Geriatric Mamas

On this episode we’re talking about family photos, sub-zero life in Maine and then we dive into multiple methods to cleanse oneself and one's space in preparation for the new year including cleansing scent, the practice of smudging aka smoke bathing, and the importance of self-care rituals. Our conversation also touches on the spiritual aspects of these practices and how we can help manifest positive energy and intentions for the New Year; enjoy! Thanks for listening! Please subscribe & tell a friend! For a full list of resources mentioned on this episode, visit the show notes here! Send Us Your Story here!  You can find the'Geriatric' Mamas on Instagram, TikTok, and on our Facebook Group! View the video for this episode on YouTube here! Rosé Tinted Glasses Tincture Hydrogel Cream www.GeriatricMamas.com

On this ‘Geriatric’ Rewind episode, we discuss coping with infertility during the holidays, the story of Santa Claus for older children, a 2023 update on the tragic Tamika Thomas IVF Medication case, Potty training using the Oh Crap! Potty Training Book, instagram poll results on geriatric celebrity mamas being responsible for reminding us that we have biological clocks, why Paris Hilton decided to go the surrogacy route to have her babies and our thoughts on the viral TikTok video about Mom’s Christmas stockings being empty. Thanks for listening! Please subscribe & tell a friend! For a full list of resources mentioned on this episode, visit the show notes here! Send Us Your Story here!  You can find the'Geriatric' Mamas on Instagram, TikTok, and on our Facebook Group! View the video for this episode on YouTube here! Rosé Tinted Glasses Tincture Hydrogel Cream www.GeriatricMamas.com

On this episode we’re talking about what you need to know if you’re trying to conceive or preparing for conception during the holidays, how to deal with unsolicited parenting advice, and then we’ll have a little Holiday De-Stress Meditation by WhatsUpMoms! Enjoy and please subscribe! Thanks for listening! Please subscribe & tell a friend! For a full list of resources mentioned on this episode, visit the show notes here! Send Us Your Story here!  You can find the'Geriatric' Mamas on Instagram, TikTok, and on our Facebook Group! View the video for this episode on YouTube here! Timestamps: 2:22 Holiday Life Updates 7:36 What You Need to Know If You’re Trying to Conceive During the Holidays 11:43 How To Deal With Unsolicited Parenting Advice During the Holidays 24:55 Holiday De-Stress ‘Meditation’ Rosé Tinted Glasses Tincture Hydrogel Cream www.GeriatricMamas.com

On this episode it’s first things first; we’re going to share Sonia’s eggnog cocktail recipe… and then we’re going to start with something that’s been on all of our minds this year, the pressure on moms to be the magic of Christmas! Next we’ll be sharing fun Holiday things to do on a budget, experience gifts for kids that don’t break the bank, the viral conversation around not making big fancy gifts be from Santa, hilarious Christmas mom fails, and fun Christmas tradition ideas! Enjoy, and please subscribe! Thanks for listening! Please subscribe & tell a friend! For a full list of resources mentioned on this episode, visit the show notes here! Send Us Your Story here!  You can find the'Geriatric' Mamas on Instagram, TikTok, and on our Facebook Group! View the video for this episode on YouTube here!  Rosé Tinted Glasses Tincture Hydrogel Cream www.GeriatricMamas.com

Happy Thanksgiving! On this episode we’re going to talk about what’s on the table and what’s off for holiday conversation starters in 2024, including infertility during the holidays and how to get through it. But first, what’s new and binge-able on the Hallmark Channel, and how we’re going to clear the clutter of toys before the Christmas presents start flowing in! Enjoy! Thanks for listening! Please subscribe & tell a friend! For a full list of resources mentioned on this episode, visit the show notes here! Send Us Your Story here!  You can find the'Geriatric' Mamas on Instagram, TikTok, and on our Facebook Group! View the video for this episode on YouTube here!  Rosé Tinted Glasses Tincture Hydrogel Cream www.GeriatricMamas.com

