Geriatric Mamas

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 in a 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 [email protected] 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

Join Sonia and Jessica for this Geriatric Happy Hour filled with current motherhood news stories including an Olympic Village upgrade in Paris for athlete mamas and their babies! Speaking of the Olympics, are there any ‘Geriatric Mamas’ competing this year?! And finally, the Mamas weigh-in on a controversial ScaryMommy.com article about communal co-mothering relationship boundaries within friend and family ‘villages’. Cheers, Mamas! 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: You Can 100% Email Sonia & Jess With Your Geriatric Mamas T-Shirt Quote Ideas… [email protected] (02:24) What It’s Like to Run A Podcast with Your BFF (04:13) Rant: When Your House is Going on The Market And You’re OCD AF (06:48) Weekends When You Live In Maine (16:37) What To Drink For Happy Hour When You Don’t Want A Hangover (18:32) Toddler TV Shows That Will Make You Cringe (22:10) It’s Happy Hour, Mamas (27:00) Athlete Mamas Are Conquering Paris… With An Upgrade (27:25) Are There Any ‘Geriatric Mamas’ Competing (33:07) When ‘Cute Communal’ Co-Mamas Correct Your Child’s Behavior (38:02) The ‘Geriatric’ Post Happy Hour Show (51:16) www.GeriatricMamas.com

Join Sonia and Jessica for this real af chat about what parenting is like! The Mamas start with a discussion about the late night mama stories they’ve exchanged this week including Kylie Kelce setting the record straight on her non-pregnancy, pregnancy rumors and thirteen year old Aubreigh Wyatt’s tragic bullying story. Next, they open up about their personal parenting experiences and reveal what the Geriatric Mamas Community shared via story replies, emails and comments. They also read what other millennials had to say about the reality of parenting in a recent BuzzFeed.com article written by NYC-based lifestyle writer, Fabiana Buontempo. 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: (2:01) Kylie Kelce Sets the Record Straight (8:52) Aubreigh Wyatt’s Tragic Bullying Story & Childhood Brain Development (18:41) Intro to Parenting with the Geriatric Mamas’s Community (19:16) Carrie Brummer’s Motherhood Story (37:35) What Parenting Is Like According to the BuzzFeed.com Community www.GeriatricMamas.com

Join Sonia and Jessica for this Geriatric Coffee Convos filled with current motherhood news stories! They share their latest toddler mom stories of bathroom spray and ranch dressing mishaps, and weigh-in on a variety of topics including the docu-series trending on Netflix, “The Man With 1000 Kids,” a pregnant woman’s reaction to her sister sharing her baby’s incredibly odd name, and Gypsy Rose Blanchard’s latest announcement… SHE’S PREGNANT! Enjoy, Mamas! 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! www.GeriatricMamas.com

Join Sonia and Jessica for this inspiring HOPEisode sent in by Kathee, a Mama who endured fertility issues, disappointment and devastating heartbreak before finally being blessed with her miracle babies. She also shares why she decided to wait before having children and her thoughtful advice for women who are still on their journey to motherhood. Sonia and Jessica open the episode with life updates including their latest ‘feral toddler’ stories, Jessica’s foundation application tips and what’s been keeping Sonia somewhat calm over the last couple of weeks with minimal childcare. Enjoy! Thanks for listening! Please subscribe and follow us on instagram and TikTok! For a full list of resources mentioned on this episode, visit the show notes here! Topics Discussed on This Episode: T 3:14 Feral Toddlers on the Loose! 13:13 Rosé Tinted Glasses 16:57 Jessica’s Skincare & Foundation Tips 19:48 Final Life Update, We Promise! 22:34 Welcome to this HOPEisode! 22:51 Kathee’s Story! 23:17 Cholestasis of Pregnancy 29:27 What Kathee Loves About Being A Geriatric Mama And Why She Waited 29:45 Kathee’s Advice for Women Who Are Still on Their Journey to Motherhood www.geriatricmamas.com

Join Sonia and Jessica for this Geriatric Happy Hour filled with the latest motherhood news stories! They share priceless parenting advice from grieving mom, Kallie Wright and warn parents with a recent life or death toddler mistake that happened to someone in Sonia’s family. They weigh-in on this month’s story of a man who refused to swap plane seats with a visibly pregnant woman, chat about a Matron-of-Honor in Georgia who was surprised by the Bride after she had just given birth, and they ask themselves… would we have wanted a heads up from our husbands so we could look cute for the cameras? Also, how in the world did Mindy Kaling give birth to her third baby without anyone knowing for four whole months?! Cheers Mamas! Thanks for listening! Please subscribe and follow us on instagram and TikTok! For a full list of resources mentioned on this episode, visit the show notes here! Topics Discussed on This Episode: Cheers Mamas! (13:46) Kallie Wright’s Priceless Parenting Advice (14:46) PSA on Tiny Magnets; Our Second Hand Experience (23:28) Man Refusing to Give Up His Seat to Pregnant Woman is Being Backed by Social Media (29:05) Matron of Honor Who Was Surprised in The Hospital After Giving Birth (34:13) Hospital Photographer Experiences (39:31) Mindy Kaling Gave Birth…. In February! (43:54) Where’s My Sprinkle Party?! (47:26) Send us your story here! www.geriatricmamas.com

