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Brooke Miller, a certified lactation consultant and dietitian, shares her journey of helping women with postpartum nutrition. She discusses the importance of nutrition during the postpartum period and how it can impact a mother's energy, mood, and milk supply.
Brooke emphasizes the need for nourishing the body with quality foods and meeting protein and nutrient needs. She also addresses common myths and mistakes women make with postpartum nutrition, such as relying on supplements and not eating enough.
Brooke offers a program called the Postpartum Shift, which focuses on building healthy and sustainable habits, providing support and community, and helping women achieve their healthiest weight without sacrificing their milk supply.
↓Brooke’s Links:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nutrition.for.mamas/
Free Workshop: https://brookemillernutrition.mykajabi.com/postpartumworkshop_ig
The Postpartum Shift Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-postpartum-shift/id1729251944
The Postpartum Shift Program: https://brookemillernutrition.mykajabi.com/tpr497
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Stephanie Fischer, a sleep consultant specializing in twins and toddlers, shares her journey and how she became a sleep consultant. She dispels common misconceptions about sleep training, such as the belief that it involves letting babies cry it out. Stephanie emphasizes that sleep training teaches babies to self-soothe and does not mean ignoring their needs. She also discusses the surprises her clients have experienced, including how quickly sleep training can work.
Stephanie highlights the challenges faced by parents of toddlers and provides hope that it's never too late to change sleep habits. She advises parents to commit to a plan and be consistent to achieve success. Lastly, Stephanie addresses the unique struggles faced by twin parents, such as sharing a bedroom and waking each other up. Sleep training twins can be challenging but rewarding. Room sharing is a major difference for twin parents, as they have to manage two babies in the same room.
It's important to resist the urge to rescue one twin when the other cries, as they need to learn to adapt to each other's noises. Keeping twins on the same schedule is crucial, even if it means waking a sleeping baby. Twins may have different sleep needs and may drop night feeds at different times. Sleep training is a parent-led approach that can make parenting more enjoyable and less chaotic.
Takeaways
Sleep training teaches babies to self-soothe and does not mean ignoring their needs.
It's never too late to change sleep habits, but consistency is key.
Twin parents face unique challenges, such as sharing a bedroom and waking each other up.
Commitment and consistency are crucial for successful sleep training. Room sharing is a major difference for twin parents, and it's important to resist the urge to rescue one twin when the other cries.
Keeping twins on the same schedule is crucial, even if it means waking a sleeping baby.
Twins may have different sleep needs and may drop night feeds at different times.
Sleep training is a parent-led approach that can make parenting more enjoyable and less chaotic.
↓Stephanie’s Links:
Use code MEGANDMIKE20 for 20% off all sleep guides: https://www.bedrocksleep.com/sleepguides
Follow Stephanie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bedrockssleep/
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In this episode, Meg shares three main things she wishes she knew before having twins or in the first few months of having twins. The first topic is how hard breastfeeding is, especially with twins. Meg talks about her experience with exclusive pumping and the importance of having a lactation consultant specifically for twins. The second topic is about the items you need for twins. Meg discusses the necessity of having two of certain items like car seats, strollers, and bassinets, but also mentions that there are many things twins can share. The third topic is the double mom guilt and double joy that comes with having twins. Meg talks about the challenges of not being able to give both twins the same amount of attention and the special moments of seeing them interact with each other. She emphasizes the strength and blessing of being a twin mom.
Being a twin mom is a true gift and meant for only the strongest of strong mamas. Remember that.
Takeaways
Breastfeeding is especially hard with twins, and it's important to have a lactation consultant specifically for twins.
While there are certain items you need two of for twins, there are also many things twins can share.
Being a twin mom comes with double the mom guilt and double the joy.
Seeing twins interact with each other is a special and heartwarming experience.
Being a twin mom requires strength and is a true gift.
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In this episode, Meg shares an update on her intense pumping journey as an exclusive pumper for her twin babies. She emphasizes the raw reality of exclusive pumping and the challenges she has faced over the last six months. Meg discusses the physical and mental toll of exclusive pumping, including nipple pain, clogged ducts, and the constant need to pump. She also highlights the importance of having a support system and strong mental health when undertaking exclusive pumping. Despite the difficulties, Meg expresses her gratitude for being able to provide breast milk for her babies and the sense of accomplishment it brings.
Takeaways
Exclusive pumping is an incredibly challenging journey that can take a toll on both physical and mental health.
Having a support system and strong mental health are crucial for navigating the difficulties of exclusive pumping.
