Hi My Name Is Mom

We all know that falling in love at first sight with your newborn baby (hello, new Teddi Quinn!) is a THING, y'all, but what about falling in love (and marrying!) a stranger at first sight?!? Our guest Danielle Dodd from the Lifetime Original Series "Married at First Sight" did just that! The first time she saw her husband, or even heard his name, was when she was standing in front of him at the altar on her wedding day. She joins Jen & Kaela to chat about her really incredible and totally over-the-top love story with her husband Bobby. She opens up about overcoming a very difficult pregnancy due to severe vomiting, her even more traumatic birth story due to HELLP, becoming a mom, and then the gut wrenching decision about whether or not to go through pregnancy again.   Thanks for listening! Make sure to follow us @himynameismomofficial! ------------------------------ If you want to support our podcast without it costing you a dime, shop our affiliate links! We want to share some our favorite things with you, so we’ve partnered with ONLY brands we use and believe in… If you like what you see and decide to make purchase, we’ll get as small commission for sending you their way, and it will help us continue to make Hi My Name Is Mom! We appreciate you, mama!!  Check out our PRODUCT OF THE WEEK (along with lots of other idea lists for mamas! FOR childcare needs, we LOVE care.com! Use code “JOINCARE20” for 20$ off of a premium membership.  If you wanna feel STRONG again after baby, with a side of feeling great in your clothes, check out Legion - from supplements to custom meal plans to a full on coaching program, they’ve got you covered! And we’ve got 20% off for you with code “MyNameIsMom” 

New mom Corri returns to the podcast for a special post-partum episode, and gives us the “skinny” on what life is like now after bringing home baby girl Teddi Quinn! And spoiler: it’s not “skinny.” Corri gets real about the third time c-section tummy, fills us in on how the pandemic affected her birth experience, and bravely shares one of the most terrifying moments during her hospital stay. Reach out! We'd love to hear your stories, comments, momfessions, and topic ideas! Thanks for listening! Make sure to follow us @himynameismomofficial! ------------------------------ If you want to support our podcast without it costing you a dime, shop our affiliate links! We want to share some our favorite things with you, so we’ve partnered with ONLY brands we use and believe in… If you like what you see and decide to make purchase, we’ll get as small commission for sending you their way, and it will help us continue to make Hi My Name Is Mom! We appreciate you, mama!!  Check out our PRODUCT OF THE WEEK (along with lots of other idea lists for mamas! FOR childcare needs, we LOVE care.com! Use code “JOINCARE20” for 20$ off of a premium membership.  If you wanna feel STRONG again after baby, with a side of feeling great in your clothes, check out Legion - from supplements to custom meal plans to a full on coaching program, they’ve got you covered! And we’ve got 20% off for you with code “MyNameIsMom” 

Leah Shafer joins Kaela & Jen this week to talk about navigating the waters of adoption of her bi-racial daughter, the highs and lows of single motherhood, and those difficult conversations parenting a teen daughter... Plus, Leah opens up about how she introduced her child to her now serious girlfriend, #bravolebrity Sandy Yawn of Below Deck fame. ----------------------- We'd love to hear from you - stories, comments, momfessions, and topic ideas! And if you enjoy our podcast, please take a moment to rate, review, subscribe, and share with your friends! Thanks! http://www.instagram.com/himynameismomofficial http://www.facebook.com/himynameismomofficial http://www.himynameismom.com

Guest Host Lucy Riles joins Jen & Kaela this week with the intent of diving into working mom life... but when there is no balance to be found, we learn how prioritize our attention, passion, & effort in motherhood. This episode took some very unexpected and heartfelt turns along with a MAJOR, life-changing surprise announcement you don’t want to miss! Corri welcomed baby girl Teddi Quinn last week and is out enjoying newborn snuggles & midnight feeds. Thanks for listening! Make sure to follow us @himynameismomofficial! ------------------------------ If you want to support our podcast without it costing you a dime, shop our affiliate links! We want to share some our favorite things with you, so we’ve partnered with ONLY brands we use and believe in… If you like what you see and decide to make purchase, we’ll get as small commission for sending you their way, and it will help us continue to make Hi My Name Is Mom! We appreciate you, mama!!  Check out our PRODUCT OF THE WEEK (along with lots of other idea lists for mamas! FOR childcare needs, we LOVE care.com! Use code “JOINCARE20” for 20$ off of a premium membership.  If you wanna feel STRONG again after baby, with a side of feeling great in your clothes, check out Legion - from supplements to custom meal plans to a full on coaching program, they’ve got you covered! And we’ve got 20% off for you with code “MyNameIsMom” 

Who does what in your household? Learning to navigate the perfect balance in parenthood can take some practice, communication and grace. We dive into how we are working on the balance in workload with our own relationships, how COVID has changed those roles, and what chores we loath. Also, we say goodbye to Corri as this is her last week before little girl comes!

