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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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All Episodes

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Ep. 353: Big Change, Big Tears

Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey ·

2025/04/07

In the special segment "Never Have I Ever: Parenting Edition," Shanna and Laura reveal funny and unexpected things they've never done before having kids, including giving out inappropriate items at a kids' party, using a children's couch for a risky DIY project and more! Also, Laura talks about living on the edge all week to see if her 4-year-old's cheek scratch will heal before his preschool picture day, and Shanna reports on her 6-year-old's big change that caused lots of tears. Finally, the moms

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Ep. 353: Big Change, Big Tears

Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey ·

2025/04/07

In the special segment "Never Have I Ever: Parenting Edition," Shanna and Laura reveal funny and unexpected things they've never done before having kids, including giving out inappropriate items at a kids' party, using a children's couch for a risky DIY project and more! Also, Laura talks about living on the edge all week to see if her 4-year-old's cheek scratch will heal before his preschool picture day, and Shanna reports on her 6-year-old's big change that caused lots of tears. Finally, the moms

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00:54:15

Ep. 352: Making Progress with Your Selective Eater

Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey ·

2025/03/31

In the special segment "Mom Wins," Laura and Shanna celebrate their recent parenting successes, diving into the topics of handling your child's selective eating and managing your kids' relationship with your pets. Also, Shanna discusses some changes that have inspired her to focus on her own needs, and Laura reports on giving her 6-year-old a long-overdue haircut. Finally, the moms share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 6 and 9 years old, and Laura’s kids are 6 years old and 4

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61:15

Ep. 352: Making Progress with Your Selective Eater

Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey ·

2025/03/31

In the special segment "Mom Wins," Laura and Shanna celebrate their recent parenting successes, diving into the topics of handling your child's selective eating and managing your kids' relationship with your pets. Also, Shanna discusses some changes that have inspired her to focus on her own needs, and Laura reports on giving her 6-year-old a long-overdue haircut. Finally, the moms share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 6 and 9 years old, and Laura’s kids are 6 years old and 4

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00:43:38

Ep. 351: Appreciating Your Kids’ Positive Qualities

Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey ·

2025/03/24

In the special segment "Today I Learned," Laura and Shanna discuss the fascinating or unusual things they have learned recently, including some "super" facts about nipples, nursing in the wild and more! Also, Laura reports on her 6-year-old's surprising symptom from an otherwise mild virus, and Shanna describes a dinnertime activity she created to celebrate her kids' positive qualities. Finally, the moms share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 6 and 9 years old, and Laura’s kids

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50:38

Ep. 351: Appreciating Your Kids’ Positive Qualities

Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey ·

2025/03/24

In the special segment "Today I Learned," Laura and Shanna discuss the fascinating or unusual things they have learned recently, including some "super" facts about nipples, nursing in the wild and more! Also, Laura reports on her 6-year-old's surprising symptom from an otherwise mild virus, and Shanna describes a dinnertime activity she created to celebrate her kids' positive qualities. Finally, the moms share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 6 and 9 years old, and Laura’s kids

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65:35

Ep. 350: Night Terrors

Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey ·

2025/03/17

In the special segment "OMG I'm Freaking Out!," Shanna and Laura reveal the current parenting dilemmas that have their hair standing on end, diving into the topics of night terrors, YouTube tutorials and more. Also, Shanna reports on a family trip that went much differently than she had expected, and Laura discusses her attempt to have a relaxing week. Finally, the moms share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 6 and 9 years old, and Laura’s kids are 6 years old and 4 years

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00:58:35

Ep. 350: Night Terrors

Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey ·

2025/03/17

In the special segment "OMG I'm Freaking Out!," Shanna and Laura reveal the current parenting dilemmas that have their hair standing on end, diving into the topics of night terrors, YouTube tutorials and more. Also, Shanna reports on a family trip that went much differently than she had expected, and Laura discusses her attempt to have a relaxing week. Finally, the moms share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 6 and 9 years old, and Laura’s kids are 6 years old and 4 years

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00:56:34

Ep. 349: Supporting Your Introverted Child

Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey ·

2025/03/10

Shanna and Laura answer more listener questions in another installment of "Checkin' the Inbox," diving into the topics of gender disappointment, surrogacy, introversion and more. Also, Laura talks about throwing a joint birthday party for her sons at the same time she had to care for her ailing cat, and Shanna reports on her kindergartener losing her first tooth. Finally, the moms share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 6 and 9 years old, and Laura’s kids are 6 years old and 4

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63:34

Ep. 349: Supporting Your Introverted Child

Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey ·

2025/03/10

Shanna and Laura answer more listener questions in another installment of "Checkin' the Inbox,"diving into the topics of gender disappointment, surrogacy, introversion and more. Also, Laura talks about throwing a joint birthday party for her sons at the same time she had to care for her ailing cat, and Shanna reports on her kindergartener losing her first tooth. Finally, the moms share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 6 and 9 years old, and Laura’s kids are 6 years old and 4

