Baby Blues or the dreaded PPD?

[Caseyelan]

Ever know anyone who had em? have you had em?

I'm reading up on some stuff and I don't ever fully trust any website. I would rather hear personal experiences.

[Farmer Dave]

What ever you call it, it's good you are aware of it. Ask for help before it is all consuming, if you need it.

BWT, my daughter just became fixated with your avatar.

[TripleSkeet]

I think my wifes starting to go through it, but thats probably from the lack of sleep and constant crying from the baby.

I heard Dave on Special Delivery last night and I swear to God I thought he was talking about me. Were going through the exact same thing. Even down to the donkey nuts that makes it harder to change his diaper then it was to change my daughter.

[Heather 8]

Ever know anyone who had em? have you had em?

I'm reading up on some stuff and I don't ever fully trust any website. I would rather hear personal experiences.

Had 'em.

For 2 months after Jack was born, I was an absolute mess. I cried constantly, I was afraid to touch him, 8 was afraid to leave me home alone with him. I rarely left the apartment except to take Jack to the doctor's; I was afraid of going out in public otherwise.

In my case, going back on Zoloft helped immensely.

[Caseyelan]

See I don't know what the shit is going on with me.
My OB is so fucking terrible giving me bad meds, not showing up for the birth till way too late. Not listening to me. etc.

I think thats where a load of my crazy is coming from.

but, I can't stop the tears these past few days. Mainly everytime I am with julianna....
I really miss when it was just us. Jules and Casey were a TEAM.

I love stan. But, it's a very big change for me.

i'm just trying to keep aware of how I feel. Watch myself.

[Tenbatsuzen]

See I don't know what the shit is going on with me.
My OB is so fucking terrible giving me bad meds, not showing up for the birth till way too late. Not listening to me. etc.

I think thats where a load of my crazy is coming from.

but, I can't stop the tears these past few days. Mainly everytime I am with julianna....
I really miss when it was just us. Jules and Casey were a TEAM.

I love stan. But, it's a very big change for me.

i'm just trying to keep aware of how I feel. Watch myself.

Casey, it may help you to go see someone just to talk. A professional. They are probably covered on your insurance, and you can even go to one that has a sliding scale for lower-income families. But also make sure it's someone that handles PPD and isn't just a pill-slinger. Find someone YOU'RE comfortable with.

[Heather 8]

I should have prefaced my post by pointing out that I've been dealing with depression since my teens, which probably played a part in my developing PPD. In my case medication helped because it's helped for my issues in the past. This, obviously, is not the case for everyone.

[Ritalin]

See I don't know what the shit is going on with me.
My OB is so fucking terrible giving me bad meds, not showing up for the birth till way too late. Not listening to me. etc.

I think thats where a load of my crazy is coming from.

but, I can't stop the tears these past few days. Mainly everytime I am with julianna....
I really miss when it was just us. Jules and Casey were a TEAM.

I love stan. But, it's a very big change for me.

i'm just trying to keep aware of how I feel. Watch myself.

Casey, I think it's great that you're self aware enough to be asking these questions. With Dave back at work, I would think that you're exhausted as much as anything else. Do you have anyone helping you on a regular basis? Maybe you need to ask for some help with the babies so you can rest enough to function.

And, no matter how you're feeling, I'll bet you're doing a great job. Hang in there.

[sink]

My wife went through something after my second was born, not sure what, but after a few months on a SSRI and a little xanax, she was back in action. She has a friend however that went through some serious depression after a birth whether it be PPD or just something mental, she got help and after a long while was fine, but for a solid 6 months became a shut in.

Get a new OB and mention it, they should be very trained (as their nurses) on the matter, at least my wifes was.

I felt helpless during that entire time

[dereckfishboy]

My baby's mama was hit pretty hard after baby number two, and after all was said and done, she's happier than ever and as close to her kids as a mother can be. Depending on your medical history meds could make a world of difference. If not, you have a husband and two little miracles to help you get through this. You seem like a strong woman, I'm certain you'll shake this without too much issue.

[WampusCrandle]

What ever is happening, I hope you get through it O.K. You deserve only happiness!

[Devo37]

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[biggirl]

I had PPD after my first child. I didn't know it until I went into my 6 week check up, and my ob doc could tell right away. She called in the psychiatrist-on-call. I was then referred to a specialist for PPD. It really helped to see her once a week or so.

My symptoms were just constantly needing my husband to be there, not being sure of anything I was doing, crying all of the time, getting mad all of the other times, not sleeping because I thought something would happen to the baby...I can't even remember..it was the best and most horrible time of my life.

Another psychiatrist actually put me on Lexapro for anxiety. I have taken it ever since. After my 2nd was born I showed no signs of baby blues or PPD.

I don't know if you are breast feeding or not, but if there is any chance you should try to take time to be with just Julianna and then sometimes just by yourself. I would be so overwhelmed with 2 babies. Maybe there is a family member or friend that can help a little bit?

I went through a time before my 2nd was born that I resented even being pregnant cause I thought I was going to be leaving my 1st behind all of the time.

I am pretty sure that within the next 6 months your life will get a nice routine that both of your kids will have a nice nap schedule. You may have a little bit more time for yourself or you can just take a nice little nap too.

When I was pregnant the 2nd time I had to keep reminding myself that the first year is hell in the way of no sleep, no set schedule, etc. Life is just up in the air. Now that my son is 6 and Greta is 1.5 life is good.

