Burnt Pancakes
One Mom’s Story, One Big ‘What If’ — and One Breakthrough Monitor
What happens when motherhood begins with fear — and becomes your greatest triumph?
On a powerful episode of The Burnt Pancakes Podcast, host Katie Fenske sat down with Ivy Brooks, a single mom, homeschooler, and marketing strategist, to talk about her unexpected pregnancy, her battle with tokophobia (a deep fear of childbirth), and how parenting without a partner shaped her life — and her son’s.
But Ivy didn’t just survive new motherhood — she reshaped it. From practicing Montessori-based early independence to founding a nonprofit for homeschool families, her journey proves that motherhood doesn’t have to follow a rulebook.
And one tool she wishes she’d had? The Elora Baby Wellness Monitor from LittleOne.Care.
A Baby Monitor That Does More Than Watch
The Elora monitor isn’t just a wearable — it’s a smart parenting companion Ivy says could’ve changed her life in the first two years of raising her son.
“I was a stay-at-home mom with no manual, no clue what I was doing. I would’ve loved the Elora app tracking feedings, sleep, poop — even little bonding moments. It’s like a baby diary that keeps you grounded.”
What makes Elora different?
- Worn during pregnancy and transfers to baby post-birth
- Tracks physical and emotional development — from tummy time to music exposure
- Uses voice notes, AI, and app data to capture baby’s patterns and growth
- Supports co-parenting — both caregivers can log and track baby’s day
- Includes fall detection, shake alerts, and wellness check-ins
And for Ivy — someone who journaled her way through postpartum survival and spiritual growth — the idea of a monitor that captured both data and meaningful milestones just felt… right.
“This is more than safety. It’s peace of mind. It’s seeing your baby’s world more clearly, even when you're exhausted.”
From Montessori to Modern Tech
In her early parenting days, Ivy used Montessori principles to teach her toddler self-reliance: pouring milk, prepping snacks, even learning basic organization skills.
Now, she sees Elora as the perfect modern counterpart.
“You can’t remember everything. You’re tired. But this app gently helps you grow with your baby — and that's the part no one tells you about.”
Her only regret? That Elora didn’t exist when her son was born.
Learn more about the Elora Monitor at littleone.care Join Ivy and a growing community of confident, curious parents who believe motherhood can be more than survival — it can be joyful.
Listen to Ivy’s full interview on Burnt Pancakes Podcast"Everyone burns their first pancake — and Ivy shows us how to flip the rest." Available now on all major platforms. Linked here
