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110: Twins Can be Twice as Nice Oct 28, 2019

My guest this week is the delightful Kassidy Birdsong, a social worker by training who now is at home with her twins. Kassidy shares not only about twin life, but about an amazing toddler music program she began in a senior citizen memory care unit near her home. I do apologize for the echo in this episode. Inexpicably I decided not to plug in my headphones for this interview so it recorded Kassidy with a slight echo delay. But I promise it’s worth it. I had such fun talking with Kassidy. So, grab a cup of coffee or a glass of wine and join us as we talk about the magic of two babies at once, learning to let go of expectations and do what’s best for your family, and Kassidy’s creative way to build community and meet the needs of three generations all at one time. Show Notes are available at thepostparty.com/podcast Get your FREE guide 8 Things All New Moms Need

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109: Making Choices at the Motherhood Buffet Oct 14, 2019

This week I sat down and tried to explain some thoughts I’ve had about motherhood to Lori Lynn. And we recorded it to share with you guys. I hope I was able to explain myself well enough. The gist is that motherhood is like a buffet full of wonderful choices and there’s no way we can eat it all. We have to make choices. We are PRIVILEGED to make choices. And we have to leave some stuff for other people. Anyways, grab a cup of coffee or a glass of wine and join us as we talk about choices in motherhood, the irony of complaining because we have to choose between several wonderful things, and where this whole idea came from in the first place. Show Notes are available at thepostparty.com/podcast Get your FREE guide 8 Things All New Moms Need

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108: Busy Bay Area Mom Life Oct 07, 2019

My guest this week is April Gentry. She leads a busy family life in the Bay Area and she’s sharing all about what her postpartum experiences were like. And a couple of her little ones make cameo appearances and we can hear the family life in the background which is so fun. So grab a cup of coffee or a glass of wine and join us as we chat about the painful reality of just how tired you can be, settling into new baby rhythms, and some crazy construction chaos that led to a big oops.

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107: Diapering Decisions Sep 30, 2019

This week Lori Lynn and I thought we’d have a practical discussion about diapering and the different choices we made. Moms spend a lot of time and money on diapers and surprisingly we haven’t really covered it much on this podcast. So, grab a cup of coffee or a glass of wine and join us as we chat about fluffy bootys, various types of smell issues, and of course, what my favorite bargain brand is.

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106: Wisdom from a Seasoned Mom Sep 23, 2019

This week I’m thrilled to have Karen McVey as our guest. Karen is one of my go-to sources for wise council on all topics, especially motherhood. She and I are personality doppelgängers and I know that her advice will be something that is healthy and well thought out and will probably fit will with my life too. So, grab a cup of coffee or a glass of wine and join us as we chat about Karen’s seven postpartum seasons, the differences in having just a few young children versus having a larger family that includes helpful oder children, and how crucial it is that EVERY mom get support postpartum no matter how much experience she has. Show Notes are available at thepostparty.com/podcast Get your FREE guide 8 Things All New Moms Need

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105: Canadian Mom Receives a Cleft Lip and Palate Diagnosis Sep 16, 2019

Today’s guest is my friend Frances Nojd. She is a Toronto-based mom and wife. We chat about motherhood and postpartum in Canada as well as her youngest child’s cleft lip and palate. So, grab a cup of coffee or a glass of wine and join us as we chat about Canada’s universal health care and generous parental leave, the challenges of co-parenting, and the unique challenges of feeding and caring for a child with a cleft lip and palate. Show Notes are at thepostparty.com/podcast

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104: Breastmilk Oversupply Sep 09, 2019

My co-host and currently postpartum mom Lori Lynn has experienced oversupply wine breastfeeding all over her babies. Even knowing it was likely this third time around, the amount of oversupply is surprising her. So this episode is dedicated to her experience with oversupply, how she handles it, and what she’s learned along the way. So grab a cup of coffee or a glass of wine and join us as we chat about signs you might have an oversupply because you’re breasts don’t come with ounce labels, various tricks for managing it. and Lori Lynn’s experiences donating milk to local moms and their babies. Show Notes are at thepostparty.com/podcast Get your FREE guide 8 Things All New Moms Need

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103: Lori Lynn's Third Postpartum Aug 26, 2019

It’s a super fun episode this week. Lori Lynn is back after her maternity leave and I asked her all the questions about her labor, delivery, and of course, her past two months postpartum. So grab a cup of coffee or a glass of wine and join us as we chat about why this birth was the best birth yet, mental health awareness, and what the hardest part of this postpartum is (hint: preschoolers love it when Mommy is distracted). Show Notes are at thepostparty.com/podcast Get your FREE guide 8 Things All New Moms Need

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102: Processing the Transition with Charity Romano-Lewallen Aug 19, 2019

Our guest this week is Charity Romano-Lewallen. Charity works in academia, originally as an administrator and now in the classroom. She is the mom to two young boys and wife to Jason. So grab a cup of coffee or a glass of wine and join us as we discuss the shock of the first few days of motherhood, finding your footing as you transition to a new season and pace of life, and accepting the place you’re at even if it’s not the place you hope to end up. Show Notes are available at thepostparty.com/podcast Get your FREE guide 8 Things All New Moms Need

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101: Twin Life Update with Rhiannon Aug 12, 2019

This is our first episode back after my summer break and I’m happy to announce that Lori Lynn gave birth to her daughter Delta Lynn in June. They are both doing fantastic and Lori Lynn will be back with us soon to talk about these past few weeks postpartum. We are kicking off this new year of the podcast with a super fun discussion. Rhiannon, my original co-host and dear friend is back today to fill us in on life as a twin mom. We talk about what’s unique about mothering twins, what they’re up to and we do a deep dive into mental health. But first I recorded a little explanation of my unexpected break this summer and what’s been going on at our house. So grab a cup of coffee or a glass of wine and join us as we talk about baby boys, two of everything, and getting yourself the help you need. Get your FREE guide 8 Things All New Moms Need Find out how you can become a Post Party listener supporter at thepostparty.com/support

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100: Recovering from Birth Trauma: Postpartum When Mom is the Patient Jun 10, 2019

Lori Lynn and I had wanted to do a special episode for the 100th, but Lori Lynn is very close to her due date and is deep in pre-birth preparations. So instead, I had the very fun task of interviewing my oldest friend. Haley Foster and I have been in each other’s lives since before we were born. She is like family to me and she’s here today to share her postpartum stories. So grab a cup of coffee or a glass of wine and join us as we talk about birth trauma, fighting to breastfeed, and how you take care of a baby when you, the mom, are the patient. Show Notes are at thepostparty.com/podcast Get your FREE guide 8 Things All New Moms Need

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99: From Depression and Anxiety to Reconciliation and Hope Jun 03, 2019

