As I sit here in my office, WordPress dashboard open, I try to reflect on the power of journaling especially through one’s journey of overcoming mental illness. I was not diagnosed with major depressive and anxiety disorder or PTSD until later in life (in my 30s!) but I’m pretty sure I’ve had these illnesses even… Continue reading The Power of Journaling
Surprise! We are expecting baby #2 in October. This came to us by surprise as well. We were ‘careful’, but the Universe had other plans. We’re completely ecstatic, although we’re the kind of family who hates surprises. My son is almost 3 (this Saturday!). He will be in early prekindergarten (3-year old program) this fall,… Continue reading Baby 2 and other random updates
Having a child will change your marriage, either for better or for worse. There’s no escaping this inevitable fork in the road. One way isn’t easier than the other, but one of them obviously has a better final destination. My husband and I knew since the day we got married that we wanted children. We… Continue reading Our Marriage in the Midst of Parenthood
I received an amazing amount of feedback from my previous post about dealing with postpartum anxiety and I’m glad it has reminded fellow mamas who recognize the same symptoms that they are not alone, and that what they are experiencing is very common and most importantly, treatable. I reread the blog post and realized that I… Continue reading Postpartum Anxiety: In Depth
I’m a new mom and I’m in therapy. Yup, that’s right. I’m struggling with postpartum anxiety. Postpartum depression affects almost 600,000 mothers each year in the United States alone. There’s a lot of literature on it, so moms are more aware of it and immediately watch for its signs–overwhelming sadness, withdrawal, you know the drill–and… Continue reading Postpartum Anxiety
Since the birth of Marcus, I’ve been testing out, loving, hating, keeping, and throwing out different mommy and baby products recommended by family, friends, and the glorious interwebz. So far, here are things on the top of my list that I would highly recommend to fellow mommas: Little Remedies Little Noses Saline Spray/Drops Marcus has… Continue reading So far, my Top 5 Momma Faves
I want to write about my labor and delivery experience, which was, by far, the most challenging and rewarding experience of my life. I had a clear birth plan: I wanted a midwife (I ended up having three wonderful midwives taking care of me for nine months), I prepared for a gentle birth that is… Continue reading My Labor and Delivery Story
How far along: 18 weeks and 3 days. Baby is the size of: A sweet potato! He/she is about 6 inches long, from head to rump, and 5 ounces chubby. Feeling: Energized and hopeful. My appetite seems to have increased to truck driver status overnight, which has given me more energy throughout the day. This is also… Continue reading Week 18: Flutters and Prenatal Yoga
I have been following a bunch of mom/mom-to-be blogs and got inspired to get serious about blogging again. I have to admit that even though I am the kind of person who would usually finish what she’s started, blogging isn’t one of them. I always find an excuse to under-prioritize my blog until I completely… Continue reading A few updates and my blogging commitment
Monday, Sept. 21st, 2015 Dear Little Pumpkin, Today, I heard your heart beat for the first time. I was not expecting Linda, our midwife, to pull out the fetal doppler but she did, and there it was–a faint, fast, healthy heartbeat. I was so happy but sad that your daddy couldn’t be there to listen… Continue reading Letters to my little one: First meeting
The Paper Crane Diaries 