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 do weekly uploads but with life and work, Monday is not always possible. Thank you for sticking with us as we navigate and balance this podcast!

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 entertainment and educational purposes only, never for professional medical advice

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, send this to a friend that does, or tune in to familiarize yourself with something many people don’t know much about!

Disclaimer: this show is for entertainment and educational purposes only, never for professional medical advice

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 (Abby and Abby Howard)

Both available anywhere you listen to your podcasts!

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 little ones need and you’re exactly where you are meant to be.

One bad day doesn’t make you a bad mama, and it does not diminish the beauty of motherhood.

Recommendation:

“Blessings New Mom” devotional by Ellie Hunja

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 comments!

Recommendations: (too many links to share, but search and you will find!)

Evenflo glass bottles (I used the classic but they have since added balance plus and you would not need to replace the nipple as I mentioned!)

Frida Mom nursing pillow

Lansinoah Organic Nipple Butter

Medela nipple shield

Lansinoah reusable nursing pads

Kindred Bravely nursing and pumping bras (and clothes!)

Spectra S1, Willow Go, Pumpables Genie Advanced

Cloth diapers = best burp cloths

Phanpy bottle warmer

Huggies skin essentials diapers and wipes

Millie Moon diapers

Triple Paste diaper cream

Yoga Sleep sound machines

Ollie swaddle and sleep sack

*I would love to try the Kyte Baby swaddler with the next baby!*

Kyte Baby sleep sack

Hello Baby monitor

Fisher Price play gym (with the piano kick board)

Baby Delight bouncer

Dr. Bronner’s soap (baby, unscented, blue bottle)

Tubby Todd lotions

Burt’s Bees Baby (clothing, sleepers, towels, etc.)

Evenflo Shyft Dualride infant car seat

Genesis 6in clip stroller fan (Amazon)

Chicco Zest 4-in-1 high chair

Dr. Noze Best: Noze Bot on the go

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/@newlittlelife?si=hkIhXQC7dX-_Bu5i

Breastfeeding social media:

https://www.facebook.com/share/1am5ecTcXD/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Products (too many to link!):

Flange sizing kit

Maymom pump parts

Silicone flange inserts

Spectra S1

Willow Go

Pumpables Genie Advanced

Medela nipple shield

Lansinoh nipple butter organic

Lansinoh reusable nursing pads

Kindred Bravely nursing/pumping bras

Medela hydrogel pads

Rumble Tuff collection cups (for hands free pumping on a traditional pump)