This week, we talk about taking care of yourself (making coffee, taking a shower, peeing when you wake up, etc.) before checking Facebook and Instagram, and when you do get on social media how to use it so that you don't spike your anxiety from all the negativity out there!
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Never Underestimate the Power of YOURSELF!
"The OB had to deliver him with her fleece on, barely had time to catch him, and it is official that the only way I give birth is standing up."
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My Three-Year Postpartum
"I attended regular therapy sessions. My therapist knew that I was struggling, but I don’t think that even she knew the extent of the pain I was in mentally. I think the anxiety had become so bad that I didn’t know how to properly express how bad it was."
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Cholestasis, a Change of Plans, and a Respectful Induction
"Several months before I had attended a Birth Without Fear Meet Up where January described the birth of 'Beard Baby'. Prior to her birth she had had decreased movement and January described this as feeling that her baby had 'nudged' her. I had a brief moment of peace realizing that my baby was nudging me as well and that this…
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The Harshe Podcast – Episode #16: Our 6 Postpartum Experiences
This week, January and Brandon discuss postpartum after all six births! They discuss postpartum depression, severe back spasms, bottle feeding, awkwardness in the bedroom, and Brandon's immunity to cute babies. Also, January has a hilarious slip of the tongue that makes this episode explicit, so cover your children's ears during the last 20 minutes!
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Dancing Doctor & Mama
"Who you choose as a provider will play the biggest role in the options, support, and respect you receive through your pregnancy, labor, birth, and postpartum journey..."
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The Harshe Podcast – Episode #15: Ending Stigmas – Bipolar Disorder
This week, Brandon discusses having bipolar II disorder and the debilitating effect it has had on his life in recent years. January gives her point of view on being the spouse of someone with bipolar disorder and the challenges that come with that.
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From Traumatic Cesarean to Postpartum Depression {Trigger Warning}
"I went to the ER thinking I was having a heart attack to later find out it was a post-partum anxiety attack. I seen my OB the next day. Whom I must add has taken excellent care of me during all of this. It took me a few weeks to get back to 'normal' and I’m still not certain I’m…
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The Harshe Podcast – Episode #14: Juicing: Your Questions Answered!
January and Brandon follow up last week's juicing episode with questions and answers, tips and tricks!