Struggling

ambarnett1 · December 2014

Hey ladies! Before I got pregnant again, I was dealing with PPD/PPA along with my normal depression and anxiety. I was on my meds and feeling great for about a month before I found out about #2. DH doesn't want me to take meds during pregnany and I haven't. I was fine with DS, but I'm fucking batshit crazy right now. I'm not being a good mother or wife, so today at my OB appt I'm going to talk about going back on my meds. I also have an appt with my psychiatrist next week to talk with him as well.

Did any of you take antidepressants while pregnant? Any poor effects for baby or you? Preterm labor or low birth weight?

I'm very concerned with the effects of the medicine on my unborn baby, but can't continue to live miserably either.

ambarnett1 · December 2014

Thanks. I'll definitely be talking to my doctors today and next week and putting all the concerns on the table. I normally don't listen to DH about my health, but I feel like he should have a say since it's his baby too. He doesn't understand what I'm going through and won't take off to go to the doctors with me unless 100% necessary. It sucks he's not more supportive. He thinks I should just be fine since I was fine last time.

Jessimax · December 2014

Agree with everything Dani said. It has long been shown that the benefits of the antidepressants outweigh any risks.

ambarnett1 · December 2014

I guess that's what I get for marrying a hard headed husband that is not easily swayed. Gotta love him though. Thanks for the support all! You ladies rock

acrookston · December 2014

I feel for you! I hope you are able to get some answers and the support you need!

nicole mackenzie · December 2014

I stopped taking my meds while TTC and for most of my pregnancy and did well until the last trimester.

I ended up going on Zoloft but my midwife said I could also have done Prozac which I've since switched back to.

The midwife said it was fine to use either and that she'd only seen a baby slow to breath upon Burt once on her 20/30? Years as a midwife.

The bottle of Zoloft specifically said dont take in third trimester and it freaked the pharmacist out but LO was born a week late, at 9lbs2ounces, with no breathing issues.

Talk to your dr. And maybe have her/him explain to your DH how it's not healthy for you, or your unborn child to not be on meds at this time.

thomas930 · December 2014

Big hugs. I couldn't have said it better than Ms. Dani. Hope you get to feeling better soon

UnofficiallyLO · December 2014

Exactly what Dani said! I don't have personal advice but hugs to you.

Dixon813 · December 2014

I can understand why you want to follow your DH's opinion since it's your baby together, but sounds like not taking the meds may put your baby (and yourself) at a greater risk.

I don't have any personal experience, but you have my thoughts and prayers to get through this!

porterlove525 · December 2014

Sending more hugs!

ksulli · December 2014

If you're in such a bad place, maybe it is 100% necessary that he be at this appointment. Medically it's never 100% necessary that he come- single moms do this all on their own. It's a matter of if you need him there, and it sounds like you might.

zoopsiedaisy · December 2014

Just sending hugs! Lots of good advice has been given already. I have a hard headed husband too. It can be tough to get through to them. I think its best he go to the appointment to discuss it as a team and help him better understand what's going on.

Talltrees82 · December 2014

I have no experience with medication, but counselling has helped me a lot post partum. I hope your doctor can help you out! Hugs!

knotty-girl · December 2014

I took antidepressants during my pregnancy (Wellbutrin) because I felt the benefit outweighed the risk, which was far too great with my history and family history. I had a really great healthy pregnancy and LO was born a healthy weight with no complications and continues to thrive. I've continued to take them post partum while breastfeeding.

brigsky · December 2014

Hugs!!!!!!

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