Twin Mom Life

Strength and Self-Love: Navigating Twins, Divorce and the ADHD Experience As a Working Mom


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#21: Join Jess and guest Ellen as she shares her struggles with early twin parenting while navigating divorce, an adult ADHD diagnosis and going back to work as a mom. Ellen shares her insights on managing postpartum rage and the importance of self-care in twin parenting.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

  • Ellen’s twin pregnancy experience, including the decision for hospital birth and unmedicated delivery
  • Navigating hospital stays postpartum with twins amid overwhelming support and exhaustion
  • Breastfeeding journeys: nursing one twin and pumping for the other
  • The intense early stages of twin parenthood
  • Strategies for managing postpartum sleep deprivation and postpartum rage
  • How to prioritize self-care as a twin mom and practical ways to fill your cup
  • The importance of flexibility in routines and letting go of perfectionism
  • Healing from postpartum struggles and the power of community and shared experiences
  • The evolving role of self-awareness, adaptability, and reflection in motherhood

RESOURCES MENTIONED

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Twin Mom LifeBy Jessielee Sittig