Last week was all about figuring out whether your family is complete... this week, it's all about bringing a new kid home! Corri shares her concerns about the close age gap between her current youngest and her soon-to-be-born new baby, Jen weighs in with advice after having done it multiple times, and Kaela shares what she learned from adding Loxley to a family of fur-babies! Plus, they look back on the sibling rivalries in their own homes as kids, and how those relationships turned out in the long run!  Have a story or piece of advice to share? Hit us up!  http://www.instagram.com/himynameismomofficial http://www.facebook.com/himynameismomofficial http://www.himynameismom.com

How do you KNOW when your family is complete? When/if it's time to add another kiddo to the mix? What if it feels like you have absolutely no control over when or how your family begins, let alone when it’s complete… We share our own experiences, and as it turns out - one of us is definitely done, one is definitely not, and the other says she is, but we’re not so sure ;)    We’d love to learn if, and how, you knew your family was complete!    Share your stories, pictures, joys, and struggles with us right here:  http://www.instagram.com/himynameismomofficial http://www.facebook.com/himynameismomofficial http://www.himynameismom.com

We’re back! After a one week hiatus turned into a whole month, we catch you up on where we’ve been and what we’ve been up to... we talk heavy work loads, a case of COVID, and so many kids... as well as favorite things we’re taking away from the chaos of this last year, vision boards, resolutions, and squashing negativity! Oh, and in very 2020 fashion, someone falls out of a chair... HAPPY NEW YEAR! Thanks for listening! Make sure to follow us @himynameismomofficial! ------------------------------ If you want to support our podcast without it costing you a dime, shop our affiliate links! We want to share some our favorite things with you, so we’ve partnered with ONLY brands we use and believe in… If you like what you see and decide to make purchase, we’ll get as small commission for sending you their way, and it will help us continue to make Hi My Name Is Mom! We appreciate you, mama!!  Check out our PRODUCT OF THE WEEK (along with lots of other idea lists for mamas! FOR childcare needs, we LOVE care.com! Use code “JOINCARE20” for 20$ off of a premium membership.  If you wanna feel STRONG again after baby, with a side of feeling great in your clothes, check out Legion - from supplements to custom meal plans to a full on coaching program, they’ve got you covered! And we’ve got 20% off for you with code “MyNameIsMom” 

DeAnna Pappas Stagliano returns, for a deep dive into her appearance on the current season of The Bachelorette, changing her mind about wanting to become a mom, and how she stays connected to her hubby, Stephen (who makes a cameo to chat about marrying The Bachelorette, and his Dungeons and Dragons alter ego!). Deanna also fills us in on what she REALLY thinks about Clare & Dale’s connection, and that now infamous pants-sniffing moment…   Thanks for listening! Make sure to follow us @himynameismomofficial! ------------------------------ If you want to support our podcast without it costing you a dime, shop our affiliate links! We want to share some our favorite things with you, so we’ve partnered with ONLY brands we use and believe in… If you like what you see and decide to make purchase, we’ll get as small commission for sending you their way, and it will help us continue to make Hi My Name Is Mom! We appreciate you, mama!!  Check out our PRODUCT OF THE WEEK (along with lots of other idea lists for mamas! FOR childcare needs, we LOVE care.com! Use code “JOINCARE20” for 20$ off of a premium membership.  If you wanna feel STRONG again after baby, with a side of feeling great in your clothes, check out Legion - from supplements to custom meal plans to a full on coaching program, they’ve got you covered! And we’ve got 20% off for you with code “MyNameIsMom”  m

