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PODCAST

Big Fat Positive: Pregnancy and Parenting (BFP)

Laura Birek, Shanna Micko

Getting a big fat positive pregnancy test (your BFP!) is just the beginning of a wild, emotional and often funny ride into parenthood, and "Big Fat Positive" is here for you through it all. On this weekly podcast, hosts Shanna and Laura share their pregnancies and parenthood in real time, starting at just eight weeks pregnant.They tell hilarious true stories, tackle tough parenting topics, share favorite tips and products, explore the wild and wacky corners of parenthood, and bring in expert

kids & family parenting

All Episodes

57:49

Ep. 326 - Helping Your Child Relax After a Bad Dream

Big Fat Positive: Pregnancy and Parenting (BFP) ·

2024/09/30

In the special segment "What the Hack?," Laura and Shanna share some of their favorite parenting tips and tricks, including ideas for encouraging your kids' independent play, helping your kids relax after having bad dreams and more. Also, Shanna reports on the newest addition to her family, and Laura talks about her 3-year-old's sudden swimming skills. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 5.5 and 8.5 years old, and Laura’s kids are 5.5 years old and 3.5 years

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00:50:49

Ep. 326 - Helping Your Child Relax After a Bad Dream

Big Fat Positive: Pregnancy and Parenting (BFP) ·

2024/09/30

In the special segment "What the Hack?," Laura and Shanna share some of their favorite parenting tips and tricks, including ideas for encouraging your kids' independent play, helping your kids relax after having bad dreams and more. Also, Shanna reports on the newest addition to her family, and Laura talks about her 3-year-old's sudden swimming skills. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 5.5 and 8.5 years old, and Laura’s kids are 5.5 years old and 3.5 years

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00:57:38

Ep. 325 - The Creepy Thing Laura Heard on the Baby...

Big Fat Positive: Pregnancy and Parenting (BFP) ·

2024/09/23

In the special segment "Never Have I Ever: Parenting Edition," Laura and Shanna dive into the topics of unusual things we have bought for our kids, the eerie things we've heard lately as parents and more! Also, Laura discusses her experience getting a colonoscopy and how it affected her mom life, and Shanna reports on the newest reward system she's invented for her kids. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 5.5 and 8.5 years old, and Laura’s kids are 5.5 years old

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64:38

Ep. 325 - The Creepy Thing Laura Heard on the Baby...

Big Fat Positive: Pregnancy and Parenting (BFP) ·

2024/09/23

In the special segment "Never Have I Ever: Parenting Edition," Laura and Shanna dive into the topics of unusual things we have bought for our kids, the eerie things we've heard lately as parents and more! Also, Laura discusses her experience getting a colonoscopy and how it affected her mom life, and Shanna reports on the newest reward system she's invented for her kids. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 5.5 and 8.5 years old, and Laura’s kids are 5.5 years old

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62:48

Ep. 324 - What the Heck is Skibidi Toilet?!

Big Fat Positive: Pregnancy and Parenting (BFP) ·

2024/09/16

In another installment of the segment "Internet Insanity," Shanna and Laura take a deep dive into the confounding world of Skibidi Toilet, including its origins, its hold on Gen Alpha and the moral panic surrounding its existence. Also, Shanna reports on the questionable thing her daughter's school did without parental consent, and Laura checks in on her 5-year-old's first week of Kindergarten. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 5.5 and 8.5 years old, and Laura’s

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00:55:48

Ep. 324 - What the Heck is Skibidi Toilet?!

Big Fat Positive: Pregnancy and Parenting (BFP) ·

2024/09/16

In another installment of the segment "Internet Insanity," Shanna and Laura take a deep dive into the confounding world of Skibidi Toilet, including its origins, its hold on Gen Alpha and the moral panic surrounding its existence. Also, Shanna reports on the questionable thing her daughter's school did without parental consent, and Laura checks in on her 5-year-old's first week of Kindergarten. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 5.5 and 8.5 years old, and Laura’s

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62:31

Ep. 323 - Having a Mom Meltdown in Public

Big Fat Positive: Pregnancy and Parenting (BFP) ·

2024/09/09

In the special segment "Internet Insanity," Laura and Shanna dive into a mysterious company that sells breast pumps online and their bizarre social-media marketing strategy. Also, Laura reports on her 3-year-old's back-to-school meltdowns, and Shanna recounts her own mom meltdown that recently happened in a very public place. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 5.5 and 8.5 years old, and Laura’s kids are 5.5 years old and 3.5 years old.Topics discussed in this

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00:55:31

Ep. 323 - Having a Mom Meltdown in Public

Big Fat Positive: Pregnancy and Parenting (BFP) ·

2024/09/09

In the special segment "Internet Insanity," Laura and Shanna dive into a mysterious company that sells breast pumps online and their bizarre social-media marketing strategy. Also, Laura reports on her 3-year-old's back-to-school meltdowns, and Shanna recounts her own mom meltdown that recently happened in a very public place. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 5.5 and 8.5 years old, and Laura’s kids are 5.5 years old and 3.5 years old. Topics discussed in

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00:56:38

Ep. 322 - I Said What?!

Big Fat Positive: Pregnancy and Parenting (BFP) ·

2024/09/02

In the special segment, "They Said What?!" Shanna and Laura discuss the funny, outrageous or offensive things people have said to them recently about parenting, including a scrutiny on screen time and a philosophy on floss; plus we dive into some surprising things WE said recently! Also, Shanna reports on her 5-year-old's infatuation with injuries, and Laura discusses how her family's recent vacation involved serious sleep struggles. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's

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63:38

Ep. 322 - I Said What?!

