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    Big Fat Positive: Pregnancy and Parenting (BFP)

    Getting a big fat positive pregnancy test (your BFP!) is just the beginning of a wild, emotional and often funny ride into parenthood, and “Big Fat Positive” is here for you through it all. On this weekly podcast, hosts Shanna and Laura share their pregnancies and parenthood in real time, starting at just eight weeks pregnant.

    They tell hilarious true stories, tackle tough parenting topics, share favorite tips and products, explore the wild and wacky corners of parenthood, and bring in expert guests for trustworthy insight on pregnancy, babies, mental health and more.

    Whether you’re newly pregnant, navigating life with a newborn or deep into the parenting years, “Big Fat Positive” offers a smart, supportive mix of laughter, honesty and evidence-based information, plus the feeling of having two best mom friends in your corner, reminding you you’re not doing this alone.

    New episodes are released every Monday.

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    Copyright: © Laura Birek, Shanna Micko

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    Latest Episodes:
    Advocating for Your Child When It's Uncomfortable - Ep. 267 Aug 14, 2023
    Show notes

    Shanna talks about advocating for her daughter even though it wasn't the most comfortable thing for her to do, and Laura reports on her son's post-ear-tube surgery progress, including how it has been affecting his sleep at night. Also, in the special segment "They Said What?!" they discuss the funny, outrageous or offensive things people have said to them recently about parenting, including the topics of small talk with strangers at parties and in the locker room. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 4.5 and 7 years old, and Laura’s kids are 4.5 years old and 2.5 years old.

    Want to get in touch with Shanna and Laura? Send us an email and follow us on social! Instagram, Facebook or TikTok at @bfppodcast

    This episode's show notes can be found here.

    Join our Facebook community group for support and camaraderie on your parenting journey.

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    Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey is produced by Laura Birek, Shanna Micko and Steve Yager.

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    Toddler Ear Tube Surgery: What to Expect - Ep. 266 Aug 07, 2023
    Show notes

    Laura reports on her 2-year-old's ear tube surgery, and Shanna talks about having to push through her discomfort to advocate for her daughter. Also, in the special segment "Loose Ends," Shanna and Laura provide updates on topics that were left hanging in previous episodes, including picky eating, parenting techniques, big feelings, weaning, triggers and more. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 4.5 and 7 years old, and Laura’s kids are 4.5 years old and 2 years old.

    Want to get in touch with Shanna and Laura? Send us an email and follow us on social! Instagram, Facebook or TikTok at @bfppodcast

    This episode's show notes can be found here.

    Join our Facebook community group for support and camaraderie on your parenting journey.

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    Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey is produced by Laura Birek, Shanna Micko and Steve Yager.

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    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.


    Bizarre Mom Crushes and a New Bedtime Routine - Ep. 265 Jul 31, 2023
    Show notes

    Laura and Shanna divulge their most outrageous and embarrassing parenting moves in the special segment "Mom Confessions," diving into the topics of bizarre mom crushes, odd fashion choices and more! Also, Laura has an exciting update on her four-year-old's ongoing TK conundrum, and Shanna spontaneously tries a new bedtime routine with her daughters. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 4.5 and 7 years old, and Laura’s kids are 4.5 years old and 2 years old.

    Want to get in touch with Shanna and Laura? Send us an email and follow us on social! Instagram, Facebook or TikTok at @bfppodcast

    This episode's show notes can be found here.

    Join our Facebook community group for support and camaraderie on your parenting journey.

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    Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey is produced by Laura Birek, Shanna Micko and Steve Yager.

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    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.


    Handling Dramatic Meltdowns - Ep. 264 Jul 24, 2023
    Show notes

    In the special segment "Why Is My Kid Crying?" Shanna and Laura share the things that have caused their little ones to melt down recently, including a sidewalk sob-fest that many adults can probably relate to, a thorny situation in the backyard and more! Also, Shanna discusses the relief of summer camp starting for her four-year-old, and Laura reports on her two-year-old's recent trip to the ENT to assess his middle-ear fluid. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 4.5 and 7 years old, and Laura’s kids are 4 years old and 2 years old.

    Want to get in touch with Shanna and Laura? Send us an email and follow us on social! Instagram, Facebook or TikTok at @bfppodcast

    This episode's show notes can be found here.

    Join our Facebook community group for support and camaraderie on your parenting journey.

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    Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey is produced by Laura Birek, Shanna Micko and Steve Yager.

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    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.


    Reducing Your Toddler's Nighttime Wakings - Ep. 263 Jul 17, 2023
    Show notes

    In the special segment "Throwback," Shanna tells a story from her college days when she was a boy-obsessed co-ed and things go awry after she's asked on her first college date. Also, Laura reports on her efforts to take control of her two-year-old's nighttime wakings, and Shanna talks about her daughters' new sleep schedule that has her feeling snoozy. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 4 and 7 years old, and Laura’s kids are 4 years old and 2 years old.

