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Women Unite

Lisa Martin1
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I enjoy reading blogs from other mothers and Where's Mommy's Prozac? is no exception to that.  She has a great post talking about why she titled her blog that.  I think it is great.  After chasing and arguing with a three year old all day, I could definitely use some Prozac.  In that post, she talks about her post partnum depression and how it still effects her today.  A lot of people do not understand what having a baby does to your body.  Everyone gets the body changes.  Not everybody understands the hormonal changes.

***warning:  talking about women stuff here***I know after I had Madison I had the period from hell.  It lasted 3 (aff) weeks.  I would get a week off.  Then I had it again for three weeks.  I sucked it up while I was breastfeeding since there really isn't anything I could do about it (I know about the mini pill but I really didn't want to go the birth control route).  After Madison was four months old I quit breastfeeding (actually, she never breastfeed.  She would not latch on.  I tried everything.  Went to lactation consultants.  That still didn't work.  I ended up pumping for four months and she was bottlefed breastmilk).  I also went back to the doctor and asked for help.  We started me on the pill.  That seemed to help with the 3 (aff) week period.  I went back to a normal regular cycle.  However, that did not help with the hormonal problems I was having.  About a week before my period, I would not be able to function.  It was bad.  Bill actually asked that I go back to the doctor to find out what was going wrong.  I ended up being diagnosed with PPMD (at least I think that's what it was called).  It is PMS to the extreme.  I ended up taking what I called my “happy” pills for a couple of months.  Even with health insurance, they were costing us $50 a month, so I started tapering them off myself.

Back to my point, it is nice to hear someone talk so frankly about antidepressants and how they have helped her life.  She also talks about a variety of other topics.  I would classify her as a general blogger.  She talks about her kids, her life, her smart alarm clock that isn't so smart, etc.  It is a great read.

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  1. This sounds a lot like my life right now!! I've been searching and reading mother blogs all day for advice like Babycenter.com and Kristina's Breastfeeding Diet blog. I'm still very new to the mother thing but there is sure is a lot more to learn!!! 🙂

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In April 2006, Lisa began blogging to stay connected with distant relatives and friends. As she delved into blogging, she discovered the potential to assist others by sharing her experiences. Lisa has actively engaged in numerous exclusive media ventures. Notable among these are her participation in events such as the Sony Mommy Bloggers Event, the Pampers Mommy Bloggers Event, the Epson Event in Chicago, the Stouffers Event, a memorable yacht excursion with Lands End, collaborations with 1-800-Baskets, an exclusive tour for bloggers by Mrs. Prindable’s, partnerships with Hallmark, PopCap games, Chicago Cubs Mastercard Priceless Events, and Rug Doctor. In addition, she has collaborated with Nutrisystem on a weight loss initiative, teamed up with Buick and Chevy, and served as a brand ambassador for Sprint. Lisa's collaboration portfolio also extends to Disney, where she has participated in press trips for significant movies such as Frozen, Guardians of the Galaxy, McFarland USA, The Good Dinosaur, The BFG, and Cars 3. Notably, for projects like Frozen, The BFG, and Cars 3, she was granted the privilege of walking the red carpet and conducting interviews with celebrities. The impact of Lisa's blog has gained recognition, with The New York Times referencing her content. Moreover, she has been featured in interviews by respected publications such as the Southtown Star, The Chicago Sun Times, and inside.