Stroller Walks and Mama Talks

Join us as we live a normal day together! Today I’m taking you through step by step what my day looks like staying home with my toddler son. Recommendation: Couple Things Podcast (Shawn and Andrew East) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/couple-things-with-shawn-and-andrew/id1485740243 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/couple-things-with-shawn-and-andrew/id1485740243

This week’s episode is a little bit of everything! A quick reintroduction for those new listeners, some life updates for my OG listeners, and a really important reflection on last week’s episode (having a hard baby). Have a suggestion for future episodes? Drop it in the comments! My favor ite podc ast recommendations: Always Here Unplanned Podcast Two Parents and a Podcast Whoa That’s Good Good In...

Let me be clear, I love my son more than anything 😂 Today I am giving you a glimpse into my very overwhelming experience as a first time mom. I definitely feel like I had a “hard baby,” and I’d love to tell you all about it! If there is ever any interest in diving deeper into infant reflux and CMPA (dairy allergy), let me know in the comments! Disclaimer: this show is for entertainment and educat...

Happiness and Joy are not destinations, they are in the small moments of our normal lives. One of the hardest things to do is see these small moments and allow them to fill our cup. Today we’re talking about just that, how do we find joy in even the mundane and insignificant moments? *I apologize for the audio, the glitch only lasts about 45 seconds and it’s normal for the rest of the episode!* Re...

We are wrapping up our NICU series as we wrap up Neonatal Awareness Month! Thank you all for celebrating one of my favorite things, NICU babies and their families! This week is a letter from me, a NICU RN, to you NICU mama 🤍 Please share this with a friend that may be anticipating, experiencing, or remembering a NICU journey. See you guys next week with a brand new topic!

Part 3 of our series is answering the number one asked question of all NICU families: when will my baby come home? Today we’re looking at that “discharge checklist” and talking about the milestones for baby to meet in order to show us, the medical team, they are ready to go home SAFELY! P.S. to my returning listeners, I’m so sorry we’ve missed uploading on Mondays! Please know we will continue to...

We’re back with part 2 of our NICU series! The month of September is Neonatal Awareness Month and we are celebrating by doing a deeper dive into what the NICU is and looks like. These chats are great for anyone planning to have a baby or anyone who knows any moms! NICU patients are not only extremely premature babies, so it’s important for us all to know the basics. Disclaimer: this show is for en...

Happy September and happy NICU awareness month! As a NICU nurse myself, this month is a special time for NICU families to remember how far their little one has come, or to remember those precious ones that did not make it home 🤍 This month, we are going to breakdown what the inside of the NICU looks like and encourage families going through this journey. If you do not personally have a NICU baby,...

Part 3 of our mini “controversial” series is here! This week I go through some hot takes on toddlerhood, check out last week’s episode for the infant stage hot takes! Recommendation: Dr. Lauren Hughes (Bloom Pediatrics) https://www.facebook.com/share/1ECRmJv18c/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Part 2 of 3 in our Controversial Topics series! I hope you guys enjoy the honesty and the opinions, we all love a good girl time chat and this one feels just like that. As always, do whatever works best for you and your family, this is a safe space where we can agree to disagree! Recommendation: Dr. Lauren Hughes (Bloom Pediatrics) https://www.facebook.com/share/1ECRmJv18c/?mibextid=wwXIfr

“We were on a break!” Sorry to leave you all hanging last week, things in our house were just crazy busy! Today I’m dropping the first of three episodes where I’m really just asking for backlash 🫣 As always, no judgement here, just giving my honest opinions on some hot topics!! Crunchy mama= natural, traditional Silly mama= convenience, modern Scrunchy= a happy balance!

Hey Mama! Im so glad you’re here! If you’re new, welcome and enjoy a short introduction from me to you. If you’ve been with me a while, around the 6 minute mark I will give you some personal life updates just for fun! Everyone is welcome here, and I’m honored you’ve chosen to spend a little time with me today. Thank you! Recommendations: Unplanned Podcast (Matt and Abby Howard) Always Here Podcast...

