Happy Father's Day to all Papa's out there. 

We have a very special guest: the Papa to Ilyana's two littles, Stephen. Very grateful to have him join the podcast where we get the male perspective on taking me time, enjoying life, and being the helicopter parent (who would've thunk it) 

Stephen also gives us an inside take on the best gifts to buy for Father's Day. If you are still looking for gift ideas, give one of his choices a try. Or comment in our episode what has been the best gift you have given to papas and they have enjoyed. 

Go to our social media pages on instagram and facebook. You can follow the links here to our pages, as well as other locations to listen to our podcast. Hit subscribe so you don't miss any other future episodes when we drop them every Wednesday.

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Thank you for being here with us. 

Hi everyone!

We made it to 10 episodes!! Woohoo. You all are awesome for following us for this long. Thank you for being part of our journey. We couldn't be more appreciative of your support and listens. 

Today's episode is a good one as we talk about our feeding journeys with our babies. All the time, we are judged by how or how not to feed our babies. In our humble mom experienced, we are here to tell you "Fed is Best". That means, however you are able to feed your baby, whether it is breastfed, pumped, or formula, you are doing your best to keep your baby fed and alive. Way to go mamas!. Audrey and I have very different experiences. Our experiences are not here to dictate whether you are doing yours right or wrong; however, we hope that it can shed some light on our differences and maybe give you comfort in knowing you are not alone. Plus, if you need to know things about breast pumping, I am here for you!

We also wanted to share some links with you in regards to what we talked about in the podcast. 

First, Hakka. Best. Tool. EVER. Found this on amazon. Great for when your are breastfeeding on one side and you want to catch the let down on the other side. 

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=hakka&gclid=Cj0KCQjwnNyUBhCZARIsAI9AYlGynLItap_GHuz0dxewGWIwx6aYSxXwFgylvmtRLFRhY9h-LXMRJA8aAvFREALw_wcB&hvadid=409984347488&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9054313&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=9474751394866495792&hvtargid=kwd-342839945&hydadcr=26610_10407609&tag=googhydr-20&ref=pd_sl_3dervwz220_e

Second, Kellymom. This is the website my pediatrician recommended I read that has some great research based information on feeding babies and more. I got a lot of insight from this place about the amount I should be feeding and how long I should be pumping. 

https://kellymom.com/

If you have your own experiences with feeding your baby and you want to share with us, please do so in the comments or share with us on instagram and facebook. We'd love to hear from you. 

https://linkr.bio/mama_youre_okay

Love,

Ilyana and Audrey

Hello everyone!

Audrey and I are so excited about this episode. We have an amazing guest speaker. You may know her from Instagram as a mom who went viral for making videos of "If I drank like my baby nurses". Brittany Miller @the.brittany.miller, is a beautiful mama of three who is an advocate for great beauty products, but also mental health awareness. She is open about her struggles with postpartum depression (PPD) and anxiety, and has garnered a large following of mamas from around the world. I personally have related to her posts, especially on the topic of medication and therapy, doing what we can to help with out struggles with mental health. 

Brittany also mentioned a beautiful account on instagram called The Emily Effect @the_emily_effect. If you are suffering from any mood disorder as a result of perinatal or postnatal effects, this is a great account that leads you to helpful resources and a community of women who can lift you up through the hard times. Follow the links in their site https://linktr.ee/the_emily_effect for more helpful resources. 

Thank you again, Brittany, for joining us. And thank you to all the listeners out there who are always so supportive of our podcast and what we stand for. If you like us, please follow us, leave a review or comment. You can follow us on https://linkr.bio/mama_youre_okay for links to different platforms to listen to our podcast and our social media page. 

Have a wonderful Wednesday !

Hi everyone!

Thank you so much for being here and listening to our podcast. Today, Ilyana is solo to talk to you about all the good, bad, and ugly things mamas have been told throughout pregnancy and motherhood. Let me tell you, some of the bad and ugly comments that I received were just mind boggling. I felt so much pain for the mamas who had to endure those comments and live through the idea that people thought these negative things about them. Well, I am so sorry if you can relate to some of these comments, and I am here to remind you that, no it does not define you, and you are so much better than any negative comments people say about you. 

All we are doing as mamas is our best. We are doing our best to survive, to keep another human being alive, to be a good person, and to go through life without losing ourselves. As sad as the first part of this episode is, the other half are the good comments. The good ones that make us feel better about ourselves and how we approach our parenting. All we need are words of encouragement and a little bit of love. 

So, if no one has said this to you lately, let me say it to you. You are amazing. You are doing great. And you are the best thing your baby needs. 

Love, 

Ilyana 

Welcome to our podcast! 

Today I am working solo, BUT I know you will really enjoy this episode. 

We have a very special guest today, Luciana Kano-Wilson. She is a dentist in Columbus, Indiana, a mother of 3 AND my oldest sister! She has been a mother figure for me my entire life as she is 9 years older than me. The things I am going through now, she has gone through it and has been willing to impart her infinite wisdom to me. As a business owner, she has juggled the working mom life as a PRO and I am so proud to be her sister. 