It is important to prioritize self-care and find ways to optimize pumping time, such as using wearable pumps.
While exclusive pumping can be tough, it is a valuable and rewarding experience that allows moms to provide breast milk for their babies.
It is okay to consider quitting exclusive pumping if it becomes too overwhelming, and formula feeding is a valid and healthy option for babies.
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In this conversation, Meg interviews Allison Tolman, an expert in pumping and lactation. They discuss various topics related to pumping, including myths and misconceptions about increasing milk supply, key factors in increasing milk supply, the role of mental and emotional well-being in pumping, balancing science and practicality in pumping, and creating a sustainable pumping schedule.
In this conversation, Allison Tolman, LPN, IBCLC, discusses various aspects of pumping breast milk for working moms. She emphasizes the importance of setting goals and assessing milk supply, understanding milk storage capacity, and finding the right pumping schedule.
Allison also highlights the significance of frequent milk removal and the individual differences in pumping schedules and milk supply. She addresses the misconception of oversupply and provides insights into average pumping amounts for twin moms.
Takeaways
There are many myths and misconceptions about increasing milk supply, such as the effectiveness of supplements and power pumping. It's important to focus on frequent milk removal and effective pumping techniques.
Mental and emotional well-being plays a significant role in pumping. Stress and anxiety can hinder milk letdown, while a positive mindset and understanding of the pumping process can enhance milk production.
Balancing science and practicality is crucial in pumping. It's important to understand the science behind milk production and pumping techniques, while also considering the individual's lifestyle and goals.
Creating a sustainable pumping schedule is key. It should be tailored to the individual's needs, taking into account factors such as sleep, work, and personal preferences. Set goals and assess milk supply to determine the best pumping strategy.
Understand your milk storage capacity and adjust pumping frequency accordingly.
Frequent milk removal is crucial for maintaining milk supply.
Pumping schedules vary for each individual, and it's important to find what works best for you.
Don't compare your milk supply to others, as everyone is unique.
Social media often showcases the highlight reel, so be mindful of comparisons.
Remember to practice self-care and be kind to yourself throughout your pumping journey.
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↓Allison’s Resources
Apply for Pumping for Working Moms Program: https://info.newlittlelife.com/apply
(Put Megan from Meg and Mike Do Marriage as your referral source!)
Allison Tolman YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NewLittleLife
Follow Allison on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newlittlelife_byallison/?hl=en
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In this episode, Meg discusses her experience and challenges during the first six months postpartum with twins. She took a break from the podcast to focus on her babies and figure out her future plans. Meg shares her struggle with postpartum identity and the realization that she is a different person now that she is a mother. She emphasizes the importance of giving herself time and space to uncover her new identity and not trying to go back to who she was before. Meg also talks about the joy of seeing her babies grow and develop, as well as the challenges of being a twin mom and dealing with mom shaming.
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In this conversation, Meg shares her experience and tips on increasing milk supply and establishing a pumping routine. She discusses the Sock Method, which involves covering the bottles with baby socks to create a positive association with the baby and stimulate oxytocin production.
Meg emphasizes the importance of finding the right flange size and pumping frequency to maximize milk supply. She also mentions the benefits of hydration, calorie intake, and supplements. Meg shares her pumping schedule and the challenges and rewards of exclusive pumping for twins. She concludes by expressing her motivation and satisfaction in providing breast milk for her babies.
Takeaways
Covering the bottles with baby socks can create a positive association with the baby and stimulate oxytocin production.
Finding the right flange size is crucial for comfortable and effective pumping.
Pumping frequency plays a significant role in establishing and increasing milk supply.
Hydration, calorie intake, and supplements can support milk production.
Creating a pumping schedule and routine can help maintain milk supply and balance motherhood responsibilities.
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Links I Referenced:
→Allison Tolman YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NewLittleLife
→Boobie Products, use CODE MEGY_20 for a discount: https://www.boobiesuperfoods.com/?ref=MEGANYELANEY
→Lactation Bites recipe: https://mommakesdinner.com/lactation-bites/ -
In this episode, Meg and Mike provide an update on their first six weeks with twins. They discuss the hardest part of parenting twins, the easiest part, and unexpected challenges.
They also talk about the importance of fitting the kids into their life and the impact of having twins on their relationship. They share their sadness about their fathers not being there to meet the babies and express their love and admiration for each other as parents. They end with some final thoughts and advice for other parents of twins.
