Kitchenability Blog - Motherhood
12.06.2017
Battling Postpartum Depression and Anxiety
“Oh My God It happened to me, I thought I was strong, I thought I wasn’t weak, then it hit me like a ton of bricks.” post·par·tum de·pres·sion noun depression suffered by a mother following childbirth, typically arising from the combination of hormonal changes, psychological adjustment to motherhood, and fatigue. The year of my battle with postpartum depression/anxiety is one I didn’t speak much of till now. […]
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08.01.2017
Who am I outside of Mom?
August 1, 2017 Finding myself again. I feel as if the universe is trying to tell me something. Am I supposed to be a mom right now? Am I supposed to put my dreams, my goals and my ambitions on hold, maybe? Raising a child is not for the weak, the sacrifice is one of the largest you will ever make. Through the many therapy […]
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07.24.2017
Setting Goals, Second Trimester.
Day 4 pregnant and unemployed New series: My first year of motherhood. The trials, tears, love, and joy. It all started a year ago. It is personal, it is raw, and it is scary to share. Here are my journal entries, it has been a hard year, I am finally ready to share. I will be sharing my story in a series starting from last […]
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07.20.2017
Focusing on the Next Five Minutes
New series: My first year of motherhood. The trials, tears, love, and joy. It all started a year ago. It is personal, it is raw, and it is scary to share. Here are my personal journal entries, it has been a hard year, I am finally ready to share. I will be sharing my story in a series starting from last year to now. Day […]
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07.20.2017
“Can I get out of Bed?”
New series: My first year of motherhood. The trials, tears, love, and joy. Day 2 Unemployed and Pregnant Jan.8. 2016 I woke up to the buzz of my phone and the rustling of Archer (my dog) attempting to snuggle with me. I looked down at my phone and my emotions came surging back. It was a former student who I had worked with for a […]
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