by Taylor Davis | Apr 26, 2016 | Family Dynamics, Postpartum Stories
My third baby is 4 weeks old. That makes me 4 weeks postpartum. I still feel like I’m living in that characteristic hazy in-between of postpartum. I have so much to say about these past 4 weeks and so much I want to write about. There is his birth story to write, thoughts on our older kids’ adjustments to adding a new family member, reflections and gratitude for all the support we’ve had this past month, my own postpartum healing process, and thoughts on some of the challenges we’re experiencing.
by Taylor Davis | Feb 12, 2016 | Postpartum Stories
Christina is the mama to a 7-year-old, 4-year-old, 19-month-old, and expecting her fourth child. After 56 hours and 12 minutes of pushing it was over. In my arms I held a 6 pound 7 ounce beautiful, bright eyed baby girl. She was perfect and the love that hit me was so...
by Taylor Davis | Feb 2, 2016 | Family Dynamics, Postpartum Challenges, Postpartum Stories
One of the greatest challenges I support families with is integrating a baby into a family that already has at least one child. The experience for that child or children is one that often rocks their world and so many parents are left wondering how to help support their child through the transition. While my experience won’t be exactly like yours, I want to share it here to remind you that you’re not alone if your child is struggling with the adjustment to a new sibling.
by Fiona Griffin | Jan 12, 2016 | Postpartum Challenges, Postpartum Stories, Social Support
At it’s core this project is about helping mom’s feel normal. Many new moms are so unprepared for motherhood that they are blindsided by their experience. Caring for newborns is deeply demanding. Becoming a mother also means a significant identity shift that can be accompanied by some emotional ups and downs.
by Taylor Davis | Aug 20, 2015 | Breastfeeding, Postpartum Stories
After a repeat C-Section in March 2015, I was actually shocked at how quickly I recovered. I was up on my feet walking around by the time night time rolled around the same day. I didn’t need any pain killers at all during my 2 day stay which made me really happy since they always make me sick. After carrying around a baby for 9 months and having her weigh a whopping 11lbs at birth at 39 weeks, my body was just relieved to not be carrying around all that weight!
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.
