Geriatric Mamas

The Very First ’Geriatric Coffee Convos’ Episode!

On this first 'Geriatric Coffee Convos' episode, Sonia and Jessica discuss Hayden turning one, the many things to look forward to as babies grow up, tips on getting toddlers to eat a variety of foods, the tragic death of a 21-month old baby girl in Maine, accidentally ghosting people because Moms are SO BUSY and also tools for feeling overstimulated and running on empty after work, like vodka and other fun stuff.
 
Topics discussed in this episode:
Jessica’s Primary Bathroom Remodel (3:30)
Sonia’s IPL Sun Spot Treatment Experience (9:33)
Geriatric Coffee Convos (20:25)
The Very Caffeinated Mom & Being Grandma on The Dad’s Side (21:51)
Toddler’s Eating Habits & How to Get them to Eat Different Foods (38:42)
We’re Looking for A Stay At Home Geriatric Mama Who Would Like to Be On the Podcast (48:39)
On September 20th, 2023 A 21-Month Old Baby Girl Was Hit by a Tow Truck in Chelsea, Maine (56:28)
Unintentionally Ghosting People After Having a Baby (01:12:04)
Being Overstimulated and Running On Empty After A Work Day And Taking Care of Children (01:20:38)
We Got Such An Amazing Compliment on the Geriatric Mamas Facebook Group from Samantha Renee! Thank you, We appreciate you! (01:39:42)
You Guys, We Have a YouTube Channel! (01:42:12)
 
“We have 5 subscribers on YouTube; so that means we just need 99,995 more before we can share full episodes with you.” -Jessica
 
Show notes including all links referenced in this podcast episode can be found at geriatricmamas.com/podcast.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Boy Mom Reel by @TheVeryCaffeinatedMom on Instagram
Annabelle’s Spagetti TikTok Video
We’re looking for a stay at home geriatric mama who would like to be a guest!
If the description fits and you’re interested in joining us, just send us an email here with the title Stay at Home Mama Guest!
Full Story About the 21-Month Old Baby Girl Who Died in Chelsea, ME on 9/20/23.
CHELSEA (WGME)-- A toddler was hit and killed by a tow truck on Windsor Road in Chelsea Wednesday afternoon.
Maine State Police say the 62-year-old driver, who was towing a vehicle at the time, didn't realize the child was in the road until it was too late.
Also read: Toddler who was lying in road dies after being run over by tow truck in Chelsea
The Empty Bucket Reel by @8thDayForReadingOnly on Instagram
Geriatric Mamas Facebook Group
Geriatric Mamas YouTube Channel
 
“When she says she’s used every tool in her toolbox to stay composed, I’m just wondering if it’s vodka, tequila? Is it coffee brandy? What in the actual F is she talking about?” -Sonia; About the empty bucket reel.
 
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Working Mom’s Guilt & 9 Tips For Going Back To Work After Baby!

On this episode, Sonia and Jessica discuss the challenges of going back to work, what mom guilt tips have been working for them, calendar apps, childcare, calling in sick when you work remotely, is that even a thing? And ‘Carving out time for yourself’; also- is that even a thing?
Topics discussed in this episode:
Trying to Catch Up With Reality TV aka Raquel Leviss & Bethenny Frankel Try To Take Down Bravo? (6:39)
Sonia’s Life Update (9:00)
Trying to Take Videos of Babies Doing Cute Things (12:23)
Welcome to Episode 13! (13:43)
Let’s Get Into Some Mom Guilt Tips! (23:28)
Tip #1 (24:49)
Tip #2 (34:37)
Tip #3 (48:12)
Tip #4 (56:25)
Tip #5 (01:02:55)
Tip #6 (01:09:15)
Tip #7 (01:16:50)
Tip #8 (01:18:35)
Tip #9 (01:23:30)
For more resources mentioned on this episode visit our show notes here!

HOPEisode - Alyssa’s Story

On this HOPEisode, Sonia and Jessica are joined by their friend Alyssa. Alyssa welcomed her miracle baby boy in February 2023. Listen as she shares her journey to becoming a geriatric mama!
 
Topics discussed in this episode:
When Tupac Died (4:37)
Hiii Doris! (7:08)
Chasing Motherhood (7:26)
How Alyssa Met Brian (8:43)
Alyssa’s Journey to Geriatric Mama-hood (14:43)
Sharing Pregnancy News (21:45)
For resources shared in this episode visit
geriatricmamas.com/podcast

How to Sync Your Life to Your Cycle So That You Can Thrive And Also Not Murder Anyone In Your Luteal Phase!

