Postpartum Progress the Non-Profit

Drop Kick Despair With Postpartum Progress

By Katherine Stone May 18, 2011

Several of you have asked me if you could publish public service ads on your own sites for Postpartum Progress Inc., and let me say how grateful I am that you asked. Hugs and love and sloppy kisses for all you do to spread the word.

So, with the very limited skill I have in design, I tried to create a few. You can use any that you like, and you can resize them if you need to, as long as they're still readable.

If you have a website or blog and are willing to support our nonprofit work by placing one of these badges there (say, in a sidebar, empty ad space or on a PPD resource page), see below for the designs and embed code. Anyone who clicks on the badges will be taken to our nonprofit website.

Do you like any of these? Hate? Have ideas yourself. Share!! Send me your own idea for a design or give me feedback on what's here!

Embed Code for 275 x 201 "drop kick despair" button:

Embed code for 275 x 180 "Broken Mind" Display Ad:

End of the Tunnel Display Ad (300 x 200)

Embed Code for 300 x 225 Heart in Storm Clouds Ad

Embed Code for 150 x 173 Warrior Mom Get Help Button

May 18, 2011 10:07 am Filed Under: Postpartum Progress News, Postpartum Progress the Non-Profit

Spring Fashion For Moms & Kids … & Help For PPD Moms, Too!

By Katherine Stone March 4, 2011

Check out the great stuff they're going to have at the What Women Want event to benefit Postpartum Progress Inc. There are 65 photos to give you a sneak peek, including accessories, kids' clothing, women's fashion … As a fashion fiend myself, I think this is so great! Are you anywhere near West Orange, NJ? Have you bought your tickets yet? You can also make a direct donation. So exciting! April 7th is fast approaching!

March 4, 2011 11:40 am Filed Under: Postpartum Progress the Non-Profit

On the 1st Board Meeting of Postpartum Progress (And Why I Could Explode)

By Katherine Stone December 3, 2010

Last night I held the first board meeting of Postpartum Progress Inc., the non-profit. To be honest, for 90 minutes prior to the conference call I really felt like throwing up.

What am I doing? I have no idea how to run a non-profit. This is way too big an undertaking. How the heck am I going to get this stuff done? I must be kidding myself.

And then we had the meeting. When it was over, I walked into the family room, plopped down on the couch next to my husband, and cried my eyes out. These were not tears of sadness. Or tears for fears. (If you were around in the 80s, you'll get that joke.) They were tears of unadulterated joy.

We hit the JACKPOT ladies. The Jack. Pot. The board was engaged, passionate, excited, dedicated, full of great ideas. I was blown away. I'm so excited I could spontaneously combust. Into little tiny pieces of happiness.

I know you feel like no one cares. And in a way, you're right. A lot of people don't. We have yet to convince everyone how important the issue of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders is. How these illnesses can hurt the lives of mothers and their children forever if left unchecked. As much as society would like to think everyone now knows everything they need to know about PPD, that couldn't be further from the truth. It's going to change though. Not by next week, but soon. I know this.

The people who were on that call truly care about you. They are going to make a difference in ways large and small. I wish you could have heard everything that was said. I am ready to kick some PPD ass, and so are they.

Watch out world, because here we come.

December 3, 2010 9:29 am Filed Under: Postpartum Progress the Non-Profit