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Intro and a question for moms of 2+

lovelyophelialovelyophelia member
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My name is Helen and I am mom to a very active 2 year old boy and a wonderfully patient 2 month old girl. I had mild baby blues with DS and it passed quickly. I had no clue that my stressful pregnancy with DD would put me at greater risk for PPD/PPA.

I struggled with baby blues again this time around, but when they didn't go away I started to worry. That worry continued to grow to every aspect. All of this became worse because DH isn't overly helpful. He works long hours and is in school full time and I know that is hard on him. I finally accepted something was wrong and went to the doctor. He diagnosed me with PPD/PPA and put me on Zoloft. I know it take a while to help, as I was on Paxil for awhile 9 years ago.

My question for moms of 2+ is how do you manage on the bad days? DS is very demanding. I feel bad especially since he and I were so close before DD. However, he is often what sends me into crying mode. Any advice would be wonderful.

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Re: Intro and a question for moms of 2+

  • chellemarkhamchellemarkham

    First off I just wanted to tell you that it will get better :) I have 3 kids 4 and under and having the baby blues or PPD/PPA made this last postpartum time very rough. I remember I always wanted the drugs to just "kick in" but it was more of a gradual thing for me. Each day got a little easier and I can see that now that I am out of the fog, 

     This probably is not the greatest example, but when I had baby number 2 my two year old daughter got very acquainted with Dora the Explorer. When I had break downs I would turn on the show for her and take a mommy time out. I also found if I got out of the house at least once a day I felt more normal, like my old self. The thought of leaving the house by myself with both kids terrified me, so when I did get out I felt like I accomplished something. Our outings consisted of just going to blockbuster video at first, but it really helped. Also the little outings really helped my 2 year old feel like we were not cooped up in the house. I also remember just trying to find just 20 minutes or even 5 minutes to read together while the baby was sleeping. She definitely had her demanding moments, as most 2 years olds do, but it gradually got easier for both of us.

     My experience with Zoloft was that I felt pretty good after I had been taking it for 2 to 3 weeks. Then by 3 months the feelings of anxiety and sadness were a distant memory.

     I hope you start feeling better soon, also. I know how hard and scary it can be to feel like you don't have a handle on things. I send you (HUGS) and I know you will feel better soon.

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