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Morgen and Trisha are 1st time new moms. Come along each week as they document their mom journey, touching on everything from their "geriatric" pregnancies, food ideas for the little ones, the time baby poop got all over the place, breastfeeding successes and stresses, and so much more. They hope you will laugh right along with them because isn't that really the best way to go through this crazy beautiful ride of mom-hood?
Episodes
Thursday Aug 05, 2021
Thursday Aug 05, 2021
Morgen and Trisha are joined by new mom, Allison, as they delve into all things maternity leave. More importantly, the struggles of returning to work after maternity leave. Let’s say the week and especially the night before returning to work involved many mini breakdowns and tears.
They discuss common misconceptions like people thinking maternity leave is like vacation when in reality, it is exhausting, and wonderful.
Both Morgen’s marternity leave with Auggie, and Allison’s with Harrison was during Covid making them both feel pretty isolated and limited on getting out and doing things with the babes.
There are so many emotions with having a new baby but us mama’s got this. One day and one maternity leave at a time.
Share your story! Momjeansandminivans@yahoo.com .
Wednesday Jul 21, 2021
Wednesday Jul 21, 2021
Having an infant, no matter if it's your first or you've got multiples, is exhausting. Having infant tips, tricks, and hacks can make all the difference in keeping your sanity and getting through the day. Listen in as Morgen and Trisha dish about the things that made their lives easier, and let's be honest, every minute counts.
Yes, all the contraptions that allow you to wear your baby are lifesavers. Hands-free is not just a term used with cell phones. Those cute crossover tulip-shaped shoulders on onesies are not just adorable but functional, and any parent that has dealt with a diaper explosion can attest to that. (Ahem, Trisha).
It's also about the things that give you back a little bit of your sanity through the chaos. Morgen can take long hot showers again because she's discovered that Auggie likes the sound of running water. Morgen and Trisha advise you to take the help when offered and go on mommy play dates with mothers who have a child or children the same age. You'll be glad you did.
Listen in for some of our favorite tips and tricks when dealing with infants. Please, do share your hacks at momjeansandminivans@yahoo.com .
CHEERS!
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Gripe water
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Wednesday Jul 07, 2021
Wednesday Jul 07, 2021
It’s summer 2021, the Covid vaccines have come out, and Morgen and Trisha discuss what that means for summer playdates.
Dealing with Covid for over a year has created a new norm of social distancing. There is some discomfort, fear, and anxieties around exposing our toddlers to more people and being maskless. Is it weird to ask people if they’ve been vaccinated?
How are you going to approach summer and letting more people into your circle? Please do share with Morgen and Trisha at momjeansandminivans@yahoo.com , and you’ll probably want to stick around for this week’s momfessions. Cheers and happy summer, everyone!!
Wednesday Jun 09, 2021
Wednesday Jun 09, 2021
It's dentist time!
Somehow the dentist visit seems to be the one appointment that parents procrastinate on. Add Covid into the mix, and that procrastination gets amplified.
When do you bring your child to the dentist for the first time? When do you start brushing or start flossing? What toothpaste do you use, fluoride or no fluoride? These ladies had so many questions, more so Morgen, and Trisha helped answer many of them in this "Lil' mama-sode," with Remi conquering her first dental visit. Plus, you won't want to miss baby Auggie chatter while the ladies were on the mic. Talk about keeping mom life real! #newbornmamalife
Links:
Finger Toothbrush for babies
Infant Training Toothbrush, 100% Food Grade Silicone
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07W79ZRW3/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_KEBGVLg3cBeIL
Hello Fluoride Free Training Toothpaste for Toddlers + Kidshttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0744Q3XKP/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_327as1ytkmf58
Tom's of Maine Anticavity Fluoride Children's Toothpaste, Kids Toothpaste, Natural Toothpaste, Silly Strawberry https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082VL6SH9/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_XBKDjwLPOSyaU
Wednesday May 19, 2021
Wednesday May 19, 2021
In November, these mommas mentally prepared for their toddler's messiest and most adult-involved milestone yet, potty training. Both Morgen and Trisha planned on tackling potty training differently.
It's now four months later when pen to paper meets reality. In this episode, we update you on the reality of potty training, sharing what we ended up doing and how it REALLY is going, especially now that they are at the bowl movement stage. Playground accidents, anyone?
Remi was ready to take the lead within a week, whereas Charlie slowly grasped the concept and then regressed once her brother was born, causing Morgen to change her approach a few times. The ladies also discuss how the training is going at home versus school and they highly suggest sending to school extra pants you won't mind having sit there for weeks on end. Morgen sent a pair of pants to school she forgot about, and thought Charlie was wearing another child's pants when she came home in them.