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In this solo episode, Meg shares her postpartum journey and the challenges she has faced in the first six weeks after giving birth to twins. She discusses the importance of preparation for parenthood and the realization that no amount of preparation can fully prepare you for the reality of caring for newborns.
Meg opens up about her struggles with breastfeeding and the decision to exclusively pump. She also talks about the physical recovery process without holding back: get ready for some TMI sharing!
Emotionally, Meg shares the ups and downs of postpartum, the overwhelming feelings, and the need for self-care. She discusses the juggling act of parenting and sleep, as well as the mixed feelings and identity shift that comes with becoming a parent. Meg also touches on the support she has received and the importance of reaching out to others for help. She concludes by expressing gratitude for her healing and the flexibility she has in her work.
→Meg’s Twin Birth Story Episode (Apple Podcasts): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/meg-and-mike-do-marriage/id1705552952?i=1000641795014
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2OcjcxNBR2GnhLQqtJc0ao?si=IirpoqzGSUeAHrdCAsQKMg
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It’s been a minute since Mike and I recorded an episode together, and we thought what better way to jump back in than for me to interview him about the birth of our sons from his perspective.
Mike was KNEE DEEP in the birth, holding one of my legs the entire time and being an essential part of the delivery of our sons, such a special moment we’ll never forget.
In this episode he shares what it was like for him, no holding back.
We talk about:
How long Mike thought the induction would take
What it was like holding my leg and seeing the babies literally come out of me
Stress of me being so weak and white
Watching me cry for 72 hours straight “baby blues”
→Meg’s Twin Birth Story Episode (Apple Podcasts): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/meg-and-mike-do-marriage/id1705552952?i=1000641795014
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2OcjcxNBR2GnhLQqtJc0ao?si=IirpoqzGSUeAHrdCAsQKMg
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Lynette and Matt Hoyle share their journey of marriage, from the difficulties in the first year to the brink of divorce and the subsequent healing and growth. They discuss the importance of commitment and working on the marriage, as well as actively showing love and care for each other. They emphasize the need to handle conflict in a healthy way and change conflict styles that may have been learned from their parents.
Despite the challenges, they believe that marriage can get better and better with time and effort. In this conversation, Lynette and Matt discuss the importance of effective communication and conflict resolution in their marriage. They emphasize the need to express feelings and concerns without blaming or attacking each other.
They also highlight the value of compromise and the importance of managing conflict in a healthy way. The couple shares their belief in the benefits of therapy for maintaining a strong and healthy marriage. They encourage couples to seek counseling as a preventative measure and to address any issues that arise. Overall, they emphasize the importance of building a deep commitment and finding joy in the imperfections of marriage.
Takeaways:
Marriage can be challenging in the first year, but it's important to work through the difficulties and communicate openly.
Commitment and willingness to change are key to turning a struggling marriage around.
Actively showing love and care for each other, even in small ways, can strengthen the relationship.
Handling conflict in a healthy way and changing unhealthy conflict styles is crucial for a successful marriage.
Marriage can improve and become more fulfilling over time with effort and dedication.
LINKS
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In this episode I share my struggle with breastfeeding and decision to exclusively pump, and the toll the first 72 hours postpartum, aka “the baby blues” took on me mentally, physically, and emotionally.
I hope this episode helps any new moms who are putting SO much pressure on themselves to breastfeed just like I was, and can’t wait to continue to share how the exclusive pumping experience plays out.
Thank you for being such a supportive and loving community. I feel so comfortable sharing all of the ups and downs of this new motherhood journey with you because of it
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We did it folks. We had the twins!! And I was able to have them both vaginally, something that the majority of twin moms I've talked to DON'T get to experience.
And boy WAS it an experience, one of which I detail in this episode.
I hope you enjoy this episode and I’d like to officially welcome Ayden John and Kevin John into the world!
NOTE: the sound on this is a BIT fuzzy but right now with twin parenting life I can’t re-record, so bare with me!
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This week’s expert interview is with Carrie Cohen; a psychotherapist, marriage Coach, and relationship expert.
And boy do we cover the gamut in this episode, touching on marriage conflict, how to navigate separation, and how to actively work on your marriage if you can’t afford coaching or therapy.
As a 25 year Psychotherapist, Carrie has spent over 50,000 hours with clients, worked with 1000s of women and men, and over 500 couples.
As a trained psychotherapist, Carrie uses marriage coaching to help couples on the brink of separation/divorce create a marriage that’s worth fighting for and a love that lasts a lifetime.