This week our guest is Lindsay O’Connor. Lindsay is a wife and mom to two girls and she is also leads a Be the Bridge Group and works part time for Life in the Trinity Ministry. So grab a cup of coffee or a glass of wine and join us as we talk about how hard it can be to realize you are depressed, the struggle of trying to treat minor medical issues, and how Lindsay took the lessons she learned as a new mom in therapy and uses them as tools in her racial reconciliation work. Show Notes are over at thepostparty.com/podcast Get your FREE guide 8 Things All New Moms Need

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98: Motherhood and Postpartum as the Primary Breadwinner May 27, 2019

On this week’s episode our guest is Tiffany Norris. She is the primary breadwinner for her family, working as an academic librarian at University while also raising her three girls with her husband. So grab a cup of coffee or a glass of wine and join us as we talk about switching up traditional gender roles, recovering from an emergency c-section, and the power of a mentor to help guide you through life. Show notes are at thepostparty.com/episode Get your FREE guide 8 Things All New Moms Need Find out how you can become a Post Party listener supporter at thepostparty.com/support

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97: Every Mom is a Working Mom May 20, 2019

Ok Let’s talk about this week’s episode. I’m super excited about this one! First, we are including a new segment called Ask a Doula where Lori Lynn puts on her doula hat and answers common Mom questions for us. And then we get into the main episode. This is a topic I hope to dive into more this next year of the podcast and it is the truth that every mom is a working mom. Let me say that again. Every. Mom. Is a. Working. Mom. So grab a cup of coffee or a glass of wine and join us as we talk about what that phrase means to us, what we hope it means for you and a bit of history about moms and working life. >>>Take the SURVEY here

96: Making a Home That Works for Mothering May 13, 2019

As Lori Lynn nears the birth of her third child it has us thinking about creating a home that works for our mothering needs. So grab a cup of coffee or a glass of wine and join us as we talk about creating a space for ourselves, how we set up for the first weeks with a newborn, and why I never made a nursery for my first two babes. >>>TAKE OUR LISTENER SURVEY

95: Feeling Human Again May 06, 2019

It’s easy as moms to get so caught up in keeping our little human alive that we forget that we are human too. Lori Lynn and I are chatting today about how we get back to feeling human when we’ve gotten a little lost in the feeding, wiping, rocking, and other never-ending chores of motherhood. So grab a cup of coffee or a glass of wine and join us as we talk about making sure all five senses are getting attention, which rooms we think should get the most attention, and the one area where we swap our introvert and extrovert hats for a little while. Show Notes are at thepostparty.com/podcast >>>TAKE THE LISTENER SURVEY

94: Working Mom Hacks with Melissa Duncan Apr 29, 2019

Our guest this week is Melissa Duncan. Melissa is a wife, mom to two boys, a lawyer, an assistant dean at a law school and the host of Influential Motherhood Podcast. While we make a point of recognizing that all moms are working moms, we also recognize that if your work is outside the home and for a paycheck, there are definitely some time constraints and points of stress that are different than for other moms. So Melissa is on the podcast sharing some life hacks she’s learned in her years juggling family and her other professional pursuits. So grab a cup of coffee or a glass of wine and join us as we talk about the items Melissa buys in bulk to simplify laundry, the two types of lunches she rotates for balance, and the app I downloaded after Melissa shared about how it helps her communicate with her husband. You can find Melissa on Instagram or Facebook >>>Take the Listener Survey

93: Loneliness Apr 22, 2019

This week our episode is all about loneliness in motherhood. Whether it’s a challenging baby, a lack of mom friends or family, or struggles in your marriage, most of us have experienced loneliness in our first year as a mom. So grab a cup of coffee or a glass of wine and join us as we chat about realizing you don’t know anybody who also has a young baby, struggling to connect with your spouse or partner, and the strategies we’ve used to combat and make our peace with loneliness. TAKE THE LISTENER SURVEY HERE Show notes are available at thepostparty.com/podcast Get your FREE guide 8 Things All New Moms Need

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92: Postpartum Down-Under Apr 08, 2019

My guest this week is Tessa Tuttle. Tessa is a self-described Nomad, originally from Zimbabwe, then South Africa, married to an Australian, and currently living in the US. She’s here to talk about her experience with birth and postpartum in small-town Australia, postpartum depression and anxiety, and how moving around the world affected her as a mother. So grab a cup of coffee or a glass of wine and join us as we chat about baby wearing, postpartum rage, and the challenges of seeing your first baby be replaced by the newest baby. Show Notes are available at thepostparty.com/podcast The Listener Survey is available here. Get your FREE guide 8 Things All New Moms Need

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91: Postpartum Body Image Apr 01, 2019

It’s been a crazy few weeks at my house. And I’m working on plans for the podcast’s future. But part of those plans included spending the weekend moving rooms around in our house so I can have an office. And I’m also dealing with some lingering issues in my back and pelvis that I’ve talked about on the show before. Plus job changes for my husband, crazy kids, homeschooling, you know the drill. So, I decided to dig into our backlist and re-play one of my favorite episodes this week. The Body Image episode was originally aired as Episode 11. It features Rhiannon, my original co-host and I talking about our body image postpartum. I think about this topic a lot. And it’s really really important to me. Body image issues are a MAJOR problem for all women and the time around pregnancy and birth is a common trigger for eating disorders. So grab a cup of coffee or a glass of wine and join us as we revisit this chat about comments that may not be so well-meaning after all, feeling invisible, and why I firmly believe that it’s best to never compliment a woman on her body.

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90: When You're Not the Mom You Thought You'd Be Mar 25, 2019

This week Lori Lynn and I explore a topic we’ve touched on before, the realization that you’re trying to be a different kind of mom than you need to be. Or maybe you thought you’d be one kind of mother and it turns out you or your kids or your family situation requires you to be a totally different kind of mother. We’ve been there and we’re here today chatting about it. So grab a cup of coffee or a glass of wine and join us as we chat about when a gentle mother meets a wild child, when you choose a babysitter over cloth diapering, and how being embarrassed by your kids can be a great tool for understanding yourself. TAKE THE LISTENER SURVEY HERE: https://goo.gl/forms/FaFPHuZ5A29gJpjN2 Show Notes are at thepostparty.com/podcast Get your FREE guide 8 Things All New Moms Need

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89: Postpartum Overseas: An Expat Mom in Asia Mar 18, 2019

This week our guest is Carrie Vipperman, a wife and mom who had the unusual experience of giving birth while living overseas. We chat about her prenatal care, traveling to give birth, and her experience transitioning into motherhood while living in a different culture. So grab a cup of coffee or a glass of wine and join us as we talk about giving birth in a resort hospital in Thailand, unnerving and blunt comments from strangers, and the story of their baby Jordan’s life who died at 13 weeks gestation while they were living in China.

