Content Warning: Pregnant with depression and suicidal ideation. My journey to motherhood didn’t start under the happiest of circumstances. I was already experiencing the most chaotic times of my entire life when I became pregnant. The spiral of sadness that I had been going down before I conceived paled in comparison to the overwhelming sense of …
It’s been over a year, and I’m not happy with my postpartum body. I had a pretty great postpartum experience this last go-round. Jamie was a pretty easy baby. He’s added so much to our lives. Ayva is adapting well to being a big sister. My husband is incredibly helpful. I have no complaints. Except …
Want to know what’s it’s really like to travel alone with a baby? Have I got a story for you! I’m used to doing things on my own. I started my first job when I was 12 years old, put myself through college, and was a single mom for a few years. There isn’t a …
By the time I reached the 9th month of my last pregnancy, I was counting down the hours until it was over. I had finally reached the breaking point of how much discomfort I could take on the exact day my son was due to be born. Thank goodness for scheduled c-sections! I couldn’t wait …
I discovered a lot of things when I became a mom. First, I learned that I had the capacity to love far beyond I ever imagined. I found out I was stronger than I thought, and that babies make life better. I also found out that when it comets babies, everybody has an opinion! For …