#thefourthtrimester

[rosieriott]

Eating the rainbow and keeping my immune system up with daily organic salads.. 😋🌱♥️ - Kale, Spinach, Chard, Romaine Lettuce, Broccoli, Mini Peppers, Shaved Parmesan Cheese, Grape Tomatoes, Pumpkin Seeds and Pasture Raised Eggs! 💚 - - - #PostpartumHealing #TheFourthTrimester #OrganicAlways 💕#LetFoodBeThyMedicine 🌱♥️ #MedicineMama111 #TheBestOfTimes 💫 #TheLoveInMyLife (at The Mystery Spot) https://www.instagram.com/p/CZIl8-oJbuY/?utm_medium=tumblr

[mamajewels]

#Repost @maryquinndoula Broken body. Broken brain. Broken relationship. Been there? 🙋‍♀️ I know I have. You are not alone, and it gets better, I promise. ❤️ @eatingheryoung via @korumaine . . . . . . #postpartumdoula #postpartumhealth #postpartummentalhealth #postpartumjourney #fourthtrimester #thefourthtrimester #realmotherhood #consciousparenting #maternalmentalhealth #womensupportwomen #matrescence #motherhoodunfiltered #honestlyparents #motherhoodalive #honestlymothering #motherhoodintheraw #thatmomlife #thisismotherhood #momproblems #inspiredmotherhood #postpartumdepression #messy_motherhood #mainemom #mainebusiness #midcoastmaine (at Mama Jewels) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1G2ul8FU72/?igshid=1jtvc1o7xchtd

[ericayserrano-blog]

And just like that it’s spring in the desert 🌵 : : : I love the sunsets during Spring and Summer in Las Vegas. The photo doesn’t do it justice but the colors that I see really bring a higher vibe and connection with the natural world. I was able to take my little dinosaur out for a walk today and just take in all of the oranges and yellows while also listening to @las.doctoras podcast. : : I’m learning so much about reproductive health. It’s been a journey tying women’s health, mental health, and postpartum care together. It’s amazing what a universe we have in our wombs and how that universe translates into our lives whether we give birth or not. : : Right now, I’m excited to continue my focus and services on postpartum care and being your postpartum doula. My future seems to be winding and traveling to places I never thought. But for now we continue our focus on healing our wombs, our bodies, our minds and spirits in the 4th trimester and beyond 🌬 : : : : : : : : : #fourthtrimester #4thtrimester #thefourthtrimester #the4thtrimester #postpartum #postpartumdoula #postpartumselfcare #postpartumcare #postpartumaupport #lasvegaspostpartum #lasvegaspostpartumdoula #lasvegasdoula #postpartumlife #wombcare #lasvegas #lasvegassunset #desert #desertliving #lasvegasmama (at Tivoli Village Las Vegas) https://www.instagram.com/p/BvLHS8ZHPNc/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=4jigq7wpnown

[purlbella]

New #hardcover #books @solidstatedc #fiction #nonfiction #TheBoatPeople by #SharonBala #novel #EattheApple by #MattYoung #memoir #TheFourthTrimester by #SusanBrink #SpeakNoEvil by #UzodinmaIweala #books #bookstagram #bookstore #bookshop #ReadingGreetings #read #Reading #booksofinstagram #bookaddict #bookworm #bookworld (at Solid State Books)

[theclosetratchet]

To be honest, I thought I was the only person who felt this. Thank you for sharing, @herholisticpath ❤️ #motherhood #singlemom #Repost @herholisticpath ・・・ No one teaches you how to love a child you didn't plan to have. No one shows you how to traverse the emotional complexity of loving a child you weren't happy about being pregnant with. It's even more difficult at those times when they're having tantrums and pushing you to a point of emotional exhaustion. ... It's confusing. When the same people who told you that you pretty much ruined your life are smiling ear to ear at your baby shower a few months later. It's hard.. Looking at a beautiful baby and being bogged down by the thoughts of how you will take care of them and how much life will change. It's so easy.. To project the pain of your wounded inner child onto your baby. It is the lethal cycle of undealth with trauma. ... This stage of motherhood has forced me to look at my reflection in my daughter's eyes and realize that no I don't enjoy being a mother all the time, but this child has been the catalyst for major growth. She is the mirror that allows me to look into my past and see the fears still controlling me now. ... When we heal our deepest pains we are speaking to our ancestors across the space time illusion and holding a cross-generational conversation within our dna that heals old wounds and rectifies long lost problems. Motherhood hasn't just healed me it's healed the mother's that came before me. ... The reality is I don't want to be a mother everyday. I don't want to feel held back from chasing my dreams and goals. I don't want to be exhausted. But I KNOW this little girl has brought me face to face with things that would have otherwise been ignored in my bubble of childless freedom. ... Dear mama, who is going through an unplanned pregnancy, don't feel guilty, don't feel afraid, don't feel ashamed. That baby chose YOU to be it's mothers at the perfect time. Surrender to the journey of unpredictability and let this new being show you a whole new part of yourself you didn't know was there. 🦋#takebackpostpartum #thefourthtrimester #motherhoodunplugged #birthofamama #blackmomsblog #milenialmom

