Mamas & Mimosas

Did you know two of our hosts have siblings with special needs?

Today they’re sharing how life was growing up with a sibling who needed extra care and the challenging emotions kids can go through.

We Discuss…

• Tell us about your siblings diagnosis? cerebral palsy & prader willi syndrome
• At what age did you understand your sibling had special needs?
• How was your relationship with them?
• How did their syndrome affect them (physically/mentally)?
• How would other people treat them?
• Did you ever feel jealous over the extra attention they’d get?
• Did you ever feel embarrassed of them?
• Did you ever feel protective over them?
• Did you ever feel pressured to be perfect or act out for attention, since your parents had their hands full with your sibling?
• Did you ever feel like your parents minimized your problems?
• Did you ever feel isolated because your friends understand your life since they didn't have siblings with special needs?
• Did you ever feel like you had to grow up too fast to be responsible for your sibling?
• What words of wisdom do you have for parents who want to make sure all their kid’s needs are being met?

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Are you worried about your kids having food allergies and how to navigate through life making sure they don't have a deathly reaction?

Today we’ll be picking Roni's brain since all 3 of her kids have different food allergies! She’s gonna share all her tips and tricks she’s learned throughout the years…

We Discuss...

• Do you or your husband have allergies?
• Did you suspect that your baby would have food allergies?
• How early did you find out your baby had allergies?
• What did you do?
• What kind of allergy tests did they have to take? Is it painful?
• What are they allergic to?
• Do your other kids have allergies too?
• Were all your kids tested for allergies?
• How do you introduce new foods?
• What is the scariest allergic reaction they’ve had an epipen?
• Have you ever had to use 
• How do you plan your meals around their different allergies?
• Do you pack their school lunches?
• Do you pack an emergency bag everywhere you go?
• How do you prepare friends or family that they’re going to stay with?
• Can they outgrow their allergies?

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https://www.mamasmimosas.com/shownotes/63

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In previous episodes our cohost Roni mentioned that she has Rheumatoid Arthritis. We received a few questions from our listeners asking how she manages it, especially with 3 kids. She's going to explain in detail everything that has helped her heal from this autoimmune disease. How she eventually weaned off all the medication, leaving her feeling better than ever! 

We Discuss...

• What is Rheumatoid Arthritis?
• How did you know you had Rheumatoid Arthritis?
• Side Effects?
• Medications?
• The bad days with Rheumatoid Arthritis?
• How did you heal yourself?
• How did you wean yourself from the medication?

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https://www.mamasmimosas.com/shownotes/62

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Are you ever really prepared to give birth?

Everyone's birth story is unique. We can prepare for things like hospital bags and childcare plans, but the actual labor & delivery of our children is definitely beyond our control. No one plans for an emergency c-section. 

So today we’re talking about our labor & delivery stories and what helped us prepare for it. Sometimes hearing other peoples experiences can mentally prepare you for the unexpected. 

Grab your drinks, pop in those earphones -especially if you have little ears around, and let’s dive right into Episode #61

We Discuss...

• How was your labor & delivery with your first baby?
• Deliver before/after due date?
• What made you go to the hospital?
• Contractions? (front/back pain)
• Water break?
• Epidural?
• How long were you in inactive labor? (admitting-delivering)
• Did you have anyone in your room?
• How long did you push for?
• What did it feel like?
• Did Dad cut the umbilical?
• How were the days in the hospital?
• How long did you stay in the hospital?
• Did you bring baby home?
• Were your second or third deliveries any different?
• What advice would you give to a mom who's getting ready to have her baby? 

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https://www.mamasmimosas.com/shownotes/61

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The death of a baby is one of the most painful things that can happen to a family.

We invited a special guest to share her vulnerable experience with us. She’s gonna tell us what helped her get through the hard times and how we can be a better friend to someone who’s going through it. 

