OCD
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Placenta Printing
I was at an antenatal class and we were given the option to see a placenta. Being very interested in the human body, I jumped at the chance. There was only about three of us interested in seeing it out of the whole group which is a good indication of how little people know or choose not to know about this incredible organ. There is no information offered with the option of seeing so I do feel that it should be presented in a more informed way into the sessions so at least people are more aware of there options and choices. We went into a room and the midwife…
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OCD
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) When my baby was born it was like a light switch of emotions that filled me from head to toe with pure love – something I have never felt before. I had the most amazing birth which I will share in due time. However from the moment my baby was born something else also surfaced – fear and worry. Within the first few days I felt completely overwhelmed, exhausted, my anxiety levels on people being around me and my baby was horrendous. The thoughts of her being harmed by things like hot drinks and all sorts of scenarios that my mind presented me with, that I…
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Nursery Shock
Today my daughters place was withdrawn from an Ofsted “Outstanding” nursery. I am so upset. She was due to start in January. I have been planning my return to work around her placement. I feel like the rug has been pulled from under me. The nursery states that it “supports the whole family” except it has not supported that I am a first time Mother with high anxiety levels who just needed extra reassurance. If I am not given a direct answer to my questions, I question why I am not being given answers and I am suspicious. It is part of my OCD behaviour. I look for reassurance which…
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5 Months!!!
Where does time go. The days, weeks and months pass so quickly. Photos are taken daily and they keep filling my space up on my phone but my daily record off being a Mother has become nil. I have to confess that social media has been taking over. When I am feeding and my daughter sleeps I become confined to the place I am in. It is easy to go through news feeds with my spare arm while I am feeding. It is easy to get caught into a world of negativity and conflict. This does not help with my head. It is something I have highlighted each week in…