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Anyone watch Oprah today?

jasonlovessarajasonlovessara
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It was an all Mom audience and panel and they talked about how difficult it is being a mom and how competitive it can be.  They mentioned PPD and the stigma attached and how hard it can be at times.... neither which are talked about much.  I am not an Oprah watcher typically but I saw the preview of it.... it really hit home.  I wonder why there is such a level that we have to live up to, which is unattainable for the bulk of us. 
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  • innerpeaceinnerpeace
    I actually caught most of the episode too and as a new mom, I really enjoyed it, especially after the sleepless night I had last night!  I took away the lesson that sometimes I shouldn't take things so seriously and EVERY mom has bad days.  If all I "get done" in a day is brushing my teeth, that's something!
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  • bridz2bebridz2be
    I really wanted to watch this, but forgot to DVR it : (
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  • lindyannelindyanne

    I saw the preview Friday and meant to set it to record. Luckily my tv was on the right channel so I was able to rewind it and watch it after I got home.  It was hysterical seeing all the candid comments. 

    Heather - the blogger on dooce.com that talked about her pdd also has a book out now "It Sucked and then I Cried: How I had a baby, a breakdown, and a much needed margarita" I have about 50 pages left and have really enjoyed it so far

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  • Mellissa RMellissa R
    I watched this with DH and was in tears because some days I just feel so overwhelmed. Don't get me wrong I love being a mom but somedays it seems like nothing is going right and I don't know how to fix it. Its nice to hear that I am not the only mom going through this. I liked the segment they did on what noone ever tells you, a lot of these hit home with me.
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  • jasonlovessarajasonlovessara

    imageMellissa R:
    I watched this with DH and was in tears because some days I just feel so overwhelmed. Don't get me wrong I love being a mom but somedays it seems like nothing is going right and I don't know how to fix it. Its nice to hear that I am not the only mom going through this. I liked the segment they did on what noone ever tells you, a lot of these hit home with me.

    I know a lot of people probably tell you this but it does get easier.... I remember crying at 2 months thinking how am I going to get through this????  Now it is still hard but it is sooooooooo much easier!  You will get there.... it is great to hear that we are not alone though! 

    I will say though that I did not take much comfort from Cheryl Hines..... she has a NANNY!!!!!  Come on.... she is not a "normal" mom!

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  • ntnylizardntnylizard

    I visited with a friend a couple of weekends ago, and as soon as our DHs hit the road to go pick up some take-out, she struck up a very frank discussion with me about how hard the first two months were for her.  She was just about to go seek help when she started feeling better.

    She said the worst part was feeling so guilty, because all the other moms she talked to had nothing to say but how wonderful being a new mom was.  She later found out that a couple of them were full of sh!t and going through the same "ohmigod, what have I gotten myself into and do I even want this?" stage she was. 

    It was nice to hear the real story from a mom who was just there (her baby is almost 3 months old now), so I can have more realistic expectations of what I may feel after birth.

    Isn't it odd the crazy-high and false standards we women set for ourselves and others, especially knowing how common PPD and milder cases of frustration/depression are?

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