We knew having a baby would be expensive, but we didn’t realize just HOW expensive. There were certain items that surprised us with how much they added up and other items we just didn’t prepare for. Join Jen and Karlee as we talk about the unexpected costs and some ways we found to save money! Listen to this episode here Follow us on Instagram here We want to hear from you! Please ask us any questions or provide topic suggestions that you want to hear more about. Remember that nothing is off limits, we are here to talk about anything and everything including what society deems as shameful. You can…

It can be extremely overwhelming to know what items you ACTUALLY need for a baby. Here Jen and Karlee talk about the items they loved and that they used the most in the first 0-6 months. Every baby and household is unique but there were quite a few items that both of us used frequently and would highly recommend! For a list of all the link to the items we talk about in this episode, check out our blog post here Listen to this episode here Follow us on instagram here We want to hear from you! Please ask us any questions or provide topic suggestions that you want to…

Just thinking about the work milestones can induce stress is many moms! Its hard not to worry and/or compare your baby to others but how much is that taking away from your ability to live in the moment with your baby and just enjoy the process? Jen and Karlee dig into what a milestone is, how accurate the “timelines” you find on the internet are, and their opinions on how much you should really worry about them. Listen to this episode here Follow us on instagram here We want to hear from you! Please ask us any questions or provide topic suggestions that you want to hear more about. Remember…

Lets face it, self care might not look the same after you become a mom but we would argue it becomes just as important (if not more) at this point in your life. Join Jen and Karlee as they discuss how self care changed for them, ways the found self care to do with their babies and ways they found self care on their own. Links to things we talked about: –100 Days to Slay⁠ –Ignite Motherhood Summit⁠ –Chores with your Children link ⁠Listen to our episode here Follow us on instagram here We want to hear from you! Please ask us any questions or provide topic suggestions that you…

There are a lot of different approaches out there on how to start introducing your baby to food and it can be quite overwhelming (and scary) to start. Todays episode will be all about how Jen & Karlee decided to try Baby Led Weaning, their experiences with it and how they prepared to start this journey with food for their little ones. Websites/People we spoke about in this episode: Listen to this episode here Follow us on instagram here We want to hear from you! Please ask us any questions or provide topic suggestions that you want to hear more about. Remember that nothing is off limits, we are here…

Having a baby is hard, having a baby and trying to keep your relationship the same? That is super hard. It is easy to fall into a roommate relationship and takes effort to truly nurture your relationship. Join us as we talk about our relationship experiences and what we did to work on our relationship while struggling through postpartum. How to Not Hate Your Husband After Kids Book Listen to this Episode here Follow us on Instagram here We want to hear from you! Please ask us any questions or provide topic suggestions that you want to hear more about. Remember that nothing is off limits, we are here to…

Breastfeeding is not easy, in fact for more people it often requires quite a lot of work and support from professionals! Jen and Karlee will share their own personal experiences and what helped them continue on their breastfeeding journey or stop all together. Listen to this episode here Follow us on Instagram here We want to hear from you! Please ask us any questions or provide topic suggestions that you want to hear more about. Remember that nothing is off limits, we are here to talk about anything and everything including what society deems as shameful. You can leave a comment here, send us a DM on Instagram @thefriendlymomsclub or…

Jen and Karlee truly believe that having mom friends can greatly improve your postpartum experience however its not always easy when babies are developing at different rates (ie. one baby is sleeping/eating better than others). Today they will look at what makes a good mom friend and how to best support each other during this difficult times without judgement and with kindness. Listen to this episode here Follow us on Instagram here Please ask us any questions or provide topic suggestions that you want to hear more about. Remember that nothing is off limits, we are here to talk about anything and everything including what society deems as shameful. You…

We thought it was about time that we formally introduced ourselves. Listen in to hear us talk a little about our families and lives! Listen to this episode here Follow us on Instagram here We want to hear from you! Please ask us any questions or provide topic suggestions that you want to hear more about. Remember that nothing is off limits, we are here to talk about anything and everything including what society deems as shameful. You can leave a comment here, send us a DM on Instagram @thefriendlymomsclub or email us at thefriendlymomsclub@gmail.com Disclaimer: We are not medical experts. Although Karlee is a registered nurse working in Labour and Delivery…

As if having a newborn and healing from birth isn’t hard enough, add in the pressure to “bounce back” right away and you’ve found yourself in an impossibly hard situation. Join Jen and Karlee as we discuss the difficulties with body image (that start even in pregnancy), diet cultures, the bounce back mentality, and more! Listen to this episode here Follow us on Instagram here We want to hear from you! Please ask us any questions or provide topic suggestions that you want to hear more about. Remember that nothing is off limits, we are here to talk about anything and everything including what society deems as shameful. You can…