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May 2011 Moms
Heather & Nayt
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Should I talk to my doctor about this?
Heather & Nayt
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First, let me say I am beyond thrilled to be pregnant, and I love being a mom. My son is my whole world.
But lately, I have just felt Blah. I don't remember feeling like this with him. I have delt with on again off again depression since highschool and I am so afraid its coming back, and it makes me feel like crap for feeling that way. I just don't care about anything right now, and IDK if it is normal pregnancy hormones mixed with a toddler who still wont sleep through the night. If I am just tired? Or if it is something that I need to be concerned with. I feel like I am so warn out that I can't even bare the thought of getting up, but I do. I just want a vacation. I want to sleep until I feel rested, not because I HAVE to get up. We don't have any family here and no friends we would trust to take our son for a night.
I hate feeling this way. Its not my son's fault I am so tired. Its not his fault his daddy works 65+ hours a week and is a zombie when he gets home. I am stressing about my blood sugar, about how the insulin is still not working, about if the baby is ok. I just want to cry.
So should I bring this up when I see my doctor again?
Diabetic, 2IF, PCOS; blessed beyond words to be called "mommy" to Drew (6/30/09) and Alynn (5/16/11).
Parenting author for Women of Worth. Mom Blogger and photographer.
Andrew David: mixed receptive/expressive language phonological disorder, sensory processing disorder, Disruptive Behavior disorder-nos and insomnia.
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Re: Should I talk to my doctor about this?
I would bring it up to your doctor - Even if you feel that it could possibly be related to being worn out, it still is something that down the line could potentially be a problem. It really wouldn't hurt to bring it up, plus your doctor could have more advice on what you can do to help alleviate some of the feelings.
Is there somewhere that you and your husband could go for a day time trip to spend even just a few hours together? Sometimes life's every day stuff can leave us feeling "blah" and it's nice to get at least a little bit of time away. Maybe that might help a bit?
I hope that you start to feel better soon!
Yes, I'd talk to your doctor about it. Whether or not you do something about it, it's better to talk about it now than to wait til things are really bad.
If it makes you feel any better, I'm meeting the psychiatrist who has appointments at my OB's office this week, just to check in because I have a history of depression as well. I feel ok right now, but I think it will be good to meet with her now in case something comes up down the road.
(((big hugs)))
m/c 6/10
It's got to be hard to be there all alone w/no friends or fam around for support. I know how that is...my nephew and niece (two marines) are stationed in NC far away from all their fam & friends with a toddler. I see all the things that they have to go through. It sucks, I know. I do have to tell you that I appreciate families like your's that have put in time for their country and for all of us.
Now about you.. You definitely need to bring this up to your ob before it gets any worse. And maybe you can ask him to adjust your meds. Sometimes insulin alone doesn't always help with the diabetes. I'm also having an issue with gestational diabetes and I know how hard it is to deal with it and it does take a toll on your body and mind.
I hope that you start to get some relief soon. *I'm sending you healthy, happy, positive vibes*
Heather, I don't think it will hurt to talk to your doctor about it, so you might as well. Some times it just feels good to get it off of your chest. Can you call a friend or your mom or something and talk to them about it?
Hugs!
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definitely! As the wife of a Dr, I have learned that they can be your best support system. Your Dr is there to help and find ways to help you cope, or find someone who can. It is completely normal and definitely talk to someone about this.
:::hugs:::::
I agree with all of the above. I think talking to your Dr. about it is the best idea. If nothing else it puts it on your record so they know to keep an eye on you after birth.
I can totally relate to being far away from your family and close friends. That is one thing I'm worried about after having this baby is being 12 hours away from all of our families and not being able to get a break even for an hour or two.
I'll have you in my T&P for sure though. I've delta with stress/depression since I was about 15ish and has been on and off medication since then. I've been doing good thus far, but I know that may not be the case after I have the baby.
I echo everyone who posted previously and add one more thing.
Even though you feel like doing the opposite - getting out and walking for 35 minutes will help you.
https://www.health.harvard.edu/newsweek/Exercise-and-Depression-report-excerpt.htm
I would talk to your doctor.
T & P's - Depression is hard, and you want to catch it early. Have you talked to your DH about it? He knows you best, he might have some suggestions.
Depression during pregnancy is bad for mom and baby. With your history, I would definitely bring it up to the doctor. It might be just your hormones, but if it's not, it's better to address the issue now rather than later. Good luck, sweetie!
BIG HUGS!