I will be thinking of you and hoping for the best. God is testing your strength right now, challenging you to the fullest to make you an even better person, mom, and wife.

[Crispy123]

I dont have any advice but I'd say if I carried around a human inside of me and then had it come out and cry and try to suck my titty, that would fuck with my head. Hang in there.

[ravn816]

The first 3-4 months for me were so hard emotionally. It was almost easier to handle the physical crap of being 9 months pregnant. I cried at the drop of a hat. We know it gets better, but if you start feeling really crappy go talk to a doctor, if you don't trust your OB, then maybe your regular doc?

[Sheila]

Casey, seriously talk to someone.. good luck, I had a friend that had ppd, and it took different meds, some meds work better for some than others.. and if you aren't happy with your OB switch, talk to your pediatrician or another dr. for a referral of a good OB..

[Caseyelan]

Casey, seriously talk to someone.. good luck, I had a friend that had ppd, and it took different meds, some meds work better for some than others.. and if you aren't happy with your OB switch, talk to your pediatrician or another dr. for a referral of a good OB..

I'm def. gonna switch ob's. without quessssssssssstion.
However, I am not sure if I have PPD or its just being incredibly overwhelmed right now and it's just the baby blues.
I will talk to someone as soon as I figure out how the heck I really am feeling.

[Misteriosa]

I'm def. gonna switch ob's. without quessssssssssstion.
However, I am not sure if I have PPD or its just being incredibly overwhelmed right now and it's just the baby blues.
I will talk to someone as soon as I figure out how the heck I really am feeling.

dont wait to figure yourself out. switch your doc and set up an appointment right away. maybe you are down playing your symptoms without realizing. just like biggirl's doc, your new doc may be able to recognize the problem immediately.

find a new doc and dont waste any time. i do recommend writing your symptoms and concerns down to present to your doctor. it makes things a little easier since you may be a little nervous during the visit.

do it for jules, stan, and most importantly, yourself.

[Thebazile78]

Casey, it may help you to go see someone just to talk. A professional. They are probably covered on your insurance, and you can even go to one that has a sliding scale for lower-income families. But also make sure it's someone that handles PPD and isn't just a pill-slinger. Find someone YOU'RE comfortable with.

Fuck insurance. Whether they pay for it or not, there's the post-partum depression awareness campaign in NJ because of Mary-Jo Codey's struggle with it when her children were young.

As a parting shot before he stepped down as Governor, Dick Codey's pet project was the www.njspeakup.gov (http://www.njspeakup.gov) sites and resources. You get state-subsidized services for PPD.

If you think you need it, take advantage of it.

Casey, your family is beautiful and I'm not gonna shit you that it's hard having more than one child (not that I know from experience or anything ... but I know that my mother struggled with PPD with all 4 of us and I ended up looking after my younger sibs when my mom had bad days) but when you feel like this all the time and you're worried about yourself and your children, the fact that the state has this program is kind of a godsend.

You're already being taxed for it; why not use it?

[Thebazile78]

I'm def. gonna switch ob's. without quessssssssssstion.
However, I am not sure if I have PPD or its just being incredibly overwhelmed right now and it's just the baby blues.
I will talk to someone as soon as I figure out how the heck I really am feeling.

Too bad you're kinda far from New Brunswick to go to the OB/GYN practice I go to up at Robert Wood. They are awesome up there.

Damn, now I really I wish I knew where my friend from college practiced. Would love to recommend her to you too if it were practical!

[Freitag]

n/m

[Caseyelan]

I found a new OB today and went for a late afternoon walk with the kids.
It was two really REALLY helpful steps.

I actually called my mother in law for help and she came right over.
I didn't know if I was gonna make it through some parts of the day.
But, I did.

[drjoek]

I found a new OB today and went for a late afternoon walk with the kids.
It was two really REALLY helpful steps.

I actually called my mother in law for help and she came right over.
I didn't know if I was gonna make it through some parts of the day.
But, I did.

Good stuff
:thumbup:

[Caseyelan]

Back to shit town today.
Everytime I think I am a lil more normal, I slip back into crazy.
I can't find info anywhere if any of this is genetic. Anyone know?

[red_red_red]

Back to shit town today.
Everytime I think I am a lil more normal, I slip back into crazy.
I can't find info anywhere if any of this is genetic. Anyone know?
http://www.fenceviewer.com/site/index.php?option=com_myblog&show=A-Mouse-Model-of-Postpartum-Depression.html&Itemid=81

[Heather 8]

I can't find info anywhere if any of this is genetic. Anyone know?


Might be something to that. My grandmother had to be institutionalized after she had her first child.

My mom, on the other hand, raised me practically by herself (dad was in the Air Force and rarely home) for the first 6 months of my life, and she said it was the happiest time of her life. I envy her for that.

The seesaw-ing of the emotions, unfortunately, will happen for a while. I had lots of good and bad days during those first 2 months (and a lot of times it seemed the bad was the norm). Please do not be hesitant to seek help, whether it be from family, friends, a doctor, or a psychiatrist.

[zildjian361]

Casey good luck, i don't what ppd is but i got great baby blue eyes.:smile:

[TripleSkeet]

Casey good luck, i don't what ppd is but i got great baby blue eyes.:smile:

"Post Partum Depression".