Thinking about labor and delivery is a LOT. How is that giant baby getting OUT!?? And more importantly… how badly is it gonna hurt?? After all the dramatic labor scenes we see in movies over the course of our lives, it’s no wonder that by the time we have our own babies, there's been a ton fo build up for that moment! Along with the excitement of meeting that new baby, come so many questions - including the many options for pain intervention during labor… this week, we have a real live anesthesiologist join us to answer our (and your) biggest questions about labor and delivery drugs! Epidurals, c-sections, and more... do they slow down labor? How late in labor can you decide to get an epidural? Why can’t we eat? And what do we not really need to worry about? Plus, Corri, Kaela & Jen share some of their own weird experiences! Our friend Allison Overmon, M.D., has all the answers!  Got a story about your labor/delivery drugs, or a question for our anesthesiologist? Hit us up!    http://www.instagram.com/himynameismomofficial http://www.facebook.com/himynameismomofficial http://www.himynameismom.com

Is it possible to talk about politics without talking about politics? Today is ELECTION DAY. And it’s the most heated election season we can remember… So what better way to try to set an example of respect for our kids, than to take 3 women with differing viewpoints and challenge them to have an entire conversation WITHOUT judgement! How much of the division, name-calling, and general gross-ness are our kids picking up on? When is the right time to start talking about politics? Do your kids know who you’re voting for? And should a “pol-i-tax” be a thing? Find out if Jen, Corri & Kaela are able to remain entirely non-partisan while discussing how and when to talk to their kids about the election!    Please hit us up with your own stories and recommendations, as we navigate this tricky topic!    http://www.instagram.com/himynameismomofficial http://www.facebook.com/himynameismomofficial http://www.himynameismom.com

After a crazy week, the girls catch you up on what's been going on, and answer listener questions! From how do deal with sleep regressions, to best baby gadgets you may or may not need, to how far removed you have to be from someone to give your baby the same name... plus, who DIYs their Halloween costumes, and who waits until they're on their way to a function to pick up a gift? Lots of ground covered in this off-the-outline episode!   Got a question of your own? Let us know! We'll answer it in our next Q&A episode!    http://www.instagram.com/himynameismomofficial http://www.facebook.com/himynameismomofficial http://www.himynameismom.com

Corri’s first grader has gotten addicted to a laptop screen due to virtual school. Jen’s iPhone is the safest babysitter available for her toddler during COVID. And Kaela’s infant is just starting to get glued to YouTube Kids… All three girls recently watched The Social Dilemma on Netflix, and it took their concern about screen time to a whole new level! They dive into what screen time looked like when they were kids, when they plan to let their own kiddos be on social media, and the best way to curb the addiction that all of us are so susceptible to in this digital age! Plus, their stories of creepy social media experiences…including Kaela’s confession that puts her squarely in the psycho-ex-girlfriend category!  Please hit us up with your own stories and recommendations, as we navigate this tricky topic!    http://www.instagram.com/himynameismomofficial http://www.facebook.com/himynameismomofficial http://www.himynameismom.com

Kasi Wicks joins us to share her mama journey- becoming a mom when she adopted her oldest two daughters, going through IVF with her youngest daughter and her baby boy on the way, she and her husband's struggle with male infertility, navigating motherhood with high-profile family members (husband Chuck Wicks and brother Jason Aldean), and how this pregnancy has been a bit... leaky!  Thanks for listening! Make sure to follow us @himynameismomofficial! ------------------------------ If you want to support our podcast without it costing you a dime, shop our affiliate links! We want to share some our favorite things with you, so we’ve partnered with ONLY brands we use and believe in… If you like what you see and decide to make purchase, we’ll get as small commission for sending you their way, and it will help us continue to make Hi My Name Is Mom! We appreciate you, mama!!  Check out our PRODUCT OF THE WEEK (along with lots of other idea lists for mamas! FOR childcare needs, we LOVE care.com! Use code “JOINCARE20” for 20$ off of a premium membership.  If you wanna feel STRONG again after baby, with a side of feeling great in your clothes, check out Legion - from supplements to custom meal plans to a full on coaching program, they’ve got you covered! And we’ve got 20% off for you with code “MyNameIsMom” 

Its National Bullying Prevention Month - so today Jen, Corri & Kaela are digging into WHAT is considered bullying, whether they were bullied, and how their experiences have shaped what they teach their kids about bullying. Jen went THROUGH it and came out the other side determined to make sure her kids never experience what she did... and Kaela and Corri have some repressed memories of bullying pop up... Also - what if your kid IS the bully? They discuss how to recognize, stop, and even reverse the bullying.  Let us know YOUR thoughts and experiences on bullying... Hit us up here:  http://www.instagram.com/himynameismomofficial http://www.facebook.com/himynameismomofficial http://www.himynameismom.com