Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey

Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey


Latest Episodes

Ep. 82: Let's Get Medical: Baby X-Rays, Flu Tests and Swallowing Foreign Objects
January 27, 2020

Shanna and Laura go head-to-head in another exciting round of parenting-related trivia in the special segment “Stump the New Mom,” where they discover what foreign object is most commonly swallowed by kids and babies. Also, Laura talks about dropping her

Ep. 81: Baby Separation Anxiety: What to Do and What Not to Do
January 20, 2020

This week, Shanna feels stressed about her 12-month-old daughter’s newfound separation anxiety, and Laura talks about her visit to a co-working space that provides childcare. In the new segment “It Takes a Village,” Laura and Shanna ask their listeners to

Ep. 80: First Birthday Parties, Convertible Car Seats and... Parenting Topless??
January 13, 2020

In the segment “Mom Wins!,” Shanna talks about how and why she ended up parenting topless in her backyard, and Laura describes the treacherous process of collecting baby urine. Also, Laura discusses her baby’s recent language development and switch to a c

Ep. 79: Is Your Baby More Likely to Be a Boy or Girl?
January 06, 2020

Laura reveals a recent revelation that just may change her life, and Shanna reports on her 11-month-old baby’s walking skills. Also, in the segment “Today I Learned,” Shanna talks about some old-timey parenting advice that is just bananas, and Laura share

Ep. 78: A Massive Mom Milestone
December 30, 2019

2020 is here, and Shanna and Laura are approaching a massive mom milestone - finishing the first year of parenting a new baby! They keep it real as they reflect on the last 12 months as new moms, from the joy, to the chaos, to the best books they’ve manag

Ep. 77: Am I a Terrible Mom?
December 23, 2019

In the segment “OMG I’m Freaking Out,” Laura experiences bodily sensations that have her wondering if she’s pregnant again, and Shanna worries about disturbing news about a prescription drug that her baby took for months. Also, Shanna discusses her baby’s

Ep. 76: Boobs, Bathrooms and Britches
December 16, 2019

In the segment “Mom Confessions,” Laura and Shanna admit the amusingly scandalous parenting moves they’ve made recently. Also, Laura wonders if her baby actually said his first word or if it was just baby gibberish, and Shanna reports on her baby’s latest

Bonus: More Burning Questions Answered, Part 2
December 13, 2019

In this special bonus episode, Shanna and Laura answer listener questions about conceiving through IVF, their babies’ nap schedules, the unexpected (and sometimes beautiful) things about new motherhood and much more. This episode's show notes - https://bi

Ep. 75: The Living Nightmare of Daylight Savings
December 09, 2019

Shanna reports on how the end of Daylight Savings Time has turned her children into maniacs, and Laura talks about her baby’s impressive new climbing skills. Also, they discuss some hilariously terrifying parenting situations in this week’s special segmen

Bonus: More Burning Questions Answered, Part 1
December 05, 2019

In this special bonus episode, Shanna and Laura answer listener questions about the impact of a second child on the relationship with the firstborn, managing an in-law’s request to be present at the birth, setting boundaries with family members and much m