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Me As MomEpisode 26: GUESTS: MEAGAN HICKS AND ALYSHA HINSONToday I'm talking with Meagan Hicks and her surrogate (and friend), Alysha Hinson. I'm so thankful to both ladies for their willingness and eagerness to share this special story. Thank you, Meagan and Alysha, for spending time on Me As Mom! 2024-05-1346 minMe As MomEpisode 25: ALL ABOUT BABY REGISTRIES (PART 2)I'm expanding on popular registry sites, sharing some money-saving tips, and giving some love to small businesses. 2024-04-3016 minMe As MomEpisode 24: THE NEW HOUSEWE BOUGHT A HOUSE! Today I'm sharing about our new house in Arkansas. 2024-04-1514 minMe As MomEpisode 23: ALL ABOUT BABY REGISTRIES (PART 1)Today I'm breaking down the three places I registered at, perks of each of them, and sharing some of my favorite tips when curating a baby registry. Preparing for a baby is a very fun and exciting time, and registering for baby items can be equally as fun and exciting, as well as unbelievably overwhelming. My hope today is to help you navigate this exciting time!
I'm sharing about Amazon, Target, and Wal-Mart today. Come back for part 2 in two weeks! 2024-03-2515 minMe As MomEpisode 22: A PEEK INTO MARCHI'm sharing about why March is such a great (and terrible) month for our family. Fast forward to 4:54 to skip past me talking about Baby D, his birthday, and ways we remember him. I'm also sharing the potty training method we used for Jack earlier this year and my most recent 5 favorites!
-Baby D episode (Apple Podcasts) (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/me-as-mom/id1674467049?i=1000602968153)
-Baby D episode (Spotfiy) (https://open.spotify.com/episode/3fctwUVcSAsBeMp1suU0Sa?si=334e3b9675a94ea5)
-How we celebrate Baby D + how you can support a grieving friend...2024-03-1223 minMe As MomEpisode 21: 2024 GOALSToday I'm sharing all of my goals for 2024. Hear about my plans for Jack's Crafty Mom, Me As Mom, and my personal goals this year. 2024-02-1917 minMe As MomEpisode 20: WE'RE MOVINGHappy 2024! I'm back with some big news--we're moving! Surprised? Us too! Today I'm sharing where we're moving, when it's happening, and all the feelings I'm experiencing as we get ready to leave Chapel Hill. Thanks for listening! I'm glad you're here.2024-02-0512 minMe As MomEpisode 19: GUEST: MARY-KATHERINE HARDINI'm joined today with my friend, MK Hardin, to discuss her experiences with adopting her two children, DD and Evans. Also, because October is breast cancer awareness month, Mary-Katherine is sharing her journey as both a breast cancer and bladder cancer survivor. 2023-10-3141 minMe As MomEpisode 18: OCTOBERIT'S THE BEST TIME OF THE YEAR! SPOOKY SEASON IS HERE! Today I'm sharing some of my favorite Halloween decorations and movies, fall scents, spooky podcast episodes, and a few of my favorite soup recipes.
Bats: https://www.amazon.com/DIYASY-Halloween-Decoration-Stickers-Waterproof/dp/B089M9KVFS/ref=sr_1_5?crid=2JIQYUCM5A66O&keywords=bats+wall+decor&qid=1696300444&sprefix=bats%2Caps%2C117&sr=8-5
Glue dots: https://www.amazon.com/Glue-Dots-Contains-Adhesive-32794-300/dp/B000WWK5L0/ref=sxin_16_pa_sp_search_thematic_sspa?content-id=amzn1.sym.9cbe3359-611f-40e8-a779-21650339bb99%3Aamzn1.sym.9cbe3359-611...2023-10-0317 minMe As MomEpisode 17: GUESTS: AMBRE AND JACIE DAIGLEToday I have TWO GUESTS! I am joined today by Ambre and Jacie Daigle as they share their journey in becomming mothers through IUI and IVF. I'm so thankful they felt comfortable sharing their story and giving advice to parents interested in or currently going through this journey. Enjoy! 2023-09-1955 minMe As MomEpisode 16: SUMMER RECAPI'm baaaaack! After a long summer break, Me As Mom is back! Today I'm catching y'all up on what's been going on since my last episode.
