Confession #7: Coping With D-MER | Postpartum Confessions w/ Anjelah Johnson-Reyes
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- Hey, it's Anjelah Johnson-Reyes, and I'm back with another episode of Postpartum Confessions. If you caught Confession #6, I talked about intrusive thoughts related to D-MER. Today, in Episode #7, we're talking more about coping with Dysphoric Milk Ejection Reflex, or D-MER.
I'm seven months into this journey, and it's been a ride. Anxiety and unsettling feelings during breastfeeding became my norm, and I needed a way to cope. In this episode, I share my go-to mantra, the one that grounds me during those intense letdown moments. I hope it brings comfort and insight to anyone facing similar challenges.
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Anjelah Johnson-Reyes was born and raised in San Jose, California where she grew up with four siblings in a large extended family to which she remains close. Anjelah found herself an internet sensation and pioneer in viral UA-cam videos when her notorious “Nail Salon” bit from a local comedy show was posted and received over 100 million views! Shortly thereafter she was added to the cast on the original MADtv where she trademarked her legendary character, Bon Qui Qui. Similar to the nail salon video, the Bon Qui Qui sketch caught on and have been viewed by over 75 million people. The multi-hyphenate’s popularity has translated into four successful comedy specials: That’s How We Do It” (Comedy Central), The Homecoming Show (NUVO TV), Not Fancy (Netflix) and Mahalo & Good Night (Epix). She has displayed her acting prowess both on TV and film. Some of her credits include “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” “Superstore,” “Moms’ Night Out,” and “Alvin & the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel.” Her first book was published in 2022, Who Do I Think I Am: Stories of Chola Wishes and Caviar Dreams, a hilarious and touching memoir full of memorable anecdotes on how a Latina dynamo was able to forge ahead and become successful.
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Angela I have six kids, never breast fed , felt better this way for me , Do not let the world make you go on q guilt trip ,breast feeding isn't for everyone, You look fantastic you have a beautiful baby , think of all your blessings, I could go so much deeper but not sure it's time, we luv ya girl
Amen!
I breastfed my 4 children and for me it was a joy, I enjoyed the cuddles, and knowing I was nurturing them, but I agree with you! It’s not for everyone. Bottle fed babies thrive and what matters most in this case is for them to have a healthy, happy, loving mom!! ❤
My babies were born 40 years ago, so I have never heard of this. Thank you for your courage in telling women the less than perfect parts of motherhood.
I have been in dark places emotionally and physically, and mentally I tell you one thing there’s nothing stronger than the power of prayer
I agree!
Amen 🙏
I had DMER all 12 months of nursing my first and 14 months of nursing my second. It did lessen around 10 months, but it was still there. I couldn't stop breastfeeding either because the first baby constipated horribly on any formula and my second baby, I had an OVERSUPPLY. I was in so much pain if I stopped pumping/nursing for more than 3 hours. I totally feel you. I was getting a let down one time as I was driving and immediately became paralyzed with anxiety at the wheel. I quickly realized my milk was engorging my breasts, so I was able to ride that anxiety wave quite fast. So happy to hear you are finding coping strategies. DMER can complicate breastfeeding, but nursing your little one is beautiful too. ❤ you are doing so great and we love seeing your openness to all of this! ❤
Didn't realize there was a name for this. I had similar experiences, and once I stopped nursing, my anxiety/depression went away. Formula can literally be a life-saver. Hope you feel better soon!
I’m so proud of you for being so honest! I’ve never heard of this and I’m sure you are helping so many other Mom’s out there!
It doesn’t matter how a baby is fed as long as they are fed- breast or bottle. So you do what’s best for you and your baby. I hear you say you enjoy breast feeding your baby, and I love what you say to yourself. You’ve got this!! Hugs from one mom to another!🩷
You are seriously a great person and you matter. You beat this and you got this motherhood thing down even if it looks different from how others do it
I had this with my first daughter for 9 out of the 12 months I nursed her. As soon as milk let down I would experience a wave of extreme anxiety and also had to talk myself out of it. Thankfully I didn't have this issue when I nursed my next two children. For me, I'm still glad I was able to nurse her for a year but if someone said use a bottle I might have done this too. First babies - you're out of your mind that first year. Everything so new, no sleep, etc. Just do the best you can and what works for you.
