Demystifying and Normalizing the Postpartum Experience
We are not medical experts. We are not the go to source for information on parenting or birth. We are two well-informed mothers and professionals. As a doula, Taylor is trained to provide postpartum doula support and stays up to date on the birth world. As a mental health counselor Fiona is trained to support women to manage a variety of challenging situations including postpartum adjustment and mental health issues. We will share evidence-based information and suggest resources to help you dig a little deeper. We will share ideas with expecting mamas about how to prepare for the postpartum transition. We will encourage honestly about the challenging parts so that new moms aren’t blindsided. We want you to be empowered to make conscientious decisions about your and your family’s well-being.
I Had a Baby and Now I Miss My Husband
I have a still frame in my mind from a couple of weeks after my first baby was born. I was walking to the kitchen, bouncing my fussing son, my back to the television that my husband was watching. I looked at my husband, thinking sadly, “I miss him.” I wasn’t sure how I could miss my husband so much, considering he had been right by my side since the moment our son was born.
read moreWhat No One Tells You About Motherhood: It’s the Ultimate Career Change
When I was about 16 I got a job at the local pizzeria. I was really excited for the job and eager to earn some extra cash. It only took a few shifts, though, for me to start dreading work. I never learned the menu very well – all the Italian dishes beyond pizza were completely foreign to me. I also didn’t have any supervision after a few training shifts.
read moreWhy I Admitted I Don’t Like Motherhood
This is a blog post I wrote when my baby was about 8 months old. You would think I had gotten the hang of things by that point and adjusted to my new role, but I was still struggling mightily. I haven’t shared this until now in part because of the shame and fear I have about admitting this truth. It is EXACTLY one year since I originally wrote this, and I still have many moments where I’m not sure I like this new role.
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