When Moms Need Therapy Heather Hopson January 25, 2016 Health, Wellness & Religion, Mom Dear Diary, Shortly after having a baby, I made an appointment. No, it wasn't for the pediatrician or the obstetrician. I scheduled an appointment with a therapist. My hormones were raging; my feelings...
Adventures of a Pre-Kindergartener Heather Hopson January 18, 2016 Raising a Toddler, Toddler Dear Diary, This year, my daughter will embark on an epic adventure! She'll head to kindergarten. I know, it's only January, but already, she's preparing for the transition to a "big kid school." At...
Video: Birth Control Options Heather Hopson January 11, 2016 Health, Wellness & Religion, Mom Dear Diary, After I gave birth, I thought about a lot of things--birth control options weren't one of them. I asked myself, what will I name my daughter? Who does she look like? Will my milk come in?...
Milk Boosting Lactation Smoothie Recipe Heather Hopson January 9, 2016 Breastfeeding, Breastfeeding Advice When I decided to breastfeed my baby, I assumed my body would produce an ample amount of milk. I mean it's hereditary, right? My older sister overflowed! She stocked her freezer with the plastic packets of...
My Mother Was a Hoarder Heather Hopson January 7, 2016 Health, Wellness & Religion, Mom Dear Diary, Growing up, we would tease my grandmother about being a pack rat. She never wanted to throw anything away. That's one reason why her house had an attic! Some of my favorite childhood memories...
Video: Sex After Baby Heather Hopson January 5, 2016 Giving Birth, Mom, Mom-to-be, Relationships 3 Comments Dear Diary, My entire life I was taught to get married first and have sex second. Obviously, that didn't play out. Nonetheless, I always associated sex with guilt. I felt guilty for committing a sin and...