by Taylor Davis | Aug 18, 2015 | Motherhood Reflections, Postpartum Challenges
Sometimes parenthood feels like a marathon with no finish line. There’s this somewhat elusive goal in front of you, but when you think you’ve almost reached it, another goal pops up and it’s even further away. And new motherhood, with the physical recovery and exhaustion, and heightened emotional intensity seems especially marathon-like. Many new moms talk about how it’s hard to feel accomplished or successful in those early days because the tasks seem small and insignificant, yet it’s all so very hard at the same time.
by Fiona Griffin | Aug 13, 2015 | Motherhood Reflections, Postpartum Stories
I guess I haven’t had the time to sit down and write a thoughtful reflection yet, but the babe is napping and this seems like a good time. In brief: I am doing really well and am loving being a mom. I guess I wasn’t prepared for this type of love, as it is one you don’t experience any other way. So deep and so pure.
by Taylor Davis | Jul 31, 2015 | Motherhood Reflections, Postpartum Stories
I really love coffee. It makes me a better mother, a better employee, a better wife, a better friend – really, just a better human being. I have spent tens of thousands of dollars at Starbucks and hours upon hours of my time at Starbucks. Some days, I am working furiously on my laptop, racing the clock to 4:30PM school pick up for my children.
by Taylor Davis | Jul 21, 2015 | Birth, Motherhood Reflections, Postpartum Challenges
I work with many mothers and mothers-to-be who are used to being relatively in control of their lives and their day-to-day happenings. I’m this way as well. I like to have a clear idea of what’s going to happen when, and a detailed plan for each day, life event, and major transition.
by Taylor Davis | Jul 8, 2015 | Motherhood Reflections, Postpartum Challenges
I have known and worked with many postpartum mothers who feel overwhelmed, lonely, sad, and even resentful about their situation. And on top of those feelings, they often have a layer of guilt and shame about even having such “ugly” emotions in the first place. They know they love their babies, but they often speak of wondering how they could feel so sad and anxious at the same time.
by Fiona Griffin | Jun 16, 2015 | Motherhood Reflections, Postpartum Challenges
It’s 3 am. You’re scrolling through your Facebook feed and you see post after post showing your friends looking happy, poised, put together, and normal. You think, “everyone else has got it together except for me.” Sound familiar?
