Ep. 138: Was That a Braxton Hicks or a Real Contraction?
February 22, 2021
Laura is 8 days away from her scheduled c-section, and she just may have experienced her first real contraction. Also, her toddler has been having a potty training setback, and she explains why. Shanna tries to figure out a mystery rash on her 2-year-old and struggles to understand her burgeoning language. In the special segment “They Said What,” Laura and Shanna talk about emoji confusion, c-section incisions and cute and insulting things kids say. Finally, they reveal their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna’s toddler is 2 years old, and Laura’s toddler is 2 years old. Laura is 37 weeks pregnant.
Show Notes:
- Should I worry that my 2-year-old mispronounces many words? Babycenter article about toddler pronunciation that Shanna references in the episode.
- Avgolemono Soup Recipe Laura makes this easy and delicious soup to curb her third-trimester pregnancy craving.
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