Sometimes it happens to us (postpartum depression), and sometimes we do it to ourselves (unrealistic/high expectations), but no matter what, postpartum is a challenging time! Let’s discuss: what practical things can we do to make it better?
Listen as Jess talks with Mandi Ehman (work at home mom of 6), about
- setting realistic postpartum expectations
- identifying areas and opportunities for self-care
- how to stay connected with God amidst stress
This episode’s Quick Mom Verse:
“And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.” ~Galatians 6:9
Related article: When Your Kids Need You to Be Stubborn
Articles:
- 7 Ways I Beat Postpartum Stress– Jess Connell
- The Most Important Tool in My Homemaking Toolbox– Mandi Ehman
- How Embracing “Good Enough” Can Help You Be a Better Mom– Jess Connell
- Survival Mode: Scaling Back to the Basics– Mandi Ehman
Apps & Books:
- Free devotional app: My Utmost For His Highest
- Free Bible + devotional app: She Reads Truth
- Katie Orr’s “Focused 15” Bible studies
- Pressing Pause: 100 Quiet Moments for Moms to Meet with Jesus– by Karen Ehman & Ruth Schwenk
Jess Connell—
- website: jessconnell.com
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- “Top 25” most popular articles
- book: ONE THING: Top Tip (From a Mom of 6)
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