Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey

Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey


Latest Episodes

Bonus: One Year in COVID Lockdown
March 28, 2021

In part eleven of their “Momming During Coronavirus” bonus series, Shanna and Laura check in on their lives one year into the COVID pandemic, including how they’re feeling about life in lockdown, thoughts about the future and more. They also share several

Ep. 142: Baby’s First Checkup
March 22, 2021

Laura reports on her newborn’s two-week checkup at the pediatrician as well as her toddler’s potty training regression, and Shanna talks about overturning a major parenting decision with her toddler. In the special segment “Throwback,” Laura reflects on t

Ep. 141: Handling Toddler Nap Strikes
March 15, 2021

Shanna talks about her toddler’s new obsession with an unexpected vegetable, and Laura reports on her toddler’s growing interest in his baby brother as well as his recent nap strike. In the special segment “Throwback,” Shanna tells a story from her childh

Ep. 140: First Week Postpartum
March 08, 2021

Laura reports on her first week with her new baby, including his sleeping and feeding routines as well as meeting his new big brother! Also, Shanna reports on a very unusual middle-of-the-night wakeup she had recently. In the special segment “Never Have I

Ep. 139: Laura’s Surprise VBAC Birth Story
March 01, 2021

Laura had her baby! In this episode, she talks about how it all went down, including whether she ended up having a VBAC or repeat C-section. Also, Shanna discusses her surprising decision about her toddler’s potty training. Finally, they reveal their BFPs

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

Ep. 137: Baby Kicks, Cervix Checks and Parenting Burnout
February 15, 2021

In the special segment “What I Googled This Week,” Shanna and Laura cover toddler hairdos, cervix ripening and more! Also, Laura talks about counting baby kicks, and Shanna reports on her toddler’s latest obsession. Finally, they reveal their BFPs and BFN

Ep. 136: Toddler vs Preschooler
February 08, 2021

Laura wonders if her baby is moving down in preparation for birth, and she celebrates her toddler’s second birthday! Shanna does some out-of-the-box activities to keep her kids entertained, and she wonders if she should stop referring to her 2-year-old as

Ep. 135: Preparing for Baby #2
February 01, 2021

Laura is 34 weeks pregnant, and this week she talks about preparing her toddler for the birth of baby number two as well as planning for her hospital stay during the COVID pandemic. Shanna reports on her two-year-old’s emergence from a developmental leap.

Bonus: Listener Questions - Baby Names, Mom Guilt, Breastfeeding Tips and More!
January 27, 2021

Laura and Shanna continue their “Checkin’ the Inbox” segment from Episode 134 and answer more listener questions! They discuss favorite baby names, breastfeeding tips, mom guilt and more! This episode's show notes - http://bigfatpositivepodcast.com/bonus