In this solo episode, I unpack how both of my postpartum experiences have differed, from my relationships with anxiety and depression; to my fixation on controlling outcomes; to how I have prioritized self care and developed mental health toolkits for myself. I recap my first postpartum experience in 2021, sharing what my relationship with anxiety was like before getting pregnant and how it manifested in postpartum, and how my need for control created obsessive behaviors. I then share my second and most recent postpartum experience, from dealing with sleep issues with both children; to feeling mentally stronger; to letting go of how things “should be” and embracing them for what they are. Finally, I share what I wish I had started earlier during postpartum, and what I would tell myself as a first-time mother experiencing both the highs and lows of postpartum.

Key Takeaway / Points:

• Recapping my first postpartum experience in 2021
• My relationship with anxiety and journey with anxiety medication before getting pregnant
• On planning for postpartum anxiety and depression before giving birth
• When and how my mental health struggles hit during postpartum
• How I developed a self-care toolkit and prioritized my mental health
• On experiencing intrusive thoughts
• On my need for control and planning obsessively
• My postpartum experience with our second child
• On dealing with sleep issues with both children
• What has helped with my mental health this time around
• On letting go of control as a second-time mom
• What I wish I had started earlier during postpartum
• What I would tell myself during my first postpartum experience

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