I haven't shared our birth story yet because I've been unsure about how to publicly do it. I don't want to overshare my or M's life (although my family will tell you I'm way past that point here in Blogland), but I want to tell my story here in my space. So here's a condensed, … Continue reading M’s Grand Arrival | part 1
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When the Happiest Time of Your Life is the Hardest pt.2
Welcome back. I know I haven't shared the birth story but long story short, delivery was long and rough and left me feeling very very beat up. My experience and recovery played a big role in my ppd. Everyone's experience is different and today I'm sharing mine. After we got past the breastfeeding hump I … Continue reading When the Happiest Time of Your Life is the Hardest pt.2
When the Happiest Time of Your Life is the Hardest pt.1
Before I talk about my struggles with motherhood and postpartum depression I want to say that our daughter is nothing short of perfection. My mental health is not a reflection of my love for her- it's a reflection of my mental health. It's also not a result of a poor support system- our family and … Continue reading When the Happiest Time of Your Life is the Hardest pt.1
Introducing Madelyn Louise
HI! I am alive and also a (human) mom now. My, how quickly things change. This won't ever be a mommy blog, but there are baby related things I want to record and write down so my next few post might be mom-heavy. But also some book posts. (LOL because I have any time to … Continue reading Introducing Madelyn Louise
My Baby Shower
I haven't had the chance to blog about our baby shower yet! My mother-in-law and mom threw me a shower in October and it was perfectly "me." I had practically nothing to do with this shower. I met with the moms twice, then bowed out. They put together a woodland/literature theme with all my favorite … Continue reading My Baby Shower
How You Know It’s Time
First and foremost, this is all in good fun. After talking with K (who happens to be my boss & husband), we decided that it'd be safe and good for me to start maternity leave the week of Thanksgiving- with or without baby being here. We're not sure how long I can be gone from … Continue reading How You Know It’s Time
Almost There Bumpdate
Hello. It's just pregnant ol' me coming at ya- 38 weeks and 4 days into this adventure. I figure now is the safest time to make an update. As in... I'm still pregnant and my brain still kind of works. Kind of. I'm going to fashion this post like my 23 week update. Feeling. K … Continue reading Almost There Bumpdate
