Caregiver

I experienced a great postpartum depression with my last pregnancy, having gone through a traumatic emergency delivery. I was now a caregiver to my baby along with being a mother. Thankfully I was some what mentally prepared for the circumstances because my mother has been nursing my whole life and have taught me things along the way. I was new to it but it felt very comfortable knowing I had a little pre-exposure. My child was diagnosed with cerebral palsy, meaning the motor skills and physical abilities will be different.

As much as I feel I am just being an involved mother, I know I am essentially the caregiver. I administer medicines, feed and take care of my child in all aspects, along with coordinating the appointments and specialists. It is definitely a job and requires a lot of my time on a daily basis.

I am thankful for the quality time I am able to spend with my children. I am blessed that my child survived everything and just grateful that I am here to tell the story as well. More of that journey and awareness will be coming soon.