The Rollercoaster: Our Journey to Parenthood Ashley Patrum From the start, motherhood and even pre-motherhood has had its set of challenges for me. In 2016, our infertility journey began. My body was not functioning properly to allow us to begin the steps to get pregnant. I was doing everything I … [Read more...]
Maternal Mental Health Week Guest Blog: Our Journey with Secondary Infertility and Pregnancy Loss
Our Journey with Secondary Infertility and Pregnancy Loss By: Jessie Waddell I was pretty shocked when we found out we were pregnant for the first time. A family is something we definitely wanted but weren't actively trying for. I was glad that it happened that way so I didn't have to make the … [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...]