Bring On Lemons

I'm the happy girl. I'm the strong girl. Postpartum Depression happens to other people. Those were just some of the lies I had told myself back in 2006-2007. The truth is, I'm a happy strong girl who got postpartum depression who thankfully had a tribe to lean on. I had a tribe of people in my corner who helped me recognize and get through a very muddy and gloomy time in my life. It's taken me a long time to share this story because it's a time I'm not proud of. As you read this, please remember every situation is different and we each have our own trail to blaze. I always wanted a baby, which sounds especially weird seeing as how I placed one for adoption when I was 20. I pretty much regretted that while it was happening and every day since, but not really...I wouldn't have made much of a mom back then. Right before my 30th birthday I found this super fun guy who really thought I was awesome. We were best friends from the word go, even though we both wa...

A few weeks before Breccan was born (nearly a year ago), I learned about Placenta Encapsulation. I was pretty grossed out and dismissed it as something 'other people' do. I wouldn't judge someone who did it and I don't necessarily think it's good or back, but I just didn't think it was for me. Here I am a year later and I have become a much "crunchier" parent and somehow I now know more "crunchy" parents who have said things like: I did it and I'd do it again It's totally awesome I'm a doula and I offer encapsulation services to my clients So the wheels are turning once again. Is Placenta Encapsulation a fantastic natural option to help with fatigue and reduce the chances of  postpartum depression? To find out more - check out this article: http://www.babycenter.com/101_placenta-encapsulation-see-how-its-done_10365559.bc Please weigh in on the topic by leaving your thoughts below. I would also like to hear from people ...