I had postpartum depression so badly with my first child! Anxiety, hopelessness, helplessness, eventually suicidal thoughts. I coped for two years before I finally got on some meds. My second child was not nearly as bad because I went back on the meds as soon as she was born. You’re not alone in you’re struggle and emotions. Keep pushing! You’re doing an amazing job and keep praying! Like you said, the bonding time is irreplaceable and you’re making such a beautiful sacrifice.
Thank you for all you are sharing. It’s important that women know that they are not alone . LOVE YOU ANGELA!
I didn’t know there was a name for this. But I know you know this … but there’s nothing wrong to feed your baby and bond even via a bottle. I wish only what you and your daughter want and what will make you both happy and well. I found breastfeeding to be perhaps the most psychologically draining things I’ve ever done. I personally wish I had stopped and been able to trust that my babies would still thrive and so could I …. but we are all different. I appreciate everything you share. Helping other mamas as you help yourself. ☮️
Hello mrs anjela, first of all congratulations on your new born baby!
I just wanted to say, my wife and i went through something similar with our first born. My wife was diagnosed with post parton depression psychosis, it was very hard for us, she tried committing suicide 5 times, i had to put her in a clinic so they could help me with her, we were judged, and what was most difficult was being surrounded by closed minded ignorance.
One thing I learned to say to my wife was “i dont know what you are feeling, i don’t understand but i am here with you!”
My wife had to stop breastfeeding due to medication, she speaks freely about it now, but the scars are still there as a sign of what God delivered her from.
I know that when people say pray or read the Bible it might seem like it don’t work but it does, every prayer and every scripture is a step towards your deliverance and healing. We are open to listen to you and share with you our story of hope.
God bless you we speak peace over your heart and mind in Jesus Name and your baby and you are protected by the blood of Jesus!
I had no idea you were going thru this😢 I will be praying 🙏 more for you and your family❤. Can you try looking at a picture of something peaceful or reading something really positive while you breastfeed? Here's a positive thought: Remember how many lives you have saved with your comedy!!!!😊❤. You are in my prayers 🙏💕 God bless you with a good, sweet year!
Praying for you, that these episodes go away forever and that the Lord will bring you peace, happiness and joy.
Ur strong. We're all behind u & support u.
Thank you for talking about this!
I didn't know this either. Women are so complicated in scientific structure. Women are so structure in emotions through life as teenagers, wives, mothers, golden years. We evolve through life and deal with so manychanges
I went through this as well, the sad part is I really don’t remember the first year of my son’s life.
We had gone through losing a child after full-term birth, deciding I wouldn’t have any more children and a few months later I was pregnant.
So I felt like an elephant pregnant for almost 2 years!
Part of it was I never grieved the first child. And when my son came along, I remember moments of happiness, I have always relied on the Lord, but this one was a little bit tricky. I thank God for a Christian doctor, and he reminded me that if those thoughts are not Godly, they are not from God, get my focus back to God in that moment. So before I would start pumping, I would start either reading a book or listening to audiobooks, put on some really good worship music. Keeping myself active, getting outside, taking walks with the baby was a big one!
I was able to refocus my day and bring me back to my life and thoughts .
The struggle went on for about a year.
Help me Jesus!❤
One of the best words of wisdom was from a pastor, and he said if it’s not true, and it’s not of God, and it’s not uplifting, don’t believe it!
I’ve never heard of this! I’m glad you’re talking about it.
Doubts are traders that cost us the wars we often might win. This video reminds of that quote, although you are speaking of feelings and emotions. It is a strange and liberating realization that our feelings are not always grounded in reality and we can objectively override them.
Thank you for sharing and normalizing your feelings. This is sooo helpful for many of us mommas. You’re doing a phenomenal job for your precious perfect baby girl 💝🙏🏻
I’m dealing with this as well and I’m so grateful that you have spoken about it. I never knew there was an actual term for it and I feel alot less crazy knowing it’s a real thing.
I am also dealing with the free-flowing/ bottle preference struggle as well. My supply is just there hanging on but not plentiful and free-flowing as my baby would like. He looks at me like why are we still doing this mom. ☺️
I have tried pumping, eating differently, supplementing, extra hydrating and all the things but nothing lasts and helps maintain that free flow endless supply. So I pump and if he needs to eat around the time I need to pump then I’ll let him latch instead. The mental battle of everything is the hardest part and I think that contributes to my DMER issues. It’s all a vicious cycle. I will try your trick and see if that helps any with my let down and calming my thoughts. Thank you 🙏
I had no idea this was a thing. I’m so so sorry you are enduring this.
