We may not know everything but one thing is for sure: Every pregnancy, delivery and baby is different! We finish season two (cue the tears) with this four part series of our second pregnancies, labors and deliveries. Spoiler alert: totally opposite of our first!

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We close the month of April (Cesarean Awareness Month) with Natalie's first birth experience. 

She was preparing for and dreamed of having a natural, vaginal birth. After a false reading on her baby's health, a non consented inducement, and 64 hours of non medicated labor  ending in an emergency c-section. There was nothing left but grief. Although relieved her baby was earth side it didn't change her grief, her loss of something she believed to be sacred.

Can you relate mama? 

Birth is beautiful, It can also be scary, it's empowering and it changes us in  more ways than we understand. What doesn't change is the common  goal we all have, Vaginal or c-section, to bring healthy lives into this world, HOWEVER that might be. 

Your scar is a constant reminder of your story and everything you endured to get where you are today. And it is still sacred. 

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In this episode Cristina and Natalie take it back to their first pregnancy experience! They chat about cravings, mood swings, announcements and how they found out they were expecting... ALL the fun parts of being a mom to be and the not so fun part of being pregnant! enjoy!

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This is the second part of our Sleep Education episodes. In this episode Elissa continues to explain the wonderful things happening in our developing child as they sleep or don't sleep! There's so many golden nuggets in this episode (like did you know giving morning pumped milk to your baby at night will keep them awake and stimulated? yup. Or get this oily mama- did you know your baby might not like that lavender scent you are diffusing and will disturb his sleep? YUP.  So our biggest take away? You child's sleep environment is so important and should take into account all 5 senses: taste, smell. sight, touch and sound. Tune in to find out how and why!

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Jenn Miedema was just like us- super intimated by that work out life! Until she realized that motivation was garbage and got tired of waiting for the "perfect" day to start taking care of herself  (who else is waiting for next Monday to start?) In this episode, Jenn chats with Cristina about her journey from too busy, too tired...to energetic and healthy mom! Before you click away thinking its just another workout coach talking; Jenn is first and foremost a MAMA. She gets that mom life! And so, with a focus on new moms she answers questions like "when can I start working out again?" "what work outs are safe to start with when postpartum?".  She also shares really practical steps towards change any mama can start using today- no matter what season in life you are at!

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Hola Mama! are you stuck at home? so are we! In this episode Cristina has a special guest Gerardo Guerra- her husband! Together they share how they are turning this scary time into a positive experience for themselves AND their little ones. If you are running out of ideas to keep the little ones entertained or feel like you've been around your spouse a little too long- you wont want to miss it! 

Also, you can listen to their love story at @masquesaliva season 1 episode 5. It's sooo good!

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Feeling overwhelmed with that toy room mama? There might be a chance your child is too! Judith Joins us for the first time in season 2 and In this episode, she shares tips on HOW to teach our little ones, kids and even teenagers to clean up. She answers questions like WHY is it important to teach them to clean? WHEN is it the best time to start? and HOW do we do that? We hope this chat and the seven tips discussed is helpful to you.

1. Be the example 

2. Be consistent 

3. Make it fun!

4. Be firm

5. Get rid of excess in their rooms 

6. Offer Instructions and help

7. Show Grace!

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In this episode Phanie Gomez shares her story with us: It's starts with a beauty queen at the prime of her dancing career. She believed her unexpected pregnancy would end it. So, shocked with the news she marched into a clinic and decided to have an abortion.  A decision she immediately regretted resulting in a deep depression, Job loss, and even homelessness.  

Today, Phanie is an active pro-life advocate speaking up for those that cannot defend themselves. She was also invited to share her story at this years March For life event in front of millions of people. We hope mama, that if you are contemplating this decision you know you are not alone- reach out to someone that loves you for support. And if you are a mama that has lived with the guilt post abortion just remember there is freedom in Christ. "WE ARE NOT PREFECT PEOPLE BUT WE ARE LOVED BY A PERFECT GOD"

"Forgiven and Set Free: a Post Abortion Bible Study for women" - Linda Cochrane (AMAZON)

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