236: Friendship Series - Championing Your Fellow Mothers with Mandi and Lindsey

In this episode, I sit down with my two friends and fellow mothers, Mandi and Lindsey, to discuss how we’re all doing in postpartum, how we became friends in the first place, and how we’ve supported each other through pregnancy, breastfeeding, and everything in between. We share why our husbands had to force us to be friends at first, how we are each others’ champions vs. cheerleaders, and how our second postpartum experiences have differed from our firsts – from our bodies, to our work, to our mental health. We also talk about why Lindsey decided to stop breastfeeding and how she went about it, what we love about having two children and what’s been the most challenging, how we’ve been working through the “roommates” phase with our husbands, and so much more.Key Takeaway / Points:Why our husbands had to force us to be friendsWhy Lindsey and Mandi were not excited about making new friends at firstOn all of us being pregnant at the same timeOn being each others’ champions vs. cheerleaders with parentingHow our second postpartum experiences have differed from our firsts, from our bodies, to our work, to our mental healthOn Lindsey deciding to stop breastfeeding and how she went about itOn the societal guilt of stopping breastfeeding and the importance of advocating for yourself in the hospitalOn our favorite parts of having two children, and the challengesOn working through the “roommates phase” with your husbandOn working through resentment towards our partnersHow Lindsey and Mandi feel about returning to work after maternity leaveHow to best support and show up for your fellow friends and mothersThis episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Sponsors:Quince.com/cameron for free shipping and 365 day returnsThrivemarket.com/cameron for 30% off your first order + a free $60 giftAlomoves.com code FRECKLED30 for an exclusive 30-day free trial and 20% off an annual membership Factormeals.com/cam50 code cam50 for 50% offDreamlandbabyco.com code CAMERON for 20% off sitewide and free shippingCheck out the Freckled Foodie Mamas group here.Follow me:Instagram: @cameronoaksrogersWebsite: freckledfoodie.comTikTok: @cameronoaksrogersTwitter: @freckledfoodieYoutube: Cameron Rogers / Freckled FoodiePinterest: Freckled FoodieCreative Lead: Amelie YeagerProduced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.