tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130827602574940223.post1721489115478955252..comments2024-01-28T04:01:42.491-05:00Comments on Ava Grace's Closet: In.Spired Series ~ All Work and No Play Makes Mommy go Something Somethingsusan jakovinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17469439626943554605noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130827602574940223.post-85265575904436160892012-03-09T00:45:43.605-05:002012-03-09T00:45:43.605-05:00Kimberly, once again, I bow to your incredible str...Kimberly, once again, I bow to your incredible strength, your open heart and your amazing ability to put it all into words to help other people. xoxoJust A Normal Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17044107177408002343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130827602574940223.post-61896154366607253082012-03-08T08:02:30.860-05:002012-03-08T08:02:30.860-05:00You are such a beautiful person Celia.
I think tha...You are such a beautiful person Celia.<br />I think that this can apply to any illness/situation. A lot of women (men too) but the blame on themselves. But it's not our fault. We didn't ask to be sick. <br />You have worked so hard in those 5 1/2 years. I can't even imagine. I really hope that in your healing that you do talk to someone because physical pain affects every aspect of life. I remember after my back injury (which is nothing in comparasion to what you deal with every day) my life turned upside down. I questioned faith. I lost friends. I had to give up my active lifestyle...it all played with my mind. I wish that I reached out then.<br /><br />Sending you much love xoxoKimberyhttp://makemommygosomethingsomething.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130827602574940223.post-8881329492031443562012-03-08T07:57:33.061-05:002012-03-08T07:57:33.061-05:001 in 8 women will experience a postpartum mood dis...1 in 8 women will experience a postpartum mood disorder. That's a staggering statistic. I think that more women are being diagnosed correctly, they are being educated on the signs and symptoms, and there is a lot of talk to bring awareness to this illness.<br />The medical community is taking this more seriously than they did before.<br />That's why I have to write. I write so that the one mom in 8 who feels so alone will stumble upon my story and get the courage to ask for help.Kimberlyhttp://makemommygosomethingsomething.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130827602574940223.post-45606809154885612012-03-08T07:54:05.716-05:002012-03-08T07:54:05.716-05:00Thank you so much Erin!
xoxoThank you so much Erin!<br />xoxoKimberlyhttp://makemommygosomethingsomething.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130827602574940223.post-31149999394146908822012-03-08T07:53:22.668-05:002012-03-08T07:53:22.668-05:00It is so hard to write about my journey. It really...It is so hard to write about my journey. It really flares up horrible thoughts and feelings. But I need to. I remember feeling so alone in this...and I want at least one mom to stumble upon my journey and feel me giving her a warm hug and whispering that it's going to be ok.<br />I needed that so badly when I was sick.<br />xooxKimberlyhttp://makemommygosomethingsomething.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130827602574940223.post-43208908125780440592012-03-08T07:51:39.773-05:002012-03-08T07:51:39.773-05:00Oh Maureen. It is so hard to ask for help. I think...Oh Maureen. It is so hard to ask for help. I think a lot of my issue was worrying about them thinking I was crazy/weak/terrible at motherhood. I had little knowledge about PPD.<br />I am so sorry that you suffered in silence. I can't even imagine walking in that journey without help. Sending you giant hugs.Kimberyhttp://makemommygosomethingsomething.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130827602574940223.post-18822463741617569822012-03-08T07:49:27.949-05:002012-03-08T07:49:27.949-05:00Love you too Natalie. Thank you so much for suppor...Love you too Natalie. Thank you so much for supporting me through all of this. xoxoKimberlyhttp://makemommygosomethingsomething.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130827602574940223.post-106967101624232012012-03-08T07:48:41.699-05:002012-03-08T07:48:41.699-05:00Thank you so much Elizabeth. I'm so glad that ...Thank you so much Elizabeth. I'm so glad that you didn't have to experience this. perhaps my story will help you recognize this in other moms and will be able to reach out to them and encourage them to get help.Kimberlyhttp://makemommygosomethingsomething.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130827602574940223.post-53208072977723216542012-03-08T07:47:12.292-05:002012-03-08T07:47:12.292-05:00Jenna you are so awesome. Thank you for supporting...Jenna you are so awesome. Thank you for supporting me through all of this xoxoKimberlyhttp://makemommygosomethingsomething.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130827602574940223.post-8053350343362636842012-03-08T07:46:27.626-05:002012-03-08T07:46:27.626-05:00Thank you so much Julia ;)Thank you so much Julia ;)Kimberlyhttp://makemommygosomethingsomething.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130827602574940223.post-57540758890857638002012-03-07T19:45:20.664-05:002012-03-07T19:45:20.664-05:00Kimberly ... WOW!! I felt each and every word you ...Kimberly ... WOW!! I felt each and every word you wrote... The water works began to fill my eyes. It is amazing how 4 little words (It's not your fault) can have a huge impact ... and no you are not going crazy. It wasn't until just a few months ago ( almost 5 1/2 years post accident) that a doctor finally explained to me that I can sit and speak to someone about what day to day activities (as an example) can be- wake, shower, brush teeth, get dressed etc. but to remember to them is a challenge because it's a different part of the brain used for actual function. To know something and to actually do it are two different things.<br /><br />May each day continue be great and the not so great days .. be few and far between.. blessings, xo HHLhighheeledlifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07205935979513877589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130827602574940223.post-3469947750544625832012-03-07T12:01:29.203-05:002012-03-07T12:01:29.203-05:00This is such a raw and wonderful story! I don'...This is such a raw and wonderful story! I don't have any experience with PPD, but it seems to be more and more common, and it helps to get it out, and talk about it for others to deal with it. Thank you for sharing!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17375498089073335134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130827602574940223.post-3316456587069642142012-03-07T09:43:25.405-05:002012-03-07T09:43:25.405-05:00Love you, Kimberly.
