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November 1, 2022

My Favorite Gift Ideas to support Developmental Delays

As a mama of an Autistic Toddler with severe developmental delays, I am often a bit annoyed by the age range and milestones labels for gift guides.

So this year, I wanted to share my favorite gifts inclusive for toddlers that function at all levels no matter medical or neurological delay.

Toys

Load image into Gallery viewer, Wooden Tray Puzzle - Safari Animals

Wooden Tray Puzzle – Safari Animals

Load image into Gallery viewer, 3 in 1 Interchangeable Play Kit

3 in 1 Interchangeable Play Kit

 

 

 

Shape Recognition Puzzle

Load image into Gallery viewer, Skin Tone Play Dough Set

Skin Tone Play Dough Set

 

Load image into Gallery viewer, Spiral Mindfulness Board

Spiral Mindfulness Board

 name puzzle

 

Tap Bench and Xylophone Combo

Little Pro Playset

Little Dome

 

 

Sensory Swing

Sensory Ball Pit 

Services

Aquatic Therapy 

Amazon Prime

Instacart Memebership

Hello Fresh Gift Cards

Memberships

We Rock the Spectrum  Membership

https://www.werockthespectrumbaltimore.com/open-play/

Local Children’s Museum Membership

Season Passes for a sensory-friendly amusement park

Swim Classes

Zoo Membership

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October 26, 2022

My 10 Favorite Holiday Adventures in Baltimore

  1. Tree Lighting at Mt. Vernon

  2. Padonia Winter Wonderland

  3. Winter Lights

  4. Breakfast with Santa

  5. Christmas at the Garylord National (DC)

  6. Polar Express 

  7. Turf Valley Breakfast with Santa 

  8. Miracle on 34th Street

  9. Rooftop Ice Skating

  10. Festival of Trees

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October 26, 2022

My Battle with Postpartum OCD

 

This week is OCD Awareness week.
I wanted to be vulnerable and share my battle with Maternal – Postpartum OCD.
I don’t want to share too much because intrusive thoughts can trigger behavior in others so before I start I want to say if you are experiencing ANY intrusive thoughts during postpartum please text 800-944-4773.

So many people think OCD is all about cleaning and counting but it’s much more than that. OCD is a shorter term for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.

Maternal or Perinatal OCD symptoms include compulsions, obsessive and intrusive thoughts, and protective behaviors that occur during pregnancy and a time period after birth.
One of my obsessive thoughts that I will share and hear from other moms is the fear of a car hitting me on my left side. For 2 years, I could not ride in a car without thinking someone would hit us or hit me. Even when I wasn’t in the car the obsessive thought haunted me every day. Another one was limiting who could have access to Astin. I was protective over information, my postpartum OCD, and hormonal imbalance, and clouded my braid with thoughts that the nurse or my family would take him away. I will share more details in my blog. I struggled severely for two years with compulsions and horrible dark thoughts. I struggled with the fear of my son being taken from me, someone breaking into my home, and so many haunting thoughts that left me frozen for hours sometimes. I share this to say if you experienced anything similar, please feel free to reach out to your doctor, or therapist or text 800-944-4773.

I suffered from Perinatal OCD and did not recognize it until I learned the symptoms from Maternal Mental Health Organization and a licensed psychiatrist.

According to the International OCD Foundation, Maternal or Perinatal OCD impacts up to 5% of pregnant and postpartum women.

 

 

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Adrianna Ebron is a native of Baltimore, Maryland. She is the mama to tiny warrior and miracle 2-year old. After surviving a tough pregnancy, a 165 day NICU stay, and being dialysis for nearly two years; Adrianna uses her social media platforms to educate and share stories about Maternal Health Issues in hopes of decreasing the maternal mortality rate in the United States.

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