It is Monday morning and I am sitting at my desk feeling somewhat overwhelmed. All the balls are still in the air but I am one move away from losing it. My weekend was positive but I was pushed to my capacity with my sister and brother-in-law visiting along with their four small children, Quinn’s christening and celebration at our home, the intense emotions that come with interacting with immediate and extended family and then of course, just the pragmatics of feeding, cleaning, and hosting that many individuals in a nyc apartment. Whew. I am very grateful for all the love extended toward our little baby. Happy it all went well. And yet I am very much in need of a break between all that and jumping full swing back into the Monday morning routine.

Thus, I was so pleasantly surpised to receive an email/post from Tricia in Australia! Simply hearing that she too struggles with overthinking things and that she too needs reprieve from her mind as she goes about various aspects of mothering is such as comfort to me. Miles apart and yet bonded through our similar experiences. I am comforted by the reminder that there is nothing actually wrong with me. These feelings of overwhelm at times are normal. I am deep breathing as I write this. I am recognizing that my pump is primed (as in stretched to the limit) so I will work extra hard to stop, deep breathe and focus before I say another word.

Thank you Tricia for reaching out. Your kindness and wisdom may have just turned my day around. Diane