On this episode we’ll be discussing a viral facebook group post about a child who started to describe a possible past life to her Mom, top comments from Moms with a similar experience and then we'll be getting into the research, including a list of things your child might say to you if they’re trying to tell you about a past life; Enjoy! Thanks for listening! Please subscribe & tell a friend! For a full list of resources mentioned on this episode, visit the show notes here! Send Us Your Story here!  You can find the'Geriatric' Mamas on Instagram, TikTok, and on our Facebook Group! View the video for this episode on YouTube here!  Rosé Tinted Glasses Tincture Hydrogel Cream www.GeriatricMamas.com

On this episode we’ll be sharing Hayden’s new nickname for Sonia, Grammys excitement, shopping trips at Target with Santa HoHo-ing everywhere, toddlers using large trend words, Jess’s hunch about Hallmark movies for littles, all Libras needing balance (even the two year old ones), how we’re going to be handling election convos, and how science is proving that having girlfriends/ mom friends helps you live longer and happier! Enjoy Mama! Thanks for listening! Please subscribe & tell a friend! For a full list of resources mentioned on this episode, visit the show notes here! Send Us Your Story here!  You can find the'Geriatric' Mamas on Instagram, TikTok, and on our Facebook Group! View the video for this episode on YouTube here!  Rosé Tinted Glasses Tincture Hydrogel Cream www.GeriatricMamas.com

On this episode the ‘Geriatric’ Mamas talk about the app that their friends and family are using to track their kids, recap their very surprising pumpkin patch experience and then they lean in to Christmas with their rendition of the Hallmark Movie Countdown… mostly for the November 9th release about a pair of BFFs who seem to have a lot to accomplish this holiday season.  Also, it’s Fertility week in the UK, so the Mamas highlight one British article with fertility myths to weigh in on. And finally, they discuss what’s on the podcast schedule for the holidays and how to find fun local holiday events to celebrate with your family and friends! Enjoy Mama! Thanks for listening! Please subscribe & tell a friend! For a full list of resources mentioned on this episode, visit the show notes here! Send Us Your Story here!  You can find the'Geriatric' Mamas on Instagram, TikTok, and on our Facebook Group! View the video for this episode on YouTube here!  Rosé Tinted Glasses Tincture Hydrogel Cream www.GeriatricMamas.com

On this episode the ‘Geriatric’ Mamas share the events that took place during their road trip from Texas to Maine, including the challenges they faced during the journey and the unexpected adventures along the way. They discuss the realities of traveling with a toddler and the humorous but also terrifying moments that will forever be remembered. They reflect on late-night hotel horrors, discuss their favorite true crime podcasts for the drive, and share hilarious moments like videoing prank calls with their friends during their stop in North Carolina before finishing the drive home to set-up up for Hayden’s Two Let the Dogs Out birthday party! Thanks for listening! Please subscribe & tell a friend! For a full list of resources mentioned on this episode, visit the show notes here! Send Us Your Story here!  You can find the'Geriatric' Mamas on Instagram, TikTok, and on our Facebook Group! View the video for this episode on YouTube here!  Rosé Tinted Glasses Tincture Hydrogel Cream www.GeriatricMamas.com

On this episode the ‘Geriatric’ Mamas open the episode talking about Comedian Jenny Yang sharing a series of photos, holding the ever-popular letter board with her fertility failures and then they discuss the viral Bike Video by the Spain based sportswear brand Siroko which went viral because of parent’s growing concerns about giving children cell phones due to the risk of addiction and the loss of childhood; they talk about the age requirements most parents set for their children to have cell phones vs. their preparation and maturity level requirements. Enjoy Mamas! For a complete list of show notes, please visit the website here!

