By this, I do not by any means intend for you to physically go check on them, for the love of all that is holy, stay at home. But, as a therapist and a postpartum mom, I imagine the numbers of postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, and postpartum loneliness are going to go up during this … Continue reading PSA: Check on Your Postpartum Friends
Momma’s Heart: the Kind of Mom I Am
Honestly, I am struggling a lot lately. Everywhere I look, moms are tearing each other down. Believers are divided over things they have no business being divided over.Women are destroying other women. We are divided and fighting over things that we have no business fighting over, commenting on, or caring about (when it comes to … Continue reading Momma’s Heart: the Kind of Mom I Am
Momma’s Heart: the Other Ugly Side of Comparison
We all know that comparison is the thief of joy...I mean, it's one of them for sure. But, there is another ugly side of comparison that really shows itself in pregnancy, especially late pregnancy. It's the side that says you can't experience your pain or acknowledge your pain because someone has it worse. In several … Continue reading Momma’s Heart: the Other Ugly Side of Comparison
Momma’s Heart Update
So, I didn't end up writing every day. Now, I want to fill you in on why & let you know that the Momma Heart February series will continue - just with a little bit of grace and leeway for myself. This week a lot of pregnancy complications came up. A couple weeks ago, we … Continue reading Momma’s Heart Update
This Momma’s Heart: Preparing for 2 under 2
Tonight, my mom came over to help me prepare freezer meals. (Post on food prep to come). We made 13 meals for about $25, which will help me a ton as my husband is on the road this month. I already have a list of other meals to add as the month goes on to … Continue reading This Momma’s Heart: Preparing for 2 under 2
Pregnancy & Postpartum Depression & Anxiety – A Glimpse
12:01pm. That's the time I finally got out of bed yesterday, with the exception of one time to use the bathroom, because, pregnant. The only food eaten by that time was about a quarter of a box of cheese-itz. Outside of pregnancy, I don't even like cheese-itz, and honestly eating just happens to feel like … Continue reading Pregnancy & Postpartum Depression & Anxiety – A Glimpse
February Writing Challenge: Writing Every Day
It is my goal this month to write every day. Or, at least have a post for every day. I am doing this series in conjunction with Tiny Nephesh Village, my membership site. Between these two blogs, I will be posting every day this month (starting with today, the 2nd). The theme of this month: … Continue reading February Writing Challenge: Writing Every Day
To the Momma Who Feels Like She Has to Apologize
I feel you. I really do. For the last two months, I haven't been to church, and it's only been the last several weeks that I've been able to watch our service online. I'm so tired. I cancel plans a lot. Being pregnant, with a 10 month old at home, I'm very careful about how … Continue reading To the Momma Who Feels Like She Has to Apologize
NaNoWriMo – It’s over, I lost (but it was a success) – & What I’ve Learned
Since it's December 4, obviously NaNo is now over. And...I lost. By that, I simply mean that I didn't write 50,000 words. I got close, closer than I ever have in the past. But, didn't hit that final word count. However, I really see this year's NaNo as a success, and I wanted to share … Continue reading NaNoWriMo – It’s over, I lost (but it was a success) – & What I’ve Learned
When Tiny Isn’t Enough – What I’ve Learned the Last 3 Years About Living Tiny
This particular post is a little bitter sweet for me to write. Nearly 3 years ago, I signed on my tiny trailer - my tiny home that had been 2 years in the planning. Four months later? I met my husband the weekend my apartment lease was up and my new home was ready for … Continue reading When Tiny Isn’t Enough – What I’ve Learned the Last 3 Years About Living Tiny