Let's not forget that potty training isn't just about trying to make it accident-free. It's also about toddlers learning to wipe. Too little toilet paper, too much toilet paper, the struggle is real.
Morgen and Trisha may differ on how they tackle potty training, but their most significant takeaway is to follow the child. Both Charlie and Remi let their parents know in their own ways when they were ready. As a parent, you can be afraid of "missing the potty training window," but we promise you won't if you listen to your child and the signs they are giving you.
Links:
Magnetic Potty
Step Stool Potty
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PBVLVWF/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Travel Potty
Wednesday May 05, 2021
Wednesday May 05, 2021
Morgen & Trisha welcome the newest addition to their Mom Jeans and Minivans tribe, August, aka “Auggie.” Congratulations to Morgen, Phil & Charlie. They are now a family of 4. Just wait until you see those cheeks! They’re scrumptious!
This episode is about how the first 3 weeks have been for Morgen with a newborn and a toddler. Morgen speaks about a scare at the hospital and how breastfeeding is going. Every baby is different, so although Morgen is doing much of the same things that she did with Charlie, there are some things she has decided to do differently... like waking Auggie during the day to feed him and throwing the “never wake a sleeping baby” rule out the window. You have to hear the sweetest thing that Morgen did for Charlie when she knew she’d be in the hospital away from her for a couple of days, mom award of the year, just saying.
Listen in to hear what it’s like with a newborn and a toddler and how Morgen balances it all. There are some interesting takeaways you won’t want to miss. Got a newborn and want to share some stories; please do at momjeansandminivans@yahoo.com
Links:
Haakaa Manual Breast Pump 4oz/100ml, New Style https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CWK4S5W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_M03YKPWPD5515D3H0T74?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Cloud b Sleep Sheep Sound Soother https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IABHYV4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_H0EER8DNSCZ8C4ZF8C3M
Wednesday Apr 28, 2021
Wednesday Apr 28, 2021
Alright, Morgen and Trisha might have only realized this once they started recording, but the funny things the girls do are perhaps not as amusing as they are cute unless you see them in the act. Haha whoops.
The hope is that this episode stirs up some of your own memories and makes you smile just hearing the joy in Morgen and Trisha’s voices as they recall the funny things that the girls are doing right now. Toddlers truly say and do the darndest things.
As moms of 2-year-olds, they often hear other mothers with older children say how they miss the toddler stage. If only we could bottle it up and save it forever.
If you’ve some good stories, pics, or videos, please share as we love connecting with our Mom Jeans and Minivans posse! Momjeansandminivans@yahoo.com .
Wednesday Apr 21, 2021
Wednesday Apr 21, 2021
Running errands which led to Charlie trying her first strawberry milkshake, opened the door to wondering what kind of mommy-daughter dates we can make happen? Morgen and Trisha dish about all the ideas they have for the mommy-daughter dates. The girls are getting older and will begin remembering these moments, so they want to start now. Plus, parents of two can relate to children having to share their parents and carving out time for both kiddos. Eventually, Morgen and Trisha want to create actual dates with the girls like a firehouse excursion, princess day with manicures & pedicures, a day at a local animal rescue farm, a tea party, and indoor gyms. These mamas need the girls to get their energy out, so something active is a must at some point in each date.
We throw lots of ideas out there for mommy-daughter dates but are always looking for more ideas, so if you've got a good one up your sleeve, please do share at momjeansandminivans@yahoo.com .
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Wednesday Apr 14, 2021
Wednesday Apr 14, 2021
Get ready for cuteness overload! Morgen and Trisha put Charlie & Remi on the microphone in this episode, and it’s so stinkin’ adorable. Listen in as this one is toddler-led, and the two-year-olds are taking over with talking, singing, pure goofiness, and answering questions in the way only toddlers can. Their sweet little voices will melt your heart and also have you asking for a toddler translator at times.
Do you have a video of your kiddo that you can’t show to enough people? Please do send it our way at momjeansandminivans@yahoo.com .
Wednesday Mar 31, 2021
Wednesday Mar 31, 2021
Mom Jeans and Minivans is all about our babes and the mom life, but today Morgen and Trisha gush about their hands-on hubbies and how present they are in their kiddo's lives.
Both Jacen and Phil are instrumental in the morning routine and getting the girls out the door on time. They make breakfast and lunch, and we're talking about writing notes for the teachers when food needs to be heated and cutting strawberries like hearts near Valentine's Day. That's just a few of the ones worth mentioning.
Morgen and Trisha share stories about the special bond both Phil and Jacen have with Charlie, Remi, and Jack. The unique ways they play and let the kids know how much they love and care for them.
This is a fun one. What do you or your significant others do that is note-worthy? Feel free to share with Morgen and Trisha at momjeansandminivans@yahoo.com .