NAVARRE BEACH 2023 | BEACH COLONY CONDO TOUR, BELLE'S FIRST TIME IN THE OCEAN https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfP82mnsnco
NAVARRE 2023 | BEACH DAYS PART 1//jumping waves, burying Dad in the sand, and THIS WATER IS CLEAR!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2Uir-yjw50
NAVARRE 2023 | Hunting for Crabs and Pirate Treasure
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXnB6ZPqc5Y2023-09-1121 minMe As MomEpisode 15: DC RECAP + A FEW OF MY FAVORITE THINGSJune has come and gone. Today I'm giving you the highs (and mostly lows) of our most recent trip to DC. I also annouce that I'm taking a small summer break from Me As Mom, but don't worry! I give you one last favorites segment before I go!
Things mentioned in this episode:
National Building Museum--https://www.nbm.org/
National Museum of Natural History--https://naturalhistory.si.edu/
Smithsonian's National Zoo--https://nationalzoo.si.edu/
Jordan Christian LeVan's book tour dates--https://www.eventbrite.com/o/jordan-christian-levan-63717229163?fbclid=IwAR10bft1KR8pFgUg2G5CNMeLmspH_0ec...2023-06-2722 minMe As MomEpisode 14: GUEST: DREW DAVIDSONMY FIRST EVER GUY GUEST! I'm celebrating Father's Day by chatting with my husband, Drew Davidson! We talk about what Jack's birth was like from his perspective, as well as share some of our favorite things to do in New Orleans.
Favorite places to eat in New Orleans:
-Brown Butter
-Slim Goodies
-District Donuts
-Biscuits and Buns on Banks
-Mojo Coffee House
-Cochon Butcher
-Katie’s
-Jacques-Imo’s
-Cochon
-Clesi’s – Crawfish boil March to June
-Chap’s Chicken
-The Store
-Boucherie
-La Petite...2023-06-1942 minMe As MomEpisode 13: SUMMER BUCKET LISTSUMMER IS HERE! And I'm hoping it's the best one yet. Today I'm talking about our most recent trip to the zoo, sharing our summer bucket list, and sending some positive vibes on body image this summer.
Come follow along on Instagram:
@measmompod
@jackscraftymom
Shorts I refer to in today's episode:
Target--
(1) https://www.target.com/p/women-39-s-high-rise-tailored-linen-shorts-a-new-day-8482-white-6/-/A-87715732?preselect=87715732
(2) https://www.target.com/p/women-39-s-high-rise-linen-pull-on-shorts-a-new-day-8482-green-m/-/A-87073954?preselect=87073954
Old Navy--
(1) https://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=560745032&cid=1153916&pcid=35158...2023-06-0523 minMe As MomEpisode 12: GUEST: KATIE PETERS ON VERBAL APRAXIAMay is National Apraxia Awareness Month, and I'm celebrating by talking with Jack's speech therapist, Katie Peters! Katie is a speech language pathologist who specializes in apraxia. Jack was diagnosed with Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) earlier this year. If you want to learn what apraxia is and how you can better support Jack and others with apraxia, THIS EPISODE IS FOR YOU! I'm so excited to have Katie on the podcast today to help educate others and to be the best advocate I can for Jack.
Apraxia Instagram accounts I love:
@fightingformyvoice
@slpmommyofapraxia
...2023-05-2244 minMe As MomEpisode 11: BALANCING LIFE AS A MOM + MAKING TIME FOR YOUR PARTNERJack is three! Today I'm sharing a recap on Jack's third birthday celebration and answering a couple of questions from Instagram. I'm sharing what "balance" looks like in our life and how Drew and I make time for each other.
I reference this in today's episode, but I'm getting a cold! Sorry for my voice today!2023-05-1516 minMe As MomEpisode 10: GUEST: KAREN CAMPBELLToday I'm joined by my mom for a Mother's Day special! My mom shares how she and my dad met and what it was like parenting me and my sister, Bethany. She's also a flower-expert and is sharing her knowledge on making your yard look magazine worthy this summer.