Pregnancy for me was horrendous. I loathed every minute of it. Non-stop vomiting for 6 months, feeling completely out of touch with my body. I totally felt betrayed.
Breastfeeding was completely different experience. But pregnancy literally left me with mild PTSD.
Motherhood is not a gentle little walk in the park with nothing but happy feels.
Thank you. Your honesty is refreshing.
Sending positive healing energy your way. I was never able to carry to term. I appreciate you sharing your reality, letting others know they aren't alone and that there is help.
Total side note: your eyebrows are on point.
I had that with my second child! I would literally feel sick, I would turn pale and just feel icky. Even when I pumped. I did it for the first two months… I couldn’t do it anymore.
I've had 7 children, my last when I was 44. I've learned that hormones are like heroine....leaving you open to really negative thoughts to rush in, especially when your milk let's down. Good job taking authority over your thoughts! Strangely, I found that getting an hour to 1 1/2 Hot Stone Massage every week helped like crazy! I did this for like a year, then I was totally chill.
That's a great idea! It's sooooo anxiety causing to have scary depressing thoughts! It's great you can separate the anxiety demons from your nursing experience! You're doing fantastic ❤💯
Trust Rosie, she's letting you know the bottle is less stressful for you and ultimately her. With that said, whatever choice you make, it's the right one ❤
❤ wow I love how kind you are by sharing this with us, I appreciate your confessions so much and I think you’re being so loving to Rosie, she will appreciate your love and efforts ❤
I would always feel this the entire time I nursed! I nursed 3 of my 5 babes. So, the last 3 I did.
I always felt a void. Empty dark nothingness would envelope me. Like there was no reason for any of it. Life itself was given to me just so I could be there for everyone else. I wasn't meant for anything but staying alive for my kids. Every time they latched, that dread came on and would linger and make me dread the next feeding. But I stuck with it cause I told myself this would help them live healthier lives, this will help them in the future...
It was hard. You aren't alone in this. Although it may feel so. I hope you reached out to talk to someone after or found something to distract you afterward. We all have different ways of coping. I hope you found yours.
As a licensed therapist i give out a worksheet called challenging negative thoughts, it works wonders!!
You are amazing! I am glad that you have found a way which works well for you
I respect & admire your honesty in these confession videos, I am a male with no kids but there is something magnetic when you hear someone sharing their struggles. Stay as Positive as possible I know you will get thru this season. One Day At A Time
What a mighty warrior you are!!!
Sending healing thoughts and hugs your way
O girl, I feel ya! And thank you for sharing and not giving into your thoughts to cancel everything & hideaway. It’s not easy!!…!! Your words reminded me that my feelings are real, and I feel them, but I don’t have to believe what my head is telling me about them. Like the Bible verse that says “don’t rely on your own understanding” and know that God’s got this. Of course your catch phrase is much more compact and easy to remember, so I may be borrowing it, just so ya know. 😆
It doesn't matter how you feed your baby,as long as you hold her tight and love her. You and your husband share the love🧑🍼🤱🍼🍼 rock her ,she will be grown before you know it. Congratulations!!!!❤
In my opinion you are not only a comedian, you are a teacher by showing great inside and real perspectives regarding motherhood. You are an inspiration to many. You are an amazing all around human being. Your value as a person can never be challenged because of your strength and dedication toward a better future for you and your family. I'm very proud of you. 😊
A Tita's (abuelita) 2¢ worth...
I only experienced this with my last child (10yrs apart), for some reason...
One way I erased those dread feelings was to concentrate on the here & now (what do I still have pending to do - & bcz it was so much (full time Mom, Spouse, Employee, Student & Daughter caring for sick Mom) it really worked.
Another way bcz the above sometimes made me anxi instead, was to plan her quinceañera; I know she was just a baby, but visualizing everything I wanted for that special day & planning for it (in a journal/planner) gave my mind something else to concentrate on.
...hope this helps.
God bless you in your journey🥰
I think we are just beginning to realize just how much our body changes with child birth and how serious effects can be on us.Stay strong. You with get through this ❤
Yes, I felt the same too. I would feel such an uncomfortable emotional feeling when I pumped. It didn’t happen when I breastfed only when I pumped. It’s getting better . It helps emotionally if you look at photos of your baby or videos while pumping.