TRUST us when we say this is one you’ll want to go back to over and over and over again.
Carrie’s Links:
→Revive Your Marriage Toolkit: https://www.carriecohencoaching.com/ReviveYourMarriage
→Follow Carrie on Instagram: https://instagram.com/carriecohencoaching?igshid=MzMyNGUyNmU2YQ==
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Is alcohol negatively affecting your marriage? Specifically…sex? YUP. We go there in this episode with our guest expert, Karolina Rzadkowolska.
But we don’t just answer that million dollar question (spoiler alert: it very well MAY be), we also talk about alternatives and how to start changing your habits TOGETHER.
Karolina is a certified alcohol-free life coach, with certifications including Senior Certified This Naked Mind Coach, transformation-based coaching and positive psychology.
She’s also the author of the bestselling book, Euphoric: Ditch Alcohol and Gain A Happier, More Confident You.
Her work has been featured in 40+ articles on media platforms like Real Simple, the Huffington Post, Elite Daily, The Sunday Post, Katie Couric, and PopSugar, and on multiple TV shows.
And her ultimate passion is helping people discover a vision that is so much bigger than a beverage.
Karolina’s Links:
→Her Website: https://euphoricaf.com/about
→Her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/euphoric.af/
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If you’ve been feeling a lack of intimacy or sexual connection with your partner or know you need to spice things up, this episode is for you.
Hannah Deindorfer, a sex and intimacy expert brings us SUCH specific and actionable rituals to connect intimately with our partners on a daily, weekly and monthly basis.
Rituals that are easy to implement and that can almost immediately make you feel more passionate with your partner.
Hannah is a fairy godmother who grants people the wish of a passionate, fulfilling, sustainable sex life. She has been a coach for the last six years and has supported hundreds of clients in having a deeper connection to their bodies, their passion, and their partners. She loves reading fairy smut, indulging in Milano double-dark chocolate cookies, and traveling and camping with my partner.
Links
→Follow Hannah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelibidofairy
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→Likes and Limits Sexploration Checklist: https://freebies.hannahdeindorfer.com/sexy-time-menu
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Trigger Warning: Miscarriage discussions in this episode
A few months ago I shared on our TikTok account how much anxiety I had been experiencing during my pregnancy because of the miscarriage we experienced last year. I was constantly wondering if my babies were still there and even if it wasn’t my main focus for the day, it was an ever present thought in the back of my mind.
When I brought it up to the community over there, it took off and SO MANY WOMEN said they had experienced a similar feeling and were going through the same thing.
I really hope this episode helps you be as present as possible during your pregnancy because you deserve it and unfortunately having experienced loss can really rob someone of that presence. I know it did for me many a times…but it doesn't HAVE to for you.
Enjoy
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I feel like the only things I was told about pregnancy was that you’re nauseous and tired all the time, two things I didn’t actually experience much.
So in this episode I dive into the UNEXPECTED pregnancy symptoms I experienced, things that no one warned me about.
Overall I’ve been SO lucky to have a pretty great pregnancy and feel amazing most of the time, so I hope this sheds some light on what you might experience so you’re as ready and prepared as possible, knowing what you’re experiencing is completely normal!
As always, consult with your OB or doctor if you feel anything off or have any questions! This is NOT medical advice, but simply my observations from my pregnancy so far.
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As a self proclaimed control freak, having some things I could do to prep for birth that I knew I could control helped me feel more at ease, like having my hospital bag prepped ahead and ordering things I knew we would need once the boys came.
In this episode I walk you through what I packed in my hospital bag and what we had on our registry. I’m excited to do a follow up episode to see what we ACTUALLY used from the hospital bag and ACTUALLY used from the registry once they’re here, so stay tuned!
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(MEG) My Birth Preferences & Learning About Advocating for Yourself In Labor
When I first got pregnant I had never even heard of the term “birth plan” because my only exposure to birth was in the movies and TV.
I just thought your water breaks in the middle of the grocery store and you frantically drive to the hospital.
But I quickly learned that’s not exactly how it goes.One of the biggest things I’ve done over the last few months is get really familiar with the birth experience and what my options are and how to advocate for myself when at the hospital.
I hope this episode helps if you’re in the same position I was a few months ago, completely unaware you can even HAVE birth preferences or a “plan”, because this has helped me become so much more calm and even slightly excited for the birth of my babies.
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Birth Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7xoc4ZXFLMapjzZpha6XDU?si=IsPlo8HwSvyA77dPqWezKQ
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