On this episode, Sonia and Jessica read an inspiring HOPEisode fertility journey written for Women’s Health Magazine by pro soccer player, Carli Lloyd who helped the United States Women’s National Team win two World Cups in 2015 and 2019, and two Olympic gold medals in 2008 and 2012. In recent years, she's been on a secret journey involving unexplained infertility and multiple rounds of IVF treatments. Listen as the Mamas share her incredible journey to geriatric mama-hood, also ways to numb the progesterone shot pain and why Mike might be receiving some scratchy wool boxers this month! Thanks for listening! Please subscribe and follow us on instagram and TikTok! For a full list of resources mentioned on this episode, visit the show notes here! Topics Discussed on This Episode: Topics discussed in this episode: HOPEisode Intro (13:18) Carli’s Story (14:20) Making Progesterone Injections A Little Bit Better (34:56) Send us your story here! www.geriatricmamas.com

On this episode, Sonia and Jessica weigh in on Kris Jenner’s recent revelation that she would ‘love to get pregnant again’, why the topic came up for her, plus Khloe’s reaction to the thought of her mom having another baby. The Mamas share the names, ages and stories of some of the oldest women in the world who were able to conceive naturally! Thanks for listening! Please subscribe and follow us on instagram and TikTok! For a full list of resources mentioned on this episode, visit the show notes here! Topics Discussed on This Episode: This is an episode of hope! (12:00) Intro to This Geriatric AF Episode 50! (12:38) Does Kris Jenner Want to Be Pregnant Again?! (13:14) The Oldest Women Ever to Conceive Naturally (21:20) Send us your story here! www.geriatricmamas.com

On this episode, Sonia and Jessica read an inspiring HOPEisode fertility story submitted by Geriatric Mamas listener, Denise, who welcomed her miracle baby girl at the age of fifty three. The Mamas also share a beautiful story submitted by a listener who is still on her journey to mama-hood. Listen as they discuss the impact of sharing your story with other women despite the silence and stigma around fertility, miscarriage and being ‘advanced maternal aged’. You never know who you’ll meet, and what you’ll learn along the way. Also, their tarot card reading experience was truly something to talk about! Tune-in wherever you listen to podcasts! Thanks for listening! Please subscribe and follow us on Instagram and TikTok! For a full list of resources mentioned on this episode visit the show notes here! Topics discussed in this episode: HOPEisode Intro! (8:26) Intro to Denise’s Story (9:46) Kristen’s Journey (10:02) Denise’s Story (14:13) The Silence & Stigma of Fertility Struggles and Miscarriage (17:03) Tarot Card Reading With Ginger Howard (19:07) www.GeriatricMamas.com

On this Geriatric Happy Hour episode, Sonia and Jessica discuss the Marathon Mom being accused of ‘ignoring her children’ as she made her way to the finish line, a pregnant mom’s unique search for baby names, and the heavier load of motherhood during the summer months. The Mamas end by asking listeners to send in their tips for a thriving Summer with children and any experiences with tarot card readings; so send your thoughts to [email protected]! This episode is not sponsored by Chipotle but if Pat’s Pizza would like to endorse, the Mamas are all in! Thanks for listening! Please subscribe and follow us on Instagram and TikTok! For a full list of resources mentioned on this episode visit the show notes here! Topics discussed in this episode: Welcome to Happy Hour! (13:09) A Marathon Runner Who Went Viral After ‘Ignoring Her Children’ Right Near the Finish Line (13:37) A Pregnant Mom’s Unique Search for Baby Names Gets Split Opinions From Her Followers (18:16) The Heavier Load of Motherhood During the Summer Months (23:05) Send Us Your Secrets to Thriving with Children During The Summer Months (30:50) Jessica & Sonia’s Plans for the Week (33:05) Have You Ever Had A Tarot Car Reading? Send Us Your Experience! www.geriatricmamas.com

