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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

54:45

Ep. 355: Telling Your Kids the Truth: Santa, Sex and...

Big Fat Positive: Pregnancy and Parenting (BFP) ·

2025/04/21

Laura and Shanna reveal the funny and unusual things they've asked the internet recently in the special segment "What I Googled This Week," diving into the topics of sex education and DIY projects. Also, Laura discusses the surprise that turned her family's trip to the botanical garden from dreary to delightful, and Shanna reports on how she handled her 9-year-old's direct line of questioning about Santa Claus. Finally, the moms share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 6 and 9 years

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00:47:45

Ep. 355: Telling Your Kids the Truth: Santa, Sex and...

Big Fat Positive: Pregnancy and Parenting (BFP) ·

2025/04/21

Laura and Shanna reveal the funny and unusual things they've asked the internet recently in the special segment "What I Googled This Week," diving into the topics of sex education and DIY projects. Also, Laura discusses the surprise that turned her family's trip to the botanical garden from dreary to delightful, and Shanna reports on how she handled her 9-year-old's direct line of questioning about Santa Claus. Finally, the moms share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 6 and 9 years

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00:46:19

Ep. 354: Communication Chaos

Big Fat Positive: Pregnancy and Parenting (BFP) ·

2025/04/14

In the special segment "Gripe Water," Laura and Shanna share the hilariously petty parenting problems that have been bothering them lately, diving into the topics of confusing communication and cuckoo kids' songs. Also, Shanna reports on a crafting activity that had her entire family seeing green, and Laura discusses taking her first solo flight since becoming a parent. 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

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53:04

Ep. 354: Communication Chaos

Big Fat Positive: Pregnancy and Parenting (BFP) ·

2025/04/14

In the special segment "Gripe Water," Laura and Shanna share the hilariously petty parenting problems that have been bothering them lately, diving into the topics of confusing communication and cuckoo kids' songs. Also, Shanna reports on a crafting activity that had her entire family seeing green, and Laura discusses taking her first solo flight since becoming a parent. 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

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00:47:45

Ep. 353: Big Change, Big Tears

Big Fat Positive: Pregnancy and Parenting (BFP) ·

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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54:45

Ep. 353: Big Change, Big Tears

Big Fat Positive: Pregnancy and Parenting (BFP) ·

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: Pregnancy and Parenting (BFP) ·

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: Pregnancy and Parenting (BFP) ·

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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50:38

Ep. 351: Appreciating Your Kids’ Positive Qualities

Big Fat Positive: Pregnancy and Parenting (BFP) ·

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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00:43:38

Ep. 351: Appreciating Your Kids’ Positive Qualities

Big Fat Positive: Pregnancy and Parenting (BFP) ·

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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00:58:35

Ep. 350: Night Terrors

Big Fat Positive: Pregnancy and Parenting (BFP) ·

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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65:35

Ep. 350: Night Terrors

Big Fat Positive: Pregnancy and Parenting (BFP) ·

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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63:34

Ep. 349: Supporting Your Introverted Child

Big Fat Positive: Pregnancy and Parenting (BFP) ·

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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00:56:34

Ep. 349: Supporting Your Introverted Child

Big Fat Positive: Pregnancy and Parenting (BFP) ·

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: Pregnancy and Parenting (BFP) ·

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: Pregnancy and Parenting (BFP) ·

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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54:10

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

Big Fat Positive: Pregnancy and Parenting (BFP) ·

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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00:47:10

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

Big Fat Positive: Pregnancy and Parenting (BFP) ·

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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62:55

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

Big Fat Positive: Pregnancy and Parenting (BFP) ·

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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00:55:55

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

Big Fat Positive: Pregnancy and Parenting (BFP) ·

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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