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#41: In this episode, Jess talks with Jessie, a NICU dietitian and lactation consultant, about her career path, her work supporting families in the NICU, and her personal experience feeding her own twins. They also dig into the realities of breastfeeding and pumping multiples, why flexible routines matter, and how much support twin parents often need to thrive. They discuss Jessie’s path from WIC to NICU nutrition, how lactation work fits into her role, and what she sees most often with premature and medically fragile babies. KEY TAKEAWAYS Jessie shares her background as a 33-year-old mom of boy-girl twins, originally from Lafayette, Indiana, now working in the Indy area. Her career path from registered dietitian to WIC, then NICU dietitian, and eventually certified lactation counselor and IBCLC. Jessie explains how WIC gave her early breastfeeding education experience and sparked her passion for lactation. Details what NICU dietitians manage, including feeding tubes, fortified breast milk, formula, and parenteral nutrition for preterm and surgical babies. Jessie describes the importance of skin-to-skin, non-nutritive breastfeeding, and close follow-up when transitioning babies from tube feeds to breastfeeding. Jessie shares that twin and multiple births are common in her NICU work, and how being a twin mom helps her connect with families in a deeply personal way. She talks about the emotional reality of breastfeeding twins, including triple feeding, low supply worries, and the role of support from lactation consultants, partners, and family. How flexibility matters more than rigidity in twin parenting, feeding routines, and day-to-day life. Jessie opens up about becoming a single mom, rebuilding after divorce, and the importance of asking for help and protecting her own mental health. Twin Mom Life Community Membership is LIVE! To join the community check it out! EPISODE SPONSOR: This episode is brought to you by Thrive Market -> $30 off your first 2 orders and a free gift! DISCOUNT CODES: Looking for a twin-specific breastfeeding course? Check out ->Twin Mom Guide to Breastfeeding Twins CONNECT WITH JESSIE @JessieLynn_4_ Good Inside Mothering Multiples CONNECT WITH THE HOST, JESS @TwinMomLifePodcast Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase through these links, the host may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. The information shared on this podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider. The views, opinions, and experiences expressed by guests on this podcast are their own and do not reflect the hosts personal beliefs, opinions, or those of this podcast. Hosting a guest does not imply endorsement of their statements, products, services, or viewpoints. The goal is to encourage thoughtful conversations and provide a platform for a variety of perspectives.

#40: In this episode, Jess sits down with twin mom, entrepreneur, and fellow podcaster, Paige Figueroa, to talk honestly about her pregnancy complications, her twins’ extended NICU stay, and the postpartum anxiety and NICU trauma she didn’t fully recognize until much later. Paige shares what it was like to navigate medical decisions for two babies, bring them home with feeding tubes, and slowly learn to trust her own instincts again. They also discuss the pressure many moms feel to hold it all together, the impact of sleep deprivation, the value of therapy, and the small self-love practices that can make a real difference. KEY TAKEAWAYS Paige’s high-risk twin pregnancy and unexpected diagnosis What an extended NICU stay can do to a parent’s nervous system The emotional weight of caring for medically complex babies at home Postpartum anxiety, NICU PTSD/trauma, and recognizing when support is needed Learning to advocate for your children while trusting your own instincts The impact of sleep deprivation and postpartum rage Finding a therapist who understands the twin-parent experience EFT tapping, self-love, and reframing the belief that you’re not doing enough Paige’s work supporting moms who are building businesses alongside motherhood Twin Mom Life Community Membership is LIVE! To join the community check it out here! EPISODE SPONSOR This episode is brought to you by Thrive Market -> $30 off your first 2 orders and a free gift! CONNECT WITH PAIGE Instagram @MomBossFreedom Mom Boss Freedom Podcast Success Recalibration Ritual (free resource) CONNECT WITH THE HOST, JESS Instagram @TwinMomLifePodcast DISCOUNT CODES Looking for a twin-specific breastfeeding course? Check out ->Twin Mom Guide to Breastfeeding Twins Riverside -> Want to start a podcast? I LOVE Riverside! I can record, edit and upload to streaming sites all in one program! To learn more click here! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase through these links, the host may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. The information shared on this podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider. The views, opinions, and experiences expressed by guests on this podcast are their own and do not reflect the hosts personal beliefs, opinions, or those of this podcast. Hosting a guest does not imply endorsement of their statements, products, services, or viewpoints. The goal is to encourage thoughtful conversations and provide a platform for a variety of perspectives.