On this episode, Sonia and Jessica read an inspiring HOPEisode story submitted by Geriatric Mamas listener, Jennifer. They discuss the impact of advocating for yourself throughout your fertility journey, why so many women have accidental pregnancies in their forties, and they share Trudy Perrow’s heart wrenching journey to ‘geriatric mamahood’. Thanks for listening! Please subscribe and follow us on Instagram and TikTok! For a full list of resources mentioned on this episode, visit the show notes here! Topics discussed in this episode: HOPEisode Intro! (15:39) Jennifer’s Story (17:34) Why So Many Women Have Accidental Pregnancies In Their 40s (27:39) Trudy Perrow’s Journey to Geriatric Mamahood (33:32) www.geriatricmamas.com

On this episode, Sonia and Jessica discuss some of the latest fertility and longevity information; also, Sportscaster Erin Andrews is teaming up with Enfamil to announce a $50,000 commitment to Baby Quest, the Patients of shuttered fertility clinic are shocked to learn the man who treated them was not a licensed medical doctor; and giving birth at an ‘advanced maternal age’ may have a huge perk… Listen as they weigh in! Also… don’t forget to follow @Geriatric_Mamas on ‘TikTack’! For a full list of resources mentioned on this episode, visit the show notes here! Topics Discussed on This Episode: Welcome to Forty & Fertile AF! (20:22 ) More on Psyllium Husk From The Last Coffee Convos (20:48) Erin Andrews Says She’s Found Comfort In Sharing Her Experiences with Fertility & Motherhood (28:40) Women With Fertility Issues Are Getting Pregnant After Using Popular Weight Loss Drugs (37:02) Does Serotonin Increase Fertility? (48:53) Patients of Shuttered Fertility Clinic Were Treated by Someone Who Was Not a Licensed Medical Doctor (54:22) Are Women Who Have Babies Later in Life Living Longer?! (1:01:23)

On this rewind episode, Sonia and Jessica read a HOPEisode story submitted by listener, Megan. Megan welcomed her miracle baby girl in April of 2023, at the age of thirty seven. Listen as they share her infertility struggles and journey to geriatric mama-hood, which led her to create her newsletter called The Balance, filled with her thoughts on navigating the balance of family and career. The Geriatric Mamas also share Gordon & Tana Ramsay’s fertility journey, Sienna Miller’s pregnancy announcement and the meaning of ‘sexy menopause’. For a full list of resources mentioned in this episode, visit the show notes here! Topics discussed in this episode: Rewind to Megan’s Story (12:29) The Ramsay’s Story (24:34) Sienna Miller Is Pregnant At 41 (36:08) What’s Sexy Menopause And What Are The Symptoms?! (41:53)

On this Geriatric Coffee Convos, Sonia and Jessica discuss the fact that Mother’s Day started on May 1st this year. They weigh-in on a couple of ‘boomer grandmas from the House of Representatives’ who are trying to ruin things for lactation consultants in Connecticut; they share Amber Cimiotti’s refreshing take on the way we speak to children, plus additional ‘hot mom summer’ tips, (incase you're in a hurry to lose body fat as your primary self-care goal before it’s officially swimsuit season). For a full list of resources visit the show notes here! Topics discussed in this episode: Welcome to Coffee Convos… How Did We Get Here? (16:55) The Actual Welcome to Coffee Convos (19:36) TW: A Bit of Aggressive Self-Shame… (20:06) It’s Mother’s Day! (21:49) A Couple of Grannies in the U.S. House of Representatives Apparently Have A Problem With Licensing Lactation Consultants… They. Are. Shooketh. (24:19) Talking to Children in A Way that Develops Authentic Speaking Skills (32:05) Two Year Old Boy Dies When Bouncy House is Carried Away By Wind (37:20) Additional ‘Hot Mom Summer’ Tips… AKA, The Emergency, Accelerated Results Tips (43:33)

On this episode, Sonia and Jessica discuss seven tips for feeling like your best self this Summer, aka having a ‘hot mom Summer’! Sonia shares her experience with postpartum swelling and the the importance of lymph node drainage for new moms, particularly those who have had a C-section. They weigh-in on diet and exercise tips for women in their late thirties and early forties from Sonia’s Massage Therapist, adopting alternative eating styles from a couple of ‘blue zone’ countries, preloading as described in Dr. McDougall’s Maximum Weight Loss Program; and if none of that works…. there’s always fasting or Ozempic… (Totally kidding!) For a full list of resources mentioned in this episode, please visit the show notes here! Topics Discussed on This Episode: Let’s Get Our ‘Hot Mom Summer’! (15:12) A Water Retention Situation (17:50) The Benefits of A Lymphatic Drainage Massage AKA Tip #1 (20:06) ‘H.M.S.’ Tip #2 (23:12) ‘H.M.S.’ Tip #3 (28:42) ‘H.M.S.’ Tip #4 (36:22) ‘H.M.S.’ Tip #5 (58:04) ‘H.M.S.’ Tip #6 (59:54) ‘H.M.S.’ Tip #7 (01:01:27)

