by Pamela Zimmer | Jun 12, 2015 | Postpartum Depression
Talking about your PPD can be unimaginably tough. I remember how gut-wrenchingly difficult it was – slogging through mental mud, crying for hours, too scared to pick up the phone – to find a way to simply ask for help. And then the hard part started! When you have...
by Pamela Zimmer | Jun 2, 2015 | Postpartum Depression, Special Moments
It’s been nearly a year since I officially published and launched my bestselling book, ‘Reclaim The Joy of Motherhood – How I Defeated Postpartum Depression.’ Three hundred and sixty five days. (Yes, I’m writing that out because isn’t that what writers are...
by Pamela Zimmer | May 27, 2015 | Postpartum Depression
“For me, talking openly about my PPD was incredibly powerful. Once I started being honest and unashamed, it was like the floodgates opened and I was surrounded with love and support.” – Excerpt from my book, Reclaim the Joy of Motherhood It is true...
by Pamela Zimmer | May 26, 2015 | General Parenting
Many of you know that writing is something I love to do; I’ve always loved it, and it has continued to be a source of healing and my emotional outlet. This week I am excited to announce my inclusion in a very special promotion: The #MomsWhoWrite ebook bundle is...
by Pamela Zimmer | May 14, 2015 | Body, Mind & Spirit
Every year, for Mother’s Day, my husband tells me we’re going to do whatever I want. Usually for me that means going out to brunch with my best friend Elisa and our families! I know I am very lucky just to be able to choose the activities on “my” day, and the option...
by Pamela Zimmer | May 7, 2015 | Body, Mind & Spirit
Several weeks ago the registration period opened for Kindergarten at Zackery’s school. He’ll be going into third grade (oh my gosh where has the time gone???) but Brayden will be starting Kindergarten (seriously, this “growing up too fast” thing is ferociously true!)....
by Pamela Zimmer | Apr 30, 2015 | Postpartum Depression
Forgive me for posting about my Hawaii trip again – but it was so amazing to get away with Will, I can’t help but keep thinking back to those sunny beaches! Speaking of beaches: surprise surprise, I did not manage to find the time to sculpt a perfect body...
by Pamela Zimmer | Apr 15, 2015 | Body, Mind & Spirit, Special Moments
Spring Break is just about over, and I have to say it has been one of the best, by far, EVER! I don’t mean for this to come across as bragging or to make anyone else feel bad, especially you. I am just completely renewed and refreshed and ready (for whatever life –...
by Pamela Zimmer | Apr 2, 2015 | Postpartum Depression
Find somebody who makes you feel safe, in whom you can put your trust. It doesn’t necessarily need to be your doctor; it might be a close friend, or your doula, or a family member. It just needs to be someone you feel comfortable with, who won’t judge you, and to whom...
by Pamela Zimmer | Mar 25, 2015 | Special Moments
They say little girls love their Daddy’s and little boys love their Mommy’s. Lucky me, I have two little boys – well, one is not so little anymore (at least compared to seven years ago when he was just a teeny, tiny, chubby little baby). And my other little boy, well,...