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88: Perinatal Mood Disorders: Our Stories Mar 11, 2019

This week Lori Lynn and I are sharing more about our personal history with perinatal mood disorders including prenatal depression, postpartum depression and postpartum anxiety.

So without further ado, grab a cup of coffee or a glass of wine and join us as we talk about what happens when you’re happy you are pregnant and also depressed, the week from hell that helped me understand what was going on in my head, and why we both wish we had gotten a therapist years before we did.

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87: Parenting Pivots with Meg Tietz Feb 25, 2019

This week Lori Lynn and I got to chat with Meg Tietz, the host and creator of the podcast Sorta Awesome which we have referred to often on our show. Meg formerly wrote the blog Sorta Crunchy and a book about motherhood called Spirit-Led Parenting. She is a mom of four, soon to be five and she and her family live in Oklahoma City. So grab a cup of coffee or a glass of wine and join us as we talk about what happens when your parenting style isn’t working for your family, the realization that intense anger is a symptom of postpartum depression, and why, given the chance, none of us would want to have missed the sometimes brutal lessons of motherhood.

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86: Feeding Your Baby Solids Feb 18, 2019

This week Lori Lynn and I sat down to talk about starting solids with our kids. We’ve had a variety of experiences so we share about different approaches and problems that we had. So grab a cup of coffee or a glass of wine and join us as we talk about discovering food allergies, funny moments with our kids as they explored food, and the reason I cried when I first gave Elijah solids. Show Notes are available at: thepostparty.com/podcast

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85: When You're a Mother and Reader Feb 11, 2019

This week our guest is Kaytee Cobb. She is a homeschooling mom of four and is the co-host of Currently Reading a weekly podcast all about books. So grab a cup of coffee or a glass of wine and join us as we talk about processing a birth you didn’t want or expect, breastfeeding support, and what a mom does when she has to read books to stay sane, but she’s never ever alone.

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84: Motherhood Rules We Love & Hate Feb 04, 2019

This week we are chatting about Motherhood Rules, when we love them and when we broke them. Specifically we’re talking about all the advice and guidelines around sleep, feeding, and entertainment and how they drove us crazy, helped us out, and how our attitudes toward rules changed over the years. So grab a cup of coffee or a glass of wine and join us as we talk about existing between two groups with two different sets of guidelines, which rules contributed heavily to my postpartum anxiety, and the simple reason some rules just don’t bother us. Show Notes are available at thepostparty.com/podcast

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83: Painful Sex and Postpartum Sexual Health with Cara Hartoon PT, DPT Jan 28, 2019

This week we are welcoming back one of our most popular previous guests, Cara Hartoon. Cara is a doctor of physical therapy specializing in women’s health and the pelvic floor. She is also my personal pelvic floor physical therapist. In episode 35 she came on to talk about general pelvic floor issues, but this week we’re diving deeper and talking about sexual health postpartum. Cara treats women for painful intercourse which is a common problem for postpartum women. So we talked about the causes of sex pain, how she treats patients, sexual positions that can help and all sorts of other sex-related topics like arousal and birth control. So grab a cup of coffee or a glass of wine and join us as we talk about your right to pain free sex, her suggestions for getting your groove back after baby, and what to do when sex rubs you the wrong way, pun intended. Show notes are available at thepostparty.com/podcast

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82: Surviving Postpartum Depression with Family Support with Sally Mitzner Jan 21, 2019

This week my guest is Sally Mitzner. Sally is a wife and mom and a Dallas based family photographer. And she wanted to come on the podcast to talk about her experiences with postpartum depression and anxiety. Sally’s candor is refreshing and her sense of humor is infectious and I know you will enjoy listening to this interview. So grab a cup of coffee or a glass of wine and join us as we talk an unfortunate coincidence involving Downton Abbey, the devastating reality of not being in control of your bladder, and the ups and downs of finding a treatment plan that works. You can find the Show Notes at thepostparty.com/podcast Get your FREE guide 8 Things All New Moms Need

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81: Twin Home Birth and a Viral Birth Video with Rhiannon Fuller Jan 14, 2019

This week our episode is a little different than normal. My original co-host Rhiannon had her twins right before Thanksgiving and recently her birth video went viral on facebook. I took my microphone over to her house to talk to her about her birth. Our recording reflects her postpartum life so it starts off with her son Jude sharing his perspective, lots of baby noises, breaks for diaper changes, etc. and because at the end of the day we are just close friends cozied up on the couch chatting, our conversation is more casual than normal. But we had a great talk about her birth, the video, and I really think the best part is toward the end when we talked about why her video turned out so gorgeous and encouraging and what that means for all women. So grab a cup of coffee or a glass of and join us as we talk about her twin home birth, building her team of caregivers, and what it would look like if every woman had a beautiful video showing her most powerful and tender moments as a mom. Show Notes for the podcast are available at thepostparty.com/podcast.

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80: Rethinking New Year Goals for New Moms Jan 07, 2019

This week my co-host Lori Lynn and I are welcoming in the new year with a discussion about goals and how you, as a new mom, can use goals to help you instead of discourage you. I promise, this will not be your typical new years goal discussion. And we also have a joyful announcement to share with you all. So grab a cup of coffee or a glass of and join us as we talk about reworking goals so that they work with who you are, the power of goals to motivate instead of discourage, and how goals can be a lot of fun, and even sexy sometimes. No, Really! If you don’t believe me you’ll just have to listen.

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79: Hiring Postpartum Professional Support Dec 17, 2018

This week my co-host Lori Lynn and I are chatting about hiring professionals to help you during the postpartum season. So grab a cup of coffee or a glass of and join us as we talk about the amazing things an IBCLC can do for your breastfeeding relationship, the overlapping work of a postpartum doula and a night nanny, and the one professional who probably knows more about my body than my husband!

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78: When Breastfeeding Surprises You with Rebekah Hoffer Dec 10, 2018

This week my guest is Rebekah Hoffer. Rebekah is a wife, mom, the blogger behind Simply Rebekah, and one of the regular podcast co-hosts on the Sorta Awesome podcast. She is also passionate about breastfeeding and we’re going to talk a lot about that today. So grab a cup of coffee or a glass of and join us as we talk about why your breastmilk might taste bad, weaning a toddler or preschooler from breastfeeding, and the predicament of feeling touched out and lonely at the same time. Get your FREE guide 8 Things All New Moms Need

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77: Surprised by Special Needs with Elizabeth Baker Dec 03, 2018

This week my guest is Elizabeth Baker. Elizabeth is a blogger and writer as well as a wife and mom. She’s on the podcast this week to share about her postpartum year with her first son Grayson who has mitochondrial disease. The first year of motherhood can be especially challenging when your child has special needs. So grab a cup of coffee or a glass of wine as we chat about scary medical appointments, the challenges of finding medical care and a diagnosis, and the lifesavers that got Elizabeth through her first year as a special needs mom. Click here for links to Elizabeth's writing. Get your FREE guide 8 Things All New Moms Need

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76: The Fourth Trimester Nov 26, 2018

This week we’re wrapping up our series on the fourth trimester with a chat between Lori Lynn and I about the full fourth trimester. If you are just tuning in and want to hear the whole series, it begins with episode 71. We took a look at the first 24 hours, the first week, the first month and finally we’re talking about the full 3 months. But now, it’s time to grab a cup of coffee or a glass of wine and join us as we chat about your baby’s blossoming personality, going back to work, and that shift coming up soon called the sleep regression.

