Postpartum Depression: The Battle I Never Expected When I was pregnant with both of my children, my doctors warned me that because I live with PTSD, I was at a higher risk of developing postpartum depression. I listened, but I don’t think I truly understood what that meant until I was living it.

Parenting with PTSD: Loving My Children While Fighting Battles They Can’t See When people hear “PTSD,” they often picture a diagnosis. They don’t see what it looks like when you’re also trying to be the best parent you can be. For me, PTSD doesn’t mean I love my children any less. It means th

What’s It Really Like Having Two Under Two? Everyone tells you having two under two is hard, but it’s one of those things you don’t truly understand until you’re living it. It’s exhausting, messy, chaotic, and sometimes overwhelming—but it’s also filled with so much love. Here are a few things I

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#baby carrier #Lemon8Diary #newmomlife #musthaves #babyessentials Joint Base Lewis-McChord As a new mom I use these everyday and since I travel a lot with my baby boy these also come in handy well traveling. The nursing pillow helps baby boy stay in position and is super comfortable. My

#pregnancyproducts #pregnancy #pregnancyessentials #recomended 1. get yourself a pregnancy pillow 2. Get you a giant water bottle to keep track of your water and take 3. Invest in a foot bath in Epsom salt third trimester is going to suck. 4. Drink the Labour tea 5. Don’t forget to eat

#MyPetDiary #lemon8challenge #akita #germanshepherd Since it’s wildflower season down in Texas, I just had to do a photo shoot with my girls.