Reach out to my mom on Facebook for any further flower quetsions or to purchase worm tea or worm castings: https://www.facebook.com/karen.g.campbell.73
Shade plants mentioned: Hostas, Begonias, Dragon Wing Begonias, Impatiens, New Guinea Impatiens, Coleus
Sun plants mentioned: Scaevola...2023-05-0955 minMe As MomEpisode 9: HOW WE CELEBRATE BABY D + HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT A GRIEVING FRIENDToday I am sharing specific things Drew and I did after Baby D passed away and the traditions we do every year to celebrate his life. I'm also sharing useful information if you are a friend or family member trying to support someone going through this type of loss.
I bought my cremation "charm" on Etsy, but the store is no longer in business. If you search "cremation jewelry" on Etsy you will find a ton of options.
Rachel's Gift: https://www.rachelsgift.org/
Willow Tree Angel: https://www.amazon.com/Willow-Tree-hand-painted-sculpted-Remembrance/dp...2023-05-0122 minMe As MomEpisode 8: GUEST: JORDAN DICKERSONI'm THRILLED to have Jordan Dickerson on today's episode! Jordan shares her experience in adopting her oldest son, Jeremiah, as well as some of the struggles she and her husband, Cole, faced during the foster/adoption process. I'm so thankful for Jordan's honesty and vulnerability during this time in her life. I learned a ton from her during this conversation, and I know you will too!
Me As Mom Instagram: @measmompod
Find Jordan on Instagram: @jordandickerson22
Good Morning America: https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/family/story/boy-reveals-big-brother-day-adopted-571678062023-04-2555 minMe As MomEpisode 7: LET'S-A GO TO THE MOVIESShort, but sweet. Giving an honest update on my feelings on spring and the pure joy of watching Jack experience a movie theater for the first time.
Instagram: @measmompod 2023-04-1713 minMe As MomEpisode 6: THE EVOLUTION OF MY CREATIVE OUTLETSSharing the evolution of my creative outlets, some of the challenges that comes with my most current creative outlets, and a few new segments.
Here are a few things I mentioned in this weeks episode:
Forsyth Family Footage--> https://www.youtube.com/@forsythfamilyfootage52
Episode 5 of Me As Mom on Forsyth Family Footage--> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VE6RgM2lXUY
Kambri's Closet--> https://www.instagram.com/kambris_closet/
Jack's Crafty Mom--> https://www.instagram.com/jackscraftymom/
Me As Mom--> https://www.instagram.com/measmompod/
5 Favorites:
-Libby App2023-04-1020 minMe As MomEpisode 5: GUEST: BETHANY FORSYTH ON DISNEY WORLDToday I'm joined by my sister/best friend for my VERY FIRST guest episode. Bethany is an expert in all things Disney World. She shares with us some of her favorite things to pack, favorite rides, treats, and other tips and tricks to use when you're vacationing at Walt Disney World. Subscribe to her YouTube channel, Forsyth Family Footage, and follow along on Instagram to learn more!
Forsyth Family Footage: https://www.youtube.com/@forsythfamilyfootage52
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bethanyforsyth44/
5 Packing Essentials for Disney World:
1) Rain gear--stroller cover, poncho/umbrella/rain jacket...2023-04-0349 minMe As MomEpisode 4: SPRING BUCKET LISTSharing my first ever SPRING bucket list with you guys, answering questions asked on Instagram, and an update on Jack.2023-03-2021 minMe As MomEpisode 3: JACKEpisode 3 is all about Jack's birth story! A year after our loss of Baby D and in the midst of early COVID, our sweet little rainbow baby was born. I'm sharing our experience of delivering a baby during strict COVID restrictions. This is Me As JACK'S Mom.
Thank you to Morgun Henson for creating the Me As Mom artwork, and Sunshine Bola for producing my custom music!2023-03-1317 minMe As MomEpisode 2: BABY D2023-03-0622 minMe As MomEpisode 1: ME AS MOM2023-02-2713 min