Prayers needed

[Erin1700]

Please say some prayers for me. I think I am suffering from postpartum depression. Please pray that I find some kids to watch at home so I dont have to put my infant in day care. Thank you.

 

[N&B'smom]

Prayers said. And if you need to talk, PM me.

Shelby

 

[Alicnwondrln]

 

[mickeyboat]

Erin - lots of good thoughts and hugs coming your way.

Have you spoken to your OB about your concerns abou PPD? Either way, please contact them as soon as possible to discuss it. It is a very real condition, and there are treatments which can help.

Denae

 

[TigerKat]

Prayers for you.

 

[KristiKelly]

I'm sorry. Have you contacted your Dr.? If not, please do so immediately.

 

[KadysMom]

Have you consulted your doctor? You probably should before you take on additional kids at home....

 

[L107ANGEL]

 

[ntburns22]

 

[hentob]

First of all

Second of all--Get thee to a doctor!

Thrid of all--The LAST thing you need if you are suffering from PPD is MORE children to care for

Deep breath, Erin. YOu WILL be ok. You need help. You need help TODAY!

 

[kdibattista]

As others have said... please consult with your doctor .

 

[RadioNate]

Please talk to your Dr. I suffered from severe PPD. There is no shame in getting help. Please help yourself before taking other children into your care.

Things can get better.

 

[LSchrow]

please, PLEASE call your OB/GYN now!
PPD is real & common ~ there is help right at the other end of your phone.

my neighbor dealt with PPD for a few months before she had a total breakdown (just she & her infant daughter were home). thank goodness that my neighbor somehow managed to push my number on speed dial, & that i was home (& my mom was able to rush over to take care of my DD for the day).
there's no shame in seeking treatment for an illness.
remember, you need to take care of yourself so you can take care of your baby.

 

[C.Ann]

Please do not take any additional children into your home to care for until you have been evaluated by a doctor and begin some sort of treatment..

DD's best friend from high school suffered from PPD right after she had her first child and it would have been a disaster if she had taken on yet another child to care for during that time.. She was barely able to take care of her own (and quite frankly, she wasn't doing a very good job of it until she started treatment).. It's a serious condition - not something to fool around with or hope that it goes away on it's own..

Please see your doctor ASAP.. You'll be so happy that you did!

 

[mommasita]

Please know you are not alone. Many women go through this. As others stated, your doctor is the best place to start. I suffered through this, and waited to talk to someone, as I was ashamed. Talking out was the best thing I ever did..

 

[bananiem]

Please know you are not alone. Many women go through this. As others stated, your doctor is the best place to start. I suffered through this, and waited to talk to someone, as I was ashamed. Talking out was the best thing I ever did..

I agree. I was so ashamed. I didn't reaize I had ppd though until years later. PPD doesn't always mean you harm the child. Sometimes it manefests itself the opposite way. Talking with your doctor is step 1.
Good luck to you.

 

[Erin1700]

I agree. I was so ashamed. I didn't reaize I had ppd though until years later. PPD doesn't always mean you harm the child. Sometimes it manefests itself the opposite way.

You mean you are overly protective???? I do that like crazy! And please dont worry about me taking other kids in right now, I will get help first. Thanks, please keep the prayers coming! My birthday is Easter Sunday, I have been looking forward to it all year since it may never land on that day for a long time! I am hoping to feel better by then!

 

[piglet too]

Please call your OB/GYN now. I too suffered from PPD. I think that was one of the hardest phone calls I have ever had to make, but it was such a relief for me to finally admitt out loud that I was feeling the way I was. If you want, feel free to PM me.

 

[mommasita]

I agree. I was so ashamed. I didn't reaize I had ppd though until years later. PPD doesn't always mean you harm the child. Sometimes it manefests itself the opposite way.

You mean you are overly protective???? I do that like crazy! And please dont worry about me taking other kids in right now, I will get help first. Thanks, please keep the prayers coming! My birthday is Easter Sunday, I have been looking forward to it all year since it may never land on that day for a long time! I am hoping to feel better by then!

I am in NO way a doctor, but you may need something to help balance you out right now. I tried to go the easy way, thinking it would just fix itself. It did not. I was on an anti-depressant (forget the name, 8 years ago) for 2 months or so, and felt like my old self again..

I am not implying you NEED something, but you may. It is just so hard to go through, I do now...Getting some medication to help you out, may be a great thing..

Hugs to you

 

[RadioNate]

I agree. I was so ashamed. I didn't reaize I had ppd though until years later. PPD doesn't always mean you harm the child. Sometimes it manefests itself the opposite way.

You mean you are overly protective???? I do that like crazy! And please dont worry about me taking other kids in right now, I will get help first. Thanks, please keep the prayers coming! My birthday is Easter Sunday, I have been looking forward to it all year since it may never land on that day for a long time! I am hoping to feel better by then!

This is a documented medical illness that will not just go away on it's own. You won't feel better by your birthday unless you talk to your Dr.

Most people are helped in a short time.

I had a very sever case and did not seek treatment for a very long time and it took me nearly 2 years to get over it. I honestly believe that if I sought treatment earlier I would have saved myself, my dh and my ds a lot of heartach.