On this episode, Sonia and Jessica discuss the anxiety of going live with the podcast, the aftermath apology tour, the life changing benefits of cycle syncing and how to get started, seed cycling and more on rage texts because anything is possible in the luteal phase, maybe Jodi Arias wasn’t to blame for decapitating her boyfriend?
Topics discussed in this episode:
Hitting the Publish Button on Our First Five Podcast Episodes (3:45)
Go Live Regrets and The Apology Tour (4:18)
We Now Know That You Can’t Hear Our Background Noises (7:25)
What We’re No Longer Going to Say (8:59)
Cycle Syncing (11:03)
Rage Texts (14:47)
What is Cycle Syncing (16:31)
The Four Cycle Phases (19:42)
Monthly Cycle Trackers (20:41)
The Menstrual Phase (23:01)
Seed Cycling (24:11)
Follicular Phase (26:05)
Ovulation Phase (28:12)
Please Send Us A Correction (34:01)
The Luteal Phase AKA The Dangerous Phase (35:10)
Is the Luteal Phase to Blame for Murder? (38:24)
FYI: We’re Changing the Name of The Podcast (39:37)
The Chronicles of The Menses Slaughters, A Diary of A Woman’s Rage During the Luteal Phase ™ (40:03)
Cycle Syncing in Our Real Lives (44:25)
Top Women’s Sports Coaches Use Cycle Syncing to Optimize Performance (46:18)
For all resources mentioned in this episode please visit the show notes here!

Surrogacy and Gestational ‘Womb Mates’ with Guest Jessie Jaskulsky!

On this episode, Sonia and Jessica are joined by Surrogacy Consultant and Concierge, Jessie Jaskulsky. Jessie has two baby girls who were born via surrogacy! The three discuss the Jessie’s journey to geriatric mama-hood as well as her two very different and educational experiences with the surrogacy process.
Topics discussed in this episode:
Chrissy Teigan’s Recent Experience (1:50)
Jessie’s Surrogacy Consulting and Concierge Company (2:48)
Why It’s Important To Have Surrogacy Support As An Intended Parent (4:02)
Celebrities Who Have Had Children Via Surrogacy (6:46)
Jessie’s Story (8:38)
Health Insurance For Surrogacy (16:59)
Three-Nagers and Two-Nagers (19:38)
Finding a Gestational Carrier Independently (20:15)
Where Is Surrogacy Legalized? (24:43)
Psychologists & Getting On The Same Page (26:03)
Bonding With Baby After Surrogacy (30:18)
Telling Children They Were Brought Into the World Via Surrogacy (35:29)
Check out the Show Notes including resources mentioned in this episode Here!

The Chronicles of A Geriatric Mama in the Labor and Delivery Wing!

On this episode, Sonia and Jessica discuss the inevitable bumps and bruises of toddlerhood, their postpartum hospital experiences and their first few weeks at home as geriatric mamas to their miracle babies. C-Sections, solving colic symptoms, precious moments, postpartum rage texts, and bottles shaped like boobs; are they just another mommy marketing hoax?!
For show notes visit us here! 

HOPEisode - Natalie’s Story

On this first ever HOPEisode, Sonia and Jessica are joined by Jessica’s friend Natalie. Natalie welcomed her rainbow baby in October of 2018 at the age of thirty eight. Listen as she shares her journey to becoming a geriatric mama! From heartbreaking loss to geriatric pregnancy, ‘clampsy rage’ included; to her postpartum surprises!
Topics discussed in this episode:
Natalie’s Story (9:31)
Pre Eclampsia & Treatment (12:58)
‘Clampsy Rage!’ (15:33)
Gender Reveal Do’s and Don’ts (18:10)
Natalie’s Birth Story (21:17)
Postpartum Surprise #1 (13:16)
postpartum Surprise #2 (38:05)
Second baby discussions (48:15)
Let’s Talk About the Name Hazel! (52:57)
Thanks for Listening and Checking out the Show Notes!
For a full list of this episode's resources please visit the show notes on geriatricmamas.com.
While there you can also submit any comments or corrections you'd like to share with the Geriatric Mamas for this episode!
 
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If you have a topic idea you’d like us to discuss, are interested in being a guest, or simply have a funny geriatric story to tell, you can contact us here! 

Crazy Pregnancy Myths Mostly Debunked!