This episode Sonia and Jessica are bringing you the inspiring HOPEisode story of Lyndsay Kalista written in her own words for LiveHealthy.MUHealth.org. Lyndsay is a nurse and IBCLC Lactation Consultant at MU Health Care and a Mama who endured fertility issues, disappointment and devastating loss before finally being blessed with her miracle baby! Sonia and Jessica open the episode with some encouraging stories for women who have gone through IVF resulting in one viable embryo ready for transfer! Thank you for listening and enjoy! Thanks for listening! Please subscribe & tell a friend! For a full list of resources mentioned on this episode, visit the show notes here! Send Us Your Story here!  You can find the'Geriatric' Mamas on Instagram, TikTok, and on our Facebook Group! View the video for this episode on YouTube here!  www.GeriatricMamas.com

On this episode the ‘Geriatric’ Mamas open the episode by momsplaining the new parenting style that’s making its way into the spotlight, how to teach children important life lessons before they think you’re uncool, and then they dive into the viral Instagram post by @mamapsychologists about what millennial parents are teaching their children that they were NOT taught. It’s no secret that millennials feel spicy about this topic, they probably all need therapy, most are a little bitter tbh, slightly emotionally unstable; and of course, paranoid about leaving a spec of food on their plates at dinner time; but overall, they’re doing okay. Enjoy! Thanks for listening! Please subscribe & tell a friend! For a full list of resources mentioned on this episode, visit the show notes here! Send Us Your Story here!  You can find the'Geriatric' Mamas on Instagram, TikTok, and on our Facebook Group! View the video for this episode on YouTube here!  Topics discussed in this episode: (03:12) This Is Going To Be A Great Episode… With No Bloopers (4:31) The New(Ish) Parenting Style That’s Gaining Momentum (7:48) Start Teaching Them Before They Become Tweens! (20:25) What Millennial Parents Were NOT Taught That They’re Making Sure They Teach Their Children www.GeriatricMamas.com

On this episode the ‘Geriatric’ Mamas explore three postpartum challenges that many new mamas face while taking care of their newborns, with insights and encouraging thoughts from moms who have felt the same!  Sonia and Jessica also confront the major parenting elephant in the room, they’ve really been dragging their feet on this one; but they’re finally diving in to the new warning label that’s been placed on parenting.  Crediting Dr. Becky, AKA ‘The Millennial Parenting Whisperer’, for reaching out to the man himself to put forth some solutions and actionable strategies to help parents survive… well… parenting; IYKYK. They also share one of Dr. Becky’s very insightful instagram reels to help you help your toddler through some big big feelings without the cortisol spike. Enjoy! Thanks for listening! Please subscribe & tell a friend! For a full list of resources mentioned on this episode, visit the show notes here! Send Us Your Story here!  You can find the'Geriatric' Mamas on Instagram, TikTok, and on our Facebook Group! View the video for this episode on YouTube here!    Topics discussed in this episode: (3:44) Lala Kent Had Her Second Baby & Is Now Posting Her Postpartum Body On Instagram (5:51) Jessica’s Exciting Announcement & Postpartum Bra Shopping (6:27) The Unofficial Cliff Notes For This Episode (9:00) Welcome To This Episode On Postpartum Life (21:03) The Parenting Warning Label & What The Millennial Parenting Whisperer has to Say On the Matter www.GeriatricMamas.com

On this episode the ‘Geriatric’ Mamas are joined by Victoria Fritz to discuss Selena Gomez’s recent conversation with Vanity Fair about her future journey to motherhood, Victoria’s path to surrogacy, the full surrogacy process, what to expect if you’re considering surrogacy, lactation induction, IVF in real life, Victoria’s new surrogacy app called BabyBumps™ and so much more on surrogacy life behind the scenes. All things surrogacy, all things ‘pregnancy is not my skill’, very Handmaid’s Tale... Enjoy! Thanks for listening! Please subscribe & tell a friend! For a full list of resources mentioned on this episode, visit the show notes here! Send Us Your Story here!  You can find the'Geriatric' Mamas on Instagram, TikTok, and on our Facebook Group! View the video for this episode on YouTube here!    Topics discussed in this episode: 2:17 For Selena Gomez, the Path to Motherhood Will Look A Little Different & 5:51 Guest Victoria Fritz’s Diagnosis 7:33 Surrogacy In The Media 9:48 Welcome Victoria Fritz From The BabyBumps™ App 10:16 Victoria’s Path to Surrogacy 13:35 The Process of IVF and Surrogacy 25:23 'The New Dating App For Surrogacy' www.GeriatricMamas.com