On this Geriatric Happy Hour, Sonia and Jessica discuss a variety of topics; including an update on Krissy Anderson’s husband speaking out about her death from sepsis after the stillbirth of their daughter, Sonia’s Facebook question about the maternal health risks of a stillbirth, and the need for more women’s health research. They also weigh-in on a viral instagram post by @OwnItBabe about European parenting and the 28-minute Bluey special that has everyone talking! Bring some bubbles (or some flacid rosé) and tune-in to this geriatric happy hour wherever you listen to podcasts! For a full list of resources mentioned in this episode, visit the show notes here! Topics discussed in this episode: Welcome to Happy Hour! (14:49) Update on Krystal Anderson’s Death From Sepsis After the Stillbirth of Her Baby Girl (16:30) Reasons for the Development of Maternal Sepsis After Stillbirth; Thank You To the Medical Professionals Who Responded to Our Question on Facebook! (19:56) A Raging And Also R-Rated Fifteen Minute Deep Dive Into The Lack Of Women’s Health Research (25:11) @OwnItBabe’s Post About European Parenting; And We Get Into the Comments! (38:57) The 28-Minute Bluey Special! (1:03:20)

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)

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!

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

On this episode, Sonia and Jessica discuss the zodiac signs as moms! They’re not experts on astrology, but both love using it as a reference and guessing people’s signs. So, they did some research and found a general consensus on what the signs are like as moms, and also which mom friends you’ll want to (or not want to) schedule play dates with according to your astrological compatibility. For a full list of resources, visit the show notes here! Topics discussed in this episode: Hey Geriatric Mamas! (4:24) We’re So Excited To Talk About Astrology! (5:41) The Zodiac Signs As Moms (6:41) Aries Mamas (8:35) Taurus Mamas (10:55) Gemini Mamas (12:41) Cancer Mamas (14:20) Leo Mamas (20:39) Virgo Mamas (22:38) Libra Mamas (24:57) Scorpio Mamas (30:32) Sagittarius Mamas (32:39) Capricorn Mamas (34:17) Aquarius Mamas (38:20) Pisces Mamas (42:36) Trying To Go Back To Drinking Wine After Having A Baby (49:44) Geriatric Bonus Track (56:51)

On this Geriatric Coffee Convos episode, Sonia and Jessica discuss how they got through the two week wait after doing IVF embaby transfers, the latest instagram reel trend (but make it the ‘we’re old moms’ version), they weigh-in on the surrogacy gestational carrier who was asked to terminate a healthy pregnancy by intended parents story, and give an update on the status of their new year’s resolutions. For a complete list of resources mentioned on this episode please visit the show notes here! Topics discussed in this episode: Welcome to Geriatric Coffee Convos (13:34) Anonymous Facebook Post About the IVF Two Week wait (14:56) ‘We’re Old Moms’ Instagram Reel (27:58) Intended Parents Demand Surrogate Terminate Healthy Pregnancy — But She Decided to Have the Baby Anyway (37:46) The Follow Through On NYE Resolutions (51:14)

On this episode, Sonia and Jessica read a HOPEisode story submitted by Nichole, Alyssa and Jessica’s high school friend. Nichole recently turned forty and her miracle rainbow baby boy is due in March of 2024! Listen as the Geriatric Mamas share her struggle and journey to become a mama later in life and the words that came out of her OBGYN’s mouth. The Geriatric Mamas also weigh in on ‘older mom’ instagram posts by Blogger Victoria Bye and and Digital Creator Courtney Brennan! (Hashtag: ImNotOldAmI and DoOtherOlderMomsFeelThisWayOrIsItJustMe question mark. exclamation point.) For a full list of resources mentioned in this episode, please check the show notes here! Topics discussed in this episode: Nichole’s Story (10:21) From Moldy Eggs, to Speckled Marbles and Sexy Menopause (25:10) Send Us Your Story OR Crazy Things Your Doctor Has Said! (32:32) Instagram Post By Victoria Bye On Being A ‘Geriatric Mother’ (33:57) Instagram Post By Courtney Brennan On ‘Geriatric Pregnancy’ (39:02)