Let’s be honest, being a mama means being constantly interrupted. In today’s busy world with so many things vying for our attention, tiny hands and tiny voices can be overwhelming. Today was one of those days for me, every little thing just pushing me closer to losing my marbles and sending me into overstimulation mode…but! Even on the hard days of mothering, rest assured you are exactly what your...

If you’re putting together a registry, buying a shower gift, or simply looking to refresh your own stash, this episode is for you! After a couple minutes of an intro (whoops, a little rambling I admit), this is a rapid fire of my favorite products for those newborn and early infant days. If I didn’t mention a product, it’s probably because I don’t have a favorite, so hit me with yours in the comme...

In another life, I’d be a lactation consultant…but seriously guys I am so excited to share this episode with you! Breastfeeding and pumping was and continues to be a huge part of my mothering journey and I could talk about it all day long! Wherever you are in your own journey, I hope you find this encouraging and helpful. You’ve got this, mama! Recommendations: Pumping YouTube: https://youtube.com...

Following up my birth story is the postpartum experience! Healing, having a newborn for the first time, and of course the absolute must-have products to get you through it all. Lots of encouragement and honesty today! Recommendations : Frida Mom Underwear https://a.co/d/0cPn3Dm8 Frida Mom Recovery Kit (there is a separate one for C section mamas, too!) https://a.co/d/010YGYTj Dermoplast Spray http...

Let’s get familiar on a personal level, shall we? Today I am sharing my own birth experience as a first time mom. Disclaimer, I am not shy in today’s episode! I talk about going into spontaneous labor at home, getting admitted to the hospital, my labor process and delivery, and experiencing a postpartum complication. It’s a long episode, but I hope you find the time to enjoy it! Recommendations: E...

This episode is one of the few times we’re going to talk about luxury in motherhood! Today I’m giving you a few ideas of how to make your life easier from day to day, some lower cost than others, but all very reasonable and normal! Recommendations: https://www.facebook.com/share/1LNCobqnqL/?mibextid=wwXIfr https://share.google/DzWeahGm9WcMBOBCL

After a year of contact napping, we’ve finally mastered the crib nap, which gives mama a nice little chunk of time to reset the house! Join me as I walk you through a simple routine for the afternoon to keep your head above water on a busy day. We’re striving for survival ladies, not perfection! Recommendations: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-parents-a-podcast/id1737442386

Welcome to our home…or rather, our front porch! Today I explain how I’ve setup the perfect, simple outdoor play area for our son to enjoy the summer and get some fresh air. Budget friendly! Recommendations: https://www.target.com/p/step2-dino-dig-sand-38-water-table/-/A-83706381 BILT HARD 20" High Velocity Floor... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CTKDBF4L?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Screen time. Do we even want to go there? It’s such a hot topic in motherhood today and we’re not afraid to talk about it! This is not a heavy research based view but rather just some ways that I try to avoid or limit screen time during the day at home with my 14 month old. Whatever works best for you and your family is the right thing to do, mama! Recommendations: YouTube channels ​StoryTime Out...

Ironically, the Sabbath is one of our busier days of the week…go figure. Follow along for a rundown of our Sunday as a family and hopefully receive a little encouragement along the way!

This is the content every mom wants - can dad actually pack the bag for the kiddos? Introducing my good sport of a husband, today I’m putting him in the hot seat to see what he would pack in our son’s overnight bag. He does pretty good! So mamas, let me know, do you count on dad to pack the bags or is it on your to-do list?

Everyone is talking about it, you are stressed about it, and your little one doesn’t seem to get it. How many times can you doomsday google sleep at 3AM? In my experience, an unlimited amount of times. Let’s talk about the dreaded topic of sleep in the first year and find a way to shift our expectations and perspectives! Recommendation for today’s episode: https://a.co/d/02eSATGx Disclaimer: this...

Welcome, mama! My name is Danielle and I am a first time mom to my beautiful 14 month old son. This show came about as I would take my son on our daily stroller walk and I naturally began talking out loud about our day (to him, to myself, whatever!). Every stage of motherhood is welcome here. Whether you’re an aspiring mom, soon-to-be mom, first time mom, or veteran mom, there is space for you! So...