Expecting the Unexpected: An Honest Look at Miscarriage, Postpartum Depression & Motherhood

Like most mothers, Amy Kim believed that having a baby would be one of the most exciting and happiest experiences in her life. In many ways that has proven true. But between trying to conceive and becoming a family of four, she never could have predicted having to endure a miscarriage and postpartum depression, in addition to the many other obstacles inherent with motherhood. However, she also was unable to imagine the incredible support she received along her path, and the immense outpouring of love she never knew she could feel for two tiny babies. Expecting the Unexpected: An Honest Look at Miscarriage, Postpartum Depression & Motherhood documents Amy's journey of becoming a mother, in an honest way one rarely sees in parenting books. She writes with her refreshingly unique wit and sense of humor, making each essay engaging and accessible no matter the subject. Some of the essays you will read in this book are: • Fertileland (Where it seems everyone you know is pregnant) • Things to Avoid Saying to a First-Time Mom • When the Lights Went Out: Postpartum Depression • A Working Mama's Tale: The Work-Life Balance • Enter the World of Potty Training ... and many more! Join Amy on her sometimes heartbreaking, often hilarious, and always relatable journey through motherhood. Experience with her the ups and downs, the joys and heartaches, and the need to laugh at herself and her situation as she learns to embrace her new identity as a mom.