On this episode the ‘Geriatric’ Mamas explore three postpartum challenges that many new mamas face while taking care of their newborns, with insights and encouraging thoughts from moms who have felt the same! Sonia and Jessica also confront the major parenting elephant in the room, they’ve really been dragging their feet on this one; but they’re finally diving in to the new warning label that’s been placed on parenting. Crediting Dr. Becky, AKA ‘The Millennial Parenting Whisperer’, for reaching out to the man himself to put forth some solutions and actionable strategies to help parents survive… well… parenting; IYKYK. They also share one of Dr. Becky’s very insightful instagram reels to help you help your toddler through some big big feelings without the cortisol spike. Enjoy!

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Topics discussed in this episode:

(3:44) Lala Kent Had Her Second Baby & Is Now Posting Her Postpartum Body On Instagram

(5:51) Jessica’s Exciting Announcement & Postpartum Bra Shopping

(6:27) The Unofficial Cliff Notes For This Episode

(9:00) Welcome To This Episode On Postpartum Life

(21:03) The Parenting Warning Label & What The Millennial Parenting Whisperer has to Say On the Matter

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On this episode the ‘Geriatric’ Mamas are joined by Victoria Fritz to discuss Selena Gomez’s recent conversation with Vanity Fair about her future journey to motherhood, Victoria’s path to surrogacy, the full surrogacy process, what to expect if you’re considering surrogacy, lactation induction, IVF in real life, Victoria’s new surrogacy app called BabyBumps™ and so much more on surrogacy life behind the scenes. All things surrogacy, all things ‘pregnancy is not my skill’, very Handmaid’s Tale... Enjoy!

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Topics discussed in this episode:

2:17 For Selena Gomez, the Path to Motherhood Will Look A Little Different &

5:51 Guest Victoria Fritz’s Diagnosis

7:33 Surrogacy In The Media

9:48 Welcome Victoria Fritz From The BabyBumps™ App

10:16 Victoria’s Path to Surrogacy

13:35 The Process of IVF and Surrogacy

25:23 'The New Dating App For Surrogacy'

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On this episode the ‘Geriatric’ Mamas discuss one of the growing struggles that many mamas are facing with the advances in fertility treatments. IVF has brought new hope to women who are struggling to conceive; and now, many are facing an unanticipated emotional dilemma: what to do with the extra embryos that they worked so hard to create. Sonia and Jessica present a question from a mama on the Mums Over 40 Facebook Group about what to do with her extra embryos, then they talk through the options and how to choose the right one for you, should you find yourself in the position of multiple miracle em-babies. Enjoy!

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Topics discussed in this episode:

(02:29) Update From the 40 & Fertile AF Episode

(05:38) Intro: The Emotional Dilemma Of Extra IVF Embryos

(07:15) The Cost Of Storing Your Frozen Embryos

(08:13) The Options For Those With Extra Embryos

(19:08) Emily Simpson From Real House Wives’ Extra IVF Embryo Story

(19:50) Anonymous Mama’s Extra IVF Embryo Story

(21:21) Making The Big & Emotional Decision With Clarity

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