Y'all, I'm sick of trying to fit into my pre-pregnancy clothes. I didn't just go up one pant size, I went up three! I walk into my closet everyday and see lots of shirts and pants that I can't fit into anymore, but I don't want to give anything away. I keep thinking, "But what… Continue reading It’s OK to Buy a Size (Or More) Up!
Author: Brittany Hunter
Meet the Robinsons: An Infertility Story of Love, Loss, and Hope
I have come to realize more and more that everybody has a story to tell. I want to share those stories as much as I can! Our guest writer today is Emily, a special education teacher turned stay at home rock star mom to their handsome little man, Caleb, and wife to her husband, Justin,… Continue reading Meet the Robinsons: An Infertility Story of Love, Loss, and Hope
5 Ways to Help New Moms With and Without a Postpartum Mental Health Disorder
After going through postpartum depression when Ewan was born, I have a pretty good idea of how I would prepare for baby number two. I want to share some things that you can do for a friend that might have just had a baby or somebody you know who is struggling with a postpartum mental… Continue reading 5 Ways to Help New Moms With and Without a Postpartum Mental Health Disorder
Mommy Self Care
Self care is important for moms and dads alike. When you take care of yourself, you can better take care of your children. I'm going to share some self care tips that I think are somewhat universal and that work for me. I have also included some tips that I have learned from my own… Continue reading Mommy Self Care
September Favorites
A couple months have gone by and it's time for another monthly favorites blog of things we have been enjoying! BabyFisher-Price Baby's First Blocks- This is Ewan's most used toy! We put the top on the ground and he tries to put the shapes in their correct slot. He can do the circle by himself! I… Continue reading September Favorites
Real Talk: My Current Struggles and Victories
I think it is very important that parents are honest about their victories and struggles. Social media has romanticized what it is like after having a baby. I believe that is why moms that are struggling with a postpartum mental health disorders don't seek help. They think there is something wrong with them. Why do… Continue reading Real Talk: My Current Struggles and Victories
I’m Fine.
Get the tissues, because this guest post is so powerful! I want My Beloved to be a platform for other moms (and dads!) to share their stories. My postpartum depression story and recovery might look different from others. Christine and I lived next door to each other growing up. On occasion, during my sophomore year in… Continue reading I’m Fine.
Interview with a Therapist on Postpartum Mental Health
While the idea of therapy wasn't hard for me, unlike taking medication for postpartum depression was, actually getting around to calling and taking that first step was. I still remember that feeling of hope after my first session. Hopelessness was one of the strongest feelings I felt. I felt so trapped and like things were… Continue reading Interview with a Therapist on Postpartum Mental Health
July Favorites
I love watching favorites videos on YouTube! It's just fun to see other people's recommendations on things they have tried and like. I want this blog to be about raising awareness for maternal mental health disorders and to give hope and encouragement to other Mamma's through my and other peoples' stories. Today, I want to… Continue reading July Favorites
What I Learned as a First Time Mom this Summer
Say it ain't so! Summer is over for me! We hit the ground running on Monday with summer band. As I think back on this summer, not only was this the first summer as a Mom, but because I am a teacher, I was a stay at home Mom! That being said, I don't know… Continue reading What I Learned as a First Time Mom this Summer
My Beloved 