On this episode the ‘Geriatric’ Mamas discuss one of the growing struggles that many mamas are facing with the advances in fertility treatments. IVF has brought new hope to women who are struggling to conceive; and now, many are facing an unanticipated emotional dilemma: what to do with the extra embryos that they worked so hard to create. Sonia and Jessica present a question from a mama on the Mums Over 40 Facebook Group about what to do with her extra embryos, then they talk through the options and how to choose the right one for you, should you find yourself in the position of multiple miracle em-babies. Enjoy! Thanks for listening! Please subscribe & tell a friend! For a full list of resources mentioned on this episode, visit the show notes here! Send Us Your Story here!  You can find the'Geriatric' Mamas on Instagram, TikTok, and on our Facebook Group! View the video for this episode on YouTube here!    Topics discussed in this episode: (02:29) Update From the 40 & Fertile AF Episode (05:38) Intro: The Emotional Dilemma Of Extra IVF Embryos (07:15) The Cost Of Storing Your Frozen Embryos (08:13) The Options For Those With Extra Embryos (19:08) Emily Simpson From Real House Wives’ Extra IVF Embryo Story (19:50) Anonymous Mama’s Extra IVF Embryo Story (21:21) Making The Big & Emotional Decision With Clarity www.GeriatricMamas.com

Sonia and Jessica share the fun mom Fall experience checklist to do with your littles and mom friends this season! The Mamas start with a chat about the unhinged Netflix series ‘Baby Fever’ and what makes it worth your watch! Next, they dive into Fall; the ten best Fall things to do with your little ones, friends and family this season! It’s the first week of September! So, if you start this list now, you might get to enjoy most of it before the Halloween costume shopping… and/or DIYing takes over! If you’re pregnant with your first or on your way to your miracle baby, still have all these amazing Fall experiences, but make them adult style! Enjoy Mama! Thanks for listening! Please subscribe & tell a friend! For a full list of resources mentioned on this episode, visit the show notes here! Send Us Your Story here!  You can find the'Geriatric' Mamas on Instagram, TikTok, and on our Facebook Group! View the video for this episode on YouTube here!    Topics discussed in this episode: (02:44) ‘Baby Fever’ On Netflix (05:12) Intro: It’s September… Already (06:21) The Fun Mom Fall Experience Checklist To Do With Your Little Ones & Your Mom Friends www.GeriatricMamas.com

Join Sonia and Jessica for this ‘Geriatric’ Anniversary Special! You went to your doctor, you told them you wanted to have a baby over the age of thirty five… So, they ran a few tests… and then they called you some very offensive names. You thought to yourself… ‘who are they calling geriatric?!’ And then you found the ‘Geriatric’ Mamas podcast and laughed and cried through an entire year’s worth of fertility and motherhood stories! This episode is a list of your top ten favorite moments from the first year of the ‘Geriatric’ Mamas podcast; plus a restaurant in California gave a toddler wine instead of juice?! Happy anniversary, Mamas! Enjoy! Thanks for listening! Please subscribe & tell a friend! For a full list of resources mentioned on this episode, visit the show notes here! Send Us Your Story here!  You can find the'Geriatric' Mamas on Instagram, TikTok, and on our Facebook Group! View the video for this episode on YouTube here!    Topics discussed in this episode: (2:56) A California Restaurant Mistakenly Served a Toddler Cooking Wine Instead of Juice, Landing Her in the Emergency Room With .12 Blood Alcohol Content (8:30) Your Top 10 Favorite Moments From The First Year of the ‘Geriatric’ Mamas Podcast www.GeriatricMamas.com