On this episode, Sonia and Jessica are joined by Molly Brubaker, the Founder of Baby Booty, as well as Alyssa Graham, the Baby Booty Studio Manager in Portland and Geriatric Mamas Marketing and Promotions Manager to discuss creating a business and community around your passion, being a mompreneur- the good, the bad, (the yogurt fingers). What Baby Booty is, who it’s for, and why we’re going to get off our booties and go, toddlers and all! For a full list of resources mentioned in this episode please visit the show notes here! Topics discussed in this episode: Welcome Molly & Alyssa! (1:18) What Baby Booty Is (3:31) The Impact Of The Baby Booty Community & Real Life: What If You Can’t Get Your Toddler To Leave The House? (12:50) Body Image For New Moms (15:59) The day To Day As A Mompreneur. Spoiler: Molly Recorded This Episode In A Closet On A Sunday! (19:46) How Having The Business Has Impacted Molly’s Life And Parenting Journey (22:02) Imitation Is The Sincerest Form Of Flattery (29:15) How Alyssa’s Life Has Changed Since Her Physical Therapist Told Her She Was Teaching Classes At Baby Booty (34:07) Finding Time For Self-Care As A Mompreneur (37:12) Will Baby Booty Be Everywhere Someday?! (41:01) We Want A Baby Booty And The Code For A Free First Class (44:56)

On this ‘Geriatric New Year’s Special’ episode, Sonia and Jessica discuss how they rang in the new year, how 2023 went for them, personal goals for 2024 and goals for the Geriatric Mamas podcast for 2024 and they also share tips for how to stick to your New Year’s resolutions because it’s all about the follow through… We’re not good at that part, but maybe we’re turning a new leaf! For a full list of resources mentioned on this episode click here. Topics discussed in this episode: How We Rang In The New Year (12:31) What Our Year Was Like in 2023 (23:22) Our 2024 Goals (37:01) 2024 Geriatric Mamas Podcast Goals (52:21) How To Stay On Track And Not Be Quitters (57:08) Mel Robbins And The Five Second Rule (1:00:35)

On this episode, Sonia and Jessica are joined by Dr. Stephanie Thrower, a psychologist and mompreneur career coach to discuss ways to survive the ‘fifth trimester’. Dealing with the anxiety of going back to work, the worry of getting swallowed up by the workload, communicating what you need to your partners, coworkers, family and friends. The whole mental load of going back to work after having a baby and how to cope! For a full list of resources mentioned in this episode please visit the show notes here! Topics discussed in this episode: Goodbye 2023, Hello 2024! (11:53) Dr. Stephanie Thrower (12:57) Welcome Stephanie! (15:00) Questions & Answers About Surviving the 5th Trimester (24:23) Where To Find Stephanie Online (01:31:12)

On this episode, Sonia and Jessica are joined by donor conception, surrogacy and adoption expert guest Lisa Schuman. Lisa is a mom of three via adoption, licensed clinical social worker and therapist who is now a family-building expert, award-winning researcher, therapist, podcast host, and author of her new book called Building Your Family; The Complete Guide to Donor Conception. Lisa joins the Geriatric Mamas to share her expert advice on choosing a donor, how surrogacy has changed over the years, and much more on building your family. For a full list of resources mentioned in this episode please visit the Geriatric Mamas website here! Topics discussed in this episode: Welcome Lisa! (2:49) How Lisa Got Started Working In The Field Of Infertility (4:37) Building Your Family Through Donor Conception (10:12) How Surrogacy Has Changed Over The Years & What To Expect In 2024 (16:20) Lisa’s Framework For How To Choose A Donor (22:30) Where to Find Lisa’s Books (32:39) Kerry Washington’s Donor Conception Story (33:17) Camille Guaty Donor Egg Conception Story (43:39)

On this episode, Sonia and Jessica read a HOPEisode story submitted by our listener Megan. Megan welcomed her miracle baby girl in April of 2023, at the age of thirty seven. Listen as we share her infertility struggles and journey to geriatric mama-hood that led her to create her new newsletter called The Balance, which is filled with her thoughts on navigating the balance of family and career. The Geriatric Mamas also share Gordon & Tana Ramsay’s fertility journey, Sienna Miller’s pregnancy announcement and the meaning of ‘sexy menopause’. For a full list of resources mentioned on this episode visit the show notes here! Topics discussed in this episode: Megan’s Story (13:22) The Ramsay’s Story (22:40) Sienna Miller Is Pregnant At 41 (34:07) What’s Sexy Menopause And What Are The Symptoms?! (39:59)

On this ‘Geriatric Coffee Convos turned Happy Hour’ episode, Sonia and Jessica discuss coping with infertility during the holidays, the story of Santa Claus for older children, an 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. For a complete list of resources mentioned on this episode as well as all links to the podcast visit the show notes here! Topics discussed in this episode: The Story Of Santa Claus For Older Children AKA How To Or Not To Ruin Their Childhood (8:26) Coping With (In)fertility During The Holidays (17:25) An Update On The Tragic Tamika Thomas IVF Medication Swap (33:03) Instagram Poll Results On Celebrity Mamas Having Babies In Their Late 40s (40:29) Financing Options For The Cost Of Growing A Family (43:13) Oh Crap! Potty Training Book, Sonia & Mike Are In The Thick Of It (50:08) Why Paris Hilton Decided To Go The Surrogacy Route, Her Netflix Documentary, Changing Diapers, Etc. (59:01)

