
Also, we need to make clear, Sarah and Lara are not medical professionals and nothing they or we stay can be taken as a medical diagnosis.
If you would like more information from Dyamic Doulas, please click the link below,
https://www.dynamicdoulasoflondon.com/
Karla and Erica talk about the struggles of teething and how to manage when there is nothing left to do but cry!
Karla and Erica discuss Kinsley and Reagan's medical issues. Karla asks a variety of questions regarding the issues. We know some of these topics may be sensitive or a trigger warning for our listeners.
Karla and Erica talk with a dad, Anthony Gaudette. He gives lots of insight into a variety of parenting issues.
Here is Anthony's contact info
https://www.facebook.com/hthpodcast/
https://hattrickhockey.podbean.com/
Karla and Erica discuss feeding routines and how to adjust from breastfeeding and formula to food. They also discuss eating outside the home.
Karla and Erica discuss making baby food instead of buying it. Erica did this, Karla did not. Baby led weaning is also touched on in this episode.
Karla and Erica talk about what will be in the other three parts to this series along with a brief overview of their own experiences introducing foods and how to switch from purees to solids!
Erica and Karla finally sit down and discuss all things money! Erica is super frugal and always looking for a good deal. Here is an almost complete list of Erica's shopping hacks to get the best deal!
Karla and Erica are having Shanna Hodgins as a guest! They discuss returning to work, being a boy mom and more!
Karla and Erica get super emotional talking about post-partum issues like body image, relationship and more.
Please be advised if you are struggling with Post-Partum issues, this episode may be upsetting or triggering.
Karla and Erica talk about more grab bag topics.
Also we will be taking a break from the podcast to re-focus ourselves. We want to be at our best to give you our best. If this means taking a break from releasing episodes for a week, that is what we must do. Please message us anytime with questions, comments, etc.
Karla and Erica discuss advice and and old wives tales regarding the baby's gender and more.
Karla and Erica talk about packing your hospital and diaper bag with organizational tips, essential items and style of bag.
Karla and Erica talk about how to keep your nursery organized and clean with simple tips and tricks. They also discuss their must haves, never should have bought, and wish they had of thought of it sooner for their nurseries.
Karla and Erica talk about preparing for the baby. They also discuss popular baby products and, of course, their high and lows.
Karla and Erica talk about routines and how sticking to one can get you better and more plentiful sleep, better eating habits. Even squeezing in some time for yourself, which is crucial for your mental health.
Karla and Erica discuss their funny stories relating to feeding their kids. They also discuss the growing pains of feeding on a 2/3/4 hour cycle.
Karla and Erica Talk about the different types of ways to feed your new baby. Of course they include some great products, apps and hacks as always! Stay tuned on Wednesday February 24, 2021 for part 2!
Karla and Erica talk about the sleep, for both you and your baby. How to get your child to sleep through the night. Along with some great hacks, apps and products to help both you and your baby get the best sleep possible.
Karla and Erica talk about their first month after giving birth and the challenges they faced. Karla highlights the joys of being home with a newborn. Erica talks about NICU life and the bonds she made.
Karla and Erica talk about why they wanted to start a podcast and their pregnancy journeys. Oh boy, are these pregnancy stories journeys. They also highlight advocacy for yourself and your children.