#39: Jess chats with Christine Einzig (the first TRIPLET mom on the show!) about what life looks like raising eight-year-old triplets in upstate New York. They cover everything from the shock of learning she was expecting three babies to the realities of NICU time, homeschooling, and managing a full family life with lots of logistics. Jess and Christine discuss infertility, triplet pregnancy, early motherhood support, homeschooling, sibling dynamics, and the emotional weight of family estrangement. KEY TAKEAWAYS Christine walks through the infertility journey that led to fertility treatment, including PCOS, medication, and IUI. She shares the moment she learned she was having triplets after initially believing she was carrying twins. The conversation explores the emotional whiplash of joy, fear, grief, and practical overwhelm that came with expecting triplets. Christine talks about delivering at 33 weeks and 6 days, including how labor started unexpectedly and how quickly the hospital team had to respond. She shares NICU details, including her babies’ birth weights, her son’s premature lungs, and the family’s 28-day NICU stay. Christine explains how essential family support was in the newborn stage, including overnight shifts with both grandmothers. She describes homeschooling as flexible, and how she uses stations instead of trying to teach all three children the same way at once. The conversation also covers family estrangement, the grief of setting boundaries, and how therapy helped her rebuild stability. She closes with advice for moms of multiples: trust your gut and remember that sleep eventually comes back. EPISODE SPONSOR This episode is brought to you by Thrive Market -> $30 off your first 2 orders and a free gift! CONNECT WITH CHRISTINE Instagram @ZigMama815 CONNECT WITH THE HOST, JESS TWIN MOM LIFE IS LAUNCHING A COMMUNITY MEMBERSHIP! To learn more and get on the waitlist check it out here! Instagram @TwinMomLifePodcast DISCOUNT CODES Looking for a twin-specific breastfeeding course? Check out ->Twin Mom Guide to Breastfeeding Twins Riverside -> Want to start a podcast? I LOVE Riverside! I can record, edit and upload to streaming sites all in one program! To learn more click here! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase through these links, the host may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. The information shared on this podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider. The views, opinions, and experiences expressed by guests on this podcast are their own and do not reflect the hosts personal beliefs, opinions, or those of this podcast. Hosting a guest does not imply endorsement of their statements, products, services, or viewpoints. The goal is to encourage thoughtful conversations and provide a platform for a variety of perspectives.

#38: Jess Sittig chats with Shirley Mozes, a Tel Aviv-based double twin mom (yes, she has TWO sets of twins!). They discuss her experiences with preeclampsia, postpartum depression and the challenges of managing two sets of twins. Shirley shares what it was like to go from two children to four, how she handled the shock of a second set of twins, and why she now wants to support other moms through the postpartum period. Shirley also explains the idea behind her postpartum support project, Two Twin Mama, and the kind of practical help she believes twin moms actually need. KEY TAKEAWAYS As a mom of two sets of twins, Shirley describes two completely different twin postpartum seasons, with the first set arriving while her husband was in orthopedic surgery residency. The shock of discovering a second twin pregnancy at 6 weeks, including the positive blood test, high beta, and ultrasound with two gestational sacs. How family and friends reacted, why she waited months to share the news, and why the second pregnancy felt especially overwhelming. The prenatal testing decisions she made in Israel, including amnio for the second pregnancy and the emotional weight that came with it. The logistics of going from two children to four - a bigger car, room setup, stroller planning, and childcare coverage. Why “help” felt triggering at first, and how she eventually learned that accepting support is a strength, not a failure. Her experience with emergency C-sections and preeclampsia in both pregnancies. Her postpartum depression journey, how it showed up differently the second time, and what helped her recognize triggers earlier. The inspiration and her goal of becoming a postpartum doula focused on support for twin moms. EPISODE SPONSOR This episode is brought to you by Thrive Market -> $30 off your first 2 orders and a free gift! CONNECT WITH SHIRLEY Instagram @_ShirleyBianca_ @two2winmama Website: https://www.two2winmama.com/ CONNECT WITH THE HOST, JESS Instagram @TwinMomLifePodcast DISCOUNT CODES Looking for a twin-specific breastfeeding course? Only $99! Check out ->Twin Mom Guide to Breastfeeding Twins Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase through these links, the host may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. The information shared on this podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider. The views, opinions, and experiences expressed by guests on this podcast are their own and do not reflect the hosts personal beliefs, opinions, or those of this podcast. Hosting a guest does not imply endorsement of their statements, products, services, or viewpoints. The goal is to encourage thoughtful conversations and provide a platform for a variety of perspectives.

#37: Jess Sittig talks with Riley Flaherty, a mom of three girls and a prenatal chiropractor, including her shocking ER visit that turned into an unexpected twin pregnancy, plus the bleeding, fear, and trust it took to get through it. Riley breaks down what actually matters in prenatal care, and why so much of the common advice around “just do kegels” misses the point. Twin pregnancy, birth prep, and postpartum recovery get a radically practical reset in this conversation. If you want clearer guidance on how to support your body before delivery and heal smarter after a vaginal delivery or a c-section, this one is packed with the kind of advice most moms never hear. KEY TAKEAWAYS Balancing part-time motherhood with work as a pregnancy- and postpartum-centered chiropractor Discovering an unexpected twin pregnancy at the ER Bleeding during pregnancy, placental abruption, subchorionic hematoma, and implantation bleeding Birth preparation focused on core stability, breath control, and pelvic floor relaxation C-section preparation, scar desensitization, nerve stimulation, and early recovery The emotional differences and postpartum recovery between vaginal delivery and C-section recovery Why the toddler stage can feel easier than the newborn stage How twin parenting encourages flexibility and better communication Riley’s advice for twin moms: set realistic expectations EPISODE SPONSOR This episode is brought to you by Thrive Market -> $30 off your first 2 orders and a free gift! CONNECT WITH RILEY Instagram @_RileyFlaherty CONNECT WITH THE HOST, JESS Instagram @TwinMomLifePodcast DISCOUNT CODES Looking for a twin-specific breastfeeding course? Check out ->Twin Mom Guide to Breastfeeding Twins Riverside -> Want to start a podcast? I LOVE Riverside! I can record, edit and upload to streaming sites all in one program! To learn more click here! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase through these links, the host may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. The information shared on this podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider. The views, opinions, and experiences expressed by guests on this podcast are their own and do not reflect the hosts personal beliefs, opinions, or those of this podcast. Hosting a guest does not imply endorsement of their statements, products, services, or viewpoints. The goal is to encourage thoughtful conversations and provide a platform for a variety of perspectives.