PPD and baby #2

gershurd

I had PPD with DD a few year ago. I ended up taking zoloft for about 6 months. Now I'm expecting baby #2 in about 11 weeks. I've been going to talk to someone in hopes of preparing myself better, but I can't decide if I want to wait and see what happens or go on zoloft again right away. Part of me wants to tough it out -- I waited too long to ask for help the first time. And this time I'm being much more proactive. But the other part of me just doesn't want to take the risk of having another sad, negative experience.

 Any thoughts? Just hoping to learn from others' experiences...

srbmvp

I personally am very worried about a recurrance with baby #2. I plan on staying on my meds throughout my pregnancy and the birth, just to play it safe. I don't want to go back to where I was when DS was born (and am again right now).

HSSpeducator

The nice thing about baby #2 is that you know what to look for.  I ended up with PPD/PPP with my second.  When I got pregnant with my third, I didn't want to take meds during pregnancy.  My doctor insisted I start meds though as soon as I had her.  I mean an hour later they were handing me the meds.  I didn't have it as bad with her, but I knew what it was that time.  

You just have to be aware of what's going on and look for any signs of what you experienced last time.  Trust your instincts.  If you don't feel right, get it checked.  The first time, I waited 9 months before I got help.  I hardly remember the first year of my son's life because of that.   

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jkelly41

I didn't take meds after DS was born, but I am now after DD's birth.  If I could do over again, I would have taken them with him too. 

Anyway, I think I went on meds when she was about 2 weeks old.  I was so angry and upset all the time and worrying about them constantly. 

If we have #3, I would go on them right away (in hospital works for me!). I want to be the best for my babies and PPD doesn't allow that.  I'd do or take anything for them.  Good luck!!