Meg And Mike Do Marriage Megan and Mike Bayen

In this episode, Meg discusses her experience and challenges during the first six months postpartum with twins. She took a break from the podcast to focus on her babies and figure out her future plans. Meg shares her struggle with postpartum identity and the realization that she is a different person now that she is a mother. She emphasizes the importance of giving herself time and space to uncover her new identity and not trying to go back to who she was before. Meg also talks about the joy of seeing her babies grow and develop, as well as the challenges of being a twin mom and dealing with mom shaming.
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In this conversation, Meg shares her experience and tips on increasing milk supply and establishing a pumping routine. She discusses the Sock Method, which involves covering the bottles with baby socks to create a positive association with the baby and stimulate oxytocin production. 
 
Meg emphasizes the importance of finding the right flange size and pumping frequency to maximize milk supply. She also mentions the benefits of hydration, calorie intake, and supplements. Meg shares her pumping schedule and the challenges and rewards of exclusive pumping for twins. She concludes by expressing her motivation and satisfaction in providing breast milk for her babies.
 
Takeaways
 
Covering the bottles with baby socks can create a positive association with the baby and stimulate oxytocin production.
Finding the right flange size is crucial for comfortable and effective pumping.
Pumping frequency plays a significant role in establishing and increasing milk supply.
Hydration, calorie intake, and supplements can support milk production.
Creating a pumping schedule and routine can help maintain milk supply and balance motherhood responsibilities.



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Links I Referenced:
 
→Allison Tolman YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NewLittleLife
 
→Boobie Products, use CODE MEGY_20 for a discount: https://www.boobiesuperfoods.com/?ref=MEGANYELANEY 

→Lactation Bites recipe: https://mommakesdinner.com/lactation-bites/

In this episode, Meg and Mike provide an update on their first six weeks with twins. They discuss the hardest part of parenting twins, the easiest part, and unexpected challenges. 
 
They also talk about the importance of fitting the kids into their life and the impact of having twins on their relationship. They share their sadness about their fathers not being there to meet the babies and express their love and admiration for each other as parents. They end with some final thoughts and advice for other parents of twins.
 
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In this solo episode, Meg shares her postpartum journey and the challenges she has faced in the first six weeks after giving birth to twins. She discusses the importance of preparation for parenthood and the realization that no amount of preparation can fully prepare you for the reality of caring for newborns. 
 
Meg opens up about her struggles with breastfeeding and the decision to exclusively pump. She also talks about the physical recovery process without holding back: get ready for some TMI sharing!
 
Emotionally, Meg shares the ups and downs of postpartum, the overwhelming feelings, and the need for self-care. She discusses the juggling act of parenting and sleep, as well as the mixed feelings and identity shift that comes with becoming a parent. Meg also touches on the support she has received and the importance of reaching out to others for help. She concludes by expressing gratitude for her healing and the flexibility she has in her work.



→Meg’s Twin Birth Story Episode (Apple Podcasts): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/meg-and-mike-do-marriage/id1705552952?i=1000641795014
 
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2OcjcxNBR2GnhLQqtJc0ao?si=IirpoqzGSUeAHrdCAsQKMg 
 
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It’s been a minute since Mike and I recorded an episode together, and we thought what better way to jump back in than for me to interview him about the birth of our sons from his perspective.
 
Mike was KNEE DEEP in the birth, holding one of my legs the entire time and being an essential part of the delivery of our sons, such a special moment we’ll never forget. 
 
In this episode he shares what it was like for him, no holding back. 
 
We talk about:
How long Mike thought the induction would take
What it was like holding my leg and seeing the babies literally come out of me
Stress of me being so weak and white 
Watching me cry for 72 hours straight “baby blues” 
 
→Meg’s Twin Birth Story Episode (Apple Podcasts): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/meg-and-mike-do-marriage/id1705552952?i=1000641795014
 
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2OcjcxNBR2GnhLQqtJc0ao?si=IirpoqzGSUeAHrdCAsQKMg 
 
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Lynette and Matt Hoyle share their journey of marriage, from the difficulties in the first year to the brink of divorce and the subsequent healing and growth. They discuss the importance of commitment and working on the marriage, as well as actively showing love and care for each other. They emphasize the need to handle conflict in a healthy way and change conflict styles that may have been learned from their parents. 
 
Despite the challenges, they believe that marriage can get better and better with time and effort. In this conversation, Lynette and Matt discuss the importance of effective communication and conflict resolution in their marriage. They emphasize the need to express feelings and concerns without blaming or attacking each other. 
 
They also highlight the value of compromise and the importance of managing conflict in a healthy way. The couple shares their belief in the benefits of therapy for maintaining a strong and healthy marriage. They encourage couples to seek counseling as a preventative measure and to address any issues that arise. Overall, they emphasize the importance of building a deep commitment and finding joy in the imperfections of marriage.
 
Takeaways:
Marriage can be challenging in the first year, but it's important to work through the difficulties and communicate openly.
Commitment and willingness to change are key to turning a struggling marriage around.
Actively showing love and care for each other, even in small ways, can strengthen the relationship.
Handling conflict in a healthy way and changing unhealthy conflict styles is crucial for a successful marriage.
Marriage can improve and become more fulfilling over time with effort and dedication.
 
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