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: Real Motherhood
Real Motherhood By: Emily Allen Those of you who know The Office likely remember the cold opening when Jim faxes messages to Dwight… from himself… from the future. Cue Dwight running to smack the “poisoned” coffee from Stanley’s hand. Five years into this motherhood gig, I wish 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...]