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by Holly Fisher
I’m pretty sure I put up a good front. I never let ‘em see me sweat – or in this case, cry. I said all the appropriate and acceptable things. I don’t think anyone beyond my husband and mom knew how much I was struggling after the birth of my daughter more than four years ago.
The idea of postpartum depressio... n is completely contradictory to our standard images of motherhood. Convention tells us we must immediately fall in love with our red, wrinkly little newborn. We must love every second of sleepless nights and poopy diapers. Our lives were devoid of meaning before the birth of this child.
But for many of us that image of motherhood isn’t anything like our reality. We’re sad and tearful. We’re anxious an stressed. We’re angry and tired. We’re suffering from postpartum depression, something more serious than the “baby blues” and something we just don’t talk about.
I suffered quietly for nine months, crying myself to sleep at nig
Splash Zone Waterpark at James Island County Park, Splash Island at Mount Pleasant Palmetto Islands County Park, and Whirlin’ Waters at Wannamaker County Park are now open weekends only in May! Splash Zone will open daily beginning May 21, Whirlin’ Waters opens daily beginning May 28, and Splash Island ope... ars ago.
The idea of postpartum depression is completely contradictory to our standard images of motherhood. Convention tells us we must immediately fall in love with our red, wrinkly little newborn. We must love every second of sleepless nights and poopy diapers. Our lives were devoid of meaning before the birth of this child.
But for many of us that image of motherhood isn’t anything like our reality. We’re sad and tearful. We’re anxious an stressed. We’re angry and tired. We’re suffering from postpartum depression, something more serious than the “baby blues” and something we just don’t talk about.
I suffered quie
by Erin Pruitt, Mother of twins in Mt. Pleasant
My name is Erin Pruitt and I am a mom to soon-to-be fifteen year old twins. My son Smith has autism. He was diagnosed like most children around his second birthday. Initially, we thought Smith could not hear because he did not respond to his name being called, but obviously that was not the case. Smith was a child who demon... dictory to our standard images of motherhood. Convention tells us we must immediately fall in love with our red, wrinkly little newborn. We must love every second of sleepless nights and poopy diapers. Our lives were devoid of meaning before the birth of this child.
But for many of us that image of motherhood isn’t anything like our reality. We’re sad and tearful. We’re anxious an stressed. We’re angry and tired. We’re suffering from postpartum depression, something more serious than the “baby blues” and something we just don’t talk about.
I suffered quietly for nine months, crying myself to sleep at night and consumed with g
by Angela May
There’s never a shortage of things to do on the weekends in the Lowcountry, especially in the springtime. This month, the staff of Newby Mom recommends one particular family event---the Walk for Autism.
Happening April 21st at 10 a.m., the event is a leisure walk around the scenic Hampton Park in Downtown Charleston. Enjoy free refreshments... ory to our standard images of motherhood. Convention tells us we must immediately fall in love with our red, wrinkly little newborn. We must love every second of sleepless nights and poopy diapers. Our lives were devoid of meaning before the birth of this child.
But for many of us that image of motherhood isn’t anything like our reality. We’re sad and tearful. We’re anxious an stressed. We’re angry and tired. We’re suffering from postpartum depression, something more serious than the “baby blues” and something we just don’t talk about.
I suffered quietly for nine months, crying myself to sleep at night and consumed with guilt
Come enjoy all the play with none of the pay during Customer Appreciation Day at Charleston County Parks! On Sunday, March 18, Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission says “thank you” by offering free gate admission to Ravenel Caw Caw Interpretive Center, North Charleston Wannamaker, Mount Pleasant Palmetto Islan... p>The idea of postpartum depression is completely contradictory to our standard images of motherhood. Convention tells us we must immediately fall in love with our red, wrinkly little newborn. We must love every second of sleepless nights and poopy diapers. Our lives were devoid of meaning before the birth of this child.
But for many of us that image of motherhood isn’t anything like our reality. We’re sad and tearful. We’re anxious an stressed. We’re angry and tired. We’re suffering from postpartum depression, something more serious than the “baby blues” and something we just don’t talk about.
I suffered quietly for nine mon
by Angela May
We’ve got baby number two on the way, and my list of needed items is growing longer as my due date grows nearer. Luckily the Lowcountry has an assortment of consignment sales and garage sales that kick off in March.
The Charleston Repeats Baby and Children’s Seasonal Consignment Sale is March ... ea of postpartum depression is completely contradictory to our standard images of motherhood. Convention tells us we must immediately fall in love with our red, wrinkly little newborn. We must love every second of sleepless nights and poopy diapers. Our lives were devoid of meaning before the birth of this child.
But for many of us that image of motherhood isn’t anything like our reality. We’re sad and tearful. We’re anxious an stressed. We’re angry and tired. We’re suffering from postpartum depression, something more serious than the “baby blues” and something we just don’t talk about.
I suffered quietly for nine months, cry
When: Saturday, April 14 and Sunday, April 15, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. each day
Where: Mount Pleasant Palmetto Islands County Park
What: Pets and their owners are invited to take part in a weekend full of exhibits, demonstrations, experts, rescue groups and entertainment at Charleston’s premier pet festival, Pet Fest! Plus enjoy live music on Sunday, dock diving, cont... to our standard images of motherhood. Convention tells us we must immediately fall in love with our red, wrinkly little newborn. We must love every second of sleepless nights and poopy diapers. Our lives were devoid of meaning before the birth of this child.
But for many of us that image of motherhood isn’t anything like our reality. We’re sad and tearful. We’re anxious an stressed. We’re angry and tired. We’re suffering from postpartum depression, something more serious than the “baby blues” and something we just don’t talk about.
I suffered quietly for nine months, crying myself to sleep at night and consumed with guilt an
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