The beginning was hard. Every week, I went to the support group. I couldn't bring my son with me. I was fearful of being anywhere outside of the home with him. I felt like I had no control. I felt broken and lost. I cried at every session. I was confused. Who had I become? … Continue reading Was I at Risk for Postpartum Depression?
Motherhood
Torturous Toys and the Children Who Love Them
Prior to parenthood, I had no idea about the toy world. Yes, I knew them as a child who enjoyed them. As an adult, I thought of them as being something that you just give. When I became a parent, the world of toys became something else. Guest author Samara is right on target when … Continue reading Torturous Toys and the Children Who Love Them
Checking Boxes
Yes, no, yes, no. I've probably completed a handful of these things. I've had to go through them on my own, but generally with a professional. The assessments were always at least 5 pages long. They covered various things from speaking, to fine motor skills, and eating habits. The first of these assessments was done because … Continue reading Checking Boxes
Making Progress
Earlier this year, I wrote about my son, and the delay in his language skills. Despite my hesitation and concerns, I went ahead with the doctor recommended evaluation, and soon after, speech therapy. The speech evaluation was just as frustrating as I had thought it would be. We had an hour to convince my son … Continue reading Making Progress
A Mommy Story: Raising a High Needs Child
In this edition of A Mommy Story, we meet Stephanie of http://www.raisingdarlingdragons.com. Stephanie writes about raising her son, Bennett, who is a high needs child. Her post genuinely touched me. I felt her struggle. I sympathized with her pain. In the end, I was inspired by her strength and positive outlook! From as early as … Continue reading A Mommy Story: Raising a High Needs Child
Not the Favorite
I look at the picture with both feelings of nostalgia and pain. At the time, I had only been a mother for all of two months. I had no idea what I was doing, and I was scared most of the time. And yet, there I was, in a simple photo with a small smile, … Continue reading Not the Favorite
#momlife: Mommyhood is a Rollercoaster!
In this latest edition of #momlife, we meet Deeksha from India. Deeksha candidly talks about her first-time motherhood experience, and the surprises she encounters. Although she’s on the other side of the globe, her discovery about motherhood is all too relatable! Meet Deeksha, and her self-professed Motherhood Rollercoaster ride: Hi to all moms out there … Continue reading #momlife: Mommyhood is a Rollercoaster!
#momlife: 5 Tragicomic Moments in Parenting
Parenthood is both difficult and fun - there are trying moments that can test our limits, and there are times where we couldn't see ourselves doing anything else.Then, there are the times that are just so crazy, that we have no choice but to find the humor in it! On this edition of #momlife, we feature … Continue reading #momlife: 5 Tragicomic Moments in Parenting
reflection
It was a year and a half ago, but I remember looking in the mirror. Tears streamed down my face. My hair was a mess. My clothes were a mess - I think my nursing tank was on backwards. My eyes spoke volumes. I was tired. I was stressed. I was anxious. I was scared. … Continue reading reflection
Finding Fulfillment
Did you know that it's Maternal Mental Health Week? For the next five days, The Blue Dot Project is asking mothers to take the #RealMotherhood Challenge. Mothers throughout the internet are being encouraged to share photos and posts showing the true side of motherhood. This includes all the fun stuff, the non-Pinterest worthy stuff, and … Continue reading Finding Fulfillment
This Mommy is Real 