In part two of their 365th episode celebration, Laura and Shanna share more best-of moments from the Big Fat Positive podcast through the years, including their favorite deep cuts from the show, more listener-favorite stories, Laura's most popular (and tear-inducing) check in, one of the best parenting tips Shanna has ever shared, and more! Also, Shanna reports on taking a family trip to San Francisco, and Laura talks about doing a sleep study to check for sleep apnea. Finally, the moms share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 6.5 and 9 years old, and Laura’s kids are 6 years old and 4 years old.Topics discussed in this episode:-Taking a family vacation to Northern California-Things to do in San Francisco with kids-Doing a sleep study to check for sleep apnea-The best stories from the Big Fat Positive podcast, according to listeners-Useful tips and tricks that have been shared on the BFP podcast, according to listeners-Bloopers and outtakes from previous episodes-Using a home-exchange community to travel on a budget-Chaperoning a kindergarten field trip to the Science CenterProducts, links, and resources mentioned in this episode:-My Breast Friend nursing pillow-The Happy Song by Imogen Heap-Kindred Home Exchange (using Shanna and Steve's referral code STE.YAG)-California Science Center-The Last BookstorePast BFP episodes mentioned in this episode:-Ep. 362 (For Shanna's soccer-ball-to-the-face story)-Ep. 44 (For Laura's tooth-hunt lunch story )-Ep. 135 (For Shanna's free sandbox story)-Ep. 220 (For the story of Shanna's daughter secretly placing an order through Alexa)-Ep. 139 (For Laura's story of Sebastian's birth)-Ep. 29 (For Shanna's first episode after Cece's birth)-Ep. 92 (For Shanna's tip about playing "The Happy Song" for your baby)This episode's full show notes can be found here.Want to get in touch with Shanna and Laura? Send us an email and follow us on social! Instagram, Facebook or TikTok at @bfppodcastJoin our Facebook community group for support and camaraderie on your parenting journey.Visit our website!Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey is produced by Laura Birek, Shanna Micko and Steve Yager.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Ep. 365: We Are Having All the Feels
Shanna and Laura celebrate their 365th episode of the BFP Podcast by sharing listeners' favorite, funniest and most helpful moments throughout the years. Laughs, memories and gratitude abound as the moms reflect on two of the most hilarious stories ever shared on the show, share the most-used mom hacks that they have learned from each other and reveal some never-heard-before bloopers and outtakes from their recording sessions. Also, Laura has mixed feelings during her 4-year-old's class field trip, and Shanna gets sentimental about a milestone in her 6-year-old's life. Finally, the moms share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 6 and 9 years old, and Laura’s kids are 6 years old and 4 years old.
Topics discussed in this episode:
-Preschool field trips
-Underwood Family Farms
-Graduating from kindergarten
-Last day of school
-The best stories from the Big Fat Positive podcast, according to listeners
-Most useful mom hacks shared on the BFP podcast
-Getting a free piano
-Kids' choir performance
Episodes mentioned in this episode:
-Ep. 281 (For Laura's bird story)
-Ep. 303 (For Shanna's bird story)
-Ep. 255 (For Laura's pretend-play hack)
-Ep. 163 (For Shanna's beach-sand hack)
-Ep. 28 (For Shanna's hospital-bag packing list)
-Ep. 146 (For Shanna's tooth-brushing hack)
This episode's full show notes can be found here.
Want to get in touch with Shanna and Laura? Send us an email and follow us on social! Instagram, Facebook or TikTok at @bfppodcast
Join our Facebook community group for support and camaraderie on your parenting journey.
Visit our website!
Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey is produced by Laura Birek, Shanna Micko and Steve Yager.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Ep. 365: We Are Having All the Feels
Shanna and Laura celebrate their 365th episode of the BFP Podcast by sharing listeners' favorite, funniest and most helpful moments throughout the years. Laughs, memories and gratitude abound as the moms reflect on two of the most hilarious stories ever shared on the show, share the most-used mom hacks that they have learned from each other and reveal some never-heard-before bloopers and outtakes from their recording sessions. Also, Laura has mixed feelings during her 4-year-old's class field trip, and Shanna gets sentimental about a milestone in her 6-year-old's life. Finally, the moms share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 6 and 9 years old, and Laura’s kids are 6 years old and 4 years old.
Topics discussed in this episode:
-Preschool field trips
-Underwood Family Farms
-Graduating from kindergarten
-Last day of school
-The best stories from the Big Fat Positive podcast, according to listeners
-Most useful mom hacks shared on the BFP podcast
-Getting a free piano
-Kids' choir performance
Episodes mentioned in this episode:
-Ep. 281 (For Laura's bird story)
-Ep. 303 (For Shanna's bird story)
-Ep. 255 (For Laura's pretend-play hack)
-Ep. 163 (For Shanna's beach-sand hack)
-Ep. 28 (For Shanna's hospital-bag packing list)
-Ep. 146 (For Shanna's tooth-brushing hack)
This episode's full show notes can be found here.
Want to get in touch with Shanna and Laura? Send us an email and follow us on social! Instagram, Facebook or TikTok at @bfppodcast
Join our Facebook community group for support and camaraderie on your parenting journey.
Visit our website!
Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey is produced by Laura Birek, Shanna Micko and Steve Yager. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Ep. 364: AI Baby Slop
In the special segment "Internet Insanity," Laura and Shanna share the wild and wacky content they've found online recently, including the hilariously horrible AI-generated videos that Laura can't look away from and an athletic event featuring microscopic competitors. Also, Shanna talks about teaching her 6-year-old how to swallow pills, and Laura reports on spending her birthday out and about. Finally, the moms share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 6 and 9 years old, and Laura’s kids are 6 years old and 4 years old.
Topics discussed in this episode:
-Is my child's fever from a virus or bacterial infection?
-What to do when your child refuses to take medicine
-Teaching your child how to swallow pills
-Laura's birthday
-AI slop
-Fake videos of kids and babies in danger
-Sperm racing
This episode's full show notes can be found here.
Want to get in touch with Shanna and Laura? Send us an email and follow us on social! Instagram, Facebook or TikTok at @bfppodcast
Join our Facebook community group for support and camaraderie on your parenting journey.
Visit our website!
Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey is produced by Laura Birek, Shanna Micko and Steve Yager. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Ep. 364: AI Baby Slop
In the special segment "Internet Insanity," Laura and Shanna share the wild and wacky content they've found online recently, including the hilariously horrible AI-generated videos that Laura can't look away from and an athletic event featuring microscopic competitors. Also, Shanna talks about teaching her 6-year-old how to swallow pills, and Laura reports on spending her birthday out and about. Finally, the moms share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 6 and 9 years old, and Laura’s kids are 6 years old and 4 years old.
Topics discussed in this episode:
-Is my child's fever from a virus or bacterial infection?
-What to do when your child refuses to take medicine
-Teaching your child how to swallow pills
-Laura's birthday
-AI slop
-Fake videos of kids and babies in danger
-Sperm racing
This episode's full show notes can be found here.
Want to get in touch with Shanna and Laura? Send us an email and follow us on social! Instagram, Facebook or TikTok at @bfppodcast
Join our Facebook community group for support and camaraderie on your parenting journey.
Visit our website!
Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey is produced by Laura Birek, Shanna Micko and Steve Yager.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Over 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 by week. With weekly check-ins, special guests and segments such as "OMG I’m Freaking Out," hosts Shanna Micko & Laura Birek recount the often hilarious and always honest highs and lows of being a pregnant woman and new mom.Episodes 1 to 32 deal with pregnancy. Episode 33 and on deal with new parenthood. Tune in wherever you are on your journey!New episodes are released every Monday.
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