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Tag: postpartum

Creating My Mom Personal Development Plan

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I was a middle school teacher for over a decade before becoming a stay-at-home mom. As a teacher, you attend professional development–to stay up...

Dear Second Child

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Dear Second Child, I wanted to write this letter that is just for you because you don't always get the attention you deserve. As I...

My Birth Story – Why My Family Celebrates Birthday Eve

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  Birthdays are usually spent celebrating an individual for a year of growth and living. We make cakes, give gifts, and gather to blow out...

Mental Health Awareness: Finding Yourself in Parenthood

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  What do you think of when you hear the term mental health? I personally think of the vast list of mental health disorders, from...

The Mom Behind the Newborn

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Behind every adorable, squishy, prized newborn is a woman learning how to tackle her new role of Mom. Don't forget about her. I have a...

Your Pregnancy and Postpartum Questions with Doctor Christina Scifres of IU...

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When you make the decision to grow your family, it can be extremely exciting. Along with that, you may have a growing list of...

My Intrusive Thoughts Postpartum {Anonymous Stories in Motherhood}

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Trigger Warning: suicidal thoughts The thoughts started after my oldest was born and I was horrified. Out of nowhere, like a flashbulb popping in my...

A ‘Thank You’ Note to my Mother-in-Law

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To all the Mother-in-laws of the world: Be like mine.  I recently gave birth to my third and final child. This third kid, zone defense,...

A Decade of Trying

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We are not trying anymore. For ten years, my body has been trying to create a miracle. When we first started, we were decidedly...

Britney Spears and Moms Supporting Moms

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Ok, we have to address this, mamas. Most of us by now have watched the New York Times Documentary, “Framing Britney Spears.”  If I...

I Want to Lose the Baby Weight

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There, I said it. I know, I know, I'm supposed to give myself grace, but it's true -- I want to lose my baby...

An Open Letter to the Mom Without a Village

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Dear Mom Without a Village, A village is a network of family and friend support; it’s the people who help you as you navigate motherhood....

Thyroid Awareness Month – The Importance of Listening to Your Body

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January is National Thyroid Awareness Month, and recently, I found out what a crucial role the thyroid plays in your overall health and why...

Warning: Love Is Not (Always) Instant

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Warning: When you have a baby, you are expected to be instantly thrilled, overjoyed, and/or . In the early weeks after my daughter was...