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Does This Sound like Postpartum Depression?
I agree it's early to call it ppd, although it could be the more common "baby blues". Although I find it disturbing that the husband was obviously not ...
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- That's so sad... it's good she's breastfeeding at least that's supposed to help ward off depression and help with bonding. Perhaps your friend can check in regular...
- I agree with Alison, I think it's to early to diagnose ppd but this isn't "normal" behavior. In some ways, I felt like that my first week or so. I was so exhausted ...
- While her behavior is not what I would consider "normal" it is also not consistent with pp depression. PP is typically only diagnosable after about 6 weeks, when your ...
Winter Blues?
I was just wondering what any other mamas do to beat the "winter blues. .... I push the baby around in the stroller. I line my trunk with plastic so that ...
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- BUnddle him up warm and go outside... It won't hurt him or you t get a little wet. As soon as my kids were walking we had rain days. I would fill the tub up with h...
- In door playgrounds worked wonders for me and my little ones. Sometimes, especially after school and on the weekend, the indoor playgrounds can get a little wild, but...
- Winter can be so hard, especially with a toddler who is like a ball of energy! We try to do a lot of fun stuff in the house: Building forts Art (TONS of art!) - xma...
Bonding!
There is a fine line beyween adjusting/hormones/baby blues, and depression. So many of us moms expect that we should be superheroes and don't ask for help ...
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- It can take awhile, months even. It will come, don't force it. Try to enjoy some alone time, and some one on one time, snuggling, reading, walks etc.
- Hi K. It dosent sound like your having trouble bonding clearly your attached to you little on! It sounds like you nervous. You have the responsability of this little ...
- Hi, You are under the influence of a hormonal retreat! I had the same stuff happen to me--you are the best mom for your little person ever--you were literally made fo...
Is It Normal for Me to Lose Intrest
I had a bit of the baby blues and they just gave me more progesterone to help balance my hormones Worked greatif you are feeling too emotional ...
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- Every two hours is really normal. Breastfeeding is a supply and demand thing, if you don't feel like you are supplying enough, then let him nurse more to stimulate yo...
- two hours is normal, and your normal. When your baby goes through growing stages, he'll want to do nothing more than eat and sleep, depending on his age. There are wom...
- There really isn't a normal but there is a range of normal. Relax. Make this your quiet time, read a good book, nurse laying down and relax a bit, watch a good movie a...
How to Know If Is Ppd
Hello I am a 27 year old mom of a 20 month old son and I wanted to tell you my experience with ppd I had the baby blues and then got better for a while too ...
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- They have mom's day out programs in Belvidere and Rockford and other places in the area. It is an inexpensive way to get out for a few hours, if just to go home and ...
- After being a SAHM for 2 years of two little boys (I've been back to work and school for a while now) I remember what it feels like. I thought I was losing my mind. ...
- Hey!!! I am so sorry you going through thi. But yes it sounds like it is. it is ok. alot of us through it. and you need to find someone to talk to. if you need names g...
Thinking of Taking Medication for Post Pardom Depression - Need Advice
I had a good case of the baby blues with my first child and just as I was about to call the doctor (after 5 weeks) it just kind of went away. ...
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- I suffered from post pardom depression after my now 6 year old was born. My sister actually drug me to the doctor and they put me on meds. I did not believe in them. W...
- I also had problems with post partum depression with 2 out of three kids. I did try med. with the last one and it did wonders. I also recomend as much exercise as poss...
- Hi M.. I had PPD badly after my second child was born. I prefer natural methods when it comes to my health so, I took St. Johns Wort in liquid form (Suggested by my mi...
Postpartum Woes Due to Adoption***coping Suggestions***
After a pregnancy a woman's progesterone levels drop dramatically and it is that drop that contributes to the "baby blues". It is similar to the drop in ...
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- One thing I had to learn was that it is ok to ask for help. You obviously have a doctor, and I would talk to her/him. Mild exercise can help get you feeling better (...
- I think giving yourself some time will help...also, I have found quite a bit of peace and strength from doing yoga. It's very meditative and introspective, and after d...
- This is a tuff situation and it is normal to be depressed and unhappy. YOU DID WHAT IS BEST FOR YOUR SON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!That is a great sacrifice to put your child abov...
6 Week Old That Has Whooping Cough.
Sep 11, 2009 ... Plus you could be into baby blues or postpartum depression, but I wouldn't jump to any conclusions about those until you are back home and ...
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- HI S. I too am sorry for what you are going through. Our daughter 8 yr. had measles and then our few weeks old son also got them. The Dr. was amazed because he said ...
- Hello S., The only advice I cane give you is to stay strong, because if moma falls apart, then who will the children lean on. When my son was 2 and my daugther 1, ...
- Oh my goodness.... I am sorry I don't have any advice I just wanted to say that I am so sorry about your situation and desperately hope your sweet little baby gets be...
Seeking Moms in Flower Mound for Support
I'd also second the baby blues comment. I would cry for no reason at all. Try to get a nice walk in(before it gets hot) every day. It will help you mentally ...
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- I have been a memeber of Mothers & More since my oldest (now 11!) was 18 months old. I am still friends with many of the moms I met back then. The women in this grou...
- We don't meet in Flower Mound, but I belong to a terriffic MOPS group that meets at the Church at the Cross on William D Tate in Grapevine. They have child care and y...
- N., I don't know a Mom's group for that age, but you got good information on that already. I was just wondering if you had been hit by the baby blues and that was...
How Long After Baby Can Systems Appear?
Sometimes the demands of a baby and a pre-schooler as well as a full time job are enough to drain your reserves. .... Next question: Baby Blues ...
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- It can take a year or so before you body gets completely back to normal. Also, I did notice that I felt more of postpartum depression around the 8to 9 month mark. If y...
- I think you meant symptoms, now that I read your email. I moved 2 years ago, about 30 miles away, and still haven't been able to find a new job, here in Michigan, clo...
- Another place you can search is the Michigan Talent Bank. http://www.michworks.org/mtb/pages/seeker/Jobseeker.jsp
