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PODCAST

Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey

Laura Birek, Shanna Micko

What if you and your best friend were pregnant at the same time?That"s what happened to us!Big Fat Positive is a smart and funny podcast about two best friends who found out they were pregnant at the same time. The show follows the moms-to-be on their journey through pregnancy and into new motherhood, week by week. With weekly check-ins, special guests and segments such as "OMG I’m Freaking Out," hosts Shanna Micko & Laura Birek recount the often hilarious and always honest highs and lows

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00:17:42

Ask Us Anything Mini-sode #9 - Going Out with Your Baby

Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey ·

2023/03/09

Laura and Shanna answer listener questions about going out and about with newborns and young infants, a day they would want to relive since becoming moms and their favorite cocktails.If you have a question for an upcoming Ask Us Anything Mini-sode, send us an email and or reach out on Instagram, Facebook or TikTok at @bfppodcast.This episode's show notes can be found here.Join our Facebook community group for support and camaraderie on your parenting journey.Visit our website!Big Fat

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00:58:51

Ep. 244 - Disney Drama

Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey ·

2023/03/06

In the special segment "Mom Confessions," Shanna and Laura divulge their most outrageous and embarrassing parenting moves, including Laura's super sly encounter with a dirty diaper, Shanna's shameful attempt to pull the wool over her daughter's eyes, and more! Also, Shanna reports on her four-year-old's introduction to religion during her preschool's monthly visit to chapel, and Laura recounts the drama surrounding her son's second birthday. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the

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00:20:40

Ask Us Anything Mini-sode #8 - Tips for Handling Mom...

Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey ·

2023/03/02

Laura and Shanna answer listener questions about how to handle mom burnout, what Laura has been up to now that her kids are in full-time childcare and whether they receive free products from their sponsors.Want to get in touch with Shanna and Laura? Send us an email and follow us on social! Instagram, Facebook or TikTok at @bfppodcast.This episode's show notes can be found here.Join our Facebook community group for support and camaraderie on your parenting journey.Visit our website!Big Fat

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00:53:38

Ep. 243 - Birthday Party Bonanza

Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey ·

2023/02/27

Shanna reports on the highs and lows of her daughter's seventh birthday party, and Laura talks about how her productivity was derailed when her 23-month-old got hit with a virus mid-week. Also, in the special segment "Loose Ends," Laura and Shanna follow up on past topics they left hanging in previous episodes, including toddler biting, reward point systems, the dread of cooking and more. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 4 and 7 years old, and Laura’s

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00:15:28

Ask Us Anything Mini-sode #7 - The World We're...

Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey ·

2023/02/24

Laura and Shanna answer a listener's question about how to manage kids' strong desires for toys when out shopping, and they share their thoughts on raising children in the current state of the world.If you have a question for an upcoming Ask Us Anything mini-sode, email us at contact@bigfatpositivepodcast.com, or reach out on Instagram, Facebook or TikTok at @bfppodcast.This episode's show notes can be found here.Visit our website!Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey is

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00:57:25

Ep. 242 - Punched by a Preschooler

Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey ·

2023/02/20

Shanna and Laura air their petty parenting grievances in the special segment "Gripe Water." They sound off about weird scenes in a popular kids book, well-meaning but aggravating comments that people make to parents, a guilt-trippy Facebook ad and more. Also, Shanna reports on her four-year-old's first week at her new preschool, and Laura talks about how she handled a moment of anger with her four-year-old. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 4 and 6

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00:56:05

Ep. 241 - How We Met Our Husbands

Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey ·

2023/02/13

In the special segment "Throwback," Laura and Shanna celebrate Valentine's Day by telling the stories of how they met their husbands. Also, Laura reports on an unexpectedly fun outing with her kids, and Shanna reports on a sudden rule change at her daughter's preschool that threw her week into a tailspin. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 4 and 6 years old, and Laura’s kids are 4 years old and 23 months old.Want to get in touch with Shanna and Laura

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00:54:02

Ep. 240 - Night Weaning Your Toddler

Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey ·

2023/02/06

Shanna and Laura are joined by Heather and Maureen from the Milk Minute Podcast for a conversation about how to night wean your breastfeeding toddler! Laura was recently a guest on the Milk Minute Podcast (episode 145), and Heather and Maureen gave her advice about how to night wean her 23-month-old. In this episode of the BFP Podcast, Laura reports on which advice she took, how the process went and whether or not she succeeded in night weaning her toddler.Also, Shanna encounters an

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00:58:47

Ep. 239 - Welcome to the Tumultuous Twos

Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey ·

2023/01/30

Laura and Shanna share some of their favorite parenting tips in the segment “What the Hack?,” including ideas for getting your kids to cooperate, dealing with discarded bread crusts, putting band-aids on tiny fingertips and more! Also, Laura reports on her toddler's entry into the "tumultuous twos," and Shanna talks about what it was like to get Covid on Christmas and spend the holidays in isolation from her family. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 4

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00:54:16

Ep. 238 - Are Kids More Creative Than Adults?

Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey ·

2023/01/23

In the special segment "Internet Insanity," Shanna and Laura share the wackiest parenting-related things they've come across online recently, including the surprising new trend in baby showers, a questionable study about kids and creativity and more! Also, Shanna reports on the adorably over-the-top holiday recital her four-year-old performed in, and Laura talks about her four-year-old's first trip to the snow. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 4 and 6

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00:20:26

Bonus: More Mom Wins!

Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey ·

2023/01/20

Laura and Shanna share extra mom wins that they didn't have time for in Episode 237! Shanna reports on how she responded to a family outing that went sideways, and Laura talks about how she reacted when she found a lost child at the botanical garden. Shanna's kids are 4 and 6 years old, and Laura’s kids are 3.5 years old and 22 months old.Want to get in touch? Send us an email and follow us on social! Instagram, Facebook or TikTok at @bfppodcastThis episode's show notes can be found

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00:49:47

Ep. 237 - Repairing a Parenting Mistake

Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey ·

2023/01/16

In the special segment "Mom Wins," Laura makes a hilarious but life-saving sacrifice on a treacherous staircase, and Shanna channels her inner Dr. Becky to repair a parenting mistake. Also, Laura wonders if she should have handled her three-year-old's recent vaccination differently, and Shanna reports on the dramatic call she got from her six-year-old's school nurse. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 4 and 6 years old, and Laura’s kids are 3.5 years old

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00:49:24

Ep. 236 - My Threenager Is Using "Bad" Words!

Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey ·

2023/01/09

Shanna and Laura reveal the funny and unusual things they've asked the internet about parenting recently in the special segment "What I Googled This Week," including a strange reaction to a popular beverage, a mysterious phrase heard on the playground, an over-the-top threenager behavior and more! Also, Shanna talks about her daughter's fourth birthday, and Laura reports on her 22-month-old's new verbal skill. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 4 and 6

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00:53:40

Ep. 235 - Do You Love Your Kids Equally?

Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey ·

2023/01/02

Laura reports on her three-year-old's new development in swim class, and Shanna compares one of her parenting struggles to that of a character on a very popular tv show. Also, in the special segment “Stump the Moms,” Shanna and Laura grill each other with amusing and educational trivia questions about unique baby names, obscure medical traditions, unheard-of mothering traditions and more! Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 3.5 and 6 years old, and

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00:58:12

Ep. 234 - 2022 Wrap Up - Our Biggest Challenges,...

Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey ·

2022/12/26

As 2022 comes to an end, Shanna and Laura reflect on the last 12 months. They keep it real as they look back on 2022 and share their biggest laughs, deepest challenges, most unexpected realizations, favorite podcasts and more. Also, Shanna reports on her three- and six-year-old's first paying job and Laura reports on her three-year-old's new conflict-creating behavior. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 3.5 and 6 years old, and Laura’s kids are 3.5 years

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00:41:26

Ep. 233: Super Moms!

Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey ·

2022/12/19

In the special segment “Super Moms,” Laura and Shanna share the stories of some heroic moms who used their instinct and courage to save the day. Also, Laura talks about wrapping up her stressful week with a cleaning frenzy, and Shanna reports on her three-year-old's adorably awkward preschool picture day. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 3.5 and 6 years old, and Laura’s kids are 3.5 years old and 20 months old.Want to get in touch? Send us an email and

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00:16:32

Ask Us Anything Mini-sode #6 - Kid-Friendly Meals

Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey ·

2022/12/16

Laura and Shanna answer more listener questions! They share their go-to dinner ideas for kids, talk about whether Laura can imagine an alternate reality in which she doesn't have kids, and discuss why Shanna chose not to know the sex of her embryos during IVF.If you have a question for an upcoming Ask Us Anything Mini-sode, email us at contact@bigfatpositivepodcast.com, or reach out on Instagram, Facebook or TikTok at @bfppodcast!This episode's show notes can be found here.Big Fat Positive:

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00:17:38

Ask Us Anything Mini-sode #5 - The Real Deal with...

Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey ·

2022/12/14

Shanna and Laura answer a listener's question about how much screen time they allow their kids to have and what types of rules and boundaries they set for the devices. They also offer advice about activities to do at home to occupy and engage high-energy toddlers.If you have a question for an upcoming Ask Us Anything Mini-sode, email us at contact@bigfatpositivepodcast.com, or reach out on Instagram, Facebook or TikTok at @bfppodcast!This episode's show notes can be found here.Big Fat

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00:58:33

Ep. 232: Talking to Your Kids About How Babies Are Made

Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey ·

2022/12/12

In the special segment “OMG I'm Freaking Out,” Laura and Shanna report on the parenting-related situations that have their hair standing on end, including a disturbing and mysterious smell in Laura's house, a benign activity that TikTok has Shanna fretting about and more! Also, Shanna talks about sharing the different ways babies are made with her six-year-old, and Laura discusses a dramatic incident with her boys involving an umbrella. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week

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00:25:12

Ask Us Anything Mini-sode #4 - Holiday Traditions...

Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey ·

2022/12/09

Shanna and Laura answer a very popular listener question about what holiday traditions we have with our kids, including our thoughts on Santa, Elf on the Shelf, Christmas trees and more. They also tackle the tricky topic of how to split time between family members during the holidays when you have kids.If you have a question for an upcoming Ask Us Anything Mini-sode, email us at contact@bigfatpositivepodcast.com, or reach out on Instagram, Facebook or TikTok at @bfppodcast!This episode's

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