Join Sonia and Jessica for a very fun ‘Geriatric’ Rewind episode!  If you think you’ve already heard all the crazy pregnancy myths… have you really? There are so many good ones in the episode from way back called: Crazy Pregnancy Myths Mostly Debunked! From predicting your baby’s gender to hairy orange babies… and karmic revenge styes! If you have any crazy myths to add to the list, please send them in to hello@geriatricmamas.com and let The ‘Geriatric’ Mamas know if you think they’re myths or actually facts! Enjoy the episode! Thanks for listening! Please subscribe & tell a friend! For a full list of resources mentioned on this episode, visit the show notes here! Send Us Your Story here!  You can find the'Geriatric' Mamas on Instagram, TikTok, and on our Facebook Group! View the video for this episode on YouTube here! And possibly your new favorite baby shower & Gender Reveal game here! Topics discussed in this episode: (1:07) Pregnancy Myth Updates (3:35) The Baby Gender Pendulum Test aka Ring Test (5:00) Crazy Pregnancy Myths Mostly Debunked www.GeriatricMamas.com

Join Sonia and Jessica for this ‘Geriatric’ Anniversary HOPEisode! The Mamas share an inspiring fertility journey written for CBS News by Nikki Battiste, a CBS News National Correspondent and a Mama who, after having her first child, endured fertility issues, disappointment and devastating loss before finally being blessed with her second miracle baby. Sonia and Jessica open the episode with some ‘Geriatric’ Mamas Anniversary updates that you wont want to miss! Happy Anniversary Mamas, and thank you for listening! Enjoy! Thanks for listening! Please subscribe & tell a friend! For a full list of resources mentioned on this episode, visit the show notes here! Send Us Your Story here!  Join us on Instagram, TikTok, and on our Facebook Group! View the video for this episode on YouTube here! Topics Discussed on This Episode: (1:46) Happy Anniversary ‘Geriatric’ Mamas (3:25) Thank You For All Your Support (4:11) Podcast Anniversary Updates You Need to Know (6:19) Nikki’s Story; A Mama’s Journey to Her Miracle Baby www.GeriatricMamas.com

Join Sonia and Jessica for this exciting conversation about the possible near future of fertility treatments! The Mamas start with a discussion about Olympic Fencer, Nada Hafez, who competed at seven months pregnant, the French Pole Vaulter who didn’t quite make it over the pole, and how to know if you’re in ‘sexy menopause’ or not. Next, they dive into how researchers are hoping to extend a woman’s fertile years by up to five years! They also talk about The Hills Alum, Whitney Port sharing her next fertility chapter with women on instagram, and why you’ll love her if you don’t already! Tune-in anywhere you listen to podcasts, and enjoy! Thanks for listening! Please subscribe, rate and review! For a full list of resources mentioned on this episode, visit the show notes here! Send Us Your Story here!  Join us on Instagram, TikTok, and on our Facebook Group! Topics Discussed on This Episode: (1:01) If You Want to Know Why Jess Is Not In Charge of Marketing (3:44) A Look At What’s Actually Going On Behind The Scenes (5:43) Nada Hafez, Olympic Fencer Who Competed At Seven Months Pregnant (7:50) A Super Uncomfortable Conversation About A Pregnant Person At Our Beauty School Who Needed A New Doctor… Maybe Just Skip This Part (8:54) If You Haven’t Heard About The Pole Vaulter Who Didn’t Quite Make it Over The Pole, Maybe Don’t Skip This Part, This One’s For You (11:45) How To Know If You’re In ‘Sexy Menopause’, Or Not (16:43) You’ve Made It to The Real Intro, Welcome To Episode 57 (18:25) How Researchers Are Hoping to Prolong Fertility and Delay ‘Sexy Menopause’ (23:00) Whitney Port Is Sharing Her Fertility Journey, And Why You’ll Love Her If You Don’t Already www.GeriatricMamas.com