Real Moms Too

It's been almost a year of Real Moms Too podcast and it is time for Alana and Xia to end the show with the season finale.  In this episode they discuss their favorite episodes from the season, some challenges they faced as new podcasters, and what they look forward to in the future.  They hope their listeners can appreciate that Real Moms Too in order to plan and prepare for Season 2, coming back this Fall!  Although Season 1 went by super fast, they had fun, learned about each other and other moms, but most importantly, they hope their listeners have found two relatable moms who they can see themselves in.  Keep in touch on social media @realmomstoo and please email them any questions or topics you would like to discuss at [email protected]

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In this episode, Real Moms Too interview Sandra Guerra-Lizarraga, a 40-year-old Latina mother from Peru, who shares how she overcame unicornuate uterus, a uterine abnormality. Unicornuate uterus, is a birth defect in which the uterus is developed abnormally, often functioning with just one fallopian tube. A woman with unicornuate uterus can experience miscarriages, preterm labor, breech birth, infertility and other complications.

Sandra is a mother of 5 children (ranging in ages 2 months to 21 years old), despite being told she would never be able to conceive. From infertility, to undergoing in vitro, experiencing hyperemesis gravidarum, dealing with postpartum depression, and having a tubal ligation, Sandra has experienced a great deal throughout her motherhood journey. But through it all, Sandra has gained a beautiful family, stronger faith, and hopes all mothers can learn from her inspiring story.

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In episode 20, Real Moms Too hosts discuss all things summer. The school year has come to an end for most children across the United States, which means summer break has officially begun. For a lot of moms, summer break can bring about daunting tasks -- balancing work and kids schedules, making adjustments to the grocery budget to feed the kiddos during the day, and finding fun and engaging activities to do all summer. Alana and Xia provide summer break tips, discuss summer childcare options, weigh the pros and cons to vacationing with and without their kids, and share fun ideas on things to do with kids this summer!

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With May being Mental Health Awareness Month, Alana and Xia discuss Postpartum Depression and Anxiety (PPD). Although Alana and Xia are not doctors, they wanted to discuss how PPD affected them throughout motherhood. PPD looks different for moms so Alana shares what her triggers were, signs mothers and partners should be aware of, and some steps she took to help treat PPD.

No matter what you are dealing with mentally, it's never too late to seek professional help. You are not alone. Do not suffer in silence.

https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/postpartum-depression-facts/index.shtml

https://www.babble.com/parenting/postpartum-anxiety-more-common-than-ppd/

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There's no how-to-guide on what to expect when you're done expecting. After the baby is born our bodies change tremendously and often times we don't feel sexy, we're exhausted, and frankly, we're just not in the mood to have sex!   

In episode 18, Alana and Xia get real personal about how their sex lives changed after they had kids. They get real about how they had to relearn their bodies, try new things, and communicating with their partner about what works and doesn't work in between the sheets. They also provide some tips on how to enjoy a healthy sex life and discuss creating a sex plan with your partner.

Alana and Xia want all moms to know, Real Moms Have Sex Plans Too and should not be ashamed.

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This week's episode focuses on three hot topics Alana and Xia have come across via social media. The topics: buying designer fashion for your baby, cameras in your kid's room, and a beautiful yet controversial picture of a father painting his daughter's toe nails.

Real Moms Too shares their opinion on each of the topics with a few jokes, opposing viewpoints, and lots of laughs. Join in on the discussion by chiming in on social media. Real Moms Too wants to hear your feedback!

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According to BabyCenter, parents spend an average of $500 on their baby's first birthday party.  And with it being April, that means Xia's daughter's 2nd birthday is around the corner and Xia is feeling the stress of planning her daughter's celebration. Planning a birthday can be fun, but as you will soon hear, it can also be very stressful.  In this episode, Alana and Xia discuss all things birthday parties without breaking the bank.  Alana provides some advice to Xia and they share their tips on how to plan a birthday party, who to invite, and what gifts to buy.  Enjoy the party planning discussion and join the conversation on social media!

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Do I have to designate someone to be my child's godparent?  How do I even consider who should or should not be my child's godparent?

These are questions you may or may not have had!  Or maybe you just want to know, WHAT IS A GODPARENT?  Alana and Xia delve into the topic; learning about what a godparent is, how to choose one, and leaving listeners with the question...

Are godparents a thing of the past?

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When it comes to babies, one of the most rewarding yet challenging moments is deciding what to name your baby. They will have this name for the rest of their lives, so choosing the name and the spelling can be quite the task.

Alana and Xia talk about how they chose their children's name and the unnecessary drama that may come with it. They discuss what prompted their decisions to share or not share the names with friends and family.  Alana almost lost a friendship due to a baby name while Xia was able to avoid all the drama by not sharing the name at all. 

Join the conversation... do you share the baby name or do you wait until the child is born?

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Some millennial moms are choosing to become Stay-At-Home-Moms (SAHM), and no this is not to be confused with the traditional homemaker. You may be wondering why that is?! 90% of moms that choose to stay at home list flexibility as the number one reason.
 
While Xia is no longer a SAHM, she stayed home with her daughter for the first 18 months of her life. After being in the workplace for six years, Alana, mother of 4, began her SAHM journey almost a year ago.  They can attest to flexibility being a great perk to staying at home! 
 
The ladies of Real Moms Too discuss what the SAHM life is like for mothers in this day and age.  They offer tips on budgeting, time management, as well as recommendations on activities for kids and moms. Alana and Xia provide words of encouragement for current SAHMs and insight for moms considering the transition. Listen in as they share the ins and outs of SAHM Life.

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