Tag: Postpartum
How I Overcame a Traumatic Birth Story
The birth story of my first son is a doozy. It’s something I’ll only talk about with other moms—battle-hardened, thousand-yard-stare-having, talking-over-toddlers-without-missing-a-beat moms. A bright-eyed,...
Parents of Pandemic Babies Need Some Love Right Now
They say it takes a village. After giving birth to my first baby a week before the entire state of Michigan went into lockdown...
Supporting the Pandemic Postpartum Mama
How can I help? Do you need anything? How can we support you?Â
Supporting a new mom after she's had a baby takes some time...
6 Behavior Changes That Can Help with Weight Loss after Pregnancy
I lost over 145 pounds after my two pregnancies. Yes, you read that right. I lost over 145 pounds after my two pregnancies (83...
What Is DBT and How I Use It as a Mother
I learned to practice Dialectical Behavioral Therapy from social workers at the University of Michigan in the group therapy setting. For five years I...
Botox: What You Really Want to Know (But Didn’t Know Who...
As you coast from your 20s to your 30s and beyond, you might start to notice some things. Your reflection might reveal a solid...
5 (Realistic) Tips for New Mamas
Listen up, expecting mamas. I’m about to drop some knowledge on ya! When you are pregnant, everyone tells you a bunch of (mostly unsolicited)...
No, I Do Not Love Being Pregnant
You know those women who say being pregnant was one of the most amazing times of their life? I’d like to know which prenatal...
My Postpartum Depression Journey
Did you know one in seven women get postpartum depression (PPD) after having a baby? Think about all the women you know and love....
Billy Madison Got It Wrong; Peeing Your Pants Is Not Cool
Newsflash: Having babies takes a toll on your body. My youngest is over two years old, and I have post-partum issues that continue to...