October 2014 Moms

HeeeEEEeeeey

Hey girls, 

I've been told I was asked about, so I figured I'd stop by and give an update. I'm so sorry that I haven't been around much... or at all really. Life has gotten beyond crazy so I'll be as brief about it as possible. On top of work being crazy, we made the decision in May to move, so that has been a trip and a half. We're building from the ground up, and It looks like our house will be on site the first part of October, but we won't have power until January (wooooo), so it's been stressful to plan, to say the very least. 

Also, on a very personal note, I've been going through a really horrible depression. I've avoided coming here, because to be honest, I am fragile on the subject of my pregnancy. I feel very cynical and negative, not because I don't want another baby, but because I am very worried that I won't be able to handle one. There has been a lot of guilt and fear involved.

With all of the excitement and anticipation going on here, I feel out of place. To be blunt, I have been suicidal at times, and my doctors up until very recently have been reluctant to put me on antidepressants. Thankfully I will finally be receiving help from a psychiatrist soon, so I have hope that things will improve. It's a very very difficult thing to admit something like this to a group of women, most of which will probably never understand the mindset behind not wanting to exist when I have so much to be happy for, so I'm going to leave it at that. I am getting as much help as I can, and I do not have any intent to hurt myself... but it has still been very hard. 

So that's why I've distanced myself. I'm sorry for being MIA, I would really love to come back more frequently, because I miss this group. I'm going to reserve the right to DD this if I need to, since I'm going back and forth on whether or not I should post it at all. 

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  • Good to see you! Sorry you are having a rough time- but glad you are getting the help you need!
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  • @C_mo‌ ... :( I'm so sorry to hear about your struggles. We are all here to support you should you decide to pop in and want to talk. I hope all goes well with the new house, which is super exciting! And also, I can imagine, stressful. Please hang in there and know we all miss you and are thinking of you. :x






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  • I am sorry you are struggling.  I remember in my dark days of depression I just felt like I was drowning.  No matter how great things are, nothing ever seemed to be enough.  I hope you are able to find a psychiatrist that you connect with and are able to start feeling better.
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  • Thanks for the update. I have been among those wondering how you were doing. I am so sorry you are going through all that and glad you are seeking help. Sending hugs and lots of warm thoughts your way.
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  • Good to see you!  We have missed you around here.  I'm so sorry for what you are going through, feel free to come to us when you are ready, you know we will be here for you.

    I'm happy you are getting some help with your depression, I can't even imagine what you are going through but I hope you can start feeling better soon.  Lots of internet hugs coming to you.  <3
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  • Hugs, thoughts, and prayers to you. 
  • Good to hear from you, but I'm sorry you've been having a rough time.  We understand if you stay away, but would love to hear from you if you're feeling up to it. I'm glad you're getting some help and hope you're feeling better soon.
          

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  • I'm glad to hear you are getting help and hope that you take each day at a time to feeling better!!
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  • I know what it's like to struggle with depression to the point of thinking of suicide, and I'm sorry to hear about your struggles, but glad to know you are getting the help you need. Please take care of yourself.
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  • Oh sweetie, I had no idea things were going this hard for you. I know you've been struggling, but I had no idea of the severity. I'm so glad you are finally going to receive the help you need and I hope you notice improvements in your mood and mindset quickly. Your concerns about being a good mom are completely irrational because you wouldn't be worried at all if you were a bad mother. You're a wonderful mother and the stress and hormones while pregnant and postpartum are hard. Go easy on yourself. Love yourself and trust your abilities because you are an amazing mother.
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  • I'm so sorry you've been going through such a hard time. I know what it's like. I hope the help helps and things start getting better for you soon!
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  • Good to hear from you but sorry that things are so rough. Take care of yourself and pop in when you can!
    Good luck with the house too!!
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  • I've also been battling depression; I can understand the struggle to acknowledge the issue, deal with the issue, seek help for it, and discuss it.  Please know that you are not alone.  I hope things start feeling better!
  • I'm so sorry to hear that you've been struggling. It's a huge thing that you recognize the issue and are looking for the help you need. HUGE! Know that there are people out there who know exactly how that feels. I hope with everything I have that you find the help that you need and know that you are always welcome here with open arms, shitty day or not! Big hugs to you! 
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    I'm sorry you're having to deal with that right now. Take care, and remember that we're always happy to hear from you.
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  • It's so good to see you!! You'll be in my thoughts and prayers. I'm so glad you're getting the help you need.
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  • Big Creepy Internet HUGs!!  Your courage to talk "real talk" is incredible and I hope you stay strong!  You have been missed but you have to take care of you first.
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  • So sorry to hear that you've been dealing with so much hard stuff. I think you're really brave to come on here and talk about it. I'm glad that you felt like you could. No judgment here. I hope you find the help you need, I'll be sending you good vibes.


