Dear Brittany, You did it! You made it through another pregnancy when you swore you wouldn't have another baby. You did your best to take care of your mental and physical health. It wasn't easy. That first trimester was a doozy with exhaustion and nausea. The third trimester wasn't too much better, but you made… Continue reading A Letter to Myself
Category: Postpartum Depression
Postpartum Depression Update: 2 Years Later
Thanksgiving 2019 Ewan turned two on December 10th! On one hand I can believe it and on the other I'm completely shocked that I have a two year old! Have you ever seen that meme that says, "That horrifying moment when you're looking around for an adult. So you look for an older adult, someone… Continue reading Postpartum Depression Update: 2 Years Later
Life in the Dark: How I Realized I was Suffering from a Postpartum Mood Disorder.
Today's story comes from Destiny Cookus: a wife, mother, teacher, and follower of Jesus. She has her own blog, The Grace-Filled Place , where she first shared her story. I have actually never met Destiny in person. I worked with her husband, Stephen, at the Baylor Summer Music Camps. He shared her blog post on… Continue reading Life in the Dark: How I Realized I was Suffering from a Postpartum Mood Disorder.
Q&A with a Therapist on Postpartum Mental Heath Plans
Most of us have heard of a birth plan, but have you heard about a postpartum mental health plan? Moms-to-be think about every detail about how we are going to give birth. Lights on or dimmed, birthing ball, natural or epidural, what music we want, who do we want in the room, what to pack… Continue reading Q&A with a Therapist on Postpartum Mental Heath Plans
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
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
Getting Through the Hard Days with PPD
Every Mom has hard times, with or without PPD or other maternal mental health disorders. Even though the worst is behind me, I still have hard days and, on occasion, PPD can creep back in. The trigger for me is when I'm tired, Ewan is fussy, and I can't figure out what is wrong. Ewan… Continue reading Getting Through the Hard Days with PPD
6 Month Baby and Postpartum Depression Update
Ewan's 6 Month Update I can't believe Ewan is 6 months old already! The days seems long, but time is flying by and Ewan is learning and changing everyday. Growth This guy weighed in at 18 pounds 3.5 ounces. He is a "solid" little man! Food Ewan has four 6 ounce bottles and one 8… Continue reading 6 Month Baby and Postpartum Depression Update
Praying for Our Daughter’s Victory Over Postpartum Depression
I am very excited to share this post with you written by my parents! PPD and other maternal mental health disorders affect more than just the Mom. It is so important to have a support system of people you can rely on to help. Those suffering need encouragement to get help and need to know it… Continue reading Praying for Our Daughter’s Victory Over Postpartum Depression
My Beloved 