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Symptoms Of Postpartum Mood and Anxiety Disorders Every Expectant Parent Needs To Know

May 3rd, 2023 Posted by It's Not Just Mommy Blues No Comment yet

It is important to learn about postpartum mood and anxiety disorders because knowledge is often the best defense.  Our society, unfortunately, still stigmatizes these experiences, causing new parents to be afraid to talk about them and seek help.

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My Story of How Motherhood Started for Me

November 30th, 2017 Posted by It's Not Just Mommy Blues No Comment yet

Today is my firstborn’s 16th birthday.  I am reflecting on my story of motherhood. It is amazing how time flies, yet his first year of life felt like it dragged on forever.  I remember people telling me to stay in the moment because time will pass by so fast.  That felt so invalidating and only made me feel worse about wanting it to move more quickly.  And I was miserable, and desperately wanted to be happy.   I felt absolutely terrified, completely ill-equipped, and disconnected.  (more…)