There was a moment following the birth of my first child when I came to a powerfully heartbreaking realization… the light switch on how to be a mom would never flip. Worse yet, there IS NO light switch. The assumption I carried my whole life that birthing a baby would predicate a universal understanding on…
What Every New Mom Needs
I had lunch with a friend yesterday. She was talking about a girlfriend who recently had a baby. She was not adjusting well, felt alone and unprepared, and needed support and guidance. My heart lurched just thinking about it. I’ve so been there. In fact, you couldn’t pay me to go back there. A newborn baby,…
Hey 2016, It’s Been Real… Here’s Why
As 2016 nears the end, I reflect on what an incredible year it’s been for me personally. Because, wow, what a year! Between the new baby, new adventures, personal growth and great accomplishments, I’ve never felt so good, so alive, and so blessed. The new baby — My second son was born in April. This…
How to Overcome Postpartum Depression
Anyone who’s ever struggled with depression knows it is one of the worst feelings in the world. You lack energy, hope, motivation, and passion. Your head feels foggy and your body feels heavy. Just getting out of bed is extremely trying and sometimes it’s all too much to bear. Now factor in caring for a…
Join Me on a 14 Day Body and Soul Challenge
I need to make some changes. My body feels drained. My brain feels foggy. My energy is zapped. Part of it is lingering postpartum depression but I think a lot of it is just not being good to my body. I eat pretty healthy in general, but terrible bloating lately leads me to believe I…
Being Happy Isn’t Always the End Game
Have you seen that meme floating around? It says “Happiness is an Attitude” or a state of mind or something like that. Do you know which one I’m talking about? It essentially says you can choose to be happy, and implies that if you’re not happy it’s your own damn fault. Can I just say,…
I am a HAPPY Mom
The Challenge: Each month I’ll choose one characteristic I want to build upon to help me be the best mom I can be. I will determine several goals to help me carve that path, and I’ll report back on my successes and (undoubted) failures, too. In September, my theme is HAPPY. First, some context… If…
Postpartum Depression Found Me
This morning my son asked me if I was happy, and I lied. “Mommy is happy!” I said, smiling and hugging my beautiful two year old. But mommy is not happy. Mommy is struggling with Postpartum Depression. Again. I fought this battle with my son two years ago, and now it’s resurfaced with my youngest….
Mom’s Search for Meaning - A Quest for Answers & Support
I found myself visiting a local church one particularly vulnerable Sunday. I hadn’t explored religion since my youth, and never took it very seriously. But on this day, I felt empty and hopeless, and it suddenly made perfect sense to be there.