Autumn is my favorite season and usually each day of fall I thank my lucky stars that I am not dripping with sweat or freezing my tush off. Sweater weather is my absolute favorite thing and with legs as white as mine – pants and tights rock my world.
Despite the season, I have been a little down in the dumps lately, as you may know. I am keeping up with my silly feelings and my hours (or lack thereof) of sleep on a daily basis for my OB and I to talk about the possibility that I may be suffering from mild pre-partum depression. I will make sure to be open and honest about this with you as I figure it all out. Right now I am just trying to get some good sleeping hours and figure out how to be happy about all my blessings. My boo hoos make me feel stupid because I know how wonderful I have it. I truly do.
Today I was feeling super down and overwhelmed for no particular reason and then I went to my computer to download pics from the week and I found this pic of my little Miles surrounded by fall.
My Little Man Loves the Leaves
My favorite little boy. My favorite season. Sunshine and warm thoughts. I genuinely smiled. I walked outside and my husband and kids were riding bikes towards me on the street and Miles beamed from his trike and yelled mama! Surounded by falling leaves, he came to me and gave me a huge hug.
I was genuinely happy for the rest of the day. Children are little miracles and have enormous power to cheer, to heal and to show love. My baby gave me my smile back today. I was able to enjoy a fall day with my family. I am thankful.
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Your post sums up how I feel so often. I suffered from depression quite a bit with my second (surprise!) pregnancy and postpartum as well. When I have a down day I can almost always turn things around if I just focus on my children. It is hard to deny all life’s blessings when you have little ones around. Hope the warm & fuzzies stick with you!
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It is nice your little boy made you smile. Good advice that when down think of how wonderful one has it.
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*hug*
I understand feeling down and depression. I struggle with it as well, always have, and I believe I always will. Speaking of such feelings, today has been a hard day and I, too, have been trying to focus on the positive.
I am so happy that you enjoy the fall. I love the beautiful leaves that it brings! Also, the pic of your son is just too precious. Also, I applaud you on being open and honest about your feelings.
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I love the fall too and I know what you mean about your kids cheering you up and I also know about depression. It sounds like you have a very understanding Ob/Gyn so get help where you need it. Hugs!
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Hugs to you for how you’ve been feeling! There is nothing like your favorite man bring a smile to your face! He’s so, so cute!
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oooooohhhh…that picture is picture perfect….so darling….I miss leaves:(
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I was there several months ago and it was almost the end of us. Things change and happiness comes again. Your Miles is precious and his love for you is enough to keep on going! Hugs to you!
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Brittany Reply:
November 23rd, 2009 at 2:44 pm
Thanks Michelle! I love hugs!
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Very heartwarming!
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