    Want to get in touch with Shanna and Laura? Send us an email and follow us on social! Instagram, Facebook or TikTok at @bfppodcast

    This episode's show notes can be found here.

    Join our Facebook community group for support and camaraderie on your parenting journey.

    Visit our website!

    Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey is produced by Laura Birek, Shanna Micko and Steve Yager.

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.


    Motherhood Lessons From the College Dorm (Plus an IEP Assessment) - Ep. 262 Jul 10, 2023
    Show notes

    In the special segment "Throwback," Laura tells a story from her college years about an experience that surprisingly taught her lessons about motherhood. Also, Shanna reports on her four-year-old's IEP assessment with an occupational therapist, speech therapist and school psychologist, and Laura talks about the bedtime shenanigans that happened during her family's trip to Portland. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 4 and 7 years old, and Laura’s kids are 4 years old and 2 years old.

    Want to get in touch with Shanna and Laura? Send us an email and follow us on social! Instagram, Facebook or TikTok at @bfppodcast.

    This episode's show notes can be found here.

    Join our Facebook community group for support and camaraderie on your parenting journey.

    Visit our website!

    Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey is produced by Laura Birek, Shanna Micko and Steve Yager.

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.


    Finding Your Mom Village - Ep. 261 Jul 03, 2023
    Show notes

    Shanna and Laura answer more listener questions in the special segment "Checkin' the Inbox," covering the topics of social media, parenting experts, finding your village as a mom and more. Also, Laura reports on the newest developments in her two-year-old's sleep struggles, and Shanna talks about the surprising reaction she had to being away from her kids. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 4 and 7 years old, and Laura’s kids are 4 years old and 2 years old.

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    Want to get in touch with Shanna and Laura? Send us an email and follow us on social! Instagram, Facebook or TikTok at @bfppodcast.

    This episode's show notes can be found here.

    Join our Facebook community group for support and camaraderie on your parenting journey.

    Visit our website!

    Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey is produced by Laura Birek, Shanna Micko and Steve Yager.

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.


    Facing Hard Truths While Raising Kids - Ep. 260 Jun 26, 2023
    Show notes

    Laura and Shanna answer listener questions in the special segment "Checkin' the Inbox," covering the topics of gun violence, kids' hair care, geriatric motherhood and more. Also, Shanna reports on the first step of her four-year-old's IEP assessment, and Laura talks about how attending a friend's murder trial has affected her parenting life. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 4 and 7 years old, and Laura’s kids are 4 years old and 2 years old.

    Want to get in touch with Shanna and Laura? Send us an email and follow us on social! Instagram, Facebook or TikTok at @bfppodcast.

    This episode's show notes can be found here.

    Join our Facebook community group for support and camaraderie on your parenting journey.

    Visit our website!

    Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey is produced by Laura Birek, Shanna Micko and Steve Yager.

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.


    Transitional Kindergarten Decisions and School Dilemmas - Ep. 259 Jun 19, 2023
    Show notes

    Shanna and Laura air their petty parenting grievances in the special segment "Gripe Water." They sound off about potty breaks, early school dismissals, the shortcomings of parenting advice and more! Also, Laura has a big update about her ongoing conundrum about where to send her four-year-old to transitional kindergarten in the fall, and Shanna talks about getting wrapped up in the whirlwind of kids' summer sports. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 4 and 7 years old, and Laura’s kids are 4 years old and 2 years old.

    Want to get in touch with Shanna and Laura? Send us an email and follow us on social! Instagram, Facebook or TikTok at @bfppodcast.

    This episode's show notes can be found here.

    Join our Facebook community group for support and camaraderie on your parenting journey.

    Visit our website!

    Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey is produced by Laura Birek, Shanna Micko and Steve Yager.

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.


    Surviving Your Hardest Parenting Days - Ep. 258 Jun 12, 2023
    Show notes

    Laura and Shanna reveal the funny and unusual things they've asked the internet about parenting recently in the special segment "What I Googled This Week," including questions about bugs, kids' drawings and more! Also, Shanna reports on one of her hardest days ever of parenting, and Laura discusses taking a road trip with her two- and four-year-old. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 4 and 7 years old, and Laura’s kids are 4 years old and 2 years old.

    Want to get in touch with Shanna and Laura? Send us an email and follow us on social! Instagram, Facebook or TikTok at @bfppodcast.

    This episode's show notes can be found here.

    Join our Facebook community group for support and camaraderie on your parenting journey.

    Visit our website!

    Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey is produced by Laura Birek, Shanna Micko and Steve Yager.

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.


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