The prozac worked!! ...and now I want another baby.

Kflie83

So after a year of denial I finally saw the Dr for Postpartum anxiety. Wow I feel so much better, it's unbelievable! DH has wanted to start trying for #2 for a while now, but with all the anxiety I've told him NO WAY. Now that it's under control I'm really ready for #2. The problem is, I don't want to get pregnant while on Prozac.. UGH it's such a catch 22!!! Grrrrr. I know that Prozac is one of the meds that they say is "optional" during pregnancy, and from what I've read is mostly just not good to take during the 3rd tri. Anyone else in this position with some advice? Info? Thanks!

julybaby23

I'm so glad that it worked. I have been on prozac but went off when TTC and when pregnant. For some reason I am very chilled out while pregnant,  so I really did not miss the prozac too much (except in the winter). I took it with me in the hospital when LO was born and went right back on once he was here. I had to forgo BF but it was a good trade off since I am sane. Good luck. You could try to go off it when you get pregnant. My understanding is also that it is more detrimental later in the pregnancy than earlier. You can always go back on something during your pregnancy if you need it... for some reason I did not, and I have been on antidepressants for years. Good luck.

totallyshocked

The prozac made me feel so anxious but sooo happy it worked for you and now your back to what you had Im sure always wanted-another baby. And now you have so much more knowledge of PPD and can prevent it. Best wishes to you and yours

JenyNxDx

I started prozac during my 2nd trimester after being off of it for a couple of years. My doctor and I discussed the pros and cons and decided that the good far outweighed the bad.

There was a huge fear that NOT taking the medication would actually be worse for the baby and myself -- all that depression, anxiety and stress can really negatively effective the baby.

I'm on a low 20mg dose once a day and I can't express what a difference it has made for me. I'm actually able to "enjoy" this last part of the pregnancy instead of being a constant mess.

Plus, with my history of depression and anxiety, my doctor was concerned about PPD and felt that this would be the best way to try and avoid it (or lessen it).

Lindsay2907

The title of this makes me happy.  Although I'm not much help at answering your actual question.... I started Prozac today and I'm just hoping so much that it does the trick.  I just want to feel like me again, so badly.

Kflie83

Lindsay2907:

The title of this makes me happy.  Although I'm not much help at answering your actual question.... I started Prozac today and I'm just hoping so much that it does the trick.  I just want to feel like me again, so badly.

I really hope you do soon too!! I almost want to cry for you, knowing how crappy I felt before, and how you must be feeling. It will get better!!!

Kflie83

JenyNxDx:

I started prozac during my 2nd trimester after being off of it for a couple of years. My doctor and I discussed the pros and cons and decided that the good far outweighed the bad.

There was a huge fear that NOT taking the medication would actually be worse for the baby and myself -- all that depression, anxiety and stress can really negatively effective the baby.

I'm on a low 20mg dose once a day and I can't express what a difference it has made for me. I'm actually able to "enjoy" this last part of the pregnancy instead of being a constant mess.

Plus, with my history of depression and anxiety, my doctor was concerned about PPD and felt that this would be the best way to try and avoid it (or lessen it).

Oh thank you THANK you for this. Ahhhh.... I feel so much better now 

taylor20204

I'm very late replying, but we're dealing with this so I wanted to respond.  I suffered from anxiety and depression for years before DS.  I took prozax but went off it when I got pg with DS and I was ok.  Not great, not really happy, but I managed.  I had severe PPD following the birth.  Hospitalization and everything.  Been back on prozac ever since.  Things have been great.

We may try for #2 next year and I think we will give it a go off the medication.  My Dr. told me that some women who suffer from depression do ok during pregnancy because of the estrogen surges.  Some do really well, some do just ok (which is where I was I think), some don't do well at all without something.  So we may give it a try again, knowing I may have to take something at some point.  I will try my best if I need it to limit it to the 2nd trimester.  Either way, I will be on it right after birth.  Good luck, you have to figure out what's best for you.  It's a very personal decision and you may just have to try it one way or another and see how you feel.