Geriatric Mamas

HOPEisode: Meems’ Story; We Didn’t Plan to Be Super Old Moms… But Here We Are!

On this episode, Sonia and Jessica are joined by Meems from @TwoLittlesToLove! The popular Instagram and TikTok Mama joins the Geriatric Mamas to share her journey to motherhood! Listen as she opens up about her experience with IVF, devastating loss and finally being Mama to her two beautiful miracle babies; aka her two littles to love. Meems also shares her experience with the early stages of parenting a newborn and a toddler at the same time, starting @TwoLittlesToLove and finding the humor in all the shit as a first time mom. Also, visual clutter… the three mamas share their real and raw secrets to getting rid of it.
For a full list of resources mentioned in this episode, visit the show notes here!
Topics discussed in this episode:
The Eclipse From Maine to Texas to California! (2:50)
Meems Is Here! … AKA @TwoLittlesToLove, Excuse Us While We Fan Girl! (5:29)
Meems’ Story (9:56)
Experiencing A C-Section After Having A Vaginal Birth (27:01)
Bringing A New Baby Home To A Toddler & Starting @TwoLittlesToLove (30:25)
Finding The Humor In All The Shit That No One Talks About (32:18)
The Visual Clutter… And How To Get Rid Of It! (34:59)
Content Creation For @TwoLittlesToLove (38:26)

Eating for Fertility: Secrets to Optimizing Ovarian Health with Food!

On this episode, Sonia and Jessica discuss nutrients found in certain foods that can improve reproductive health, as well as which foods and substances to avoid while trying to conceive. They also weigh-in on the Mediterranean diet and the Whole30 diet as potential dietary approaches to optimize fertility. Disclaimer: Beef liver might have one of the highest concentrates of folate, (but there are also a supplements for that if you’re not a beef-liver-eating kind of girl.)
For a full list of resources, visit the show notes here!

Geriatric Coffee Convos: Spoiler; Halle Berry Does Not Have Raging Herpes!

On this Geriatric Coffee Convos, Sonia and Jessica discuss a viral TikTok post about the need for separate waiting rooms at OBGYN offices for women who have experienced pregnancy loss, a geriatric celebrity mama baby announcement, Krystal Anderson's passing after a stillbirth, and Halle Berry's experience with ‘sexy menopause’.
For a full list of resources mentioned on this episode, please visit the show notes here!
Topics discussed in this episode:
Welcome to This Coffee-Less Coffee Convos! (10:58)
Separate Waiting Rooms At OBGYN Offices? (11:55)
Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden Welcomed Their Second Baby Last Weekend! (19:52)
Krystal Anderson, A Former Cheerleader for the Kansas City Chiefs, Died Following the Stillbirth of Her Daughter (24:24)
Halle Berry’s Doctor Told Her that She Had The Worst Case of Herpes He’s Ever Seen. (31:25)
The Funny Shit Doctor’s Say (43:34)
A Little After Show About The Zodiac Signs As Mamas Episode (45:01)

2024 Parenting Trends: A Millennial & ‘Geriatric Gen Z’ Mixed Tape!

On this episode, Sonia and Jessica discuss the parenting trends that have emerged in 2024. They weigh in on setting strict baby boundaries, nesting parties over baby showers, the gentle parenting revolution, the rise of weed moms vs. wine moms, grandparents choosing unconventional titles and pregnancy announcements vs. hard launching babies. (Like Paris Hilton; not NASA).
For more resources mentioned on this episode, visit the show notes here!
 
Topics discussed in this episode:
Hey Geriatric Mamas! (17:07)
Setting Strict Baby Boundaries (18:15)
Nesting Parties (24:01)
Is Gentle Parenting Out? (40:14)
Unwinding After A Busy Day (49:06)
Custom Grandparent Names (55:57)
Opting Out of Pregnancy Announcements (1:04:03)
A Very Geriatric Bonus Track (1:15:25)

Who Are They Calling Geriatric?! With Mariela De Santiago!

On this episode Sonia and Jessica are joined by Mariela De Santiago from the Mama Wears Athleisure podcast, they dive into what it’s like being ‘geriatric mamas’, exactly when they heard the term ‘geriatric pregnancy’ for the first time, whether or not the phrase is actually being phased out and they weigh in on the replacement phrase… is it really that much better?
For a full list of resources mentioned on this episode, visit the show notes here!
Topics discussed in this episode:
Welcome Mama Wears Athleisure! (1:54)
When Was the First Time You Heard the Term ‘Geriatric’? (3:20)
Is the Term ‘Geriatric Pregnancy’ Really Being Phased Out? (9:06)
Is the New Term ‘Advanced Maternal Age’ Better? (13:37)
Stories From Women Who’ve Had Babies Later In Life (19:55)

Geriatric Happy Hour: Significant Others Need Not Listen; There's Nothing to See Here!

On this Geriatric Happy Hour, Sonia and Jessica discuss geriatric wisdom tooth recovery, reasons why mamas get flat tires sometimes, societal improvements that need to happen for parents, (you’re welcome)! Self-validation as moms, things they know in their forties that they wish they knew in their twenties- and also some Easter basket ideas, because Easter is in March for some reason this year; (wtf?)
For a full list of resources, please check the show notes here!
 
