Mama Lovejoy’s 7 Top Posts from 2015

by Mama Lovejoy // January 2, 2016 // No Comments

Thank you all so much for being a part of the Mama Lovejoy community in 2015. It’s been wonderful to share so many challenges, happy times, and different perspectives with you (and a brief TV appearance with Tyra Banks!). In... Continue reading →

10 Fitness, Health and Birth Recovery Tips For Your First 6-8 Weeks Postpartum

by Mama Lovejoy // December 28, 2015 // No Comments

Being a new mother is a wild ride! Adding a new baby to your family is super-exciting. But, you also may feel like your body is a bit wrecked from the experience. You may feel a mix of emotions you... Continue reading →

Five Keys to a New Mom’s Mental Health

by Mama Lovejoy // September 23, 2015 // No Comments

When an airplane is about to crash, you’re supposed to put your mask on first, before your baby’s. That’s for a reason. You have to take care of yourself first, so that you can then take care of the baby.... Continue reading →

What If I Don’t Love My Baby?

by Mama Lovejoy // July 31, 2015 // No Comments

Before having my daughter, I thought I’d never get bogged down with the baby blues. I was an upbeat person, and even through tough times, I kept a positive outlook. I’d expected to be over-the-moon about her. I’d expected to... Continue reading →

Four Secrets No One Tells You About Having Kids

by Mama Lovejoy // July 3, 2015 // No Comments

“So, what don’t they tell you?” said the girl from the theater, with her eyes wide-opened as she leaned closer, “What are the things no one tells you about having kids?” She was a complete stranger to me. I’d just... Continue reading →

Round 2—Avoiding PPD and Finding Our Relationship Even Stronger

by Mama Lovejoy // February 1, 2015 // 2 Comments

About four months after becoming a new mom, I developed a fear of knives. I didn’t want to be near them. And if I ended up next to one, I’d quickly push it away. It’s hard for me to admit,... Continue reading →

Choosing Between PPD and Formula

by Mama Lovejoy // January 28, 2015 // 6 Comments

I planned to breastfeed my son, Quinn, for 6 months, but nursing killed my nipples. And it just about killed me. I was so stuck on breastfeeding that I avoided the pump like the plague, while I was at the... Continue reading →

I’m a New Mom and I Hate Everyone

by Mama Lovejoy // December 6, 2014 // 5 Comments

I threw my cup of water at my husband and yelled, “I want a divooorce.” What led up to this wasn’t years of a difficult marriage. Nor was it some awful discovery, like an affair. We’d just had a new... Continue reading →

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What No One Tells You About Parenting

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