“Motherhood can often be an isolating and anxiety-filled experience, especially in early postpartum. Our society has produced an image of mothers as needing to “do it all”. So what are we to do? How can we manage all of these expectations, with a new child AND hold onto some shred of ourselves?”
Read More“She walked up to my baby and started talking to him. In my head I was thinking “don’t touch my baby” and kept an eye on her as she got closer and closer. Then she put her hand down on my table to get my attention and told me to get off my phone and pay attention to my baby.”
Read More“Mary Duke Lcce how do I get my 13 yo daughter prepared to see me give birth? She has been wanting to be there for the last several children…When the time comes she will kind of be stuck there until the end and I want her to be ready. Any advice?"
Read More“After rushing around to get everyone ready to leave, I realized sister had piled stuffed animals on top of baby. I overreacted. I spoke to her in a way I’m not proud of and that wasn’t necessary or appropriate. Immediately, I regretted it. She immediately broke down crying. A real, stress filled, tearful cry. She lunged for me, with arms open, and I caught her and held her. She sobbed in my lap and the following conversation took place…“
Read More"I felt a very negative energy come over me. With every dirty dish or piece of trash or scattered mail I saw I started getting upset and placing blame. Who left THAT there? Why is this here? Why could Marley not have played on her own this morning?"
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