I’ve had two 4th trimesters that went into the hustle and bustle of the holiday season.
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But what they didn’t know was that being close to him, holding him, was the only way I felt safe.
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All of this ‘abuse by obligation’ during the holidays would manifest in extreme postpartum depression by 4 months postpartum. … More A Letter To The 4th Trimester Mom In December
i know you’re tired mama. i know a part time job would help finances. i know budgeting is difficult, especially when you’re first starting out. i know meal planning is a challenge, especially when all anyone does is complain about what took you two hours of cooking and 24 hours of prep to make. i … More I Know You Want To Quit… But You Can’t.
I use this for EVERYTHING! Fever, Garlic oil. It will fight something. Cold, garlic oil. Bronchial cough, garlic oil. Dry hacking cough, garlic oil. Ear ache/infection, GARLIC OIL!! … More Garlic Oil
This is a great soup for all ages and genders, but it’s specifically designed with a postpartum mama in mind because it is rich in protein. It is high in B vitamins (Shiitake Mushrooms, HELLO). And the ginger, red and black pepper are naturally warming which her body needs in this season. Keeping a 4th trimester mama HOT is vital to her healing. … More Egg Drop Soup
I always wanted to be a mama… but what I imagined probably isn’t what you imagined motherhood to be.
And, ‘walking backwards’… … More a peek into our week…
