Tag: postpartum
Doodling Saved My Life: Finding My Joy After Kids
Hi there, readers of Fairfield County Moms Blog! Let me introduce myself!
I'm Hilary, a 30-something mom of two, or three if you count my...
Me, Myself and My Intrusive Thoughts
***Trigger Warning***
Before becoming a mother, I was a clinical social worker. Despite my training in the mental health field, my knowledge of perinatal mental...
Hospital Bag Tips: What I Packed vs. What I Actually Needed
As a first time mom I did a lot of research. A lot of research. What to register for, how to write a birth plan, pre-baby...
You’re Not Alone, Mama! – Postpartum Support Services in Fairfield County
Having a child has been the hardest and most wonderful thing I've ever experienced. Life, as you know it, changes completely. You're left trying to...
Is That Me in the Mirror? {Postpartum Body Image}
There are a couple of things that this post is not about. It's not about the number on my scale. It's not about a diet...
Raising the {Workout} Barre
This post was sponsored by Pure Barre, but the opinions are my own. Thank you for supporting our sponsors.
I honestly can't tell you the...
Perfect time to Tri again: Getting back into triathlons post baby
Have you ever said. "Oh yeah, I used to do that... But that was pre-baby." Pre-baby, or PB, I had a long history of...
What if it’s not the baby blues?
As a mental health professional working with new mommies, I often wonder how I can make it easier for my clients to talk about...
Mom Superpowers
When I was a little girl, I swore that my mother had "mom superpowers." The first of which was that her hands could tolerate...
Fighting the Mommy Aches and Pains
Since having the Little Monkey, I’ve said a few times – and heard the sentiment echoed by my friends – that I feel as...