Today is a beautiful, cold autumn day in NYC. Through my window, I see a beautiful blue sky, billowy clouds and a myriad of jewel colored leaves blowing. Baby Quinn is napping and my older kids are off icesckating with my husband. It is quiet in my home and I feel at peace. I am aware of the stark contrast between yesterday’s mood and weather–both were bleaker and more turbulent. I am committed to not seeing myself as crazy though; I know frequently changing emotions and perspectives are part of the deal of being a new mother (and an old/experienced mother?). One of the main reasons for me reporting all this is to try to normalize it for other moms. I am not alone; you are not alone.

I have always been a big believer in fresh starts. It doesn’t take much for me to allow myself to start a new–a new day, a new month, a new phase of life or work—any of these times signal an opportunity for me to make a psychologial change if I want one. Small or big… Diane