[doulabrittany]

Speech comes in all forms besides just verbal. Communicate with your baby from the start. www.doulabydesign.net #doulaservices #postpartum #thefourthtrimester #newborn #postpartumdoula #speech

[happybabyclass]

How to Dress My Baby In the Winter Months - Happy Baby Class

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[doulaheidi]

Open the lines of communication. Instead of making comments that will get a simple yes or no reply (or worse, imply that you know the answer already), ask questions that leave space for a conversation. Take time to hear a new mom's heart. She'll thank you for it later. #Repost @mombrain.therapist How did people help you talk about your experience as a new mom? What helped? What didn’t? ⁣⁣________________________________________ #firsttimemom #newmom #momandbabystuff #mommeme #motherhoodunderstood #motherhoodquotes #motherhoodunplugged #postpartum #fourthtrimester #postpartumjourney #postpartumlife #newmomlife #healthymom #postpartumdepression #perinataldepression #ppd #postpartumanxiety #maternalmentalhealth #doula #postpartumdoula #happyhealthymom #birthstories #thefourthtrimester #mypostpartumjourney #newmomproblems #honestmommin #honestmom #takebackpostpartum #motheringthemother

[toptecharena]

A 23-year-old mother drew both praise and criticism from the Internet last month when she shared an honest Instagram post about her struggles as a young mother. Despite the backlash, the mom of two says she’s glad she spoke out in hopes that women everywhere would be empowered to speak their truths too.

“I really thought, ‘Maybe this will help somebody,’ ” Olivyah Bowens, a Baltimore-born virtual doula who now lives in Puerto Rico, tells PEOPLE of her viral post. “I didn’t know what I was going through back when I had my first child. I didn’t know how to express it. So, I thought maybe there’s another mother who is experiencing this and she doesn’t know what it is.”

On July 29, Bowens shared a photo of herself sporting a tired expression as her daughter, 2-year-old Ozara, is shown crying. She began the lengthy post simply: “No one teaches you how to love a child you didn’t plan to have.” She opened up about her time as a new mom, in which she worried about how she and her husband, 24-year-old Toddrick Bowens, would care for the little girl.

No one teaches you how to love a child you didn’t plan to have. No one shows you how to traverse the emotional complexity of loving a child you weren’t happy about being pregnant with. It’s even more difficult at those times when they’re having tantrums and pushing you to a point of emotional exhaustion. … It’s confusing. When the same people who told you that you pretty much ruined your life are smiling ear to ear at your baby shower a few months later. It’s hard.. Looking at a beautiful baby and being bogged down by the thoughts of how you will take care of them and how much life will change. It’s so easy.. To project the pain of your wounded inner child onto your baby. It is the lethal cycle of undealth with trauma. … This stage of motherhood has forced me to look at my reflection in my daughter’s eyes and realize that no I don’t enjoy being a mother all the time, but this child has been the catalyst for major growth. She is the mirror that allows me to look into my past and see the fears still controlling me now. … When we heal our deepest pains we are speaking to our ancestors across the space time illusion and holding a cross-generational conversation within our dna that heals old wounds and rectifies long lost problems. Motherhood hasn’t just healed me it’s healed the mother’s that came before me. … The reality is I don’t want to be a mother everyday. I don’t want to feel held back from chasing my dreams and goals. I don’t want to be exhausted. But I KNOW this little girl has brought me face to face with things that would have otherwise been ignored in my bubble of childless freedom. … Dear mama, who is going through an unplanned pregnancy, don’t feel guilty, don’t feel afraid, don’t feel ashamed. That baby chose YOU to be it’s mothers at the perfect time. Surrender to the journey of unpredictability and let this new being show you a whole new part of yourself you didn’t know was there. #takebackpostpartum #thefourthtrimester #motherhoodunplugged #birthofamama #blackmomsblog #milenialmom

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“The first year, it was difficult because I was finishing my degree, which meant I’d stay up and nurse and change diapers. Then I’d spend the day doing homework. There was definitely a layer of difficulty as far as managing my time and my energy,” Bowens tells PEOPLE. “There were points where I felt like I needed space from my baby, because I was with her every single day.

“I wasn’t getting that much of a break. There were definitely times … it was hard to attach because I was frustrated and so tired.”