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00:54:26

Ep. 348: The Best and Worst Parts of Parenting

Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey ·

2025/03/03

In the special segment "Checkin' the Inbox," Shanna and Laura answer listener questions about the most rewarding and most challenging parts of parenting, the best kids' books they've read recently, how to prevent getting peed on during a diaper change and more! Also, Shanna reports on the surprising reason she got a day off of parenting, and Laura discusses her moment of panic at Disneyland. Finally, the moms share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 6 and 9 years old, and Laura’s

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61:26

Ep. 348: The Best and Worst Parts of Parenting

Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey ·

2025/03/03

In the special segment "Checkin' the Inbox," Shanna and Laura answer listener questions about the most rewarding and most challenging parts of parenting, the best kids' books they've read recently, how to prevent getting peed on during a diaper change and more! Also, Shanna reports on the surprising reason she got a day off of parenting, and Laura discusses her moment of panic at Disneyland. Finally, the moms share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 6 and 9 years old, and Laura’s

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00:47:10

Ep. 347: Throwback: Laura's Middle-School Mess

Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey ·

2025/02/24

In the special segment "Throwback," Laura reflects on sibling relationships as she recounts the time in 7th grade when she ran for student council and her brother became her political fixer. Also, Shanna reports on all the mishaps at the elaborate escape-room birthday party that she threw for her daughter, and Laura discusses the unexpected challenge that sprung upon her family this week. Finally, the moms share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 6 and 9 years old, and Laura’s kids

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54:10

Ep. 347: Throwback: Laura's Middle-School Mess

Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey ·

2025/02/24

In the special segment "Throwback," Laura reflects on sibling relationships as she recounts the time in 7th grade when she ran for student council and her brother became her political fixer. Also, Shanna reports on all the mishaps at the elaborate escape-room birthday party that she threw for her daughter, and Laura discusses the unexpected challenge that sprung upon her family this week. Finally, the moms share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 6 and 9 years old, and Laura’s kids

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00:55:55

Ep. 346: Throwback: Shanna's Experience Having an...

Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey ·

2025/02/17

In the special segment "Throwback," Shanna turns back time to recount the story of the first time she gave birth and all the ways it turned out to be different from how she'd expected it to be. Also, Laura talks about introducing her 6-year-old to stop-motion animation, and Shanna reports on her last-minute scramble to plan an elaborate birthday party for her almost 9-year-old. Finally, the moms share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 6 and 8.5 years old, and Laura’s kids are 6

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62:55

Ep. 346: Throwback: Shanna's Experience Having an...

Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey ·

2025/02/17

In the special segment "Throwback," Shanna turns back time to recount the story of the first time she gave birth and all the ways it turned out to be different from how she'd expected it to be. Also, Laura talks about introducing her 6-year-old to stop-motion animation, and Shanna reports on her last-minute scramble to plan an elaborate birthday party for her almost 9-year-old. Finally, the moms share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 6 and 8.5 years old, and Laura’s kids are 6

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00:41:49

Ep. 345: Would You Rather: Parenting Edition

Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey ·

2025/02/10

Shanna and Laura introduce the brand-new special segment "Would You Rather: Parenting Edition," in which they present hilarious sets of hypothetical situations from their own lives and listeners' lives and then discuss which choices they would rather make. Also, Laura reports on her family's stay in Long Beach when they evacuated Los Angeles due to the wildfires, and Shanna discusses her efforts to maintain stability for her kids during the wildfire week. Finally, the moms share their BFPs and BFNs

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48:49

Ep. 345: Would You Rather: Parenting Edition

Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey ·

2025/02/10

Shanna and Laura introduce the brand-new special segment "Would You Rather: Parenting Edition," in which they present hilarious sets of hypothetical situations from their own lives and listeners' lives and then discuss which choices they would rather make. Also, Laura reports on her family's stay in Long Beach when they evacuated Los Angeles due to the wildfires, and Shanna discusses her efforts to maintain stability for her kids during the wildfire week. Finally, the moms share their BFPs and BFNs

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53:20

Ep. 344: Snow Feels Like What?!

Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey ·

2025/02/03

In the special segment "Internet Insanity," Laura and Shanna share the wild and wacky parenting-related content they've found online recently, including "Someone's Mom Said No," a hilarious meme that captures the reality of shopping with kids, as well as "Willy's Chocolate Experience," a fantastical children's event gone terribly wrong. Also, Shanna talks about her kids visiting her at work for the first time, and Laura reports on spending her son's 6th birthday in snowy Colorado. Finally, the moms

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00:46:20

Ep. 344: Snow Feels Like What?!

Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey ·

2025/02/03

In the special segment "Internet Insanity," Laura and Shanna share the wild and wacky parenting-related content they've found online recently, including "Someone's Mom Said No," a hilarious meme that captures the reality of shopping with kids, as well as "Willy's Chocolate Experience," a fantastical children's event gone terribly wrong. Also, Shanna talks about her kids visiting her at work for the first time, and Laura reports on spending her son's 6th birthday in snowy Colorado. Finally, the moms

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