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| Postpartum Depression |
I am battling post partum with my first child. I feel lonely and cry all the time. I contacted my doctor and he ordered me medication. He says this is very common but I feel isolated. I guess I just want to know that I am not the only one. I don't want to be a bad mom. My husband is so supportive but he works graveyard so I am alone all evening and at night. I guess I just need some advice on how to get through the tough nights. I was in the hospital for 2 1/2 weeks on bed rest and then home for two weeks on bed rest and she still came 3 weeks early. I can't take her out in public for another week and a half. We did go for a drive today so I could get out and my husband is great about watching her so I can take a break. I guess I just needed to know I am not the only one. I would appreciate any advice. Thanks. |
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| Posted on 09/24/2009 |
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Hi Amber,
I feel so bad for you. I just had a baby 11 days ago and have been staying up so far so I can't really relate yet. But Im sure I would be super down if I would have had to have all of that bed rest, Im sure that was horrible! I just want to tell you to hang in there and it will get easier soon! I remember feeling pretty down after my first one, I was just so overwhelmed by lack of sleep, constant nursing and all the changes in my body. It's rough! But let me tell you, they are SO worth it and SO much fun as they get older. I have a 2 year old and she puts a smile on my face every min. of the day. Where do you live, Im in the St. Charles area. Wish you could join this play group Im in so you could get out and meet other moms. That has helped me so much this time around, first time around I didn't know hardly any other moms. If you don't live here, try to find a play group somewhere, Im sure they are out there! Again hang in there, it will get better soon! |
| posted by sarah on 09/24/2009 |
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Hi Amber,
I know exactly how you feel. I had my baby last week and as soon as I left the hospital I started crying and haven't stopped. My fiancé works nights also and it feels like I do it alone all night and then during the day while he sleeps. He doesn't really know what to do with me. I hope this ends soon. |
| posted by BBBen on 09/28/2009 |
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Hi Amber,
I had post partum depression after my son was born (16 years ago). It does get better. Just take some time for yourself.
Carol |
| posted by Carol on 09/29/2009 |
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Hi Amber,
I had post partum depression after my son was born (16 years ago). It does get better. Just take some time for yourself.
Carol |
| posted by Carol on 09/29/2009 |
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Hi Amber,
Your not alone. I spent 6 months in the hospital before I had my son at 28 weeks! I was a disaster and living in a nightmare. I have always been a very bubbly person with an up-beat personality. I never needed or ever even considered taking medication. I am the kind of person who even refused to take tylenol if I had a headache. After having my son, I cried non-stop for months. The doctor put me on Celexa against my will but it worked. I am convinced it wasn't the meds that eventually cured my PPD but the attitude that I knew I would eventually make it through. The most important thing is to remind yourself that you are normal and that you can do whatever you put your mind too, including changing the way you feel. Don't stop taking the meds even if you feel bad for taking them, they do help get you back but like I said before, don't rely entirely on the meds. You have to have the will and deep down in there I know from experience, you probably do. |
| posted by Jennifer on 11/18/2009 |
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