07/08/2023
On those hard days, never forget that God already gave those kids to you because he knew you’d be the mom those kids needed. Just the way you are.
Todays movement consisted of swimming with my kids out on the River. Being in the sunshine with my babies and partner was wonderful and helped me to feel better than I had been earlier today.
PPD is a beast that wreaks havoc on your mind and emotions, and can have you feeling good and stable one moment, and in tears and wanting to crawl into a hole the next.
Postpartum depression is something that’s not talked about enough, and is something that not only affects moms but dads as well. It is a beast that can turn you into someone you don’t recognize, someone who’s struggling to just hang on. I learned after my daughter was born that it isn’t a sign of weakness to ask for help, and knowing that I was at higher risk for postpartum depression after my son was born. Making sure that there were precautions in place before he was born was a very important part of my self care, so I wasn’t struggling to talk to someone or get on new medications when I was in my deep dark days.
If you’re struggling, just know you’re not alone, even if it may feel like it ❤️
