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Postpartum Depression
LDQAM516
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What does it for me...
LDQAM516
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...in terms of PPD or the blues...whatever you want to call it...is that I have the hardest time dealing with the pregnancy being over. I am sad that I dont get to feel the kicks anymore, I am sad I dont have that monthly visit to get excited about anymore, I am sad I will only be pregnant one more time...I dont get it! I find myself dwelling on it constantly! Anyone else?!
Dont get me wrong, I am beyond grateful that we have two healthy babies that were conceived very easily...its just that something in brain is just off and it wants to be pregnant!
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Re: What does it for me...
From what I have gathered from others on this board...this is a pretty common feeling. I feel it too. I miss those kicks, and all of the excitement and anticipation. It certainly doesn't mean you love the actual baby any less!
I was induced at 36 weeks due to pre-e and I dealt with actually feeling bitter about "losing" those last weeks of pregnancy, and not getting to experience the wonder over "when will I go into labor?" As my PPD improves, thanks to treatment, I feel this less, and I am able to enjoy my beautiful little girl more.
So know that you are not alone in feeling this way! I hope you are seeing a doctor about your feelings of depression so that you can start feeling better, too. Congratualtions on your two wonderful babies, and good luck to you!