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Atlanta Mom .. Patient Expert

Atlanta, Georgia
A new mom with a strong faith and an interest in helping other new mothers, especially those suffering from Postpartum Depression or Anxiety.
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Mother's Day Rally at Postpartum Progress by Atlanta Mom .. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Pregnancy & Fertility Katherine at Postpartum Progress didn't fail to exceed expectations again this year, in the fourth annual Rally for Mom's Mental Health.  Tackling new topics like Bipolar ... Read on »
2 until 1 by Atlanta Mom .. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Pregnancy & Fertility Dear L2, Your birthday is in two days.  I'm tempted to write a bunch of cliche stuff about how we can't imagine our lives without/before you.  That your sweet baby chee ... Read on »
Motherhood: the past meets the present by Atlanta Mom .. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Pregnancy & Fertility In this post by The Twin Coach, entitled No One Told Me Parenting Was Going To Be Like Therapy , I found so much of myself.  No, clearly I don't have twins, though those w ... Read on »
With Eyes Wide Open by Atlanta Mom .. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Pregnancy & Fertility Making the decision to have a another child after surviving a perinatal mood or anxiety disorder is beyond difficult.  Thankfully, I had the opportunity to make that decis ... Read on »
Stop this train. by Atlanta Mom .. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Pregnancy & Fertility In the past couple of weeks it seems that my "babies" have become big boys in the blink of an eye.  Just a few weeks ago, before the horrific (point of reference) failed v ... Read on »
the journey is not yet over... by Atlanta Mom .. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Pregnancy & Fertility Lent ended last week with Holy Week and Easter.  The busiest and yet most penitential of church seasons.  This year, instead of giving up meat or wine or other tangible it ... Read on »
Lifegate Counseling sponsors MAMABEAR 5K and 1 mile fun run! by Atlanta Mom .. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Pregnancy & Fertility I am thrilled that LifeGate Counseling Center , one of the few such organizations in Atlanta to consistently show interest in learning more about, raise awareness for and ... Read on »
More Good Reads and News! by Atlanta Mom .. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Pregnancy & Fertility Doing so much reading lately that I don't have time for writing... From TIME (yes, that TIME):  For Moms with Postpartum Depression, the Nation’s First Inpatient Unit ... Read on »
Annnoucing an Online PPD Support Group Facilitated by Professionals! by Atlanta Mom .. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Pregnancy & Fertility I am super excited about Regroup Therapy's new endeavor to offer an online support group.  I really hope that those many of you who don't have access to or aren't able to ... Read on »
Good Reads by Atlanta Mom .. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Pregnancy & Fertility Some posts that I really hope you'll take the time to read... Another great one by Amber Rhea, an Atlanta PPD Survivor 8 Truths About Postpartum Depression . ... Read on »
In which I confess... by Atlanta Mom .. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Pregnancy & Fertility I don't talk to many of those I love very often anymore.  Even to some of my oldest, closest friends and family members for whom I have a very special place in my heart.   ... Read on »
On double digits and doing things differently by Atlanta Mom .. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Pregnancy & Fertility Breathe deeply.  It's okay that it's over; you've enjoyed it so much.  The memories and new experiences will sustain you. That's what I'm telling myself today.  My rati ... Read on »
Straddling the line. by Atlanta Mom .. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Pregnancy & Fertility I ate my placenta.  I selectively vaccinate.  I toy with the family bed.  I had a 46 hour labor that resulted in an emergency c-section, followed by a second elective, nat ... Read on »
Random, rather than not... by Atlanta Mom .. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Pregnancy & Fertility posting at all. That's what I am choosing this morning.  The past couple of weeks have been a high-velocity roller coaster.  Fun events, sick kids, fighting and making ... Read on »
Postpartum Progress Series: Appreciation! by Atlanta Mom .. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Pregnancy & Fertility Over the past year and a half I have been incredibly blessed to be a part of an amazing online support network of 7 women who had one thing in common: having suffered a pe ... Read on »
Postpartum Progress features a week-long series on our group! by Atlanta Mom .. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Pregnancy & Fertility All week at Postpartum Progress you'll have the opportunity to enjoy reading more about the group that was an integral part of my pregnancy and postpartum plan and a huge  ... Read on »
What I've been reading... by Atlanta Mom .. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Pregnancy & Fertility Here are some links to reads too good not to share:  Why French Parents Are Superior ~Don't worry they aren't really superior, but they are doing something right ... Read on »
PPD Myths by another Atlanta Mom (and another Amber!) by Atlanta Mom .. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Pregnancy & Fertility Amber Rhea is just plain awesomeness.  She's the really cool mama of a little boy who is just a month or so older than L2.  She's come to the Support Group every. single. ... Read on »
Just a pothole. by Atlanta Mom .. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Pregnancy & Fertility Yesterday I wrote a post based upon how I was feeling in one very specific moment in time.  I wrote it for a very important and specific reason.  I wanted to remind myself ... Read on »
Write. Just write. by Atlanta Mom .. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Pregnancy & Fertility Recently, I've begun a lot of posts that were never finished or posted.  I've breathed deeply, watched movies, worked late into the night, cried, held my babies, laughed, ... Read on »