Good for you for figuring out the Logical you. You be fine easy peasy. Women do a lot to raise kids... Thank you.
I had this same feeling and emotions with my 2nd of 3 kids. I wasn't able to breastfeed my 1st because my body literally would not produce enough milk for her regardless of what I did. It was so hard emotionally especially because I felt like I wasn't a good mom because of my body not being able to produce enough and having to mix it with her formula or giving her everything she needed as far as the nutrition and Love that's so important for the first six months especially. You're not alone 🫂🩷
You are an Amazing Woman and a wonderful individual, Beautiful inside and out! I think it's great that you are sharing your journey and I think it helps everyone especially you. We all love you and I pray that things will continue to get easier to cope with and that your emotional health continues to get better with every passing moment. Lottsa Hug's beautiful 🤗💝
That is the most adorable baby I’ve ever seen!!! 💖
Yeah sometimes our emotions can get the best of us its that annoying anxiety!!!!!!!!!! I still have it but through the years i have learned to deal with it alot better hang in there your doing great😄👍
Thank you Anjelah!🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
Amiga, did you try fennel seeds tea? That tea and adding turmeric to my food helped me increase my production. Also helped a lot choosing a sooth music that helps to relax, a comfortable spot… engaging with that precious moment is one of the most magical things a woman can experience. if you can , try to avoid stress factors in general… I’m so happy for you that you guys changed your mind, you are a a wonderful mamacita! Congratulations!!! con amor, la tia
I have four kids three of those kids were in my 20s and in my 40s got pregnant with my fourth kid , I was able to see the difference between my youth self as a pregnant woman and my 44 years old self, pregnant woman, and mother , with my last kid, I was feeling very chaotic, and let me tell you in my 20s I have no family members living close to me so I have to take care of those three little kids because they’re two year apart and I was OK and I was happy and I was not worried at all , but for my last kid I was 44. It was really tough, so I think youth does help you a lots when you’re a mother
Anxiety is when your sympathetic nervous system takes over. That is your fight or flight response. To get back into parasympathetic nervous system do 4,7,8 breathing.
I learned it from Dr Weil. It's recommended to do this 2x a day and whenever you find yourself in anxiety, panic attack etc. It works. I didn't have D-MER, but I do have terrible test anxiety and during nursing school my brain would just freeze at tests. So I did 4,7,8 breathing. I recommend you look it up on ytube, but in a nutshell you take a full inhale through your nose to the count of 4, hold it for 7, exhale through mouth fully to count of 8. Do this 4 times and you are reset. If I needed a few more I did 4 fold breathing in 4, hold 4, exhale 4, inhale 4 etc.
I graduated with honors and was the only one in my class to do so. Dr Weil says it also helps connect your spirit to body/mind if you put your tongue at that ridge behind your upper teeth the whole time.
I've used this with my patients teaching them how to do this to ease them out of anxiety.
I hope this helps! All my best to you!
you are just one of the bestest - I had that same wish to share my journey but was always to shy and now I wish I had because it would have really helped me I am sure. I had twins when I was 38 (I am 43 now) postpartum was ROUGH so rough and now suddenly turns out I have ADHD - does everybody - especially women suddenly have ADHD in our generation
Thank you for discussing this! I had never heard of this,I wonder if I had this when I breastfed my daughter 23 years ago 🤔🤔
I had that issue with my first baby for her first 7-8 months. I would feel like my emotions would plummet in a free fall and I would just cry or try to stifle my crying so as not to upset my baby. I asked my doctor if it was all in my head, is depression coming back? He told me it was hormonal and gave me the resources to help me. Thankfully she was ready to wean at 9mos and since that was my plan in the first place it worked out well. I just prayed, sang worship songs and sometimes just silently let the tears flow. I had family & friend support as well and that was a blessing. ❤
Angela, so sorry you are going through this kind of trouble, just remember thoughts are created by us , maybe trust the feeling, understand that is the preamble to your crisis and change the thought, you can tell yourself STOP, stop those thoughts because they interfere with the joy of feeding my baby, you are just a thought you are not my truth, leave my head stop sabotaging my life, fight those thoughts every time and if switching to bottle feeding would solve your problem then do that, you should be able to enjoy the experience of having a baby. I hope this helps you…girl, why can’t you just see your Netflix specials, it always works for me 😅 good vibes to you!!!! Don’t let your thoughts get the best of you queen ❤ 🙏🏼
I Love the name of the show i laugh as soon as i read the title. Although it is a serious issue baby picture look great
Hello.... So hope you get and stay better. Wish I understood anxiety better.
