Comments on: Facing Postpartum Depression

By: LD

LD — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 01:42:13 +0000

I so understand this.
I feel similar this time around too. I love Chloe so much and have just enjoyed almost every moment. I didn’t have these moments with Matt.
I know this time around I don’t have PPD. But, the crippling guilt I feel sometimes is horrible. I don’t think I really understood why till I read your post.
I’m just appreciating this time with him as well, and trying to make up for it.

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By: the weirdgirl

the weirdgirl — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:38:02 +0000

What a great post! Thank you for sharing. More women need to talk about this. the weirdgirl's last blog post..Yet another tortured family member

By: Summer

Summer — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 21:26:26 +0000

I just want to give you a big hug! I dealt with mild PPD after my first, but insane depression after my second. It's not bad enough to deal with the depression, then to feel guilty about missed time when you were too depressed to parent. You're right, you can't undo what was. But be grateful that you are better now. Summer's last blog post..Wall E Not So Eco-Friendly

By: Shamelessly Sassy

Shamelessly Sassy — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 07:37:00 +0000

oh, i love the new look here. it's so gorgeous! Shamelessly Sassy's last blog post..Confession: I Hate Birth Stories.

By: Brenda

Brenda — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 12:24:57 +0000

From someone who had PPD both times, I understand. I truly believe it needs to be talked about more….and doctors and nurses really need to address it long before the baby shows up.
I feel the same way as you do about Carter. With Ryan, I couldn’t even take care of him the first few months. I feel I was a horrible mother for not being there for him. I know exactly what you are feeling.
So glad you are doing great this time around!

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By: Jenn

Jenn — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 04:06:41 +0000

Although I didn't have PPD with my first, it is amazing how much more relaxed I am with my second. Rather then agonizing over everything I'm much better at rolling with the punches. Jenn Jenn's last blog post..Weekend Round Up

By: justmylife

justmylife — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 03:41:10 +0000

Thanks for sharing! With Little Miss, I had those same thoughts. She had colic for 3 1/2 months, 7 days a week and it went on for 12 hours a day! I said I would never hurt her, but I could see how someone could snap. I thought I was the only one who thought those kind of thoughts! I feel better to know I was not alone, I wish I had found blogs sooner. justmylife's last blog post..Should've just stayed in the bed!

By: Marylin

Marylin — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:39:03 +0000

I’m the other way around from you I guess… I was fine with our first born but second time around I’ve been diagnosed with PPD. I’m feeling better now, but I hate the thought that I didn’t want to be near my own son. I know now that it wasn’t ME, it was the ppd, the hormones all over the place, the complete lack of sleep, and everything just being too much for me at the time.
Thanks for sharing this, makes me feel a little more ‘normal’
*hugs*

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By: Shauna

Shauna — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:38:12 +0000

I heart you, Sam. Thank you for sharing. Shauna's last blog post..The Sexual Harassment Lawsuit

By: ali

ali — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 16:26:07 +0000

see… this is why blogging is such an awesome thing. a community of women out there to talk, to listen, to advise…etc.

what a great post, Sam.