Oh Baby I Had No Idea

Kelli Novak

A Virtual Village, Parent-to-Parent Podcast!

Each week you can expect to join me as I chat with everyday parents from all around the world as we share a wide variety of raw and honest parenting stories. Some weeks may bring you to tears while others you may not be able to stop laughing… Either way… you won’t want to miss an episode!

So grab your beverage of choice (and maybe a box of tissues JUSTTT in case ;) - and get ready to hear a new perspective, support one another, and perhaps feel a little less crazy in your own parenting journey. You might even learn a thing or two… so let’s get started!

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- Kelli

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I HAD NO IDEA with Jennifer #MOMLIFE
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I HAD NO IDEA with Jennifer #MOMLIFE
To watch today's episode on YouTube instead, click here.➡️ On this week's episode, you'll hear my chat with Jennifer Councilor as we discuss her “I HAD NO IDEA” moments throughout parenting. (Season 1: Episode 11)➡️ Jenn and I met through high school back in the day and it was so fun to be able to catch up and talk about our lives now as parents!➡️ She, like many of us, has described her parenting journey as "interesting", and I can't wait for you to hear more about that on today's episode!👋 Jenn grew up in MI but is now living in Kentucky with her husband Jordan and  2 sons, Parker who is 5 and Jameson who is 3👋 She is due with her 3rd, a baby girl, in September! 👋 She works in healthcare doing Medical Coding & Auditing, but outside of work she enjoys sports and especially watching her kids play them now👋 She also enjoys photography which is a passion inspired by losing her dad at 23 years old and not having many photos of him to look back atSome of the topics you will hear on this episode are:✅ My personal "I Had No Idea" for the week✅ Expectations of pregnancy differing from reality✅ Induction process after a pre-eclampsia diagnosis✅ Difficulties of Breastfeeding and the importance of prioritizing the well-being of both mother and baby✅ Challenges during Postpartum and learning to except help and prioritize support and self-care✅ Some of our current parenting obstacles including managing sibling dynamics, patience and managing emotions, preparing for a new baby, etc➡️ As a reminder, next week we will be discussing Jenn's experience with Pre-eclampsia, Postpartum Pre-eclampsia and lasting hypertension, so make sure to ⭐️FOLLOW⭐️ and turn on the bell notifications so that you don’t miss it!📝 SEE THE SHOW NOTES BELOW FOR ALL OTHER LINKS INCLUDING SOCIALS, CONTACT INFO, SUPPORTING THE SHOW AND MORE!🔗 This Episode’s Shareable Link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2262292/15012918Support the Show.📧Sign-up for Emails: Email List Request Form🔗Oh Baby I Had No Idea Socials: YouTube ChannelInstagramTikTokFacebookBuzzsprout for listening on other Podcast Platforms 💌Support the Show: Small Monthly Donation (as low as $3/mo) through BUZZSPROUT Single Donations through BUY ME A COFFEE ➡️Contact Me: Email address: ohbabyihadnoidea@gmail.com Request to be on the show
Healing from Childhood with Meg @mamamegthinks
06-05-2024
Healing from Childhood with Meg @mamamegthinks
To watch today's episode on YouTube instead, click here.⚠️Trigger Warning: Eating Disorders is discussed in this episode!⚠️⏮️ In case you missed last week's episode with Meg and her "I Had No Idea" moments throughout parenthood, click here to listen!👋 Meg is a Full-Time Work-from-Home mom that lives in California with her husband Daniel and they have 2 kids, ages 2 and 9 months.👋 Fun Fact: Meg was born and raised in Lebanon but has lived in 3 different countries and also speaks 3 different languages fluently!👋 She started her Instagram page to show the real side of motherhood and to speak out about the hardships that many moms face. ➡️ On this week's episode, you'll hear my chat with Meghety @mamamegthinks as we discuss the transformative power of parenthood and how it can lead to healing from certain aspects of childhood as well as personal growth. (Season 1: Episode 10)Some of the topics you will hear on this episode are:✅ Meg's experience growing up in Lebanon, and the ways that the financial struggles her family faced affected both her childhood and her parenting journey so far✅ Breaking cycles, people pleasing, and setting boundaries✅ The positive aspects of her childhood that she is passing down to her own childrenMake sure to ⭐️FOLLOW⭐️ and turn on the bell notifications so that you don’t miss future weekly episodes!