I fought it for so long. I thought if I started medication again (after being on it for 8 years, then going off for 5) I’d be admitting to being a failure.
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Happy 4th Birthday to our sweet miracle baby. We had the best day, just the 4 of us. Emmie, It’s so hard to believe that I’ve had 4 years with you. I don’t take any time I get with you for granted, even if you’re telling me I’m a bad mommy because I put you in time out... or, Heaven forbid, I picked out your clothes for you! 😅I am SO glad I’ve documented our journey from day one. You have taught me so many things... and I can’t wait to see how you change the world. 🖤
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Mental health update: I’m sharing this publicly because it’s important that we
break the mental health stigma.
After a month long bout of deep depression, having no desire to eat, and other things... I am honestly feeling amazing this week.
Disclaimer: I honestly have no idea what I'm doing as a parent. My daughter is almost two, and I'm literally winging it.
Growing up, my mom was superwoman and if I disappointed her in the slightest it would break my heart. I looked up to her as a powerful, successful, loving woman who could do no wrong. I wanted to BE her.
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Being a mom is hard. Being a first time mom is SO HARD. This has been heavy on my heart lately... and I just want to say: To the first time moms out there struggling just to get a shower, it gets better. I promise.
So to make us ALL feel better, and maybe even smile... I've compiled a list of what I think the internet has told us we MUST do to be a good mom (and I'm calling BS on all of it):
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The phrase that, up until this point, has literally made me nauseous...
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