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75: The Fourth Trimester: The First Month Nov 19, 2018

This week we’re continuing to talk about the fourth trimester. We’ve covered the first 24 hours, the first week, and now this time Lori Lynn and I are chatting about the first month postpartum. So grab a cup of coffee or a glass of wine and join us as we chat about mental health care, wily toddler siblings, and when it might be best to massage our boobs.

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74: Newborn Adoption with Whitney Peper Nov 12, 2018

This week we’re talking about the fourth trimester (and a little beyond) with an adoptive mom. I’ve known today’s guest for most of my life and it is a joy to bring her on the podcast to share her story. Whitney is finishing seminary and is in the process to become an ordained minister in the Methodist church and she is also mom to an adoptive son. She really understands the tension between advocating for her son and for adoption in general and being honest about her own emotions and reactions to a very stressful motherhood journey. I hope you come away better understanding the complexity of adoptive motherhood. So grab a cup of coffee or a glass of wine and join us as we chat about instant motherhood, parenting a child through trauma, and how no mom ever gets to escape the wonders of sleep deprivation.

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73: The Fourth Trimester: The First Week Nov 05, 2018

This week we’re continuing our series on The Fourth Trimester with a discussion about the first week after birth. So grab a cup of coffee or a glass of wine and join us as we chat about the baby blues, what is and is not your responsibility with visitors, and one doozy of a story about the first time Lori Lynn’s milk came in.

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72: A Breastfeeding Syllabus for New Moms Oct 29, 2018

When Esther James wanted to give her professor friend a gift in honor of her new baby, she decided to do something creative. She wrote up a Breastfeeding Syllabus full of all sorts of fantastic information she wanted to share with her friend. Esther is on the podcast today to talk about that syllabus with us.

So grab a cup of coffee or a glass of wine and join us as we chat about this classes fantastic grading policy, recommended materials like nursing tops, and all sorts of other breastfeeding details.

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71: The Fourth Trimester: The First 24 Hours Oct 22, 2018

This week my co-host Lori Lynn and I are starting a little series called The Fourth Trimester. We are going to do four episodes about the first day, the first week, the first month, and finally the full three months of the fourth trimester. Today we’re kicking it off with a discussion about those first 24 hours as a new mom. So grab a cup of coffee or a glass of wine and join us as we talk the wide range of things moms experience as normal including various types of pain, so many bodily fluids, and of course, exhaustion. Get your FREE guide 8 Things All New Moms Need

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70: Miscarriage + Loss with Adriel Booker Oct 15, 2018

This week I’m sharing a conversation I had with Adriel Booker about miscarriage and its affect on our postpartum and post adoption experiences. Adriel is writer and speaker and the author of Grace Like Scarlett: Grieving with Hope after Miscarriage and Loss. She lives in Sydney Australia with her husband and three boys where they have started an inner city ministry. This conversation was so meaningful to me as we talked about some of the most heartbreaking moments anyone can experience. And Adriel’s book is such a tender and honest and hopeful exploration of miscarriage and loss. Adriel and her publishers have generously gifted us a copy of her book to give away to our listeners so you will want to hop on over to Instagram to find out how you can win a copy of Grace Like Scarlett. But first, grab a cup of coffee or a glass of wine and join us as we talk about feeling like our bodies were failures, anxiety about losing subsequent pregnancies, and the way our grief affected our experience as mothers. Get your FREE guide 8 Things All New Moms Need Find out how you can become a Post Party listener supporter at thepostparty.com/support

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69: Conversations You Need to Have With Your Partner Oct 08, 2018

On this week’s episode, we are talking about conversations we need to have with our partner. There are some seismic changes that occur with parenthood, and it’s not possible to fully realize all that entails until it’s happened. You can prepare a bit ahead, but it’s probably best to set aside some time to talk after the baby or child has arrived and you’ve started to see what your new normal will be like. For this discussion, Lori Lynn and I were joined by Erin Young, one of the co-founders of Houston Birth and Baby, a doula agency serving the greater Houston area. She is a doula, childbirth educator, massage therapist and much more. But for now, grab a cup of coffee or a glass of wine and join us as we talk about sharing the mental load of your family, a whole lot about sex, and some tips about how to approach these conversations in the first place.

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68: Motherhood on Tap: Working Moms and Postpartum Depression with Sara and Pamela Oct 01, 2018

This week I was joined by the ladies of Motherhood on Tap to talk about their postpartum experiences. Sarah and Pamela host the podcast that is all about laughing and enjoying motherhood and all it brings. We dove deep, though, into their experiences with managing postpartum experiences in a traditional office environment and riding the waves of hormones and changes that come with a baby. , So grab a cup of coffee or a glass of wine and join us as we talk about postpartum depression, maternity leave, and some good old-fashioned baby spit-up stories. Get your FREE guide 8 Things All New Moms Need

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67: Exhausted and Sleep Deprived Sep 24, 2018

This week my co-host Lori Lynn Tucker and I sat down to chat about sleep deprivation. Specifically, we wanted to talk about solutions for sleep deprivation. We’ve got some practical tips and tricks as well as some outside the box ways to look at postpartum and post adoption exhaustion. So grab a cup of coffee or a glass of wine and join us as we talk about new ways to think about your sleep, some schedule ideas that might help, and an unfortunate incident in my sleep deprived past involving a preschooler, an almond, and a nose.

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66: Motherhood and Creating Art with Jenny Williams of Carrot Top Paper Shop Sep 17, 2018

This week I spoke with Jenny Williams, the artist and business woman behind Carrot Top Paper Shop, a whimsical online shop of hand drawn and hand lettered pieces devoted to literary heroines. Jenny is also a mom of one with another on the way. , So grab a cup of coffee or a glass of wine and join us as we talk about starting a business as a new mom, the lessons that translate from our work to parenting and vice versa, and our shared love for a young character named Emily Byrd Starr of New Moon. Get your FREE guide 8 Things All New Moms Need Find out how you can become a Post Party listener supporter at thepostparty.com/support

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65: Twin Pregnancy and Postpartum Preparation with Rhiannon Fuller Sep 10, 2018

Rhiannon and I sat down this week to chat about her twin pregnancy and plans for her postpartum. Her due date is fast approaching with lots of changes on the horizon. We talked about how she’s preparing herself, her home, her family, and the support team she has in place. And we also discuss what this means for the podcast. , So grab a cup of coffee or a glass of wine and join us as we talk about buying double of most things, preparing space in your life for twins, and the advice she’s gotten from twin moms who have gone before.