Let’s get started, so grab your drinks, pop in those earphones -especially if you have little ears around, and let’s dive right into Episode # 60

We Discuss…

• How was your pregnancy? Any complications?
• How far along were you when you found out something was wrong?
• How did you break the news to your family?
• Did you close yourself off from others?
• Tell us about the hard days?
• How was your delivery?
• Going home without your baby?
• What did you do with all her baby stuff?
• Did the thought of having another baby scare you?
• Did you and your husband grieve differently?
• Did the loss of your daughter put strain on your relationship?
• What helped you get through the hard days? 
• How did you take care of yourself while grieving?
• How did you get the support you needed?
• Did you go to counseling or any other support groups?
• What’s life like now?
• How many kids do you have? 
• When did you decide to try for another baby?
• Did you approach this pregnancy differently?
• When did you feel safe to celebrate your pregnancy?
• How could we be a better friend to someone who has just lost their baby?

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https://www.mamasmimosas.com/shownotes/60

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Welcome to “Asking for a Mama” where we answer the questions you submitted to us! 

We got a few relationship type questions about communication struggles, fighting in front of the kids and more...

So grab your drinks, pop in those earphones -especially if you have little ears around, and let’s dive right into Episode #59

We Discuss...

• How do you  communicate with your husband if you were never taught how?
• Do you argue in front of the kids? 
• Do you think it damages them?
• What do you think of angry sex or makeup sex?

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No one ever gets married thinking it could potentially end in an affair. We all hope it’s something we never have to worry about, but it’s actually more common than we think -people just don't like to talk about it because the pain is so deep. And navigating it while saving face for your children takes a whole other level of strength. 

Today’s special guest is going to share how she recovered from her husband's affair while staying strong for her children. We hope this helps anyone who’s struggling with this situation. 

We Discuss…

• Did you see the affair coming?
• How did you tell your kids about it, and how did they react?
• Tell us about the hard days?
• What emotional battles did you go through?
• How did you parent during heartbreak?
• How did you separate seeing him as the enemy vs. seeing him as their Dad?
• How was it trying to figure out how to share custody?
• What did you do on your weekends alone without the kids?
• How did you help your kids through this transition?
• What is life like now?
• What helped you recover?
• How does an affair change you and your outlook on relationships?
• Could you ever trust again?
• Are you able to forgive him?
• Are you able to coparent?
• Are you able to be in the same room as the “mistress”?
• If you could go back in time and talk to yourself during those hard times, what would you say? 
• How could we be a better friend to someone who is hurting from an affair?

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https://www.mamasmimosas.com/shownotes/58

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How do you deal with negativity in your life? Some people run from it, others are drawn to it, and some learn ways to maneuver around it without giving it much power. 

Whether it's your family member, friend, or coworker, we all know someone who gives off those negative vibes. 

Today we’re sharing different ways we deal with the negative people in our lives.  

We Discuss...

• How were you taught to deal with negative situations growing up? (confront/ignore)
• Do you react the same way now as an adult?
• What are some struggles you’ve had with negative relationships? 
• Do you have toxic people in your life now and how do you deal with them?
• What are some things that have helped you navigate through toxic relationships? 
• How do you set boundaries?
• What do you do when people cross your boundaries? 
• Who do you confide in when you have to release negativity? 

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https://www.mamasmimosas.com/shownotes/57

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In an earlier episode we shared our reasons for having more than 1 child. We also promised to give you the perspective from a Mama with one child. 

Today’s special guest has been a mother of one for over a decade and is willing to share some pros and cons of having one child while shedding light on some of the common myths. 

We Discuss…

• Did you always picture yourself with one child?
• When did you realize you weren’t going to have any more children?
• Did you have fears of the “Only Child Syndrome”?
• Did you ever feel like she was Lonely, Selfish, Spoiled, Socially Awkward? 
• What are some benefits of having an only child?
• What words of wisdom do you have for our listeners who are worried about their only child not having siblings? 

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https://www.mamasmimosas.com/shownotes/56

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We’re back with our first “Asking for a Mama Q and A” of the year -where we answer the questions you send us, in no particular order. 

• Did you make changes to your discipline styles now that your kids are home full time?
• What did you stop doing and what did you start trying instead?
• How do you wean your toddler from baby food solids?
• What age did you introduce solids?
• How do you handle picky eaters?
• What do you think of Prenuptial agreements?
• Would you want your son to get one?

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https://www.mamasmimosas.com/shownotes/55

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