On this episode, Sonia and Jessica are joined by Geriatric Mama guest Maria. Maria is a teacher and consultant who helps homeschool parents and students navigate their educational experience. Maria welcomed her first miracle baby at the age of thirty four. Listen as she shares her infertility struggles and journey to almost geriatric mama-hood including her experience working with Naturopathic Doctor Corina Dunlap. For a full list of resources mentioned in this episode, including information about The Home School Admin and Dr. Corina Dunlap, please click here! Topics discussed in this episode: Welcome Maria! (3:08) Maria’s Story (5:27) Where you can find Maria at The Home School Admin (37:16) Thank you for listening! xx, Sonia & Jessica

On this episode, Sonia and Jessica discuss how geriatric celebrity mamas are getting pregnant in their mid-to-late forties. From natural conception to IVF, adoption, egg donor-ship and embryo donor-ship; the stigmas around older celebrity mamas not wanting to share exactly how they conceived. The Geriatric Mamas weigh in on if it’s advanced-maternal-aged celebrity mamas’ responsibility to remind us that we have biological clocks since they’re able to have their babies later in life. For all resources mentioned in this episode including some funding and support options for fertility treatments, surrogacy, etc; please click here! Topics discussed in this episode: This Is Probably Borderline Abusive, But... (12:59) This Is Episode 21! Sonia’s Lucky Number For So Many Reasons (15:05) Celebrity Moms & How They Became Moms (24:07) Favorite Christmas Movies; And Sonia Didn’t Know The Grinch Was Actually Written By Dr. Seuss (01:11:48)

On this Geriatric Coffee Convos episode, Sonia and Jessica try to sing Mariah Carey’s Christmas song and then move on to discuss the new Geriatric Mamas team member, posts on the Geriatric Mamas Facebook Group, not having bouffants, children behaving a little bit extra when mom enters the room, a beloved geriatric football mama, Kourtney Kardashian giving birth to her baby at the age of forty four and being girl bosses but also the default parents and IVF on the Latest Season of American Horror Stories. For a full list of this episode’s resources please click here! Topics discussed in this episode: Per Adam’s Aunt Courtney’s Suggestion, We Needed another Geriatric Coffee Convos Episode (10:45) 11/12 is National Happy Hour Day! (11:40) We Have a New Marketing And Promotions Manager! Welcome to the Geriatric Mamas Team Alyssa! (12:46) Hilarious Post on the Geriatric Mamas Facebook Group (13:31) We Don’t Have Bouffants, But Will We When We’re Grandmothers? (17:34) The Viral Wifey Haircut (19:02) We Heard That Children Behave 800% Worse When They’re With Their Moms (22:14) Mommy Makeovers (40:19) Guess Who’s A Geriatric Mama and Making it to All of Her Two Son’s NFL Games Too? We’re still Not Mathers. (42:33) Kourtney Kardashian Had Her Miracle Baby! (50:46) Being The Girl Bosses Circa 2010 and Also the Default Parents (56:15) Jessica Takes Us Back to The Reversing Menopause Episode (01:02:53) IVF On The New Season Of American Horror Stories (01:56:58) Stassi, Beau and Their Babies’ Halloween Costumes Were So On Point (01:09:16) Finding Family and Children’s Holiday Pajamas (01:10:35) The MIL Who Told Her DIL To Put Cereal In Her Newborn’s Bottle (01:12:09)

On this episode, Sonia and Jessica are joined by Geriatric Mama guest Amy. Amy is a licensed therapist specializing in infertility and perinatal mental health in CA. Amy welcomed her first miracle baby at the age of thirty three and her second miracle baby at the age of thirty seven. Listen as she shares her infertility struggles and journey to geriatric mama-hood! For a full list of resources mentioned in this episode click here! Topics discussed in this episode: Welcome Amy! (4:41) Amy’s Story (5:31) PTSD After Infertility (54:43) Amy’s Infertility & Perinatal Mental Health in CA (57:08) Amy’s Coaching Practice (01:04:25) Amy’s Advice For Women Who Are Going Through Infertility (01:07:16) Where to Find More Information About Amy’s Practice (01:10:15)