That’s good, what you’re doing, not trusting your thoughts. I don’t have kids but I do go to therapy for a lot of reasons because I just get sudden feelings as a symptom of what I have, and my therapist tells me that when this happens for me to check the facts and when the feeling does not fit the facts for me to do opposite action. For instance, if I get a feeling of sadness but there is nothing around me to make me feel sad and I didn’t think of anything sad then to do the opposite of that emotion, more often than not you need to get active and go outside or try and think of something silly if you can’t get away from what you’re currently doing. Things like that. But if does fit the facts and you can change it, by all means do it.
Just had my baby on the 19th and i strictly breast pump. The feeling I get is loneliness. Like i feel alone and i have to remind myself I’m never alone because I have God in my life, a loving husband and now 3 boys 🩵
Hoping that feeling goes away soon. Sending prayers 🙏🏽
I’ve had this with all 3 babies, for the entire year I nursed each one. I experience guilt so intense that it’s nauseating. It starts right before letdown and stops after the letdown sensation, but before I’ve finished nursing. When I feel a random pit of guilt in my stomach, I know I’m about to have the letdown sensation.
If you drink nonalcoholic beer or malt the yeast help your milk supply that's why my grandma told me and that's what help me ❤Love you God bless You and your Family
Congratulations you have such a beautiful baby,have lots of fun
❤
I've been through a lot, not this specifically, but also repeat your prayers - the Our Father, Hail Marys or the Jesus Prayer - over and over, will help the thoughts too - take care!
If something has been going on for 7 months, then it's a problem.
My mates ex as well as his now grown daughter (who had her own kid before graduation about 3 years ago) have issues with milk production, as their mammories dont work. The milk fills up, but doesn't release.
So they had to take meds, to dry up their milk glands, & use formula.
look into vit D3K2 liquid- not sure if u can take that while nursing, but it helps with anxiety, so does backing off caffeine, taking magnesium bisglycinate......
Hola chica! Sorry to hear your going through a little bump in the road. I breast fed and now am and old grandma. I have free advice that could help. You can use it or not, whatever will work for you. Get in touch with me.
Have you tried EFT ? It might help with emotions. Blessings to you.
There is nothing wrong with not breastfeeding! If you do or don’t, it’s ok!
I know nothing about this, but is this something that hypnosis can help with?
Damn babygirl i never breast fed mine, so i know nothing about this. Have you thought about switching to formula? I know its better for Rosie to have breast milk, but being almost 7 months.... It may help u both. Im sure she feels the anxiety from you as well, not saying anything bad, just saying maybe give it a shot. I just want you to be in a healthy mind state and I know you worry about the closeness during this time but you can still have that i promise the connection will always be there. ❤you sis, hoping this gets easier for you
The hormone roller coaster is powerful. Try find a good Naturopath Dr. & get help ✔️ hormone levels & supplement. Lots of things can help.
Dread is a good word for it, and it's a good thing that you recognize that feeling. Yes, this new baby has lifted your joy to a higher place than you've ever been before...words can't describe the experience of motherhood (something special that the majority of people on this earth will never experience, btw 🤔) The pendulum swings just as far in both directions, my own mother would say. It's okay to feel and experience the down side. It gives meaning to the fullness of life. Don't beat yourself up, and remember that it's only temporary. All virtues, like patience and fortitude, come with a price. There's gonna be some rain, gonna be some pain. Embrace it ALL, because in the end our children grow up (hopefully independent and strong) and leave us to live their own lives, like we wanted, but it hurts. We don't "own" our kids, and we have to get over ourselves, thinking that we are in control of their lives. Motherhood is humbling. Seek out other moms and talk about the fine line between dread and despair. Learn to navigate the ups and downs with dignity, grace, and compassion. And, at the end of the day, let humor be the common ground for your heart, and the balm that soothes every pain. You got this!
I had that bad, bad anxiety in menopause so beware once u get to age 51. You may be susceptible to that and women know so little about menopause....
During breastfeeding, do you talk with baby ? Baby is not too young to learn from the communication. See if that helps
It’s ok to feed her formula!!!! You need to take care of you also.
