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Baby Blues
Asked by S.B. from Tampa
on May 2, 2007
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Hi ladies. I have a question. My daughter Hannah has started crawling up on things. Well pulling herself up on things I should say. Anyway I can't seem to get her away...
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- Turn the TV off! Studies show that TV is not good for kids. Just do a search on the TV on the internet. Oprah had a whole show on it. There is also the TV turn of ...
- Hello S.. I can completely relate! My daughter turned 1yr on 4/13 and she wants 2 things: stand in front of the tv changing stations and our water-cooler in the kit...
- Maybe you should get her her own special chair and make it sound very exciting.Pick out a character chair something she is currently in to and place in as far from the...
Baby Blues
Asked by K.G. from Los Angeles
on February 21, 2009
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I am a mama of a beautiful 4 week old little girl and am so proud and excited about my new journey. I've noticed maybe once a week I feel an overwhelming wave of the ...
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- The first 2 months after I had my son I was a weepy mess. I got so bad that my OBGYN put me on antidepressants. All that you are feeling is normal after having a bab...
- At least you are taking off your baby weight a lot faster than I had! And I STILL have some to lose! Ha! But about feeling this way about your appearance... it's n...
- I went through this too, for me I was just overwhelmed and sleep deprived. I agree that you need to squeeze in "you" time everyday. For me it helped to get in an ear...
Seeking Advice from Other Mom's Feeling the Same - Always Angry at Husband
Asked by D.L. from San Francisco
on July 26, 2009
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I am always feeling angry towards my husband. Prior to baby a year ago, my relationship was great and most fun with husband because I wanted to create a calm and happy...
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- Hi, My first year after having my son was a difficult transition in that you really lose a lot of your personal time. I would never change it for the world, my son...
- I think there are a million things that could make us mad at our husbands. I'm almost 5 months pregnant and feel like my husband really has not been very understanding...
- Hi D., I think you're doing the right thing: 1. you recognize there is a problem. 2. You're seeking therapy. I do not go to theraphy on a regular base, but I ha...
How Can I Identify the Baby Blues?
Asked by J.C. from Minneapolis
on July 23, 2009
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Is this normal for moms to want to be away from their babies to try to regain their pre-pregnancy life or could it be baby blues?
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- Everyone needs time for themselves, even if they have a new baby. It is hard to give 100% of yourself all the time. Taking a break and having someone else care for y...
- Hi J. You have gotten some good responses. I think it is probably more of a attachment issue than post partum depression.
- With my first baby I stayed in my home except for Dr. appt's for about 4 months. I did not leave her with anyone, and I did not take her out anywhere. It was January i...
Baby Blues - Blech!
Asked by M.W. from Dallas
on October 24, 2008
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I've been home with our newborn since Sunday & boy oh boy have the baby blues hit! This was not my first pregnancy, so I know a couple-few weeks of this is totally nor...
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- Well. my first thought is paper plates, cups, etc! No dishes to do right now! That could help a little. And, I understand the difficulty of not having help...do you ha...
- PLEASE talk to your OB about this!!! I had very severe depression with my first went through a year of hell because I refused to take meds for it...now I take them rel...
- I want to hug you =(
One Mommy No Cry!
Asked by S.B. from Indianapolis
on December 10, 2007
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I have been a mom now for almost 8 weeks, and though i have had the pleasure of a wonderful baby who makes new mommyhood easy to take I have slowly tricked myself into...
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- Hi S., My son is now 3mo and - trust me - you will feel better soon. I found myself tearing up at least a dozen times a day and rarely allowing myself the good cry th...
- Even when you don't have "baby blues" having a new baby is an incredibly emotional time. I remember looking at my son when he was little and just wanting to cry becau...
- I cried once and it was about the baby, but luckily my mom was here. It was a few days after we brought the baby home and it was her first rough night. She wouldn't ea...
How Did You Cope the First Couple Months?
Asked by K.J. from New York
on June 24, 2008
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I'm not sure I'd call what I'm feeling postpartum depression ... I think baby blues is probably more accurate. In any case, I am finding the first couple weeks of my ...
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- K., Don't take anything for granted. Talk to your doctor. He may suggest taking Lexapro to get you through the first couple of months. I've had three c-sections ...
- What you are feeling is TOTALLY NORMAL. This is new to you, you still have hormones running around, a new little person to care for, and very little "me" time. Listen...
- K.. Hi, I just want to tell you I know how you feel, what you are going through is SUPER difficult....I was there too. I felt exactly as you feel...it's OK and nor...
PPD - Looking for a Good Dr. in Westchester
Asked by C.F. from New York
on July 19, 2008
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I am looking for a PPD specialist in Westchester. My daughter is seven months old and I have still not been able to get over these "baby blues." I tried to reach out ...
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- C., I'm so sorry you feel so alone. You shouldn't. It is VERY common to suffer from PPD. How horrible that your doctor made you feel like that. I suffered from PPD aft...
- hi C.; can you travel to manhattan to see a wonderful therapist? i have been seeing Ruth Saks for anxiety and depression symptoms and phases for several years and s...
- Oh my dear, I had severe PPD. I know exactly where you are coming from and I'm going to recommend that you go in to the city immediately and make an appointment with ...
Just Had a Baby and Want to Get Pregnant Again
Asked by J.L. from Louisville
on September 28, 2008
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For years I put off getting pregnant because I wasn't sure I wanted to have kids, but I finally gave in and my husband and I got pregnant. Our baby girl will be 4 wee...
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- I also felt that way after having my son in Jan, but I couldn't sincce my hubby was down here & I was up in MI still. I subsided for a lil while to have another but no...
- J., I would definitely wait a while!! However, if you want to breastfeed, it's not too late! You still can. It will be hard work, but it's worth it. Check out ke...
- Hey, I kinda went thru the same thing. I was not good at nursing and was stressed too much to really enjoy my son. Though, I didn't really have to desire to have ano...
Baby Blues While Still Pregnant???........
Asked by E.Q. from Biloxi
on May 18, 2007
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Ok so i know this sounds kinda wierd but it seems the past month or so in my pregnancy i have been sort of down in the dumps! I know that my hormone levels are a fact...
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- Hi there. I am counselor in North Alabama. I want to reassure you that what you are going through is absolutely normal. SO many women go through this. You just don't h...
- I talked to my doc about this too and he gave me Wellbutrin. It has helped tremendously.
- I suggest you mention all of this to your doctor. If you don't already have an appointment, make one. This could definitely be depression. It doesn't have to be pos...
