There's been a lot going on in my family. Unfortunately, my father-in-law passed away two weeks ago and that's been shocking and challenging for us all. It's felt so unfair that we have lost yet another parent in such a short amount of time. Through all of this, I've had to find ways to support … Continue reading You Are Whole As You Are
Tag: Maternal mental health
Focus On What Fulfills You
Overnight, I gained a new identity. I went from being Ivy at 7 PM at my induction, to a mom at 5 AM when my sweet baby girl made her entrance into the world. This identity was unknown to me, even though I had been preparing to become a mom for over 9 months. All … Continue reading Focus On What Fulfills You
It’s Okay If You Don’t Enjoy Every Moment
I am back after maternity leave!! Thanks for being patient with me and hope you enjoy this blog post! Enjoy every moment. That's what they told me when they discharged me from the hospital after I gave birth and became a mom. That's what friends and family said as they commented on my photos of … Continue reading It’s Okay If You Don’t Enjoy Every Moment