On this episode, Sonia and Jessica are joined by Suzy Lofton Bullis of Old New Moms! Suzy welcomed her second baby boy as a geriatric mama in May of 2021. Listen as she shares her decision making process about becoming a mom later in life and how she and the Geriatric Mamas are taking on the challenge of longevity to be there for their children as long as they can, even if they’re 95% plastic. Maybe we are mathers now. Topics discussed in this episode: Hi Suzy! (4:21) The Old New Moms Facebook Group Hit 100K Members! (5:12) Last Week’s Episode About Reversing Menopause Means Our Demographic is Going to Grow and Get Even More Geriatric! (9:49) Suzy’s Journey to becoming a Geriatric Mama (11:20) Diaper Bags and Multi-focal Lenses (15:07) The Old New Mom Blog (16:27) Growing the Old New Mom Community (18:09) Being a Geratric Old New Mama - It’s Not Just About the pregnancy and the Baby Part (24:45) The Topic of Longevity (26:32) Suzy’s Longevity Tips (28:40) Sonia’s Longevity Tips (33:22) Jessica’s Longevity Tips (39:31) Some Advantages of Being an Older Mom (44:23) Continued Longevity Tips (45:39) On the Topic of Being A Geriatric Mom- Do You Watch American Horror Story? (47:47) For a full list of resources mentioned on this episode click here!

On this episode, Sonia and Jessica discuss Halloween home decor, baby Halloween costumes, in-home pet cemeteries, the fact that there’s a fertility clinic in Greece that is currently reversing menopause for their patients and also recommending a natural approach for those under 50 who prefer to try that as well. The Netflix documentary Unnatural Selection was cancelled- but if we ever get discovered we’ll pretend this episode didn’t happen; aka feeling cute, might delete later! Topics discussed in this episode: Happy Birthday Dinosaur Sonia, But She’s Not Actually 57! (00:21) Annabelle, Hayden and Jess Have Colds (00:52) Our 40th Birthdays (6:04) Loosing Sonia’s Kitty Chase (06:55) Jess and Adam’s In-Home Pet Cemetery (11:35) Halloween Home Decor & Babies (13:54) Halloween Costumes (17:45) Reversing Menopause Temporarily is Possible, But We’re Not Mathers (21:39) Why Did We Want to Be The First Country to Land On The Moon, But Not The First to Jump Start Menopausal Ovaries? (33:31) So You’re Saying That We Have to Go to Greece? (38:29) The More Natural Suggestion To Help Women Under 50 Temporarily Reverse Menopause (39:30) The Cancelled Netflix Documentary Unnatural Selection (42:47) Hopefully We Don’t Get Cancelled (48:24) The Number of Ultrasounds Covered by Insurance Companies (50:47) The Nuances You’ll Find On Our YouTube Videos (55:20) Resources mentioned in this episode: Crete Fertility Centre In Greece Crete Fertility Centre, established 31 years ago, has been offering personalized services to infertile couples, using state-of-the-art technology and psychological support. The result is the birth of over 6000 babies all over the world with the contribution of our unit. Its peaceful location permits the provision of sensitive attention for each couple’s individual needs and specific medical circumstances in their quest for parenthood. The international level, state of the art facilities, ensure that the highest quality of care is available. Medical and laboratory equipment are the most modern currently available, while standards of hygiene, health and safety are exemplary, in full compliance with the highest and strictest levels in Europe. These have already been confirmed by ISO Certification procedure, having the respective specification by the 24th of February of 2010. Moreover, since November 8th 2017, it is one of the few clinics in Europe that has the DIN EN 15224 certification, which is the European framework for standards for the development and implementation of healthcare management systems. It is noteworthy that Crete Fertility Centre is located on the seafront in one of the biggest and & most beautiful islands in the Mediterranean, Crete. Thus, it is not surprising that couples travelling to this familiar holiday destination find that the tranquil setting on this beautiful island, lessens the inevitable anxiety and tension of imminent fertility treatment. Add to this, our cost effective pricing policy (compared to other European and countries worldwide) and the highest standards of medical expertise, science and health, establishes Crete Fertility Centre as the best choice for cost, effectiveness and safety for all ART needs. 12 Things to Know About Emerging Therapies for Menopause Reversal Greek fertility physicians invented the procedure known as ovarian rejuvenation for menopause reversal. Platelet-rich plasma is injected into your ovaries during the surgery (PRP). PRP is a concentrated solution made from your own blood and is employed in different areas of medicine. The process is based on the PRP’s inherent growth factors, which can help with: Regeneration of tissue, increased blood flow, and decreased inflammation The theory is that it may also reverse signs of aging in your ovaries and activate previously dormant eggs. Doctors tested this in a small research with eight women in their 40s. Each of these women had gone around five months without a period. To assess how well their ovaries were working, researchers measured their hormone levels at the start of the study and every month after that. All of the participants resumed their regular periods after one to three months. The mature eggs were then accessible to the doctors for fertilization. Getting pregnant after beginning perimenopause is doable: Although difficult, being pregnant during perimenopause is not impossible. Your ovaries might start releasing eggs again after a surgery like ovarian rejuvenation. Your ovaries’ mature follicles rupture during ovulation to release an egg or eggs. Ovulation becomes less regular after perimenopause sets in, and you don’t release a viable egg every month. The fact that your ovaries still contain healthy eggs is what matters. The ovarian rejuvenation technique might aid in restoring or rebalancing the hormones that regulate follicle maturation and bursting. This will enable you to conceive naturally or will enable medical professionals to retrieve an egg for In-Vitro-Fertilization(IVF

