PPD check in? Interested?

yepyepsms · July 2014

Is anyone interested in one? I haven't "come out" with my ppd on the bump so I guess this is it but I think it would help me and I'd like to help others going through it. I'll post it each week if there are any takers? There is a ppd board but it's not very active or at least I haven't found it helpful and I feel closer to this group. If so, do you have a specific day that you would like or any other requests? Ppd moms let me know.

deanna1313 · July 2014

I would love this!
Yes, the PPD board is not active at all. I check it daily and people are probably sick of only me commenting.
Whatever day works for you would great!
To give and get support from others in here will be great. Hang in there!

deanna1313 · July 2014

Ugh! Feeling bad that we're the only ones interested:( we can't be the only people feeling this way, right?!

mprtrdg · July 2014

I have an appointment tomorrow for my post partum anxiety, I would be up for a check in!

deanna1313 · July 2014

@kc83‌ did it just go away one day? I'm just curious because they are holding me off on meds(which is fine) and I feel like I am never going to get better.

yepyepsms · July 2014

@deanna1313‌ - I know! I was bummed too. There was a thread a couple weeks ago about ppd that there were some commenting. I figured I would still do the check in and even if it's me and you I am ok with it and maybe there are some lurkers that would still benefit. Or maybe some later joiners or baby blues/overwhelmed moms can join in when they need it. I am still game if you are!

ArmyMedic7588 · July 2014

I'd be game for a PPD check in. The PPD board hasn't helped at all and isn't active much. Would be nice to have a support group within the bbm that we already know.

deanna1313 · July 2014

@kc83‌ it's nice to know you got past it on your own. It gives me hope. Good for you!!!

I've been really keeping up with my vitamins and iron. I lost a lot of blood during delivery and am now anemic. Ugh!

deanna1313 · July 2014

@smdukes‌ yes! I'm definitely in and it looks like a few other people are, too. It will be great to regular check-ins and there will actually be activity here.

yepyepsms · July 2014

Ok gals! I will aim for Sundays then!

sws684 · July 2014

Count me in!!

elizabe519 · July 2014

I think I'm gonna need this too... We came to a few realizations today and I'll be putting a call in to my OB Monday morning. This shit sucks and I think it will be good to have a place to talk it out. So count me in!

anations · July 2014

I think it is a good idea. Would be helpful. I am still crying at times and feel like a failure. Much different than I thought motherhood would be. I thought I would be strong and enjoy it. I do at times, BFing is just stressing me out majorly. Thank you.

momthatlifts · July 2014

I would love to have one! Some days are good and some days are not. Today is one of those days. It would be nice to talk about it!

anations · July 2014

Me too. Really bad day. Sorry guys. Hope tomorrow is better- for all of us

deanna1313 · July 2014

I always have good and bad days. I often wonder if it's normal. I guess the previous posters answered my question!

momthatlifts · July 2014

@MK1013‌ I'm having my mom come down and we are going to see a doctor. I hate medication except for my xanax but that is only temporary. But I am truly considering medication so I can feel like myself again. I just hate feeling like a zombie on the wrong meds

sws684 · July 2014

My parents vacationed at a local campsite so we got lots of time together. She noticed my behavior and told me several times that it's ok to consider FF or supplementing to reduce stress so I can be a happier momma for a happier baby/family (pumping stresses me out & can be overwhelming). I too feel like a failure a lot - with little things. ie) not putting milk in fridge sooner, not pumping as often as I could, forgetting vit D drops, forgetting my prenatal, not eating right, worrying about how what I've eaten may have negatively impacted LO, falling asleep before changing diaper, not sterilizing as often as I should, not taking more pics/videos...... the list goes on. Please don't judge, but maybe some of you have had similar experiences..

yepyepsms · July 2014

FYI I posted the first check in

momthatlifts · July 2014

MK1013 said:
@JKBMA2014‌ I understand completely. I don't mind my Ativan, but I try to take it as little as possible. The only thing that has helped me so far (daily prescription) was Prozac and I don't want to take that while nursing..

@MK1013‌ what does prozac make you feel like?

CamrynnsMommy · July 2014

@JKBMA2014‌, I was on Prozac after my last DD, it was probably the only medication that I tried that still allowed me to function. Of course it's different for everyone, but it's worth a try.

Beegirl99 · July 2014

I feel all of this. There are so many things to do/forget

Beegirl99 · July 2014

I'm taking Zoloft from week 2 and Ativan as needed to sleep. They said it was okay for breastfeeding. I'm feeling much better now. The insomnia I had at the beginning was so scary. I didn't sleep at all for 3 days.

Bmorebaby5914 · July 2014

I feel completely silly for asking this, but which doctor do I talk to about PPD help? I want to be referred to someone but have no idea where to start. My OB? Pedi? I just moved and unfortunately do not have a GP yet. Any advice? Thanks!

deanna1313 · July 2014

@Bmorebaby5914‌ you should be able to speak to either one. I was tested for PPD at appts at both offices. I called my OB when I was concerned and they knew what to do and who to send me to.

momthatlifts · July 2014

OK I have my appointment on the 29th. I call almost every day to see of one has opened up. My husband gave me a khlonopin the other day because he signed me up for a mommy and me class (he thought it would be good for me to socialize) and I was refusing to go... it didn't seem to effect scarlett although I probably should have supplemented. Im so glad i went. I had a blast. And signed up for the memvership.I was on xanax before I got pregnant because I was diagnosed with anxiety and the therapist I saw recently diagnosed me with social phobia. Like you @MK1013‌ , I fear going out to public places but not because I am afraid of possibly having an attack, I just fear being around large crowds of people. I will cut through isles to avoid them. It took my husband an hour to convince me to go to the gym and when I finally went I went in the back room where no one could see me. I don't go to the gym at all anymore

.. not until she is old enough for their daycare and dh can go with me. I cried every time I went because I felt bad for leaving dd and I thought it was the last time I would see her. The therapist called me mama bear in steroids.

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