In this episode of the Mama In Biz podcast, I chat with Chelsea Lehmann, owner of Home Town Events in Hamilton, New York. Chelsea shares her journey of balancing her roles as a mother, a business owner, and an involved community member. She discusses the inception of her business, the challenges of managing a wedding and event planning company, and her efforts to cultivate a thriving small town business and network in the same town that she was born and raised. Chelsea also shares her personal experiences of pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum depression, offering advice and insight for other mothers. This real & raw conversation delves into the realities of juggling family life and entrepreneurial ambitions, while emphasizing the importance of community and support systems.

Check out Chelsea and her amazing work here:

Website: https://www.hometownevents.biz/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/home_town_events/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hometownevents315

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clehmann21/

Chelsea also mentioned she is involved with the CNY Women's Network: https://www.cnywomensnetwork.com/

In this episode of the Mama In Biz podcast, I continue sharing my intense journey to motherhood, with my sense of humor thrown in there (yep, the postpartum constipation saga continues); from leaving the hospital with our newborn, finding myself back in the ER that same night, to facing a terrifying health scare with our baby the very next day. The episode covers my experience with postpartum complications following a C-section, leading to an ER visit (or a few). I detail the harrowing account of discovering our son's dangerously low oxygen levels, the frustrating encounter with a gaslighting ER doctor, and the eventual transfer to a children's hospital. The episode recounts our week-long hospital stay filled with numerous tests, emotional turmoil, and the relief of being able to return home with strict oxygen monitoring for our son in place. I can't emphasize enough the importance of advocating for your child's health and for your own health. This episode is packed with raw, emotional moments and advice for new parents. This was not an easy episode for me to record, as I speak about some very traumatic past events, recalling the scariest moment of my entire life, but I hope by pulling back the curtain on my own story, it resonates with you in some way, inspires you and maybe helps you feel less alone. We were never meant to do it all alone, and we don't have to, Mama!

00:00 Introduction and Recap

02:06 Leaving the Hospital

03:31 First Night at Home

08:09 Emergency Room Visit

13:24 Pediatrician Checkup

17:32 Ambulance Ride

18:53 ER Gaslighting

21:33 Advocating for Your Child

23:45 Ambulance Ride to Children's Hospital

24:46 Arrival and Emergency at the Children's Hospital

25:43 Critical Condition and Stabilization

29:21 Hospital Stay and Tests

35:28 My Health Scare

42:18 Wedding Anniversary in the Hospital

44:06 Discharge and Homecoming

46:18 Conclusion and Future Episodes

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In this episode of the Mama in Biz Podcast, I continue my journey from Episode 1, sharing my son's birth story for the first time. After an unexpected early induction due to low amniotic fluid levels, my husband and I rushed to the hospital unprepared for what was ahead. From wearing compression boots for my blood clotting disorder to the painful Foley catheter insertion, labor was full of surprises and challenges. I take you through the intense and quick progression of contractions, the moment when things took a turn after my water broke and caused me to have an emergency c-section, and the unforgettable moment of meeting my son. I'll also share everything that happened in the hospital after giving birth to my son, including some hiccups and oversights that made me really have to advocate for myself and for my son.

If you haven’t listened to Episode 1 yet, I highly recommend going back to hear the full backstory leading up to this moment. Tune in as I reflect on my birth story, the importance of documenting those early memories, and how, even in the chaos, it was all worth it.

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Join the FREE Mama In Biz Facebook Community, to connect with fellow Mama business owners! https://www.facebook.com/share/g/5m7TKphPC46Dy2xS/

Are you a Productivity Pro or Time Wasting Whiz? Take the FREE Productivity Pro Quiz to find out!: https://mamainbiz.ck.page/1b90bf9764

Are you an expecting Mama? Get the FREEBIE - Maternity Biz Prep: Trimester Checklist!: https://mamainbiz.ck.page/cae04ddf2b

Apply for 1-on-1 Coaching with Rebecca: Apply now!