2010 SWWR: Jake's Journey

I cannot believe I didn't post the details about the walk this year -- life is just so crazy right now.  Anyway enough whining -- here's the facts man

Jake's Journey - Spirit Wheel Walk Run 2010

Date:  Saturday June 26, 2010
Time: 11:00 - 1:00

The walk this year starts at 108 Hickman St.  We walk Hickman St to Hwy 50. Than proceed South on Hwy 50 to the McDonalds.  We stop for a quick bite to eat and than walk back to 108 Hickman.

Anyone is welcome to join us -- and really hope you will.  Let's make Spina Bifida a household name


If you would like to donate please go to CanadaHelps

Steps

• Under the Charity Profile click on the Donate Now button
• Choose Amount to donate
• Donation Frequency: One time donation
• Under Fund/Designation from the drop down menu choose "2010 SWWR: Jake's Journey"
• Fill out rest of form and click on Continue
• Continue with rest of process

Thank you for donating to this worthy cause and for those living with the challenges of Spina Bifida

If you have any questions or need further information please contact Jennifer Rayment

If you are interested I am also selling raffle tickets for signed books and other items at Rayment's Readings Rants and Ramblings

Here is a picture of my beautiful (and devilish) little Jake so you can put a face to Spina Bifida (Jake is the older boy in the picture)

OK, lets talk about Postpartum Depression

1st of all it is nothing to be ashamed of – it happens to more people than you think. My mother in law says there were tons of women with in when they were new moms -- but they just drank instead of getting medical help : )

I had it with Jake and it is a horrible thing. I was lucky in one way that I never wanted to kill him – I just wanted to kill myself. Our warped Rayment sense of humour helped me get through some of the tough times, but I also had wonderful friends, family and Effexor.

I imagine many moms who have had children that are considered disabled have probably had it as well. It’s a tough thing realizing your child will always be a little bit different.

If you are new mom and feeling overwhelmed, want to hurt yourself or your child. Go tell someone and get the help you need. There is nothing to be ashamed of and you are a better mom for getting the help YOU need. Trust me it sucked having PPD – but I am a better person because of it.

Now the not so nice part – it is HARD to come off of anti depressants and NEVER do it without medical help. I’m going through the hardest part now because after 7 years I am almost completely off it and am going through what I guess is sort of like withdrawal symptoms. Its tough, but I’m doing it – with advice from Dr and Naturopath. Wish me luck – and well “Do not piss me off right now – trust me!!”

Some helpful websites about PPD – but if you feel that you might have it – go straight away and see someone!! There are tons more sites that your health care professional can provide you with.

http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/mh-sm/preg_dep-eng.php
http://www.cmha.ca/bins/content_page.asp?cid=3-86-87-88
http://www.postpartum.org/supportgroups.html

Helpful advice
Go to your local Parent Child Centre and make friends with other moms
Join any Mommy and Baby group and make friends with other moms
Hmmm go make friends with other moms!!!!!!
Ignore any advice from Tom Cruise on PPD
Don’t be ashamed to ask for help.
Do something once a day for yourself (eg take a bath, read a book, throw darts at picture of Tom Cruise)

Can’t thing of anything else right now –more later. Off to run on treadmill – helps with the withdrawal from Effexor – also good for heart and rest of body.