GAMECHANGER.... for my daughter, sublingual Vit B12, 15 mins before latching. And yall stop telling moms who have a breastfeeding struggle that it isn't important and they should just quit. It's fine to quit if you need to but if a mom WANTS to, then telling her it's not a big deal is so invalidating and unsupportive.
Hey love muffin-
Please consider that perhaps there is a disconnect ORrrrrr…
Maybe your body isn’t meant to nurse this long? There could be some unique issue where the warning from your body is a chemical imbalance or something else, you might be too low on vitamin D or C, there could be many different things that nursing depletes undetected. Lab tests are really basic, unless docs expand the blood draws to include extra tests. A small issue you might have had before pregnancy could become a big issue post pregnancy/nursing.
Maybe trust your body, your inside voice (unless it’s trying to harm you), your instincts. Anxiety often gets triggered when we feel out of control or in danger, that’s actually a good thing. We just have to learn to identify the physical signs, pre-empt the escalation. There are very specific actions you can take to bring it back down.
Count down from 10 to 1.
Breathe deep, blow ALL the air out, breath deeper, hold, breathe out.
Continue count down.
Name three random items you see around you.
Colors?
Touch.
Breathe.
Count down.
Breathe.
Very deliberate and slowing down as you calm.
Diverting the brain also stops the intrusive thoughts.
🤗
Hope this helps!
Peace on you mama.
Manny.. is a stand up guy.. he’s right there no not in experience.. but at his best to be a stand up guy in love overall.. gooood guy… do you think is so easy for us guys to cope thru your suffering.. no it isn’t… give your man his props.. he’s been along the long haul.. put that in your memories.. bless him… like Joseph brought Mary… he knew it.. yeah he hauled over an an entire desert.. on a donkey… hail.. great Manny.. did he rub your feet.. probly.. when you were to stressed out was the comfort available..probly… we have only one role… is the two of you.. or us…. I’m 65.. I like you your comic infulance.. be good to your man.. he’s good to you
And quit wineing
Good for the show… I like that… hey you got a lot of fresh material… oooooooh no I got so pregnant….
My wrong… keep the wineing… it’s hilarious…
Hugs for you, tons of love, have you tried breast pumping? Your baby Rose is so BEAUTIFUL, may God bless you and your family Godspeed strength of GOOD HEALTH and tons of HIS LOVE, ARMOR of GOD, HOLY HOLY HOLY KING JESUS CHRIST of NAZARETH amen 🙏🏽
I think you should pray about it this world is heading to a spiritual war and the only way to find peace is finding Christ letting him your true master this world seek him
Research ashwaganda.
Don’t believe everything you think!
Hey maybe if you tell your baby a joke while feeding you'll get over the depression fast. What if...
It’s been 24 years since I last breastfed but I remember needing to be in a relaxed and peaceful state of mind- not have todos of the day on my mind. It’s important to start breastfeeding about the same time each day and every 3 hours after The schedule gets her metabolism set and she will sleep through the night longer. You should try what my pediatrician recommended: if your baby is hungry still after breastfeeding both sides, supplement with a bottle then in between breastfeeding or 1.5 hours after breastfeeding give her baby food 3 times a day no fruits until 10 months and start with squashes. No chunky or meats until she has teeth to chew. Always
burp after
breastfeeding and
or bottle feeding
Always try the baby food with your own spoon before feeding it to her, to check if fresh- I have gotten sick with sore throat from the baby food and immediately had to return or throw away due to expiration or mold idk. But you probably can give perfectly ripe cubed avocado and eventually banana, pears, peaches- ripe and organic, fresh not canned. Try making it a routine that’s the same spots every day. Then both of you will have less anxiety. I hope those tips help you as much as it did for me.
Don’t feed the post pardon depression. Stay near whatever higher power you believe in, and know that at the end of the day you’re still that angels mom. Your doing good, and believe within yourself you will be fine.🙏🏽❤️🫶🏽✨
Had to stop the text, I thought my soup was burning. Anyways, I wanted to also say. It's good talk about it. That alone relieves much anxiety in any situation. I don't know how a hold of you but I know you have special agent detectives that can trace me down. In the meantime have a nice warm bowl of soup with some crusty bread and drink a alcohol free beer...that makes a lot of milk for breast feeding ...and back in the front line.🧑🦳❤️😊