In a wide-ranging episode (with no technical issues!), Laura explains why she looks like Hannibal Lecter while she’s sleeping. Then we discuss McDonald’s fries and how they used to taste so much better, how our Easters were (and weren’t), and the complicated ambivalence we feel while inhabiting our postpartum bodies. Also: what’s a penis web?
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We spliced together this hot mess after we lost half of Caitlin’s audio. These things happen! Laura recounts her terrible week, in which she spent too much time feeling sorry for herself. Caitlin spent most of a car ride listening to Joe scream and let a turd linger in her playroom all day. Parenting is fun, you guys!
Not sure what the Hey Mama! Drinking Game® rule is for Caitlin’s crying, and we all know the rule when Laura loses her shit. So yeah, get your adult beverages ready for this tumultuous episode. Baby Joe is fine, but hear about a tiring and emotional stint he did in the hospital. And Laura has a no good, very bad day. What else is new?
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Music: Hanami by Fabian Measures
Listeners, she’s back! Caitlin returns to the podcast to tell the story of how her enormous second son Joseph was born. Hear about how it went down, her stay in the hospital, and how shit hit the fan with her house AGAIN.
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Music: Hanami by Fabian Measures
This week we talk to Laura’s good friend Dr. Amy Alexander, a Gynecologic Oncology Fellow at Northwestern. We talk about lady cancer, how to spot it, and how to treat it. We also talk about how to find a good doctor and what to do with your uterus when you’re done having kids.
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Laura is joined by her husband Tim this week for a show about life with two kids. They discuss their evolving nighttime routine, why the weekends are hard, and just in general: life with two kids is not relaxing.
Tim also tells the listeners about his app: Kidfund! Visit kidfund.us/heymama to get started and receive $5 in your Kidfund. Tweet @heymamapodcast and @kidfund with “#igotthis” to receive an additional $20.
On today’s episode Laura interviews Nikki Yeager, Founder of Every Bean Boutique. We have a wide ranging discussion about gender and society’s thoughts about it. The influence on our kids is so profound, and we don’t even realize it!
Check out Every Bean Boutique and use the code 5OFF for $5 off your first order! Also, follow their Facebook page for interesting posts about kids and gender.
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Music: Hanami by Fabian Measures
Enjoy Caitlin’s last episode before her son was born! She’s working through the ups and downs (mostly downs) of trying to have a VBAC. And also, you’ll never believe what David did one week before his brother was born. Laura recaps her trip to MA?.DRINK! several members of her family got sick. Caitlin signs off as a mother of one!
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We open the show discussing Laura’s upcoming car trip with both boys…wish her luck! Caitlin continues to be pregnant and full of rage. She’s trying to stay in the moment and enjoy her new washer/dryer. The show ends on a tearful note, as Laura laments how small her life feels right now. But she’s trying to combat that feeling and stay in touch with old friends.
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Caitlin talks about how the late pregnancy hormones are manifesting for her (RAGE and WORRY) and Laura is deeeeep in potty training world and living the dream (pees). We both discuss the logistics of enjoying newborn snuggles when you have a toddler.
Laura’s using Oh Crap! Potty Training
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Music: Hanami by Fabian Measures