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64: Pregnancy and Birth Trauma Affect Your Postpartum Health with Mind-Body Therapist Parijat Deshpande Sep 03, 2018

Our guest this week is the author, podcaster, high risk pregnancy expert, clinical therapist, women’s wellness expert, and speaker Parijat Deshpande. Her book Pregnancy Brain: A Mind-Body Approach to Stress Management During a High Risk Pregnancy is an amazon bestseller. Parijat is an expert on stress in pregnancy and birth and she is here to discuss how our traumatic pregnancies and births and NICU stays can affect our postpartum period. Parijat is uniquely qualified to talk about this not only because of her professional experience, but because she had a very high risk pregnancy and long NICU stay so she speaks with compassion and first hand experience.

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63: Behind the Scenes - a chat about the podcast and our postpartum experiences Aug 27, 2018

We have a group show this week! And it’s our first group show with us all face-to-face which was fun. Lori Lynn flew down from Arkansas and we were able to hang out and record a show. We decided to give ya’ll some behind the scenes info to help you better understand the podcast and then we interviewed ourselves by asking the same questions I ask moms all the time. So grab a cup of coffee or a glass of wine and join us as we talk about sex, feeling special as a new mom, and of course, therapy.

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62: Infant Mental Health with Keriann MacElroy Aug 20, 2018

This week I invited one of our most popular guests back to talk about some new work she’s doing. Keriann MacElroy is a sleep consultant with Dallas based Dream Factory Sleep Solutions and she was on episodes 16 and 17 discussing sleep and we did a bonus episode on sleep training as well. This past May she finished her certification in Infant Mental Health so today she’s back to talk about babies and their brains and what we as moms need to know. Also, Lori Lynn and I give a sneak peek into a project we're working on for all you Mamas. So grab a cup of coffee or a glass of wine and join us as we talk about memories, neurotransmitters, and how what we can and can’t do to help our babies develop mental health.

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61: Food Allergies & Sleep Deprivation with Jenny Bradford Aug 13, 2018

This week I’m chatting with Jenny Bradford. Jenny is a certified Yoga instructor and a certified Lagree instructor. She’s also the mom to three kids and her youngest is just 6 months. She is in the middle of sleep deprivation and infant food allergies and she’s on the podcast today to share what real life is like right now.

So grab a cup of coffee or a glass of wine and join us as we talk about elimination diets, pediatricians, and the unfortunate truth that even seasoned moms have a really hard time with sleep deprivation.

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60: Meal Planning for New Moms with Natasha Red Aug 06, 2018

This week Anna is chatting with Natasha Red. Natasha is the author of The Seasonal Meal Planner and the new book Hospitality in All Seasons, both of which come out on August 8th 2018. Natasha’s goal is to help moms streamline their meals and practice hospitality. Anna follows Natasha on social media and has been encouraged by her simple and realistic approach to meals and meal planning and we think you will be encouraged as well.

So grab a cup of coffee or a glass of wine and join us as we talk about how we got started meal planning, strategies for new moms, and the cookbook we both consider to be our favorite!

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59: Visitors and Boundaries for Postpartum and Post Adoption Moms Jul 30, 2018

This week Anna, Rhiannon, and Lori Lynn are chatting about visitors. Maybe you loved holding court as the new mom or maybe the thought of visitors makes you groan. We’ve been there too. We all are happy to show off our precious little ones, but it can be difficult to navigate expectations, boundaries, and well intentioned but frustrating visitors.

So grab a cup of coffee or a glass of wine and join us as we talk about the helpful meals, the unhelpful question askers, and the family member who showed up unannounced expecting to stay for several days.

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58: Plus Size Mommy Jen McLellan Talks About Her Postpartum Experience Jul 23, 2018

This week I am chatting with Jen McLellan about her postpartum experience. Jen is the founder of Plus Size Birth and the host of Plus Mommy, a podcast about being a plus size mom. She has been a lifeline to many plus size moms who are marginalized and looked down upon by our culture, and especially their medical care providers. She is here to talk about how her own experience empowered her to reach out and help other moms.

So grab a cup of coffee or a glass of wine and join us as we talk about how Jen flipped the script with her awesome birth, the challenges she faced breastfeeding a preemie, and what prompted her to start a community for other plus size moms.

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57: Surviving and Leaving an Abusive Marriage during Postpartum Jul 16, 2018

Our special guest and Anna birthed their second sons within days of the other, but their postpartum stories were dramatically different. Our guest brought her son home to a broken and abusive marriage that further disintegrated and eventually ended in divorce last year. She’s on the podcast today to share what it was like to survive and leave an abusive marriage while also taking care of two young children. We’ve decided to leave out most of the specific details of the abuse and divorce for the sake of the other people involved, but Anna personally walked with our guest through this season of her life and we are so glad she’s open to share what she has learned.

This episode is for the moms still in abusive marriages and all their friends who are trying to help them.

So grab a cup of coffee or a glass of wine and join us as we talk about the anatomy of a destructive relationship, the beauty of a supportive community, and what our guest believes the best first step is if you are in a destructive relationship and you don’t know what to do.

56: Accepting Help During the Postpartum and Postadoption Months Jul 09, 2018

As our regular listeners know, we recently added a second co-host to our team and today is our very first group episode with all three of us! Rhiannon, Lori Lynn and I sat down to chat about accepting help during the postpartum months.

So grab a cup of coffee or a glass of wine and join us as we talk about vulnerability, boundaries, and some of the funny little things we’ve learned about communicating with our husbands.

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55: Four Boys + Four Different Postpartum Experiences Jul 02, 2018

In today’s episode I’m chatting with Rachel Armstrong, a busy mom to four young boys. Rachel opened up about her differing postpartum experiences and breastfeeding struggles.

So grab a cup of coffee or a glass of wine and join us as Rachel and I chat about euphoric newborn days, the double whammy of postpartum depression and anxiety, and the decision Rachel made with her fourth that she doesn’t regret at all.

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54: Body Truths for Motherhood with Jen Hoffman of Healthy Moving Jun 25, 2018

Today I’m chatting with Jen Hoffman of Healthy Moving. Jen is a certified personal trainer-restorative exercise specialist (CPT-RES) and a registered yoga teacher (eRYT-500). She is with us to talk about body truths that we can learn first through movement that translate to motherhood.

