Adjusting to Motherhood

If I hear one more person tell me how special it is to have a newborn, I’m going to scream!

I know it’s supposed to be, but it’s not feeling that way for me! I feel “off”—not like myself… distant from everyone around me.

I’m feeling the pressure to “bounce back,” but I don’t have the energy to bounce. I feel more as if I’ve been splattered all over the place.

The thought of being completely responsible for another human being 24/7 leaves me… frozen.

I dreamed of becoming a mother and it doesn’t feel anything like I thought it would.

My instincts are definitely not “kicking in,” and I feel too embarrassed and ashamed to let anyone know.

I’m a woman, a new mother… I’m not supposed to feel this way! I’m supposed to be insanely joyful and gaga-head-over-heels love with my baby.

But most of my thoughts I don’t want to even utter out loud.

Becoming a new parent is a wonderful experience, but it is also scary, overwhelming, and just plain HARD!

I can help you understand and deal with unhelpful thoughts you might be having about yourself, your partner, your baby, or being a parent.

Parenting is NOT instinctual. Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise.

Becoming a parent is not instantaneous; it’s an individual journey that is traveled by the new mom who learns as she goes.

Call me today so I can be with you on your journey.