I wish you could hear me clinking on a wine glass. Because I so am. In my head at least.
The Clever Girls Collective and Shutterfly have teamed up to spread the word that it’s Spring! Finally! Even if you live in a part of the country that is still getting random snow flurries! (And yes, I hear that happened yesterday. And not in Alaska either. Here? We’ve already had our first 90 degree day. Not that I’m bragging or anything. ahem.)
Anyway.
I know that there are people who would love to see me announce “Surprise! We’re pregnant!” But…well…sorry. Though part of me really wishes I would have an opportunity to go looking for birth announcements soon. Because what’s not to love about “ooohing” and “aaaaahing” over wee behbehs in hats?
But, alas. That is not what my announcement for this Spring is.
Want to know what my announcement is? Lean a little closer so I can shout in your ear.
By this time next week? I will be done with my meds for PPD/A. Totally, completely, 100% done. D-O-N-E.
Do you know how awesome that feels?
It is liberating to be at a point where my dosage has been halved, and now it’s every other day, and I. Am. Okay. Especially when I didn’t think this day would ever get here.
I’ve reached a point where I know that a bad day is just a bad day. And in the words of Scarlett O’ Hara, “Tomorrow is another day” and I know that tomorrow is going to be okay. I know that I’m okay for now and if I suffer from PPD/A again with a future child, that’s okay. I’ll cross that bridge when I get to it and stop living in fear of the what-ifs.
This Spring, I am taking my life back.
As a PPD/A mom, it’s hard to write about feeling better. About feeling okay. About feeling like “the old me” again. Because there’s something about writing that that seems like I’m rubbing the noses of moms who are struggling into their troubles. And that’s not something I’d ever do.
I guess I’m making this announcement in part because I’m happy. Genuinely, soulfully happy, for the first time in two years. And also because I want to give moms who are still struggling a little bit of hope that one day, they will be okay, too.
I’m absolutely horrible at remembering to print pictures, but I feel like I need some sort of reminder of the past two years. Shutterfly has given me two photo books, so to document my journey, I’ve decided to comb through the pictures I’ve taken over the past two years and put them into one of their photo books. I’m creating a memory book that walks me through the moments that have helped me survive PPD/A. I have the blog and those are my words, but I want the ease of looking through those memories that gave me hope.
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I hope to have my book completed by Mother’s Day. A nice little gift to myself, you know?
And, because that awesomely spectacular holiday is right around the corner, I’m giving the other photo book to one of you!
Yep. That’s right. One of you will win an 8×8 photo book from Shutterfly.
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Leave a comment telling me what you love about Spring. If you have an announcement? Make it here!
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Happy Spring, y’all!
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I love spring for the new blossoms and leaves- reminds me that we can always have a fresh start and be refreshed!
ahh CONGRATULATIONS! Way to kick ass 🙂
wooo hooo! this is not an entry, but I am sooooo excited for you to be getting off your meds. Soon? me too. Let’s hope it’s for good and not just a switch to something baby friendly!
WOOO!! How exciting for you!
Spring…I don’t love spring? Um I like bluebonnets… I live in Texas, so spring is just a sign that 100 degree days are coming. Hehe.
My favorite thing about Spring is walking around the Botanic Gardens in Fort Worth, Texas and looking at the beautiful flowers in bloom! My husband and I picnic there….and occasionally sneak in wine or champage (Shhh! Don’t tell!)! I just love being surrounded by nature as it wakes up from its sleepy hybernation of winter!
Yeah for warm days and flowers blooming! Yeah for barefoot toddlers, cold beers on the front porch and SUNSHINE!!!!!! So happy for you… aren’t you just counting the days down until school is out?
I love spring because I can finally play outside!!! Dig in my garden, go for walks, just get the mail without having to bundle up!! Unfortunately we’re in one of those places that is still getting snow – several inches predicted for tomorrow. BOOOOOOOOOOOOO…….
And my announcement is – WAHOO for you!!! Way to go!!!
How awesome that you’re done! Congrats to you!
I love the warm weather & upcoming beach trips that spring brings. 🙂
yay!!!!! i love seeing green grass again.. but i am not a huge spring fan cuz sometimes it sneaks back into winter.. kind of like how my weather is today.. my toes are cold!!!!
i tweeted!
I am so proud of you! You’ve come a long way friend. Congratulations. For spring I’m looking forward to warmth. That. Is. All.
I tweeted
Thats great. I am new on the PPD journey and just starting to get a handle on everything and how it affects everyone differently. I love #PPD chat when I remember even if I may not talk because I know other people are in the same boat just different parts of the ocean! Way to go Momma!
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I love daffodils and all the lovely flowering trees and flowers popping up everywhere. Oh yeah, and no more SNOW! Thank God!
Congrats to you as well! Here’s to a continued journey of good news and peace.
Thanks for the giveaway!
Not an entry, just wanted to say a big congratulations on coming to the end of your meds. Seriously good news 😀
My favorite part of spring is the warmer weather. Perfect for cute dresses and sandals!!!
Tweeted 🙂
I love the beautiful vibrant colors!
tweeted!!!
I enjoy spring so much when my dogwoods and azaleas are in bloom in my front yard. It looks like God has taken a paintbrush and made my yard look like I have worked for ever on it, when in fact I do nothing.
I love spring because it reminds me of new life and the promises I have been given. I also love the colors, the sounds of the birds in the early morning, and the opportunity to walk BAREFOOT in the soft grass!!!
Congrats Miranda!! I’m not at that place (at all…) but I have been so scared that time will never come!
I like spring… because I’m having another kid? LOL!!
And I ‘like’ you 🙂
And a tweet!
Big congrats coming off you meds! That is great news.
I love spring because of the pretty flowers and warmer weather.