We Are More Than Moms

One of our most requested topics - relationships. With the new responsibility of a child, our relationship dynamic changes - duh, we just don’t think we realized how extreme the change would be. We speak candidly about falling into defined roles, co-existing / co-parenting vs spending quality time together, the importance of clear communication, intentionality with our time, and how we keep our romantic relationship from turning into a business relationship - a work in progress for us. Is ‘balance” even achievable? Does resentment of carrying the mental load sometimes get in the way of connection? How do we go about prioritizing our partner and not taking our relationship for granted? Tune in to her more…we’ll definitely need a part two.Instagram: @wearemorethanmomsPatreon // Resources & Guides: More than Moms Unfiltered Website + IRL communityProduced by Peoples Media

Tune in while D&A catch up in real-time after Dale’s babymoon. We chat about all the pieces that need to fall into place in order to take a trip, toddler separation anxiety and the new phases our children are in. Annabel and Dale share their recent experiences listening to their mom intuition when it comes to doctor visits and being an advocate for their kids. Dale shares a recap of this pregnancy vs her first, as well as some big news about her nanny…she’s on the hunt again! Instagram: @wearemorethanmomsPatreon // Resources & Guides: More than Moms Unfiltered Website + IRL communityProduced by Peoples Media

Today’s episode is all about routines. We’re big fans of routines as they keep us sane, but getting on a routine that works well for your family, be it: sleeping, eating, napping, etc is hard. We chat through the first year of schedule and share our day-to-day routines, including our morning and night time routine. We speak about sleep training, starting solids, meal planning and how everything feels daunting the first time around. We chat about how we block out the noise and do what’s best for our families, go at our own pace and do what feels comfortable to us. Instagram: @wearemorethanmomsPatreon // Resources & Guides: More than Moms Unfiltered Website + IRL communityProduced by Peoples Media

Let’s chat: identity. Yes we are first and foremost moms, but we’re also so much more than that. Regardless of if you’re a working mom or a stay at home mom, we’re all innately multifaceted as humans, we’re sisters and daughters, friends and partners…the list goes on. In this episode, D&A chat about their previous identities, and how they’ve shifted, how motherhood has forced them to take inventory of their ‘roles’ and make adjustments to ensure alignment. They discuss identity crisis, questioning their purpose, uncovering so much about themselves after becoming a mom, and realizing that it’s okay to have conflicting desires - wanting to have a careers, yet also wanting to spend all day with your kids. Wanting to have alone time, but feel guilty taking it. Wanting to have an active social life, but not want to leave the house. All these different expressions can be true at the same time - the shame and guilt that comes with these desires is societal, not our own. Instagram: @wearemorethanmomsPatreon // Resources & Guides: More than Moms Unfiltered Website + IRL communityProduced by Peoples Media

In todays episode, D&A take their instagram series of ‘do I need this’ to the pod. They spill the tea on the most asked about baby products: if they’re worth the money, or if they’re worth skipping. They touch on everything from bouncers vs swings, strollers (is the Doona worth it?), baby monitors, pumps and everything in between. Instagram: @wearemorethanmomsPatreon // Resources & Guides: More than Moms Unfiltered Website + IRL communityProduced by Peoples Media

Comparison is innately part of us as and let’s be honest, this construct feels intensified during motherhood. From body image to baby milestones, preschool admissions and so much more, the comparison and fear of ‘falling behind’ is real. How do we ground ourselves? How do we tune inwards and learn to make decisions based on our own intuition? We explore how our ego meddles with our parenting decision and why it’s important to pause, take inventory and sometimes give ourselves a reality check.This episode is brought to you by Aura - beautiful digital picture frames and the perfect Mother’s Day Gift! Visit http://www.auraframes.com and use code: MORETHANMOMS at checkout to receive $30 off and free shipping!Instagram: @wearemorethanmomsPatreon // Resources & Guides: More than Moms Unfiltered Website + IRL communityProduced by Peoples Media

Tune in while D&A catch up in real-time after Annabel took her first real solo trip away from her daughter. We chat about the emotions of leaving and the aftermath and the importance of time with your partner. Dale shares about the pelvic pain she’s been experiencing in the second trimester and what she wish she knew and Annabel talks Gemma’s upcoming 1st birthday and how first birthdays should really be a celebration for the parents. They lean into the new meaning of “productivity” ever since becoming a parent and and how Dale got a bloody nose from her son.This episode is bought to you by Aura - beautiful digital picture frames and the perfect Mother’s Day Gift! Visit http://www.auraframes.com and use code: MORETHANMOMS at checkout to receive $30 off and free shipping!Nanit - our favourite baby monitor, it lets parents track the health, wellness and development of their baby—from sleep and breathing to growth—delivering personalized insights and advice. Use code MORETHANMOMS for 20% off Nanit (runs 5/2 -5/31)Instagram: @wearemorethanmomsPatreon // Resources & Guides: More than Moms Unfiltered Website + IRL communityProduced by Peoples Media

All things nannies! The caregiver-parent dynamic and relationship can definitely be a complicated one. It’s an emotionally charged, intimate working relationship, which can arguably be one of the most important relationships working parents have. D&A chat hiring and switching nannies, the boss/employee dynamic, the day-to-day working relationship and what they’ve learned along the way.This episode is brought to you by Aura - beautiful digital picture frames and the perfect Mother’s Day Gift! Visit http://www.auraframes.com and use code: MORETHANMOMS at checkout to receive $30 off and free shipping!Instagram: @wearemorethanmomsPatreon // Resources & Guides: More than Moms Unfiltered Website + IRL communityProduced by Peoples Media

In today’s episode, D&A chat all things boundaries and our experience with this construct starting in pregnancy and into motherhood. From visitors and family, to work and friendships, boundaries have become integral to keeping our sanity. As moms, time is our biggest commodity, and without boundaries, we’ve found ourselves feeling anxious and spread too thin, especially as recovering people pleasers. We don’t have all the answers, but we do shed light on how boundaries play a role in our lives, as well as discuss some of our personal favorites. This episode is bought to you by Aura - beautiful digital picture frames. Visit http://www.auraframes.com and use code: MORETHANMOMS at checkout to receive $30 off and free shipping!Instagram: @wearemorethanmomsPatreon // Resources & Guides: More than Moms Unfiltered Website + IRL communityProduced by Peoples Media