I remember when I first realized that something was not right after a few months of giving birth. Like many, I turned to google to try to find answers about what I was experiencing. I watched as it loaded search results for postpartum depression. It was hard knowing that I was experiencing this as a first-time mother. I thought things were supposed to be perfect. You bring your bundle of joy home and enjoy motherhood. This was not the case for me. I told someone what I was experiencing, and they brushed it off. I remember saying, “No, I believe this is real.” They still did not believe me. I had to pray every day to overcome what I was...
In my last blog, I shared a preview of my experience with postpartum depression. While I plan on sharing more about my journey soon, I wanted first to tackle this topic of knowing the difference between postpartum depression and the baby blues. When I came home from the hospital after delivering Callie, I didn’t have the resources I needed to know what I was about to be going through emotionally and mentally — and I truly want better for you. 💙 As new mothers, it’s important to be educated about the mental and emotional impacts of pregnancy, birth, and motherhood. First, let’s get on the same page about the definitions of baby blues and postpartum depression from the American College...
My daughter is the biggest blessing I could ever ask for, so it’s hard to imagine there was a time in my life when I didn’t even plan on becoming a mother. When I was in my 20’s I wanted to move to New York City, go to fashion week, stroll through art galleries, and live my best life in the big city. Fashion has always been a passion of mine and I thought New York would be where I would live out my big dreams. Those plans obviously changed! I found out I might be pregnant when a coworker of mine at the time sprayed Bath & Body Works perfume and I nearly gagged from the scent -- and...
