This week, in A Mommy Story, we learn about Sunny. Sunny suffered from Postpartum Depression, which impacted her weight and self-esteem. Learn more about her story. After what felt like an eternity, I FINALLY got the disc from our photographer with our family photos on it. We’ve never taken photos together as a family, so … Continue reading A Mommy Story: PPD & Self-Esteem
Reflection
The Meat Market
For the last 7 years, I actually enjoyed working out. I started out running - my motto was “5k everyday!”. Once I got bored of it, I moved onto boxing and Muay Thai. I loved it. I found it challenging and fun. I was healthy and had a great hobby. Even then, I was self … Continue reading The Meat Market
Mommy Story: Losing Miu
Losing a child is never easy. In this post from the Mommy Series, Mayumi talks openly about the loss of her infant daughter, Miu. When I found out that I was having triplets, I was ecstatic to hear that one was a girl. I could not wait to have her. From the moment I … Continue reading Mommy Story: Losing Miu
The Pile
July I glanced at the clock. "Good," I thought to myself. "I still have 20 minutes left." I try on item after item - each one finding themselves rejected and tossed onto my bed. In no time, the pile has gotten bigger, and I have made no progress. Nothing fits. Nothing. I stare at the … Continue reading The Pile
A Mommy Story: Cooper’s Helmet
How would you deal with your child's medical issue ? In this edition of A Mommy Story, we are featuring Tamra and her son, Cooper. Tamra reveals discusses how she dealt with an understandably difficult and stressful experience. ---- As mothers, we all experience different trials and tribulations. They are generally greeted shortly thereafter (sometimes … Continue reading A Mommy Story: Cooper’s Helmet
A Mommy Story: Silently Suffering with PPD
Every Mommy has a story. This is my opportunity to recognize these Moms and their experiences. In this post, we learn about Melissa, who did not know she was suffering from Postpartum Depression. I don’t think I can say that I was prepared for my labor. I wish I knew that there were so many … Continue reading A Mommy Story: Silently Suffering with PPD
Not Quite There
Some months ago, I told myself that I would make life better. I said I was going to work on a healthier lifestyle. I set goals, and thought that I had the determination to do it. I wanted to re-engage some of my old habits. I wanted to feel healthy again. I missed it. Now, … Continue reading Not Quite There
Smiling Faces
Every now and then it resurfaces. It's old, and slightly out of focus. The faded colors and rounded edges make it distinctive from all the others in the collection. In it, are two individuals captured at a time when life was harder, but things were happier. Every now and then, I hold the grainy photo in my … Continue reading Smiling Faces
Trigger Points
The primary reason I started blogging was because I wanted to help others. I wanted to let others know about Postpartum Depression and Anxiety. I needed them to know that they weren't alone, and recovery was possible. This blog gave me a new purpose. It provided a way to give back that was meaningful and … Continue reading Trigger Points
A Mommy Story: Surviving PPD / PPA
Every Mommy has a story. This is my opportunity to recognize these Moms and their experiences. In this post, I wanted to feature another mom suffering from Postpartum Depression and Anxiety. Both can look and feel differently for each mom. How we think and react can vary. Therefore, there is value in showing the experience … Continue reading A Mommy Story: Surviving PPD / PPA
This Mommy is Real 