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  • I'll be thinking about you!  I completely understand what you're going through with depression and don't even want to admit what I've thought about during my pregnancy.  I'm glad that you're getting the help you need and deserve and if you ever want to reach out, I'm more than willing to listen!
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  • My heart goes out to you. I am so sorry you are dealing with so much and having a hard time! You'll be in my T&Ps. And I agree with others, come back from time to time. We miss you! 
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  • I'm sorry to hear you're having a hard time, but glad you are getting the help you need! I'll be thinking about you and wish you the best and would never judge you for needing to distance yourself. You do what you have to do for YOU! And that's all that matters.
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  • So sorry you're going through all of this but glad to hear that you're getting the help that you need. ((Hugs))


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  • Good luck to you. So glad you are going to be seeing a psych soon. He or she should be able to help even things out!
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  • I'm so sorry you are struggling. Depression is not something to be ashamed of. I hope your doctor is able to help you find something that works.

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  • Sorry to hear you are struggling.  Hopefully you'll start to feel better now that you're getting the help you need.  It takes a lot of strength to admit when we need help, so you should be proud of yourself for not just keeping things bottled up and for trying to pursue help.  Sorry that meds haven't been an option.

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    I just wanted to say that I am sorry that you are going through this. Society in general expects pregnant women to be ecstatic and happy to have a baby but any life change can be difficult to deal with - please do not be ashamed to admit that you are depressed. I hope that talking to a psychiatrist will help you and please stop by and let us know how you are doing.

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  • I'm sorry you are having such a hard time. I just wanted to tell you that I understand and you aren't alone. We are here when you want to visit or need hugs. :)
  • I'm glad you decided to post this. I don't have as much on my plate as you do, but I am also apprehensive about adding #3. It's a frazzled, stressful place that is on a different level from expecting your first child. My boys are close to the same ages as yours, and I know how overwhelming it is to give them your all and also work and the list never ends.....
    I fully sympathize with you, and hope the treatment prescribed will be just what you need. It sounds like you know how very much you have to live for already. Hugs to you!!
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  • @C_mo‌ . We have missed you! ((Hugs))
    I can relate to the depression and am happy to hear that you are getting to help you need.
    Yes antidepressants can effect the baby just like any medication can. But if they are helping you the by all means go for it. I tried getting off mine when I got the BFP and checked in with my OB. But soon found out I was going down a slippery slope. So back on them I went. My OB has been of the team that if they help me more then anything else then be on them. Happy momma, will bring a happy and healthy baby in to this world.

    Thank you for sharing, It takes a lot to do that. Just know that we will support you in anyway we can.
    If you want to talk more with me about depression and my experience to compare notes. You can PM me.
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  • I'm so sorry to hear you've been struggling. Sending lots of good thoughts your way! Thank you for updating us -- I know that writing that couldn't have been easy. Just know that there's a big group of women wishing you the best and you're welcome back any time. ((Hugs))
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  • I'm so sorry to hear you've been struggling. Sending lots of good thoughts your way! Thank you for updating us -- I know that writing that couldn't have been easy. Just know that there's a big group of women wishing you the best and you're welcome back any time. ((Hugs))
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    So sorry. I am at a loss for words other than i will pray for you.
  • No need to DD we are here for you.

    I also have been depressed during my pregnancy, and started seeing a therapist, that has been helpful. But I'm with you, it is hard to talk to people about it when something so magical is going on in your life (especailly because this has been 4 years and 3 losses in the making for me) I haven't really talked to anyone about it besides DH.

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    BFP #3 12/24/11 EDD 09/02/12 missed m/c D&C 10w4d (Triploidy xxx)
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  • I am so sorry you are going through so many struggles. I'm glad you are getting treatment and hope you feel well enough to come back and join us someday!
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  • Sorry you are going through such a hard time. You are in my thoughts.
  • I'm so sorry you are dealing with depression. Pregnancy mixes us each a unique, sometimes horrible chemical cocktail to put up with. I hope your mind and soul are righted post-partum. Try to get out a lot and be around positive, loving people.
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    I am so sorry to hear of all your struggles and rough times. Know that we are all thinking and praying for you.
    We are happy to hear that you are taking the steps to getting help for yourself. T&P all around!
  • It's so good to see your name around here again, and I'm so sorry that you're going through some rough shit. You've definitely been missed!

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