Ann Dunnewold: A Letter to New Moms
You're bleary-eyed and exhausted to the bone. You swing wildly between "What was I thinking — did I ruin my life?" and "What a miracle — a new baby!" You expected it to be hard — even the mail carrier told you so — while...Rita Arens: A Letter to New Moms
Mommy. Yes, that's your name now. It's okay to feel a bit of distaste, if you do. I did. I didn't become a mother until I'd been a lot of other things, and until your baby calls you "Mama," it can feel odd when the rest of the world does....Lauren Hale: A Letter to New Moms
Lauren says she sat down to write your letter and a poem came out. So here it is … Whispers In the Wind As her baby slept in the safety of his crib, She wept. As she listened to his cries, Her mind raced, Her skin tingled, Her heart constricted. As he played...Karen Kleiman: A Letter to New Moms
When we talk about having a baby, we often hear how exhilarating it can be. We hear about the promise of personal fulfillment and the brilliant glow that accompanies the miracle of life. We hear stories of abounding joy and delight as mothers seemingly glide through...
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Katherine Stone is the creator of Postpartum Progress. She is a survivor of postpartum anxiety & OCD. Follow her on Twitter at @postpartumprog or on Instagram at @katherine_stone.
Meet Katherine
Katherine Stone is the creator of Postpartum Progress. She is a survivor of postpartum anxiety & OCD. Follow her on Twitter at @postpartumprog or on Instagram at @katherine_stone.