So relieved to have wonderful ...Love you, Kimberly.<br />So relieved to have wonderful moms like you sharing their stories.<br />Necessary.<br />thank you!<br />xoxoxoxerin margolinhttp://www.erinmargolin.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130827602574940223.post-66869120404907380422012-03-07T05:26:43.747-05:002012-03-07T05:26:43.747-05:00Once again, I'm in awe of your writing. Such a...Once again, I'm in awe of your writing. Such a wonderful talent you have!<br />Being open and honest about this illness, is the hardest thing to do, because we constantly have to deal with guilt and shame. <br />And yet, you do it..all the time! And that means so much for me and other women out there, thank you so much Kimberly! xoxoMirjamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04961967855089649890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130827602574940223.post-47441490251338458752012-03-07T04:41:47.904-05:002012-03-07T04:41:47.904-05:00Kim, you really are a fighter and I salute you for...Kim, you really are a fighter and I salute you for your passionate ways to reach out, to share your stories with the world and to inspired others. I was ashamed to admit to my doctor that something didn't feel right after my son was born...I wish I did...maybe things would've been different. Thank you for this post.Maureen | Tatter Scoopshttp://www.tatterscoops.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130827602574940223.post-44190859230915076182012-03-06T22:41:18.077-05:002012-03-06T22:41:18.077-05:00Love you, Kim. Just love you.
Hearing your story ...Love you, Kim. Just love you.<br /><br />Hearing your story gives me courage. Thank you for sharing.Natalie @MamaTrackhttp://www.mamatrack.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130827602574940223.post-72097028273393984382012-03-06T22:33:56.345-05:002012-03-06T22:33:56.345-05:00Thank you for sharing your story. I didn't ex...Thank you for sharing your story. I didn't experience PPD, but reading something like this helps me to sympathize with moms who do and gives me a greater desire to understand their pain and offer encouragement. Thank you.Elizabethhttp://mommonsense.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130827602574940223.post-31931987693293964322012-03-06T21:08:21.702-05:002012-03-06T21:08:21.702-05:00Thank you for writing and publishing this, and eve...Thank you for writing and publishing this, and every other word you've ever spoken about PPD and other forms of mental illness. Your voice is unique and beautiful, and I'm so proud to be your friend. *HUG*Jennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06666555088992266185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130827602574940223.post-4397500182041699032012-03-06T18:52:34.196-05:002012-03-06T18:52:34.196-05:00Beautiful, honest, heartbreaking, and comforting a...Beautiful, honest, heartbreaking, and comforting all at the same time. Thank you so much for sharing. You are inspiring.Juliahttp://elatedexhaustion.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130827602574940223.post-39609487062315570832012-03-06T18:20:06.219-05:002012-03-06T18:20:06.219-05:00Galit, you are awesome. A comment like that coming...Galit, you are awesome. A comment like that coming from such a gifted writer? Just blew my mind. Love you girl.Kimberlyhttp://makemommygosomethingsomething.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130827602574940223.post-72454266377300459922012-03-06T18:19:07.075-05:002012-03-06T18:19:07.075-05:00Wow that must have been so terrifying!! I don'...Wow that must have been so terrifying!! I don't know what I would have done if my son was sick on top of all this. My heart goes out to your sister. I hope that she kicked it's rear!Kimberlyhttp://makemommygosomethingsomething.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130827602574940223.post-29986411807917519332012-03-06T18:17:36.583-05:002012-03-06T18:17:36.583-05:00You are the foot to my roundhouse kick
xoxoYou are the foot to my roundhouse kick<br />xoxoKimberlyhttp://makemommygosomethingsomething.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130827602574940223.post-33695395313800037232012-03-06T18:16:20.798-05:002012-03-06T18:16:20.798-05:00When I was searching for a connection online for w...When I was searching for a connection online for women with PPD I found a blog (Postpartum Progress) that showcased all the survivors...and they were smiling. I think it's so important that moms suffering with PPD see that it can be defeated and that they can be happy again ;)Kimberlyhttp://makemommygosomethingsomething.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130827602574940223.post-88853489902716710712012-03-06T18:14:36.711-05:002012-03-06T18:14:36.711-05:00I know that you'd do the exact same thing for ...I know that you'd do the exact same thing for me dear friend. And you'd kick some one in the man meat for me too.<br />xoxoKimberlyhttp://makemommygosomethingsomething.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130827602574940223.post-37004987097662200452012-03-06T18:13:18.283-05:002012-03-06T18:13:18.283-05:00Thank you so much name twin :)Thank you so much name twin :)Kimberlyhttp://makemommygosomethingsomething.comnoreply@blogger.com