Topics discussed in this episode:
Welcome to this Geriatric Happy Hour (22:56)
Societal Improvements That Need to Happen for Moms and Parents in General (23:32)
Self-Validation for Moms (38:50)
Truths we know in our 40s we wish we knew in our 20s (49:20)
Easter Is In March… A Bit of a Rant… This is Not Sunday School, Sonia Used to Be the Real Easter Bunny (01:01:47)
When The Easter Basket Ideas Topic Actually Begins, Minus the Crocs (01:06:09)
 

Technology & Screen Time With Alyssa: This Podcast is Now Officially Geriatric!

On this episode Sonia and Jessica are joined by Alyssa, who happens to be a former elementary school teacher, to discuss technology and screen time for little ones. They weigh in on facing the challenges of balancing screen time, parental controls, internet safety, promoting digital well-being, tech-free activities, and educational technology options. They also discuss the fact that geriatric moms are ‘too old’ to have their wisdom teeth removed, at some point Sonia mistakenly calls Khloe Kardashian Kourtney a few times (and no one notices). Also, when in doubt, there’s always Ms. Rachel, so we should all feel #Grateful and #Blessed.
For a full list of resources mentioned on this episode, visit the show notes here!
Topics discussed in this episode:
This Podcast Is Officially Geriatric! Welcome To Episode 35! (12:18)
Intro To Technology & Screen Time For Littles (12:55)
How To Balance Screen Time (13:46)
What Parental Controls Are Available For Popular Devices And Platforms/Apps?(16:15)
YouTube Controls & iPhone Guided Access (19:49)
Tips For Promoting Digital Well-Being (23:08)
Why Does Screen Time Have Such A Bad Reputation? (26:17)
What Are The Current Recommendations For Screen Time Limits Based On Age Groups And Developmental Stages? (31:14)
Some Of the Best Options For Educational Technology For When Alyssa Wants to Watch Ms. Rachel (36:20)
Proof of Life, Do Not Disturb & Exiting The Group Chat During Your Luteal Phase Could Be Considered Passive Aggressive, But Are Still Better Than Murder (45:45)
Encouraging Children to Use Technology Creatively (51:15)
Teaching Children Internet Safety (54:02)
Learning During Covid (56:33)
Ms. Rachel (01:03:05)
 

Geriatric Coffee Convos & Happy Hour Mash Up: The Alabama Embryo Ruling & Screen Time Faves!

On this Geriatric Coffee Convos and Happy Hour Mash Up, Sonia and Jessica discuss who’s drinking what beverage, weigh in on the Alabama Supreme Court ruling about embryos, the pros and cons of their children’s past and current favorite tv shows, the reality of screen time, mommy blogger Ruby Franke, the Gabriel Fernandez case and binge-worthy tv shows for after the babies go to bed.
For a full list of resources mentioned in this episode please visit the show notes here!
Topics discussed in this episode:
Welcome to this Geriatric Mash Up (11:37)
The Alabama Supreme Court Ruling About Embryos (14:01)
Pros & Cons Of Favorite Children’s TV Shows and Screen Time (27:26)
The Mommy Blogger, Ruby Franke Case (52:34)
The Gabriel Fernandez Case (57:29)
Shows We’re Binging After the Babies Go To Bed (01:01:55)

A Prehistoric Birthday Special With BFF Guests Tiff & Mama Manda!

On this Prehistoric Birthday Special episode, Sonia and Jessica are joined by surprise guests Tiffany Baynard and Amanda Allen to discuss stories and experiences about aging, keeping children safe at the pool, strangers invading their children’s personal space in stores, answer questions from Instagram followers, aka talk through their memorable (& geriatric millennial) concert experiences and weigh in on emotions surrounding the gender reveal of their children. In summary, this episode is proof that what happens in Vegas doesn’t always stay in Vegas.
For a full list of resources and photos mentioned, please visit the show notes here!
 
Topics discussed in this episode:
Surprise! Go Shorty It’s Your Birthday! (1:04)
Trying to Pop the Champagne (4:14)
Tips on Becoming a Fossil (5:57)
Intro to Birthday Special! (11:23)
Keeping Babies Safe At the Pool & Hot Tub (12:17)
Personal Space with Babies in Stores & Handling Unwanted interactions (22:09)
Jessica Answers Questions from Instagram Followers (46:42)
The Best Concert Jess Has Ever Been To (57:06)
See What Our Instagram Followers Had to Say To Finnish the Sentence: We’re Geriatric Mamas, Of course We! (1:03:33)
Jessica Drops a Bomb, The Girls Had No Idea This Had Happened! (1:11:24)
 

Experiencing & Coping with Loss: Courtney's Story!

On this episode, Sonia and Jessica are joined by Courtney, aka Adam’s fabulous Aunt. Her name has been mentioned several times on the podcast and she’s the reason why ‘Geriatric Happy Hour’ was created. Courtney is joining the Geriatric Mamas to share the story of her two beautiful angel babies, being their mama, coping with loss and the unimaginable grief of loosing her children to SMA Type One in infancy. Also, the state in which Jessica showed up to meet Adam’s family for the first time, (photo in the show notes for your enjoyment).
For a list of resources mentioned in this episode please visit the show notes here!
Topics discussed in this episode:
Welcome Courtney! (2:50)
Courtney’s Story (7:49)
Coping With Loss (1:21:13)
Things People Say And Do To Try And Help, That Are Not Actually Helpful (1:30:30)
The Best Thing People Can Say To Someone Who Has Experienced This Kind of Loss (1:33:22)
Advice For Moms Who Have Also Experienced Loss (1:34:24)
Treatments For SMA (1:42:03)