In this episode, we touch on what it feels like to be a working mama, juggling guilt, finding our identity, and looking forward to what is ahead. There is hope, ladies, there is hope for us all. I know this one is an hour long, so if you want to break up the listening into 2 or 3 session, I totally understand. I just felt that it was too good of a conversation to take apart. I hope you feel the same. 

Follow us on instagram or facebook. You can follow this link to all of our podcast platforms and social media page. https://linkr.bio/mama_youre_okay

We would love to have you share your thoughts and reactions to our video. 

Thank you so much and see you next week!

Ilyana and Audrey

Hello everyone!

Happy mother's day to you all. Thank you for joining us on this very special episode of Mama, you're okay podcast. We wanted to do a no-script, fun and chill episode where we let you all in on who we are. My students at the tech school helped me create this list of questions, ranging from motherhood, facts about us, and silly questions. These were so much fun to answer, as you will hear, and hopefully it will make you laugh as well. 

We appreciate your weekly support for our podcast. We couldn't do this without you listening and spreading the word about us. 

Mamas of all kinds, we want to celebrate you and your beautiful journey. Whether it is everything you've ever dreamed or an experience you never imagined going through, we wish you all the smiles, hugs, and sincerest love. We hope that this day will be a day full of love and joy for you. If it isn't, then we hope you can listen to our little show and laugh at our expense. Whichever you are, just know, you will be okay, and you are a fantastic mama. 

Thank you again for joining us and HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY

Love,

Ilyana and Audrey

Hi everyone!

So glad you are here to join us. We are continuing our conversation from last week about our body image. We talked about our mindset before pregnancy and during pregnancy, and today we finish out our topic with how we are still dealing with it after birth, even a year later. We know this subject can be a sore one for many ladies as we try to fit into what society deems as an acceptable body image. We hope that we can remind you that you are not alone, and that you are beautiful however you are. Take care of yourself, the weight will come off when it can, and be healthy and happy for your baby. 

If you haven't already, please join us on instagram 

and facebook. 

You can follow the links. We would love to hear from you, whether it is a comment on our episode, or for future talking points. 

Thank you and much love, 

Ilyana and Audrey 

Welcome back! We took a week hiatus because it was spring break time for one of us, and well, things stack up when you have kids and it's spring break. It's really not a break for mamas, is it? 

Here we have part 1 of a very hot subject for us, BODY IMAGE! Mamas, raise your hand if you have been subjected to some sort of body image comment before, during, or after your pregnancy. I believe, EVERY mama's hand is raised, and quite frankly, it's a little sad. And with full disclosure, I, Ilyana, am going through this journey with you. I still have distorted body image issues, and I am working through these thoughts. I believe that, by talking through this out loud, I may heal from this, and hopefully reach out to those who are dealing with the issue as well. And I know Audrey has so much to share with her past experiences and want to help anyone who may be going through what she went through. 

Hit us up on instagram https://www.instagram.com/mama_youre_okay/?hl=en 

or

on Facebook Public group https://www.facebook.com/groups/764422534737522/

We love to hear from you and share your thoughts about the topics we discussed and possibly new ones you would like us to hit up. 

Thank you so much and we will talk to you next week!

Ilyana and Audrey 

Disclaimer: This episode may contain a topic that can be triggering to some who have experienced ectopic pregnancy. If this is a topic that is upsetting to you, please feel free to skip and listen to our other podcasts. The podcast is a personal account of my experience and does not consist of medical diagnosis for all. If you are having pain or bleeding during your pregnancy, please contact your OB-GYN or family physician immediately. 

Hello to all and welcome!

Thank you so much for joining us again in our podcast journey. We love doing this and sharing our stories with each and every one of you. 

This week's episode can be on the heavier side. This is my, Ilyana's, personal account of her experience through an ectopic pregnancy. Before experiencing it myself, I had little to no understanding of what ectopic pregnancy was. It was a rude awakening to the realities of pregnancies and the things women go through sometimes. 

I hope my story doesn't scare you or instill a sense of dread to anyone, but maybe open doors of comfort in knowing that you are not alone. If you need a friend to talk things through, I am here for you. And, sometimes, all you can do is let yourself feel the hard feels and heal from it. 

With much love, 

Ilyana and Audrey  

Welcome!

Thank you for joining us on our podcast, "Mama, You're Okay". We are so honored that you have chosen to spend the next 30 minutes or so with us.

In this episode, we lighten up the mood and talk about the wonderful world of "mommy-brain". We have been plagued by the brain for a while now, something that started during pregnancy, and has, somehow, continued through post partum. The best remedy? Laugh it off and just know that this too shall pass. 

Do you have any crazy mommy-brain moments? Moments that made you go "hmm??" 

We love to have you here with us and appreciate your comments and words, so please share with us your thoughts, maybe your story, or maybe a topic you want to hear in the future. We will respond to them all!

Love,

Ilyana and Audrey