Category: Motherhood
Stephanie & Jarred Ep. 9 – What if my baby likes the bottle better?
Due to complications during the pregnancy and Athena being premature by several weeks, Stephanie couldn't breastfeed right away. In this episode, she discusses the difficulties of getting Athena to exclusively breastfeed and learning that the different kinds of nipples can...
Stephanie & Jarred Ep. 10 – Nothing scarier than bathing a preemie
In their first few months, babies are extremely sensitive to temperature, making bathing one of the more terrifying experiences of early parenting. Now imagine if that baby was a preemie! Stephanie and Jarred give their ten day old baby girl,...
Stephanie & Jarred Ep. 11 – Baby steals the spotlight
Jarred's mom, Mona, says that "people gravitate towards babies." Stephanie and Jarred are realizing this truth as they entertain guests coming to see their baby girl, Athena. It's hard taking care of a newborn and adding visitors to the mix...
Stephanie & Jarred Ep. 12 – Finding it hard to sleep train
Having crossed the difficult weeks following Athena's premature birth, Stephanie and Jarred discuss establishing a routine with their 4 month old baby girl, particularly in regards to sleep. They would like to try sleep training with Athena, but are finding...
Stephanie & Jarred Ep. 13 – It’s become breastfeeding or nothing
When Athena was a newborn, she took to the bottle faster than the breast. She was born premature and the hospital had her start with bottle feeding, but Stephanie wanted her to be a breastfed baby. It took time to...
Erica & Nicholas Ep. 1 – Meet the parents
Meet Erica and Nicholas, first time expecting parents living in New Jersey. Erica's family is from Nigeria and Nicholas is from Jamaica. The two met in their dormitory laundry room and have been together ever since. They are 39 weeks...
Erica & Nicholas Ep. 2 – What’s up doc, am I pregnant?
Erica and Nicholas were not planning on getting pregnant. So when she missed her period and noticed that her breasts were more tender than usual, she got herself checked. The doctor forgot to get back to her for 2 whole...
Erica & Nicholas Ep. 3 – Super awesome pregnancy
There are a lot of fears and expectations regarding pregnancy and Erica, like most new moms, was afraid of the challenges that lay ahead. She talks about how with the help of her family and friends and the support of...
Erica & Nicholas Ep. 6 – Birth of the unicorn baby
What's it like giving birth to the unicorn baby? It probably goes the way it went for Erica and Nicholas. They give answers to what a contraction feels like, how an epidural helps, and what's it like having your mother-in-law...
Erica & Nicholas Ep. 8 – Dealing with engorgement
New mom Erica talks about her painful experience with engorgement during the early weeks of breastfeeding her baby girl, Arria. Having been blindsided by it, she was desperate to try anything to be relieved of the pain. Seeking advice from...