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
Tag: Postpartum Depression
Why Doesn’t He Listen? 16 Months of TTC Baby #2
I was driving to work one day and the song Rescue me by Lauren Daigle comes on the radio. The tears come rolling down my face. I can't help but think I am doing something wrong. Am I working out too hard? Should I cut out all caffeine? I only drink one cup of coffee… Continue reading Why Doesn’t He Listen? 16 Months of TTC Baby #2
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!
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
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
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