Postnatal Depression – Chapter Two: Things Get Worse Before They Get Better

(Everyone’s struggle with depression and anxiety is different, unique to them and valid. Everything shared in this post is just my own personal feelings and experiences.) **Trigger warning – mention of intrusive thoughts and self harm** “I just want to feel like me again” My initial appointment with the doctor was a blur if I’mContinue reading “Postnatal Depression – Chapter Two: Things Get Worse Before They Get Better”

Postnatal Depression – Chapter One: I Needed Help

(Everyone’s struggle with depression and anxiety is different, unique to them and valid. Everything shared in this post is just my own personal feelings and experiences) “I’m fine. Im just tired” How many times have you found yourself automatically responding with “I’m fine. I’m just tired.” whenever anyone asks how you are? Too many timesContinue reading “Postnatal Depression – Chapter One: I Needed Help”

How To Wrangle Toddlers Whilst Pregnant

“How cute would it be to have children close together in age? They will grow up being the bestest of friends!” I hear myself telling my husband as a way to justify the crippling broodiness of wanting another baby. My first pregnancy was a breeze and once my maternity leave started, it became even easierContinue reading “How To Wrangle Toddlers Whilst Pregnant”