Week By Week

SHOW NOTES ✨ Wants, needs, and laundry....oh my! In this fun, small-sized episode, host Celeste Busa, and her husband Dave Hill, get philisophical in this post-therapy discussion.  Queen of revenge bedtime [1:47] Decompression versus bedtime [2:47] Checking off the adult list [5:00] Prioritizing wants over responsibility [7:52] Wants as a parent and individual [9:56] Letting go of selfish guilt f...

Breastfreeding expectations, philosophy on sharing with others, seeing ourselves in our children and much, much more!! Actress, comedian, writer, and returning guest, Lizz Adams, shares an engaging and insightful conversation with Celeste surrounding: What to tell yourself in the 3rd trimester, post-birth [15:40] Discovering and tackling postpartum anxiety [16:22] Letting go of expectations of mot...

Epidural wet tap, finding humor and play in parenting, building a supportive mom community and much, much more!! Actress, writer and improviser, Sarah Bonsignore, chats with Celeste in a fun and humourous surrounding: 2:00 - benifits of being occupied 3:46 - multitudes of motherhood 6:18 - navigating self with child independence 13:19 - growing up with a therapist mother 16:51 - balancing instrins...

Navigating depression during pregnancy and postpartum, feeling your identity evolve, staying connected to oneself, delivering with COVID, and much, much more!! Actress, comedian, writer and producer, Alison Whitney, chats with Celeste in a lively conversation around: 2:52 - 1st pregnancy and recognizing depression 7:30 - identity crisis within pregnancy 11:37 - sharing postpartum through support n...

Disenfranchised grief, postpartum after pregnancy loss, honoring the healing journey....and so much more!! Registered associate marital and family therapist, MK Hurlbutt, discusses with Celeste in an honest conversation around: Experience with pegnancy & pregnancy loss [10:52] Healing through telling stories [15:42] Giving grief space to breath [18:37] Sharing in grief & loss with others [22:28] E...

SHOW NOTES ✨ Hello Hello! And welcome back! We are excited to officially kick-off our full-length episodes again! It's been a minute! In this episode, we dive into what is feels like to be recording again, the process of learning how to tell complex stories, and how a conversation from an unreleased podcast episode helped ground Celeste during the birth of her second. This episode does contain a...

SHOW NOTES ✨ We are BACK! Well... almost!  In this fun, bite-sized episode, host Celeste Busa, and her husband Dave Hill, are thrilled to be back with more episodes of WEEK BY WEEK. This episode serves as the ice-breaker to what's coming next. Join us as we delve into their parenting highs and lows of the week, plus a little snot, slapstixk comedy, and laughing with (or at) your partner. Plus, hi...

Gut health, self-soothing, chronic illness management. Hear the symptoms of endometriosis and ways to navigate the chronic illness [2:03]. Women's health coach and certified yoga instructor, Laura Ibragimova, joins Celeste in an insightful conversation around: Chronic reproductive issues awareness and education [1:21] Managing her symptoms of endometriosis [4:50] Finding the right medical path for...

Startle reflex, heart palpitations, clumsiness. Discover what week the baby begins to flip in preparation for birth [11:14] Celeste and Dave continue their pregnancy journey with Week 25 updates on their cauliflower baby, and discuss pregnancy insomnia [3:15], hemorrhoids [5:32], blurry and dry vision [7:16], and the development of itchy skin [8:44]. Doula and CEO, Kaitlin McGreyes, joins Celeste...

Glucose screening test, surfactant, vestibular system. Hear how one mother shares her family's journey after discovering their daughter's eating disorder [39:38].  Celeste and Dave share Week 24 updates on their cantaloupe baby, including the symptoms of gestational diabetes [2:07], the results from their latest appointment with the doctor [5:10], and how to alleviate tearing during birth [11:55]....

Nipples, baby fat, pregnancy incontinence. Learn about the linea nigra, aka the pregnancy line, and why the dark line may appear on your belly during pregnancy [6:17]. Celeste and Dave got a grapefruit baby during Week 23 as they share details on why babies hiccup [2:04], the scientific reason of swollen feet during pregnancy [4:59], and the joy of going on a babymoon together [8:50]. Author and m...

Belly button, blood pressure, bigger bump. Discover how identifying automatic negative thoughts (ANTs) can accompany self-reflection to help you with postpartum depression [45:50]. Celeste and Dave get goofy talking about their coconut baby boy during Week 22 of pregnancy, and share details including how baby's hair and eyebrows are now visible [1:21], how relaxin hormone may cause increased foot...

