PostPartum Depression

I belong to an amazing group of moms through the MOPS group at church. It has really been a great network and I love the two Thursdays a night that we get together.

Im starting to freak out though about this coming Thursday because instead of listening to someone else speak, I will be the one doing the talking. And its a subject that hits home for me because I went through it after I had my daughter - Postpartum Depression.

You never think you'll be the one who experiences it and I feel nobody ever REALLY talks about it, but I feel its something that women need to know is real and it CAN happen to them. I want them to know the signs of PPD so they will know if they are experiencing it or someone close to them is. I want them to know what resources helped me pull through and how to surround yourself with loved ones during the depression.

If they leave with only one thing ingrained in their minds, I want them to know that asking for help is OK and that they do not have to go it alone.

9 months - already?!?

Ava had her 9 month check up today. I was excited that no shots were scheduled, but I still couldn't believe that my baby was having her 9 month old check up already! Isn't she suppose to stay a baby forever?

Her measurements were as follows:

Weight - 16 pounds (15%)
Height - 26 inches (8%)
Head size - 18 inches (90%)

I've come to terms that she will always have a large head and as the doctor puts it, "Will not be the tallest kid in school". I mean, come on, have you seen her parents?

Im sad and excited at the same time that Ava is almost 1 years old. Im excited to plan her first birthday party, but sad that my baby girl is growing up. Before I know it she'll be telling me she hates me and asking for the keys to the car.

But until then, I will smother her with kisses every chance I get before she thinks they're "gross".