Tag: anxiety
Sometimes, My Truth is an Ugly-Cry
Here's my current truth: I’m sitting here in my empty house having a really good ugly-cry because I’ve had one of those days. I’m...
All Work and No Play
One of my sisters penned a thoughtful post on Mother’s Day, intending to recognize that the three of us sisters may parent in different...
#AskHer – May is Maternal Depression Awareness Month
"New baby" and "depression" aren't phrases you commonly hear together. But, as, we know and have experienced, motherhood hits you in the face. While...
“It Doesn’t Get Easier” – The Statement That Broke Me After...
First time moms, and all moms for that matter, who choose to re-enter the professional world after having a child may struggle. Those first...
The Line Between Learning and a Fat Lip
My son recently busted his lip after taking a fall. I swear, he went from taking one or two steps to walking to literally...
In The Trenches of Life :: Overly Overwhelmed
I am overly overwhelmed with life right now. I feel like I’m in the middle of the most crowded pool you could imagine, struggling...
The Scariest 10 Seconds of My Life
It all happened in a matter of 10 seconds. Like so many unforgettable moments, it was over before I could even process what had...
The Bad Day Blues: 10 Questions to Ask Before Giving Up
Parenting: It's not for the faint of heart. There are moments of pure joy, yes; and there are moments when you feel you cannot...
Not So Hot at Keeping My Cool
As I was driving home from a quick trip out of town recently, I received a frantic phone call from my youngest son that...
Anxiety of The After-School Playdate
I went to my first official school meeting this month in preparation for sending our soon-to-be 5-year-old off to Kindergarten in August. The introductory information meeting...
My Journey Through Postpartum Depression and Anxiety
When I was pregnant last year, I showed several early warning signs that I would be an unlucky mother with postpartum depression and anxiety:...
Surviving Winter with Seasonal Affective Disorder
The winter months here in the Midwest can be really tough. Unlike the summer months when you can dash out the door in a tank...
Breastfeeding When Everything Seems To Be Working Against You
My son Teddy and I had trouble breastfeeding from the start. He wouldn't latch in the hospital despite my receiving help from three different...
The Lonely Side of Motherhood
Parenting can feel lonely. And it is almost amazing to me that a person can feel alone when they are actually surrounded by, at...