Bowens encouraged mothers going through unplanned pregnancy to keep their heads high, as she candidly declared, “The reality is I don’t want to be a mother every day. I don’t want to feel held back from chasing my dreams and goals.” As the post made its way around the Internet, many social media users weighed in, with some criticizing Bowens for her words. One Instagram user called Bowens “selfish” and another declared, “Why didn’t you consider adoption? No I don’t agree with nor do I feel empathy for you!”

Bowens became pregnant at 21 years old and, although she and Toddrick (who have been together for 10 years) had always wanted children, the pregnancy came as a surprise.

Bowens says she struggled with feelings of guilt and shame due to becoming pregnant before “the right time.” After Ozara, she and Toddrick welcomed another daughter, 10-month-old Oniyah.

Bowens says it was difficult for her to see people accuse her of not loving her children. But, she says, she knew her words wouldn’t go over too well with some.

“I was not expecting the amount of negative comments … It wasn’t shocking because of what I said. It’s my truth. There were two types of comments that really frustrated me. One was in reference to the idea that I’m a single mother and I’m bitter. That’s just not factual. My partner does so much to support me … I didn’t like him being misrepresented,” she tells PEOPLE.

“The other comment that was hurtful was people saying I’m a bad mother or that I don’t love my child. That was hurtful on one end, but on the other, it was frustrating. I never said I didn’t love my child, I said it was a process to learn to love. I believe love is an action, it’s not just about butterflies in your belly.”

We got married in August but i feel this day holds much more significance. This was the day you made my heart pitter patter in the staircase between the third and fourth floor of BSA. You walked me to algebra class and before I could walk away you said “hold up” you brought me close and asked me to be your girl. It damn near felt like a marriage proposal. Never looked back since. It’s been hard times, miscommunication, pain, heartache, tears but it was that day I knew I’d be stuck with you for a long long forever. The past few months (more like year *cough cough*) I’ve contemplated if I should have walked away that day. If I should have declined your offer but I now know that on that day my feet were cemented into your heart, I couldn’t move if I wanted to. We had each other’s heart on lock, like we knew each other in another life, like we agreed to come here to this place called earth together #iloveyouspaceboy #heybooboo #nextlifetimeletsgotoasia OCTOBER 12Th HAPPY ANNIVERSARY

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The Instagram post has amassed more than 12,000 likes and nearly 2,000 comments. Her story was widely reported, and many gave their input on the mother’s words. Still, Bowens says she doesn’t regret penning the poignant post.

“I’m definitely glad I did it. Because I know for every negative comment there was somebody who got something from it. I’ve had so many people send me messages, like, ‘This is something I’ve always wanted to say but could never say it.’ A couple people said their boyfriend or their husband saw the post and they sent it to their wife or their girlfriends. That made me feel really happy.”

Bowens says she never expected her post to garner so much attention, but she’s learned a major lesson from the ordeal.

“I’m glad I went against my fear and posted it. I’ve learned that a message is gonna reach exactly who it needs to reach. When you’re putting something out on the Internet, everybody may not love it, or understand it. But even if it reaches one or two people, that’s still important. It’s helping those people.”

Go to Source Author: Char Adams Mom Who Shared Controversial Post About ‘How to Love a Child You Didn’t Plan to Have’ Speaks Out A 23-year-old mother drew both praise and criticism from the Internet last month when she shared an honest Instagram post about her struggles as a young mother.

[ameliakyoga]

Sorry if this is TMI but I'm pretty stoked about this... Awhile ago I mentioned my inverted nipple woes and how my milk supply had nearly completely dried up on the left side because nursing was too painful. I nearly gave up even trying because of the excruciating pain that didn't seem to get any better no matter what creams, shields etc I tried, and I didn't think I'd be able to get my milk back. And honesty, Lily would have been quite happy just nursing on my rights side - but then that side was getting sore because she was on it so frequently, and I was worried about having no backup boob if things went south (and I know it's so superficial but having lopsided boobs drove me nuts). Well, I kept up with pumping and gradually reintroduced nursing as it healed. I find what helped was being topless/braless as much as possible to let it be exposed to the air, applying breastmilk and letting it dry, and wearing a nipple shield under my clothing to protect it. A month later I'm almost able to nurse evenly on both sides & it's only painful usually for the first few sucks when she latches. I still pump once or twice a day with my awesomesauce @pumpstrap to give it a break. My milk supply has gone from almost nothing to 4oz in 15 min of pumping! (For those wondering, no I haven't tried any herbs/teas or anything special for milk supply). I realize I talk about breastfeeding a lot but right now basically our whole life revolves around this so bear with me! #1monthpostpartum #LilyOrysia #thefourthtrimester #takebackpostpartum

[rosieriott]

Oven Baked “Fall Off The Bone” Ribs and Asparagus! Simple yet delicious! 😋😋 - - - #PostpartumHealing #TheFourthTrimester #OrganicAlways 💕#LetFoodBeThyMedicine 🌱♥️ #MedicineMama111 #TheBestOfTimes 💫 #TheLoveInMyLife (at The Mystery Spot) https://www.instagram.com/medicinemama111/p/CZHY3KcF9xM/?utm_medium=tumblr