🔎 Where to find Meg: @mamamegthinks : https://www.instagram.com/mamamegthinks/📝 SEE THE SHOW NOTES BELOW FOR ALL OTHER LINKS INCLUDING SOCIALS, CONTACT INFO, SUPPORTING THE SHOW AND MORE!🔗 This Episode’s Shareable Link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2262292/14953502Support the Show.📧Sign-up for Emails: Email List Request Form🔗Oh Baby I Had No Idea Socials: YouTube ChannelInstagramTikTokFacebookBuzzsprout for listening on other Podcast Platforms 💌Support the Show: Small Monthly Donation (as low as $3/mo) through BUZZSPROUT Single Donations through BUY ME A COFFEE ➡️Contact Me: Email address: ohbabyihadnoidea@gmail.com Request to be on the show
I Had No Idea! with Meg @mamamegthinks
29-04-2024
I Had No Idea! with Meg @mamamegthinks
To watch today's episode on YouTube instead, click here.➡️ On this week's episode, you'll hear my chat with Meghety @mamamegthinks as we discuss her “I HAD NO IDEA” moments throughout parenting. (Season 1: Episode 9)👋 Meg is a Full-Time Work-from-Home mom that lives in California with her husband Daniel and they have 2 kids, ages 2 and 9 months.👋 Fun Fact: Meg was born and raised in Lebanon but has lived in 3 different countries and also speaks 3 different languages fluently!👋 She started her Instagram page to show the real side of motherhood and to speak out about the hardships that many moms face. Some of the topics you will hear on this episode are:✅ Her unexpected pregnancy with Abigail and the anxiety she felt throughout✅ Unexpected tearing and recovery during birth✅ The difficulties of postpartum, breastfeeding, and the mental toll it took on her✅ The physical changes to her body and pressures to bounce back✅ The obstacles she is facing currently including breaking generational cycles➡️ As a reminder, next week we will be discussing Healing from Childhood, so make sure to ⭐️FOLLOW⭐️ and turn on the bell notifications so that you don’t miss it!🔎 Where to find Meg: @mamamegthinks : https://www.instagram.com/mamamegthinks/📝 SEE THE SHOW NOTES BELOW FOR ALL OTHER LINKS INCLUDING SOCIALS, CONTACT INFO, SUPPORTING THE SHOW AND MORE!🔗 This Episode’s Shareable Link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2262292/14953412Support the Show.📧Sign-up for Emails: Email List Request Form🔗Oh Baby I Had No Idea Socials: YouTube ChannelInstagramTikTokFacebookBuzzsprout for listening on other Podcast Platforms 💌Support the Show: Small Monthly Donation (as low as $3/mo) through BUZZSPROUT Single Donations through BUY ME A COFFEE ➡️Contact Me: Email address: ohbabyihadnoidea@gmail.com Request to be on the show
Before Me & After Me... with Nicolette
22-04-2024
Before Me & After Me... with Nicolette
To watch today's episode on YouTube instead, click here.➡️ On this episode, you will hear Nicolette's “I HAD NO IDEA” moments throughout parenting. S1: E8 (Part 2 of 2)✅ This episode is unique because Nicolette had a great first birth experience with her daughter, followed by 9 wonderful years of parenting before her son came along. ✅ During her second birth, Nicolette ended up suffering a life-threatening, and rare birth complication, that resulted in a near miss for both her and her son, and had an extreme amount of birth trauma, PTSD, and Health Anxiety with it as well.✅ Because of this, her parenting experiences for each of her kids has been very different, and we'll be discussing those experiences over the next 2 episodes!✅ This episode has a good mix of fun, honest, real and raw moments all in one - and I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!👋 Nicolette is a L&D Nurse in North Virginia at one of the large hospitals there.👉She and her husband Serge, have 2 kids, ages 11 and 2. ⏮️ NICOLETTE'S PREVIOUS EPISODES IN CASE YOU MISSED IT…- Definitely go back and check them out if you haven't already.. they're totally worth the listen and it helps to tell the full story leading up to today’s episode! 👇- S1:E5 (Part 1 of 2)- S1:E6 (Part 2 of 2) - S1:E7 (Part 1 of 2) ⭐️ Don’t forget to + follow the show and turn on the bell notifications so that you don’t miss more episodes like this in the future!