On this episode, Sonia and Jessica discuss the craziest pregnancy myths they’ve ever heard; including hairy orange babies, dirty amniotic fluid and styes. Luckily they’re mostly not true.
Topics discussed in this episode:
Why Jessica’s Pugs Are Sleeping In the Laundry Room (2:02)
Sonia’s Geriatric Life Update (9:07)
Crazy Pregnancy Myths (13:14)
Why Mike Would Never Have a Stye (16:26)
Mike and Adam’s Not So Hidden Secrets (16:54)
Dirty Amniotic Fluid, We Need The Evidence! (20:10)
Sonia Analyzes Hairy Baby Myth (21:46)
Thanks for Listening and Checking out the Show Notes!
For a full list of this episode's resources please visit the show notes on geriatricmamas.com.
While there you can also submit any comments or corrections you'd like to share with the Geriatric Mamas for this episode!
Please follow, subscribe, rate and review the Geriatric Mamas!
Tell a friend! We need your support! 
You can follow us on instagram at @geriatric_mamas, on Twitter at @geriatricmamas, and follow our facebook page and our Geriatric Mamas group page.
If you have a topic idea you’d like us to discuss, are interested in being a guest, or simply have a funny geriatric story to tell, you can contact us here! 

Real Talk! Fostering to Adopt With Guest, Abi Pooler

On this episode, Sonia and Jessica are joined by Sonia’s life long friend Abi Pooler. Abi adopted her baby boy in January, 2023! The three discuss the details, challenges and most joyous moments of Abi’s fostering and adoption experiences.
Topics discussed in this episode:
What Made Abi and Emma Decide to be Foster Parents? (11:57)
Starting the Process (17:12)
Handling loss when children go back to their biological parents (24:01)
Abi’s First Foster Placement (27:27)
Abi’s Second Foster Placement (49:37)
Abi’s Third Foster Placement (01:04:59)
Abi and Emma Adopt Their Son (01:14:07)
 
Thanks for Listening and Checking out the Show Notes!
For a full list of this episode's resources please visit the show notes on geriatricmamas.com.
While there you can also submit any comments or corrections you'd like to share with the Geriatric Mamas for this episode!
 
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If you have a topic idea you’d like us to discuss, are interested in being a guest, or simply have a funny geriatric story to tell, you can contact us here! 
 
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Parenting Styles At Home & On Hulu’s, The Parent Test!

On this episode, Sonia and Jessica discuss twelve parenting styles found in three binge-worthy parenting tv series; Bringing Up Baby, Parental Guidance and Hulu’s, The Parent Test, the cringiest moments, the surprisingly most Gilmore Girls parenting style and is the hostess with the mostest really the mostest?
Topics discussed in this episode:
Why Do Parenting Styles Matter to Us? (8:12)
Bringing Up Baby- Cancelled British TV Show (10:20)
Parental Guidance- Australian TV Show (16:03)
Parenting Styles (21:00)
Attachement Parenting Style (22:10)
New Age Parenting Style (33:24)
French Parenting Style (39:23)
Natural Parenting Style (45:44)
Free Range parenting Style (49:42)
High Achievement Parenting Style (53:26)
Intensive Parenting Style (58:48)
Discipline Parenting Style (01:07:33)
Helicopter Parenting Style (01:12:39)
Traditional Parenting Style (01:23:19)
Child-Led Parenting Style (01:27:55)
Negotiation Parenting Style (01:31:47)
Strict Parenting Style (01:36:40)
Routine Parenting Style (01:39:46)
What Parenting Style Our Parents Used On Us (01:47:54)
Sonia’s Mom Was an ER Nurse Before She Was Born, Sooo (01:53:42)
Jessica’s Tea Parties on The Beach With Her Mom (01:56:38)
Episode Correction:
In the Free Range Parenting Style example Sonia refers to the movie Gone Girl and she meant to say The Lovely Bones.
Sonia’s Mom’s Birthday:
Nothing crazy happened this year! Sonia, Mike, her brother Brian and her Grandmother took Annabelle and her nephew to plant some flowers at Nana Linda’s grave. It was a special weekend.
 
Thanks for Listening and Checking out the Show Notes!
For a full list of this episode's resources please visit the show notes on geriatricmamas.com.
While there you can also submit any comments or corrections you'd like to share with the Geriatric Mamas for this episode!
 
Please follow, subscribe, rate and review the Geriatric Mamas!
Tell a friend! We need your support! 
You can follow us on instagram at @geriatric_mamas, on Twitter at @geriatricmamas, and follow our facebook page and our Geriatric Mamas group page.
If you have a topic idea you’d like us to discuss, are interested in being a guest, or simply have a funny geriatric story to tell, you can contact us here!