Geriatric Mamas

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

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!

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!

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!

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! 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!

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!

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! 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! Disclaimer: This [Podcast/Website] allows users to post comments and engage in discussions on various topics. The views and opinions expressed in these comments belong solely to the individual authors and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the [Podcast/Website] owner, its staff, or affiliates. The [Podcast/Website] owner does not endorse or verify the accuracy of the information, claims, or statements made in the comments. The [Podcast/Website] owner shall not be held responsible or liable for any content posted by third parties. Any user who chooses to rely on the information or opinions expressed in the comments does so at their own risk. The [Podcast/Website] owner disclaims any liability for damages or losses that may arise from such reliance. Users are encouraged to engage in respectful and constructive discussions. The [Podcast/Website] owner reserves the right to moderate, edit, or remove any comments that violate our community guidelines or terms of use. By participating in the comments section, users agree to abide by these terms and understand that they are solely responsible for their own comments.

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!

On this episode, Sonia and Jessica are joined once again by long-time bff Tiffany Baynard. This time, the three discuss miscarriages; personal experiences, the statistics, why the topic is so taboo, some ways to cope, and how friends and family members can support parents who have experienced this devastating loss. Topics discussed in this episode: The Stats (2:53) Why The Topic Of Miscarriage Is Taboo (7:08) Was That A Baby Teradactyl?? (7:29) Unhelpful Comments That People Say To Women Who’ve Experienced a Pregnancy Loss (11:45) Jessica’s Story (13:30) Chemical Pregnancy (17:43) Tiffany’s Story (25:52) Dr. Ku’s Egg Analogy (31:00) Progesterone (38:17) Big Fat Negative Podcast Episode About Natural Conception (54:11) Coping With A Miscarriage (55:23) Ways That Friends And Family Can Support (58:43) 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! Thank you for listening and checking out these 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 contact us here!

On this episode Jessica and Sonia discuss the stigma of being an older mom! AKA an irresponsible reproductive citizen. They share the stats, question why women decided they needed to do it all, and share the many titles geriatric mamas have been given; people truly say the darnedest things! Topics discussed in this episode: The Stats (2:33) Why Jessica Doesn’t Need to Drive A Tractor (4:20) The Titles Geriatric Mamas Have Been Given (6:21) Risk Factors of Geriatric Pregnancy (8:29) Netflix Documentary, Our Father (6:21) The Benefits of Being An Older Mom (25:47) What Can Be Done to Change the Stigma? (30:45) Jessica’s Experience with Acupuncture (33:58) Kourtney Kardashian’s Pregnancy Announcement (39:07) For a list of this episode's resources including the name of Jessica's Acupuncturist and the Chinese Herb 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! Thanks for listening and checking out these 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 contact us here!

On this episode, Sonia and Jessica are joined by long-time bff Tiffany Baynard. Tiffany welcomed her first baby, a son named Bradley, in June of last year! The three discuss birth stories, geriatric pregnancy and postpartum. The good, the bad, the TMI. Topics discussed in this episode: Tiffany’s Pregnancy Story (5:40) Tiffany’s Birth Story (13:23) Tiffany’s Birth Experience Advice for First-Time Geriatric Mamas (30:47) Sonia’s Birth Story (33:39) Sonia’s Postpartum Story (50:00) Sonia’s Birth & Postpartum Experience Advice (55:00) Sonia’s Experience with Lymphatic Drainage (56:42) Jessica’s Birth Story (1:01:37) For a full list of this episode's resources including a link about folley bulb inductions aka balloon inductions, as well as information on scaring and the lymphatic system, 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! Thank you for listening and checking out these 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 contact us here!

On this first episode, Sonia and Jessica discuss their journeys to geriatric mama-hood, why they waited so long to have children, fertility treatments, miscarriages, pregnancy reveals and miracle rainbow babies. Topics discussed in this episode: About Geriatric Mamas/ Our Ages at Conception (1:39) Sonia’s Journey (3:55) Why Sonia almost decided not to transfer embryo Annabelle (8:02) Jessica’s Journey (10:24) Jessica’s Fertility Clinic Tip (18:00) For a list of this episode's resources including the name of both Sonia and Jessica's Fertility Doctors and Holistic Fertility Treatments, 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! Thanks for listening and checking out these 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 contact us here!

Geriatric Mamas is a real and unfiltered podcast about life as advanced maternal aged mamas hosted by Jessica Rizzieri and Sonia Tapley. Neither of them were familiar with the term Geriatric Pregnancy before getting pregnant. Who is?! They’ll be sharing fertility journeys, birth stories, parenting, recipes, health and wellness, funny stories, and whatever else their old AF geriatric hearts desire! So, follow along and join the conversation as they lean in to geriatric parenthood! You can submit your story and/or any guest request inquiries, comments or corrections you'd like to share with the Geriatric Mamas for this trailer here! Thanks for listening! Resources mentioned in the trailer: U.S. Census Bureau Overall fertility trends from 1990 to 2019 were relatively stable, compared to previous decades but varied significantly by age, according to a Census Bureau analysis. The analysis, which looked at Census Bureau and National Center for Health Statistics data, shows fertility rates of women ages 20-24 declined by 43%, while those of women ages 35-39 increased by 67% during the roughly 30-year period.It’s Happening!!