On this episode, Sonia and Jessica discuss the recent news article about an IVF patient who was given the wrong medication by her local pharmacy and 5 tips for coping with the lasting trauma of infertility after successfully conceiving and having a baby. Spoiler alert, dinosaurs giving birth need to advocate for themselves, but also a reminder- we’re not actually dinosaurs, we’re just Geriatric Mamas. Topics discussed in this episode: News Article About IVF Medication Mistake (15:20) Coping With The Trauma of Infertility After Successfully Conceiving & Having a Baby (22:17) Tip #1 (28:20) Tip #2 (31:15) Tip #3 (32:50) Virgin River Spoiler Alert Starts (40:46) ends (41:28) PTSD After Baby is Born (41:44) Correction for Coffee Convos Episode Topic About 21-Month Old Baby Girl’s Death After Being Hit by a Tow Truck in Maine (44:13) Is Waiting for The Other Shoe To Drop Postpartum Depression? (46:24) Tip #4 (47:20) Tip #5 (51:34) A Recap: This is What You Get when We Record During Cocktail Hour (51:56) Show notes including all links referenced in this podcast episode can be found at geriatricmamas.com/podcast. Resources mentioned in this episode: IVF Medication News Article A Las Vegas woman undergoing IVF to expand her family was mistakenly given abortion medication — not fertility medication — by her local pharmacy, terminating her pregnancy in its early stages. “They just killed my baby,” Tamika Thomas told 8 News Now. “Both my babies, because I transferred two embryos.” The mom of 4 had been undergoing in vitro fertilization, a lengthy process in which fertilized embryos are implanted in the uterus to lead to a successful pregnancy, according to the Mayo Clinic. She and her husband had turned to IVF after having her Fallopian tubes removed, and they had paid for the expensive procedure out-of-pocket. Thomas had just had two embryos transferred when she went to pick up medication to help her body “think it's pregnant.” But pharmacy technicians at her North Las Vegas CVS gave her Misoprostol instead, which is used for “medication abortion,” according to the National Institute of Health. The Lasting Trauma of Infertility- New York Times Newsletter Article by Regina Townsend, founder of the Broken Brown Egg- Infertility website & community. “Infertility changes how you see yourself and the world. Somewhere along the journey, many of us stop feeling as though it is something that is happening to us, but instead begin to believe that it is a part of who we are. You become used to living in a constant state of fluctuating despair and hope. And this doesn’t turn off when and if you get pregnant. It doesn’t turn off when you hear or see the heartbeat. My son is 3. I’m still trying to turn it off. Six months into motherhood, I felt as if I was in quicksand. I’d gotten through infertility, gotten past a failed adoption, braced my way through I.V.F. and a C-section. I should have felt invincible, but instead, I was numb. I felt as if the other shoe would drop at any moment. I had to pay for the victory that was my son, didn’t I? That was the routine of the roller coaster infertility had been for us. No success without swift defeat.” The Baby Heartbeat Doppler Sonia Referred to: Easy To Use, High Performance Baby Heartbeat Monitor . This fetal Doppler is high sensitivity, 0 radiation, convenient measurement. Large-screen LCD display readings more clearly. High sensitivity waterproof probe, 12~16weeks can hear fetal heartbeat easily. Using clear tuning chips, the sound is more realistic. Light and portable fetal monitor, built-in speaker and 3.5mm headphone socket with volume control. The fetal doppler monitor is a hand-held obstetrical unit, which is applicable to clinic and home for daily self-check by pregnant women. Thanks for listening and checking out the show notes! 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 let us know HERE! Have a question, comment or correction for this episode of Geriatric Mamas? Leave it for us here! Disclaimer: Please consult your physician for personalized medical and health advice. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions regarding a medical condition, your pregnancy, birth plan and post-partum treatments. Never disregard or delay seeking professional medical advice or treatment because of something you have heard on the Geriatric Mamas podcast or website.

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. Thanks for listening and checking out the show notes! 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 let us know HERE! Have a question, comment or correction for the first episode of Geriatric Mamas? Leave it for us at the bottom of the page here!

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!