⭐️🔗 This Episode’s Shareable Link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2262292/14831707🔎 Where to find Nicolette: @_nikushkaaa_ RECOMMENDED RESOURCES:Dear NICU MamaNICU Warriors Project NICU Empowering NICU Parents The NICU Doc 📝 SEE THE SHOW NOTES BELOW FOR ALL OTHER LINKS INCLUDING SOCIALS, CONTACT INFO, SUPPORTING THE SHOW AND MORE!Support the Show.📧Sign-up for Emails: Email List Request Form🔗Oh Baby I Had No Idea Socials: YouTube ChannelInstagramTikTokFacebookBuzzsprout for listening on other Podcast Platforms 💌Support the Show: Small Monthly Donation (as low as $3/mo) through BUZZSPROUT Single Donations through BUY ME A COFFEE ➡️Contact Me: Email address: ohbabyihadnoidea@gmail.com Request to be on the show
Parenting, Birth Trauma & PTSD?... Oh My! with Nicolette
15-04-2024
Parenting, Birth Trauma & PTSD?... Oh My! with Nicolette
To watch today's episode on YouTube instead, click here.➡️ On this episode, you will hear Nicolette's “I HAD NO IDEA” moments throughout parenting. Season 1: Episode 7 (Part 1 of 2)✅ This episode is unique because Nicolette had a great first birth experience with her daughter, followed by 9 wonderful years of parenting before her son came along. ✅ During her second birth, Nicolette ended up suffering a life-threatening, and rare birth complication, that resulted in a near miss for both her and her son, and had an extreme amount of birth trauma with it as well.✅ Because of this, her parenting experiences for each of her kids has been very different, and we'll be discussing those experiences over the next 2 episodes!✅ This episode has a good mix of fun, honest, real and raw moments all in one - and I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!As a reminder in case you missed the last episode, here is a little bit about Nicolette:👋 Nicolette is a Labor & Delivery Nurse in North Virginia at one of the large hospitals there.👉She and her husband Serge, have 2 kids, ages 11 and 2.⏮️ NICOLETTE'S PREVIOUS EPISODES IN CASE YOU MISSED THEM…- Definitely go back and check them out if you haven't already.. they're totally worth the listen and it helps to tell the full story leading up to today’s episode! 👇- Season 1 - Episode 5 (Part 1 of 2): https://youtu.be/t2lp6s5Sxic- Season 1 - Episode 6 (Part 2 of 2): https://youtu.be/fNi1Z-6Wa6A⭐️ Don’t forget to + follow the show and turn on the bell notifications so that you don’t miss more episodes like this in the future!⭐️🔗 This Episode’s Shareable Link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2262292/14831697🔎 Where to find Nicolette: @_nikushkaaa_📝 SEE THE SHOW NOTES BELOW FOR ALL OTHER LINKS INCLUDING SOCIALS, CONTACT INFO, SUPPORTING THE SHOW AND MORE!Support the Show.📧Sign-up for Emails: Email List Request Form🔗Oh Baby I Had No Idea Socials: YouTube ChannelInstagramTikTokFacebookBuzzsprout for listening on other Podcast Platforms 💌Support the Show: Small Monthly Donation (as low as $3/mo) through BUZZSPROUT Single Donations through BUY ME A COFFEE ➡️Contact Me: Email address: ohbabyihadnoidea@gmail.com Request to be on the show
I HAD NO IDEA! (Part 2) with Nicolette @_nikushkaaa_
08-04-2024
I HAD NO IDEA! (Part 2) with Nicolette @_nikushkaaa_
*Trigger Warning* This story contains a maternal & fetal near-miss.To watch today's episode on YT, click here.Season 1: Episode 6 (Part 2 of 2)👋 Nicolette is a L&D Nurse in North Virginia at one of the large hospitals there.👉She and her husband Serge, have 2 kids, ages 11 and 2.➡️ On this episode, you will hear Nicolette's “I HAD NO IDEA” moments throughout her pregnancies, births, and postpartum. ➡️ During her second birth, Nicolette suffered a very rare and often fatal birth complication in which she and her son almost lost their lives!➡️ We talk about the warning signs, what happened that day, and what postpartum looked like after that traumatic event.➡️ As a bonus, we also discuss ways to advocate for yourself as women in the healthcare system.⏮️ IN CASE YOU MISSED IT LAST WEEK….- Season 1 - Episode 5 (Part 1 of 2)🔎 Nicolette: @_nikushkaaa_🔗 This Episode’s Shareable Link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2262292/14768764Podcasts that Nicolette has been on:- Birth Trauma Stories Podcast - Part 1 - S2: E13- Birth Trauma Stories Podcast - Part 2 - S2: E14 - The Golden Hour Birth Podcast - Part 1 of 3- The Golden Hour Birth Podcast - Part 2 of 3- The Golden Hour Birth Podcast - Part 3 of 3- The Birth Trauma Mama PodcastRESOURCES:- The Birth Trauma Mama- Birth Trauma Stories Podcast - The Golden Hour Birth Podcast   - Support the Show.📧Sign-up for Emails: Email List Request Form🔗Oh Baby I Had No Idea Socials: YouTube ChannelInstagramTikTokFacebookBuzzsprout for listening on other Podcast Platforms 💌Support the Show: Small Monthly Donation (as low as $3/mo) through BUZZSPROUT Single Donations through BUY ME A COFFEE ➡️Contact Me: Email address: ohbabyihadnoidea@gmail.com Request to be on the show
