I should start by saying becoming a mother has made me happier than I ever thought possible. I get these geysers of joy bursting from my heart multiple times every day because of my sons. I can feel this love I have for my two boys physically- it’s so strong. But the strength of this love is pretty … [Read more...]
Maternal Mental Health Week Guest Blog #2: Shannon’s Story
Guilt. This is one of my lasting memories of my first few hours of motherhood. That’s right. The first few hours. This is one of the things I often tell other mamas---how I so vividly remember feeling guilty and inadequate in the first moments holding my daughter, who is nearly … [Read more...]
Maternal Mental Health Week Guest Blog #1: Andrea’s Story
My first-born son, Michael, the miracle that made me a mommy, is 11 months old. As we approach his first birthday I'm reflecting on our lives in all of their glory since we found out we became parents. A few of the countless things I have learned in motherhood thus far: People can tell you just … [Read more...]