Comments on: The Lasting Effects of Post Partum Depression

By: Was It Postpartum Depression? | The Guilty Parent

Was It Postpartum Depression? | The Guilty Parent — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 14:02:54 +0000

[...] was reading Nikki’s blog post,The Lasting Effects of Post Partum Depression, and found myself relating to her in so many ways. When my first born came into my life back in [...]

By: amber

amber — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 02:13:39 +0000

I think that losing yourself is part of any battle with depression. After you go through it, you can never be who you were before. There’s been too much pain. Too much anguish. Too much doubt in your own abilities. I’ve struggled with depression for years, and I can tell you right now that the light hearted girl I once was has disappeared forever. I’m 4 months post partum right now, and struggling again…

But you know what? The person you are now is not a bad person. She’s a wise person. A person who’s been to a big bad black place and found her way back. That makes you strong. And because you knew to get help, that makes you smart.

Admirable qualities in any mom, if you ask me…

By: I Love A Good Birthday Party |

I Love A Good Birthday Party | — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 12:32:36 +0000

[...] I fell in love with my little guy from day 1, something inside of me was not right, whether it be postpartum depression or something else, I was not ready to nurse another baby and cuddle him the way a Mom should to [...]

By: MaryAnn Kasper

MaryAnn Kasper — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:46:53 +0000

Hi,I can relate. I have my good and bad days but I wouldn’t give up trying to find a solution. I’ve been trying different holistic approaches because it may be an imbalance in your hormones, like soy progesterone cream with wild yam and I’m planning to try flaxseed and DHA common deficiencies with depression.
Thanks for sharing. Also getting an outlet for yourself helps alot. I like to stamp and sell cards at a local shop in town. You could visit my blog and see.
MaryAnn
stampingmaryann.blogspot.com

By: Elizabeth_N

Elizabeth_N — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 07:48:11 +0000

One thing I wanted to add is that 1st child need us to be silly. As much as we want to be there for the others the other kids have siblings to be silly with. Siblings are a GREAT gift! Elizabeth_N’s last blog post..Mirror Mirror what do you think of me NOW?

By: Elizabeth_N

Elizabeth_N — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 07:45:17 +0000

I don't or didn't have post partum but......I have been extremly sick since the birth of my second child. The guilt of a second child having a different view of u is soooo hard to deal with. I was a fun mom. I was health and taught fitness classes now I lay in bed 3ish days of the week. I am there. I know what you are feeling. It is so hard to bring that smile out. I hear you! Elizabeth_N’s last blog post..Mirror Mirror what do you think of me NOW?

By: Brandy Ellen

Brandy Ellen — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 19:31:34 +0000

Girl I hear ME in everything you say, I hear my husband in all you said about your husband, I can not believe you and I are so much alike. I have rarely talked to you more than a few moments on skype yet here I am reading your blog post and litterally CRYING , yes crying, I was reading your post out loud to my husband and I said, “That’s me” over and over again. I battle this everyday too, and I have to breathe and I hate that my daughter will not see the mom she used to have for the first four years of her life before little AJ and Baby K were born. That mom is gone, and it’s so sad. I try too so hard to be that person again but maybe that is part of my problem, I am no longer that person, I now have three little ones and a husband as well as a home business to take care of, how can I be that person I was nearly 7 years ago?

Gosh girl .. I sending you hugs why? 1) For being BRAVE to tell this story and 2) because I have been there and am still there so I know how much a hug can help sometimes

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By: This Military Mama

This Military Mama — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 18:35:37 +0000

They say acknowledging a problem is half the battle. I know it may not seem like it but acknowledging this and saying hey it’s still here is a huge thing. You know what to look for now, you can be proactive, and talk about how to handle things when those feelings find it’s way to the surface. You can learn more about what triggers it as you pay attention to how you react to life around you.

I know this isn’t easy but I’m proud of you for talking about. I’m here if you ever need to talk or vent. *hug*

This Military Mama’s last blog post..9 Day Until BlogHer!
Sorry, forgot to add great post! Can’t wait to see your next post!

By: This Military Mama

This Military Mama — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 15:32:17 +0000

They say acknowledging a problem is half the battle. I know it may not seem like it but acknowledging this and saying hey it's still here is a huge thing. You know what to look for now, you can be proactive, and talk about how to handle things when those feelings find it's way to the surface. You can learn more about what triggers it as you pay attention to how you react to life around you. I know this isn't easy but I'm proud of you for talking about. I'm here if you ever need to talk or vent. *hug* This Military Mama’s last blog post..9 Day Until BlogHer!