Birth

Postpartum depression and anxiety: Why doesn’t anyone talk about this? Well I’m talking about it now. Where to start… Loading up my toddler and all our stuff to leave the house triggered that anxious feeling. “I can’t fucking breathe!” I exclaimed, leaning against the car. It’s still morning. It’s too early …

‘Twas the night before the new baby And all through the house  Not a creature was stirring Not even a mouse The hospital bags were hung by the garage door with care Knowing a new baby  Soon would be there Our daughter was nestled All snug in her bed While …

My dear friend, You are pregnant!!! YAY! I am so excited that I have tears in my eyes typing this. You will be an amazing mother. I can see the love for your baby in your eyes, hear it in your voice and feel it when I see you touch …

“I’m here for you.” I’m here for you too. The conversation was motivating and supportive. It also contained a strong recommendation not to watch the most recent episode of Grey’s Anatomy. She said nicely, “I would wait to watch that one if I were you.” So naturally, I watched the …

Lately I’ve been feeling more acutely the seasons of motherhood.  It’s incredibly cliché to say, “Oh enjoy this season, it goes so fast.” In fact, when other people (usually elderly women) said that to me when I had newborns, I shifted between feelings of, ‘yes, it’s amazing,’ to feelings of, …

When you were an expecting mom, you likely researched and read books on what to expect when you’re expecting. But when you’re a new mom with a new baby, you likely forgot everything you read, now only thinking in your sleep-deprived mind, “What now? How, what, when and how will …

You may have heard the rumors, and they are true, the St. Marys Women’s Health Practice is closing October 13th. I am totally sad to hear about it and you may be too.  So what in the heck are you supposed to do now? I can’t even begin to imagine …

When we went to the hospital to have our first baby, you bet I was prepared. I had my hospital bag packed at least three months in advance of my induction, and I had spent a whole lot of time finding the perfect outfits for both myself and my baby …

Having just delivered my second baby, I’ve been privy to many “mama talks and baby walks” with other moms, veteran or new. Stuff is shared. So men listen up, this is a compilation of dos and don’ts I’ve gathered from these conversations, that hopefully will help you along this hormone …

Number Three: My third boy, my last labor, my scariest birth. I’m having trouble letting go, and yet I can’t imagine another labor. I look into your beautiful blue eyes while we nurse, but I still can’t believe the newborn clothes are already given to a friend… My sleepy new baby …