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Antidepressants While Pregnant–Follow Up
It was so reassuring to know I’m not alone in my conflict of staying on meds while pregnant. And even though I know I’m making the right decision for myself, I do worry at times. How could I not?...
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Why Is My Child Having Separation Issues Now?
My sweet, sad girl when separated Fia has been a champ when it comes to sitters. I credited it with my superb parenting skills. Having never been a parent before, I’m not sure why I thought I was so...
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Just a quick follow up to my follow up (follow that?) on taking Antidepressants When Pregnant. I met a second time with this amazing Reproductive Psychiatrist from NYU. In talking to her, I explained...
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Lexapro and Breastfeeding
I wrote at length about my decision to stay on my antidepressants while pregnant. It was the right one for me, and so far, knock on wood, Emmett is nothing but alert, healthy and happy. I did end up...
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Company=Chaos=Low Milk Supply
A Rare Moment of Quiet I got up a few nights ago to pump (Phil does the late night feed). Nothing came out. I was alarmed. I can typically get 5 oz in a matter of minutes. But I knew deep down what was...
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Hypnotherapy–It’s Working!
I am seeing a hypnotherapist. I found him on Yelp. Really. I know how “LA” I sound, but I must say; this guy–Peter Bedard– is extraordinary. I decided to go this route versus traditional therapy to...
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Should Depressed People Procreate?
Before Phil and I had kids, we used to joke that with our combined genes we shouldn’t procreate. Depression runs on both sides. Autism runs on his. Bipolar and addiction are strong on mine. And we...
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My Fia Freak Out–Can I Be Fixed?
I’ve said it before: I need better coping skills. I am almost embarrassed to reveal the absurdity of my latest freak-out. But here goes: We went on a last minute, mini-vacation to Sequoia State Park a...
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Is My Toddler Anxious? Shy? Or Is This Normal?
I don’t get it. When Fia is at home she is the most outgoing, funny, confident 3 1/2 year old. When we have her best friend Teddy over, she is just as gregarious. One on one or with just a few of her...
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My Mommy Blogger Bully
I once joked that I wanted a stalker. It would symbolize that I really made it “big.” I made the joke during a hiatus from shooting my Food Network show, The Best Of. In the interim, a company hired...
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