So grab a cup of coffee or a glass of wine and join us as we chat about the most challenging parts of the day, the complicated simplicity of helping a child sleep, and a simple breath technique that will calm your spirit and strengthen your core and pelvic floor.

53: New Moms and Their Childless Friends Jun 18, 2018

Today I’m joined by a special person and I will explain that at the beginning of the show. And our conversation is all about having childless friends after we’ve become parents. It can be challenging to navigate the postpartum months when you have friends who have not experienced parenthood.

So grab a cup of coffee or a glass of wine and join us as we chat about expectations, free babysitters (or maybe not), and talking about the elephant in the room.

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52: Triplet Mom Goes Back to Basics to Get Through the Postpartum Months Jun 11, 2018

On today’s episode I’m chatting with Supna Shah, the founder of We Go Kids and the mom of triplets. While Supna’s postpartum experience was challenging, she has turned all life has given her into wisdom that she happily shares with other parents needing encouragement. You definitely do not need to be a mother of multiples to appreciate all that Supna has to share.

So grab a cup of coffee or a glass of wine and join us as we chat about breastfeeding three babies, the transformational power of going on a walk, and the one thing her doula told her that changed her whole perspective on successful mothering.

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51: Postpartum Doula and Placenta Encapsulation with Lori Lynn Tucker Jun 04, 2018

On today’s episode I’m chatting with a doula. Lori Lynn Tucker is a labor and postpartum doula and she also does placenta encapsulation. Her doula practice is in Northwest Arkansas. Lori Lynn is a delight to chat with and she shares what it is a postpartum doula does for new moms as well as what led her to be a doula in the first place.

So grab a cup of coffee or a glass of wine and join us as we chat about the difference between help and informed support, bringing back the village, and the nitty gritty of eating your placenta.

50: Mom Hacks for New Moms and New Babies May 28, 2018

On today’s episode we have a guest co-host Gina Ferguson and we’re chatting mom hacks. Gina was a guest way back on episode 3 when she was a few weeks away from giving birth to her fourth. She loves a good mom hack and so do I so we sat down and chatted about some of our favorite hacks for

taking care of baby
going out
feeding baby
organizing for baby.

So grab a cup of coffee or a glass of wine and join us as we chat about the best spot in the parking lot, the many genius uses for diapers, and my bossy opinions about sippy cups.

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49: Parenting Siblings Through the Postpartum and Post Adoption Months May 21, 2018

Today’s episode is all about siblings. Adding a baby to your family is a lot for everyone, and that includes any other children in your family. So we chat about preparing siblings, navigating all the emotions and parenting the older children through the tricky months of adjustment that come postpartum or post adoption. Plus we have an exciting announcement!

So grab a cup of coffee or a glass of wine and join us as we chat about mommy’s helpers, unexpected grief about your pre-baby family, and books for prepping your children for sharing their parents with one or more new siblings.

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48: A Work at Home Writer Copes with D-MER and Grief During Postpartum May 14, 2018

This week our guest is Mary Sauer an author, wife and mother from Kansas City. We had some difficulties with the long-distance recording so if you notice some choppy editing it is there to save your ears from some obnoxious sounds. Thankfully I was able to salvage all of the good things Mary had to share about her experiences raising her three little ones while walking through grief and becoming a work at home mom.

So grab a cup of coffee or a glass of wine and join us as we chat about when breastfeeding makes you feel terrible, grief and postpartum depression, and the lifesaving magic of work that you enjoy.

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47: Things You Never Say to a New Mom May 07, 2018

Rhiannon and Anna are back today chatting about Things You Should Never Say to a New Mom. And of course we offer plenty of opinions on what we wish people would say instead. Anna gets especially riled up about some of these topics, so fair warning.

So grab a cup of coffee or a glass of wine and join us as we chat about baby socks, well meaning elderly women out running errands, and all the things that are nobody’s business.

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46: A Dad's Perspective Apr 30, 2018

Today is a bit unusual. My husband is on the podcast today! Jason is a Human Resources Manager and he has a graduate degree in counseling. He and I have great conversations so it was interesting to hit record and then even more so to share it with the world. It feels a bit vulnerable because this is our life we’re talking about. And it has a different feel than our typical interview, but Jason had some really interesting things to say and I’m glad he agreed to be on the show.

So grab a cup of coffee or a glass of wine and join us as we chat about jumping into parenting in Seoul South Korea, walking a baby around at all hours of the night, and Jason’s really honest answer about the hardest part of parenting.

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45: Tummy Safe Exercise for Postpartum Moms with Beth Learn of Fit2B Apr 23, 2018

Today I’m chatting with Beth Learn who has been an encouraging voice in my life for many years since I found her company Fit2B and started her fitness program. Beth is passionate about Tummy Safe fitness. But when you talk about fitness, especially with moms, you inevitably are talking about so much more and Beth is right there, diving into the hard stuff, helping moms figure out what it means to be strong and fit for the life they are living.

I enjoyed this chat so much and I could have talked to Beth for ages. I will be releasing our full, unedited conversation to our listener supporters here. For only $5 a month you can support the podcast and get access to this and other interviews, deleted clips, and other goodies from The Post Party.

So grab a cup of coffee or a glass of wine and join us as we chat about what Tummy Safe Fitness is, how moms can know if they are fit to exercise, and knowing when to multi-task and when to stop everything and focus on one thing at a time.

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44: Infant Loss + Gathering Hope Apr 16, 2018

Anna sat down with Peyton Lauderdale, the founder of Gathering Hope, a ministry for moms who have lost a baby through miscarriage, stillbirth, or in early infancy.

Peyton lost her third child James shortly after birth after she had a uterine rupture and placental abruption during labor. Through her grief, she has decided to reach out to other moms in similar situations.

We're incredibly grateful that Peyton trusted us with her story and we know you all will be gracious and gentle listeners. While parts of Peyton’s story are heartbreaking, and we did shed a few tears, this episode is also filled with so much love, joy and most of all hope.

So grab a cup of coffee or a glass of wine and join us as we chat about lifesaving swaddling blankets, the physical pain of grief, and the surprising ministry of Jimmy Fallon.

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43: Top Ten Tools Apr 09, 2018

Today we are back with a new Top Ten list. This time it’s our Top Ten Tools. We're not wanting to send you out to the store, but these are the things that stand out as superstars from our collective 5 postpartum or post adoptive seasons.

So grab a cup of coffee or a glass of wine and join us as we chat about what makes a swaddle a super swaddle, why it’s best to get a pacifier that doesn’t have an up and a down, and a rabbit trail that had Anna staring at Rhiannon like she’d lost her mind.

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42: You Know You're the Mom of a Newborn When... Apr 02, 2018

Today we’re reminiscing and laughing about the newborn days with a whole episode called You Know Your the Mom of Newborn when...

So grab a cup of coffee or a glass of wine and join us as we chat about going topless, reheating your reheated coffee, and a particularly gnarly poo explosion story that really happened to me.

