Art Bloggers

That’s a really good question, especially if the new mom doesn’t even know she has postpartum depression (PPD) and many new moms (I am guilty of this) want to hide the fact that they are struggling because they think that that would be a sign that they’re not as good of a mom as they’d imagined themselves to be. New mothers struggling with a perinatal mood disorder should focus more on getting better and getting help than on feeling bad they even need help or are struggling. The Huffpost article lists the National Institute of Mental Health website and of course Postpartum Support International (PSI) as helpful resources that list common and unfortunately under-recognized signs. The Huffpost article does mention that “postpartum care in the United States is anemic” but I won’t go into this because this would take up an entire blog post on its own.

From photography, sculpture, painting, from large to small scale, Park City’s art galleries are truly world class. Their website currently features over 50 artists specializing in a range of mediums from recycled sculpture, to colorful acrylic collages to painting to Wind Sculptures. From his “Slopes” series, which depict fun, whimisical winter scenes from Park City to his “Gentle Giants” which depict horses, buffalo, cows, etc in their natural environment, his Kranstover’s work is beautiful and unique. While his official address lists as Park City, his studio is located in the sleepy town of Peoa, just outside of Park City.

I created a 1-pager (link below) that contains 8 (8 is a lucky number for the Chinese) key points on the Lunar New Year on one side and a little tutorial on stroke order for the ox character in Chinese plus a fun Word Search activity on the other side. Thus, it became a tradition to set off firecrackers at midnight on New Year’s Eve and again in the morning on New Year’s Day to bring good luck for the new year. If you ever wondered why the red paper from spent firecrackers is left around for at least a day, it’s based on the belief that if the paper away is swept away immediately, good luck would be swept along with it.6. If you ever wondered why the red paper from spent firecrackers is left around for at least a day, it’s based on the belief that if the paper away is swept away immediately, good luck would be swept along with it.6.

n’t know when I’m going to feel up to returning to Facebook, but I found out something during my 1-week reprieve. Second, I’ve learned that even people who use Facebook regularly don’t necessarily realize that a daily Facebook poster like me who has suddenly deactivated her account for no apparent reason just might be going through a rough patch and a hello would be nice. Third, sure, Facebook kept me buoyed from crashing mentally during the past 4 years of sheer hell (which is thankfully ending on 1/20) because of all the like-minded groups I’ve found and local friends I’ve made. , I’m still able to stay optimistic because the Dems won the GA run-offs 2 days ago, flipping the Senate and we are finally ditching Mitch and the so-called leader of this country that has successfully incited hatred and divided citizens like no other President has done.

super low vitamin D levels Too much computer time causing a large bump on the back of my hand 80-90 hours of mouse usage weekly Other health issues stubbornly refusing to go away And finally, starting 3 days ago, teariness I saw friends on Zoom today New Year’s Day With 2020 behind us And initial optimism for 2021 all-too-unhealthily consumed me For 80-90 hours a week, I get up, go to work, and go to bed Repeat that over and over and over and over again 2020 has left a bad taste in my mouth On top of the pandemic It was daily ridiculousness of a disastrous presidency With a pandora’s box of hatred galore The return of sun and warmth and colors Time spent outdoors Time spent with friends Might help me to remember There is more to life Than my winter blues lens is showing me

Over nine years ago, my dear friend Walker Ladd, MFA, MA, Perinatal Mental Health Contributor for Science and Sensibility, Giving Birth With Confidence, and Midwife Connection, told me she was conducting a dissertation research study exploring transformational dimensions of postpartum depression (PPD). This book is exactly what I wish I could’ve found when I was sick with PPD and was desperately seeking other people’s stories but only found those written by celebrities, not of regular folks like myself. It’s been nearly 16 years since I came out of that dark tunnel, but despite the number of years, the number of people treating women in a medical capacity that are uneducated about PPD still greatly outnumber those who are educated about PPD. I will also never be able to fully express just how much respect I have for Walker and gratitude for the amazing gift of this intelligently-written, informative, inspirational, and fact- and research-filled, book that she’s given to new mothers and their families.

How to Swim” is a 14-1/2 minute short film about Avigail, a young woman pregnant with her first child who is so anxious about being a new mom that she “kidnaps” a maternal stranger one afternoon. Wanting to spend more time interacting with Tammy, Avigail pretends to be a childhood friend of Tammy’s daughter. Although the film ends on somewhat of a positive note–with Avigail learning that the bra that Tammy had suggested she leave on and not pay for was actually paid for by Tammy when Avigail went back to pay for it– I still couldn’t help thinking it would’ve been nice if they exchanged contact info so Tammy could stay in Avigail’s life.

Please consider buying a ticket to attend, which is proudly presented by the New Jersey Chapter of Postpartum Support International (PSI). LUNAFEST® is dedicated to promoting awareness about women’s issues and highlighting female directors. Discover the ground-breaking work of female filmmakers who are changing the industry with this year’s lineup of seven short films. The long-term goals of the PSI-NJ chapter is to create, throughout the state of New Jersey, a unified voice for the support, education and care of moms and families with perinatal mood disorders, as well as law enforcement and health care professionals.

I met Amber almost exactly 10 years ago today at the annual Postpartum Support International (PSI) conference, which took place from October 27-30, 2010 in Pittsburgh. Anger from my PPD experience helped my words flow freely, which is why I used to write frequent blog posts. Starting now and ending next October, I will write a blog post at least once a month in dedication to you, Amber, my friend and fellow PPD survivor mama. Even though you are not physically with us, we know your spirit will continue to be with us as we find ways to keep that positive momentum going in your memory, like helping a new mother who is struggling, spreading awareness about PPD and/or donating to one of the following 2 organizations in your name:

This home is a 3 bedroom, wood clad, mid-century modern home located on a rocky outcrop (much like the Albert Frey’s Cree house, which you can read about here), designed and built in 1952 and completed in 1954. After purchasing a round Pierre Cardin coffee table, the owners became completely obsessed with collecting all things Pierre Cardin, the famous European designer from the 1970’s and 1980’s. 2020 tour was this quintessential Palm Springs mid-century home designed and built by revered architect Donald Wexler for his own family in 1955. 2020 tour was a short and interesting film about the Palm Springs Preservation Foundation’s work to save the Town and Country Center in Palm Springs.