Moms with PPD History

TwoBadMice · October 2015

With my first it took me about a year and a half to get over PPD and I thought I was feeling Really good and not worried about having it this pregnancy. Well My work just sent out a co workers birth announcement with a picture of the baby and I felt sick to my stomach with panick! Please someone tell me you were okay with your second baby! Or tips on preparing! Was it better or worse the second time around?

AmberLiz99 · October 2015

Every pregnancy is different. With my first I didn't have it, just normal crazy hormones. With my daughter I had crazy PPA and some depression. It took almost a yer to get over.
This time I'm concerned about feeling like that again, but in also going to be on the lookout for it which I want last time, and if I have the symptoms I'm going to ask for help fast. I have dh on the watch too so he can help me.

I'm also gong to try to plan ahead to remove some of the triggers for last time. For example, I tried to breast feed, which went badly as I got infections and my supply dropped and I had to pump 6 times a day to get enough for one bottle, etc. I'm considering starting off bottle feeding from the start. Some things like that.

CourtJack · October 2015

I think it's totally different from person to person - but I can tell you that I had a MUCH easier time the second go around. I had better coping skills and a better network of friends and family to depend on. I really think that had a lot to do with it. I didn't feel so alone, confused, sad, overwhelmed. It does help having experience too. I hope your experience is similar to mine. But if not - at least you can prepare, and have a plan for how to cope if PPD does strike again. hugs! Not a fun thing to have to worry about

TwoBadMice · October 2015

Thanks ladies I just googled like crazy too and it seems like everyone's experience is different. Has anyone tried placenta encapsulation? My husband thinks I'm crazy. @CourtJack that does make me feel better because with my first I had never even held a new born before!

CourtJack · October 2015

@TwoBadMice - I am considering it this time around! (placenta encapsulation). I didn't do my homework last time and didn't book in time for the lady to come and .... take my placenta. lol. But I really would seriously consider it this time and actually do some planning. I want to research the benefits a bit more. I admit I'm fairly uneducated on the topic. I just know very basic info.

almostpriceless · October 2015

I had the same worry. My OB actually has me in going to counseling now as a precaution. She said that it might not happen this time, but that it will be less stressful to treat if I have an established relationship with a care provider throughout my pregnancy. I had my first appointment today and I'm glad she was able to convince me that this is a good idea.

PBear93 · October 2015

I really struggled after my first one and it took about 1.5 years to really get over. Do this time I am trying to be on the defensive and I have s counselor that I see and I am in a moms group that will help me get out of the house. Last time I didn't think it was that bad until one day I literally couldn't function--it was horrible. My husband and j know the things to look for this time and we will hopefully be able to catch it more quickly if it is an issue this time around.

cjt121413 · October 2015

I really struggled after DS. I hope that my circumstances being vastly different (a healthy marriage, for one) will help this time. I'm also staying on a low dose of meds throughout pregnancy after weighing the risks/benefits with my doc. But I worry about it too.

etr152517 · October 2015

Hi ladies. I don't have anything to add except that I'm glad you posted this! It's really important for women to be aware of and talk about PPD! It could affect any of us.

theatremandy · October 2015

I had it bad after my first, but didn't realize it until he was 4 months old. Mine was uncontrollable anxiety. I would have nightmares and refused to put him in his crib, even for naps. Once we talked to my doc, and got medicated, I was fine. She started me back on my meds after the twins as soon as those feelings started back up. This time, I plan to have a conversation with my doc before baby comes.

TwoBadMice · October 2015

Thanks ladies it makes me feel better knowing I'm not alone, I just don't want to go through that again. I think I'm def going to try the placenta, I don't think it could hurt!

Jason&Erin82507 · October 2015

I had PPD with my first. While pregnant with my second, I too was worried about it. I opted to have my placenta encapsulated. To some, it sounds gross, but to those who have suffered from PPD, it sounds like a natural alternative to suffering.

You notify the hospital that you will be saving your placenta. They place it on ice in a cooler out of sight. You then call/text the encapsulator right after you give birth. She comes within hours and takes the placenta (in cooler), dehydrates it, and then puts it into pill form. They look like normal pills, nothing gross. They don't have a taste.

Long story short, I had ZERO PPD with dd#2. I'm not sure if it was because of a placebo effect (me thinking that taking my placenta was helping), if it really helped, or if it was because I was a second time mom and busier, or a combo, but it worked!

I will Definitely do it again with number 3!

Good luck!

TwoBadMice · October 2015

@jason&erin82507 thanks!!!!! I didn't even think about having to tell the hospital. Im Googlin encapsulators now!

TwoBadMice · October 2015

And I would eat that shit fried if it works

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