Will I Love My Second Baby as Much as My First? (Pregnancy Weeks 12 & 16) – Ep. 5
Laura reports on going to her nuchal translucency (NT) scan and seeing fetal movement during the ultrasound, and Shanna discusses how her pregnant belly “popped” so much earlier than it did in her first pregnancy. In the special segment, “OMG I’m Freaking Out!” the moms-to-be discuss what pregnancy related issues they have been worrying about […] Read More
Choosing a Baby Name: Where to Start (Pregnancy Weeks 11 & 15) – Ep. 4
Shanna reports on visiting her OBGYN and feeling anxious about her second trimester screening, and Laura talks about dealing with a tragedy while pregnant. In the special segment “Internet Insanity,” things get wacky as Shanna and Laura discuss what’s going down in the online baby forums – hormones and husbands and dogs, oh my! Finally, […] Read More
When Will Morning Sickness End? (Pregnancy Weeks 10 & 14) – Ep. 3
Laura reveals the sex of her baby and shares the results of her noninvasive prenatal test (NIPT), and Shanna talks about morning sickness as well as celebrating her birthday while pregnant and how she feels about being a “geriatric” mom. In the special segment “Today I Learned,” the moms-to-be discuss fun and unusual pregnancy facts […] Read More
Should I Keep My Pregnancy a Secret? (Pregnancy Weeks 9 & 13) – Ep. 2
Shanna reports on her first trimester screening and shares the results of her nuchal translucency scan (NT scan), and Laura discusses how her geneticist mom encouraged her to do comprehensive genetic testing. In the special segment “OMG I’m Freaking Out,” the moms-to-be also discuss what pregnancy related topics they felt anxious about recently, diving into […] Read More
Two Best Friends, Two Pregnancies (Pregnancy Weeks 8 & 12) – Ep. 1
Best friends Shanna and Laura got pregnant just a few weeks apart, and they are here to check in on their pregnancies, week by week and share everything they learn and experience along the way! This week, the Laura reports on getting her ultrasound upgraded by a few days, and Shanna discusses the results of […] Read More
Trailer – Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey
What if you and your best friend were pregnant at the same time? That’s what happened to us! Big Fat Positive is a smart and funny podcast about two best friends who found out they were pregnant at the same time. The show follows the moms-to-be on their journey through pregnancy and into new motherhood, week […] Read More