Big Fat Positive: Pregnancy and Parenting (BFP) ·

2024/09/02

In the special segment, "They Said What?!" Shanna and Laura discuss the funny, outrageous or offensive things people have said to them recently about parenting, including a scrutiny on screen time and a philosophy on floss; plus we dive into some surprising things WE said recently! Also, Shanna reports on her 5-year-old's infatuation with injuries, and Laura discusses how her family's recent vacation involved serious sleep struggles. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's

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00:50:21

Ep. 321 - The Life of a Working Mom

Big Fat Positive: Pregnancy and Parenting (BFP) ·

2024/08/26

Laura and Shanna both dive into the topic of being working moms. Laura reports on the challenges of her freelance projects ramping up at the least ideal time, and Shanna reports on adjusting to returning to the office after working remotely for almost six years. Also, in the special segment "Loose Ends," Shanna and Laura give updates about topics they've talked about previously, including potty training, pom-pom jars, parkour and more! Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's

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57:21

Ep. 321 - The Life of a Working Mom

Big Fat Positive: Pregnancy and Parenting (BFP) ·

2024/08/26

Laura and Shanna both dive into the topic of being working moms. Laura reports on the challenges of her freelance projects ramping up at the least ideal time, and Shanna reports on adjusting to returning to the office after working remotely for almost six years. Also, in the special segment "Loose Ends," Shanna and Laura give updates about topics they've talked about previously, including potty training, pom-pom jars, parkour and more! Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's

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00:45:06

Ep. 320 - When Your Kids Have Crushes

Big Fat Positive: Pregnancy and Parenting (BFP) ·

2024/08/19

In the special segment "Throwback," Shanna tells the story of the time in high school when she devised an elaborate plan to ask a boy she had a crush on to the Sadie Hawkins dance. Also, Laura reports on a family outing that made her realize how much her life has changed by having two rambunctious young boys, and Shanna gives an update on her regrettable, 12-month-long contract at the kids' tumbling studio. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 5.5 and 8.5 years

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52:06

Ep. 320 - When Your Kids Have Crushes

Big Fat Positive: Pregnancy and Parenting (BFP) ·

2024/08/19

In the special segment "Throwback," Shanna tells the story of the time in high school when she devised an elaborate plan to ask a boy she had a crush on to the Sadie Hawkins dance. Also, Laura reports on a family outing that made her realize how much her life has changed by having two rambunctious young boys, and Shanna gives an update on her regrettable, 12-month-long contract at the kids' tumbling studio. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 5.5 and 8.5 years

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00:50:42

Ep. 319 - Handling Best-Friend Bombshells

Big Fat Positive: Pregnancy and Parenting (BFP) ·

2024/08/12

In the special segment "Throwback," Laura tells the story of her very first best friend in Kindergarten and the turn of events in their friendship that broke her heart. Also, Shanna reports on her 5-year-old's language development, including the hilarious insults she coined, and Laura discusses the feelings that came up during her 3-year-old's preschool completion ceremony. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 5.5 and 8.5 years old, and Laura’s kids are 5.5 years

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57:42

Ep. 319 - Handling Best-Friend Bombshells

Big Fat Positive: Pregnancy and Parenting (BFP) ·

2024/08/12

In the special segment "Throwback," Laura tells the story of her very first best friend in Kindergarten and the turn of events in their friendship that broke her heart. Also, Shanna reports on her 5-year-old's language development, including the hilarious insults she coined, and Laura discusses the feelings that came up during her 3-year-old's preschool completion ceremony. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 5.5 and 8.5 years old, and Laura’s kids are 5.5 years

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00:57:17

Ep. 318 - Seeing the Future with "Mom ESP"

Big Fat Positive: Pregnancy and Parenting (BFP) ·

2024/08/05

Shanna tells the story of a mishap during her rejuvenating "me day," and Laura reports on her family's unique way of celebrating the 4th of July. Also, in the special segment "Why Is My Kid Crying," Shanna and Laura thoughtfully dissect the seemingly mundane situations that have caused their little ones to melt down recently, including big feelings about desert birds and swing sets. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 5 and 8 years old, and Laura’s kids are 5

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64:17

Ep. 318 - Seeing the Future with "Mom ESP"

Big Fat Positive: Pregnancy and Parenting (BFP) ·

2024/08/05

Shanna tells the story of a mishap during her rejuvenating "me day," and Laura reports on her family's unique way of celebrating the 4th of July. Also, in the special segment "Why Is My Kid Crying," Shanna and Laura thoughtfully dissect the seemingly mundane situations that have caused their little ones to melt down recently, including big feelings about desert birds and swing sets. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 5 and 8 years old, and Laura’s kids are 5

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59:31

Ep. 317 - Mom Anxiety: Can We Just "Let It Go"?

Big Fat Positive: Pregnancy and Parenting (BFP) ·

2024/07/29

In the special segment “Mom Confessions,” Laura and Shanna divulge their recent embarrassing and hilarious parenting moves, including a donut shop trip gone sideways, a Star Wars day gone awry, and more! Also, Laura reports on a revelation she had during a family outing to the beach, and Shanna decides to "let it go" when checking in on her kids' new summer camp. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 5 and 8 years old, and Laura’s kids are 5 years old and 3 years

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00:52:31

Ep. 317 - Mom Anxiety: Can We Just "Let It Go"?

Big Fat Positive: Pregnancy and Parenting (BFP) ·

2024/07/29

In the special segment “Mom Confessions,” Laura and Shanna divulge their recent embarrassing and hilarious parenting moves, including a donut shop trip gone sideways, a Star Wars day gone awry, and more! Also, Laura reports on a revelation she had during a family outing to the beach, and Shanna decides to "let it go" when checking in on her kids' new summer camp. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 5 and 8 years old, and Laura’s kids are 5 years old and 3 years

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