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41: Postpartum Anxiety + Emergency Surgery Mar 26, 2018

Today Anna is chatting with Kristin Coleman. She is one of our dear friends and Anna and she share some similar postpartum experiences. In particular, they both struggled with postpartum anxiety and chat quite a bit about that in this interview. But they also cover lots of other things.

So grab a cup of coffee or a glass of wine and join us as we chat about hot ER doctors, the moment Kristin realized maybe she needed help with her anxiety, and a nipple soothing sweatshirt.

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40: Craniosynostosis + Surgery + First Time Mom Mar 19, 2018

Today I’m chatting with Meg Dean. Meg and her husband spent the past year caring for their precious son who was born with Metopic Craniosynostosis. His condition required surgery as an infant and he spent the past year in a helmet. He's thriving and now helmet-free and Meg is on the podcast sharing about the past year and all it held for her as a first time mom.

So grab a cup of coffee or a glass of wine and join us as we chat about baby helmets, sending your baby into surgery, and the journey of accepting what your life is rather than what you expected it to be.

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39: International and Embryo Adoption Mar 12, 2018

Today our guest is Jillian Burden. Anna has followed Jillian’s story through her blog Adding a Burden as she and her husband adopted their son, went through infertility treatments, embryo adoption, a miscarriage, and finally the birth of their twins. Jillian’s unique story has given her rich experiences and a grace-filled perspective on motherhood. We know you will be blessed to hear about her motherhood journey.

So grab a cup of coffee or a glass of wine and join us as we chat about post adoption cocooning, the ins and outs of embryo adoption, and the magic delivery capabilities of Amazon prime.

38: Your Body's Bits and Bobbles Mar 05, 2018

Today we are continuing our series on the post baby body by discussing what we lovingly call the “bits and bobbles.” Bits being hair wisps and tiny bits of brittle nail that chip off for no reason and bobbles obviously being the extra cushion and skin around your middle. And many other things like that.

So grab a cup of coffee, or a glass of wine, and join us as we chat about postpartum receding hairlines, obsolete shoe collections, and finding contentment while you’re in the middle of the journey.

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37: Your Postbaby Brain + Emotions Feb 26, 2018

Today we are talking with Rhiannon’s therapist Alicia Elliott of Calibration Counseling about the post baby brain (which of course includes post baby emotions as well). Alicia is a licensed professional counselor in Texas and also has additional certification in brain health. We talk about the range of normal changes, how that affects our marriage or partnerships, and how to recognize when the normal changes have become unhealthy and we might need additional treatment and support.

So grab a cup of coffee, or a glass of wine, and join us as we chat about expectations, some tips for helping your brain process all the changes, and the big O - which of course stands for Overwhelm!!

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36: Dressing Your Postbaby Body Feb 19, 2018

This week we’re chatting with Brittany Thomas of Pinthrift about dressing your post baby body. Most moms spend months to years with a body that is changing. It can be frustrating to feel like yourself and find clothing to wear. Brittany turned that frustration into a thriving upscale thrift resale business and she's on the podcast talking with us about her story and solutions for clothing in the postbaby season.

So grab a cup of coffee, or a glass of wine, and join us as we chat about personal style, mom uniforms, and Brittany’s top tips for shopping smart in a thrift store.

35: Your Pelvic Floor with Cara Hartoon, PT DPT Feb 12, 2018

We are kicking off our series The Postbaby Body with Cara Hartoon, PT, DPT. Cara is a physical therapist who specializes in women's health and pelvic floor dysfunction. She practices at Centre of Physical Rehabilitation in Plano, TX. Cara is on the show to discuss pelvic floor health for postpartum moms (and other women too - we all have pelvic floors!) If you've ever wondered if there's hope for your pelvic pain, painful sex, organ prolapse, embarrassing incontinence, or fractured tailbone, Cara will explain it all. We also discuss what you can do while pregnant to help your pelvic floor out, and the details of what an exam for pelvic floor therapy is like. You will not want to miss this episode!!!

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34: New Series Introduction Feb 05, 2018

From your hair to your toenails, things change when you have a baby. And no, contrary to every pop culture depiction, your old body never comes back. But, that doesn’t mean your new normal can’t be a wonderful new normal.

So grab a cup of coffee, or a glass of wine, and join us as we chat about time, our bodies, and loving the you that you are right now.

33: Physical Therapy Grad Student Becomes a Mom Jan 29, 2018

Today we are chatting with our good friend Danielle Day. She is a wife, mom and physical therapist and she shares about her experiences with postpartum life.

So grab a cup of coffee, or a glass of wine, and join us as we chat about grad school at six days postpartum, hospital stays for mastitis, and the one gadget she recommends to any mom with a preschooler and a baby.

32: Finding Encouragement When You're Lonely Jan 22, 2018

If you’re like us, you spend a lot of time alone with your children. Making mom friends can be hard, and even if you do have friends they are probably busy taking care of their own little ones. Between nap schedules, illness, and the daunting task of getting kids in the car, you may not have an encouraging conversation with another adult for weeks! So what can you do when you need to hear some soothing words and know you’re not alone. There’s always our podcast! But there are other things you can do to.

31: Decision Fatigue Jan 15, 2018

Have you ever reached the end of the day and had a meltdown because your husband asked you an innocent question and you just couldn’t manage to answer one more question? Have you ever wondered why you’re so tired after simply taking your child to the grocery store? Do you know why that happens? Decision fatigue.

In today's episode we're chatting about what it is, how it affects moms, and then explain some of the ways we combat decision fatigue.

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30: Postpartum in a Trailer in North Dakota Jan 08, 2018

Rachel Swanson is the host of The Same Here Podcast and the artist behind Courage and Birch. And she is also a wife and mom to three kids. Today she's sharing her story of preeclampsia recovery, battling her desire for control, and the months she and her baby moved to a trailer in North Dakota to be near her husband's job at an oil boom.

29: 9-12 months: A First Year Series Dec 18, 2017

In today's episode, we're wrapping up our series on The First Year with a chat about the 9-12 month stage. We're also signing off for 2017 so we can spend the holidays with our families. We chat about weaning, illness, letting our kids explore, and those last memories of the baby days. We also talk about the Wonder Weeks App which charts developmental stages for the first months of a child's life.

28: 6-9 months: A First Year Series Dec 11, 2017

In episode 28 we are continuing our series about The First Year with a chat about the 6-9 month stage. We're covering what surprised us, concerned us, and what our lasting memories were. So join us as we talk about starting solids, food allergies, sleep routines and struggles, and the last of the gummy baby smiles.

