Mollie had a serious case of the mom ass. She gained 42 pounds when she was pregnant. She sits (on her once-fat ass) with fashion expert Jennifer Workman and dietician Sherry Berg to talk about how to look your best when you are postpartum and what to do and eat to help you take the weight off. How long does it take to lose the weight? Will nursing help? Secretive eating, food journals, cravings and yes, more IBS.
Notes: I am 14 months post baby and down to nursing just once or twice a day and my weight is at my comfort level. Do I need to tone more? Yes. Do I need to eat better? Yes. Is my body back to wear it was before? NO. Even though I am only 4 pounds from my pre-pregnancy weight, my body shape has changed. A certain weight does not always equal a certain health status. I realize that I may look “thin” right now, but I would not say I am at my healthy best. I need to eat better. Sometimes it can be just as unhealthy to be thin as it is to be unhealthy and be overweight. I am going to take Sherry’s advice and eat better and make a list of things to eat in a week. And I will take Jenny’s advice and toss out anything ORANGE.
What do Stephen King, Party City, and birth control all have in common? Nothing, but we manage to cram all of it in this episode. Sherry, Paula, and Mollie discuss celebrity sightings, the people who buy balloons on a Tuesday morning, and all the different ON TREND methods of female and MALE birth control. The ladies will give the answers to the important questions like, do you read to your baby enough?
Notes: The book I quoted is “The Tipping Point “ by Malcolm Gladwell. He writes about the co-creator of the birth control pill, Gregory Pincus. It’s a good read. Also check out this article
Here is one of the articles I quoted terrible on male birth control:
http://motherboard.vice.com/read/the-perfect-birth-control-for-men-is-here-why-cant-we-use-it
Dr. Joel Gould, founder of Modern American Dentistry, sits with Mollie Gross and co-host Andy Salamone and speaks honestly about the proper care of babies' teeth, why Europeans have jacked up teeth, and how long you need to wait after having your teeth cleaned to have sex. Most dentists are complete BORES, but Dr. Gould is as informative as he is entertaining. He expertly gives advice on proper baby teeth hygiene and diverts all Mollie’s ridiculous questions and digs on being a Canadian. In addition to discussing whether or not it’s a big deal for a baby to fall asleep with a bottle in his or her mouth, they also discuss the importance of vitamin D, sleep, fluoride, anal bleaching, and thumbsucking. This episode is less stressful than a visit to the dentist 　and easier on the pocket!
Notes: All the views expressed by Dr. Gould do not directly reflect my opinions. My husband worked for big PHARMA for years and I don’t think they are evil at all. All industries just like people have good and bad aspects. That having been said his instruction on how to effectively brush my kid's teeth were a huge game changer! Dr. Gould puts up with a lot of my crap and still refuses to gas me when I get my botox injections. He is pretty RAD and more than just your average dentist. Check out his podcast, you’ll learn a ton. www.modernamericandentistry.com
Episode 4: New Mom Girl Talk - Mollie Gross, co-host Jenny, and Edith Urzua sit and talk openly and honestly about being new moms. WARNING: This episode is not for people who have perfect babies. New discoveries for one-year-olds Billy and John Luke. Edith asks, “How do you get a new born to sleep?” Is co-sleeping the answer? What do you do with all this baby shit you never used or that didn’t work? Consignment shops, donating and sell that shit! Lying mommies with perfect babies ruin Facebook for everyone.
What did you wish you had registered for, what do you regret registering for? Diaper Genies, Moby wraps, Rock 'n Plays, Bumbos, and NoseFridas. The shit-storm that hit Mollie on Facebook from breastfeeding in the car. Ways to make the car seat ride better for baby. Keeping the house clean and managing all the baby toys and crap. Leaving the house with the baby: Are you prepared? Is the diaper bag properly packed? Post-pregnancy and baby bladder leakage.