Hi there!

[Stazie]

Hi everyone! My name is Krista. I am 21 years old and have a 6.5 month old miracle boy, Jackson. Along with DH, we live in the Hunter region of NSW. I have always been keen on cloth nappies as I am a bit of a greenie, hate wastage and TBH, kind of like the challenge. I started off using disposables for night time and outdoor use as I was a bit of a chicken, but with trial and error, I am well and truly onto full-time once I use up these icky plastics! I have suffered with my emotions since Jackson's terrible birth. I have finally accepted that I need help and that its not just going to dissapear by itself. I am trying to immerse myself in things I enjoy like knitting (beginner), gardening, cooking and trying to loose this baby weight. I very recently got my baby boy's name tattooed on my foot to remind me to take one step at a time and keep moving forward. It has also helped me feel in control of my body and regain confidence and take pride in the story my body tells. That's probably too much for you all, and if it is, I am sorry but I want to be open, I want to be able to talk to people if they feel the same way. I, like every mother, want the best for my child and its very hard when you can't be happy no matter how hard you try. I hope yo get to know you all and learn a lot here! Thanks!

[Grasshopper]

Welcome, Krista! I'm new here too, but am not as far as you are along the MCN journey (slowly building my stash after taking the plunge a few weeks ago!). Congrats with your little boy, he sounds like an inspiration. I had a relatively good beginning with my first, and it was still a huge adjustment, so give yourself time! You really are doing all the right things - (((HUGS)))) Looking forward to getting to know you and Jackson some more!

[~Melissa~]

Hi Krista & welcome to NC

[milasmum]

Hi Krista,

Welcome!

I can honestly say the girls here are incredibly supportive and I think its wonderful that you are so open. Many women do not and suffer in silence.

I had a scary and traumatic birth with my first. We both nearly lost our lives. It took me well over a year to come to terms with it yet I did it on my own. 18 months later I was ready to conceive our second.

It was great to feel in control again but then my pregnancy turned difficult at the half way point. Birth was via C/S this time but I was at peace with that

However I still got PND after his birth. But I recognised it and looked after myself.
11 months later I am one happy and blessed mumma to 2 beautiful kids

Enjoy your journey as a mother....one step at a time

[kat13]

Hi Krista and welcome!

[Vicky]

Hello and welcome

[monicat]

Hi Krista welcome to NC, sure you will find some lovely girls here to chat to!

[BOB]

Welcometo the wonderful world that is NC!

[Kizzzah]

Hello and welcome!! Im kierra, 20 yrs old and have 2 wonderful children Ella-Rose 2 and Wyatt William 5 mths old.
I understand how your feeling, i had a hard recovery after ellas birth and was quite depressed then myself, i also was so far from my usuall support system which made it harder too cope, but like you i tok one step at a time, moved bak too my family and eventually things got alot better.

: ) hugs to you i know the ladies here are sooo supportive ... and you sound like youll fit in perfectly

[jimmysmummy]

Welcome Krista! Look forward to getting to know you.
The ladies on this forum are always here with a sympathetic ear.