Having a second baby? Maybe your third? This episode is all about adding a child - navigating big emotions (both yours and your toddlers'), practical tips for toddlers getting a sibbling and my experience with adding a second child vs adding a third child. 

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Intro

00:50 You've got this!

03:27 Navigating your own emotions

05:37 Helping your toddler transition

09:42 Prepare for postpartum

12:12 Baby #2 & Baby #3 differences and similarities

18:55 Final encouragement

Have you been putting off starting your Blog or another creative outlet? For years, I told myself I didn't have time to blog or that I didn't know how to start a blog. But really, I was afraid. I let insecurities hold me back from pursuing my God-given dreams.

If you desire to write or create content to encourage the world, there's a good chance this is a call God has placed on your life and you need to be obedient! 

 I'm sharing 5 reasons to start your blog today along with some encouragement for the process.

Let's connect! Email me at [email protected]

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Intro

01:04 Why are we talking about this?

04:22 Five reasons to start your blog

04:33 You can start imperfectly

06:31 There is room for you

07:16 Clarity comes with action

08:50 Your confidence will grow

09:32 It will be fun!

10:18 Final encouragement

Are you struggling to make time to read the bible or make time for God as a busy mom of toddlers? I'm sharing some spiritual disciplines working for me right now as a toddler mom along with some tips if you're looking to make a change.

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Intro

00:51 Podcast update

02:37 Reading the bible as a busy mom

03:42 What's working for me

16:51 Areas I want to grow in

19:43 Where should you start?

Calling all praying mamas! If you're trying to figure out how to pray for your children or what to pray at your toddler's bedtime, I'm here to share some of my favourite prayers for your baby and toddler. We cover prayers for your baby in the womb, prayers for new parents and what I pray now with toddlers. There is no wrong way to pray. I hope this episode will bless you and encourage you to bring your sweet children before God!

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📝EPISODE TRANSCRIPT📝

micaela.ca/podcast/028

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Intro

01:05 Why I pray

02:23 How to pray

04:52 Pray over your child's relationship with Christ

08:43 Pray for wisdom

09:54 Pray for your child's identity in Christ

11:15 Pray for the people they encounter

12:46 Pray for yourself

13:12 Our bedtime prayer

I really love motherhood. I used to be afraid to tell you that because I was worried it would end. I was worried adding a second child or a surprise pregnancy or three kids under three would put an end to my beautiful life and make me miss my child-free days. But I’m tired of hiding it. I LOVE being a mom, and enjoying motherhood is a gift I don’t want to keep to myself. Today I’m sharing 10 thoughts that help me enjoy my days as a mom in hopes to encourage you and help you rewire some of the negative mindsets you might be stuck in. I hope this episode blesses you!

LINKS

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📝EPISODE TRANSCRIPT📝

micaela.ca/podcast/027

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Get Out of Your Head (Jennie Allen)

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Intro

00:48 My early days as a mom

03:05 I'm a new person and that's a good thing

06:03 I don't need to mother on my own strength

07:29 I want to treat every day like its my last

09:46 My kids are learning so much right now

11:10 These are the good old days

11:50 The best is yet to come

12:55 Family is the whole point

17:16 This problem has a solution

19:48 The rules are fake

21:54 Our family is a team

24:28 It's not my job to make my kids happy

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If you’ve been wondering how to prevent pregnancy naturally, look no further! I’m sharing why I love natural family planning, my brief experience with hormonal birth control and why we love the Natural Cycles birth control app as the simplest way to prevent pregnancy naturally. 

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Episode Transcript

micaela.ca/podcast/026 

CHAPTERS

00:00 Intro

01:18 My experience with hormonal birth control

03:27 The simplest way to NFP

05:28 5 Reasons I love NFP

12:18 5 Simple steps to get started with natural family planning

Today we’re talking marriage with toddlers and 12 ways to serve your husband even with little kids at home. These are some of my best tips for a successful marriage after kids to keep you communicating with your husband and showing him love. We’ll cover ideas like greeting him at the door, a better way to ask about his day, praying for your husband, what to text while he’s at work and so much more.

LINKS

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📝EPISODE TRANSCRIPT📝

micaela.ca/podcast/025

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Intro

00:40 Why this matters

02:44 Make him a hot meal

04:48 Find out what matters when he first gets home

05:38 Offer him some time to himself

06:19 Pray for him

08:57 Write him a note

11:26 Be honest with him

12:29 A new way to ask "how was your day"

13:51 Greet him at the door

14:28 Surprise him with a snack

14:48 Speak well of him

16:45 Do one of his chores for him

18:18 Assume the best about him

21:23 Our new theme verse: Hebrews 10:24

In a more fun and lighthearted episode, I'm sharing what I wish I knew about pregnancy before getting pregnant the first time. Hopefully this list will make you giggle or find something to relate to whether you are a first time mom, or pregnant with your fourth like me! We touch on pregnancy ultrasounds, medical care here in Ontario, big emotions in pregnancy and my #1 tip for enjoying birth. What surprised you about pregnancy? Share your thoughts in the comments, or send me an email [email protected]

LINKS

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📝EPISODE TRANSCRIPT📝

micaela/ca/podcast/024

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Intro

01:39 Midwifery Care in Ontario

02:39 Ultrasounds are not like the movies

04:03 I forgot I was pregnant

05:08 Unsolicited advice/comments

06:28 I liked being pregnant

07:54 How it changed my marriage

08:26 I felt sorry for my husband

08:46 It might take time to love your baby

10:05 You might cry about the life you're leaving behind

11:20 Waiting to give birth is super weird

13:14 You might not want it to end

13:52 My number one birth tip

This episode is for the mama who’s feeling tired, overwhelmed, and  guilty for not loving every minute of raising toddlers. We’ll unpack my beef with the "motherhood is hard" narrative and go over a few small steps you can take to find joy when stay-at-home-mom-life feels overwhelming. Life may be anything but picture-perfect, but I hope you’ll leave this one feeling seen, encouraged, and reminded that hard doesn’t mean you’re doing it wrong and you will find joy again!

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GET OUT OF YOUR HEAD (book by Jennie Allen)

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📝EPISODE TRANSCRIPT📝

micaela.ca/podcast/023

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Intro

01:43 The "motherhood is hard" narritive

05:56 Hard doesn't mean you're doing it wrong!

09:36 Where are you finding fulfillment?

11:46 Notice something new

16:25 Lighten the load of your home

17:27 Take a social media break

We're getting ready to have four kids under four! Today I'm answering all things baby #4. Do we believe in birth control? Are we finding out the gender? What do we drive? How do I survive pregnancy with 3 toddlers? I'm answering these and more today. 

If you want to submit a question or respond to today's episode, I would LOVE to hear from you! Email me at [email protected] or leave a comment if the platform allows.

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📝EPISODE TRANSCRIPT📝

micaela.ca/podcast/022

CHAPTERS

00:00 Intro

01:53 Was this pregnancy planned?

02:39 Do we believe in birth control?

03:44 Are we finding out the gender?

04:31 Why are our kids so close together?

05:02 What do we drive?

06:04 Birth plan?

07:05 How do we afford so many kids?

09:53 Pregnancy with toddlers?

12:26 What does my husband think?