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Tag archive: maternity

Ep. 22: Birth Plans, Baby Showers and… Serial Killers?

Things get wacky in the segment “Internet Insanity,” in which Laura and Shanna discuss what’s going down online in the world of pregnancy. Also, Shanna reports on her baby sprinkle, Laura talks about her baby shower drama, and the moms-to-be reveal their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Laura is 29 weeks pregnant, and Shanna […] Read More

Ep. 21: When Getting Pregnant Is Hard AF

In this week’s “Big Topic,” Shanna discusses her journey of trying to conceive, which includes a long, circuitous route through infertility, pregnancy loss, reproductive endocrinologists and IVF. Laura discusses the intricate baby-name spreadsheet she created, and Shanna talks about her 32-week growth scan. The moms-to-be also reveal their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Laura […] Read More

Ep. 20: Gratitude Slam!

In honor of Thanksgiving, Shanna and Laura give up the pregnancy grousing and battle it out in a Gratitude Slam! Also, the moms-to-be discuss lightning crotch, pelvic nightmares, and current maternity anxieties. They also reveal their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Laura is 27 weeks pregnant, and Shanna is 31 weeks pregnant. Read More

Ep. 19: Your Questions and Stories!

In the new segment, “Checkin’ the Inbox,” Laura and Shanna answer a listener question about an unsavory bodily function and tell a listener story about an unsavory stranger’s behavior. Also, the moms-to-be discuss getting the house ready for baby, talk about making pregnancy friends and reveal their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Laura is […] Read More

Ep. 18: Caffeine-Addicted Babies

Embarrassment abounds in the segment “What I Googled This Week,” as Shanna and Laura admit the pregnancy topics they recently asked the Internet about. Also, the moms-to-be discuss feeling overwhelmed during the third trimester, baby kicks and more, and they reveal their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Laura is 25 weeks pregnant, and Shanna […] Read More

Ep. 17: Halloween, Explosions, Forest Fires!

Laura and Shanna dive into the topic of Halloween costumes for pregnant ladies. Also, Shanna talks about her upcoming baby sprinkle, Laura reports on clearing out her non-maternity clothes, and things get wacky in the segment “Internet Insanity,” in which they discuss what’s going down online in the world of pregnancy. The moms-to-be also reveal […] Read More

Ep. 16: Baby Kicks or Bag of Snakes?

In the segment “OMG I’m Freaking Out,” Laura and Shanna discuss what they are stressing out about this week in their pregnancies. Laura talks about being weirded out by her baby’s movements, and Shanna reports on her gestational diabetes test. The moms-to-be also reveal their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Laura is 23 weeks […] Read More

Ep. 15: They Said What?!

In the segment “They Said What?!” Laura and Shanna discuss what shocking or ridiculous things people have said to them about pregnancy. Shanna talks about being a hot, pregnant mess, and Laura reports on her interview with a doula. The moms-to-be also reveal their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Laura is 22 weeks pregnant, […] Read More

Ep. 14: Taking Shots with Pharmacist Keri Hurley-Kim

Shanna and Laura interview pharmacist and fellow pregnant person Keri Hurley-Kim! Keri discusses her area of expertise: vaccinations. Laura discusses how she feels when people tell her “congrats” about her pregnancy, and Shanna reports on fetal kicks and punches. The three moms-to-be also reveal their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Laura is 21 weeks […] Read More

Ep. 13: Burping and Crying

In the segment “What I Googled This Week,” Laura and Shanna divulge the embarrassing pregnancy issues they asked the internet about. Shanna talks about being shocked at seeing her large, pregnant belly in the dressing-room mirror, and Laura reports on her 20-week anatomy scan. The moms-to-be also reveal their BFPs and BFNs for the week. […] Read More