Postnatal Depression – Ten Years On
My son is ten years old today. When I reflect on the early weeks and months of his life, I take pride in how far we have both come. Together. I was so unwell, the…
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Have I Escaped Postnatal Depression Second Time Around? A ‘Fourth Trimester’ Update
Bea is nine weeks old tomorrow. It’s been a huge couple of months full of lots of highs and a few lows so I felt it was time to share my experience of the so-called…
Elective C-Section Birth Plan
Those of you who’ve been following my Pregnant After PND journey will be aware that I have an elective section booked this time around. My son was born six years ago via emergency section and…
PND & Anxiety: ‘Fourth Trimester’ Survival Kit
Thanks to everyone who watched today’s Facebook Live (if you missed it, click here). I want to do everything I can to avoid experiencing PND & Anxiety following my current pregnancy and one of the…
PND & Anxiety Relapse – Six Ways To Prepare An Older Child
My son asked me a really tough question last week; “When the baby comes will you be sad, I mean, ill again?” First, the little self-correction between sad and ill made me feel so proud…
Weekly Routine For Postnatal Anxiety Recovery
Welcome to the final part of my routine series. You can find links to all previous posts and printables below: Morning Routine for Anxiety Evening Routine for Anxiety Daily Routine for Postnatal Anxiety The final…
7 Relaxing & Mindful Activities To Do With Kids
One of the greatest lessons I learnt during recovery and early parenthood is that it’s okay not to love every moment you spend with your children. Firstly, we’re all unique and therefore our parenting strengths…
12 Things I Wish I’d Known When I Was Suffering From Postnatal Depression & Anxiety
Postnatal Depression & Anxiety was easily the most difficult experience I’ve ever had to face. If you’re struggling right now you may feel completely alone, frightened and hopeless – I know I did. Today’s post…
Pregnant After PND – Balancing Expectations
I’m now 24 weeks pregnant and as the anxiety about the pregnancy itself begins to ease I allow myself to imagine life as a mum of two. Unrealistic expectations were a big trigger for my…
Daily Routine For Postnatal Anxiety Recovery
In the penultimate part of my routine series we’re discussing how having a simple and straightforward daily routine can help you to recover from Postnatal Anxiety. Routine became very important to my recovery as it…