I really want to talk about maternity leave (or lack thereof) in this country. I know, basically every mom you know has probably complained about this at some point or another but there is a good reason for that-- BECAUSE maternity leave in this country SUCKS. Let me tell you a story about myself. I … Continue reading Why maternity leave in the US sucks
Tag: anxiety
Quick Tip Tuesday: Get up and move
Today's tip is about mental health, again. (Is anyone noticing a trend? lol) Things have been hard, I haven't been shy about admitting that... and I haven't even tried to hide how hard they've actually been. If I didn't have kids I would no doubt be in my bed, under the covers until my stomach … Continue reading Quick Tip Tuesday: Get up and move
5 steps to getting your anxiety and other mental health issues under control
Have you been dealing with a lot of anxiety lately? I have. Truthfully, I've been dealing with anxiety and obsessive compulsive disorder since I was a young child. I didn't always know that was what I was dealing with, but it has become obvious in the past few years that I've been dealing with mental … Continue reading 5 steps to getting your anxiety and other mental health issues under control
Postpartum Hair Loss: What can you do?
I want to start this post by saying that postpartum hair loss was traumatizing to me. It made me realize that I wasn't as confident as I thought. It is very difficult to see the same face in the mirror and then realize that it is changing. It was a real adjustment. With the postpartum … Continue reading Postpartum Hair Loss: What can you do?