Dear Lost from Loss, Today I will tell you my story. I am not just a number, a statistic, or sad tragedy. I am a mother. A mother to an angel baby. So are you. On the night of May 30, 2018 I had been having terrible cramping on and off, which I later found out were not just cramps at all but contractions. They became stronger and stronger as the night went on. Nothing I did or didn’t do made them ease up. I knew something wasn’t right. I knew in my heart it was my baby. I called my husband, Austin, at work to come home and take me to the OB ED. Thankfully, my best friend, Kate was able to rush ..read more

You’ve probably heard about how exercise is great for pregnancy. There are many ways to exercise, with so many options that it has become difficult to select which may be the best for you. It is very important for you to carefully consider a tailored exercise routine or program while pregnant. Many doctors would agree that Pilates is one of the most effective forms of exercise for pre, during and postnatal health and recovery. It is a beneficial form of exercise that can help you achieve a healthy pregnancy, delivery, and recovery. It does not only make you feel good; research shows a consider ..read more

Not everyone talks about the different ways a miscarriage can occur. We often don’t hear women talk about it, and we rarely find out until it’s happening to us. Doctors can sometimes describe it, but hearing it from people who have actually gone through it often makes more sense. What is a Natural Complete Miscarriage? A natural miscarriage, as the name suggests, is one that happens on its own without interference from doctors or third parties. Sometimes not all of the tissue is naturally expelled by the body, so a D&C, also known as dilation and curettage is still required to be perf ..read more

Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 women. Tissue similar to endometrial tissue grows outside the womb as well, in places where it’s not meant to be. It responds to female hormones with inflammation and bleeding. It can be very painful and difficult to live with. “I call endometriosis my ‘invisible pain’. The silent sufferers out there will know exactly what I mean. It doesn’t just affect one area of my life, it affects all areas of my life, and you probably wouldn’t know it.” How well do you understand Endometriosis? Do you have an experience to share? ask@dearbub.com Read more about endometriosi ..read more

Most would agree that while being a good parent is a challenging job, being a good parent while having mental health issues and of your own is a task that is no easy feat. I used to feel terrible for bringing my beautiful children into the world. This isn’t because I didn’t want them; in fact I wanted them so very much and still do, and my life wouldn’t be complete without them. This feeling was because I had brought children into this world when I was suffering from depression and anxiety. It was a depression and anxiety that was consuming me, and in my mind, made me a horrible excuse for a m ..read more

I’ve been looking for a baby jumperoo for my bub who is now 7 months old. She is starting to get those little legs ready for standing and also starting to bore easily playing with a single toy at a time, so I thought a jumperoo would be perfect for her. I don’t have a  suitable doorway to attach a jumperoo from, so I wanted a floor jumper. After looking online and instore at many different options, I came across a YouTube review of the Baby Einstein Neighbourhood Friends Activity Jumper from Babies R Us. This particular jumper is apparently also award winning, featuring as ..read more

Dear Endometriosis, I didn’t think I’d ever say this, but I’ve reached a sort of acceptance of you, my Endometriosis. Yes, you; the very disease that has affected my career, my social life, my relationships, my self esteem. I certainly don’t welcome you, but I’ve come to see you as just part of my journey in this life. You've Affected Me For A Long Time Yes, my endometriosis, you have been with me for a long time. I was 12 years old when you started to affect me. When I got my first period I didn’t know that it wasn’t normal to lose so much blood.  I would fill a pad (and I mean ..read more

We love our kids. But in between keeping the house in order, frantic dinners, and simply trying to find some ‘me’ time, it can all get a little overwhelming. Thank god for Netflix. When you’re super busy, Netflix is like a second parent, helping entertain and educate the kids while you can get what you need done. It even makes breastfeeding easier! With so many great shows to watch, it’s important that your Internet connection is up to scratch. Trust me, there’s nothing like the horror of learning your internet speed has slowed to a crawl by ways of the frustrated cries of toddlers staring at ..read more

I saw a psychologist for the first time this week. This might not seem like a big deal to many of you, but it is a huge deal for me. I’ve been through depression, post traumatic stress, and still suffer through bouts of anxiety. But, I’ve always gotten through every mental challenge on my own. How Did It Get So Hard to Ask For Help? I look back at some of the things I put up with on my own, and I have no idea how I got through them. Does it make me feel strong? Sure. But it makes me feel stupid too. Although I got through my challenges, I undoubtedly would have gotten through th ..read more

What seems like just yesterday I gave birth to a beautiful baby boy. He was a gorgeous baby, perfect in every way, my husband and I had wanted to start a family as soon as we’d been married but had waited 5 years, so we were so excited to be finally pregnant and could not wait to meet our baby. This should have been the best time of our lives, the realisation of our dream to have a child of our own was happening, but it was the beginning of a nightmare instead. Now, 10 years later I have a diagnosis of PTSD, but at the time I was unprepared for how this was going to affect me, and my first ste ..read more