Summer is a wonderful time to have a baby! (Or is it?)
When a newborn comes into your life, you will become restricted in what you can do and how you do it for a little while. Most believe it to be more convienent to have a baby in the summer. You can still do things and not feel secluded inside your home. It is safe enough to take the baby out, whether it be a walk or to the store to run your errands, because it is not as cold as it is in the winter. You can even soak up some sun with your new baby, wihtout the fear of he or she becoming ill.!! Very true...
I had my son on April 27th, spring leading into summer. It was a very hot summer, the summer of the Cicadas. (Believe it or not, I only heard them once.)
I still was unable to go to the pool, mostly because I was self-conscious about my new body. And I was also anxious about taking my new son anywhere. It seemed easier to just stay home and feed him every 2hours. This can happen winter or summer, no matter the season.
The one thing, I truly believe, that makes the difference is not the season but the amount of support we have as new mothers. The season can make it a little less restrictive but we all need the support regardless of what season our child is born in.
So enjoy your summer and remember to ask for the help when you need it. You deserve it. Family and friends are great people to turn to and of course you may contact me at nataliedombrowski@live.com anytime
Warm thoughts as always, Natalie
About Me
- Natalie Dombrowski
- I am a PPD survivor. I was diagnosed and hospitalized with postpartum depression and anxiety disorder at five weeks postpartum. I am so thankful that I am here today able to speak and let everyone know that this is a real illness and it needs to be talked about. I can honestly say, that having a child is one of life's greatest gifts; however, it didn't happen for me until I was better. It may take some time for new mothers to get to that point. If they become ill from PPD or any of the six different types of it, it will take a lot longer for them to feel that way. If left untreated the illness can and does get worse, sometimes a new mother can feel so hopeless that they may not even want to be here. I felt that way & I couldnt even see past the next day. Thankfully I was treated and now I can share my story with all... Back to You is my story about my battle with PPD. You can read it and pass it on to more women everywhere...
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