by Katherine Stone |
I’ve known Meagan Francis virtually for a couple years now I think, but finally got to meet her in person a few months ago at the Blissdom conference. We hung out several times, and I have to say she was one of my most favorite people I met. She’s smart... by Katherine Stone |
Postpartum depression can affect any woman. As you’ve read here on Postpartum Progress in the past, it can happen to you whether you delivered your baby, lost your baby or adopted your baby. It can also happen to you whether you are a single parent, in a... by Katherine Stone |
Nobody talks about the isolation that creeps up in early mama-hood. Before our babies are born, so many of us often imagine lines of people wanting to come and visit our new little bundles. And we also imagine wanting them to be there. We might assume that we will... by Katherine Stone |
On yet another symptom of postpartum anxiety and postpartum OCD: It was one of the most precious rooms we’ve ever created in our home. Each item was painted, hung, and constructed with love and anticipation of our baby. Its cheery yellow walls and the sweet smell of... by Katherine Stone |
[Editor’s Note: The following guest post from Kim Rogers gives me chills up my spine. I’m in love with this story. -Katherine] In the depths of my postpartum depression, I experienced all of the expected PPD emotions: shame, guilt, anxiety, fear, sadness,...