Whenever It Kicks with Jessie Cave
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
#41. Back to School
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The kids are back at school and I got a period. It's been a big week. Get full access to jessie cave at jessiecave.substack.com/subscribe
#40. Thor and the Witches
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
in this one i talk about my 3yo's attachment to Lego figurines, so much so he has to fall asleep clutching one, going to see The Witches, my online je...
#39. I'm Back!
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I'm back. In this episode I talk about trying to stop breastfeeding my tiny 21 month old and dealing with my sleep apnea. Get full access to jessie ...
#38. Detox and Milk.
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this one I talk about my spontaneous social media detox, my toddler’s displacement addiction of milk from squash. Get full access to jessie cave ...
#37. Summertime is Over.
05 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this one I talk about some loud parenting in the playground (again), the end of the summer holidays and my anxieties about balancing breastfeeding ...
#36. BITE ME.
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this one I talk about some unfortunate epiphany's I've had about my personality; my fears that the kids will inevitably be influenced by other kids...
#35. Punishment and Peppa.
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this one I talk about the serious issue of my toddler's addiction to kitchen utensils and Peppa Pig, my 7yo's addiction to Minecraft and my lack of...
#34. Constipation Counselling.
15 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I talk about a spontaneous Edinburgh trip to see Alfie because the baby (I) missed him too much, how having a baby impacts a relations...
#33. Holy Milk Machine!
08 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this one I talk about how our holidays are going with various summer camps... I continue to battle sleep deprivation and wonder if it's time to sto...
#32. WHO NEEDS SLEEP ANYWAY?
02 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this one I talk about finally understanding why sleep deprivation is “a bit of a big deal”. Get full access to jessie cave at jessiecave.substa...
#31. Hotel Baby.
21 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode does not have great audio sorry, the baby was quite agitated! i talk about "poo-gate" and me-time, egg freezing and burn out. Get full ac...
#30. Heatwave Breastfeeding.
14 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I talk about breastfeeding in a heatwave, 6th birthday's, laundry resentment and school trips. Get full access to jessie cave at jessiecave.substack....
#29. I can see the light.
08 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this one I am a little more positive for a change! I talk about coming to terms with sleep deprivation and the constant temperatures and lack of “...
#28. Baby Got Vax.
03 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this one I talk a little bit about sadness, how I’m trying to find my way in the mess and chaos and beauty… I also update on the madness of tak...
#27. Working 5 to 9.
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this one I gave you an update about my ant infestation ( which may gross some people out ) and I reflect on my first week away from the elder kids ...
#26. Attachment Parenting and Ants.
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
in this one I talk about a forthcoming work trip which i'm a little worried about, given that it's the first job postpartum. I think about why I might...
#25. Questions and Answers
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
in this one I answer your questions as quickly as I can before the baby starts crying... we cover topics such as BREASTFEEDING IN PUBLIC, THE HARDEST ...
#24. Life lessons from The Kardashians and Liverpool FC ... with guest Alfie ( The Dad )
06 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Alfie joins me again to talk about his grand return home after 6 weeks working in Australia. We talk the Kardashian’s (and my take on Gwyneth Paltr...
#23. Identity.
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week I talk about half-term, the baby's first smile, toddlers saying 'Mama' and my fear of losing a sense of myself in the haze of having a newbo...
#22. Daddy is home.
25 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this one I talk about my mild OCD that has gone into overdrive since Alfie has returned, having a less than satisfactory experience at the GP for t...
#21. 7 Weeks Old.
12 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this one I spoke about new developments in our co-sleeping arrangement, worrying about the temperature constantly, and mini-breakthroughs that come...
#20. Sprinkles of Guilt.
08 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
this is podcast of two halves - the first half is largely about parent guilt, hormones, feeding the ducks and trying to get my kids to be piano prodig...
#19. Nipple Gate.
25 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this one I discuss the ongoing saga of blocked nipple ducts, mastitis and bleeding postpartum. I received so many helpful messages about what to do...
#18. First Month Brain Fog.
18 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is a very short podcast during which the baby hiccuped throughout. I talk about the paranoia that comes with having a newborn, how his siblings h...
#17. BIRTH
12 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I share the birth story of our new baby. Playlists, placenta, peanut balls and all. The full more detailed written edition is availabl...
#16. Induction Day Special!
25 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We had an hour to spare before going in to hospital so answered some listener's questions. Topics ranged from baby names, co-sleeping, how to cope wit...
#15. Induction and Hope.
17 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this one I talk about my impending induction and packing an emergency hospital bag, something I've never done before. I talk about signs of early l...
#14. Post-Viral Fatigue & Superstition.
11 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this one I talk about my ongoing recovery from Covid-19 and norovirus, how I don’t buy anything before the baby arrives due to superstition and h...
#13. Daddy Special.
06 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I talk to the father of my children and hopefully my boyfriend Alfie Brown about: what it’s like to accidentally have a baby with mewhat it’s lik...
#12. Anxiety and Nausea.
01 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I talk about collective anxiety and fear due world events and how I broach these conversations with my kids. I also have an update on ...
#11. Sister Special.
26 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I wanted to talk to my sister about her views on motherhood and what it’s like to be an aunty to 3 from quite a young age. Our age gap of 10 years i...
#10. Cry it out?
22 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this one I talk about the controversial topic of leaving your baby to cry in order to get into a sleep "routine", my career worries and frustration...
#9. Legoland & Waxing.
17 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this one I talk about our recent Legoland half term experience, paranoia about accidents with the bump, what it’s like to have a Hollywood wax wh...
#8. Sex and Covid.
13 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this one I talk about sex during pregnancy and postpartum. How to accept your changing body, embrace it and enjoy the perks like new boobs. I also ...
#7. Triage.
08 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this one I talk about going into triage and how important it is to be checked if you are at all worried. I also share my thoughts/hopes for classy ...
#6. Kit.
03 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is about the kit (the stuff you need/want to buy for a newborn). Also there is a detour at the begining to talk about placenta. Get f...
#5. Feeding.
29 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode I talk about feeding, every conceivable type of feeding. Breast, formula and even wet nurses. The joy, the stress and everything in betwe...
#4. Co-sleeping.
25 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I wasn't happy with my intro so Donnie had a go and I think he did very well. I think we've sorted the audio trouble we had previously. If we haven't ...
#3. Creativity and birth 3.
18 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Maintaining your creative or work life during pregnancy, or during motherhod for that matter. And also the story of my 3rd birth. A big end to the tri...
#2. Scans and birth 2.
18 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I'm going to scans and measuring small. Is that ok? I also talk through the key events of my second birth. Get full access to jessie cave at jessieca...
#1 . Pilot. Bump and birth 1.
18 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast is an audio diary of my pregnancy, for me and possibly also for you. This is the first episode in which I try and remember all the detail...