[brown-bag-lunch]

10 days postpartum. Why are we so damn hard on ourselves after having a baby? I hate the way I look right now. I feel fat, I feel completely unattractive, I feel disgusting. #ppsucks #thefourthtrimester #sofartogo #onedayiwillfeelprettyagain

[ericayserrano-blog]

I’m super passionate about goals, meeting deadlines, changing the world, and supporting our community. You’ll also find me talking about human rights, sustainability, mental health and wellness, and nutrition. I might support you during your pregnancy, your TTC journey, your postpartum period, or during any time of need. But at the end of the week, on a sunny Friday, I’m a mom of a smiley 7 month old. Wanting to stop time and enjoy her messy hair, our messy family bed, and the endless love we seem to have for each other. My daughter is the reason why I am a doula. ✨ : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : #doula #postpartumdoula #postpartumsupport #mamadoula #motherhood #thefourthtrimester #cuarentena #lasvegasdoula #wellness #mentalhealth #selfcare #postpartumselfcare #instablog #mamapreneur #mompreneur #stoptime #baby #girlmom (at Spring Valley, Nevada) https://www.instagram.com/p/BtWfE3cHEBQ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=19y96olrlsd5s

[rosieriott]

“You don’t know what you have until you clean out your fridge” SIMPLE meals Part II.. 😅♥️ - Garlic Butter @butcher_box #GrassFed New York Strip Steak with a side of Steamed Kale topped with Cotija Cheese and a dash of Lemon Juice! 💛 - Halfway into the steak, Nick says, “This is like a fancy steak huh? Like a New York Strip or something huh?” Ha! I’ve taught the boy well it seems! Bravo, my dear.. Bravo! 👏🏽😂 - - - #PostpartumHealing #TheFourthTrimester #OrganicAlways 💕#LetFoodBeThyMedicine 🌱♥️ #MedicineMama111 #TheBestOfTimes 💫 #TheLoveInMyLife (at The Mystery Spot) https://www.instagram.com/p/CYRgmIZldHb/?utm_medium=tumblr

[rosieriott]

Homemade Shepherd’s Pie with Cheesy Cauliflower Mash! 😋 - A couple days ago, I woke up in a really great mood. I walked around my home feeling the most chipper, I looked outside only to see Nick picking up trash in the pouring rain while loading it all in the back of our truck to take it to the dump (we don’t use a trash service). He didn’t complain about any of it either even though the amount we accumulated was pretttty wild, so I thought to myself, hmm.. I should do something nice for him! I decided to make him my version of Shepherd’s Pie! 🙃🙃 - Boy oh boyyy was that a task! Half way into making it, the weight of the task itself felt so heavy and SOOO incredibly DAUNTING! I had forgotten just how much work it was to make such a meal, but it came out great and he absolutely loved it! It’s just that in times like these, I need to remember baby steps are still steps and while I CAN do some things, it doesn’t mean I should overwhelm myself. Lesson learned! 😝😌 - Base layer made with @butcher_box Ground Beef, Onions, Garlic, Carrots and Tomato Sauce. Top layer made with Cauliflower, Cream Cheese, Parmesan Cheese and @redmondrealsalt! ♥️ - - - #PostpartumHealing #TheFourthTrimester #OrganicAlways 💕#LetFoodBeThyMedicine 🌱♥️ #MedicineMama111 #TheBestOfTimes 💫 #TheLoveInMyLife (at The Mystery Spot) https://www.instagram.com/p/CYReBHNFZS3/?utm_medium=tumblr

[ericayserrano-blog]

Honestly my life has changed so much in a year. I know I’m turning into one of those annoying moms who keeps showing pictures of her kid and only posts stuff about motherhood but it really does consume you y’all. Even more so now that I’ve decided to transition into a new career once I return to work. I have become an even more passionate and confident woman since having my daughter. My Spanish has gotten better since I try to speak Spanish to her more. I can see the growth that my husband and I have in our relationship. And I’ve been urging myself to make the changes I have been needing to make to continue bettering myself. . . . . Entering into this chapter of motherhood, birth work, and human growth with an open heart and a desire to learn all the things for my little Nasyah to be an A1 human. 💕☀️✨ . . . . . . . . . . . . #motherhood#l #motherhoodrising #raisingagirl #daughters #growth #selfcare #doula #postpartumsupport #postpartumdoula #thefourthtrimester #postpartumlife #learning #naturalmama #attachmentparenting #crunchymama #madre #spanish #breastfeeding #veganbaby #veganparenting #consciousliving #consiousparenting #instablog (at Las Vegas, Nevada)