Postpartum Depression & Anxiety with Lesly @LITTLELUNASENSORY
25-03-2024
Postpartum Depression & Anxiety with Lesly @LITTLELUNASENSORY
Date: 03/28/2024To watch today's episode on YouTube instead, click here.➡️ TODAY'S EPISODE with LESLY @ LITTLELUNASENSORY (SEASON 1 - EPISODE 4):👋 Lesly is a former teacher, turned stay-at-home-mom!👉 She and her husband have 2 sons, ages 2 & 1.➡️ On this episode, you will hear Lesly and I's chat about her struggles with POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION & POSTPARTUM ANXIETY.👇Here are some of the things we discussed:✅ How she was thinking and feeling at the time✅ Realizing something was wrong and needed help✅ Lack of Support during Postpartum✅ What She Wishes Family & Friends Would Have Known✅ Experience & Surprises with Postpartum Anxiety✅ Great Gifts for Postpartum Mom✅ Tips for supporting someone with PPD & PPAThis is such good information for ALL of us to hear, and I want to thank Lesly so much for her honesty and vulnerability during this episode!📝 SEE THE SHOW NOTES BELOW FOR SOCIAL LINKS, CONTACT INFO AND MORE!⏮️ PS, IN CASE YOU MISSED LAST WEEK'S EPISODE….We went through Lesly’s “I HAD NO IDEA” moments throughout her pregnancies, births, postpartum experiences, and life now as a Stay-at-Home-Mom of 2!Definitely go back and check it out if you haven't already.. it’s totally worth the listen and it helps to tell the full story leading up to today’s episode! 👇Season 1 - Episode 3: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2262292/14512553➡️ Where to find Lesly:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/littlelunasensory/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@littlelunasensory🔗 This Episode’s Shareable Link:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2262292/14575785Support the Show.📧Sign-up for Emails: Email List Request Form🔗Oh Baby I Had No Idea Socials: YouTube ChannelInstagramTikTokFacebookBuzzsprout for listening on other Podcast Platforms 💌Support the Show: Small Monthly Donation (as low as $3/mo) through BUZZSPROUT Single Donations through BUY ME A COFFEE ➡️Contact Me: Email address: ohbabyihadnoidea@gmail.com Request to be on the show
The Silent Struggles of a Dad with David @NOTPERFECTDAD
14-03-2024
The Silent Struggles of a Dad with David @NOTPERFECTDAD
Date: 03/14/2024To watch today's episode on YouTube instead, click here.➡️ TODAY'S EPISODE with DAVID @NOTPERFECTDAD:👋 David is a part-time videographer that lives in WI, and he and his wife Laura have 4 kids (ages 8, 6, 5, and 4). 👉 Today we will be discussing “The Silent Struggles of a Dad” which is a conversation that was inspired by one of his reels that went viral on Instagram!🤔 If you’ve ever wondered:What kinds of things do dads struggle with?Why are dad struggles often kept silent?How can we support dads?How can we make them feel special?... 👇✅Then you definitely are going to appreciate this week’s episode!I hope you all enjoy this chat as much as I did!! ⭐️Don’t forget to + FOLLOW and turn on the bell notifications so that you don’t miss future episodes like this one!⭐️ 📝 SEE THE SHOW NOTES BELOW FOR SOCIAL LINKS, CONTACT INFO AND MORE!⏮️ PS: LAST WEEK'S EPISODEIn case you missed it, last week we went through David’s “I HAD NO IDEA” moments throughout his wife’s pregnancies and births, his own postpartum experience, and life now as a dad of 4!There were so many moments of laughter.. and some serious chats as well!Definitely go back and check it out if you haven't already.. it’s totally worth the listen!(Season 1, Episode 1)➡️ Where to find David:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NotPerfectDadInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/notperfectdadTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@notperfectdad🔗 This Episode’s Shareable Link:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2262292/14512514Support the Show.📧Sign-up for Emails: Email List Request Form🔗Oh Baby I Had No Idea Socials: YouTube ChannelInstagramTikTokFacebookBuzzsprout for listening on other Podcast Platforms 💌Support the Show: Small Monthly Donation (as low as $3/mo) through BUZZSPROUT Single Donations through BUY ME A COFFEE ➡️Contact Me: Email address: ohbabyihadnoidea@gmail.com Request to be on the show
