This week, Sonia and Jess begin The Babies We Carry With Us, Geriatric Mamas’ campaign for October Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, in collaboration with Share Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support. They’re joined by Jenn Stachula, Executive Director of Share, an organization that has spent nearly 50 years supporting families through miscarriage, stillbirth, pregnancy loss, and infant loss. Jenn’s connection to this work is also deeply personal: at 40, she became pregnant with her daughter Caroline, whose heart stopped beating at 15 weeks. Together, Sonia, Jess, and Jenn talk about the babies who remain part of families, identities, and stories—even when the rest of the world seems to have moved on. Jenn explains what grieving parents actually need, why silence can feel more painful than imperfect words, and how to support someone without reaching for the nearest inspirational platitude. Content note: This episode discusses miscarriage, stillbirth, infertility, pregnancy loss, and infant loss. Please listen gently and take care of yourself. Connect with Share: Share Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support Website Share’s phone number: 1-800-821-6819 Connect with Geriatric Mamas: Instagram Facebook Email us at hello@geriatricmamas.com Want to be a guest? Fill out our Be a Guest Form and share your motherhood, pregnancy, or fertility journey. We’d love to feature your story! And remember: We’re committed to sharing raw, honest experiences, so stay tuned for more heartwarming, hilarious, and relatable episodes. Thanks for listening, and we’re so glad to be back! What we're reaching for: 🍋 Sati Soda’s lemon-lime blend is one of those things that just makes our routine feel more elevated without trying too hard. It has this really calming, clear energy from the CBD and adaptogens like lion’s mane and ashwagandha, so we feel relaxed but still present. 🤍 A space for women fully in it—IVF, pregnancy after loss, high-anxiety pregnancies—the emotional roller coaster no one warned us about. It’s everything the “just relax” crowd doesn’t understand. 🧳 The packing cubes that make life feel curated and calm—with everything tucked into its spot, we’re actually able to see what we packed, and suddenly the whole day vibes… a touch more peaceful and under control. 🌿 We’ve been using these and the difference in our face and ankle swelling is actually noticeable. It’s this blend of herbal ingredients that supports lymphatic drainage and helps your body move things along (which, honestly, we all need), and somehow it just works. 🍷 When we wanted something to take the edge off without drinking—whether it was preconception, during any trimester, or honestly through this whole motherhood journey—we’ve reached for a calmer, cleaner option. This tincture was the one that worked. 🍊 Feeling bloated and just... off lately? Same. This is one of those tiny daily things that actually makes a difference—just a few drops and you feel like you’re at least trying to have your life together. We use it, our kids use it, and it’s officially part of the routine. 👖 Fertility hormones and bloating are literally the worst—getting dressed some days feels like your own body is sabotaging your vibe. So here’s our comfort-first guide to what actually feels good during fertility treatments—because if you’re already injecting hormones, the absolute bare minimum is pants that aren’t emotionally aggressive.
