Free Postpartum Mood Disorder Conference in Flagstaff, AZ

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This Friday and Saturday there is a free two day conference in Flagstaff, AZ at Flagstaff Medical Center. The topic is Perinatal Mood Disorders: Assessment and Treatment.

CEU’s and AMA PRA Category 1 credits are available.

You can read more about this conference here, as well as access contact information for registration.


Thanks to Sera @ Laughing through the Chaos for leaving this tip in the comments:

Just an FYI in case anyone plans on coming up for it who isn’t already registered. I would definitely, definitely call before you travel there. I’ll be there and they were overwhelmed with the response. There’s a large waiting list right now, so they’re asking that if current attendees can’t make it, that they let the organizers know so they can start letting the wait listers in.

Thanks for spreading the word! It’s going to be an amazing conference, and we’re hopeful that it’s going to mean big things for awareness, education, screening and treatment of PMD in Arizona.

Six years ago

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Six years ago today I began a journey at 1:15p.m.

I had no idea where I was going. No clue regarding the difficulty of the tasks ahead.

I could say it was the beginning of the fall. But I won’t. I don’t see it that way.

Six years ago, not only did I give birth to my first child, I unknowingly gave birth to a new me. I gave birth to a strong new woman who was about to be tested in ways she never thought possible. Ways that allowed me to grow in directions I never thought possible.

I am constantly amazed at my daughter’s intelligence, her impeccable sense of humor, and her compassion toward everyone around her. The girl would give you the shirt off her back if she thought it would help you. (I have NO idea where she gets all this compassion from. None! *wink*)

I’m thrilled to celebrate her birthday today. And truly the ultimate Survivor Mama Day for me. Because six years ago today is when the me today was born. And I am madly in love with both of us!

Flattery will get you everywhere: I got a blogger Award!

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Here are the rules…

1. Post the award. <Oh so done!>

2. Thank and mention the person who gave you the award. <Kimberly over @ All Work & No Play Make Mommy Go Something Something sent this beauty my way. Thank you SO much. The timing couldn’t have been better.>

3. Pass the award on to seven blogs who you think embody the spirit of the Kreativ Blogger Award.
Katherine at Postpartum Progress,  Amber at Beyond Postpartum, Kristine at Cora’s Story, Weasel Momma at World of Weasels, Mama 2.0 @ NuckingFuts, MommyGeekology over at MommyGeekology, and Lisa at Our Happy Nut House.

4. Name seven things about yourself that others don’t know.

1. I’ve never read or even held a copy of the famed novel, Moby Dick. (BAD English major graduate! BAD!)

2. I love pistachio flavored anything.

3. I could probably eat my weight in bacon. And still want more. BACON!

4. I can’t read trashy romance novels. The atrocious grammar annoys me.

5. Dinnertime as a child was more often a lesson in sarcasm and wit than anything.

6. I’m a New Jersey Devils Fan. That’s right people. I.LOVE.HOCKEY.

7. I’m also a New Jersey York Giants fan. Even if they did destroy the stadium, the bastards.

5. Don’t forget to notify your seven bloggers about their award and post a link to their blog. <Done!>

Perinatal Mood Disorder Clinic opens in Colorado

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The Perinatal Mood Disorder Clinic at the University of Colorado Hospital has been established to help women with these difficulties. The Mood Disorder Clinic serves as an on-site resource for pregnancy and postpartum mood evaluation. Through the collaboration of Elizabeth Brass, MD, OB/Gyn, Erica Schwartz, CNM, DNP(c), director of the nurse midwifery program and Cheryl Chessick MD, a psychiatrist, from the Depression Center the mood disorder clinic has been established. This mixed complement of staffing allows for an integrated approach to diagnoses and treatment. Comprehensive screening for these disorders are conducted and the providers review the risks and benefits of treatment modalities during pregnancy and lactation. An avenue for ongoing community referrals has also been developed.

This is great news for the women of Colorado and surrounding areas!