I was watching a YouTube video by Ashleigh Nicole Wilson on her 2020 Goals that inspired me so much that I actually set some goals for myself this next year! (I highly encourage you to check out her video!) There is something about writing it for the world to see that puts some accountability behind… Continue reading 2020 Personal and Blog Intentions
Basic Night Time Self Care
Self care is a huge buzz word right now. I think that self care in the depths of postpartum depression/anxiety might look different than if you are feeling better. I wrote about Mommy Self Care before, but I wanted to give some basic self care tips for those that might be struggling with a maternal… Continue reading Basic Night Time Self Care
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
No Daycare Guilt for Me!
Helped with sleep training/food transitions/schedule. Three of the things that COMPLETELY stressed me out when Ewan was born were sleep, food, and schedules. I was desperately trying to do the Babywise Method and ended up abandoning the method. We did , however follow through with eat/play/nap from the beginning which I think really helped Ewan… Continue reading No Daycare Guilt for Me!
What I Learned this Summer: 2nd Edition
We are six weeks into school! How did we get here so fast! I took all of June off and RESTED and got back into working out. It felt SO GOOD! I started going to the band hall 2-3 times a week in July to start to get things rolling for this year and we… Continue reading What I Learned this Summer: 2nd Edition
Paying off Debt as a Mom with Postpartum Depression
Paying off debt is hard, but it's every harder when you have kids and a maternal mental health disorder. It is possible, though! Know that you aren't alone in your journey. I am right there with you. Friends, we have paid off $98,903.36 (interest not included) in 45 months and have $23,321.64 left. Wow! It… Continue reading Paying off Debt as a Mom with Postpartum Depression
Postpartum Depression Medication Update: 18 Months Later
It has been 18 months since being put on medication for postpartum depression. I started on December 21, 2017. I still remember sitting in my OBGYN’s office on the couch with my husband talking to my wonderful nurse. I remember her saying that if I wasn’t feeling better that I would go back to the… Continue reading Postpartum Depression Medication Update: 18 Months Later
Our Journey to Parenthood
Today's story is about one couple's journey through infertility from a good friend of mine, Brittany. She and I were music education majors in the same studio at Baylor University (Sic 'em Bears!). Brittany is an elementary music teacher, is married to her husband, Garrett, of 7 years, and momma to her five month old… Continue reading Our Journey to Parenthood
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
My Beloved 