Irregular contractions, belly button measurements, peeing after sex. Hear five common questions asked about Braxton Hicks contractions, including what time of day they appear most active and how they feel compared to labor contractions [3:36].  Celeste and Dave discuss all the details surrounding Week 21 of their pregnancy with their carrot baby boy [00:40]. This week's updates cover leaky boobs c...

Anatomy scan. Amniotic fluid. Fluttering. Learn how drinking lots of liquids before your anatomy scan can lead to a better, clearer reading [16:33]. Celeste and Dave celebrate being halfway through their pregnancy with their sweet banana baby as they share updates for Week 20. This week, they dive into the results of their anatomy scan, the passing of meconium post-birth, and how sleeping cycles c...

Big bump, pregnancy pillow, hair growth. Explore the communication that comes along with feeling the baby kick [11:42]. Celeste and Dave share all the details of their mango baby as they head into Week 19 of their second pregnancy. In their weekly updates, they discuss the importance of the vernix caseosa, the urge to pee when sneezing, and some extra saucy pregnancy cravings [3:08]. Writer and No...

Spinabiphada, lanugo, hiccups. Dive into all the details of "the quickening" and what to expect from feeling baby's first movements [4:15].  Celeste and Dave discuss all the statistics of their sweet potato baby as they continue their pregnancy journey in Week 18. They share their results of the California second pregnancy screening, how the baby can now hear music in the womb, and the purpose of...

Vernix caseosa, sciatic nerves, stretch marks. Discover ways to avoid being triggered by motherhood and pregnancy misinformation in the media [42:40].  Celeste and Dave share updates on their pomegranate baby as they enter Week 17 of pregnancy, and discuss how the baby's heart rate has increased in regularity, the likelihood of an increased appetite, and the emotions that came along with discoveri...

Big boobs, cystic acne, Momtra. Learn about what the second trimester bloodwork scans for, and what each conditions means to the baby. Celeste and Dave cover all the details of Week 16 in their second pregnancy, including their latest ultrasound appointment, pregnancy glow, and how the baby begins to hear inside the womb [1:10]. Pediatrician and father, Dr. Emeka Obidi, chats with Celeste in an in...

Varicose veins, sensitive teeth, increased libido. Hear about the different types of doulas and each of the three pillars of doula support. Celeste and Dave discuss week 15 of their pregnancy, including stats on the baby, increased fighting, and Celeste's worsening pregnancy brain [1:01]. Full spectrum doula and mother, Elle Moran, joins Celeste in a conversation on: Different types of doula posit...

QTIP. Trophy Culture. Round ligament pain. Discover the impact of social-emotional learning within school settings. Celeste and Dave discuss Week 14 of pregnancy, including increased appetite, a craving for hot sauce, developing facial muscles, and checking in on emotions involving disordered eating. Doctor and Education Consultant, Kristen Eccleston, joins Celeste in an insightful conversation ex...

NIPT test, progesterone, vaginal discharge. Celeste and Dave dive into their ongoing experience of being pregnant with their second child, recounting their emotions and factual discoveries along the way as they face weeks 9-13, the end of the first trimester.   WEEK 9: Baby Stats - baby grape, baby doubles in size, facial development [2:19] Pregnancy Stats - heartburn, higher mucus production, con...

HCG hormone, bed rest, plugged ears. Celetse and Dave share their personal insights and factual discoveries of their second pregnanacy as they discuss the details and journey of pregnancy during weeks 5-8.   WEEK 5: B aby Stats - baby size, embryo formation, baby develops first major organs [2:07] Pregnancy Stats - early pregnancy symptoms [5:25] PSA: disordered eating & pregnancy weight gain [7:0...

New pregnancy, second child, cycle tracking. Hear the pregnancy stats and emotions each week as Celeste and Dave track their next journey with their second pregnancy. Celeste and Dave share how a "spite pregnanacy test" led to a happy discovery, how another bleeding scare brought back old fears, and the science behind pregnancy tests and tracking hormones. RESOURCES: Due Date Calculator SHOW NOTES...

Traumatic delivery, genetic predisposition, trusting yourself. Discover the risk factors of OCD and how to better advocate for your mental health. Celeste presents some definitions and symptoms of OCD, and shares her own personal experience with healing. Licensed Therapist, Jenna Overbaugh, speaks to the moment she knew she had postpartum OCD, the benefits of exposure and response therapy (ERP), a...

Roe v. Wade, Osteogenesis imperfecta, EMDR therapy. Gain insights into how one woman used her community support to help advocate her reproductive rights. Dave returns to chat with Celeste about staying connected with your partner, including shower meetings, holding hands, and good TV. Advocate Kelsey Walker joins Celeste in an emotional conversation sharing her experience with abortion, advocating...