I HAD NO IDEA! with David @NOTPERFECTDAD - DAD LIFE
07-03-2024
I HAD NO IDEA! with David @NOTPERFECTDAD - DAD LIFE
Date: 03/07/2024To watch today's episode on YouTube instead, click here.➡️ TODAY'S EPISODE with DAVID @NOTPERFECTDAD:👋 David is a part-time videographer that lives in WI, and he and his wife Laura have 4 kids (ages 8, 6, 5, and 4).👉 Join us as we go through his “I HAD NO IDEA” moments throughout his wife’s pregnancies and births, his own postpartum experience, and life now as a dad of 4! You WON’T want to miss it! So many moments of laughter.. and some serious chats as well!✅ Also, make sure to stick around for next week’s episode as we discuss “The Silent Struggles of a Dad”!⭐️ Don’t forget to + follow the show and turn on the bell notifications so that you don’t miss it!⭐️I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I do!📝 SEE THE SHOW NOTES BELOW FOR SOCIAL LINKS, CONTACT INFO AND MORE!➡️ Where to find David:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NotPerfectDadInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/notperfectdadTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@notperfectdad🔗 This Episode’s Shareable Link:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2262292/14512467Support the Show.📧Sign-up for Emails: Email List Request Form🔗Oh Baby I Had No Idea Socials: YouTube ChannelInstagramTikTokFacebookBuzzsprout for listening on other Podcast Platforms 💌Support the Show: Small Monthly Donation (as low as $3/mo) through BUZZSPROUT Single Donations through BUY ME A COFFEE ➡️Contact Me: Email address: ohbabyihadnoidea@gmail.com Request to be on the show
Intro to the Virtual Village Podcast!
03-11-2023
Intro to the Virtual Village Podcast!
Date: 11/03/2023Oh Baby I Had No Idea - The Virtual Village PodcastWelcome to the Intro Episode for the new Virtual Village Podcast!INTRO:Hello, hello everyone! For those of you that may not know me, my name is Kelli and I’m a Stay-at-Home Mom of 2 little girls, currently ages 4 & 2. I have a social media page @ohbabyihadnoidea where I’d share parents' stories throughout different stages of parenthood, and now I’m bringing those same conversations to the Pod!IN TODAY'S EPISODE:1. How I’m feeling about all of this2. A bit about what I’ve been up to lately3. What the current plan is4. What exactly the show will be about5. Getting some feedback from all of you6. And ways you will be able to get involved or support the show as well!I hope you enjoy this first episode!BULLET POINTS OF KEY TOPICS + CHAPTER MARKERSTopic #1: Who I Am [0:15]Topic #2: Announcement [0:36]Topic #3: What to Expect In this video [0:47]Topic #4: How I’m Feeling [1:04]Topic #5: Quick Medical Update [1:33]Topic #6: What I’ve Been Up To [1:57]Topic #7: What the Current Plan Is [2:28]Topic #8: What the Podcast will be about [2:55]Topic #9: Getting Feedback From You [4:08]Topic #10: Disclaimer [4:36]Topic #11: Ways You Can Get Involved [4:57]Topic #12: Be in the Intro [5:14]Topic #13: Request to be on the show [5:54]Topic #14: Ways that you can Support the Show [6:05]Topic #15: Leave a Review [6:09]Topic #16: Follow & Turn on Notifications [6:34]Topic #17: Support Financially [6:46]Topic #18: Wrapping Up [7:24]LINKS FROM THE EPISODE & SOCIALS:Links:Email me with your feedback: ohbabyihadnoidea@gmail.comYouTube Episode for feedback: https://youtu.be/WtscKAT44zQHow to be in the Intro: Leave a Voicemail (ohbabyihadnoidea.com)Request to be on the show: How to Share A Story (ohbabyihadnoidea.com)Support the Show.📧Sign-up for Emails: Email List Request Form🔗Oh Baby I Had No Idea Socials: YouTube ChannelInstagramTikTokFacebookBuzzsprout for listening on other Podcast Platforms 💌Support the Show: Small Monthly Donation (as low as $3/mo) through BUZZSPROUT Single Donations through BUY ME A COFFEE ➡️Contact Me: Email address: ohbabyihadnoidea@gmail.com Request to be on the show