Candiace Dillard Bassett became a mother! Although the former “Real Housewives of Potomac” star’s delivery went well, she says postpartum is a special story.

On October 3, Dillard Bassett and her husband, Chris Bassett, welcomed their first child together, son Jett Maxwell Lee Bassett. However, just just a few days after giving birth, the latest mother recalls feeling paralyzed by pain.

“I started having terrible pain in my lower abdomen,” she said People Magazine. “It was so bad that I couldn’t walk, I couldn’t move, I couldn’t do anything. And it kept getting worse.”

By self-medicating with doses of ibuprofen and Tylenol every 4 hours, Dillard Bassett was in a position to relieve some of the pain, although she admits she still didn’t feel “normal.” Her symptoms eventually worsened and included a fever of as much as 30.0°C. The reality star began experiencing these symptoms while staying at Postpartum retreat in San, a physician-designed care program designed to support families of their postpartum recovery, including hands-on masterclasses on self- and child-care, mental health resources and more.

“I was on fire! And it went on for a week. I just couldn’t get it down,” Bassett explained, adding how the pain affected her breastfeeding. “(Breastfeeding) was really excruciating at first, it hurt a lot. And I know it often hurts at first as you adjust, but I was already dealing with so much pain that it made it that much worse. I wasn’t producing as much milk, I couldn’t pump. I was a mess.”

“I was really depressed because you have to understand: I couldn’t get up – I was literally stuck in bed, writhing in pain,” she continued. “I couldn’t take care of the baby. If I didn’t have a husband, me and my baby would be dead because I couldn’t do anything. I was lying like a literal vegetable, lying like a lump on a log.”

When I finally went to the doctor to handle my symptoms, a computed tomography (CAT) scan revealed a blood clot in my left ovary. Dillard Bassett says that after being prescribed blood thinners to treat blood clots, she began to feel a difference each physically and mentally inside every week.

“My depression is really gone and I’m much better now,” she said. “I can actually take care of Jett; cuddle him, take care of him, breastfeed him and actually be a mother,” she said.

This experience completely modified Dilliard Bassett’s perspective, helping her discover a deeper appreciation for her husband and mother.

“I always knew he was a great dad, but this really confirmed it for me,” she said of her husband, who has three children – Owen (22), Mateo (14) and Naia (10) – from two previous relationships. “Because Chris did almost everything. Most often he got up in the middle of the night. He held Jett and watched him. So I’m grateful I didn’t have to go through it alone.”

“I’m completely obsessed (with motherhood); It’s the whole lot I wanted and much more,” she concluded. “(But) I definitely have a newfound respect for what it takes to not only be a mom, but to be a very good mom; be a gift mom. My mother was really present. I’ve at all times felt it in my life. So I hope to be nearly as good a mom to Jett as she was to me.

Snoop Dogg is entering a new business enterprise. This week, the rap legend announced his new jewelry line, Lovechild, in collaboration with jewelers Metal Alchemist AND gamma.

“I decided to name the collection Lovechild because I felt like the world was full of anger, negativity and division, and I know I lead with love,” Snoop Dogg said in a press release. “The news quickly brings bad news, so we enter with a whole new force of love.”

Reportedly inspired by his wife, children and grandchildren, the rapper-turned-entrepreneur describes the collection as a product of affection. Although his family was the source of inspiration, Snoop Dogg emphasized that that they had no input within the creation of those works.

“They don’t need to seek opinions because then we would never publish this issue,” he joked. in accordance with People magazine. “It’s a partnership, so the energy of my family is me. I bring their energy to the table. I do know what my wife, children, grandchildren want. I represent them because I’m the king of the family. So it’s my job to make sure that it’s presented the appropriate way.”

Metal Alchemist describes the collection as “Snoop’s way of making love a reality; something you can hold, wear and share” through unique jewelry designed “for personal empowerment, well-being and iconic style.” Lovechild consists of 45 works, each inspired by members of his family, including his three children – Corde (30), Cordell (27) and Cori (25) – whom he shares along with his wife, with whom has been for 27 years, Shante Broadus. Snoop also has a 26-year-old son, Julian, from one other relationship and is the grandfather of seven grandchildren.

“Lovechild is a child created out of love,” the rapper said Hollywood reporter. He added: “I select to guide with love… for the kid who still lives in me, for the kid who lives in each of us. I desired to have a product that I could share with the world that spoke to each element of who I’m at this point in my life.

“I do not wear clothes that do not reflect who I’m. Everything has to return together. I wanted a brand that would speak to each element of my personality and (Lovechild) suits into my role as a messenger of peace – showing the world what it’s prefer to move in peace,” he continued.

Snoop Dogg’s “Lovechild” is now available for pre-order at Snoop. Love and shall be available at Reeds online and in person on December 6.