Hibernate Blog

The past week has been a whirlwind of anticipation, celebration and mild sleep deprivation. Between the petal soft baby kisses and the cross country shipping logistics, the fact that this weekend is Mother’s Day kind of slipped through the cracks.

Saturday, in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, the “Stepping Out of the Darkness” 5k Road Race for the Women & Infants Hospital Day Program in Rhode Island will take place at Slater Memorial Park. The event is designed to support the programming offered by Women & Infants Hospital Day Program, which allows moms and babies to stay together during treatment for depression, anxiety and other mood disorders.

I had loftily planned to attend the event, but find that at seven days postpartum it wouldn’t be the best decision. So on Saturday, as Finley rides in the Bjorn on my chest and Sean pushes Briar and Avery to the Farmer’s Market in our double jogging stroller, my heart will be in Pawtucket, cheering on the walkers and runners.

If you’ll be near Pawtucket, swing by and cheer them on, if you are somewhere else, take a moment and think about the moms in the world who find the days and months after birth darkened by the oppressive weight of depression. Perhaps you’ll be inspired to find your own way to run for hope.

Happiest of Mother’s Days to you!