27: Navigating Postpartum E-Course with Shari Stamps Dec 04, 2017

Today’s episode is an interview with Shari Stamps. Shari runs the parenting website Savvy Every Day and is launching an e-course for postpartum parents called Navigating Postpartum. Shari is a training doula and is using those skills and her experiences postpartum with both of her children to create a resource for new parents that walks them through the experiences and choices they will come across after they have a baby.

26: 3-6 months: A First Year Series Nov 20, 2017

Today is the second episode in our series The First Year. We are chatting about what surprised us, what concerned us, and what our long-lasting memories are of the 3-6 month stage of babyhood.

So grab a cup of coffee, or a glass of wine, and join us as we chat about food allergies, teething, and how adorable it is when babies realize they have toes.

25: 0-3 months: A First Year Series Nov 13, 2017

This is episode 25! And we're celebrating with a mini-series called The First Year. It's a deep-dive into the surprises, concerns, and lasting memories of the first year of babyhood. The first episode is all about the 0-3 month stage. So join us as we chat about lip ties, gummy smiles, and all the many ways our breasts surprised us.

24: Pre-Eclampsia Recovery Nov 06, 2017

In this week's episode, Chrissy Little is sharing her story of recovering from pre-eclampsia and an emergency c-section. She tells us what it was like to have a miracle pregnancy followed by a birth that did not go as planned. Chrissy honestly recounts what it was like to transition into motherhood while dealing with serious health concerns. But our conversation wasn't all serious. Chrissy shares her joy and perspective of gratitude. Plus she has a pretty funny life-saver item that she couldn't live without. Hint: You buy it at a farm store.

Show Notes are available at thepostparty.com

23: Secret Worries of the Postpartum Mom Oct 30, 2017

In today's episode Rhiannon and Anna are discussing the things moms worry about, but don't usually confide to their husband, friends, or even Google. Am I the only one who hates their husband? Can I leave my kid in the car so I can run in and grab that one quick thing? Why does my baby have that weird rash? Will the nurse think I'm an idiot if I call again? Can I just get sick enough to go to the hospital so I can get some rest? You are not the only one to worry about things in the privacy of your own mind. Join us as we chat about it and take some of the stigma away from these secret mom worries.

22: Postpartum Periods Oct 23, 2017

In this episode we're discussing all things periods! It can be a taboo topic so we are, of course, diving in completely. We discuss tools of the trade, experiences, and philosophies. Join us!

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21: 7 Myths of Motherhood Oct 16, 2017

In today's episode Anna and Rhiannon are discussing the 7 Myths of Motherhood. You know the ones that strangers tell you about at the store that you know you shouldn't believe, but you secretly worry about? Yeah, those. So join us as we chat about what really happens with baby sleep, weight loss, and recovery during the postpartum or post-adoption season.

20: Adopting twins + twins + one more!! Oct 09, 2017

In today’s episode Anna is talking about the post-adoption season with her friend Kate Zerbe. She is an adoptive mom to 5 kids and a step-mom to three more and I’m so happy to share her story with everyone.

Kate and Anna met in the Facebook hangout group for the podcast Sorta Awesome and have become friends as they realized all that they had in common. She is in Oklahoma and Anna is in Texas and it’s so fun that we live at a time when it’s easy to have long-distance friendships! It seems very appropriate that we used the internet to interview her for this podcast.

So grab a cup of coffee, or a glass of wine, and join us as we discuss sibling adoption, the saving grace of crazy schedules, and the awesome way Kate’s husband summed up their first few weeks as a family of ten.

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The Little Lighthouse where Kate worked.
You can read more about Kate’s adoption story here and here

19: Never Say Never Oct 02, 2017

In episode 19 we're talking about the things we said we'd never do, that we ended up doing out of necessity. The truth is that a major part of parenthood is flexibility!! So this episode is all about celebrating the family you have instead of the family you imagined you would have.

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18: Premature Identical Twin Boys Sep 25, 2017

On today's episode we're talking about twins with our friend Katie Luong. She is the mom to identical twin boys and shares what her postpartum experience was like. We chatted about support systems and the postpartum traditions of her Chinese-American in-laws and the importance of realizing you don't have to feel emotions just because other people feel them.

Bonus: Cry It Out. Yes? No? Sep 20, 2017

In this special edition of the podcast we will be talking with Keriann MacElroy about the Cry It Out method of sleep training.

If you haven’t met Keriann yet, she was our guest on Episodes 16 and 17, she is a certified sleep sense sleep consultant and her business is Dream Factory Sleep Solutions. During our interview we spent time talking about the cry it out method and we decided to make a special episode dedicated just to this topic.

17: Tips and Tricks for Sleep Routines Sep 18, 2017

In today's episode we are wrapping up the conversation between Anna and Keriann MacElroy, a professional sleep consultant at Dream Factory Sleep Solutions. The discussion includes her certification as a sleep consultant, tips and tricks for helping your baby sleep, and what it was that helped Keriann's son sleep at night.

16: Sleep Consultant Spotlight Sep 11, 2017

In today's episode, Anna is talking sleep struggles with Keriann MacElroy, a professional sleep consultant with Dream Factory Sleep Solutions. Keriann was inspired by her family's sleep struggles and successes to develop a career helping families with their own sleep problems.

Marriage Changes Sep 04, 2017

In this episode Anna and Rhiannon discuss how the postpartum and post-adoption season brings changes to the division of labor in your home, how you communicate, and your sex life. Using their own stories and wisdom they have gleaned over the years, they discuss the normal changes in your marriage or partnership that can be painful, but healthy.

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A Working Mom and Her Talking Breastpump Aug 28, 2017

On today’s episode we’re chatting with Emily. She’s a wife and mom to two boys and she works part time in a big office building downtown which means we inevitably ended up discussing breast pumps and other working mom dilemmas. Emily can see the humor in just about everything and after talking with her I will never hear the word guacamole without thinking of her.

You can hear another interview with Emily on the Sorta Awesome Podcast where she shared about her work with refugees.

Saying No So You Can Say Yes Aug 21, 2017

On this episode we're getting a little silly, chatting about knowing when to say no. And as a bonus, we give you ideas about what to say yes to instead. So join us as we chat about stretchy pants, scales, and hot coffee.

A Labor & Delivery Nurse Talks Postpartum Aug 14, 2017

Jaime George is our guest today. She's a friend of Rhiannon and Anna and she's also a registered nurse working on the labor and delivery floor at Dallas County's public hospital, Parkland. In her role she serves a diverse group of patients.

While Jaime only sees patients for a few hours postpartum, we wanted to have her on because she, and nurses like her, play such a pivotal role in birth. And because processing your and or your child's birth story is an important mental and emotional process of the postpartum or postadoption season, we wanted to have her speak about her job.

Our hope is that as you listen to Jaime describe her work, typical day, challenges, and what she feels and thinks as she goes about her work, you will get a perspective about birth that helps you process your family's story.

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