A year into my marriage, I was diagnosed with fibroids.  At that time they were small, so small that the gynecologist said we’ll just monitor them.  Sadly, not much research is out there on the cause or what can be done to prevent them.

Has your child recently been diagnosed with a disorder?  Maybe you suspected something wasn’t quite right or the diagnosis came out of the blue.  Whichever category you find yourself in, it can be overwhelming.

Are you a first time mom feeling overwhelmed and stressed?  These feelings are quite common in the first few weeks after bringing baby home.  Having a healthy baby is a blessing but it can also be a time of great change for a new mom.  Along with your bundle of joy comes little or no sleep, constant feedings, diaper changes, and even uncontrollable crying.
In the beginning, you may feel like you have no clue what to do or how to help your baby.

Here are a few tips for the new mom:

Do you suspect your child has a delay or a disability?  Have you talked to your child’s pediatrician about your concerns but to no avail?

You’ve just had a baby and this is supposed to be the greatest event in your life or so you’ve heard. You ask yourself, what’s wrong with me, why do I feel so sad or maybe even depressed?